Learning English Stories - Classic Stories: Northanger Abbey

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Enjoy this classic story written by English author Jane Austen, read to you by Tim. Practise your listening and learn 13 uses of the word ‘tell’ in around 6 minutes.

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Published on Friday, 20th February 2026.

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