Histoires en anglais avec traduction en français

295 histoires courtes en anglais du niveau A1 au B2 avec traduction en français. Lisez ligne par ligne, touchez les mots, écoutez l’audio.

A1Two Dinners in One DayDeux repas en une journéeStuffy 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 min A2The Missing StoryL’article disparuLarry started his first day at the Leader, a busy newspaper office in New York. His job was simple but important: when an editor shouted “Copy!”, Larry had to carry the pages to a pneumatic tube.2 min A1First Day at WorkLe premier jour de travailPhil 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 min A1The Shopping ListLa liste des coursesA 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 min A1The Cat and Her KittensLa chatte et ses chatonsA 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 min A2A Day by the SeaUne journée au bord de la merYesterday Mary went to the beach with her father, her brother Charles, and her sister Lucy. They took some food and decided to spend the whole day there.2 min A1The Heavy BasketLe panier lourdOne 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 min A1The Apple Under the SofaLa pomme sous le canapéToday 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 min B1PinocchioPinocchioThe story begins when the poor craftsman Geppetto makes a wooden boy from a magical piece of wood. He calls him Pinocchio and dreams that he will become a real son.2 min B1The Government InspectorLe RevizorThe story begins in a small town where the officials receive terrible news. They hear that a secret inspector is coming from the capital to check their work.2 min B1Hansel and GretelHansel et GretelThe story begins when the brother and sister Hansel and Gretel live with their father and stepmother in a very poor family. There is almost no food in the house, and the adults think all the time…3 min B1Treasure IslandL’Île au trésorThe story begins in a small seaside inn where young Jim Hawkins lives with his mother. One day a strange sailor arrives with a chest and a fearful look.2 min A2CinderellaCendrillonThe story begins with a girl named Cinderella. She lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters. The stepmother is cruel and makes Cinderella work a lot. The girl does all the housework.1 min A2MowgliMowgliThe story begins with a small boy named Mowgli. He gets lost in the jungle and is alone. A family of wolves finds him. The wolves decide to accept him and raise him as one of their own.2 min A2Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneHarry Potter à l’école des sorciersThe story begins with a boy named Harry Potter. He lives with his aunt and uncle and feels unwanted. His relatives treat Harry badly. They hide the truth about his parents.2 min A2The Lord of the RingsLe Seigneur des AnneauxThe story begins in a peaceful land of hobbits. A small hobbit named Frodo lives there. Frodo receives a magical Ring. This Ring is very dangerous and carries evil.1 min A2Gulliver’s TravelsLes Voyages de GulliverThe story begins with a man named Lemuel Gulliver. He likes to travel and works as a doctor on a ship. One day the ship is caught in a storm and sinks. Gulliver is alone and reaches an unknown shore.1 min A2The Picture of Dorian GrayLe Portrait de Dorian GrayThe story begins with a young and handsome man named Dorian Gray. He meets a painter called Basil. Basil paints a portrait of Dorian. The portrait is very beautiful.1 min A2Robinson CrusoeRobinson CrusoéThe story begins with a young man named Robinson Crusoe. He loves the sea and wants to travel. His parents do not want him to go to far countries. But Robinson does not listen to them.1 min A2The Little PrinceLe Petit PrinceThe story begins with a narrator who liked to draw when he was a child. Adults did not understand him. The narrator becomes a pilot. One day his plane breaks down in the desert.2 min A2Fahrenheit 451Fahrenheit 451The story begins in a world where books are forbidden. People do not read and do not think for themselves. The main character is Guy Montag. He works as a fireman, but his job is to burn books.1 min A2Of Mice and MenDes souris et des hommesThe story begins with two men named George and Lennie. They travel together and look for work on a farm.2 min A2The Catcher in the RyeL’Attrape-cœursThe story begins with a teenager named Holden Caulfield. He studies at school and feels lonely there.2 min B1A week between health care and celebrationsBloc 28 : Une semaine entre soins et célébrationsOn Monday morning, I do not feel well. I have a fever, a cough, and back pain.2 min B1A day that has just passedBloc 27 : Une journée qui vient juste de passerI have just woken up and just opened my eyes. I have just checked the time and just gotten out of bed.2 min A2A simple conversation that builds connectionsBloc 26 : Une conversation simple qui crée des liensOne evening, I meet friends in a café in the city center. The atmosphere is calm, and everyone wants to talk.2 min A2Tomorrow, maybe, differentlyBloc 25 : Demain, peut-être, autrementTomorrow I will leave the house early. I will take the train and travel to another city. I will think about everything I will do there.2 min A2Between the city and the countrysideBloc 24 : Entre la ville et la campagneIn the morning, I leave my apartment to go to work in the city center. I live in a quiet neighborhood, far from the noise.1 min A2A slightly noisy kitchenBloc 23 : Une cuisine un peu bruyanteIt is Sunday morning, and I am in the kitchen with my family. I want to prepare lunch, but everyone is talking at the same time.2 min A2A morning that starts calmlybloc 22: Une matinée qui commence doucementThe alarm goes off, and I wake up without opening my eyes right away. I stay in bed for a moment and tell myself that I need to get up.2 min A2Between the sky and the plateBloc 21: Entre le ciel et l’assietteIn the morning, the weather changes quickly. First it is nice, then it becomes cloudy. The sky is not gray yet, but the sun slowly disappears.2 min A2My body during the dayBloc 20 : Mon corps pendant la journéeIn the morning, I wake up and open my eyes. My head still feels a bit heavy, but I’m okay. I check the time with one half-closed eye.2 min A2One house, three momentsBloc 19 : Une maison, trois momentsNow I live in a big house. My house is beautiful and blue. There is a small kitchen and a large living room.3 min A2A normal day at homeBLOC 18 : Une journée normale à la maisonIn the morning, I wake up in my room. My bed is near the window and my phone is on the table.2 min A2A day with the familyBLOC 17 : Une journée en familleMy name is Anna and I live in Bordeaux with my family. I have a husband, a daughter, and a son. We live in a modern and quite big house.2 min A1My family and how I feelBLOC 16 : Ma famille et comment je me sensMy 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 min A1A family and colorsBLOC 15 : Une famille et des couleursPaul lives with his family in a small house. He has a father, a mother, a sister, and a brother.1 min A1A simple meal at homeBLOCK 14: Un repas simple à la maisonIn 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 min A1More verbs in everyday life15. Encore des verbes au quotidienToday 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 min