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We're Hungry... But Mom Is Busy on Her Phone! | Easy English Listening for Beginners | (A2 Level)
Added:[laughter] Our family used to be the happiest family in the world. [crying] We laughed, played, and spent time together every day. [laughter] But then everything changed when mom got her new phone.
[gasps] [laughter] [laughter] Good morning, Sarah.
>> Mhm. Morning.
>> Morning, >> Mom. Can I have some juice, please?
>> In a minute, sweetie.
[laughter] Mom, look. The pancake is burning.
What? Oh no, I totally forgot about the pancake.
[cough] >> Are you okay, Sarah?
>> Yes, yes, I am okay. I'm just reading something funny.
>> Mom looks distracted. It's like she's addicted to her phone. Mom forgot my juice, too.
>> Here, you can have mine.
Thanks, Dad. [laughter] >> You're welcome, sweetheart. Now, let's finish our breakfast before it gets cold.
[laughter] >> Sarah, please put your phone down and eat your breakfast.
>> Oh, don't worry. I'll eat soon.
>> Please go and eat now. The food is getting cold.
Ah, >> all right. All right. I'm going.
Sara, I'm leaving for work now.
>> Okay, have a good day. Please close the door when you leave.
>> She didn't even come to say goodbye.
Mom, can you help us with our homework?
>> Ask your dad, sweetie.
>> But dad is at work.
>> Then wait for him, please.
>> But we need help now, Mom.
I'm busy right now. Later. Okay.
H.
She's always busy on her phone.
>> Come on, let's just try by ourselves.
Why does time go by so fast?
I never have enough time to finish all my housework.
>> Mom is late making dinner again.
>> I'm so hungry.
>> I know. Let's be patient. I'm sure mom will bring dinner soon.
Sara, please hurry up. We're hungry.
Coming.
Why is it taking so much longer to cook than before?
Mom forgot to add salt again.
>> It's okay, sweetheart. This should taste better now.
>> [laughter] >> Sorry, I just saw something funny on the internet.
>> It's okay. Now, please put your phone down and eat your dinner. It's getting cold.
>> All right.
>> Sarah, do you want to watch a movie tonight? Just the two of us?
>> Maybe, but I'm chatting with my friend right now. Oh, I was so excited about this movie. I really wanted to watch it with you.
>> I'm sorry. Let's watch it another day.
I'm talking about something important with my friend right now.
>> Sarah, [music] we haven't really talked in days.
>> We're talking now.
>> I mean, really talk like we used to.
[laughter] >> Sorry, what did you say?
Never mind. Good night, Sarah.
>> Night.
>> Sara, I'm leaving for work.
Day by day, mom grew farther away from us. Little by little, our happy family was falling apart.
>> [sighs] >> But then something unexpected happened.
No, no, no, no, no.
Please, please turn on. Come on. Come on.
>> No. Please. No.
Please. Can you see if this phone can be fixed?
>> Let me see. Bad news. The water went deep inside. This is water damage. It's going to be difficult to repair.
>> Can you fix it? Yes, I can fix it, but it will take some time.
>> How long?
>> Maybe 3 days.
>> 3 days without my phone.
>> I'm sorry. Water damage is slow to repair. Come back on Friday.
>> Okay. Thank you.
I can't just sit here and miss my phone all day.
I have work to do.
All work done.
I finished so early today. H What should I do now? Let's see what Sam and Ruby are doing.
[laughter] >> [laughter] >> Hi, sweethearts. Can I play too?
>> We're okay, Mom. We're playing our own game.
>> Can I just watch then?
>> Yeah, if you want. But you don't have to if you're busy.
We're okay. [laughter] Let's put this one here.
>> What happened to them? Why are they ignoring me like this?
[sighs and gasps] >> I don't understand this one.
>> Me neither.
>> Let's call Dad.
>> H. Good idea.
>> Hi, Dad. Can you help us with our math homework?
>> Yes. We got stuck while doing our homework.
>> But I'm right here.
>> Dad, can you explain this math problem again?
>> Oh, I get it now. Thank you, Dad.
>> You're the best, Dad.
Sweethearts, can I ask you something?
>> Okay.
>> Today you called Dad for help, but I was sitting right here. Why didn't you ask me instead?
>> You're always busy, Mom.
>> Busy?
>> Yes. Every time we ask you for help, you say, "I'm busy. Go ask your dad."
We asked you so many times, Mom. But you never had time for us. You were always busy on your phone, so we stopped asking.
>> I didn't know you felt that way. I thought I was just having fun with my phone, but I didn't realize I was pushing you away from me.
>> It's okay, Mom. Please don't cry.
