Practise and improve your reading by doing these activities and learn practical English for the real world.

Four Warned

'Four warned' is a book of four stories with unexpected endings. Read and listen to this dramatic extract about a woman who finds herself in a high-speed car chase.

Blackout

What would you do if you woke up and didn’t know where you were? In this book called 'Blackout' by Emily Barr, a young woman finds herself in a strange place and cannot remember how she got there.

Meeting Prince Charles

students from Newham Adult Education Service

Sadaqat, an ESOL student from London, recently attended an event at the British Council where he met Prince Charles. Read and listen to his story and complete the exercises about the text.

A royal wedding

a royal wedding

Sarah wrote about a day she will never forget. Read her story and complete the activities about the text.

A Cruel Fate

front cover of the Quick Reads book 'A Cruel Fate'

‘A Cruel Fate’ by Lindsey Davis is a story about the English Civil War.

Hidden

the front cover to the Quick Reads book 'Hidden'

‘Hidden' by Barbara Taylor Bradford is a story about a very brave mother. Read and listen to a short passage from the book, which explains how she met her very determined and powerful husband.

The Escape

the front cover to the Quick Reads book 'The Escape'

The Escape’ by Lynda La Plante is a true story about a man who tries to escape from prison. Read and listen to a short passage from the book and complete the interactive activities.

My ESOL class

Ana writes to Hatije about her new ESOL class. Read her letter about the class.

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