Book details
Penguin Readers Level 1: Jekyll and Hyde (ELT Graded Reader)
Description
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Dr Jekyll is a good person. He is nice, and he has lots of friends. But Mr Hyde is a bad person. He walks in the streets of London at night and does bad things. Why are the two men friends?
Age
12-17
Text complexity
beginner
Length
64 pages
Why to read
- Accessible Language: The 'Penguin Readers Level 1: Jekyll and Hyde' is adapted for English Language Teaching (ELT) and graded for beginners, making the complex story of Robert Louis Stevenson more accessible to learners with a basic level of English.
- Classic Story: It provides an opportunity to engage with a classic piece of literature that explores themes of duality, identity, and morality, which remain relevant and thought-provoking in modern times.
- Cultural Literacy: Reading this book can enhance cultural literacy, as 'Jekyll and Hyde' has become a part of popular culture, with the phrase 'Jekyll and Hyde' often used to describe someone with a dual nature.
- Reading Skills Development: For learners of English, this graded reader can help improve vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills in a structured way, while enjoying an abridged version of a famous literary work.