Easy Stories in English
Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media
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Put the Lid Back On! (Beginner)
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09/22/20 • 23 min
A poor man travels to a graveyard and goes to sleep. But he is woken up when the grave beneath him moves, and a dead man comes out!
Today's story is Put the Lid Back On! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Lid for the full transcript. Level: Beginner. Genre: Horror. New Vocabulary: Lid, Gun, Coin, Graveyard, Grave, Brave, Bullet, Bring back to life, Stone, Pot, Sunlight. Setting: Fairytale. Word Count: 827. Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry (Beginner Level)
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01/01/19 • 21 min
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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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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Cut Off Your Hair (Pre-Intermediate)
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07/09/24 • 43 min
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An old couple wish for a son and instead have a daughter with long, magical hair. They don't see the value in it, and sell her off to an old man who keeps her in a tower. Every day, he massages the oil from her hair and sells it. But the girl gets tired of this life, and makes a plan to escape...
Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Cut for the full transcript.
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Level: Pre-intermediate.
Genre: Romance.
Vocabulary: Loom, Get caught on, Scalp, Pharmacist, Suit of armour, Sword, Chew, Treat someone like, Trapped, Starve, Nail.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 3658.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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The Pancake Man (Beginner)
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03/28/23 • 21 min
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.
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Normal People Problems (Conversation)
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05/21/24 • 26 min
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In this episode of Easy Stories in English, host Ariel Goodbody discusses the concept of 'normal people problems' as opposed to more serious issues, drawing on his own experiences of moving to London and finding his community. Ariel reflects on his challenging past, including changing gender twice and dealing with identity crisis, while contrasting these with his current 'normal' problems such as itchy back due to hard water, adjusting to a slower pace in relationships, and struggling to find good cider in London. He also addresses the dynamics of friendship when one is thriving and the other is not, and invites listeners to share their own 'small fish' problems on the show's website and YouTube channel.
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Strange Friends (Advanced)
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07/02/24 • 28 min
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A cat and a mouse live together as friends, and what strange friends that makes! One day, the cat suggests they store some food for the winter, so they buy a pot of fat and hide it in a church. But while the mouse happily cleans the house, the cat starts to think about the food...
Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/FriendsL4 for the full transcript.
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Level: Advanced.
Genre: Children's.
Vocabulary: Altar, Fantasise, Christening, Godmother, Crumbs, Savour, Disposition, Kitty, Ponder, Might as well, “For all the good it will do you”.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1554.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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The White Snake (Beginner)
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11/19/19 • 23 min
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There is a king who knows all the secrets in the country. Every night he asks for a special dish, and nobody knows what is inside. So one day, the King's servant looks inside and finds a cooked snake. Little does he know, the snake has special powers...
Today's story is The White Snake. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Snake for the full transcript. Level: Beginner. Genre: Children's. Vocabulary: Secret, Servant, Ant, Raven, Weak, Sword, Marry, Complete a challenge, Impossible, Seed. Setting: Fairytale. Word Count: 1570. Author: Fairy Tales.
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Easy Stories in English Premium has arrived!
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06/16/23 • 4 min
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Hello everyone! It’s me, Ariel Goodbody, here with an exciting announcement.
You’ve probably noticed that there are advertisements during episodes of the podcast now, and if you’re paying close attention, you will have seen that I’m not making new content on Patreon anymore.
That’s because I’m starting Easy Stories in English Premium. Easy Stories in English Premium is a way to get all the episodes of the podcast without adverts, as well as bonus episodes from me.
So why have I decided to do this? Well, having adverts on the podcast helps me do things like buy food and clothes, which I hear are quite important. But I understand that not everyone wants to hear adverts, and many people prefer to support in a more direct way. Also, it lets me give you all something ‘extra special’ – that’s what premium means, by the way, ‘extra special’. The bonus episodes are my way of saying thank you for supporting me.
And I’m really excited about these new episodes. At the moment, I’m working on an episode about a recent holiday I took in Cornwall, and I interview my girlfriend Artoria as part of it. I also want to talk to you, my listeners, and record the conversations. So if you think you’ve got a star inside you, or you’d just enjoy having a chat with me on Zoom, this is your opportunity.
On Patreon, I experimented with all kinds of bonus content, but it wasn’t an easy platform to use. With Easy Stories in English Premium it’s much easier. As soon as you sign up you’ll get your own podcast feed – that’s the list of episodes – without adverts and with bonus episodes.
To sign up, go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support and use the code ‘easy’ to get your first month free. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, just go to the top of the feed and click ‘Try Free’!
The Patreon isn’t disappearing, by the way – you can join it to get access to the archive of all the content I made for it – that’s exercises for old episodes, bonus podcasts, stories and so on. But I won’t be making any new content there.
Thank you to everyone for listening, thank you to people who have supported me on Patreon, and I look forward to seeing you all on the Easy Stories in English Premium podcast feed! One more time, because I know it’s easy to forget how links are spelled, go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support and use the code ‘easy’ to get your first month free. Thank you so much!
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The Princess Who Carried a House (Intermediate)
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04/20/21 • 30 min
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Sanonoi is born with a small wooden house in her hand. When nobody is looking, she can make the house grow and go inside. A white cotton rope is hidden there, but what is it for? One day, her father tells her she must leave the palace for her own safety, and her journey begins...
Today's story is The Princess Who Carried a House. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Princess for the full transcript. Level: Intermediate. Genre: Myths & Legends. New Vocabulary: Rule over, Limb, Astrologer, Monk, Potion, Instinct, Wound, Dye, Bow (ship), Superstition. Setting: Fairytale. Word Count: 2633. Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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The Pumpkin Jug (Beginner)
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09/10/24 • 44 min
A king meets a woman who grows pumpkins. She gives him water in a dirty old jug, and then she breaks it. The king thinks this is strange, but he likes the woman. So he gives her a challenge: if she can put a big pumpkin in a small jug, he will marry her. But she cannot break the jug or the pumpkin. Can she do it?
Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Jug for the full transcript.
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Level: Beginner.
Genre: Romance.
Vocabulary: Pumpkin, Jug, Pick (flowers), Poppy, Thirsty, Bow (verb), Hole, Fit, Rule (noun), Impossible, Landslide victory, A good match, Come into season.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 1348.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Easy Stories in English have?
Easy Stories in English currently has 238 episodes available.
What topics does Easy Stories in English cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Language Learning, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Easy Stories in English?
The episode title 'Put the Lid Back On! (Beginner)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Easy Stories in English?
The average episode length on Easy Stories in English is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Easy Stories in English released?
Episodes of Easy Stories in English are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Easy Stories in English?
The first episode of Easy Stories in English was released on Jan 1, 2019.
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