Level 3 English is for pre-intermediate lerners. On Level 3 English page the reader will find articles which use all the grammatical structures as explained in the Essential Grammar in Use textbook. At this level we use more complex sentences and try to slowly expand the reader’s vocabulary. We start focusing on certain expressions which may be useful for the learner of the English language at this level. In the glossary section at the end of each article, we provide the explanations also in English in order to prepare the students for the use of mono-lingual dictionaries. Level 3 English is, as to the grammar, a fully functional level for a basic day to day conversation and use of the English language for the non-native speakers. For full details about the grammar used at Level 3 English, please read here.
All Level 3 English posts:
L-3: Finishing the Story
However, there was a problem. As he was writing the last few paragraphs, Trevor discovered that some of the facts which he had used in the story were not true.
English Dialogues – Level 3
English Dialogues in Level 3 English. Focus on Present & Past Perfect and repetition of expressions.
L-3: A Gold Rimmed Cup
It had been a long, tiring week for the little boy. He had worked day and night at the factory, trying to earn some money for his family. Finally, the moment had arrived. He held…
L-3: Baker’s Son
George, a boy whose father owned a bakery, grew up in a small village where everyone knew their family. His father was very strict and didn’t like any changes. One day, when George was older…
L-3: At the Train Station
The sun was setting down, casting an orange glow over the train station, when Jack entered the hall. He was scanning the crowd, searching for a man and a woman. He had been trying to…
L-3: Free as a Bird
A man was sitting in a cold and badly lit cell of an ancient tower, whose stone walls were whispering tales of forgotten secrets. Time seemed to lose its meaning. Days, weeks or months. None…
L-3: Lost Package
The snow was falling peacefully from the sky. The air was fresh and frosty and it was snowing heavily. Most people were sitting at their windows and watching this winter show, with a cup of…
L-3: Have Some Coffee, Inspector!
Inspector Jameson and his assistant, Sarah, walked quietly around the house. The place was quiet, as if the suspect had been expecting them. Jameson was a veteran detective and had seen it all, but there…
L-3: Lost Identity
The young woman slowly opened her eyes and looked around the sun-lit room. She was confused and disoriented. She sat up on the bed and opened the window wider. She looked around and realised that…
L-3: Few Euros Left
He had no permanent job and he had never felt the need for it. Until now…
L-3: Fight For the River
They wanted to build a new factory there. It was good because it would give work to many people in the area. But they wanted to build the factory at the river and that was…
L-3: A Homeless Man
He never gave any trouble. He just came in, had his meal and spent a night or two. He always helped with little things around. He was a gentleman. Quiet and friendly.
L-3: Porter – Man of Dark Forests
We finally found one of Rodriguez’s people, or rather, one of the people who were there with him because this man was not really one of them. He made his money as a guide. He…
L-3: A Present for Wendy
Rob and his small family left their house for Christmas holidays. They went to visit his parents-in-law and because they lived far away, they decided to spend the whole Christmas holidays and also the New…
L-3: At the End of the World
‘Why do you want to go there?’ asked the old man and put the meal on the table. ‘That’s a personal matter,’ said the man at the table and pulled the plate with steaming meat…
L-3: Two Mountaineers Killed by Avalanche
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…
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…
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…
L-3: On the Run
Sheryl looked into the mirror. After a few seconds she smiled. It was still her, but she looked different. She had just changed the colour of her hair to blonde. She had never wanted to…
L-3: In the Library
Today was Jake’s study day. He never worked on Friday. He took the opportunity which his company offered to him for his good work. The management agreed for him to use every Friday to study…
L-3: An Oak Tree
There once was a man. His wife had died many years ago, and so he lived alone with his only son. They lived in a little house in a small village. There were many fields…
L-3: A Letter from a Friend of a Friend
‘What’s going to happen to me?’ asked the man. He was seated in a chair with his legs and hands tied to it. ‘It depends on what you did,’ answered the military man in front…
L-3: The Last Painting
An elderly woman was sitting on the tram when a man got on and took a seat opposite her. He had long gray hair and he was wearing a light-blue jacket with a black scarf…
L-3: In the Middle of the Lake
The midnight moon was throwing its reflection on the surface of the lake. It was quiet everywhere. The whole world was sleeping, only the nocturnal animals were out and on the hunt. In the silence…
L-3: The Second Bottle
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vfId7PXaSniW78aVD9hVa?si=wrPGpK0ySM6F1M8VVypS3w The light was off, but the room wasn’t dark. The light coming from the street lamps was flooding the space. A man was sitting in a rocking armchair near the window. He had a…
L-3: Murder in the Manor House
‘Gentlemen, this building is a piece of history. Two hundred years ago, it belonged to a very rich banker. He got rich on the inflation which destroyed many rich families at that time. I don’t…
L-3: Three Bottles of Wine
The soldiers came to say good-bye to them. They liked this couple, the owners of a little restaurant on the edge of the little town.
