I Got Stuck in a Train with My Ex | English Listening Practice | English Speaking Practice

Download the full script, vocabulary list, quiz, answer key, and a bonus writing/speaking prompt using the link in the description. https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Welcome to The Listening Window, your go-to channel for immersive English listening practice and natural English speaking practice. In today’s long-form, first-person English story, titled “I Got Stuck in a Train with My Ex,” we take you on an emotional and relatable journey — perfect for improving your everyday English listening and speaking skills. Whether you’re preparing for a language exam, building confidence in daily conversations, or simply looking for engaging content to improve your English fluency, this story offers the perfect opportunity for you to listen, repeat, and absorb commonly used English phrases in a real-life situation. This is English listening practice at its most dramatic and effective. 💬 What is this story about? In this episode, our narrator finds herself stuck in a train compartment with someone she never expected to see again — her ex-boyfriend. As the train rumbles forward, so do the buried emotions, awkward silences, and unspoken memories. What do you do when the person you once loved is suddenly sitting right next to you, and there’s no escape for hours? This story is packed with authentic, conversational English and expressions that are frequently used in real life. You'll hear natural pauses, hesitations, and dialogue — making it perfect for English speaking practice through shadowing or repeat-after-me techniques. 🎯 Why this story helps you improve your English I Got Stuck in a Train with My Ex is more than just a story. It's a carefully crafted audio lesson for intermediate and advanced learners of English who want to: Practice English listening with real-world vocabulary and sentence structures Improve English speaking through repeat-after-me shadowing Understand emotional tone, storytelling techniques, and natural dialogue Build vocabulary with context-rich examples Experience an immersive, relatable situation with a twist The story is narrated in first person, making it feel personal, real, and emotionally engaging — an essential tool for mastering English through immersion. 📥 Downloadable PDF for Extra Practice To deepen your learning, we’ve created a complete downloadable PDF with: ✅ Full story script (for reading while listening or shadowing) ✅ A vocabulary list with meanings and two example sentences each ✅ A comprehension quiz (multiple choice) ✅ An answer key to check your progress ✅ A bonus writing and speaking prompt to reflect on the story and practice self-expression This is ideal for teachers, self-learners, or conversation groups. The PDF helps turn passive listening into active learning. 👉 Download it now using the link in the description! 🗣️ How to use this video for English speaking practice Here’s how you can use this video to build your fluency: Listen to the story once without stopping to understand the general plot Listen again, this time pausing after each sentence and repeating out loud Use the PDF to read along and shadow the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm Try retelling the story in your own words — this helps with recall and sentence building Answer the quiz to test your understanding and vocabulary Write or speak your version of the story using the bonus prompt Doing this regularly will improve your pronunciation, listening comprehension, vocabulary retention, and speaking fluency. 📺 Why subscribe to The Listening Window? The Listening Window is not just another English channel. We create: Real-life English stories based on everyday situations Long-form content (15–20+ minutes) so you get deep immersion TTS-friendly narration — clear, slow, and natural for learners Repeat-after-me speaking practice to build your confidence Downloadable learning tools for every story We blend storytelling with education — so you don’t just learn English, you feel it. 🔄 Discussion prompt for comments: What would YOU do? This story includes a moment that could have gone in many different directions — a train, an ex, an unresolved past. What would YOU do if you were stuck in a train with your ex? Would you talk it out? Stay silent? Pretend not to know them? Drop your alternate ending or thoughts in the comments. Let’s make this a community of learners and storytellers. 💡 Related Keywords for Search Discovery English Listening Practice English Speaking Practice English Story for Practice Daily English Conversation Shadowing English Technique First Person English Story Learn English Through Stories Repeat After Me English Intermediate English Listening Advanced English Speaking Practice Thank you for being part of The Listening Window — where language meets emotion, and learning becomes a story worth telling. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-life English stories every week.