Learn English through Stories
Reading or listening to stories is an effective way to learn new words and phrases and internalize grammar. A good story encourages us to turn the next page and read more. We want to find out what happens next and what the main characters do and what they say to each other. Read our entertaining short stories specially written for pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2), intermediate (CEFR level B1), upper intermediate (CEFR level B2) and advanced (CEFR level C1) learners. These stories help to extend vocabulary in the most natural way.
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Once in London on Christmas Eve at the hotel has committed a larceny. Countess of Morcar has been stolen a precious diamond which was called Blue Carbuncle. It was one of the most expensive gems in the world. Suspicions has fallen on John Horner he has been working at the hotel as a plumber. He was imprisoned for robbery because previously he had served out in prison for the same crime. Plumber to denied a charge but nobody believed him.