The moon is big and beautiful. And, it is made of cheese. “Willie Mouse” by Alta Tabor 英語多読 ー 初心者向け This story was rewritten for Level 2 English learners. The Mouse’s Journey to the Moon When Willie Mouse was a little boy, his mom and dad often said, “Look at the moon. It is big and beautiful.Continue reading “The Mouse’s Journey to The Moon ネズミの月への旅”
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The Tale of Two Bad Mice
There is a beautiful doll house with two cute dolls. One day, the dolls go out, and two bad mice come in. This story is by Beatrix Potter. It is rewritten for Level 2 English learners. The Tale of Two Bad Mice Once upon a time there was a very beautiful doll’s house. It wasContinue reading “The Tale of Two Bad Mice”
A Christmas Carol – Marley’s Ghost – Chapter 1
Scrooge is a bitter old man who loves his money and hates Christmas. But everything changes when he is visited by three ghosts. A Christmas Carol (1843) by Charles Dickens. This story has been rewritten in modern English so that English learners can enjoy it. Chapter 1 Marley’s Ghost Marley was dead. There is noContinue reading “A Christmas Carol – Marley’s Ghost – Chapter 1”
Dracula – Part 19 – A Letter from Jonathan
Letter.From Samuel F. Billington & Son, Solictors, Whitby,To Carter, Paterson & Co., London, August 17, Dear Sirs, Please receive the goods sent by Great Northern Railway. We ask you to deliver it directly to Carfax Mansion immediately after it is received at King’s Cross. The house at Carfax is presently empty, but we have enclosedContinue reading “Dracula – Part 19 – A Letter from Jonathan”
Dracula – Part 18 – Mina Murray’s Journal
Same day, night, We had a pleasant day. The air was clear and the sun was bright. There was a cool breeze. We had our lunch in the Mulgrave Woods. Mrs. Westenra drove down the road, and Lucy and I walked along the cliff path to join her at the gate. I felt a littleContinue reading “Dracula – Part 18 – Mina Murray’s Journal”
Dracula – Part 17 – Mina Murray’s Journal
Same day, 11 pm, Oh! I am tired! If writing in my journal wasn’t a habit, I wouldn’t open it tonight. We had a lovely walk. Lucy, after a while, was in good spirits. Probably because some dear cows came nosing toward us when we passed a field close to the lighthouse. When they cameContinue reading “Dracula – Part 17 – Mina Murray’s Journal”
Dracula – Part 16 – Mina Murray’s Journal
Mina Murray’s Journal. August 8, Lucy was very restless all night, and I, too, could not sleep. The storm was fearful, and as it boomed loudly, it made me shudder. Strangely enough, the booming thunder did not wake Lucy, but she got up twice in the night and dressed herself. Fortunately, each time I wokeContinue reading “Dracula – Part 16 – Mina Murray’s Journal”
Dracula – Part 15 – The Dailygraph
Chapter 7 August 8, Article from “The Dailygraph,”(Cut and pasted into Mina Murray’s Journal) From a local journalist.Whitby. One of the greatest and most sudden storms ever recorded has just been experienced here. The weather had been somewhat sultry, but nothing uncommon to the month of August. Saturday evening was fine, and the townspeople wereContinue reading “Dracula – Part 15 – The Dailygraph”
Dracula – Part 14 – Mina Murray’s Journal
Mina Murray’s Journal July 26, I am anxious, and it soothes me to express myself here. Writing in a journal is like whispering to oneself and listening at the same time. And when I write in shorthand symbols, it feels different from regular writing. I am unhappy about Lucy and about Jonathan. I had notContinue reading “Dracula – Part 14 – Mina Murray’s Journal”
Dracula – Part 13 – Dr. Seward’s Journal
Dr. Seward’s Journal June 5, The case of Renfield grows more interesting the more I get to understand the man. He has certain qualities that are very developed; selfishness, secrecy, and purpose. I wish I could understand what his purpose was. He seems to have some scheme of his own, but I can’t figure itContinue reading “Dracula – Part 13 – Dr. Seward’s Journal”