Have you ever walked into a room full of strangers and felt your heart race? Have you ever faced a new beginning, unsure of what to expect? That’s exactly how David felt on his first day at a brand-new school.
In this story, you’ll follow David—a quiet, nervous boy—as he steps into an unfamiliar world filled with new faces, new challenges, and surprising moments of kindness. At first, he feels lost and out of place. But by the end of the day, something changes.
This story isn’t just about school. It’s about courage, friendship, and finding your place even when everything feels unfamiliar. It’s about small moments—like a friendly smile or a shared sandwich—that can make a big difference.
Welcome to Talk Easy, where we tell simple, powerful stories to help you improve your English. I’m Ben, and I’ll be your narrator for this journey.
This story is written at the B1 level, so it’s perfect for intermediate English learners. You’ll hear clear vocabulary, natural sentence structure, and storytelling that keeps you listening.
Now, let’s begin the story of David, and discover how one nervous student turns a difficult day into a memory he’ll never forget.
My First Day at School
Chapter 1: A New Beginning
David opened his eyes early in the morning. The sun was rising, and light came through the window. He lay in bed for a moment, feeling nervous and quiet. Today was his first day at a new school.
He slowly sat up and looked at the clock on the wall. It was 6:30 a.m. — still early, but he couldn’t sleep anymore. His heart beat fast. “Will today be good?” he wondered.
David’s room was small but warm. His school bag was ready beside the table. His new books were inside, all clean and neat. He touched the bag and took a deep breath.
His mother knocked and walked in with a big smile. “Good morning, David,” she said softly. “Time to get ready, my brave boy.” David smiled a little, but his stomach felt tight.
He got dressed in his new school uniform. The shirt was white and the pants were blue. He looked in the mirror and fixed his hair. “I hope I make a friend today,” he said to himself.
In the kitchen, breakfast was ready on the table. There was bread, eggs, and warm milk. David ate slowly. He wasn’t very hungry.
His mother sat with him and held his hand. “It’s okay to be nervous,” she said kindly. “Every first day feels hard. But you will be okay.” David nodded. Her words made him feel a little better.
After breakfast, he put on his shoes and picked up his bag. His mother walked him to the front door. She gave him a hug and said, “I’m proud of you.” David smiled, though his hands were cold.
Outside, the street was quiet. David walked to school alone. He saw other children with bags like his. Some walked in groups. Some, like him, were alone.
As he reached the school gate, he stopped. The building looked big and strange. He heard children laughing inside. David took one step forward, then another.
“I can do this,” he whispered to himself. He took a deep breath and walked through the gate. His new journey was starting. And he didn’t want to be late.
Chapter 2: The Big School
David stood near the school gate. He looked at the big building in front of him. The walls were tall, and the windows were wide. He felt very small next to it.
Many children walked past him. Some were laughing and talking loudly. Others were running to the school doors. David stood still, holding his bag tightly.
He didn’t know anyone here. It was a new place, a new start. He looked around to see if someone would talk to him. But everyone seemed busy.
David slowly walked toward the school door. His shoes made soft sounds on the floor. He looked at the posters on the walls. There were pictures of animals, books, and smiling kids.
Inside, the hallway was full of students. Some were younger, some older. David didn’t know where to go. He felt lost and nervous again.
A tall woman in a blue dress noticed him. She had kind eyes and a gentle smile. “Hello, are you new here?” she asked. David nodded quietly.
“I’m Miss Jenny, one of the helpers,” she said. “Don’t worry, I’ll show you your classroom.” David felt a little better. He followed her down the hallway.
As they walked, David saw more things. There was a big board with class names on it. He saw students putting books in lockers. Everyone seemed to know what they were doing.
They passed a library with big windows. David looked inside and saw shelves of books. He liked reading at home. Maybe this place would be nice after all.
Miss Jenny stopped in front of a green door. “This is your class,” she said with a smile. “Your teacher is Miss Emma. She’s very kind.” David nodded, but his hands were still shaking.
Miss Jenny knocked on the door and opened it. All the children inside looked up. David’s face turned red. He stood in the doorway, quiet and shy.
“Come in, David,” Miss Emma said kindly. She had curly hair and a soft voice. David stepped into the room. His legs felt weak, but he kept walking.
