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  • Listen & Watch

    Do you like listening to stories and songs in English? In this section you will find lots of songs and stories. In the Kids talk section you can watch videos of children who tell us about their lives as well as listening games and tongue twisters. Have fun and learn English at the same time!

     

  • One moment around the world short story
    One moment around the world

    It's five o'clock in the afternoon in London and Ryan is watching the TV. What time is it in other parts of the world? What are other children doing at this moment?
     

  • Why Anansi has thin legs short story
    Why Anansi has thin legs!

    Anansi is clever and cunning, and always hungry. One day he was a bit too greedy, find out what happened in this story.

  • the great race short story
    The great race

    The Chinese Lunar calendar names each year after one of twelve animals, this year is the year of the rabbit.

  • Record breakers short story
    Record breakers

    The girl in this story really wants to be a record breaker. Will she break a record?
     

  • My Favourite Day - Diwali

    Diwali, or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It is the most popular festival from South Asia. It is usually celebrated in October or November and lasts five days.

  • Chinese new year short story
    My Favourite Day - Chinese New Year

    Chinese New Year is celebrated in many countries around the world. Each new year is named after one of twelve animals.

  • My Favourite Day
    My Favourite Day - Eid al Fitr

    Eid al-fitr is an Islamic festival. It takes place at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting when people don't eat and drink during the day.

  • Pyramids in Paris short story
    Pyramids in Paris

    Kevin is a very naughty young giant - he's moving some of the world's famous landmarks! Read and listen to a story.

Tongue twister
toy phone

Listen to the tongue twister and practise saying it. How fast can you say it?
"Toy phone, Toy phone, Toy phone..."


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Songs

Do you like songs? Here are some songs for you to watch and listen to. Print the words or sing along. You can try some activities too.

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Short stories

Here are some short stories for you. Read about a treasure map, or a crazy zoo - watch the fun cartoons and find activities too.

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Kids talk

Kids talk about their lives, kids talk about the world. Watch and listen to videos of kids talking.

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