📖 It is story time at school, and something unexpected happens.

Maya’s teacher asks her to come to the front of the class and read a story aloud.

Maya feels her heart beat fast. Her hands feel a little shaky.

Everyone is looking at her… and she feels nervous.

What if she makes a mistake?

Maya takes a deep breath and begins to read.

At first, her voice is quiet.

But slowly, she grows stronger and more confident with every word.

👧 In this episode of Storytime with Maya, an audio stories podcast for kids aged 4 to 10, children learn English through stories and hear everyday English for kids used in real-life classroom situations about speaking, confidence, and communication.

Through this calm and encouraging story, children learn that feeling nervous is normal, and that using their voi ...