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Easy Stories in English
Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media
262 episodes
2 days ago
Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science fiction and action. There is a balance of children’s stories, as well as more mature themes for adults. While listening to the stories, you can read the transcript at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com and get both reading practice and listening practice. With enough time, you’ll find that your reading and writing skills improve as well. Ariel Goodbody has a strong background in linguistics and language acquisition, and they base the podcast on Stephen Krashen’s theory of comprehensible input. Ariel changes the level of grammar to suit each level, but prioritise comprehension and good storytelling over anything else. Vocabulary is described using paraphrase, cultural references, pictures, intonation and sound effects. British culture, especially English culture, is naturally introduced throughout the episodes. Ariel also has experience in theatre, and treats every episode like an audiobook performance. With character voices, dramatic timing and a range of accents, adults and kids alike will soon forget that they’re ‘learning’ at all! Some of the most well-known stories from the podcast are: the Doggo and Kitty stories, Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales, The Very Hungry Dragon, Sleeping Beauty, The Perfect Pet, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Why Blood is Red, Saint George and the Dragon and Pioneers of the Continuum. Many stories are adapted from famous authors, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Hans Christian Andersen, Isaac Asimov, Josef Čapek, Margery Williams and Ryuunosuke Akutagawa. Ariel studied linguistics at the University of Cambridge and started teaching in 2018. As a language teacher, they use comprehensible input techniques such as TPRS and story listening. In 2021 they published a series of graded readers. These easy readers allow fans to get their favourite stories in a physical format. Apprendre l’anglais facilement avec des contes de fées et histoires racontés en anglais britannique. Méthode pour étudier les vocabulaires, la prononciation, la grammaire et la lecture en anglais. Les livres audio en anglais pour les niveaux débutant, intermédiaire et avancé. Einfach Britisches Englisch lernen mit Märchen und Geschichten. Methode, um Vokabeln, Aussprache, Grammatik und Lesen auf Englisch zu studieren. Hörbücher auf Englisch für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene. Imparare l'inglese facilmente con fiabe e storie in inglese britannico. Metodo per studiare vocabolario, pronuncia, grammatica e lettura in inglese. Audiolibri in inglese per i livelli principiante, intermedio e avanzato. Aprender inglés fácilmente con cuentos de hadas e historias en inglés británico. Método para estudiar vocabulario, pronunciación, gramática y lectura en inglés. Audiolibros en inglés para todos los niveles: principiante, intermedio y avanzado. 童話、メルヘン、物語でイギリス英語を学ぶことがやさしくさせるイージー・ストーリーズ・イン・イングリッシュ。アリエル・グッドボディはきれいなブリティッシュイングリッシュの発音で新しい単語を説明して、毎週のストーリーを語る。初級、中級、上級の生徒にむかうオーディオブックで英語文法や英語読書をアップさせる勉強取材。 通过英国英语的童话故事和故事轻松学习英语。学习英语的词汇、发音、语法和阅读。为初学者、中级和高级学生提供英语的有声读物。 Легко изучать английский язык с помощью сказок и историй на британском английском. Методика изучения словарного запаса, произношения, грамматики и чтения на английском языке. Аудиокниги на английском языке для начинающих, студентов среднего уровня и продвинутых студентов. تعلم الإنجليزية بسهولة مع القصص الخرافية والحكايات باللغة الإنجليزية البريطانية. طريقة لدراسة المفردات والنطق والقواعد والقراءة باللغة الإنجليزية. كتب مسموعة باللغة الإنجليزية للمبتدئين والمتوسطين والمتقدمين.
