5 Short Stories to Read

        

        Others believe that the only way to become proficient in a foreign language is to read lengthy, complex publications like grammar textbooks or lengthy novels. On the other hand, we are of the opinion that reading short stories is one of the most effective ways to learn English and improve your English reading skills. Short stories are, you guessed it, shortly. This indicates that they are simple to incorporate into your already packed agenda. You can read them on your way to and from work, in the break between classes, or before sleep.

        They are also typically written in a manner that is simple and straightforward to comprehend. This is due to the fact that the author needs to deliver their point as rapidly and effectively as possible. As a consequence of this, reading short stories is an excellent approach to acquire new vocabulary words and enhancing your grammar skills. The best part is that reading a short story is a fun experience! Typically, they are both entertaining and intriguing, and they can be completed in a single sitting. This ensures that you will desire to read them, which is essential while attempting to acquire a new language.

        So this is 5 short stories that you can read with or without friends ;)

1. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

This is the famous short novel by Ernest Hemingway that telling about an old Cuban fisherman who goes out to sea and catches a giant fish. The fish is too big for him to bring back to home with himself, but with the help of a young boy he meets, the old man is finally able to bring the fish home. Reading this short novel will make you find out the hidden meaning that you need

2. The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince is one of the most well-known fairy tales. It's about a statue of a joyful prince made entirely of gold and adorned with priceless jewels for his eyes. Everyone in the city adores the statue, but a storm destroys it in the end. People are shocked to discover that the statue's diamonds were made of glass and that he was just wrapped in gold. They now see their love for him was superficial, motivated solely by his physical attractiveness. There are numerous words in this story that relate to aesthetics, making it a fantastic resource for expanding one's vocabulary. Wilde's extensive use of metaphors and similes provides additional educational value.

3. The Tortoise and the Hare by Aesop

There is no better-known tale than Aesop's The Tortoise and the Hare. A hare challenges a tortoise to a race in this fable. Sure of his superior speed, the hare decides to take a nap around the halfway point. The tortoise has already passed him and is closing up on the finish line by the time he wakes up. The hare then gives it his all in a futile attempt to catch up, but fails.

The story's moral is that you can succeed even if you aren't the best at what you do as long as you put in the effort and don't give up. Becoming fluent in a new language is not easy, so this is encouraging news for anyone studying English. The story's abundant use of repetition also makes it ideal for ESL students just getting their feet wet. Thanks to the repetition, the language will stick in your mind, and you'll have no trouble following the straightforward plot.

4. To Build a Fire by Jack London

This classic short story is about a man who is travelling through the Yukon Territory in Canada during the winter. He is unprepared for the cold weather and loses his matchsticks, which are his only means of starting a fire. The man soon realizes that he is in danger of freezing to death, and he is forced to make some difficult choices.

This is a very engaging story to improve your English skills. In addition to learning new words, you learn about survival, as the man must use all his knowledge and resources to stay alive.

5. Little Dorit by Charles Dicken

Amy Dorrit is a young woman in Charles Dickens' novel Little Dorrit. She and her father are inmates at a debtor's prison. Amy meets and falls in love with Arthur Clennam, a wealthy man who eventually pays for their freedom. It turns out, though, that Arthur is a prisoner too, albeit one of his own wealth and prestige, rather than Amy's. He is finally able to escape his golden cage with Amy's help, and they live happily ever after.

There are many financial and economic terms in this novel, making it an excellent resource for expanding one's vocabulary. It's also a fantastic method to learn about British culture and history, as Dickens set his tale in Victorian England. In addition to learning about the British class system, which Dickens frequently criticized, you can also learn more about other social issues.

        Don't forget to reads, sahabat Bersama Aafiyah!!1