Hana

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

Try to answer these 3 questions;

1. Why did Hana decide to stay home?
2. Where did she meet the foreigner?
3. How did Hana feel when she came back to Japan?

Vocabulary;
Vibrant (adjective) - Full of energy and life

Tirelessly(adverb) - with great effort or energy.

Pursue(verb) - follow or chase

Loyalty(noun) - a strong feeling of support or allegiance.

Conflicted(adjective) - having or showing confused and mutually inconsistent feelings.

--Story Below—

Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Hana who lived in the vibrant city of Fukuoka, Japan. Hana had always dreamt of exploring the world, experiencing new cultures, and learning new languages. However, her parents were getting old and needed help at home. Hana found herself caught between her dreams and her responsibilities.

Hana realized that her heart was telling her to stay at home and support her parents. She knew it was the right thing to do, and it brought her a sense of peace. Hana decided to put her dreams on hold and focus on her family.

Days turned into months, and months turned into years. Hana worked tirelessly to support her parents and keep them happy. But, something felt off. Hana had a nagging feeling that she had made a mistake by staying at home.

One day, Hana met a foreigner in a park who shared with her his story of following his dreams. He told her that it was never too late to pursue her dreams and that she could still make it happen.

Hana felt conflicted, torn between her loyalty to her family and her desire to follow her heart.

Hana made the difficult decision to leave home and travel abroad. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she felt that it was the right thing to do.

Hana's journey took her to amazing places. She ended up meeting people, having experiences, and learning lessons that she never could have imagined.

In the end, Hana returned home to Fukuoka, a wiser and more confident person. She was grateful for the time she had spent with her family, and she was also grateful for the opportunities she had taken to pursue her dreams.

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