The plot keeps you reading. The language stays with you.Welcome to Everyday English: B2 Short Stories, where ordinary situations take unexpected turns and you pick up natural English without noticing it.This is Book 1 in a five-book collection of original stories for upper-intermediate learners. Across the series, 40 everyday topics come to life through mystery, thriller, comedy, romance, horror, fantasy, crime, drama, and satire. The settings are familiar, but the endings rarely are.Why it worksUseful vocabulary, expressions, and collocations are woven into the plot, so you learn not just what words mean but how people actually use them. You’ll want to know what happens next, and you’ll remember the language because of it.In every story:A original illustration to spark your curiosity before you readA gripping plot with a twist you won’t see comingA clear vocabulary list with useful words and expressionsQuestions to discuss, reflect on, and answer in your own wordsActivities to practice and reuse the languageRead it your wayIndependent learners: Read at your own pace, check the vocabulary, and retell each story in your own words.ESL teachers: Use the stories for reading lessons, vocabulary work, speaking practice, and class discussion.Exam candidates: Get extra reading practice and everyday vocabulary to complement your IELTS or TOEFL preparation. (It’s not an exam course, but it’s a great companion.)Stop memorizing word lists. Start reading stories you can’t put down. Read more