Story Listening Podcast

INTRO

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Story Listening Podcast—the podcast for English learners.

Here, you will improve your listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency through interesting stories.

Today’s story is called Jessica's First Day of School. It’s about Jessica's first day of kindergarten, and her parents walk her to school where she meets her teacher, Mr. Parker. After saying goodbye to her mom, Jessica joins her classmates for the national anthem, attendance, and lessons about letters and numbers. Later, the students enjoy recess, play in gym class, and return to the classroom to listen to a story and learn a song. When the lunch bell rings, Jessica's happy and exciting first day of school comes to an end.

But, before we begin, just relax and listen. If you feel nervous, just have a glass of water and take a sip. Try to understand the main idea as much as you can.

Are you ready? Let’s get started.

LISTENING

Today is Jessica's first day of kindergarten. Jessica and her parents walk to school. Jessica's Mom walks with her to her classroom. Jessica meets her teacher. His name is Mr. Parker. The school bell rings at 8.45 A.M.. Jessica hugs and kisses her Mom goodbye. Jessica's Mom says "I love you." At 9.00 A.M., Jessica stands for the National anthem. Mr. Parker calls out children's names. Each child yells back "Here."  Mr. Parker teaches them about letters. Mr. Parker teaches them about numbers. At 10:15 A.M. the students have recess. Recess is fun. The students get to play and eat. At 10:30 A.M. the students go to gym class. At 11:15 A.M. the students return to Mr. Parker's classroom. Mr. Parker tells the students to sit on the carpet. Mr. Parker reads the students a story. Mr. Parker teaches the students a song. The lunch bell rings. Jessica's first day of school is over.

VOCABULARY

How much did you understand - was it 50%? 80%? Maybe even 100%?

Don’t worry if you didn’t understand everything—or even if you didn’t understand anything at all. That’s exactly why we’re here: to help you overcome those obstacles and improve your English, one step at a time.

All right, let’s go through some key vocabulary from today’s story.

Thanks Alex, Hi everyone! I'm Viktor, and I'll be your guide for today's vocabulary section. You know, learning these words will make the story much easier to understand. More importantly, you’ll be able to use them more naturally in your own speaking and everyday conversations.

First, we have a word: kindergarten.

Kindergarten is the first year of school for young children.

In the story, today is Jessica's first day of kindergarten.

Now, repeat after me.

Kindergarten, kindergarten

Great!

Next, we have a word: classroom.

A classroom is a room where students learn with their teacher.

In the story, Jessica's mom walks with her to the classroom.

Now, speak loudly.

Classroom, classroom

Excellent!

Here's another word: teacher.

A teacher is a person who helps students learn new things.

In the story, Jessica's teacher is Mr. Parker. He teaches letters, numbers, and songs.

Now, let's say.

Teacher, teacher

Well done!

Now, let's learn the word: recess.

Recess is a short break when students can play, relax, and eat.

In the story, the students have recess at 10:15, and they have lots of fun.

Do you like recess? If yes, say.

Recess, recess

Nice job!

Our next word is: students.

Students are people who go to school to learn.

In the story, the students answer "Here," listen to a story, and sing together.

Again.

Students, students

Great work!

Next, we have the word: story.

A story is something we read or listen to for learning or fun.

In the story, Mr. Parker reads the students a story before lunch.

Now, repeat after me.

Story, story

Excellent!

Let's learn the phrase: gym class.

Gym class is a school class where students exercise, play games, and stay active.

In the story, the students go to gym class after recess.

Let's repeat after me.

Gym class, gym class

Fantastic!

And, our last vocabulary is: school bell.

A school bell is a bell that tells students when to start or finish an activity.

In the story, the school bell rings in the morning, and the lunch bell tells everyone that the school day is over.

Let's speak loudly.

School bell, school bell

Wonderful! You learned eight useful school words today.

Alright, that you know all the vocabulary in the story, let's listen one more time.

LISTEN AGAIN

Today is Jessica's first day of kindergarten. Jessica and her parents walk to school. Jessica's Mom walks with her to her classroom. Jessica meets her teacher. His name is Mr. Parker. The school bell rings at 8.45 A.M.. Jessica hugs and kisses her Mom goodbye. Jessica's Mom says "I love you." At 9.00 A.M., Jessica stands for the National anthem. Mr. Parker calls out children's names. Each child yells back "Here."  Mr. Parker teaches them about letters. Mr. Parker teaches them about numbers. At 10:15 A.M. the students have recess. Recess is fun. The students get to play and eat. At 10:30 A.M. the students go to gym class. At 11:15 A.M. the students return to Mr. Parker's classroom. Mr. Parker tells the students to sit on the carpet. Mr. Parker reads the students a story. Mr. Parker teaches the students a song. The lunch bell rings. Jessica's first day of school is over.

REVIEW

Great job!

Now, let's see how much you understand the story with some questions.

Question 1.

What is the name of Jessica's teacher? (5s) Mr. Parker.

Question 2.

Who walks Jessica to her classroom on the first day of kindergarten? (5s) Her mom.

Question 3.

When do the students have recess? (5s) At 10:15 A.M.

Question 4.

What do the students do after they return to the classroom from gym class? (5s) They sit on the carpet, listen to a story, and learn a song.

Excellent guys! You’ve just done it.

OUTRO

Thanks Viktor, That's the long vocabulary section.

Alright, that's the end of today's listening practice.
Before you go, I have some homework for you. Head over to the Exercises section and give it a try. It's a great way to review what you've learned and strengthen your english skills.
Remember, every story you listen to, every word you repeat, and every sentence you speak brings you one step closer to speaking English with confidence.
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Keep listening. Keep speaking. Keep growing.
We'll see you in the next lesson.