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A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. A Study in Scarlet introduces Sherlock Holmes to readers with A2 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an elementary learner. This book is Level 1 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 1 is equivalent to CEF level A2 with a word count of 5,000 – 8,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot Dr. Watson is a soldier looking for a place to live in London. A friend introduces him to Sherlock Holmes, a strange but brilliant detective. They decide to share an apartment together.Watson quickly learns that Holmes is no ordinary man. He has amazing powers of observation and knows everything about crime and criminals.One morning, the police arrive with terrible news. A man has been murdered in an empty house. There is blood everywhere and a mysterious word on the wall. But who is the killer? And what does the word mean?Can Holmes solve the puzzle before it's too late? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. Tales of Sherlock Holmes includes two stories: A Scandal in Bohemia and The Adventure of the Three Students for readers with A2 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an elementary learner. This book is Level 1 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 1 is equivalent to CEF level A2 with a word count of 5,000 – 8,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot A Scandal in Bohemia A king comes to ask Holmes for help. He is going to get married, but a woman has a dangerous photograph of him. The king is very worried.Can Holmes get the photograph back? Or is this woman too clever – even for the great detective? The Adventure of the Three Students A university teacher finds someone looking at an important exam. He doesn't know who it is, but he finds some clues in his office.Holmes must find the student before the exam starts tomorrow. But which of the three students is guilty? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. The Sherlock Holmes novel, The Sign of Four, has been specially adapted for readers with A2-B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for a pre-intermediate learner. This book is Level 2 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 2 is equivalent to CEF level A2-B1 with a word count of 8,000 – 11,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot A young woman comes to see Holmes. Every year for six years, someone sends her a beautiful pearl. She doesn't know who is sending them or why.Now she has received a strange letter asking her to meet someone tonight. She is afraid and asks Holmes and Watson to come with her.Soon they are following clues across London and racing down the River Thames. The mystery involves a stolen treasure, a terrible crime from the past, and four men who made a promise many years ago in India.Can Holmes solve the case? And will Watson lose his heart to the mysterious young woman? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes includes two stories: The Red-Headed League and The Boscombe Valley Mystery for readers with A2-B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for a pre-intermediate learner. This book is Level 2 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 2 is equivalent to CEF level A2-B1 with a word count of 8,000 – 11,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot The Red-Headed League A man with bright red hair visits Holmes with a very strange story. He got a well-paid job copying words from a book – but only red-headed men could apply for the job.The work was easy, and the money was good. But suddenly the job has disappeared, and the office is empty.Why did someone want to give him this strange job? And why has it suddenly ended? Holmes realizes something criminal is happening – but what? The Boscombe Valley Mystery A young man is arrested for murdering his father near a lake. The police found him standing over the dead body, and many people heard them arguing.Everyone thinks he is guilty – except his childhood friend, who begs Holmes to help prove his innocence.Holmes and Watson travel to the countryside to investigate. But if the son didn't kill his father, then who did? And what did the dying man's last words really mean? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. Stories of Sherlock Holmes includes two stories: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches and The Final Problem for readers with A2-B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for a pre-intermediate learner. This book is Level 2 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 2 is equivalent to CEF level A2-B1 with a word count of 8,000 – 11,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot The Adventure of the Copper Beeches A young woman comes to ask Holmes for advice. She has been offered a job as a governess with very good pay – but the job has some very strange conditions. She must cut her beautiful long hair. She must wear a special blue dress. And she must sit in a certain chair by the window.Should she take the job? Holmes tells her it sounds dangerous, but she decides to go. Soon she sends Holmes an urgent message – she needs his help immediately! The Final Problem Holmes is in terrible danger. Professor Moriarty, the most dangerous criminal in London, wants to kill him. Moriarty controls crime all over the city, but Holmes has discovered his secrets. Holmes and Watson must escape from England quickly. They travel to Switzerland, but Moriarty follows them.At the Reichenbach Falls, a beautiful but deadly waterfall, Holmes must face his greatest enemy alone. Will this be the detective's final case? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. Sherlock Holmes Returns includes two stories: The Adventure of the Empty House and The Adventure of the Dancing Men for readers with A2-B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for a pre-intermediate learner. This book is Level 2 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 2 is equivalent to CEF level A2-B1 with a word count of 8,000 – 11,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot The Adventure of the Empty House London is shocked by a mysterious murder. A young man has been shot dead in his home, but no one can find the killer.Dr. Watson investigates alone – because Sherlock Holmes is dead. He died three years ago at the Reichenbach Falls.But Watson soon meets a strange old man who knows too much about the crime. Who is this man? And could Holmes really be gone forever? The Adventure of the Dancing Men A country gentleman brings Holmes a piece of paper covered in drawings of strange little dancing men. His wife becomes very upset and afraid when she sees these drawings.More messages with dancing men keep arriving. The man's wife won't explain why she is so frightened – she will only say it means danger.Holmes discovers that the dancing men are actually a secret code. But can he break the code and solve the mystery before something terrible happens? