15 Heart-Touching Short Stories in Simple English for Spoken English Practice
Story 1: The Broken Shoes Ravi was a quiet boy in Class 6. He always sat in the second row and listened carefully to every lesson. But there was one thing that made him feel uncomfortable every day—his shoes were old and slightly broken from the front. Ravi’s father was a daily wage worker. Some days he earned money, and some days he did not. Buying new shoes was not easy for the family. Ravi never complained, but he always tried to hide his feet under the desk. One rainy morning, the classroom floor became wet. Ravi’s shoes were soaked, and one of his classmates noticed the broken front. A few students began to laugh softly. Ravi felt ashamed and kept his head down. Their class teacher, Mrs. Meera, observed everything. She did not say anything at that moment. The next day, she called Ravi after class and gently handed him a small box. “This is for you,” she said with a warm smile. Ravi opened the box slowly. Inside, there was a pair of new black school shoes. His eyes filled wit...