Master English through real-world news
— at your level.
Start reading — pick any level that feels right
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Start improving your English in three simple steps — no sign-up required
Pick from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced). Not sure? Start with B1.
Read today's news with audio. Tap any word to see its meaning.
Answer questions after reading. Move up when you're ready.
Three proven methods to build real English skills — all built into every article
Follow along with professional audio while reading. Tap any word for an instant definition in your language.
Combining reading with listening builds comprehension faster than either alone.
Listen to each sentence, then type what you hear — word by word. Replay at your own pace with instant feedback.
Trains your ear to catch every word, improving both listening accuracy and spelling.
Read a sentence, then reconstruct it from memory. Fill in the blanks to lock in vocabulary and grammar patterns.
Active recall is the most effective way to move words from short-term to long-term memory.
Tap any word in an article — see its meaning in your language instantly
Every definition is context-aware — translated based on the sentence, not a dictionary
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“The environment has been affected by rising temperatures.”
Built for learners who want real progress, not just practice
Every news story is carefully adapted into five versions — from beginner to advanced. Find your perfect level.
Listen along with every article. Natural text-to-speech narration helps build listening skills alongside reading.
Highlighted key words, quizzes, matching games, and dictation exercises to lock in what you learn.
We synthesize multiple news perspectives into one neutral story — so you learn English, not bias.
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Everything you need to know about Read in Levels
Read in Levels is a free English learning platform that publishes daily news articles adapted into five difficulty levels based on the CEFR framework (A1 through C1). Whether you are a beginner just starting out or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, you can read the same news story written at your English proficiency level.
CEFR stands for the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is an international standard for describing language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). Read in Levels uses five of these levels — A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 — to grade every article so that learners at any stage can engage with real news content.
Yes. All articles, audio narration, vocabulary highlights, and practice exercises on Read in Levels are completely free. Our goal is to make high-quality English learning accessible to everyone around the world.
We publish 10 new articles every day, covering eight categories: World News, Science, Health, Technology, Business, Sport, Nature, and Offbeat. Each article is available in all five levels, giving you 50 fresh reading options daily.
Read in Levels is designed for ESL and EFL students, self-study learners, English teachers looking for classroom material, and anyone who wants to improve their English reading and listening skills through real-world news rather than textbook exercises.
We provide context-aware vocabulary translations in 12 languages: English (clear definitions), Chinese (中文), Japanese (日本語), Korean (한국어), Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt), Portuguese (Português), Spanish (Español), Turkish (Türkçe), Arabic (العربية), Dutch (Nederlands), Russian (Русский), and Polish (Polski). Unlike a dictionary, every translation is based on how the word is used in the article — so you always get the right meaning in context.
We're building something special for English learners. Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.
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