>> No, it's not okay. I'm so sorry, my loves. I should have been there for you when you needed my help.
>> It's all right, Mom. By the way, I didn't see you using your phone today.
Why?
>> Oh, my phone fell into the sink and got damaged. So, I took it to the repair shop to get it fixed. It's okay, Mom.
Sometimes accidents happen.
>> And I'm not sad anymore because that accident helped me realize how badly I was treating you before.
>> [snorts] >> M. That's good.
That's really good. And I didn't forget to add the salt today. [laughter] Dinner is ready, everyone.
>> Dinner's ready already. That was fast.
[laughter] >> Mom dropped her phone into the sink. She took it to the repair shop to get it fixed.
>> [laughter] >> Really? Sh. [sighs] [laughter] >> Hm. What are you two laughing about?
[laughter] >> Nothing, Mom. We were just saying your food is really tasty today.
>> She's right. It's really delicious and the salt is perfect.
>> Yes, Mom. The food is really good today.
You're the best cook in the world.
Thank you, everyone. That means a lot to me. I'll keep doing my best to make delicious meals for all of you.
[laughter] What happened to Mark? He hasn't talked to me all evening.
He used to tell me about his day.
>> Sara, I'm feeling tired. I think I'll go to bed now. Good night, >> Mark.
Can we talk?
>> Of course.
>> You don't talk to me like before. We used to talk every night. Now it's quiet.
What happened to us, Mark?
I tried, Sarah, so many times.
>> You did?
>> Yes. I asked you to watch movies with me, to talk, to just sit together, but every time you were busy on your phone, you were chatting with your friends or just scrolling through social media.
>> Yes, I remember now.
After a while, I stopped asking because it hurt.
It hurt too much to be ignored.
I'm so sorry, Mark. I didn't see it. I didn't realize how much I was hurting all of you. [music] I was here, but my mind was somewhere else.
I know, my love. I know.
What have I done? How did I not see them?
[crying] [snorts] I will change.
Starting tomorrow. I promise. I promise them.
Good morning everyone. Who wants pancakes?
>> Me. They smell delicious. Me too, Mom.
They look so yummy.
[laughter] Wow, these pancakes are delicious.
You're the best cook, Mom. And they're perfect today. They're not overcooked.
And you didn't forget the sugar.
[laughter] >> They're right. These pancakes are really delicious.
>> Thank you, everyone. I'm so happy you liked the pancakes.
Bye, sweetheart. Have a wonderful day.
You, too. Take care and drive safely.
I'll be waiting for you.
H, I'm stuck again. I don't understand this question.
Do you need any help?
>> Really, Mom? You want to help me?
>> Of course. Let's do it together.
>> Thanks, Mom.
Thanks, Mom.
>> Yes, I got a six. [laughter] Oh, no. You're catching up.
>> I'll go see who it is.
It was the phone repair shop. Look everyone, my phone is fixed.
>> The phone is back.
>> Will mom ignore us again now?
>> Will she change back again?
What?
You're worried, aren't you?
>> Yes, Mom. A little.
>> You don't have to worry. I learned my lesson. I won't let my phone come between us again.
>> Really, Mom?
>> Of course. My family comes first.
Always. Who's ready to play?
>> Yay!
Let's play together.
>> Yes, I made it. You're winning now.
>> Looks like we need to stop Sam before he wins.
>> Not so fast. It's my turn now.
[laughter] Dinner is ready, everyone.
>> Yay! [laughter] >> Wow, the food is really delicious again today, Mom. Thanks for the tasty dinner, Mom. You're very welcome, sweethearts.
I'm so happy you like it.
So, who wants to watch a movie together after dinner?
>> Yay! Movie night. This is going to be so much fun. I missed our family movie nights. [laughter] >> I've been looking forward to this.
>> This part is so funny.
>> Yes, it is very funny, [laughter] [gasps] >> Sara.
Thank you. Thank you >> for what?
>> For finding your way back to us and for remembering what matters most.
>> I'm really happy you're spending time with us again, Mom.
>> Me too, Mom. I really miss spending time with you.
>> Thank you for never giving up on me. I promise. No phone, no distraction.
Nothing is more important than my family.
I love you all.
>> Ruby, what can we do today? I don't know, Sam. I am so bored. Me, too. Mom is going to the store and dad is in the garden.
>> Yes, he is busy outside.
So, it is just us.
Just us. Ruby, I have an idea. What is it, Sam? Let's surprise mom. A surprise?
Yes. How? Let's clean the whole house.
Clean the whole house? Yes. Mom is always so tired.
That is a great idea. We can do it together.
>> Yes. Let's surprise mom.
