030 | Intermediate - Short Story: Emma’s Olympic Dream [English Listening Practice]
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Title: Emma’s Olympic DreamLevel: Intermediate (B) #Story : Emma has been training for gymnastics since she was a young girl, dreaming of one day competing in the Olympics. Her passion and dedication grow as she wins local and regional competitions, eventually earning a place on the national team. As she trains for the Olympic trials, Emma faces challenges, injuries, and moments of self-doubt. However, with the support of her coach and family, she pushes through and qualifies for the Olympics. When the day of the competition arrives, Emma performs flawlessly in each event. The culmination of her years of hard work and sacrifice leads her to the top of the podium, where she proudly accepts the gold medal. Standing there, Emma reflects on her long journey and realizes that the victory isn’t just about the medal but about believing in herself and never giving up. #Vocabulary : Podium: A platform where winners stand to receive medals.Routine: A series of movements performed in gymnastics.Trials: A competition to select athletes for a team.Precision: The quality of being accurate and exact.Sacrifice: Giving up something important to achieve a goal. #Grammar Focus: Past Perfect Tense: The story uses past perfect to show how Emma’s long journey led to her moment of victory (e.g., "She had been training for years").Phrasal Verbs: Phrasal verbs like "give up," "push through," and "look back" are used to describe Emma’s emotional and physical struggles.Dialogue for Motivation: Dialogue between Emma and her coach adds emotional depth and highlights the encouragement she receives (e.g., "You have talent, but talent isn’t enough. You need to work harder than anyone else").Sequential Events: The story follows a clear sequence of events, from Emma’s early days in gymnastics to her final moment of victory at the Olympics.Reflective Language: The story ends with Emma reflecting on her journey, emphasizing the emotional impact of achieving her dream. Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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