Emma is seven years old. She wants to learn to swim. Today is her first swimming lesson. She is a little nervous. Her mother takes her to the swimming pool. The pool is big and blue. Emma puts on her swimsuit. The teacher is a nice woman named Anna. 'Hello, Emma!' Anna says with a smile. 'Are you ready to swim?' Emma nods her head. First, they go into the shallow water. The water is warm. 'Put your face in the water,' Anna says. Emma is scared, but she tries. She puts her face in the water for two seconds. 'Very good!' Anna says. Next, Emma learns to kick her legs. She holds the side of the pool. Her legs move fast in the water. Water splashes everywhere! Emma laughs. Swimming is fun! At the end of the lesson, Emma can float on her back. She looks up at the ceiling and smiles. 'You did great today!' Anna says. Emma is proud of herself. She cannot wait for the next lesson!
English Story (A1)Swimming Lessons
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Seven-year-old Emma goes to her first swimming lesson. With the help of teacher Anna, she learns to put her face in the water, kick her legs, and float on her back. By the end, Emma loves swimming and looks forward to more lessons.
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Comprehension Questions
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What is the name of Emma's swimming teacher?
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What can Emma do at the end of the lesson?
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How old is Emma?
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