A1 - Set 1: Begin Your 3000-Word Journey

📝 Vocabulary List

  • a /ə/
    Indefinite article
    Example: I saw a cat in the garden.

    an /æn/
    Indefinite article
    Example: She ate an apple for lunch.

    about /əˈbaʊt/
    Preposition, Adverb
    Example: We talked about the movie for hours.

    above /əˈbʌv/
    Preposition, Adverb
    Example: The painting hangs above the fireplace.

    across /əˈkrɒs/
    Preposition, Adverb
    Example: He walked across the street quickly.

    action /ˈæk.ʃən/
    Noun
    Example: The hero took action to save the day.

    activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/
    Noun
    Example: Swimming is my favourite summer activity.

    actor /ˈæk.tə/
    Noun
    Example: He’s a famous actor from London.

    actress /ˈæk.trəs/
    Noun
    Example: The actress won an award for her role.

    add /æd/
    Verb
    Example: Can you add your name to the list?

    address /əˈdres/
    Noun
    Example: What is your home address?

    adult /ˈæd.ʌlt/
    Noun
    Example: Only adults can enter the club.

    advice /ədˈvaɪs/
    Noun
    Example: She gave me good advice about my job.

    afraid /əˈfreɪd/
    Adjective
    Example: He’s afraid of spiders.

    after /ˈɑːf.tə/
    Preposition
    Example: We’ll go shopping after lunch.

    afternoon /ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn/
    Noun
    Example: Let’s meet this afternoon.

    again /əˈɡen/
    Adverb
    Example: Can you say that again, please?

    age /eɪdʒ/
    Noun
    Example: At the age of 18, she moved to Paris.

    ago /əˈɡəʊ/
    Adverb
    Example: I met her two years ago.

    agree /əˈɡriː/
    Verb
    Example: I agree with your opinion.

    air /eə/
    Noun
    Example: Open the window for some fresh air.

    airport /ˈeə.pɔːt/
    Noun
    Example: He arrived at the airport early.

    all /ɔːl/
    Determiner, Pronoun
    Example: All my friends are coming.

    also /ˈɔːl.səʊ/
    Adverb
    Example: She also speaks French.

    always /ˈɔːl.weɪz/
    Adverb
    Example: I always drink coffee in the morning.

    amazing /əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ/
    Adjective
    Example: That performance was amazing!

📖 Story Example

An Amazing Afternoon at the Airport

It was an ordinary afternoon, and Lucy was feeling afraid about her first flight alone. A few weeks ago, she had received advice from a friend to travel more and experience new things. She had always dreamed of visiting Rome, and now she was finally doing it.

Her mother walked across the room and gave her a hug. “Don’t forget your address in case you get lost!” she said with a smile.

Lucy arrived at the airport early, just as she had planned. The air outside was chilly, but inside the terminal, the buzz of activity kept her distracted. She looked above the crowd and spotted a familiar face—it was her favourite actor, James Lane! Right next to him was a famous actress whose amazing performance she had seen about a month ago.

They were filming a scene for a movie. The director shouted, “Action!” and the camera crew started rolling. Lucy couldn’t believe her luck.

After the shoot, she gathered the courage to say hello. “I agree with everyone who says you’re brilliant!” she told them.

James laughed and replied, “Thanks! Would you like a photo?” Lucy nodded.

Later, she boarded the plane and sat next to a kind adult who offered to add her bag to the overhead compartment. They spoke for hours, and Lucy felt her nerves disappear.

“Let’s do this again sometime,” she said with a grin.

“Also, don’t forget to write about it,” her seatmate replied. “These are the moments that make us grow, no matter our age.”

📝 Vocabulary List

  • and /ænd/ – conjunction
    Example: I bought milk and bread.

    angry /ˈæŋ.ɡri/ – adjective
    Example: She was angry about the delay.

    animal /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ – noun
    Example: The elephant is a large animal.

    another /əˈnʌð.ə/ – determiner, pronoun
    Example: Would you like another cup of tea?

    answer /ˈɑːn.sə/ – noun, verb
    Example: I didn’t know the answer.
    Example: Please answer the phone.

    any /ˈen.i/ – determiner, pronoun
    Example: Do you have any questions?

    anyone /ˈen.i.wʌn/ – pronoun
    Example: Anyone can join the club.

    anything /ˈen.i.θɪŋ/ – pronoun
    Example: Is there anything I can help with?

    apartment /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ – noun
    Example: They live in a small apartment in London.

    apple /ˈæp.əl/ – noun
    Example: He ate an apple after lunch.

    April /ˈeɪ.prəl/ – noun
    Example: Her birthday is in April.

    area /ˈeə.ri.ə/ – noun
    Example: This area is very quiet at night.

    arm /ɑːm/ – noun
    Example: He broke his arm playing football.

    around /əˈraʊnd/ – preposition, adverb
    Example: She looked around the room.

    arrive /əˈraɪv/ – verb
    Example: What time does the train arrive?

    art /ɑːt/ – noun
    Example: I enjoy modern art exhibitions.

    article /ˈɑː.tɪ.kəl/ – noun
    Example: She wrote an article for the magazine.

    artist /ˈɑː.tɪst/ – noun
    Example: Van Gogh was a famous artist.

    as /æz/ – preposition
    Example: He works as a teacher.

    ask /ɑːsk/ – verb
    Example: Can I ask you a question?

    at /æt/ – preposition
    Example: I’ll meet you at the café.

    August /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ – noun
    Example: They went on holiday in August.

    aunt /ɑːnt/ – noun
    Example: My aunt is visiting this weekend.

    autumn /ˈɔː.təm/ – noun
    Example: The trees turn orange in autumn.

    away /əˈweɪ/ – adverb
    Example: She moved away to study abroad.

    baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ – noun
    Example: The baby is sleeping quietly.

    back /bæk/ – noun, adverb
    Example: He hurt his back lifting boxes.
    Example: I’ll call you back later.

    bad /bæd/ – adjective
    Example: That was a bad idea.

    bag /bæɡ/ – noun
    Example: Her bag is full of books.

    ball /bɔːl/ – noun
    Example: The children played with a ball in the park.

    banana /bəˈnɑː.nə/ – noun
    Example: He ate a banana before the gym.

    band /bænd/ – noun
    Example: She plays guitar in a band.

    bank /bæŋk/ – noun (money)
    Example: I went to the bank to withdraw cash.

    bath /bɑːθ/ – noun
    Example: I had a warm bath after work.

📖 Story Example

A Day with My Aunt

It is April, and the weather is nice. I am not at school today. I am at my aunt’s house. She lives in a small apartment in a quiet area. She has a little baby called Leo. He is cute but loud!

In the morning, I wake up and have a bath. Then I eat an apple and a banana for breakfast. I put my books in my bag and get ready.

My aunt is in the kitchen. She looks a little angry. I ask, “Is anything wrong?”
She says, “Yes, I lost my ball. I wanted to play with Leo!”
I say, “Don’t worry. I will look around for it.”
I go to the living room. The ball is under the table. I bring it back to her.

“Thank you!” she says. She gives me a hug and is happy again.

Later, we go for a walk. We see a big bank and a music band playing outside. The artist is painting a picture of an animal—a dog! I like the art. I take a photo.

We walk more and see a bad car accident, but no one is hurt. An aunt calls the police. A baby cries. I feel bad, but the baby is okay.

We go to the park. I see anyone can sit on the grass. I ask my aunt, “Can we sit at that bench?”
“Yes,” she says, “let’s sit and eat lunch.”

In the afternoon, we read an article in a magazine about summer trips. It talks about autumn in Europe too.

We arrive home in the evening. My aunt gives me another banana. “Do you want any more fruit?” she asks.
“No, thank you,” I say.
“I like this day,” she says. “You helped me a lot.”
I smile and say, “Can I come in August too?”
“Of course!” she answers.

We laugh, and I go away happy.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • bathroom /ˈbɑːθ.ruːm/ – noun
    Example: The bathroom is next to the kitchen.

    be /biː/ – verb, auxiliary verb
    Example: I want to be a teacher.
    Example: She is very happy today.

    beach /biːtʃ/ – noun
    Example: We went to the beach last weekend.

    beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/ – adjective
    Example: The sunset was very beautiful.

    because /bɪˈkɒz/ – conjunction
    Example: I stayed at home because it was raining.

    become /bɪˈkʌm/ – verb
    Example: He wants to become a doctor.

    bed /bed/ – noun
    Example: I go to bed at ten o’clock.

    bedroom /ˈbed.ruːm/ – noun
    Example: My bedroom is small but cosy.

    beer /bɪə/ – noun
    Example: He drank a glass of beer with dinner.

    before /bɪˈfɔː/ – preposition
    Example: Wash your hands before dinner.

    begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ – verb
    Example: The movie will begin at 7pm.

    beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ – noun
    Example: I liked the beginning of the book.

    behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ – preposition, adverb
    Example: The ball is behind the sofa.

    believe /bɪˈliːv/ – verb
    Example: I believe in hard work.

    below /bɪˈləʊ/ – adverb, preposition
    Example: The keys are below the table.

    best /best/ – adjective
    Example: That was the best meal I’ve ever had.

    better /ˈbet.ə/ – adjective
    Example: I feel better after sleeping.

    between /bɪˈtwiːn/ – preposition
    Example: The library is between the school and the park.

    bicycle /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/ – noun
    Example: He rides his bicycle to work every day.

    big /bɪɡ/ – adjective
    Example: They live in a big house.

    bike /baɪk/ – noun
    Example: I got a new bike for my birthday.

    bill /bɪl/ – noun
    Example: Can I pay the bill, please?

    bird /bɜːd/ – noun
    Example: A small bird is singing in the tree.

    birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ – noun
    Example: Her birthday is in July.

    black /blæk/ – adjective, noun
    Example: He wore a black jacket.
    Example: Black is my favourite colour.

    blog /blɒɡ/ – noun
    Example: I write a travel blog every week.

    blonde /blɒnd/ – adjective
    Example: She has blonde hair and blue eyes.

    blue /bluː/ – adjective, noun
    Example: The sky is bright blue today.
    Example: Blue is a calming colour.

📖 Story Example

🏖️ A Day at the Beach

On a hot day in August, Emma and her brother Tom woke up early. Emma got out of bed and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Tom was still in his bedroom, sleeping.

“Tom, get up!” Emma said. “Let’s go to the beach!”

They packed their bag with water, snacks, a towel, and a bottle of beer for their dad. Emma also took her bicycle, and Tom took his bike. Their mum gave them some money to pay the bill at the café later.

When they arrived at the beach, the sun was bright and the sky was blue. The water looked beautiful. Many people were already there, sitting on the sand or swimming. They saw a bird fly by, and a blonde woman painting a picture.

Tom said, “I want to be an artist one day.”
Emma smiled and said, “You can become one if you work hard.”

They put their things behind a big rock and ran to the sea. Emma said, “This is the best day ever!”
Tom replied, “Yes, even better than my birthday!”

Later, they sat at a small café below a hill. They shared a sandwich and looked at a blog about travel on Emma’s phone. Tom started to believe that they could go to Spain one day.

At the café, they saw a couple sit between them and the window. The woman said, “I’m cold because of the wind.”
The man replied, “Don’t worry, we can go soon.”

Emma and Tom stayed for a while and then left. They had to be home before dinner. As they were leaving, Tom said, “When does school begin again?”
Emma laughed. “Don’t talk about school yet! It’s just the beginning of summer!”

On their way home, they saw a small black dog near a shop. It was running around and barking. A woman came out and said, “That’s my dog! Thank you for watching him!”

Emma smiled and said, “No problem!”
The woman asked, “Would you like to take him for a walk sometime?”

Emma wanted to say yes, but she looked at Tom and said, “Let’s ask Mum at home first.”

