How It Works
Making News Accessible for Language Learners
The GradedNews Process
1
Source Selection
We monitor reputable news sources across multiple countries and languages, focusing on stories that are:
- Culturally relevant to our target languages
- Substantive enough for meaningful learning
- Recent and newsworthy
- Appropriate for educational use
2
AI Processing
Our advanced AI system:
- Analyzes the original article's complexity and content
- Creates accurate summaries while preserving key information
- Translates content with cultural context in mind
- Adapts language difficulty to specific proficiency levels
3
Educational Enhancement
Each article receives:
- Level-appropriate vocabulary extraction
- Grammar pattern identification
- Comprehension support tools
4
Quality Review
Before publication, we ensure:
- Translation accuracy and cultural appropriateness
- Proper difficulty classification
- Educational value and clarity
- Source attribution and legal compliance
Understanding Reading Levels
A1
Beginner
Very simple sentences and basic vocabulary
- •Present tense focus with familiar topics
- •High-frequency words with clear definitions
- •Simple sentence structures
- •Basic everyday vocabulary
A2
Elementary
Simple connected text on familiar subjects
- •Past and future tenses introduced
- •Everyday vocabulary with some new terms
- •Connected sentences and paragraphs
- •Familiar topics and situations
B1
Intermediate
Clear standard language on familiar matters
- •Complex sentence structures
- •Abstract concepts with contextual support
- •Varied vocabulary and expressions
- •More sophisticated topics
B2
Upper-Intermediate
Complex texts with nuanced meaning
- •Specialized vocabulary and idioms
- •Cultural references and implied meanings
- •Complex argumentation and analysis
- •Academic and professional content
Frequently Asked Questions
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