Practice reading English with real news — not textbook texts. Every story is rewritten at three levels, so you read news that matches your English, with audio, vocabulary and a quiz built in. Free, updated daily.
CEFR A2
Easy
First ~1,000 words · short sentences
CEFR B1
Medium
~1,000–2,000 words · natural but clear
CEFR B2
Difficult
~2,000–3,000 words · original pace
Not sure? See how the levels work or read about CEFR graded news.
Common App, the platform that many students use to apply to colleges in the United States, has announced that 234 colleges will now take part in its direct admissions program. Direct admissions allows colleges to offer a
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its forecast for the 2026 winter season.
Director Ridley Scott, who created the original Alien film, is now working on a new sequel to his 2017 movie Alien: Covenant. The news has surprised some film fans and critics.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have complained about the conditions in the US jail where they are being held.
The NFL, America's biggest sports league, has announced new official partnerships with three sports betting companies for the 2026 season.
Kevin Warsh, a member of the US Federal Reserve, is preparing for the important Jackson Hole conference. The event is a major yearly gathering where central bankers and economists discuss the global economy.
Pick a story at your level, read it once for the general idea, then read again with the vocabulary list. Listen to the audio while reading along, then take the quiz to check your understanding. Two stories a day, every day, is the routine that works.
Start at Medium (B1). If you understand almost everything without the vocabulary list, move up to Difficult (B2). If it feels hard, switch to Easy (A2) — every story has a level switcher at the top, and the facts stay the same at every level.
Yes — every story, audio narration, vocabulary list, quiz and printable worksheet on Practice with News is completely free, for self-learners and for teachers using them in class.
Yes. News is current and worth talking about, which makes it motivating. Beginners should start with Easy (A2) stories: 100–170 words, short sentences, and only the most common English words — with audio to train listening at the same time.
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