Real and Current
Yesterday's technology announcement, this week's sports result, a travel story from a city you want to visit. News is inherently interesting because it's happening now.
Reading
News in English for Beginners – Read Real Stories at Your Level
Real news, simplified for learners. Readavo adapts current articles to A1-A2 level: shorter sentences, common words, clear structure. You read about actual events happening now – not textbook dialogues from a decade ago. Tap any word you don't know, get instant translation, save it for review.
Adapted, Not Dumbed Down
Same story, simpler language. Complex sentences become two shorter ones. Rare words are replaced with common synonyms. The meaning stays – the frustration goes.
Practical Vocabulary
News teaches words you'll actually encounter: announced, increased, according to, expected. These high-frequency words appear in every English context, not just newspapers.
Built-In Translation
Don't know a word? Tap it. See translation, transcription, pronunciation. Save useful words with one more tap. No switching apps, no copying to Google Translate.
How Adapted News Works
Level matching: Readavo selects articles at your current ability. A1 learners see 50-80 word stories with simple present tense. A2 learners see 100-150 word articles with past tense and mild complexity. B1+ readers get lightly adapted originals.
Topic variety: Technology, science, sports, travel, lifestyle, world events. You choose what interests you, so reading never feels like homework. A football fan reads sports news. A tech enthusiast reads about AI and gadgets.
Daily fresh content: New articles every day. Your reading material is never stale. Each article introduces 5-15 new words in natural context – the optimal amount for learning without overwhelm.
What You'll Read
A1 level: "A new café opens in London. The café has 50 seats. The food is Italian." Simple facts, present tense, familiar topics.
A2 level: "Scientists discovered a new species of frog in South America last week. The frog is smaller than a coin." Past tense, slightly longer sentences, more detail.
B1 level: Near-original articles with light adaptation. Complex vocabulary remains but is explained through context. You handle most words, tapping only the unfamiliar ones.
From Adapted to Real News
The goal isn't to read adapted news forever – it's to build enough vocabulary to read the originals. Most learners make the jump around B1 (2500+ words). At that point, you open BBC or the Guardian and understand 85-90% without help. The remaining 10% becomes your new vocabulary source.
Textbook Dialogues vs. Real News
Textbooks teach "The weather is nice today. Let's go to the park." News teaches "Temperatures are expected to reach 35°C this weekend, breaking records." Which vocabulary is more useful in real life?
Fresh Daily
New articles every day. Your reading material never goes stale.
All Levels
A1 through B2. The app grows as you grow.
Free to Start
Read your first news article today. No payment required.
FAQ
Beginner News Questions
Yes – adapted articles simplify real stories to A1-A2 level. Shorter sentences, common words, instant translation.
News is real, current, interesting. You read about actual events, not scripted dialogues. Motivation stays high.
5-15 new words per text. 90% known + 10% new = optimal ratio for learning.
At B1 level (2500+ words), usually after 6-12 months of daily reading. BBC and Guardian become accessible.
Read Your First News Article
Adapted to your level. Free. Takes 5 minutes.