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Change a Life: Adopt an Animal | A1

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about animals. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different formats

Exploring Cultures: Travel Tips for Beginners | A1

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about traveling. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different formats

Family Gathering

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about Family Gathering. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different

A1, A2 Level English Reading Lesson About Father's Day

Father's Day

Father's Day is a special day. It is a day to remember fathers. It is a day to show love. We can give gifts to our fathers. We can make cards for our fathers.

Flight Friends

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about Flight Friends. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different

Free reading lesson on jobs, including comprehension exercises and answer keys with explanations for A1, A2, B1 levels.

Jobs That Help Us

Many jobs help us. Some jobs are very important.

Meeting New People

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about greetings and making new friends. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises

Free reading lesson on shopping and clothes, including comprehension exercises and answer keys with explanations for A1, A2, B1 levels

Shopping to Feel Good

Anna and Emma are friends. They feel sad today. They go shopping. Shopping makes them happy.

Staycation: Vacation at Home

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about Staycation: Vacation at Home. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4

Free technology reading lesson with comprehension exercises and answer keys with explanations for A1, A2, B1, B2 levels.

Technology in Everyday Life

We use phones. Phones are smart. They help us talk. We send messages.

Free reading lesson on foods and world cuisine, including comprehension exercises and answer keys with explanations for A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 levels.

The Food Festival

Anna and Ben go out. They see a food festival. Many people are there. They smell good food.

Tom’s Sweet Surprise on Mother’s Day | A1

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about Mother's Day. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different

Weekend Plans | A1

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about making plans for a weekend. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4

What is Eurovision Song Contest | A1

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about Eurovision Song Contest. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4

Where in the Home?

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about household items. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different

World Migratory Bird Day | A1

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about World Bird Migratory Day. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4

Year of the Dragon

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about the Year of the Dragon. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4