Reading & listening practice with short English news stories
Turn short, news-style English stories with audio into simple daily reading and listening practice. Use this routine to keep improving step by step.
Daily reading & listening routine
- Read and/or listen to 1 short news story in English (or another language you’re learning) for 5–10 minutes as focused practice.
- Highlight unknown words and build your own vocabulary list or flashcards for review.
- Take the quick quiz to check your understanding and see what you missed.
Tools & tips for reading and listening practice
- Use the level switch (A1–B2) to match your reading and listening level, from beginner (A1) to upper-intermediate (B2).
- Save new vocabulary and useful phrases to your own deck (coming soon) or notebook for regular review.
- Turn each story into speaking practice: retell the text or answer the discussion questions out loud.
Tracks & reading / listening goals
- Pick a weekly reading / listening goal (for example, 5 stories or 30 minutes of English — or other language — practice).
- Mix topics you enjoy (travel, culture, technology) with topics you need for exams (IELTS, TOEFL, school tests), work or study.
- Review starred vocabulary every few days to move words from passive recognition to active use.
Reading levels A1–B2 and CEFR
See how our graded reading levels A1, A2, B1 and B2 map to CEFR and how to pick English or other language texts with the right difficulty for learners and teachers.
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FAQ: Reading & listening practice with LingVo.club
How can I use LingVo.club for daily English reading practice?
Pick one short English news story per day, choose the level that feels comfortable, and read or listen for 5–10 minutes. Focus on understanding the main idea first, then go back to difficult sentences and check the highlighted vocabulary. At the end, take the quick quiz to check your comprehension.
How does reading and listening to short news stories help my English?
Short, real-world news stories give you useful vocabulary, natural grammar and common phrases in context. When you both read and listen, you train reading comprehension, listening skills and pronunciation at the same time. This is one of the fastest ways to improve your English for real life, work, study or exams.
Which level should I choose (A1, A2, B1 or B2)?
A1 is for complete beginners who need very simple sentences and basic vocabulary. A2 is for high beginners who can follow short, clear stories about everyday topics. B1 is for intermediate learners who can follow normal English but still want some support. B2 is for upper-intermediate learners who want almost authentic news style. If you are stuck every second sentence, switch to an easier level.
Can I use LingVo.club to prepare for exams like IELTS, TOEFL or school tests?
Yes. The short English news stories are great for building the reading and listening skills you need for exams: understanding the main idea, finding details and following arguments. You can set a weekly goal (for example, 5 stories) and use the quizzes as quick exam-style comprehension checks. For higher-level exams, use B1 and especially B2 versions.
Is LingVo.club free for language learners?
Yes, you can read and listen to the short stories for free. In the future we may add extra features for registered users, but the core reading and listening practice with graded news stories will stay available for learners.
Do I need an account to read and listen to the stories?
No, you can open the site, choose a language and start reading and listening without creating an account. Later, when we introduce features like saved vocabulary or personal reading stats, an account will help you track your progress.
How can I learn and remember new vocabulary from the stories?
While you read or listen, click or tap on highlighted words to see quick definitions. Write down useful words and phrases in a notebook or your favorite flashcard app. Review your new vocabulary every few days and try to use it in your own sentences or when you retell the story out loud.
Can I use LingVo.club to practice speaking, not only reading and listening?
Yes. After you read or listen to a story, try to retell it in your own words or answer the discussion questions out loud. You can record yourself on your phone or practice with a friend, teacher or tutor. This way one short story becomes a complete English reading, listening and speaking activity.