Practise reading in English at Elementary (A2), where you read short texts on familiar, everyday topics, using past and present tenses and high-frequency vocabulary. Each short passage comes with comprehension questions, and you can tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud. Free, with no ads and no account required.
Tom and his sister go to school by bus every day. The bus comes at eight o'clock in the morning, and it is never late. They always sit near the window and talk about their plans for the day. The trip to school takes about twenty minutes. Tom likes the bus because he can read a book on the way. His sister does not like reading on the bus, so she prefers to listen to music. When the bus stops at the school, Tom and his sister say thank you to the driver and run inside.
Why does Tom like the bus?
ABecause he can read a bookcorrect
BBecause he can listen to music
CBecause the trip is very short
DBecause he talks with the driver
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Passages are pitched just above your current level, so almost every word is one you know - the way reading actually builds a language.
Questions test whether you understood the passage, not whether you can match words - each has a short explanation.
Tap any word for an instant translation and hear it spoken, learning vocabulary in context.
Difficulty adapts as you go, and your streak and saved words are kept on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes - Comprehendo is completely free, with no ads. You can practise without creating an account; optional Google sign-in only syncs your progress across your devices.
Do I need an account?
No. Your level, streaks and saved words are kept on your device when signed out. Signing in is optional and only used to sync progress across devices.
How does English reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short English passage at your level with a few comprehension questions. Tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud, so you pick up vocabulary in context as you read.
What levels does it cover?
From A1 (beginner) through to upper-intermediate, with difficulty that adapts as you improve.