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Why Did Dad Leave Home? | Easy English Listening Story For Beginners (A1 - A2 Level)
Added:Ah, yes. I was just asking you.
Hm.
Maybe the kids forgot.
>> Grace, you made wings for me.
>> Oh, no. It's an order for dinner.
>> Ah, yes.
>> I was just >> an order asking you. I see. Please get the pizza later, my dear. Okay.
[music] >> Birthday TV. Great.
>> Push.
>> Push, Maya. It's >> heavy.
>> Let me help you, kids.
>> No. No. We don't need to [music] help, Ethan.
>> Why is everyone acting like I'm not even here?
And they really forget my birthday.
>> All right, let it be.
>> We should replace the old one soon.
[music] >> Yes, it's noisy, slow, and always bothering us.
>> The new one will be much better.
>> [laughter] >> I don't want to complain about it anymore.
>> Old, noisy, slow bother complains.
They really think that about me.
Maybe they don't need me today.
All right, [music] then I'll go.
>> [music] >> Happy birthday to me.
>> Dad will be so surprised.
>> Woo! Woo!
And he'll love the big gift.
>> Now, I'll go call Ethan down here. Okay.
>> Okay. All right.
>> Get [music] everything ready. Maya, bring the cake. And Leo, put the party hat on. Dad, Ethan.
>> Woohoo! We're here to wait you, Mom.
Ethan, [music] we have something for you. If you can hear me, say something, Ethan.
Oh no.
What? What is this?
>> Dad left on his birthday. We must go to find Dad right now.
>> Ethan. Ethan, where are you? Ethan.
>> Dad.
Dad, can you hear us? Dad, there you are.
Dad.
Dad, please come home. [laughter] Finally, we found you.
What's going on with you, Ethan?
>> I [music] heard everything. All of you told me was noisy, slow, bother, and forgot my birthday. [music] >> Huh?
What did you hear?
What? Why are you laughing?
[music] My dear, we were talking about the coffee machine.
>> Yes, Dad. Your old coffee machine.
It is loud, slow, and grumpy.
>> Oh.
The coffee the coffee machine >> surprise.
Happy birthday, Ethan.
>> And here is your birthday gift, Dad.
Wow. Surprise.
[laughter] >> Wow. Is this it?
[music] >> Thank you guys. Yet, I misunderstood you guys.
>> Listening and communicating are the keys to understanding each other better.
Don't hear only half the story and make assumptions anymore.
>> That's right. Don't forget to [music] listen and communicate together, guys. I hope you like this episode. Thanks [music] and see you next.
>> Wow, look at this place. We are at the Grand Gyang Bookum Palace. I love this Hanbolt so much. I feel like a real princess today.
And guess what? [music] If you wear Hanbook, you can get free tickets.
>> Hello. Welcome to the Grand Korean Royal Palace. Let's play a game. Answer my questions, [music] get three stamps, and win a secret gift.
>> Ooh, a secret gift. I want to find it right now.
>> It is a big place, Leo. Let's walk slowly and enjoy it. No running. Okay.
>> Okay, Daddy. Team Royal Explorers, let's go.
>> Oh, listen to that loud drum. What is it?
They are the Suman Jang, the royal guards. They protect the palace gate.
This is a very old and important tradition.
>> Wow. This wooden house is a giant.
>> Look at the colorful paint.
It helps protect the wood [music] from bugs and rain.
>> It is so pretty. Like a rainbow umbrella for the house.
Look over there. The first stamp. Got it. One down, two to go.
M. Something smelled so yummy.
>> This is the [music] royal kitchen. They made 12 healthy dishes just [music] for the king.
>> They only used the best food from the whole country.
>> Listen to the music. It feels [music] like magic.
[laughter] Stamp number two. We are almost done.
I want the secret gift. Hurry up, Maya.
>> Leo, slow down. The stones are slippery.
>> Ah!
Oh no!
My stamp book, it's ruined.
Now I can't get the secret gift.
>> Oh, Leo, are you hurt? Please don't cry.
Look, my book is still dry. We can share it. We are a team, right?
