Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language
learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all
time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective
novels for English language learners. These readers have 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 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. Each book
includes: - Full reading of the adapted version available for free
online- Helpful notes on characters- Cultural and historical notes
relevant to the plot- A glossary of the more difficult words- Free
online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readers
The plot: The Leonides family live together in a large and crooked house
in a wealthy London suburb. When the elderly millionaire Aristide
Leonides is murdered with a fatal injection, the family reluctantly
suspect his glamorous, young second wife.Charles Hayward, who is engaged
to the late millionaire's granddaughter, observes the family closely and
makes a terrible and shocking discovery... About Collins ELT Readers
Collins ELT Readers are divided into 4 levels: Level 1 - elementary
(A2)Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 - intermediate (B1)Level
4 - upper intermediate (B2) Each level is carefully graded to ensure
that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.
