A1 English Stories
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The Princess and the Pea
A prince searches the world for a real princess to marry but cannot find one. One stormy night, a young woman arrives at the castle claiming to be a princess. The queen tests her by placing a tiny pea under twenty mattresses. The princess sleeps badly because she feels the pea, proving she is a real princess. The prince finally finds his bride.
Morning Exercise
Anna wakes up early every morning to exercise in the park. She runs, stretches, and enjoys the fresh air. After her workout, she takes a shower and eats a healthy breakfast. Morning exercise helps her feel happy and sleep better.
Catching a Cold
Max wakes up feeling sick with a runny nose, sore throat, and fever. He stays home from school and his mother takes care of him. She gives him tea with honey, tissues, and chicken soup. Max rests, watches cartoons, and sleeps. After three days, he feels much better and is happy to go back to school.
Healthy Eating
Anna decides to eat healthy food. She buys fresh vegetables and fruit at the supermarket. At home, she makes salads with tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce. She drinks water, eats oatmeal with berries for breakfast, soup for lunch, and fish with rice for dinner. Anna avoids sugar and prefers honey in her tea. Eating healthy makes Anna feel strong and happy.
The Wrong Bus
Tom wants to go to the library but gets on the wrong bus. A kind woman tells him he is going to the park instead. She advises him to get off at the next stop and take bus number five. Tom learns an important lesson: always check the bus number first.
The Wrong Word
Anna is learning a new language. At a cafe, she accidentally asks for a horse instead of coffee. The waiter helps her, and they both laugh. Anna learns that mistakes help us remember.
The Mispronunciation
Tom is from England and now lives in Germany, where he is learning German. He goes to a bakery to buy bread rolls, but when it's his turn to order, he accidentally says 'bottles' instead of 'bread rolls'. The baker is confused, and Tom becomes embarrassed. He corrects himself, and the kind baker gives him his bread rolls with a smile. Tom learns that making mistakes is part of learning a new language.
The Wrong Meeting Room
Tom goes to an important meeting but accidentally enters the wrong room. He sits down with strangers before realizing his mistake. The sales meeting is in room 503, not 305!
The Wrong Phone Call
Emma accidentally calls the wrong phone number when trying to reach her friend Lisa. A confused man answers, and Emma realizes her mistake. After calling the correct number, she and Lisa laugh about the funny situation together.
Forgot the Password
Tom forgets his email password and tries several wrong combinations. After too many failed attempts, he clicks on 'Forgot password' and receives a code on his phone. He creates a new password, but it's too short at first. Finally, he logs in successfully and writes down the new password so he won't forget it again.
Walking Into Wrong Class
Max wakes up late for school and rushes without breakfast. He runs to class but accidentally walks into the wrong classroom. Embarrassed with a red face, he apologizes and finds his real class.
Forgot Their Name
A person meets someone at a coffee shop whose name they have forgotten. They struggle to remember while making conversation, until a friend arrives and the woman introduces herself as Lisa.
The Missing Key
Sophie comes home from school and cannot find her key. She checks her bag and pockets but the key is missing. She remembers having lunch in the park and runs there to look. When she cannot find the key, she walks home sadly. Her neighbor calls out to her - she found Sophie's key on the street this morning!
The Wrong Number
Lisa receives phone calls from a stranger looking for someone named Maria. Despite telling them it is the wrong number, she wonders who Maria is and why someone needs her. It remains a small mystery in her quiet evening.
The Disappearing Cat
Emma wakes up and cannot find her cat Whiskers. She searches everywhere - under the bed, in the closet, behind the sofa. Finally, she hears a small sound from the laundry room and finds Whiskers sleeping in a basket of clean clothes.
The Missing Item
Emma is a ten-year-old student who loses her favorite red pencil case at school. After searching everywhere, her friend Mia helps her find it on a shelf. The teacher explains she found it on the floor and put it there. The mystery is solved!
The Zoo Visit
Emma and her family spend a sunny day at the zoo. They see elephants with long trunks, funny monkeys jumping in trees, a sleeping lion, tall giraffes, and penguins that walk in a funny way. Emma takes photos and enjoys lunch by the lake. At the end of the day, Emma says it was the best day ever.
The Forest Walk
A family goes for a walk in the forest on a sunny autumn day. Little Leo discovers colorful leaves, hears birds singing, and sees a squirrel. They find a cold stream, rest on a rock, and enjoy sandwiches while admiring nature.