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
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
Adapting to new learning technologiesPremiumFind your perfect way to learn and grow.-C1-Finding a perfect study environment at homePremiumDiscover easy tricks to boost your study focus.-B2-Learning new skills through online coursesPremiumLearn new skills your way—any time, anywhere!-B1-Overcoming nervousness before public speakingPremiumOvercome nerves and feel proud of your progress.-B1-Pursuing further education later in lifePremiumNew skills, fresh confidence—discover where learning leads!-C1-Taking English ClassesPremiumMatthias is learning a new language-A2-The Library BooksPremiumFind your next adventure on every page here!-A2-Unexpected challenges in group projectsPremiumTurn group setbacks into chances to grow stronger.-C1-Writing a simple email to your teacherPremiumSimple tips for writing clear, polite emails fast-A2-
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