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YouTube Premium Is Half Price for Some Users

Google is giving 50% off YouTube Premium to some Google One members. This deal lasts for one year. It is a good way to save money on videos without ads.

1 min readLevel 3April 17, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

discount

/ˈdɪskaʊnt/

noun

A lower price than the normal price of something

“I got a big discount on my new phone.”

raised

/reɪzd/

verb

Made something go higher, like a price or a number

“The shop raised the price of coffee last week.”

storage

/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

noun

A place or space where you keep things, like files on a computer

“My phone does not have enough storage for photos.”

offer

/ˈɒfər/

noun

A special chance to buy something at a good price

“The store has a great offer on shoes this week.”

sign up

/saɪn ʌp/

phrasal verb

To put your name on a list to join or start something

“I want to sign up for the English class.”

service

/ˈsɜːrvɪs/

noun

Something a company gives you, usually for money, like internet or music

“This music service lets me listen to any song.”

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Do you watch YouTube every day? Many people do. YouTube Premium lets you watch without ads. It also lets you save videos. But it costs $15.99 a month now. Google just raised the price by $2.

Now, Google has a special deal. Some Google One members can get 50% off. You need the 2TB storage plan or higher. The discount lasts for one year. This deal ends on April 29. It works in the US, Canada, and Japan. It also works in Brazil, France, and Germany.

Google One gives you cloud storage for files. It starts at $9.99 a month for 2TB. Google wants people to use more services together. This deal helps people save money. But you must sign up before the offer ends.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
How much is the discount on YouTube Premium?
2
How long does the discount last?
3
What do you need to get this deal?
4
How much does YouTube Premium cost per month now?
5
When does this deal end?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
How much does YouTube Premium cost per month now?
2
Who can get the 50% discount on YouTube Premium?
3
How long does the discount last?
4
What countries can use this deal?
5
What does YouTube Premium let you do?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Do you watch YouTube often? What do you like to watch?
2
Do you think it is worth paying for no ads?
3
Have you ever used a discount to buy something online?
4
What online services do you pay for every month?
5
Do you think companies raise prices too much? Why?