Lesson 1: Introducing the Mini-Course

Welcome to Lost in Translation: Your Personal Storybook for English Learners at the Pre-Intermediate Level!

This unique resource is here to make your English learning experience enjoyable and effective. Let’s explore why Graded Reading is a fantastic tool for sharpening your language skills and making reading in English a joyous adventure.

Targeted Practice: Our stories are carefully crafted to perfectly match your language level. This means you’ll be reading material that is just right for your current proficiency, allowing you to progress steadily and confidently.

Vocabulary Boost: Get ready to discover new words and see them used in context. Graded Reading introduces fascinating vocabulary that will expand your lexicon and enhance your ability to express yourself accurately.

Grammar in Action: Say goodbye to tedious grammar exercises! With Graded Reading, you’ll witness how sentences are constructed in real-life situations. This immersive approach makes understanding grammar much easier and more enjoyable.

Engaging Context: Prepare to be captivated by intriguing plots and narratives. The stories in Graded Reading turn learning English into a thrilling experience. As you follow the characters’ adventures, you’ll improve your language skills and develop a deeper understanding of English culture and context.

Now, let me guide you through the five practice lessons that make up Graded Reading:

1. Vocabulary Booster: This section provides a list of fascinating words from the story. You’ll learn their meanings and how they are used in context. Test your knowledge with a vocabulary quiz at the end and see how much you’ve learned!
2. Listening Practice: Enhance your listening skills with the audio version of the story. By listening carefully, you’ll grasp the details, understand the natural rhythm of English, and become familiar with specialist vocabulary. And don’t worry, there’s a short quiz afterwards to reinforce your comprehension!
3. Reading Practice: Improve your English reading skills with the text version of the story. Encounter new words and phrases in real-life contexts, building your language proficiency. This practice complements the listening exercise. Don’t forget to complete the quiz at the end to check your understanding!
4. Read Along Practice: Boost your spoken English and fluency by reading the story aloud. Follow along with the audio and notice vocabulary prompts for intriguing phrases and idioms explained in context. Once you’ve finished, challenge yourself with the quiz designed to reinforce your learning.
5. Tests and Quizzes: Strengthen your understanding with additional quizzes and tests, including multiple-choice tests to evaluate your comprehension, true/false tests to assess your understanding, reverse multiple-choice tests for a fun recall challenge, listening tests to gauge your ability to understand spoken English, and vocabulary tests to expand your word knowledge with synonyms and more.

Embark on this fun-filled English learning journey with Graded Reading. Let’s dive in together and take your language skills to new heights!