CEFR A2 Level
Understand simple stories and common phrases.
Amal is seventeen. She lives in a small village with her family. Her parents are kind, but they are poor. Her father is sick and cannot work. Her mother stays at home to care for him and the children.
Amal is the oldest child. She has two little brothers and one baby sister. Every day, she helps her family. But she also goes to school. She wants a better future.
She wakes up at 5:30 every morning. First, she helps her mother prepare breakfast. Then, she washes her face and puts on her school clothes. She does not have a phone or a watch, but she always knows the time.
Amal walks 4 kilometers to school. Sometimes, her shoes are wet from the rain. Sometimes, the sun is very hot. But she keeps walking. She never misses school.
She loves learning. Her favorite subject is science.
After school, Amal does not rest. She works at a small bakery in town. She washes dishes. She cleans the floor. She smiles at the customers.
The bakery smells like fresh bread. Her hands are often tired, but she keeps going.
At night, her house is quiet. Sometimes, there is no electricity. Amal lights a candle and studies. She reads her science book and takes notes.
Her baby sister sleeps beside her.
Amal dreams of becoming a doctor. She wants to help her village. She wants to make her parents proud.
Life is hard for Amal. But she is strong. She is full of hope. Her story shows that even with little, you can still dream big.