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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Apr 9, 2024 • 21min
The Emu and the Kangaroo (Beginner)
In this podcast, explore a captivating Australian Aboriginal tale where Dinewan, a curious emu, and Bohra, a magical kangaroo, embark on a desert adventure. Follow their journey as Dinewan yearns to witness Bohra's spirit and learn a valuable lesson about trust and vigilance in relationships.
Mar 26, 2024 • 27min
Coming Back to God (Conversation)
The podcast explores the speaker's diverse performance experiences, from storytelling in a sauna to singing in a church choir. They reflect on the challenges and joys of different performance settings, such as open mic nights and community talk shows. The speaker also shares personal reflections on gratitude, language learning insights, and the importance of feedback.
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
What Makes a Snake (Advanced)
Follow Sam's comedic journey at Corpse Incorporated as he avoids interactions, deals with office politics, and faces security concerns. Tension escalates as he confronts a colleague and receives surprising news, leading to an unexpected dilemma.
Mar 12, 2024 • 17min
The Holy Cat (Beginner)
A cat hunts mice in town, prays in fields, learns to be holy. Explore cultural and religious themes, hunting methods, prayer beads, and sins. Cat transforms into holiness but fails. Moral lesson on actions vs. words.
Feb 27, 2024 • 29min
Love and Friendship in Your 30s (Conversation)
Exploring the challenges of forming stable relationships in your 30s due to technology-induced 'no contact' culture. Finding solace in spending time alone, going on self-dates, and focusing on simple activities like darning socks. Reflecting on the importance of voice communication and deep human connections in the digital age. Contemplating the balance between individuality and the desire for meaningful friendships and love in a changing society.
Feb 20, 2024 • 17min
The Singing Widow (Beginner)
A widow visits her husband's grave in the land of the dead but struggles to find him. Themes of death, ghosts, and loneliness are explored as she embarks on a journey with a mysterious man on a white horse. The story touches on love, loss, and unexpected companionship, with a cautionary ending in the town of Salta.
Feb 10, 2024 • 24min
The Great Race (Rerun)
Buddha organizes a race to say goodbye to animals, naming the years after them in order they win. They discuss the concept of zodiac signs, its significance, and beliefs about personality. They reflect on education, cheating, talents, and indifference. The animals participate in a race to reach Buddha, showcasing different strategies and the exclusion of a cat.
Jan 30, 2024 • 38min
200 Episodes and Five Years of Easy Stories in English! (Conversation)
The podcast celebrates its 200th episode and reflects on five years of podcasting. The host shares personal updates, including performing at a queer storytelling night and adjusting to being single. They also discuss the war in Palestine and highlight the ongoing conflict and power imbalance between Israel and Palestine.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 27min
The Red Book (Beginner)
Gemma finds a mysterious red book and reads about a boy named Nai who also finds a red book that tells Gemma's story. The podcast explores the meanings of various words, shares an anecdote about a windy autumn day, and delves into Nai's journey of learning to read and discovering the joy of books. Gemma escapes into books and ignores the possibility of school closure.
Jan 9, 2024 • 26min
A Tarot Reading (Conversation)
This conversational episode introduces tarot reading and its history. It explores the world of tarot decks and provides tips for beginners. The speaker reflects on their journey and future plans. The meanings of specific tarot cards are discussed, along with personal experiences and emotions. The speaker expresses hope for growth and a renewed passion for their podcast.
