Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our rapid comprehension exercise.
Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:
- closer
- coffee
- column
- comedy
- commit
- common
- cookie
- corner
- cotton
- county
- couple
- course
- cousin
- create
- credit
Emma’s Dream Coffee Shop (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)
Estimated reading time: 1:01s
Emma had always dreamed of opening her own coffee shop in the small town where she grew up. She spent years saving up and planning, taking a business course to learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, and finally, she was ready to make it happen. She began by transforming an old corner store into a cozy spot with a beautiful column of windows letting in natural light. Next, she headed to the county supply store to pick up cotton napkins, cookie wrappers, and other essentials. With her cousin’s help, Emma was able to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that drew in customers from all over town. Her comedy-loving cousin even offered to perform a stand-up routine to bring in more business. As the shop began to bustle with happy couples and common faces, Emma felt herself getting closer to achieving her dream. She committed to making it a success. And as she poured cups of coffee for her customers, she knew she couldn’t have done it without her cousin’s support, giving her credit for her help.
This exercise aims to help you comprehend English without mental translation to your native language. It also helps improve your reading speed.
For beginners: Start at 150-250 words per minute (WPM) and gradually increase as you become comfortable.
For advanced learners: Challenge yourself with speeds of 300-400 WPM or higher to further enhance your reading skills.
Adjust the speed as needed and remember: Understanding is just as important as speed!