They laughed and rode home, feeling happy.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • boat (n.) /boʊt/
    We took a boat across the lake.

    body (n.) /ˈbɑːdi/
    She exercises every day to stay fit and healthy in her body.

    book (n.) /bʊk/
    I’m reading a great book about history.

    boot (n.) /buːt/
    He wore heavy boots for hiking in the mountains.

    bored (adj.) /bɔːrd/
    She felt bored during the long meeting.

    boring (adj.) /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
    The movie was so boring I almost fell asleep.

    born (v.) /bɔːrn/
    She was born in Canada.

    both (det./pron.) /boʊθ/
    Both of my parents are teachers.

    bottle (n.) /ˈbɑːtl/
    He drank a bottle of water after the run.

    box (n.) /bɑːks/
    She put the books in a cardboard box.

    boy (n.) /bɔɪ/
    The boy ran across the playground.

    boyfriend (n.) /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/
    She went to the movies with her boyfriend.

    bread (n.) /brɛd/
    I bought a loaf of bread at the store.

    break (v., n.) /breɪk/
    Let’s take a break after the first hour.

    breakfast (n.) /ˈbrɛkfəst/
    They had eggs and toast for breakfast.

    bring (v.) /brɪŋ/
    Please bring your homework to class.

    brother (n.) /ˈbrʌðər/
    My brother is two years older than me.

    brown (adj., n.) /braʊn/
    She wore a brown jacket.

    build (v.) /bɪld/
    They plan to build a new library downtown.

    building (n.) /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
    The building has ten floors.

    bus (n.) /bʌs/
    He takes the bus to school every morning.

    business (n.) /ˈbɪznəs/
    She runs her own clothing business.

    busy (adj.) /ˈbɪzi/
    He’s too busy to meet this afternoon.

    but (conj.) /bʌt/
    I wanted to go out, but it was raining.

    butter (n.) /ˈbʌtər/
    She spread butter on her toast.

    buy (v.) /baɪ/
    I need to buy a new phone charger.

    by (prep.) /baɪ/
    The book was written by a famous author.

    bye (exclam.) /baɪ/
    Bye! See you tomorrow!

    cafe (n.) /kæˈfeɪ/
    Let’s meet at the cafe near the park.

    cake (n.) /keɪk/
    We had chocolate cake for dessert.

    call (v., n.) /kɔːl/
    I’ll give you a call later tonight.

    camera (n.) /ˈkæmərə/
    She bought a new camera for her trip.

    can (modal v.) /kæn/
    I can help you with your homework.

📖 Story Example

A Day at the Lake

Tom and his brother Ben wanted to have a fun day. They woke up early and had breakfast – bread, eggs, and butter. Tom made a call to his boyfriend, Sam, and asked him to join them.

They packed a bottle of water, a box of snacks, and a book to read. Ben also brought his camera to take photos. They put everything in the boot of the car and drove to the lake.

At the lake, they saw a boat. “We can rent this!” said Tom. So they rented the boat and went across the water. It was quiet, and they were not busy at all. They felt happy and relaxed.

After a while, they saw a small cafe by the water. They stopped and had some cake. The cafe was inside a tall building, next to a bus stop.

They saw a boy playing with a box. He looked bored, so Tom gave him the book to read. “Thank you!” said the boy with a smile.

Ben took a photo of the brown lake and the green trees. Then, he dropped his camera! “Oh no, I hope it doesn’t break,” he said. Luckily, the camera still worked.

Sam was born near this lake and told stories about it. They all laughed and listened. “Let’s bring a picnic next time,” said Sam.

They had to go home, but they were not sad. They said bye to the lake. “I want to come back,” said Ben.

On the way home, they saw a business sign that said “Buy one, get one free.” “Let’s buy some juice!” said Tom.

When they got home, they were tired but happy. “That was the best day for both of us,” said Ben.

It wasn’t a boring day at all.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • cannot (ˈkænɒt)
    I cannot swim very well.

    capital (ˈkæpɪtl)
    London is the capital of England.

    car (kɑː)
    My father drives a red car.

    card (kɑːd)
    I sent a birthday card to my friend.

    career (kəˈrɪə)
    She wants a career in medicine.

    carrot (ˈkærət)
    Rabbits love to eat carrots.

    carry (ˈkæri)
    Can you carry this box for me?

    cat (kæt)
    The cat is sleeping on the sofa.

    CD (ˌsiːˈdiː)
    I bought a music CD yesterday.

    cent (sent)
    This pen costs fifty cents.

    centre (ˈsentə)
    Let’s meet in the city centre.

    century (ˈsentʃəri)
    The 20th century was full of change.

    chair (tʃeə)
    She is sitting on a wooden chair.

    change (tʃeɪndʒ)
    Can you change a £10 note?
    The weather can change quickly.

    chart (tʃɑːt)
    We looked at a weather chart.

    cheap (tʃiːp)
    This T-shirt was very cheap.

    check (tʃek)
    Please check your answers before handing in the test.

    cheese (tʃiːz)
    Would you like some cheese on your sandwich?

    chicken (ˈtʃɪkɪn)
    We had chicken and rice for dinner.

    child (tʃaɪld)
    The child is playing in the garden.

    chocolate (ˈtʃɒklət)
    I love eating chocolate after dinner.

    choose (tʃuːz)
    You can choose one toy to take home.

    cinema (ˈsɪnəmə)
    We went to the cinema last night.

    city (ˈsɪti)
    New York is a big city.

    class (klɑːs)
    My English class starts at 9 a.m.

    classroom (ˈklɑːsruːm)
    The students are sitting quietly in the classroom.

    clean (kliːn)
    The kitchen is very clean.
    Please clean your shoes before you enter.

    climb (klaɪm)
    They want to climb the mountain.

    clock (klɒk)
    There is a big clock on the wall.

    close (kləʊz)
    Please close the window. It’s cold.

📖 Story Example

A Day at the Centre

Anna is a teacher. She lives in a big city and works in a school near the centre. One day, she took her class on a trip to the learning centre. The students got into a small car and the driver took them there safely.

At the centre, Anna showed the children a big chart about animals. “Look, this is a cat,” she said. The children were excited. One boy said, “I have a carrot for lunch!” Everyone laughed.

Next, they watched a short film in the cinema. It was about a man who wanted a new career. He wanted to climb mountains and help others. He said he could not do it before, but now he can. “He cannot give up,” said Anna.

After the film, they had lunch. Anna brought sandwiches with cheese and chicken, and some chocolate. Each child got a card with their name on it and a small CD to take home. They sat on a big round chair and ate together.

Later, the students visited a room with a big clock on the wall. “Please check the time,” Anna said. It was nearly 2 p.m. “Time to go!”

Before leaving, Anna asked the children to help clean the classroom they had used. They all helped and made the room look nice and clean again.

On the way home, they passed a capital city. “Look!” said a girl, “That is the capital of our country!”

When they returned, Anna gave each child 50 cents for snacks. “You can choose what you want,” she said. “But buy something cheap!”

One boy bought a toy. “Can I carry this?” he asked. “Of course!” said Anna.

In the end, Anna smiled. She closed her notebook and said, “Now, let’s close the door and go home.”

It was a good day. A day to remember for the whole century!

📝 Vocabulary List

  • clothes (kləʊðz)
    She bought new clothes for the holiday.

    club (klʌb)
    He joined a football club last month.

    coat (kəʊt)
    Put on your coat, it’s cold outside.

    coffee (ˈkɒfi)
    I drink coffee every morning.

    cold (kəʊld)
    It’s very cold today.
    He has a cold and can’t go out.

    college (ˈkɒlɪdʒ)
    My sister is studying at college.

    colour (ˈkʌlə)
    What is your favourite colour?

    come (kʌm)
    Can you come to my house at 5?

    common (ˈkɒmən)
    It’s common to eat rice in many countries.

    company (ˈkʌmpəni)
    She works for a big company in London.

    compare (kəmˈpeə)
    Let’s compare these two phones.

    complete (kəmˈpliːt)
    Please complete the form.
    The test is complete.

    computer (kəmˈpjuːtə)
    I use my computer to write emails.

    concert (ˈkɒnsət)
    We went to a music concert last night.

    conversation (ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən)
    They had a nice conversation about travel.

    cook (kʊk)
    I like to cook pasta for dinner.

    cooking (ˈkʊkɪŋ)
    Her cooking is always delicious.

    cool (kuːl)
    It’s cool in the evening. Take a jacket.

    correct (kəˈrekt)
    Your answer is correct.
    Please correct your mistake.

    cost (kɒst)
    The shoes cost £30.
    What is the cost of the meal?

    could (kʊd)
    Could you help me, please?

    country (ˈkʌntri)
    France is a beautiful country.

    course (kɔːs)
    I’m taking an English course this summer.

    cousin (ˈkʌzn)
    My cousin lives in another city.

    cow (kaʊ)
    The cow is eating grass in the field.

    cream (kriːm)
    Would you like some cream in your coffee?

    create (kriˈeɪt)
    Let’s create a poster for the party.

    culture (ˈkʌltʃə)
    I love learning about other cultures.

    cup (kʌp)
    He drank a cup of tea after dinner.

    customer (ˈkʌstəmə)
    The shop has many happy customers.

    cut (kʌt)
    Be careful! Don’t cut your finger.

📖 Story Example

A Weekend at the Farm

Last weekend, my cousin Emma and I went to a farm in the country. She studies culture at college and wanted to take photos for her course.

We packed our clothes, warm jumpers, and a coat because it was a bit cold. I also made some coffee and put it in a cup for the road. The weather was cool, but not too cold.

When we arrived, we saw many animals. There was a cow eating grass and some chickens walking around. We met a farmer who runs the farm as a family company. He was very friendly and told us we could take a tour.

The farm had a cooking club for visitors, so we joined. Emma loves cooking, and she wanted to cook a local dish with cream and vegetables. We had a fun conversation with other people there.

The farmer showed us a big computer in his office. “This helps me with orders and money,” he said. “Let me compare the cost of two items for you.” He showed us how to check the cost of milk and cheese.

We stayed for a concert in the evening. A local band played songs about farm life. Many customers from the nearby town came to enjoy it.

I forgot my favourite T-shirt at the farm. “Can you come again to get it?” the farmer asked. “Of course,” I said. “I could visit next weekend!”

On the way home, we stopped at a shop. Emma bought some colour pens for her project. I had to cut a piece of paper for her, but I didn’t have scissors, so I used a key!

When we got home, we needed to complete a short form for the cooking club. Emma said, “Let’s correct our answers before sending it.”

It was a fun trip. Going to the farm was a common thing in the past, but now it feels special. I hope to create more happy memories like this again.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • dad (dæd)
    My dad makes the best pancakes.

    dance (dɑːns)
    Let’s dance at the party!
    The school held a dance last night.

    dancer (ˈdɑːnsə)
    She wants to be a professional dancer.

    dancing (ˈdɑːnsɪŋ)
    We saw some beautiful dancing on TV.

    dangerous (ˈdeɪndʒərəs)
    It’s dangerous to touch a hot oven.

    dark (dɑːk)
    It gets dark early in winter.

    date (deɪt)
    What’s the date today?

    daughter (ˈdɔːtə)
    Their daughter is five years old.

    day (deɪ)
    We went to the zoo for the day.

    dear (dɪə)
    Dear Sarah, how are you?

    December (dɪˈsembə)
    We go skiing in December.

    decide (dɪˈsaɪd)
    I can’t decide what to wear.

    delicious (dɪˈlɪʃəs)
    This cake is really delicious!

    describe (dɪˈskraɪb)
    Can you describe your house?

    description (dɪˈskrɪpʃən)
    Read the description before buying.

    design (dɪˈzaɪn)
    She wants to design her own clothes.
    I love the design of this chair.

    desk (desk)
    The teacher sat at her desk.

    detail (ˈdiːteɪl)
    Tell me every detail of your trip.

    dialogue (ˈdaɪəlɒɡ)
    We listened to a short dialogue in class.

    dictionary (ˈdɪkʃənəri)
    Look up the word in your dictionary.

    die (daɪ)
    Flowers die without water.

    diet (ˈdaɪət)
    She is on a healthy diet.

    difference (ˈdɪfərəns)
    What’s the difference between these two bags?

    different (ˈdɪfərənt)
    My sister and I have different hobbies.

    difficult (ˈdɪfɪkəlt)
    This maths question is difficult.

    dinner (ˈdɪnə)
    We had pasta for dinner.

    dirty (ˈdɜːti)
    Your shoes are very dirty.

    discuss (dɪˈskʌs)
    Let’s discuss our plans for the weekend.

    dish (dɪʃ)
    Spaghetti is my favourite dish.

    do (duː)
    I always do my homework after school.
    Do you like football?

