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. Sense and Sensibility a Level 5 Reader is B1 in the
CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses introducing present
perfect continuous past perfect reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported
by illustrations which appear regularly. Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters. After the
death of their father and losing their home and money they have to move to a small cottage
across the country. There both their lives completely change. Visit the Penguin Readers
website Exclusively with the print edition readers can unlock online resources including a
digital book audio edition lesson plans and answer keys.
