English Stories for Learners
Free graded English stories from A0 to B2 — every one with audio narration, images, key vocabulary, and a comprehension quiz. Read at your level and build toward fluency.
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Read 125+ free English stories for learners, organized by CEFR level with audio, images, vocabulary, chat stories, and comprehension practice.
The Ring in the Mud
A young girl named Mia finds a mysterious gold ring in the garden rain.
- 1Found in the Mud
- 2The Wrong Moment
- 3What Thomas Means
The Ghost of the Empty Seat at the Royal Albert Hall
A story about a ghost at a music concert.
The Key to the Secret Garden in Bloomsbury
A story about a man who finds a silver key in a park and discovers a hidden garden.
The Knight in the London Marathon
A story about a brave knight in a big race in London.
The Midnight Bus to Notting Hill
A man takes a red bus to his hotel in Notting Hill.
The Milk Bottle With No Lid
A story about a woman and her cat with a milk bottle.
The Mystery of the Green Children
A story about two green children in a village.
The Ravens of the Tower of London
A story about black birds at a big tower.
The Secret Ingredient in the Cornish Pasty
A story about a secret recipe from a grandmother.
Can You Hear the Party Next Door?
Hello? 👂
My Dog Ate My Homework, Help!
help!! 😭😭
My Snack Is Gone, Who Took It?
my cookie!! 🍪
No Milk in the Fridge
Hi Lily! Milk? 🥛
Someone Fed My Fish Too Much!
Leo! My fish! 🐟
Sorry, That Was a Voice Note to My Mom
Hello? Is this Sam?
The Last Scone in the Staff Room
Hello? My scone?
The Mermaid's Chair in the Old Church
A young girl discovers a mysterious and magical chair in an old church featuring a mermaid.
Wait, Who Is in the Selfie?
Look! My cafe! ☕
Wrong Chat: The Birthday Party Secret
Hi! Cake is ready. 🎂
Wrong Lunchbox, Big Problem
Leo! Look! 😱
Left at the Machine
Central Station. Tuesday morning. Mia's train to the city leaves in twelve minutes.
Sent to: Everyone
Thursday afternoon. Leo is in his bedroom. He opens the group chat with his three best friends.
She Never Deleted Anything
Ada's farm. Wales. A cold Tuesday in November. Ada died three weeks ago. Her two grandchildren, Maya and Finn, are he…
The Flower of the Second War
A young student goes on a mysterious quest to Kew Gardens using an old key given to him by his grandmother.
- 1The Key with No Lock
- 2The Pages in the Box
- 3A Message from the Past
The Glass Phone
London. 9:00 PM. It is raining. Elena is in a taxi. She sees a glass phone on the seat.
Choose the kind of English reading practice you need
Start with easy beginner texts, level-based graded readers, or very short stories.
English Stories for Beginners
Easy A0, A1, and A2 English stories with audio, images, key vocabulary, and short comprehension checks.
65+ storiesGraded English Readers
English reading practice organized by CEFR level, from first sentences to richer intermediate stories.
82+ storiesShort English Stories
Quick English stories you can finish in a few minutes while building useful vocabulary in context.
43+ storiesChat storiesPractice English as it appears in messages
Read texting-style English stories with short replies, voice notes, natural dialogue, and everyday phrasing.
44 chat storiesFind English stories by your goal
Whatever you are working on — easy reading, listening, or the jump to intermediate — there is a focused collection for it.
Easy English Stories
The simplest A0–A1 texts with audio and pictures — perfect for your very first story.
A0–A1Intermediate English Stories
B1–B2 narratives with richer vocabulary, idioms, and audio to bridge to fluency.
B1–B2English Reading Practice
Graded comprehensible input from A0 to B2 with tap-to-translate vocabulary and quizzes.
A0–B2English Listening Practice
Native-speaker narration with the full text to read along — train your ear at every level.
With audioEnglish Stories for Kids
Short, picture-filled stories with audio — gentle and fun for young learners.
A0–A2Learn English with Stories
The complete guide: why story-based reading works and how to do it right.
GuideBrowse English stories by topic
Choose from 10 topics, then read at the level that fits.
Culture & Travel
10 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1, b2History
10 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1, b2Relationships & Drama
9 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1Sports
9 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1, b2Music & Arts
8 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1, b2Mystery & Crime
8 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1, b2Myths & Legends
8 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1, b2Daily Life
7 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1Food & Cuisine
7 stories · a0, a1, a2, b1Mystery & Suspense
6 stories · a1, a2How to learn English with stories
Graded stories are written for language learners, so vocabulary, sentence length, and grammar stay close to a clear CEFR level — easier to finish than random articles or native-level fiction. Read for the main idea first, listen after reading, and save useful words to review later.
Frequently asked questions
Are these English stories free?
Yes. The English stories on this website are free to read, with images, audio, vocabulary support, and level-based browsing.
Which English level should I start with?
Start where you can understand most of the story without stopping constantly. Use A0 or A1 for first reading practice, A2 for longer beginner texts, and B1-B2 for richer intermediate stories.
Do the English stories include audio?
Most story paragraphs include audio, so learners can read first, listen again, and connect written English with natural pronunciation.
Why learn English through stories?
Stories give learners repeated vocabulary, grammar in context, and a reason to keep reading. That makes the practice feel less random than isolated word lists.