FREE ESL Reading Sampler Around the World

Four free, ready-to-teach ESL reading lessons about Thailand, Madagascar, New Zealand and Iceland – no prep needed. Original texts at CEFR A2–B1, 24 comprehension questions and a full answer key.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (13-page PDF)

• Street Food in Thailand
• Lemurs of Madagascar
• Bare Feet and Morning Tea in New Zealand
• Thirteen Visitors in Iceland (the 13 Yule Lads)
• A key-words box and 6 comprehension questions for every text: recall, true/false with correction, and a “Think!” question
• Word work for every text
• Teacher notes with lesson flow, support and challenge
• Full answer key

HOW TO USE IT

One text per lesson (40–50 min). Every lesson stands on its own, so it’s perfect for cover lessons, reading stations or homework. Topic links: food, animals and habitats, school life and Christmas.

WHO IT’S FOR

ESL/EFL learners aged 9–12 (A2–B1), and first-language classes in Years 5–7.

WANT MORE?

Each lesson comes from a full 19-page pack with five more countries in exactly the same format: Food Around the World, Animals Around the World, School Life Around the World and Christmas Around the World. If these lessons were useful, a review really helps.