Mary Poppins Audiobook A2 Elementary. Adapted audiobook of “Mary Poppins” in English, Level 2, with parallel translation.
The text is adapted for Elementary A2 English. The vocabulary includes approximately 1,100 unique words. This audiobook is a supplement to language learning using the Ilya Frank method (the text is adapted so that new words are repeated throughout the text). Recommended after reading the text version.
🎬 Mary Poppins (Adapted Audiobook, Level 2)
☂️ Summary (no spoilers)
The Banks family lives on Cherry Tree Lane. One day, their nurse leaves, and the children, Jane and Michael, meet a new nurse. Her name is Mary Poppins, and she is not an ordinary nurse. She can slide up the stairs, pull big things out of an empty bag, and even fly with the wind. Mary Poppins takes the children on wonderful adventures. They meet strange people, visit magical places, and see that the world is full of surprises. But one day, the wind changes.
vocabulary (click to open)
Nurse (noun) – a person who takes care of children.
Example: “This is your new nurse, Mary Poppins.”
Wind (noun) – air that moves quickly outside.
Example: “The east wind was blowing through the cherry trees.”
Umbrella (noun) – a thing you hold over your head to keep dry in the rain.
Example: “She took her umbrella with a parrot’s head under her arm.”
Laugh (verb) – to make a happy sound with your mouth.
Example: “They laughed and they laughed.”
Medicine (noun) – something you drink or take to get better.
Example: “You will have some medicine.”
Cage (noun) – a box with bars where animals or people are kept.
Example: “The cages are full of people.”
Compass (noun) – a small instrument that shows direction.
Example: “Mary Poppins took the compass in her hand.”
Gingerbread (noun) – a sweet brown cake with a special taste.
Example: “They bought thirteen bars of gingerbread.”
Star (noun) – a small bright light in the night sky.
Example: “She was sticking the gingerbread stars to the sky.”
Pigeon (noun) – a common grey bird that lives in cities.
Example: “The birds were not sparrows. They were pigeons.”
Chimney (noun) – a tall pipe that takes smoke from a fire out of a house.
Example: “They could hear the wind down the chimneys.”
Broom (noun) – a long brush used for cleaning floors.
Example: “What about that nice broom?”
Glue (noun) – a sticky liquid used to join things together.
Example: “Annie had a large pail of something that looked like glue.”
Ladder (noun) – a thing with steps used to climb up.
Example: “Fanny had two long ladders on her shoulder.”
Sky (noun) – the space above the earth where clouds and stars are.
Example: “The full moon was high up in the sky.”
Zoo (noun) – a place where wild animals are kept for people to see.
Example: “Finally, they were in front of the gate. Look, Jane cried. It’s the zoo.”
Bear (noun) – a large, strong animal with thick fur.
Example: “Welcome, said a big brown bear.”
Panda (noun) – a large black and white animal from China.
Example: “A big black animal with white spots was sleeping on the ground. It was a panda.”
Dolphin (noun) – a very intelligent sea animal.
Example: “Mary Poppins, you’re just in time for an evening swim.”
Parrot (noun) – a bright colored bird that can copy human speech.
Example: “Welcome, said the large parrot.”
Polar bear (noun phrase) – a big white bear that lives in cold places.
Example: “The next moment, a polar bear jumped out.”
Snake (noun) – a long, thin animal with no legs.
Example: “All the cages were open and the snakes were out.”
Cobra (noun) – a dangerous snake that can raise its head and neck.
Example: “The king cobra was coming to Mary Poppins.”
Skin (noun) – the outer cover of a person or animal.
Example: “I’m going to give you my own skin.”
Belt (noun) – a thin piece of leather or cloth worn around the waist.
Example: “Mary Poppins was wearing a belt made of golden snake skin.”
Gloves (noun, plural) – pieces of clothing that cover your hands.
Example: “Then she took off her new gloves and put them on Maya’s hands.”
Tiptoe (noun/verb) – to stand on your toes to be taller or quieter.
Example: “She stood on tiptoe, lifted up her arms, and jumped into the air.”
Cloud (noun) – a white or grey shape in the sky made of water.
Example: “Then a cloud hit her, but they knew she was behind it.”
Laughing gas (noun phrase) – a gas that makes people laugh and feel light.
Example: “Oh, this laughing gas is catching.”
Banisters (noun, plural) – the rail on stairs that you hold.
