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

cop – n. a person whose job is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests

shop – n. a building or room where goods and services are sold

necktie –n. a long piece of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and under a collar and that is tied in front with a knot at the top

coat – n. an outer piece of clothing that can be long or short and that is worn to keep warm or dry

  • Listen to the story.

  • Watch the video and read along.

  • Take the short story quiz.

Take the quiz: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3418255/p1.html?isEmbedded=True

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