132 | Advanced - Short Story: The Eternal Guardian [English Listening Practice]

Title: The Eternal GuardianLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story: Clara stumbles upon a haunting mystery at Halewick Cliffs, where she encounters Ezra, a man bound to the cliffs by an ancient curse. Drawn to his ghostly presence, Clara learns that Ezra is the guardian of a pact made generations ago, a bond that keeps him tethered to the cliffs as a silent protector. Though captivated by Ezra, Clara realizes that freeing him requires a sacrifice—a life offered in exchange. Torn between love and self-preservation, Clara promises to find a way to break the curse without sacrificing herself. She leaves with a mission, determined to uncover the secret that will one day set Ezra free. This story weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, with Clara’s journey leaving readers pondering the weight of promises and the pull of the unknown.#Vocabulary :Dissipate: to disappear or cause to disappear.Resolve: determination or firmness in a decision.Hauntingly: in a way that stays in the mind, often with a mysterious quality.Vigil: a period of keeping watch or waiting.Limbo: a state of uncertainty or suspension.#Grammar Focus:Present Perfect for Life Experiences: Used to express life experiences that connect past actions with the present, such as "She has scoured the town records."Conditional Sentences for Hypothetical Situations: Structure used for events that depend on certain conditions, e.g., "If you wish to break the bond, a life must be willingly offered."Adjectives for Emphasis and Tone: Using adjectives like “haunting,” “eternal,” or “bound” to enhance atmosphere and convey the mood of the story effectively.Website:https://Readiocast.comYouTube: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.