English · Stage 1

Listen & Answer

Speaking & listening — listen to a short story, then answer who / what / where

✦ English📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
listen to a short story read aloud and answer simple who, what and where questions about it
Kavi the owl for English
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Kavi Reads to You

"Pop your listening ears on!" said Kavi. "I am going to read you a tiny story. You don't have to read a thing — just listen. After, I'll ask you who, what and where. Ready? Tap a line to hear me read it."

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What your child will learn

1Listen to the story of SpotTap each line to hear Kavi read it, or press Read the page for the whole story. Just listen — you can close your eyes!
2Four words you heardTap each word to hear it, then say it back to Kavi.
3Listen for who, what and whereWhen you listen to a story, each question word asks for a different thing.
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A peek inside

Listen again: Ben has a little white dog. Who has a dog?
listen for the name at the start

Try this at home: Listen: 'Ben has a white dog.' Who has a dog?

Ready to play and learn?

Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.

Part of English · Stage 1 · S1 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.