A1 & A2 listening lessons feature easy vocabulary, basic grammar, and slow speech with short pauses.
🎭 theater – A place where people watch shows or performances.
Example: Buster Moon has a big theater, but it needs money.
🎤 singing competition – A contest where people try to win by singing.
Example: He has an idea: a singing competition!
🎶 talent – A special ability to do something well.
Example: They wait in line to show their talent.
🦐 shrimp – A small sea animal with a curved body.
Example: The three shrimp jump and sing a fun song.
🦘 hops – Jumps up and down in short movements.
Example: A pig hops and sings and dances with energy.
🎹 piano – A big musical instrument with black and white keys.
Example: A big hippo plays the piano.
🎸 guitar – A musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers.
Example: A llama plays the guitar.
🐘 shy – Afraid to speak or perform in front of people.
Example: Meena is shy and doesn’t like to sing in front of people.
🏠 housework – Cleaning and doing jobs at home.
Example: Rosita sings while she does her housework.
👮♂️ criminal – A person who breaks the law.
Example: Johnny’s father wants him to be a criminal.
💪 brave – Not afraid; showing courage.
Example: They learn to be brave and work together.
🌟 shine – To be great and get attention in a good way.
Example: They show that everyone can shine!
Buster Moon is a koala. He has a big theater, but it needs money. So, he has an idea: a singing competition! Many animals come to try out. They wait in line to show their talent.
Many animals sing. The three shrimp jump out of the water and sing a fun song. A pig hops and sings and dances with lots of energy. Three frogs jump too! Everyone is very excited to show their voice.
Some animals play instruments. A big hippo plays the piano. A llama plays the guitar. They make great music!
Meena is an elephant. She has a beautiful voice, but she is shy. She does not like to sing in front of many people. Mike is a small mouse. He sings very well, but he is a little mean. Rosita is another pig. She sings and dances while she does her housework. Johnny is a gorilla. He has a great voice, but his father wants him to be a criminal.
Buster Moon helps all the animals. They learn to be brave and work together. They make a big show! They sing and dance and have fun. They show that everyone can shine!