A1 — First Texts
Short, friendly texts about daily life, family, home, food, shopping, weather, messages, signs and schedules. 10 original texts, each with vocabulary, key expressions, a reading strategy, and questions with explanations.
Skills at this level: Finding information · Basic vocabulary · Simple comprehension
A Day in My Life
Read about Ethan's day, from breakfast to bedtime. (Daily Life · ~2 min · ●○○ Gentle)
OpenMy Family
Meet one family: a teacher, a nurse, two kids, and a small dog. (Family · ~1 min · ●○○ Gentle)
OpenFood for the Week
A shopping list, a family, and one small problem: ice cream. (Food & Shopping · ~1 min · ●○○ Gentle)
OpenAt the Store
Julia needs new shoes. The red ones look great — but there is a problem. (Shopping · ~1 min · ●●○ Steady)
OpenTom Likes Sports
Soccer on Tuesdays, swimming on Saturdays — Tom's week is full of sports. (Hobbies · ~1 min · ●○○ Gentle)
OpenA Sunny Weekend
Sun today, rain tomorrow — Emma is happy with both. (Weather · ~1 min · ●●○ Steady)
OpenAnna's Morning
Anna is a teacher, and her morning starts at 6:30. Follow her routine. (Routines · ~1 min · ●○○ Gentle)
OpenShort Messages
Three short messages: from Lisa, from Dad, and from Coach Mike. Read fast! (Messages · ~1 min · ●●○ Steady)
OpenSigns and Schedules
Signs and schedules give information fast — if you know how to look. (Signs & Schedules · ~2 min · ●●○ Steady)
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