Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication

A woman shares her challenging journey home after losing her wallet in Greece, including a long, lonely ferry ride and a dilemma at the airport. She also recounts her experience of hunger and kind gestures while traveling from Bali to Calgary.

This podcast episode tells the story of Caitlin and her partner who took a risk by opening their restaurant, The Hummus Club, in Perth, Australia. They faced challenges, transformed a building, and found success with their modern Middle Eastern shared plates. The episode explores their journey, passion for food, and impact on Perth's food scene.

Tze Yuen narrates a story about a road trip through Yosemite National Park. They encounter trouble on a deserted road at night, have experiences in the park including seeing a waterfall, get lost on a closed road, and eventually find a small town with the help of a kind waitress.

Listen to Rani's journey of becoming a lawyer in New York and the challenges she faced during the bar exam. They discuss studying law expressions, preparing for the bar exam during the pandemic, facing technical difficulties, and the excitement of passing the exam and celebrating in snowy New York.

A doctor in a rural hospital shares a story about a busy night in the emergency department, including delivering a baby. The challenges of working in a resource-limited emergency department in Venezuela are discussed. A life-saving journey with a baby in urgent need of medical attention is described.

Listen to Polly's inspiring story of how she changed her career to follow her passion for making tutus. Discover how she found her niche in the world of tutu making and hear about her journey to becoming a skilled seamstress. Get insights into the challenges of designing dream tutus and embracing sustainable fashion.

In this episode, Tom shares his story of running an ultramarathon in Wilson's Promontory, Australia. He discusses the challenges of the race, including bad weather and getting lost. Tom also talks about his motivation for running and raising funds for breast cancer. He reflects on the importance of maintaining a consistent rhythm and shares his experience of getting lost during the race, relying on logic and gut feeling to find his way back.

Shauna shares memories of Christmas in Canada and how holiday traditions change over time. The hosts discuss their family's Christmas tree tradition and moving to Barcelona. The speaker talks about celebrating the holidays in Spain, unique traditions, and a funny turkey mishap. The family prepares for Christmas with decorations and a joyful meal.

Christie, a professional dancer who fell in love with ballet at a young age, shares her adventures in Europe. She talks about her challenging audition process, touring with a ballet company, unexpected financial difficulties, and a terrifying encounter with immigration authorities. This episode highlights Christie's resilience and determination in pursuing her passion for dance.

Esta semana escucharemos a Siew hablando de los recuerdos de su infancia. La protagonista, que ahora vive en Australia, creció en Malasia durante los años 60 y 70. En el episodio de hoy, aprenderás el significado de expresiones como ‘to muck around’ o 'tomboy'. Siew reflexiona sobre los sentimientos y valores que ha aprendido de vivir en una familia numerosa y nos cuenta muchos recuerdos, como la aventura de su abuelo y la serpiente que se encontraron en el jardín de la casa familiar.Nivel de inglés: intermedio o intermedio altoAcento: inglés malayo y australianoTranscripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio ¡Suscríbete a nuestro podcast Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raul y Eva y nuestro storyteller, Siew!