A1 & A2 listening lessons feature easy vocabulary, basic grammar, and slow speech with short pauses.
strangers – People you don’t know.
Example: He is a stranger, I don’t know him.
Oscars – A famous award show for movies.
Example: They won an Oscar for best song.
asleep – Sleeping.
Example: The baby is asleep in her bed.
nomination – When someone is chosen for an award.
Example: She got a nomination for best singer.
siblings – Brothers and sisters.
Example: I have two siblings — one brother and one sister.
songwriting – Making words and music for a song.
Example: She loves songwriting and playing the guitar.
achievement – Something you do very well and feel proud of.
Example: Finishing a big puzzle is an achievement.
authentic – Real and true, not fake.
Example: This is an authentic photo of my grandma.
Billie Eilish is a singer. Finneas is her brother. They make music together.
They have a special song. It is for a movie. The song is very good!
One day, Billie is asleep. Finneas is also asleep. They get texts from friends. The texts say, “Congratulations!”
Billie and Finneas are surprised! Their song is nominated for an Oscar! An Oscar is a very big award for movies and music.
They are very happy. This is a big dream for them.
When they are small, the Oscars are a family event. They watch it at home. Now, they are part of it!
Billie and Finneas are great at making music. They are very talented. Their song is special.
A1 & A2 listening lessons feature easy vocabulary, basic grammar, and slow speech with short pauses.
strangers – People you don’t know.
Example: He is a stranger, I don’t know him.
Oscars – A famous award show for movies.
Example: They won an Oscar for best song.
asleep – Sleeping.
Example: The baby is asleep in her bed.
nomination – When someone is chosen for an award.
Example: She got a nomination for best singer.
siblings – Brothers and sisters.
Example: I have two siblings — one brother and one sister.
songwriting – Making words and music for a song.
Example: She loves songwriting and playing the guitar.
achievement – Something you do very well and feel proud of.
Example: Finishing a big puzzle is an achievement.
authentic – Real and true, not fake.
Example: This is an authentic photo of my grandma.
Billie Eilish is a singer. Finneas is her brother. They make music together.
They have a special song. It is for a movie. The song is very good!
One day, Billie is asleep. Finneas is also asleep. They get texts from friends. The texts say, “Congratulations!”
Billie and Finneas are surprised! Their song is nominated for an Oscar! An Oscar is a very big award for movies and music.
They are very happy. This is a big dream for them.
When they are small, the Oscars are a family event. They watch it at home. Now, they are part of it!
Billie and Finneas are great at making music. They are very talented. Their song is special.