ESL Reading
Levels
ESL Reading provides free graded reading
English language learners. Some texts are original while
others are adaptations of classic stories. They are are
graded by vocabulary, grammar and readability.
The below grades is not intended to be proscriptive.
Language learners often enjoy texts at higher levels
(without understanding everything) and lower levels (as
this helps build confidence).
Beginners
(IELTS
score: 1-2)
Elementary
(IELTS score:3/TOEFL IBT Score:
32-42)
Pre-Intermediate
(IELTS score:3.5/TOEFL IBT Score:
43-51)
Intermediate
(IELTS score:4.5/TOEFL IBT Score:
51-61)
Upper
Intermediate
(IELTS score:5-6/TOEFL IBT Score:
62-91)
Advanced
(IELTS score:6.5-7/TOEFL IBT Score:
92-112)
Proficiency
(IELTS score:7.5-9/TOEFL IBT Score:
113-120)
For a quick
assessment of your approximate level try the British
Council reading assessment here
Go to the Site Map for full details of texts available
Go to Teaching Ideas for discussion of the best ways to
improve reading skills
