Politics, Technology
Report: Russia-linked Accounts Spread Anti-migrant Posts Online
A counter-disinformation group has published a new analysis of social media activity in Spain.
English Newspaper Reading Practice
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.
The 10-minute daily method
- Read a story at your level for the general idea.
- Check the vocabulary list — simple definitions, no dictionary needed.
- Listen to the audio while reading along, then once without the text.
- Test yourself with the quiz; retry the story tomorrow if you scored low.
- Speak or write one sentence about the story — your opinion counts.
Choose your reading level
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.
Today’s reading practice
Entertainment
British Music Producer William Orbit Dies Aged 69
William Orbit, a well-known British music producer, has died at the age of 69.
Politics
Spain Warns Italy Over Border Controls After Ceuta Crossings
Spain has warned Italy that it will take action if Italy does not remove its border controls. This follows a large group of migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, last week.
Politics
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye Sign New Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a new defence pact, an agreement to support each other on military and security matters.
Politics
Teen Shooter Kills Seven in Thailand
A teenager in Thailand has killed seven people in a shooting rampage that started at his home and ended at his school.
Nature, Travel
Daring midwinter rescue in Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest and most isolated place on Earth. In the middle of winter, the sun never rises, and temperatures fall far below zero. For this reason, almost no planes fly there between March and September.
Reading practice FAQ
How do I practice English reading with news?
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.
Which level should I read: A2, B1 or B2?
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.
Is this reading practice free?
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.
Is news reading practice good for ESL students and beginners?
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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