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Reading levels A1–B2 and CEFR

Each story on LingVo.club can be read (and listened to) on four levels. These levels are loosely based on the CEFR scale and are designed to help both learners and teachers choose the right version of a text for reading and listening practice.

Level A1 – Beginner

Audience (CEFR A1 – beginner): Absolute and false beginners who can understand very simple sentences, familiar words and everyday expressions when people speak slowly and clearly. At this level, learners often rely on keywords, pictures, audio and context, and may still need support to talk or write about themselves and everyday topics.

Goal: Help you grasp the main facts quickly without getting stuck on every word. Texts are short, use high-frequency vocabulary, very common grammar patterns and plenty of repetition, so you can follow the story (and audio) even with a small vocabulary.

Level A2 – High beginner / Elementary

Audience (CEFR A2 – elementary / high beginner): Learners who can understand short, simple texts and conversations about everyday topics like family, work, free time and travel. You can often get the main idea but still need support with less familiar vocabulary and longer sentences.

Goal: Build your confidence and gradually prepare you for intermediate reading. Texts stay short and clear, but include more useful phrases, slightly longer sentences and common connectors, so you can move from basic understanding to following a simple news-style story.

Level B1 – Intermediate

Audience (CEFR B1 – intermediate): Learners who can understand the main points of clear standard speech and texts on familiar topics (study, work, current events). You can usually follow the storyline of news and stories but may still miss finer details or more abstract language.

Goal: Offer a clear narrative with essential context while still being manageable. Texts are close to real news style but simplified: you will meet some less frequent words, longer sentences and more connectors that tie ideas together, plus audio that is comfortable to follow.

Level B2 – Upper-intermediate

Audience (CEFR B2 – upper-intermediate): Learners who can read longer, more complex texts on a wide range of topics and follow arguments, opinions and nuance. At this level, you may be preparing to use the language for study, work or professional communication and want to sound natural and precise.

Goal: Give a fuller picture with more nuance and detail. Texts keep most of the information you would find in authentic media, with richer vocabulary, more complex sentence structures and a natural, article-like flow, ideal for advanced reading and listening practice below native level.

How learners can use the levels for reading & listening

  • Start with A1 or A2 to get the main idea quickly, then move up to B1 and finally B2 when you feel comfortable reading and listening.
  • Use A1–A2 when you are tired or short on time, and B1–B2 when you want a deeper reading / listening challenge.
  • Compare the same story on different levels (for example A2 vs B1 or B2) to notice new vocabulary, grammar and connectors, and how they sound in audio.
  • If a level feels too hard (you are stuck every second sentence), switch down and focus on flow and general understanding.

How teachers can use the levels in class

  • Use A1 for beginners and A2 for weaker groups to introduce the topic and check global reading / listening understanding.
  • Use B1 as the main reading text for intermediate classes, with comprehension questions or tasks (e.g. true/false, WH questions).
  • Use B2 for stronger groups, extension homework, exam practice, or as a source for summary and discussion tasks.
  • Mix levels inside one class: weaker students work with A1–A2, stronger ones with B1–B2, then they share the main points.
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