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226 | Beginner - Short Story: The Snowman [English Listening Practice]

02/17/25 • 8 min

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Title: The Snowman’s Secret

Level: Beginner (A1)

#Story :

Charlie builds a snowman on the first snowy day of winter and is proud of his creation. Later that night, Charlie feels that something is different about his snowman, as if it has come to life. When he sneaks outside, he discovers that his snowman can talk! The snowman invites Charlie to join him for an enchanted night adventure, where they meet other snowmen who come alive under the full moon. Together, they play, explore, and have fun, but when morning comes, the magic fades, and the snowmen return to being ordinary snow figures. Charlie promises to never forget the magical night with his snowman.

#Vocabulary :

Snowman – a figure made of snow, often with a carrot nose and stick arms.
Bundle up – to put on warm clothes.
Moonlight – the light from the moon.
Enchanted – magical, full of magic.
Ordinary – normal, not special or different.

#Grammar Focus:

Simple Past Tense
Used to describe actions completed in the past. For example: “Charlie built a snowman.”
Modals for Permission
Words like “can” to give permission. For example: “You can come with me.”
Prepositions of Time
Words like “during,” “at,” and “before” to indicate when something happens. For example: “The snowman moved at night.”

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Title: The Snowman’s Secret

Level: Beginner (A1)

#Story :

#Vocabulary :

Snowman – a figure made of snow, often with a carrot nose and stick arms.
Bundle up – to put on warm clothes.
Moonlight – the light from the moon.
Enchanted – magical, full of magic.
Ordinary – normal, not special or different.

#Grammar Focus:

Simple Past Tense
Used to describe actions completed in the past. For example: “Charlie built a snowman.”
Modals for Permission
Words like “can” to give permission. For example: “You can come with me.”
Prepositions of Time
Words like “during,” “at,” and “before” to indicate when something happens. For example: “The snowman moved at night.”

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https://Readiocast.com

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua

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225 | Intermediate - Short Story: Whispers of the Forgotten Lake [English Listening Practice]

Title: Whispers of the Forgotten Lake

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)

Story:

Clara has spent years haunted by the sudden disappearance of Noah, the man who left her without explanation at the edge of Lake Merrow, a place filled with shared memories. Five years later, Noah reappears from the mist, carrying nothing but regret and unspoken truths. Their reunion is tense, filled with unresolved emotions and questions left unanswered. As they cautiously rebuild their connection, Noah admits he left because of his own struggles—fear, depression, and a belief that disappearing would protect Clara from his brokenness. Through hesitant conversations, quiet moments, and the rawness of their shared past, they learn that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Their story unfolds against the misty backdrop of the lake, where forgiveness is found not in grand gestures but in the courage to face what was left unsaid.

Vocabulary:

Ethereal - delicate, light, and otherworldly.
Resilient - able to recover quickly from difficulties.
Lingering - lasting for a long time or slow to end.
Fragile - easily broken or emotionally delicate.
Closure - the feeling of resolution after an emotional experience.

Grammar Focus:

Past Perfect Tense:
“It had been five years since Noah disappeared.”
Used to describe an action completed before another event in the past.
Modal Verbs for Possibility:
“Maybe forgiveness isn’t about forgetting.”
Expresses possibility, uncertainty, or suggestion.
Conditional Sentences (Type 2):
“If I had stayed, I might have made things worse.”
Imagines hypothetical situations in the past that didn’t happen.

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227 | Intermediate - Short Story: Fading Echoes of Autumn [English Listening Practice]

Title: Fading Echoes of Autumn

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)

Story:

Ivy’s life in the quiet town of Maple Hollow is turned upside down when Leo, the man who disappeared from her life three years ago without explanation, returns. His sudden reappearance stirs old wounds, unanswered questions, and emotions Ivy thought she’d buried. Leo confesses he left because he was overwhelmed by his feelings and fear of ruining what they had. As they confront their painful past, Ivy grapples with her anger and heartbreak while Leo seeks redemption. Through raw conversations, fragile honesty, and shared memories, they rediscover pieces of themselves. In the end, Ivy doesn’t offer easy forgiveness, but she chooses to stay, realizing that healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about facing it together.

Vocabulary: