Explanation
Exercises
A1 Reading Lesson

A New Friend at School

Read a short original story for beginners. Then open the Exercises tab and complete 3 small tasks.

A1 Elementary Reading time: 2 min Words: 105 Topic: School and friendship
Read first, then start the exercises.
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Free value first: read the story, understand it, and only then think about saving your progress.

Read the story

My name is Leo. On Monday, a new student comes to our class. His name is Omar. He sits next to me because there is an empty chair by my desk. At first, he is quiet, so I smile and say hello. During the break, I show him the school library and the playground.

He tells me he likes football and drawing. After lunch, we work together on a class poster about animals. Omar is kind and funny, and we laugh a lot. At the end of the day, we walk to the school gate together. I think I have a new friend at school.

Useful words from the text

student = a person who learns at school empty = with nobody or nothing inside break = a short time between lessons poster = a big sheet with words or pictures gate = the door or entrance outside

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

Exercises:
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Exercises — Understand

Check the main meaning of the story

This is the easiest exercise first. The learner gets a quick success and feels progress early.

Complete this exercise tab to move forward.
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What is the new student’s name?
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Where does Omar sit?
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What do Leo and Omar do after lunch?
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Why does Leo think Omar is a new friend?
Exercises — Order

Put the story events in the correct order

This exercise makes the learner follow the logic of the text, not just guess an answer.

Follow the story step by step.
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After lunch, they work on a class poster together.
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A new student named Omar comes to the class.
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During the break, Leo shows Omar the library and playground.
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Leo smiles and says hello to Omar.
Exercises — Words

Learn the key words from the text

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

Understand the key words from the story.
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What does student mean?
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What does empty mean?
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What does break mean at school?
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What does poster mean?