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Listen English | Learn English by Listening [Short Stories]

"Welcome to ListenEnglish, the ideal podcast to boost your English listening skills! Each episode features captivating stories designed for learners of all levels – from Beginner to Advanced. Whether you're learning for fun, travel, or exams, our clear and simple storytelling will help you understand spoken English more confidently. Join us, listen carefully, and improve your language skills step by step!" Watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ReadioLingua #ListenEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #Storytelling #LanguageLearning #EnglishForEveryone #ImproveListening #ESL #IELTS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 124 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Lost Manuscript of the Scholar [English Listening Practice]

    25 MIN AGO

    124 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Lost Manuscript of the Scholar [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Lost Manuscript of the ScholarLevel: Intermediate (B1) #Story : Alex, a passionate historian, becomes obsessed with finding a lost manuscript rumored to hold secrets of an ancient civilization. After finding clues in an old journal, he ventures into a dense forest and discovers the manuscript in a mysterious ruin. Ignoring warnings about the dangers of forbidden knowledge, he begins to read, uncovering ancient rituals and a warning left by the scholar who wrote it. As he reads, whispers and eerie visions surround him, and he realizes he’s not alone. The ruin begins to collapse, and he narrowly escapes, but a ghostly figure—possibly the spirit of the scholar—follows him, asking why he sought forbidden secrets. Haunted by the experience, Alex becomes part of the legend of the manuscript, forever followed by whispers and visions of a past he cannot forget. #Vocabulary : Manuscript – a handwritten or typed document, especially an ancient one.Ritual – a ceremonial act or a series of acts.Alcove – a small, recessed section of a room.Whisper – a soft, hushed voice.Forbidden – not allowed or banned. #Grammar Focus: Past Simple for Storytelling Used to narrate events. Example: “Alex ventured into the forest.”Relative Clauses for Adding Detail Adds information about the manuscript. Example: “the manuscript, which held secrets of ancient knowledge.”Third Conditional for Regret Shows what could have happened differently. Example: “If he hadn’t opened the manuscript, he might have been free from the curse.” Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  2. 123 | Beginner - Short Story: Freddy and the Floating Feather [English Listening Practice]

    7 HR AGO

    123 | Beginner - Short Story: Freddy and the Floating Feather [English Listening Practice]

    Title: Freddy and the Floating FeatherLevel: Beginner (A1) #Story : Freddy the fox discovers a magical, floating feather in the forest. As he tries to catch it, the feather leads him on a journey through unfamiliar parts of the woods. Along the way, he gathers friends, including Molly the mouse and Benny the beaver, who join him in chasing the feather. The feather eventually leads them to a hidden grove with a magical tree covered in sparkling leaves and golden feathers. There, a wise owl, the guardian of the tree, thanks them for following the feather and grants each of them a special gift—wonder, friendship, and strength. They return to the meadow, forever changed by the adventure. #Vocabulary : Feather – a soft part that covers birds, light and delicate.Grove – a small area with trees.Adventure – an exciting or unusual journey.Gift – something given to someone as a special gesture.Guardian – someone who protects or watches over something. #Grammar Focus: Simple Past Tense for Actions Used to describe completed actions. Example: “Freddy found a magical feather.”Prepositions for Direction Shows the direction of movement. Example: “The feather floated into the grove.”Expressing Emotions with Simple Descriptions Describes feelings in simple ways. Example: “Freddy felt amazed and happy.” Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  3. 122 | Beginner - Short Story: The Rainbow Garden [English Listening Practice]

    1 DAY AGO

    122 | Beginner - Short Story: The Rainbow Garden [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Rainbow GardenLevel: Beginner (A1) #Story : Holly the hedgehog dreams of creating a rainbow garden with flowers of every color. She starts with a small patch near a stream and sets out to find seeds in all the colors of the rainbow. Along the way, she receives help from her friends—Tilly the turtle, Benny the bunny, Daisy the deer, Vera the vole, and Willow the butterfly. Each friend helps her find seeds of a different color, from red poppies to indigo lupines. Holly plants the seeds and patiently tends to her garden. Finally, the flowers bloom into a beautiful rainbow of colors, bringing joy to everyone in the meadow. Holly's garden becomes a place of wonder and happiness, reminding all her friends of the power of kindness and friendship. #Vocabulary : Rainbow – colors that appear in the sky after rain, like red, orange, and blue.Garden – a small area where flowers or plants are grown.Seed – the small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.Friendship – the special connection between friends.Bloom – when a flower opens up and shows its color. #Grammar Focus: Present Simple for Describing Facts Describes things as they are. Example: “Holly dreams of a rainbow garden.”Past Simple for Completed Actions Describes things that happened. Example: “Holly planted the seeds.”Using Prepositions for Location Describes where things are. Example: “Holly planted her garden near the stream.” Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  4. 121 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Phantom Ship of Evernight Bay [English Listening Practice]

