This thesis suggests possible use of Roald Dahl´s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in English language teaching. The main concern of this work is to design learning activities aimed at the development of receptive skills that are based on Dahl´s book. Firstly, the essential theoretical background connected to the topic is defined.Secondly, the practical part presents learning activities created with the aim of developing various listening and reading strategies of the learners covered in this thesis.