Tom was lonely in his small apartment. He worked from home and rarely saw other people. One day, his friend Maria suggested getting a pet. 'A dog is too much work,' Tom said. 'What about a parrot?' Maria asked. Tom thought about it and smiled. The next weekend, they went to a pet shop together. There were many colorful parrots in the shop. A green parrot caught Tom's attention. The bird looked at him with bright eyes. 'Hello!' the parrot suddenly said. Tom laughed and knew this was his bird. He named the parrot Pedro. At home, Tom set up a large cage near the window. Pedro liked to watch the birds outside. Every morning, Tom said 'Good morning, Pedro!' After two weeks, Pedro started repeating the greeting. Tom was so happy and proud. He decided to teach Pedro more words. 'I love you,' Tom said slowly every day. Pedro learned this phrase quickly. Maria visited Tom and was amazed. 'Your parrot is so smart!' she said. Tom taught Pedro the names of foods. 'Apple!' Pedro would shout when he was hungry. Sometimes Pedro said words at strange moments. One evening, Tom was on a video call for work. His boss was explaining an important project. Suddenly, Pedro shouted 'I love you!' Everyone on the call started laughing. Tom's face turned red with embarrassment. But his boss smiled and said it was funny. Months passed and Pedro learned many new words. He could say 'water', 'sleep', and 'come here'. Tom no longer felt lonely. He talked to Pedro about his day. Pedro always listened carefully. One day, Tom came home feeling very sad. He had received bad news about a project. Tom sat on the couch and sighed. Pedro flew to his shoulder and said softly: 'I love you.' Tom smiled despite his sadness. This little bird always made him feel better. Tom realized that Pedro was not just a pet. He was a true friend.
English Story (A2)The Talking Parrot
This A2 English story is designed for elementarys learning English. It includes simple vocabulary and short sentences to help you improve your reading and listening skills. Click any word to see translations and hear pronunciation.
About this story
Tom, a lonely man who works from home, adopts a green parrot named Pedro. He teaches Pedro to speak, and the bird brings joy and companionship into his life. When Tom faces difficult moments, Pedro's words comfort him, showing that pets can become true friends.
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Comprehension Questions
4 questions
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Why was Tom lonely at the beginning of the story?
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What was the first phrase Pedro learned to say?
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What happened during Tom's video call for work?
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What did Pedro do when Tom came home feeling very sad?
Vocabulary
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