A1Time and the days of the week13. Le temps et les jours de la semaineThe 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 min A1Counting up to a million12. Compter jusqu’à un millionA 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 min A1Introducing yourself and talking about yourself11. Se présenter et parler de soiHi, 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 min A1Direct object pronouns10. Les pronoms compléments d’objet directI 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 min A1Today, yesterday, and tomorrow9. Aujourd’hui, hier et demainToday 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 min A1A story with second-group verbs8. Une petite histoire avec les verbes du deuxième groupeEvery 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 min A1Articles and nouns in French7. Les articles et les noms en françaisI 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 min A1Revision and dialogue in a café6. Révision et dialogue au 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 min A1Questions in French5. Les questions en françaisI 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 min A1To be, to do, and important verbs4. Être, faire et les verbes importantsI 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 min A1Talking about the future with the verb aller3. Parler du futur avec le verbe 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 min A1The first steps in French2. Les premiers pas en françaisI 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 min A1The first French lesson1. La première leçon de françaisI 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 min B139. El estilo indirecto en la vida cotidiana39. Le discours indirect dans la vie quotidienneOne morning at the office, Anna talked to her manager before the workday started. He said that the meeting was very important and that everyone needed to be on time.3 min B138. Passive Voice in Action38. La voix passive en actionEvery morning in a quiet town, many things are done before people even wake up. The streets are cleaned, the lights are turned on, and the doors of small shops are opened.3 min B137. Can, Could, Be Able To in Real Life37. Can, Could, Be Able To dans la vie réelleAnna is talking with her friend Sarah in the afternoon. They are sitting in a quiet café. Sarah looks excited and talks about her plans. She wants to travel next year.3 min B136. Giving Advice with Should, Ought to, Had Better36. Donner des conseils avec should, ought to, had betterAnna meets Tom in the park after work. Tom looks tired and worried. Anna asks him what is wrong. Tom says he feels stressed every day.2 min B135. Question Tags in Real Life35. Les question tags dans la vie réelleAnna meets Tom after work. They talk while walking home together. The weather is nice today. Anna smiles and says it is warm, isn’t it? Tom agrees and nods. He says they are lucky today, aren’t they?2 min A234. All English Tenses in One Day34. Tous les temps de l’anglais en une journéeAnna wakes up early every morning. She eats breakfast at the same time every day. Today she is sitting at the table. She is eating breakfast right now.2 min A233. Perfect Continuous Tenses33. Les temps Perfect ContinuousAnna is sitting at her desk in the evening. She looks tired but satisfied. She has been working on her computer for several hours. Her eyes feel tired now.2 min A232. Either, Neither, Both32. Either, Neither, BothAfter work, Anna meets Tom at home. They want to make plans for the evening together. Tom talks about two movies at the cinema. Both movies start at the same time.2 min A231. So, Such, Too, Enough31. So, Such, Too, EnoughAnna meets her friend Tom in a quiet café after work. The café is so comfortable that Anna feels relaxed at once. They sit near the window and look at the street.2 min A230. Conditionals in Everyday Life30. Les phrases conditionnelles dans la vie quotidienneAnna is at home in the morning and looks out of the window. If it rains, she stays at home and works there. If the weather is good, she goes for a walk in the park.2 min A229. Ever, Never, Already, Yet29. Ever, Never, Already, YetAnna is talking with her friend Tom in the evening. They are sitting at home and drinking tea. Tom asks a question about travel. He says Have you ever been to another country.1 min A228. Lesson Story: Perfect Tenses in Everyday Life28. Histoire de la leçon : Les temps Perfect dans la vie quotidienneAnna is at home in the morning. She feels calm and ready for the day. She has already had breakfast and has drunk a cup of coffee. She has checked her phone and has read a few messages.2 min A227. Verb Forms – Meet V327. Formes du verbe – Découverte de VAnna studies English every day. Today she learns a new verb form. She already knows V1 and V2. She knows go and went. She writes them in her notebook and reads them again.2 min A226. Making Plans and Daily Routines26. Faire des projets et routines quotidiennesAnna usually wakes up at seven in the morning. She gets up, brushes her teeth, and takes a shower.2 min A225. Talking About Places in the City25. Parler des lieux dans la villeAnna walks in her city in the morning. She likes this place. There is a park near her house. She goes there often. There are many trees in the park. There are people too.2 min A224. USED TO / USE TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TO24. USED TO / USE TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TOAnna lives in a small town now. Her life is different today. She used to live in a big city. She used to work in an office. She used to wake up early and take the bus every day.2 min A223. Lesson Story: Object and Possessive Pronouns23. Histoire de la leçon: Pronoms compléments et possessifsAnna meets Tom and Sarah in the park. She sees them and smiles. Tom calls Anna and waves to her. She walks to him. Tom has a book. He shows it to her. Anna likes the book and thanks him for it.2 min A222. Clothes and shopping in daily life22. Les vêtements et le shopping dans la vie quotidienneIn the morning a person opens the wardrobe and says I wear a shirt today. He looks at a sweater and says This is a warm sweater.2 min A221. Parts of the body in daily life21. Les parties du corps dans la vie quotidienneIn the morning a person wakes up and opens his eyes. He hears a sound with his ears and smells coffee with his nose. He opens his mouth and speaks softly.2 min A220. This that these those in daily life20. This that these those dans la vie quotidienneA person stands in a room and points to an object near him and says This is my phone. He holds it in his hand and repeats This is my phone.2 min A219. Weather and nature around us19. La météo et la nature autour de nousIn the morning a traveler looks at the sky and sees the sun shining. The weather is sunny and warm and the air feels nice. He walks outside and sees green grass and a big tree near the road.1 min A218. Past Continuous and Future Continuous in one story18. Past Continuous et Future Continuous dans une seule histoireYesterday evening a traveler was sitting at home and was reading a message. At 7 p.m. he was cooking dinner while music was playing in the room. He was cutting vegetables when his phone rang.2 min A116. Colors, adjectives, and feelings in daily life16. Les