Penguin Readers Level 6: The Talented Mr Ripley (ELT Graded Reader)

Penguin Readers is a series designed to aid learners of English as a foreign language through graded reading materials. This series offers text that has been thoughtfully adapted, accompanied by new illustrations and language exercises. Additionally, the print version provides instructions for accessing online supporting materials. Readers can explore a mix of beloved classics, contemporary fiction, and insightful non-fiction, allowing language learners to engage with bestselling authors and captivating subjects. The series follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) across its eight distinct levels. At the end of each Reader, exercises are available to help learners improve their grammar, vocabulary, and essential exam skills, with questions crafted to enhance comprehension and vocabulary before, during, and after reading. "The Talented Mr Ripley," a Level 6 Reader, corresponds to the B1+ level in the CEFR structure. This text includes longer sentences, featuring up to four clauses, and introduces language learners to structures like the future continuous tense, reported questions, third conditional, plans using "was going to," and ellipsis. The narrative, supported by a few illustrations, follows Tom Ripley in the 1950s as he travels from the USA to Italy to find Dickie Greenleaf and bring him back. However, captivated by Dickie's wealth and carefree lifestyle, Tom's intentions begin to change. Those who purchase the print edition also receive access to exclusive online resources, such as a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans, and answer keys, by visiting the Penguin Readers website.