B2 English Stories
Read richer English stories with more nuance, idioms, suspense, and upper-intermediate vocabulary.
The Ordnance Survey Map That Named the Wrong Hill
A historical account of how a linguistic misunderstanding led to a mountain being misnamed on official British maps for over eighty years.
The Jockey Who Weighed an Ounce Too Much at Epsom
A jockey faces a high-stakes problem on Derby Day when she discovers she is one ounce over the required weight limit.
The Notting Hill Carnival Float That Never Left the Yard
A story about a father and daughter in Brixton who find meaning in the craftsmanship of a carnival float that never joins the official parade.
The Mural Painted Over Before Anyone Saw It
When the city paints over a mural before a single person sees it, the artist must decide whether the work still mattered — and what she's willing to do about it.
The Conductor Whose Baton Was Found in the Wrong City
When the baton of a famous conductor turns up in a police evidence box two hundred kilometres from where he supposedly died, his former student starts pulling at a thread that was never meant to be found.
The Linesman Who Never Explained His Flag
A mystery from a 1952 football match explores the lasting power of silence and an unexplained decision that changed two clubs forever.
The Pike That Guards the Bottom of Black Mere
In the village of Thornside, everyone knows you don't fish Black Mere—but when a young man's brother goes missing near its banks, he begins to wonder whether the old legend is a warning or an invitation.
The Swimmer Who Turned Back at the White Cliffs
A woman attempts to swim the English Channel for the second time, facing physical pain and a difficult choice near the finish line.