English Reading Practice (B1) — Real Topics

English reading practice for intermediate (B1) learners: real topics you actually want to read about, in clear, natural American English. Every word is highlighted as it is read, and the pictures change with the story.

Food, history, games, science, music — real facts in B1 English. When the topic is interesting, you keep reading, and that is how your reading gets faster.

Every lesson has the same five parts, so you always know what comes next:

• 1. The article (about 450 words), read once at a natural pace. Key words and notes are explained in a box under the text while you read.
• 2. Five comprehension questions. The answer is always shown in the article.
• 3. A review of eight key words, each with a picture and its sentence from the article.
• 4. Word practice: match each meaning to its word.
• 5. Your turn: one question to answer in the comments.

HOW TO USE THIS PLAYLIST

• Read along with the highlighted words, then read a page again out loud.
• Answer each question before the countdown ends. Pause the video if you need more time.
• Don't stop for every new word. The box under the text explains the important ones.
• Watch in any order. Every topic stands on its own.
• Read the article again on esldesk.com. The link is under every video.

LESSONS (B1)

• 01 · The Story of Coffee
• 02 · A Short History of Video Games
• 03 · How Anime Went Global

Coming next (order may change): Sleep · Hip-Hop · How to Learn a Language

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