English
language learning
resources & activities
About ESL
Reading
Resources & Activities
Most
of the materials on this site come with
learning activities to improve comprehension
and build vocabulary. These include a number
of crosswords and
quizzes.
There is also a glossary
of
difficult words
There are also links to other resources for
English language learners including listening
materials, podcasts
and
materials directed at young
learners.
Materials for children at ESL Young Learners
Did it really rain cows? Did they grow spaghetti trees in Switzerland? Did a Californian man fly in his garden chair? Did two sisters hide millions of dollars in their garden?
Over 20 strange tales from round the world. Most are true. Some are partly true. Some are not true at all.
Classic stories from fact and fiction, including The Signalman & The Mary Celeste
Does lightning ever strike twice? What really happened to Elvis? How did a monkey, three iguanas and a kitten fly economy class?
With quizzes, crosswords and other activities.
You can find audio/video at ESL Listening
How much do you know about English? Learn some fun facts about the history of the language and how it works. With quizzes, crosswords and other activities.
You can help support ESL Reading by making your Amazon purchases here: Amazon.com (US)
Looking for graded readers? Try the Recommended Readers pages:
IELTS Preparation and Practice: Reading and Writing
Love by Design: Elementary (Macmillan Reader)
Oxford Bookworms Factfiles: Stage 3: 1,000 Headwords Recycling
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Oxford Bookworms Library)
