Easy Stories in English

Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media
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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.
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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.
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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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6 snips
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.
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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.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 20min

Simon's New Job (Beginner)

Simon gets a new job but struggles with his daily commute. He tries different modes of transportation, but always ends up early or late. The stress becomes too much. The podcast explores words related to tearing, sweating, smell, and control. Simon's experience resonates with listeners who share their own job experiences.
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16 snips
Aug 29, 2023 • 47min

How to Learn a Language (Pre-Intermediate)

Learn how to effectively learn a new language with the help of Stephen Krashen's theory of comprehensible input. Understand the difference between language acquisition and teaching and explore the input hypothesis and the monitor hypothesis. Find out how the hosts make their language podcast comprehensible and discover recommended resources for language learning. Get tips for effective language learning and explore upcoming topics. Also, learn about an upcoming teaching workshop and ways to support the podcast.
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6 snips
Aug 15, 2023 • 21min

The Piper of Hamelin (Beginner)

A piper comes to the town of Hamelin to get rid of giant rats with his music, but the mayor refuses to pay him. The piper plays a different kind of music and leads the rats into the river. The piper strikes a deal with the mayor and leads the children of Hamelin to a mountain, causing sorrow and the disappearance of the mayor.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 21min

The Elephant and the Hare (Intermediate)

Rendez-vous sur babbel.com/parler et obtenez 6 mois supplémentaires gratuits de Babbel en vous abonnant au plan de 6 mois et en utilisant le code "FACILE".Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated!An elephant is travelling to meet his family, bringing delicious honey as a gift. He stops to give a hare a ride over the river, but the hare smells the honey and can't resist just having a taste...Today's story is The Elephant and the Hare. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/ElephantL3 for the full transcript. This is a levelled-up version of an beginner-level story. You can listen to the original version of The Elephant and the Hare at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Elephant.Level: Intermediate.Genre: Children's.Vocabulary: Herd, Savanna, Sack, Hare, Hop, Crush, Wily, Trunk (Elephant), Skin (verb), Spit.Setting: Fairytale.Word Count: 1294.Author: Fairy Tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 18, 2023 • 22min

The King's New Clothes (Beginner)

Rendez-vous sur babbel.com/parler et obtenez 6 mois supplémentaires gratuits de Babbel en vous abonnant au plan de 6 mois et en utilisant le code "FACILE".Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated!There is a king who loves only his clothes. One day, two brothers come to town and say that they can make magic clothes for the king. If you are stupid or bad at your job, you can't see the clothes. But what happens when the king can't see them?Today's story is The King's New Clothes. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/KingL1 for the full transcript. This is a levelled-down version of an intermediate-level story. You can listen to the original version of The King's New Clothes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/King.Level: Beginner.Genre: Philosophical.Vocabulary: Wardrobe, Outfit, Council, Weaver, Lie, Pretend, Stupid, Parade, Knight (verb), Naked.Setting: Fairytale.Word Count: 1439.Author: Hans Christian Andersen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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