Beginning English Video Lessons – Week 18 Of 52

Part 1 – Watch and practice along with this Speaking Practice Video

Part 2 – Watch and practice along with this Pronunciation Practice Video

Part 3 – Listen, read, and practice along with the audio player and dialogue below.

Anna: Hello, from Washington, D.C.! Today at work I am reading the news for the first time. I am really nervous. But my boss, Ms. Weaver, is here to help me.

Caty: Now, Anna, remember. When we read the news we are always reading facts. We never show our feelings.

Anna: Sure thing, Ms. Weaver.

Caty: Great. Are you ready?

Anna: Yes.

Caty: Okay, let’s try the first story!

Anna: Hello, and welcome to The News.

Anna: A new book is very popular with children and families. This is it.

Anna: It is about a lost duckling. The duck’s mother cannot find him.

Caty: Stop! Anna, when you say the words “duck” and “duckling” you look really sad.

Anna: I do?

Caty: Yes. Sad is a feeling.

Anna: Sad is not a fact. Sorry. Let me try again.

Caty: Okay, she’s trying again! And go.

Anna: Hello, and welcome to The News. A new book is very popular with children and families. This is it.

Anna: It is about a lost duckling. The duck’s mother can not find ‘im. But a family gives him a home.

Caty: Stop! Anna, you are doing it again.

Anna: This story is very sad.

Caty: I have an idea. Let’s read the second story. She’s reading the second story. And … go!

Anna: Hello , and welcome to The News. In Indiana, a grandmother is the first 80-year-old woman to win The Race Car 500.

Anna: That is awesome!

Caty: Stop! Stop! Anna, please — no feelings.

Anna: Right. But it is awesome that an 80-year-old grandmother wins a car race.

Caty: Just the facts, Anna.

Anna: Right.

Anna: Hello, and welcome to The News. In Indiana, a grandmother is the first 80-year-old woman to win The Race Car 500.

Anna: She rarely talks to reporters. But when she does, she often says, “Nothing can stop me now!”

Anna: I am very happy for her!

Caty: Stop, stop, stop!! Anna, you cannot say you are happy.

Anna: But I am happy.

Caty: But you can’t say it.

Anna: Why?

Caty: This is the News. Happy and sad are feelings. You can’t have them in The News.

Anna: Okay. I got it.

Caty: Okay. Let’s try the third story. She’s reading the third story!

Anna: Hello and welcome to The News.

City politicians in Big Town are using city money to have a big party on a cruise ship. They are taking the money for the party from the children’s library.

Anna: What?! That makes me very angry.

Caty: No, no, no! Anna, you cannot say you are angry! This is The News!!!

Anna: What can I do, Ms. Weaver? Take out my feelings and put them here … on the news desk?

Caty: Yes. Yes. That’s right! Now you’ve got it!

Caty: Let’s repeat the first story.

Anna: This is going to be a very long day.

Anna: Until next time!

Part 4: Watch the “She Always Does That” Video Lesson

What do you usually like to do? What do you like to do every day? Here’s today’s lesson, Lesson 18, “She Always Does That”. Watch the video carefully and read aloud along with the dialogue. Once you finish, make sure you share what you learned with other English Learners via our comments section below.

Part 5 – Take the “She Always Does That” Lesson 18 Online Quiz

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