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B1 Intermediate English 5:40 682 words Educational

Japan's most famous ghost story - Jeffrey Angles

TED-Ed · 351,697 views · Added 2 months ago

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This TED-Ed video retells the famous Japanese ghost story of Hōichi the Earless, a blind monk whose incredible musical performances attract the spirits of fallen warriors. B1 learners will encounter cultural and literary vocabulary including 'biwa,' 'monk,' 'samurai,' 'Buddhist sutras,' and 'specter,' while practicing narrative listening skills with a richly told traditional Japanese tale.

Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

682

Total Words

340

Unique Words

5/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 50%

Key Vocabulary (23)

night A1 noun

Night is the period of time between sunset and sunrise when the sky is dark. It is the time when most people rest, sleep, and the moon is often visible.

body A1 noun

The whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, skin, and internal organs. It is used to describe the entire physical being of a living or deceased entity.

southern A2 verb

Located in or directed toward the south. It describes things, people, or places that come from the southern part of a country, region, or the world.

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