The Penguin Readers series is a reading program for students of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted texts, new illustrations, and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions for accessing supporting material online. The titles include popular classic works, exciting modern literature, and challenging non-fiction, introducing students to the literature of famous authors and engaging content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The exercises at the back of each reader help students practice grammar, vocabulary, and essential exam skills. Questions before, during, and after reading assess readers' comprehension of the story and develop vocabulary.

"A Room with a View," a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text consists of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of the simple past, passive voice, phrasal verbs, and simple relative clauses. It is well-supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.

Lucy Honeychurch is on holiday in Florence when she meets the peculiar Mr. Emerson and his son, George. Feeling frightened by George's feelings for her, she soon departs for Rome. But when the Emersons become her neighbors in England, Lucy must decide how she truly wants to live her life.

With the printed edition, readers can unlock online resources that include a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans, and answer keys.