A1 English Stories
Page 2 of 7 • 112 stories total
Parent and Child
A mother and daughter share a morning conversation at the kitchen table. The daughter talks about school and her dream of becoming a doctor. The mother listens with love and offers to help with homework. They share a warm hug before the daughter leaves for school.
Thanking Someone
Anna receives help from a kind stranger at the supermarket and learns different ways to say thank you. Later, she practices gratitude again at a café when a waiter is helpful.
Movie Night
Emma invites her friend Tom over for movie night on Friday. Tom brings popcorn and candy. They choose an action movie about a hero who saves the city. They enjoy watching the exciting movie together and plan to do it again next week.
Game Night
The Miller family has game night every Friday. Mom prepares snacks while Dad brings out the board games. Emma, who is ten, wants to play the animal game, while her eight-year-old brother Tom wants the car racing game. Dad suggests they play both. Emma wins the animal game with her blue dolphin piece, and Tom wins the car racing game. Everyone laughs and enjoys their time together.
At the Restaurant
Anna and Tom visit a restaurant for dinner. They order pizza, pasta, and drinks from the waiter. After enjoying their meal and dessert, they pay the bill and leave a tip.
Visiting the Doctor
Anna feels unwell with a headache and sore throat. She visits the doctor, who examines her and diagnoses a cold. The doctor gives her a prescription and advises rest.
Hotel Check-In
Tom arrives at a hotel after a long journey. He checks in at the reception, gets his room key, and learns about breakfast and wifi. He finds his clean, comfortable room on the third floor.
At the Post Office
Tom visits the post office to send a package to his grandmother in Germany. He waits in line, weighs the package, and fills out a form. The friendly postal worker explains the cost and delivery time. Tom pays with his card and receives a tracking number to follow his package online.
At the Supermarket
Lisa goes to the supermarket to buy food for the week. She takes a cart and visits different sections: fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, and grocery aisles. She picks fresh produce, bread, milk, eggs, chicken, fish, pasta, rice, coffee, and tea. After checking her list, she pays at the checkout and leaves happy with her quick shopping trip.
At the Pharmacy
Tom has a cold and visits his local pharmacy for medicine. The friendly pharmacist helps him choose cold medicine and cherry-flavored cough drops. She explains how to take the medicine and Tom goes home to rest.
At the Cafe
Anna visits a cozy cafe on a sunny morning for coffee and a croissant. While enjoying her breakfast and reading a book by the window, she meets Maria, a friendly stranger who asks to share her table. They discover a shared love of reading and spend an hour talking about their favorite books. Before leaving, they make plans to meet at the same cafe next week, turning a simple morning outing into the beginning of a new friendship.
Uber Ride
Sarah needs to get to the airport for her flight to New York. She opens the Uber app and orders a car. Driver Marco arrives in a blue Toyota and helps with her suitcase. During the ride, they chat about her business trip. They arrive at the airport in 20 minutes, and Sarah thanks Marco for the smooth ride before giving him 5 stars.
Ordering Coffee
Tom visits a coffee shop and orders a medium coffee with a little milk and no sugar. The friendly barista helps him and he also buys a croissant. Tom pays and finds a table by the window. He enjoys his warm coffee and buttery croissant for breakfast.
At the Bakery
Maria visits her local bakery on a Saturday morning. The friendly baker greets her warmly as she admires the fresh bread and pastries. She buys a loaf of bread and two delicious croissants. After paying, she walks home under the warm sun to enjoy her breakfast with coffee. It is her favorite Saturday morning tradition.
Tipping at a Restaurant
Emma and Tom go to a restaurant for dinner. The waiter is very friendly and serves them quickly. They order drinks and food, and enjoy their meal. After eating, they decide to leave a tip to thank the waiter for his good service. They leave five euros and the waiter is very happy. Emma and Tom agree that tipping is a nice way to show appreciation for good service.
Buying Groceries
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.
At the Library
Emma visits the library to borrow books. She gets a new library card from a friendly librarian, then finds three travel books about Italy, Africa, and Japan. She can keep the books for three weeks and goes home excited to read them.
In the Waiting Room
Tom goes to the doctor for an appointment. He waits in a bright waiting room with other patients, reading a travel magazine. A small child drops his toy car, and Tom kindly returns it. When the nurse calls his name, Tom follows her to see the doctor.