3.43.2: Year 3 American English Lessons with Maestro Sersea

Hello students. I’m proud of you for completing years 1 and 2 of our American English course.  In order for you to become a strong intermediate American English learner, you need to be able to read, understand, and discuss abridged American English short stories.  In this lesson, throughout Year 3 of your studies, you will read, listen to, and write about popular American English short stories. Please follow the directions below closely.

  • Study the American English vocabulary below.

Words in This Story

Puritan(s) – n. a member of a Protestant group in England and New England in the 16th and 17th centuries that opposed many customs of the Church of England

tear(s) – n. a drop of liquid that comes from your eyes especially when you cry

bug – n. a usually small insect

cent(s) – n. a unit of money that is equal to ¹/₁₀₀ of the basic unit of money in many countries

  • Listen to the story.

  • Watch the video and read along.

  • Take the short story quiz.

Take the quiz: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3609132/p1.html?isEmbedded=True

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