The wrong bus: Easy English Story (Level 1) with Audio

Level 1 Story 1 of 16 · 123 words · beginner (A1)

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Retell the story in your own words in 4 or 5 sentences. Say it out loud, or write it down. Then read the story again and check what you missed.

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Retell the story in 4 or 5 sentences.

It is Monday morning. Ana is going to her new job.

She waits at the bus stop. A bus comes. She gets on and taps her card.

After ten minutes, Ana looks out the window. She doesn't know this street.

"Excuse me," she says to the driver. "Does this bus go to the city?"

The driver smiles. "No, sorry. This bus goes to the beach."

Ana laughs. "Oh no! What can I do?"

"Get off at the next stop," says the driver. "Cross the road and catch the 370. It goes to the city."

"Thank you so much," says Ana.

She gets off, crosses the road and catches the right bus. She is five minutes late, but her manager says, "No worries. Welcome!"

Answers: 1. To her new job · 2. To the beach · 3. No worries. Welcome!

What level is the story 'The wrong bus'?

Level 1, beginner (A1). It has 123 words, with audio, key words and a quiz.

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Yes. Press Play and each sentence is read aloud and highlighted, so you can read and listen at the same time. Choose Slow speed if you're a beginner.

Which words will I learn?

bus stop, tap your card, get off, cross the road.