Emma helps her family

Let's Speak Frankly - 3 minute English Listening and Learning

While listening Try to answer these 2 questions;

1. What does Emma learn to do?
2. What kind of Job does Emma do to make money?

Vocabulary;
Afford(verb) - have enough money to pay for.

Necessities (noun) - the state or fact of being required. Needs.

Determined (adjective) - having made a strong decision and not to change it.

Conversation (noun) - a talk, between two or more people

Translator (noun) - a person who translates from one language into another.

Provide ( verb) - make available for use; supply.

Opportunities (noun) - a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Obstacle (noun) - a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress

--Story Below—

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She lived with her family in a small house in a village. Emma's family was very poor and they couldn't afford to buy even the basic necessities of life. Emma wanted to help her family but she didn't know how.

One day, Emma's friend told her that if she learned English well, she could get a good job and earn money. Emma was determined to learn English and she started studying hard every day. She practiced speaking English with her teacher, friends and joined conversation groups.

After a few months of hard work, Emma started becoming very good at English. She decided to use her new language skills to help her family. She started looking for jobs and found a job as a translator at a local company.

Emma worked very hard at her job and was able to earn enough money to provide for her family. She was very happy that she could help her family and make a difference in their lives.

From this experience, Emma learned that hard work and determination can help you overcome any obstacle. She also learned that learning new skills can open up new opportunities and change your life for the better.

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