![289 | Intermediate - Short Story: One Letter Across Time [English Listening Practice]](https://s3.castbox.fm/0e/87/d1/e0651f8006a84ff283932e946f158377f4_scaled_v1_400.jpg "289 | Intermediate - Short Story: One Letter Across Time [English Listening Practice]")
289 | Intermediate - Short Story: One Letter Across Time [English Listening Practice]
1Description
Title: One Letter Across Time
Level: Intermediate (B1)
#Story :
Emma, a curious young woman, discovers a love letter from the past hidden in an old book. Her investigation leads her to the story of James and Lillian, two lovers separated by war. Guided by dreams and the legend of the "Bridge of Promises," Emma finds herself drawn to the bridge where their love story began. At midnight, she encounters James, who has returned for a fleeting moment through the power of the bridge. Together, they share the emotions left unsaid, bringing closure to their timeless connection. Emma learns that love can transcend time, leaving an eternal mark on the heart.
#Vocabulary :
- Transcend : to go beyond the limits of something.
- Rejuvenate : to make something feel fresh or renewed.
- Fleeting : lasting for a very short time.
- Whisper : a soft and quiet voice or sound.
- Closure : a sense of resolution or ending.
#Grammar Focus :
- Reported Speech:
- Used to express what someone has said indirectly.
- Example: Emma whispered that she would never forget James.
- Past Continuous Tense:
- Describes actions in progress at a particular moment in the past.
- Example: Emma was standing on the bridge when she saw James appear.
- Relative Clauses:
- Adds extra information about a noun.
- Example: The bridge, which was said to bring lovers together, became the focal point of their story.
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