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203 | Beginner - Short Story: The Brave Kids [English Listening Practice]

01/25/25 • 6 min

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Title: The Brave Kids and the Village Witch

Level: Beginner (A1)

#Story :

Tom and Lily lived in a small village. They were best friends and loved to play together. One day, a witch came to the village. She used her magic to trick children and take them to her house in the forest. Tom and Lily knew something was wrong. They followed the witch and saw her put a spell on their friends. The witch wanted to keep the children forever. Tom and Lily had a plan. They knew the witch didn’t like kindness. So, they went to the witch’s house and gave her a flower. They told her she didn’t need to use bad magic. The witch was surprised and felt weak. Tom and Lily showed her that being kind was more powerful than magic. The witch let the children go, and she promised to never use bad magic again. The village was safe, and everyone was happy. Tom and Lily were heroes, and they knew that kindness could beat even the strongest magic.

#Vocabulary :

Witch – a person who uses magic, usually for bad things.
Spell – magic words or actions that change something or control people.
Brave – not scared, ready to do something even if it’s hard or scary.
Kindness – being nice and caring to others.
Plan – an idea of how to do something.

#Grammar Focus:

Present Simple Tense
Used to talk about regular actions or facts. For example, “Tom and Lily live in a village” and “The witch uses magic.”
Past Simple Tense
Describes actions that happened in the past. For example, “They followed the witch” and “The witch let the children go.”
Pronouns
Words like she, he, they help avoid repeating names. For example, “She gave the flower” instead of “Lily gave the flower.”

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Title: The Brave Kids and the Village Witch

Level: Beginner (A1)

#Story :

#Vocabulary :

Witch – a person who uses magic, usually for bad things.
Spell – magic words or actions that change something or control people.
Brave – not scared, ready to do something even if it’s hard or scary.
Kindness – being nice and caring to others.
Plan – an idea of how to do something.

#Grammar Focus:

Present Simple Tense
Used to talk about regular actions or facts. For example, “Tom and Lily live in a village” and “The witch uses magic.”
Past Simple Tense
Describes actions that happened in the past. For example, “They followed the witch” and “The witch let the children go.”
Pronouns
Words like she, he, they help avoid repeating names. For example, “She gave the flower” instead of “Lily gave the flower.”

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https://Readiocast.com

YouTube:

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

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202 | Advanced - Short Story: The Curse of Marrow Bay [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Curse of Marrow Bay

Level: Advanced (C1-C2)

#Story :

Marrow Bay, a remote coastal town shrouded in mist and mystery, holds a dark secret that has plagued its inhabitants for generations. The curse of the bay is tied to an ancient shipwreck, where a crew of sailors was lost in a violent storm. Over the years, the whispers of the curse have persisted, and strange happenings have become commonplace in the town. When a journalist named Claire moves to Marrow Bay to investigate the eerie legends, she discovers that her own bloodline is somehow connected to the curse. As she uncovers more about the shipwreck and the dark force that haunts the bay, Claire finds herself drawn into a web of supernatural terror. The curse is alive and well, and it is determined to claim her next.

#Vocabulary :

Curse: A supernatural force that brings misfortune or harm to someone or something.
Sailor: A person who works on a ship.
Shipwreck: The destruction or sinking of a ship, typically caused by a storm or accident.
Journalist: A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or broadcasts news.
Supernatural: Something beyond the laws of nature, often relating to ghosts, spirits, or magical forces.

#Grammar Focus:

Past Perfect Continuous: Describes an ongoing action that was happening before another action in the past.
Example: "The townspeople had been hearing the whispers long before Claire arrived."
Second Conditional: Used to discuss hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes.
Example: "If Claire breaks the curse, she will free the town."
Relative Clauses: Used to add more information about a noun.
Example: "The shipwreck, which occurred centuries ago, is the source of the curse."

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204 | Advanced - Short Story: The Whispering Shadows of Marrow Bay [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Whispering Shadows of Marrow Bay

Level: Advanced (C1-C2)

#Story:

In the coastal town of Marrow Bay, a quiet place surrounded by fog and legends, the town's residents whisper about the ancient curse that haunts their land. The curse is tied to an old lighthouse that has stood for centuries, its light extinguished long ago. The spirits of sailors lost at sea, along with a malevolent entity known as the "Whispering Shadow," haunt the town, appearing in the mist and tormenting the living. When a young woman named Elena arrives in the village to investigate the strange occurrences, she uncovers dark secrets about her own family’s connection to the curse. As the shadows grow stronger, Elena must decide whether to confront the curse or flee before the shadows consume everything she holds dear.

#Vocabulary:

Curse: A supernatural force or spell that causes misfortune or harm.
Whispering: Soft, hushed speech, often eerie and secretive.
Lighthouse: A tall tower with a light to guide ships, often located in dangerous coastal areas.
Entity: A being or presence, often of a supernatural nature.
Tormenting: Causing extreme pain, suffering, or mental distress.

#Grammar Focus:

Past Perfect Tense: Used to describe actions that occurred before another action in the past.
Example: "Elena had heard the stories about Marrow Bay before she arrived."
Conditional Sentences: Used to express possible situations and their outcomes.
Example: "If Elena uncovers the truth, she may break the curse."
Relative Clauses: Provide more information about a noun in the sentence.
Example: "The lighthouse, which had been abandoned for years, held the key to the curse."

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