Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language.
With carefully adapted text new illustrations and language learning exercises the print
edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular
classics exciting contemporary fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction introducing
language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin
Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR).
Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar vocabulary
and key exam skills. Before during and after-reading questions test readers' story
comprehension and develop vocabulary.Ballet Shoes a Level 2 Reader is A1+ in the CEFR
framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses introducing the future tenses will and
going to present continuous for future meaning and comparatives and superlatives. It is well
supported by illustrations which appear on most pages.Sisters Pauline Petrova and Posy Fossil
do not have parents but they have a very kind uncle. The sisters learn to dance act and sing
at a dancing school. But soon they have no money. What will happen to them?Visit the Penguin
Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition readers can unlock online resources
including a digital book audio edition lesson plans and answer keys.
