Introducing myself.

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Anna.

She was 24 years old, with bright eyes and a warm smile.

Anna was born in the bustling city of Chicago, where tall buildings touched the sky, and the streets were always alive with energy.

Growing up in a close-knit family, Anna learned the value of love and support early on.

Her family was her rock, always there for her through thick and thin.

They shared many happy moments, like weekend picnics in the park and exciting holiday celebrations.

When Anna turned 18, she embarked on a new adventure, attending the University of California, Berkeley.

It was a world away from her home in Chicago.

At Berkeley, Anna studied business.

She loved learning about how companies work and how to make them successful.

College life was vibrant and full of opportunities.

Anna made many friends, and together, they explored the beautiful campus, studied for exams, and shared their dreams for the future.

After graduating, Anna stepped into the professional world.

She started as an intern at a marketing firm.

It was challenging at first, but Anna was determined.

She worked hard, learning everything she could about marketing and advertising.

Over time, she became an important part of the team, helping to plan exciting advertisement campaigns.

But Anna's life wasn't all about work.

She had two hobbies that brought her great joy.

One was trying new foods.

She loved exploring different cuisines and tasting dishes from all around the world.

Her other hobby was photography.

Anna found beauty in the world around her, capturing moments in time with her camera.

Looking to the future, Anna has big dreams.

She wants to improve her skills in marketing and maybe, one day, start her own company.

She believes that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

And so, Anna's journey continues, full of hope and bright possibilities.

And so, Anna's journey continues, full of hope and bright possibilities.

She's ready to face whatever challenges come her way, always remembering where she came from and the dreams she's chasing.

Learn new vocabulary and phrases.

Ambitious

Having a strong desire for success or achievement.

Example

Anna was ambitious and always aimed high in her career.

Bustling

Full of energetic and noisy activity.

Example

Example

Anna grew up in a bustling city with lots of people and cars.

Close-knit

Describes a group of people who are very close to each other.

Example

Anna's family was close-knit and supported each other.

Embark

To start a new project or journey.

Example

Anna embarked on her university journey with excitement.

Dedicated

Committed to a task or purpose.

Example

Anna was dedicated to her studies and worked hard.

Culinary

Related to cooking.

Example

Anna had a passion for culinary exploration and loved trying new dishes.

Aspiration

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Example

Example

Anna had high aspirations for her future.

Innovative

Showing creativity and originality.

Example

Anna admired the innovative ideas in her marketing job.

Reflective

Thoughtful, considering things carefully.

Example

Anna had a reflective moment, thinking about her future.

Speaking practice

Introducing myself

Introducing myself

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Anna.

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Anna.

She was 24 years old with bright eyes and a warm smile.

She was 24 years old with bright eyes and a warm smile.

Anna was born in the bustling city of Chicago.

Anna was born in the bustling city of Chicago.

Where tall buildings touch the sky and the streets were always alive with energy.

Where tall buildings touch the sky and the streets were always alive with energy.

Growing up in a close-knit family, Anna learned the value of love and support early on.

Growing up in a close-knit family, Anna learned the value of love and support early on.

Her family was her rock, always there for her through thick and thin.

Her family was her rock, always there for her through thick and thin.

They shared many happy moments, like weekend picnics in the park and exciting holiday celebrations.

They shared many happy moments, like weekend picnics in the park and exciting holiday celebrations.

When Anna turned 18, she embarked on a new adventure.

When Anna turned 18, she embarked on a new adventure.

Attending the University of California, Berkeley.

Attending the University of California, Berkeley.

It was a world away from her home in Chicago.

It was a world away from her home in Chicago.

At Berkeley, Anna studied business.

At Berkeley, Anna studied business.

She loved learning about how companies work and how to make them successful.

She loved learning about how companies work and how to make them successful.

College life was vibrant and full of opportunities.

College life was vibrant and full of opportunities.

Anna made many friends, and together, they explored the beautiful campus.

Anna made many friends, and together, they explored the beautiful campus.

Studied for exams and shared their dreams for the future.

Studied for exams and shared their dreams for the future.

After graduating, Anna stepped into the professional world.

After graduating, Anna stepped into the professional world.

After graduating, Anna stepped into the professional world.

She started as an intern at a marketing firm.

She started as an intern at a marketing firm.

It was challenging at first, but Anna was determined.

It was challenging at first, but Anna was determined.

She worked hard, learning everything she could about marketing and advertising.

She worked hard, learning everything she could about marketing and advertising.

Over time, she became an important part of the team.

Over time, she became an important part of the team.

Helping to plan exciting advertisement campaigns.

Helping to plan exciting advertisement campaigns.

Helping to plan exciting advertisement campaigns.

But Anna's life wasn't all about work.

But Anna's life wasn't all about work.

She had two hobbies that brought her great joy.

She had two hobbies that brought her great joy.

One was trying new foods.

One was trying new foods.

She loved exploring different cuisines and tasting dishes from all around the world.

She loved exploring different cuisines and tasting dishes from all around the world.

She loved exploring different cuisines and tasting dishes from all around the world.

Her other hobby was photography.

Her other hobby was photography.

Anna found beauty in the world around her, capturing moments in time with her camera.

Anna found beauty in the world around her, capturing moments in time with her camera.

Looking to the future, Anna has big dreams.

Looking to the future, Anna has big dreams.

She wants to improve her skills in marketing and maybe, one day, start her own company.

She wants to improve her skills in marketing and maybe, one day, start her own company.

She believes that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

She believes that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

And so, Anna's journey continues, full of hope and bright possibilities.

And so, Anna's journey continues, full of hope and bright possibilities.

She's ready to face whatever challenges come her way.

She's ready to face whatever challenges come her way.

Always remembering where she came from and the dreams she's chasing.

Always remembering where she came from and the dreams she's chasing.

Always remembering where she came from and the dreams she's chasing.

Listen to the story again.

Introducing myself.

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Anna.

She was 24 years old, with bright eyes.

She was 24 years old, with bright eyes and a warm smile.

Anna was born in the bustling city of Chicago, where tall buildings touched the sky and the streets were always alive with energy.

Growing up in a close-knit family, Anna learned the value of love and support early on.

Her family was her rock, always there for her through thick and thin.

They shared many happy moments, like weekend picnics in the park and exciting holiday celebrations.

When Anna turned 18, she embarked on a new adventure, attending the University of California, Berkeley.

It was a world away from her home in Chicago.

At Berkeley, Anna studied business.

She loved learning about how companies work and how to make them successful.

College life was vibrant and full of opportunities.

Anna made many friends, and together, they explored the beautiful campus, studied for exams, and shared their dreams for the future.

After graduating, Anna stepped into the professional world.

She started as an intern at a marketing firm.

It was challenging at first, but Anna was determined.

She worked hard, learning everything she could about marketing and advertising.

Over time, she became an important part of the team, helping to plan exciting advertisement campaigns.

But Anna's life wasn't all about work.

She had two hobbies that brought her great joy.

One was trying new foods.

She loved exploring different cuisines and tasting dishes from all around the world.

Her other hobby was photography.

She was a professional photographer.

Her other hobby was photography.

Anna found beauty in the world around her, capturing moments in time with her camera.

Looking to the future, Anna has big dreams.

She wants to improve her skills in marketing and maybe, one day, start her own company.

She believes that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

And so, Anna's journey continues, full of hope and bright possibilities.

She's ready to face whatever challenges come her way, always remembering where she came from and the dreams she's chasing.

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