Intermediate Resources

‘Once’ read & by Morris Gleitzman – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/VBL21IUAmRAOnce is a 2005 children’s novel by Australian author Morris Gleitzman. It is about a Jewish boy named Felix who lived in Poland and is on a quest to find his book-keeper parents. Text here

A Game Of Thrones Onlinehttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/george-r-r-martin/1051-a_game_of_thrones.htmlRead A Game Of Thrones Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel, onlinereadfreenovel.com

Alice in Wonderland Archives – Storynoryhttps://www.storynory.com/category/classic-authors/alice-in-wonderland/

The reading of Alice brings out the subtlety and irony of a clever little girl lost in a topsy-turvy world. Read and Listen

Easier version

Chapter One: ‘The Boy Who Lived’ | Wizarding Worldhttps://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-livedDaniel Radcliffe reads the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone, as part of Harry Potter At Home. Look out for more special video readings in the upcoming weeks.

Coraline Onlinehttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/neil-gaiman/33914-coraline.htmlRead Coraline Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com

Diary of A Wimpy Kid playlist online for free on SoundCloudhttps://soundcloud.com/puffin-books-uk/sets/diary-of-a-wimpy-kidStream Puffin Books UK | Listen to Diary of A Wimpy Kid playlist online for free on SoundCloud

Jury – A Time to Kill http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/A.Time.to.Kill/preview.html

The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken young men. The mostly white town of Clanton in Mississippi reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father takes justice into his own hands.

For ESL English Language Learnershttps://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Anne/preview.htmlWhen Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables send for a boy orphan to help them out at their farm, they mistakenly get Anne Shirley, a feisty, independent, but warm-hearted eleven-year-old girl.

For ESL English Language Learnershttps://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Big.Mouth/preview.htmlHigh school student Matt Donaghy is considered an okay guy. He gets good grades, writes for the school paper, and is known for his witty, if immature, humor. Students and teachers seem to like him. But one day he says something that makes a few classmates think he’s out to bomb the school.

Diary of a Wimpy Kidhttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Wimpy.Kid/preview.html

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself in middle school, where smaller kids share the hallways with bigger kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Teaching Guide

Roald Dahl – Fantastic Mr Fox Onlinehttps://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Listening.Short.Stories/Fantastic.Mr.Fox/01/default.htmlDown in the valley there were three farms…On a hill above the valley there was a wood. In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the tree there was a hole. In the hole lived Mr Fox and Mrs Fox and their four Small Foxes.

esl-bits Holeshttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Hoyo/preview.htmlStanley Yelnats was given the choice of jail or Camp Green Lake, Stanley chooses Green Lake because he’s never been to camp before. Theme page 

Lord of the Flieshttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Lord.of.the.Flies/preview.htmlWilliam Golding’s compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island has become a modern classic. Introducing Lord of the Flies in the Classroom

Number The Starshttp://esl-bits.net/Novellas.for.ESL.Students/Number.the.Stars/preview.htmlIt is 1943, and to Annemarie Johansen, life in Copenhagen is a complicated mix of ordinary home and school life, food shortages, and the constant presence of Nazi soldiers.

Outsidershttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Outsiders/preview.html

No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he’s got things figured out.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Timehttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/curious.incident.of.the.dog/chapter_index.html

There are 51 chapters named with prime numbers (2,3,5,7,9 and so on) rather than the usual cardinal numbers (1,2,3,4,5 and so on) Reading Guide

The Hobbithttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/The.Hobbit/preview.html

Bilbo Baggins is an upstanding member of a “little people, about half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves.”

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobehttp://esl-bits.net/Novellas.for.ESL.Students/Lion.Witch.Wardrobe/preview.html‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’ has been captivating readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over sixty years.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Perks/preview.html

What is most notable about this funny, touching, memorable novel is the resounding accuracy with which the author captures the voice of a boy on the brink of adulthood.

The Secret Diary of Adrian Molehttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Adrian/preview.htmlAdrian Mole’s first love, Pandora, has left him; a neighbor, Mr. Lucas, appears to be seducing his mother (and what does that mean for his father?); the BBC refuses to publish his poetry; and his dog swallowed the tree off the Christmas cake. “Why” indeed.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydehttp://esl-bits.net/Novellas.for.ESL.Students/Jekyll.and.Hyde/preview.htmlAn intriguing combination of fantast thriller and moral allegory, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde depicts the gripping struggle of two opposing personalities

For ESL English Language Learnershttps://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/wonder/preview.htmlAugust Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Now, starting at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid

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George’s Secret Key to the Universe – esl-bits.nethttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/SecretKey/preview.htmlGeorge’s parents, who have always been wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure.

