Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca? This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story inclu ... Show More
Aug 16
Told Faster: La leyenda de Huatyacuri
Huatyacuri lived a lonely life in the Andes mountains. While his father, Pariacaca, the god of wind and storms, loved him, he could not physically hug him, as he only existed in the wind, rain and snow. Huatyacuri longed for ams to hold him. Then he met the beautiful Chaupiñaca a ... Show More
10m 11s
Jul 19
Told Faster: Maradona y la mano de Dios
Every four years the FIFA World Cup attracts a world-wide audience. And every FIFA World Cup also attracts controversy. Forty years ago, in 1986, the games in Mexico had their fair share of controversy, as well as amazing moments, surrounding Diego Maradona. Maradona is one of th ... Show More
12m 30s
Aug 2023
Butterfly, Butterfly, Butterfly
Butter-butter-butter-butter-butterfly...What would it be like to go through metamorphosis and become a butterfly? Our imaginations take flight In this episode inspired by the Super Simple Songs Butterfly, Ladybug, Bumblebee. The process of metamorphosis can take a while so we'll ... Show More
16m 46s
Jan 2024
What's the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
Picture this: you’re outside with a friend, and you both see a little insect flying around. It’s got a small dark body, some tiny antennae, and big colorful wings. You say, “What a beautiful butterfly!” But your friend says, “No, that’s a moth!” How can you tell the difference? W ... Show More
4m 43s
Dec 2024
153 | Beginner - Short Story: The Book of Forgotten Stories [English Listening Practice]
Title: The Book of Forgotten StoriesLevel: Beginner (A1)#Story : Sophie, a curious girl, discovers a magical book in the library. The Book of Forgotten Stories reveals the lives and struggles of people she meets. As Sophie reads each story, she helps those in need, bringing hope ... Show More
5m 44s