Unlock English: Fun with Short Stories

When the Eraser Meets the Apple

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

An eraser is small. It is pink. An apple is big. It is red. A desk is wooden. The eraser is afraid. The apple is close. It is smelling sweet. The eraser is thinking. It will be erased. Children are giggling. They know truth. An apple can’t erase. It is just tasty. School is joyful. The eraser is safe.

Who Am I?

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

Mirrors are tricky. They are in the hall. One is funny. Faces are wavy. Kids are puzzled. They are giggling. “Who am I?” each mirror is asking. Reflections are silly. Noses are big. Eyes are small. Kids are happy. They are playful. The hall is full of laughter.

The Climbing Cookie Crumbles

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

A cookie is alive. It is sweet. A car is shiny. It is new. The cookie is adventurous. It is climbing the car. Tires are tall. The roof is slippery. Passersby are puzzled. They are watching. The cookie is bold. Crumbs are everywhere. Laughter is loud. The street is merry.

Hot Heads and Steamy Rice

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

Lice are tiny. They are on heads. Heads are itchy. Kids are scratchy. Rice is on the stove. It is steamy. Heat is high. Lice are jumpy. Kids are giggly. Pots are bubbling. Lunch is ready. The kitchen is busy. Laughter is loud. The day is silly.

The Case of the Missing Cheese

The Spark Notes-short-story (200 words)

Max lives in a small house with his pet mouse, Nibbles. Max loves cheese. He eats cheese every day. One morning, Max wakes up and finds his cheese gone. Max feels very upset. He thinks, “They owe me an apology!” Max looks around the house. He sees tiny footprints on the floor. Max follows the footprints to the garden. In the garden, Max finds a group of mice. They dance around a big piece of cheese. Max feels very angry. Max picks up Nibbles and says, “Nibbles, you owe me an apology!” Nibbles looks at Max with big, innocent eyes. Max laughs. He feels better. The other mice stop dancing. […]

His Parents Are Not Friendly

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

Timmy is small. His house is big. Parents are robots. They are strict. Smiles are rare. Rules are many. Timmy is clever. His ideas are wild. Toys are his friends. Laughter is his. Days are bright. Meals are precise. Love is funny. Timmy is brave. Family is unique.

The Day Homework Forgot

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

Homework is due. Desks are empty. Books are closed. Kids are sneaky. They are quiet. Teachers are puzzled. They are asking. Excuses are wild. Dogs are hungry. Aliens are thieves. Laughter is loud. School is funny. Lessons are learned. Pens are still. The classroom is merry.

He Catches Bad People

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

He is clever. Streets are busy. Bad people are sneaky. They are quick. He is ready. His gloves are sticky. Villans are touching them. They are stuck. Police are grateful. They are clapping. He is proud. Cheers are loud. The city is safe. The day is good.

A Frog Wants a Good Job

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

A frog is small. It is green. Offices are big. Desks are tall. The frog is ambitious. It wants a good job. Chairs are comfy. Computers are shiny. The frog is eager. It is hopping. Papers are scattered. People are surprised. They are smiling. The frog is proud. Work is fun.

The Coziest Job Ever

Ding! English Ready-Beginner

A bed is soft. It is big. Pillows are fluffy. Blankets are warm. A job is on the bed. It is unusual.A laptop is open. It is busy. Emails are sent. Calls are made. The worker is happy. He is comfy. Work is fun. The bedroom is quiet.