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Mar 2024
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872. The Birthday Party (Learn English w...

Luke Thompson
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Learn English with another short story. This time it's a 300-word story by Katherine Brush, often used in literature classes, and full of vivid imagery and an emotional twist. I read the story to you, and then go through each line, explaining vocabulary and grammar.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Episode page with story text and vocabulary notes https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/03/11/872-the-birthday-party-learn-english-with-a-short-story/

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