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One Day, One Good DeedFree
A2·Daily life248 lines

One Day, One Good Deed

Emma and her colleague Ava go through a working day together — Ava starts it irritable and ends it quietly doing a kindness for a stranger.

Friends Bullied Her — Then She Became a Musical ProdigyFree
A2·Music132 lines

Friends Bullied Her — Then She Became a Musical Prodigy

The flute her grandfather made is hidden before the contest to clear the way for a lip-synced act — until the backing track cuts out.

She Was Treated Unfairly But Still Won the Ballet ChampionshipFree
A2·Ballet102 lines

She Was Treated Unfairly But Still Won the Ballet Championship

Mocked as the janitor girl, Lily keeps practising and wins the title on the very stage she was barred from.

Mom Fainted — Her Son and Daughter Stayed Calm and Saved Her LifeFree
A2·Family203 lines

Mom Fainted — Her Son and Daughter Stayed Calm and Saved Her Life

Ethan calls 911, checks that his mother is breathing and leaves her where she lies, exactly as the dispatcher instructs, until the ambulance arrives.

Lily Was Blamed for the Mess — But the Mouse Did ItFree
A2·Family189 lines

Lily Was Blamed for the Mess — But the Mouse Did It

Her parents are sure Lily ate the cookies, until she catches the real culprit one night — and the whole family sets about trapping it.

My Hobbies in Simple EnglishFree
A2·Hobbies138 lines

My Hobbies in Simple English

Emma talks through her hobbies slowly and clearly — ideal for beginners.

A New Year Family Story — Giving and KindnessFree
A2·Family239 lines

A New Year Family Story — Giving and Kindness

Her New Year shopping done, Emma meets a mother who has just lost the gift she saved for months — and gives away her own child's present.

Meet the Animal! — Easy English Listening StoryFree
A2·Daily life130 lines

Meet the Animal! — Easy English Listening Story

The family gets ready in the morning then visits the zoo — a beginner listen built on the "I am …ing" pattern.

Three Friends and a School CircusFree
A2·School248 lines

Three Friends and a School Circus

When their singing falls flat at the orphan school, three friends go home and put on a small ticketed circus to raise money for it.

The Deceitful Stepmother Harms Her StepchildrenFree
A2·Family165 lines

The Deceitful Stepmother Harms Her Stepchildren

Two children are mistreated by their stepmother, until a phone left recording in the living room reveals the truth.

We Went Looking for Gold in California!Free
A2·Adventure315 lines

We Went Looking for Gold in California!

The "burglar" turns out to be Uncle Ethan, hunting for the map great-grandpa Henry hid in a book — and the whole family sets off to pan for gold.

Stepmother Kicked Her Out — Now She's Been Adopted by a BillionaireFree
A2·Family153 lines

Stepmother Kicked Her Out — Now She's Been Adopted by a Billionaire

Thrown out over a broken glass, Lily washes dishes for a living until a couple takes her in as their own.

A Family's Worst Day in New YorkFree
A2·Family274 lines

A Family's Worst Day in New York

Peter chases a toy robot and gets lost — he finds his own way back to the hotel, then locks the key inside the room.

One Day in NatureFree
A2·Nature243 lines

One Day in Nature

Burned out by work and her phone, Emma follows her brother outdoors and finds her breath again.

My Day Without a PhoneFree
A2·Daily life181 lines

My Day Without a Phone

With her phone dead, Emma walks to the repair shop with a friend — the whole route is street vocabulary: bakery, café, park.

Action Story About Courage and JusticeFree
A2·Adventure91 lines

Action Story About Courage and Justice

Ethan and Lily ask a police officer for help finding a stolen bag, practising colours and everyday objects.

Talk About Yesterday — The Accidental SingerFree
A2·Daily life243 lines

Talk About Yesterday — The Accidental Singer

Emma and Mia retell what happened yesterday — a listening lesson focused on the past tense.

Family Sunday Routines to Boost Your English SkillsFree
A2·Family227 lines

Family Sunday Routines to Boost Your English Skills

A Sunday with Emma's family: the park, lunch and all the small familiar routines.

