The New Roommate
Carlos had always lived alone, so when he got a new roommate, he wasn’t sure what to expect. His roommate, Jake, was an outgoing and considerate person. He was also incredibly talented at playing the guitar. “I hope we get along well,” Carlos thought.
At first, Carlos noticed that Jake was very easygoing and laid-back. He never complained when Carlos borrowed his books, and he was always willing to help with household chores. However, one thing bothered Carlos—Jake had a habit of talking about people behind their backs.
One day, Carlos heard Jake saying negative things about their neighbor, Lisa. Carlos felt strongly about honesty and decided to say something. “Jake, I think it’s better to be completely honest with people,” he said.
Jake looked surprised but nodded. “You’re right,” he admitted. “I shouldn’t say things like that.”
From that day on, Jake made an effort to be more direct. Over time, he and Carlos built a strong friendship. Carlos admired Jake’s ability to be open to change, and Jake appreciated Carlos’s honesty. They both learned that a good friendship is built on trust and respect.
🏡 Intermediate English Story – The New Roommate | ESL Listening & Speaking Practice (Level 3) 🎸📖
In this engaging ESL story, Carlos meets his new roommate, Jake, and quickly learns about their differences. While Jake is friendly and easygoing, Carlos struggles with one of his habits—talking behind people’s backs! Can Carlos help Jake become more honest? This video is perfect for Level 3 English learners looking to improve their listening, reading, and comprehension skills while learning vocabulary about personality traits, social behavior, and friendship.
✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ How to describe personality traits in English (outgoing, considerate, honest)
✔️ Common verbs for social interactions (borrow, trust, admire)
✔️ Expressing opinions and giving advice in daily conversations
✔️ Listening and pronunciation practice for better fluency
🔹 How to Use This Video:
👂 Listen first without reading the subtitles.
📖 Read along with the subtitles to reinforce learning.
📝 Practice by repeating key sentences aloud.
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3. Exercises:
A. Vocabulary Match
Match the words on the left with their correct meanings:
- Considerate
- Laid-back
- Trust
- Feel strongly
- Completely honest
a) To believe someone is truthful
b) Not easily stressed or worried
c) To have a firm opinion about something
d) To think about other people’s feelings
e) To always tell the truth
B. True or False
Read the statements and decide if they are true or false:
- Carlos was excited about getting a new roommate.
- Jake was very strict and serious all the time.
- Carlos didn’t like that Jake talked behind people’s backs.
- Jake never changed his behavior.
- Carlos and Jake became good friends.
