Contents

Level: CEFR A2–B1

This book is for learners who can read simple English texts and want to read longer texts with confidence.

You will read about small daily actions and how they can create strong results over time. The language is controlled and clear: short sentences, simple grammar, and practical vocabulary.

You will practice:

reading fluency (reading faster, with less stress)
everyday vocabulary for work, habits, planning, and emotions
clear thinking in English through short, realistic explanations

Language inside the book:

mostly simple present and simple past
common modal verbs (can, should)
useful linking words (because, but, so, also, then)
short paragraphs with one clear idea

Structure of each chapter:

the reading text
Vocabulary (key words from the chapter)
Questions (to check understanding and reflect)

Best for: self-study, classroom use, and reading clubs for A2–B1 learners.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

Read one chapter at a time. Do not rush.

Start with the text. Read it once without stopping too much. Try to understand the main idea.

Read the text again. This time, underline words you do not know. Do not translate every word. Focus on meaning.

Open the Vocabulary list. Learn the key words from the chapter. Say them out loud and make 1–2 simple sentences with each word.

Answer the Questions. First, answer with short answers. Then, if you can, answer with longer answers.

After 24 hours, come back. Read the chapter again. Your goal is to read faster and feel calmer.

After 7 days, do a quick review. Re-read the Vocabulary and choose 10 words you want to keep.

FOR TEACHERS

This book is designed for mixed A2–B1 groups. The chapters are short and independent, so you can use them in any order.

A simple lesson flow works well:

5 minutes: warm-up question
15–20 minutes: reading (silent + aloud)
10 minutes: Vocabulary practice
10–15 minutes: Questions and discussion

INTRODUCTION

Welcome.

Most people want a better life, but they try to change everything at once. They make a big plan, they push hard for a few days, and then real life wins. Work is busy, the mind is tired, and the plan feels too heavy.

This is not a personal failure. It is a normal result of too much pressure. When a plan needs perfect days, it breaks on normal days. That is why small actions matter.

Small actions are not “too small.” They are realistic. You can do them when you have low energy. You can do them when the day is messy. And because they are easy to repeat, they build trust.

This book keeps things simple. Each chapter gives one clear idea and one clear direction. The goal is not drama or motivation. The goal is steady progress you can actually keep.

Read slowly and stay calm. Do not worry if you do not understand every word. Focus on the main idea, then learn the key words, and answer the questions. Re-reading is part of the process.

You do not need a new personality. You do not need perfect discipline. You only need one small step, again and again.

PART 1 — Small Changes

CHAPTER 1 — One SMALL STEP EVERY DAY

Let’s be clear. Many people want fast change. They want a new life, a new body, a new mind. But big change needs time, and life is already full. Your day