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. This Sherlock Holmes novel, The Hound of the Baskervilles, has been specially adapted for readers with B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 – 20,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot Sir Charles Baskerville is dead. People say he died of a heart attack, but Dr. Mortimer saw something terrible near the body – the footprints of a gigantic hound.The Baskerville family has an ancient curse. For hundreds of years, a deadly hound has hunted and killed the Baskervilles on the dark moors of Devonshire.Now Sir Henry, the last Baskerville, has arrived from America to claim his inheritance. Is he in danger too? Holmes sends Watson to protect him at Baskerville Hall.But on the foggy moor, Watson hears a terrifying sound – the howl of an enormous hound. Is the curse real? Or is someone using the legend to commit murder? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. The Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes includes three stories: The Adventure of Silver Blaze, The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual and The Adventure of the Reigate Squire for readers with B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 – 20,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot The Adventure of Silver Blaze Silver Blaze, the most famous racehorse in England, has disappeared before the biggest race of the year. His trainer has been murdered, and the horse is nowhere to be found.The police have arrested a suspect, but Holmes isn't convinced. He travels to the countryside with Watson to investigate.Holmes discovers strange clues – a missing dinner dish, unusual marks on the ground, and a dog that didn't bark in the night. Can he find Silver Blaze before race day? And who really killed the trainer? The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual Holmes tells Watson about one of his earliest cases. His client was an old university friend whose butler had mysteriously disappeared.Before vanishing, the butler had been studying the Musgrave Ritual – a strange old document that has been in the family for centuries. No one knows what the mysterious words mean.Holmes must solve the ritual like a puzzle. Where do the clues lead? And what happened to the missing butler and the maid who disappeared with him? The Adventure of the Reigate Squire Holmes is recovering from a difficult case and needs rest. Watson takes him to the countryside to stay with a friend.But even in the quiet village of Reigate, crime finds them. There has been a burglary at a nearby house, and now a coachman has been murdered.The only clue is a torn piece of paper with some writing on it. The local police think it's not important, but Holmes sees something they have missed. Can he solve the case before the killer strikes again? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. The Inquiries of Sherlock Holmes includes three stories: The Problem of Thor Bridge, The Adventure of the Priory School and The Adventure of the Abbey Grange for readers with B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 – 20,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot The Problem of Thor Bridge A wealthy American's wife has been shot dead on Thor Bridge. All the evidence points to the governess, who has been arrested for murder. The millionaire is certain she is innocent and begs Holmes to help. Holmes finds a strange clue tied to the bridge that changes everything.Can he solve this seemingly impossible case and save an innocent woman? The Adventure of the Priory School The young son of a duke has been kidnapped from his boarding school. His German teacher has also disappeared. Holmes and Watson find bicycle tracks, footprints, and a dead body on the moor. But nothing is what it seems.Who took the boy? And why won't the duke help the investigation? The Adventure of the Abbey Grange Lady Brackenstall says three burglars broke into her home, tied her up, and killed her husband. The police believe her story but Holmes notices that the evidence doesn't fit together correctly. He discovers the shocking truth about what really happened.Now Holmes must make a difficult choice – should he tell the police everything he knows? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. The Legend of Sherlock Holmes includes three stories: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist and The Adventure of the Engineer’s Thumb for readers with B1 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 – 20,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot The Adventure of the Speckled Band A terrified young woman comes to Holmes early one morning. Her sister died two years ago in a locked room, and her last words were "the speckled band!"Now the woman must sleep in the same room, and she hears the same strange whistling sound at night that her sister heard before she died.Holmes and Watson must spend a night in the deadly room to discover the truth. What is the speckled band? The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist A young music teacher is being followed by a mysterious man on a bicycle every time she rides home from work. She doesn't know who he is or what he wants.Strange things are happening around her – her employer is acting oddly, and a man has proposed marriage to her even though they barely know each other.Holmes investigates, but when he returns to check on her, she has disappeared. Can he find her before it's too late? The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb A young engineer arrives at Watson's house in the middle of the night – his thumb has been cut off! He tells an incredible story about a job offer that turned into a nightmare.He was hired to examine a machine in a remote house, but discovered something criminal was happening. When he tried to escape, someone tried to kill him.Holmes realizes a dangerous gang is operating nearby. Can he find them before they disappear forever? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

A carefully abridged and levelled ELT Reader featuring the world's most famous detective. This Sherlock Holmes novel, The Valley of Fear, has been specially adapted for readers with B2 CEFR level English proficiency.Collins brings the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to English language learners.This reader has been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an upper-intermediate learner. This book is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 4 is equivalent to CEF level B2 with a word count of 20,000 – 26,000 words.This ELT Reader includes: Full audio of the book accessed securely via QR codeRich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questionsA glossary of the more difficult wordsFree online resources for students and teachers at https://collins.co.uk/ELT The plot Holmes receives a coded warning message about a man called Douglas who is in danger at a house called Birlstone. The message comes from someone inside the organization of Professor Moriarty, Holmes's greatest enemy.Before Holmes can act, news arrives that Douglas has been murdered at Birlstone Manor. A mysterious branded mark is found on his arm.Holmes investigates and uncovers a strange story. But the truth lies far away in America's past, in a valley of fear where a secret society once ruled through intimidation and violence.Who really killed Douglas? What is the meaning of the branded mark? And how is the evil Professor Moriarty connected to this crime? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+ (B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced+ (C2)Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.