3.50.2: 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. Part 1

Words in This Story

lifeboat – n. a small boat that is carried on a ship and that is used for saving the lives of the passengers and crew if the ship sinks

seaweed – n. a type of plant that grows in the sea

oar – n. a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing and steering a boat

ashore – adv. on or to the shore of an ocean, sea, lake, or river

brotherhood – n. feelings of friendship, support, and understanding between people

  • Study the American English vocabulary below. Part 2 of 2.

Words in This Story

afloat – adj. floating on water

shark – n. a large and often dangerous sea fish with very sharp teeth

row – v. to move a boat through water using oars

  • Listen to the story. Part 1

  • Listen to the story. Part 2 of 2

  • Watch the video and read along. Part 1

  • Watch the video and read along. Part 2 of 2

  • Take the short story quiz.

Take the quiz: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/open-boat-stephen-crane-part-two-american-stories/2586298/p1.html?isEmbedded=True

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