Free Portuguese reading practice - Intermediate (B1)
Practise reading in Portuguese 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.
A Sofia trabalha como enfermeira no hospital da cidade e as suas manhãs seguem sempre a mesma ordem. O despertador toca às cinco e meia, mas ela nunca se levanta logo. Em vez disso, fica deitada uns dez minutos a ouvir a rádio enquanto o quarto ainda está escuro. Depois bebe um grande copo de água, antes mesmo de pensar no café. Um médico disse-lhe há muito tempo que a água de manhã ajuda o corpo a acordar com calma, e ela confia nesse conselho desde então. Só a seguir ao duche é que prepara o pequeno-almoço e arruma o almoço que deixou pronto na véspera. Gosta de sair de casa por volta das sete, para poder ir a pé até à paragem do autocarro. O ar fresco, diz ela, limpa-lhe a cabeça antes de um dia difícil. No autocarro lê algumas páginas de um romance, pois depois raramente há um momento tranquilo até à tarde.
According to the text, what does Sofia do right after she wakes up?
AShe drinks a large glass of coffee straight away
BShe prepares the lunch she will take to work
CShe stays in bed for about ten minutes listening to the radiocorrect
DShe leaves the house to walk to the bus stop
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Portuguese 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 Portuguese reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short Portuguese 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.