Whistle and I'll Come - Adapted version of classic M.R James Ghost Story

Classic English ghost story by M.R James. English language level: Intermediate (B1-2)

Part 1 Before listening

Professor Parkins is on a working holiday in a coastal town. University colleagues ask him to investigate the ruin of an old abbey. They joke about ghosts but Parkins does not “believe in what people call the 'supernatural’.”

Which one of these words do you not expect to hear.

dig * ghost * sand * dig * altar * cavity (hole) * running * groyne (barrier on beach)

The Ruin - Listen once:

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Professor Parkins knows the exact location of the abbey site.
He falls into the sea.
He writes down details of the site.
He digs with a small knife.

Parkins waits until the figure in the distance reaches him.

Part 2

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Classic stories for English language learners

Part 1 Before listening

Part 2