Miguel in Colombia

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

While you are listening to the story - Try to answer these 3 questions;

1. Where did Miguel live?
2. Why couldn’t he catch the bird?
3. How did Miguel start making a lot of money?

Vocabulary;
Stumbled - almost fall, or come across by accident

Perched - a bird resting on something

Melody - a tune

Enchanted - filled with delight; charmed.

Capture - take into one's possession or control by force.

Rare - not occurring very often

Profit - a financial gain, to make money

Dedication - devoted to a task or purpose

Flourished - grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
--Story Below--

Miguel was a young boy who lived near Bogota, Colombia. He loved exploring the hills and valleys around his home, dreaming of one day becoming rich and famous.

While wandering through the fields, Miguel stumbled upon a small, brightly colored bird. The bird was perched on a tree branch, singing a beautiful melody.

Miguel was enchanted by the bird's song and decided to capture it, hoping to sell it for a high price. He chased after the bird, but it was too quick and flew away before he could catch it.

Disappointed, Miguel returned home, but he didn't give up on his dream of becoming rich. He began to think of other ways to make money.

One day, he discovered a rare type of fruit growing in the forest. He picked as much of the fruit as he could carry and took it to the nearest market. To his surprise, the fruit sold for a high price, and Miguel made a profit.

Encouraged by his success, Miguel continued to explore the forest, discovering new and exotic fruits and vegetables to sell at the market. Soon, he had enough money to buy a small piece of land, where he began to grow his own fruits and vegetables.

With hard work and dedication, Miguel's farm flourished, and he became known as the best farmer and businessman in the region. He used his wealth to help his family and friends.

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