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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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• 262 | Intermediate - Short Story: A Melody Between Us [English Listening Practice]

  Title: A Melody Between UsLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Five years ago, Eleanor Sterling walked away from Sebastian Wolfe, leaving behind not just their love but the music that had once bound them together. Now, fate brings her back to Prague, where she stumbles upon his performance, the haunting melody of his violin pulling her into a past she thought she had buried. As the music fills the grand concert hall, memories resurface, forcing Eleanor to confront the feelings she never truly left behind. When she comes face to face with Sebastian after all these years, the silence between them speaks louder than words. Can love, like music, be picked up where it left off? Or are some songs meant to remain unfinished? As their emotions reach a crescendo, Eleanor must decide—run again, or finally stay and let the music play on.Vocabulary:Unpolished – raw, not perfected, or rehearsed.Intimate – deeply personal and emotional.Hitch – to pause or falter slightly.Unfinished – incomplete, left unresolved.Resurface – to come back or appear again after being hidden.Grammar Focus:Past Perfect Tense: “She had once believed leaving was the right choice.” Describes an action completed before another past event.Modal Verbs for Uncertainty & Regret: “If she had stayed, would they have found a way?” Expresses speculation about the past.Conditional Sentences (Type 3): “If she had never left, she wouldn’t have spent five years lost in silence.” 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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• 261 | Advanced - Short Story: Echoes of the Forest [English Listening Practice]

  Title: Echoes of the ForestLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : Amelia, a young researcher fascinated by ancient folklore, arrives in the village of Eastwood to investigate the local legend of the Forgotten Forest. The villagers warn her of the eerie place, where echoes of voices and strange occurrences drive fear into the hearts of anyone who dares enter. Undeterred, Amelia ventures into the forest, discovering an ancient well and a giant oak with carvings of names, including her own. As whispers follow her and visions flash before her eyes, she realizes the forest holds a mysterious, powerful force that connects her to its secrets. Torn between fear and curiosity, Amelia finds herself unable to resist the forest's dark pull, even as it draws her further into its haunting embrace.#Vocabulary :Impenetrable – impossible to pass through or understand.Gnarled – rough and twisted, often with age.Etched – carved or inscribed into a surface.Summons – an urgent call or invitation, especially one that can’t be ignored.Embrace – an accepting, enclosing hold, literal or figurative.#Grammar Focus:Past Continuous Tense Used to show an action that was happening at a specific time in the past. Example: “She was tracing the names on the tree when she felt a strange presence.”Present Perfect Continuous Tense Used to emphasize the duration of an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Example: “Amelia has been researching folklore for years, leading her to Eastwood.”Phrasal Verbs Adds depth and fluency to casual and narrative language. Example: “She stumbled upon the old well, feeling its eerie presence.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 260 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Letters We Never Sent [English Listening Practice]

  Title: The Letters We Never SentLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Margot Bellerose never planned to return to Paris, nor did she expect to find Julien Moreau exactly where she had left him—among the books, in the quiet warmth of the same bookshop they had once called theirs. Six years ago, she walked away, leaving only a letter behind, filled with words she had never dared to say out loud. Now, standing in front of him once again, she realizes that time has not erased what they were. But when she learns that Julien never read her letter, Margot is faced with a question she never anticipated—if he already knew what it said, was there still a chance to rewrite their ending? As the past and present collide, Margot must decide: run again, or finally stay and turn the page.Vocabulary:Unwavering – steady, not changing or hesitating.Unspoken – something felt but never said aloud.Hesitation – a pause before making a decision.Collide – to come together forcefully, often unexpectedly.Linger – to stay longer than expected, to not fade away completely.Grammar Focus:Past Perfect Tense: “She had convinced herself that leaving was the right choice.” Describes an action completed before another past event.Modal Verbs for Speculation & Regret: “If she had stayed, would they have found a way?” Expresses uncertainty about a past event.Conditional Sentences (Type 3): “If he had opened the letter, would it have changed anything?” 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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