couleurs, les adjectifs et les sentiments dans la vie quotidienneIn 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 min A115. Two verbs together in daily plans15. Deux verbes ensemble dans les projets quotidiensA 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 min A114. See look and watch in daily life14. See look et watch dans la vie quotidienneIn 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 min A113. Using prepositions in daily life13. L’utilisation des prépositions dans la vie quotidienneIn 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 min A112. Future travel plans12. Les voyages dans le 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 min A1Block 11: Questions with modal verbs11. Les questions avec les verbes modauxTom 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 min A1Block 10. Pronouns and PossessivesBloc 10. Pronoms et possessifsAnna 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 min A1Block 9. To Be and To Have in the PastBloc 9. Les verbes To Be et To Have au passéYesterday 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 min A1Block 8. Past SimpleBloc 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 min A1Lesson 8. Present ContinuousLeçon 8. Présent continuAnna 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 min A1Lesson 6 and 7. Adjectives and Action VerbsLeçons 6 et 7. Adjectifs et verbes d’actionAnna 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 min A1Lesson 5. Numbers and TimeLeçon 5. Les nombres et le tempsAnna 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 min A1Lesson 4. Nouns, Articles, and the Verb HaveLeçon 4. Les noms, les articles et le verbe 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 min A1Lesson 3. Question WordsLeçon 3. Les mots interrogatifsAnna 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 min A1Lesson 2. Personal Pronouns and To BeLeçon 2. Les pronoms personnels et le verbe 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 min A1Lesson 1. Greetings and IntroductionsLeçon 1. Salutations et présentationsAnna 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 min A1The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark TwainLes aventures 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 min A1The Government Inspector by Nikolai GogolLe Revizor par Nicolas GogolThe 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 min A1Don Quixote by Miguel de CervantesDon Quichotte par Miguel de CervantèsDon 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 min A1Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiPère riche, père pauvre de Robert Kiyosaki*This 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 min A1The Twelve Chairs by Ilf and PetrovLes Douze Chaises d’Ilf et 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 min A1The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoL’Alchimiste 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 min A1Around the World in Eighty DaysLe Tour du monde en quatre-vingts joursThe 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 min A1Animal FarmLa Ferme des animauxThe 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 min A1The Old Man and the SeaLe Vieil Homme et la merThe 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 min A1To Kill a MockingbirdNe tirez pas sur l’oiseau moqueurThe 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 min A1Alice in WonderlandAlice au pays des merveillesAlice 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 min A2New Year in GreeceLe Nouvel An en GrèceIn Greece, New Year feels different from many other countries. It is not only a loud night but a careful start for the home and the family.3 min A2Winter Holidays and New Year in MexicoLes fêtes d’hiver et le Nouvel An au MexiqueIn Mexico, winter holidays are not only about one night. They are a long period with many traditions and public events.3 min A2Chinese New Year and Western New Year in ChinaLe Nouvel An chinois et le Nouvel An occidental en ChineIn China, the main New Year is not on January first. The most important celebration is the Chinese New Year.3 min A2New Year and Christmas in the United StatesLe Nouvel An et Noël aux États UnisIn the United States, Christmas and New Year are part of one long holiday season. It usually starts right after Thanksgiving at the end of November.6 min A2New Year in DenmarkLe Nouvel An au DanemarkDenmark celebrates the New Year in a way that feels strange and surprising to many people. Some traditions look noisy, messy, and even a little aggressive.3 min A2Unusual New Year Traditions in JapanTraditions du Nouvel An peu communes au JaponIn Japan, New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year. It is calm and strongly based on tradition.3 min A2Winter Holidays in ArgentinaLes fêtes d’hiver en ArgentineIn Argentina, winter holidays happen during the hottest time of the year. In December it is summer, and this strongly shapes the atmosphere.4 min A2Winter Holidays in the UAE and DubaiLes fêtes d’hiver aux Émirats arabes unis et à DubaïIn the United Arab Emirates, winter holidays look different from many other countries. Christmas is not a national holiday, but it is visible.3 min A2Winter Holidays in FranceLes fêtes d’hiver en FranceIn France, Christmas is the main winter holiday. New Year is also important, but it is less family centered.3 min A2Winter Holidays in SpainLes fêtes d’hiver en EspagneIn Spain, Christmas is the main winter holiday. New Year is also important and very social. In December, cities and towns become bright. Streets have lights, and shops decorate their windows.3 min A2Winter Holidays in RussiaLes fêtes d’hiver en RussieIn Russia, New Year is the main winter holiday. Christmas is also important, but it comes later and is more calm.3 min A2Working as a Frontend DeveloperLe travail d’un développeur frontendMark works as a frontend developer in an IT company. He creates interfaces that users see every day. He works with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These tools help him build pages and layouts.2 min A2The Unexpected IT DecisionUne décision IT inattendueAlex works in IT and knows computers very well. He understands servers, code, and networks. He decides to learn technical terms in another language. He wants to use them at work.2 min A2Choosing a Programming LanguageChoisir un langage de programmationJohn wants to learn a programming language. He works with a computer every day. Now he thinks about learning something new. He thinks about programming languages.1 min A2A user works with a computer at homeL’utilisateur travaille avec un ordinateur à la maisonA user works with a computer at home. The computer is on the desk and the screen is on. The screen shows the desktop with icons and folders. The user uses the mouse to move the cursor.1 min A1A website is an online systemUn site web est un système en ligneA website is an online system. It works in a browser. People open it on a computer or phone.2 min A1Neural networks are computer programsLes réseaux neuronaux sont des programmes informatiquesNeural 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 min A1Choosing a Computer in a StoreChoisir un ordinateur en magasinChoosing a Computer in a Store A customer comes to an electronics store. He wants to buy a