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Title: The Enchanted River

Level: Beginner (A1)

#Story :

Sofia loves exploring the woods near her grandmother’s house. One day, she discovers a beautiful, sparkling river that changes colors and seems to sing. A mysterious woman appears and tells Sofia the river is enchanted—it grants a single wish if the person’s heart is pure. After thinking carefully, Sofia decides to wish for her grandmother to feel healthy and strong again, so they can bake together like they used to. The magic of the river grants her wish, and Sofia returns home to find her grandmother feeling better. Together, they bake cookies, and Sofia knows she made the perfect wish.

#Vocabulary :

• Enchanted – magical or full of magic.
• Guardian – a person who protects something.
• Wish – something you want or hope for.
• Sparkling – shining brightly with light.
• Delicate – easily broken or damaged, fragile.

#Grammar Focus:

• Simple Past Tense
• Used to describe actions that happened in the past. For example: “Sofia discovered the river.”
• Modals for Advice
• Used to give suggestions. For example: “You must be careful with your wish.”
• Conjunctions
• Used to connect ideas. For example: “Sofia felt happy because her wish came true.”

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