old church on the coast - jan vrabec - sparrow's english reader - Level 3 English reading

L-3: At the End of the World

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ITzFKyokRZesseP28HJME?si=YWsjTWBsTW6nxlcF1vzLjg '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 soup closer. 'Well, if it is a personal matter then I cannot help you,' said the pub owner and … Continue reading L-3: At the End of the World

a folding chair under a tree in the park - jan vrabec - sparrow's english reader - Level 3 English - for students

L-3: Old Man in the Park

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LiuVZoD2zHQfJCq0H5ath?si=jSmEZSucSBOZYXiX1-uDmg 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 always sat … Continue reading L-3: Old Man in the Park

an old motel - jan vrabec - sparrow's english reader - Level 3 English reading for studnets of English

L-3: On the Run

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3880NrOLOYeBdUupc40nbt?si=GF2MFAoATwuufyhdaPPG_Q 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 be blonde, but all was different now. It could save her life and she certainly hoped it would. She … Continue reading L-3: On the Run

an oak tree in the field - jan vrabec- sparrow's english reader - level 3 English for students

L-3: An Oak Tree

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5402irezvp6bXFWvKTvcRI?si=zqvw4gQjTZKnZVPmWnRrpw 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 with crops and cattle around their village. The man was not rich, but he wasn't poor either. He had … Continue reading L-3: An Oak Tree

a letter in an envelope - jan vrabec - sparrow's english reader - Level 3 English for learners

L-3: A Letter from a Friend of a Friend

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rSZcJZzkK9N1ht3zR1kRI?si=1FrlpBLgQc-ZncNaKDiBoA '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 of him. 'I did nothing. I just got a letter,' he said drily. 'Well, that's not a crime, is … Continue reading L-3: A Letter from a Friend of a Friend

bar jan vrabec - sparrow's english reader - level 1 English reading for beginners

L-1: Big Baby isn’t Dead

https://open.spotify.com/episode/08Ozs4Eq3a96kZAWVwT0eM?si=XrWCgJ5gRc2UmaUK2cGp9Q The inspector and his team looked for Big Baby. They looked for him for three days, but they could not find him. Big Baby disappeared, and nobody knew where. 'Maybe he is dead,' said Mary. 'I don't think so,' said the inspector. They were in front of a bar. They heard the music through … Continue reading L-1: Big Baby isn’t Dead

Sparrow's English Reader - Level 3 Articles for Reading

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 needed to hide from the coming storm. blog: L-3: At an Old House As they were coming to the door, … Continue reading L-3: At an Old House

sail ship at see during sunset - jan vrabec - sparrow's english reader - level 1 English for beginners

L-1: Sailors Came to the Island

https://open.spotify.com/episode/40qskjfOx5DruvFD7zwC7t?si=mqnMCOWbTSeaThhs61pVoQ Three ships arrived at an island. They were full of sailors from Spain. The sailors looked for new islands and new land. They looked for new plants and animals because they could sell them in Spain. And of course, the sailors looked for gold and silver. They were very expensive in Spain and Europe. … Continue reading L-1: Sailors Came to the Island