📖 Story Example

A Special Evening with Dad

It was a cold December day, and Emma was getting ready for a special dinner with her dad. She put on her favourite red dress. Her dad smiled and said, “You look beautiful, my dear.”

They went to a small restaurant. Emma looked at the menu. “Let’s share a dish,” she said. “This one sounds delicious!” They both laughed.

At the table, they had a good conversation. They started to discuss Emma’s school and her plans. “I want to be a dancer,” she said. “I love dancing and I always go to dance class on Fridays.”

Her dad asked, “Are you sure? Dancing can be dangerous.”
“I know,” she said. “But I’ll be careful. I already have a new costume design!”

They talked about the difference between dance styles. “Ballet and hip hop are very different,” Emma explained. Her dad nodded.

After dinner, they walked home. The street was dark, but the lights in the windows were bright and pretty. Emma said, “Can I describe my day in my diary later?”
“Of course,” her dad replied.

When they got home, Emma sat at her desk and opened her notebook. She wrote a short description of the night. She also used her dictionary to check a few spellings.

She looked at her calendar. “What’s the date today?” she asked.
“The 12th of December,” her dad said.

Emma smiled. “This was the best day.”

Later, she helped her mum with the washing. The plates were dirty, so she washed them carefully. She did not want to cut herself.

Then, she said goodnight to her mum and dad. “I need to go on a healthy diet,” she said, laughing. “Too much cake!”

Before sleeping, she opened a book. It had a dialogue between two people. She tried to read it and said, “Some words are difficult, but I’ll learn them.”

She thought about her goal. “I will be a dancer. I just have to decide and do my best!”

She looked at the stars and felt happy. “One day, I’ll dance on stage. I will wear a dress with a special design, and the lights will shine. Nothing is too difficult if you try.”

Just then, her little daughter (from her dream!) ran into the room. “Mummy, let’s dance!”
Emma laughed. “Maybe one day, sweetie. But now, it’s time for bed.”

📝 Vocabulary List

  • doctor (ˈdɒktə)
    She went to see the doctor because she had a headache.

    dog (dɒɡ)
    The dog is playing in the garden.

    dollar (ˈdɒlə)
    He paid five dollars for the book.

    door (dɔː)
    Please close the door when you leave.

    down (daʊn)
    He walked down the hill slowly.
    The pen fell down the stairs.

    downstairs (ˌdaʊnˈsteəz)
    Mum is cooking downstairs in the kitchen.

    draw (drɔː)
    Can you draw a cat for me?

    dress (dres)
    She wore a red dress to the party.
    She likes to dress well every day.

    drink (drɪŋk)
    What would you like to drink?
    I had a cold drink with lunch.

    drive (draɪv)
    I can’t drive yet—I’m too young.

    driver (ˈdraɪvə)
    The bus driver was very friendly.

    during (ˈdjʊərɪŋ)
    We stayed inside during the storm.

    DVD (ˌdiː viː ˈdiː)
    They watched a film on DVD.

    each (iːtʃ)
    Each student got a book.
    We each had a slice of cake.

    ear (ɪə)
    She wears a gold ring in her ear.

    early (ˈɜːli)
    I get up early every day.

    east (iːst)
    The sun rises in the east.
    They live on the east side of town.

    easy (ˈiːzi)
    This question is very easy.

    eat (iːt)
    Let’s eat lunch outside today.

    egg (eɡ)
    Would you like an egg for breakfast?

    eight (eɪt)
    There are eight pencils in my bag.

    eighteen (ˌeɪˈtiːn)
    My brother is eighteen years old.

    eighty (ˈeɪti)
    There are eighty people at the party.

    elephant (ˈelɪfənt)
    An elephant is a very big animal.

    eleven (ɪˈlevn)
    School starts at eleven today.

    else (els)
    Would you like anything else?

    email (ˈiːmeɪl)
    Please send me an email.
    I emailed my teacher yesterday.

    end (end)
    The show will end at 9 p.m.
    That was the best end to a film!

    enjoy (ɪnˈdʒɔɪ)
    I really enjoy swimming at the weekend.

    enough (ɪˈnʌf)
    We don’t have enough chairs for everyone.
    That’s enough, thank you.

    euro (ˈjʊərəʊ)
    This T-shirt costs ten euros.

📖 Story Example

A Visit to the Zoo

Last Saturday, my family and I went to the zoo. We got up early and had an egg for breakfast before we left. Mum made sure we had enough water and snacks.

Dad is a good driver, so he offered to drive us. While we were in the car, my little brother watched a DVD, and I read an email from my teacher. She said we must enjoy the weekend and tell her about it on Monday.

At the zoo, we saw many animals. My favourite was the elephant. It had big ears and ate a lot! We also saw a big brown dog, which was not part of the zoo but followed us from the door to the shop.

The zoo had signs for north, south, west, and east, and we started walking down the path to the east area. We had to go downstairs to see the birds.

At 11 o’clock (eleven), we stopped for a break. Dad bought a cold drink, and I had some juice. My sister wore her new yellow dress and looked very happy.

During** lunch, we all sat near the fountain. We talked and discussed our favourite animals. “Mine is the lion,” Mum said. “It looks strong but peaceful.”

After that, I began to draw the elephant. “That looks good,” Dad said. “You could be a real artist one day.”

My brother wanted to buy a toy, but it cost five euros, and he only had one dollar. “Not enough,” Mum said. “You need four more.”

Then we heard music. A group of people began to dance, and everyone clapped. It was a fun show. At the end, we all joined in and danced too!

On the way home, Mum asked, “Did you all eat enough?”
“Yes,” we said. “The food was easy to like, and very tasty.”

At home, I opened the door and ran downstairs to my room. I wanted to send a message and email my friend to tell her about the difference between the zoo and a pet shop.

Then I changed my dress and got ready for dinner. We ate chicken and vegetables and watched a film together. It was the perfect end to the day.

That night, I wrote in my diary:
Eighteen animals seen,
Eighty smiles,
Eight laughs,
All in one zoo trip.
I hope to go again soon — maybe next December!

📝 Vocabulary List

  • even (ˈiːvən)
    She works even on Sundays.

    evening (ˈiːvnɪŋ)
    We watched a film in the evening.

    event (ɪˈvent)
    The concert was a big event in town.

    ever (ˈevə)
    Have you ever been to London?

    every (ˈevri)
    Every student passed the test.

    everybody (ˈevribɒdi)
    Everybody is ready for the trip.

    everyone (ˈevriwʌn)
    Everyone liked the cake.

    everything (ˈevriθɪŋ)
    Everything is clean and ready.

    exam (ɪɡˈzæm)
    She studied hard for the exam.

    example (ɪɡˈzɑːmpl)
    Can you give me an example?

    excited (ɪkˈsaɪtɪd)
    I’m so excited about the party!

    exciting (ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ)
    The football match was very exciting.

    exercise (ˈeksəsaɪz)
    We do exercise every morning.
    I try to exercise three times a week.

    expensive (ɪkˈspensɪv)
    That watch is very expensive.

    explain (ɪkˈspleɪn)
    Can you explain this word to me?

    extra (ˈekstrə)
    We need extra chairs for the guests.

    eye (aɪ)
    He hurt his eye while playing.

    face (feɪs)
    She has a smile on her face.

    fact (fækt)
    It’s a fact that water freezes at 0°C.

    fall (fɔːl)
    Be careful not to fall on the ice.

    false (fɔːls)
    The answer is false, not true.

    family (ˈfæməli)
    My family is very important to me.
    We had a family dinner last night.

    famous (ˈfeɪməs)
    He’s a famous actor in the UK.

    fantastic (fænˈtæstɪk)
    That was a fantastic meal!

    far (fɑː)
    The station is not too far from here.

    farm (fɑːm)
    We visited a farm with cows and chickens.

    farmer (ˈfɑːmə)
    The farmer works from morning till night.

    fast (fɑːst)
    He runs very fast.
    It’s a fast train to London.

    fat (fæt)
    The cat is a bit fat because it eats too much.

    father (ˈfɑːðə)
    My father is a teacher.

    favourite (ˈfeɪvərɪt)
    Pizza is my favourite food.
    That’s my favourite film!

    February (ˈfebruəri)
    My birthday is in February.

    feel (fiːl)
    I feel happy today.

    feeling (ˈfiːlɪŋ)
    I have a good feeling about this.

    festival (ˈfestɪvəl)
    We’re going to a music festival this weekend.

    few (fjuː)
    Only a few people came to the meeting.
    I have few questions for the teacher.

📖 Story Example

The Festival Day

Last February, my family went to a big festival in the village. It was a very exciting day! We got ready in the evening, and everyone put on nice clothes. I wore my favourite shirt, and Mum wore a fantastic dress.

The streets were full of lights and music. There were games, food, and dancing. It was the best event I had ever seen. Everybody looked happy.

I saw a famous farmer there. He works on the big farm near our house. He brought his animals for the children to see. I learned a new fact: cows sleep for about four hours a day!

We took part in a fun quiz. One of the questions was false, but we still got many right. I even won a small prize. I was so excited!

Later, we sat on the grass to rest. I looked at my sister’s face—she had a big smile. “I feel so happy!” she said. I knew she had the same feeling as me.

Dad said, “You did well in that quiz. You gave a great example.”
Mum added, “And you remembered to explain the answers too!”

We watched people run in a race. They were so fast! One boy fell, but it was not far from the end, so he got up and finished.

Before we left, we did some exercise to warm up. Then we danced together. It was a little silly, but so fun.

“I wish we had a few more days like this,” I said.
“Me too,” Mum smiled. “But it’s getting late.”

At home, I checked my eye in the mirror—it was red! “That’s from the wind,” Dad said. “It will be fine tomorrow.”

We had a quick dinner. “No extra food tonight,” Mum said. “It was too expensive at the festival!”

I read a bit before bed. It was an English book, and I had an exam the next day. I looked at everything again just to be sure.

Before sleeping, I did one more exercise from the book. I wanted to get every question right.

I turned off the light and smiled. It was a day I would never forget.

Even now, I still think about it. Yes, even when I’m tired or sad, that festival gives me happy thoughts.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • fifteen (ˈfɪftiːn)
    I have fifteen books in my bag.

    fifth (fɪfθ)
    Today is the fifth of August.

    fifty (ˈfɪfti)
    There are fifty students in the school.

    fill (fɪl)
    Please fill the glass with water.

    film (fɪlm)
    We watched a film at the cinema.

    final (ˈfaɪnl)
    This is the final exam of the year.

    find (faɪnd)
    Can you find my keys?

    fine (faɪn)
    The weather is fine today.

    finish (ˈfɪnɪʃ)
    I will finish my homework soon.

    fire (ˈfaɪə)
    The firefighters put out the fire quickly.

    first (fɜːst)
    She won first prize in the race.

    fish (fɪʃ)
    We caught a big fish in the lake.

    five (faɪv)
    There are five apples on the table.

    flat (flæt)
    I live in a small flat in London.

    flight (flaɪt)
    Our flight leaves at 9 a.m.

    floor (flɔː)
    Please sit on the floor.

    flower (ˈflaʊə)
    The garden is full of colourful flowers.

    fly (flaɪ)
    Birds can fly very high.

    follow (ˈfɒləʊ)
    Please follow me to the classroom.

    food (fuːd)
    I love Italian food.

    foot (fʊt)
    He hurt his foot playing football.

    football (ˈfʊtbɔːl)
    We play football every Saturday.

    for (fɔː)
    This present is for you.

    forget (fəˈɡet)
    Don’t forget your homework!

    form (fɔːm)
    Please fill in this form.
    Can you form a circle?

    forty (ˈfɔːti)
    There are forty chairs in the room.

    four (fɔː)
    I have four cousins.

    fourteen (ˌfɔːˈtiːn)
    My brother is fourteen years old.

    fourth (fɔːθ)
    This is the fourth time I’ve been here.

    free (friː)
    The museum is free on Sundays.

