Telling a Story in English

One of the hardest skills to master in a foreign language is telling an interesting story. You have probably felt left out in a social situation, or frustrated that you wanted to share your experiences but couldn’t do so with the right effect.

Read through these tips and listen to the anecdote, then give the quiz a go!

Listen to the audio below and try out the quiz

1. The speaker connects his story to the conversation.

 
 

2. The speaker uses the past tense to tell his story.

 
 

3. The speaker uses rhetorical questions.

 
 

4. The speaker talks about his feelings or emotions.

 
 

5. The speaker keeps the same the tone, speed or volume of his voice.

 
 

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