>> Really? You are the best sister, Maya.
>> Here we are. Yang Hoaru, the royal pavilion.
>> Wow, it is floating on the lake.
>> The king invited special guests here for grand parties [music] and beautiful dances.
>> Look at the water. It is like a giant quiet mirror. It is so quiet [music] here.
I am glad we walked slowly. The last stamp. Let's do it together, Maya.
[music] 1 2 3 stamp.
>> Congratulations, explorers. You finished the map. I saw you sharing your book.
You have a very kind heart, Maya. And because today is a special palace anniversary, you win [music] our biggest secret gift.
[music] Wait, is this real?
>> MS Entertainment, where my favorite idols are. Oh my gosh. [screaming] Yahoo!
A one-day internship.
This is the best gift in the world. I can't believe it.
>> Wow. That is an amazing surprise. What a magical day for our family.
>> Smile everyone. Show your ticket to the camera.
[music] >> Parents, explore culture slowly with your kids >> and share with your siblings who is your favorite K-pop idol.
>> Watch our next episode for the MS Entertainment [music] Tour. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Bye-bye.
See you next time. Hi. [music] >> I do not want to play this game.
[laughter] >> Why is this cricket match so very hard?
>> What is wrong with you, my sweet boy?
>> I am playing badly in this match today.
I want to quit the game right now.
Welcome to our amazing school sports festival today. [laughter] Yeah.
>> Are you ready for the school cricket match?
>> Look at [music] Leo in his beautiful new uniform.
>> I have my lucky red bat right here.
[cheering] >> We are cheering for your team today, Leo. [laughter] Yahoo!
>> Oh no! Why is the ball flying high?
>> That is a catch. You are out now.
>> We still need exactly [music] four runs to win.
>> It is my turn to play right now.
Come on, Leo. You are our best player.
I am going to bull this ball fast.
>> Oh no. Why did I miss the ball?
>> That is a dot ball. No runs scored.
>> Why is the bowler [music] throwing the ball fast? Here is another very fast ball for you.
>> I missed again.
What am I doing wrong?
I need four runs, but it is hard.
>> It is time for a short drinks break.
>> I do not want to play this game.
[laughter] >> Why is this cricket match so very hard?
>> What is wrong with you my sweet boy?
>> I am playing badly in this match today.
I want to quit the game right now.
>> Please cheer up my sweet and brave [music] boy.
Drink some water and take [music] a deep breath.
>> Why do you want to give up now? Winning the match is not the most important.
>> You must believe in yourself, my brother.
>> You just need to try your absolute best.
Can I really hit the ball this time?
I will not quit. I will try again.
>> The drinks break is over. Match resumes.
>> Feel very confident and ready to play.
>> This is the final last ball today.
Players, >> we believe in you, Leo. Do your best.
>> Come on, Leo. You can do it today.
>> How can I hit this ball? [music] Very hard.
>> Here comes my best throw today. Leo, >> I must [music] hit this ball hard to win.
Look, the ball is flying very high.
That is a boundary. That is four runs.
>> He did it. Leo won the big match.
>> Hooray.
Yay!
>> You are our great champion today, Leo.
[sighs] >> That was a very good game, my friend.
[music] >> You played very well. Congratulations to you, Leo.
>> Why must we never give up in life?
>> Because trying your best makes you very proud.
>> Please like and share this [music] video with friends.
And do not forget to subscribe to our channel.
>> See you next time.
>> Byebye.
>> Wow, look at this big tiger. Maya, please be quiet in here.
>> Oh no, Leo, remember our library rule.
[laughter] >> And he is eating a big banana. So funny.
>> Hello there, little boy. The library is for focusing. You must keep quiet here.
>> Yay! We are at the library. I love reading books.
>> Wait, kids. This is a very special [music] place. We must keep quiet and use our whisper voices inside. [music] Okay.
>> Okay, Mommy. I'll be very, very quiet.
>> [music] >> Me, too. Let's go find some good books.
Wow, it is so big and quiet in here.
Look, the animal books are over there.
I want to read this beautiful story.
Ooh, a big nature book. I want this one.