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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science fiction and action. There is a balance of children’s stories, as well as more mature themes for adults. While listening to the stories, you can read the transcript at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com and get both reading practice and listening practice. With enough time, you’ll find that your reading and writing skills improve as well. Ariel Goodbody has a strong background in linguistics and language acquisition, and they base the podcast on Stephen Krashen’s theory of comprehensible input. Ariel changes the level of grammar to suit each level, but prioritise comprehension and good storytelling over anything else. Vocabulary is described using paraphrase, cultural references, pictures, intonation and sound effects. British culture, especially English culture, is naturally introduced throughout the episodes. Ariel also has experience in theatre, and treats every episode like an audiobook performance. With character voices, dramatic timing and a range of accents, adults and kids alike will soon forget that they’re ‘learning’ at all! Some of the most well-known stories from the podcast are: the Doggo and Kitty stories, Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales, The Very Hungry Dragon, Sleeping Beauty, The Perfect Pet, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Why Blood is Red, Saint George and the Dragon and Pioneers of the Continuum. Many stories are adapted from famous authors, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Hans Christian Andersen, Isaac Asimov, Josef Čapek, Margery Williams and Ryuunosuke Akutagawa. Ariel studied linguistics at the University of Cambridge and started teaching in 2018. As a language teacher, they use comprehensible input techniques such as TPRS and story listening. In 2021 they published a series of graded readers. These easy readers allow fans to get their favourite stories in a physical format. Apprendre l’anglais facilement avec des contes de fées et histoires racontés en anglais britannique. Méthode pour étudier les vocabulaires, la prononciation, la grammaire et la lecture en anglais. Les livres audio en anglais pour les niveaux débutant, intermédiaire et avancé. Einfach Britisches Englisch lernen mit Märchen und Geschichten. Methode, um Vokabeln, Aussprache, Grammatik und Lesen auf Englisch zu studieren. Hörbücher auf Englisch für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene. Imparare l'inglese facilmente con fiabe e storie in inglese britannico. Metodo per studiare vocabolario, pronuncia, grammatica e lettura in inglese. Audiolibri in inglese per i livelli principiante, intermedio e avanzato. Aprender inglés fácilmente con cuentos de hadas e historias en inglés británico. Método para estudiar vocabulario, pronunciación, gramática y lectura en inglés. Audiolibros en inglés para todos los niveles: principiante, intermedio y avanzado. 童話、メルヘン、物語でイギリス英語を学ぶことがやさしくさせるイージー・ストーリーズ・イン・イングリッシュ。アリエル・グッドボディはきれいなブリティッシュイングリッシュの発音で新しい単語を説明して、毎週のストーリーを語る。初級、中級、上級の生徒にむかうオーディオブックで英語文法や英語読書をアップさせる勉強取材。 通过英国英语的童话故事和故事轻松学习英语。学习英语的词汇、发音、语法和阅读。为初学者、中级和高级学生提供英语的有声读物。 Легко изучать английский язык с помощью сказок и историй на британском английском. Методика изучения словарного запаса, произношения, грамматики и чтения на английском языке. Аудиокниги на английском языке для начинающих, студентов среднего уровня и продвинутых студентов. تعلم الإنجليزية بسهولة مع القصص الخرافية والحكايات باللغة الإنجليزية البريطانية. طريقة لدراسة المفردات والنطق والقواعد والقراءة باللغة الإنجليزية. كتب مسموعة باللغة الإنجليزية للمبتدئين والمتوسطين والمتقدمين.
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Easy Stories in English
I Ate Colin's Face (Conversation)
Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! In the last week before moving to China, I recount awkward goodbyes, the British tradition of caterpillar-shaped cakes, my sneaky strategy to avoid jet lag, and my super secret language study hacks. Keep listening to learn English! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Colin⁠ for the full transcript. Vocabulary: Bubbly (drink), Caterpillar, Irish goodbye, Fly long-haul, Maglev, Jet lag 00:00 Intro 01:36 Audio chat 04:42 A week of lasts 05:46 A British icon 10:54 My travel itinerary 13:05 Avoiding jet lag 16:18 Dodging earthquakes 17:39 How I'm studying Chinese 21:51 Finding love at the worst time 24:13 Bathed in love 27:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
30 minutes

Easy Stories in English
The Cave of the Danishman (Beginner)
Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! A horrible pirate called the Denschman terrorises a small Scottish island. But when a storm leaves the Denschman trapped in a cave, will the people of the island be cruel enough to leave him to die? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Danish for the full transcript. Level: Beginner. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vocabulary: Raid, Eagle, Hide, Sink, Pray, Crash, Sword, Gift, Kind-hearted. Setting: Scotland. Word Count: 1992. Author: Tom Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 weeks ago
49 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Freezing to Death in Scotland (Conversation)
Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! So I recently went to my cousin’s wedding in Edinburgh, which turned out to be much colder than expected, ESPECIALLY since I was camping! Fortunately, the beauty of the Quaker wedding ceremony more than made up for it. I couldn't stick around for long, though, as I had to whiz back to London on the train to take the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Sounds boring, but in fact it allowed me to process old failures, reconnect with academia, and set me up on a good mental path for my move to China. Learn all this more in this episode of Easy Stories in English! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Freezing for the full transcript. Vocabulary: Camper van, RV, Quaker, Ceilidh, Pass rate, Emotional breakdown, Close the loop, Peter Pan syndrome, Puer aeternus, Heart rate variability, 'It hits different', Shibboleth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 weeks ago
37 minutes

Easy Stories in English
I Got Kicked Out! (Conversation)
Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! Yes, that's right, I was kicked out of a public building... Not only that, I went to a wild party in Cambridge, and I'm setting the house on fire with incense. Sort of. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Kicked for the full transcript. Vocabulary: Hay fever, Incense, Ball (party), Checkmate, Gen Z, Shisha, Bumper cars, Helter skelter, Middle of the road, Joie de vivre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
43 minutes

Easy Stories in English
The Monkey's Heart (Intermediate)
Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! A monkey shares his figs with a shark, and for a while they are friends, but when the shark invites the monkey to his home under the sea, the monkey suspects that something may be wrong... Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Monkey⁠⁠⁠ for the full transcript. Level: Intermediate. Genre: Philosophical. Vocabulary: Fig, Nimble, Toss, X and Y don't mix, Halfway, Graceful, Indifferent, Ordeal, Nap, Send someone your wishes. Setting: Fairytale. Word Count: 1686. Author: Fairy Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
20 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Who is Middle Class? (Conversation)
Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! British people are obsessed with class, but what does it mean to be middle class? From accents to animatronic tigers, come with me for a whirlwind tour of class markers in British society. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/MiddleClass for the full transcript. Vocabulary: Social bubble, Parvenu, Nouveau riche, Processed food, Received Pronunciation, Posh, Chav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Just Say Yes (Pre-Intermediate)
Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! ⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes⁠⁠ Tony cannot say no. So he eats food he doesn't like, does a job he hates, and goes on holidays where he almost dies. But when his friend asks him to marry her, will he still say yes? Go to ⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Yes⁠⁠ for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! Level: Pre-Intermediate. Genre: Comedy. Vocabulary: Salmon, Give a speech, Allergy, Spot (body), Squeamish, Faint (verb), Bowling, Health condition, Terrible, Horse-riding, Unable. Setting: Modern. Word Count: 2308. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Easy Stories in English
The Devil Made Me Do It (Conversation)
Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! ⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes I do a tarot reading, and I draw THE DEVIL!! Dun dun dun... Will I survive, or is my future all going up in flames? Go to ⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Devil for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! Vocabulary: Tarot, Woo woo, Esoteric, Vibrate at a certain frequency, Quantum physics, ASMR, Shuffle, The Devil, Temptation, Hedonism, Uncoil, Disintegrate, Generosity, Get a lot of mileage out of something Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
43 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Have You Met Elaine? (Intermediate)
Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes⁠ Have you met Elaine? Elaine is very giving, but not very nice. Oh, she loves everyone, but she shows her love through action, not smiles. And Elaine has a secret, which only I know about... Go to ⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Elaine⁠ for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! Level: Intermediate. Genre: Horror. Vocabulary: Cuppa, Hoarder, Ragamuffin, Vandalise, Parish council, Egging, Spot (skin), Fertiliser, Infer, Defrost, Intermittent fasting, Six pack. Setting: Modern. Word Count: 1728. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Easy Stories in English
6 Things I Wish I'd Done Sooner (Conversation)
Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes I discuss six things I wish I'd done sooner in life, tell you about my 32nd birthday and discuss some books and films I've enjoyed recently. Go to ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Sooner⁠ for the full transcript. List of books: Butter by Asako Yuzuki Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende Film: The Tribulations of Balthazar Kober Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠. Your support is appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Return to the Sea (Intermediate)
