Free Spanish reading practice - Upper-intermediate (B2)
Practise reading in Spanish at Upper-intermediate (B2), where you read detailed texts with arguments and contrasting viewpoints, in more complex language. 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 sample Spanish passage - Upper-intermediate (B2)
Cuando el trabajo a distancia se extendió, muchos anunciaron el fin de los grandes centros urbanos. Si los empleados ya no necesitaban acudir cada día a una oficina, ¿para qué seguir manteniendo barrios enteros llenos de torres de cristal? Algunos analistas predijeron calles vacías y comercios cerrados. La realidad, varios años después, resulta más matizada. Es verdad que ciertas zonas dependían por completo de los oficinistas y han sufrido: las cafeterías que solo abrían de lunes a viernes han tenido que reinventarse o desaparecer. Sin embargo, otros barrios han ganado vida. Quienes ahora trabajan desde casa hacen sus compras, comen y pasean en su propio vecindario, no en el centro financiero. De este modo, la actividad no ha desaparecido, sino que se ha repartido por la ciudad. Algunos ayuntamientos han aprovechado el momento para transformar oficinas vacías en viviendas, algo que durante décadas pareció imposible. No todos los expertos celebran este cambio; advierten de que convertir oficinas en pisos es caro y lento, y que no resuelve por sí solo la falta de vivienda. Lo que pocos discuten ya es la idea simplista del principio. El centro no ha muerto: se está transformando, y la pregunta interesante no es si sobrevivirá, sino qué tipo de ciudad queremos construir con el espacio que ha quedado libre.
What is the writer's attitude towards the early predictions about city centres?
AThe writer fully agrees that city centres are dying.
BThe writer thinks those predictions were too simple and reality is more complex.correct
CThe writer believes turning offices into homes has solved the housing shortage.
DThe writer argues that remote work has had no effect on cities at all.
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Spanish Upper-intermediate (B2)detailed texts with arguments and contrasting viewpoints, in more complex language.
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 Spanish reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short Spanish 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.