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Ling's Language Leap

In a vibrant city in China, nestled amongst bustling markets and towering skyscrapers, lived a bright-eyed girl named Maggie.

a bustling Chinese city street with markets and skyscrapers

Maggie loved listening to stories about faraway lands, especially ones with talking animals and magical adventures! But there was one tiny problem...

a chinese girl with big eyes listening intently to a story

The stories were in English, a language Maggie was just starting to learn. Oh, how she wished she could understand every exciting word!

a storybook open to a page with a talking animal and a speech bubble with english words

One sunny afternoon, Maggie's mum surprised her with a special gift - an online English class! Maggie was over the moon with joy. "This is my chance!" she thought, her heart bubbling with excitement.

a chinese girl jumping for joy with a laptop in the background

Her first class was with Ms.Аi, a teacher as cheerful as a chirping bird. Ms. Аi had a knack for making words come alive!

a smiling woman with a headset on, surrounded by colorful cartoon birds

"Hello, Maggie!" Ms. Аi greeted warmly. "Today, we'll learn about animals! Can you say 'cat'?"

a cartoon cat winking and holding up a sign that says "Hello"

Maggie giggled, picturing a fluffy cat chasing its tail. "Cat!" she said, her voice clear as a bell.

a fluffy cartoon cat chasing its tail

Ms. Аi clapped. "Wonderful, Maggie! Now, how about 'dog'?"

a cartoon dog wagging its tail excitedly

"Dog!" Maggie barked playfully, making Ms. Аi erupt in laughter.

a cartoon dog barking playfully

They went on like this, learning new words and sounds. Each animal name was like opening a door to a whole new world of fun!

colorful cartoon animals popping out of open doors

As the weeks zoomed by, Maggie's English blossomed. Soon, she could understand those magical stories all on her own!

a chinese girl reading an english storybook with a big smile

And guess what? Maggie even started dreaming in English! Her dreams were filled with talking animals, silly rhymes, and adventures galore.

a chinese girl sleeping soundly, surrounded by fantastical creatures and english words

Maggie realized that learning English wasn't just about understanding words - it was about unlocking a whole universe of stories waiting to be discovered!

a chinese girl standing at the edge of a cliff, looking out at a sky filled with open books and fantastical creatures

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Ling felt when she couldn't understand the stories?
  • What do you think was Ling's favorite part of learning English?
  • What new adventures do you think Ling will have now that she can understand English?

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