Historias en inglés para nivel A1
126 historias cortas en inglés de nivel A1 con traducción al español. Lee línea a línea, toca las palabras y escucha el audio.
A1Two Dinners in One DayDos comidas en un díaStuffy Pete sat on his usual bench in Union Square on Thanksgiving Day. Every year, an old gentleman met him there and bought him a big dinner.1 minA1First Day at WorkEl primer día de trabajoPhil started a new job in a big store on Franklin Street. On his first morning, he arrived early. He was now the errand boy. A young salesman asked, “Are you going to work here?” Phil said, “Yes.”1 minA1The Shopping ListLa lista de comprasA rich man lived in a big house, but he wrote very badly. One day, he invited his friends to dinner and wanted a good meal. He wanted ducks, turkeys, and chickens, so he made a shopping list.1 minA1The Cat and Her KittensLa gata y sus gatitosA cat had three little kittens. They all lived together in a room downstairs. But one day, the cat decided that upstairs was better. She picked up one kitten and carried it upstairs.2 minA1The Heavy BasketLa cesta pesadaOne day, a boy had to take a large basket to his grandmother. The basket was full and very heavy. His little brother Tom decided to go with him.1 minA1The Apple Under the SofaLa manzana debajo del sofáToday is a cold winter evening. It is snowing outside, but the house is warm. Anna comes home after work. Her brother Mark is already making tea. There is bread, cheese, and red apples on the table.1 minA1My family and how I feelMi familia y cómo me sientoMy name is Marie and I have a big family. I have a husband and two children. My husband works a lot, but he is very kind.2 minA1A family and colorsUna familia y los coloresPaul lives with his family in a small house. He has a father, a mother, a sister, and a brother.1 minA1A simple meal at homeUna comida sencilla en casaIn the morning, I think about what I want to eat today. I want coffee because I am tired. I also want water because I am thirsty.1 minA1More verbs in everyday lifeMás verbos en la vida cotidianaToday I am at home. There is calm here. I have a cat. There is also a dog in the house. Yesterday I had a good idea. I had time. I was happy. I was calm all day. A week ago, I was on vacation.1 minA1Time and the days of the weekEl tiempo y los días de la semanaThe week has seven days. Today is Monday. On Monday, I go to school. I start the week. On Tuesday, I do sports. I feel good. On Wednesday, I read a book. I am calm.1 minA1Counting up to a millionContar hasta un millónA boy is in his room in the evening. He is in his bed. He wants to sleep, but he thinks about numbers. He starts to count. He says one, two, three. He continues slowly.1 minA1Introducing yourself and talking about yourselfPresentarse y hablar de uno mismoHi, my name is Anna. I am fine. I am a teacher. I was born in America. Now I live in Paris. I like the city. I learn French with LingTrio. I want to speak French. Now I can read in French. I am happy.1 minA1Direct object pronounsLos pronombres de objeto directoI see Marie. I see her. You love Paul. You love him. Marie looks at me. She sees me. I talk to you. I listen to you. We see the movie. We watch it. She looks for the keys. She finds them.1 minA1Today, yesterday, and tomorrowHoy, ayer y mañanaToday I am at home. Now I am reading a book. In the morning I drink coffee. I stay calm. In the afternoon I go to the park. I do not stay at home. In the evening I am at home. I stay alone.1 minA1A story with second-group verbsUna historia con los verbos del segundo grupoEvery day, I finish my work. I often succeed. I choose a simple thing. I finish quickly. With time, I grow. I grow every day. Sometimes, I blush. I continue.1 minA1Articles and nouns in FrenchLos artículos y los sustantivos en francésI am in a house. There is a cat and a dog. The cat is on the table. The dog is in the house. The cat eats kibble. The dog sleeps on the sofa. On the table there is a book. There are also books.2 minA1Revision and dialogue in a caféRepaso y diálogo en el caféI am in a café. I see people. A man says hello to me. He asks how I am. I say I am fine. I say my name is Paul. He asks questions. He says where do you work. I say I am a teacher. I work at a school.1 minA1Questions in FrenchLas preguntas en francésI am in a French class. The teacher speaks. He asks a simple question. He says do you have a pen. I answer yes. The teacher continues. He asks another question. He says do you have a book.1 minA1To be, to do, and important verbsSer, hacer y los verbos importantesI am in a French class. The teacher arrives. He talks about the verb être. I listen. I am a student. You are a student too. The teacher is happy. We are in class.2 minA1Talking about the future with the verb allerHablar del futuro con el verbo allerI am in a French class. The teacher speaks calmly. He asks how you are. I say I am fine. The teacher talks about the verb aller. He says I go. He