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Onlinehttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/j-k-rowling/31378-harry_potter_and_the_cursed_child.htmlRead Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com

Harry Potter Audiobookshttps://hpaudiobooks.clubHarry Potter audiobooks: listen, streaming & download free. Enhanced with sounds
With Text

John Green – An Abundance Of Katherineshttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/john-green/1438-an_abundance_of_katherines.htmlRead An Abundance Of Katherines Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com
Discussion Questions to John Greene’s Books

John Green – Looking For Alaskahttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/john-green/1440-looking_for_alaska.htmlRead Looking For Alaska Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com Discussion Questions to John Greene’s Books

John Green – Paper Townshttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/john-green/1441-paper_towns.htmlRead Paper Towns Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com
Discussion Questions to John Greene’s Books

John Green – The Fault In Our Starshttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/john-green/1442-the_fault_in_our_stars.htmlRead The Fault In Our Stars Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com
Discussion Questions to John Greene’s Books

John Green – Turtles All The Way Downhttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/john-green/31416-turtles_all_the_way_down.htmlRead Turtles All The Way Down Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com

Jonathan Livingston Seagull Onlinehttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/richard-bach/34084-jonathan_livingston_seagull.htmlRead Jonathan Livingston Seagull Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com

Learn English Through Story | King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table Audiobook – YouTube (1:24:49)https://youtu.be/w1JLjQd-Siw

Learn English Through Story | King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table Audiobook

Life Of Pi Onlinehttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/yann-martel/31606-life_of_pi.htmlRead Life Of Pi Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel, onlinereadfreenovel.com

Malory Towers: First Term (Complete Audiobook) – YouTube (5:13:36)https://youtu.be/HU0kHtCxNP0
Book 1 of The original classic Malory Towers series. Darrell Rivers’ first glance at Malory Towers, the boarding school in Cornwall standing on the cliff

Moby Dick Big Readhttp://www.mobydickbigread.com/Moby Dick The Big Read, a full audio book of Herman Melville’s influential novel. All 135 chapters are available to be listened to in your browser.

OLIVER TWIST by Charles Dickens – FULL AudioBook | Greatest AudioBooks (P1 of 2) V4 – YouTube (7:46:03)https://youtu.be/cUVyaRJhKwcOliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy’s Progress is the second novel by Charles Dickens. The story is about an orphan Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker.

English KS2: Oliver Twist – a full-cast audio adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about a young boy’s adventures and mishaps in Victorian London. – BBC Teachhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/english-ks2-oliver-twist-index/zmcpmfrA full-cast adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about a young boy’s adventures and mishaps in Victorian London. The 10 episodes are faithful to the plot and language of Dickens’ original story. Transcript available

Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novelhttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/A comprehensive archive of books with text and audio on the net, with Build-in Book Search.

Roald Dahl | Boy – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:26:06)https://youtu.be/GYIUqHpu-q0

Boy: Tales of Childhood, published in 1984, is a funny, insightful and at times grotesque glimpse into the early life of Roald Dahl. (yr 7-9)

Roald Dahl | Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:14:33)https://youtu.be/gkzcRdIEwy8

Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket’s back for another adventure. (yr 6-9)

Roald Dahl | Going Solo – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (5:10:13)https://youtu.be/4QlQvpjx0r4

Going Solo tells of how, when he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa and a series of daring and dangerous adventures began. (yr 8-B1)

Roald Dahl | James and the Giant Peach – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (2:29:55)https://youtu.be/gFoYBO5ZFwo

An enormous escaped rhinoceros from London Zoo has eaten James’ parents. And it gets much worse! (yr 5-7) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | Matilda – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:47:18)https://youtu.be/FSLCZSkU6qk

Matilda’s parents were horrible and called her the most terrible things. But the truth is, she is the genius and they are the stupid ones! (yr 6-9) Read and ListenReading Guide

Roald Dahl | The BFG – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (4:05:21)https://youtu.be/7iqALkjrDp8

Every night, when the whole world is sleeping, big, gruesome and disgusting giants go out into the darkness and guzzle up whoppsy-whiffling human beans. (yr 6-9) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | The Boy Who Talked with Animals – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (37:53)https://youtu.be/g1jb7J7QxUw

A turtle has landed on a resort beach in Jamaica and everyone wants to kill it for the meat and its shell. A small boy becomes hysterical and tries to save the turtle. (yr 7-9)

Roald Dahl | The Giraffe & The Pelly & Me – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (39:40)https://youtu.be/wL3NuLOsJHs

What does a window-cleaning company need? How about a pelican, a giraffe and a monkey? Join Billy as he makes friends with three amazing animals and gets up to some thrilling adventures. (yr 6-9) Read and Listen

The Landladyhttp://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/landlady

A short story by Roald Dahl to read and/or listen to, with activities

Roald Dahl | The Magic Finger – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (19:47)https://youtu.be/oBbWjwC5m_c

