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How My Grandmother Inspired Me

A young man describes how his grandmother's hard work inspired his own success.

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My grandmother came to this country with nothing.

She could not speak the language at all.

She worked as a cleaner for many long years.

At night, she studied English by herself.

Slowly, she opened her own small restaurant.

I remember helping her wash dishes as a child.

She always told me, 'Hard work never lies.'

Her words stayed with me through university.

Today, I run my own business because of her.

She is still the strongest person I have ever known.

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A young man describes how his grandmother's hard work inspired his own success. It is written at A2 level, so Everyday situations. Read it, listen where audio is available, tap words you do not know and finish with the quiz.

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