270 | Intermediate - Short Story: Beneath the...

Title: The Boy Who Argued with the RiverLevel: Advanced (C1-C2)DescriptionIn the valley of Redwater, every child learns three lessons before their seventh birthday: how to swim, how to mend a net, and how to look away when the river takes somebody. Seven-year-old Pell has learned ...  Show more

Title: Saturday, AgainLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)DescriptionThandi Mokoena's worst Saturday begins when her alarm does not ring, and gets worse from there: a ruined speech, a missed bus, a seagull, and an ex-boyfriend holding hands with someone new. She falls asleep angry in her ...  Show more

The B1 story today:

The Girl in the Painting

Sophie had been meaning to visit the old house on the hill for years, and she was surprised to see the door open, as though inviting her to visit.

Inside, the air was heavy and quiet. She gl ...

Want to improve your English naturally while enjoying a great short story? 📚 This lesson is perfect for practicing listening, reading, and vocabulary! You’ll learn real-life expressions used in everyday conversations, so you can speak more fluently and understand native speakers ...  Show more

Here is the B2 story for today:

A chance of a lifetime (B2)

Sophie had always led a busy life. Between her job at the hospital and her evening art classes, she hardly had a moment to relax. One Friday, after a long shift, she received a ...