She Sold the Dog — It Came Back and Saved HerFree
A2·Animals153 lines

She Sold the Dog — It Came Back and Saved Her

Lucky is sold off behind Lily's back while she is at school — then the house catches fire and he finds his way home to raise the alarm.

She Was Treated Unfairly — But Still Won the Swimming ChampionshipFree
A2·Sports99 lines

She Was Treated Unfairly — But Still Won the Swimming Championship

A rival does everything to stop Lily before the final, yet she still touches the wall first.

My Morning RoutineFree
A2·Daily life39 lines

My Morning Routine

The shortest listen to start with: waking up, brushing teeth, breakfast and heading to work.

Family Goes Shopping at the MarketFree
A2·Daily life94 lines

Family Goes Shopping at the Market

The fridge is empty so the family heads to the market — a short listen packed with food and shopping words.

A Summer Picnic DayFree
A2·Daily life43 lines

A Summer Picnic Day

The family flies a kite and eats outdoors at the park — a short listen full of park vocabulary.

She Was Treated Unfairly, But She Still Won the Chemistry ChampionshipFree
A2·Science55 lines

She Was Treated Unfairly, But She Still Won the Chemistry Championship

Lily's formula draws jealousy and sabotage right before the invention contest final.

My Evening RoutineFree
A2·Daily life51 lines

My Evening Routine

From leaving work to going to bed — a short listen in the present simple.

Easy Chocolate Chip CookiesFree
A2·Cooking173 lines

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

A boring afternoon turns into a baking lesson — listen and learn each step of the recipe.

Lily Found a Lost Penguin — Then Had to Say GoodbyeFree
A2·Animals189 lines

Lily Found a Lost Penguin — Then Had to Say Goodbye

A penguin escapes a research centre and Lily cares for him like family.

Multiple Remotes, One Big ProblemFree
A2·Family264 lines

Multiple Remotes, One Big Problem

The match is about to start and the labels are gone from every remote — each wrong press brings up the speaker, the air conditioner or the robot vacuum.

My Weekend RoutineFree
A2·Daily life77 lines

My Weekend Routine

Emma's Saturday and Sunday, told slowly in the present simple.

The Storm Took Lily's Corgi — But He Found His Way HomeFree
A1·Animals147 lines

The Storm Took Lily's Corgi — But He Found His Way Home

A storm hits during the family's holiday; they shelter while Corgi is left outside, and two rescue workers go looking for him.

The Night the Library Went DarkFree
A2·Library224 lines

The Night the Library Went Dark

A storm cuts the library's power and everyone waits by candlelight — and the "ghost" behind the door turns out to be a teaching skeleton.

Strict Mom Didn't Respect Her Passion — Now She Won the Fashion Design CompetitionFree
A2·Fashion207 lines

Strict Mom Didn't Respect Her Passion — Now She Won the Fashion Design Competition

Her mother tears up her sketches and throws her out; Lily takes a job at a fashion shop, learning the trade while she cleans, then enters the contest.

Shopping Smart — How to Save Money on ClothesFree
A2·Shopping169 lines

Shopping Smart — How to Save Money on Clothes

A conversation on prices, sales, fitting rooms and comparing quality — closing with member cards, points and cash back.

She Was Banned From Singing — Now She Became a Famous Child SingerFree
A2·Music170 lines

She Was Banned From Singing — Now She Became a Famous Child Singer

A wallet is planted in Lily's pocket to frame her and she is thrown out — until the old man she helped across the road takes her in and pays for singing lessons.

Pip Thought Lily Was Finished — Until She Came BackFree
A2·School116 lines

Pip Thought Lily Was Finished — Until She Came Back

Pushed aside and bullied before the contest, Lily quietly returns to the race.

Lily Saved the Friend Who Betrayed HerFree
A1·Sports140 lines

Lily Saved the Friend Who Betrayed Her

During a whitewater boat race, Lily turns back to rescue the rival who had just cheated her.

Dad Kicked Mom and Me Out — Then We Became MillionairesFree
A2·Family144 lines

Dad Kicked Mom and Me Out — Then We Became Millionaires

A father abandons his wife and daughters, and years later has to face that choice.

She Was Treated Unfairly — But Still Won the Figure Skating ChampionshipFree
A2·Sports174 lines

She Was Treated Unfairly — But Still Won the Figure Skating Championship

Sabotaged skates cost Lily the first race — then the old janitor, a former national champion, takes her on as his student.

