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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.
House of Secrets Chapter 4 (Intermediate)
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Elisabeth, Steve and Xu all live together in Rosa's house. They're all bad at paying rent, and Rosa has had enough. In order to make up for their late payments, they have to do tasks around the house. But in the dust and weeds they will find more than they expected...
Today's story is House of Secrets. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Secrets4 for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Comedy.
Vocabulary: Scold, Distressed, Unleash your anger, Glare, Frown, Dignity, Gesture, Urge, Through gritted teeth, Indifference.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 2004.
Author: Ariel's Class.
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22:4827/08/2019
House of Secrets Chapter 3 (Intermediate)
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Elisabeth, Steve and Xu all live together in Rosa's house. They're all bad at paying rent, and Rosa has had enough. In order to make up for their late payments, they have to do tasks around the house. But in the dust and weeds they will find more than they expected...
Today's story is House of Secrets. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Secrets3 for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Comedy.
Vocabulary: Wax, Chant, Alight, Hair stands on end, Roar, Crack (voice), Inheritance, Will (document), Flicker.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1234.
Author: Ariel's Class.
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16:4027/08/2019
House of Secrets Chapter 2 (Intermediate)
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Elisabeth, Steve and Xu all live together in Rosa's house. They're all bad at paying rent, and Rosa has had enough. In order to make up for their late payments, they have to do tasks around the house. But in the dust and weeds they will find more than they expected...
Today's story is House of Secrets. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Secrets2 for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Comedy.
Vocabulary: Footstep, Cast a spell, Body double, Creepy, Creak, Make a racket, Bubble away under the surface, Vein, Poke, Fart.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1321.
Author: Ariel's Class.
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17:5320/08/2019
House of Secrets Chapter 1 (Intermediate)
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Elisabeth, Steve and Xu all live together in Rosa's house. They're all bad at paying rent, and Rosa has had enough. In order to make up for their late payments, they have to do tasks around the house. But in the dust and weeds they will find more than they expected...
Today's story is House of Secrets. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Secrets1 for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Comedy.
Vocabulary: Rehearse, Gesture, Amateur, Applause, Seance, Pull out weeds, Mow the lawn, Summon.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 901.
Author: Ariel's Class.
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17:0020/08/2019
The Little Mermaid (Beginner)
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There was once a little mermaid. When she became sixteen, she swam up to the human world. She met a prince and fell in love with him. She will do anything to become a human so that he can love her. But will love win in the end?
Today's story is The Little Mermaid. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Little for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
Vocabulary: Mermaid, Tongue, Sunrise, Witch, Sword, Knife, Step, Marry.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 2058.
Author: Hans Christian Andersen.
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25:0013/08/2019
The Last Question (Pre-Intermediate)
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The last question was asked many times. The first time was on the twenty-first of May, 2061. It was asked as a joke. This is how it happened.
Today's story is The Last Question. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Question for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Science Fiction.
Vocabulary: Data, Spaceship, Coal, Climate change, Million, Billion, Explosion, Drunk, Galaxy, Hyperspace.
Setting: Future.
Word Count: 2707.
Author: Isaac Asimov.
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34:2723/07/2019
The Weaver Girl and the Cowherd (Beginner)
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In this beautiful Chinese myth, a young man falls in love with a goddess. But not everything is perfect. Her mother wants her back in Heaven. Will they ever be reunited?
Today's story is The Weaver Girl and the Cowherd. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Cow for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Myths & Legends.
Vocabulary: Weave, Cowherd, Heaven, Dew, Earth, Human, Skin, Separate (verb).
Setting: Ancient.
Word Count: 1567.
Author: Chinese Myths.
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19:5316/07/2019
The Teacher and the Student (Beginner)
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Eklavya's father is a hunter, and he wants to be a hunter, too. He wants to learn from Dronacharya, the best teacher in the country. But it won't be easy.
Today's story is The Teacher and the Student. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Teacher for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Myths & Legends.
Vocabulary: Hunt, Bow and arrow, Keep a promise, Law, King, Dirt, Statue.
Setting: Ancient.
Word Count: 1237.
Author: Indian Myths.
