A2 English Stories
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Island Getaway
Sarah and Marco take their first vacation together to a tropical island, where they explore beaches, try local food, and create unforgettable memories dancing at a festival and watching the sunset.
The Airbnb Experience
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.
Travel Photography
Sarah, a passionate photographer, visits Barcelona and captures the city's stunning architecture, vibrant markets, and beautiful sunsets. Along the way, she meets friendly locals and tourists, discovering the best photo spots while enjoying traditional Spanish food.
At the Ski Resort
Emma and her brother Max spend an exciting day at a ski resort. Emma takes lessons and practices on the beginner slopes while Max tries more challenging runs. They enjoy hot soup at the mountain restaurant, improve their skiing throughout the afternoon, and end the day relaxing at the hotel pool.
Meeting the Locals
Sarah visits a small Portuguese town and meets friendly locals. She discovers their culture through shared meals, a local market, and an evening celebration.
Buying a SIM Card Abroad
Emma arrives in Barcelona for her first trip to Spain and needs a local SIM card for her phone. She finds a shop at the airport, chooses a data plan, and gets her new SIM card installed. With mobile internet working, she can use maps, take photos, and share her adventure with her family.
A Tourist in London
Maria fulfills her dream of visiting London and explores the city's famous landmarks. She sees Big Ben, rides the London Eye, visits Buckingham Palace, and enjoys Hyde Park. After watching street performers in Covent Garden and having Italian food for dinner, she returns to her hotel happy and excited about more adventures to come.
Hostel Life
Sofia travels alone to Barcelona for the first time and stays in a hostel near the beach. She shares a room with travelers from Brazil, Australia, and Japan, and they quickly become friends. Together they explore La Rambla, visit the old market, and spend time at the beach. Sofia experiences the freedom of hostel life, meeting people from around the world and sharing stories. When she leaves, she exchanges contact information with her new friends, knowing this is just the beginning of her travel adventures.
First Flight Alone
Sofia takes her first solo flight from Madrid to London to visit her cousin. Despite initial nervousness, she navigates check-in, security, and boarding independently, enjoying the views and making the journey a success.
Renting a Car
Anna rents a car at an airport in Spain. She learns about insurance options and fuel policies before driving to her hotel.
Lost Luggage
Tom arrives in Munich only to find his suitcase is missing. He learns to navigate the lost luggage process and receives compensation while waiting for his bag to be delivered.
Weekend in Amsterdam
Lisa and Tom spend a perfect weekend in Amsterdam, exploring canals, visiting the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum, cycling through Vondelpark, trying Dutch food, and enjoying a magical evening canal cruise. They leave with wonderful memories and tulip bulbs as souvenirs.
First Day at Work
A person describes their first day at a new job, from waking up early and arriving at the office to meeting their manager David, getting a tour, and meeting colleagues including their friendly desk neighbor Lisa.
Working From Home
Someone experiences their first day working from home, managing video calls, emails, and tasks from their home office while enjoying the quiet environment and flexibility, though missing in-person interactions with colleagues.
The Business Lunch
A professional attends a business lunch with a potential client, discussing a new project while building rapport over food, and the meeting ends successfully with plans for future collaboration.
The Phone Interview
Michael prepares carefully for a phone interview at TechHealth Solutions, a company that makes healthcare software. He researches the company, prepares answers to common questions, and finds a quiet room for the call. During the interview with HR manager Sarah, he discusses his five years of programming experience, his interest in helping people through technology, and his skills. He answers questions about his strengths and weaknesses, asks about the team and training opportunities, and feels confident after the interview. Now he waits to hear back with their decision.
The Difficult Customer
A shop employee deals with an angry customer who wants to return a broken tablet without a receipt. The customer claims the screen was already cracked when he bought it, but records show the purchase was made five months ago, beyond the thirty-day return policy. The store manager offers a discounted repair instead, and the customer agrees. Three days later, he returns for the fixed tablet and finally shows some gratitude.
The New Boss
Maria and her colleagues are nervous about their new boss, Ms. Anderson, who seems very strict. During Maria's individual meeting, she is surprised when Ms. Anderson praises her work and assigns her an important new project. Maria completes the project successfully, and the boss publicly thanks her. Everyone realizes that although Ms. Anderson is strict, she is also fair and recognizes hard work.