A2 English Reading Practice: Short Stories and Texts
A2 texts tell short stories and give simple information. They use the past simple, common phrasal verbs and everyday vocabulary, with sentences that connect ideas using and, but, because and so.
At A2 you can read: Short, simple texts on everyday topics: messages, menus, adverts and short stories written with common vocabulary.
A2 texts with questions
Get more from each text
- Read for the story first. Do not stop at every new word; many become clear from the next sentence.
- Tap the highlighted key words, then read the text again with the audio at 0.9× speed.
- Answer the questions and check the explanations to see where each answer is in the text.
A2 grammar to go with your reading
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A2 reading: questions and answers
What can I read at A2 level?
At A2 you can read short, simple texts on everyday topics, such as messages, short stories and simple descriptions, when most of the words are common.
How long are the A2 texts?
The A2 texts here have 220 to 280 words, three to four minutes of careful reading.
Which grammar helps most at A2?
The past simple, because most stories use it, plus the present perfect and future forms. Each grammar page has its own quiz.
Keep going with a real book
Open a book or your own PDF in the Okuzeka Reader, tap any word you don't know and see what it means in that sentence. Save new words as flashcards while you read.