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 code
• Rich supplementary materials: character lists, cultural notes, comprehension exercises, reading discussion questions
• A glossary of the more difficult words
• Free 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.