

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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Sep 14, 2021 • 29min
The Shadow Club #9: Now We Know
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The Shadow Club wants to make friends with Sanjeet, so they go with him to the library to read at lunchtime. There, they are shushed again and again by the librarian, Mr Burne. After school, Max goes to pick up a book from the library, and what he finds shocks him...
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter nine, Now We Know. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow9 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Struggle, Whisper, Incredibly, Paperwork, Tense your muscles, Focus on something, Unconscious, Chew, Vision swims, Bitter.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 2271.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 27min
Big Peter and Little Peter (Beginner)
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Little Peter lives with his old mother, because he doesn't want to work. He decides to make money a different way, by tricking people. But when he tricks his brother Big Peter, things don't go very well...
Today's story is Big Peter and Little Peter. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Peter for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Philosophical.
New Vocabulary: Stupid, Woollen, Priest, Shove, Basket, Tell the future, Let someone out, Chop off, Scared, Heaven.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 2016.
Author: Norwegian Myths.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 29min
The Shadow Club #8: Ready to Fight
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The school librarian, Mr Burne, is watching The Shadow Club, and they can't do regular club activities. But on the weekend they meet up to practise with their new weapons, and on Monday, some nasty bullies are attacking Sanjeet...
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter eight, Ready to Fight. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow8 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Golf club, Slingshot, For once, Ease something, Scribble, Fantasy novel, Evil, Drag, Punching bag, Sweat.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 2225.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Aug 24, 2021 • 25min
The King's New Clothes (Intermediate)
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The King is obsessed with clothes, so when two weavers promise to make him a magical outfit, he is thrilled. The cloth cannot be seen by those who are stupid or unfit for office. There's just one problem: nobody in the castle can see it! Are these weavers really who they say they are?
Today's story is The King's New Clothes. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/King for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Outfit, Rule, Thread, Weave, Trickster, Unfit for office, Loom, Moth, Adviser, Knight (verb), Train (clothes).
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1772.
Author: Fairy Tales.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 27min
The Shadow Club #7: A Group Project
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Bethany has joined The Shadow Club, and she's annoying everyone. But she has some ideas about how the shadows are working, and tells them they need to choose weapons. In history class, Mr Pearson gives them a group project, and while working on it, they meet the horrible librarian, Mr Burne...
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter seven, A Group Project. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow7 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Lean, Caveman, Librarian, Traumatised, Swear (bad language), Weapon, Lying around, Middle Ages, Sword, Negative.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1855.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Aug 10, 2021 • 41min
Jack and the Beanstalk (Intermediate)
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Jack's parents are old, and are always talking about how great things were in the past. But now, their house is falling apart, and they have nothing to eat. Jack goes to sell their cow, and a witch trades him some magic beans. The next day, a huge beanstalk grows in the garden, and Jack climbs up...
Today's story is Jack and the Beanstalk. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Jack for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Mansion, Glory, Goose, Harp, Giant, Witch, Beanstalk, Axe, Chop down, Stomp, Grind, Enchant.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 3748.
Author: Fairy Tales.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 31min
The Shadow Club #6: Just a Stick
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Larry sees a shadow in the bathroom, but when they look, it's disappeared. Bethany is following them and asking what they're looking for. Finally, they see the kid who Ms Knight shouted at, and when they're talking to him, something happens...
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter six, Just a Stick. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow6 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Hip, More or less, Intimidate, Beat someone up, Say hopefully, Tail, Dodge, Distract, Swing, Stab.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 2321.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 33min
A Holiday Gone Wrong (Intermediate)
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A tourist goes to a small village in Japan because it's part of a TV show he loves. He looks around, remembering all the horrible things that happened in the horror show, but just when he's about to take a picture, he falls down a hill...
Today's story is A Holiday Gone Wrong. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Holiday for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Horror.
New Vocabulary: Curse, Shinto shrine, Mecca, Guts, Cicada, Jet lag, Chopsticks, Incense, Crow, Ritual.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 2620.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Jul 20, 2021 • 28min
The Shadow Club #5: Bullies or Heroes?
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Ricky revises with Max, and they finally have their chemistry exam. Afterwards, they have their first official Shadow Club meeting. They don't find shadows, but they do find a kid crying in the toilet, who seems unnaturally fast...
Today's story is The Shadow Club. This is chapter five, Bullies or Heroes?. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Shadow5 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
New Vocabulary: Review, Tutor group, Element, Flush, Mark (exams), Catch up on something, Consider the possibility, Stomp, Do your business, Cubicle, Bully.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1810.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Jul 13, 2021 • 41min
Why You Must Read (Introduction to my new book)
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In today's episode, I read you the introduction to my new book, Easy Stories in English, in two different levels. Find out why reading is the BEST way to improve your English, and the best way to do it!
Today's episode is Why You Must Read. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Read for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner; Intermediate.
Genre: Other.
New Vocabulary: Pleasure, Experiment, Crime, Silence, Naturally, Novel, Science fiction, Translation, Expert, Follow a story; Proficiency, Train your ear, Juvenile delinquent reform centre, Replicate a study, Memorise, Second language acquisition, No shame in, Comprehensible, “Don’t sweat it”, Contradict.
Setting: Other.
Word Count: 3459.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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