A1 English Stories
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The Queue at the Bank
Anna goes to the bank to open a new savings account. The bank is very busy and she has to wait in a long queue. After waiting for almost thirty minutes, it is finally her turn. The bank worker helps her open the account and gives her a new bank card. Anna leaves happy with her new account.
Package Delivery
Anna receives a package at her door. Inside is a new coffee machine that she immediately sets up and uses.
At the Market
Anna goes to the market on Saturday morning. She buys apples, bananas, tomatoes, carrots, and fresh bread. She talks to the sellers and pays for her shopping. Anna is happy with her purchases and loves going to the market every week.
Ordering in a Foreign Language
Maria visits a café in France and tries to order coffee and a croissant in French. Despite not understanding everything, she successfully communicates with the waiter and feels proud of her progress.
At the Shoe Store
Anna visits a shoe store to buy black shoes for work. A friendly salesman helps her find the perfect pair in size 38, and she leaves happy after paying 45 euros.
Small Talk in the Elevator
Emma meets her neighbor Peter in the apartment building elevator. They exchange friendly greetings, talk about the weather and Emma's job at a bookstore, before Peter exits at his floor.
Topping Up Mobile Credit
Lisa needs to add credit to her phone. She goes to a shop and tops up her phone with ten euros. Now she can call her mother.
Canceling an Appointment
Anna needs to cancel her Friday doctor's appointment because she has to work. She calls the office, explains the situation, and reschedules for Monday at 9 o'clock.
Checking the Price
Maria goes shopping at the supermarket. She asks a worker about the price of apples and buys fruit, bread, and milk before paying at the checkout.
Trying On Clothes
Lisa visits a clothing store to buy new clothes. She tries on a blue dress and black pants, finds the perfect sizes, and happily pays for her new outfits.
At the Food Court
Emma and Tom visit the food court at a shopping mall. Emma orders pizza while Tom gets a burger. They enjoy their meal together and talk about their day.
Brushing Teeth
Emma is a six-year-old girl who learns to brush her teeth properly. Every morning she uses her pink toothbrush with strawberry toothpaste and brushes for two minutes. Her mom is proud of her clean, white teeth.
Catching the Bus
Lisa needs to catch the bus to work. She wakes up late and must hurry. Will she make it on time?
Lost in the Supermarket
A young boy named Tim goes to the supermarket with his mother. He gets distracted by toys and loses his mother. With help from a kind store worker, Tim finds his mother again.
The Ugly Duckling
A young duckling is different from his siblings. The other ducks call him ugly and he runs away. After a hard winter, he discovers he is actually a beautiful swan.
Little Red Riding Hood
A little girl in a red hood visits her sick grandmother. A wolf tricks her and eats the grandmother. A brave hunter saves them both and they all live happily.
The Three Little Pigs
Three pig brothers build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks. A big bad wolf blows down the first two houses, but cannot destroy the brick house. The pigs learn that hard work pays off.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A curious girl named Goldilocks enters the home of three bears while they are away. She tries their porridge, chairs, and beds, finding Baby Bear's things just right. When the bears return and find her, she runs away frightened.