

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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Jun 18, 2019 • 24min
The Woman of the Mountain (Intermediate)
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A man makes a mistake he will regret for the rest of his life. He loses his wife, and all he has left is his daughter. But when he lets her down as well, he loses all hope for his life. That is, until he hears of strange happenings on Mount Ida...
Today's story is The Woman of the Mountain. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mountain for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Myths & Legends.
Vocabulary: Labour, Seek, Farewell, Pilgrimage, Virgin, Wicked, Sin, Saint, Weep.
Setting: Medieval.
Word Count: 1810.
Author: Turkish Myths.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 26min
The Black Cat (Intermediate)
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I don’t expect you to believe what I am going to tell you, but hopefully you will understand. I’m not sure I believe or understand it myself. I’m not mad, and this is not a dream—it is stranger and more horrible than any dream I have ever had. But maybe a clever reader will see my story, and find an answer to the madness. That is all I can hope for...
Today's story is The Black Cat. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Cat for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Superstitious, Witch, Purr, Despise, Patch of fur, Cut firewood, Axe, Banister, Tap your knuckles, Corpse.
Setting: Victorian.
Word Count: 2159.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
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Jun 4, 2019 • 28min
The Mice Discuss Chapter 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Gentle the mouse goes to visit his family, who live in a human home. They have a problem with a cat, and they have heard all about his heroic acts. But Gentle isn't a hero, not really...
Today's story is The Mice Discuss Chapter 2. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mice2 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Tongue (bell), Evil, Servant, Put someone out of their misery, Break a spell, Spit.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 2458.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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May 28, 2019 • 22min
The Mice Discuss Chapter 1 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Gentle the mouse goes to visit his family, who live in a human home. They have a problem with a cat, and they have heard all about his heroic acts. But Gentle isn't a hero, not really...
Today's story is The Mice Discuss Chapter 1. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mice1 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Trap, Gasp.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1563.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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May 21, 2019 • 17min
The Heart That Told the Truth (Beginner)
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Listen to my story and judge for yourself. Am I crazy?
Today's story is The Heart That Told the Truth. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Heart for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Vulture, Cloth, Evil, Scared, Heart, Sheets, Floor board, “I can’t stand it”.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1191.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
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May 14, 2019 • 22min
The Lion in Love Chapter 3 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush is determined to get married to Charcoal. The only problem is, he doesn't know her...
Today's story is The Lion in Love Chapter 3. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LionLove3 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Cabin, Gums, Feel a lump in your throat, Sob, Antler, Desperate, Clearing, “All hail the King”.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1752.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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May 7, 2019 • 18min
The Lion in Love Chapter 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush is determined to get married to Charcoal. The only problem is, he doesn't know her...
Today's story is The Lion in Love Chapter 2. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LionLove2 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Doe.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1328.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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Apr 30, 2019 • 21min
The Lion in Love Chapter 1 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush hasn't come out of his cave in several days. Gentle goes to see what's wrong, and finds out that Crush has fallen in love. But it's not with a lion...
Today's story is The Lion in Love Chapter 1. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LionLove1 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Whisker, Echo, Deer, Horn, Roar, Mane.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1604.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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Apr 23, 2019 • 18min
The Mouse, the Frog and the Hawk (Pre-Intermediate)
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Hoppy the frog doesn't have any friends, just like Gentle. So when Hoppy asks Gentle to play a game, he agrees happily. Unfortunately, the game is not so fun for Gentle...
Today's story is The Mouse, the Frog and the Hawk. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Frog for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Hawk, Bramble patch, Hop, Freeze, Beak, Slimy.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1419.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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Apr 16, 2019 • 26min
The Lion and the Pig (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush the lion is angry. Speedy the rabbit asked him to do a favour, but he doesn't respect him! He goes to the lake to cool off, and there he meets Grunt the pig. Grunt challenges him to a fight, and the game is on...
Today's story is The Lion and the Pig. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pig for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Bow your head, Sir, Hawk, Vulture, Tusk, Someone plays games, Pretend.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1530.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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