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  • 289 | Intermediate - Short Story: One Letter Across Time [English Listening Practice]
    Title: One Letter Across TimeLevel: Intermediate (B1)#Story : Emma, a curious young woman, discovers a love letter from the past hidden in an old book. Her investigation leads her to the story of James and Lillian, two lovers separated by war. Guided by dreams and the legend of the "Bridge of Promises," Emma finds herself drawn to the bridge where their love story began. At midnight, she encounters James, who has returned for a fleeting moment through the power of the bridge. Together, they share the emotions left unsaid, bringing closure to their timeless connection. Emma learns that love can transcend time, leaving an eternal mark on the heart.#Vocabulary :Transcend : to go beyond the limits of something.Rejuvenate : to make something feel fresh or renewed.Fleeting : lasting for a very short time.Whisper : a soft and quiet voice or sound.Closure : a sense of resolution or ending.#Grammar Focus :Reported Speech: Used to express what someone has said indirectly.Example: Emma whispered that she would never forget James.Past Continuous Tense: Describes actions in progress at a particular moment in the past.Example: Emma was standing on the bridge when she saw James appear.Relative Clauses: Adds extra information about a noun.Example: The bridge, which was said to bring lovers together, became the focal point of their story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • 288 | Advanced - Short Story: The Shadow of Thermopylae [English Listening Practice]
    Title: The Shadow of ThermopylaeLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story :Kleon, a Greek soldier left for dead after the Battle of Thermopylae, awakens among the fallen. As he limps from the battlefield, he finds signs of betrayal hidden in a dead envoy’s hand—an engraved ring from Delphi. Determined to uncover the truth, Kleon journeys to Delphi and discovers that Ariston, son of the High Seer, secretly conspired with the Persians. His plan was to allow the Spartans to fall, ensuring future Greek unity and securing Delphi’s power. With the help of Myrta, a woman whose brother died in the betrayal, Kleon infiltrates Delphi’s forbidden Vault of Prophecy and finds undeniable proof of the conspiracy. Myrta sacrifices herself to destroy the vault, leaving Kleon to escape with the scroll. Now, as a lone survivor carrying the truth of Thermopylae, Kleon walks away—ready to reveal the dark price of Greece’s freedom.#Vocabulary :Labyrinth : a complex network of winding passages; a maze.Edict : an official order or decree issued by an authority.Sanctioned : formally approved or authorized, often referring to controversial actions.Galvanize : to shock or inspire people into action.Pawn : a person used by others for their own purposes.#Grammar Focus:Cleft Sentences (for Emphasis in Formal Speech) Used to emphasize a specific part of a sentence. Example: It was Delphi that orchestrated the betrayal.Advanced Passive Voice (for Formal and Impersonal Tone) Used to focus on actions and their results rather than the doer. Example: Every death at Thermopylae had been sanctioned by Delphi.Perfect Infinitive with Modal Verbs (for Past Possibilities or Regrets) Used to express something that might have happened in the past. Example: He might have been executed for discovering the truth. 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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  • 287 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Forgotten Castle Among the Clouds [English Listening Practice]
    Title: The Forgotten Castle Among the CloudsLevel: Intermediate (B)#Story : Ella discovers a legendary castle hidden above the clouds after following a mysterious golden light. Inside, she learns the castle is a bridge between the skies and the earth, responsible for maintaining harmony. Guided by a cloaked figure, Ella must repair the Thread of Balance, which has been broken, threatening both the skies and the land below. With courage and determination, she faces shadowy forces, reconnects the thread, and becomes the Keeper of the Skies, ensuring the balance is preserved for generations.#Vocabulary :Harmony : a state of balance and peace.Threshold : the entrance or beginning of something.Fragile : easily broken or damaged.Turbulent : rough, chaotic, or stormy.Restore : to bring something back to its original state.#Grammar Focus :Future Tense: Used to talk about actions that will happen.Example: Ella will restore the balance by following the thread.Passive Voice: Used to emphasize the action rather than who performed it.Example: The castle was built to maintain harmony between the skies and the earth.Conditional Sentences (Type 2): Used to describe hypothetical situations.Example: If Ella hadn’t followed the light, she would never have found the castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • 286 | Advanced - Short Story: The Siege of the Silent City [English Listening Practice]
    Title: The Siege of the Silent City Level: Advanced (C1)#Story :In the ancient city of Eryndor, known as The Silent City for its defiant history, Commander Selene Varros faces an overwhelming imperial army sent to conquer the last free city of the highlands. As siege engines hammer the gates and betrayal festers within, Selene uncovers a traitor among her ranks who has revealed the city’s hidden tunnels. Forced to act swiftly, she seals the tunnels and devises a daring counterattack. Under the cover of darkness, she leads an elite force through a secret passage to strike at the enemy’s heart. In a brutal battle, Selene faces the Emperor’s deadliest assassin, The Revenant. Though gravely wounded, she defeats him with cunning and skill, breaking the enemy’s command. By dawn, the invaders retreat, their army shattered. Eryndor survives, and Selene’s legend grows—but she remains humble, knowing her city endures not through heroics alone, but through its people’s unbreakable spirit.#Vocabulary :Defiant : boldly resisting authority or opposition.Treachery : betrayal of trust, often in a hidden or deceitful manner.Counterstrike : a strategic attack made in response to an enemy’s assault.Resonance : a deep, echoing quality, often describing sound or emotion.Endure : to remain firm and strong despite hardships.#Grammar Focus:Mixed Conditionals (Present Results of Past Actions) Used for situations where a past action affects the present. Example: If Selene hadn’t sealed the tunnels, the city would now be lost.Inversion for Emphasis (Formal, Dramatic Tone) Reverses normal word order for dramatic effect. Example: Never had the city faced such peril.Advanced Relative Clauses (Non-Defining, with Prepositions & Complex Nouns) Used to add extra information, often in formal or literary style. Example: The Revenant, against whom no warrior had prevailed, met his match that night. 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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  • 285 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Garden of Forgotten Dreams [English Listening Practice]
    Title: The Garden of Forgotten Dreams Level: Intermediate (B2)#Story :Clara, a quiet woman with a simple life, unexpectedly inherits an old mansion from her mysterious great-aunt Eleanor Whitfield. Upon arriving, she discovers a locked garden hidden behind tall hedges, called The Garden of Forgotten Dreams. Drawn by curiosity and a strange sense of familiarity, Clara finds a hidden key and unlocks the garden gate. Inside, the air is thick with magic and memories. There, she meets Elias, a man who reveals he has been waiting for her return. Clara soon discovers that she once lived another life as the young woman who loved both Elias and the garden. The garden holds all her forgotten dreams, and Elias has protected them through time. Faced with a choice, Clara must decide whether to return to her ordinary life or stay forever in the garden, where love and dreams never fade. In the end, she chooses to remain, embracing her past, her memories, and the love she once lost.#Vocabulary :Inherit : to receive something from someone after their death, often property or possessions.Unwavering : firm, steady, and not changing or weakening.Shimmer : to shine with a soft, flickering light.Belonging : the feeling of being accepted and connected to a place or group.Eternal : lasting forever, without end.#Grammar Focus:Zero Conditional (Facts and Certainties) Used for situations that are always true. Example: If you unlock the garden, it remembers everything.Present Perfect (Linking Past and Present) Used to show actions that began in the past and continue to affect the present. Example: She has inherited the mansion from her great-aunt.Modal Verbs of Deduction (Must / Might / Can’t) Used to express certainty or possibility. Example: She must have lived here in another life. 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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