Ted Power

First Time in England

A graded reader for elementary-level English language learners, with reading, language practice, comprehension, vocabulary, speaking and writing activities.

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More than a graded reader

First Time in England tells the story of two Spanish students, Arturo from the Asturias and Rosa from Madrid, who meet for the first time at The English Language College in London. They fall in love under the night lights of The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, just before Arturo has to return to Spain. Happily, they plan to meet again.

No part of this story is true!

The 22 chapters form the basis of a complete set of activities for elementary English learners. You can read the story, practise the language, check your understanding, test your vocabulary, and use each chapter as a starting point for speaking and writing.

What's included?

Reading

Twenty-two chapters telling a continuous story about Spanish students living and studying in England.

Gap fills

Interactive language practice based on the vocabulary, grammar and situations in each chapter.

True or False?

Comprehension activities to check understanding of the story and its details.

Crosswords

Print and interactive crosswords that test vocabulary from each chapter.

Speak & Write

Follow-up activities using the situations and topics in the story as a starting point for communication.

The 22 chapters

Choose a chapter below. Each chapter provides access to the story and a range of activities for practising English.

How would you like to use it?

You can work through the story chapter by chapter, use the activities for self-study, or select individual exercises for classroom use.

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