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Shaakala Dabalaa: #112 Ijoollee hojiin qabuu| Boqonnaa mana barumsaa dandamachuu- Learn English

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To keep someone entertained means to give them things to do so that they have fun.

Qophii Shaakala Dabalataa kana hordofuun jechoota waliin dubbatnaa gara garaa shaakaltu. #112 ijoollee hojiin qabu/boqonnaa mana barumsaa dandamachuu kan jedhu kun yeroo manni barumsaa cufamu maatiin ijoollee akka itti qaban irratti hojjechuu qaban. Qophii kana yeroo caqastanitti barmoota hedduu irraa argattu.


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Qophii Shaakala Dabalataa kana hordofuun jechoota waliin dubbatnaa gara garaa shaakaltu. #112 ijoollee hojiin qabu/boqonnaa mana barumsaa dandamachuu kan jedhu kun yeroo manni barumsaa cufamu maatiin ijoollee akka itti qaban irratti hojjechuu qaban. Qophii kana yeroo caqastanitti barmoota hedduu irraa argattu.


This bonus episode provides interactive speaking practice for the words and phrases you learnt in #112 Keeping kids busy | Surviving school holidays (Med)

Don’t be shy and speak clearly. You’ll be surprised how much your speaking can improve with just a little bit of practice!

Allan: I’m trying to keep them busy all day, but I’m already running out of ideas. They’re starting to climb the walls.

Claire: Tell me about it. It’s so hard to keep them entertained without just handing them a screen. Or spending a fortune and breaking the bank.

Allan: Exactly, I was thinking of taking them to the park tomorrow. It’s my go-to...Hmm...Do your kids get on each other’s nerves during the holidays?

Claire: All the time. They’re always at each other’s throats over the smallest things. I feel like I’m constantly playing referee. It’s exhausting.


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Credit: Paul Nicholson and Lily O'Sullivan voiced the characters of Allan and Claire and Professor Lynda Yates was our educational consultant.


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