The Missed Train
Vocabulary
Reach each word out loud.
snooze
/snuz/
verb
to temporarily stop your alarm, notifications from ringing
Example:
I snoozed my alarm this morning and accidentally slept for an extra hour.
look forward to
/lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd tu/
phrasal verb
to feel excited for something that will happen in the future; anticipation
Example:
I am looking forward to going to the party on Saturday.
frustrated
/ˈfrʌs treɪ tɪd/
adjective
disappointed, annoyed, or stressed due to a situation
Example:
I am so frustrated because my car has a flat tire.
schedule
/ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/
noun
a plan that repeats; specific times when we do something
Example:
Let's check our schedule to find a good time for the meeting.
platform
/ˈplætfɔːm/
noun
a raised area for people to stand on
Example:
The train arrived at the platform just as the sun began to set.
Story
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Audio generated by AI
The Missed Train
Last Friday, I was supposed to visit my cousin in another city. I packed my bag the night before and set my alarm for 6:30 a.m. The train was scheduled to leave at 8:00, and I thought I had plenty of time. But in the morning, I accidentally hit the snooze button. I woke up again at 7:15 and panicked.
I rushed to get ready, skipped breakfast, and called a taxi. Traffic was worse than usual, and I kept checking the time every minute. When I finally arrived at the station, I ran to the platform—but the train had just left.
I sat down on a bench, frustrated. I had been looking forward to this weekend for weeks. I called my cousin to explain, and luckily, she was very understanding. She told me to take the next train, even if it arrived later.
While waiting, I bought a coffee and tried to calm down. I realized that sometimes, things don’t go as planned, and that’s okay. I made it to my cousin’s house in the afternoon, and we still had a great time together.
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Lesson updated:
November 6, 2025