Grammar in Context

These reading passages show one grammar point in natural context (A1–A2) — for example the present simple or the past simple — so you see the grammar working inside a real text, not just in a rules table.

CEFR A1–A2 · 8 passages · US English

1. Present Simple — Daily Life & Facts A1 easy 1 min · 126 words 📖 Reader

   Habits, routines, and general truths with adverbs of frequency.

2. Present Continuous — Actions Now & Temporary A1 moderate 1 min · 140 words 📖 Reader

   Actions happening now, around now, or temporary projects.

3. Past Simple — Yesterday & Last Weekend A1 easy 1 min · 114 words 📖 Reader

   Completed actions in the past with time markers.

4. There is / There are — In My Town A1 easy 1 min · 130 words 📖 Reader

   Describing places with countable nouns and some/any.

5. Can / Can’t — Abilities & Permission A1 easy 1 min · 112 words 📖 Reader

   Talking about what is possible and asking politely.

6. Prepositions — Time & Place A1 easy 1 min · 122 words 📖 Reader

   Using in/on/at for time and common place words.

7. Comparatives & Superlatives — Describing A2 easy 1 min · 136 words 📖 Reader

   Comparing people and things; using than, the -est, and more/most.

8. Future — Going to & Will A2 easy 1 min · 153 words 📖 Reader

   Plans and quick decisions; predictions with evidence.

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