Lesson 3

Listening

1. Listen to an expert talking about the structure of a short story and check your answers.

a. There’s a problem or something goes wrong. 2
b. We find out what happens when things are OK again. 4
c. We find out where and when the story is happening and we meet the main character. 1
d. The problem is solved and things are OK again. 3

2. Listen to the expert again. Complete her four tips for writing short stories with the correct word or words.

1. It’s important to plan your story.
2. Don’t spend too much time describing places and people.
3. It’s a good idea to have two or more problems.
4. In this third part of the story, there should be a surprise for the reader.