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Apr 1, 2025 • 29min

Giving Up Sugar for Lent (Conversation)

Dive into the journey of giving up sugar for Lent! The host shares personal reflections, touching on the significance of fasting across cultures like Ramadan. Discover tips for managing cravings and enhancing your food experience. Plus, learn about the unexpected benefits such as increased energy and personal growth. The conversation wraps up with an enlightening discussion on revolutionizing vocabulary learning through sentence flashcards, turning language study into a fun and contextual experience!
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Mar 25, 2025 • 25min

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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Mar 18, 2025 • 56min

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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Mar 4, 2025 • 39min

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 itGo 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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Feb 18, 2025 • 33min

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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Feb 4, 2025 • 25min

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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Jan 21, 2025 • 40min

Three Balls of Wool (Pre-Intermediate)

One day, Leila finds a strange butterfly with three dots and fine lines on its wings. When she tries to touch the butterfly, it turns into a witch and drags her to her castle! For seven years Leila works for the witch, trying to find a way to escape. Then, one day, the witch says she is going travelling...Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Wool for the full transcript.Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated!Level: Pre-Intermediate.Genre: Children's.Vocabulary: Rotten, Fig, Witch, Wart, Scar, Scratch, Itch, Dot, Her curiosity got the better of her, Gaze, Reflection.Setting: Fairytale.Word Count: 3099.Author: A. M. Jalili. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 7, 2025 • 22min

Think Fast! (Beginner)

Eugene is a big nerd, and he's afraid of everything. But one day, a man attacks him in the street, and Eugene discovers that he isn't so weak after all.Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Fast for the full transcript.Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated!Level: Beginner.Genre: Comedy.Vocabulary: Nerd, Solve a formula, Strategy, Attack, Avoid, Power cut, Swing, Punch, Dodge, Lamppost.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1098.Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 24, 2024 • 40min

How I Celebrate Christmas (Conversation)

Discover the quirks of British Christmas traditions, from chocolate oranges to burning puddings. Personal stories illuminate the contrast between UK and American celebrations, highlighting unique family gatherings and cherished rituals. Explore the warmth of festive meals featuring turkey and special desserts, and the delight of Christmas crackers. Reflect on how the meaning of Christmas evolves from childhood excitement to adult appreciation, all while embracing the joy of family and the holiday spirit.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 24min

How the Platypus Came to Be (Pre-Intermediate)

The nose of a duck, the fur of an otter and the tail of a beaver: platypuses are one of the strangest animals in the world! So where did they come from? Find out in this hilarious story...Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Platypus 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: Platypus, Beak, Came to be, Can’t be bothered, Pester, Beaver, Tail, Dam, Otter.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1040.Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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