computer. He talks to the seller2 min A1Buying a Monitor for 2D AnimationAchat d’un moniteur pour l’animation 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 min A1Computer partsLes composants de l’ordinateurComputer 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 min A1Computer basicsNotions de base de l’ordinateurComputer 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 min B2The Japanese archipelago and natural disastersL’archipel japonais et les catastrophes naturellesThe Japanese archipelago and natural disasters. This region is located at the junction of several tectonic plates.1 min B2Nature and animals of AustraliaLa nature et les animaux d’AustralieNature and animals of Australia. This continent is known for a high level of endemism and isolated ecosystem development.3 min B2The Dune of Pilat and its natural characteristicsLa dune du Pilat et ses caractéristiques naturellesThe Dune of Pilat and its natural characteristics. It is the largest sand dune in Europe, located on the Atlantic coast of France.3 min B1The Jurassic Coast of the United KingdomLa côte jurassique du Royaume-UniThe Jurassic Coast of the United Kingdom. It is a long natural area in southern England along the English Channel.2 min B1Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkParc national des Lençóis MaranhensesLençóis Maranhenses National Park. It is one of the most unusual natural places in Latin America. This natural region is located in the northeast of Brazil. It is situated near the Atlantic Ocean.3 min B1Zhangjiajie and its stone mountainsZhangjiajie et ses montagnes de pierreZhangjiajie and its stone mountains. This natural park is located in central China. The place is known for high stone pillars with unusual shapes. These rocks rise directly from the ground.2 min A2Socotra IslandÎle de SocotraSocotra Island is in the Indian Ocean. It is a remote island with unusual nature. There are many rare plants and animals on it.1 min A2MexicoMexiqueMexico is in North America. This country has access to the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The nature here is very diverse.1 min A2Sahara DesertDésert du SaharaThe Sahara Desert is in North Africa and covers a large area. It goes through several countries. It is the largest hot desert in the world.1 min A2Mount EtnaMont EtnaMount Etna is on the island of Sicily in Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. It erupts many times.1 min A2Lake BaikalLac BaïkalLake Baikal is in Russia in Siberia. It is a very large and deep lake. It is known all over the world.1 min A1Gardener’s WorkLe travail du jardinierA 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 min A1Nature of IcelandLa nature de l’IslandeIceland 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 min A1Mount FujiLe mont 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 min A1Niagara FallsLes chutes du NiagaraNiagara 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 min A1Morning in the city parkMatin dans le parc de la villeEarly 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 min B2London put the largest fleet of electric buses into operationLondres a mis en service la plus grande flotte de bus électriquesIn London, several hundred new electric buses began operating on city routes. The project became part of a program to reduce air pollution levels in the capital.2 min B2In Canada, a company introduced a rule to turn off work chats after hoursAu Canada, une entreprise a instauré une règle pour couper les discussions professionnelles après le travailIn Canada, a large consulting company introduced a new rule for its employees. After 6 p.m., work chats and email are automatically turned off until the next morning.2 min B2The Netherlands launched a pilot project with a four-day workweekLes Pays-Bas ont lancé un projet pilote avec une semaine de travail de quatre joursIn the Netherlands, several large companies started a pilot project with a four-day workweek. Employees work fewer days but keep the same total working hours.1 min B1A speed clothing folding championship took place in SpainEn Espagne, un championnat de pliage rapide de vêtements a eu lieuAn unusual speed clothing folding championship took place in Spain. The competition was held in the city of Valencia in a large shopping center.1 min B1Japan launched the first driverless train on a regular lineLe Japon a lancé le premier train sans conducteur sur une ligne régulièreJapan launched the first driverless train on a regular railway line. The train started operating in a suburb of Tokyo and carries regular passengers.1 min B1A new metro line opened in Berlin after long renovationUne nouvelle ligne de métro a ouvert à Berlin après une longue rénovationA new metro line opened in Berlin after several years of renovation work. The line connects the eastern and western parts of the city and goes through five districts.1 min A2The James Webb Telescope Shows Its First ImagesLe télescope James Webb montre ses premières imagesIn 2022 the James Webb Space Telescope sent its first images. The telescope was created by NASA together with scientists from Europe and Canada. It works in space far from Earth.1 min A2The First COVID 19 Vaccine Receives ApprovalLe premier vaccin contre la COVID 19 reçoit une autorisationIn 2020 the first COVID 19 vaccine received official approval. The vaccine was developed by Pfizer together with BioNTech. The vaccine was first used in the USA and Europe.1 min A2The First iPhone Is Presented to the WorldLe premier iPhone est présenté au mondeIn 2007 the company Apple presented the first iPhone. The presentation took place in the city of San Francisco in the USA. Steve Jobs spoke about the new device.1 min A2The First Photo of a Black HoleLa première photo d’un trou noirIn 2019 scientists shared the first real photo of a black hole. The photo showed a black hole in a galaxy far from Earth. This galaxy is called M87 and it is very large.1 min A1Public Transport Schedule Changed in the CityLe calendrier des transports publics a changé dans la villeThe 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 min A2A Pancake Eating Championship Took Place in the USAUn championnat de dégustation de crêpes a eu lieu aux États UnisAn unusual pancake eating championship took place in the USA over the weekend. The competition was held in a small town in the state of Vermont. More than thirty people took part in the event.1 min A1An unusual competition took place in the USAUne compétition inhabituelle a eu lieu aux États UnisAn 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 min A1Rue de Rivoli closed in ParisLa rue de Rivoli est fermée à ParisThis 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 min A1Many countries increase support for electric carsDe nombreux pays augmentent le soutien aux voitures électriquesThis 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 min A1A total solar eclipse will be visible in many countriesUne éclipse solaire totale sera visible dans de nombreux paysThis 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 min A1The World Cup will take place in the USA in 2026La Coupe du monde aura lieu aux États-Unis 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 min B2Eye strain and a visit to the ophthalmologistFatigue visuelle et visite