Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating graded material that will encourage students to read.

This reader is based on an episode from the popular BBC series, Merlin, where the legend of Merlin and King Arthur is updated for a 21st century teenage audience.

• LEVEL 1
• BOOK ONLY
• full colour
• Also perfect for native English speaking children who are struggling learning to read
• A lively, up-to-date interpretation of one of England's best-known legends, featuring teenage characters Full colour stills from the series give context and aid comprehension
• Fact Filesection gives background to the TV show, as well as information on the legend of King Arthur, and mythical creatures
• Self-study activities enable students to check their progress as they read

 Series Information

• Popcorn ELT Readers is a series of low-level graded readers aimed at younger students who are beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language.
• The series covers three levels from Level 1 (Early Beginner) to Level 3 (High Beginner) and is aimed at students aged eight to eleven years.
• Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats.
• The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along.
• There are also online resource sheets providing step-by-step lesson plans, extra activities and downloadable flashcards.