Anne Frank: The Diary She Rewrote | Easy English Reading

Anne Frank: The Diary She Rewrote | Easy English Reading

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Today, you will read and listen to Anne Frank: The Diary She Rewrote | Easy English Reading in simple, clear English.

This video is made for English learners (A2–B1).
You will practice reading and listening at the same time with short sentences, easy vocabulary, and clear pronunciation.

What this video is about

This story follows Anne Frank, her famous diary, and life inside the Secret Annex in Amsterdam.
You will learn what daily hiding really felt like, with silence, rules, and constant pressure.
You will also learn the detail many people miss: Anne rewrote parts of her diary for future readers.
It is a true story about a young writer shaping a real book under impossible limits.

What you will improve in this video

English listening practice (slow, clear English)

English reading practice (simple sentences on screen)

Vocabulary in context (diary, hiding, silence, rules, courage, writer, war)

Pronunciation and rhythm by repeating short lines

Confidence understanding real stories in English

Best way to use this video

Watch once with subtitles to understand the story.

Watch again and read out loud with the narrator.

Pause and repeat one sentence at a time.

Rewatch later and notice how much more you understand.

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Easy English Reading is for learners who want English through stories, not textbooks.
We use real-life stories about famous people, history, and big moments—told in easy English—so you can improve your English every day.

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Index of Contents
00:00 Introduction: Anne Frank’s Diary and a Story the World Needed.
00:20 Anne’s Plan: Rewriting Her Diary for Future Readers.
00:53 The Diary Gift: Turning 13 and Writing to “Kitty.”
01:53 Entering the Secret Annex: The Move After Margot’s Notice.
02:20 The Bookcase Entrance: The Hidden Door to the Annex.
02:31 Strict Silence Rules: Surviving the Day Undetected.
03:38 Fear and Hunger: Rations, Noise, and Nighttime Terror.
04:24 Living Together: The Van Pels Family and Fritz Pfeffer Arrive.
06:44 Training as a Writer: Languages, Dialogue, and Discipline.
07:26 Inspiration to Publish: The Radio Message About War Diaries.
07:59 Editing the Manuscript: Turning Notes into a Real Book.
09:01 The Arrest (Aug 4, 1944): The Annex Is Discovered.
09:34 The Tragic End (Early 1945): Anne and Margot in Bergen-Belsen.
09:56 Otto Frank’s Legacy: Publishing Her Words (1947).
10:15 Final Reflection: A Voice That Still Speaks Today.