Basic reading is a course book that design for understanding Basic materials for learning English Reading Comprehension. At the same time, reading is more than simply picking out words on a page; it is a process of critical thinking which involves evaluating ideas and applying them to everyday situations. Basic reading skills include vocabulary acquisition, pre-reading strategies, textual comprehension, organizational skills and response techniques. To lead the students to have comprehension, comprehension questions, vocabulary focus, and sentence structure are provided. They are designed for the students to practice and comprehend the texts given on the topics. The topics chosen are varied considering local content and familiar topics in everyday life from the issue of environment and culture to personal preference like hobbies and campus activities. By using this course book, hopefully the reader becomes accustomed to looking at and understanding written words. The writers would also like to express gratitude to all parties involved for valuable support and suggestions in finishing this book. For the users, the writers expect that this book will be beneficial to facilitate reading comprehension skill.