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. The Age of Innocence a Level 4 Reader is A2+ in the
CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses introducing more
complex uses of present perfect simple passives phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It
is well supported by illustrations which appear regularly. Newland Archer is going to marry
the sweet pretty May Welland. Everyone thinks that they are perfect together. Then May's
beautiful cousin the Countess Ellen Olenska shocks everyone by leaving her husband and moving
to New York. When Newland meets Ellen he starts to question his future with May. 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.
