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Jun 24, 2025 • 38min

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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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 4min

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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Jun 10, 2025 • 43min

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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May 27, 2025 • 50min

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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May 20, 2025 • 1h 4min

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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May 13, 2025 • 50min

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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Apr 29, 2025 • 41min

Saint George and the Dragon (Rerun)

Delve into the mythical tale of St. George and the Dragon, where tradition meets humor. The speaker shares personal Easter reflections, exploring its communal joy and personal growth. Discover how St. George's legendary fight with a dragon takes a surprising twist, transforming a fearsome foe into a friend. Enjoy insights into cultural practices surrounding St. George's Day, and expand your vocabulary with unique explanations of common concepts and geographical features. A charming blend of myth and personal story awaits!
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Apr 22, 2025 • 40min

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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Apr 15, 2025 • 35min

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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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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