says you go. He says he goes.2 minA1The first steps in FrenchLos primeros pasos en francésI am in a French class. I say hello. The teacher says hello. He says good evening and hi. He asks how you are. I say I am fine. The teacher asks what your name is. I say my name is Pierre.2 minA1The first French lessonLa primera lección de francésI am in class. I see the teacher. I say hello. The teacher speaks. He shows the alphabet. I look. I read A, B, C. I read slowly. The teacher talks about the letters. I repeat. He says I. He says you.1 minA116. Colors, adjectives, and feelings in daily life16. Colores, adjetivos y sentimientos en la vida diariaIn the morning a traveler wakes up in a bright room with white walls. He sees a blue sky and a yellow sun outside the window. On the chair there is a small brown wooden table with a red book on it.2 minA115. Two verbs together in daily plans15. Dos verbos juntos en los planes diarioA traveler studies English every day and wants to improve his skills. In the morning he decides to learn English before work. He likes reading simple texts and enjoys listening to short stories.1 minA114. See look and watch in daily life14. See look y watch en la vida diariaIn the morning a traveler opens his eyes and sees the room. He stands near the window and looks at the street. He sees people and cars without trying. He looks at the sky and looks at the clouds.2 minA113. Using prepositions in daily life13. Uso de las preposiciones en la vida diariaIn the morning a traveler wakes up at seven o’clock. He sits on the bed and looks at the bag on the floor. His clothes are in the bag and his shoes are under the chair.1 minA112. Future travel plans12. Viajes en el futurNext year a young traveler will leave his city and will start a long journey. He will visit new countries and he will meet new people. In the spring he is going to travel to Italy for the first time.2 minA1Block 11: Questions with modal verbs12. Preguntas con verbos modalesTom wakes up in the morning and asks Can I start my day now. He looks outside and asks Can I go out today. In the kitchen Tom asks Can I have breakfast now.1 minA1Block 10. Pronouns and PossessivesBloque 10. Pronombres y posesivosAnna is at home on Monday. She is reading a book. The book is hers. Her book is on the table. Tom calls Anna on Tuesday. He is her friend. Tom talks about his work. His work is interesting.2 minA1Block 9. To Be and To Have in the PastBloque 9. Los verbos To Be y To Have en pasadoYesterday Anna was at home in the morning. She was calm and relaxed. The weather was cold, but the room was warm. Anna had breakfast at eight o’clock. She had tea and bread.2 minA1Block 8. Past SimpleBloque 8. Past SimpleYesterday Anna walked to work early. She felt calm and focused. The weather was cold, but the sun shone. The street looked quiet. Anna met Tom near the office. They said hello and smiled.2 minA1Lesson 8. Present ContinuousLección 8. Presente continuoAnna is walking to work right now. She is listening to music. The sun is shining and people are smiling. The city is waking up. Anna is looking at her phone. She is checking the time.2 minA1Lesson 6 and 7. Adjectives and Action VerbsLecciones 6 y 7. Adjetivos y verbos de acciónAnna walks to work in the morning. She feels happy today. The weather is cold, but the sun is bright. The day looks good. Anna sees two houses on the street. One house is big, the other is small.2 minA1Lesson 5. Numbers and TimeLección 5. Números y tiempoAnna wakes up in the morning. She looks at the clock. It is seven o’clock. The day starts early. Anna counts the minutes. One two three. Time goes fast.2 minA1Lesson 4. Nouns, Articles, and the Verb HaveLección 4. Sustantivos, artículos y el verbo HaveAnna and Tom meet at home in the afternoon. They sit in the living room. Anna looks around and smiles. She likes the room. On the table there is a book and a phone. The book is old.2 minA1Lesson 3. Question WordsLección 3. Palabras interrogativasAnna meets Tom in a café today. They sit at a small table. Tom looks at Anna and asks what is your name. He wants to be polite. Anna smiles and answers. She says my name is Anna.2 minA1Lesson 2. Personal Pronouns and To BeLección 2. Pronombres personales y el verbo To BeAnna is in the park today. She feels good and calm. She sees Tom near a bench. He is there with a dog. Anna walks to Tom and smiles. She says hello. Tom looks at Anna and answers. He says I am Tom.2 minA1Lesson 1. Greetings and IntroductionsLección 1. Saludos y presentacionesAnna walks to work in the morning. She sees Tom near the office. Anna smiles and says hello. She says good morning to Tom. Tom looks at Anna and answers. He says good morning too.2 minA1The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark TwainLas aventuras de Tom Sawyer, Mark TwainTom Sawyer is a young boy. He lives in a small town near a river in America. Tom lives with his Aunt Polly. She loves him but often scolds him.2 minA1The