The Missed train
In “The Missed Train,” a young woman faces an unexpected delay on the way to a job interview. In this lesson, students explore advanced vocabulary through a realistic fiction story
Mini-Stories
Stormy Skies, Steady Hearts
In this realistic fiction lesson, students read and listen to a proposal story disrupted by stormy weather. The focus is on understanding and using advanced vocabulary in real-world, emotional contexts.
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Signal Loss
In this dystopian tale, students explore themes of surveillance and resistance while practicing advanced vocabulary related to danger, distance, and disruption through matching, gap fills, and discussion.
The Perimeter
In this dystopian short story, learners will practice advanced vocabulary through immersive reading and listening, while engaging with themes of survival, resistance, and the harsh realities of a collapsed society.
The Summit at Dawn
In this nature-travel story, students follow Maya’s mountain journey, encountering serenity, struggle, and spiritual refuge—while learning advanced vocabulary through vivid settings and emotionally rich experiences.
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A Political Scandal
Practice advanced English vocabulary with a political thriller about corruption and power. Learn words like nepotism and prerogative through reading, gap fills, and vocabulary exercises. Great for C2 learners!
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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.
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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.
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Eat No Meat
What would happen if we stopped eating meat? Practice you listening and build vocabulary with video lessons.