The classroom was bright and colorful. There were drawings on the walls. Each desk had a name card on it. The children sat in small groups.
Miss Emma showed David his seat. It was near the window, next to a girl with short hair. David sat down and placed his bag under the table. He tried not to look too nervous.
The girl next to him gave him a quick smile. “Hi, I’m Sarah,” she whispered. David smiled back, but said nothing. He didn’t feel ready to talk yet.
Miss Emma walked to the front of the class. “Let’s all say good morning to David,” she said. “Good morning, David!” the class shouted. David looked up and gave a small wave.
The teacher started talking about the school rules. David listened carefully. She talked slowly and clearly. He liked her voice.
As she spoke, David looked around the room. There were charts, posters, and books everywhere. The classroom felt warm and safe. Maybe school would not be so scary.
For the first time that morning, David took a deep breath and relaxed a little. He still felt shy, but now he also felt curious. His first day at the big school had just begun.
Chapter 3: Meeting the Teacher
David sat quietly at his new desk. His hands were on his lap, and his heart was still beating fast. He looked at the teacher standing in front of the class. Her name was Miss Emma.
Miss Emma had a kind face and a gentle smile. She wore a yellow dress and had curly brown hair. Her voice was soft and calm. She made everyone feel safe.
“Let’s start the day with names,” she said. She pointed to one student at a time. Each child said their name loudly. David listened carefully.
Then it was his turn. Miss Emma looked at him and smiled. “What’s your name?” she asked. David stood up slowly.
“My name is David,” he said quietly. Some children looked at him and smiled. Miss Emma nodded. “Welcome, David. We are happy you’re here.”
David sat down again. He felt a little better than before. Miss Emma walked to the board and picked up a marker. “It’s time for our first lesson,” she said.
She wrote simple words on the board: Hello, Good morning, My name is… The class read them together. David read too, but in a small voice.
Miss Emma came closer to his table. She pointed to the word “Hello” and asked, “Can you say this, David?” David nodded and said, “Hello.”
“Very good!” said Miss Emma. David smiled a little. The other students clapped softly. He felt warm inside.
Miss Emma gave everyone a worksheet. David took his pencil and began to write. The letters were big and easy. He could do it.
As he worked, he looked around the class. Some students were fast, some slow. The girl next to him, Sarah, was drawing a smiley face. David smiled too.
The lesson continued for some time. Miss Emma walked around and helped each student. She helped David once and said, “You’re doing great.” That made David feel proud.
When the bell rang, David looked up. His first class at the new school was over. And it wasn’t bad at all. Maybe today would be a good day.
Chapter 4: The First Lesson
After the break, the students returned to their seats. David sat down quietly and looked at the front of the class. Miss Emma was holding a small blue book. “Now,” she said, “let’s start our English lesson.”
David liked English, but he felt shy speaking it. Miss Emma smiled and wrote new words on the board. The words were easy: cat, dog, fish, bird. The class read them out loud.
David listened to the sounds. He knew these words already. At home, he practiced English with his mother. But saying the words in class felt harder.
Miss Emma pointed to a picture of a cat. “Who can say this word?” she asked. A boy in the front raised his hand. “Cat,” he said proudly.
“Good!” said Miss Emma. Then she pointed to a dog. “David, can you try this one?” she asked. David looked at the picture and nodded.
He opened his mouth and said, “Dog.” His voice was soft, but clear. Miss Emma smiled. “Great job, David!”
David felt happy. Some children clapped for him. He smiled for the first time in class. Sarah gave him a thumbs up.
Miss Emma gave the class small picture cards. “Let’s match the words with the pictures,” she said. David worked slowly and carefully. He matched each word with the correct animal.
The teacher walked around to help everyone. She stopped at David’s table and looked at his work. “Perfect,” she said with a smile. David felt proud of himself.
At the end of the lesson, Miss Emma gave each student a sticker. David’s sticker was a yellow star. He looked at it and smiled. “I can do this,” he thought.
The first lesson was over. David was still shy, but he was not afraid now. He had spoken in class. And he had done well.
Chapter 5: A Small Mistake
The second lesson of the day had started. This time, the subject was math. David liked numbers, but he was still a little nervous. He hoped he would not make a mistake.
