🇬🇧🇨🇳 tale - 故事 : English Lesson

Meaning of "tale" ("故事"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A tale is a story that someone tells, usually to entertain, teach a lesson, or share an adventure. Tales can be real or made-up, filled with talking animals, brave heroes, sneaky villains, and magical surprises. Some tales are old and passed down for generations, like fairy tales, while others are silly stories people make up on the spot.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Grandpa told me a tale about wrestling a giant pancake — I’m pretty sure he made it up.

My dog told me a tale with his eyes — it was about how hungry he was.

My brother’s tale about not eating the last cookie was full of plot holes — and crumbs.

My dad’s tale of walking to school uphill both ways sounds suspicious.

The cat’s tale was about a great battle… with a very scary vacuum cleaner.

An old woman sat by the fire and read a tale about a fox. Each night the child asked for another tale. The woman read a sweet tale, then a brave tale, and the child listened with wide eyes. One morning a small fox stood at the door, and both smiled at the living tale.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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