Reading

Read something that is interesting for you. If it's not interesting, you probably won't do it.

Read something that is easy to read - choose something one or two levels below your language level. You shouldn't have to look up more than two words per page.

Why easy?

Places to find things to read

Brisbane City Libraries

Extensive Reading Central – has different levels (Try level 8 to start) Read and listen. Vocabulary help. Sign up for free.

English e-reader – download full ebooks AND audio. A small collection.

Breaking News – you can read the same story at different levels. There are comprehension questions, but no answers.

British Council – has different levels and comprehension questions

Lit 2 go – Read and listen – Try levels 5 and 6

ESOL Courses – has different levels and comprehension questions (click "Activities)

Free graded readers - has different levels. Reading only.

We love Teaching English – has different levels and comprehension questions. You have to browse around.

English club – A mix of stuff. Some with audio and comprehension questions

ESL Lounge – has different levels, comprehension questions

Study Zone – read, listen comprehension questions - only a few stories

Learn American English online – has different levels, read and listen

A list of more reading sites