131 | Intermediate - Short Story: In the Shadows of the Past [English Listening Practice]

Title: In the Shadows of the PastLevel: Intermediate (B1)

#Story :

In a small, timeless town, Alice, a young bookstore employee, finds her life disrupted when her first love, James, unexpectedly returns after years of silence. The two reconnect cautiously, exploring their shared past, and confronting the pain and misunderstandings of lost time. As they take tentative steps toward rebuilding trust, their shared moments bring both joy and lingering uncertainty. Through shared stories, walks by the lake, and heartfelt conversations, Alice slowly opens her heart to James again, finding the strength to forgive and embrace a future together. With the first snow of autumn, they find themselves rekindling their love and deciding to face the future side by side, their bond now stronger than ever.

#Vocabulary :

• Timeless – not affected by time, always relevant.
• Disrupted – interrupted or disturbed.
• Tentative – unsure or hesitant.
• Rekindle – to restart a feeling or idea.
• Embrace – to accept willingly or wholeheartedly.

#Grammar Focus:

• Past Simple for Recounting Events
• Used to narrate events. Example: “Alice found her life disrupted when James returned.”
• Present Perfect for Past Impact
• To show effects on the present. Example: “Alice has slowly opened her heart again.”
• Adjectives for Emotional Depth
• Used to convey feelings. Example: “Their shared moments brought both joy and uncertainty.”

Website:

https://Readiocast.com

YouTube:

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.