L-3: In Hotel Room At Eleven
It was about eleven o’clock when he went to bed. But he couldn’t sleep. The noises from the street and the memories of
L-3: At the Lighthouse
When they reached the old lighthouse, it was already dark. Every six or seven seconds, the lighthouse flashed a strong light to the sea, which was surrounding the island. The light went on and few…
L-3: At an Old House
The house looked deserted. It seemed that nobody had lived in it for many years. But they had no choice. It was raining cats and dogs and strong winds were starting to blow. They quickly…
L-3: Message in the Bottle
Two men were standing on a bridge over a river. The city lights were on and the traffic was low. It was shortly after 11pm on a weekday. The streets were deserted just like the…
L-3: There Was No Other Way
She hung up and threw the phone on her desk. She looked out of the window. It was an early evening. Everything seemed to be made of gold. People were walking outside. They were on…
L-3: All Trains Cancelled
As Jeremy entered the train station, he noticed a group of excited people gathered around the ticket office. They were clearly very unhappy about something. Some were moving their hands quickly and talking loudly to…
L-3: Three Men in the Traffic Jam
Jack had been following them since they got into the car. There were three men inside the car and Jack knew exactly where they were going. He kept his distance from them and stayed three…
L-3: Two Activists Throw Tomato Soup on Van Gogh’s Painting
Allegedly… Two women, aged 20 and 21, were brought to the court this Saturday. They had been accused of damaging property – a painting in the National Gallery in London. On Friday, the two activists…
L-3: An Email Sent in Error
Linda was sitting at her desk when her supervisor came into the room. She was red in face and very excited as she was nearing Linda’s desk. She was almost shouting: ‘Linda, whatever have you…
L-3: How to Slay a Dragon
The shepherd was looking after his sheep and walking around them when he saw a man. He was coming towards him from the direction of the Evil Forest. He was coming on foot and he…
L-3: Business Deal
He was holding a glass of whiskey in one of his hands and he was looking at a woman who was sitting opposite him. There was a mahogany table between them and on it, there…
L-3: When Women Love Their Cats Too Much
A woman was driving late at night when she saw how another driver in front of her almost ran over a cat. The woman loved animals, but especially cats, and so she started chasing this…
L-3: Sitting at the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
Early in the morning, there was a man sitting on the bus. His head was leaning against the window glass and his eyes were closed. He seemed to be asleep and perhaps he really was.…
L-3: Ironman Isn’t Coming Tonight
Tom had his cousin staying for a weekend and so he took him to the pub in the evening for him to meet with us as well. As they came in, we were already sitting…
L-3: Just Another Rainy Day
It was a long and rainy day for all of them. They were dragging their feet because they were too tired to walk after all the work that they had done. But slowly, they were…
L-3: Two Gibbons Escape ZOO During Visiting Hours
Allegedly… In of the UK’s ZOO, two Gibbons escaped from their enclosure. It happened during the visiting hours with many visitors in the area. The working personnel followed the strict company rules and they evacuated…
L-3: Black Spot
Jake was already at home. He had been at home the whole day. Alone. Locked. Scared.
L-3: Look At the Stars!
They say that people who have too much of everything get lazy over time. It surely is true about most students in the Western world. People are lazy to learn new things. Yes, learning hurts,…
L-3: The Last Man of the Tribe
There was a tribe of indigenous people living in the rain forests of Brazil. They were a small tribe and they lived a very simple life, away from the modern, civilized world. But in 1970s,…
L-3: No Money For You Today
‘And where’s your gun? You don’t really expect me to give you any money without your gun being pointed at me.’
L-3: No Time for Good-Byes
We didn’t expect them to come at all. They turned up in the middle of the night and wanted to see my brother. Luckily, nobody was in bed, so they didn’t wake anybody up, but…
L-3: If You Don’t Do It Today, You Never Will
I remember reading about one man. He was a very successful top manager of a big international corporation.
L-3: The Days of Virgin Rivers Are Over
A man was running along the river, trying to save his drowning dog. He did save him in the end. He was scared when the dog was in the river, he was relaxed, when the…
L-3: Is There a Sushi Train on the Bullet Train?
Going to the nearest train station is a tiring routine for many, while for many other people, it can mean a beginning of an adventure. Many people living in broader areas around the big cities…
L-3: Mr Black’s Business (Part 2)
‘Keep your hands where I can see them, Mr Black. Please,’ said Mr Robinson calmly. He opened one of his drawers and took out a pair of handcuffs. He threw them to Mr Black and…
L-3: Mr Black’s Business (Part 1)
‘Do I understand you correctly? You don’t want me to lend you the money. You want me to give it to you.’ ‘That’s correct.’ ‘So, I will give you the money, you will take it…
L-3: Lorka (Part 2)
Then he went on: ‘Tell me Jack, do you have any problem with the project Lorka? Is there anything that I should know about?’ Jack started thinking. There were some little problems, that was true,…
L-3: Lorka (Part 1)
‘Is he angry?’ he asked the secretary and smiled at her, as he was passing by her desk. She did not reply. She was looking at her desk and she was busily moving some papers…
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