The Age of Innocence (ELT Graded Reader): Penguin Readers. Level 4

Penguin Readers is a series specifically designed for those learning English as a foreign language. This ELT collection offers texts that have been carefully adapted, accompanied by new illustrations and tailored exercises to aid language acquisition. The print version provides instructions to access supplementary online materials. The series includes a diverse range of titles, from beloved classics and thrilling modern fiction to insightful non-fiction, offering learners a chance to engage with renowned authors and captivating content. The eight distinct levels of Penguin Readers are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. Each book contains exercises focused on enhancing grammar, vocabulary, and essential exam skills. Questions posed before, during, and after reading help reinforce story comprehension and vocabulary building. "The Age of Innocence," tailored as a Level 4 Reader, is suitable for those at the A2+ level of the CEFR. It consists of sentences with up to three clauses and introduces readers to more complex elements such as the present perfect simple, passive voice, phrasal verbs, and basic relative clauses. Illustrations are plentiful and enhance understanding. The narrative follows Newland Archer, who is engaged to the charming May Welland. Their match is seen as ideal until May’s alluring cousin, the Countess Ellen Olenska, causes a stir by leaving her husband and settling in New York. Newland's encounter with Ellen makes him reconsider his future with May. The Penguin Readers website offers additional resources like a digital book, audio version, lesson plans, and answer keys, exclusively accessible with the print edition.