True Stories front cover
Sample from Level 1A
Sample from Level 1B
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
Sample from Level 5
True Stories front cover
Sample from Level 1A
Sample from Level 1B
Sample from Level 2
Sample from Level 3
Sample from Level 4
Sample from Level 5
About the course
Build English language skills with entertaining stories and effective reading instruction
True Stories brings together humorous, poignant and astonishing stories and a carefully paced, step by step process to help learners enhance their English ability through reading. Pre- and post-reading exercises have been designed to develop vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills.
Low-beginning and high-intermediate learners can build language skills with entertaining stories and effective reading instruction to enhance learners' understanding and enjoyment of the stories. A uniform unit structure runs across all six books in the edition, making it easy for students to move seamlessly from one level to the next.
True Stories includes digital resources to boost learners' understanding, comprehension and enjoyment of the stories featured and additional practice activities to develop reading skills.
Why choose True Stories?
Includes audio recordings of every story, enabling independent study
Encourages learners to build language skills through the enjoyment of reading
True stories has provided effective instruction for more than 25 years
True Stories is part of our Connected English Learning Program
Fast-track your learners' progress:
- Teach with True Stories
- Assess with Benchmark Test
- Certify with Pearson Languages International Certificate
Benchmark Test
Regularly measures learners' progress to build confidence and set them on a clear and personalised learning path.
Pearson English International Certificate
Focuses on the modern, real-life communication skills needed for your learners' next big steps.
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