Pre-A0+ English Story 2 | New Friends | JOYup 🌟

September 6, 2026

New Friends – Pre-A0+ English Story 2

Making new friends is an exciting part of every child’s adventure. In New Friends, the second Pre-A0+ story from JOYup, children meet Ella, Dave, Mia and Tim as their journey together begins.

What happens in the story?

Ella and Dave are walking with Bunny when they meet Mia and Tim. The children greet one another, introduce themselves and quickly become new friends.

Together, they notice Bunny’s footprints and follow them towards JOYland Preschool. When they arrive, they meet their teacher, Ms Star, and begin a new adventure together.

Watch the story

As you watch, listen for the children introducing themselves and talking about Bunny.

Can you hear these phrases?

  • Hello!
  • What’s your name?
  • I’m Mia.
  • I’m Tim.
  • It’s Bunny!
  • Bunny footprints!
  • I’m Dave.
  • I’m Ms Star.

Do not worry if you do not understand every word. Watch the characters, look at their expressions and use the pictures to help you understand what is happening.

Check your understanding

After watching, try answering these questions:

  • Who does Ella meet?
  • What are the children’s names?
  • Who is Bunny?
  • What do the children find?
  • Where do the children go?
  • Who do they meet at preschool?

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

Practise introducing yourself

Now try using the language from the story:

Hello! I’m [your name].
What’s your name?
Nice to meet you!

Practise saying the sentences with a parent, teacher or friend.

Continue the story in JOYup

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

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

Your first lesson is free. No time limit.

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