>> Ruby. Sam, I am going to the store. I will be back in 1 hour. Okay, Mom. Bye, Mom.
>> Be good.
>> She is gone. Let's start. First, we need cleaning things.
A broom, soap, TOWELS, spray bottles. This will be easy. Yes, we can do it.
Look at this room. So many toys and so much dust. Where do we start?
>> Let's pick up toys first.
>> Good idea.
Look, Ruby. I can carry six toys.
Sam, be careful.
Sam, Sam, now the toys are everywhere again.
I am sorry, Ruby.
Okay. Okay. Pick him up again. I will put this on the shelf.
[sighs and gasps] Oh no, Ruby. The plant.
The dirt is everywhere. Now we have dust and dirt.
>> Oh no. Oh no. Oh no. Don't worry. We can vacuum the dirt. Good idea. Get the vacuum.
Oh no. What is that sound? Turn it off, Sam. Turn it off. Sam, the vacuum ate dad's sock and your toy car.
>> Oh no.
>> And the vacuum smells funny. Is it broken?
>> I think yes. [snorts] Ruby. H. The room is more messy now.
Yes, much more messy. This is harder than I thought. Huh? Maybe we go to the kitchen first. Yes, the kitchen will be easier. Look at all the dishes. Wow, >> so many. Okay, let's wash them. I will turn on the water.
>> Wa! The water is too fast. It is splashing on me. Where is the handle? I cannot find it, Ruby. The counter is wet. Okay. Okay. Sorry.
Ruby, the water is everywhere. I am sorry. Okay. Let me wash the dishes.
How much soap, Ruby? I don't know. A little. Okay. A little. Oh, no. Too much. Look at all the soap. And now >> the bubbles.
>> [laughter] >> Bubbles are everywhere.
>> I look like a snowman.
>> You are a snowman. And you have bubbles on your nose. Ruby, [laughter] >> stop. Sam, how do we stop the bubbles?
With more water. Try water.
More bubbles. That is the opposite of cleaning.
Bubble monster attack. [laughter] Okay, enough playing. Now we work. You are right.
Oh no, Sam.
Sorry, it slipped and fell from my hand.
[crying and laughter] The kitchen is a disaster. A very big disaster. Maybe bathroom is easier. It cannot be worse than this. Right. It cannot.
>> Okay. I will clean the mirror. I will mop the floor. Where is the towel? Here.
Look.
Why is the mirror becoming more blurry instead of clear?
>> Sam, release the water.
Okay, Ruby.
[laughter] Sam, quickly stop the water.
Oh no, the floor is flooded with water.
And how do we clean it now?
Ruby, look. The floor looks like a swimming pool.
>> [laughter] >> Hm. What is that sound inside the house?
That does not sound right. Let me check on the kids.
Hm. Is that sound coming from the kitchen? Let me check quickly. Oh, what is this?
Oh my goodness.
And the living room, too. What are those kids trying to do? Let's check the bathroom.
Ruby. Sam.
>> Hi, Dad. Hi, Dad.
Oh, [sighs] >> Dad, we are sorry. We are very, very sorry.
>> What were you trying to do?
>> We wanted to surprise mom.
>> We wanted to clean the house >> for mom because she is always tired. We wanted to help her, but we made everything worse.
A very big mess.
>> So you were trying to clean the house to help mom.
>> I am sorry, Dad.
[snorts] Are you angry with us, Dad?
>> No, sweethearts. I am not angry.
>> You are not?
>> Not at all. I am proud of you.
>> But the house is so messy. Yes, but you wanted to help your mother. That is a kind heart. A kind heart is the most important thing.
>> But what do we do now, Dad?
>> We clean it together. And I will teach [music] you how.
>> You will teach us.
>> Of course. Cleaning is a skill like reading, like riding a bike. You must learn.
>> Will you help us, Dad?
>> Yes, we will do it together. Are you ready?
>> Yes.
>> Good. Let's start.
>> Let's learn cleaning the house.
>> Clean.
>> First rule of cleaning.
>> One thing at a time. Don't do many things together.
>> One thing at a time.
Slow and careful. Slow. Careful.
>> Exactly. Good. Ruby. Sweep into a small pile >> like this.
>> Perfect. Now sweep into the dustpan.
It is working.
>> Yes. Continue like this.
>> One toy at a time.
>> Dad, look. All the toys are in the box.
>> Excellent, Sam.
Now we vacuum the rest of the dirt.
>> But Dad, the vacuum is broken.
>> Let me see the vacuum.
The vacuum was full. I will empty it.
[gasps] >> Oh, >> perfect.
>> It works.
>> Dad, you fixed it. [laughter] >> Dad, you know everything.
