What is a short story? and What do we need to write one?. These are some of the questions Mr. P. will answer regarding short stories. He will first start the lesson by introducing the elements of a short story. Then, he will focus on...

A short story is a great way to try your hand at creative writing. These steps will help you to write a short story that expresses your unique point of view.

Are you ready to learn English with a short story? In a World of Our Own is a story created for English learners as a listening resource. Captions are provided to aid your listening. This is episode 77 of the English Like A Native...

Improve your English listening skills with this exciting practice video featuring short stories and questions! With regular practice, you'll be speaking English fluently in no time. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this English listening...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in ‘Propping Up The Line’, including commenting on some of the choices Beck made. Key learning points: - ‘Propping Up The Line’ is a short story by Ian Beck written using a third person narrative...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Ian Beck’s use of symbolism and motif in his short story, 'Propping Up The Line'. Key learning points: - Writers use symbols and motifs to present key themes. - Beck uses the symbol of the canary to explore...

A short look into an even shorter story. In just two pages, Chopin takes readers on a journey of grief and how the oppressive forces in society can drive people to the most startling of discoveries. In this video we'll look at how Chopin...

Alice Munro: Canadian short-story master wins Nobel prize in literature Subscribe to the Guardian HEREref='http://bitly.com/UvkFpD' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>HERE The Canadian writer Alice Munro, acclaimed as the 'master of the...

The story of a lost piece of debris, struggling to find her place in the vastness of space. An illustrated short story. Day 11 of A Place Called Spaceef='http://rigb.org/piecet' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Space Download the audio...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Ian Beck’s presentation of the character of Alfred’s trauma in 'Propping Up The Line'. Key learning points: - Beck is interested in exploring both the physical and psychological effects of World War One on...

In this lesson, you can learn how to tell a story in English.

Stories are powerful. When you meet someone new, go to a job interview or take a speaking exam like IELTS, you need to tell stories, whether you realise...

Mr. Griot explains how to write a short story and include all of the narrative elements, like setting, character, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution.

Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Katherine Mansfield’s ‘The Fly’ including exploring some of its major themes. Key learning points: - Mansfield (1888-1923) was a New Zealand writer and critic. - Mansfield was part of the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Hanan Al-Shaykh's ‘The Fisherman and the Jinni’. Key learning points: - 'One Thousand and One Nights' is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales. - 'One Thousand and One Nights' uses a frame...

Here is the fun and easy way to learn to read with Rock 'N Learn Phonics. Part 1 of our 4-part series covers short vowels, beginning consonants with vowels, oral blending, rhyming words, double consonants, story practice, and more. This...

How To Use Instagram Highlights and Stories // Show your clients and your audience your human side with Instagram Stories. Instagram stories are quick 15 seconds clips that can roll over into mini videos. They can be tagged with location...

In this video, you’ll learn about Pocahontas, a Native American girl who lived over 400 years ago. She was part of the Powhatan tribe in what is now Virginia. Pocahontas is known for her friendship with English settlers, especially a man...

Remember the #spelling of breakfast and other links as we explore food in today's lesson: All Things Foody & ’Susie’s Stories’. Get your spelling sunny side up … Andy Salmon (AKA Sir Linkalot) is channelling a short order cook serving...

In Irish folklore, Cú Chulainn was one of the greatest warriors ever to live. From his first battle against a vicious hound at the age of 6 to his last against an entire army just two decades later, Cú Chulainn lived a legendary, but...

Meet Amelia Earhart, the daring pilot who made history by flying higher, farther, and braver than anyone thought possible. In this short and easy-to-understand video, you’ll learn about her childhood dreams, her record-breaking flights,...

This story with basic Spanish for kids can be incorporated into Spanish lessons in a preschool, school and homeschool setting. The Spanish vocabulary in the story is excellent for beginners. The Spanish words include common verbs and...

In the 1930s, broadcast radio introduced an entirely new form of storytelling; today, micro-blogging platforms like Twitter are changing the scene again. Andrew Fitzgerald takes a look at the (aptly) short but fascinating history of new...

To those who feel like they don't belong: there is beauty in being a misfit. Author Lidia Yuknavitch shares her own wayward journey in an intimate recollection of patchwork stories about loss, shame and the slow process of...

Pupil outcome: I can plan an interesting narrative. Key learning points: - When writing a short story, we can condense the traditional narrative arc. - We need to craft for a believable unfolding of events for a short story. - In short...