Sophie and Marc wanted to visit Barcelona for a week. Hotels in the city center were very expensive. They decided to try Airbnb for the first time. Sophie found a beautiful apartment near the beach. The photos looked amazing and the reviews were excellent. The host was a woman named Carmen. Sophie sent her a message to ask some questions. 'Is there a supermarket nearby?' she wrote. Carmen replied within an hour. 'Yes, there is a supermarket just around the corner.' She also recommended a local bakery for breakfast. Sophie booked the apartment for seven nights. Two weeks later, they arrived in Barcelona. Carmen had sent them clear instructions for check-in. The key was in a small lockbox near the door. The code was 4-7-2-9. They found the building easily with the address. Marc opened the lockbox and took out the key. The apartment was on the third floor. They took the stairs because there was no elevator. Sophie unlocked the door and they walked inside. 'Wow, this is even better than the photos!' Marc said. The living room was bright and spacious. There was a comfortable sofa and a large television. The kitchen had everything they needed. Sophie found coffee, tea, and some snacks on the counter. 'Carmen left these as a welcome gift,' Marc noticed. The bedroom had a queen-size bed with fresh sheets. The bathroom was clean and modern. Carmen had left towels and shampoo for them. The balcony had a beautiful view of the neighborhood. They could see the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Sophie sent Carmen a message to say thank you. 'The apartment is perfect!' she wrote. Carmen replied with some local recommendations. 'You should try the tapas bar on the corner.' She also told them about a market on Saturday mornings. The week went by quickly. They visited the beach, museums, and many restaurants. Every evening, they came back to their cozy apartment. On the last day, they cleaned the apartment carefully. They washed the dishes and took out the trash. Sophie left the key back in the lockbox. They wrote a five-star review for Carmen. 'We will definitely use Airbnb again,' Marc said with a smile.
English Story (A2)The Airbnb Experience
This A2 English story is designed for elementarys 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.
About this story
Sophie and Marc book their first Airbnb apartment in Barcelona. They communicate with host Carmen, find the apartment easily, and enjoy a week in a comfortable home near the beach. They leave a great review and plan to use Airbnb again.
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Comprehension Questions
4 questions
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Why did Sophie and Marc decide to use Airbnb?
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What was the name of the host?
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What was the code for the lockbox?
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What could Sophie and Marc see from the balcony?
Vocabulary
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