Step into English: 30 Short Stories for Real-Life Learning (B2 – C1)

Welcome to a collection of 30 original short stories written especially for English learners at the B2–C1 level. These stories are not only designed to help you improve your vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension—they are also meant to delight, challenge, and move you.

Each story in this book explores everyday moments with a touch of reflection, mystery, humour, or heart. You’ll meet honest gardeners, curious travellers, struggling dreamers, resilient teenagers, and even the occasional talking animal or unexpected guest. The settings vary—from sleepy villages to busy cities, from classrooms to cafés—but the themes are always human and relatable: honesty, love, ambition, belonging, and the little choices that shape our lives.

To support your learning, each part of every story includes:

✏️ Clear vocabulary explanations right where you need them.

💬 Thought-provoking discussion questions to reflect on the story and practise speaking or writing.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for rich material for class discussion or a learner reading for pleasure and growth, this book is for you. You can read one story a day, or simply open to any page and let the adventure begin.

So brew up a nice cup of tea, find a cosy corner, and enjoy the stories.

You might just find yourself thinking, feeling, and speaking in English more confidently than ever before.