Government Inspector by Nikolai GogolEl inspector general de Nikolái GógolThe story takes place in a small town in Russia. The town has many problems. The mayor and the officials are dishonest. They take money and lie to people.2 minA1Don Quixote by Miguel de CervantesDon Quijote de Miguel de CervantesDon Quixote is a man from Spain. He lives in a small and quiet village. He reads many books about knights, heroes, and battles. He reads every day and every night.3 minA1Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiPadre rico, padre pobre de Robert KiyosakiThis book is written by the American author Robert Kiyosaki. The story is about money, work, and life. It is told through the life of a boy.2 minA1The Twelve Chairs by Ilf and PetrovLas doce sillas de Ilf y PetrovThe story is written by the Russian writers Ilf and Petrov. It is a funny and ironic story. The story begins after the Russian revolution. Many people lose money, homes, and old lives.3 minA1The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoEl Alquimista de Paulo CoelhoThe story is written by the Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho. The story is about a young boy named Santiago. He is a shepherd and travels with his sheep.1 minA1Around the World in Eighty DaysLa vuelta al mundo en ochenta díasThe story is about a man named Phileas Fogg. He lives in London and likes order and rules. One day Phileas Fogg makes a bet. He says he can travel around the world in eighty days.2 minA1Animal FarmRebelión en la granjaThe story is about animals who live on a farm. The farm belongs to a man named Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones is lazy and drinks a lot. The animals work very hard and get little food.2 minA1The Old Man and the SeaEl viejo y el marThe story is about an old fisherman named Santiago. He lives near the sea and goes fishing every day. Santiago is poor and very tired. He does not catch any fish for many days.2 minA1To Kill a MockingbirdMatar a un ruiseñorThe story is about a young girl named Scout. She lives in a small town in the south of the USA. The town is quiet and everyone knows each other. Life there is slow and simple.2 minA1Alice in WonderlandAlicia en el país de las maravillasAlice is a young girl. One day she sees a white rabbit. The rabbit runs fast and looks at a watch. Alice follows the rabbit. She falls into a long hole. She comes to a strange place.1 minA1A website is an online systemUn sitio web es un sistema en líneaA website is an online system. It works in a browser. People open it on a computer or phone.2 minA1Neural networks are computer programsLas redes neuronales son programas informáticosNeural networks are computer programs. They work with text and data. They are used in apps and websites. A neural network can read text. It can also write text. It follows simple rules.2 minA1Choosing a Computer in a StoreElegir un ordenador en la tiendaChoosing a Computer in a Store A customer comes to an electronics store. He wants to buy a computer. He talks to the seller2 minA1Buying a Monitor for 2D AnimationCompra de un monitor para animación 2DA customer comes to a computer store. He works with 2D animation. He wants to buy a monitor The customer talks to the seller. He explains his job. He works with graphics2 minA1Computer partsLas partes del ordenadorComputer parts. A computer has many parts. All parts help the computer work. The main part is the system unit. The system unit is inside the computer. The system unit has a motherboard.2 minA1Computer basicsConceptos básicos de la computadoraComputer is an electronic device. A computer works with information. A computer has a screen. The screen shows text and images. A computer has a keyboard. The keyboard is for typing text.1 minA1Gardener’s WorkEl trabajo del jardineroA gardener works in a large city garden. This garden is open to people. He comes here every day. His work starts in the morning. First, he checks the plants. He checks their condition.2 minA1Nature of IcelandNaturaleza de IslandiaIceland is in the north of Europe. It is an island country. The climate in Iceland is cold. Strong winds are common in the country. Because of the climate, there are few trees in Iceland.1 minA1Mount FujiEl monte FujiMount Fuji is in Japan. This is a very famous natural place. Mount Fuji is a volcano. The volcano is not active now. The mountain has a beautiful shape. Its top is often covered with snow.1 minA1Niagara FallsLas cataratas del NiágaraNiagara Falls is in North America. It is located between the USA and Canada. This is one of the most famous natural places. The waterfall consists of several large waterfalls.1 minA1Morning in the city parkMañana en el parque de la ciudadEarly in the morning the park is open. A person comes to the park. He wants to walk in the fresh air. The weather is good. The sun shines calmly. The sky is blue. There are big trees in the park.1 minA1Public Transport Schedule Changed in