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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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.
Dec 31, 2023 • 33min
A Lucky New Year (Rerun)
Harold has terrible luck and decides to follow every tradition and superstition in the world to change his luck. Each attempt ends in disaster. He reflects on his experience and shares his New Year's resolution to be less superstitious.
Dec 19, 2023 • 34min
How the Narwhal Got Its Tusk (Intermediate)
A blind boy lives in Greenland with his parents and his aunt. The aunt is always complaining, so the boy's mother sends her away, but one night, there is a storm and the boy hears his aunt being struck by lightning. The aunt goes mad, and only the blind boy can save her, but he'll have to travel far from home to do so...Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Tusk for the full transcript.Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen.Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated!Level: Intermediate.Genre: Children's.Vocabulary: Narwhal, Tusk, Keen (ear), Raven, Grumble, Exile, Yank, Bolt of lightning, Migrate (illness), Rot, Flesh, Whittle, Harpoon, Igloo.Setting: Greenland.Word Count: 2831.Author: Howard Norman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5, 2023 • 17min
The Giant Turnip (Beginner)
A woman grows a giant turnip that she can't pull out of the ground, and she enlists the help of various characters. Finally, the nanny succeeds. Later, the granny helps a group of people pull out a stubborn turnip, leading to a celebration of turnip soup for dinner.
Nov 21, 2023 • 19min
The Water Monster (Intermediate)
A mother dreams of her daughter's water and tear wedding dress. The daughter does laundry at the lake and encounters a monster. The podcast explores themes of marriage, horror, and fairytale. Words and phrases related to food, coercion, and the body are also discussed.
Nov 7, 2023 • 29min
Doggo and Kitty Tear Their Trousers (Advanced)
Dogo and Kitty go for a walk in the forest, but Doggo tears his trousers when he fights a rabbit. They need to find a way to fix them. Doggo chases the rabbit and gets hurt by thorns. They come up with a plan to catch mice and are rewarded by the seamstress.
Oct 31, 2023 • 31min
Bonus Episode: How Long Until I Get Fluent in English? with The Level Up English Podcast
Language learning expert Michael Lavers discusses the duration to achieve fluency in English. The process is longer than the achievement. Factors affecting learning speed are explored. Enjoying the journey is crucial for effective learning.
Oct 24, 2023 • 28min
How to Teach a Language (Pre-Intermediate)
This podcast episode discusses teaching a language to a friend or partner. It covers the importance of using the target language, teaching strategies such as translation and gestures, creating an effective learning environment, and tips for clear communication and understanding.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 28min
The Path of Pins and Needles (Intermediate)
In this episode, the podcast explores darker twists on Little Red Riding Hood and the consequences of straying from the path. It also delves into the significance of gut health, psychological weight management, and the thrilling race to grandmother's house. A tragic incident leads to Red's transformation and a change in her behavior.
Sep 26, 2023 • 20min
The Three Goats (Beginner)
Three goats live happily in a field but run out of grass. They try to cross a bridge to find more grass but encounter a hungry troll. The goats use their wits to defeat the troll and continue their journey without any more trouble.