>> Not everything, but I know cleaning.
Now we vacuum the rest of the dirt.
Beautiful. Now the kitchen.
>> Yes, let's do it.
>> On to the next kitchen. Rule one. A small drop of soap. Only one drop. Like this.
>> I put too much before. [laughter] >> Watch me. One drop on the sponge.
Then water. Then we wash one dish. One dish at a time. Wash. Rinse. Stack.
>> Wash. Rinse. Stack.
>> Perfect.
>> Dad, what about all the bubbles on the floor?
>> Just towels. Soak the bubbles up. Don't add more water.
>> No more water.
>> Yes, Sam. Water makes more bubbles.
>> Oh. Now, squeeze the water out of the towel.
>> Squeeze the towel. [laughter] >> Nicely done. Now, the bathroom.
>> Yes.
>> Mop the floor slowly. Don't add too much water. Now you try, Ruby.
>> Okay.
>> Mop the floor slowly >> like this.
>> Perfect. Now continue like this.
>> It is working.
>> Yes, you are doing great, Ruby. Now let's clean the mirror. Sam, first spray the whole mirror. Then wipe the mirror with a wet towel. After that, wipe the mirror again with a dry towel.
>> Wipe the mirror with a dry towel.
>> That's right. Keep wiping the mirror until it gets clean.
Now look around. What do you see?
>> The mirror is shiny. The floor is dry.
[snorts] >> And the whole bathroom >> clean. Really, really clean.
>> Great work, both of you. Now, let's wait for mom.
>> Mom, I am very excited.
>> Me, too.
>> Hello, kids. I am home.
Mom, close your eyes.
>> Close my eyes? Why?
>> It's a surprise. Mom, just for a moment, close your eyes, please.
>> Okay. Okay, my eyes are closed.
>> Now, open your eyes, Mom.
[laughter] Oh my goodness, the house is clean.
>> Surprise!
[gasps] We cleaned the house.
>> With a little bit help from dad, >> a lot of help from dad.
>> Oh, my wonderful family.
>> Mom, we made a big mess first.
>> A very big mess.
>> But [snorts] dad did not get angry. He taught us how to clean.
And we did it together.
>> They have kind hearts.
That is the most important thing.
>> Oh, my sweethearts. I am so proud of you.
>> Dad said we have kind hearts. Yes, the kindest hearts. Mom, are you surprised?
>> Yes, I am very surprised and also very happy. Tonight, I made spaghetti to say thank you. Spaghetti.
>> My favorite. Thank you, Mom.
>> I learned something today.
>> What did you learn?
>> When we don't know how to do something, we ask for help.
>> That is a very smart lesson, Sam.
>> And I learned the rules. One drop of soap and one thing at a time. [laughter] You learned a lot today.
>> Thank you kids for trying so hard.
>> Mom.
>> Yes, sweetheart.
>> Tomorrow. Can we clean again?
>> Maybe next week, Sam.
>> I am too tired now. Okay, Mom.
>> Spaghetti time. [laughter] Sam, are you ready? We should get going.
>> Yes, Mom, we are ready. Coco is also ready.
[laughter] >> Let's go. We don't want to be late.
>> Yes, Mom. Let's go. [music] >> Wait, Sam, do you have the leash?
Yes, I have the leash. Hold the leash tight. Don't drop it. Don't worry, Ruby.
I will hold the leash tight.
>> Family, are we ready? Let's go to the park.
>> Wait, Dad. Do you have the treats? I love treats.
>> Yes, I have the treats. Coco loves treats. [laughter] >> The treats are for Coco, Ruby.
[laughter] I know, Mom. Let's go to the park.
>> Wow, the park is so big.
>> Yes, Sam.
>> The park is very big. Look at the flowers, Sam. They are so pretty. Wow, they are very pretty.
>> Sam, hold the leash. Coco is excited today.
>> I am holding the leash, Dad. Don't worry.
>> Good boy, Sam. Be careful.
[laughter] Let's walk to the lake.
Mom, Dad, look at the lake. So many swans swimming together.
>> Yes, sweetheart. And they are so big.
[laughter] Mom, look. What is that?
[laughter] >> Wow, Dad. Look, Mr. Frog.
>> Yes, Ruby. That's a very big Mr. Frog.
[laughter] Wow, Coco, look. So many butterflies.
Wait here and don't go anywhere. I go catch one.
[laughter] Finally, I catch you. Let's go back.
Coco is waiting for us.
Where is Coco? Coco, where are you?
Coco, stop hiding. Come out now. Where are you?
Let's go back now. Sam may be looking for us.
>> Yes, let's go. Let's tell Sam about the swan and the frog.
