Victoria Beckham’s business finally succeeds
September 6, 2026
Today’s article is about Victoria Beckham’s fashion company that has finally made a profit after many years.
Learn English with Short News Articles at 3 Levels + Exercises 📰
Level: ⚪ Beginner (A1/A2)   🟠Intermediate (B1/B2)   🟤 Advanced (C1)
Welcome! You can read interesting news articles for free at three levels of English and then practice the vocabulary and grammar you have just read using our exercises. We hope you like our website and we think you will find it easier to read and understand the news.Â
Japanese workers asked to wear shorts – but some don’t like the hairy legs!
July 28, 2026
A Japanese hot summer and people’s clothing choices at work. Some people are not happy with workers hairy legs!
Batteries that could store energy with sweat and salt.
July 17, 2026
Scientists are making new kinds of batteries to store clean energy from the sun and wind. Some batteries use hot salt or warm sand.
The famous Bayeux Tapestry travels to London
July 11, 2026
This week’s news is about a famous piece of history. The Bayeux Tapestry, an almost 1,000-year-old artwork, is coming to the UK from France for a special exhibition.
Heatwave Brings Rising Deaths and Wildfires
July 7, 2026
France has reported more than 2,000 additional deaths after an intense heatwave swept across Europe in late June. The number of deaths increased by nearly 30% compared with the previous week.
Climb of Empire State Building Ends in Arrests
July 3, 2026
Two people climbed the Empire State Building in New York and put a big banner near the top. The building is very tall and famous.
Why are short news stories a good way to learn English?
We believe reading short news articles is a very effective way to learn English because the articles use clear modern language and are interesting to read. The news sources we use are usually easy to follow and will introduce you to new vocabulary, expressions, and grammar structures.
How do I use the news articles?
Read the articles and find your level of English. Each article contains 3 levels of English starting from beginner English students to advanced. The format looks like this:Â
Highlighted words are words we feel need some explanation. We also explain grammar that we think you should be aware of. Sometimes we include links to related exercises on our website. You can click these and practice them to become more familiar.
After each news article you can find exercises that will help you practice the vocabulary and grammar you read in the article. There are also “true/false” exercises that will test your comprehension (how well you understood the news article).
