Reading and comprehension with Lira

English A2 to B1 reading practice with comprehension exercises

Two room listings, a message between housemates, a plan to organise. Read English documents, compare information and check your understanding with explained answers.

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Read the text. What did you notice?

Try a reading from the catalogue, with translation support and a comprehension question. The feedback shows where the answer comes from in the text.

A A2 reading lesson

Compare two rooms

Choose a room compatible with Alex’s budget and course.

in Jo's flat: £520 a month, . kitchen, in the , ten minutes by bus to the evening college. from Monday. The faces a quiet courtyard. on Friday after four.

in Lee's flat: £480 a month, plus £70 for . kitchen, no , five minutes' walk to the college. now. The faces the main road. on Saturday morning.

Alex can spend up to £540 including . They need a place to study at home and do not mind a short bus . Both owners ask visitors to confirm a first. Alex compares the total rent before replying.

Tap an underlined word to open its translation. This text was written by Lira and comes from the guide.

After this reading, the path continues.

A2 to B1

Organise your life and plans in English

Compare options, set boundaries and adapt Alex’s plans after moving.

5 chapters and 25 lessons.

Explore the chapters
  1. Move in and share a home
  2. Combine work and learning
  3. Meet people and invite them
  4. Resolve an order problem
  5. Plan and adapt a short trip

Before you start: Understand short messages, dates, prices, polite requests and simple conditions.

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Every lesson gives you a way forward.

Read with a question in mind.

Find an appointment time, compare two rooms or work out why someone hesitates. You know what to look for. When a word holds you up, open its translation in the text.

Understand your answer.

Questions bring you back to the details of the reading. The feedback explains the answer, including when yours was wrong. Reread the passage before moving on.

Meet your words again.

Save words and phrases you want to remember. They go into your vocabulary and reviews, alongside the words you find in your own books.

Find a reading that interests you.

Start with your level or a situation you would like to understand better. These three pages take you into the guides.

Before you start

What reading level do I need?

The paths cover A1 to A2, A2 to B1 and B1 to B2. Check each guide’s prerequisites and try its text. These labels describe the readings; completing a guide does not certify a language level.

What can I do for free?

The Free plan includes two new guided lessons a day. Premium makes guided lessons unlimited. You can read and try the example on this page without an account.

Does Learn teach speaking too?

Learn focuses on reading, comprehension and vocabulary. You can listen to word pronunciation in the translation panel. The paths do not include conversation with a teacher or spoken feedback.

Can I read my own books as well?

Yes. In the same app, you can import texts and books, read from the library and follow Learn guides. Saved words all go into the same vocabulary notebook.

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