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Family Travel in Costa Rica | Easy English Listening Story for Beginners (A2 Level)

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Warm-up Questions

Have you ever traveled with your family? Where did you go?
What animals do you hope to see in Costa Rica?
What do you think could happen on a “jungle tour”?

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Family Travel in Costa Rica | Easy English Listening Story for Beginners (A2 Level)

Surprise morning & learning Spanish (00:00 – 03:41)

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1. What is the “sloth” in Mom’s face actually?

A mask the kids made
A real animal
A drawing on paper

2. What surprise plan did Mom book for the day?

A beach picnic
A full-day jungle tour
A city tour

3. What does “Pura vida” mean and how do people use it?

It means “pure life” and people use it to say hello/thank you/everything is good
It means “excuse me” and people use it when they are late
It means “goodbye” and people use it only at night

Family Travel in Costa Rica | Easy English Listening Story for Beginners (A2 Level)

Jungle tour: animals, hidden beach, and tropical rain (03:41 – 11:26)

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1. What new words does the guide practice with the family?

Rainforest, Waterfall, River
Airport, Taxi, Ticket
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

2. What happens to Dad’s hat?

A monkey takes it
The guide buys a new one
It falls into the river

3. Why do they need to pack their things quickly at the beach?

They are late for the bus
The tide is too high
Thunder means rain is coming

Family Travel in Costa Rica | Easy English Listening Story for Beginners (A2 Level)

Waterfall, rainbow, and the beginning of a treasure hunt (11:26 – 19:43)

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1. Why do they decide not to swim at the waterfall today?

Swimming is never allowed there
The water is too cold for everyone
The water is strong after the rain

2. Where did the child say the old piece was found?

Inside the hotel
In the shallow water
Under a big tree

3. What do they find later that makes them more excited?

Another piece that fits with the first one
A map with directions
A box of gold coins

Family Travel in Costa Rica | Easy English Listening Story for Beginners (A2 Level)

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1. What is the main setting of the story?

A ski trip in the mountains
A family trip in Costa Rica with a rainforest tour
A school trip to a museum in a city

2. Which order best matches the day’s events?

Waterfall → sloth mask → breakfast → treasure hunt
Hidden beach → breakfast → jungle tour → sloth mask
Sloth mask surprise → jungle tour (animals) → hidden beach & rain → waterfall

3. What “mystery” starts at the end of the video?

They find a clue from an ancient world and wonder about treasure
They lose their bus
They forget where the hotel is

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Family Travel in Costa Rica | Easy English Listening Story for Beginners (A2 Level)

Would you like a “surprise” trip plan, or would you rather know the plan before? Why?
Which part of the day sounds best to you: the rainforest animals, the hidden beach, or the waterfall? Explain.
What rules should people follow in nature (for example: animals, trash, safety)?
Do you think the pottery pieces will lead to real treasure? What do you think will happen next?