English Story for B1 Learners – Vocabulary + Quiz + Shadowing

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Are you learning English and want to improve your listening and reading skills? You’re in the right place!

In this lesson, you’ll enjoy:

☕ A short and fun story about meeting a new friend at a café

🎙️ An audio recording to practice your listening

🧠 An interactive quiz to test your understanding

Click “Show Full Story” to read it while you listen—or just relax and enjoy the audio first!

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Test your understanding of the café story

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