the CityEl horario del transporte público cambió en la ciudadThe city changed the bus schedule The new schedule started on Monday The changes affect morning and evening routes Buses now run more often in the morning This is important for people who go to work1 minA1An unusual competition took place in the USAUna competencia inusual tuvo lugar en Estados UnidosAn unusual competition took place in the USA. It happened in the city of New York. The competition took place at Coney Island. It was a hot dog eating competition. The event took place on a weekend.2 minA1Rue de Rivoli closed in ParisLa calle Rivoli está cerrada en ParísThis morning Rue de Rivoli was closed in Paris. The street is in the city center. Traffic is closed between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. The reason for the closure is road work.1 minA1Many countries increase support for electric carsMuchos países aumentan el apoyo a los coches eléctricosThis year many countries increase support for electric cars Governments want to reduce air pollution People can get money support when they buy an electric car1 minA1A total solar eclipse will be visible in many countriesUn eclipse solar total será visible en muchos paísesThis year a total solar eclipse will be visible in many countries The eclipse will happen during the day The Moon will pass in front of the Sun For a short time the sky will become dark1 minA1The World Cup will take place in the USA in 2026La Copa del Mundo se celebrará en Estados Unidos en 2026In 2026 the World Cup will take place in the USA Teams from many countries will play in the tournament Matches will take place in different cities of the country1 minA1Posture and the WorkdayLa postura y el día de trabajoThe workday is spent in front of a computer The person arrives at the office in the morning Work lasts many hours Almost all the time there is sitting Over time the back starts to get tired2 minA1Evening Sleep and HealthEl sueño de la noche y la saludThis story is about a normal workday Work takes place in an office Every day a lot of time goes to the screen The eyes get tired In the evening strong tiredness appears Sleep often starts late1 minA1Morning Walk for HealthCaminata matutina para la saludMy name is Mark I live near a park Every morning I wake up early Before I stayed at home a lot I moved very little I often had back pain I got tired quickly One day I decided that I needed movement2 minA1A Visit to the DoctorUna visita al médicoMy name is Anna I live in a big city Last week I did not feel well I had a headache I felt tired I slept badly at night In the morning I did not go to work I decided to go to the doctor2 minA1Grand CanyonGran CañónThe Grand Canyon is in the USA It is located in the state of Arizona This is one of the most famous places in the country Many tourists come here every year People come from different countries2 minA1Travel to Mars with Elon MuskViaje a Marte con Elon MuskElon Musk is a real businessman and engineer from the USA. He works with rockets and space travel. He talks about travel to other planets. One important planet is Mars.2 minA1Across the Pacific Ocean with Fyodor KonukhovA través del océano Pacífico con Fiódor KoniújovFyodor Konukhov is a real traveler from Russia. He travels around the world for many years. He travels by sea, by land, and by air. Many people know his journeys.2 minA1The Man Who Listens to the WorldEl hombre que escucha al mundoThis is a story about a modern traveler named Simon Reeve. Simon Reeve lives in our time and works as a journalist. He travels around the world and tells stories about people’s lives.3 minA1Tom’s Trip to ParisEl viaje de Tom a ParísTom lives in Canada and works as a journalist He likes travel and new cities Today Tom goes to France He flies to Paris by plane This trip is real and happens now2 minA1The Journey of Ibn BattutaEl viaje de Ibn BattutaIbn Battuta was a young man from the city of Tangier. This city is in Morocco. Ibn Battuta loved to study and read. He studied law and religion. But he also dreamed of travel.2 minA1The Journey of Marco PoloEl viaje de Marco PoloMarco Polo was a young man from the city of Venice. He lived in Italy and often listened to stories about faraway countries. His father and uncle had already traveled around the world.3 min
A1Mr. Robert’s New DreamEl nuevo sueño del señor RobertMr. Robert’s New Dream Mr. Robert had worked as a car mechanic all his life. Since his youth, he had loved cars: taking them apart, fixing engines, painting bodies.4 min
A1Doctor Oliver’s DiscoveryEl descubrimiento del doctor OliverDoctor Oliver’s Discovery Doctor Oliver had spent his whole life among books, flasks, and notes. Since he was young, he had dreamed of creating a cure for a rare disease.1 min
A1The Secret Recipe of Chef MarcoLa receta secreta del chef MarcoThe Secret Recipe of Chef Marco Chef Marco worked in a small restaurant by the sea. He was famous for his soup, which every customer ordered.1 min