    Friday (ˈfraɪdeɪ)
    We have a test on Friday.

    friend (frend)
    My friend lives next door.

    friendly (ˈfrendli)
    The shop assistant was very friendly.

    from (frɒm)
    I come from Turkey.

📖 Story Example

A Day at the Beach

Last Friday, my friend and I went to the beach. We took a flight early in the morning and arrived at our holiday town. The weather was fine and sunny.

We stayed in a small flat near the sea. On the first day, we decided to follow the path down to the water. The sand was soft under our foot.

We played football on the beach with some other children. It was so much fun! After that, we went fishing. I caught a big fish! We laughed and had food by the shore.

Before lunch, I saw a beautiful flower growing near the rocks. It was bright and colourful.

We had to fill our water bottles and make sure we had enough to drink. Then we watched a film outside in the evening. The story was about a fifteen-year-old boy on an adventure.

On the fourth day, we went for a walk. We reached a fire place where people were cooking. The air smelled like wood smoke.

On the fifth day, I found a small shell on the floor of the sea. It was very special.

I didn’t want to forget anything from this holiday. I wrote it all down on a form in my diary.

We met a very friendly farmer who showed us his farm. He said, “I have forty animals and work very hard every day.”

At the end of the trip, we flew back home. I was sad to leave but happy for the memories.

That holiday was the final one before school started again. I will never forget the fun and the people I met.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • front (frʌnt)
    The front door is blue.
    She sat in the front row.

    fruit (fruːt)
    I like to eat fresh fruit every day.

    full (fʊl)
    The glass is full of water.

    fun (fʌn)
    We had so much fun at the park.

    funny (ˈfʌni)
    That joke was really funny.

    future (ˈfjuːtʃə)
    I want to be a doctor in the future.

    game (ɡeɪm)
    Let’s play a game after school.

    garden (ˈɡɑːdn)
    There are many flowers in the garden.

    geography (dʒiˈɒɡrəfi)
    We learn about countries in geography class.

    get (ɡet)
    I will get a new book tomorrow.

    girl (ɡɜːl)
    The girl is reading a book.

    girlfriend (ˈɡɜːlfrɛnd)
    He has a nice girlfriend.

    give (ɡɪv)
    Please give me your pen.

    glass (ɡlɑːs)
    I drank a glass of juice.

    go (ɡəʊ)
    We go to school by bus.

    good (ɡʊd)
    She is a good student.

    goodbye (ɡʊdˈbaɪ)
    Say goodbye before you leave.

    grandfather (ˈɡræn(d)ˌfɑːðə)
    My grandfather tells great stories.

    grandmother (ˈɡræn(d)mʌðə)
    My grandmother cooks delicious food.

    grandparent (ˈɡræn(d)ˌpɛərənt)
    I visit my grandparents every weekend.

    great (ɡreɪt)
    We had a great time at the party.

    green (ɡriːn)
    The grass is green and fresh.

    grey (ɡreɪ)
    The sky is grey today.

    group (ɡruːp)
    The children formed a group for the game.

    grow (ɡrəʊ)
    Plants grow quickly in the spring.

    guess (ɡes)
    Can you guess the answer?
    Take a guess!

    guitar (ɡɪˈtɑː)
    He plays the guitar very well.

    gym (dʒɪm)
    I go to the gym three times a week.

    hair (heə)
    Her hair is long and black.

    half (hɑːf)
    I ate half of the pizza.

    hand (hænd)
    She raised her hand in class.

    happen (ˈhæpən)
    What will happen next?

    happy (ˈhæpi)
    I feel very happy today.

    hard (hɑːd)
    The test was very hard.
    She works hard every day.

    hat (hæt)
    He wears a hat when it’s sunny.

    hate (heɪt)
    I hate waking up early.

📖 Story Example

A Fun Day with Grandma

One fine Friday, a girl named Emma went to her grandmother’s house. She wore a hat to keep the sun off her hair. At the front door, her grandmother smiled and said, “Hello, my dear! Come inside.”

In the garden, there were many colourful flowers and a green tree. Emma sat on the floor under the tree and saw a small group of birds fly overhead. She wanted to play a game outside.

“Would you like to play football with me?” asked her friend Lily, who was already there.

“Yes, I love football! Let’s have fun,” Emma said happily.

After the game, Emma drank water from a glass and ate some fresh fruit. “This is my favourite snack,” she said.

Later, Emma picked up her guitar. “I want to learn to grow as a musician,” she told her grandfather who was sitting nearby.

He laughed and said, “That’s a great idea! Music is never boring, it’s always exciting!”

Emma gave her grandfather a big hug and said goodbye. “I will follow my dreams and work hard.”

On the way home, Emma thought about the future. “I want to be happy and enjoy every day,” she said.

Even though the sky was a little grey, Emma felt happy inside.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • have (hæv)
    I have a cat.

    have to (hæv tuː)
    I have to do my homework.

    he (hiː)
    He is my brother.

    head (hed)
    I have a headache in my head.

    health (helθ)
    Good food is important for your health.

    healthy (ˈhelθi)
    I eat healthy food every day.

    hear (hɪə)
    Can you hear the music?

    hello (həˈləʊ)
    Hello! How are you?

    help (help)
    Can you help me?
    Thank you for your help.

    her (hɜː)
    This is her book.

    here (hɪə)
    Come here, please.

    hey (heɪ)
    Hey! Wait for me.

    hi (haɪ)
    Hi! Nice to meet you.

    high (haɪ)
    The mountain is very high.

    him (hɪm)
    I saw him at the park.

    his (hɪz)
    This is his bike.

    history (ˈhɪstəri)
    We learn about history at school.

    hobby (ˈhɒbi)
    My hobby is painting.

    holiday (ˈhɒlədeɪ)
    We go on holiday every summer.

    home (həʊm)
    I am home now.
    My home is near the school.

    homework (ˈhəʊmwɜːk)
    I must finish my homework.

    hope (həʊp)
    I hope you have a good day.

    horse (hɔːs)
    The horse runs fast.

    hospital (ˈhɒspɪtl)
    She works in a hospital.

    hot (hɒt)
    It is hot today.

    hotel (həʊˈtel)
    We stayed at a nice hotel.

    hour (ˈaʊə)
    The class lasts one hour.

    house (haʊs)
    I live in a big house.

    how (haʊ)
    How are you?

    however (haʊˈevə)
    I like tea; however, I don’t like coffee.

    hundred (ˈhʌndrəd)
    There are hundred pages in this book.

    hungry (ˈhʌŋɡri)
    I am hungry. Let’s eat.

    husband (ˈhʌzbənd)
    Her husband is very kind.

    I (aɪ)
    I like to read books.

📖 Story Example

A Visit to the Hospital

I felt very hungry and tired, so I decided to go home early. On the way, I saw my friend who said, “Hello! How are you?” I said, “Hi! I’m a bit tired but okay.”

Later, I had to visit the hospital because my head hurt. The doctor asked, “How do you feel?” I said, “Not good. I have to rest.” The doctor said, “However, you will get better soon.”

My husband called me and said, “Hey! I hope you are okay.” I told him about the pain and that the doctor said I need to sleep.

After one hour, the nurse gave me some medicine. I thought about my health and how to be healthy.

When I left the hospital, I went to a nearby hotel to rest for a while. It was very hot outside, and the sun was high in the sky.

Later, I went home and did my homework. I looked at my history book and learned new things.

My head felt better, and I was happy. I said goodbye to my grandfather, who was visiting. “Goodbye,” I said. “See you soon!”

At dinner, I ate with my husband and talked about my day. I said, “I want to have a good hobby, maybe painting or riding a horse.”

I went to bed feeling calm and hoped the next day would be better.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • ice (aɪs)
    The ice on the lake is very cold.

    ice cream (ˈaɪs kriːm)
    I love eating chocolate ice cream in summer.

    idea (aɪˈdɪə)
    I have a good idea for the project.

    if (ɪf)
    If it rains, we will stay inside.

    imagine (ɪˈmædʒɪn)
    Can you imagine flying to the moon?

    important (ɪmˈpɔːtənt)
    It is important to study every day.

    improve (ɪmˈpruːv)
    I want to improve my English.

    in (ɪn)
    The book is in my bag.

    include (ɪnˈkluːd)
    The price includes breakfast.

    information (ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən)
    I need more information about the test.

    interest (ˈɪntrəst)
    I have an interest in music.
    This book interests me a lot.

    interested (ˈɪntrɪstɪd)
    She is interested in history.

    interesting (ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ)
    This movie is very interesting.

    internet (ˈɪntənet)
    I use the internet every day.

    interview (ˈɪntəvjuː)
    I have an interview tomorrow.
    They will interview me for the job.

    into (ˈɪntuː)
    She put the keys into her bag.

    introduce (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs)
    Let me introduce you to my friend.

    island (ˈaɪlənd)
    We went to a small island in July.

    it (ɪt)
    It is a sunny day.

    its (ɪts)
    The dog wagged its tail.

    jacket (ˈdʒækɪt)
    I wear a warm jacket in winter.

    January (ˈdʒænjuəri)
    My birthday is in January.

    jeans (dʒiːnz)
    He is wearing blue jeans today.

    job (dʒɒb)
    She has a new job at the school.

    join (dʒɔɪn)
    I want to join the football team.

    journey (ˈdʒɜːni)
    The journey to London takes two hours.

    juice (dʒuːs)
    I like orange juice for breakfast.

    July (dʒʊˈlaɪ)
    We visit our grandparents every July.

    June (dʒuːn)
    School finishes in June.

    just (dʒʌst)
    I just arrived at the station.

    keep (kiːp)
    Please keep your room clean.

    key (kiː)
    I lost my key yesterday.

    kilometre (ˈkɪləmiːtə)
    The school is two kilometres from my house.

    kind (kaɪnd)
    What kind of music do you like?

    kitchen (ˈkɪtʃɪn)
    I help my mother in the kitchen.

    know (nəʊ)
    I know the answer to this question.

📖 Story Example

A Summer Journey to the Island

Last July, my family and I went on a journey to a small island. It was a very interesting trip! We took a boat and travelled many kilometres into the sea.

I wore my new jacket because the wind was cool, but the sun was hot. My brother wore his favourite blue jeans. On the boat, I drank some orange juice.

When we arrived, we saw a kind old man who worked in the kitchen of a small hotel. He said, “Let me introduce myself. I am the chef here!”

We had some ice cream and talked about the island. “It is important to keep the island clean,” he said. We agreed and promised to help.

On the island, we learned many new things. I read some information about the plants and animals. My sister was very interested in the birds. She said, “I imagine how they fly every day!”

One afternoon, I had an idea to explore more. “If we walk this way,” I said, “we can find a beautiful beach.”

We spent a just perfect day there. I know it was one of the best holidays ever.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • land (lænd)
    Farmers work on the land.

    language (ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ)
    English is an international language.

    large (lɑːdʒ)
    They have a large house.

    last (lɑːst)
    This is the last lesson today.

    late (leɪt)
    I was late for school.

    later (ˈleɪtə)
    I will call you later.

    laugh (lɑːf)
    They laugh at funny stories.
    We had a good laugh yesterday.

    learn (lɜːn)
    I want to learn English.

    leave (liːv)
    Please leave the room quietly.

    left (left)
    She put her bag on the left side.

    leg (leɡ)
    He hurt his leg playing football.

    lesson (ˈlesən)
    Today’s lesson is about animals.

    let (let)
    Let me help you.

    letter (ˈletə)
    I wrote a letter to my friend.

    library (ˈlaɪbrəri)
    I go to the library to read books.

    lie (laɪ)
    Don’t lie to your teacher.

    life (laɪf)
    Life is full of surprises.

    light (laɪt)
    The light is bright in this room.
    Turn on the light, please.

    like (laɪk)
    I like chocolate.
    This car is like my old one.

    line (laɪn)
    Please stand in a line.

    lion (ˈlaɪən)
    The lion is the king of the jungle.

    list (lɪst)
    I made a list of my favourite songs.
    Please list your hobbies.

    listen (ˈlɪsn)
    Listen to the teacher carefully.

    little (ˈlɪtl)
    She has a little dog.

    live (lɪv)
    They live in a big city.

    local (ˈləʊkl)
    We buy food from the local market.

    long (lɒŋ)
    It is a long journey to school.

    look (lʊk)
    Look at the beautiful flowers.

    lose (luːz)
    Don’t lose your keys.

    lot (lɒt)
    I have a lot of homework today.

    love (lʌv)
    I love my family.

    lunch (lʌntʃ)
    We have lunch at noon.

