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Oxford Classic Tales – Bringing Timeless Stories to Life for Young English Learners

Oxford Classic Tales is a beautifully crafted series of graded readers for primary learners, published by Oxford University Press. Retold by Sue Arengo and Rachel Bladon, this award-winning collection transforms traditional stories into accessible English that children can understand, enjoy, and learn from. With full-colour illustrations, audio support, and engaging follow-up activities, the series makes storytelling a powerful tool for language development.

If you want students to love reading in English, Oxford Classic Tales offers a proven pathway.

Why Stories Work So Well in the Classroom

Children are naturally drawn to stories. Familiar characters, clear plots, and repeated patterns make language memorable and meaningful. Oxford Classic Tales uses this natural motivation to build vocabulary, improve comprehension, and develop confidence.

The second edition expands the magic with more than 30 classic tales, carefully graded for young learners. Each book is visually rich, helping students follow the narrative even when they encounter new words.

Reading Made Enjoyable and Accessible

The illustrations in Oxford Classic Tales are not just decorative—they are teaching tools. Pictures guide understanding, spark prediction, and help children retell events. At the back of each story, learners find a picture dictionary or glossary, which supports independent reading and reinforces key vocabulary.

Because the language is controlled and repetitive, students quickly experience success. That sense of achievement motivates them to read again and again—an essential ingredient in building fluency.

Listening Support with American English Audio

Every story is accompanied by high-quality audio in American English. Learners can listen while they read, improving pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. This combination of visual and auditory input strengthens comprehension and supports different learning styles.

Teachers can project the e-book in class, allowing everyone to watch and listen together. At home, students can replay the audio on their own devices, making review easy and enjoyable.

From Reading to Writing

The Storybooks include comprehension tasks that gently guide students toward written responses. The Activity Books extend this learning with additional exercises that recycle vocabulary and grammar from the tale.

Because children already understand the story, they can focus more confidently on expressing ideas in English.

Speaking Through Drama and Play

A unique highlight of Oxford Classic Tales is the play script provided for every story. Students reuse familiar language in a communicative, creative format. Performing for classmates—or even parents—builds confidence, teamwork, and pronunciation skills.

Drama activities transform passive reading into active language use, making English memorable and fun.

Strong Teacher Support

Teachers also benefit from extensive guidance. The dedicated website provides practical advice and answers, making lesson preparation straightforward. Whether you are new to teaching with readers or highly experienced, the support materials help maximize classroom time.

Why Choose Oxford Classic Tales?

Oxford Classic Tales combines the timeless appeal of traditional storytelling with modern pedagogy and multimedia tools. It supports reading, writing, listening, and speaking in an integrated, child-friendly way.

For primary classrooms seeking engaging content, clear progression, and joyful learning, this series turns English lessons into unforgettable adventures.

LIST FILES AND FOLDER: Classic Tales 5 Levels

[Folder] Classic Tales 5 Levels/

[Folder] Classic Tales 1/ 12 Story books+ 12 Activity Books
TPSCT01 The Enormous Turnip AB.pdf
TPSCT01 The Enormous Turnip SB.pdf
TPSCT02 The Lazy Grasshopper AB.pdf
TPSCT02 The Lazy Grasshopper SB.pdf
TPSCT03 The Little Red Hen AB.pdf
TPSCT03 The Little Red Hen SB.pdf
TPSCT04 Lownu Mends the Sky AB.pdf
TPSCT04 Lownu Mends the Sky sb.pdf
TPSCT05 The Magic Cooking Pot AB.pdf
TPSCT05 The Magic Cooking Pot SB.pdf
TPSCT06 The Magpie and the Milk AB.pdf
TPSCT06 The Magpie and the Milk SB.pdf
TPSCT07 Mansour and the Donkey AB.pdf
TPSCT07 Mansour and the Donkey SB.pdf
TPSCT08 Peach Boy AB.pdf
TPSCT08 Peach Boy SB.pdf
TPSCT09 The Princess and the Pea AB.pdf
TPSCT09 The Princess and the Pea SB.pdf
TPSCT10 Rumpelstiltskin AB.pdf
TPSCT10 Rumpelstiltskin SB.pdf
TPSCT11 The Shoemaker and the Elves AB.pdf
TPSCT11 The Shoemaker and the Elves SB.pdf
TPSCT12 Three Billy-Goats AB.pdf
TPSCT12 Three Billy-Goats SB.pdf

[Folder] Classic Tales 2/10 Story books+ 10 Activity Books
TPSCT13 Amrita and the Trees AB.pdf
TPSCT13 Amrita and the Trees SB.pdf
TPSCT14 Big Baby Finn AB.pdf
TPSCT14 Big Baby Finn SB.pdf
TPSCT15 The Fisherman and his Wife AB.pdf
TPSCT15 The Fisherman and his Wife SB.pdf
TPSCT16 The Gingerbread Man AB.pdf
TPSCT16 The Gingerbread Man SB.pdf
TPSCT17 Jack and the Beanstalk AB.pdf
TPSCT17 Jack and the Beanstalk SB.pdf
TPSCT18 King Arthur and the Sword AB.pdf
TPSCT18 King Arthur and the Sword SB.pdf
TPSCT19 Rainforest Boy AB.pdf
TPSCT19 Rainforest Boy SB.pdf
TPSCT20 Thumbelina AB.pdf
TPSCT20 Thumbelina SB.pdf
TPSCT21 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse AB.pdf
TPSCT21 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse SB.pdf
TPSCT22 The Ugly Duckling AB.pdf
TPSCT22 The Ugly Duckling SB.pdf

[Folder] Classic Tales 3/ 7 Story books+ 7 Activity Books
Bambi and the price of Forest AB.pdf
Bambi and the price of Forest SB.pdf
TPSCT23 Aladdin AB.pdf
TPSCT23 Aladdin SB.pdf
TPSCT24 Goldilocks and the Three Bears AB.pdf
TPSCT24 Goldilocks and the Three Bears SB.pdf
TPSCT25 The Heron and the Hummingbird AB.pdf
TPSCT25 The Heron and the Hummingbird SB.pdf
TPSCT26 The Little Mermaid AB.pdf
TPSCT26 The Little Mermaid SB.pdf
TPSCT27 Little Red Riding Hood AB.pdf
TPSCT27 Little Red Riding Hood SB.pdf
TPSCT28 Rapunzel AB.pdf
TPSCT28 Rapunzel SB.pdf

[Folder] Classic Tales 4/ 05 Story books+ 05 Activity Books
Don Quixote Adventures of a Spanish Knight AB.pdf
Don Quixote Adventures of a Spanish Knight SB.pdf
TPSCT29 Cinderella AB.pdf
TPSCT29 Cinderella SB.pdf
TPSCT30 The Goose Girl AB.pdf
TPSCT30 The Goose Girl SB.pdf
TPSCT31 Sleeping Beauty AB.pdf
TPSCT31 Sleeping Beauty SB.pdf
TPSCT32 The Twelve Dancing Princesses AB.pdf
TPSCT32 The Twelve Dancing Princesses SB.pdf

[Folder] Classic Tales 5/ 04 Story books+ 04 Activity Books
TPSCT33 Beauty and the Beast AB.pdf
TPSCT33 Beauty and the Beast SB.pdf
TPSCT34 The Magic Brocade AB.pdf
TPSCT34 The Magic Brocade SB.pdf
TPSCT35 Pinocchio AB.pdf
TPSCT35 Pinocchio SB.pdf
TPSCT36 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs AB.pdf
TPSCT36 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs SB.pdf

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