
Easy Stories in English
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 11, 2023 • 28min
The Rabbit Man (Intermediate)
Heorhiy lives happily as a peasant, but one day a rich man comes to his house and tells him he has a family debt. Heorhiy works three years to pay it off, but the rich man doesn't want to let him go, so he thinks of a way to trick him...Today's story is The Rabbit Man. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/RabbitMan for the full transcript.Level: Intermediate.Genre: Comedy.Vocabulary: Solidarity, Peasant, Starve, Manor house, Forefather, Shirk your duty, Interest (money), Hare, Graze (eating), Lira, Strangle.Setting: Medieval.Word Count: 1932.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more.Get exclusive NordVPN deal here: https://nordvpn.com/easystories. It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023 • 21min
The Pancake Man (Beginner)
Francis's mother dies, and his father gets very sad. One day, Francis's father starts making pancakes. Francis loves the pancakes, so his dad makes bigger and bigger pancakes. But maybe they're too big...Today's story is The Pancake Man. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pancake for the full transcript.Level: Beginner.Genre: Drama.Vocabulary: Pancake, Frying pan, Flip, At first, Giant, Sick of something, Connect (person), Run (business), Space, Lift weights, Grave.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1194.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more.Get exclusive NordVPN deal here: https://nordvpn.com/easystories. It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023 • 22min
The Labyrinth (Pre-Intermediate)
A woman keeps ending up in bad relationships. A businessman works so hard he has heart problems. A young man killed his friend by drunk driving and now he can't stop drinking. All three of them are lost. All three of them go to drive. They go to the place where all roads lead: the labyrinth.Today's story is The Labyrinth. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Labyrinth for the full transcript.Level: Pre-Intermediate.Genre: Philosophical.Vocabulary: Labyrinth, Smash, Image, Ignore, Chest, Tight, Poison, Ashes, Urn, Fork (road), Melt, Hourglass.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1532.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more.Get exclusive NordVPN deal here: https://nordvpn.com/easystories. It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023 • 25min
Bonus Episode: The Bizarre Life of Lewis Carroll with English Learning for Curious Minds
Explore the enigmatic life of Lewis Carroll, the author of 'Alice in Wonderland', including controversial personal details. Discover the inspiration behind the iconic tale, Lewis Carroll's talents in math and photography, and his intriguing friendship with a young girl named Alice. Uncover the legacy of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and the controversy surrounding Carroll's reputation.

Feb 28, 2023 • 28min
The Hunt (Intermediate)
You have nowhere else to go. Beth left. Kai attacked. Faruq crashed. You hid. So one day, you go to that place you've heard about, where you can buy a certain drug. It's a crazy idea, but maybe you'll feel less lonely. Your cat is your only friend left, after all.Today's story is The Hunt. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Hunt for the full transcript.Level: Intermediate.Genre: Science Fiction.Vocabulary: Baptise, Womb, Hunter-gatherer, Rock bottom, Epiphany, Holy water, Intended recipient, Cave in (willpower), Crush, Whiskers, Curl up, Belly, Transition.Setting: Future.Word Count: 2568.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Feb 14, 2023 • 24min
The Perfect Pet (Beginner)
Rory has always wanted a pet, but his parents don't like animals. When Rory finishes university, he decides to get a pet. First, he gets a dog, but then things start going wrong...Today's story is The Perfect Pet. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pet for the full transcript.Level: Beginner.Genre: Horror.Vocabulary: Mean (unkind), Allergy, Social, Bite, Pee, Covered in, Scratch, Guinea pig, Lock, Blood, Butcher, Named after.Setting: Modern.Word Count: 1424.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan 31, 2023 • 21min
Why Blood is Red (Pre-Intermediate)
In the beginning, there were two brother gods, Kimesh and Musesh. Kimesh created the planets with loud fire, and Musesh created the plants and animals with calm thought. Everything was fine for a while, until Kimesh decided the world needed some more colour...Today's story is Why Blood is Red. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/BloodRed for the full transcript.Level: Pre-Intermediate.Genre: Myths & Legends.Vocabulary: Passion, Reflection (thought), Debate, Spit (noun), Urine, Organ, Varied, Confusion, Flame, Dye.Setting: Ancient.Word Count: 1007.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023 • 29min
Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry (Advanced)
Doggo and Kitty want to be like the adults, and adults put on clothes when they go outside. But there's a problem: Doggo and Kitty's clothes are dirty! Well, they'll just have to do laundry. That should be simple, right?Today's story is Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LaundryL4 for the full transcript. This is a levelled-up version of a story. To listen to the beginner-level version of Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry, go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Laundry.Level: Advanced.Genre: Children's.Vocabulary: Alas, Wriggle, Claw, Glitter (verb), Seeing as, Spit out, Foam, Scrub, Ponder, Leap, Turn up your nose in disgust, Lather, Clamber.Setting: Fairytale.Word Count: 2115.Author: Ariel Goodbody.Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2023 • 30min
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Beginner)
Buy me a coffee to say thank you for the podcast!===Goldilocks goes into the forest and gets lost. She finds a house with porridge by the window, and it smells so good... The old man who lives there would want her to go and eat it, wouldn't he?Today's story is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Bears for the full transcript.Level: Beginner.Genre: Children's.Vocabulary: Judge, Sunrise, Lonely, Smell, Porridge, Normal-sized, Try (Food), Shout, Owe, Fur coat, Swan.Setting: Fairytale.Word Count: 2115.Author: Ariel Goodbody.===If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For just a few dollars a month you can get extra episodes, exercises, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2022 • 41min
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Parts 3 & 4 (Intermediate)
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Every day, the lord of the castle goes hunting and Gawain stays in bed, bantering with the beautiful lady. Each night, Gawain and the lord exchange their 'gains' for the day. But Gawain cannot stop worrying about meeting the Green Knight, and when the lady offers him help, he can't resist...
Today's story is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. This episode contains parts 3 and 4. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Gawain2 for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Myths & Legends.
Vocabulary: Solely, Banter, Bargain, Flatter, Triumph, Handsome (a lot), Wild boar, Long for, Coarse, Prey, Vow, Tick (clock), Sin, Tact, Dodge, Fellow (person), Waver, Flinch, Nick, Wreck, Bind, Decrepit, Immortal, Make a mockery, Sham, Noble, Owe it to yourself.
Setting: Medieval.
Word Count: 4006.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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