📖 Story Example

A Day at the Library

Today, I went to the library to learn more about animals. The lesson was about the lion, which is a large and strong animal. I was very excited!

I stood in a line with other children and waited for my turn to speak. The teacher told us a story about a lion’s life in the wild.

After the lesson, I wrote a letter to my friend to tell her about what I learned. I made a list of all the animals I liked.

Later, I went outside to have lunch in the park. I sat on the land near some trees, enjoying the warm light from the sun.

I saw a little bird fly by, and it made me laugh. Then, I looked around and saw many people. Some were local and some were tourists.

I did not want to leave, but it was time to go home. I took a long walk and thought about how much I love learning new things.

At home, I told my family about the interesting day. I felt happy because I did not lose any book from the library.

Tomorrow, I will listen to another story and maybe even join a club at the library.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • machine (məˈʃiːn)
    The machine makes coffee quickly.

    magazine (ˈmægəziːn)
    I like reading a magazine about animals.

    main (meɪn)
    The main door is at the front.

    make (meɪk)
    I make a sandwich for lunch.

    man (mæn)
    The man is walking to work.

    many (ˈmeni)
    There are many books on the shelf.

    map (mæp)
    Use the map to find the museum.

    March (mɑːtʃ)
    My birthday is in March.

    market (ˈmɑːkɪt)
    We buy fresh vegetables at the market.

    married (ˈmærid)
    My aunt is married to a teacher.

    match (mætʃ)
    The football match starts at 3 p.m.
    These colours match well.

    May (meɪ)
    We go on holiday in May.

    maybe (ˈmeɪbi)
    Maybe we will go to the park later.

    me (miː)
    Can you help me, please?

    meal (miːl)
    I cooked a delicious meal yesterday.

    mean (miːn)
    What does this word mean?

    meaning (ˈmiːnɪŋ)
    I don’t know the meaning of this word.

    meat (miːt)
    We eat meat with vegetables.

    meet (miːt)
    I will meet my friend at the café.

    meeting (ˈmiːtɪŋ)
    There is a meeting at school today.

    member (ˈmembə)
    She is a member of the club.

    menu (ˈmenjuː)
    Look at the menu before you order.

    message (ˈmesɪdʒ)
    I sent a message to my teacher.

    metre (ˈmiːtə)
    The room is three metres long.

    midnight (ˈmɪdnaɪt)
    The party ended at midnight.

    mile (maɪl)
    The school is one mile from my house.

    milk (mɪlk)
    I drink milk every morning.

    million (ˈmɪljən)
    There are a million stars in the sky.

    minute (ˈmɪnɪt)
    Wait for one minute, please.

    miss (mɪs)
    I miss my family when I’m away.

    mistake (mɪsˈteɪk)
    I made a mistake in my homework.

    model (ˈmɒdl)
    She is a model in the fashion show.

    modern (ˈmɒdn)
    This is a modern building.

    moment (ˈməʊmənt)
    Wait a moment, I will help you.

    Monday (ˈmʌndeɪ)
    School starts on Monday.

    money (ˈmʌni)
    I need money to buy a new book.

📖 Story Example

A Busy Day in March

Last Monday in March, a man named Tom had a very busy day. He works with a big machine in a modern factory. At the main door, he met a new member of the team.

Tom had a meeting in the morning. He showed a map of the area and explained the meaning of some signs. After the meeting, he looked at the menu to choose a meal for lunch. He ate some meat and drank some milk.

In the afternoon, Tom wanted to make a plan to visit the local market. He looked in a magazine for ideas. Maybe he would find something special.

Tom also needed to send a message to his friend. He wrote, “Can we meet tomorrow?” He hoped to visit the island nearby, which is about one mile from his house.

At midnight, Tom finished his work. He was tired but happy. He knew he did not make a mistake during the day. He had a good moment to rest.

Tom’s job is important, and he earns good money. He knows that every minute counts, and he wants to be the best model worker.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • month (mʌnθ)
    There are twelve months in a year.

    more (mɔːr)
    I want more water, please.

    morning (ˈmɔːnɪŋ)
    Good morning! How are you?

    most (məʊst)
    She is the most talented student.

    mother (ˈmʌðə)
    My mother is very kind.

    mountain (ˈmaʊntɪn)
    We climbed a high mountain last summer.

    mouse (maʊs)
    The mouse is small and quick.

    mouth (maʊθ)
    Open your mouth and say “Ah.”

    move (muːv)
    Please move your chair closer.

    movie (ˈmuːvi)
    We watched a funny movie yesterday.

    much (mʌtʃ)
    I don’t have much time.

    mum (mʌm)
    Mum is cooking dinner now.

    museum (mjuːˈzɪəm)
    We went to the museum on Saturday.

    music (ˈmjuːzɪk)
    I like listening to music.

    must (mʌst)
    You must do your homework.

    my (maɪ)
    My favourite colour is blue.

    name (neɪm)
    What is your name?
    Please name three animals.

    natural (ˈnætʃrəl)
    She loves natural parks.

    near (nɪə)
    The school is near my house.

    need (niːd)
    I need a new pen.

    negative (ˈneɡətɪv)
    He gave a negative answer.

    neighbour (ˈneɪbə)
    My neighbour is very friendly.

    never (ˈnevə)
    I have never been to London.

    new (njuː)
    I bought a new book.

    news (njuːz)
    I watched the news on TV.

    newspaper (ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə)
    He reads the newspaper every morning.

    next (nekst)
    The next bus comes at 5 pm.

    next to (nekst tuː)
    The café is next to the bank.

    nice (naɪs)
    That’s a nice dress.

    night (naɪt)
    I sleep well at night.

    nine (naɪn)
    There are nine apples in the basket.

    nineteen (ˌnaɪnˈtiːn)
    She is nineteen years old.

    ninety (ˈnaɪnti)
    There are ninety minutes in a football game.

    no (nəʊ)
    No, I don’t want to go.

📖 Story Example

A Day Near the Mountain

Last month, my mother and I went on a trip near a big mountain. We left early in the morning and drove for ninety minutes. It was a nice day with natural sunshine.

We visited a small museum and saw a model of a mouse. I told my mum, “Look at the little mouse!” Then we walked to a café next to the museum and had a meal.

While we ate, we watched a funny movie on a small screen. We laughed a lot!

At night, we stayed in a new hotel. I wrote a letter to my friend and told her about my trip.

My neighbour called and said, “No, I have never been to the mountain.” I told her, “You must visit one day!”

Next March, we will go again. I want to learn more about the animals there.

By the way, what is your name? I want to know!

📝 Vocabulary List

  • no one /ˈnəʊ wʌn/
    Nobody came to the meeting; no one was free.

    nobody /ˈnəʊbədi/
    Nobody was in the room when I arrived.

    north /nɔːθ/
    We drove to the north of the city.

    nose /nəʊz/
    He touched his nose because it was cold.

    not /nɒt/
    I do not like coffee.

    note /nəʊt/
    She wrote a note on the board.

    nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
    There is nothing in the fridge.

    November /nəʊˈvembə(r)/
    My birthday is in November.

    now /naʊ/
    Let’s eat now.

    number /ˈnʌmbə(r)/
    What is your phone number?

    nurse /nɜːs/
    The nurse helped the patient feel better.

    object /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/
    That round object is a football.

    o’clock /əˈklɒk/
    It’s three o’clock in the afternoon.

    October /ɒkˈtəʊbə(r)/
    School starts in October.

    of /əv/
    This is a photo of my cat.

    off /ɒf/
    He turned off the light.

    office /ˈɒfɪs/
    My mum works in an office.

    often /ˈɒfn/
    I often go for a walk in the evening.

    oh /əʊ/
    Oh, I forgot my keys!

    OK /əʊˈkeɪ/
    OK, let’s go to the park.

    old /əʊld/
    My bike is very old.

    on /ɒn/
    The book is on the table.

    once /wʌns/
    I met her once in Paris.

    one /wʌn/
    I have one brother.

    onion /ˈʌnjən/
    She put some onion in the salad.

    online /ˈɒnlaɪn/
    He watches videos online.

    only /ˈəʊnli/
    She is the only person I trust.

    open /ˈəʊpən/
    The shop is open now.

    opinion /əˈpɪnjən/
    In my opinion, this film is great.

    opposite /ˈɒpəzɪt/
    The bank is opposite the school.

    or /ɔː(r)/
    Would you like tea or coffee?

    orange /ˈɒrɪndʒ/
    I ate an orange after lunch.

    order /ˈɔːdə(r)/
    Let’s order some food.

    other /ˈʌðə(r)/
    This book is better than the other one.

    our /aʊə(r)/
    This is our dog.

    out /aʊt/
    She went out to play.

📖 Story Example

A Visit to the Museum

It was October, and the weather was cool. My friend and I went out to visit a museum in the north of the city. We left at ten o’clock in the morning.

When we arrived, the office was open, and a kind nurse helped us find the right object to look at first. “Do you have any opinion about art?” she asked. “Oh, I like modern art,” I said. “OK,” she smiled, “then go to the second floor. It’s opposite the lift.”

We saw a painting of an onion, which was strange. We laughed and took a note about it. The next room had a map showing north, south, east, and west. We also learned the number of pieces in the gallery – over one hundred!

“Where is everyone?” I asked. “There is nobody here.”
“Yes,” my friend said, “no one is in this room. It’s very quiet.”

We saw a clock that showed midnight. “Let’s go to the café,” I said. “It’s next to the shop.”
We ordered an orange juice and a tea. I looked at the menu and said, “There is nothing I want to eat.”

“Do you want to go online and find another café?” my friend asked.
“Not now,” I replied. “I’m only a little hungry.”

Outside, we saw our neighbour. He gave us some news. “There’s a free art show in November,” he said. “You must come!”
“Thank you!” we said.

We walked home once again. I touched my nose. “It’s cold,” I said.
“Yes, and we walked a mile already,” said my friend.

We talked about the art we saw. “In my opinion, the onion painting was the best.”
“I agree,” I said. “It was strange but nice.”

We reached our house and said goodbye. I went in and said hello to my mum and mother.
“Did you like the museum?” they asked.
“Yes! I learned much today and had a great time.”

