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B1 Intermediate English 3:07 380 words Educational

What If This Classic Tale Happened Today? #7 - Learn English Through Stories

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This English learning video presents two modern retellings of the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing fable, exploring themes of identity, deception, and transformation. Learners will practice listening comprehension while encountering vocabulary such as 'disguise,' 'instincts,' 'flee,' 'zipper,' and 'meadow,' alongside food-related terms like 'basil,' 'stew,' and 'garlic.' The contrasting stories help learners understand narrative irony, moral lessons, and how classic idioms are used in contemporary English contexts.

Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

380

Total Words

211

Unique Words

4/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 56%

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Hi everyone. In this lesson, you'll practice your listening skills with one classic story told in two surprising ways. Listen carefully and tell us which version you prefer. Let's begin.

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>> The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 2.0, The Table. The Wolf zipped up his sheep costume. He carried a basket of groceries, fresh eggs, herbs, wild onions. He walked the long trail to Grandma's house. His stomach growled louder than his instincts. Grandma opened the door. She raised an eyebrow.

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Then she smiled. >> "Come in," >> she said.

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>> "You look hungry." >> The house smelled amazing. Something warm, something with garlic. The wolf sniffed. "Wow, smells so good." Grandma peeked in his basket. Is that fresh basil?

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Key Vocabulary (24)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

house A1 noun

building to live in

version B2 adjective

A specific form or variation of something that differs from other forms of the same thing. It can also refer to a person's particular account or description of an event from their own perspective.

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