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18:5309/07/2019
The Pit and the Pendulum (Intermediate)
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When the Spanish Inquisition has you, you will never escape. But death doesn't come easily.
Today's story is The Pit and the Pendulum. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pit for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Pit, Pendulum, Slimy, Angle, Torture, Strap, Father Time.
Setting: Medieval.
Word Count: 2024.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
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24:0102/07/2019
Love is Worth a Bit of Pain (Intermediate)
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War has divided their peoples for years, but they fall in love instantly. But when the battle ends, they will be torn apart, in more ways than one...
Today's story is Love is Worth a Bit of Pain. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pain for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Sneak, Intestines, Spine, Nobleman, Cicada, Witch, Spell (magic), Relieve yourself.
Setting: Medieval.
Word Count: 1117.
Author: Thai Myths.
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19:4125/06/2019
The Woman of the Mountain (Intermediate)
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A man makes a mistake he will regret for the rest of his life. He loses his wife, and all he has left is his daughter. But when he lets her down as well, he loses all hope for his life. That is, until he hears of strange happenings on Mount Ida...
Today's story is The Woman of the Mountain. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mountain for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Myths & Legends.
Vocabulary: Labour, Seek, Farewell, Pilgrimage, Virgin, Wicked, Sin, Saint, Weep.
Setting: Medieval.
Word Count: 1810.
Author: Turkish Myths.
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24:1318/06/2019
The Black Cat (Intermediate)
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I don’t expect you to believe what I am going to tell you, but hopefully you will understand. I’m not sure I believe or understand it myself. I’m not mad, and this is not a dream—it is stranger and more horrible than any dream I have ever had. But maybe a clever reader will see my story, and find an answer to the madness. That is all I can hope for...
Today's story is The Black Cat. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Cat for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Superstitious, Witch, Purr, Despise, Patch of fur, Cut firewood, Axe, Banister, Tap your knuckles, Corpse.
Setting: Victorian.
Word Count: 2159.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
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26:0911/06/2019
The Mice Discuss Chapter 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Gentle the mouse goes to visit his family, who live in a human home. They have a problem with a cat, and they have heard all about his heroic acts. But Gentle isn't a hero, not really...
Today's story is The Mice Discuss Chapter 2. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mice2 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Tongue (bell), Evil, Servant, Put someone out of their misery, Break a spell, Spit.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 2458.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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27:3904/06/2019
The Mice Discuss Chapter 1 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Gentle the mouse goes to visit his family, who live in a human home. They have a problem with a cat, and they have heard all about his heroic acts. But Gentle isn't a hero, not really...
Today's story is The Mice Discuss Chapter 1. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mice1 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Trap, Gasp.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1563.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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21:5528/05/2019
The Heart That Told the Truth (Beginner)
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Listen to my story and judge for yourself. Am I crazy?
Today's story is The Heart That Told the Truth. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Heart for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Vulture, Cloth, Evil, Scared, Heart, Sheets, Floor board, “I can’t stand it”.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1191.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe.
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17:1021/05/2019
The Lion in Love Chapter 3 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush is determined to get married to Charcoal. The only problem is, he doesn't know her...
Today's story is The Lion in Love Chapter 3. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LionLove3 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Cabin, Gums, Feel a lump in your throat, Sob, Antler, Desperate, Clearing, “All hail the King”.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1752.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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21:4214/05/2019
The Lion in Love Chapter 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush is determined to get married to Charcoal. The only problem is, he doesn't know her...
Today's story is The Lion in Love Chapter 2. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LionLove2 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Doe.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1328.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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17:5407/05/2019
The Lion in Love Chapter 1 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush hasn't come out of his cave in several days. Gentle goes to see what's wrong, and finds out that Crush has fallen in love. But it's not with a lion...
Today's story is The Lion in Love Chapter 1. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LionLove1 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Whisker, Echo, Deer, Horn, Roar, Mane.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1604.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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20:3130/04/2019
The Mouse, the Frog and the Hawk (Pre-Intermediate)
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Hoppy the frog doesn't have any friends, just like Gentle. So when Hoppy asks Gentle to play a game, he agrees happily. Unfortunately, the game is not so fun for Gentle...