A1The Secret Patient of Doctor SophieEl paciente secreto de la doctora SophieThe Secret Patient of Doctor Sophie Doctor Sophie worked in a small clinic near the park. One evening, as she was about to close her office, there was a quiet knock on the door.1 min
A1The Most Unusual Case of Officer DanielEl caso más inusual del oficial DanielThe Most Unusual Case of Officer Daniel On a warm summer evening, Daniel received a strange phone call. In the park, someone had seen a man in a suit digging in the bushes and hiding something.2 min
A1Teacher ThomasProfesor ThomasTeacher Thomas Thomas works as a foreign language teacher at a school. He teaches French and English. Every morning he prepares materials for his lessons.1 min
A1Sailor LeoMarinero LeoSailor Leo Leo works as a sailor on a big ship. He loves the sea and long journeys. Every morning he checks the deck and the ropes. The captain gives the crew a plan for the day.1 min
A1Archaeologist AnnaArqueóloga AnnaArchaeologist Anna Anna works as an archaeologist and studies ancient cities. She loves her job because she discovers the secrets of the past.1 min
A1Pilot AlexPiloto AlexPilot Alex Alex works as a passenger plane pilot. He loves his job because he flies to different countries. Every morning he puts on his uniform and goes to the airport.1 min
A1Engineer LucasIngeniero LucasEngineer Lucas Lucas works as an engineer in a big company. He loves his job because he creates new projects. Every morning he comes to the office and turns on his computer.1 min
A1Doctor EmmaDoctora EmmaDoctor Emma Emma works as a doctor in a city clinic. She loves her job because she helps people. Every morning she puts on a white coat and washes her hands.1 min
A1Firefighter MarkBombero MarkFirefighter Mark Mark works as a firefighter in a big city. He loves his job because he helps people. Every morning he puts on his uniform, helmet, and special boots.1 min
A1Taxi Driver DavidConductor de taxi DavidDavid works as a taxi driver in a big city. He loves his job because he meets new people every day. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 min
A1Builder AlexeyConstructor AlexeyBuilder Alexey Alexey works as a builder on a big construction site in the city. He loves his job because he helps build new houses. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 min
A1Bus Driver TomConductor de autobús TomBus Driver Tom Tom is a city bus driver. Every day he starts work at seven in the morning. He checks the bus and fills it with fuel. Tom politely greets the passengers.1 min
A1Meatball Sauce from the Movie “The Godfather”Salsa con albóndigas de la película “El Padrino”Meatball Sauce from the Movie “The Godfather”2 min
A1Spanish-style Fried Eggs: Simple RecipeHuevos fritos al estilo español: receta sencillaSpanish-style Fried Eggs: Simple Recipe Spanish-style fried eggs are an easy and tasty dish, served for breakfast or dinner. Ingredients for 2 servings: - 4 eggs - 1 tomato - 1 small onion1 min
A1The Story of the BurgerLa historia de la hamburguesaThe Story of the Burger Today, the burger is one of the most popular dishes in the world. But once, it all started with a simple idea.2 min
A1Golden Lotus RestaurantRestaurante Loto DoradoGolden Lotus Restaurant In the center of London, there is the famous Indian restaurant “Golden Lotus.” They say that politicians, actors, and even famous athletes come here.1 min
A1Family Pastry ShopPastelería familiarFamily Pastry Shop In a small town, a cozy family pastry shop has opened. It was opened by the Leroy family, and each family member has their own job.1 min
A1Supermarket for EveryoneSupermercado para todosSupermarket for Everyone In the city center, there is a big supermarket. It has more than ten thousand products. Here you can find food, drinks, household goods, electronics, and stationery.2 min
A1Seafood Restaurant by the SeaRestaurante de mariscos junto al marSeafood Restaurant by the Sea In a small seaside town, there was a cozy seafood restaurant. It stood right on the promenade, and from the windows you could see the sea.1 min
A1Butcher ShopCarniceríaButcher Shop On the main street of the city, there was a butcher shop with a red sign. The door rang with a bell when customers entered. Inside, the display cases were full of fresh meat and sausages.2 min
A1Spice ShopTienda de especiasSpice Shop In the old quarter of the city, there was a small spice shop. The door was always open, and warm, spicy aromas drifted from inside. On the shelves stood jars with different spices.2 min
A1The House Full of AromasLa casa llena de aromasThe House Full of Aromas In a big city, on a quiet street, there was an old house with green shutters. In this house lived a family that loved cooking.1 min
A1Sweet JourneyViaje dulceSweet Journey In a small seaside town lived a girl named Lila. She loved making sweets and dreamed of trying desserts from all over the world. One summer, a food festival came to the town.1 min
