Reading in English at level A1

You understand very common words and phrases about yourself, your family and the things around you. You read very short, simple texts one sentence at a time, with pictures to help.

• A1
• A2
• B1
• B2
• C1

This is how each text begins at level A1:

• CustomsThe pumpkin as heavy as a car

  It is October in Half Moon Bay, California. There is a big contest today. Growers bring giant pumpkins. Who has the heaviest one?

• ScienceWhy is the sky blue and the sunset red?

  During the day, the sky is blue. In the evening, the sunset is red. But there is one sun. Why two colors?

• Short story · SakiThe Open Window

  Framton Nuttel is a young man. He has bad nerves. The doctors say: rest. So he goes to a quiet village. His sister gives him letters for some people.