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Listen English Stories | Learn English Through Short Stories

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Listen English is a story-based English listening podcast created to help learners truly understand spoken English, not just study it.In each episode, you will listen to carefully crafted short stories designed specifically for English learners at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. These stories are clear, natural, and engaging, allowing you to improve your listening comprehension in a practical and enjoyable way. Instead of random conversations or fast, confusing speech, Listen English

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286 | Advanced - Short Story: The Siege of the Silent...

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2025/07/25

Title: The Siege of the Silent City Level: Advanced (C1)#Story :In the ancient city of Eryndor, known as The Silent City for its defiant history, Commander Selene Varros faces an overwhelming imperial army sent to conquer the last free city of the highlands. As siege engines hammer the gates and betrayal festers within, Selene uncovers a traitor among her ranks who has revealed the city’s hidden tunnels. Forced to act swiftly, she seals the tunnels and devises a daring counterattack. Under the cover

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285 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Garden of...

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2025/07/23

Title: The Garden of Forgotten Dreams Level: Intermediate (B2)#Story :Clara, a quiet woman with a simple life, unexpectedly inherits an old mansion from her mysterious great-aunt Eleanor Whitfield. Upon arriving, she discovers a locked garden hidden behind tall hedges, called The Garden of Forgotten Dreams. Drawn by curiosity and a strange sense of familiarity, Clara finds a hidden key and unlocks the garden gate. Inside, the air is thick with magic and memories. There, she meets Elias, a man who

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284 | Advanced - Short Story: The Heart of Cleopatra...

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2025/07/21

Title: The Heart of CleopatraLevel: Advanced (C1)Story: Set against the rich, atmospheric backdrop of ancient Egypt, The Heart of Cleopatra unveils the secret life of one of history’s most enigmatic queens. Behind the throne, beneath the gilded halls of Alexandria, Cleopatra guards a love never recorded by scribes or carved in stone. Not Caesar, not Antony—but a man of no title, a scholar of the stars who saw her not as a ruler, but as a woman made of storms and silence. After his mysterious

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14:42

283 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Lost Letters of...

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2025/07/19

Title: The Lost Letters of Venice Level: Intermediate (B2)#Story :During her vacation in Venice, Mia rents an old apartment near a quiet canal. One evening, she discovers a hidden bundle of love letters under the floorboards, written in the 1940s by a man named Luca to a woman named Elena. His words are filled with passion, longing, and plans to escape together. Intrigued, Mia searches for clues, which lead her to an old bridge once known as the Ponte delle Maravegie, where lovers used to meet in

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282 | Advanced - Short Story: The Return of the Gods...

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2025/07/17

Title: The Return of the GodsLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : Aria, a young archaeologist, uncovers an ancient temple that holds the key to an awakening prophecy: the return of long-forgotten gods. As storms ravage the earth, signaling the gods' return, Aria and a secret group called the Guardians must race against time to find ancient artifacts that can stop the gods from destroying the world. After a dangerous confrontation with Zorath, the god of storms, Aria learns that the only way to defeat these

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16:48

281 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Photographer’s...

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2025/07/15

Title: The Photographer’s Secret Level: Intermediate (B2)#Story :After the death of her beloved grandmother Evelyn, Lena finds an old photo album hidden in the attic. Inside, she discovers a series of mysterious photographs of the same man—Gabriel Hart—who appears beside her grandmother throughout several decades, without ever aging. Disturbed and intrigued, Lena follows the clues, leading her to an abandoned photo studio in an old park. There, she meets Gabriel in person—unchanged, timeless,

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280 | Intermediate - Short Story: Whispers from the...

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2025/07/13

Title: Whispers from the Lake Level: Intermediate (B2)#Story :Emma and Lucas, a couple seeking peace from their stressful lives, rent a remote cabin by a misty lake for the weekend. Soon after they arrive, Emma is drawn to the lake’s strange stillness and hears soft whispers calling out, “Don’t forget me.” Near the water’s edge, she finds an old silver locket with portraits of a young couple and an inscription hinting at a forgotten love story. Curious, they visit the nearby village, where they

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10:38

279 | Advanced - Short Story: The Moonlit Prophecy...

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2025/07/11

Title: The Moonlit ProphecyLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : Selene, a young woman born under a rare eclipse, is destined to either restore balance or plunge the world into chaos. As she grows, her immense powers develop, drawing both allies and enemies. The Seeker, a mysterious figure, tells her of her role in an ancient prophecy and guides her toward a choice that will change the world’s future. Selene is torn between the path of light, which requires her sacrifice, and the tempting power of darkness,

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278 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Piano in Room...

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2025/07/09

Title: The Piano in Room 306 Level: Intermediate (B2)#Story :Daniel Moore, a traveling pianist exhausted from his lonely music tours, checks into the old Crescent Hotel in a quiet town. Assigned to Room 306, Daniel discovers an old piano that seems to pull him in with an eerie melody. Soon, he meets Evelyn—a beautiful, quiet woman who appears mysteriously by the window every time he plays. As their connection deepens, Daniel learns that Evelyn isn’t just another guest—she’s a lingering memory of the

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277 | Advanced - Short Story: The Clock Tower...

