Beethoven: the famous musician who couldn't hear
A simple biography of Beethoven, who wrote great music after he lost his hearing. Students scan for dates and facts, then talk about a musician they like.
A1Teens30 minBiography
About this lesson
An A1 reading lesson (biography). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- A1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Biography
- Students
- Teens
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Topic
- Music
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Matching, Multiple choice, Gap-fill
- Key words
- composer, practise, orchestra, concert, hearing, deaf, clap
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Find dates and key facts in a short biography
- Talk and write about a musician with simple sentences