

Easy Stories in English
Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media
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.
Episodes
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Oct 6, 2025 • 36min
How Slow Can I Go? (Conversation)
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Listen to me articulate and enunciate every word as I discuss unusual beverages, insane apps, doing Pilates in Chinese, and how I'm feeding you all worms.
Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Slow for the full transcript.
Vocabulary: Latte, Beetroot, Pistachio, Red envelope, Massage, Pilates, Monologue, Worm, Nest
0:00 Intro
1:41 How slow can I go?
5:33 A mysterious drink
8:10 Crazy Chinese apps
13:00 Inappropriate videos
17:20 Pilates à la Chinoise
19:15 Levelling up abroad
20:59 Autumn, anyone?
22:00 Where to find my funky food pics
24:20 My upcoming travels
27:08 Let's speed things up a bit
32:23 Mother has arrived
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Sep 29, 2025 • 51min
The Juniper Tree (Advanced)
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Skin as white as snow and eyes as red as blood. Some would call it beautiful, but to Nicholas's parents, he is a demon child. But when Nicholas discovers that his 'mother' is not his real mother, his whole world starts to change.
Today's story has themes of child abuse, cannibalism and violence. It is not appropriate for children.
Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Juniper for the full transcript.
Level: Advanced.
Genre: Horror
Vocabulary: Juniper berry, Torment, Console, Demon, Witch, Chest (box), Padlock, Millstone.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 4623.
Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2025 • 43min
My Morning Routine (Conversation)
Dive into the details of a morning routine that kicks off at 5 AM! Discover the art of flossing with a clever technique, and explore the contrasting flavors of Listerine from different countries. Join a yoga session that brings calm and centering into the day. Learn about an eco-friendly shower routine and ingenious deodorant placement tricks. Sip on coffee made with a preferred V60 setup, and enjoy breakfast evolution stories from the UK to China. Reflect on the balance of weekday hustle and leisurely weekend vibes!

Sep 8, 2025 • 30min
Before the Light Dies (Beginner)
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The king asks a clockmaker to repair an old magical clock. But when the clockmaker tries to repair the clock, nothing works... until he discovers a secret that will change his life.
Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Clockmaker for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Romance.
Vocabulary: Clockmaker, Ancestor, Repair, Ban, Apprentice, Gear, Rush, Symbol, Diary, Honesty, Secret.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1753.
Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2025 • 44min
Hello from China! (Conversation)
Ariel shares her zany adventures after moving to Ningbo, China, from falling suitcases hitting policemen to bonding with locals over TikTok dances. She navigates the chaotic bureaucracy and dives into delicious local dishes like spicy bullfrog soup and congee. The subtropical heat accompanies her as she gets accustomed to a new teaching job and the quirks of digital life in China. Despite the challenges, her reflections reveal a mix of excitement and the emotional rollercoaster of starting anew.

Aug 19, 2025 • 25min
Running (Pre-Intermediate)
A character grapples with racing thoughts while running in the park until a surprising encounter with an owl shifts their perspective. Humorous tales emerge, like the speaker's comedic panic when trapped in a closet, highlighting themes of fear and isolation. Reflections on moving to China spark discussions about female creativity and personal challenges. Nature becomes a backdrop for exploring freedom and emotional struggles, fostering a deep connection to the environment and the need for companionship.

Aug 12, 2025 • 31min
I Ate Colin's Face (Conversation)
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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
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Aug 5, 2025 • 50min
The Cave of the Danishman (Beginner)
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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?
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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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Jul 22, 2025 • 38min
Freezing to Death in Scotland (Conversation)
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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!
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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

Jul 15, 2025 • 43min
I Got Kicked Out! (Conversation)
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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.
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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