Short Stories in English PDF
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Boost your English through engaging storytelling with 20 original narratives, professionally narrated audio, comprehensive glossaries, and targeted exercises designed to boost your B1/B2 reading and listening comprehension and vocabulary!
Are you an intermediate English learner looking to improve your reading comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and develop your listening skills through engaging, authentic content?
This book offers 20 carefully crafted original short stories specifically designed for B1 and B2 learners who want to build their English skills naturally through captivating narratives and structured practice.
Each story in this collection explores universal themes—personal growth, relationships, everyday challenges, and life experiences—making them relatable, memorable, and perfect for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
With stories of approximately 400–500 words, you'll find the perfect balance between challenge and accessibility, allowing you to build confidence whilst expanding your vocabulary in authentic contexts.
✅ 20 original short stories written specifically for intermediate English learners.
✅ Professionally narrated audio recordings for every story (accessible online and downloadable on any device).
✅ Comprehensive glossaries defining 10–14 challenging words and phrases per story with clear explanations and example sentences.
✅ Reading comprehension questions including True/False statements and multiple-choice questions to test your understanding.
✅ Vocabulary builder exercises with gap-fill activities and contextualised practice.
✅ Structured learning approach that develops reading fluency, listening comprehension, and vocabulary naturally.
✅ Thought-provoking narratives that keep you engaged whilst learning.
✅ Suitable for both self-study and classroom use.
Whether you're preparing for Cambridge B1 Preliminary, B2 First, or simply want to improve your English reading and listening skills, this book provides an enjoyable and effective approach to language learning.
The audio recordings allow you to practise listening comprehension, improve pronunciation, and develop natural intonation—essential skills for exam success and real-world communication.
Start your journey to English fluency today with these captivating short stories designed specifically for intermediate learners!
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Luis Porras Wadley is the owner of KSE Academy®, an online English academy, LanguageCert Academic Partner and former Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre. He has been preparing candidates successfully for over ten years. He is also the author of other successful test preparation books, including Use of English B2, Use of English C1, Use of English C2, Writing B1, Writing B2, Writing C1 and Writing C2.