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Choose a short text, read once for the main idea, then return to the words that support your answers. Use the reading lessons below to practise understanding details, vocabulary and meaning in context.

Start with a short reading practice

The beginner's guide to English literature includes an original short passage and six questions with explanations. Practise identifying the setting, recognising a metaphor and separating what a text states from what you infer.

Choose a reading lesson

Read the chosen text before checking its questions. When an answer is unclear, look for evidence in the passage rather than relying only on what you already know about the topic.

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