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The Gift of the Magi: Part 1

This advanced-level story is set in New York at Christmas in the early 1900s. It is about a young married couple who are poor but very much in love, and want to buy each other the best Christmas present possible.

Full Circle: Part 1

In this lesson, students will set up the cultural and historical background to the story and write a short text describing an early-morning routine.

Oh, Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad: Part 1

This advanced-level story, by M R James, is set in Burnstow, a seaside town on the east coast of England. It tells of how university professor makes an interesting discovery with disturbing consequences. It is told in seven parts; each part contains audio and an accompanying lesson plan written by ...

The Terror of Blue John Gap: Part 1

This advanced-level story, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is set in the Peak District, England, in 1902. It tells of how a man uncovers the truth behind the legend of a mysterious monster. It is told in six parts; each part contains audio and an accompanying lesson plan written by ...

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