B2 English Reading Texts
6 free English reading texts at B2 (Upper Intermediate) level, each with audio and comprehension questions.
B2 is the upper-intermediate level. Texts are longer and more abstract — news, culture, arguments — with idiomatic language and complex sentence structure.
The Case Against Multitasking
For years, being able to do several things at once was seen as a sign of competence. Job advertisements asked for "excellent multitaskers", and people boasted about answering emails during meetings. T...
Town Bans Cars from Its Centre for a Year
The small town of Kettlebury has become the first in the country to close its entire centre to private cars for a full twelve months. The experiment, which began on Monday, was approved by the council...
Announcement of the Ethical AI Media Platform
The Global Media and Culture Council (GMCC) is pleased to announce the launch of its Ethical AI Media Platform, which will go live on 30 March. Developed in response to recent public debates about dee...
Living Online: A Blessing and a Burden
In recent years, many people have started to question their relationship with technology. While social media once seemed like the perfect way to stay connected, it is now often described as a double-e...
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We offer texts for all CEFR levels from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient). Each text is clearly labeled so you can choose content that matches your current ability and challenge yourself appropriately.
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