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 Godfather a Level 7 Reader is B2 in the CEFR
framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses introducing future
perfect simple mixed conditionals past perfect continuous mixed conditionals more complex
passive forms and modals for deduction in the past. Michael Corleone is determined not to join
his family's criminal businesses. He wants to live a normal life and marry his American
girlfriend Kay. But when members of his family are attacked Michael realises that he has to
take revenge. 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.
