Ghost Stories

Charles Dickens

Level B1 / Intermediate

Here are four ghost stories in easy English, by the famous British writer, Charles Dickens. But be careful: don’t read them alone at night …

Ghost stories in easy English

Extract from the book
“I’m sure you are very lonely in this place,” I said. As I talked, I watched him but he stayed silent. There was something strange about him and he made me nervous.
I suddenly had a horrible thought: Is he a man or a ghost?

In this collection, we meet:

a signalman working on a lonely railway line, who has a terrible secret …
two men, who are the only guests in a hotel where strange things keep happening …
a painter, who meets a mysterious young woman on a train and is asked to paint her portrait …
an old professor with many sad memories, who is given a choice – does he want to forget his past?

At your level – The language in this book is controlled. The vocabulary & grammar are at level B1/Intermediate. The number of headwords is 1,600.

Dictionary – There are definitions of difficult words at the back.

Shorter – The stories are shorter than the originals. This book has 18,000 words.

Exercises – Get free vocabulary and comprehension exercises for this book, and notes on British culture.

Fun – Improve your English in a fun and relaxing way, without extra studying.

Confidence – Reading stories improves your confidence and fluency.

What do readers think of the book?

“The stories are in modern English at a level that can be followed by Intermediate learners. They have all the atmosphere of the originals.“
Richard, Teacher

“I found Ghost Stories interesting and I also like you have included definitions for specific words, which is a plus. I’m happy with my purchase.“
Antonio, Learner

“Bellissimo libro. Perfetto per livello B1. Appassionante ed intrigante! Ottimo anche da leggere in spiaggia.“
Cristina, Learner