Based on the Speakout Upper-Intermediate (2nd Edition) curriculum, "Stories" (Unit 3) typically focuses on narrative structure, storytelling techniques, and language for engaging listeners.
Often involves reading a short story (e.g., about a circus in 1930s America or humorous stories). Speakout Upper-Intermediate
Expressions such as every cloud has a silver lining, once bitten, twice shy , and what goes around comes around . focusing on history and politics
Some people read non-fiction, focusing on history and politics, while others enjoy poetry, art criticism, and comic books. while others enjoy poetry