Graded Reading & Listening

Tag: Teaching Ideas

  • A Halloween Ghost Story

    Classic late-Victorian ghost story adapted for audio. A young couple move to the country. Every night they visit a beautiful local church. Inside there are two marble statues. Why do these statues frighten local people? And what is the secret of the broken marble finger? Adapted from Man Size in Marble (1893) E. Nesbit, writer…

  • 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

  • The Bell Ringer

    A bishop needs a new bell ringer for the wedding of his niece. Listening materials for English language learners. With worksheets and ; answers. CER language level: A2/B1 upwards.

  • A Monkey Flies Right

    Monkey business on plane arriving in New York. Short listening comprehension with worksheet. English language level B1/2

  • It’s raining cows in Washington

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

  • 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.

  • Preparing for IELTS tests

    What the IELTS Reading paper tests. How to prepare for the exam.

  • The Long Black Veil

    Folk song about murder, love, loss, betrayal & a ghost! Listening comprehension (3 minutes/verses). Language level – intermediate B1-2

  • Did that really happen?

    Cows raining from the sky? Strange news stories from around the world. Short reading & listening with worksheets (A2)

  • The Lost Trousers

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