Story hour is when children gather to listen to an adult such as a librarian, teacher, or a parent read a story to them. These classic fairy tales are recounted in simple English and embellished with illustrations, just like in a story book.
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This is a classic story for children, but adults learning English as a new language can enjoy it as well, especially with the early 20th century illustrations that accompany the story.
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Goldilocks goes into the house and sees something very inviting on the table. Let's find out what she does!
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The three bears come home from their walk, but breakfast gets delayed. They can see that somebody had come into the house, but who?
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Sigrid talks about how the story traditionally ends, but also makes up her own version. Which ending do you like better?
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Many of us are familiar with this story, which might make it easier to follow the plot in a different language. By listening to Sigrid's version, you'll be able to get plenty of practice with verbs in the past tense.
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The Ugly Duckling bravely goes forth alone into the big wide world and faces some daunting challenges as he searches for friends. After a lonely winter, spring comes, bringing with it a big surprise.
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This famous fairy tale is far removed from modern life, but lessons can be learned from it nonetheless. Stories like these are great for practicing regular and irregular verbs.
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What does the queen do when she leaves the room? Is the girl a real princess or not? Let's find out.
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