A1Life in the DesertVida en el desiertoLife in the Desert The desert is a large place where it is very hot during the day and very cold at night. There are almost no trees here, only yellow sand and big rocks.2 min
A1City on the MoonCiudad en la LunaCity on the Moon We will live in a new city on the Moon. The city will have houses made of glass and metal. The windows will look at the Earth like a blue ball.2 min
A1A Letter from the FutureUna carta del futuroA Letter from the Future One warm summer evening, Maria found a strange envelope on her balcony. The envelope was made of shiny paper, and in golden letters it said: “Open only for you.”1 min
A1Life of RooseveltLa vida de RooseveltLife of Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a president of the United States who led the country during difficult times. He was born in 1882 in New York State into a wealthy family.1 min
A1Life in the FutureLa vida del futuroLife in the Future In the future, cities float in the sky and streets are lit by soft lights powered by clean energy from the sun and wind.2 min
A1Life in LondonLa vida en LondresLife in London London is a city where historic buildings stand next to modern skyscrapers. The morning here begins with a cup of tea or coffee and a rush to work in the crowded underground.1 min
A1Life in ChinaLa vida en ChinaLife in China China is a country where ancient traditions blend with the modern pace of megacities.2 min
A1A Day Between Work and StudyUn día entre trabajo y estudiosA Day Between Work and Study I wake up at 6:30, when the city is just starting to come alive.2 min
A1City NeighborsVecinos de la ciudadCity Neighbors Anton lives in a high-rise building in the city center. Every morning he meets his neighbors in the elevator and greets them.1 min
A1Life in the VillageLa vida en el puebloLife in the Village Sofia lives in a small village by the river. Her family’s house is on the edge of the village, next to a meadow and a wheat field.1 min
A1Life in an Old HouseLa vida en una casa antiguaLife in an Old House Mark moved into an old house built almost a hundred years ago. The house was tall, with thick brick walls and large windows in wooden frames.1 min
A1A Day at the LakeUn día en el lagoA Day at the Lake On a warm summer morning, Maria and Alex decided to spend their day off at the lake. They packed a basket with fruits, sandwiches, and lemonade.1 min
A1Morning in a New CityUna mañana en una nueva ciudadMorning in a New City Anna had recently moved to a new city for work. Her apartment was in an old building with high ceilings and large windows.1 min
A1A Funny IncidentUn caso divertidoA Funny Incident One sunny day, David was hurrying to meet his friends at a café in the city center. He was running a bit late, so he walked quickly, texting on his phone and not looking around.2 min
A1A Family Trip to the Furniture StoreUna salida familiar a la tienda de mueblesA Family Trip to the Furniture Store On Saturday morning, the Petrov family decided to go to a big furniture store outside the city. Dad wanted to buy a new sofa because the old one was very worn out.2 min
A1Life AbroadVida en el extranjeroLife Abroad Anna lived in a small town in her country. One day she decided to move abroad, to sunny Spain. At first it was hard: a new language, unfamiliar people, strange customs.1 min
A1The House with NeighborsLa Casa con VecinosThe House with Neighbors In a big house on Flower Street lived many people. On the first floor lived Anna. She loved music and often sang loudly with the windows open.1 min
A1The Wishing TreeEl Árbol de los DeseosThe Wishing Tree In a small town, there lived a boy named Lesha. He was very curious and asked his mother different things every day. “Mom, why is the sun warm?” he asked one day.2 min
A1My Day with FoodMi día con la comidaHello! My name is Sophie. I’m 28 years old and I live in Lyon, France. Today, I’m going to talk to you about food. I like to eat well. Not too much, but well! Breakfast3 min
A1A Trip to ItalyUn viaje a ItaliaAnna and her brother Max are going to Italy. They take a plane from Paris to Rome. Anna sits by the window and looks at the clouds. Max reads a magazine about Italy.1 min
A1First Day at the CaféPrimer día en el caféLeo lives in a small town. He likes cooking and wants to work as a cook. One day, he finds a job at a café near his house. Today is his first day at work. Leo comes to the café early in the morning.1 min
A1My LifeMi vidaMy name is Anna. I live in a small town. I have a family: mom, dad, brother, and a cat. Every day I wake up early in the morning. I watch the sunrise. Then I have breakfast and go to school.1 min
