Past stories
Every day there is a new short story for each level. The day after, it comes here, free for anyone to read and play: the story, the crossword and the three questions.
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A2Elementary
Short, simple stories about everyday life: trains, shops, family and food.
B1Intermediate
Clear stories about home, work and travel, with a few new words each day.
B2Upper intermediate
Longer stories with more detail, opinion and less common words.
A2 stories
Elementary. Short, simple stories about everyday life: trains, shops, family and food.
- The Wrong Size
Last week, Maria bought a blue jacket for her brother. It was a birthday present. Sadly, it was too tight for…
B1 stories
Intermediate. Clear stories about home, work and travel, with a few new words each day.
- The Long Wait
Maria was travelling to her cousin's wedding when the airline announced that her flight was late. At first…
B2 stories
Upper intermediate. Longer stories with more detail, opinion and less common words.
- The Night the Lights Died
When the power went out at nine o'clock on Tuesday, Maya was in the middle of an important video call. The…