Approximately A2 · 70 words

Learning English

A learner builds a daily English habit and begins reading, watching films and speaking.

Read at your own pace. Use the English meanings below, then answer the questions. The level is a teaching guide, not an assessment. Original stories include some British spellings and settings.

People greeting each other in English

The story

I started learning English two years ago.

At first it was very difficult.

I could not say one sentence.

My teacher said, "Ten words every day."

Ten words is not many.

Over a year, that adds up to thousands of words to practice.

Now I read easy English books.

I watch films with English subtitles.

I still make many mistakes.

But I can speak, and that is enough for now.

English meanings

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subtitles
Written words on a screen that show what people are saying.
mistakes
Things you say or do that are not correct.
enough
As much as is needed for a purpose.

Check your understanding

Choose an answer for each question, then open its explanation. You can try again as often as you like.

1. When did the speaker start learning English?
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Two years ago

The opening sentence gives the time as two years ago. Read the guide

The story says: “I started learning English two years ago.”

2. What did the teacher suggest?
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Ten words every day

The teacher recommends a small daily word habit. Read the guide

The story says: “My teacher said, "Ten words every day."”

3. What can the speaker read now?
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Easy English books

The speaker now reads easy English books, even while still making mistakes. Read the guide

The story says: “Now I read easy English books.”