Singapore is a small country in Asia. Long ago, people did not live very long in Singapore. In 1960, the average life was 65 years. But now, people live longer. Many people…
Hiking Through 46 Ancient Villages in Greece (Level 3)
In the mountains of Northern Greece, there is a hidden region called Zagorohoria. It includes 46 ancient villages connected by old stone bridges and paths. These paths were once used by farmers,…
Why Do Japanese People Use Umbrellas Even When It’s Sunny? (Level 2)
In many countries, people use umbrellas when it rains. In hot countries, people also use umbrellas to stay cool under the sun. But in Japan, umbrellas have a special meaning. They are…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story (Level 1)
My name is Chimamanda. I am from Nigeria. I am a storyteller. I want to tell you about the danger of the single story. I start to read when I am a…
J.K. Rowling’s Speech: The Power of Failure and Imagination (Level 1)
Hello. My name is J.K. Rowling. I am a writer. I wrote the Harry Potter books. But many years ago, I was not famous. I was a young woman. I was afraid….
Italy’s Secret Pizza Testers (Level 1)
In Naples, Italy, there is a special pizza school. People from many countries come here. They want to learn how to make real Italian pizza. These students are called pizzaioli. They learn…
The Secret to Life in the World’s Best Cities (Level 2)
Three Australian cities are now in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world. These cities are Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide. People say that life in these cities is very good,…
A Colourful Trip to Morocco’s Holiest Town (Level 1)
Moulay Idriss is a small town in Morocco. It sits on a mountain called Jebel Zerhoune. It is a very holy place for Muslims. Before, only Muslims could go there. Now, everyone…
The Little Match Girl – Level 1 Story in Present Simple
by Hans Christian Andersen Chapter One: A Cold Night It is a cold night. Snow falls. The wind blows. It is the last day of the year. A little girl walks in…
Food Stories from People Who Lost Their Homes (Level 1)
Chef Hawa Hassan has a new book. In this book, she tells real stories from people who lost their homes because of war or problems in their country. These people share their…
The Country Where Bears Walk Free (Level 1)
Romania is a country in Europe. Many brown bears live there. There are about 13,000 bears in the forests. The forests are called the Carpathian Mountains. Before, people put bears in cages….
The Gift of the Magi – Level 1 Story in Present Simple
Contents The Gift of the Magi – Level 1 English Story in Present Simple Present Simple Questions Based on the Story Vocabulary from the Story The story was rewritten by the “English…