    1 DAY AGO

    121 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Phantom Ship of Evernight Bay [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Phantom Ship of Evernight BayLevel: Intermediate (B1) #Story : Caleb, a young fisherman, sets out to uncover the truth behind the legend of the Phantom Ship of Evernight Bay. According to tales, the ship appears only under the full moon, carrying the souls of those lost at sea. One night, Caleb ventures to the bay and sees the ghostly vessel, encountering his mother among the spirits. She warns him that the ship requires a soul for each appearance and that he must leave quickly. However, driven by his love for his mother, he stays and learns of a curse binding the spirits to the ship. His mother reveals that to break the curse, Caleb must find a hidden amulet, buried beneath the village’s oldest tree. Racing against time, Caleb retrieves the amulet and casts it into the sea, freeing the spirits, including his mother. The ship disappears, never to return, and Caleb’s life is forever changed by the haunting encounter. #Vocabulary : Phantom – a ghost or spirit.Tattered – torn and worn out.Betrayal – a violation of trust or loyalty.Relic – an ancient object with historical or sentimental value.Amulet – a small object believed to bring protection or luck. #Grammar Focus: Past Simple for Narrative Events Used to tell the main events in the story. Example: “Caleb ventured to the bay.”Direct Speech for Dialogue Shows the characters speaking. Example: “‘Why have you come?’ she whispered.”Conditional Sentences for Consequences Used to show potential outcomes. Example: “If you linger, the ship will claim you.” Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  5. 120 | Beginner - Short Story: The Secret Cave Adventure [English Listening Practice]

    2 DAYS AGO

    120 | Beginner - Short Story: The Secret Cave Adventure [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Secret Cave AdventureLevel: Beginner (A1) #Story : Max the rabbit and Leo the squirrel are two best friends who love exploring. One day, they find the entrance to a hidden cave near the forest. Curiosity leads them inside, where they discover glittering crystals and strange symbols on the walls. Their adventure takes them deeper into the cave, where they find a golden key on a pedestal. Following more clues, they unlock a hidden door and find ancient scrolls, maps, and artifacts left by explorers from long ago. The maps show paths to more mysterious places in the forest. They leave the cave, excited for future adventures, knowing they’ll explore together. #Vocabulary : Cave – a large hole in the ground or in a mountain.Crystal – a clear, shiny stone that sparkles.Pedestal – a base or stand for something, like a key.Map – a drawing that shows places or paths.Treasure – something valuable or special, like old scrolls. #Grammar Focus: Simple Past Tense for Narration Used to tell what happened. Example: “Max found a golden key.”Using Prepositions for Place Shows where things are. Example: “The key was on the pedestal.”Describing with Adjectives Makes the story more vivid. Example: “The sparkling crystals filled the cave with light.” Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  6. 119 | Advanced - Short Story: The Legacy of Eirendor [English Listening Practice]

    2 DAYS AGO

    119 | Advanced - Short Story: The Legacy of Eirendor [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Legacy of EirendorLevel: Advanced (C1) #Story : Elara Solis, a daring archaeologist, journeys to the legendary island of Eirendor in search of a mystical artifact hidden within an ancient temple. Rumored to grant unimaginable power, the artifact is guarded by the spectral spirits of those who failed to claim it. As she delves deeper into the temple, Elara encounters visions of a warrior, a scholar, and a healer—all haunted by their regrets and consumed by the artifact’s dark influence. Through each vision, she learns the artifact’s true purpose: it forces seekers to confront their deepest fears and burdens. Embracing humility and self-awareness, Elara chooses not to wield the artifact’s power but to understand its warning. Freed from her fears, she emerges with newfound wisdom and leaves Eirendor as its guardian, knowing some mysteries are best left untold. #Vocabulary : Heirloom – a valuable object passed down through generations.Conviction – a strong belief or certainty in one’s actions.Reverie – a daydream or state of being lost in thought.Spectral – ghostly or eerie in appearance.Burden – a heavy responsibility or weight. #Grammar Focus: Subjunctive Mood for Hypotheticals Used to express wishes, doubts, or imagined situations. Example: “If she were to grasp the orb, she would risk her sanity.”Past Perfect Continuous for Background To describe actions that continued up to a point in the past. Example: “She had been seeking the orb’s power, unaware of its hidden price.”Metaphorical Language for Mood Conveys depth and atmosphere. Example: “The darkness clung to her like the regrets of the warrior, lingering shadows of a troubled soul.” Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  7. 118 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Secret of the Hidden Cove [English Listening Practice]