Today's story is The Mouse, the Frog and the Hawk. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Frog for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Hawk, Bramble patch, Hop, Freeze, Beak, Slimy.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1419.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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18:2023/04/2019
The Lion and the Pig (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crush the lion is angry. Speedy the rabbit asked him to do a favour, but he doesn't respect him! He goes to the lake to cool off, and there he meets Grunt the pig. Grunt challenges him to a fight, and the game is on...
Today's story is The Lion and the Pig. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pig for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Bow your head, Sir, Hawk, Vulture, Tusk, Someone plays games, Pretend.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 1530.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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25:4616/04/2019
The Beetle and the Boy Chapter 3 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Cecil has always been great at not being noticed. But for the first time in his life he wants someone to see him: the new boy at school. So when he does get noticed, he has no idea what to do.
Today's story is The Beetle and the Boy. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Beetle3 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Romance.
Vocabulary: Stick insect, Wicca.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1689.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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20:0709/04/2019
The Beetle and the Boy Chapter 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Cecil has always been great at not being noticed. But for the first time in his life he wants someone to see him: the new boy at school. So when he does get noticed, he has no idea what to do.
Today's story is The Beetle and the Boy. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Beetle2 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Romance.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 921.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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11:4702/04/2019
The Beetle and the Boy Chapter 1 (Pre-Intermediate)
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Cecil has always been great at not being noticed. But for the first time in his life he wants someone to see him: the new boy at school. So when he does get noticed, he has no idea what to do.
Today's story is The Beetle and the Boy. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Beetle1 for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Romance.
Vocabulary: Nursery, Magnifying glass, Rot, Beans, Stag beetle.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1090.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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22:1726/03/2019
The Rabbit and the Tortoise (Beginner)
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Speedy the rabbit is the fastest animal in the Great Forest. But everyone loves Steady the tortoise. So when Steady challenges Speedy to a race, it looks simple: Speedy will win, and everyone will love him. But things don't go his way...
Today's story is The Rabbit and the Tortoise. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Rabbit for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
Vocabulary: Tortoise, Steady, Race, Slow and steady wins the race.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 847.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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15:1819/03/2019
The Lion and the Mouse (Beginner)
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All the animals in the forest hate Gentle the mouse. They all think he is weak and stupid. So when he sees Crush the lion sleeping, he wants to show them he is brave. He climbs onto the lion, but then Crush wakes up, and Gentle realises his mistake. How will he get out of the situation alive?
Today's story is The Lion and the Mouse. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Lion for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
Vocabulary: Trap.
Setting: The Great Forest.
Word Count: 874.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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14:1412/03/2019
The North Wind and the Sun (Beginner)
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The North Wind and the Sun are always arguing about what true power is. Does power come from strength, or from kindness? So the North Wind challenges the Sun to a competition to see who is right.
Today's story is The North Wind and the Sun. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Wind for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1064.
Author: Aesop's Fables.
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13:5505/03/2019
One Night in a Vampire's House (Intermediate)
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Welcome to the world of Kundun, where rabbits talk and vampires can haunt you even centuries after their death. Will our heroine make it out unharmed, or will she be changed for good?
Today's story is One Night in a Vampire's House. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Vampire for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Itch, Do your business, Hop, Coven, Possession, Hunchbacked.
Setting: Kundun.
Word Count: 1757.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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23:0926/02/2019
The Mature, Elegant Woman (Beginner)
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Silna is a tired, old school teacher. But she isn't that old, so why do people keep thinking she is? Then she has an idea: she will lie about her age! But her plan doesn't work as well as she hopes...
Today's story is The Mature, Elegant Woman. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mature for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Comedy.
Vocabulary: Mature, Twenties/Thirties/Forties, Elegant, Neo-classical architecture, Hippy.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1879.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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24:0419/02/2019
The Monk's Nose (Intermediate)
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In ancient Japan, there is a Buddhist monk with a strange nose. His nose is long and fat, and causes him all kinds of problems. But when he finds out there is a way to change his nose, he ends up making a decision that he will regret...
Today's story is The Monk's Nose. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Nose for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Sutra, Itchy.