chez l’ophtalmologueOver the past months I noticed that my eyes felt tired almost every evening After long hours of reading and working on a screen my vision became blurry2 min B2Tinnitus and hearing check after frequent headphone useBourdonnements d’oreilles et contrôle de l’audition après une utilisation fréquente des écouteursFor several months I noticed a constant ringing sound in my ears especially in quiet places At first it appeared only in the evening after long days at work2 min B2Monitoring blood pressure and lifestyle changesSurveillance de la pression artérielle et changements de mode de vieOver the past year I began to notice that I often felt tired even after a full night of sleep At work I sometimes had headaches and short moments of dizziness2 min B1Migraine and treatment by a neurologistMigraine et traitement chez un neurologueFor several months I started to have strong headaches regularly The pain appeared suddenly most often in the second half of the day Light and loud sounds made the discomfort stronger2 min B1Dust allergy in a new apartmentAllergie à la poussière dans un nouvel appartementA few months ago I moved to a new apartment in another part of the city The first days were calm and I felt normal After a week my eyes started to itch often and I got a runny nose2 min A2A Cold and a Visit to the DoctorUn rhume et une visite chez le médecinTwo weeks ago I started to feel sick First I had a sore throat and a runny nose The next day I had a cough and a light fever I felt weak and had no energy It was hard for me to go to work2 min A2Last winter I had a problem with my healthL’hiver dernier j’ai eu un problème de santéI work in an office and I sit at my desk many hours every day One morning I woke up with strong pain in my lower back I tried to go to work but it was difficult to walk and sit2 min A1Posture and the WorkdayLa posture et la journée de travailThe 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 min A1Evening Sleep and HealthLe sommeil du soir et la santéThis 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 min A1Morning Walk for HealthLa marche du matin pour la santéMy 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 min A1A Visit to the DoctorUne visite chez le médecinMy 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 min B2A Journey to Machu Picchu in PeruUn voyage à Machu Picchu au PérouMachu Picchu is located in Peru high in the Andes and is considered one of the most famous archaeological sites in South America.3 min B2A Journey along Iceland’s Ring RoadUn voyage sur la route circulaire d’IslandeIceland’s Ring Road, known as Route 1, goes around almost the entire island and is considered the main route for travelers.3 min B2A Journey on the Trans-Siberian RailwayUn voyage sur le TranssibérienThe Trans-Siberian Railway is considered one of the longest railway lines in the world and runs across the whole of Russia.3 min B1The Camino de Santiago in SpainLe chemin de Saint-Jacques en EspagneThe Camino de Santiago in Spain is often called the Camino de Santiago, and it is one of the most famous walking routes in Europe.2 min B1Tierra del Fuego in ArgentinaLa Terre de Feu en ArgentineTierra del Fuego in Argentina is called Tierra del Fuego, and this name often surprises tourists because the region is cold and windy.3 min A1Grand CanyonGrand CanyonThe 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 min A2Hot air balloons in CappadociaMontgolfières en CappadoceCappadocia is located in the central part of Turkey This region is known for hot air balloon flights Flights take place almost every day in good weather Balloons fly early in the morning2 min A2Motorcycle travel through countriesVoyage à moto à travers des paysThis story is about a long journey by motorcycle The road starts in a big city The motorcycle is loaded with bags and maps The road goes far ahead at once Each day starts early in the morning2 min A2Travel without moneyVoyager sans argentThis is a story about traveling without money Such a journey is possible It starts with a simple idea A person decides to travel without a plan and without money2 min A2The Journey of Juan Sebastian ElcanoLe voyage de Juan Sebastián ElcanoJuan Sebastian Elcano was a Spanish sailor and traveler He was born in Spain and saw the sea from childhood He worked a lot on ships and knew the life of a sailor2 min A1Travel to Mars with Elon MuskVoyage vers Mars avec 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 min A1Across the Pacific Ocean with Fyodor KonukhovÀ travers l’océan Pacifique avec Fiodor KonioukhovFyodor 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 min A1The Man Who Listens to the WorldL’homme qui écoute le mondeThis 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 min A1Tom’s Trip to ParisLe voyage de Tom à ParisTom 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 min A1The Journey of Ibn BattutaLe voyage d’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 min A1The Journey of Marco PoloLe voyage 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 B2The Story of the First Artificial Earth SatelliteL’histoire du premier satellite artificiel de la TerreYuri Korolev was an engineer and designer who dedicated his life to space exploration.2 min B2A Decision Over the RiverUne décision au dessus de la rivièreChesley Sullenberger worked as a commercial airline pilot and had decades of flight experience behind him.2 min B2An Accident That Became a ProfessionUn accident devenu une professionAlexander Fleming worked as a bacteriologist in a laboratory in London and spent most of his life studying infections. His profession required accuracy, repetition and strict order in experiments.2 min B2The Scientist Who Measured SilenceLe scientifique qui mesurait le silenceLucas worked as a researcher in a small laboratory that studied sound and human concentration. His job was to analyze how noise affected thinking, decision making and long periods of mental work.2 min B2The Wheel That Changed the ConversationLa roue qui a changé la conversationThat morning Daniel was driving to an important meeting and mentally repeating the key points of his presentation.3 min B1Michael and the unexpected jobMichael et la mission inattendueMichael worked as a handyman and completed small repair jobs in people’s houses and apartments. He fixed taps doors sockets shelves and everything that stopped working in everyday life.3 min B1John and the Quiet ProjectJohn et le projet silencieuxJohn worked as an architect in a medium sized studio that designed public buildings and private houses.3 min B1Alex and the Night UpdateAlex et la mise à jour nocturneAlex worked as an IT specialist in a small company that supported websites for local clients. His work was usually calm and well organized with clear tasks and stable systems.3 min B1Marie and the Cleanliness of a Small VillageMarie et la propreté du petit villageMarie had been working for the town hall of a small village in the south of France for almost ten years. Her job was to keep the streets clean and maintain order in public spaces.4 min B1The Doctor and an Unexpected DiagnosisLe médecin et un diagnostic inattenduAlexey had been working as a doctor in a district hospital for eight years and knew his office and his colleagues very well.5 min

One Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector

A2One Day in the Life of a Garbage CollectorUne journée dans la vie d’un éboueurOne Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Alexey has been working as a garbage collector for ten years. He wakes up very early, when the city is still dark and quiet.3 min

The Postman Profession and Its Importance

A2The Postman Profession and Its ImportanceLe métier de facteur et son importanceThe Postman Profession and Its Importance A postman is a person who delivers letters, postcards, and parcels. This profession exists in many countries and is very important for society.2 min

The Librarian's Secret Mission

A2The Librarian's Secret MissionLa mission secrète de la bibliothécaireThe Librarian's Secret Mission In a small town, there lived a librarian named Emilia. Every day she opened the doors of the old library and welcomed readers with a smile.2 min

Mr. Robert’s New Dream

A1Mr. Robert’s New DreamLe nouveau rêve de Monsieur 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

Doctor Oliver’s Discovery

A1Doctor Oliver’s DiscoveryLa découverte du docteur 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

The Secret Recipe of Chef Marco

A1The Secret Recipe of Chef MarcoLa recette secrète du 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

The Secret Patient of Doctor Sophie

A1The Secret Patient of Doctor SophieLe patient secret du docteur 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

The Most Unusual Case of Officer Daniel

A1The Most Unusual Case of Officer DanielL’affaire la plus inattendue de l’agent 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

Teacher Thomas

A1Teacher ThomasProfesseur 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

Sailor Leo

A1Sailor LeoMarin LéonSailor 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

Archaeologist Anna

A1Archaeologist AnnaArchéologue 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

Pilot Alex

A1Pilot AlexPilote 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

Engineer Lucas

A1Engineer LucasIngénieur 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

Doctor Emma

A1Doctor EmmaDocteure 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

Firefighter Mark

A1Firefighter MarkPompier 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

Taxi Driver David

A1Taxi Driver DavidChauffeur 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

Builder Alexey

A1Builder AlexeyAlexeï, ouvrier du bâtimentBuilder 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

Bus Driver Tom

A1Bus Driver TomChauffeur de bus 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

Night in the Bakery

B2Night in the BakeryNuit à la boulangerieNight in the Bakery The city was asleep, and we were just starting our shift.3 min

The essentials… but not the usual ones

B2The essentials… but not the usual onesLes indispensables… mais pas comme les autresThe essentials… but not the usual ones Every professional kitchen has the expected set of tools: knives, pots, cutting boards.4 min

A Day in the Life of a Chef

B2A Day in the Life of a ChefUn jour dans la peau d’un chefA Day in the Life of a Chef The alarm rings at six a.m. No “snooze” today — lunchtime service is waiting. When I arrive in the kitchen, the first thing I see is the mise en place board (prep list).3 min

A Gastronomic Evening Across Cultures

B2A Gastronomic Evening Across CulturesSoirée gastronomique entre culturesA Gastronomic Evening Across Cultures We agreed to meet at Lena’s on Saturday exactly at seven, to host a dinner where each of us would be responsible for a dish from our own “cultural zone.”10 min

Advanced Guide to Types of Tableware and Their Use

B2Advanced Guide to Types of Tableware and Their UseGuide avancé sur les types de vaisselle et leur utilisationAdvanced Guide to Types of Tableware and Their Use In modern culinary arts, the choice of tableware plays no less a role than the quality of the ingredients.3 min

Guide to Types of Tableware

B1Guide to Types of TablewareGuide des types de vaisselleGuide to Types of Tableware 1. Plates There are different types of plates: flat — for main dishes, deep — for soup, small — for desserts or appetizers.2 min

Experimental Kitchen of the Future

B1Experimental Kitchen of the FutureCuisine Expérimentale du FuturExperimental Kitchen of the Future In the laboratory of the gastronomic center, work is in full swing: the chef, in a spotless kit and wearing virtual reality glasses, is testing a new menu.1 min

Behind the Kitchen Scenes

B1Behind the Kitchen ScenesCoulisses de la CuisineBehind the Kitchen Scenes In the bustling restaurant’s open kitchen, the chef shouts “Service!” and taps the rhythm with his knife on the board.1 min

Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce

B1Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron SauceRecette complexe : Poisson à la sauce vin et safranComplex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce Ingredients White fish fillet — 500 g Lemon juice — 100 ml Mix of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil) — 3 tbsp Flour — 50 g2 min

City of Flavors and Traditions

B1City of Flavors and TraditionsVille des Saveurs et des TraditionsCity of Flavors and Traditions In the heart of the old city lies a bustling gastronomic district.1 min

Seven Soups for Friends

A2Seven Soups for FriendsSept soupes pour les amisSeven Soups for Friends On Saturday, Pavel decided to invite his friends for lunch. He wanted to do something unusual and cooked seven different soups.1 min

Chicken Five Ways

A2Chicken Five WaysPoulet de cinq façonsChicken Five Ways On Sunday, Anna decided to cook chicken but couldn’t choose how. First, she thought about frying the chicken in a pan — then the meat would have a golden crust.1 min

The Dessert No One Wanted to Try

A2The Dessert No One Wanted to TryLe dessert que personne ne voulait goûterThe Dessert No One Wanted to Try The school was preparing for a fair, and each class had to make its own dish. Kira decided to make rice pudding with coconut milk.1 min

