tall tales – Graded Reading & Listening

The Man who Fell to Earth

In 1928 the tycoon Alfred Loewenstein fles from London to Brussels. He never arrives

March 19, 2025

The Lost Trousers

Wrong trousers’ dispute ends in a multi-million dollar court case. Reading and listening for English language learners: level B1

March 7, 2025

It’s raining cows!

Cows raining from the sky? Strange news story with worksheet. English language level: B1

March 7, 2025

Monkey Flies Economy Class

Man on flight from Peru keeps a monkey under his hat. Short listening comprehension with worksheet. English language level A2/B1

March 5, 2025

Bear Hug in a Bulgarian Wood

A hunter meeting a brown bear in the woods – with a surprising outcome. Based on real events. Listening & reading comprehension with worksheets . English language level: B2 upper intermediate.

February 22, 2025

estimated 40,000 volunteers ring the bells in Britain’s churches. Reading, vocabulary & listening materials for English language learners. With worksheets and ; answers. CER language level: A2/B1 upwards.

December 29, 2024

Lucky Brake For Car Thief?

Car thief has opportunity to steal Nissan. Is this his lucky break? Listening comprehension with extension reading and vocabulary activities. English language level – intermediate

August 2, 2024

There goes the Bridegroom!

Very unwelcome guest disrupts wedding. Reading and listening materials for English language learners. With worksheets and ; answers. CER language level: A2/B1 upwards.

May 9, 2024

What happened on the Mary Celeste?

In 1871 the Mary Celeste set off from New York to deliver wine to Europe. Two weeks later a deserted ship was found drifting in the sea. The captain and the crew had disappeared…

May 5, 2024