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Language Learning Center / English / Reading / A1

English Reading — A1

Beginner

A Day at the Library

Maria wakes up early on Saturday morning. She wants to study for her English test. She walks to the library near her house. The library opens at nine o'clock. Maria sits at a table near the window. She reads her book for two hours. Then she borrows two more books. Maria feels happy because she learned many new words today.

At the Airport

Tom arrives at the airport two hours before his flight. He checks in at the counter and gives his passport to the agent. Then he goes through security. Tom waits at the gate and drinks a coffee. When his flight is called, he walks to the plane. Tom is excited for his trip to Canada.

Shopping for Groceries

Every Sunday, Anna goes shopping for groceries. She makes a list before she leaves home. At the store, she buys bread, milk, eggs, and fruit. Anna pays with her credit card. She carries two bags home. Anna cooks a big lunch for her family after shopping.

Alphabet & Sounds

The English alphabet has twenty-six letters. Some letters are vowels: a, e, i, o, u. The other letters are consonants. The word "cat" starts with the letter C. The word "dog" starts with the letter D. The word "apple" starts with a vowel sound. Learning letter sounds helps you read new words.

Reading Single Words

Look at these words: cat, sun, book, run, red. "Cat" is an animal. "Sun" is in the sky. "Book" has many pages. "Run" is an action. "Red" is a color. Short words like these are easy to read. Reading single words is the first step before reading full sentences.

Greetings

"Hello! How are you?" says Ben. "I'm fine, thank you. And you?" says Lucy. "I'm good too," says Ben. In the morning, people say "Good morning." In the evening, they say "Good evening." When people leave, they say "Goodbye" or "See you later."

Personal Information

My name is Sofia Martinez. I am twenty-five years old. I am from Spain, and I live in Madrid. My phone number is 555-0142. My email address is sofia@email.com. I speak Spanish and English. I am a nurse at a big hospital.

Family

This is my family. My father's name is Carlos. My mother's name is Elena. I have one brother and one sister. My brother's name is Diego, and my sister's name is Isabel. We have a dog named Max. Every Sunday, my whole family eats dinner together at my grandparents' house.

Daily Routine

Every day, Hassan wakes up at seven o'clock. He brushes his teeth and eats breakfast. He goes to work by bus at eight o'clock. He works until five o'clock. After work, he cooks dinner and watches TV. He goes to bed at eleven o'clock. Hassan follows the same routine every weekday.

Food & Drinks

For breakfast, Yuki eats rice and eggs. She drinks green tea. For lunch, she eats a sandwich and drinks water. For dinner, she likes fish, vegetables, and rice. Her favorite drink is orange juice. She doesn't like coffee because it's too bitter for her.

Shopping

Omar goes to the shopping mall to buy new shoes. He looks in three different stores. In the first store, the shoes are too expensive. In the second store, they don't have his size. In the third store, he finds black shoes that fit well and cost thirty dollars. Omar pays with cash and goes home happy.

Weather

Today the weather is sunny and warm. It is twenty-five degrees. Yesterday it was rainy and cold. Tomorrow, the weather report says it will be cloudy with some wind. In winter, this city gets a lot of snow. In summer, it is usually hot and dry.

School

Emma is a student at Green Valley School. Her classes start at eight-thirty. Her favorite subject is art, but she also likes math. She has lunch with her friends at noon. After school, she plays basketball on the school team. Emma studies every evening before dinner.

Work

David works as a chef in a small restaurant. He starts work at ten in the morning and finishes at nine at night. He cooks pasta, soup, and salads. His boss is friendly, and he enjoys his job. On his days off, David likes to cook new recipes at home for his family.

Directions

"Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?" asks a tourist. "Go straight for two blocks, then turn left at the bank," says a woman. "The station is on your right, next to the park." "Thank you very much," says the tourist. "It's about a ten-minute walk," adds the woman.

Short Stories

Once there was a small bird named Pip. Pip lived in a tall tree. Every morning, Pip sang a happy song. One day, it rained a lot, and Pip's nest got wet. A kind squirrel let Pip stay in her tree hole. The next day, the sun came out, and Pip thanked the squirrel and flew home.

Signs & Notices

NO SMOKING. PUSH. PULL. EXIT. WET FLOOR — PLEASE BE CAREFUL. OPEN: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS. These are common signs you see in public places. Reading signs quickly helps you stay safe and know what to do.

Emails

Subject: Meeting Tomorrow Hi Sarah, Can we meet tomorrow at 10 AM to talk about the project? Please let me know if that time works for you. If not, we can choose another time. Thanks, James

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Timetables

Bus 12 Timetable — Downtown to Airport Departs Downtown: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 Arrives Airport: 7:40, 8:10, 8:40, 9:10 The bus runs every thirty minutes. The trip takes forty minutes. On weekends, buses run every hour instead.

Forms

REGISTRATION FORM First Name: Maria Last Name: Lopez Date of Birth: 03/14/1998 Address: 45 Oak Street Phone: 555-0198 Please sign and return this form to the front desk before Friday.

Reading Practice: The New Neighbor

A new family moved next door to Ali last week. Their names are Mr. and Mrs. Chen, and they have a son named Leo who is the same age as Ali. Ali said hello and invited Leo to play soccer in the park. Now Ali and Leo are good friends and play together every afternoon.

Reading Quiz: A Trip to the Zoo

Last Saturday, Priya and her little brother went to the zoo. They saw lions, elephants, and monkeys. Priya's favorite animal was the giraffe because it was so tall. Her brother liked the monkeys best because they were funny. They bought ice cream before going home.

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