The Soup That Saved the Celebration

A2The Soup That Saved the CelebrationLa soupe qui a sauvé la fêteThe Soup That Saved the Celebration In a small village, people were preparing for the spring festival. Anton was supposed to cook a big pot of vegetable soup for all the villagers.1 min

The Secret Ingredient

A2The Secret IngredientL’ingrédient secretThe Secret Ingredient In a small town, there is a cooking contest every year. This year, Maria decided to make pasta carbonara. It is a simple and well-known dish, but she wanted to make it special.1 min

Meatball Sauce from the Movie “The Godfather”

A1Meatball Sauce from the Movie “The Godfather”Sauce aux boulettes de viande du film “Le Parrain”Meatball Sauce from the Movie “The Godfather”2 min

Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille”

A2Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille”Recette de ratatouille du film “Ratatouille”Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille” Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable dish that became especially popular after the animated movie of the same name. Ingredients for 4 servings:2 min

Spanish-style Fried Eggs: Simple Recipe

A1Spanish-style Fried Eggs: Simple RecipeŒufs au plat à l’espagnole : recette simpleSpanish-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

Classic American Burger: Recipe

A2Classic American Burger: RecipeBurger américain classique : recetteClassic American Burger: Recipe The burger is one of the most popular dishes in the USA, served in cafes, restaurants, and made at home. Ingredients for 2 servings: - 2 burger buns2 min

Spanish cuisine: traditions and main dishes

A2Spanish cuisine: traditions and main dishesCuisine espagnole : traditions et plats principauxSpanish Cuisine: Traditions and Main Dishes Spanish cuisine is famous for its variety and the use of fresh ingredients.1 min

The Story of the Burger

A1The Story of the BurgerL’histoire du burgerThe 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

Golden Lotus Restaurant

A1Golden Lotus RestaurantRestaurant Lotus d’OrGolden 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

Family Pastry Shop

A1Family Pastry ShopPâtisserie familialeFamily 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

Supermarket for Everyone

A1Supermarket for EveryoneSupermarché pour tousSupermarket 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

Seafood Restaurant by the Sea

A1Seafood Restaurant by the SeaRestaurant de fruits de mer au bord de la merSeafood 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

Butcher Shop

A1Butcher ShopBoucherieButcher 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

Spice Shop

A1Spice ShopMagasin d’épicesSpice 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

The House Full of Aromas

A1The House Full of AromasLa maison pleine d’arômesThe 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

Sweet Journey

A1Sweet JourneyVoyage sucréSweet 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

Life in the Desert

A1Life in the DesertLa vie dans le désertLife 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

The Man Who Spoke Many Languages

B2The Man Who Spoke Many LanguagesL’homme qui parlait de nombreuses languesThe Man Who Spoke Many Languages Victor Larsen was a famous traveler, writer, and linguist. Since childhood, he had dreamed of understanding people from different parts of the world.2 min

The Bookstore That Only Opens at Night

B2The Bookstore That Only Opens at NightLa librairie qui n’ouvre que la nuitThe Bookstore That Only Opens at Night In the city center, among noisy streets and bright signs, there was one unusual shop. Its doors opened only when the sun went down behind the horizon.2 min

A Year Without the Internet

B2A Year Without the InternetUne année sans internetA Year Without the Internet One cold January day, Marina decided to turn off the internet at home. It was not an impulsive decision, but a well-thought-out attempt to change her life.2 min

The City That Changes Every Morning

B2The City That Changes Every MorningLa ville qui change chaque matinThe City That Changes Every Morning In this city, houses and streets change location every morning, like pieces on a chessboard.2 min

La ville où tout le monde parle en proverbes

B2La ville où tout le monde parle en proverbesLa ville où tout le monde parle en proverbesThe City Where Everyone Speaks in Proverbs4 min

The House of Three Generations

B2The House of Three GenerationsLa maison des trois générationsThe House of Three Generations In an old but cozy house on the edge of the city live three generations of one family.2 min

The Island Where Time Runs Slower

B2The Island Where Time Runs SlowerL’île où le temps passe plus lentementThe Island Where Time Runs Slower At the edge of the endless ocean lies a small island, home to only about two hundred people.2 min

One Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex

B1One Day in the Big City: The Life of AlexUne journée dans la grande ville : la vie d’AlexOne Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex Alex lives in a metropolis where the streets are noisy from early morning until late at night.2 min

A Home for Tails: The Life of Lina

B1A Home for Tails: The Life of LinaUn foyer pour les pattes : la vie de LinaA Home for Tails: The Life of Lina Lina lived on the outskirts of the city, where stray dogs and cats could often be seen.2 min

Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi

B1Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of JordiPain chaud au coin de la rue : la vie de JordiWarm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi Jordi lived in a quiet neighborhood of a big city, where everyone hurried about their business and rarely talked to each other.2 min

Through the Lens: The Life of Camila

B1Through the Lens: The Life of CamilaÀ travers l’objectif : la vie de CamilaThrough the Lens: The Life of Camila Camila had worked in an office for many years, where her days were always the same: morning coffee on the run, long meetings, calls, and emails.2 min

Evening Lessons: The Story of Marisa

B1Evening Lessons: The Story of MarisaCours du soir : l’histoire de MarisaEvening Lessons: The Story of Marisa2 min

Scissors for the Future: The Story of Elias

B1Scissors for the Future: The Story of EliasDes ciseaux pour l’avenir : l’histoire d’EliasScissors for the Future: The Story of Elias Elias grew up in a small town where there were few opportunities for creative work.2 min

House from the Past: The Story of Nico

B1House from the Past: The Story of NicoMaison du passé : l’histoire de NicoHouse from the Past: The Story of Nico Nico grew up in the suburbs of a big city and always dreamed of having his own house.1 min

Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist

B1Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the FloristFleurs de loin : l’histoire de Léa la fleuristeFlowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist Lea lived in a small French town and worked in an office. Every day felt the same to her, and she dreamed of change.1 min

White Nights of Dr. Anna

B1White Nights of Dr. AnnaLes nuits blanches du docteur AnnaWhite Nights of Dr. Anna Dr. Anna had always dreamed of an unusual job that would help people. After graduating from medical university, she learned about a vacancy at a polar station in Antarctica.2 min

From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco

B1From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef MarcoDe la cuisine à la gloire : l’histoire du chef MarcoFrom the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco Marco grew up in the large Italian city of Milan. As a child, he had no interest in cooking and could not even make simple dishes.1 min

From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren

B1From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. LorenDe la musique à la médecine : l’histoire du docteur LorenFrom Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren2 min

Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries

B1Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveriesAlbert Einstein : des doutes aux grandes découvertesAlbert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the small German city of Ulm, but he grew up in Munich.2 min

The Life of Marie Curie

A2The Life of Marie CurieLa vie de Marie CurieThe Life of Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. Since childhood, she loved studying and dreamed of becoming a scientist.1 min

Life of a Grocery Store

A2Life of a Grocery StoreLa vie d’une épicerieLife of a Grocery Store My grocery store is on the corner of the main street. Every morning I open the doors at eight o’clock. The shelves are full of bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and sweets.1 min

Life with Ten Animals on the Farm

A2Life with Ten Animals on the FarmVivre avec dix animaux à la fermeLife with Ten Animals on the Farm My farm is located outside the village, not far from a big forest. Ten animals live on the farm, and each has its own character.1 min

Life Next to a Volcano

A2Life Next to a VolcanoVivre près d’un volcanLife Next to a Volcano Our town stands at the foot of a big volcano. Every morning we see its peak covered with smoke. Living next to a volcano is not scary if you know safety rules.1 min

City on the Moon

A1City on the MoonVille sur la LuneCity 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

Natalie Portman and the Power of Languages

A2Natalie Portman and the Power of LanguagesNatalie Portman et la force des languesNatalie Portman and the Power of Languages Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, into a family with Israeli and American roots.2 min

The City That Wakes Up Only at Night

A2The City That Wakes Up Only at NightLa ville qui ne s’éveille que la nuitThe City That Wakes Up Only at Night Imagine a city where during the day it is quiet and the windows are dark, but at night thousands of soft lights turn on.3 min

Life in Moscow

A2Life in MoscowLa vie à MoscouLife in Moscow Moscow is a huge and busy city where life never stops, day or night. In the morning, the streets fill with cars, and the metro becomes a real river of people.1 min

City on the Water

A2City on the WaterVille sur l’eauCity on the Water Imagine a city with no streets, only canals with clear water. Here, people travel in small boats, and each house has its own dock.1 min

Life in Paris

A2Life in ParisVida en ParísLife in Paris1 min

Life on Mars

A2Life on MarsLa vie sur MarsLife on Mars Imagine that we live on Mars. Earth is far away, and outside the window there is red dust and strange rocks. We live in a big transparent dome that protects us from cold and wind.1 min

A Warehouse in a Small Town

A2A Warehouse in a Small TownUn entrepôt dans une petite villeA Warehouse in a Small Town In a small American town, there is a large warehouse. It is located near the railway so that trucks and trains can deliver goods quickly.1 min

The Baker from a Small Town

A2The Baker from a Small TownLe boulanger d’une petite villeThe Baker from a Small Town In a small French town lived a baker named Jean. His bakery was on the corner of an old street and opened at five in the morning.1 min

Albert Einstein

A2Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. As a child, he was quiet and started speaking later than other kids. He liked to ask questions and look at the stars.1 min

Neighbors in a Big House

A2Neighbors in a Big HouseVoisins dans une grande maisonNeighbors in a Big House In a big house on the edge of the city lived many neighbors. On the ground floor lived Maria. She always baked pies and shared them with everyone.1 min

The Old Park and the Bench

A2The Old Park and the BenchLe vieux parc et le bancThe Old Park and the Bench In a small town, there was an old park. People loved to come there to walk and rest. In the center of the park stood a wooden bench. This bench was very old but strong.1 min

A Letter from the Future

A1A Letter from the FutureUne lettre du futurA 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

Life of Roosevelt

A1Life of RooseveltLa vie 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

Life in the Future

A1Life in the FutureLa vie du futurLife 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

Life in London

A1Life in LondonLa vie à 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

Life in China

A1Life in ChinaLa vie en ChineLife in China China is a country where ancient traditions blend with the modern pace of megacities.2 min

A Day Between Work and Study

A1A Day Between Work and StudyUne journée entre travail et étudesA Day Between Work and Study I wake up at 6:30, when the city is just starting to come alive.2 min

City Neighbors

A1City NeighborsVoisins de la villeCity 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

Life in the Village

A1Life in the VillageLa vie au villageLife 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

Life in an Old House

A1Life in an Old HouseLa vie dans une vieille maisonLife 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

A Day at the Lake

A1A Day at the LakeUne journée au lacA 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

Morning in a New City

A1Morning in a New CityUn matin dans une nouvelle villeMorning 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

A Funny Incident

A1A Funny IncidentUne situation amusanteA 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

A Family Trip to the Furniture Store

A1A Family Trip to the Furniture StoreSortie en famille dans un magasin de meublesA 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

Life Abroad

A1Life AbroadLa vie à l’étrangerLife 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

The House with Neighbors

A1The House with NeighborsLa Maison avec des VoisinsThe 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

The Wishing Tree

A1The Wishing TreeL’Arbre à souhaitsThe 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

My Day with Food

A1My Day with Food🥖 Ma journée avec la nourritureHello! 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

A Trip to Italy

A1A Trip to ItalyUn voyage en ItalieAnna 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

First Day at the Café

A1First Day at the CaféPremier jour au 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

My Life

A1My LifeMa vieMy 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