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
- Write a summary of the short story you just read and listened to in the comments section below. Click here to read an article that teaches you how to summarize a story. Remember to let us know who the characters of the story are, what they do, and what the story is about.