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 me-A1-At schoolPopularOne day in elementary school for Lucas-A2-My name is JohnPopularSam is looking for a job.-A2-A great summer vacationPopularThe holidays were spectacular!-B1-Going to the SupermarketPopularA description of going to the supermarket-B1-ChicagoKeith's recent trip to Chicago-B2-
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About a person1About me3Activities9Adventure3Animals10Articles7Birthday2Body1Business & Economy2Career6Christmas21Cities9Clothes1Colors2Cooking11Countries2Culture3Daily routine20Directions2Doctor5Education9Emotions8Environment1Everyday situations23Family26Food17Friendship18Health8History4Hobbies4Holidays12House6Law11Letter to friend1Money3Moving house6Music3My city3Nature2Pets13Plans3Politics1Professions3Relationships4Restaurant4Room3School9Science6Seasons5Shopping10Sights6Special day3Sports12Stories12Summer3Technology2Transport4Travelling12Weather5Winter13Work10
About a person
Adventure
Animals
Birthday
Business & Economy
Career
Christmas
ChristmasThe most-visited theme park-C1-PDFAn exciting MorningPremiumGeorge is happy because it's Christmas-B1-Celebrating Christmas with my FamilyPremiumSpending Christmas with the family-B1-Challenges of celebrating with friends and familyPremiumHow do you make everyone happy at Christmas?-B1-Christmas is comingPremiumPeople love the Christmas atmosphere-B1-Christmas preparations: organizing early for less stressPremiumStart early and enjoy a calm, happy holiday.-B1-Exploring the art of Christmas bakingPremiumDiscover new flavors and traditions in every bite.-B2-Exploring the magic of Christmas marketsPremiumDiscover cozy treats and magical moments this season.-B2-Giving back to the community during the holidaysPremiumFind more joy this season by helping others.-B2-How Christmas movies shape our experiencePremiumDiscover how holiday films shape your festive feelings.-B2-How different countries decorate for ChristmasPremiumDiscover surprising Christmas traditions from around the world!-B2-How families celebrate Christmas togetherPremiumDiscover why Christmas memories last the whole year.-A2-How music shapes the Christmas experiencePremiumDiscover why holiday tunes make every moment special.-C1-Inviting someone to a Christmas celebrationPremiumMake new memories by sharing holiday traditions together.-B1-Keeping old customs alive during ChristmasPremiumDiscover how small traditions make holidays truly magical.-B1-Navigating family dynamics during holiday gatheringsPremiumTurn tricky moments into laughter and stronger bonds.-C1-Santa Claus around the WorldPremiumSanta Claus in different parts of the world-B2-The complexity of giving and receiving at ChristmasPremiumDiscover the joys and struggles behind every Christmas gift.-B2-The quiet magic of wintry Christmas morningsPremiumDiscover the quiet wonders hiding before the celebration.-B2-The story of the first Christmas nightPremiumDiscover why this night still brings people together.-B1-Who Shall Place the Star?PremiumDiscussion about the decoration of the Christmas Tree-B1-
Cities
ChicagoKeith's recent trip to Chicago-B2-PDFLas VegasAn ordinary day in the life of Charlotta-B2-PDFLondonA city with a lot of history and things to see-B2-PDFLos AngelesThe Jansson family loves animals.-B2-PDFMiamiCustomers asking questions at the grocery store-B2-PDFSan FranciscoNina, Peter, and Markus go to a café.-B2-PDFWashington, D.C.Monika is friendly and always in a good mood.-B2-PDFPremium: 2 more texts
Clothes
Colors
Cooking
Countries
Culture
Daily routine
Directions
Education
Emotions
Everyday situations
Family
Friendship
Health
History
Hobbies
Holidays
Letter to friend
Moving house
Nature
Politics
Professions
Relationships
Science
Shopping
Sights
The Empire State BuildingThe Empire State Building, a New York icon-B2-PDFThe Golden Gate BridgeThe most famous suspension bridge in the world-B2-PDFThe Grand CanyonOne of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World-C1-PDFThe Statue of LibertyOne of the most famous monuments in the world-B2-PDFYellowstone National ParkThe first national park in the United States-B2-PDFPremium: 1 more texts