The Chess Table in the Park (A1 Reading Story)
Maya likes to draw in the park. An old man waits there with his chess board, but nobody plays with him. Maya wants to help.
A1 Beginner
A1 · BEGINNER
You can introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and use everyday words like numbers, days, and basic greetings.
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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.
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The Lost Wallet (A1 Reading Story)
Omar finds a wallet while he cleans the fruit shop. He is saving money too. Now he must decide what to do with the wallet.
The Little Green Friend (A1 Reading Story)
Mia finds a small green caterpillar in her garden. With Grandma’s help, she watches it day by day and learns how it changes.
Omar’s Bicycle Fund (A1 Reading Story)
Omar walks an hour to work at the market. He saves money for a blue bicycle. Then he finds a wallet full of money.
A Cup of Tea for Mr Ali (A1 Reading Story)
Lily makes tea for Mr Ali every morning. One day, he does not come to the café. Lily is worried and wants to find him.
A1 Colours Vocabulary
Quick Answer These are ten useful A1 colour words: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, black, white, pink, and brown. Study the pictures, read the examples, then practise with flashcards and review. These are the ten most common colours in everyday English. Start with the primary colours (red, blue, yellow), then learn the secondary and…
A1 Drinks Vocabulary
Quick Answer These are five useful A1 drink words: water, milk, tea, coffee, and juice. Study the pictures, read the examples, then practise with flashcards and review. These are the five drinks people have every day. Start with the words below. CEFR A1 – Drinks A1 Drinks Vocabulary Learn five everyday drink words with pictures,…
A1 Foods Vocabulary
Quick Answer These are eight useful A1 food words: bread, rice, egg, meat, chicken, fish, cheese, and soup. Study the pictures, read the examples, then practise with flashcards and review. These are everyday foods you eat at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Start with the eight foods below. CEFR A1 – Everyday Foods A1 Foods Vocabulary…
A1 Fruits Vocabulary
Quick Answer These are six useful A1 fruit words: apple, banana, orange, lemon, grape, and pear. Study the pictures, read the examples, then practise with flashcards and review. At A1 level, fruit words are easy to picture and easy to use. Start with the six fruits below. CEFR A1 – Fruits A1 Fruits Vocabulary Learn…
Possessive Adjectives: My, Your, His, Her, Our, Their
Quick Answer English has six possessive adjectives — small words that show who owns the next noun: my, your, his, her, our, their. Click any one below to open a short lesson with examples, common mistakes, and a quiz. What Is a Possessive Adjective? A possessive adjective is a tiny word you put before a…
