https://open.spotify.com/episode/10Xw62LLVAlz6jbd3vOTg6?si=mtAb2zzgSK6EnjcRN01ORQ Mark had a small restaurant. It was really small. Just a few tables in one room and a small kitchen. The kitchen had a separate entrance from the street. Mark tried to keep his restaurant and kitchen clean because he knew that customers don't like dirty places. But it was not always easy. He … Continue reading L-2: Unexpected Customer
L-1: Meerab, a Woman Student in Pakistan, Works at Nights to Help her Sick Mother
In Lahore, Pakistan, there lives a woman. Her name is Meerab. During the day, she studies at school for Fashion Designers. She has to learn a lot of things, and she also has to make some things for the school as her homework. A foundation in Pakistan pays for her school, but she needs more … Continue reading L-1: Meerab, a Woman Student in Pakistan, Works at Nights to Help her Sick Mother
Snake’s Head Found in Meal to be Served to Hungry passengers.
Allegedly... On a flight from somewhere in Turkey to somewhere in Germany, a crew member found a snake's head in a meal to be served on board. Authorities are looking into the matter and preventative measures have allegedly been taken so as not to serve more snake-heads in the foreseeable future. However, according to the … Continue reading Snake’s Head Found in Meal to be Served to Hungry passengers.
L-3 NEWS: Artist Sells “Nothing” for €15,000
Italian artist Salvatore Garau has sold his "invisible" sculpture at auction for €15,000. The initial price was between €6,000 - €9000, but more people wanted to buy this piece of art, so the price went up to €15,000. The sculpture, which is called "Io Sono" (i.e. "I am" in Italian), is "immaterial" - which means … Continue reading L-3 NEWS: Artist Sells “Nothing” for €15,000
L-1: Sitting by the Lake
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IfdRiXr1PbX8U8SwEWx99?si=KfFnN2WmQ46rpkcvpm1GMQ Last week was very bad for me. I had many problems at work and I was very tired. On Friday I went to bed early and I slept for a long time. On Saturday morning, I got up late, at around 10 o'clock. I had my breakfast and then I had a cup of … Continue reading L-1: Sitting by the Lake
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 told him to put them on. Mr Black quietly obeyed and in a few short moments, he was sitting there, … Continue reading L-3: Mr Black’s Business (Part 2)
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 and you will never pay it back.' 'That's correct.' 'You must be crazy!' he said. A few moments later, he … Continue reading L-3: Mr Black’s Business (Part 1)
L-2: In the Meeting Room
I was waiting for him to begin. We all were. A meeting at 5 o'clock in the afternoon! In the middle of July! All good Christians were drinking in a pub and I was sitting in this room with broken air-conditioning. Sitting and waiting. Waiting for what? We all were waiting for him to speak … Continue reading L-2: In the Meeting Room
L-1: Book for Rose
On Thursday, I came to work at eight o'clock in the morning, At ten o'clock, I met Rose in the corridor. She stopped and smiled at me. 'Hello Pete, how are you?' 'Not bad, Rose, thank you for asking. And what about you? Is everything OK?' 'Yes, everything is fine with me, thanks,' said Rose. … Continue reading L-1: Book for Rose
L-2: Wood for Breakfast (Part 2)
'We always take our axes because there are dangerous animals in this forest - bears and wolves..' 'And foxes!' said one of his men quickly. Everybody laughed. Then the oldest of the men started to explain: 'We got up this morning and we were hungry. We wanted to have breakfast, but we couldn't make fire … Continue reading L-2: Wood for Breakfast (Part 2)
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