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Level A1

My Wonderful Family
My family is very important to me
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My day
One day of my life
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My name is John
Sam is looking for a job.
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Our Vacation
I love going fishing with friends.
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Preparing food
It's not easy for Paolo to learn Swedish.
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The House
The Smith family home
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Books and Toys are FunPREMIUM
I like to read before I go to sleep
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Hello, EveryoneDIALOGUEPREMIUM
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Introducing a ClassmatePREMIUM
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It is a snowy DayPREMIUM
Things we do when it snows
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It is a sunny DayPREMIUM
We need to drink more water when it's warm
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Making Pizza with my FamilyPREMIUM
Every once in a while we make pizzas as a family
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My colorful bedroomPREMIUM
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My favorite stuffed AnimalPREMIUM
I like to play with my favorite stuffed animal
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My HousePREMIUM
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One cat and two dogsPREMIUM
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Where is My Phone?PREMIUM
I lost my phone, I can't remember where I left it
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Level A2

A great summer vacation
The holidays were spectacular!
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At school
One day in elementary school for Lucas
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Days of the week
Why is Wednesday called hump day?
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DoctorDIALOGUE
You don't feel well, so you decide to see your doctor
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Going to a restaurantDIALOGUE
Placing an order at a restaurant
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Going to the Supermarket
A description of going to the supermarket
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Letter to a Friend
My semester abroad in Spain
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My family at home
We arrived in our favorite city in Europe.
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My morning routine
I dream of opening my own café.
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Numbers
I need to buy some things from IKEA.
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The city where I live
Simón introduces us to his family.
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The pet store
George wants them to give him a pet
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A Friendly HelloDIALOGUEPREMIUM
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A Typical Day at SchoolPREMIUM
Any given day at school
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Amy and SchoolPREMIUM
Amy doesn't want to go to school
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Asking a Neighbor for HelpPREMIUM
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At the HairdresserPREMIUM
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BaseballPREMIUM
Baseball isn't a difficult sport
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BedroomPREMIUM
The bedroom of twins
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Birthday WishesPREMIUM
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Building a Tree HousePREMIUM
We're going to need a lot of wood for our house
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Buying FruitPREMIUM
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Buying Ice CreamDIALOGUEPREMIUM
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Celebrating Christmas with my FamilyPREMIUM
Spending Christmas with the family
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Characteristics of a Great EquestrianPREMIUM
Someone who knows a lot about horses
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ChoresPREMIUM
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Christmas is comingPREMIUM
People love the Christmas atmosphere
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Climbing Trees with my FriendsPREMIUM
We have a lot of fun climbing trees
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Description of Three FriendsPREMIUM
Here are three good friends
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Dinner preparationPREMIUM
Time flies. It seems like I moved yesterday.
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Doing my HomeworkPREMIUM
I have to do my homework
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Driving in the CarPREMIUM
I like to listen to music while I drive
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Eating an OrangePREMIUM
We eat an orange with my mom
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EmotionsPREMIUM
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Family Day at the BeachPREMIUM
A nice family day at the beach
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Feeding the GeesePREMIUM
Let's feed the geese
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FishingPREMIUM
Fishing on a Saturday with nice weather
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Foods we like to eatPREMIUM
We all like eating delicious things
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George Adopts a New DogPREMIUM
George is very happy with his new pet
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Giving DirectionsDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Hi, I'm lost. Can you tell me where to go?
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Going to SchoolPREMIUM
Going to school on the school bus
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Going to the LibraryPREMIUM
The boy enjoyed going to the bookstore
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Going to the StorePREMIUM
My mom makes me pancakes
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Grandfather's CapPREMIUM
I will never forget my grandfather
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Greetings and IntroductionsDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Dialogues: Greetings and Introductions in English
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Hannah Goes Grocery ShoppingPREMIUM
Hannah's Monday purchase
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In the BarPREMIUM
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Introducing a ColleaguePREMIUM
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It is a rainy DayPREMIUM
Umbrellas keep us dry
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John got HurtPREMIUM
John fell while running and hurt himself
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Let´s go!PREMIUM
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Making a SandwichPREMIUM
Preparing a delicious sandwich
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Making Tacos with my FamilyPREMIUM
We love to prepare and eat Tacos
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Moving to a new CityPREMIUM
I'm happy I moved
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Music and Musical InstrumentsPREMIUM
Music can make you laugh, cry and remember
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My FeelingsPREMIUM
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My FriendPREMIUM
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My Friend Tom is sickPREMIUM
Tom feels so much better
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My Happy MorningsPREMIUM
I like to make breakfast and watch TV
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My house is my favorite placePREMIUM
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My JobPREMIUM
I'm busy all day at work
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My KitchenPREMIUM
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My Small HometownPREMIUM
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New CarPREMIUM
Deciding what car they're going to buy
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NumbersPREMIUM
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Ordering FoodPREMIUM
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Outdoors With My Dog Fido!PREMIUM
My dog Fido is a great companion
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Playing at the ParkPREMIUM
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Playing Soccer with my FriendPREMIUM
They love playing soccer together
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Riding My BikePREMIUM
My friends and I ride bikes
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Running errandsPREMIUM
Keeping track of today's expenses
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Sarah the ArtistPREMIUM
Sarah likes bright colors
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Sarah’s School SchedulePREMIUM
His first year in college
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Sharing with my SisterPREMIUM
We need to be kind to one another
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Shopping for ClothesPREMIUM
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SummerPREMIUM
I love summer and sunny days
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Taking English ClassesPREMIUM
Matthias is learning a new language
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The Big StorePREMIUM
His work gives him time to study
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The Fall SeasonPREMIUM
I love the colors of the fall
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The Spring SeasonPREMIUM
Temperature is perfect in the spring
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The Summer SeasonPREMIUM
It's too warm to go outside
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The Winter SeasonPREMIUM
Trees don't blossom in the winter
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Visiting the FarmPREMIUM
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WeatherPREMIUM
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What I do at SchoolPREMIUM
I like going to school and drawing
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What Is Your Favorite Color?PREMIUM
They're telling us what colors they like
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What my Parents doPREMIUM
I'm telling you what my parents work as
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Why Cats Are Better Pets Than DogsPREMIUM
Some prefer cats, others prefer dogs
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Level B1

