Reading Practice: A1 Level – A New Baby
A special moment has arrived! A new baby has joined Jenny’s family. Babies bring love, laughter, and happiness. 😊 Let’s read about Jenny and her new baby brother Tom and discover the joy of welcoming a new family member. 👶💕
🔗 How to Use This Lesson
- Step 1: Read the story carefully and try to understand every word. 📖
- Step 2: Practice saying the sentences aloud to improve your speaking skills. 🗣️
- Step 3: Review the vocabulary section to learn new words. 💡
Click the play button to listen to the story. Pause and repeat as needed to practice pronunciation.
📖 Story Time: A New Baby
In a cozy house 🏠, there lives a happy family. There is Dad 👨, Mom 👩, and their cheerful daughter Jenny 👧. Jenny is six years old and loves to play in the garden 🌸. She enjoys reading books 📚 and drawing pictures 🎨.
One sunny day ☀️, Mom and Dad have exciting news. They tell Jenny, “You will have a baby brother soon!” Jenny is thrilled and jumps with joy 🎉. She can’t wait to meet him. She helps Mom prepare the baby’s room 🛏️, choosing toys 🧸 and colorful blankets.
Finally, the day arrives. The new baby is born 👶! They name him Tom. Tom is tiny and cute 😍. He has little hands and feet 👣 and big bright eyes 👀. “Hello, Tom!” says Jenny softly. She feels happy to be a big sister.
At home, Mom feeds Tom milk 🍼, and Dad rocks him to sleep 💤. Jenny gently touches his tiny fingers. She sings lullabies 🎵 to help him sleep. Tom smiles 😊 when he hears Jenny’s voice. The family spends time together, feeling full of love ❤️.
Every day, Jenny helps Mom and Dad. She brings diapers 🧷, finds his pacifier 🍼, and shows him her favorite toys. They go for walks in the park 🌳, where Jenny pushes Tom’s stroller 🛒. She feels proud to show her baby brother to her friends.
One evening, the family sits together on the couch 🛋️. They read stories 📖 and look at pictures. “We are so lucky,” says Dad. “Our family is complete,” adds Mom. Jenny smiles and hugs Tom gently 🤗. She knows they will have many happy times ahead.
Tom grows a little each day. He learns to crawl 🐾 and says his first words. Jenny cheers him on 🎊. They laugh 😂 and play together. The house is full of giggles and fun. The family loves Tom so much. They are truly a happy family! 👨👩👧👦
💡 Vocabulary Boost
- Cozy: Feeling warm and safe. 🛋️🔥
- Cheerful: Happy and positive. 😊😃
- Garden: A place with plants and flowers. 🌸🌿
- Exciting: Full of excitement. 🎉🎊
- Thrilled: Very excited. 😄😃
- Joy: Great happiness. 😊😁
- Prepare: Get ready. 🛠️
- Choosing: Picking something. 🏈🖊️
- Colorful: Full of colors. 🌈🎨
- Blankets: Covers for warmth. 🛏️
- Finally: At last. 🏁🚦
- Born: Came into the world. 👶🍼
- Tiny: Very small. 🐜🔍
- Cute: Adorable. 😊😍
- Bright: Shiny and clear. 🌟✨
- Softly: Gently. 🕊️🌸
- Milk: White liquid from cows. 🥛🍼
- Rocks: Moves gently back and forth. 🪨
- Lullabies: Soft songs to help sleep. 🎶🛌
- Smiles: Happy facial expressions. 😊😁
- Love: Strong affection. ❤️💖
- Diapers: Baby’s underwear. 🍼👶
- Pacifier: Baby’s soothing toy. 👶🍼
- Stroller: Baby’s pushchair. 🚼🛒
- Proud: Feeling pleased. 😌😃
- Evening: Time after sunset. 🌇🌆
- Couch: Sofa. 🛋️🛏️
- Complete: Whole, nothing missing. ✔️✅
- Hugs: Holds tightly with arms. 🤗👐
- Gently: Softly and carefully. 🕊️🌸
- Crawl: Move on hands and knees. 🐾🧎♂️
- Words: Units of language. 📖📚
- Cheers: Shouts of joy. 🎉👏
- Giggles: Small laughs. 😂🤣
- Fun: Enjoyable. 🎉🎊
- Family: People related to us. 👪👨👩👧👦
- House: A building to live in. 🏠🏡
- Happy: Feeling good. 😊😃
- Day: Time when it is light. ☀️🌞
- News: Information about events. 📰📢
- Brother: A male sibling. 👦👨🦱
- Jump: Leap into the air. 🦘🏃♂️
- Room: A space inside a building. 🏠🚪
- Toys: Playthings. 🧸🚂
- Eyes: Organs for seeing. 👀👁️
- Hands: Parts of the body for holding. 👐✋
- Feet: Parts of the body for walking. 🚶♂️🦶
- Voice: Sound from speaking. 🎤🗣️
- Walks: Moving on foot. 🚶♂️🚶♀️
- Pictures: Images or photos. 🖼️📸
🎉 Interactive Activities
- 1. Draw Your Family Portrait 🎨 Create a picture of your family. Write each person’s name and decorate it with colors and stickers!
2. Word Search Challenge 🔍 Make a word search using vocabulary from the story. Exchange it with a friend and solve each other’s puzzles.
3. Act Out a Scene 🎭 Recreate your favorite part of the story with your family or friends. Use props to make it fun!
4. Write a Letter ✉️ Write a letter to welcome a new baby in your family or a friend’s family. Share why you’re excited about their arrival.
5. Sing a Lullaby 🎵 Learn a simple lullaby and sing it to someone you love. See how it makes them smile.
🚀 Tips for Better Reading
- Take Your Time: Read slowly and enjoy the story.
- Use Your Imagination: Picture the scenes in your mind as you read.
- Sound It Out: Break difficult words into smaller parts to pronounce them.
- Ask for Help: If you’re stuck, ask a parent or teacher for guidance.
📚 Homework & Fun Challenges
- Create a Baby Book: Make a small book for a baby. Include drawings, simple words, and colors.
- Family Interview: Ask your family what they love most about being together. Write their answers in a notebook.
- Word Collector: Find five new words from the story and use them in sentences.