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A2 English sentences

Short English sentences at A2 (Grunnleggende) level, in sets from the newest lessons. Press play to hear a sentence, then practise the whole set as a dictation.

8 A2 sentences: The Glove Show

  1. On Tuesday, Rosa found a yellow glove outside the bakery.
  2. Rain was coming, so she brought it inside.
  3. A boy hurried in, searching beneath every chair.
  4. He lost it before his puppet show began.
  5. The glove was much too big for him.
  6. Rosa planned to take it to the lost and found desk.
  7. Then he tucked his tiny puppet inside the glove.
  8. It made a perfect sleeping bag, and the show began.
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7 A2 sentences: A Cloud Above Lunch

  1. On Friday, Nia bought three warm rolls at the bakery.
  2. She put them inside a small paper bag.
  3. At home, their tops felt soft, not crisp.
  4. Warm rolls make steam inside a closed bag.
  5. The steam makes the bread soft and damp.
  6. Nia opened the bag, and a warm cloud rose.
  7. Her glasses turned cloudy, and she laughed at lunch.
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8 A2 sentences: Warm Apple Toast

  1. Spread soft cheese over one slice of brown bread.
  2. Lay thin apple slices on top of the cheese.
  3. Look for honey, but the jar is empty.
  4. Spread orange jam over the apples instead.
  5. Warm a little butter in a pan over low heat.
  6. Place the bread in the pan, toppings facing up.
  7. Cook until the bottom is crisp and cheese melts.
  8. Soon the kitchen smells like apple pie, not toast.
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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.