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235 | Intermediate - Short Story: Ella’s Journey [English Listening Practice]


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Title: Ella’s Journey to Healing

Level: Intermediate (B)


Story :

Ella, once full of energy and laughter, finds herself slipping into a deep depression that makes everyday life feel impossible. She struggles to get out of bed, loses touch with her friends, and feels isolated in her own thoughts. Despite the heaviness she carries, a message from her friend Maya sparks a small shift in her. Slowly, Ella begins to take small steps toward healing—writing in her journal, going for walks, and eventually seeking therapy. Through the help of her therapist, Dr. Patel, and the quiet support of Maya, Ella learns that recovery isn’t a straight line. It’s full of ups and downs, but each step forward, no matter how small, is a victory. As the months pass, Ella starts to feel more like herself, realizing that strength isn’t about never struggling but about continuing to try, even when it’s hard. Though she still has bad days, Ella learns how to manage her depression and begins to rebuild her life with hope and resilience.


Vocabulary :

  • Numbness: A lack of feeling or emotion.
  • Therapy: Professional treatment to help with mental health problems.
  • Vulnerable: Open to emotional or physical harm, but also a sign of strength when shared with others.
  • Recovery: The process of getting better after a period of illness or difficulty.
  • Resilience: The ability to recover and move forward after hardship or challenges.



Grammar Focus:

  • Present Perfect Tense: Used to describe Ella’s ongoing journey and her gradual healing process (e.g., "Ella has learned how to manage her depression").
  • Complex Sentences: The story contains sentences with multiple clauses to describe Ella’s deep internal struggles and the complexity of her emotions (e.g., "She had spent so much time feeling weak, feeling like a failure because she couldn’t just 'snap out of it'").
  • Metaphorical Language: The story uses metaphors to describe depression, such as "the fog of depression," or "the darkness crept in," to emphasize the emotional impact.
  • Emotional Vocabulary: Words like "isolation," "numbness," and "weight" are used to capture the emotional depth of Ella’s experience with depression.
  • Direct Speech: Dialogue between Ella and Maya highlights key emotional moments, helping to show Ella’s changing perspective on her journey to healing.


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