One Lie Got Her Kicked Out — One Drawing Changed EverythingFree
A2·Family154 lines

One Lie Got Her Kicked Out — One Drawing Changed Everything

Framed by her sister for a broken perfume bottle, Lily is thrown out — until an old painter takes her in as his own.

The Secret Cave AdventureFree
A2·Adventure107 lines

The Secret Cave Adventure

A treasure map leads the friends deep into the forest — a short listen built on the "We must …" pattern.

At the Supermarket in Simple EnglishFree
A2·Shopping94 lines

At the Supermarket in Simple English

Emma describes a trip to the supermarket, from the shopping list to the checkout.

Museum Chase! Anna Finds the Golden ScepterFree
A2·Adventure252 lines

Museum Chase! Anna Finds the Golden Scepter

An evacuation alarm interrupts the tour, and a brother and sister overhear the museum's own director staging the theft.

They Left Lily Behind — Then Begged for HelpFree
A2·School231 lines

They Left Lily Behind — Then Begged for Help

Pip and Leo rush the cleaning and take the lift without Lily and Ethan — it jams between floors, and it takes two adults to get them out.

A Fun Day Turned Scary — Lily Went Missing at the Water ParkFree
A2·Family293 lines

A Fun Day Turned Scary — Lily Went Missing at the Water Park

Lily stops to look at hair clips and is lost in the water park — the three-whistle signal announced at the entrance is what brings her back.

Pip Left Lily Alone — But Anna Was a Real FriendFree
A2·School225 lines

Pip Left Lily Alone — But Anna Was a Real Friend

Led on by Pip, Lily skips school and runs away from home — only to be left alone at the train station, where she meets Anna.

The Landlord Bullied Her — Now She's the Owner of a Big BusinessFree
A2·Resilience202 lines

The Landlord Bullied Her — Now She's the Owner of a Big Business

The son of the house smashes the old laptop Lily taught herself on — years later she buys the family's estate out of bankruptcy.

Simple Daily Routine EnglishFree
A2·Daily life188 lines

Simple Daily Routine English

Two friends go through this morning's routine while recalling yesterday's — past and present side by side.

Best Daily Conversation Techniques for A2 LevelFree
A2·Conversation98 lines

Best Daily Conversation Techniques for A2 Level

Emma wakes David and makes coffee — a short lesson packed with natural back-and-forth phrases.

Her Father Kicked Her Out With Nothing — Then She Became a 5-Star ChefFree
A2·Cooking105 lines

Her Father Kicked Her Out With Nothing — Then She Became a 5-Star Chef

The family bakery is sold off, so Lily starts again from nothing in the kitchen.

Planting Sunflower Seeds in the GardenFree
A2·Nature131 lines

Planting Sunflower Seeds in the Garden

Grandma teaches Lily to plant step by step — a slow listen with garden words and present-tense patterns.

The Poor Girl Won the Baking CompetitionFree
A2·Cooking119 lines

The Poor Girl Won the Baking Competition

A tiny bakery is looked down on by the shop next door, but taste is what decides the prize.

Her Shoes Broke During the RaceFree
A2·Sports215 lines

Her Shoes Broke During the Race

Her mother quietly stitches the worn shoes and hides a note under the insole — mid-race, Lily pulls them off and runs barefoot.

She Turned Her Bad Friend Into a Good FriendFree
A2·School117 lines

She Turned Her Bad Friend Into a Good Friend

Pip calls Lily's food tasteless garbage in front of the class, but the way Lily answers changes her.

At the Supermarket with Emma and TomFree
A2·Shopping82 lines

At the Supermarket with Emma and Tom

A two-person conversation from the car ride to the checkout, with basic supermarket vocabulary.

My Family in Simple EnglishFree
A2·Family93 lines

My Family in Simple English

Emma introduces each member of her family — family vocabulary and patterns for describing people.

She Saved the Dolphin — Later, It Saved HerFree
A2·Animals121 lines

She Saved the Dolphin — Later, It Saved Her

A father and daughter save an injured dolphin in the morning, and that afternoon it comes back for them in rough seas.