The Little Blue Suitcase (A1 Reading Story)
Maya takes her first big trip alone to visit her grandmother by the sea. She brings a blue suitcase, but another passenger has one too.
A1 Beginner
A1 · BEGINNER
You can introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and use everyday words like numbers, days, and basic greetings.
A1 · YOU
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Start Here
The verb “to be” (am / is / are)
The first English verb every learner needs. Learn how to say who you are and describe people and things.
A1 Grammar · 6 lessons
Learn grammar
Easy lessons on the basic English words and rules you use every day. Plenty of examples to get you started.
A1 Vocabulary · 5 lessons
Learn vocabulary
Picture lessons on the most useful A1 words — food, drinks, and colours. Audio, simple examples, quick quiz.
Reading · Graded Stories
Read short stories made for A1
Original graded stories written at your level — each with key words, a comprehension quiz, and a grammar tip. New stories added regularly.
Ready for A2?
Move on when you can hold a basic conversation about yourself.
Anna’s Little Blue Jar (A1 Reading Story)
Anna works in a hotel and saves money in a little blue jar. She wants to buy a red bike for her sister’s birthday.
The Old Man and the Little Bird (A1 Reading Story)
Baba lives alone in a house on a hill. One winter morning, he finds a little bird in the snow and brings it inside.
Amina and the Moon (A1 Reading Story)
Amina draws the moon in her new notebook. Each night, it looks different. She asks her dad why the moon changes its shape.
The Nest in the Lemon Tree (A1 Reading Story)
Sara watches two birds build a nest in the lemon tree. Her grandad helps her learn about them. Then a storm comes to the garden.
The First Day at the Bakery (A1 Reading Story)
Maria has a new job at Rosa’s bakery. She is nervous about her first day. There is bread to make, customers to meet and much to learn.
The Lantern Festival (A1 Reading Story)
Mina loves the lantern festival. This year, Grandma’s hands hurt and she cannot make a lantern. Mina wants to help her make one.
Sami and the Silver Key (A1 Reading Story)
Sami keeps his money in a jar. He wants a new bicycle for his long trip to work. A wallet at the market brings a difficult choice.
The Missing Tomatoes (A1 Reading Story)
Mr Sam loves the tomatoes in his garden. Every night, some tomatoes go missing. He decides to watch the garden and find out why.
The Cat on the Balcony (A1 Reading Story)
Mara is new in the city and feels alone. One day, a grey cat visits her balcony. His name is Pasha, but where is his home?