>> There you are, Sam. What happened? Why are you crying?
>> Sam, dear, don't cry. Tell mom what happened. And where is Coco?
>> Mom, I lost Coco.
>> It's okay, Sam. Calm down. Don't cry anymore. We will find Coco.
Everyone, listen to me. We need to find Coco. Sarah, you go to the lake.
>> Okay, Mark. I will go to the lake.
>> Sam and Ruby, come with me.
>> Coco. Coco, where are you? Coco.
Coco, please come.
>> Excuse me, sir. Have you seen a small brown dog? A small brown dog. No, sorry.
I have not seen him.
>> He is not at the lake. I am very worried. I have to keep looking.
>> Coco. Coco, come here, boy.
>> Coco, where are you? Coco. Dad, look.
There is a girl with a small dog.
[laughter] >> Excuse me, miss. Have you seen a small brown dog?
>> A brown dog? Hm. No, I am sorry. I have not seen him.
>> Thank you.
>> Come on, kids. Let's keep looking.
>> Dad, I am tired and I am very sad.
>> I know Sam, but we have to find Koko.
Don't give up.
>> Sam, don't worry. We will find him together. I dropped the leash. It is okay, Sam. We all make mistakes.
>> Did you find him?
>> No. Did you?
>> No. He is not at the lakeside either. I am very worried.
>> Mom, I am so sorry. [snorts] I dropped the leash.
>> Sam, sweetheart, come here. It is okay.
We will not stop. We will find Coco today.
>> Let's ask more people. Maybe someone saw Coco. That is a good idea, Ruby.
Excuse me, have you seen a brown dog?
No, sorry, I have not seen a brown dog today. Thank you. Goodbye.
>> Excuse me, sir. Have you seen a brown dog? A brown dog? No, son. I haven't.
Sorry.
>> Excuse me. Have you seen a small brown dog?
>> A brown dog?
>> Yes, I saw a brown dog. He was running fast.
>> Where? Where did he go? He ran that way to the ice cream shop.
>> The ice cream shop. Coco loves ice cream.
>> Thank you. Thank you very much.
>> You are welcome. See you two later. Bye.
>> Bye. Bye.
[music] >> There you are, >> Dad. A boy saw Coco run toward the ice cream shop. [laughter] We finally got news about Coco.
>> Good job, Sam and Ruby. Let's go to the ice cream shop.
[panting] >> Dad, I am tired. I am tired, too.
>> I know, Sam. You and Ruby have been walking for so long.
>> We are almost there. Look, I can see the ice cream shop. I see an old woman. She is sitting on a bench. And look, [gasps] look next to her.
>> Mom, it's a brown dog.
>> Coco. Coco. It's Coco.
>> Let's go. Come on.
>> Hi. Good boy.
>> [laughter] >> We love you >> Coco. You are here. You are safe.
>> Thank God you are okay.
Oh hello. Is this your dog?
>> Yes, this is our dog. His name is Coco.
>> Hello. I am Sarah [music] and this is my husband Mark. Nice to meet you. My name is Rose. I found this little dog near the ice cream shop. He was very scared.
>> Mrs. Rose, thank you so much.
>> You are welcome, sweetheart. [music] He is a very good dog. I gave him some water and ice cream. [laughter] >> Coco loves ice cream.
>> Yes, I can see that.
>> Mrs. Rose, thank you. We were so worried.
>> Thank you, Mrs. Rose. You are so kind.
Oh, it was nothing, dear. I love dogs. I always help lost animals.
>> Mrs. Rose, do you live near here?
>> Yes, I have a small bakery. It is called Rose's Little Bakery. [music] I make cookies for kids. And cookies for dogs, too.
>> Cookies for dogs.
>> Special cookies. Coco can have one for free.
>> Wow. Mom, can we go to the bakery?
>> Yes, Sam. We will visit Mrs. Rose another day. I will be very happy to see you again. Goodbye, dear family. Be careful, little Coco. [music] Mrs. Rose, see you later. Goodbye, dear.
>> I am so happy, everyone. We found Coco.
>> And we made a new friend today. Mrs. Rose is very kind.
>> [laughter] [sighs and gasps] >> What a long day.
>> Yes, but Koko is safe now.
>> Mom, I am sorry.
I am very sorry.
>> Sam, sweetheart, [music] it is okay.
Don't be sad. Coco is safe now.
>> I will not drop the leash again. I promise.
>> Good boy, Sam.
We must always be careful >> and we must always help [music] each other and say thank you to kind people like Mrs. Rose.
>> That is right, Sam and Ruby.
You learned a lot today.
Come here.
[laughter]
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