NGSL ENGLISH
Professional Level 2 Graded Reading
What this band means
Texts in this band use the Professional Level 2 List. This is a list that contains all words from the NGSL along with 230 common vocabulary words from the Business Service List and TOEIC Service list.
Why this works
You have strong vocabulary coverage for general English. Reading here helps refine comprehension, increase speed, and build confidence across a wide range of topics.
Reading tip
Choose topics you enjoy and read widely to maintain momentum.
Choose any text below. You don’t need to read them in order.
The Race to Rescue the Chilean Miners
Discover how engineers, medical experts, and rescue workers worked together to bring 33 trapped Chilean miners safely back to the surface.
The Computer Error That Almost Started a Nuclear War
One officer’s careful judgment prevented a false computer warning from becoming a global nuclear disaster.
The Container Ship That Blocked Global Trade
An enormous ship became trapped in the Suez Canal and disrupted businesses and supply chains around the world.
The Fall of the Berlin Wall: One Mistaken Announcement
A mistaken announcement sent thousands of East Germans to the border and helped bring down the Berlin Wall.
The Strange Theft of the Mona Lisa
A former museum worker stole the “Mona Lisa”—and accidentally helped make it the most famous painting in the world.
The Tylenol Crisis That Changed Product Safety
A deadly product crisis led to safer medicine packaging and changed how companies protect their customers.