Wow, what is inside this book?
Wow, look at this big tiger. Maya, please be quiet in here. Oh no, Leo, remember our library rules.
Sh.
>> Please be quiet, my darling. [music] >> Oops.
I'm so sorry, Mommy.
>> Let's sit down here and read nicely.
Wow, this jungle book is awesome.
The animals look so real.
Maya, look. [laughter] This silly monkey is wearing a hat [laughter] and he is eating a big banana.
So funny. [laughter] >> Excuse me. Please keep it down.
>> Oh dear. I need to talk to that little boy.
Hello there, little boy. The library is for focusing. You must keep quiet here.
>> I'm very sorry. I forgot the rules again.
>> It's okay. Just remember your whisper voice. All right. Enjoy your books, everyone.
>> It's hard, but I know you can do it, Leo.
>> Yes, Mommy. I will try my best.
>> My story is so magical.
And I love your whisper voice, Leo.
>> Oh, wow. The baby elephant is finding its mom.
Oops, I dropped my heavy bag.
>> Hello. Yeah, I'm at the library right now. [laughter] Oh no, that is way too loud.
>> Mommy, it's so noisy.
I can't read my book.
>> You see, Leo, this is how other [music] people feel when you laugh and talk too loudly in here.
>> I understand now. I was too loud earlier. I don't want to bother anyone.
I will be quiet.
Mommy, I want to borrow this book and take it home. Excuse me. [music] Can I borrow this book, please?
>> Of course, my good boy. Here you go.
>> Do you read books at the library?
It is great, but remember [music] to keep quiet.
Keeping quiet is hard, but I did it.
Respecting others is good.
If you like today's story, please like and share this video. [music] >> Please subscribe to our channel.
And now, hop in the car, everyone. Let's go home.
>> Bye-bye. See you next time.
[snorts] >> Ethan, wake up. I feel [music] terrible.
My stomach hurts a lot.
>> Huh? What is wrong? Grace, are you okay?
>> Oh my gosh, you are very hot. You have a fever.
>> Yes, and I want to vomit.
>> We must go to the hospital right now.
Can you stand up, Leo?
Maya, mommy is sick. Get in the car quickly, kids.
>> Nurse, please help my wife. She is in terrible pain.
>> We will help her, sir. Please wait [music] outside and fill out this paper.
>> I am very worried about mommy.
Will she be okay? Mommy to [music] get well soon.
>> Hello, sir. Please write her name and age here.
>> Yes, I will do it right now.
>> Hello, Grace. Where does it hurt?
>> Right here, doctor. My stomach hurts so much. Do you feel hot or cold?
Do you want to vomit?
>> Yes, I feel cold. And I vomited three times this morning.
>> You have a high fever.
What did you eat yesterday, Grace?
>> Let me think. [music] Eggs for breakfast and a salad for lunch.
>> What did you eat for dinner?
>> Dinner? Oh, no. Wait. I remember now.
I cleaned my fridge last night.
I found an old box of seafood.
>> This seafood is very expensive.
[snorts] >> It still smells okay to me. I will [music] eat it to save money.
>> Please do not eat bad food to save money. Your health is very important.
>> [music] >> You are right, doctor.
I made a very big mistake. [music] >> I suspect food poisoning. We need a blood test to be sure.
[music] >> Hello everyone. I have the test results now.
>> Is she okay? Doctor, what is the problem?
>> It is confirmed. She has [music] food poisoning.
>> Oh no.
What should we do to help her? Doctor, >> give her plenty of water, soft soup, and this medicine.
[sighs] Thank you very much, [music] doctor. We will take care of her. Please sit up, honey. You need to drink this water.
>> I feel very [music] tired, Ethan.
>> Drink it slowly, Grace.
Is it [music] okay for you? It is a little salty, but it is okay.
>> Sleep tight, mommy. [music] I will take care of you.
>> H Maya, is that you?
>> Mommy, you are awake. [music] Does your tummy still hurt?
>> A little bit, sweetie.
Mommy, look. I have some hot soup for [music] you.
It is very soft and [music] not spicy.
