About English for Young Learners

Your site just gets better and better!' Wendy Arnold IATEFL - YLSIG
Wonderful materials for English language learners!! Ms Fann, ESL teacher, Nashville, USA

What are the materials?

Reading, listening, speaking & writing materials for online and classroom use.
- short texts ideal for classroom use
- glossary & activities to accompany texts
- all texts simplified and graded according to level
- fun listening and watching materials

By level or age?

Materials are broadly categorised by age and/or level - but enjoyment is the primary criteria.

Confident younger readers can attempt the materials aimed at teens. Similarly older children with a lower language level or reluctant readers may prefer to try the shorter, simpler texts before moving on.

Starting Points?

A good starting point for younger children is the Uncle Edgar section. The stories are fun and easy to follow. They are also have a strong visual element.

For teens/young adults the Fred and Rita conversations are very popular and flexible in terms of level.

Endorsements

Wonderful materials for English language learners!!
Ms Fann, ESL teacher, Nashville, USA

I really enjoy your reading activities, they are always a hit with my English Conversation Group
Marie, St Gallen, Switzerland

Brilliant work done by Kieran McGovern at @eslreading Slightly ... very envious. @sjoes Your site just gets better and better!' Wendy Arnold IATEFL - YLSIG


Writer/Editor

The site was created by Kieran McGovern and he writes & edits most of the materials. He has been described as being 'amongst the best writers of language learner materials in English’.

Kieran was the BBC World Service Teacher Blogger in August & December 2009. He also edits ESL Reading.


Levels

Materials graded by vocabulary, grammar and readability.
Beginners (IELTS score: 1-2) Common European Framework (CEF) A1 ERF Graded Reader Scale Beginner
Elementary (IELTS score:3/TOEFL IBT Score: 32-42) (CEF) A1/2 ERF Graded Reader Scale Elementary (Early/Mid)
Pre-Intermediate (IELTS score:3.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 43-51) (CEF) A2/B1 ERF Graded Reader Scale Elementary (High) Inter (Early)
Intermediate (IELTS score:4.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 51-61) (CEF) B1/2 ERF Graded Reader Scale Intermediate (Mid/High)
Upper Intermediate (IELTS score:5-6.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 62-91) (CEF) B2 ERF Graded Reader Scale Upper Intermediate
Advanced (IELTS score:6.5-8.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 92-115) (CEF) C1/C2 ERF Graded Reader Scale Advanced
To find your level try the (CEF) assessment here and/or the International House Placement test