Two Seats on the Ferry
A free A1-level English story for language learners, readable online in English, with an option to listen via the free Storyteller app.
Selim and his daughter Halima choose the cheaper open-deck seats on a ferry and spot a dolphin along the way.
Selim travels with his daughter Halima. They stand at the ferry ticket window. "Two kinds of seats today," the worker says. "Covered seats inside, or open seats on the deck." "The covered seats cost extra," the worker adds. Halima looks at the gray sky above the water. "The open seats sound cold," she says. "But the deck has a nice view," Selim says. "I like watching the water," Halima says. "Let's sit outside," she says with a smile. They buy two tickets for the open deck. The ferry leaves the dock right on time. Wind pushes against their coats and hair. Halima pulls her hood up over her ears. The boat moves past small green islands. Birds fly low over the waves nearby. "I am glad we picked this side," Halima says. Selim points at something near the boat. "Look, over there! A dolphin!" he says. Halima leans over the rail and watches it swim. The wind is cold, and the ride is fun. They watch the dolphin swim away. Soon they can see the island ahead. Small white houses sit on the hill. Halima wants to see the market near the dock.
