Reading Practice: A1 Level – My Friend Rob

Welcome to this fun and easy reading activity! Today, we’ll meet my friend Rob, who loves playing football and spending time at the park. Are you ready to get to know Rob and practice your reading skills? Let’s dive into this story together!

🎯 Instructions

  1. Step One: Click on the audio button to listen to the story. Pay attention to how each word is pronounced and the rhythm of the sentences.
  2. Step Two: Try reading along with the audio. Focus on matching the pronunciation and intonation.

    Click the play button to listen to the story. Pause and repeat as needed to practice pronunciation.

    🗒 Story: My Friend Rob

    Rob is my friend 👨‍👨. He has brown hair 🦰 and blue eyes 👁‍🗨. Rob likes to play football ⚽ after school.

    We always laugh 😂 and have fun 🎉 when we are together. Rob is very kind 🤍, and he helps people when they need it 💪.

    He often helps me with my homework 📖. We enjoy going to the park 🌿, where we play games 🎮 and run around 🏃.

    Rob loves to swing and climb the big tree 🌳 in the park. He also likes to eat ice cream 🍨 on sunny days ☀️.

    Rob is my best friend 🤝, and I like spending time with him every day ✨!

    💡 Vocabulary Boost

    • Friend: Someone you like and spend time with. 👯‍♂️
    • Football: A game where you kick a ball into a goal. ⚽
    • Laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny. 😂
    • Kind: Being nice and helpful to others. 😊
    • Homework: Schoolwork you do at home. 📚
    • Enjoy: To have fun doing something. 😄
    • Park: A place with grass and trees where you can play. 🌳
    • Games: Activities you play for fun. 🎮
    • Run: To move quickly on your feet. 🏃‍♂️
    • Swing: A seat hanging from ropes or chains that moves back and forth. 🛝
    • Climb: To go up something using your hands and feet. 🧗‍♂️
    • Tree: A tall plant with a trunk and branches. 🌲
    • Ice cream: A cold, sweet treat. 🍦
    • Sunny: When the sun is shining. ☀️
    • Spend time: Be with someone and doing things together. ⏰

    ✨ Story Exploration Activities

    • 1. Describe Rob’s Personality: Based on the story, what kind of person is Rob? Use descriptive words like “kind,” “fun,” or “helpful” to explain his personality. Try to think of other words that could describe him, too!
    • 2. Visualize the Scene: Close your eyes and picture Rob and his friend at the park. Imagine them laughing, playing football, swinging, and eating ice cream. What colors, sounds, and smells can you imagine?
    • 3. Make a Character Comparison: Do you have a friend like Rob? Write a few sentences describing your friend and what you enjoy doing together. You can compare your friend to Rob. For example: “My friend also likes to play games with me!”
    • 4. Reading Buddy Challenge: Pair up with a reading buddy and take turns reading each sentence aloud. Practice reading with expression to make the story sound exciting!
    • 5. Personal Reflection: What do you think makes Rob a good friend? Write down two or three qualities you believe make someone a great friend.

    🚀 Tips for Improvement

    • Daily Practice: Read every day to build your fluency and confidence.
    • Focus on Descriptive Words: Notice words like “kind” and “laugh” to understand Rob’s personality better.
    • Enjoy the Story: Imagine the scenes and emotions in the story to make reading more fun!

    📚 Homework & Fun Extras

    • Draw a Picture: Create a drawing of Rob and his friend at the park, doing one of their favorite activities. Add details like the big tree, swings, and maybe an ice cream cart!
    • Write Your Own Story: Imagine you have a friend like Rob. Write a short story about a fun day you spend together.
    • Practice Speaking: Retell the story of Rob to someone in your family or a friend. Practice using the same descriptive words you learned.