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.
Blue — A1 Colour Vocabulary
blue /bloo/ Listen Blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day, the sea, and your jeans. Quick Answer Blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day, the sea, and your jeans. In English, colour words go BEFORE the noun: “a blue car”, not “a car blue”. Example: The sky…
Yellow — A1 Colour Vocabulary
yellow /YEL-oh/ Listen Yellow is the colour of bananas, the sun, lemons, and school buses. Quick Answer Yellow is the colour of bananas, the sun, lemons, and school buses. In English, colour words go BEFORE the noun: “a yellow car”, not “a car yellow”. Example: A banana is yellow. Yellow in 3 Sentences Read these…
Green — A1 Colour Vocabulary
green /green/ Listen Green is the colour of grass, trees, and most leaves. Quick Answer Green is the colour of grass, trees, and most leaves. In English, colour words go BEFORE the noun: “a green car”, not “a car green”. Example: Grass is green. Green in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences. Notice how green…
Orange — A1 Colour Vocabulary
orange /OR-inj/ Listen Orange is the colour of pumpkins, traffic cones, and fire. Quick Answer Orange is the colour of pumpkins, traffic cones, and fire. In English, colour words go BEFORE the noun: “an orange car”, not “a car orange”. Example: The pumpkin is orange. Orange in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences. Notice how…
Purple — A1 Colour Vocabulary
purple /PUR-puhl/ Listen Purple is the colour of grapes, eggplants (aubergines), and lavender flowers. Quick Answer Purple is the colour of grapes, eggplants (aubergines), and lavender flowers. In English, colour words go BEFORE the noun: “a purple car”, not “a car purple”. Example: I love purple flowers. Purple in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences….
