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Intermediate English Stories
Intermediate English Stories
Past the basics but not yet fluent? These 17 intermediate English stories (9 at B1 and 8 at B2) are the bridge. They use richer vocabulary, idiomatic phrasing, and longer storylines, with audio narration and comprehension quizzes so you can stretch your English without getting lost.
17stories17narrato con audio~8min di lettura media
How to get the most from intermediate stories
At B1–B2 the goal shifts from decoding words to reading for meaning and noticing how English really works.
Nota le frasi nel contesto
Osserva come i tempi verbali, i verbi frasali e i connettori sono usati in frasi reali. Vederli in una storia è meglio che memorizzare le regole.
Raccogli modi di dire e collocazioni
Le storie intermedie sono piene di frasi naturali. Salva i modi di dire e le coppie di parole che incontri — ti fanno sembrare fluente.
Controllati con il quiz
Termina con il quiz di comprensione, poi riascolta l'audio a piena velocità per migliorare il tuo ascolto.
Featured intermediate stories
B1 and B2, mixed topics
Culture & Travel
The Pancake Race Nobody Finished in Olney
A journalist discovers that a simple British tradition in the town of Olney is more about community than competition.
B15 min482 wordsAudio4 parole chiaveQuiz
Sports
The Substitute Who Trained Alone for Three Seasons
A dedicated substitute soccer player spends years practicing a forgotten routine in secret, waiting for the one moment it might save her team.
B15 min502 wordsAudio5 parole chiaveQuiz
Mystery & Crime
The Wrong Umbrella Taken from the Garrick Club
A man at a private club discovers his cherished umbrella has been taken and decides to follow the person responsible through the rain.
B16 min581 wordsAudio8 parole chiaveQuiz
Food & Cuisine
The Recipe Torn in Half at the Reading of the Will
Two sisters who have not spoken for four years must find a way to cooperate after their grandmother leaves them a divided inheritance.
B16 min597 wordsAudio10 parole chiaveQuiz
Music & Arts
The Composer Who Refused to Hear His Own Symphony
The story of Ludwig van Beethoven's emotional premiere of the Ninth Symphony while he was completely deaf.
B16 min648 wordsAudio8 parole chiaveQuiz
Daily Life
The Allotment Left to Two Brothers in the Same Will
Two estranged brothers are forced to reconnect after inheriting their father's garden plot.
B17 min664 wordsAudio4 parole chiaveQuiz
Relationships & Drama
The Voicemail She Kept but Never Played Back
A young woman named Maya struggles with a year-long silence between her and her father until a neighbor's phone call changes her perspective.
B18 min789 wordsAudio10 parole chiaveQuiz
Myths & Legends
The Bell That Rings When No One Pulls the Rope
A village possesses a mysterious bell that rings only to warn people of irreversible mistakes.
B18 min835 wordsAudio5 parole chiaveQuiz
History
The Smuggler's Map Stitched into the Fisherman's Coat
A humble fisherman in 1783 Nova Scotia risks everything to deliver a secret map hidden in his coat to save local families from starvation.
B19 min867 wordsAudio8 parole chiaveQuiz
History
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.
B28 min833 wordsAudio8 parole chiaveQuiz
Sports
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.
B29 min897 wordsAudio11 parole chiaveQuiz
Culture & Travel
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.
B29 min917 wordsAudio5 parole chiaveQuiz
Music & Arts
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.
B29 min922 wordsAudio5 parole chiaveQuiz
Mystery & Crime
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.
B29 min947 wordsAudio5 parole chiaveQuiz
Sports
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.
B210 min968 wordsAudio9 parole chiaveQuiz
Myths & Legends
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.
B210 min1019 wordsAudio5 parole chiaveQuiz
Sports
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.
B212 min1160 wordsAudio10 parole chiaveQuiz
Intermediate stories by level
English StoriesB1 English stories
Vedi tutti →The Pancake Race Nobody Finished in Olney
A journalist discovers that a simple British tradition in the town of Olney is more about community than competition.
The Substitute Who Trained Alone for Three Seasons
A dedicated substitute soccer player spends years practicing a forgotten routine in secret, waiting for the one moment it might save her team.
The Wrong Umbrella Taken from the Garrick Club
A man at a private club discovers his cherished umbrella has been taken and decides to follow the person responsible through the rain.
The Recipe Torn in Half at the Reading of the Will
Two sisters who have not spoken for four years must find a way to cooperate after their grandmother leaves them a divided inheritance.
The Composer Who Refused to Hear His Own Symphony
The story of Ludwig van Beethoven's emotional premiere of the Ninth Symphony while he was completely deaf.
The Allotment Left to Two Brothers in the Same Will
Two estranged brothers are forced to reconnect after inheriting their father's garden plot.
The Voicemail She Kept but Never Played Back
A young woman named Maya struggles with a year-long silence between her and her father until a neighbor's phone call changes her perspective.
The Bell That Rings When No One Pulls the Rope
A village possesses a mysterious bell that rings only to warn people of irreversible mistakes.
B2 English stories
Vedi tutti →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.
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Intermediate English stories FAQ
What level are intermediate English stories?
Intermediate stories sit at CEFR levels B1 and B2. B1 covers everyday situations and connected narratives; B2 adds nuance, idioms, and more complex grammar.
How do I know if I am ready?
If A2 stories feel easy and you can follow a short text without translating every sentence, start with B1, then move to B2 when longer sentences feel comfortable.
Do intermediate stories have audio?
Yes. Each story includes full audio narration, so you can build listening comprehension at intermediate speed while you read.
Are these graded readers?
Yes — every story is graded to its CEFR level, so vocabulary and grammar stay appropriate for B1 or B2 instead of overwhelming you.