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B1 English Reading Practice — British Council
Free intermediate English reading lessons using everyday and workplace texts, with preparation activities and comprehension checks.
Intermediate4–10 hours
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Explore English learning resources by level and skill, including intermediate reading practice, with advice on balancing comprehension and active language use.
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About English
English learning includes several skills that do not always develop at the same pace. A reading collection can improve comprehension without providing enough speaking practice. Choose a resource for the specific difficulty you want to address.
Choose a useful starting point
Check the intended level and try an introductory task. B1 reading assumes more than first vocabulary knowledge. Read once for purpose before investigating every unknown word, and add listening or conversation practice when those skills are part of your goal.
Build on the lessons
Summarize a short text in your own words and reuse a useful expression in a new situation. Return later to check what you can recall without the original.