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English Story (A1)Buying Groceries

This A1 English story is designed for beginners learning English. It includes simple vocabulary and short sentences to help you improve your reading and listening skills. Click any word to see translations and hear pronunciation.

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Anna goes to the supermarket to buy groceries for the week. She walks through different sections, picking up fruits, vegetables, dairy products, bread, rice, pasta, and chicken. The milk is on sale, which makes her happy. At the checkout, she pays with her card and walks home with a full bag. Now she is ready to cook dinner.

Translations in English
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Anna needs to buy food for the week. She takes her shopping bag and goes to the supermarket. The supermarket is near her house. She walks there in five minutes. Anna gets a shopping cart at the entrance. First, she goes to the fruit and vegetable section. She picks up some apples and bananas. The apples are red and fresh. She also needs tomatoes for a salad. Next, Anna walks to the dairy section. She puts milk and cheese in her cart. The milk is on sale today. Anna is happy about the good price. She also buys some eggs. Then she goes to the bread aisle. The bread smells very good. Anna chooses a fresh loaf of bread. She needs rice and pasta too. Anna finds them on the next shelf. Now her cart is almost full. Anna looks at her shopping list. She still needs chicken for dinner. She walks to the meat section. Anna picks a nice piece of chicken. Finally, she has everything she needs. Anna goes to the checkout. There are not many people waiting. The cashier is friendly and fast. 'That will be twenty-five euros, please,' she says. Anna pays with her card. She puts all the groceries in her bag. 'Thank you and have a nice day!' says the cashier. Anna walks home with her groceries. The bag is heavy but she is strong. At home, she puts everything in the kitchen. Now Anna is ready to cook a nice dinner.

Comprehension Questions

3 questions

1

Where does Anna go to buy food?

2

What is on sale at the store?

3

How much does Anna pay for her groceries?

Vocabulary

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