Anna opens her window in the morning. The air is warm and fresh. She hears birds singing outside. 'Today is the first day of spring!' Anna thinks. She puts on a light jacket and goes outside. The sun is shining in the blue sky. Anna walks to the park near her house. She sees many flowers in the garden. The flowers are yellow, pink, and white. A butterfly lands on a flower. Anna watches it for a moment. The butterfly has beautiful orange wings. Children are playing on the grass. They run and laugh together. A small dog runs after a ball. Anna sits on a bench under a tree. The tree has small green leaves. A bird makes a nest in the tree. Anna watches an old man feeding ducks. The ducks swim in the small pond. The water is clear and calm. A young couple walks past Anna. They hold hands and smile. Anna feels happy. Spring brings new life everywhere. She takes a deep breath of fresh air. The park smells like flowers and grass. After an hour, Anna walks home slowly. She picks some flowers for her kitchen. 'This is a perfect spring day,' she says.
English Story (A1)First Day of Spring
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.
About this story
Anna enjoys the first day of spring in a nearby park. She observes flowers, butterflies, children playing, and ducks swimming, feeling happy about the season's new life.
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Comprehension Questions
3 questions
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What does Anna hear when she opens her window?
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What color are the butterfly's wings?
3
What does Anna pick before going home?
Vocabulary
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