Short Stories
Improve your listening and build your Vocabulary
Weekly Crime Report
Listen to a weekly crime report from a very dangerous city. Learn common English expressions and vocabulary used to discuss criminal activity.
Dream in Blue
This story follows a young man pursuing his dream of becoming a police officer. It’s designed to help learners understand natural expressions in English.
Strange Skies in February
Improve your English listening and vocabulary with this B2-level story! A reporter describes unusual weather using real-life idioms to help ESL learners understand natural spoken English.
Eat No Meat
What would happen if we stopped eating meat? Practice you listening and build vocabulary with video lessons.
Long time No See
Two friends get in contact 10 years after graduation. Practice your listening skills with a natural dialogue.
A Noisy Neighbor
A B2-level story about dealing with a noisy neighbor. Great for English learners to improve vocabulary and practice idioms used in everyday situations.
A New Neighbor and Friend
A friendly story about neighbors meeting for the first time—perfect for English learners looking to improve vocabulary and practice useful everyday expressions.
The Best Test-Taking Advice
Improve your English with this story about test-taking tips! Learn useful idioms and expressions for better English.
A Trip to the Big Apple
A man visits New York City, expecting a bad trip. Despite crowds and subway issues, he explores famous attractions, learns its history, and ultimately enjoys his vacation.