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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. 129 | Advanced - Short Story: The Keeper of Forgotten Dreams [English Listening Practice]

    6 HR AGO

    129 | Advanced - Short Story: The Keeper of Forgotten Dreams [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Keeper of Forgotten DreamsLevel: Advanced (C1) #Story : Adrian Locke, a rare bookseller with the ability to enter people’s dreams, has spent years helping others confront their fears and traumas. But when Elara, a young woman plagued by haunting memories, seeks his help, Adrian finds himself facing a new level of darkness. Inside her dreams, he discovers a powerful entity, the “Keeper of Secrets,” who guards the hidden traumas of others and confronts Adrian with his own past. As he battles this sinister force, Adrian realizes that he, too, has secrets he cannot escape. In freeing Elara, he uncovers a dark truth about his gift—and himself—that will haunt him forever. #Vocabulary : Sinister – having an evil appearance, dangerous.Subconscious – part of the mind not fully aware but influential.Coalesce – to come together to form a whole.Trespass – to enter unlawfully or without permission.Relentless – without stopping or giving up. #Grammar Focus: Present Perfect for Ongoing Effects Used to discuss past actions affecting the present. Example: “Adrian has spent years helping others confront their fears.”Past Perfect for Flashbacks Used for events before the main narrative. Example: “He realized with horror that he had misjudged the darkness within her dreams.”Metaphors and Imagery for Suspense Enhances emotional and visual depth. Example: “The Keeper was a shadow woven from secrets, lingering in the edges of consciousness.” 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
  2. 128 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Forbidden Forest [English Listening Practice]

    23 HR AGO

    128 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Forbidden Forest [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Forbidden ForestLevel: Intermediate (B1) #Story : Amelia, a curious villager, is captivated by the mysteries of the Forbidden Forest—a place rumored to be enchanted and filled with strange creatures. One day, she discovers an old map showing the path to the Heart of the forest, despite her grandmother's warnings. Venturing in, she encounters strange sights and is eventually guided to an ancient archway, which transports her to a magical realm. There, she meets the Guardian of the forest, who challenges her to prove her worth. After journeying deeper, she finds the Heart of the forest—a powerful ancient tree—and realizes that by touching it, she’s forever bound to guard it. Over time, Amelia becomes part of the forest’s legend, known as the mysterious figure with the silver gaze, forever protecting the Heart. #Vocabulary : Enchanted – having magical qualities.Curiosity – a strong desire to know or learn something.Guardian – a person who protects something valuable.Reverence – deep respect for something.Sacrifice – giving up something valuable for a greater purpose. #Grammar Focus: Past Simple for Storytelling Used to narrate the main events. Example: “Amelia entered the forest, feeling the mist close around her.”Modals for Possibility and Permission Expresses ability and restriction. Example: “Only those who possess a pure heart may pass further.”Third Conditional for Regret and Hypotheticals To show unrealized possibilities. Example: “If she hadn’t entered, she wouldn’t have been bound to the Heart.” 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.

    7 min
  3. 127 | Beginner - Short Story: Bella’s Big Balloon Ride [English Listening Practice]

    1 DAY AGO

    127 | Beginner - Short Story: Bella’s Big Balloon Ride [English Listening Practice]

    Title: Bella’s Big Balloon RideLevel: Beginner (A1) #Story : Bella, a curious little bunny, discovers a bright red balloon in the meadow. She ties it around her waist and begins a magical journey, floating above the meadow and forest. Along the way, she waves to her friends—Sammy the squirrel, Lucy the ladybug, and Rusty the fox—who cheer her on from below. She even meets wise Ollie the owl, who gives her advice about the skies. Bella enjoys breathtaking views of the river and the trees, feeling like she’s part of a magical dream. As the sun sets, Bella gently returns to the meadow, where her friends gather to hear all about her adventure. Bella’s heart is full of joy and friendship as she looks up at the stars, already dreaming of her next journey. #Vocabulary : Balloon – a light, air-filled object that floats in the sky.Adventure – a fun or exciting journey.Meadow – a field full of grass and flowers.Journey – traveling from one place to another.Cheer – to shout with happiness or encouragement. #Grammar Focus: Simple Present Tense for Descriptions Describes things as they are. Example: “Bella is a curious bunny.”Simple Past Tense for Events Describes what happened. Example: “Bella floated above the trees.”Prepositions of Location Shows where things are. Example: “She floated over the meadow.” 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.