Miss Emma gave everyone a small math sheet. There were simple questions like 2 + 3 and 5 – 1. David took his pencil and started to write. He wanted to do everything right.
He answered the first few questions quickly. Then he saw a harder one: 4 + 5 = ? He looked at it and thought hard. Then he wrote “10” by mistake.
When Miss Emma came to check, she paused. “Hmm, David,” she said softly, “This one is not correct. Let’s count together.” David felt his face turn red.
The whole class was quiet. David looked down at his paper. “I’m sorry,” he said in a small voice. He felt like everyone was watching him.
But Miss Emma smiled kindly. “It’s okay to make mistakes,” she said. “That’s how we learn. Let’s try again.” She held up four fingers, then five more.
David counted with her, slowly and carefully. “One, two, three… nine!” he said. “Yes! That’s right,” Miss Emma replied. “Good work fixing the mistake.”
David smiled a little, but his heart was still beating fast. He looked at the paper and fixed the answer. Miss Emma gave him a small pat on the shoulder. “You’re learning well, David.”
The other students kept working on their own sheets. Nobody laughed or said anything. David looked around and felt better. Maybe one mistake was not so bad.
After the lesson, Miss Emma spoke to the whole class. “Remember, it’s okay to get things wrong,” she said. “We are here to learn, not to be perfect.” David listened and nodded slowly.
He was still new. He was still learning. But now he knew something important: It’s okay to try, even if you don’t get it right the first time.
Chapter 6: A New Friend
After the math lesson, it was time for drawing. Miss Emma gave each student some paper and colors. “Draw something you love,” she said. David picked up a blue crayon and started to draw.
He drew a small house with a red roof. Beside the house, he drew a tree and a bird. He liked drawing birds. It made him feel calm.
Sarah, the girl next to him, looked at his picture. “Wow, you draw very well,” she said. David smiled and said, “Thank you.” It felt nice to hear kind words.
“What’s your bird’s name?” Sarah asked. David thought for a moment. “Maybe… Bluey,” he said with a laugh. Sarah laughed too.
Then Sarah showed her drawing. It was a picture of a dog with big ears. “This is Max,” she said. “He’s my dog at home.”
David looked at her drawing. “It’s really good,” he said. Sarah smiled and nodded. “Thanks! Max is my best friend.”
They kept talking while they colored. David felt more relaxed now. He didn’t feel so alone anymore. He had someone to talk to.
When Miss Emma came by, she saw their drawings. “These are beautiful!” she said. “You two make a great team.” David and Sarah looked at each other and smiled.
At the end of the class, Sarah said, “Do you want to sit with me at lunch?” David was surprised, but happy. “Yes, I’d like that,” he said.
For the first time that day, David didn’t feel nervous. He felt like he belonged. He had made a new friend.
Chapter 7: Lunch Time
The lunch bell rang loudly. All the students stood up and took their lunch boxes. David held his lunch tightly in his hands. He followed Sarah to the lunch area.
The lunch tables were long and clean. Children sat in groups, laughing and talking. David and Sarah found two empty seats. They sat down together and opened their boxes.
David had a cheese sandwich and an apple. Sarah had rice and chicken. “That looks good,” David said, pointing to her food. Sarah smiled and said, “Want to try a little?”
David nodded and took a small bite. “It’s tasty,” he said, smiling. Sarah laughed. “You can have more if you want.”
They talked while they ate. David told her about his old school. He said it was small, with only ten students. Sarah listened carefully and asked questions.
Then Sarah told David about her dog Max. “He loves to play with my little brother,” she said. David laughed and said, “I wish I had a dog.” “You can visit us one day,” she offered.
David felt happy. This lunch was much better than he had imagined. He didn’t feel like a new boy anymore. He felt like a part of something.
Some boys at the next table waved at David. “Hey, new guy! Want to play after lunch?” David looked at Sarah, and she nodded. “Go on. They’re nice,” she said.
David smiled and waved back. “Okay! I’ll come!” he said. It felt good to be invited. Today was turning out better and better.
Lunch time passed quickly. As the bell rang again, David packed up. He looked at Sarah and said, “Thanks for eating with me.” She replied, “Friends always eat together.”
David walked back to class with a big smile. He wasn’t just a nervous new student anymore. He was David—who had a friend, and who was ready for the rest of the day.
