252 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Way Back to You [English Listening Practice]

03/15/25 • 5 min

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Title: The Way Back to You

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)

Story:

Lillian Parker returns to her small coastal hometown of Everbrook, thinking it’s just a visit. But deep down, she knows the truth—she’s back because of Ethan Carter, the man she once loved and left behind. Years ago, she believed leaving was the only way to chase her dreams, even if it meant breaking both their hearts. But as she walks the familiar docks and hears Ethan say, “I would have waited”, she realizes that maybe she had been running from the one thing she truly needed. Through quiet walks by the shore, stolen glances, and memories that never faded, Lillian and Ethan must decide—can love survive time and distance? Or was it always meant to bring them back to each other?

Vocabulary:

Undeniable - something so strong or obvious that it cannot be ignored.
Bittersweet - a feeling that is both happy and sad at the same time.
Gravity - a strong pull or attraction, often used metaphorically for emotions.
Exhale - to breathe out slowly, often in relief or emotion.
Crisp - fresh, cool, and clear (often used for air or weather).

Grammar Focus:

Past Perfect Tense:
“She had convinced herself that leaving was the right decision.”
Describes an action completed before another past event.
Modal Verbs for Speculation:
“He must have thought she was never coming back.”
Expresses logical assumption about a situation.
Conditional Sentences (Type 3):
“If she had stayed, they wouldn’t have lost all those years.”
Talks about a hypothetical past event that didn’t happen.

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Title: The Way Back to You

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)

Story:

Vocabulary:

Undeniable - something so strong or obvious that it cannot be ignored.
Bittersweet - a feeling that is both happy and sad at the same time.
Gravity - a strong pull or attraction, often used metaphorically for emotions.
Exhale - to breathe out slowly, often in relief or emotion.
Crisp - fresh, cool, and clear (often used for air or weather).

Grammar Focus:

Past Perfect Tense:
“She had convinced herself that leaving was the right decision.”
Describes an action completed before another past event.
Modal Verbs for Speculation:
“He must have thought she was never coming back.”
Expresses logical assumption about a situation.
Conditional Sentences (Type 3):
“If she had stayed, they wouldn’t have lost all those years.”
Talks about a hypothetical past event that didn’t happen.

Website:

https://Readiocast.com

YouTube:

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

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251 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Whispers in Island [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Whispers in Island

Level: Intermediate (B1)

Story :

Elena, a marine archaeologist, discovers the legendary Forgotten Island, a place shrouded in mystery and rumored to be cursed. Driven by her curiosity, she leads a small crew to the island, where they encounter ancient relics, strange symbols, and whispers in a long-lost language. As they uncover the remnants of an ancient civilization, Elena realizes the island harbors a dark secret tied to a forgotten deity. When night falls, the whispers turn to screams, and the island reveals its true nature. With the island sinking and shadows closing in, Elena learns that those who seek its secrets are never allowed to leave, joining the eternal chorus of lost souls.

Vocabulary :

Archaeologist – a scientist who studies ancient cultures through artifacts.
Relic – an object surviving from an earlier time, often with historical significance.
Deity – a god or divine being.
Civilization – a complex society with a high level of culture and development.
Whisper – a soft, hushed voice.

Grammar Focus:

Past Perfect for Earlier Events
Used to describe actions that happened before a past moment. Example: “Elena had always been drawn to lost places.”
Relative Clauses for Descriptions
Adds detail to nouns. Example: “The island, which had been lost for centuries, held dark secrets.”
Third Conditional for Unreal Situations in the Past
Describes hypothetical past situations. Example: “If she had known the truth, she would never have come.”

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253 | Advanced - Short Story: The Ghost Librarian [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Ghost Librarian

Level: Advanced (C1)

#Story :

Lydia, a young woman from the quiet town of Ridgewood, stumbles upon the mysterious library that no one in the town seems to talk about. Inside, she finds the enigmatic librarian, a ghostly figure shrouded in silence. Drawn by curiosity, Lydia explores the labyrinth of bookshelves and discovers a hidden room with a book that writes itself as she reads it. To her horror, the book tells her own story, revealing that her fate is sealed by the very pages she’s reading. As the library twists and shifts around her, Lydia tries to escape, only to be confronted by the librarian. In the end, the librarian reveals that Lydia’s story is far from over, hinting at a deeper mystery within the library’s walls.

#Vocabulary :

Enigmatic – mysterious and difficult to understand.
Labyrinth – a complex network of paths, like a maze.
Parchment – a type of paper used in ancient times, made from animal skin.
Gatekeeper – someone who controls access to something.
Curiosity – a strong desire to know or learn something.

#Grammar Focus:

Present Perfect Tense
Used to talk about actions that have an effect on the present. For example: “Lydia has never been inside the library before.”
Narrative Past Tense
Describes events that happened in the past. For example: “The book began to write itself as she turned the pages.”
Modals for Possibility
Express what might happen. For example: “The librarian might be more than just a keeper of books.”

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