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 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.
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 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.
Proficient Ethical journalism Ethical journalism is the idea of reporting things accurately and fairly. This reading activity practises the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Independent Order of events Amber has created her own business. Read the story about Amber and then decide the order in which events happened. This activity helps you practise your reading, grammar and the language used for writing a narrative, including the use of the past perfect.
Independent Organising writing Read the text about taking a holiday on a cruise ship. Then practise your writing by organising the text into paragraphs by using discourse markers.
Independent The truth about ballet Ballet for Boys has written an article about their dance lessons. Read the article and then answer the multiple-choice comprehension questions.
Independent A comic book This reading and writing activity looks at how linking words are used in a text. Read the article about comic books and choose a word to complete the sentence.
Basic Giving advice to a friend Jack has emailed his friend Adam for some advice. Read the email and complete the phrases to practise language you can use when you're giving advice.
Proficient Understanding socio-cultural references Read the text about understanding social-cultural references. Then answer the question to practise the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Basic What's the correct reply? This reading activity practises choosing the correct reply to questions about music.