The Lighthouse Steps
A free A1-level English story for language learners, readable online in 5 languages, with an option to listen via the free Storyteller app.
Roo and his sister count the steps of an old lighthouse and get two different numbers.
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Roo and his sister stand next to an old lighthouse. It is tall and white. A small door is open.
"Let's count the steps," says his sister. "No talking!"
"Okay," says Roo.
They start to climb. The steps go round and round. Roo counts in his head. His legs hurt. His sister walks in front. She counts with her lips.
At the top, the wind is strong. The sea is blue and wide. Small boats sit on the water. The view is great. They sit on a bench to rest. They drink some water. Roo takes a photo of the sea.
"I counted 98 steps," Roo says.
"No, it is 102," says his sister. "You are wrong."
"No, you are wrong!" Roo says. They both frown.
Then Roo sees a small sign on the wall. He reads it out loud. "This tower has 98 steps. Four more steps go to the lamp room."
His sister reads it two times. "I counted the lamp room steps too," she says.
Roo laughs. "So I win!" His sister laughs and sits on the floor.
