English Reading
Reading regularly is one of the fastest ways to build vocabulary and understanding. Practise with graded passages, course lessons and tips.
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Read short passages and answer questions to test your understanding, at every level from A1 to C2.
Open Reading Quiz→ReadingA1–C2Free
Short stories written for your level, from A1 to C2, with the key words explained and five questions after each story.
Open Graded Readers→VocabularyFree
Connect words with their correct meanings to build the vocabulary you need for reading.
Open Match The Definition→FreeA1 to C2
Find your CEFR level in about 10 minutes, then practise reading at the right level.
Take the English Level Test→A1 to C2
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Free lessons from our CEFR courses, with examples and a task to try.
A1 BeginnerReading passage
Read this short notice, then answer the questions below. Riverside Community…
Open Reading & Listening Practice→A2 ElementaryReading passage
Read this real-world text type, then answer the questions below. Sunrise Hotel…
Open Reading Passage: A Booking Confirmation→B1 IntermediateReading passage
Maria had always wanted to travel abroad, but she had never had the…
Open Reading Passage: A Solo Trip→B2 Upper IntermediateReading passage
This is a B2-level reading passage: an…
Open Reading Passage: Remote Work and the Future of the Office→C1 AdvancedReading passage
This is a C1-level reading passage: a long, complex text on a…
Open Reading Passage: The Rise of Algorithmic Decision-Making→C2 ProficiencyReading passage
This passage uses concession-then-counter (Module 4)…
Open Final Reading Passage: Language Learning in the Age of AI→Reading tips and articles
ArticleReading
English is a widely spoken and essential language in today's globalized world. Improving reading skills is a fundamental step towards fluency for beginners learning English. A strong foundation…
Read How to Improve English Reading Skills for Beginners→ArticleReading
Sometimes my students ask me how to build a strong reading habit in English. So if you're anything like my students, you probably have the same question, right?…
Read How to Build a Strong Reading Habit in English: Tips and Tricks→ArticleIELTS
It's a very common question how to improve reading skills? Many people face the same problem. These 8 methods will help you to improve your reading skills.
Read How to Improve Reading Skills | 8 Helpful Methods→ArticleIELTS
To help you prepare better for this section of the test, we've put together a list of the top 10 tips to improve your IELTS Reading Test results.
Read 10 Secret Tips to Prepare for the IELTS Reading Test→ArticleIELTS
Reading is one of the essential skills that you can have. It is the key to understanding written language and getting information. Reading helps you understand what others…
Read 14 Effective Tips to Improve Reading Skills in English→Try it now
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Read the short passage, then answer the question about it. Filter by level to practise reading at your own stage.