Great Expectations

  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 BOOK ONLY 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. See more