Reading and Comprehension Practice
Free Stories and Teaching Materials
If you want to improve your reading and comprehension skills, these free materials will help.
You will find:
Free stories
The Secret in the Woods
CEFR Level A1+ (Elementary)
Emma looks after her friend’s dog, Shadow, and finds a mysterious book in an old hut. She learns about a secret plant and her grandfather, who disappeared years ago.
A Second Chance
CEFR Level A2 (Pre-intermediate)
When Lily meets a new man, James, she isn’t sure that she can trust him. Is he too much like her ex-boyfriend?
A Picnic to Remember
CEFR Level B1 (Intermediate)
Tom is excited to introduce his girlfriend to his lively family at their annual picnic. The sun is shining, the food is ready… what could go wrong?
The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy
CEFR Level B2 (Upper intermediate)
An adaptation of the famous Thomas Hardy story. Rhoda, a poor milkmaid, had a child with Farmer Lodge, but he married another woman – young, beautiful Gertrude. Rhoda is jealous, but when Gertrude’s arm becomes withered, the women form an unlikely friendship.
Materials for Readers
Reading Record
This is a place to write down what books you’ve read, your star rating and your comments.
Reading Journal
Here, you can write down your thoughts about the book, your favourite parts and other things.
Recording Vocabulary
This is a place to write down what books you’ve read, your star rating and your comments.
Explore the Story
Short, fun activities that help you explore and enjoy the story.
Setting up a Bookclub
A guide for starting a bookclub with your friends or class so that you can read and discuss graded readers together.
Materials for Teachers
How to Use Graded Readers in the Classroom
Practical tips and strategies for effectively using graded readers to improve students’ English skills.
Warmer Activities
Fun and interesting activities to start your class and get students excited about reading.
During-Reading Activities
Activities to keep students focused and actively thinking as they read graded readers, enhancing their understanding of the story.
Class Discussion Guide
A guide to help teachers lead engaging class discussions, focusing on key themes, characters and ideas in graded readers.
Creative Writing Activities
Fun and engaging writing activities designed to help students creatively explore the stories from graded readers.
Guide to Evaluating Students' Reading Progress
A detailed guide for teachers on how to track and evaluate students’ progress while using graded readers in the classroom.
