Practise English in a more interesting way—by solving a case.

English Detective: The Missing Presentation is a 28-page printable mystery workbook for B1 learners, with support for confident A2 learners. Instead of working through ordinary language exercises, learners read statements, check records, compare evidence and decide what really happened before an important client meeting. It is designed as an English mystery to read, investigate and solve.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• A full fictional case: four colleagues, one missing file and a story that does not add up. The learner must work out who moved the presentation, where it is, and why it may have been moved.

• A guided route through the case: the workbook is clearly structured so learners can move step by step through the investigation rather than feeling lost.

• Language support before the mystery begins: early pages prepare the learner with useful vocabulary, task guidance and key phrases needed for the investigation.

• Evidence-reading and theory-building tasks: learners read the first evidence, form an early theory and then test that idea as new information appears.

• A workplace mystery setting: the case takes place in a design studio preparing for a café client meeting, giving the workbook a practical, modern setting rather than a childish one.

• A vocabulary page for the investigation: includes words and phrases such as statement, evidence, claim, contradiction, log, badge, draft, approve, rename, attachment, folder and path.

• A clear sequence of investigation tasks: learners check the time, place and people, then weigh possible reasons and write a conclusion.

• Optional extra material: includes an optional interview, three extra mini-cases, and a hint page for learners who need support.

• Ending and answer-checking pages: learners can read the ending, check answers and compare their English after completing the mystery.

• Tutor notes and selected sources: useful if the workbook is being used in one-to-one lessons or with guided support.

WHY IT HELPS

This workbook gives learners a reason to read carefully and think in English. Instead of answering isolated grammar questions, they must notice details, compare information, explain contradictions and support a conclusion with evidence.

That makes the English practice feel more meaningful and memorable.

It also supports learners who may enjoy stories or problem-solving more than traditional workbook pages. The mystery format naturally encourages careful reading, vocabulary development and written or spoken explanation.

HOW TO USE IT

Work through the case in order.

The learner begins by preparing key language, then reads the evidence and develops a first theory. As more documents appear, they check what matches, what contradicts earlier ideas and what conclusion makes the most sense.

It can be used:

• independently

• with a friend

• in a one-to-one English lesson

• as a tutoring or enrichment activity

The workbook is designed for two or three short sessions, though the full case with writing may take around 90–120 minutes depending on pace.

FOR B1 LEARNERS (WITH SUPPORT FOR CONFIDENT A2)

Suitable for:

• older teenagers

• adults

• independent learners

• tutors looking for a more engaging speaking/reading resource

• learners who enjoy stories, logic and investigation tasks

This is not a full English course. It is a focused reading-and-thinking workbook built around one complete mystery case.

YOUR DOWNLOAD

One PDF containing 28 printable pages.
Digital download only; no physical item.

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