Maria wanted to learn a new language. She found an online course on the internet. The course was for beginners. It had twenty lessons. Maria signed up for the course. She paid with her credit card. The first lesson was about greetings. Maria watched the video twice. The teacher spoke slowly and clearly. After the video, there was a quiz. Maria answered all the questions correctly. She felt very happy. The second lesson was about numbers. Maria learned to count from one to twenty. She practiced every day. Her notebook was full of new words. The lessons had exercises and games. Maria enjoyed the games the most. She could study at any time. Sometimes she studied in the morning. Sometimes she studied at night. Her cat often sat on her desk. The cat watched the lessons too. In the third week, Maria learned about food. She discovered new vocabulary about restaurants. The teacher showed pictures of different meals. Maria was getting hungry while studying. She made a snack and continued. The course had a discussion forum. Maria asked questions to other students. One student was from Japan. Another student was from Brazil. They helped each other with difficult words. Maria made new friends online. By the fifth week, she could write short sentences. She sent a message to her teacher. The teacher replied the next day. He said Maria was making great progress. Maria felt proud of herself. The final lesson was a review. Maria watched all the videos again. She practiced the vocabulary one more time. Then she took the final test. The test had fifty questions. Maria was a little nervous. She read each question carefully. After thirty minutes, she finished. She got ninety-two percent. Maria received her certificate by email. She printed it and put it on her wall. Now Maria wants to take another course. This time, she will try an advanced level. Online learning changed her life. She can learn anything from home.
English Story (A2)The Online Course
This A2 English story is designed for elementary learners. Click any word for instant translation and build your vocabulary as you read.
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Maria finds an online language course for beginners and signs up. She watches video lessons, takes quizzes, and practices every day. Through a discussion forum, she makes friends with students from Japan and Brazil. After five weeks, she takes the final test and scores ninety-two percent, receiving her certificate by email.
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Comprehension Questions
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What did Maria find on the internet?
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Where were Maria's new friends from?
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What score did Maria get on the final test?
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What does Maria want to do after completing the course?
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