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. Les Misérables 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. In nineteenth-century France life was hard
for many people. Victor Hugo's famous book tells the story of Jean Valjean who spends 19 years
in prison for stealing bread. When Valjean leaves prison he starts a business and tries to
become a better man but Javert the policeman will do anything to stop him. 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.
