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ខ្មែរ
The bear lives in a big forest. He has thick brown fur. He eats berries and fish. He sleeps in a warm den. The bear is happy.
One day, a big storm comes. The wind blows hard. The rain falls fast. The bear is scared. He hides in his den.
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The Bear and the Storm
The bear lives in a big forest. He has thick brown fur. He eats berries and fish. He sleeps in a warm den. The bear is happy.One day, a big storm comes. The wind blows hard. The rain falls fast. The b...
Duration
5 min read
Length
67 words
Story
3 paragraphs
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Grammar Level
A1 · Present Simple, adjectives, prepositions of place
Learning Outcomes
- Read and understand a short story about a bear.
- Recognise present simple verbs in sentences.
- Use adjectives to describe nouns.
- Answer questions about the story.
Grammar Focus
Present Simple: subject + verb
Use the present simple to talk about facts and habits.
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The bear lives in a big forest.
Tip: Add -s to the verb for he, she, or it.
Adjectives before nouns
Put adjectives before nouns to describe them.
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He has thick brown fur.
Tip: Adjectives do not change for number.
Prepositions of place: in
Use 'in' to show where something is.
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He sleeps in a warm den.
Tip: Use 'in' for enclosed spaces.
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