Reading zone

Reading is a great way to practise and improve your English. British Council Reading zone has stories, articles and reviews that have been specially written for English language learners, at three different levels. First, choose your level and then choose a text to read that looks interesting to you.

The activities will help you to understand and to learn new vocabulary. 

Choose a level

A2 graded reading

Are you a pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2) learner of English? Read stories and articles at your level.

B1 graded reading

Are you an intermediate (CEFR level B1) learner of English? Read stories and articles at your level. Read stories and articles at your level.

B2 graded reading

Are you an upper intermediate (CEFR level B2) learner of English? Read stories and articles at your level.

Primary Holiday Activities for the SUMMER

 

Primary holiday activities Holiday-themed activities for younger learners from Learn English kids; tongue twisters, camping, the beach, family outings and more!

GAME BREAKOUT - LET'S GO ON HOLIDAYS LET'S GO TO LONDON

Beginner A1 listening from British Council

Practise and improve your listening skills with these listenings and exercises.

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A good night's sleep

Listen to the radio interview and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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At the library - giving personal information

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Band auditions

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Describing people

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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First day at school

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Getting an ID card

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Interview with a swimmer

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Introducing a friend

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Inviting someone to the cinema

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Online safety conversation

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Ordering food in a café

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Spelling colours

Listen to the spelling of the colours and do the exercises. If you don't know the colours in English, do this vocabulary exercise first. 

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Spelling names

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Study tips

Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

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Understanding numbers