A1Mr. Robert’s New DreamEl nuevo sueño del señor RobertMr. Robert’s New Dream Mr. Robert had worked as a car mechanic all his life. Since his youth, he had loved cars: taking them apart, fixing engines, painting bodies.4 minA1Doctor Oliver’s DiscoveryEl descubrimiento del doctor OliverDoctor Oliver’s Discovery Doctor Oliver had spent his whole life among books, flasks, and notes. Since he was young, he had dreamed of creating a cure for a rare disease.1 minA1The Secret Recipe of Chef MarcoLa receta secreta del chef MarcoThe Secret Recipe of Chef Marco Chef Marco worked in a small restaurant by the sea. He was famous for his soup, which every customer ordered.1 minA1The Secret Patient of Doctor SophieEl paciente secreto de la doctora SophieThe Secret Patient of Doctor Sophie Doctor Sophie worked in a small clinic near the park. One evening, as she was about to close her office, there was a quiet knock on the door.1 minA1The Most Unusual Case of Officer DanielEl caso más inusual del oficial DanielThe Most Unusual Case of Officer Daniel On a warm summer evening, Daniel received a strange phone call. In the park, someone had seen a man in a suit digging in the bushes and hiding something.2 minA1Teacher ThomasProfesor ThomasTeacher Thomas Thomas works as a foreign language teacher at a school. He teaches French and English. Every morning he prepares materials for his lessons.1 minA1Sailor LeoMarinero LeoSailor Leo Leo works as a sailor on a big ship. He loves the sea and long journeys. Every morning he checks the deck and the ropes. The captain gives the crew a plan for the day.1 minA1Archaeologist AnnaArqueóloga AnnaArchaeologist Anna Anna works as an archaeologist and studies ancient cities. She loves her job because she discovers the secrets of the past.1 minA1Pilot AlexPiloto AlexPilot Alex Alex works as a passenger plane pilot. He loves his job because he flies to different countries. Every morning he puts on his uniform and goes to the airport.1 minA1Engineer LucasIngeniero LucasEngineer Lucas Lucas works as an engineer in a big company. He loves his job because he creates new projects. Every morning he comes to the office and turns on his computer.1 minA1Doctor EmmaDoctora EmmaDoctor Emma Emma works as a doctor in a city clinic. She loves her job because she helps people. Every morning she puts on a white coat and washes her hands.1 minA1Firefighter MarkBombero MarkFirefighter Mark Mark works as a firefighter in a big city. He loves his job because he helps people. Every morning he puts on his uniform, helmet, and special boots.1 minA1Taxi Driver DavidConductor de taxi DavidDavid works as a taxi driver in a big city. He loves his job because he meets new people every day. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 minA1Builder AlexeyConstructor AlexeyBuilder Alexey Alexey works as a builder on a big construction site in the city. He loves his job because he helps build new houses. Every morning he wakes up at six o’clock and has breakfast.2 minA1Bus Driver TomConductor de autobús TomBus Driver Tom Tom is a city bus driver. Every day he starts work at seven in the morning. He checks the bus and fills it with fuel. Tom politely greets the passengers.1 minA1Meatball Sauce from the Movie “The Godfather”Salsa con albóndigas de la película “El Padrino”Meatball Sauce from the Movie “The Godfather”2 minA1Spanish-style Fried Eggs: Simple RecipeHuevos fritos al estilo español: receta sencillaSpanish-style Fried Eggs: Simple Recipe Spanish-style fried eggs are an easy and tasty dish, served for breakfast or dinner. Ingredients for 2 servings: - 4 eggs - 1 tomato - 1 small onion1 minA1The Story of the BurgerLa historia de la hamburguesaThe Story of the Burger Today, the burger is one of the most popular dishes in the world. But once, it all started with a simple idea.2 minA1Golden Lotus RestaurantRestaurante Loto DoradoGolden Lotus Restaurant In the center of London, there is the famous Indian restaurant “Golden Lotus.” They say that politicians, actors, and even famous athletes come here.1 minA1Family Pastry ShopPastelería familiarFamily Pastry Shop In a small town, a cozy family pastry shop has opened. It was opened by the Leroy family, and each family member has their own job.1 minA1Supermarket for EveryoneSupermercado para todosSupermarket for Everyone In the city center, there is a big supermarket. It has more than ten thousand products. Here you can find food, drinks, household goods, electronics, and stationery.2 minA1Seafood Restaurant by the SeaRestaurante de mariscos junto al marSeafood Restaurant by the Sea In a small seaside town, there was a cozy seafood restaurant. It stood right on the promenade, and from the windows you could see the sea.1 minA1Butcher ShopCarniceríaButcher Shop On the main street of the city, there was a butcher shop with a red sign. The door rang with a bell when customers entered. Inside, the display cases were full of fresh meat and sausages.2 minA1Spice ShopTienda de especiasSpice Shop In the old quarter of the city, there was a small spice shop. The door was always open, and warm, spicy aromas drifted from inside. On the shelves stood jars with different spices.2 minA1The House Full of AromasLa casa llena de aromasThe House Full of Aromas In a big city, on