Anna started her new job at a marketing company last Monday. She was nervous because she did not know anyone there. Her desk was next to a woman named Lisa. Lisa smiled and introduced herself on the first day. 'Welcome to the team,' Lisa said warmly. Anna felt a little better after talking to Lisa. The first week was difficult for Anna. She had to learn many new things about the company. Lisa helped her understand the computer systems. They started eating lunch together in the break room. Anna discovered that Lisa also loved hiking. They talked about their favorite mountain trails. After two weeks, they decided to go hiking together on Saturday. The weather was perfect that day. They walked for three hours through a beautiful forest. Lisa brought sandwiches and coffee for both of them. Anna was grateful for her new friend. At work, they supported each other during busy times. One day, Anna made a mistake in an important report. She was worried that her boss would be angry. Lisa found the error and helped her fix it quickly. 'Everyone makes mistakes,' Lisa said kindly. Anna thanked her many times. Their friendship grew stronger every week. They started meeting for coffee after work on Fridays. Sometimes they went to the cinema together. Anna invited Lisa to her birthday party in March. Lisa brought her a beautiful plant as a gift. 'This will make your apartment look nice,' Lisa said. Anna placed the plant near her window. In spring, the company organized a team building event. Anna and Lisa signed up together for the cooking competition. They made a delicious pasta dish and won second place. The whole team celebrated with cake and drinks. Anna realized that work was much better with a good friend. She looked forward to going to the office every day. Lisa felt the same way about their friendship. They planned a week-long hiking trip for summer. Their coworkers noticed how well they worked together. The manager gave them a project to complete as a team. They worked hard and finished it before the deadline. The manager was very pleased with their work. 'You two make a great team,' he said. Anna and Lisa smiled at each other proudly. After one year, Anna could not imagine work without Lisa. They had become best friends. Anna was glad that she chose this job. Sometimes the best friendships begin at work.
English Story (A2)Workplace Friendship
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
Anna starts a new job and meets Lisa, her friendly colleague. Through lunch breaks, hiking trips, and supporting each other at work, they become best friends.
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Comprehension Questions
4 questions
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What hobby did Anna and Lisa discover they both enjoyed?
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What did Lisa do when Anna made a mistake in an important report?
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What place did Anna and Lisa win in the cooking competition?
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What gift did Lisa bring to Anna's birthday party?
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