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2025/07/07

Title: The Clock TowerLevel: Advanced (C)#Story : Calla, a curious historian, explores an ancient clock tower rumored to reveal destinies. Inside, she discovers a key that unlocks the Loom of Fate, where every life is represented by a glowing thread. Guided by the Keeper of the Loom, Calla learns of a pivotal choice that will shape her future and the lives of others. When faced with the decision to alter destiny by retrieving a second key, Calla embraces the burden of becoming the new Keeper,

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276 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Lighthouse...

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2025/07/05

Title: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Letters Level: Intermediate (B2)#Story :Eliza, a recently divorced woman, retreats to a quiet seaside cottage in Merrow Bay to find peace and solitude. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a mysterious letter addressed to "Amelia" — a name not her own — hidden inside an old book. The letter, written decades earlier by a lighthouse keeper named Jonathan, speaks of longing and lost love. Soon, more letters appear, deepening the mystery and drawing Eliza

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275 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Whispering Lake...

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2025/07/03

Title: The Whispering Lake Level: Intermediate (B1–B2)Story : Emma, a young woman carrying emotional wounds from a broken engagement, escapes to her childhood lake village to heal. There, she encounters Nathan, a quiet man mourning the loss of his wife. Through shared silences and mutual understanding, their bond grows over seasons. The story spans time, reflection, absence, and renewal, culminating in a powerful, subtle reunion that redefines love not as something sudden, but as something

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274 | Intermediate - Short Story: Whispers of the...

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2025/07/01

Title: Whispers of the OceanLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Isla Moreau never thought she would return to Saint-Lunaire, the coastal town where she had once left behind the only love that ever felt real. Five years ago, she walked away from Theo Laurent, believing their love was too much, too overwhelming—like the tides, pulling her under. But time has a way of calling people back to what was left unfinished. When she sees Theo again, standing by his sailboat, the weight of their past crashes over

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273 | Advanced - Short Story: The Keeper of Forgotten...

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2025/04/05

Title: The Keeper of Forgotten DreamsLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : Adrian Locke, a rare bookseller with the ability to enter people’s dreams, has spent years helping others confront their fears and traumas. But when Elara, a young woman plagued by haunting memories, seeks his help, Adrian finds himself facing a new level of darkness. Inside her dreams, he discovers a powerful entity, the “Keeper of Secrets,” who guards the hidden traumas of others and confronts Adrian with his own past. As he battles

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272 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Abandoned...

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2025/04/03

Title: The Abandoned LighthouseLevel: Intermediate (B2)#Story : Isla Thornton, a writer with a passion for uncovering mysteries, arrives in the coastal town of Grey Harbor to investigate the haunting legends surrounding an abandoned lighthouse. Locals warn her about the strange occurrences there, telling tales of the last lighthouse keeper, Mr. Elwood, who vanished mysteriously one stormy night. Intrigued, Isla visits the lighthouse, experiencing eerie sounds, whispers, and fleeting shadows that

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271 | Beginner - Short Story: The Balloon [English...

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2025/04/03

Title: The BalloonLevel: Beginner (A1)#Story : It’s Lily’s birthday, and she is enjoying her party with a shiny red balloon tied to her wrist. But when the balloon accidentally comes untied and floats away, Lily is heartbroken. With her friend Max’s help, they chase after the balloon through the park, into the woods, and across a hill. After a series of adventures, they finally find the balloon resting on the roof of an old house. A kind woman helps them retrieve the balloon, and Lily is overjoyed

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270 | Intermediate - Short Story: Beneath the Starlit...

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2025/04/02

Title: Beneath the Starlit SkyLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Seven years ago, Sienna De Luca walked away from Alessandro Marino, leaving behind not just their love but the city that had once been their world. Now, standing in a grand art gallery in Florence, she finds herself face to face with the past she thought she had buried. His paintings tell their story—the stolen moments, the whispered promises, the love that had been too much to hold onto. But when she sees the final painting—a woman

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269 | Advanced - Short Story: The Guardians of the...

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2025/04/01

Title: The Guardians of the FlameLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : The story follows four Guardians—Lysandra, Caelan, Vespera, and Eirik—who protect the Eternal Flame, a sacred source of light that wards off darkness. When Miraak, a former Guardian corrupted by shadows, returns to extinguish the Flame, a fierce battle ensues. Despite their unity, Miraak's connection to an ancient darkness proves nearly overwhelming. Using the Bond, a powerful but dangerous technique, the Guardians channel the Flame's

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268 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Echo of Our...

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2025/03/31

Title: The Echo of Our HeartsLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Sofia Bellini never planned to return to Verona, and she certainly never expected to see Lorenzo Romano again—the man she once loved and left behind. But when fate leads her back to Café Luna, the place where their love story began, she finds him sitting at their old table, his gaze filled with memories, longing, and unanswered questions. Three years have passed, but some loves don’t fade. As they sit across from each other, the weight

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267 | Advanced - Short Story: The Curse of Abbey...

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2025/03/30

Title: The Curse of AbbeyLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story :Elara, a daring historian, ventures into a forgotten abbey in pursuit of ancient knowledge. She soon realizes the abbey conceals a dark secret bound by a centuries-old curse. As eerie whispers fill the air, her curiosity compels her to explore further, where she discovers a tome revealing the abbey’s history—an ancient order had made a pact to contain a malevolent force. Her presence disrupts the balance, awakening ghostly figures who warn her to

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