Crime in California B2 English – Conditionals, Complex Phrasal Verbs/Advanced Vocabulary Reading

Are you looking to push your English to the next level? This gripping real-life story straight from the American news is the perfect reading challenge for B2 learners. It tells the shocking story of a married couple who systematically preyed on vulnerable immigrant workers at two elderly care homes in California, grinding them down and siphoning off their hard-earned wages. The text features a rich mix of conditional tenses, complex everyday phrasal verbs and challenging B2 vocabulary, all woven into natural, engaging prose. Work through the vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, grammar and comprehension exercises below to get the most out of this lesson and take your English skills to the next level.