Washington judge claims $65 million for 'emotional distress' caused by missing trousers. Linked to worksheet & activities here: https://esolepacks.com/sample-materials/pants-suitLanguage level: CEFr B1

A Thief Regrets?

May 18th, 2022 2m 11s

A teacher appeals to a thief's conscience - with a surprising result. Level: Upper Intermediate+ Age: 12+

Which language has the most words?

May 15th, 2022

Part of a series of short podcasts comparing world languages

There Goes the Bridegroom!

May 8th, 2022

Part of Strange but True series. https://esolepacks.com/sample-materials/there-goes-the-bridegroom.html

How many French words in English?

Mar 28th, 2022

How many French words in English? How did they get there? Linked to worksheet and resources here: https://esolepacks.com/sample-materials/french-words-in-english

Did money buy survival on the Titanic?

Mar 25th, 2022

Did more first class passengers the sinking of RMS Titanic?

Which language has the most words?

Mar 23rd, 2022

Part of a series of short podcasts comparing world languages

Football Rules (A2/B1)

Mar 21st, 2022

Modern football started in English schools. The rules were written in an exercise book in a London pub. Reading & listening comprehension - English language level: A2-B1

The Signalman

Mar 9th, 2022

Sample from graded audiobook (B2) of the classic Charles Dickens ghost story.

Love and Loss

Feb 11th, 2022

Anthology of reading & listening materials from pandemics past and present. Includes extracts from Defoe, Katherine Anne Porter and stories dealing with Covid 19. English language level: Advanced: B2-C2

Pale Horse, Pale Rider (B2)

Feb 4th, 2022

Denver 1918: A young journalist meets a soldier waiting to go the war in Europe. They fall in love. Then she falls ill; Katherine Anne Porter’s autobiographical story about the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918.. Reading worksheets based on extra

Pale Horse, Pale Rider

Feb 3rd, 2022

Pale Horse (B2)

Jan 11th, 2022

Love and loss in the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. Adapted extract from Katherine Anne Power's autobiographical Pale Horse, Pale Rider. Reading & listening worksheet with links to more graded extracts, learning materials & the original text:. E

A Christmas Carol: Stave Four (extract)

Dec 8th, 2021 3m 49s

Christmas Yet to Come. Scrooge meets the spirit of Christmas Yet to Come

The Cratchits (Stave 3)

Dec 7th, 2021

The Cratchit family face a bleak Christmas. Adapted from Stave Three of A Christmas Carol, with audio reading, worksheet & links to presentations & other teaching materials. English language level: CEF: B1+

The Listeners by Walter de la Mare

Nov 28th, 2021

The Listeners by Walter de la Mare (1912) is a classic narrative ghost poem. My adapted version stays close to the original. Language level: strong A2 and above

Egdon Heath

Nov 10th, 2021

Linked to learning materials here. Reading by Neill Pearson

1966 (A2/B1)

Jul 8th, 2021

The first football video - shown in English cinemas in the years following 1966. With learning activity. English language level: A2-B1

What do we know about the Mary Celeste?

May 27th, 2021 59s

In 1871 a deserted ship is found drifting in the sea.... Ideal for classroom use with young learners and/or ESOL/EFL/ESL students.

Ten Days in August

Apr 28th, 2021 2m 55s

Nancy starts a new diary on her eighteen birthday

The Prisoner of Zenda (A2)

Apr 25th, 2021

The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope (1894) is a classic adventure story. This version, with audio & activities is adapted for English language learners at lower intermediate level (A2-B1)Young Rudolf Rassendyll of England is in Ruritania f

What is a chronometer? (B2)

Mar 7th, 2021

The chronometer was one of the key innovations in improving sea safety and navigation. It allowed ships to accurately record their longitude. Listening comprehension at upper intermediate (B2) with worksheet and answers.