Mommy, please open your mouth and say ah. Ah.
Thank you, Leo. It is delicious. [music] 37.5°.
The fever is gone.
Sleep tight, honey.
Huh? What?
Oh, hello doctor.
>> Good morning, family. Time for a checkup.
Mrs. Grace, you are fully recovered.
[laughter] >> Yay!
>> Mommy is well again.
>> Thank you so much, doctor.
>> I feel great.
>> You are healthy, but you still need to rest at home for 2 days.
Everyone, [music] please take care of your health. Do not eat old food like me.
And remember, [music] family love is the best medicine.
>> Hey friends, did you ever go to the hospital? Tell us below.
>> If you like our story today, please like and share this video >> and [music] subscribe to our channel.
See you next time.
>> Bye-bye.
>> Bye-bye.
>> Welcome to English for Newbie. Let's begin together.
Okay, I am ready for the [music] parent meeting today. Notebook, pen, and a relaxed [music] spirit.
>> Honey, you look great. But should I go with you? It is an important meeting.
>> No, Ethan, relax. Please stay home [music] with Leo and Maya. I can go alone. Someone needs to watch the kids.
>> Okay, but do you think they are in trouble?
>> Don't worry, Dad. I am a smart student.
The teacher [music] loves me >> and I finished all my homework.
We are good kids, Dad.
>> Do you see? They are angels. [music] Wish me luck for the meeting.
I am going now. I will [music] be back with good news.
>> Good luck with the teacher. Honey, >> excuse me, teacher. [music] May I come in?
>> Good morning, Mrs. Grace.
Yes, please come in and have a seat.
>> Hello, teacher. [music] It's nice to see you again. How are Maya and Leo doing at school? I am a little nervous. Don't worry, Mrs. Grace. Let's talk about them. Let's start with good news. First, let's talk about Maya.
Look at these grades. Wow, all A grades.
That is amazing. [music] Yes, Maya is very hardworking and she is very helpful. Everyone loves her.
[laughter] >> Oh no, my books. They fell down. Don't worry. Let me [music] help you pick them up.
>> Thank you, Maya.
>> Teacher, these look heavy. Let me help you give the papers to the [music] students.
>> She always supports me and her friends.
She is a great helper.
However, I am a little worried. Worried? Why are you worried regarding Maya? Maya is too shy.
She is not confident.
Maya, please show us your picture. It is beautiful.
>> Oh no, too many [music] people. They are looking at me.
I cannot speak out loud.
I am feeling so scared.
She was [music] so scared of the audience. She couldn't do her presentation.
She draws [music] beautifully, but she needs to be brave.
>> I see. She is [music] a quiet girl.
>> I think she should join an art class or a life skills club to be more confident.
Yes, to improve her confidence. I agree.
What about Leo? Is he in trouble? Well, Leo is very smart. He knows the answer to every question. Okay, class. Who knows the answer to this math problem?
>> Pick me. Pick me, teacher. I know the correct answer. It is 40. Easy peasy.
>> He always knows the correct answer.
[laughter] He is very smart.
>> Phew. He is smart.
That is good. But he is too [music] active and curious.
He never sits still.
Silence. Please focus on your test.
>> I am finished already. But this is too boring for me.
Tom. Oh, look at this.
>> Stop it, Leo. You are bothering me right now.
>> Teacher, teacher, do [music] ants sleep at night? Do they have beds?
>> Well, I think so.
>> Why do fish swim in water? And why is [music] the cloud white? Is it made of cotton candy and fish? Do fish drink water or are they just thirsty all the time? Why? Why? Why?
>> Oh my Leo, too many questions.
I am getting [music] confused. I see. He has too much energy. He needs discipline. I will let him play sports [music] and play simple puzzle games.
This can help him focus. That's a great plan, Mrs. Grace. [music] >> Thank you, teacher. I promise to spend more time with them. That is great.
Parents [music] and teachers can work together.
>> Mom is coming home. I am sure she is happy.
>> I hope she's happy with my grades.
>> I wonder what the teacher said.
Are you two doing well?
>> Hello everyone. I am finally home.