Setting: Japan.
Word Count: 1673.
Author: Ryuunosuke Akutagawa.
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23:4112/02/2019
The Hair Thief (Pre-Intermediate)
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In old Kyoto, a man stands under a gate. He waits for the rain to stop. He has just lost his job, and he doesn't know where he is going to sleep tonight, or where he will get his food from. Will he remain good, or become a thief to survive?
Today's story is The Hair Thief. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Hair for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Wig, Snake
Setting: Japan.
Word Count: 1356.
Author: Ryuunosuke Akutagawa.
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16:3205/02/2019
The Spider's Thread (Beginner)
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Ryuunosuke Akutagawa is one of the most famous authors from Japan. This story is about a man called Kandata. Kandata is a bad man who went to Hell. But Buddha gives him a chance to get out. Will he accept it?
Today's story is The Deepest Love. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Spider for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Thread, Needle, Spider.
Setting: Japan.
Word Count: 1260.
Author: Ryuunosuke Akutagawa.
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17:4629/01/2019
The Deepest Love (Advanced)
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I'm a big fan of vampire stories. This is my own twist on vampires. It's a kind of romance, but not like you're expecting...
Today's story is The Deepest Love. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Love for the full transcript.
Level: Advanced.
Genre: Horror.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 874.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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18:0722/01/2019
The Venerable Mr. Siggs (Advanced)
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What happens when a mysterious alien touches down in Italy and makes friends with an old-school British gentleman? Listen and find out! Also, I talk about the Victorian Era, and why I find it such an attractive setting for my writing.
Today's story is The Venerable Mr. Siggs. Go to https://EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Siggs for the full transcript.
Level: Advanced.
Genre: Science Fiction.
Setting: Victorian.
Word Count: 2302.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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26:1315/01/2019
Crow Island (Pre-Intermediate)
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Crows are black birds. They have black feathers, a black beak, and small, black eyes. Around the world they are a symbol of mystery and death. Today's story is an adventure story, where a man must escape off an island with his best friend: a dog called Fido.
Today's story is Crow Island. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Crow for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Action.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1339.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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17:3208/01/2019
Doggo and Kitty Bake a Cake (Beginner Level)
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As today's story is about cake, I can't stop thinking about food. Specifically, sweet food. I love sweets! This is a problem, though. It means I have had problems with my teeth. I'm sure many of you also have this problem. So I have a strategy about how to avoid sugar, that I share in the show.
One day, Kitty looked at their calendar.
‘Doggo!’ said Kitty. ‘According to the calendar, today is my birthday.’
‘Hurray!’ said Doggo. ‘We will have to celebrate. But how? I’ve never celebrated a birthday before.’
Kitty thought that they had celebrated a birthday before. She thought that birthdays happened every year. But she wasn’t sure, and she didn’t want to sound stupid. So she didn’t say anything...
Today's story is Doggo and Kitty Bake a Cake. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Cake for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1603.
Author: Josef Čapek.
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20:5801/01/2019
Doggo and Kitty Tear Their Trousers (Beginner Level)
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Today I talk about Christmas. Where I live there is a very popular Christmas market. It makes it very difficult to travel around this time of year. I also talk about New Year, and how I celebrate it.
We have seen how Doggo and Kitty did their laundry, so we now know that Doggo and Kitty are very good at keeping their home. There were always lots of tasks to do in the house. However, the day after they did their laundry was Sunday, and on Sunday you shouldn’t do any work. So Doggo and Kitty decided to go out for the day instead. The sun was shining, and they thought they had very much earned a day of rest...
Today's story is Doggo and Kitty Tear Their Trousers. It is a sequel to Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry, so you might want to listen to that first. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Trousers for a full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1455.
Author: Josef Čapek.
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18:4301/01/2019
Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry (Beginner Level)
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Once, there was a dog and a cat. The dog was called Doggo. He had long, thick hair. The cat was called Kitty. She had soft, thin hair. Doggo and Kitty lived together in a small house. Their house was beside a forest. Doggo and Kitty liked living beside the forest very much...
Today's story is Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Laundry for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Children's.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1660.
Author: Josef Čapek.
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21:3801/01/2019