Scene 01
One word with two meanings
The dragon offers talun, which can mean tribute paid by subjects or a reciprocal gift between equals.
CEFR B2Dragon-court diplomatic adventure~20 min4 chapters per route
Interactive English speaking story
The Dragon Court Interpreter
Selene can translate every word the dragon says. The danger is that the king hears only what he wants.
Clarify ambiguous language, correct a powerful listener, negotiate terms, and prevent a war caused by translation.
ชี้แจงภาษากำกวม แก้ผู้มีอำนาจ เจรจาเงื่อนไข และป้องกันสงครามจากการแปล
You play
Selene's second interpreter between kingdoms on the edge of war
Clarify ambiguous terms, repair an edited transcript, and build a shared process for checking urgent claims.
Speak aloud · a few missed words are okay · 2 endings
A story that changes with your voice
Preview the opening chapters
Follow one possible opening route below. Your choices lead to different outcomes. Speaking rehearsals revisit your chosen route after its resolution and are counted separately from the story chapters.
Scene 02
The royal transcript removes one clause
The official transcript omits the dragon's condition that both kingdoms may inspect the border mines.
Scene 03
Fire above the border mine
A mining explosion looks like a dragon attack. Soldiers prepare to retaliate before investigators arrive.
Useful expressions
English you can actually say
- 01We should ask whether talun means tribute or a gift exchanged between equals.
- 02We should say the transcript omits the mutual inspection clause that both sides accepted.
- 03We should stop military action and begin a joint investigation with evidence from both sides.
- 04We should open a direct channel so both courts can check urgent claims before they act.
- 05I would like to practise the conversation again and explain my decision clearly.
Story vocabulary
Words you meet in context
- ambiguous
- กำกวม
- reciprocal
- ตอบแทนกัน
- omit
- ละเว้น
- clause
- ข้อกำหนด
- retaliate
- ตอบโต้
- investigation
- การสืบสวน
- stand down
- หยุดปฏิบัติการ
- evidence
- หลักฐาน
Choose your support
One story, three speaking modes
Echo
See the full model sentence, then say it aloud. Best when you want maximum support.
Remix
Use a clue and build the sentence yourself. Best for flexible everyday speaking.
Improv
Respond naturally in your own words. Best when you want a real conversation challenge.
Questions about this story
What English level is The Dragon Court Interpreter?
The Dragon Court Interpreter is written for CEFR B2 learners. The level describes the story's target language difficulty, not an official proficiency assessment.
How do I play The Dragon Court Interpreter?
Choose what you want to say, speak the response aloud, and continue when your meaning is clear. Echo, Remix and Improv modes provide different amounts of support.
Can I practise The Dragon Court Interpreter for free?
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