This is an english story for Level A1 learners of English. Key vocabularies of this story are listed at the end of the story. Enjoy!
Studying with Jack
Sophie had a big test at school tomorrow, but she was having trouble focusing on studying. Her little brother, Jack, kept running into her room and making noise. Sophie asked Jack to play quietly, but he didn’t listen. Sophie was getting frustrated.
Then, Sophie had an idea. She asked Jack if he wanted to help her study. Jack was excited and said yes. Sophie showed him her notes, and they went over them together. Jack was curious and asked lots of questions. Sophie was happy to answer them and explain things to him.
As they studied together, Sophie realized that teaching Jack the material was helping her understand it better, too. And Jack was learning a lot, too! Sophie was grateful for her little brother’s help and felt more confident about the test.
Vocabulary list:
- big (large in size or extent)
- test (an examination to evaluate someone’s knowledge or proficiency in a subject)
- school (an institution for educating children)
- tomorrow (the day after today)
- trouble (difficulty or problems)
- focusing (directing one’s attention or efforts towards a particular task or goal)
- studying (devoting time and attention to acquiring knowledge)
- little (small in size)
- brother (a male sibling)
- running (moving quickly on foot)
- room (a space in a building enclosed by walls)
- making noise (producing sounds that are unwanted or disruptive)
- play (engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation)
- quietly (in a silent or peaceful manner)
- listen (give one’s attention to a sound)
- frustrated (feeling annoyed or upset due to inability to achieve a goal or desire)
- idea (a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action)
- help (aid or assist someone in need)
- notes (written or typed records of information)
- curious (eager to learn or know something)
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