Henry Thought Mr. John Was Mean... But He Was Wrong! | Slow English Listening Story (A2 Level)

[00:00:01]Go away.

[00:00:03]You are too noisy.

[00:00:05]>> Catch me. [laughter] He is angry.

[00:00:12]>> Stop it. Leave my house alone now.

[00:00:19]>> Sorry, sir. Run away, everyone.

[00:00:24]Come on, boy. Walk with me. Oh no, it's his house. Let's go fast, boy.

[00:00:36]>> Stop. Don't go in there. [snorts] [panting] >> Oh my god, MY TULIPS. BAD DOG. GET OUT.

[00:00:58]I am so sorry, Mr. John. I couldn't hold him.

[00:01:02]>> DON'T EVER COME BACK HERE. BOY, >> he is so mean to everyone.

[00:01:11]>> Is that you, Henry? Come in.

[00:01:14]>> Dad, I am back.

[00:01:19]I feel terrible.

[00:01:22]Mr. John is terrible. He always yells at us.

[00:01:26]>> Come sit [music] here, son. Let's talk.

[00:01:31][music] >> My dog ruined his flowers. He was furious.

[00:01:37]>> Maybe he has a reason to be angry. Henry, sometimes [music] people hide their deep sadness inside.

[00:01:48]>> We're hide our low [music] sadness. I don't know.

[00:01:56]Lily, [music] let's ride bikes. Faster, Henry. Faster.

[00:02:02][laughter] Watch out, Henry. A big rock.

[00:02:11]Oh no, I can't control it. [screaming] We are going to crash.

[00:02:18]Huh?

[00:02:26]Oh my god, we ruined everything again.

[00:02:32]Let's run away before he sees us.

[00:02:34][panting] Henry, look. Black smoke.

[00:02:45]Someone needs help. Quick.

[00:02:51]Hello. Is anyone here? Fire.

[00:02:58]Help me. The fire is spreading.

[00:03:01]>> Lily, get a wet towel now.

[00:03:12]Thank goodness the fire is dead. Are you okay, ma'am? Are you hurt? Thank you, brave kids. You saved my life.

[00:03:23][gasps and sighs] >> What happened here?

[00:03:25]>> I wanted [music] some water, >> but I knocked the candle over.

[00:03:30]>> Where is Mr. John?

[00:03:35]>> Is he home?

[00:03:38]>> He went to the store to buy my medicine.

[00:03:41]He planted those beautiful flowers just for me.

[00:03:45]>> For you? Really? I can't [music] walk outside.

[00:03:49]So he brought the garden to me. [music] >> Mary, I am home. I got the medicine.

[00:04:01]What? You ruined my garden and now my house.

[00:04:08]>> We are so sorry, Mr. [music] John. We crashed our bike.

[00:04:14][music] John, stop shouting.

[00:04:17]Listen to them right now. There was a [music] big fire.

[00:04:22]These kids saved my life.

[00:04:24]>> They They saved you.

[00:04:27]>> Oh, Mary, I was so [music] scared I lost you.

[00:04:31][snorts] Thank you so much. I am so [music] sorry I was mean to you.

[00:04:38]>> It's okay. We are really sorry about your flowers, sir.

[00:04:45]There you go. Your bike is perfect now, Henry.

[00:04:52]>> Drink water [music] and grow fast, little flowers.

[00:04:55]>> You kids made my garden beautiful again.

[00:04:58]Thank you. [music] >> It looks amazing, Mr. John. Great teamwork.

[00:05:04]Remember, don't judge [music] a book by by its cover. What? You and mom cannot come home tonight.

[00:05:12]The storm is too heavy. Lock all doors [music] and do not open for strangers.

[00:05:17]>> I promise I will protect Lily.

[00:05:25]>> Henry, where is mom?

[00:05:31]Mom and dad are on a business trip.

[00:05:34][music] They can't come home. Dad said we must lock the doors. Lock it tight. We are safe.

[00:05:48]>> Let's close the curtains. Lily, >> hello. Is anyone home?

[00:06:01]>> Someone is knocking.

[00:06:05]Wait here, Lily. Let me check.

[00:06:10]Please open. I need help.

