A1 & A2 listening lessons feature easy vocabulary, basic grammar, and slow speech with short pauses.
church – A place where people pray and talk to God.
Example: They go to church on Sunday.
midnight – 12 o’clock at night.
Example: We see fireworks at midnight.
travel – To go to another place.
Example: We travel to Grandma’s house.
distances – How far something is.
Example: Some people walk long distances.
presents – Gifts you get on birthdays or holidays.
Example: I open my presents on Christmas morning.
moment – A short time.
Example: This is a happy moment.
meal – Food you eat at one time, like lunch or dinner.
Example: We eat a big meal on Christmas Day.
crackers (Christmas crackers) – A fun paper tube that makes a loud sound when pulled, with toys and hats inside.
Example: We open crackers at the Christmas table.
tradition – Something people do every year.
Example: Making cookies is our Christmas tradition.
pull – To take something toward you with your hand.
Example: Two kids pull the cracker.
“Bang” – A loud sound.
Example: The balloon went bang when it popped.
paper hat – A soft hat made of paper, often found in a Christmas cracker.
Example: She wears a paper hat at lunch.
wear – To have clothes or something on your body.
Example: I wear my favorite sweater.
It is Christmas time! My family loves this tradition.
First, we travel to Grandma’s house. We go long distances to see her. It is a happy moment when we arrive.
On Christmas Eve, we go to church. We pray there. At midnight, we sleep.
On Christmas morning, we wake up early. We open many presents! What fun!
Then, it is time for a big meal. We eat a lot of food together.
At the table, we have crackers! Two people pull a cracker. “Bang!” it goes. Inside, there is a small toy and a paper hat. We all wear the paper hats.
Christmas is a very happy day for my family.
A1 & A2 listening lessons feature easy vocabulary, basic grammar, and slow speech with short pauses.
church – A place where people pray and talk to God.
Example: They go to church on Sunday.
midnight – 12 o’clock at night.
Example: We see fireworks at midnight.
travel – To go to another place.
Example: We travel to Grandma’s house.
distances – How far something is.
Example: Some people walk long distances.
presents – Gifts you get on birthdays or holidays.
Example: I open my presents on Christmas morning.
moment – A short time.
Example: This is a happy moment.
meal – Food you eat at one time, like lunch or dinner.
Example: We eat a big meal on Christmas Day.
crackers (Christmas crackers) – A fun paper tube that makes a loud sound when pulled, with toys and hats inside.
Example: We open crackers at the Christmas table.
tradition – Something people do every year.
Example: Making cookies is our Christmas tradition.
pull – To take something toward you with your hand.
Example: Two kids pull the cracker.
“Bang” – A loud sound.
Example: The balloon went bang when it popped.
paper hat – A soft hat made of paper, often found in a Christmas cracker.
Example: She wears a paper hat at lunch.
wear – To have clothes or something on your body.
Example: I wear my favorite sweater.
It is Christmas time! My family loves this tradition.
First, we travel to Grandma’s house. We go long distances to see her. It is a happy moment when we arrive.
On Christmas Eve, we go to church. We pray there. At midnight, we sleep.
On Christmas morning, we wake up early. We open many presents! What fun!
Then, it is time for a big meal. We eat a lot of food together.
At the table, we have crackers! Two people pull a cracker. “Bang!” it goes. Inside, there is a small toy and a paper hat. We all wear the paper hats.
Christmas is a very happy day for my family.