A small piece of ice may look almost clear, but a field of snow looks white. The difference has a lot to do with the way light moves through many tiny ice crystals.Level: A2–B1 · Word count: 228 · Topic: Nature and lightRead the passage · Go to the questionsReading PassageSnow is made of tiny ice crystals. A single crystal can let light pass through it. Yet thousands of crystals together can mak..
A bowl of dough can grow much larger while it rests. Where does that extra space come from? Read about the tiny bubbles that help make bread soft.Level: A2–B1 · Word count: 205 · Topic: Food scienceRead the passage · Go to the questionsReading PassageA baker mixes flour, water, and yeast to make dough. At first, the dough is small and heavy. After some time in a warm place, it becomes larger. Ti..
An internet message can travel through space before it reaches your home. Follow its journey in this short science passage for English learners.Reading Level: A2–B1 Word Count: 230 wordsRead the passage · Try the questionsReading PassageImagine opening a website in a small house far from a city. There are no internet cables along the road. A satellite connection may offer another way online.A sa..
Why can walking downstairs feel difficult the day after exercise? This short English reading explains sore muscles and gives you five useful words to practice.Reading Level: A2–B1 Word Count: 215 wordsRead the passage · Try the questionsReading PassageYou finish a long walk and feel fine. The next morning, however, your legs feel stiff. Why does the pain arrive later?Your muscles work harder whe..
On some cold mornings, grass and windows look white and sparkling. This short reading explains how frost forms, with vocabulary and questions for English learners.Reading Level: A2-B1 · Word Count: 204 words in the reading passage.Read the passageTry the questionsKey vocabularyTap a marked word to find its meaning in the vocabulary table.Reading PassageYou look outside on a cold morning and see ..
An owl can fly through the evening sky with very little sound. Read about its special feathers, learn new words, and answer the questions below.Reading Level: A2-B1 · Word Count: 186 words in the reading passage.Read the passageTry the questionsKey vocabularyTap a marked word to find its meaning in the vocabulary table.Reading PassageImagine a barn owl flying over a field at dusk. A small mouse ..