    7 min
  4. 126 | Advanced - Short Story: The Legacy of the Locket [English Listening Practice]

    1 DAY AGO

    126 | Advanced - Short Story: The Legacy of the Locket [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Legacy of the LocketLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : Seraphine Duval, a skilled herbalist and mystic, possesses a mysterious family locket passed down through generations, its secrets never fully revealed. One night, she successfully opens it, unlocking a spell that transports her into a spectral forest where she encounters spirits of her ancestors. Guided by their warnings, she reaches an ancient throne room and meets a cloaked figure who reveals the locket’s purpose: it holds her family’s collective memories and powers. Faced with a choice, Seraphine decides to embrace the legacy, accepting the burdens and wisdom of her bloodline. She returns to the waking world transformed, now the Keeper of her family’s legacy, bound to protect their forgotten stories. #Vocabulary : Heirloom – a valuable object passed down through generations.Intonation – a vocal pitch or tone, often carrying emotion.Reverie – a daydream or state of being lost in thought.Spectral – ghostly or eerie in appearance.Conviction – a strong belief or certainty in one’s actions or decisions. #Grammar Focus: Relative Clauses Used to provide additional information. Example: “A family heirloom that held secrets never unlocked.”Past Perfect Continuous for Background Employed to describe actions in progress up to a point in the past. Example: “She had been trying for years to understand the locket’s mysteries.”Metaphorical Language for Mood Creates depth and atmosphere. Example: “The shadows whispered, carrying warnings from a long-lost realm.” 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 #horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  5. 125 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Enchanted Mirror of Eldoria [English Listening Practice]

    2 DAYS AGO

    125 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Enchanted Mirror of Eldoria [English Listening Practice]

    Title: The Enchanted Mirror of EldoriaLevel: Intermediate (B1) #Story : Rhea, a brave scholar, embarks on a quest to find the legendary Enchanted Mirror of Eldoria, which is said to reveal one's deepest desire. After receiving a mysterious letter and map, she ventures into the Forbidden Woods and finds a hidden tower. Inside, she encounters the mirror, which shows her visions of knowledge and realms beyond imagination. However, the longer she gazes, the stronger the mirror’s pull becomes, nearly trapping her inside its depths. Realizing the danger, she manages to tear herself away, but she is now forever bound to the mirror, trapped in the tower. Years later, a traveler finds her, and she warns him of the mirror’s curse, becoming a living cautionary tale. #Vocabulary : Enchanted – having magical powers.Desire – a strong wish for something.Gaze – to look at something steadily.Vision – a dream or a mental image.Bound – tied or attached to something. #Grammar Focus: Past Simple for Events in the Story Used to describe main events. Example: “Rhea ventured into the Forbidden Woods.”Relative Clauses for Adding Details Adds extra information about nouns. Example: “the mirror, which reveals one’s deepest desires.”Conditionals for Warnings Used to show consequences. Example: “If you gaze too long, the mirror will trap you forever.” 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
  6. 124 | Intermediate - Short Story: The Lost Manuscript of the Scholar [English Listening Practice]

    2 DAYS 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
  7. 123 | Beginner - Short Story: Freddy and the Floating Feather [English Listening Practice]

    3 DAYS 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
  8. 122 | Beginner - Short Story: The Rainbow Garden [English Listening Practice]

    3 DAYS 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
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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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