Cadence Stories

Ebenezer Szeto runs a property agency in Mong Kok. He has plenty of money and no time for Christmas. Tonight, his old partner Jacob Ma comes back to see him, seven years after he died.

A Hong Kong Christmas Carol · Episode 1 of 5 · Exam level
A classic story retold in modern Hong Kong. Read the captions as you listen.

00:00 Opening
00:34 The office on Christmas Eve
09:28 The face at the door
14:12 Jacob Ma

Choose your level
Every episode comes in three levels: same story, different language.
Foundation: slower speech, shorter sentences, key words explained on screen.
Bridge: natural speed, more conversation, a few words explained.
Exam: full speed, a full cast and richer language, for students preparing for DSE.
Too easy? Move up. Too hard? Move down. You'll find all three levels in this show.

Practise every day
Cadence English has daily DSE Listening and Reading practice at the same three levels.
https://www.cadenceenglish.com/paper-3-listening

Ebenezer Szeto runs a property agency in Mong Kok. He has plenty of money and no time for Christmas. Tonight, his old partner Jacob Ma comes back to see him, seven years after he died.

A Hong Kong Christmas Carol · Episode 1 of 5 · Bridge level
A classic story retold in modern Hong Kong. Read the captions as you listen.

00:00 Opening
00:34 The office on Christmas Eve
08:31 The face at the door
12:16 Jacob Ma

Choose your level
Every episode comes in three levels: same story, different language.
Foundation: slower speech, shorter sentences, key words explained on screen.
Bridge: natural speed, more conversation, a few words explained.
Exam: full speed, a full cast and richer language, for students preparing for DSE.
Too easy? Move up. Too hard? Move down. You'll find all three levels in this show.

Practise every day
Cadence English has daily DSE Listening and Reading practice at the same three levels.
https://www.cadenceenglish.com/paper-3-listening

Ebenezer Szeto runs a property agency in Mong Kok. He has plenty of money and no time for Christmas. Tonight, his old partner Jacob Ma comes back to see him, seven years after he died.A Hong Kong Christmas Carol · Episode 1 of 5 · Foundation levelA classic story retold in modern Hong Kong. Read the captions as you listen.00:00 Opening00:35 The office on Christmas Eve07:11 The face at the door10:02 Jacob MaChoose your levelEvery episode comes in three levels: same story, different language.Foundation: slower speech, shorter sentences, key words explained on screen.Bridge: natural speed, more conversation, a few words explained.Exam: full speed, a full cast and richer language, for students preparing for DSE.Too easy? Move up. Too hard? Move down. You'll find all three levels in this show.Practise every dayCadence English has daily DSE Listening and Reading practice at the same three levels.https://www.cadenceenglish.com/paper-3-listening