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a woman reading a book

Reading a personal story aloud

Reading aloud is shown to improve confidence and understanding.

a woman asking a taxi driver for directions

Reading directions aloud

Reading aloud is shown to improve confidence and understanding.

Bilingual children

Bilingual children

This article will help you practise your reading skills and learn words to talk about children’s language learning.

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

A Cruel Fate

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

the front cover to the Quick Reads book 'Rules for dating a romantic hero'

Rules for Dating a Romantic Hero

Would you like to marry someone rich and important?

Four Warned

'Four warned' is a book of four stories with unexpected endings.

Blackout

What would you do if you woke up and didn’t know where you were?

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

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.

Laura and her ESOL colleagues

An unforgettable event

Laura, an ESOL student from London, recently attended an unforgettable event at the British Council, where she met a very special visitor. Read and listen to Laura’s 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.

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