Grandma Nana

Let's Speak Frankly - 3 minute English Listening and Learning

While listening Try to answer these 3 questions;

1. Why was Nana sad?
2. Who did she meet at the park?
3. What happened over time?

Vocabulary;
Devoted (adjective) - very loving or loyal.

Burden (noun)- cause (someone) worry, hardship, or distress.

Tending (adjective) - direct or manage; work in.

Approached (verb) - come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.

Advice (noun) - guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Grateful (adjective) - feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received.

Influence (noun)- the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Over time - slowly, gradually

Sense of purpose - the intention to accomplish something that is meaningful to you.

--Story Below—

Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted grandma named Nana. She had devoted her entire life to raising her children and providing them with everything they needed. But as her children grew older, they became busy with their own lives and eventually stopped visiting or talking to her.

Nana felt lonely and sad. She missed her children and grandchildren dearly, but she didn't want to burden them with her feelings. So, she started to spend more time on her own, taking long walks in the park and tending to her garden.

One day, as Nana was walking in the park, she saw a young girl sitting alone on a bench, crying. Nana approached her and asked if she was okay. The girl told her that she had lost her grandmother and felt alone in the world.

Nana felt a strong connection with the girl and offered to be her friend. She listened to her problems, gave her advice, and showed her the love and kindness that she had once given to her own children.

Over time, Nana and the girl became close friends. They went on walks in the park together, played games, and shared stories. The girl's parents were grateful to Nana for being such a positive influence in their daughter's life and started to visit her too.

Nana realized that she didn't need to rely on her own children for happiness. She had made new friends and found joy in helping others. Her kindness had brought her a new family and a sense of purpose.

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