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A1 English sentences

Short English sentences at A1 (מתחילים) level, in sets from the newest lessons. Press play to hear a sentence, then practise the whole set as a dictation.

7 A1 sentences: The Sea Tower

  1. Mara works in a tower by the sea.
  2. Each night, she turns on the lamp.
  3. A small boat needs the light.
  4. The wind shakes the window.
  5. The boat shines a small light back.
  6. Mara smiles and waves to the boat.
  7. In the morning, she turns off the lamp.
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8 A1 sentences: Pip And His Egg

  1. Pip is a penguin dad.
  2. His wings help him swim fast.
  3. He cannot fly in the sky.
  4. On land, Pip takes short steps.
  5. Pip keeps his egg on his feet.
  6. Under his warm body, it stays safe.
  7. The egg cracks, and out comes a chick.
  8. Now the chick sits on his feet too.
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7 A1 sentences: The Mop Dog

  1. Ned cleans a small shop.
  2. His yellow mop looks like a dog.
  3. A boy sees it and smiles.
  4. He thinks it is a real dog.
  5. The boy gives it a bone.
  6. Ned pushes the mop under a table.
  7. The boy looks under the table for his dog.
Practise these sentences as a dictation

How to practise with English sentences

Listening to one short sentence at a time is the easiest way to start with dictation. Play a sentence, write it down without looking, then compare. The small words you missed, such as articles, endings and contractions, show you what to listen for next time.

Every set here comes from a real lesson at that level, read in natural English. When a set feels easy, practise it as a full dictation: you type each sentence and every word is checked for you.

Where can I find short English sentences with audio?

Here, grouped by level from A1 to C1. Every sentence has its own recording, and new sentences are added every day with the new lessons.

What is a sentence dictation?

You listen to a sentence and write down exactly what you hear. It trains listening and spelling together, because you can’t skip a word you didn’t catch.

Which level of sentences should I start with?

Start where you can write down most of a sentence after two or three listens. If you are not sure, the free 5-minute level test suggests a level.