Allegedly... Two tourists lost their lives in the mountains. There were good friends and very experienced mountaineers. They went for a trip to the showy peaks as they usually do. They made a break at a mountain chalet. When they wanted to continue to climb over the mountain saddle, the people in the chalet tried … Continue reading L-3: Two Mountaineers Killed by Avalanche
L-2: Story in the Newspaper
He was reading the story when the phone rang. He picked it up. 'Did you see the newspaper? I mean the story about this lawyer from FBI. He was murdered in the old town yesterday.' 'I'm reading it now. Do you know something about it?' 'You could say that. I had a meeting with this … Continue reading L-2: Story in the Newspaper
L-1: Marisa Lost Her Job
Marisa was a waitress. She worked in a small restaurant in a small town. People liked going to their restaurant, but then two big companies in the town went bankrupt. They sold everything and many people lost their jobs. It was not easy to find another job in their small town. Many people had to … Continue reading L-1: Marisa Lost Her Job
L-3: Old Man in the Park
Every time we went for a walk to the nearby park, there was an old man sitting in his folding chair. It was always the same chair, with black and white stripes. And it was always the same place - under a tree close to the eastern gate of the park. He just sat there … Continue reading L-3: Old Man in the Park
L-1: Dialogues 22
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fyeZxyhTqfZ5VqQzySuMd?si=c0zhJFQLSFOezju7_X0M2w 'Good morning. Can I ask you something?' 'Sure. What's your question?' 'I am looking for Mr. Pan. I know that he lives here, but I don't know on which floor. Do you know Mr. Pan?' 'Do you mean Mr. Peter Pan?' 'I think so. I am not sure about his first name...' 'OK. I … Continue reading L-1: Dialogues 22
L-2: Christmas Time
Most people like Christmas. For many people, it is one of the most beautiful time of the year. Everything is full of lights, people are happier than usual and if you are lucky and it snows then everything looks perfect. But it is not perfect for all. Many people cannot afford to buy many things … Continue reading L-2: Christmas Time
L-2: Dialogues 16
'What do you think of him?' 'I think he doesn't know what he is talking about.' 'What do you mean?' 'I mean, look at the boy. He can't even remember what day it is today. He said he was there last Saturday and that he saw them. And then he says he was in the … Continue reading L-2: Dialogues 16
L-3: On the Bridge
Nobody was in front of him and nobody was walking behind. A man dressed in dark clothes was crossing the bridge on a rainy day. It had been raining heavily and all was still wet and foggy as he was rhythmically walking on. It seemed he was the only man outside. People were hiding at … Continue reading L-3: On the Bridge
L-1: Dark Blue Glove
There was an elderly woman sitting on a bus. The bus was crowded and all the seats were taken. Many people stood next to the seats and also next to the door. Peter stood next to the seat, where the elderly woman sat. He stood there and looked out of the window. There were many … Continue reading L-1: Dark Blue Glove
L-3: Washington Post is Laying off People
Allegedly... The Washington Post, the American newspaper, has lost some 500,000 subscribers over the last two years. The things are getting worse and the management have decided to act. They called a big meeting of all employees in one of the town halls and the CEO of the newspaper explained to them that they will … Continue reading L-3: Washington Post is Laying off People
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