Hello my friend – English Story for Kids | JOYup Story 1

September 6, 2026

Hello, My Friend! – Pre-A0+ English Story 1

A friendly hello can be the beginning of a new adventure. In Hello, My Friend!, the first Pre-A0+ story from JOYup, children meet Ella, Dave and their little friend Bunny.

The story introduces simple English greetings and everyday phrases through an easy-to-follow adventure about friendship, kindness and helping others.

What happens in the story?

Ella meets Bunny in JOYland and greets him with a cheerful “Hi!”

Soon, Dave joins them. As the friends walk together, they see someone chewing gum and dropping it on the path. Bunny accidentally steps on the sticky chewing gum and needs help.

Ella and Dave notice what has happened. They stop, help Bunny and make sure their little friend is all right. Bunny thanks them before saying goodbye.

Watch the story

As you watch, follow Ella, Dave and Bunny and listen for these words and phrases:

  • Hi!
  • Hello!
  • Bunny
  • Let’s go.
  • Look!
  • Chewing gum
  • I can help.
  • Thank you.
  • You’re welcome.
  • Bye, friend!

Do not worry if you do not understand every word. Watch what the characters are doing and use the pictures to help you understand the story.

Check your understanding

After watching, try answering these questions:

  • Who does Ella meet?
  • Who joins Ella and Bunny?
  • What is the boy chewing?
  • What does Bunny step on?
  • Who helps Bunny?
  • What does Bunny say after receiving help?

You can also pause the video and repeat the characters’ sentences aloud.

Practise the phrases from the story

Imagine that someone needs your help. Practise this short conversation:

I can help.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.

You can also practise greeting and saying goodbye to someone:

Hi!
Hello!
Bye, friend!

Continue learning in JOYup

In the JOYup app, children continue practising the vocabulary and phrases introduced in the story through interactive games and exercises involving listening, reading, writing and speaking.

The same language returns in different activities, helping learners understand it, remember it and gradually begin using it themselves.

Your first lesson is free. No time limit.

Download JOYup and start speaking English today!