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The Hills of Hay

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By Robert Louis Stevenson ReadOasis Step 4 Through all the pleasant meadow-side The grass grew shoulder-high, Till the shining blades went far and wide And cut it down to dry. Those green and sweetly smelling crops They led in wagons home; And they... Read more

Sherlock Holmes and the Night Sky

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ReadOasis Step 2 Sherlock Holmes was a detective. He had a brilliant mind for solving crimes and mysteries. He worked with his friend Dr. Watson, a retired army officer. There are many stories about Sherlock Holmes. And they have been made into movies and dramas. The stories were written... Read more

The Biggest Band (Step 2)

Arts B1-Intermediate BNC Levels CEFR Levels Courses Listen!Music Step 2A Protected Step 2 Stories March 31, 2020 1

By Maria Sonora ReadOasis Step 2 Imagine By Diego Torres Silvestre (Creative Commons) It was a hot August night in New York City, 1965. Two thousand policemen were in charge of security. They watched carefully as 55,000 fans filled Shea Stadium. But this was not for a baseball... Read more

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black (Step 3)

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ReadOasis Step 3 Johnny Cash was a man of great presence, as if born from an ancient legend that reveals the contradictions of human life. Cash died in 2003, but he gave us a vast collection of over 50 years of music. He also created his own genre, between... Read more

Richard Wagner, Musician

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ReadOasis Step 2 Richard Wagner was born on May 22, 1813. He was a famous German musician and writer. He wrote operas, or “music dramas.” Unlike many writers of opera, he wrote the words and music for all his works. Wagner’s music is known for being intense, complex, and... Read more

Country Music Icon: Hank Williams

Arts B2-Intermediate+BNC Levels CEFR Levels Courses Listen!Music Step 3A Protected Step 3 Stories March 29, 2020 0

ReadOasis Step 3 It was the middle of America’s Great Economic Depression. Hank Williams was just seven when his father left. The stress from World War I still burned in his father’s brain, and he committed himself into Veteran’s hospital. Hank’s mother worked. She played organ at church, and... Read more

The Lord of the Rings

A3-Beginner++Arts BNC Levels CEFR Levels Courses Movies Step 2A Public Step 2 Stories March 21, 2020 0

ReadOasis Step 2 The One Ring was power, and the Council had it. If a man wore it, he could control the world. But the Ring’s power came from Sauron. His power — in the ring — would destroy you. And his power would destroy all goodness. The Council... Read more

The Rabbit (TV)

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Photo Art: Light (3 in a Series)

Arts B1-Intermediate BNC Levels CEFR Levels Protected Step 2 Stories March 18, 2020 0

ReadOasis Step 2 It was a grey and cloudy day. But now, the setting sun shines kindly from below the clouds. For a few moments, the flowers and faces around you glow. The light is soft, warm, and gentle. It is an ideal time of day for taking pictures.... Read more

The Talented Tyler Perry

Arts B1-Intermediate BNC Levels CEFR Levels Courses Listen!Movies Step 2B Protected Step 2 Stories March 18, 2020 1

ReadOasis Step 2 Tyler Perry is an exceptionally successful and talented playwright, screenwriter, actor, comedian, producer, and director. He is an American, but many Americans do not know who he is. Tyler Perry was born Emmit Perry Junior. During his childhood, he suffered from poverty and sexual abuse. When... Read more

Miles Davis, Jazz Legend

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ReadOasis Step 2 Miles Davis (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was one of the most important musicians of the twentieth century. He helped to develop many styles of modern jazz music. These styles include cool jazz and jazz fusion. Cool jazz has a calm, relaxed, and smooth... Read more

Foreign Lands

Arts B1-Intermediate BNC Levels CEFR Levels Protected Step 2 Stories March 10, 2020 0

By Robert Louis Stevenson ReadOasis Step 2 Up into the cherry tree Who should climb but little me? I held the tree with both my hands And looked abroad in foreign lands. I saw the next door garden lie, Graced with flowers, before my eye, And many pleasant places... Read more

Ukulele Revolution

Arts B1-Intermediate BNC Levels CEFR Levels Protected Step 2 Stories March 9, 2020

ReadOasis Step 2 Tiny Tim walked onto the stage. His long black hair swung down to his shoulders. He made a shy face, and he rolled his eyes. Then he started to play the ukulele and sing. His voice was very high. The song was cute, but also strange.... Read more

ET and Intelligent Life

Arts B3-Intermediate++BNC Levels CEFR Levels Listen!Protected Sciences Step 4 Stories March 8, 2020 2

ReadOasis Step 4 The film ET charmed the hearts of millions of children and adults. It was humorous and compelling, and it told an inspiring story about love and companionship. In one scene, ET points his finger to the sky, and he says, "ET phone home." This simple phrase... Read more

The Life of Vincent van Gogh

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ReadOasis Step 2 Every Sunday morning, Vincent would put on his best clothes. When he was ready, he would walk to the small, red brick church where his father was the pastor. On the way, he would pass a burial ground, and he would see stones and grave markers.... Read more

The Best Guitarist: Jimi Hendrix

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ReadOasis Step 2 It was the summer of 1967. About 200,000 people came to the small town of Monterey, California. It was time for the Monterey Pop Festival. Over 30 artists were playing 3 days of music. But today, people remember the last night of the show. It was... Read more

Moving to Think (Step 4)

Arts B1-Intermediate BNC Levels CEFR Levels Listen!Protected Step 4 Stories March 7, 2020 1

By Cielo Vera ReadOasis Step 4 Gillian Lynne could not sit still. She was eight years old now, and her teachers were concerned about her performance at school. Perhaps she had a learning disorder. (Today a psychologist might say that she had attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, but that... Read more

Seven Pounds

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ReadOasis Step 2 "In seven days, God created the world. In seven seconds, I shattered mine." These are the words of Ben Thomas. He is a man who feels he must pay for a great mistake. His mistake sets him on a journey. The journey involves seven names, seven... Read more

Drifting Cowboy: Hank Williams

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Hank would never make it to the concert. There were too many problems. It was icy cold outside. He sat under a cover in the back of his light blue Cadillac car. He was heading to the city of Canton, Ohio, to give a big concert on New Year’s... Read more

The Father of Fantasy Stories

A3-Beginner++Arts BNC Levels CEFR Levels Protected Step 3 Stories February 19, 2020

ReadOasis Step 3 An Image of a Hobbit Frodo is a little man. Well, he's actually a hobbit. A hobbit is like a man, but only smaller. Frodo is small, but he has a big heart. He also has a big job. He holds a ring. It's a magic... Read more