

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.
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Nov 23, 2021 • 29min
One-Eyed, Two-Eyed, Three-Eyed (Beginner)
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Two-Eyed isn't beautiful and clever, and unlike her sisters, she only has two eyes. But when a man tries to marry her, her mother and sisters will do anything to ruin Two-Eyed's life. She will need the help of a magical deer to show that, in the end, love always wins.
Today's story is One-Eyed, Two-Eyed, Three-Eyed. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/EyeL1 for the full transcript. You can listen to the pre-intermediate level version of this story at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Eye.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
New Vocabulary: Work hard, Fringe, Marry, Skin, Goat, Asleep, Awake, Hoof, Horn, Dig a hole, Pick (fruit).
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 2083.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 21min
Have You Seen This Woman? (Beginner)
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A strange girl goes to university, but she doesn't have many friends. One day, she disappears. Her friend tells us what he knows about her...
Today's story is Have You Seen This Woman?. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Woman for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Science Fiction.
New Vocabulary: Lecture, Christian society, Doughnut, Embarrassed, Drunk, Hungover, I wish I had…, Surprised, Poetry.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1345.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Nov 9, 2021 • 30min
Sleeping Beauty (Advanced)
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In the Blue Castle, everything is soft and blue. In the Red Castle, everything is bright and strong. The two lands each have their princesses, and the two lands hate each other. But the princesses will have to work together to create peace...
Today's story is Sleeping Beauty. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/SleepingAdv for the full transcript. You can listen to the beginner-level version of this story at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Sleeping.
Level: Advanced.
Genre: Children's.
New Vocabulary: Beloved, Compassion, Dye, Compliment, Gladiator, Throne, Cloak, Under a spell, Curse, Seafoam, Crack.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 2354.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 26min
It's a Small World (Pre-Intermediate)
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After World War III, nuclear weapons were banned. So in World War IV, America got creative. But in the end, they only end up hurting themselves...
Today's story is It's a Small World. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Small for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Science Fiction.
New Vocabulary: Throne, Beehive, Sting, Gut instinct, Apocalypse, Seed, Shrink, Nuclear weapon, Cure, Squirrel.
Setting: Future.
Word Count: 1811.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Oct 26, 2021 • 29min
The Shadow Club #12: The Elephant in the Room
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Ricky and his friends have gotten into the foundation programme, except for Max. It's awkward between them, and nobody wants to talk about it, but eventually Max says he's leaving the football team. They get into an argument, and then a shadow attacks...
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter twelve, The Elephant in the Room. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow12 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Elephant in the room, Assume, Jealous, Knight, Step down, Shake your head, Pretend, Seagull, Swoop, Distract.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 2178.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Oct 19, 2021 • 22min
Strange Friends (Intermediate)
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There is a cat and mouse, and they are very good friends. They live together, and everyone calls them the "Strange Friends". But they must buy food and keep it for winter. So they get a pot of fat, and put it in the church, but the cat gets hungry...
Today's story is Strange Friends. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/FriendsInt for the full transcript. You can listen to the beginner version of this story at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Friends.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Children's.
New Vocabulary: Altar, Fantasise, Christening, Anticipation, Spare (Give), ‘Good things come in threes’, From top to bottom, Deter, Gravely, Evoke memories.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1384.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Oct 12, 2021 • 27min
The Shadow Club #11: Fighting Cats and Fighting Bulls
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Ricky's family goes on holiday to Spain, but all his parents want to do is look around cathedrals. Willow is sad, and Ricky realises that his parents have taken away her Fighting Cats books, so he asks them why. Later on, he gets a text from Larry with some very exciting news...
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter eleven, Fighting Cats and Fighting Bulls. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow11 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Echo, Apparently, Copy (Media), Share a look, Get the feeling, An escape, Through gritted teeth, Fluent, Foundation programme, Football academy.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1929.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Oct 5, 2021 • 19min
The Tightrope Walker (Beginner)
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A man is walking on a tightrope between two tall buildings. Everyone is watching. They want him to make it. But one man doesn't want him to make it...
Today's story is The Tightrope Walker. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Walker for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Tightrope, Leak, Drop by drop, Suddenly, Step by step, Worried to death, Imagine, Beauty, Shoot, Break the law, Arrest.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1147.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 31min
The Shadow Club #10: An Easy Game
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Everything is very uncomfortable after Mr Burne shouted at The Shadow Club. But they have more important things to worry about: there's a football match this Saturday. They win the game easily, but why can't Ricky feel happy about it?
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter ten, An Easy Game. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow10 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: ‘The tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife’, Awkward, Catholic, Shut up, Weird, Pale, Bible, Tackle, French toast, Girly.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 2185.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Sep 21, 2021 • 24min
Misty the Snake (Beginner)
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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...
Today's story is Misty the Snake. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Misty for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Comedy.
New Vocabulary: Sneak, Parcel, Queue, Bubble wrap, Marmite, Lick, Ex, Prison bars, Put a bounty on someone’s head, Owner, Tongue.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1457.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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