Elizabethan Theatre | EFL Reading Texts

Introduce your learners to the world of Elizabethan theatre with this dual-level EFL reading resource — perfect for mixed-ability classes working on Shakespeare. It includes two versions of the same text:

• Version 1: Written for A2–B1 learners
• Version 2: Aimed at B2–C1 learners

Both versions explore what life was like for actors in Shakespeare’s time, with engaging sections on theatre design, rehearsal routines, audience behaviour, and famous venues like The Globe. These texts help students build both language skills and cultural understanding, offering essential context before diving into Shakespeare’s plays.

Designed for classroom ease, the texts are formatted with line numbers and indents to echo the structure of dramatic scripts — helping learners become familiar with the layout of traditional stage texts.

This resource is also part of our Shakespeare | EFL Resource Pack, which is available to download here.

Perfect For:

• TEFL, ESOL, and EAL teachers introducing Shakespeare
• Mixed-level reading lessons (A2–C1)
• Cultural units on British theatre and performance
• Supporting learners preparing for drama or literature based content
  

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