The Magic Finger is narrated by an apple growing up on a farm in the English countryside, next door to the Gregg family who have a passion for hunting. (yr 5-7) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | The Twits – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (49:16)https://youtu.be/EgppUh8ukZ8

Mr and Mrs Twit play some horrible tricks on each other. I bet you have never met two people more revolting. (yr 5-7)

Roald Dahl | The Witches – Full audiobook with text (AudioEbook) – YouTube (3:29:48)https://youtu.be/OztnmARkFDwThe Grand High Witch of all the World thought herself to be invincible with all of her magic powers and all of her witches. That was until she met me and my grandma. (yr 6-9) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (2:03:41)https://youtu.be/tuQwxpouX2k

The life story of The Man Who Could See Without His Eyes, inspires Henry Sugar with a wonderful idea. Such an amazing ability could allow Henry to cheat at cards! Henry undertakes years of training to achieve this remarkable feat and promptly uses his new power to win, and win. (yr 7-9)

Robinson Crusoe [Full Audiobook] by Daniel Defoe – YouTube (11:24:30)https://youtu.be/owEhM5u0WukRobinson Crusoe [free full audiobook online listen] by Daniel Defoe.

Robinson Crusoe in Levelshttps://www.robinsoncrusoeinlevels.com/This book is written in simplified English. The name of the book is Robinson Crusoe. It is about a man on a deserted island.

Rockford’s Rock Opera (60 min)http://www.rockfordsrockopera.com/music/chapter1.asp

A nice story with music to listen to online. Part 1 free. Suits year 7, but may be difficult for some

SpeakyReads – Improve your Speaking, Listening and Spellinghttps://speakyreads.com/Skyrocket your speaking, listening and spelling. Ideal for intermediate and advanced language learners with resouces in English

THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain – FULL AudioBook | GreatestAudioBooks V2 – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/uy1lzFu34XoTHE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain – FULL AudioBook | Original Version | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in England in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Engineer’s Thumb – Audiobook – YouTube (53:27)https://youtu.be/38zIL3SvVUwThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Audiobooks in English. (If you want to listen with subtitles, turn on CC.)
A Case of Identity (55:07)
The Blue Carbuncle (52:20)
The Boscombe Valley Mystery (1:14:07)
The Dancing Men (1:01:34)
The Five Orange Pips (56:00)
The Red-Headed League (1:00:48)
The Scandal in Bohemia (1:07:14)
The Speckled Band (1:03:06)
The Man with the Twisted Lip (1:121:53)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | American Englishhttps://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/adventures-tom-sawyerThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an adaptation of a Mark Twain classic. Part of the Ladder series, at 1000 headwords, this title is appropriate for low-intermediate to intermediate learners.

The Boy in the Dress, by David Walliamshttps://soundcloud.com/harpercollinspublishers/the-boy-in-the-dress-by-david-walliamsThe Boy in the Dress, by David Walliams, read by the author and Matt Lucas (Audiobook extract) by HarperCollins Publishers | Listen online for free on SoundCloud – No text, only audio

The Giver by Lois Lowry Full Audiobook with text -Read Aloud – YouTube (4:58:45)https://youtu.be/5gs7wswxSMwThe Giver is dystopian novel by Lois Lowry which tells the story of an eleven-year-old boy called Jonas who lives in a society that is completely different …

The Giving Tree – YouTube (5:46)https://youtu.be/sjCjd5xmcbo

Reading is Succeeding. Read along with me. A Theme Page

The Little Prince narrated by Kenneth Branagh – YouTube (1:45:44)https://youtu.be/APG1upS8LDw

Edited from the PC interactive computer game. – Open the CC subtitles and change the speed to 0.75 (yr 5-7)  Read and Listen

 

The Outsider-Stephen King Onlinehttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/stephen-king/31733-the_outsider-stephen_king.htmlRead The Outsider-Stephen King Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com

The Secret Garden – Storynoryhttps://www.storynory.com/category/classic-authors-for-children/secret-garden/ Mary Lennox is a sickly and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in India. After a cholera epidemic kills her parents, Mary is sent to England, to live with a wealthy uncle at his isolated house, Misselthwaite Manor.

The Wave Todd Strasser Full Audiobook (4 x 55 min)https://appaudiobooks.com/the-wave-audiobook/Mr. Ross creates an experimental movement called The Wave. What begins in a single classroom quickly gathers momentum …

The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Onlinehttps://onlinereadfreenovel.com/l-frank-baum/4212-the_wonderful_wizard_of_oz.htmlRead The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Online Read Free Novel – Read Light Novel,onlinereadfreenovel.com

Treasure Island Full Audiobook – Chapter 1 of 34 – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_y4FuHiZTSYTreasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson – The Complete Audiobook. Chapter 1: The Old Sea-Dog at the Admiral Benbow.  All Chapters