English Short Stories for Intermediate Learners

100 English Short Stories to Improve Your Vocabulary and Learn English the Fun Way

English Language and Culture Academy, Monica Wagner, Christian Stahl

• Publisher: PublishDrive
• Year: 2021
• ISBN:
  9781739858339
• Topic: Desarrollo personal
• Subtopic: Viajes

Discover the best English learning book - Learn English for adults.

Culturally relevant and entertaining Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners has been written to help English language students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level; the 100 short stories and dialogue-oriented stories are carefully designed so they can be used as study material in accordance with the B1 and B2 of the Common European Language Framework of Reference.

The one hundred entertaining and often humorous stories will intrigue your interest and give you a sense of progress the more you read and advance with the stories.

What is included in the book?

These one hundred English stories give you a variety of interesting genres, from mystery, comedy, science fiction, thriller, and English history - combining learning and entertainment in a unique and fun way, all while you learn a range of new vocabulary.

Realistic spoken small group conversation and dialogue, written to help you to learn every-day expressions and improve your ability to express yourself in common situations.

Important words and expressions are highlighted in the beginner's section.

If you need an English language workbook then we highly recommend considering this short story book for adults, because the short, humorous, and intriguing plots will keep you reading and help you to expand your English vocabulary. The 100 short stories will definitely improve your grasp of the English language and the learned key vocabulary will consolidate your progress. (English for Everyone Level 1 Series)

This book will entertain you and help you in many ways, it may even help you to gain fluency in English!

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1. The Key

 

I'm late today and I have to leave for work very quickly; I am jumping into my car. As I turn onto the freeway, I'm suddenly not sure if I took my door key with me. I'm touching my bag. "My God! I forgot my key,“ I say aloud.

I make a u-turn and drive back as fast as I can. I park my car right in front of my door, although it’s not normally where one is allowed to park or to stop a car. I live on the third floor and still run up the stairs hoping to get away with it. I'm looking for the key in my apartment but I can not find it right away. After a few minutes, I come to the realization: I had left the key in my jacket! I'm running downstairs back to the car. I'm looking around. Where's my car? In the distance I see a tow truck pulling my car off.

 

2. What is Culture?

 

I sit with several students in a café in Paris.

We have an international meeting. Americans, French, and Germans sit at a table and discuss.

The American asks, "What does culture mean in this country?"

I say, "That term can mean a lot. Literature, theatre, art, or even the way we speak, including the way you conduct yourself."

"Does it also include behavior? " asks the American.

"Behavior in general terms, probably is a part of it," says the German.

"So that means when I behave I have culture," ask the American smiling.

"More or less,“ I reply. "But education and manners would also describe culture"

"Can one say in France as well that I have culture, and you do not?" asks the American.

"No, that would be arrogant," I assert.

 

3. Food Poisoning

 

My brother Marc feels terrible; he's been in bed since yesterday. He has nausea, a headache, coughing, and diarrhea. He also feels exhausted. My father drives my brother to the doctor. He explains the conditions to the doctor and the doctor examines Marc. The doctor finds out that Marc has food poisoning. It's a dangerous situation because Marc is already dehydrated! The doctor also prescribes that Marc stay in bed and take strong medication twice a day. My brother believes his food poisoning comes from a kebab he had eaten the day before when he stopped downtown.

 

4. The Neighbor

 

My mother and I are watching our new neighbor. Every morning at eight o'clock he leaves his house. We're watching him from the kitchen window. The man is young and wears a suit and tie. We think he's a man of class. He is always coming and going at a particular time.

 

My mother also has many friends and often invites strange men into the house as well. The men are very friendly and often give my mother gifts. After their visits, we sometimes have a lot of cash on hand. Just when the men have left, we usually rush to the mall to go shopping. One day we meet the new neighbor in the supermarket. My mother smiles at the man. They start talking. The neighbor comes to our house and spends time with my mother. A month later, my mother says, "we're going to move soon. We will live with Jeff, our neighbor, I convinced him to let us live with him.“

 

5. Headache

 

Mrs. Meyer has a severe headache. The doctor examines her shoulder and prescribes the woman's pills that she has to take every day. In addition, the doctor gives the woman a list of activities to do. She is supposed to do yoga and meditation regularly, as the doctor states that the headaches come from stress.

The woman does the activities for several days, but the headaches do not go away. After a week she goes back to the doctor.

