A1 & A2 listening lessons feature easy vocabulary, basic grammar, and slow speech with short pauses.
🌊 tide – when the ocean water moves in and out
Example: Maui controls the tide.
🌞 sun – the big yellow light in the sky
Example: Maui pulled up the sun.
🌤️ sky – the blue space above us
Example: The sky is big and open.
💪 strong – having a lot of power in the body
Example: Maui is very strong.
🌴 island – a small land with water around it
Example: Maui made islands from the sea.
🌬️ breeze – soft wind
Example: Maui made the breeze blow.
🌳 tree – a tall plant with leaves
Example: Maui made a tree grow.
🥥 coconut – a round fruit from a palm tree
Example: We eat coconuts from the tree.
🛶 boat – something you use to travel on water
Example: Maui needs a boat.
🔥 fire – hot red thing that burns
Example: Maui gave fire to the people.
🌱 grow – to become bigger or taller
Example: A plant can grow from a seed.
🗺️ map – something that shows places
Example: Maui’s skin is like a map.
🎵 song – music with words
Example: Maui sings a funny song.
This is Maui. He is a big hero. He is a demigod. He is very strong. Is he modest? No, he is not modest! He is very proud. He sees a girl, and she is surprised.
Maui sings, “What can I say except you’re welcome?” He pulls up the sky. He lassoes the sun to make the days longer. Does he pull islands from the sea? Yes, he pulls islands! It is easy for him.
Maui also harnesses the breeze. The wind blows for the sails. He finds coconuts for people. He says, “Don’t mess with Maui!” He is very powerful.
Maui is very proud of his work. He makes a wonderful world. He thinks everyone should say “Thank you” to him. He says, “You’re welcome!” Does he need a boat? Yes, he needs the boat to sail away.
A1 & A2 listening lessons feature easy vocabulary, basic grammar, and slow speech with short pauses.
🌊 tide – when the ocean water moves in and out
Example: Maui controls the tide.
🌞 sun – the big yellow light in the sky
Example: Maui pulled up the sun.
🌤️ sky – the blue space above us
Example: The sky is big and open.
💪 strong – having a lot of power in the body
Example: Maui is very strong.
🌴 island – a small land with water around it
Example: Maui made islands from the sea.
🌬️ breeze – soft wind
Example: Maui made the breeze blow.
🌳 tree – a tall plant with leaves
Example: Maui made a tree grow.
🥥 coconut – a round fruit from a palm tree
Example: We eat coconuts from the tree.
🛶 boat – something you use to travel on water
Example: Maui needs a boat.
🔥 fire – hot red thing that burns
Example: Maui gave fire to the people.
🌱 grow – to become bigger or taller
Example: A plant can grow from a seed.
🗺️ map – something that shows places
Example: Maui’s skin is like a map.
🎵 song – music with words
Example: Maui sings a funny song.
This is Maui. He is a big hero. He is a demigod. He is very strong. Is he modest? No, he is not modest! He is very proud. He sees a girl, and she is surprised.
Maui sings, “What can I say except you’re welcome?” He pulls up the sky. He lassoes the sun to make the days longer. Does he pull islands from the sea? Yes, he pulls islands! It is easy for him.
Maui also harnesses the breeze. The wind blows for the sails. He finds coconuts for people. He says, “Don’t mess with Maui!” He is very powerful.
Maui is very proud of his work. He makes a wonderful world. He thinks everyone should say “Thank you” to him. He says, “You’re welcome!” Does he need a boat? Yes, he needs the boat to sail away.