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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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mini-stories
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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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.
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The Best Test-Taking Advice
Improve your English with this story about test-taking tips! Learn useful idioms and expressions for better English.
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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.
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A Night to Forget
What was supposed to be a fun night out with colleagues quickly took an
unexpected turn. This story highlights real-life phrasal verbs perfect for ESL learners looking to expand their vocabulary!
The Sample
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The bacteria under the microscope swam and wiggled around as Nell took notes on the pad next to her. She recorded their shapes, colors, and movements. Some were round, green, and moved slowly. Others were long, gray, and moved quickly from one end to the next. However,
Comparative Stories 1
Practice your listening skills and grammar with these mini-stories.
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