872. The Birthday Party (Learn English with a Short Story)

Learn English with another short story. This time it's a 300-word story by Katherine Brush, often used in literature classes, full of vivid imagery and with an emotional twist. I read the story to you, and then go through each line, explaining vocabulary and grammar.
0:00:00 Intro
0:03:42 Story starts
0:06:34 Story summary & comments
0:13:14 Vocabulary explanations

[LukesEnglishPodcast]

Hello! It's interesting to read the different interpretations you have of this story. 💔❤
I assumed that the wife is the victim here, but some of you have a different perspective. What did he say to her? After at least 10 years of marriage, wouldn't she know that he doesn't like surprises like this? What is the significance of the pink candle?
In any case, it is a sad story and we just want them to be happy together!

[deboradevecchi]

You are not only a brilliant English master, you teaching us how to think properly and express our thoghts! I really apreciate your skills! Thank you! From Brasil, DF.🇧🇷🙏🏻

[bernadettebernard]

You're a really great teacher and I like to study with your short stories. It's a real pleasure. Thank you!

[pepejuan]

I LOVE WHEN YOU TELL SHORT STORIES, these are my favourite videos. Thanks you for everything.

[psngvwb]

Luke, thank You so much for this episode! Brilliant work! You're not only taught us the vocabulary, but also had provided a good lesson of fine literature and life itself.

[byuprgm]

Unmistakably you are a good British teacher thank you for your nice short story

[abe-brown]

Excellent story! Also, Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims who are watching this show...

[mohamedthuvan]

What a Great-Man, you're for diving in the English language to avail everyone a booty of the language to build-up the language skills, itself. Thanks, Luke, ..

[xxxxneoxxxx]

This story was heartbreaking. Also, you can really relate because all of us have either seen or probably even experienced something like this. Apart from good listening practice, it's a great writing model, too!

[fabionogarebarranzuela]

What a heartbreaking story... I could imagine the hole episode as I would be there... And I enjoyed very much your explanation of this little "tragedy". Thank you!

[sienicampos]

Beautifully sad story, and you're so expressive! Thank you Luke.

[ninanajah]

Thank you very much, Luke, for your interesting podcast. I enjoy all your episodes, but I particularly prefer the short stories. Please prepare more episodes of short stories.

[faboc]

Thank you and happy Easter for all Catholics in World

[MayraHernandez-nshm]

This is my first time that I listened your podcast, and I realized that was a great work. Thank you very much from El Salvador

[haibinh_nguyen]

Thank, teacher Luke, for helping me learn English better and easier. Your videos are very helpful, especially for beginners like me. Please try to make more similar videos. Thanks a lot🥰🥰

[valeriigoikhman]

Thank you very much, Luke! Your work is important

[aidasokhansanj]

Excellent as always ✨
With your brilliant accent and wonderful explanations 👉we visualized all the characters and scenes !!!
👉you are an amazing English teacher ✨📚💯🎧🎤🎼👏

[cartorioimoveis]

Luke, You’re a great teacher. I wish the best for You.

[barbaragala]

Thank you Luke for another episode. I love listening to you, it means a lot to me. I repeat your comments, this is how I learn phrases and words😊 Cool !

Barbara

[Akrij]

Hello Luke, I’ve been listening your podcast over month now and my english is getting better each day. I wish you all the best - you deserve it! Just keep doing what you’ve been doing. You’ve got the power to make other people feel happy! Thanks a lot.