About NewsLab
NewsLab brings leveled English news to speakers and debaters. Every article is selected for its relevance to global discourse — and paired with debate prompts to sharpen your mind. Aligned to CEFR, IELTS, TOEFL, IGCSE, IB, Lexile & AR.
Complete Level System
| Level | Name | CEFR | IELTS | TOEFL | IGCSE | IB | RAZ | Lexile | AR | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L0 | Beginner | A1 | 2.0 – 3.5 | < 40 | — | — | D – G | 300L – 500L | 1.5 – 3.5 | Grade 1 – 3 |
| L1 | Elementary | A2 | 3.5 – 4.5 | 40 – 50 | — | — | H – L | 400L – 600L | 2.5 – 4.5 | Grade 3 – 5 |
| L2 | Pre-Intermediate | B1 | 4.5 – 5.5 | 50 – 70 | — | — | M – R | 600L – 900L | 4.5 – 6.5 | Grade 5 – 7 |
| L3 | Intermediate | B2 | 5.5 – 6.5 | 70 – 90 | ESL B – C | English B SL | Early Chapter | 800L – 1100L | 6.5 – 9.0 | Grade 7 – 9 |
| L4 | Advanced | C1 | 7.0 – 8.0 | 90 – 110 | ESL A*/A / First | English A SL / B HL | Original Novels | 1100L – 1400L | 9.0 – 12.0 | Grade 9 – 12 |
| L5 | Debate Pro | C2 | 8.0 – 9.0 | 110 – 120 | First Language A* | English A HL | Academic Texts | 1400L+ | 12.0+ | Grade 12+ |
Debate Training Flow
1
Read the Issue
Students start with a leveled news brief matched to their reading ability.
2
Find Both Sides
Each topic includes a motion, points for, points against, and guided questions.
3
Build a Speech
Students turn evidence into claims, reasons, examples, rebuttals, and final speeches.
Content Sources
Reference sources and topic tracks used for classroom news selection, adaptation, and debate planning.
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