A2 Reading Lesson

A Message from an Old Friend

Read a longer real-life story for learners at A2 level. Then open the Exercises tab and complete 3 short tasks.

A2 Elementary Reading time: 3 min Words: 185 Topic: Messages and friendship
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Last Friday I got a message from my old friend Leo. We were in the same class five years ago, but then his family moved to another city. Since that time we have only written to each other a few times. In his message, Leo said he was coming to my town for the weekend to visit his aunt. He asked if I was free on Saturday afternoon.

I felt excited because we had many good memories together. We used to play football after school and study for tests in the library. I wrote back quickly and suggested meeting at a small café near the bus station. It is easy to find and not far from my house.

On Saturday, I arrived ten minutes early, but Leo was already there. He looked taller and more confident than before, but he had the same friendly smile. We talked for two hours about school, work, and our future plans. When we said goodbye, we promised not to lose contact again.

Useful words from the text

moved = went to live in a new place written = sent messages or letters suggested = gave an idea or plan confident = sure of yourself lose contact = stop communicating

Next step: open the Exercises tab and complete Understand, Order, and Words.

Exercises:
Exercises — Understand

Check the main idea and the important details

This first exercise gives the learner an easy win, but the questions are a little deeper than at A1.

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Why was Leo coming to the writer’s town?
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How did the writer feel after reading Leo’s message?
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Where did they decide to meet?
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What was different about Leo when they met again?
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What did they promise at the end of the meeting?
Exercises — Order

Put the events in the correct order

This exercise helps the learner follow the logic of the text, not just remember one detail.

Follow the text step by step.
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They talked for two hours.
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Leo sent a message about visiting the town.
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They promised not to lose contact again.
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The writer suggested meeting at a café.
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The writer arrived early on Saturday.
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Exercises — Words

Learn the key words from the text

This exercise helps the learner understand the most useful words from the message.

Understand the key words from the text.
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What does moved mean in the story?
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What does written mean here?
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What does suggested mean?
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What does confident mean?
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What does lose contact mean?