Practise reading in English at Intermediate (B1), where you read longer passages with opinions and stories, where you follow both the main idea and the specific details. 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.
My grandmother is eighty years old, but she still follows the same routine every single day. She wakes up before six o'clock, long before the rest of us. The first thing she does is open every window in the house, even in winter, to let in what she calls clean morning air. Then she makes a large pot of tea and reads the newspaper from the first page to the last. She never turns on the television in the morning, because she says the news on the radio is enough. After breakfast, she works in her small garden for about an hour, watering the plants and pulling out weeds. My mother often tells her to rest more, but my grandmother just laughs. She is sure that her long, busy mornings are the real reason she stays so healthy and strong.
What does the grandmother do first after she wakes up?
AShe makes a large pot of tea
BShe works in her small garden
CShe opens every window in the housecorrect
DShe reads the whole newspaper
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
English Intermediate (B1)longer passages with opinions and stories, where you follow both the main idea and the specific details.
How it helps you read better
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.