Max Lied About Homework | Easy English Listening Story Compilation for Beginners (A1–A2 Level)

Added: 2026-05-18

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[00:00:12]>> Max, did you finish your homework already?

[00:00:21]>> Uh, yes, I finished everything.

[00:00:29]Really? That was fast. But I have to finish this.

[00:00:38]I am super fast at homework.

[00:00:49]Cookies for my hardworking grandchildren.

[00:01:02]Thank you, Grandma.

[00:01:10]Max has math homework tonight.

[00:01:17]Math homework.

[00:01:22]Uhoh.

[00:01:28]Oh, I forgot about the math part.

[00:01:38]Max, did you lie to us?

[00:01:47]I am not angry because of homework. I am sad because you were not honest.

[00:01:58]I am sorry, Mom.

[00:02:09]Come on, I will help you finish it.

[00:02:17]7 + 5 is 12. Okay, 7 + 5 That's it, Max. You got it.

[00:02:27]>> Good families help each other grow.

[00:02:29]>> We can help with the cookies.

[00:02:32]>> Yeah, I'll stir.

[00:02:34]>> That's the spirit.

[00:02:36]>> All done, Max. Yep. I finished it for real this time.

[00:02:46]That night, Max learned something important. Mistakes happen, but honesty matters most.

[00:02:56]>> My name is Lily. I am 10 years old, and this is a drawing of my happy family.

[00:03:07]Look, Lily, I caught a lightning bug.

[00:03:11]Let it go outside, Max. You know bugs belong in the garden.

[00:03:16]Max is my little brother. He is 7 years old. We live here with our mom and we are a great team.

[00:03:29]Breakfast is ready. Kids, come eat before it gets completely cold.

[00:03:36]>> Are you going to the clothing shop today, Mommy?

[00:03:39]>> Yes, sweetie.

[00:03:41]>> Now, eat up. It's time for school.

[00:03:47]I love our Saturday movie nights. Just the three of us.

[00:03:51]>> Me too, sweetie. It's my favorite time of the week. And the popcorn is the best.

[00:03:57]>> Okay, my turn.

[00:03:58]>> I am winning. Lily, roll the dice.

[00:04:01]>> Mom, are you okay?

[00:04:07]You look sad.

[00:04:09]>> Lily, Max, please come here.

[00:04:19]Are we in trouble, Mommy?

[00:04:25]>> No, my babies, you are not in trouble.

[00:04:28]But I have some news.

[00:04:33]I got a new job.

[00:04:35]>> A new job? That's good news, Mom. Maybe you won't have to work on weekends anymore.

[00:04:42]The new job is in another city.

[00:04:48]>> Another city? Can we take the bus there every day?

[00:04:52]>> No, Lily. It is very far from here.

[00:04:58]I need to go there for 6 months. I have to live there.

[00:05:07]6 months. But what about us? Who will make our breakfast?

[00:05:13]>> You and Max will stay right here in this house.

[00:05:17]Grandma's going to come and live with you.

[00:05:22]>> Grandma, but I want you. Mommy, >> I am so sorry. I don't want to leave you.

[00:05:32]But this job is very important. It pays much more money.

[00:05:38]With this money, I can save for your future. I can save money for your school.

[00:05:46]>> Why? Why do you have to go?

[00:05:53]I know this is hard. I know you don't understand now.

[00:05:58]But I am doing this for us, for our family.

[00:06:03]>> I don't want you to go, Mommy. Please don't go.

[00:06:06]>> Oh, Max. I know it's hard.

[00:06:09]>> Please stay.

[00:06:11]>> I love you both so much. I will miss you every single day.

[00:06:19]But I promise I will come back.

[00:06:25]Why is she leaving?

[00:06:27]Does she not love us anymore? I am so angry.

[00:06:33]I need to make sure I pack my warm coat.

[00:06:36]It gets cold in the new city.

[00:06:41]Yes, Grandma.

[00:06:43]Please make sure Max does his spelling homework on Thursdays.

[00:06:47]Thank you so much for helping me.

[00:06:58]Lily, can we talk for a minute?

[00:07:04]>> I don't want to talk.

[00:07:09]I know you are angry with me. I understand. But please let me explain.

[00:07:17]When I was young, my family was very poor.

[00:07:22]We did not have enough food sometimes.

[00:07:25]We didn't have nice clothes. I could not go to a good school.

[00:07:31]I had to work very, very hard just to have a normal life.

[00:07:39]I don't want that life for you and Max.

[00:07:42]I want you to have opportunities.

[00:07:45]This new job will help me give you a better future.

[00:07:50]But I don't need money, Mom.

[00:07:52]I just need you.

[00:07:57]I know, sweetheart.

[00:07:59]But sometimes love means making hard choices. Sometimes love means sacrifice.

[00:08:05]I am leaving because I love you. Do you understand?

[00:08:11]>> I thanks. I understand. Mom.

[00:08:17]>> Thank you, Lily. Please take care of Max. Help, Grandma. Be a good girl.

[00:08:27]>> Stay close, children. There are a lot of people here.

[00:08:30]>> Okay, Grandma. Wow, it's so busy. Look, Max, that is mom's bus. It is big and blue.

[00:08:41]>> I am so proud of you. Remember, hard times make us stronger. This is not goodbye. This is just see you later.

[00:08:53]>> Last call for the northbound bus. All aboard.