a quiet street, there was an old house with green shutters. In this house lived a family that loved cooking.1 minA1Sweet JourneyViaje dulceSweet Journey In a small seaside town lived a girl named Lila. She loved making sweets and dreamed of trying desserts from all over the world. One summer, a food festival came to the town.1 minA1Life in the DesertVida en el desiertoLife in the Desert The desert is a large place where it is very hot during the day and very cold at night. There are almost no trees here, only yellow sand and big rocks.2 minA1City on the MoonCiudad en la LunaCity on the Moon We will live in a new city on the Moon. The city will have houses made of glass and metal. The windows will look at the Earth like a blue ball.2 minA1A Letter from the FutureUna carta del futuroA Letter from the Future One warm summer evening, Maria found a strange envelope on her balcony. The envelope was made of shiny paper, and in golden letters it said: “Open only for you.”1 minA1Life of RooseveltLa vida de RooseveltLife of Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a president of the United States who led the country during difficult times. He was born in 1882 in New York State into a wealthy family.1 minA1Life in the FutureLa vida del futuroLife in the Future In the future, cities float in the sky and streets are lit by soft lights powered by clean energy from the sun and wind.2 minA1Life in LondonLa vida en LondresLife in London London is a city where historic buildings stand next to modern skyscrapers. The morning here begins with a cup of tea or coffee and a rush to work in the crowded underground.1 minA1Life in ChinaLa vida en ChinaLife in China China is a country where ancient traditions blend with the modern pace of megacities.2 minA1A Day Between Work and StudyUn día entre trabajo y estudiosA Day Between Work and Study I wake up at 6:30, when the city is just starting to come alive.2 minA1City NeighborsVecinos de la ciudadCity Neighbors Anton lives in a high-rise building in the city center. Every morning he meets his neighbors in the elevator and greets them.1 minA1Life in the VillageLa vida en el puebloLife in the Village Sofia lives in a small village by the river. Her family’s house is on the edge of the village, next to a meadow and a wheat field.1 minA1Life in an Old HouseLa vida en una casa antiguaLife in an Old House Mark moved into an old house built almost a hundred years ago. The house was tall, with thick brick walls and large windows in wooden frames.1 minA1A Day at the LakeUn día en el lagoA Day at the Lake On a warm summer morning, Maria and Alex decided to spend their day off at the lake. They packed a basket with fruits, sandwiches, and lemonade.1 minA1Morning in a New CityUna mañana en una nueva ciudadMorning in a New City Anna had recently moved to a new city for work. Her apartment was in an old building with high ceilings and large windows.1 minA1A Funny IncidentUn caso divertidoA Funny Incident One sunny day, David was hurrying to meet his friends at a café in the city center. He was running a bit late, so he walked quickly, texting on his phone and not looking around.2 minA1A Family Trip to the Furniture StoreUna salida familiar a la tienda de mueblesA Family Trip to the Furniture Store On Saturday morning, the Petrov family decided to go to a big furniture store outside the city. Dad wanted to buy a new sofa because the old one was very worn out.2 minA1Life AbroadVida en el extranjeroLife Abroad Anna lived in a small town in her country. One day she decided to move abroad, to sunny Spain. At first it was hard: a new language, unfamiliar people, strange customs.1 minA1The House with NeighborsLa Casa con VecinosThe House with Neighbors In a big house on Flower Street lived many people. On the first floor lived Anna. She loved music and often sang loudly with the windows open.1 minA1The Wishing TreeEl Árbol de los DeseosThe Wishing Tree In a small town, there lived a boy named Lesha. He was very curious and asked his mother different things every day. “Mom, why is the sun warm?” he asked one day.2 minA1My Day with FoodMi día con la comidaHello! My name is Sophie. I’m 28 years old and I live in Lyon, France. Today, I’m going to talk to you about food. I like to eat well. Not too much, but well! Breakfast3 minA1A Trip to ItalyUn viaje a ItaliaAnna and her brother Max are going to Italy. They take a plane from Paris to Rome. Anna sits by the window and looks at the clouds. Max reads a magazine about Italy.1 minA1First Day at the CaféPrimer día en el caféLeo lives in a small town. He likes cooking and wants to work as a cook. One day, he finds a job at a café near his house. Today is his first day at work. Leo comes to the café early in the morning.1 minA1My LifeMi vidaMy name is Anna. I live in a small town. I have a family: mom, dad, brother, and a cat. Every day I wake up early in the morning. I watch the sunrise. Then I have breakfast and go to school.1 min