221 | Beginner - Short Story: The Big Balloon Ride [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Big Balloon RideLevel: Beginner (A1)#Story : Bella, a curious little bunny, discovers a bright red balloon in the meadow. She ties it around her waist and begins a magical journey, floating above the meadow and forest. Along the way, she waves to her friends—Sammy the squirrel, Lucy the ladybug, and Rusty the fox—who cheer her on from below. She even meets wise Ollie the owl, who gives her advice about the skies. Bella enjoys breathtaking views of the river and the trees, feeling like she’s part of a magical dream. As the sun sets, Bella gently returns to the meadow, where her friends gather to hear all about her adventure. Bella’s heart is full of joy and friendship as she looks up at the stars, already dreaming of her next journey.#Vocabulary :Balloon – a light, air-filled object that floats in the sky.Adventure – a fun or exciting journey.Meadow – a field full of grass and flowers.Journey – traveling from one place to another.Cheer – to shout with happiness or encouragement.#Grammar Focus:Simple Present Tense for Descriptions Describes things as they are. Example: “Bella is a curious bunny.”Simple Past Tense for Events Describes what happened. Example: “Bella floated above the trees.”Prepositions of Location Shows where things are. Example: “She floated over the meadow.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.