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• 267 | Advanced - Short Story: The Curse of Abbey [English Listening Practice]

  Title: The Curse of AbbeyLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story :Elara, a daring historian, ventures into a forgotten abbey in pursuit of ancient knowledge. She soon realizes the abbey conceals a dark secret bound by a centuries-old curse. As eerie whispers fill the air, her curiosity compels her to explore further, where she discovers a tome revealing the abbey’s history—an ancient order had made a pact to contain a malevolent force. Her presence disrupts the balance, awakening ghostly figures who warn her to leave. Escaping just in time, Elara realizes the curse remains active, lying dormant and waiting for the next curious soul to disturb its slumber.#Vocabulary :Abyss - a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.Arcane - understood by few; mysterious or secret.Incantation - a series of words said as a magic spell or charm.Obscure - not discovered or known about; uncertain.Malevolent - having or showing a wish to do evil to others.#Grammar Focus :Past Perfect Tense: Used to show events that happened before another past event.Example: "Elara had ventured into the abbey before the figure appeared."Passive Voice: Used to emphasize the action rather than who performed it.Example: "The curse was disturbed by her presence."Relative Clauses: Adds essential information to sentences about nouns.Example: "The tome, which contained the secrets, was ancient and worn." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 266 | Intermediate - Short Story: A Love Written in the Stars [English Listening Practice]

  Title: A Love Written in the StarsLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: After six years apart, Clara Fontaine never expected to see Adrien Marchand again. But fate had other plans. In the heart of Nice, under the glow of the stars, she finds herself face-to-face with the man she once loved—the man she left behind. The past comes rushing back, filled with unspoken words, regrets, and longing that never truly faded. As they dance under the night sky, old emotions resurface, forcing Clara to confront the truth she had been running from. Can love survive the distance of time? Can two hearts, once broken, find their way back to each other? Or is some love meant to remain just a beautiful memory? As the night unfolds, Clara and Adrien must make a choice—let go, or finally fight for the love that was written in the stars.Vocabulary:Unreadable – difficult to interpret or understand.Hesitation – a pause before making a decision.Longing – a deep desire for something lost or far away.Unravel – to reveal something hidden or complex.Collision – a powerful meeting or confrontation.Grammar Focus:Past Perfect Tense: “She had spent six years convincing herself that leaving was the right choice.” Describes an action completed before another past event.Modal Verbs for Uncertainty & Possibility: “Maybe if she had stayed, they wouldn’t have lost six years.” Expresses speculation about the past.Conditional Sentences (Type 3): “If she had never left, she wouldn’t have spent years wondering what could have been.” Talks about a hypothetical past event that didn’t happen. Website:https://Readiocast.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua-------Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills)-------#English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 265 | Advanced - Short Story: The Ghost of the Lake [English Listening Practice]

  Title: The Ghost of the LakeLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story :Evelyn, a curious young woman drawn to the mysteries of the supernatural, finds herself at the edge of a lake known for ghostly tales. Intrigued by the local legends of a haunting, she decides to spend the night camping by the water. As the evening unfolds, Evelyn encounters a spectral woman bound to the lake by a centuries-old curse. Through a strange connection with a family heirloom, Evelyn discovers she is linked to the lake’s guardian lineage, and she alone can free the trapped spirit. As she confronts the shadows and lifts the curse, she learns that every secret comes at a cost. The spirit is released, leaving Evelyn forever changed by the haunting truth she has uncovered.#Vocabulary :Spectral – ghostly, resembling a ghost.Heirloom – an object of family heritage passed down through generations.Apparition – a ghostly figure or spirit.Curse – a spell or enchantment meant to bring misfortune.Ethereal – light, delicate, and otherworldly.#Grammar Focus:Participial Phrases:Used to add descriptive details, e.g., “Drawn to the mysteries of the supernatural…”Relative Clauses:Used for added information about people or things, e.g., “The lake, which was known for ghostly tales…”Inversion for Emphasis:Used for stylistic effect, e.g., “Only then did Evelyn realize the true power of the amulet.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 264 | Intermediate - Short Story: Shadows of a Forgotten Love [English Listening Practice]

  Title: Shadows of a Forgotten LoveLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Elise Laurent never thought she would return to Vienna, let alone cross paths with Daniel von Hagen, the man she had once loved beyond reason. Seven years ago, she walked away, believing that love could be too much, too overwhelming to hold onto. But now, standing in the same grand ballroom where their story once thrived, she realizes that some emotions never truly fade. As their eyes meet across the crowded room, the weight of the past presses down on them, filled with unspoken words, regrets, and the possibility of a second chance. But can love survive years of silence? Can two hearts, once separated by fear, find their way back to each other? As the night unfolds, Elise must decide—walk away again or finally fight for the love that never truly left.Vocabulary:Unraveled – to come undone, to reveal something hidden.Restraint – self-control, holding back emotions or actions.Recognition – the act of realizing or remembering something familiar.Unfinished – incomplete, left without closure.Collide – to come together forcefully, often unexpectedly.Grammar Focus:Past Perfect Tense: “She had walked away believing she was making the right choice.” Describes an action completed before another past event.Modal Verbs for Speculation & Regret: “If she had stayed, would they have lasted?” Expresses uncertainty about a past event.Conditional Sentences (Type 3): “If she had never left, she wouldn’t have spent seven years wondering.” Talks about a hypothetical past event that didn’t happen. Website:https://Readiocast.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua-------Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills)-------#English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 263 | Advanced - Short Story: The Letters Left Behind [English Listening Practice]

  Title: The Letters Left BehindLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : When Emily inherits her grandmother’s Victorian house, she discovers a locked wooden box in the attic. Inside are letters written by her grandmother, Rose, to a man named Thomas, revealing a profound love that spanned continents and decades. Emily learns of a promise her grandmother made to meet Thomas again in Italy. Compelled by the story, Emily travels to Italy, where she finds the exact place described in the letters. There, she encounters an elderly man who turns out to be Thomas, still waiting for Rose. Through Emily’s revelation, Thomas finds peace, and they share a quiet moment honoring the love that endured through time. Emily returns home with a renewed sense of her grandmother’s legacy, cherishing the letters and the memory of the love they represented.#Vocabulary :Victorian – related to the period of Queen Victoria's reign, often associated with a specific architectural style.Inherited – to receive something from someone, usually after their passing.Continent – one of the main landmasses of the Earth.Secluded – a place that is private and away from other people.Cherished – held dear or valued greatly.#Grammar Focus:Past Perfect for Backstory Used to describe events that happened before the main timeline. Example: “Rose had met Thomas while traveling in Europe.”Relative Clauses for Additional Information Provides extra details about nouns. Example: “Emily, who inherited her grandmother’s house, discovered the letters.”Reported Speech for Reflective Tone Used to convey indirect thoughts or dialogues. Example: “Thomas said that he had come to the garden every year, hoping she would return.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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