Strange news stories from around the world.
Most are true – or partly true!
English language level: intermediate Cefr A2-B2
- The Bell Ringer
- A Monkey Flies Right
- It’s raining cows in Washington
- There goes the Bridegroom!
- What happened on the Mary Celeste?
- Did that really happen?
- The Lost Trousers
- Ribrock Hotel
- Beware of the Parrot
- Cow Crash (B1)
- Bear Hug
Listening
- This story is called Raining Cows. What do you think it is about?
- Write down five words you expect to read.
- Watch video – YouTube subtitles may help but watch for spelling errors
Quick Check: True or false?
1. The Eversons are looking for a cow
2. A cow falls on their car.
3. The Eversons walk to the nearest shop.
4. The cow weighs 300 kilograms.
5. The Eversons are not injured.