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Beginner (A1 Low) Language Learning CEFR A1

The Dragon and the Team

There is a big castle. A dragon lives in it. The dragon is red and strong. He can fly and breathe fire.The king is sad. The dragon took his crown. The people are scared. A girl named Mia says, "We can...

Duration

5 min read

Length

103 words

Story

3 paragraphs

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There is a big castle. A dragon lives in it. The dragon is red and strong. He can fly and breathe fire.

The king is sad. The dragon took his crown. The people are scared. A girl named Mia says, "We can work together." She talks to the knight, the baker, and the child.

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Grammar Level

A1 · Present Simple, can for ability, prepositions of place

Learning Outcomes

read and understand a short story about a dragon and teamwork.
recognise and use the present simple to describe facts and habits.
use 'can' to talk about abilities.
identify prepositions of place like 'in' to say where things are.
answer simple questions about the story's characters and events.

Grammar Focus

Present Simple: subject + verb(-s)

Use the present simple to talk about facts, habits, and things that are generally true. Add -s to the verb with he, she, or it.

“ A dragon lives in it.

Tip: Remember to add -s to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it (e.g., 'lives', 'makes', 'sings').

Modal verb 'can' for ability

Use 'can' + base verb to say that someone is able to do something.

“ He can fly and breathe fire.

Tip: After 'can', always use the base form of the verb without 'to' (e.g., 'fly', not 'flies' or 'to fly').

Prepositions of place: in, on, at

Use prepositions like 'in' to show where something or someone is located.

“ A dragon lives in it.

Tip: Use 'in' for enclosed spaces (e.g., 'in the castle'), 'on' for surfaces (e.g., 'on the table'), and 'at' for specific points (e.g., 'at the door').

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