🇫🇷 My first day in Edinburgh – Jean-Luc’s story
You can see the sea.
🧭 What you’ll learn today
In this beginner-level reading, you’ll hear about Jean-Luc’s first day in Edinburgh. He came from France to study English with us at ECS Scotland for one month. You’ll learn vocabulary for places in a city, explore natural English and write about your own town or arrival story.
📖 Reading: Jean-Luc’s first day in Edinburgh
I arrived in Edinburgh yesterday. It was raining — but I didn’t mind.
The first thing I saw was the castle. It sits on a big rock in the middle of the city. It looked grey and strong in the mist.
After that, I walked through Princes Street Gardens. There were green trees, wet grass and yellow flowers. I saw people sitting on benches with umbrellas and takeaway coffee.
In the afternoon, I visited a small museum. It was free and very interesting. I learned about Scottish history and saw old maps and clothes.
Edinburgh feels calm but also exciting. I like the smell of the air — fresh and cool. I think I will enjoy my time here.
— Jean-Luc, student from France
✅ Vocabulary support
- castle
an old fortified building, sometimes where kings and queens live
- mist
light fog or rain in the air
- museum
a place to learn about history and culture
- takeaway coffee
coffee you buy and carry with you
📝 Writing task
Write a short paragraph about your city or your first day in a new place.
Use these questions to help you (write 4–6 sentences):
- What did you see or do?
- What was the weather like?
- What do you like about it?
Try to use two words from the vocabulary box.
Video Task before you watch
Think about your first day in a new place.
- What did you notice first?
- How did you feel?
Watch: Around the world in one city
While you watch: Tick ✅ what you see in the video:
After you watch: Answer these questions in your notebook or with a partner:
- 1. What is the weather like in the video?
- 2. What words would you use to describe Edinburgh and Scotland?
- 3. Would you like to visit? Why or why not?
🎓 Study with ECS Scotland
Would you like to study English in Edinburgh like Jean-Luc?
Our Experience Edinburgh course includes real places, local people and everyday communication.
