The Crow and the Pitcher Story for Beginners

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A1 English listening practice · Canadian English · Picked for people who know a little

About this video

A 4:56 video in English, level A1. Good for people who know a little. People talk at about 119 words a minute, rated 1.3/5, easy to listen to.

What this video covers:
  • ▸Language Learning - How words fit together, how to say words, new words, and practice talking.
  • ▸Stories - Stories about people's lives.
  • ▸Pets & Animals - Dogs, cats, and other animals.

How common are the words?

How common are the words in this A1 English listening practice video?

90.1%
of words are in the top 2,000 most common English words
Most of the words in this video are common English words.

How common in written English

79.2%
Top 1,000
90.1%
Top 2,000
93.7%
Top 5,000

How common in spoken English

91.6%
Top 1,000
95.4%
Top 2,000
100%
Top 5,000
👄 Words for talking
This video uses words people often say in English.

Harder words in this video

These words are harder than A1. Here is what they mean.

bloop
8×
Not in top 5,000
a short, light sound
glug
6×
Not in top 5,000
liquid pouring in gulps
caw
5×
Not in top 5,000
a harsh croaking call
bling
1×
Not in top 5,000
(slang) flashy jewelry or accessories
jug
2×
Not in top 5,000
a container with a handle and spout
soon enough
1×
After a short period of time

Source: wordfreq 3.1.1 (general) · SUBTLEX-US 2012 (spoken). These numbers are close, not perfect.

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