GREAT EXPECTATIONS

BIR Great expectations
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Cross-curricular focus:

 Social History

Pip, a poor uneducated boy, works as an apprentice blacksmith for his sister’s husband. Pip has got a serious dilemma. He’s in love with the beautiful, arrogant Estella, and will do anything to win her heart, but how? Then, one day, opportunity knocks on his door, when a secret benefactor offers him ‘great expectations’ – an education and the life of a gentleman. Who is Pip’s generous benefactor, and will Pip's great expectations help him win Estella's heart?

B1

1200-1500 words

READING PACE

SEE MORE TITLES FROM THIS SERIES

Digital package

Burlington Digital Package has everything you need and more.

Teacher’s Materials

Test Generator

Digital or Interactive

LMS Progress

Worldlist Plus

+ more

Pau resource centre

Designed to Support Effective PAU Preparation

The introduction of the new PAU 2025 in Spain emphasises practical competencies, critical thinking and real-world application. Burlington Books provides effective, engaging solutions with comprehensive Bachillerato series.

The Burlington PAU Resource Centre provides all 
the key resources needed to prepare Bachillerato students effectively and confidently for the new PAU. 

Resources