Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories

A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.🎯 ⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠

Hanul Kim shares what it’s really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.🎯 Join Bree’s Free NewsletterGet Hanul’s Mindset Makeover Guide to boost your speaking confidence, click ⁠here⁠.

Hanul Kim, a news anchor and global public speaking coach from South Korea, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming fear to achieve her dreams. She discusses her emotional turmoil before a live broadcast during the Winter Olympics and the intense anxiety she faced. Hanul highlights her struggle with myopia while navigating the spotlight and offers anecdotes on staying composed on camera. Listeners will find motivation in her transformation from a nervous performer to a confident host, emphasizing the power of embracing fears for personal growth.

Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on speaking with clarity & confidence.

Andrea Aesie, a master scuba instructor and ongoing storyteller, shares a poignant family road trip taken to fulfill her father's dying wish. With humor and nostalgia, she reflects on the laughter and struggles encountered along the way. The journey highlights the importance of seizing the moment, strengthening family ties, and creating lasting memories against the backdrop of life's challenges. Andrea's tale uniquely intertwines joy with the realities of facing illness, making it a heartfelt exploration of love and resilience.

Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life👉 ⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠⁠ to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.

Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United KingdomGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularyPLEAD: To ask for something in an emotional or serious way.STANDING OVATION: When an audience stands up and claps to show great admiration.VENUE: A place where an event happens, like a concert, wedding, or meeting.POUR YOUR HEART INTO SOMETHING: To put a lot of effort, passion, and emotion into something.CUT-THROAT: Extremely competitive and ruthless.Learn more about Alien on Stage @alienonstagedoc

Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he’d give his 19-year-old self.👉 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠ to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.

Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United Kingdom (Kent)Get More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularySOFT-SPOKEN: Speaking gently and quietly.BLAG (UK slang): Getting something through charm, persuasion, or clever tricks.TO OWN UP TO SOMETHING: Admitting you did something wrong.WONKY: Crooked, shaky, or not working properly.TO BE FIRM: Staying strong, confident, and decisive.More about Stephen DevincenziCheck out the Simple English News Daily podcast at Send7.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dive into the power of authentic communication and lifelong learning. Discover how trusting your intuition can lead to more fulfilling career paths. Explore the delicate balance between fiction and nonfiction, and how morning routines can spark creativity. Listen in as guests share personal stories and the significance of effective communication in a chaotic world, all while uplifting ceramic art. Get inspired to reject mediocrity and embrace opportunities that resonate with your true self.