[00:06:16]>> No, we can't open the door.

[00:06:22]But they are in the rain.

[00:06:26]Never open the door for strangers.

[00:06:33]Look, he is going away.

[00:06:39]You are right, Henry.

[00:06:46]Oh no, the power is gone.

[00:06:55]It's so dark.

[00:07:00]Don't be scared. Stay right here. Let me find something to see.

[00:07:07]I found a candle.

[00:07:10]No. Mom said candles are dangerous. I mean it.

[00:07:20]You are smart, Lily.

[00:07:24]Let's use flashlights.

[00:07:27]Look, I have the light. Wow, it is very bright.

[00:07:39]Lesson two, use flashlights, not fire.

[00:07:49]Let's build something fun.

[00:07:56]Let's make a tent.

[00:08:00]This is fun.

[00:08:03]>> [laughter] >> Woof. I am a funny dog. Look, a dog.

[00:08:14][laughter] And here is a flying bird.

[00:08:22]The rain is stopping now.

[00:08:25]I am very sleepy. Henry, go to sleep.

[00:08:33]I am here.

[00:08:35]Good night, Henry.

[00:08:40]I will stay awake and guard.

[00:08:49]It is very late now. Just resting my eyes.

[00:08:58]Wow, the sun is up.

[00:09:03]It is a beautiful morning.

[00:09:07]>> Morning.

[00:09:09]I slept so well.

[00:09:16]>> Good morning, Henry.

[00:09:22]The storm is over.

[00:09:29]A car is outside.

[00:09:35]Mom and dad are home. Welcome home, Mom and Dad.

[00:09:45]>> Henry, Lily, [laughter] >> Mom, I missed you.

[00:09:54]>> [laughter] >> We are safe, Dad.

[00:10:04]>> Were you scared last night?

[00:10:06]>> No. Henry protected me.

[00:10:09]>> You locked [music] the doors.

[00:10:11]Good job.

[00:10:15]>> Someone knocked, but I didn't open.

[00:10:20]>> [laughter] >> That is very smart, Henry.

[00:10:26]>> And you used flashlights.

[00:10:30]>> Yes, >> candles are dangerous.

[00:10:38]>> We are so proud of you both.

[00:10:42]>> Yeah, [laughter] >> we know the safety rules.

[00:10:50]Remember the rules, kids.

[00:10:53]>> Oh no, my new toy car is rolling away from me.

[00:10:59]Come back here, little car. I need to catch you.

[00:11:05]>> Watch out. STOP. GET BACK ON THE SIDEWALK RIGHT NOW.

[00:11:11]>> I got you, son. You are completely safe with me. Huh?

[00:11:21]My beautiful car is gone. It is broken into small pieces.

[00:11:28]>> Are you okay, Henry?

[00:11:31]You really scared mommy [music] today.

[00:11:33]>> Take a deep breath, Henry. You are safe on the sidewalk.

[00:11:38]>> I am very sorry, Daddy. I will never run outside again. Rule number one, never play near the busy streety street, kids.

[00:11:49]>> The cars move very fast, Daddy.

[00:11:52]>> Yes, Lily.

[00:11:54]Drivers cannot see small toys on the ground.

[00:11:57]>> We must always stay on the sidewalk.

[00:12:01]It is a safe place.

[00:12:03]>> I promise, Mommy. I will walk very [music] carefully today.

[00:12:08]>> Let's walk to the toy store. I will buy a new car.

[00:12:15]Hooray! A new toy car for Henry.

[00:12:19]Let's go together.

[00:12:21]We are walking safely. Nobody is running on the street.

[00:12:27]Excuse me, please. I am a little late for my class.

[00:12:33]Watch out for the scooter, kids. We must walk on the inside.

[00:12:39]>> He is riding very fast. That is not safe for walking.

[00:12:46]>> Hello lovely family. It is a nice day for a walk.

[00:12:50]>> Hello Mr. Henderson. We are going to the toy store.

[00:12:57]>> I am walking very slowly and safely today. Mr. Henderson, >> that is very good. Henry, the street is always very busy.

[00:13:07]>> Wow, this intersection is huge. There are many cars here.

