7th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - Boating Hero
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Today's episode is about a terrible storm and the young woman who tried to save the stranded sailors. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com) Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click here for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What was the name of the ship involved in this story, and in which year did the main events take place? Where did the Forfarshire set sail from, and what was its destination on the fateful journey in 1838? Describe the weather conditions and challenges that the Forfarshire faced as it sailed along the Northumberland coast. What was the outcome of the Forfarshire's collision with rocks near the Farne Islands, and how did it affect the ship and its passengers and crew? Who was Grace Darling, and what role did she and her father, William Darling, play during the rescue operation?
