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. Washington Square 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. Catherine Sloper is not pretty or clever
but she is rich. She lives in New York with her father the respected doctor Austin Sloper.
One day Catherine meets a charming man called Maurice Townsend who wants to marry her. But
does Maurice really love Catherine or does he just want her money? Doctor Sloper is sure that
he knows the answer. 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.
