Basic (A-Level) Passages for English-Language Learners
This is a list of basic (A-level) passages for English-language learners ( ELLs). Language-learning topics focus on English, but they apply to learners of any language. Passages cover a variety of interesting topics.
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Basic (A-Level)
American Car Culture
Why do Americans depend on their cars so much? How have cars changed American culture? Learn about it in this passage with reading comprehension and listening activities and teaching materials. Read the passage…
Connected but Still Alone?
Learn about the good and the bad of social media has two sides and how to use social media without causing problems in this passage with reading comprehension and listening activities and teaching materials. Read the passage…
Poison or Venom?
Do you know the difference between poison and venom? Learn how animals like insects and frogs use toxins in this short reading with questions and vocabulary practice and teaching materials Read the passage…
Learning English and Doing the Hard Work
Learning a language is not only about having fun. Sometimes you need to work hard. Marc Franco has some insight to motivate you to get the most out of your learning. Read the passage…
English hasn’t always been an international language
English has become an international language only recently. What was the global language before English? How did English become the international language? Read the passage…
Language Bias and Discrimination
Language biases exist against people with certain speech characteristics. Such biases can have serious consequences. Passage includes audio, practice, a vocabulary quiz, and teaching materials. Read the passage…
Level of Formality in American Language and Culture
What level of formality is appropriate in the US? How do you know? How can you avoid social blunders? (includes audio) Read the passage…
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