Book a class in June and July and get 50% off! EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes An old fisherman sits by the sea, waiting for fish to come. He has seen the world change hugely through his life. But today, something different is waiting in the water: something monstrous. Go to ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Return for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠. Your support is appreciated! Level: Intermediate. Genre: Philosophical. Vocabulary: Moustache, Frown, Broom, Fishing rod, Excretion, Barnacle, Wrath, Kelp, Froth. Setting: Modern. Word Count: 1220. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
50 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Saint George and the Dragon (Rerun)
Today's episode is a rerun of an older story. Before we get into the story, I talk about my religious experiences during Easter. St George is a famous mythical figure throughout Europe. Most versions of his story involve him fighting and killing a dragon who is causing problems in a city. But in my version, things are bit... smellier. Go to ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/George for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠. Your support is appreciated! Level: Pre-Intermediate. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vocabulary: Saint, Dragon, Dew, Kingdom, Desert, Tame, Well (water), Pass out, Knight, Scratch, Collar. Setting: Fairytale. Word Count: 1662. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
40 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Guess Who's Moving to China? (Conversation)
I discuss my upcoming move to Ningbo, China, as well as full moon drumming circles and shamanistic journeying. It's a travel around the world, both physically and spiritually! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/China for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
39 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Grandmother March (Beginner)
Why is the weather in March so changeable? Well, it's all to do with wine and a very angry lady from Bulgaria... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/March for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Beginner. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vocabulary: Vineyard, Barrel, Frost, Gentle, Cellar, Temper, Stork, Rage. Setting: Fairytale. Word Count: 573. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
34 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Giving Up Sugar for Lent (Conversation)
Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter. Traditionally, during Lent, Christians fast or give something up. In today's episode, I talk about giving up sugar, plus give some tips on how best to use flashcards to learn vocabulary. Vocabulary: Give something up, Lent, Ramadan, Abstain, Hold someone accountable, Hojicha, Taste buds, Crave, Vain, Spring (verb), Daylight savings, Flashcards Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Lent for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
29 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Banksy | The World's Most Famous Anonymous Artist (English Learning for Curious Minds)
Hello, my Lovely Learners! Today we have an episode from English Learning for Curious Minds with Alastair Budge. You might remember last year we did an episode together where we wrote a story, A Visitor from Chilly Bottom, which you can listen to here: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/Chilly/ Banksy is one of the most famous modern British artists known for his anonymous identity and provocative street art.  In this episode, we'll explore Banksy's history, his rise to prominence, and the powerful messages behind his works.  Banksy's anonymous identity fascinates the public  Starting in Bristol's graffiti scene  "Girl with a Balloon" shreds after auction  Banksy's use of stencils for quick artworks  Political and satirical themes in Banksy's art  Mystery of who Banksy really is  Art on public walls, not in galleries  Criticism of the art establishment  Dismaland as a critique of consumer culture  Banksy's impact on street art's legitimacy Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available at: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/banksy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
25 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Adrian's Dream
Adrian wants to write, but he can never concentrate. He tries waking up early before work, but he always just goes back to bed. Finally, he decides to start napping, but the results aren't what he expects... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Dream for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Advanced. Genre: Philosophical. Vocabulary: Circadian rhythm, Weaker self, Dent, Blaring, Nap, Diagnostic framework, Buoy, Querying agents, Hook line sinker, Bespectacled, Autopilot, Pond, Thrum, Fête. Setting: Modern. Word Count: 1118. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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5 months ago
56 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Life, Love and Learning Japanese (Conversation)
