The Confused Delivery Robot
A free A1-level English story for language learners, readable online in English, with an option to listen via the free Storyteller app.
A small delivery robot circles helplessly outside Bram's building, and he guides it around a hedge blocking its view of the entrance.
Bram sees a small delivery robot outside his building. It rolls in a slow circle near the curb. The robot beeps softly and stops again. Its wheels turn left, then turn right. It never picks one clear direction.
Bram walks closer to take a look. A small screen on its side shows a map. The map shows a red dot, blinking and stuck.
"Are you lost, little robot?" Bram asks it. The robot beeps twice and turns toward him.
A message appears on its screen. "Error. Building entrance not found," it reads.
Bram looks up at his own building. The main entrance sits around the corner. A tall hedge blocks it from the street.
Bram checks the delivery number on the robot. It matches an order from his neighbor upstairs.
"I know where this goes," Bram says kindly. He taps a small button marked "Follow." The robot rolls slowly behind him.
Together, they walk around the tall hedge. The building entrance comes into view.
Bram stops at the front door. The robot beeps happily and opens its lid.
Bram lifts out a small package carefully. He carries it inside to the mailroom.
The robot spins in a small, cheerful circle. Then it rolls away toward the street.
Bram waves and watches it go. "Safe travels," he says with a smile. He wonders how many buildings confuse it each day. Maybe every hedge in town needs a trim.