Chapter 8: Playing Together
After lunch, the students went outside to play. David was excited to join in. He had made a new friend, and now it was time to have fun. Sarah walked with him to the playground.
There were many games to play. Some children were playing tag, while others were jumping rope. David wasn’t sure what to play, so he asked Sarah.
“What do you want to do?” she asked her. Sarah smiled and said, “Let’s play on the swings!” David nodded, happy with the idea. They ran over to the swings together.
David sat on one swing, and Sarah sat on the other. They began to push themselves back and forth. The wind blew through David’s hair as he swung higher. He laughed, feeling free and happy.
As David swung, he looked around the playground. There were other children playing, too. Some were playing soccer, others were climbing the jungle gym. It was busy, but it felt good to be outside in the fresh air.
After a while, Sarah stopped swinging. She jumped off and ran over to the jungle gym. “Come on!” she called to David. David stopped his swing and ran to join her.
The jungle gym was tall and fun to climb. David climbed carefully, one step at a time. It was a little scary, but he felt brave with Sarah beside him. They reached the top together and looked around.
“This is fun!” David said, smiling. Sarah smiled back. “I told you,” she said, “playing together makes the day better!” David laughed and nodded.
After a while, the teacher blew the whistle. It was time to go back inside. David felt a little sad, but he was also excited. He had played outside, made a new friend, and felt happy all day.
When they returned to the classroom, David sat down at his desk, feeling good about the day. He was no longer the nervous new boy. He was part of the class now.
Chapter 9: The Final Lesson
The students came back from the playground, their faces red from running and playing. David sat down at his desk, still smiling. He felt tired, but happy.
Miss Emma clapped her hands for attention. “Alright, class,” she said kindly, “Let’s have one more lesson before home time.” Everyone sat up and listened.
The final lesson was about the weather. Miss Emma showed a big chart with sun, rain, and clouds. “Who can tell me what the weather is today?” she asked. David looked outside the window.
“It’s sunny!” a girl said. Miss Emma nodded. “That’s right! Sunny.” Then she pointed to the chart. “What do we wear on sunny days?”
David raised his hand slowly. “Yes, David?” Miss Emma said. “We wear… a t-shirt,” he said. “Excellent!” she replied with a big smile.
David felt proud again. He was speaking more now, not just listening. Miss Emma wrote new words on the board: sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy.
The students repeated the words together. David said them with confidence. He was learning, and he liked it. Even Sarah gave him a quiet thumbs up.
Then Miss Emma played a weather song. Everyone sang along and clapped their hands. David didn’t know all the words, but he tried his best and had fun.
As the lesson ended, Miss Emma gave a short message. “Today, we all did very well,” she said. “Remember, every day is a chance to learn something new.” The students listened carefully.
David looked around the classroom. It wasn’t scary anymore. It felt warm, friendly, and full of good people. He was glad he had come.
Chapter 10: Going Home
The final bell rang, and the school day was over. Students packed their bags and stood up. David slowly put his books away. He took one last look around the classroom.
Miss Emma stood by the door, smiling. “Goodbye, everyone! See you tomorrow!” she said. David walked past her and waved. “Goodbye, Miss Emma,” he said softly.
In the hallway, Sarah waited for him. “Did you like your first day?” she asked. David nodded with a smile. “Yes. It was better than I thought.”
They walked outside together. The sun was still shining. Children ran to their parents, laughing and talking. David saw his dad standing near the gate.
“That’s my dad,” David told Sarah. “He looks nice,” she replied. David waved and walked over. His dad smiled and opened his arms.
“How was school, David?” his dad asked. David gave him a big hug. “It was good,” he said happily. “I was scared, but now I feel okay.”
They started walking home together. David told his dad about the classroom, about Miss Emma, and about Sarah. His dad listened carefully and smiled.
“I’m proud of you, David,” he said. “You were brave today.” David looked up and said, “I think I like my new school.”
As they walked, David felt different. He wasn’t just the new kid anymore. He was part of something bigger—a school, a class, and a group of friends.
That night, David sat on his bed. He thought about the day—his nervous start, his small mistake, his new friend, and the fun on the playground.
He smiled and whispered, “Tomorrow will be even better.” Then he turned off the light and closed his eyes. His first day at school was over—but it was just the beginning.
