'Will you please slow down a bit!?' Jackie raised her voice. It was the third time she asked her boyfriend to drive more carefully. She didn't like high speeds and she was also worried that they could have an accident. Jackie liked watching the news all the time. Her friends told her not to watch … Continue reading L-2: Let it Be
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 done?!' Linda looked at her confused. She had no idea what the problem was. She was not aware of any … Continue reading L-3: An Email Sent in Error
L-2: On This Planet, Everyone Can Speak English
Jerry got up early in the morning. He always does. He likes it when he gets out of his house and people in other houses are still sleeping. Everything is quiet. Just before the sun gets up. Just before the birds start singing. He goes to work early because it is far away from where … Continue reading L-2: On This Planet, Everyone Can Speak English
L-2: The Cow and the Tree
A farmer's grandson was riding his bicycle across their field when he heard a cow. At first he could not see any cow. All the cows were on the other side of the field. But he heard a cow very near. He looked around and then he saw her. The cow was stuck between two … Continue reading L-2: The Cow and the Tree
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 man. She was furiously hooting the horn at him as she was driving behind and then next to him. The … Continue reading L-3: When Women Love Their Cats Too Much
L-2: Paper Coffee Cup
Mary came in and went straight to the counter. It was raining cats and dogs outside and it was cold as well. She needed to drink something hot. When it was her turn, she ordered a tall coffee into a paper cup, so that she could take it with her and drink in the park. … Continue reading L-2: Paper Coffee Cup
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. He was not dressed very well, and he was obviously very tired after he had worked during the night. Why … Continue reading L-3: Sitting at the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
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 at the table and finishing our first pints. They came straight to our table, we shook hands and as soon … Continue reading L-3: Ironman Isn’t Coming Tonight
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