I catch you all up on what I've been up to recently. There's a bit of philosophy, some dating, and some very manic studying for Japanese. Plus a bit of history! Ever wanted to know about Britain's most infamous king? Now you can! All that and more in today's free-wheeling conversational episode. Content warning: this episode has some mild swearing in it Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Yappa for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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5 months ago
38 minutes

Easy Stories in English
The Dragon of Kraków (Pre-Intermediate)
A dragon is terrorising the city of Kraków, but one man has a way to defeat it. It won't take strength, though, but wisdom. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Krakow for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Pre-intermediate. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vocabulary: Prove yourself, Terrorise, Flame, Flesh, Wisdom, Strength, Wander, Cobbler, Device, Sulphur, Powder. Setting: Fairytale. Word Count: 1901. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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6 months ago
32 minutes

Easy Stories in English
The Shape of Art (Beginner)
Felicity is a successful lawyer, but she wants a change. She tries painting and loves it. But there's a problem: everyone hates her paintings. Can she find the true shape of her art? Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shape for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Beginner. Genre: Philosophical. Vocabulary: Shape, Sculpture, Law, Wrong (feeling), Art supplies, Landscape (painting), Portrait, Abstract, Bin. Setting: Modern. Word Count: 1397. Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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6 months ago
24 minutes

Easy Stories in English
Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science fiction and action. There is a balance of children’s stories, as well as more mature themes for adults. While listening to the stories, you can read the transcript at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com and get both reading practice and listening practice. With enough time, you’ll find that your reading and writing skills improve as well. Ariel Goodbody has a strong background in linguistics and language acquisition, and they base the podcast on Stephen Krashen’s theory of comprehensible input. Ariel changes the level of grammar to suit each level, but prioritise comprehension and good storytelling over anything else. Vocabulary is described using paraphrase, cultural references, pictures, intonation and sound effects. British culture, especially English culture, is naturally introduced throughout the episodes. Ariel also has experience in theatre, and treats every episode like an audiobook performance. With character voices, dramatic timing and a range of accents, adults and kids alike will soon forget that they’re ‘learning’ at all! Some of the most well-known stories from the podcast are: the Doggo and Kitty stories, Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales, The Very Hungry Dragon, Sleeping Beauty, The Perfect Pet, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Why Blood is Red, Saint George and the Dragon and Pioneers of the Continuum. Many stories are adapted from famous authors, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Hans Christian Andersen, Isaac Asimov, Josef Čapek, Margery Williams and Ryuunosuke Akutagawa. Ariel studied linguistics at the University of Cambridge and started teaching in 2018. As a language teacher, they use comprehensible input techniques such as TPRS and story listening. In 2021 they published a series of graded readers. These easy readers allow fans to get their favourite stories in a physical format. Apprendre l’anglais facilement avec des contes de fées et histoires racontés en anglais britannique. Méthode pour étudier les vocabulaires, la prononciation, la grammaire et la lecture en anglais. Les livres audio en anglais pour les niveaux débutant, intermédiaire et avancé. Einfach Britisches Englisch lernen mit Märchen und Geschichten. Methode, um Vokabeln, Aussprache, Grammatik und Lesen auf Englisch zu studieren. Hörbücher auf Englisch für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene. Imparare l'inglese facilmente con fiabe e storie in inglese britannico. Metodo per studiare vocabolario, pronuncia, grammatica e lettura in inglese. Audiolibri in inglese per i livelli principiante, intermedio e avanzato. Aprender inglés fácilmente con cuentos de hadas e historias en inglés británico. Método para estudiar vocabulario, pronunciación, gramática y lectura en inglés. Audiolibros en inglés para todos los niveles: principiante, intermedio y avanzado. 童話、メルヘン、物語でイギリス英語を学ぶことがやさしくさせるイージー・ストーリーズ・イン・イングリッシュ。アリエル・グッドボディはきれいなブリティッシュイングリッシュの発音で新しい単語を説明して、毎週のストーリーを語る。初級、中級、上級の生徒にむかうオーディオブックで英語文法や英語読書をアップさせる勉強取材。 通过英国英语的童话故事和故事轻松学习英语。学习英语的词汇、发音、语法和阅读。为初学者、中级和高级学生提供英语的有声读物。 Легко изучать английский язык с помощью сказок и историй на британском английском. Методика изучения словарного запаса, произношения, грамматики и чтения на английском языке. Аудиокниги на английском языке для начинающих, студентов среднего уровня и продвинутых студентов. تعلم الإنجليزية بسهولة مع القصص الخرافية والحكايات باللغة الإنجليزية البريطانية. طريقة لدراسة المفردات والنطق والقواعد والقراءة باللغة الإنجليزية. كتب مسموعة باللغة الإنجليزية للمبتدئين والمتوسطين والمتقدمين.