Chicago
Keith's recent trip to Chicago
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Christmas
The most-visited theme park
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Food
The importance of taking care of your teeth
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Going to work in the morning
They're happy with their day out shopping.
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Halloween
Hanna is excited about her birthday celebration.
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Hotel ReservationDIALOGUE
I'd like to make a reservation for this weekend
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Jobs and Professions
Do you have experience in customer service?
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London
A city with a lot of history and things to see
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Los Angeles
The Jansson family loves animals.
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Miami
Customers asking questions at the grocery store
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San Francisco
Nina, Peter, and Markus go to a café.
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Thanksgiving
If I were famous for a day, I'd like to...
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The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, a New York icon
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The four seasons
Money is disappearing in Sweden.
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The Golden Gate Bridge
The most famous suspension bridge in the world
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The Grand Canyon
One of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World
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The Statue of Liberty
One of the most famous monuments in the world
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Valentine's Day
Conversation with the server at the restaurant
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Washington, D.C.
Monika is friendly and always in a good mood.
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Yellowstone National Park
The first national park in the United States
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A Beautiful Day to RunPREMIUM
A nice day to go for a run
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A Rainy Day at SchoolPREMIUM
As soon as I got to school, it started raining
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A Rough MorningPREMIUM
Johnny didn't want to go to school
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A Visit to Amish CountryPREMIUM
The Amish preserve their old customs and traditions
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An exciting MorningPREMIUM
George is happy because it's Christmas
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Animals at My HomePREMIUM
My house is a small zoo
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Ben’s Morning RoutinePREMIUM
Ben has trouble waking up in the morning
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Blackberry HarvestPREMIUM
Raspberries are so delicious!
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Cactus SeedsPREMIUM
I really like planting cacti
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Camping in the SummerPREMIUM
Many people like camping in the forest
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Cleaning up the KitchenPREMIUM
Cleaning the kitchen as a family
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Dialogue Between FriendsDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Two friends meet and have a chat
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Early Morning at the StorePREMIUM
I rather go shopping early
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Emergency CallPREMIUM
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Emptying the LibraryPREMIUM
These books take up too much space
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Favorite AnimalsPREMIUM
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Fishing with DadPREMIUM
A great day of fishing with his father
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Football Try-outsPREMIUM
Trying out my luck on the soccer team
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Free Time and ActivitiesPREMIUM
They don't agree on everything, but they're good friends
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Getting ready for the DayPREMIUM
I get ready and go to work quickly
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Going to the DentistPREMIUM
Long time without going to the dentist
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Gordon’s big DinnerPREMIUM
Preparing dinner for her friends
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HikingPREMIUM
About hiking and finding a new friend
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Hotel ProblemsDIALOGUEPREMIUM
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Independence DayPREMIUM
How do Americans celebrate Independence Day?
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InterestsPREMIUM
They're very good friends even though they have different tastes
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Jack loves to play BasketballPREMIUM
Two friends with very different interests
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John's Favorite HobbyPREMIUM
John really enjoys playing...
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Journal entryPREMIUM
Text to learn expressions for telling time
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Judy learns to play GuitarPREMIUM
Judy writes songs to her pets
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Learning how to knit a ScarfPREMIUM
My grandmother taught me to knit
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Looking for my best FriendPREMIUM
I can't find my dog Biscuit
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Making a FirePREMIUM
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Making ComparisonsPREMIUM
Comparing the characteristics of players
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Making Cookies with my FamilyPREMIUM
I'm happy because today is cookie day!
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My cityPREMIUM
The day has come for me to buy a car.
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My HousePREMIUM
I'll describe my house, let's see what you think
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Noah´s SnackPREMIUM
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Our PetsPREMIUM
I have two dogs and a few other pets
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Phone ConversationDIALOGUEPREMIUM
Talking to my mom on the phone
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Planting a GardenPREMIUM
You just need to wait for the veggies to grow
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PlantsPREMIUM
Emma describes her bedroom and what's in it.
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Playing Baseball with my FriendsPREMIUM
Playing sports after school
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Recess at my SchoolPREMIUM
During recess, we like playing
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Renting a CarPREMIUM
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Road TripPREMIUM
We're going on a trip to San Francisco, California
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Seasons of the YearPREMIUM
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Sophie takes the ShotPREMIUM
Sophie scored the winning goal for her team
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Surprise PartyPREMIUM
We're throwing him a surprise party for his birthday
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The Baby of the FamilyPREMIUM
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The BirdPREMIUM
She was happy to be able to help the birdie
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The Bunny and the BearPREMIUM
The tale of the rabbit and the bear
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The Garden's last FlowersPREMIUM
I give my grandmother some flowers
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The Library BooksPREMIUM
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The local Donut ShopPREMIUM
Donuts are delicious with coffee
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The most expensive tacoPREMIUM
Olof is very happy to have a friend like this.
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Tools in my Dad’s ShopPREMIUM
The tools my dad uses
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Tour bus agenda (dialogue)DIALOGUEPREMIUM
A tour of New York City
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Visiting the DentistPREMIUM
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Wedding WishesPREMIUM
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What is your favorite Shape?PREMIUM
They're telling us what shapes they like
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Where is Your Car Made?PREMIUM
Cars, brands and factories
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Who Shall Place the Star?PREMIUM
Discussion about the decoration of the Christmas Tree
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Level B2

