Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real
need in the ELT classroom for hand-picked classics of English literature
that are simplified and adapted for students in an accessible
and engaging way.
Please note: this a graded reader for students who are learning
English and does not contain the original text but is an adapted
version.
Great Expectations is one of Charles Dickens' most popular
novels, its colourful characters and strong story inspiring
numerous film and TV adaptations.
This simplified version condenses the novel for students of English
and is interspersed with stills from the film adaptation starring
Helena Bonham-Carter and Ralph Fiennes.
LEVEL 2
Comes with a CD - and online resources
Also suitable for native English speakers who are struggling
with their reading.
classic of English literature with enduring appeal
Film stills from the 2012 film enhance students’
enjoyment and comprehension
People and Places section provides a clear
visual context before students begin to read
A six-page Fact File section provides further
background and context on Charles Dickens and life in Victorian
England.
Self-study activities enable students to check their progress
as they read
Series Information
Secondary ELT Readers is
a series of contemporary teenage-focused titles, simplified for
students of English as a Foreign Language.
The series
covers five levels from Starter Level (Beginners) to Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate)
and is aimed at students aged twelve to eighteen.
Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats.
The CD features an audio recording of the story
for reading along.
There are also online resource sheets
providing extra activities and background information for the teacher.
