Penguin Readers Level 7: Surrounded by Idiots (ELT Graded Reader)

This is an adapted, shortened version of the original book.

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.

Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Or have you tried to persuade someone of something, with no success? Surrounded by Idiots offers a simple, yet creative way for assessing and dealing with the personalities of people we communicate with—both in and out of the office.

Surrounded by Idiots, a Level 7 Reader, is B2 in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future perfect simple, past perfect continuous, mixed conditionals, more complex passive forms and modals for deduction in the past.

Our Penguin Readers books include:

Simple text (CEFR-levelled)Pictures to help you understand the storyFun exercises to help you learn and practise English

With the print book, you can get even more help online:
Read the book onlineListen to the book being read out loudGet lesson plans for teachersFind answers to check your understanding

Note: online resources not available with the eBook.