    3 DAYS AGO

    118 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Secret of the Hidden Cove [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Secret of the Hidden CoveLevel: Intermediate (B1) #Story : Tessa, a young woman with an adventurous spirit, discovers an old journal in a lighthouse detailing the location of a hidden cove said to hold treasures from a lost pirate crew. On the night of a full moon, she follows a secret path, guided by moonlight, and finds the cove. Inside, she encounters a mysterious chest filled with ancient artifacts and a moving map. As she explores, ghostly apparitions of the pirate crew appear, warning her that only the worthy may leave the cove unscathed. Tessa realizes the importance of respecting their wishes and returns most of the treasures, keeping only a map and coin as tokens. With this act, she earns the respect of the spirits and safely returns, forever changed by her encounter. #Vocabulary : Cove – a small, sheltered bay or inlet.Apparition – a ghost or ghost-like image.Relic – an ancient object, often with historical value.Unscathed – unharmed or not injured.Worthy – deserving or qualified. #Grammar Focus: Past Simple for Narration Used to tell the main events. Example: “Tessa followed a secret path.”Direct Speech for Dialogue Used to show character interactions. Example: “‘Who are you?’ she whispered.”Conditionals for Hypothetical Situations Used to show consequences. Example: “If you take more than you need, the spirits will not let you leave.” Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  8. 117 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Mirror of Shadows [English Listening Practice]

    3 DAYS AGO

    117 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Mirror of Shadows [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Mirror of ShadowsLevel: Intermediate (B1) #Story : Sam, a collector of oddities, purchases a mysterious mirror from an antique shop in a forgotten town. The mirror, with its cloudy glass and intricate frame, is rumored to reveal one’s inner self. Soon, Sam finds his reflection acting on its own, showing him memories and hidden regrets he’d rather forget. As his obsession with the mirror grows, his reflection offers him freedom from his fears and guilt. In a moment of weakness, Sam reaches out to accept, only to become trapped within the mirror, while his reflection takes over his life. Now part of the mirror’s collection, Sam’s soul drifts among countless others, all bound to the glass, awaiting new victims. #Vocabulary : Antique – an old collectible object.Reflection – an image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.Inner self – one’s true, hidden character.Obsession – an intense, uncontrollable fixation.Trap – a device or situation designed to capture someone. #Grammar Focus: Past Continuous for Background Actions Used to describe ongoing actions in the past. Example: “Sam was staring into the mirror when he felt an eerie presence.”Present Perfect for Life Experiences Adds relevance to past experiences. Example: “Sam has always been fascinated by the strange and mysterious.”Direct Speech for Dialogue Creates a more engaging narrative. Example: “Do you fear what lies within?” the reflection asked, taunting him. Website: https://Readiocast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readiolingua ------- Learn English fast and easily with podcasts Conversation, Best Tips For Learning English, Improve Your English Language, Listening and Speaking through Listening, Dictation and Grammar Focus with new words, best practice to learn English online by short stories. (best practice for English Listening skills) ------- #English #learnenglish #howtospeakenglish #englishforbeginners #englishtutorial #ielts #listening #englishlearning #englishpractice #learnenglish #listeningpractice #englishstory #practice #LearnEnglishfast #grammer #podcast #Englishpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
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"Welcome to ListenEnglish, the ideal podcast to boost your English listening skills! Each episode features captivating stories designed for learners of all levels – from Beginner to Advanced. Whether you're learning for fun, travel, or exams, our clear and simple storytelling will help you understand spoken English more confidently. Join us, listen carefully, and improve your language skills step by step!" Watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ReadioLingua #ListenEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #Storytelling #LanguageLearning #EnglishForEveryone #ImproveListening #ESL #IELTS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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