English Graded Readers
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“I forgot I was reading in English!” (Student in Japan)
That’s what we like to hear!
Graded readers
* help increase your reading speed
* help you to remember vocabulary
* help you to naturally absorb grammar and sentence structures
* make studying fun
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* can help you get a higher TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS score!
Reading easy texts is a great way to increase your reading speed. The more you read, the faster you will become. Reading quickly is a very important skill if you want to get a high score on a test.
Our graded reader series was designed on the premise that reading should be FUN!
For this reason, when creating our graded readers and stories, we consult language learners.
We have found that what learners want to read and what teachers want learners to read are often rather different.
Over the years we have been teaching, our students have often told us that when reading for pleasure in a foreign language, they find it easier to read and absorb content that relates to their own lives and interests.
Our original, modern fiction titles cover genres from romance and comedy, to mystery and suspense. Our selection of non-fiction titles features true stories on contemporary issues, including dating and working.
Our graded readers stress dialogue rather than description, helping learners to absorb language and phrases that they can actually use.
They feature stories in a variety of settings and countries, and expose the reader to a range of stories, cultures and ideas.
Key features of our graded readers
1. Written by experienced language teachers and linguists.
2. Learner centered – Our graded readers are written with the learner in mind, emphasizing the fun rather than the academic aspect of graded reading. We consult with learners when creating the books.
3. Useful dialogue – Characters engage in everyday conversations, giving the reader ample exposure to useful everyday language.
4. Grammar graded to CEFR levels.
5. Available in e-book format, enabling us to offer convenience and affordable prices.
6. New titles released every month.
Free sample pages of each graded reader are available for download on this site so you can choose the correct level.
Online quizzes and questions about some of our graded readers are available on our resource site I Talk You Talk Press EXTRA.
Our levels
Choosing the most appropriate level
The most appropriate graded reader level is usually one level LOWER than your current level.
To find the best level for you, download a free sample of the book you are interested in.
If you cannot read it comfortably without a dictionary, choose an easier level.
Where to Buy
Our readers are available for purchase in the following stores
- Kobo
- Amazon (Worldwide)
- Amazon Kindle (Worldwie)
- FNAC (France)
- Livraria Cultura (Brazil)
and others, including Indigo (Canada) and Angus & Robertson (Australia)
They are also available on digital library platforms including Maruzen eBook Library, Kinokuniya KINODEN, XReading, eStation, ProQuest Ebook Central, OverDrive and Odilo.
Factsheets / More Information
***Download our word count sheet here***I Talk You Talk Press Graded Reader Word Counts
Simple explanation about CEFR and the levels (Wikipedia)
Titles
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Roommates
Lena and Sylvie share an apartment. Lena is a night nurse at the hospital. Sylvie always hears Lena come back to the apartment early in the morning. Then one morning, Lena doesn’t come home….
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Billy
Billy grows up in a children’s home. He doesn’t know his real name. He doesn’t know anything about his real parents or where he came from. When he is eighteen, he has to leave the children’s home….
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Tiffany and Max Solve a Mystery
Tiffany and Max are back with another mystery to solve. Max’s brother, Owen, met his girlfriend Marissa on a dating site. They are planning to get married. But Max and Owen’s father thinks something is wrong….
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The White Cottage
Old Jack is back! In this story, Old Jack takes us back to a time in his childhood, and tells us why he likes ghost stories so much….
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The Silver Coin
Christie is having a bad time. Everything in her life is wrong. No job, no money, no boyfriend, no car….
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A Wife and Mother
Libby Blake is beautiful, talented and very popular. She lives in a small town called Salma. Libby is married with two children. People in Salma think she is the perfect wife and mother. But one night, she disappears….
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Made by Minty
A fashion mystery! Minty and Dina share an apartment. Dina is a policewoman and Minty is a student at a design college. Minty makes all her own clothes. They are very interesting and unique. One weekend when Dina is away, robbers break into their apartment….
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The Secret Door
Ella and Mike were teenagers. They moved into a big old house in London with their parents. They liked the house, but the neighbours told them there was something strange about it….
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Children of Another Planet
Ai Hayashi is a normal Japanese high school student. Or is she? Ai has strange powers. She can’t tell anyone about her secret life until she meets Sei….
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Wall of Secrets
Joshua grew up believing that his father died in a boat accident. One day, he finds something in an old book which changes his life….
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