ESL Reading
Levels
ESL Reading provides free
graded reading English language learners. Some texts are
original while others are adaptations of classic stories.
They are are graded by vocabulary, grammar and readability.
The below grades is not intended to be proscriptive.
Language learners often enjoy texts at higher levels
(without understanding everything) and lower levels (as
this helps build confidence).
Beginners
(IELTS
score: 1-2)
Elementary
(IELTS score:3/TOEFL IBT Score: 32-42)
Pre-Intermediate
(IELTS score:3.5/TOEFL IBT Score:
43-51)
Intermediate
(IELTS score:4.5/TOEFL IBT Score:
51-61)
Upper
Intermediate
(IELTS score:5-6/TOEFL IBT Score:
62-91)
Advanced
(IELTS score:6.5-7/TOEFL IBT Score:
92-112)
Proficiency
(IELTS score:7.5-9/TOEFL IBT Score:
113-120)
For a quick assessment of your approximate
level try the British Council reading assessment
here
Go to the Site Map for full details of texts
available
Go to Teaching Ideas for discussion of
the best ways to improve reading skills