What are the Best Books for English Language Learners?
Students often struggle to find the right material to practice their reading skills. Books written for native speakers can be difficult to understand. So what are the best books for English language learners to read? The suggestions below are a great starting point for improving your reading skills.
Did you know that you can also use reading to practice thinking in English? If you want to learn more about that, watch the video below.
Did you know that you can also use reading to practice thinking in English? If you want to learn more about that, watch the video below.
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Suggested Reading
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This book is specifically for beginners. These original stories will have simpler vocabulary and tenses than typical American novels.
This reader for beginners includes a story, grammar exercises and comprehension questions to test your understanding of the story.
This is a shortened version of an American classic. It's about a young girl growing up in the US during the 1960s. If you want to learn about American history and culture, this is a great read.
This is based on a classic children's story that everyone read when I was a kid. If you like science fiction and adventure, give this book a try.
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Do you like ghost stories? Enjoy these creepy stories written specifically for English students.
The original book was a national bestseller in the US. This is the graphic novel version of the story. It's about a girl who gets trapped in another world and has to find her way home.
If you enjoyed the movies, try these shortened versions of the novels. May the force be with you!
This graphic novel is about a mysterious time in the future. Everyone lives underground. Why? I won't give it away. You'll have to read the story to find out.
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Suggested News Sources
Time Magazine for Kids
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This is a great place to find FREE news articles that use simpler vocabulary and tenses. There are four levels that you can choose from. K-1 is the easiest and 5-6 is the most challenging. If regular newspapers are difficult for you to understand, give these a try. |
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