Free reading practice

Reading Speed Challenge

Read a short passage, finish the timer, then answer comprehension questions. Get your reading speed and understanding score together.

WPM result

See how many English words you read per minute.

Comprehension check

Answer questions so speed does not replace understanding.

Free passages

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Reading Lab

Speed + Understanding

Time

0s

WPM

0

Topic

Easy - Daily

56 words

A Busy Morning

Press start, read the passage naturally, then finish when you are done.

How to use this tool

1

Read naturally first instead of rushing only for a high WPM number.

2

Answer the comprehension questions before checking your result.

3

If comprehension is low, slow down and use vocabulary or grammar practice next.

Quick FAQ

What is WPM?

WPM means words per minute. It estimates how fast you read the passage.

Is a higher WPM always better?

No. Good reading means speed plus comprehension, so the questions are part of the score.