[00:13:14]>> I am afraid. Daddy, how can we cross this big road?

[00:13:18]>> Hello everyone. I am Miss Garcia. I will help you today.

[00:13:26]>> Thank you, Miss Garcia. Please teach my kids about traffic safety.

[00:13:30]>> Of course. First, you must look at these white lines.

[00:13:35]>> They look like a giant piano. They are very big.

[00:13:41]>> This is a zebra crossing, Lily.

[00:13:45]>> We only cross here.

[00:13:48]>> I am standing on the line. Can we walk across now?

[00:13:53]>> Not yet, Henry. We must check the traffic light first. Look up there, kids.

[00:13:59]What picture do you see now?

[00:14:02]>> I see a red man. He is standing completely still. What does the red man mean, Henry? Do we walk?

[00:14:10]>> No. Red means stop. We must wait on the sidewalk.

[00:14:16]>> Excellent answer. We wait patiently for the green light.

[00:14:22]>> I am waiting for the green light, too.

[00:14:24]We wait together.

[00:14:25]>> I am waiting patiently.

[00:14:30]>> The cars are passing by quickly.

[00:14:33]Listen to that sound. The light is changing its color. Look, the man is green. He is walking fast.

[00:14:43]Green means go. Let's cross the street to the store.

[00:14:47]>> Wait one more second, Henry. We must look around first.

[00:14:51]>> But why, Miss Garcia?

[00:14:55]The green light is shining now.

[00:14:58]>> Sometimes cars do not stop. Cars [music] do not stop in time. We must check. You must look left, look right, and look left [music] again.

[00:15:09]>> First, look left.

[00:15:12]Are all the cars stopped over there?

[00:15:15]>> Yes, Daddy. The taxi and the bus are completely stopped.

[00:15:19]>> Next, look right. Are there any cars [music] coming this way?

[00:15:24]>> No cars are moving on the right. It is clear.

[00:15:27]>> Finally, look left one more time just to be sure.

[00:15:33]We are looking left again.

[00:15:35]>> It is very safe now.

[00:15:36]>> Perfect. Now we can walk safely on the zebra crossing.

[00:15:43]Hold my hand tightly.

[00:15:45]We will walk not run. Today I am walking walking [music] very carefully on the piano lines.

[00:15:57]>> Take your time family. [music] I will wait for you here.

[00:16:02]Thank you, Mr. Driver. We are crossing safely today.

[00:16:07]>> I am waiting for the green light, too.

[00:16:09]Safety is important.

[00:16:11]>> We made it. We crossed safely.

[00:16:14]>> Thank you for [music] teaching us, Miss Garcia. You are great.

[00:16:19]>> Welcome to the toy store.

[00:16:22]Let's find your new car.

[00:16:25]>> I like this yellow car, Daddy. It looks very nice. Here [laughter] is your new car, Henry. Play safely at home.

[00:16:39]>> Who wants some sweet ice cream for being good today?

[00:16:44]>> We do.

[00:16:45]>> We want chocolate and strawberry ice cream, please. [laughter] >> This ice cream is delicious. I am very happy now.

[00:16:55][laughter] >> I learned a lot today.

[00:16:58]I will always look both ways.

[00:17:01]>> I am so [music] proud of you.

[00:17:04]We are a safe family.

[00:17:08]>> Oh no. Help. Help me. This floor is so slippery. [screaming] Henry, look out. He is falling down.

[00:17:26]Great job with the math lesson today class. You are very smart.

[00:17:31]>> I am so bored in here. I want to play outside soon.

[00:17:37]Hey Henry, let's play some fast summer games outside.

[00:17:44]Yay! [cheering and screaming] It is break time finally. Let's go, everyone.

[00:17:50]Hurry up, Leo. We can be the first outside.

[00:17:59]>> I am ready. This is going to be great today. [laughter] Have a good break everyone. Drink some water because it is hot.

[00:18:11]>> Goodbye, teacher Sarah.

[00:18:14]We are going to play now.

[00:18:17]Henry, wait for me. There are many people in the hallway.

[00:18:24]Oh, be quiet, Lily. I just want [music] to have some fun.

[00:18:30]I challenge you to a race.

