A1 English Reading Texts
6 free English reading texts at A1 (Beginner) level, each with audio and comprehension questions.
A1 is the beginner level. Texts are very short and use basic everyday vocabulary — family, daily routine, food, shopping — mostly in the present tense.
At the Bakery
Anna is at a small bakery in her street. She talks to the baker, Mr. Green. Mr. Green: Good morning! How are you? Anna: Good morning. I'm fine, thank you. And you? Mr. Green: Very well. What would yo...
My Small Town
My name is Tom. I live in a small town near the sea. My house is white and it has a red door. I live with my mother, my father and my sister, Emma. Emma is ten years old. She likes cats. We have a cat...
Morning Family Club Announcement
The City Family Center announces a new Morning Family Club. Every day at 7 a.m., families meet for a simple breakfast. We serve bread, rice, fruit, and milk. The room is bright, with red and blue chai...
Local Family Eats Breakfast Together Every Morning
Local Family Eats Breakfast Together Every Morning The Brown family eats breakfast together at 7:00 every day. They sit at a small white table in their kitchen. Mr. Brown drinks coffee and eats two e...
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