Pearson English Graded Readers

Pearson English Readers

An extensive collection of classic literature, modern best-selling authors, film titles, non-fiction and original stories that engage and motivate students as they enjoy reading books in language they can understand.

Graded across seven levels, this incredible range of popular titles, authors and genres are written for teenage and adult learners. While great for use in the classroom, Pearson English Readers are perfect for learners who enjoy reading for pleasure, on their own terms: at home or on the move.

Featuring some of the greatest and most-popular authors of all time, teenage and adult learners can easily find titles to enjoy; from fresh original stories and film adaptations, to classic literature, delightful comedies, tragic romance, nail-biting thrillers and plays.

  • Most Pearson English Readers have an option to own with a CD, containing full audio of the text.
  • Ample free resources such as Teachers’ Notes and Activity Sheets available to download from website: www.pearsonenglishreaders.com

Placement Test

Not sure of your student's level? Use these placement tests to help you decide what level is best suited for your students.

There are two tests, marked A and B, for each level. All files are PDF and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click on the each level to download the tests, answer sheets and answer keys.

Grading of language

Our grading system is based on the language which a learner at that level is likely to have studied in class or be able to understand from the context and illustrations.

The Pearson English Readers grading system considers:

  • The age of the student
  • Structure (grammar)
  • Number of head words (indicating the range/extent of vocabulary used)
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence length
  • Sentence complexity
  • Number of words on a page
  • Number of pages in a book
  • Complexity of activities
  • Number of hours of English completed by the reader

View grading system

Find the book by level

Level CEFR GSE EIKEN
Easystarts level A1 - A2 23 - 33 Grade 3 - 2
Level 1 A1 - A2+ 29 - 38 Grade 3 -2
Level 2 A2 - A2+ 32 - 42 Grade Pre2 - 2
Level 3 A2+ - B1 37 - 50 Grade Pre2 - Pre1
Level 4 B1 - B2 46 - 60 Grade 2 - 1
Level 5 B1+ - B2+ 54 - 72 Grade 2 - 1
Level 6 B2 - C1 64 - 83 Grade Pre1 - 1

Pearson Kids Readers Library Sets 2022

The perfect library set to get started with Extensive Reading. Readers across many different genres are bundled by level so that they can be used in class, as side readers, by universities, libraries and so on. Full sets as well as level sets are between 10-15% off the standard price. Get your Extensive Reading library set now!

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