📝 Vocabulary List

  • outside /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ (adv.)
    – We played outside because the weather was sunny.

    over /ˈəʊvə(r)/ (prep., adv.)
    – The plane flew over the city.

    own /əʊn/ (adj./pron.)
    – She has her own bike.

    page /peɪdʒ/ (noun)
    – Please read page 10 of your book.

    paint /peɪnt/ (verb, noun)
    – He likes to paint animals.
    – I bought some blue paint.

    painting /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ (noun)
    – This painting is by a famous artist.

    pair /peə(r)/ (noun)
    – I have a pair of new shoes.

    paper /ˈpeɪpə(r)/ (noun)
    – Write your name on the top of the paper.

    paragraph /ˈpærəɡrɑːf/ (noun)
    – Write one paragraph about your weekend.

    parent /ˈpeərənt/ (noun)
    – My parents are at work.

    park /pɑːk/ (noun, verb)
    – We walked in the park.
    – I will park the car here.

    part /pɑːt/ (noun)
    – This part of the story is very interesting.

    partner /ˈpɑːtnə(r)/ (noun)
    – He is my dance partner.

    party /ˈpɑːti/ (noun)
    – We had a birthday party yesterday.

    passport /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ (noun)
    – Don’t forget your passport for the trip.

    past /pɑːst/ (adj., noun, prep.)
    – That is in the past now.
    – We walked past the shop.

    pay /peɪ/ (verb)
    – I will pay for the coffee.

    pen /pen/ (noun)
    – I wrote the letter with a blue pen.

    pencil /ˈpensl/ (noun)
    – Use a pencil to draw your picture.

    people /ˈpiːpl/ (noun)
    – Many people came to the event.

    pepper /ˈpepə(r)/ (noun)
    – She added pepper to the soup.

    perfect /ˈpɜːfɪkt/ (adj.)
    – The weather is perfect today.

    period /ˈpɪəriəd/ (noun)
    – The class lasts for a 45-minute period.

    person /ˈpɜːsn/ (noun)
    – He is a kind person.

    personal /ˈpɜːsənl/ (adj.)
    – This is my personal notebook.

    phone /fəʊn/ (noun, verb)
    – My phone is on the table.
    – I will phone my friend later.

    photo /ˈfəʊtəʊ/ (noun)
    – That photo is from our holiday.

    photograph /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/ (noun)
    – He took a beautiful photograph of the mountains.

    phrase /freɪz/ (noun)
    – “Good morning” is a common phrase.

    piano /piˈænəʊ/ (noun)
    – She can play the piano very well.

    picture /ˈpɪktʃə(r)/ (noun)
    – I drew a picture of my house.

    piece /piːs/ (noun)
    – Can I have a piece of cake?

    pig /pɪɡ/ (noun)
    – A pig lives on the farm.

    pink /pɪŋk/ (adj., noun)
    – She wore a pink dress.
    – Pink is my sister’s favourite colour.

📖 Story Example

🎨 A Day at the Park

On a sunny day, Tom and his parent went outside to the park. Tom took his own pencil, pen, and some paper because he wanted to paint and draw.

First, he drew a picture of a pig with pink ears. Then, he made a painting of a person playing the piano. He also wrote a short paragraph about his day.

Next, Tom saw a pair of ducks near the water. He took a photo and added it to a page in his notebook. He thought it was perfect.

At one o’clock, they had lunch under a tree. His partner gave him some crisps and pepper sandwiches. “Oh! These are tasty!” said Tom.

Later, they saw other people at a birthday party. The music was loud and fun. Tom met a nurse who worked in a hospital office. She gave him a personal opinion about his painting — she said it was very good!

They talked about the past and looked at old photographs. Tom asked the person about her favourite period in history. She liked October and November best.

It was getting late. They walked past the museum and went over the bridge. The sun was setting over the park.

When they got home, Tom wanted to share his work online. He turned his phone on and uploaded his drawing.

“Now I just need to pay attention to spelling,” he said, laughing. His partner smiled. “You’re doing great!”

He looked at the number of likes — there were many!

Tom smiled and said, “I love going out and drawing what I see.”

📝 Vocabulary List

  • place (noun) /pleɪs/
    I love this place – it’s quiet and peaceful.

    plan (noun, verb) /plæn/
    We have a plan for the weekend.
    They plan to go to the beach.

    plane (noun) /pleɪn/
    The plane leaves at 8 a.m.

    plant (noun) /plɑːnt/
    This plant needs water every day.

    play (verb, noun) /pleɪ/
    Children play in the garden after school.
    We watched a school play last night.

    player (noun) /ˈpleɪ.ə(r)/
    He is a good football player.

    please (exclamation) /pliːz/
    Please, help me carry these bags.

    point (noun) /pɔɪnt/
    That is a good point you made in class.

    police (noun) /pəˈliːs/
    The police came quickly after the call.

    policeman (noun) /pəˈliːs.mən/
    A policeman helped the lost child.

    pool (noun) /puːl/
    They went swimming in the pool.

    poor (adjective) /pɔː(r)/
    He comes from a poor family.

    popular (adjective) /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lə(r)/
    This singer is very popular in the UK.

    positive (adjective) /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/
    She always has a positive attitude.

    possible (adjective) /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/
    Is it possible to finish today?

    post (noun, verb) /pəʊst/
    I got a letter in the post.
    I will post the card tomorrow.

    potato (noun) /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/
    We had potato soup for lunch.

    pound (noun) /paʊnd/
    This toy costs five pounds.

    practice (noun) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
    She needs more practice before the test.

    practise (verb) /ˈpræk.tɪs/
    You should practise English every day.

    prefer (verb) /prɪˈfɜː(r)/
    I prefer tea to coffee.

    prepare (verb) /prɪˈpeə(r)/
    I need to prepare for my exam.

    present (adjective, noun) /ˈprez.ənt/
    All the students are present today.
    I got a birthday present from my sister.

    pretty (adjective, adverb) /ˈprɪt.i/
    That girl is very pretty.
    I’m pretty sure he’s at home.

    price (noun) /praɪs/
    The price of this phone is too high.

    probably (adverb) /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/
    He will probably arrive late.

    problem (noun) /ˈprɒb.ləm/
    I had a problem with my laptop.

    product (noun) /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/
    This product is new in the shop.

    programme (noun) /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
    My favourite TV programme is on tonight.

    project (noun) /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/
    We are doing a school project on animals.

    purple (adjective, noun) /ˈpɜː.pəl/
    She wore a purple dress.
    Purple is my favourite colour.

    put (verb) /pʊt/
    Please put your shoes by the door.

    quarter (noun) /ˈkwɔː.tə(r)/
    It’s a quarter past three now.

    question (noun) /ˈkwes.tʃən/
    I want to ask a question.

    quick (adjective) /kwɪk/
    He is a quick runner.

    quickly (adverb) /ˈkwɪk.li/
    She finished her homework quickly.

📖 Story Example

A School Day and the Weekend

Anna goes to school every day. Today, her plan is to read a paragraph from her book and write it on a piece of paper. She wants to get a good mark for her project. She likes to practise her English with her partner, Sam. They read aloud from the page and take turns asking a question.

In art class, they learn how to paint. Anna makes a beautiful painting of a plant in a pot. It is next to a small pig. She uses a pencil first and then paints it purple and pink. Her teacher says it looks perfect.

At break time, they go outside. Some people play football, and some sit on a bench near the pool. Anna eats a potato sandwich. Her mum packed it in her lunch box.

After school, Anna goes home. Her parent, her mum, waits at the door. “You did a great job today!” she says. Anna smiles. She gets a small present—a photo of her and her best friend at the park. It’s in a lovely picture frame.

At home, Anna helps her mum prepare dinner. They cook rice and add some pepper. Anna sets the table at a quarter past six. They eat and talk about the programme on TV.

On Saturday, Anna and her mum go to the city by plane! Anna brings her passport and a book to read. She likes the police at the airport—they help people. A policeman smiles at her and says, “Have a nice trip!”

In the city, they visit a museum. Anna sees many types of products, like old coins, toys, and a big old pound note. They walk over the bridge and take lots of photographs.

On Sunday, Anna stays online and does a practice quiz for school. She types her answers using her phone. Her dad joins and gives his opinion: “That’s very positive work!” Anna says, “Please help me with this last point.”

Her parents prefer weekends because they can rest. They think it’s probably the best time to relax. They are poor, but they are happy. Anna thinks, “It’s possible to be happy even without much money.”

Anna writes everything in her notebook: “My weekend was pretty good. I saw people, I learned, and I had fun.”

📝 Vocabulary List

  • quiet (adj.) /ˈkwaɪ.ət/
    The library is very quiet.

    quite (adv.) /kwaɪt/
    This book is quite interesting.

    radio (n.) /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/
    I listen to music on the radio.

    rain (n., v.) /reɪn/
    It is raining today.
    There is a lot of rain in April.

    read (v.) /riːd/ (present), /red/ (past)
    I like to read books before bed.

    reader (n.) /ˈriː.dər/
    She is a fast reader.

    reading (n.) /ˈriː.dɪŋ/
    My favourite hobby is reading.

    ready (adj.) /ˈred.i/
    Are you ready to go?

    real (adj.) /rɪəl/
    Is this gold real?

    really (adv.) /ˈrɪə.li/
    I really like this song.

    reason (n.) /ˈriː.zən/
    What’s the reason you are late?

    red (adj., n.) /red/
    He is wearing a red shirt.
    Red is my favourite colour.

    relax (v.) /rɪˈlæks/
    I like to relax on the weekend.

    remember (v.) /rɪˈmem.bər/
    Do you remember her name?

    repeat (v.) /rɪˈpiːt/
    Please repeat the question.

    report (n.) /rɪˈpɔːt/
    The teacher gave us a good report.

    restaurant (n.) /ˈres.trɒnt/
    We had dinner at a nice restaurant.

    result (n.) /rɪˈzʌlt/
    She got a good result in the test.

    return (v., n.) /rɪˈtɜːn/
    I will return the book tomorrow.
    His return was a surprise.

    rice (n.) /raɪs/
    I had rice and chicken for lunch.

    rich (adj.) /rɪtʃ/
    He is a very rich man.

    ride (v.) /raɪd/
    Can you ride a bicycle?

    right (adj., adv., n.) /raɪt/
    You are right.
    Turn right at the corner.
    Do the right thing.

    river (n.) /ˈrɪv.ər/
    They swam in the river.

    road (n.) /rəʊd/
    The road is busy today.

    room (n.) /ruːm/
    This room is very big.

    routine (n.) /ruːˈtiːn/
    I follow the same routine every day.

    rule (n.) /ruːl/
    One rule is to be on time.

    run (v.) /rʌn/
    I run every morning.

    sad (adj.) /sæd/
    She felt sad after the movie.

    salad (n.) /ˈsæl.əd/
    I ate a salad for lunch.

    salt (n.) /sɒlt/
    Please pass the salt.

    same (adj., pron., adv.) /seɪm/
    We are in the same class.
    It’s the same for me.

    sandwich (n.) /ˈsæn.wɪdʒ/
    He ate a cheese sandwich.

📖 Story Example

A Rainy Day

It was a quiet morning. The sky was dark and there was rain. Anna didn’t want to go outside, but she had a reading test at school. She was ready at 8 a.m. She ate a cheese sandwich with a little salt, and some rice from dinner last night.

Anna’s routine was the same every day. She walked along the road next to the river. She passed a small restaurant and a big room full of people. She saw a policeman standing near the post box. He gave her a big smile. She felt quite happy.

At school, the teacher said, “We will read a short report today. Be a good reader and don’t forget to repeat the words.” Anna listened to the radio and waited for her turn. Her result was good. The teacher said, “You did a really perfect job!”

After school, Anna went home and started to relax. She listened to music and played the piano. Then she looked at a big picture on the wall — it was a painting of a park. She wanted to go there soon. She had a good reason. She needed to feel happy, not sad.

She looked at a photo of her parent in the past. They liked to ride horses and have a picnic with salad, pepper, and potatoes.

Later, Anna picked up her pen and pencil to write a paragraph about her day. She used her best paper. She started with this phrase: “Today was a good day!”

She also saw a new report on her phone about the price of a meal at her favourite restaurant. It cost five pounds now! “That’s not cheap,” she thought, but the food there is popular and really good.

Before bed, she asked herself a small question: “Should I go to the park tomorrow if it doesn’t rain?” She smiled and said, “Yes, I will prepare a small bag and put my book and water inside.”

She turned off her phone, turned right at the hall, and went to bed. It was a pretty good day.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • Saturday /ˈsæt.ə.deɪ/
    We go to the market every Saturday.

    say /seɪ/
    Can you say your name again, please?

    school /skuːl/
    My brother goes to school from Monday to Friday.

    science /ˈsaɪəns/
    We learned about animals in science class.

    scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/
    The scientist is working in the lab.

    sea /siː/
    I love swimming in the sea during summer.

    second (next after first) /ˈsek.ənd/
    He came second in the race.

    second (unit of time) /ˈsek.ənd/
    Wait a second, I’m coming!

    section /ˈsek.ʃən/
    This section of the book is very easy to read.

    see /siː/
    I can see the stars in the sky.

    sell /sel/
    They sell fruit at the market.

    send /send/
    I want to send a birthday card to my friend.

    sentence /ˈsen.təns/
    Please write a full sentence in your notebook.

