In this episode, I share a personal story from 2011, when I started working in a café in Central London. Living in the UK was my first experience abroad. I was 24 at the time, spoke little English and was very insecure. But writing this story gave me the chance to reflect on how much progress I've made, both as a person and as an English speaker and I hope this episode might inspire you to keep growing as well as stand up to those people who are not treating you the way they should. The story was inspired by a photo of the sign of the café I was working in (link below) Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Insult' (stolaroid.com/insult) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)  How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid).

In this episode, I talk with the legendary Martin Johnston from Rock n' Roll English. We talk about learning languages as he's from the UK but speaks fluent Italian! We also speak about having kids because Martin shares his own true story inspired by a photo of his Italian wife holding up a very important piece of paper ;) Episode Links The photo that inspired Martin's story (stolaroid.com/martin) Martin's website (rocknrollenglish.com) Martin's ebook (rocknrollenglish.com/stories) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I have a chat with Lara, the English teacher who founded enbooo.com. You'll hear talk about learning English, pronunciation and accent. Lara also shares her own true story about her first date with Marcos, her Spanish boyfriend. It's exactly like the title of the episode describes it: insane! Episode Links The photo that inspired Lara's story (stolaroid.com/lara) Lara's website (enbooo.com) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) My free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)  How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I tell my own true story about a time I told my partner, Aloha, that I was going to visit the Auschwitz concentration camp. This is a story inspired by a photo of us two on top of Mount Igen, an Indonesian Volcano (link below). Confusing, right? I know, but things will become clear as you listen, I promise! :)  Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Auschwitz' (stolaroid.com/auschwitz) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) The Mount Ijen miners (ndotravelteam.com/blog/the-miners-of-kawah-ijen) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)  

No stories today. Just an unplanned reflection on war and the current situation in Ukraine.  If you're an online language teacher, consider buying Maria Glazunova's book to help a Ukrainian teacher of English from Kyiv.  Episode Links Gino Strada's full speech (en.emergency.it/culture-of-peace/abolishing-war-is-urgently-needed) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I talk with Zdenek, an amazing English teacher and podcaster from the Czech Republic who teaches English through football. Zdenek talks about how he learned English and shares his own true story about his first English lesson at a language school where he'd just been hired in the centre of London. His story is inspired by a photo of him in a changing room. You'll find it on my website (link below). Episode Links The photos that inspired Zdenek's story (stolaroid.com/zdenek) Zdenek's website (teacherzdenek.com) Zdenek's podcast (zdeneksenglishpodcast.podbean.com) Zdenek Instagram @teacherzdenek (instagram.com/teacherzdenek) Zdenek's YouTube Channel (youtube.com/c/TeacherZdenek) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I tell my own true story about being an Italian abroad. This is a story that might make you think about your country and people, and it's inspired by a photo of a pizza I took in 2016.  Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below).   Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Arrogant' (stolaroid.com/arrogant) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) Michelle Daniel's Instagram (www.instagram.com/theheartofenglish.ca) The Heart of English Conversation Club (theheartofenglish.ca/conversation-club) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I talk with my friend Rebecca, the owner of Inglês Express, a language school in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Rebecca shared her own true story inspired by a picture of her US passport (link below). You'll also hear us talk about travel problems, tropical fruit, falling teeth and being robbed at gunpoint.  Episode Links The photos that inspired Rebecca's story (stolaroid.com/rebecca) Rebecca's language school in Brazil (inglesexpress.net) Stolaroid Room (stolaroid.com/events) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I tell a true story about a time I went shopping with my girlfriend Aloha. It's a story I briefly told in Italian as a vocal message on Whatsapp to some of my friends. When they heard it, most of them replied, "You MUST tell this story on your podcast!". So, here it is. It's inspired by a photo of me that Aloha took in the shopping mall. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below).    Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Gift Card' (stolaroid.com/gift-card) My blog post 'How Your English Improves by Telling Stories' (stolaroid.com/improve-english-through-stories)  My language program (stolaroid.com/podcast-language-program)  Zdenek's English Podcast (www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-cn4wb-1fe680) In Episode 399 Zdenek and I had a lovely chat that you can listen to here. (www.podbean.com/ew/pb-76348-115ac26)  My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) 

In this episode, I tell a true story about an aspect of the relationship I have with dad. We're very different but so similar at the same time. This is a story that might make you think about your dad or, why not, your mom. The photo that inspired this story is a picture of my dad's hands. Head to my website if you'd like to see it (link below). Episode Links The photo that inspired 'Hands' (stolaroid.com/hands) Would like to practise and improve your English by reflecting on meaningful moments of your life and telling your own personal stories? Check out my new language program here (the language program I talked about in this episode). Check out Stephen's website and podcast at englishwithstephen.com. It's awesome. He talks about how to learn and learning strategies, something that not all teachers do. And he's got over 20 years of experience as a teacher! Imagine how many students he's helped! My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com - I reply to every email I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide) https://stolaroid.com/podcast-language-program/