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Easy English Stories
Easy English Stories
These are the easiest English stories on Inklingo — short, simple, present-tense texts written for beginners and ESL learners. Every story has audio narration so you can read and listen together, pictures that make meaning clear, and key vocabulary you can tap. Start here and finish your first English story today.
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How to read your first English story
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Start with these easy stories
Shortest and simplest first
Music & Arts
The Ghost of the Empty Seat at the Royal Albert Hall
A story about a ghost at a music concert.
A00 min0 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Mystery & Crime
The Key to the Secret Garden in Bloomsbury
A story about a man who finds a silver key in a park and discovers a hidden garden.
A00 min0 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Sports
The Knight in the London Marathon
A story about a brave knight in a big race in London.
A00 min0 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Culture & Travel
The Midnight Bus to Notting Hill
A man takes a red bus to his hotel in Notting Hill.
A00 min0 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Daily Life
The Milk Bottle With No Lid
A story about a woman and her cat with a milk bottle.
A00 min0 wordsAudio6 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Myths & Legends
The Mystery of the Green Children
A story about two green children in a village.
A00 min0 wordsAudio4 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
History
The Ravens of the Tower of London
A story about black birds at a big tower.
A00 min0 wordsAudio4 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Food & Cuisine
The Secret Ingredient in the Cornish Pasty
A story about a secret recipe from a grandmother.
A00 min0 wordsAudio6 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Mystery & Crime
The Flower of the Second War
A young student goes on a mysterious quest to Kew Gardens using an old key given to him by his grandmother.
A11 min106 wordsAudio4 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Culture & Travel
The Only Passenger at the Smallest Station in Wales
Liam wants to catch a train at a very small request station in Wales.
A11 min116 wordsAudio4 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Myths & Legends
The Mermaid's Chair in the Old Church
A young girl discovers a mysterious and magical chair in an old church featuring a mermaid.
A01 min123 wordsAudio6 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
History
The Candle Left in the Window the Night the Men Came Home
A mother waits for her soldier son to return from the war and finds a way to light his path.
A11 min131 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
History
The Envelope Sealed Inside the Cornerstone of the Old School
In 1923, a young girl leaves a message inside a school building that is rediscovered eighty years later.
A11 min133 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Mystery & Crime
The Red Scarf Left on the Paddington Bench
A station worker finds an elegant red scarf on a quiet bench late at night, and a small silver tag holds the only clue to its owner.
A11 min133 wordsAudio4 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Culture & Travel
The Wren Boy Who Knocked on the Wrong Door
A young boy in Ireland celebrates a holiday by singing for coins and has a meaningful encounter.
A11 min135 wordsAudio6 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Mystery & Suspense
The Ticket Under Platform Seven
Leo finds a strange note on an old train ticket and begins to investigate.
A11 min136 wordsAudio4 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Culture & Travel
The Red Telephone Box That Sold Hot Soup
An story about Anna, who is lost and cold in London, and finds a surprising shop inside a traditional red telephone box.
A11 min136 wordsAudio4 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Daily Life
The Wrong Name on the Birthday Cake
A girl named Maya fixes a mistake on her father's birthday cake just in time for the party.
A11 min136 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Music & Arts
The Last Ticket for the Glastonbury Mud
A young man named Sam finds a lost ticket at a music festival and makes a kind choice.
A11 min137 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Culture & Travel
The Morris Dancer Who Missed the Last Bus
A traditional dancer in England finds himself stranded at night after a performance, only to receive help from a kind stranger.
A11 min138 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Relationships & Drama
The Note Under the Wrong Door
An elderly woman living alone discovers a friendly note from a new neighbor.
A11 min139 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Music & Arts
The Song Finished in the Margins of a Borrowed Hymn Book
A young woman named Clara finds a half-finished song in an old book and decides to complete it.
A11 min141 wordsAudio5 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
History
The Harvest That Came One Week Too Early
An Irish farmer and his family must harvest their potatoes early to save what they can from a sudden blight.
A11 min144 wordsAudio7 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Relationships & Drama
The Brother Who Stopped Coming to Sunday Dinner
A story about a sister who tries to reunite her brother and father after a disagreement.
A11 min145 wordsAudio6 SchlüsselwörterQuiz
Easy stories by level
English StoriesA0 — easiest English stories
Alle anzeigen →The Ghost of the Empty Seat at the Royal Albert Hall
A story about a ghost at a music concert.
The Key to the Secret Garden in Bloomsbury
A story about a man who finds a silver key in a park and discovers a hidden garden.
The Knight in the London Marathon
A story about a brave knight in a big race in London.
The Midnight Bus to Notting Hill
A man takes a red bus to his hotel in Notting Hill.
The Milk Bottle With No Lid
A story about a woman and her cat with a milk bottle.
The Mystery of the Green Children
A story about two green children in a village.
The Ravens of the Tower of London
A story about black birds at a big tower.
The Secret Ingredient in the Cornish Pasty
A story about a secret recipe from a grandmother.
A1 — easiest English stories
Alle anzeigen →3 Teil-Serie
The Flower of the Second War
A young student goes on a mysterious quest to Kew Gardens using an old key given to him by his grandmother.
- 1The Key with No Lock
- 2The Pages in the Box
- 3A Message from the Past
The Only Passenger at the Smallest Station in Wales
Liam wants to catch a train at a very small request station in Wales.
The Candle Left in the Window the Night the Men Came Home
A mother waits for her soldier son to return from the war and finds a way to light his path.
The Envelope Sealed Inside the Cornerstone of the Old School
In 1923, a young girl leaves a message inside a school building that is rediscovered eighty years later.
The Red Scarf Left on the Paddington Bench
A station worker finds an elegant red scarf on a quiet bench late at night, and a small silver tag holds the only clue to its owner.
The Wren Boy Who Knocked on the Wrong Door
A young boy in Ireland celebrates a holiday by singing for coins and has a meaningful encounter.
3 Teil-Serie
The Ticket Under Platform Seven
Leo finds a strange note on an old train ticket and begins to investigate.
- 1A Note on an Old Ticket
- 2The Cafe with No Name
- 3A Birthday Surprise
The Red Telephone Box That Sold Hot Soup
An story about Anna, who is lost and cold in London, and finds a surprising shop inside a traditional red telephone box.
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Easy English stories FAQ
What are the easiest English stories for beginners?
The easiest are A0 and A1 texts: short, present-tense, built from the most common English words, and paired with audio and pictures. Every story here is chosen for exactly that.
Are these good for ESL learners?
Yes. They are graded for beginners learning English as a second language, with audio narration, images, and key vocabulary so you build reading and listening together.
Are the stories free?
Yes. You can read and listen to every story for free, with no sign-up. The Inklingo app adds saved vocabulary, progress tracking, and personalized review.
What should I read next?
When A0 and A1 stories feel comfortable, move on to A2 and then the intermediate (B1–B2) collection. Each step adds a little more vocabulary and slightly longer sentences.