A1 · Beginner · People · 63 words · ~2 min read

🏡 Meeting a New Neighbour

Language focus: Verb to be · introductions

A new family moves in next door. They are still settling in. Maya hears the doorbell, and a friendly woman is at the door.

“Hello, I am your new neighbour. Let me introduce myself,” she says. “Welcome to the street!” Maya says.

They have a nice chat in the garden. “Can I borrow some sugar?” the woman asks. Maya’s neighbour is very kind.

Key vocabulary (8 words)

introduceverb
To tell people your name when you meet them.
friendlyadjective
Kind and easy to talk to.
doorbellnoun
The button that rings to say someone is at the door.
welcomeverb
To greet someone kindly when they arrive.
borrowverb
To take something and give it back later.
chatnoun
A friendly, relaxed conversation.
gardennoun
The green space with plants beside a house.
kindadjective
Caring and good to other people.

Phrasal verbs in this story

  • settle in — To settle in means to become comfortable in a new home or job.

Comprehension quiz

  1. Who moves in next door?

    • A new family
    • A teacher
    • A band
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    A new family

  2. What does Maya hear?

    • The doorbell
    • A train
    • Rain
    Show answer

    The doorbell

  3. “Introduce myself” means…

    • say who I am
    • run away
    • sit down
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    say who I am

  4. Where do they chat?

    • In the garden
    • On a train
    • In a café
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    In the garden

  5. “Settle in” means to…

    • get comfortable in a new place
    • leave quickly
    • fall asleep
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    get comfortable in a new place

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