    September /sɛpˈtem.bə/
    September is the first month of autumn.

    seven /ˈsev.ən/
    She has seven pencils in her bag.

    seventeen /ˌsev.ənˈtiːn/
    He is seventeen years old.

    seventy /ˈsev.ən.ti/
    My grandfather is seventy years old.

    share /ʃeə/
    Let’s share this cake together.

    she /ʃiː/
    She is my best friend.

    sheep /ʃiːp/
    There are many sheep in the field.

    shirt /ʃɜːt/
    He is wearing a blue shirt.

    shoe /ʃuː/
    Where is my other shoe?

    shop (noun & verb) /ʃɒp/
    We go to the shop every day.
    I want to shop for new clothes.

    shopping /ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ/
    We went shopping at the weekend.

    short /ʃɔːt/
    The film was very short but fun.

    should /ʃʊd/
    You should eat more vegetables.

    show (verb & noun) /ʃəʊ/
    Can you show me your picture?
    That TV show is very funny.

    shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə/
    I take a shower every morning.

    sick /sɪk/
    He didn’t come to school because he is sick.

    similar /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə/
    Your bag is similar to mine.

    sing /sɪŋ/
    I love to sing with my friends.

    singer /ˈsɪŋ.ə/
    She wants to be a famous singer one day.

    sister /ˈsɪs.tə/
    My sister is five years old.

    sit /sɪt/
    Please sit on the chair.

    situation /ˌsɪt.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
    This is a difficult situation, but we can fix it.

📖 Story Example

A Day at the Sea

It was Saturday morning. Anna woke up early and said, “Good morning!” to her sister. “Let’s go to the sea today,” she said with a smile.

They got ready and walked to the shop to buy lunch. Anna bought a sandwich, and her sister got a salad with rice. They also got some salt and a red shirt for swimming.

On the way to the sea, they listened to the radio. A famous singer was on a music show. Anna started to sing along. Her sister laughed and said, “You should be a singer too!”

At the beach, they found a quiet spot near the sea. There were many sheep on the grass nearby. Anna took a shower before swimming. The water was cold for a second, but then it felt nice.

After swimming, they sat under a tree. “This is a good situation to relax,” said her sister. Anna opened her book and started reading. She is a great reader and loves to read in the sun.

Suddenly, it started to rain. “Oh no!” Anna shouted. They ran to a restaurant near the road. The waiter brought them hot tea and said, “Don’t worry. The rain will stop soon.”

Inside, Anna saw a report on TV about a scientist who works near the sea. “That’s real science!” she said. “Yes,” said her sister. “The reason I love science is because it helps people.”

Anna wrote a sentence in her notebook: “I want to be a scientist.” She smiled. It was a real dream.

They returned home and told their mum about the day. Anna showed her the new shirt and said, “It cost seven pounds!” Her mum laughed and said, “That’s not too much.”

Before bed, Anna looked out the window. “I see the stars,” she whispered. “Today was a really good day.”

📝 Vocabulary List

  • six (number) /sɪks/
    I have six apples.

    sixteen (number) /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/
    She is sixteen years old.

    sixty (number) /ˈsɪk.sti/
    My grandmother is sixty years old.

    skill (noun) /skɪl/
    He has a good skill in painting.

    skirt (noun) /skɜːt/
    She is wearing a red skirt today.

    sleep (verb) /sliːp/
    I like to sleep eight hours every night.

    slow (adjective) /sləʊ/
    The car is moving very slow.

    small (adjective) /smɔːl/
    They have a small house.

    snake (noun) /sneɪk/
    We saw a snake in the garden.

    snow (noun, verb) /snəʊ/
    It is snowing outside.
    I love playing in the snow.

    so (adverb, conjunction) /səʊ/
    It was cold, so I wore a coat.

    some (determiner, pronoun) /sʌm/
    I have some books to read.

    somebody (pronoun) /ˈsʌm.bə.di/
    Somebody is at the door.

    someone (pronoun) /ˈsʌm.wʌn/
    Someone called you on the phone.

    something (pronoun) /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/
    I want to tell you something.

    sometimes (adverb) /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
    I sometimes go to the park.

    son (noun) /sʌn/
    My son is six years old.

    song (noun) /sɒŋ/
    She sings a beautiful song.

    soon (adverb) /suːn/
    The bus will arrive soon.

    sorry (adjective, exclamation) /ˈsɒr.i/
    I’m sorry for being late.

    sound (noun, verb) /saʊnd/
    The sound of the rain is nice.
    Can you sound the alarm?

    soup (noun) /suːp/
    I ate vegetable soup for lunch.

    south (noun, adjective, adverb) /saʊθ/
    We travelled to the south of the country.

    space (noun) /speɪs/
    There is not enough space in the room.

    speak (verb) /spiːk/
    Please speak slowly.

    special (adjective) /ˈspeʃ.əl/
    Today is a special day.

    spell (verb) /spel/
    Can you spell your name?

    spelling (noun) /ˈspel.ɪŋ/
    Good spelling is important in English.

    spend (verb) /spend/
    I will spend time with my family.

    sport (noun) /spɔːt/
    Football is a popular sport.

    spring (noun) /sprɪŋ/
    Spring is my favourite season.

    stand (verb) /stænd/
    Please stand in a line.

    star (noun) /stɑːr/
    The stars are bright tonight.

    start (verb) /stɑːt/
    The class will start at nine o’clock.

📖 Story Example

A Winter Day at the Park

One Saturday, it started to snow very softly. Anna and her brother Tim were excited because they loved playing in the snow. Anna put on her skirt and warm coat, but Tim wore his thick trousers because he is slow to get ready.

They walked to the park near their house. The park was small but had a lot of space for playing. Anna wanted to stand under a big tree and look at the white snow on the branches. She saw a snake in the grass—it was small and slow.

Tim began to sing a funny song. Anna laughed and said, “You have a good skill for singing!” Then Tim said, “Sometimes I want to be a famous singer.”

Suddenly, Tim said, “Look! There is somebody at the park bench.” It was their friend Lisa. “Hi!” said Lisa, “I have something to tell you.” Anna and Tim listened carefully.

Lisa said, “You should come to my birthday party soon. It will be a special day.” Anna was happy and said, “That sounds good! I will spend the day with you.”

The three friends played and talked so much that they forgot the time. The sun was going down, and Anna said, “It’s time to sleep early today.” Tim said, “Okay, but can we see the stars first? I love looking at the stars.”

Anna agreed and pointed to the sky. “Look, there is the six-pointed star,” she said. “I think it’s my lucky star.”

Before they left, Tim said “Sorry I was slow to get ready this morning!” Anna smiled and said, “That’s okay! We had a fun day.”

📝 Vocabulary List

  • statement (noun) /ˈsteɪt.mənt/
    The teacher made an important statement.

    station (noun) /ˈsteɪ.ʃən/
    I wait for the bus at the station.

    stay (verb) /steɪ/
    Please stay here until I come back.

    still (adverb) /stɪl/
    It is still raining outside.

    stop (verb, noun) /stɒp/
    Please stop talking.
    The bus made a quick stop.

    story (noun) /ˈstɔː.ri/
    She told me a funny story.

    street (noun) /striːt/
    Our house is on this street.

    strong (adjective) /strɒŋ/
    He is very strong and can lift heavy things.

    student (noun) /ˈstjuː.dənt/
    The students study hard every day.

    study (noun, verb) /ˈstʌd.i/
    I have a study room at home.
    I study English every evening.

    style (noun) /staɪl/
    Her dress has a nice style.

    subject (noun) /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/
    Math is my favourite subject.

    success (noun) /səkˈses/
    His success in exams made him happy.

    sugar (noun) /ˈʃʊɡ.ər/
    I like sugar in my tea.

    summer (noun) /ˈsʌm.ər/
    We go to the beach in summer.

    sun (noun) /sʌn/
    The sun is shining brightly today.

    Sunday (noun) /ˈsʌn.deɪ/
    We have a family lunch every Sunday.

    supermarket (noun) /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/
    I bought some fruit at the supermarket.

    sure (adjective) /ʃɔːr/
    Are you sure about the answer?

    sweater (noun) /ˈswet.ər/
    It’s cold, so wear a sweater.

    swim (verb) /swɪm/
    I love to swim in the pool.

    swimming (noun) /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
    Swimming is good exercise.

    table (noun) /ˈteɪ.bəl/
    The books are on the table.

    take (verb) /teɪk/
    Please take a seat.

    talk (verb) /tɔːk/
    We talk every day on the phone.

    tall (adjective) /tɔːl/
    My father is very tall.

    taxi (noun) /ˈtæk.si/
    We took a taxi to the airport.

    tea (noun) /tiː/
    Would you like a cup of tea?

    teach (verb) /tiːtʃ/
    My teacher teaches English.

    teacher (noun) /ˈtiː.tʃər/
    The teacher is kind and helpful.

    team (noun) /tiːm/
    Our football team won the match.

    teenager (noun) /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒər/
    My sister is a teenager now.

    telephone (noun, verb) /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/
    I made a call on the telephone.
    Can you telephone me later?

    television (noun) /ˈtel.ɪ.vɪʒ.ən/
    We watched a film on television.

    tell (verb) /tel/
    Please tell me a story.

    ten (number) /ten/
    There are ten books on the shelf.

📖 Story Example

A Day with My Teacher

On Sunday, I stayed at home and watched television. My favourite show was about a teacher who loves to teach many subjects. The teacher told a funny story about a student who wanted to study science.

The student said, “I want to take part in the school team.” The teacher made an important statement and said, “Success comes when you work hard.”

The next day, I went to the station to catch a taxi to school. I was sure to meet my friends on the street near the supermarket. The weather was nice with the bright sun shining in the summer sky.

At school, I wore my favourite sweater because it was a little cool. My teacher told us to stop talking and to listen carefully. “Please stay focused,” she said.

During the lesson, we talked about different styles of learning. I asked my teacher to tell me more about how to improve my English spelling and skill.

At lunch, I sat at a table with my friends. We ate some soup and added a little sugar to our tea. After lunch, we had swimming class. I love to swim, but I am not very strong yet.

Later, I went home and used the telephone to call my mum. I wanted to share my day and tell her about the fun I had. I will remember this day as a day of success and learning.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • tennis (noun) /ˈten.ɪs/
    I like to play tennis on weekends.

    terrible (adjective) /ˈter.ə.bəl/
    The weather today is terrible.

    test (noun, verb) /test/
    We have a maths test tomorrow.
    I need to test my new computer.

    text (noun) /tekst/
    She sent me a text message.

    than (conjunction) /ðæn/
    I am taller than my brother.

    thank (verb) /θæŋk/
    I want to thank you for your help.

    thanks (exclamation, noun) /θæŋks/
    Thanks for the lovely gift!

    that (determiner, pronoun, conjunction) /ðæt/
    That book is very interesting.
    I like that.

    the (definite article) /ðə/ or /ðiː/
    The cat is sleeping.

    theatre (noun) /ˈθɪə.tər/
    We are going to the theatre tonight.

    their (determiner) /ðeər/
    This is their house.

    them (pronoun) /ðem/
    I saw them at the park.

    then (adverb) /ðen/
    First, we eat lunch, and then we play.

    there (adverb) /ðeər/
    Look! The book is over there.

    they (pronoun) /ðeɪ/
    They are my friends.

    thing (noun) /θɪŋ/
    This is a new thing for me.

    think (verb) /θɪŋk/
    I think it will rain today.

    third (number) /θɜːd/
    She finished in third place.

    thirsty (adjective) /ˈθɜː.sti/
    I am thirsty after playing football.

    thirteen (number) /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/
    My sister is thirteen years old.

    thirty (number) /ˈθɜː.ti/
    There are thirty students in my class.

    this (determiner, pronoun) /ðɪs/
    This is my favourite song.

    thousand (number) /ˈθaʊ.zənd/
    There are one thousand people at the festival.

    three (number) /θriː/
    I have three pets.

    through (preposition, adverb) /θruː/
    We walked through the park.

