Teen ELi Readers Stage 1 ELi Readers is a beautifully illustrated series of timeless classics and specially-written stories for learners of English Geoffrey Chaucer The Canterbury Tales In 1387, a group of people went to Canterbury. On their way, they told stories. The stories were exciting and interesting. They helped the group to enjoy their time travelling. But these stories do not only tell us about the past. They are stories that anybody can read and enjoy today. And they are stories that can teach us many things, about love, about friendship, and about life. In this reader you will find: information about Geoffrey Chaucer a section focusing on background and context a glossary of difficult words comprehension activities an exit test.