• 112 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Forgotten Heirloom [English Listening Practice]

  • Nov 21 2024
  • Length: 5 mins
  • Podcast

112 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Forgotten Heirloom [English Listening Practice]

  • Summary

  • Title: The Forgotten HeirloomLevel: Intermediate (B1)


    #Story :

    Emma inherits a mysterious wooden box from her late grandmother, Miriam. Inside, she discovers a bundle of love letters and a locket with a photo of Miriam and a man named William, revealing a hidden romance. Emma, intrigued, follows the letters to a coastal town where her grandmother had spent summers long ago. She learns from an old friend of Miriam's that William died tragically at sea, ending their love story. Emma returns home, understanding the depth of her grandmother’s hidden sorrow and cherishing this untold chapter of her life. She keeps the locket and letters as a tribute to Miriam’s hidden past.


    #Vocabulary :

    • Heirloom – a valuable object passed down through generations.
    • Inheritance – something received from a family member, usually after their death.
    • Engraving – a design or text carved into a surface.
    • Locket – a small pendant with space for photos inside.
    • Tragic – very sad, often involving death or loss.


    #Grammar Focus:

    • Past Perfect for Background Events
    • Adds depth to past events. Example: “She had never heard of William before finding the letters.”
    • Using Clauses to Provide Additional Information
    • Adds detail to the story. Example: “The woman, who had been Miriam’s close friend, shared memories of William.”
    • Indirect Speech for Conveying Dialogues
    • Narrates conversations indirectly. Example: “Emma learned from the woman that William had died at sea.”


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