This is an english story for Level A1 learners of English. Key vocabularies of this story are listed at the end of the story. Enjoy!
She Is Writing A Letter
Linda sat down at her desk, picked up a pen, and began writing a letter. She had been wanting to write to her grandmother for some time now, and finally found the motivation to do so.
As she wrote, she thought about all the things she wanted to say. She told her grandmother about her new job and how she had made new friends. She also shared some memories from her childhood, reminiscing about the times they had spent together.
Writing a letter was a different experience for Linda. It was a chance for her to put her thoughts and feelings into words, and to reflect on her life. As she wrote, she felt a sense of calm and contentment.
After she finished writing, Linda read the letter over a few times, making sure that everything she wanted to say was included. She then folded it neatly and put it in an envelope, ready to be mailed.
Linda knew that her grandmother would be thrilled to receive the letter. In this digital age, receiving a handwritten letter was a rare and precious thing.
Vocabulary list:
- Desk: A piece of furniture with a flat surface and one or more drawers
- Pen: A writing instrument with ink
- Writing: The activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper or another medium
- Letter: A written or printed message addressed to someone
- Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
- Grandmother: The mother of one’s parent
- New: Not existing before; recently made or created
- Job: A paid position of regular employment
- Friends: A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
- Memories: Something remembered from the past; a recollection
- Childhood: The period of time when a person is a child
- Reminiscing: The act of remembering past experiences or events with fondness
- Experience: Knowledge or skill acquired over time through participation in events or activities
- Sense: A feeling or perception
- Calm: A state of tranquility or serenity
- Contentment: A state of happiness and satisfaction
- Read: Look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by interpreting the characters or symbols
- Envelope: A flat paper container for a letter or card, with a gummed flap for sealing
- Mailed: Send (a letter or parcel) by post
- Handwritten: Written by hand, not typed or printed.
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