Human body parts and organs
I hope to visit Peru again in the future.
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Las Vegas
An ordinary day in the life of Charlotta
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American Professional Sports LeaguesPREMIUM
Americans really like sports
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AnimalsPREMIUM
Animals and their various environments
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Apple HarvestPREMIUM
There are many recipes you can make with apples
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At the dentistPREMIUM
There's nothing worse than a toothache
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Baking BreadPREMIUM
A great day for homemade bread
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Benjamin Franklin and the KitePREMIUM
Benjamin Franklin and his experiment with electricity
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BostonPREMIUM
A family visit to Boston
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ClothesPREMIUM
Looking for some clothes for the wedding
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ColorsPREMIUM
Enjoying the sun and the good food
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Countries and NationalitiesPREMIUM
My workday starts at seven.
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Cruise Ships: Floating Marvels of Marine LifePREMIUM
The grandeur of cruise ships
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FootballPREMIUM
Football in Europe is different from Australia's
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Hot Air Balloons: A Fun HistoryPREMIUM
A great display of hot air balloons
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In the KitchenPREMIUM
Mark and Patricia's kitchen remodel
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In the OfficePREMIUM
It's a difficult job, but they love it
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Learning to SwimPREMIUM
He couldn't swim, but he learned pretty quickly
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LiechtensteinPREMIUM
A very small but very beautiful country
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Lightning BugsPREMIUM
Fireflies are very interesting insects
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New YorkPREMIUM
Amina and her sister are going to drink coffee.
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On the airportPREMIUM
Before boarding the plane
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PlansPREMIUM
The best birthday present I got
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PlutoPREMIUM
A bit of astronomy: Pluto
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Potato FarmPREMIUM
They worked a lot on the farm
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Santa Claus around the WorldPREMIUM
Santa Claus in different parts of the world
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SchoolPREMIUM
My next-door neighbors
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The longest and most scenic Train RidePREMIUM
Traveling across the United States by train
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The Perils of WinterPREMIUM
Winter and snow, a dangerous combination
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Traffic ControlPREMIUM
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Travel changes youPREMIUM
Traveling opens up your mind
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Trip to New YorkPREMIUM
Family visit to New York
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Two RoostersPREMIUM
A pretty rooster and an ugly one
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WinterPREMIUM
I've never skied in my life
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Work at Home vs. At OfficePREMIUM
Which do you prefer, working from home or at the office?
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Level C1

Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918
The epidemic that killed millions of people
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The Environment
The well-being of our planet is in danger
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America's Largest National ParkPREMIUM
Yellowstone National Park is awesome
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Blue Whales: The Journey of a LifetimePREMIUM
Interesting text about blue whales
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Daily routinePREMIUM
Hi, doctor. I haven't been feeling well for a few days.
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EconomicsPREMIUM
You're considering a degree in economics
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FeelingsPREMIUM
The various emotions we can express
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HolidaysPREMIUM
It's a sunny day, perfect for a picnic with friends.
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Landscape DesignerPREMIUM
Maria loves her work as a landscaper
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Modes of transportationPREMIUM
What does Elin do on an ordinary day?
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NaturePREMIUM
Alma is looking for work as a receptionist.
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RestaurantPREMIUM
Celebrating Christmas with my family
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SleepwalkingPREMIUM
Lizzie realized she's a sleepwalker
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SportsPREMIUM
Jonathan goes shopping, but he forgets something...
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The Donner PartyPREMIUM
A bit of history about California
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The Miracle in the AndesPREMIUM
The athletes that survived in the Andes
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TravellingPREMIUM
Amir and his class voted on where to go on a field trip.
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Types of Barbecue SaucePREMIUM
America and its famous barbecue sauce
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WeatherPREMIUM
I help my cousin move.
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