Story English
Read classic short stories Speak better English.
Reading great literature is one of the best ways to learn English. But it is more than that. Classic short stories teach you about human behavior, history, psychology, and life. Every lesson with Pete goes deeper than language.
- 50 five-star reviews
- A2–C2 English learning levels
- Students from around the world
- 50-minute per lessons
- 50 five-star reviews
- A2–C2 English learning levels
- Students from around the world
- 50-minute per lessons
- 50 five-star reviews
- A2–C2 English learning levels
- Students from around the world
- 50-minute per lessons
How It Works
Pete has curated over 50 classic short stories for English learners. Here is how a Story English lesson works.
Step 01
Before Class
You listen to the story and explore the supporting materials. Each story comes with free audio, supporting links, author information, and a full study guide prepared by Pete.
Step 02
During Class
You and Pete discuss the story for about 30 minutes. You analyze the characters, the themes, and what the author is really saying. The discussion is where the real learning happens.
Step 03
After Class
You keep the study guide. Re-read the story, explore the links, or join Pete’s Books & Movies WhatsApp group to keep the conversation going with other students.
Four levels of reading
You choose your level. You choose how deep you want to go.
Level 1 — Beginner
Read & Understand
Read the story and understand the basic idea. What happens? Who are the characters?
Level 2 — Intermediate
Read More Carefully
Read more carefully. Notice the characters’ names, the symbols, and the themes. What is the story really about?
Level 3 — Advanced
Go Deeper
Discuss the story with Pete. Explore characters, themes, and symbols—and maybe discover something about yourself.
Level 4 — Masterclass
Go All the Way
Longer discussions, deeper research into the author, plus supporting materials, quizzes, and richer insights.
“Remember: in a great short story, what is NOT said is often the most important thing.”
Who is this for?
You do not need to love reading already.
This is a special program for Level B1 to C2 and native level English speakers! Many of Pete’s students discover a love of literature for the first time.
If the story is difficult, there are videos and supporting materials to help you understand. You choose your level. You choose how deep you want to go.
What will you learn?
Six things that will change how you use English
- How to read and understand classic English literature
- New vocabulary in context — not from a textbook
- How to discuss complex ideas in English
- Human behavior & psychology through storytelling
- How to analyze themes, symbols, and characters
- How to form & express your own opinions in English
Ready to start?
Ready to read the classics and speak better English?
Pick a story. Read it before class. Then talk about it with Pete for 30 minutes. That’s it.
Join the Conversation
Pete's Community
Pete has a WhatsApp community group called Pete’s Books / Movies / Series / Music a place to share songs, discover new music, and practice English through the music you love.
Access to this group is available to Pete’s students.
