Keiko joins the band

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Practice speaking English with these simple story and conversation lessons.

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Warm-up

  1. Do you like music? What kind of music do you like? (Yes, I do. I like…)
  2. Can you play an instrument? Which one? (Yes, I can. I can play…)
  3. Are you in a club or team? Which one? (Yes, I am. I'm in…)

Vocabulary Match

band •• top person
instruments •• piano, guitar
keyboard •• worried
festival •• music group
nervous •• big party
leader •• electric piano

Vocabulary Answers

bandmusic group
instrumentspiano, guitar
keyboardelectric piano
festivalbig party
nervousworried
leadertop person

Story

Keiko was a high school girl in Japan. She loved music and wanted to be in a band. One day, she learned her school had a music club. She was happy and joined.

At the first meeting, she met other members. They said hello and talked about music they liked. Keiko was nervous because she couldn't play any instruments.

The club leader, Mr. Tanaka, said they would learn guitar, drums, and keyboard. Keiko wanted to play the drums.

At the next meeting, they practiced. Keiko found it hard, but Mr. Tanaka told her to keep trying. She practiced every day and got better.

After some weeks, the club played at the school festival. Keiko was nervous but excited to play for people. They played a famous song and everyone liked it. Keiko was happy to be in the band and looked forward to the next show.

Quiz

  1. Why was Keiko nervous at the first meeting?
  2. What did Mr. Tanaka tell Keiko when she found it hard to play the drums?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Because she couldn't play any instruments.
  2. He told her to keep trying.

Conversation

Keiko:Hi, Mr. Tanaka! Do you think I can play the drums for the school festival?
Mr. Tanaka:Of course, Keiko! You've been practicing every day and you're doing great.
Keiko:Thank you! I'm still a little nervous though.
Mr. Tanaka:That's normal, but remember to have fun and enjoy playing with the rest of the band.
Keiko:Okay, I'll try my best!
Mr. Tanaka:I know you will. We're all looking forward to the festival.

Discussion

  1. What do you practice every day?
  2. Have you ever performed in front of a big group of people before? How did you feel?
  3. If you could join a new club, what club would you join? Why?

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