[00:18:33]I am the fastest boy. No way. I am much faster than you. Let's race. [laughter] Ready, set, go.

[00:18:46]Catch me if you can, Leo. [laughter] Hey, watch out. You are moving too fast in here.

[00:18:56]>> Move away. Champions are coming through right now.

[00:19:02]I will beat you.

[00:19:07]You cannot win this race. Henry, these color crayons are so nice.

[00:19:13]I love drawing in summer.

[00:19:18]I will show this picture to my best friend.

[00:19:22]Oh no. Tom, move out of the way right now. [screaming] Help me. This is hurting a lot.

[00:19:35]Ouch. My arm, my picture, and my crayons are on the floor.

[00:19:44]Why did you push me? My elbow hurts so much. We didn't mean to. You were standing in our way.

[00:19:52]You should look where you are going, Tom.

[00:19:56]Seriously, Henry, that is so mean. You were running too fast.

[00:20:08]What is all this noise? What happened here? Everyone, are you okay, Tom?

[00:20:15]Let me see your arm, please.

[00:20:18]>> Henry and Leo, >> did you two run in the hallway?

[00:20:25]>> No, teacher.

[00:20:27]We were just walking and he fell down.

[00:20:30]Teacher Sarah, they are lying.

[00:20:34]They were running a raider race.

[00:20:36]>> Running is not allowed. You can hurt your friends and yourself. For your punishment, pick up all these crayons right now. Hurry.

[00:20:49]>> This is so boring. I hate picking up his stupid crayons.

[00:20:56]It is too hot. I want to go outside and play.

[00:21:01]>> Now, stand by the wall for 5 minutes to think.

[00:21:07]Let's go to the nurse's office.

[00:21:11]We will wash your arm.

[00:21:14]>> 5 minutes is a very long time.

[00:21:18]I am so bored.

[00:21:23]This punishment is not fair. Tom should be more careful.

[00:21:29]When the teacher leaves, we will finish our race. Okay.

[00:21:34]>> The summer dust makes everything dirty.

[00:21:38]I must clean this floor.

[00:21:40]Caution. Wet floor.

[00:21:44]This sign will keep the children safe.

[00:21:51]The floor will be nice and clean soon.

[00:21:53]>> 4 3 2 1. The 5 minutes are finally over.

[00:22:01]We are free now. Are you ready, Der? Are [music] you ready to run, Leo? Yes, I will win the race this time for sure.

[00:22:11]Stop. Do not run. The janitor is washing the the floor.

[00:22:18]I do not care.

[00:22:21]See you later, Slowpoke Lily.

[00:22:24]Hey, wait for me. You started before I was ready.

[00:22:32]>> Boys, stop running immediately. The floor is very wet here.

[00:22:37]>> I am the winner. I am the fastest [music] boy today.

[00:22:46]Wa!

[00:22:48]What is happening?

[00:22:50]I cannot stop my feet. Help me. I am falling. This is really bad.

[00:22:57]Oh my god. Henry, be careful.

[00:23:01]Please do not fall. Ouch. A my back.

[00:23:08]Everything hurts so much.

[00:23:12]It hurts. My knee is hurting. I cannot stand up.

[00:23:18]>> Poor boy. [crying] Boy, I told you not to run. Are [snorts] you okay, >> Henry? I warned you about the wet floor.

[00:23:30]Please stop crying.

[00:23:33]What is going on here?

[00:23:36]>> Henry, why are you on the floor?

[00:23:39]>> Teacher Sarah, we ran again and he slipped on the water.

[00:23:44]>> Now, do you see? Running hurts everyone, even yourself. Let's go.

[00:23:50]>> Ouch, that stings.

[00:23:54]Thank you for helping me, nurse.

[00:23:56]>> The hallway is for walking.

[00:23:59]You must look forward.

[00:24:02]and listen to the rules.

[00:24:04]>> I understand now teacher. I am so sorry.

[00:24:09]I will walk. We must walk carefully.

[00:24:13]No more racing inside the school.

[00:24:17]Tom, I am really sorry for hurting you earlier.

[00:24:23]Forgive me.

[00:24:25]Lesson learned. Always walk in the hallway to stay safe, everyone.