Here’s an original story written around typical B1-level language (past narratives, feelings, travel/job vocabulary, and simple connectors): The Wrong Platform
Then she remembered she had travel insurance and a flexible ticket. She went to the ticket office, waited in line for twenty minutes, and managed to get the next train — but it was leaving from Platform 3.
Anna felt her face turn red. She had misunderstood the announcement. By the time she got back to Platform 7, the train was gone. outcomes b1
The guard frowned. “No, that train is on time from Platform 7. There’s no change.”
Anna had been looking forward to the trip for weeks. It was her first time traveling alone, and she was going to visit her cousin in Manchester. She arrived at the station early, checked the departures board, and found her train: Platform 7, 10:15 a.m. Here’s an original story written around typical B1-level
She grabbed her bag and ran. But when she got to Platform 3, there was no train. A guard was walking past.
“Excuse me,” Anna said nervously. “Is this the platform for the 10:15 to Manchester?” She had misunderstood the announcement
She bought a coffee and sat down near the platform. Everything seemed fine until she heard an announcement. The speaker was crackly, but she was sure it said, “The 10:15 train to Manchester has been moved to Platform 3.”