Anna is learning a new language. She studies every day. Today she goes to a cafe. She wants to order a coffee. The waiter comes to her table. 'Hello, what would you like?' he asks. Anna thinks about the word for coffee. But she is nervous. She says the wrong word. 'I would like a horse, please.' The waiter looks surprised. 'A horse?' he asks. Anna does not understand. 'Yes, one horse,' she says again. The waiter smiles. 'I think you mean coffee,' he says kindly. Anna looks at her phone. She sees the word for coffee. Horse and coffee sound similar! Anna laughs. 'Yes, coffee please! Not a horse!' The waiter laughs too. He brings her a nice hot coffee. Anna will never forget this word now. Mistakes help us learn!
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The Wrong Word
English Story for Beginners (A1)
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.
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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.
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