A1 English Stories
Page 9 of 9 • 155 stories total
Finding WiFi Abroad
Tom arrives at his hotel in Barcelona and discovers he has no internet on his phone. He goes to the reception desk and asks for WiFi. The receptionist gives him a card with the password. Tom connects to the WiFi and sends a message to his family to let them know he arrived safely.
Packing for a Trip
Anna prepares for her trip by packing her suitcase. She carefully chooses clothes, shoes, toiletries, and remembers important items like her passport and phone charger.
The Tour Guide
Maria is a tour guide who shows a group of five tourists around a beautiful old city. They visit an ancient church and the main square with a fountain, and Maria helps them find a good restaurant for lunch.
The Coffee Break
An office worker takes a morning coffee break, meets a colleague in the break room, and they chat about their weekends before returning to work feeling refreshed.
Calling in Sick
Tom wakes up on Monday feeling sick with a fever and sore throat. He calls his boss to say he cannot come to work. His boss tells him to rest and drink water. After two days of rest, Tom feels better and returns to work on Wednesday.
The Lunch Room
A worker goes to the lunch room at noon for their break. They bring a sandwich and apple from home and make coffee. A colleague named Anna joins them, and they chat about work while eating. After finishing lunch, they clean up and return to their desks.
The Printer Problem
Tom needs to print a document for an important meeting, but the office printer has problems. First there is a paper jam, then the ink runs out. His colleague Sara helps him with a new ink cartridge, and he arrives at the meeting just in time.
Lunch with Coworkers
Anna works at a big company. At noon, her coworker Tom invites her to lunch. Anna, Tom, and Lisa go to a small restaurant near the office. They order food, talk about work, and enjoy their meal together before returning to the office.
Ordering Office Supplies
Anna works as an office assistant. She checks what supplies are needed and orders pens, paper, ink, and notebooks from a website. Her boss thanks her for her help.
The Morning Commute
Sarah takes a bus and train to work every day. The commute is long, but she enjoys reading and listening to music during the journey.
Office Tour
Maria starts her first day at a new job. A colleague shows her around the office and introduces her to different departments and people.