I continue to work hard on my ECL test preparation. As I said before I’ve cchoosen podcast listening as one of the methods to improve my listening skills. Unexpectedly it became also the way to broaden my knowledge of classic English literature.
Each time when I find the story I like, I save it into my watching list. Usually I return to it several times and each time I find something new for me not only in English language constructions but also in the plot of the story.
I like short classic stories best. Maybe someday I’ll be able to follow plots of novels or romans. But not today.
The short story I want to introduce to you today is “The Umbrella Man” by Roald Dahl”
It was published in 1980 so some moments may probably seem old-fashioned for the young generation. But not for me who was born in 1970.
At the same time the main idea (as I see it) is relevant at any time: don’t judge people for their appearance or social status.
But please don’t be jumping to conclusion that this story is a moralistic pamphlet. Not at all! I would say it is a little detective with the absolutely unexpected end.
You can find the story PDF here if you prefer to read ⤵️
The podcast where I've found the story first is here ⤵️
And here is the short movie which is based on the story. I don’t know how about you, but I like it: to read a story and then to see a movie and vice verse ⤵️
So listen, watch, read, have fun and in prove your English together with me and English classic literature