Listen to the short story The Wrong Suitcase to practice your English listening skills. This story is about Lena, who mistakenly takes the wrong suitcase after a flight to Florence. Inside, she finds a series of mysterious clues that lead her on an adventure through the city, where she ultimately reconnects with her boyfriend, Alex, in a heartwarming and unforgettable way.
00:00 lesson introduction
00:29 English short story
05:17 Language analysis
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In this lesson, we’ll explore 10 commonly used phrases and phrasal verbs from the story to help you sound more natural in English and improve your understanding. Let’s break them down:
🗨️ “Step off” means to exit a vehicle or mode of transport by stepping down or out of it. "He stepped off the train and looked for a taxi." "As soon as we stepped off the bus, we were greeted by the tour guide."
🗨️ “Grab” means to take hold of something quickly or firmly. "Can you grab me a bottle of water from the fridge?" "I grabbed my bag and rushed out of the door."
🗨️ “Kick off” has two meanings. It can mean to remove something, usually shoes, in a casual way. "At the hotel, she kicked off her shoes to relax." "After a long day, I love kicking off my shoes and lying on the couch." It can also mean to start an event or activity. "Let’s kick off the meeting with a quick update."
🗨️ “Set out” means to begin a journey or task with a specific goal in mind. "We set out early to explore the city before it got too crowded." "She set out to finish her report before the deadline."
🗨️ “Rummage through” means to search for something in a hurried or untidy way. "I rummaged through my bag but couldn’t find my keys." "He rummaged through the drawers looking for a pen."
🗨️ “Scan the room” means to look around quickly, usually to find someone or something. "She scanned the room for a familiar face." "The teacher scanned the room to see who wasn’t paying attention."
🗨️ “Head toward” means to move in the direction of a specific place. "We’re heading toward the park for a picnic." "He headed toward the exit after the meeting ended."
🗨️ “Hand over” means to give something to someone, often formally or with a specific purpose. "The cashier handed over my receipt and change." "He handed over the documents to his lawyer."
🗨️ “Look around” means to observe your surroundings, often when exploring or searching for something. "We looked around the museum for hours." "She looked around the shop for a gift but didn’t find anything."
🗨️ “Slip on” means to put something on quickly, often referring to clothing or accessories. "I slipped on my jacket before heading out." "She slipped on her shoes and ran to catch the bus."