Reading Speed Test (Check Your Words Per Minute)
English On Topic · Reading Tool
Reading Speed Test
Pick the level that matches your English, read the short passage at your normal pace, then answer a few quick questions. You’ll get your reading speed (words per minute) plus a comprehension check — because speed without understanding doesn’t count for much.
Not sure which level fits you? Take the free English Level Test first, then come back and pick a passage below.
There’s no A1 option here: a genuine reading-speed result depends on independent reading, which is a skill most A1 learners are still building, so a timed test wouldn’t tell you much yet. If that’s you and you’re feeling brave, go ahead and try the A2 passage anyway — it’s a fair stretch, not an unfair one.
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This measures silent reading speed for one short passage, not an official or certified assessment. Reading speed naturally varies by topic, tiredness, and how carefully you’re reading — treat this as a quick benchmark, not a fixed score.
Want to Actually Get Faster?
Most speed-reading advice online oversells the trick and skips the actual research. I broke down what genuinely works — and what’s just a myth — in Tips to Increase Your English Reading Speed and Comprehension. Read it, then come back and retake the test above to see if it moved your numbers.
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Want to check a whole passage instead of just your own reading speed? Try the Readability & CEFR Checker, or count syllables in any word with the Syllable Counter.