SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS
SESSION 10
STORY – DREAM BIG
Lily is a little girl, who is shy and reserved. But she enjoys playing
soccer. Her friends and classmates ridicule Lily for her interest in soccer.
Nonetheless, she is determined to pursue her passion and become a
successful soccer player.
Every day, after returning from school, Lily quickly finishes her
homework and practices soccer. Her mother understands the love Lily
has for the sport and supports her in every way.
When the interschool competitions are announced at the school, Lily
decides to participate. She takes part in the selection trials, and her
classmates mock her once again. But they are shocked when Lily
performs well and the judges select her to represent the school. Lily’s
commitment and hard work mute every person who mocked her.
Moral of the Story:
Determination, strong will, and focus can help you achieve even the
toughest of goals, in spite of ridicule by others.
WORD MEANINGS:
• Virtue – गुण
• Repel – रोकना
• Pacify – मनाना
• Pent up – दबे हुए
• Resentment – क्रोध
• Temper – मनोदशा
, • Folly - मूर्खता
• Adjacent – बगल में
• Profusely – बहुत उत्साह से
• Panic – आतंक
• Anxiety – चिंता
• Infringement – उल्लंघन
• Infuriate – क्रोधित
• Inhuman – अमानवीय
• Intervene – हस्तक्षेप
• Lenient – नरम
• Abide – पालन करना
• Stiff – कड़ा
• Awkward – भद्दा
• Add fuel to the fire - आग भड़काना
Talk about a situation where you had to be polite
What was it?
Who was there with you?
What did you do to be more polite?
How did you feel about this situation?
Politeness is a virtue which not only wins people’s hearts but also helps
in repelling negative thoughts and energies around you. On many
occasions, it also helps in pacifying the pent-up emotions and
SESSION 10
STORY – DREAM BIG
Lily is a little girl, who is shy and reserved. But she enjoys playing
soccer. Her friends and classmates ridicule Lily for her interest in soccer.
Nonetheless, she is determined to pursue her passion and become a
successful soccer player.
Every day, after returning from school, Lily quickly finishes her
homework and practices soccer. Her mother understands the love Lily
has for the sport and supports her in every way.
When the interschool competitions are announced at the school, Lily
decides to participate. She takes part in the selection trials, and her
classmates mock her once again. But they are shocked when Lily
performs well and the judges select her to represent the school. Lily’s
commitment and hard work mute every person who mocked her.
Moral of the Story:
Determination, strong will, and focus can help you achieve even the
toughest of goals, in spite of ridicule by others.
WORD MEANINGS:
• Virtue – गुण
• Repel – रोकना
• Pacify – मनाना
• Pent up – दबे हुए
• Resentment – क्रोध
• Temper – मनोदशा
, • Folly - मूर्खता
• Adjacent – बगल में
• Profusely – बहुत उत्साह से
• Panic – आतंक
• Anxiety – चिंता
• Infringement – उल्लंघन
• Infuriate – क्रोधित
• Inhuman – अमानवीय
• Intervene – हस्तक्षेप
• Lenient – नरम
• Abide – पालन करना
• Stiff – कड़ा
• Awkward – भद्दा
• Add fuel to the fire - आग भड़काना
Talk about a situation where you had to be polite
What was it?
Who was there with you?
What did you do to be more polite?
How did you feel about this situation?
Politeness is a virtue which not only wins people’s hearts but also helps
in repelling negative thoughts and energies around you. On many
occasions, it also helps in pacifying the pent-up emotions and
