Choose your level
Level 1: beginner (A1)
- 1The wrong bus123 words · It is Monday morning. Ana is going to her new job.…
- 1Lunch with a new friend104 words · Kenji works in a big office. He is new, and he eats lunch alone every day.…
- 1The new phone105 words · Leo has a new phone. It is big and black.…
- 1A rainy Saturday93 words · It is Saturday. Mina wants to go to the park with her son, Jay.…
Level 2: elementary (A2)
- 2The rental inspection142 words · Omar and his wife Leila needed a new flat. They found one online and went to the inspectio…
- 2A day at the GP134 words · Mei woke up with a sore throat and a headache. She felt terrible, so she called the medica…
- 2The lost wallet155 words · On Friday afternoon, Raj was walking home from the train station when he saw a brown walle…
- 2Cooking for the neighbours138 words · Ayesha had lived in her unit for three months, but she didn't know her neighbours.…
Level 3: intermediate (B1)
- 3The job interview192 words · Carlos had applied for more than thirty jobs since arriving in Perth, and finally he had a…
- 3The neighbour191 words · For the first six months in their new house, Priya and Dev had only ever waved at their ne…
- 3The night shift190 words · When Daniel started working night shifts at a distribution centre, his friends thought he …
- 3The driving test162 words · Mei had been driving for fifteen years in China, but in Australia she had to sit a driving…
Level 4: upper intermediate (B2)
- 4Lost in translation218 words · During his first week as a site engineer in Brisbane, Thanh realised that his university E…
- 4The small business207 words · For years, Samuel had baked bread for friends and neighbours as a hobby, refusing every su…
- 4Two languages at home206 words · When their daughter Ana started school, Marco and Luísa faced a question that many migrant…
How to read a graded story
- Look at the key words first.
- Read and listen once, without stopping.
- Do the quiz.
- Retell the story out loud in your own words. This is where the learning sticks.
Frequently asked questions
What are graded stories?
Stories written for a particular English level, with controlled grammar and vocabulary. Reading at the right level, where you understand almost every word, is one of the fastest ways to improve.
Which level should I choose?
If you know almost every word and the story feels easy, go up a level. If you need the dictionary for more than a few words, go down. Not sure? Take the free level test.
Are the stories free to use in class?
Yes, you can use them with your students. Press 'Print worksheet' on any story for a printable version with questions and answers.