eslyounglearners.org fun english language learning materials
Most of these stories are true. Some are only partly true. A few are not really true at all.

Can you spot the false stories?

Bear Hug Pre-Intermediate
  • Don't get too close to a brown bear!
Raining Cows Intermediate
  • A cow falls on holiday couple's car.
Rocky Runs Away (with webquest) Intermediate
  • Dog goes for a very long walk
Thief Regrets Intermediate
  • 'I made a mistake!'
Fastest Wheelchair Intermediate
  • Why was a wheelchair traveling down a highway at 50 mph?
Stupid Parrot? Upper Intermediate
  • A woman marries a successful and popular doctor - or so she thinks.

The Did that Really Happen? series first appeared in the Hong Kong newspaper, Ming Pao Daily. Illustrations are by MPD illustrator Iris Tsoi.
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    Note for ESL, EFL & ESOL Teachers

    What is ESL Young Learners?
    An independent website providing free resources for English language teachers and students. These include reading and listening materials for use in the classroom or online.

    Which resources can I use with my students?
    Think of ESL Young Learners as a library. Materials are broadly categorised by age and/or     level - but visitors can use any materials they can manage.
    • Materials for the Age 5+ range in level from Beginners to Pre-intermediate.
    • Materials for the Age 10+ range in level from Pre-intermediate to Upper Intermediate.

    Less confident     older learners may want to try the materials for younger children or vice versa.