happiness

Happiness in 59 Seconds (Step 1)

A2-Beginner+BNC Levels CEFR Levels Listen!Public Sciences Step 1 Stories March 4, 2020

ReadOasis Step 1 (Part 1) Jim sat into a soft, red chair. He looked down, and then he started to cry. “Am I asking too much?” he said. “I just want to be happy.” Dr. Jones gave Jim a box of paper tissues. “Thank you,” said Jim as he... Read more

Ten Tools for Making More Happiness

A3-Beginner++BNC Levels CEFR Levels Listen!Protected Step 2 Stories Styles August 4, 2019

ReadOasis Step 2 Mary looked into the eyes of her new baby. "She's so beautiful," said Mary almost singing. Mary continued her song, "My goodness! I'm so happy! This is the happiest moment in my life!" And yes, it was. In fact, most couples feel the purest kind of... Read more

The Happiest Country

A3-Beginner++BNC Levels CEFR Levels Listen!Protected Sciences Step 2 Stories July 30, 2019

ReadOasis Step 2 The place smelled of death and sadness, the place where police keep dead bodies. And Jose Garcia sat and cried as he waited. Violent men killed Jose's brother. And Jose came to this place to get his brother's body. Jose spoke of his violent city with... Read more

Happiness in 59 Seconds (Step 3)

A3-Beginner++BNC Levels CEFR Levels Listen!Protected Sciences Step 3 Stories June 28, 2019

ReadOasis Step 3 (Part 1) Jim sat into a soft, red chair. He looked down, and then he started to weep. "Am I asking too much?" he said. "I just want to be happy and fulfilled." Dr. Jones gave Jim a box of paper tissues. "Thank you," said Jim... Read more

A Definition of Health (New Version)

A3-Beginner++BNC Levels CEFR Levels Protected Sciences Step 1 Stories June 26, 2019

ReadOasis Step 1 A doctor was checking an older woman. When he finished, he told her this: “You’re in good health. You’ll live to be 80.” “But doctor,” the woman said, “I am 80 right now.” With a smile, the doctor answered, “See, what did I tell you?” This... Read more

Happiness in 59 Seconds (Step 3)

A3-Beginner++BNC Levels CEFR Levels Listen!Protected Sciences Step 3 Stories June 28, 2016

ReadOasis Step 3 (Part 2) The next week, Jim came to meet Dr. Jones. He walked into her office with a bounce in his step, and he was smiling. He sat down in the red chair, and he looked up at Dr. Jones. "How was your week?" inquired the... Read more

Happiness in 59 Seconds (Step 1)

A2-Beginner+BNC Levels CEFR Levels Protected Sciences Step 1 Stories February 15, 2012

ReadOasis Step 1 (Part 2) The next week, Jim came to meet Dr. Jones. He walked into her office with a bounce in his step, and he was smiling. He sat down in the red chair, and he looked up at Dr. Jones. "How was your week?" asked the... Read more