English Texts for Beginners Beta
English texts for beginners to practice reading and comprehension online and for free. Practicing your comprehension of written English will both improve your vocabulary and understanding of grammar and word order. The texts below are designed to help you develop while giving you an instant evaluation of your progress.
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Prepared by experienced English teachers, the texts, articles and conversations are brief and appropriate to your level of proficiency. Take the multiple-choice quiz following each text, and you'll get the results immediately. You will feel both challenged and accomplished! You can even download (as PDF) and print the texts and exercises. It's enjoyable, fun and free. Good luck!
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My Wonderful FamilyPopularMy family is very important to meA1Not trained-At schoolPopularOne day in elementary school for LucasA2Not trained-My name is JohnPopularSam is looking for a job.A2Not trained-A great summer vacationPopularThe holidays were spectacular!B1Not trained-Going to the SupermarketPopularA description of going to the supermarketB1Not trained-ChicagoKeith's recent trip to ChicagoB2Not trained-
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About a person1About me3Activities11Adventure2Animals10Articles8Birthday2Body1Business & Economy2Career6Christmas22Cities9Clothes1Colors2Cooking14Countries2Culture3Daily routine13Directions2Doctor5Education9Emotions8Environment1Everyday situations5Family18Food17Friendship18Furniture & household6Health8History4Hobbies5Holidays12House5Law11Letter to friend1Money4Moving house6Music3My city3Nature1Pets13Plans4Politics1Professions3Relationships6Restaurant4Room2School10Science7Seasons5Shopping12Sights6Special day4Sports11Stories16Summer3Technology2Transport9Travelling16Weather5Winter15With a friend1Work9
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My name is JohnPopularSam is looking for a job.A2Not trained-PDFOur VacationPopularI love going fishing with friends.A2Not trained-PDFGoing to a restaurantPopularPlacing an order at a restaurantA2Not trained-PDFThe city where I livePopularSimón introduces us to his family.A2Not trained-PDFAt schoolPopularOne day in elementary school for LucasA2Not trained-PDFMy morning routinePopularI dream of opening my own café.A2Not trained-PDFPremium: 83 more texts
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A great summer vacationPopularThe holidays were spectacular!B1Not trained-PDFThe pet storeGeorge wants them to give him a petB1Not trained-PDFPreparing foodIt's not easy for Paolo to learn Swedish.B1Not trained-PDFGoing to work in the morningThey're happy with their day out shopping.B1Not trained-PDFHotel ReservationI'd like to make a reservation for this weekendB1Not trained-PDFGoing to the SupermarketPopularA description of going to the supermarketB1Not trained-PDFLetter to a FriendMy semester abroad in SpainB1Not trained-PDFPremium: 122 more texts
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Days of the weekWhy is Wednesday called hump day?B2Not trained-PDFHalloweenHanna is excited about her birthday celebration.B2Not trained-PDFThe Statue of LibertyOne of the most famous monuments in the worldB2Not trained-PDFValentine's DayConversation with the server at the restaurantB2Not trained-PDFDoctorYou don't feel well, so you decide to see your doctorB2Not trained-PDFWashington, D.C.Monika is friendly and always in a good mood.B2Not trained-PDFChicagoKeith's recent trip to ChicagoB2Not trained-PDFJobs and ProfessionsDo you have experience in customer service?B2Not trained-PDFThe Golden Gate BridgeThe most famous suspension bridge in the worldB2Not trained-PDFLondonA city with a lot of history and things to seeB2Not trained-PDFThe Empire State BuildingThe Empire State Building, a New York iconB2Not trained-PDFSan FranciscoNina, Peter, and Markus go to a café.B2Not trained-PDFMiamiCustomers asking questions at the grocery storeB2Not trained-PDFThe four seasonsMoney is disappearing in Sweden.B2Not trained-PDFNumbersI need to buy some things from IKEA.B2Not trained-PDFYellowstone National ParkThe first national park in the United StatesB2Not trained-PDFLos AngelesThe Jansson family loves animals.B2Not trained-PDFLas VegasAn ordinary day in the life of CharlottaB2Not trained-PDFFoodThe importance of taking care of your teethB2Not trained-PDFPremium: 114 more texts
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Human body parts and organsI hope to visit Peru again in the future.C1Not trained-PDFChristmasThe most-visited theme parkC1Not trained-PDFSpanish Flu Pandemic of 1918The epidemic that killed millions of peopleC1Not trained-PDFThe Grand CanyonOne of the Seven Wonders of the Natural WorldC1Not trained-PDFThanksgivingIf I were famous for a day, I'd like to...C1Not trained-PDFThe EnvironmentThe well-being of our planet is in dangerC1Not trained-PDFPremium: 56 more texts