Outcomes B1 Apr 2026

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?”

Anna smiled. “Next time, I’ll ask for help before I run to the wrong platform.” Would you like a different version — for example, one that includes specific B1 grammar like or present perfect ? outcomes b1

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.

Here’s an original story written around typical B1-level language (past narratives, feelings, travel/job vocabulary, and simple connectors): The Wrong Platform She grabbed her bag and ran

She sat down on a bench, feeling stupid. “I can’t believe I missed it,” she whispered to herself.

The second train was slower and more crowded. When she finally arrived in Manchester, she was three hours late. Her cousin hugged her and laughed. “At least you have a story to tell,” he said. “Excuse me,” Anna said nervously

The guard frowned. “No, that train is on time from Platform 7. There’s no change.”