24 interactive reading activities for Beginner (A1) English learners, aligned to the CEFR A1 level. Free to use with instant feedback and no sign-up required.
Suitable for self-study and classroom use. Teachers can build assignments from these activities and track student progress.
Academic
Hello, Haffenville! — Read Hiroshi's welcome note to Amina. Find out where her classroom is.
My First Day — Read Hiroshi's diary about his first day. Find out where his classroom is.
Everyday
The Lost Bag — Read Sofia and Lars at the park office. Find out about her bag.
Meet the Family — Read Lars's photo page. Find out who is in his family.
Finding Your Way — Read Mateo's diary. Find out where the pharmacy is.
An Interview with Matilda — Read Farid's newsletter interview. Find out how often Matilda works at the clinic.
Ouch! — Read Diego's note for the clinic. Find out what Hiroshi can and cannot do.
Shopping at Mosh Market — Read Maya's diary. Find out what she buys at Mosh Market.
Camila's List — Read Camila's note about the shopping at Mosh Market. Find out what she buys for December 14.
Dinner for the Class — Read the paper Camila gives out in the cooking class. Find out how much water you need.
Thursday Lunch — Read Ira's note about lunch at Ghafridge Cafe. Find out what the bill is.
Right Now at the Metro — Read Lani's post from Haffenville Metro. Find out what the weather is like outside.
Social
At the Park Office — Read Lars and Sofia at the park office. Find out Sofia's details.
A Day in Haffenville — Read Liam's post about his day. Then read what Amina writes about it.
Fun at the Gym — Read Yasmin's diary. Find out what she does at Farrisen Gym and what Diego does.
Every Day or Right Now? — Read what Lani and Hiroshi say on the train. Find out how Lani usually goes to work.
Making Plans for Saturday — Read Ethan's note about Sofia's birthday party. Find out how everybody is getting there.
Last Weekend — Read Amina's journal about her walk with Lars, and about last week.
After the Party — Read Liam's post about Sofia's birthday party. Find out why Mei stayed at his house.
Looking Back and Ahead — Read the last page of Mateo's Haffenville diary, from September to January.
Community
Planning Your Week — Read the notice at the Community Center. Then fill in Lani's plan for the week.
At the Park — Read Lars's note about Senville Park. Then fill in Amina's park notes.
Who's Who? — Read Maya's notes on the new board at the Community Center. Find out who is on it.
Birthdays & Calendars — Read the year notice at the Community Center. Find out what happens in each season.