>> Mom, did the teacher [music] say I am smart?
>> Honey, how was the meeting? Why do you look sad?
>> Just kidding. Good news. The teacher loves you both.
>> Yay. Yay! I knew it. I knew I was smart.
>> But you both have a small problem. Do you realize it?
>> Problem?
>> Do we have a problem, Mom?
>> Leo, it's good to [music] be curious.
Asking questions makes you smart, but you must select the right time. The class needs to focus. You must not disturb others. Can you do that? Yes, mom. I understand.
I am sorry. I will keep quiet in class.
>> And Maya, my kind girl, you [music] are very helpful. You need to speak more.
Don't be shy. Be confident and [music] trust your friends. Your friends want to hear you speak.
>> But mom, what should I do? It is very hard for me.
>> Don't worry. Do you want to join a skill class?
Maybe painting or drama.
>> Yes, I will try. I want to be brave. I love you, Mom.
>> And Leo to help you focus and use your energy. Dad will [music] take you to the football club every weekend.
>> Yes. Sports [music] will help you control yourself. We will practice together.
>> Football?
Really?
Awesome.
I promise to do better.
>> Let's have a big family group hug.
>> Parents, remember to work with teachers.
Together, we help our children grow happy and [music] smart.
>> What about you? Are you good at school?
Tell us.
>> Remember, listen to your teachers and parents.
Be good kids >> and don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to English for Newbie.
>> Bye-bye.
>> Bye-bye.
>> See you next time.
>> See you next time.
>> Hello everyone. Welcome to Grace Daily English.
>> What a [music] beautiful day.
The sun is hot and the sky is blue.
>> Yeah, perfect for camping.
>> Look, big green trees. I love camping.
>> But Dad, are we there yet? It is a long drive.
>> Not yet, Maya, but we are close.
Just 10 minutes.
Go straight.
>> H, look at that road. It looks interesting.
>> Ethan, the map says go straight. Please follow the map.
>> No, I know a [music] secret way. It is a shortcut. It is faster. Trust me, >> Ethan.
Dad, this road is very bumpy.
>> Ethan, [music] I don't see any cars. I think we are lost.
>> Don't worry. We are just exploring nature. It is an adventure.
I am getting worried.
Can we go back?
[music] Okay, I made a mistake. Sorry everyone.
>> Wait, what? Look over there. What is it, Leo?
>> It is a hidden sign. It says campground.
[music] Turn left.
Good eyes, Leo.
You found the way.
[clears throat] Sorry guys, I was [music] too excited.
Next time I will use the map.
>> It is okay. [music] But remember, more haste, less speed. Preparation is important.
>> At least the view is amazing. Now, let's take a photo.
>> Did you learn new [music] words today?
shortcut, bumpy, or hidden sign. Do you like camping? Tell us in the comments below. If you [music] enjoyed our story, please like and share this video.
>> And don't forget to subscribe to Grace Daily English for more fun story. The bell. Ding ding.
>> Bye-bye.
>> Bye.
>> See you next time.
>> Hello everyone. Welcome to Grace Daily English.
Good morning team. Look at this room.
[music] It is so messy. Ew. Mom, look at the dust.
>> Don't worry. Today is spring cleaning day.
>> Yay. Do we really have to do this?
>> Yes. Let's make the house [music] shine.
Here are the rules. We have three boxes: keep, donate, and [music] trash. If you don't use it for 3 months, it goes to donate or trash. But mom, it is hard to [music] choose. I love all my things.
>> Watch me, Maya.
>> Old newspaper, trash. Empty [music] box, trash.
>> Leo, it is broken.
We need space for [music] new toys. Huh?
>> Okay. Goodbye, car.
>> You were a good car.
Dad, what is this? [music] It is an old game controller.
>> The wire is cut.
>> Hey, give me that.
>> Yeah, >> I can fix it.
>> Dad, you didn't use it for a year.
>> Ethan, be a good example.
Trash [music] box, please.
>> Okay. Okay. Goodbye, my old friend.
>> [clears throat] >> The floor is clear now. Stand back.
>> [music]
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