Elementary · A2

What is an A2 graded reader?

An A2 graded reader is a book pitched at elementary English — the second CEFR level. At A2 you handle simple, routine topics and the most frequent everyday vocabulary, so the reading stretches you only a little on each page. On The Reading Corner, reading at A2 means the original classic text with common words in the foreground and the words above A2 highlighted and explained on tap.

You can browse free graded readers with audio by level, or start with a suggested book further down this page.

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Who this level is for

• You can handle simple, routine exchanges.
• You know the most frequent everyday vocabulary.
• You're ready to read short stories with support on the harder words.

What you can do at A2

• Understand sentences and frequent words about familiar things — family, shopping, your local area.
• Read short, simple texts and find specific information in everyday material.
• Follow a simple story told in clear, direct language.

How reading along works at A2

You handle simple, routine topics. Common words fade into the background; the reader flags the next band up, so you stretch a little on each page without being overwhelmed.