Graded Reading: Series


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Oxford Bookworms
Oxford Bookworms is a seven level series from elementary to advanced, with over 250 adapted and original books to choose from … classic, modern fiction, non-fiction and plays. Now also offers Apps for iPod & iPad (see review)

ESL Reading recommends:
WASHINGTON SQUARE: 1400 Headwords (Oxford Bookworms Library)
For young learners Oxford also offer the excellent OPER series
Macmillan Readers

A wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures.

The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Audio versions also available.

ESL Reading recommends:
Love by Design: Elementary (Macmillan Reader)
  • Love by Design is a romantic story of high drama and young love. It's funny, too! First published in 1992 it's a popular choice for young adults

Rebecca (Macmillan ELT Reader & CD Pack)
  • 'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderlay again ... '
  • Classic romantic tale of mystery, passion, secrets and betrayal. Upper Intermediate
Cambridge English Readers
Cambridge English Readers is series of original fiction, specially written for learners of English. Graded into six levels - from elementary to advanced - the stories in this series provide easy and enjoyable reading on a wide range of contemporary topics and themes.

The Amsterdam Connection Level 4 (Cambridge English Readers)

A Tangled Web Level 5 Upper Intermediate Book with Audio CDs (3) Pack (Cambridge English Readers)

Author Sue Leather describes her approach to writing graded readers