Reading a Short Biography: Famous Person

Practice reading a biography in English with this A2 lesson. Read a short passage, learn key vocabulary, and check your comprehension. Perfect for beginners.

  • المسار: اللغة الإنجليزية
  • القسم: القراءة
  • المستوى: A2
  • وقت القراءة: 1 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

What Is a Biography? A biography is a text that tells the story of a real person's life. Biographies usually talk about where the person was born, what they did, and why they are famous. Reading a biography is a great way to practise English because the language is clear and the story is real. Before you read, look at these helpful words: born – when someone came into the world inventor – a person who makes or creates something new achievement – something important that someone did successfully Read This Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867. She was a scientist and an i…

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What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?
A biography is written by someone else about a person's life. An autobiography is written by the person themselves about their own life.
Why is reading biographies good for English learners?
Biographies use simple past tense and clear facts, which makes them easy to follow and great for building reading skills.
What does 'Nobel Prize' mean?
The Nobel Prize is one of the most famous awards in the world, given to people who make important contributions to science, literature, or peace.
How can I understand words I do not know in a passage?
Try to guess the meaning from the sentences around the word — this is called using context clues. It is a very useful reading skill.