English remotely – an example of 6 short stories for beginners

If you have started learning English remotely and want to develop your language skills, then reading will help you to do it. English is said to be better learned alongside reading classical works. Among all of them there are plenty of comparatively short and interesting stories, even fairy tales are suitable.

Beginners undergoing remote English learning will enjoy these works:

1. Danny, the Champion of the World (Roald Dahl) – a simple writing style will be a great aid for remote English learning. This is an engaging story about a boy's relationship with his father. This work was adapted into a film in 1989. Watch it in the original with subtitles and write down new words and phrases.

2. Charlotte's Web (Elwyn Brooks White) – a story about friendship between a spider and a pig. The author is known for his clear and simple writing style. He was so skilled in his craft that he even created a guide on how to write.

3. The Happy Prince (Oscar Wilde) – a short yet beautiful narrative with a moving ending. It is a story of a relationship between a talking statue and a tiny bird. The language of the story is rather simple, so beginners will definitely encounter a lot of familiar words.

4. A Series of Unfortunate Events (Daniel Handler) – a children's story that will be beneficial for those learning English remotely and aiming to improve their reading. It tells the story of children who have lost their parents and are forced to live with such a mysterious person as Count Olaf.

5. The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) – a story that became an embodiment of classical English literature. It contains a simple language, thus making it suitable for students at the beginner level of English in distance learning. The narrative unfolds the adventures of animals living nearby the river.

6. The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway) – a profound and emotional story about a fisherman's fight with nature. This novel may seem a bit more challenging for beginners as opposed to others. However, Hemingway is famous for his pure prose and straightforward writing style.

When it comes to remote English learning, any materials that aid in enhancing your skills will be appropriate. Frankly speaking, start reading news resources, comics, newspapers, and magazines. The crucial aspect is to allocate an ample amount of time to this pursuit.