A1: Simple Stories
Short texts of 50-100 words. Basic vocabulary: people, actions, places. Simple sentences of 5-8 words. Every word is translatable on tap.
Reading
English Reading Practice – Learn Vocabulary Through Adapted Articles
Reading is the most natural way to build vocabulary. Readavo matches articles to your level (90% known words, 10% new), provides instant translation on tap, and locks new words into memory with FSRS spaced repetition. 10-15 minutes of daily reading = 150-300 words per month.
A2: Adapted Articles
Texts of 100-200 words. Everyday topics: travel, food, technology. Phrasal verbs and basic idioms. 5-10 new words per article.
B1: Simplified News
Texts of 200-400 words. Adapted from BBC, Reuters. Abstract vocabulary, complex sentences. 10-15 new words per article.
B2: Original Articles
Full-length 400+ word articles. Original BBC, The Guardian. Academic vocabulary, collocations. Unmodified professional content.
Why Reading Beats Flashcards
Standard flashcard apps teach isolated words: "apple – яблоко." But in real English, words live in sentences. When you read "The company launched a bold initiative to reduce carbon emissions," you learn not just "initiative" but its collocations (bold initiative, launch an initiative) and context (business, environment).
Research shows words learned in context are retained 40-60% better. Readavo combines contextual reading with FSRS spaced repetition – you get both the context advantage and the memory science advantage.
Article Topics
News: Current events, politics, economy. Vocabulary: policy, legislation, inflation, implementation, controversy. High relevance, daily updates.
Science & Technology: AI, health, space, environment. Vocabulary: hypothesis, correlation, breakthrough, sustainable. Future-proof words.
Culture: Books, movies, music, travel. Vocabulary: captivating, profound, exhibition, narrative. Enriches everyday expression.
Business: Finance, startups, management. Vocabulary: revenue, stakeholder, deliverable, pitch. Career-relevant terms.
The 90/10 Rule
Readavo selects articles where approximately 90% of words are already familiar to you and 10% are new. This is the scientific sweet spot: enough context to understand the overall meaning, enough new words to drive growth without frustration.
One Article a Day Changes Everything
10-15 minutes of reading yields 5-15 new words in real context. FSRS locks them into long-term memory. Over 3 months, that's 500-700 permanent words – enough to notice your English improving in movies, podcasts, and conversations.
FAQ
Reading Practice Questions
Words in context are retained 40-60% better. Reading teaches collocations and real usage alongside FSRS review.
Any level. A1 gets simple 50-word texts, B2 gets original BBC articles. Readavo adapts automatically.
One article (10-15 min) is optimal. Consistency beats volume.
News, science, culture, business. Topics rotate to diversify vocabulary.
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Adapted articles + instant translation + FSRS review.