Reading Resources for English language learners

About eslreading.org


  • original stories and simplified versions of classic texts

  • full PDF print-friendly short stories streamed via Scribd

  • short texts ideal for classroom use

  • glossary & activities to accompany texts

  • all texts simplified and graded according to level

  • fun listening and watching materials

How can teachers use the resources?

The materials can be used for individual study and/or in the classroom.

Shorter texts:
Did that really happen? * Fun Facts * The English Language

Longer/short stories:
Ghost/Mystery * Prisoner of Zenda

Some of the resources are graded by level

Where do I start?

Wherever you like! Think of eslreading.org as a library rather than a text book with a beginning, middle and end.

Endorsements


Eslreading.org features in Tips for Teaching with Call (2008, Pearson/Longman).

In February 2009 it won the EnglishClub.com Site of the Month Award.





Note for ESL, EFL & ESOL Teachers

What is ESL Reading?

An independent website providing free resources for English language teachers and students. These include reading and listening materials for use in the classroom or online.


ESL Reading is edited by Kieran McGovern, described as 'amongst the best writers of language learner materials in English'. It has links with Extensive Reading, the British Council and many other organisations promoting English language learning through reading.