252 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Way Back to You [English Listening Practice]
Description
Title: The Way Back to You
Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Story:
Lillian Parker returns to her small coastal hometown of Everbrook, thinking it’s just a visit. But deep down, she knows the truth—she’s back because of Ethan Carter, the man she once loved and left behind. Years ago, she believed leaving was the only way to chase her dreams, even if it meant breaking both their hearts. But as she walks the familiar docks and hears Ethan say, “I would have waited”, she realizes that maybe she had been running from the one thing she truly needed. Through quiet walks by the shore, stolen glances, and memories that never faded, Lillian and Ethan must decide—can love survive time and distance? Or was it always meant to bring them back to each other?
Vocabulary:
- Undeniable - something so strong or obvious that it cannot be ignored.
- Bittersweet - a feeling that is both happy and sad at the same time.
- Gravity - a strong pull or attraction, often used metaphorically for emotions.
- Exhale - to breathe out slowly, often in relief or emotion.
- Crisp - fresh, cool, and clear (often used for air or weather).
Grammar Focus:
- Past Perfect Tense:
- “She had convinced herself that leaving was the right decision.”
- Describes an action completed before another past event.
- Modal Verbs for Speculation:
- “He must have thought she was never coming back.”
- Expresses logical assumption about a situation.
- Conditional Sentences (Type 3):
- “If she had stayed, they wouldn’t have lost all those years.”
- Talks about a hypothetical past event that didn’t happen.
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.