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English Reading.
MediumRead a short English story, then answer a few questions about it. Tap Listen to hear it read aloud. Real reading, one story at a time.
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How to play
- A short English story appears — five simple sentences about everyday life.
- Read it, then answer the comprehension questions by choosing the right option.
- Stuck? Tap 🔊 Listen to hear the story read aloud in British English.
- Answer all the questions to finish the story, then move on to the next.
English sentences you'll practice
Every sentence in this free English game.
- Sam gets up at seven o'clock.
- He has toast and tea for breakfast.
- Then he walks to the station.
- He takes the train to work.
- Sam works in a bookshop in the town centre.
- The Browns live in a small house in Leeds.
- Mr Brown is a taxi driver, and Mrs Brown is a nurse.
- They have two children, Emma and Jack.
- Emma is nine and she loves swimming.
- Jack is five and he likes drawing cats.
- It is Saturday, and it is raining again.
- Priya does not want to stay at home.
- She puts on her yellow coat and takes an umbrella.
- She goes to the market and buys apples and cheese.
- At home, she makes a cup of tea and reads her book.
- Tom and his sister Ella go to a café after school.
- Tom orders a hot chocolate, but Ella asks for an orange juice.
- They also share a big piece of lemon cake.
- The waiter says, "That's six pounds fifty, please."
- Tom pays, and Ella leaves a small tip.
- On Monday morning, Ben cannot find his keys.
- He looks in his bag, in his coat and under the sofa.
- At last, he finds them in the kitchen, next to the kettle.
- Now he is late for work, so he runs to the bus stop.
- Luckily, the bus is late too.
- Last weekend, Nina visited Edinburgh with two friends.
- They took the train from London, and the journey took about four hours.
- On Saturday they walked up to the castle and took lots of photos.
- In the evening they ate fish and chips in a small pub.
- On Sunday it was sunny, so they sat in a park before going home.
Questions
What level are the stories?
Beginner to elementary (A1–A2) — short sentences about daily routines, family, food, the weather and a weekend away, using common English vocabulary. The stories get a little longer and harder as you go.
Can I hear the story?
Yes. Tap Listen to hear the whole story in a British English voice, and the right answer is read aloud after each question.
Is it free?
Yes — no sign-up needed. Sign in only to track your scores.
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