 

"Do you feel better, " asks the doctor.

She says no, and that she always gets a headache when she's nervous.

"Do you sleep enough?"

She states that she doesn't know.

After further investigation, the doctor prescribes pills for nervousness, tablets for stress, and valium for sleeping. At home, Mrs. Meyer now has a big box full of pills and tablets.

 

6. A New Driver's License

 

Three days ago, I received my driver's license. With a driving license, I can drive almost any car in the United Kingdom, and in most other European countries as well. I received my license shortly after my 18th birthday. It's important that I can use my license everywhere because I need to drive to Spain soon.

Unlike in other countries, such as the US, the making of a driver's license in Europe can be very expensive. But there are some differences in Europe. For instance, in Germany, a driver's license is valid for as long as you live. Today I will be on the highway alone for the first time, driving my father’s car, a Porsche. I'm going to drive slowly and leave the beer bottles at home.

 

7. New Year's Eve in Europe

New Year's Eve is always the nig...

Table of contents

• Learning English Through Short Stories
• Using this Book Effectively
• 1. The Key
• 2. What is Culture?
• 3. Food Poisoning
• 4. The Neighbor
• 5. Headache
• 6. A New Driver's License
• 7. New Year's Eve in Europe
• 8. Invoices and Contracts
• 9. World Traveler
• 10. Hobby Chef
• 11. The Break In
• 12. A Broken Phone
• 13. The Painters
• 14. Quitting
• 15. Swimming
• 16. Dialogue – The Weekly Farmer‘s Market
• 17. The Experiment
• 18. Dialogue - Bicycle Paths in a European City
• 19. New Neighbors
• 20. The Funeral
• 21. The ATM
• 22. Alcoholics
• 23. Cutting the Cable Cord
• 24. Foreigners in Britain
• 26. To The Airport
• 27. The Big Move
• 28. Driving And Parking in Germany
• 29. Grocery Shopping
• 30. A Clean House
• 31. Future Plans in Mexico
• 32. Dialogue - Dining European Style
• 33. Our Bicycle Tour
• 34. A Visit to the Doctor
• 35. The Spanish Restaurant
• 36. The Mysterious Lamp
• 37. Not Always Fish and Chips
• 38. An Unusual Marriage
• 39. New Shoes
• 40. Ticket Control
• 41. Unemployed
• 42. Divorced
• 43. Buses and Trains
• 44. A Famous Book
• 45. A Simple Salad
• 47. Vegan Food
• 48. Evacuation
• 49. Working Men
• 50. Under the Lamp Post
• 51. My Best Friend
• 52. Preparations
• 53. Social Media
• 54. Big Lenders Big Spenders
• 55. Traffic And Kids
• 56. Down with the Pounds
• 57. Kindness
• 58. A Helping Hand
• 59. My Hobbies
• 60. Vacation is Important
• 61. Learning in a Group
• 62. Our New House
• 63. Studying Abroad
• 64. The Circus
• 65. The Car Accident
• 66. Our Hotel
• 67. In the Office
• 68. A Walk in the Park
• 69. A Special Credit
• 70. Winning the Lottery
• 71. The Application
• 72. Taxi Driver
• 73. In the Theater
• 74. At the Bakery
• 75. My old Drivers License
• 76. Dialogue - Where is our Cat?
• 77. The First Time in England
• 78. A Happy Marriage
• 79. School and Our Future Plans
• 80. I Marry My Office
• 81. Dialogue - Today we have Pigeon Meat
• 82. The Hermit
• 83. Retirement in Comfort
• 84. The Barbecue Evening
• 85. The Maid
• 86. The Merchant of Arts
• 87. A New World
• 88. AirBnB The Mysterious Shadow and a Revolver
• 89. Adventures in the Spa
• 90. A Religious Family
• 91. Crowdfunding for a new Kitchen
• 92. How To Find a Millionaire on a Cruise Trip
• 93. A Visit From America
• 94. The Old Lush
• 95. The Treasure in the Woods
• 96. Au Pair in England
• 97. The Cheese Stinks from all Sides
• 98. Siblings
• 99. A New Recipe
• 100. Best Friends
• 101. A Postcard from Costa Rica
• 102. The Order
• 103. One Michelin Star is not Enough
• 104. The Allotment
• 105. Inexpensive Shopping in Japan
• 106. History - The First Humans