Free tool
English Text Simplifier (A2 / B1)
Paste hard English and get it rewritten at an easier level. We found that 94% of the news is written at B2 or above, too hard for most learners. This tool fixes that for any text: keep the meaning, lose the difficulty. Free, no sign-up.
The simplifier sends your text to an AI model on our server and does not store it. The level checkers run entirely in your browser.
AI rewrites can occasionally change nuance, so check important details against the original. Free, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
What does the English text simplifier do?
It rewrites English text at an easier CEFR level (A2 elementary or B1 intermediate), using shorter sentences and more common words while keeping the meaning. It is useful for learners, and for teachers adapting articles for a class.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it is free with no sign-up. There is a daily limit per device to keep it free for everyone; for unlimited simplified reading, Newslish rewrites the news at three levels every day.
Where does my text go?
The simplifier sends the text you paste to an AI model on our server (OpenAI) to rewrite it. The text is not stored. The level checkers, by contrast, run entirely in your browser.
Is the simplified version accurate?
It keeps the original meaning and facts, but AI rewriting can occasionally shift nuance, so check important details against the source. For news, the daily Newslish lessons are generated from the source article and checked automatically for length, vocabulary coverage and quiz answers.
What levels can I choose?
A2 (elementary) for near-beginners and B1 (intermediate) for confident learners. Pick A2 for the simplest possible version.
Read the news already simplified
You do not have to simplify the news yourself every day. Newslish rewrites a real story at three levels (easy, standard and advanced) with vocabulary and a quiz.