Independent How to make a healthy breakfast Follow a simple recipe and choose the right words to fill some gaps
Independent Making decisions Read these phrases about decision making and see if you can understand their meaning
Independent Speaking to the world Read a story about someone who speaks seven languages and answer some questions
Independent Spoken or written? Choose whether some sentences are more common in spoken or written English
Proficient Science fiction This reading and writing activity practises understanding text structure through referencing words and various types of linkers and discourse markers.
Proficient Forensic linguistics Read the text about the role of forensic linguistics in solving crimes. Then answer the question to practise the full range of reading skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Independent Being an adult This reading activity practises understanding implied meaning. Read the article about being an adult and answer the multiple-choice questions.
Independent Learning about archery Reporter Carly Pimm is learning about a new sport. Practise scanning a text to find information quickly in this reading activity.
Independent Retail therapy This reading activity focuses on particular words used to refer back to something in the text. Read the text about retail therapy and match words with the people they refer to.
Basic Penny's day in the city Read the email from Penny about her day in the city. Look out for details in the email and complete the sentences with the correct endings.
Independent Linking words Practise your writing by choosing the correct linking words to complete the different sentences.
Independent An advertisement Jane is selling her bicycle and has put an advert on a local website. Complete the advert with the correct phrase in this reading and writing activity.
Independent Arranging to meet Read the conversation between Dave and Jane, who are planning to meet. Answer the True/False questions to practise reading for detail.
Basic The teacher Read the text about Ben, who is an English teacher. Answer some multiple-choice questions about the text to practise your reading.
Basic What you did last Saturday This writing activity practises using linking words. Choose the correct linking word to complete the sentence about what a person did last Saturday.
Basic Filling in a form Practise completing a form with the correct information in this writing and vocabulary activity.
Independent Websites for teens Read the text about websites for teenagers and match the person with the website they would find most useful. This activity practises reading a text for detailed information.
Basic An email to a friend This writing, grammar and vocabulary exercise practises the informal language used in emails. Choose the correct informal way to finish the sentences in the email.
Basic Meeting people for the first time When you meet someone for the first time, you ask questions. Find the correct reply to the question in this reading activity.
Independent Shopping in a department store Read the sign and then decide which floor of the department store you need to find things. This reading activity practises scanning a text for information.
Independent Full stops and commas Read three versions of a text about running and decide which is the best in terms of punctuation. This reading and writing activity will help you practise the correct use of full stops and commas.