    Thursday (noun) /ˈθɜːz.deɪ/
    Our test is on Thursday.

    ticket (noun) /ˈtɪk.ɪt/
    I bought a ticket for the concert.

    time (noun) /taɪm/
    What time is the meeting?

    tired (adjective) /ˈtaɪəd/
    I feel tired after work.

    title (noun) /ˈtaɪ.təl/
    What is the title of the book?

    to (preposition, infinitive marker) /tuː/, /tə/
    I want to learn English.

    today (adverb, noun) /təˈdeɪ/
    Today is a sunny day.

    together (adverb) /təˈɡeð.ər/
    We work together on the project.

    toilet (noun) /ˈtɔɪ.lət/
    Where is the toilet?

📖 Story Example

A Busy Thursday

Today is Thursday, and Tom has a lot to do. First, he has a test at school. He feels a little tired but ready to try his best.

After the test, Tom buys a ticket for a theatre show. He wants to see a new play with his friends. They plan to meet at the station then go together.

Tom thinks the play will be terrible or good — he is not sure. He hopes the story is interesting.

Before going, Tom drinks some water because he is thirsty. He looks at the time and sees it’s almost three o’clock, so he walks through the street quickly.

At the theatre, he sits in the third row. The show starts soon. It has a funny title and many exciting scenes.

After the show, Tom and his friends go to a cafe. Tom thanks his friends for a great day.

“Do you want to play tennis tomorrow?” asks one friend.

Tom thinks and says, “Yes, that sounds fun! I’ll be there.”

On the way home, Tom sends a text to his mother. “I’m fine and I had a good day,” he writes.

He walks past the toilet sign and smiles, knowing he will sleep well tonight.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • tomato (noun) /təˈmɑː.təʊ/
    I like to put tomato in my salad.

    tomorrow (adverb, noun) /təˈmɒr.əʊ/
    We will go to the park tomorrow.

    tonight (adverb, noun) /təˈnaɪt/
    The stars look bright tonight.

    too (adverb) /tuː/
    It is too cold to play outside.

    tooth (noun) /tuːθ/
    I brush my teeth every morning.

    topic (noun) /ˈtɒp.ɪk/
    The topic of the lesson is animals.

    tourist (noun) /ˈtʊə.rɪst/
    Many tourists visit London every year.

    town (noun) /taʊn/
    I live in a small town.

    traffic (noun) /ˈtræf.ɪk/
    There is a lot of traffic in the city.

    train (noun, verb) /treɪn/
    We take the train to school.
    She trains every day to get stronger.

    travel (verb, noun) /ˈtræv.əl/
    I like to travel to new places.
    Our travel was very exciting.

    tree (noun) /triː/
    The bird is sitting in the tree.

    trip (noun) /trɪp/
    We had a fun trip to the beach.

    trousers (noun) /ˈtraʊ.zəz/
    He wears blue trousers to school.

    true (adjective) /truː/
    It is true that the sun rises in the east.

    try (verb) /traɪ/
    Please try to open the door.

    T-shirt (noun) /ˈtiː.ʃɜːt/
    I bought a new T-shirt yesterday.

    Tuesday (noun) /ˈtjuːz.deɪ/
    We have a meeting on Tuesday.

    turn (verb, noun) /tɜːn/
    Please turn left at the corner.
    It is your turn to play.

    TV (noun) /ˌtiːˈviː/
    I watch TV every evening.

    twelve (number) /twɛlv/
    There are twelve eggs in the carton.

    twenty (number) /ˈtwɛn.ti/
    She is twenty years old.

    twice (adverb) /twaɪs/
    I brush my teeth twice a day.

    two (number) /tuː/
    I have two brothers.

    type (noun) /taɪp/
    What type of music do you like?

    umbrella (noun) /ʌmˈbrel.ə/
    Don’t forget your umbrella; it’s raining.

    uncle (noun) /ˈʌŋ.kəl/
    My uncle lives in London.

    under (preposition, adverb) /ˈʌn.dər/
    The cat is under the table.

    understand (verb) /ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/
    I understand the lesson well.

    university (noun) /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/
    She studies at the university.

    until (conjunction, preposition) /ʌnˈtɪl/
    Wait here until I come back.

    up (adverb, preposition) /ʌp/
    The balloon went up in the sky.

    upstairs (adverb) /ˌʌpˈsteəz/
    My bedroom is upstairs.

    us (pronoun) /ʌs/
    They gave us a gift.

    use (verb) /juːz/
    I use a computer for my homework.

📖 Story Example

A Rainy Trip Tomorrow

My uncle and I plan to go on a trip to a small town tomorrow. We want to travel by train because it is faster than the car. But today, it is raining, so I need my umbrella.

I will wear my favourite T-shirt and blue trousers. I hope it will be sunny tomorrow and not too cold.

We will stop at a park with many big trees. I want to try to climb one! It will be fun.

My uncle says, “You must understand the weather can be bad sometimes.” So we are ready until the sun comes out.

Tonight, I will pack my bag. I will take a tomato, some fruit, and a bottle of juice. I will also take a book about different types of birds.

When we get to the town, we will walk upstairs in the hotel and rest. Then, we will go out to see the sights.

I will tell us stories about the places we visit. I hope my uncle will enjoy the trip.

If it rains again, we will stay inside and watch TV. I don’t mind; it’s nice to spend time together.

I am excited because I have never been on such a long trip before. I think this will be a true adventure!

📝 Vocabulary List

  • useful (adjective) /ˈjuːs.fəl/
    This dictionary is very useful for learning new words.

    usually (adverb) /ˈjuːʒ.u.ə.li/
    I usually have breakfast at 7 o’clock.

    vacation (noun) /vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
    We are going on vacation next month.

    vegetable (noun) /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəl/
    Carrots are a healthy vegetable.

    very (adverb) /ˈver.i/
    It is very hot today.

    video (noun) /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/
    I watched a funny video online.

    village (noun) /ˈvɪl.ɪdʒ/
    My grandparents live in a small village.

    visit (verb, noun) /ˈvɪz.ɪt/
    We will visit the museum tomorrow.
    Our family made a visit to the zoo last weekend.

    visitor (noun) /ˈvɪz.ɪ.tər/
    The museum had many visitors today.

    wait (verb) /weɪt/
    Please wait for me at the bus stop.

    waiter (noun) /ˈweɪ.tər/
    The waiter brought our food quickly.

    wake (verb) /weɪk/
    I wake up early every day.

    walk (verb, noun) /wɔːk/
    We walk to school every morning.
    Let’s go for a walk in the park.

    wall (noun) /wɔːl/
    There is a painting on the wall.

    want (verb) /wɒnt/
    I want to learn how to swim.

    warm (adjective) /wɔːm/
    The sun makes the weather warm.

    wash (verb) /wɒʃ/
    Don’t forget to wash your hands.

    watch (verb, noun) /wɒtʃ/
    I like to watch cartoons on TV.
    He has a nice watch on his wrist.

    water (noun) /ˈwɔː.tər/
    Drink plenty of water every day.

    way (noun) /weɪ/
    This is the best way to get to the station.

    we (pronoun) /wiː/
    We are going to the cinema tonight.

    wear (verb) /weər/
    She likes to wear colourful clothes.

    weather (noun) /ˈweð.ər/
    The weather is sunny and warm today.

    website (noun) /ˈweb.saɪt/
    You can find information on the website.

    Wednesday (noun) /ˈwenz.deɪ/
    We have a meeting on Wednesday.

    week (noun) /wiːk/
    There are seven days in a week.

    weekend (noun) /ˈwiːk.end/
    I like to relax on the weekend.

    welcome (exclamation, verb, adjective) /ˈwel.kəm/
    Welcome to our school!
    We welcome all new students.
    She gave a welcome speech.

    well (adverb, adjective, exclamation) /wel/
    I’m feeling well today.
    You did well on your test.
    Well, that’s all for today.

    west (noun, adjective, adverb) /west/
    The sun sets in the west.

    what (pronoun, determiner) /wɒt/
    What is your favourite colour?

    when (adverb, pronoun, conjunction) /wen/
    When is your birthday?

    where (adverb, conjunction) /weər/
    Where do you live?

    which (pronoun, determiner) /wɪtʃ/
    Which book do you want?

    white (adjective, noun) /waɪt/
    She wore a beautiful white dress.

📖 Story Example

A Warm Weekend in the Village

We usually have a quiet weekend at home, but this week is different. Tomorrow, we will visit a small village in the west. The weather is very warm, and the sun is shining.

On Wednesday, I watched a funny video about a tourist in the village. The visitor wanted to explore the town, so he went for a walk along the wall near the river. He had to wait for the waiter to bring his lunch, which included fresh vegetables and a juicy tomato.

I want to wear my new white T-shirt and comfortable trousers for the trip. Don’t forget your umbrella because sometimes it rains, even in warm places.

We will wake up early tomorrow and get ready. Please wash your face and hands well before we go.

The website said the village has many beautiful trees and friendly people. We hope to find the best way to explore it all.

What time do we leave? When will we get there? Where will we eat? I have many questions!

It’s useful to plan well. Usually, I am ready the night before a trip, but this time, I am a bit nervous.

Welcome to our adventure! Let’s have fun and make great memories.

📝 Vocabulary List

  • who (pronoun) /huː/
    Who is your best friend?

    why (adverb) /waɪ/
    Why are you happy today?

    wife (noun) /waɪf/
    My wife cooks delicious meals.

    will (modal verb) /wɪl/
    I will help you with your homework.

    win (verb) /wɪn/
    Our team wants to win the match.

    window (noun) /ˈwɪn.dəʊ/
    Please open the window; it’s hot inside.

    wine (noun) /waɪn/
    They drank some red wine at dinner.

    winter (noun) /ˈwɪn.tər/
    Winter is cold and snowy here.

    with (preposition) /wɪð, wɪθ/
    I go to school with my friends.

    without (preposition) /wɪˈðaʊt/
    I can’t live without music.

    woman (noun) /ˈwʊm.ən/
    The woman is reading a book.

    wonderful (adjective) /ˈwʌn.də.fəl/
    We had a wonderful day at the beach.

    word (noun) /wɜːd/
    Can you spell that word?

    work (verb, noun) /wɜːk/
    I work from Monday to Friday.
    My work is very interesting.

    worker (noun) /ˈwɜː.kər/
    The worker fixed the computer.

    world (noun) /wɜːld/
    The world is full of amazing places.

    would (modal verb) /wʊd/
    I would like some tea, please.

    write (verb) /raɪt/
    Please write your name here.

    writer (noun) /ˈraɪ.tər/
    She is a famous writer.

    writing (noun) /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/
    Writing stories is fun.

    wrong (adjective) /rɒŋ/
    That answer is wrong.

    yeah (exclamation) /jeə/
    Yeah! I passed the test!

    year (noun) /jɪər/
    There are twelve months in a year.

    yesterday (adverb, noun) /ˈjes.tə.deɪ/
    I saw him yesterday.
    Yesterday was a sunny day.

    you (pronoun) /juː/
    You are very kind.

    young (adjective) /jʌŋ/
    The young boy is playing outside.

    your (determiner) /jɔː/
    Is this your book?

    yourself (pronoun) /jɔːˈself/
    Take care of yourself!

📖 Story Example

A Wonderful Day with My Family

Who do you live with? I live with my wife and my young daughter. Yesterday, we had a wonderful day together.

In the morning, I went to work. I am a worker in a big office. I write many emails and letters. Sometimes, I feel something is wrong with my computer, but I always fix it.

After work, I met a woman who is a famous writer. She told me she loves writing stories.

At home, my wife opened the window because the room was warm. We drank some wine and talked about the world and our plans for the year.

I asked my daughter, “Why do you like school?” She smiled and said, “Because I want to learn new words.”

Will you come to our house next week? Yeah! she said happily.

I would like you to visit us sometime. You will feel at home.

Remember to take care of yourself and say yes to new adventures!