
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.
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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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Nov 26, 2024 • 50min
New? Start here! (Conversation)
Discover a personal journey filled with passion for languages and storytelling. The host shares their struggles with burnout and how community support led to a fulfilling teaching career. Reflect on the transformative power of faith while learning English through engaging podcast formats. Explore a range of story recommendations, from dark twists on classics to comedic adventures. Plus, find out how listener support helps grow this unique learning experience!

Nov 12, 2024 • 46min
The Curse of the Pig (Beginner)
A whimsical tale unfolds as a princess discovers a prophecy that she must marry a pig. Despite her disbelief, a pig arrives at her door, bringing an unexpected adventure. The narrative explores the nature of curses and the journey to break them. Listeners dive into enchanting vocabulary, from 'forbid' to 'dragons.' Themes of love and destiny weave throughout the story, especially as the princess confronts her fate and uncovers the truth behind her peculiar suitor.

Oct 29, 2024 • 30min
Three Kisses (Pre-Intermediate)
Leah, grieving her mother's death, creates a bond with a seagull by sending white roses to her brother. The story intertwines themes of grief and transformation, as her connection to nature transforms her into a dragon. Meanwhile, her brother embarks on a quest filled with courage and love to reunite with Leah, uncovering dark magic along the way. The podcast also explores fun language insights, contrasting cultural quirks about seagulls and bathtubs, all while sharing humorous anecdotes.

Oct 18, 2024 • 12min
I have a confession to make...
Answer my survey and get the beginner story, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/AskToday, I have a confession to make. I thought I knew what you all wanted, but I was wrong. In this episode, I ask for your help.Get the transcript: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TRANSCRIPT-I-have-a-confession-to-make.pdfLevel up your English with Story Builders, an eight-week online course https://www.easystoriesinenglish.com/buildMit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 28min
The Freezer Door (Beginner)
Level up your English with Story Builders, an eight-week online course https://www.easystoriesinenglish.com/buildA woman has a loving husband and children, and she's great at her job. So why is she sad? One day, she opens the freezer door and sees the way into another world. If she goes, she will lose her husband and children. But could she be happy there?Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Door for the full transcript.Level: Beginner.Genre: Philosophical.Vocabulary: Freeze, Freezer, Cheek, Pick at, Kid, Nightmare, Gooseberry, Cliff, Sober, Weigh something up, Parallel universe.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1517.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen.Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Superpower of Story with Bree Aesie
Get 25% off my Story Builders course by signing up by the end of today! https://easystoriesinenglish.com/buildToday I talk to Bree Aesie from the Into the Story podcast about how to use stories in your everyday life, what makes a great communicator and some interesting memory techniques.Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Bree for the full transcript.Check out my appearance on Bree's podcast, Into the Story: https://intothestorypodcast.com/stories/63-having-the-courage-to-stand-up/Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen.Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 11min
Hamburg, City of Water (Conversation)
Discover the wonders of Hamburg, where family adventures intertwine with delicious cake sampling and the largest model railway in the world. The host shares personal reflections on conquering fears, urban travel contrasts, and the intricacies of effective communication. Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Miniatur Wunderland and explore the implications of smoking bans in the UK. Enjoy a blend of lighthearted anecdotes and insightful discussions that make this journey through Hamburg both entertaining and thought-provoking.

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Sep 10, 2024 • 45min
The Pumpkin Jug (Beginner)
In a whimsical tale, a king challenges a woman to fit a pumpkin into a small jug without breaking either. Their interaction explores themes of love and creativity, unfolding against a backdrop of cultural symbols like poppies and seasonal produce. The podcast humorously reflects on the quirks of urban life versus royalty, as well as the benefits of seasonal eating. Additionally, it offers insights into unique hard hat designs while introducing a new course focused on storytelling and language skills.

Sep 3, 2024 • 32min
Misty the Snake (Rerun)
Misty the Snake loves eating other people's pets. This does not make the people of the United Kingdom happy. So her owner takes her to Brazil, but really she wants to go home to Ghana...This episode is a rerun, BUT I add some new commentary and talk about my exciting new project, Story Builders. Story Builders will be an eight-week online language course where we will work together to create a story based on all our experiences that will then appear on the podcast. To hear as soon as sign-ups for Story Builders are open, join my email newsletter at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Email.Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/MistyRerun for the full transcript.Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen.Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated!Level: Beginner.Genre: ComedyVocabulary: Sneak, Parcel, Queue, Bubble wrap, Marmite, Lick, Ex, Prison bars, Put a bounty on someone’s head, Owner, Tongue, Yeast.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1457.Author: Ariel Goodbody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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