Reading series
Read English
Short stories told in chapters. A few questions after each one, and if you like, you can read aloud and record yourself.
39 series, 271 chapters
A1 Beginner
Short sentences, present tense, everyday words.
14 seriesIsabella in London
A story about Isabella
“Isabella is at the airport in London. She comes from Italy. She is 22 years old.”
The Blue Envelope
A story about Nora
“Nora lives in Manchester. She is 25 years old and works in a bookshop.”
A Dog Without a Name
A story about Tom
“Tom lives in Liverpool. He works at the docks. It is Friday evening and it is raining hard.”
The Man on the Train
A story about Mia
“Mia is 22 years old. She lives in Oxford and studies in London.”
The Red Suitcase
A story about Lena
“Lena is 24 years old. She works as a waitress in Bristol. Today she comes back by train from London.”
The New Neighbour
A story about Jonas
“Jonas is 30 years old and drives a bus in Leeds. He lives on the third floor.”
The Gift
A story about Sofia
“Sofia is 28 years old and a teacher in Glasgow. She lives alone in a small flat.”
A Day Without a Phone
A story about Max
“Max is 22 years old and studies in Manchester. Today is an important day.”
The Key in the Garden
A story about Amira
“Amira is 26 years old and a nurse in Oxford. Her grandmother Fatma has been in hospital for a week.”