Penguin Readers Level 6: Brick Lane (ELT Graded Reader)

Penguin Readers is a series tailored for those learning English as a foreign language, offering graded reading materials. Each book in the series is carefully adapted, featuring new illustrations and language exercises, with the print edition providing guidance for accessing additional online resources. The selection includes well-loved classics, thrilling modern fiction, and insightful non-fiction, serving as an introduction to bestselling authors and captivating topics for learners. The series is structured into eight levels aligning with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for language learning. Every Reader includes exercises at the end to help learners practice grammar, expand their vocabulary, and hone exam-related skills. Comprehension questions are also included to support understanding and vocabulary development before, during, and after reading.One of the titles, "Brick Lane," classified as a Level 6 Reader, corresponds to the B1+ CEFR level. This text is more extensive, incorporating sentences with up to four clauses and covering concepts such as future continuous tense, reported questions, third conditional, "was going to," and the use of ellipsis. A limited number of illustrations complement the text.The story follows Nazneen, who, at 18, marries a significantly older man and relocates from Bangladesh to England. Living on Brick Lane in London presents challenges, as it starkly contrasts with her village, and she arrives with no English language skills. Nazneen faces the task of managing her family and acclimatizing to the unfamiliar environment.By purchasing the print edition, readers gain exclusive access to online resources, including a digital version of the book, an audio edition, lesson plans, and answer keys, via the Penguin Readers website.