Quiet English with Jacque

Jacque Eddy

Welcome to Quiet English with Jacque—a podcast for English learners and anyone seeking calm. Here, you’ll find gentle stories and slow, clear English designed to help you relax and grow. As a voiceover artist, I guide you through each peaceful moment, so you can unwind and build confidence in English at your own pace. JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com JacqueEddyVoice.com

  1. Aug 13

    The Dog of Flanders — Part Three by Ouida

    Send us Fan Mail Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments. In Part Three of The Dog of Flanders by Ouida, we see how deeply Patrasche has become part of Nello and his grandfather’s life. Now healthy and strong, Patrasche pulls the little milk cart through the village, working faithfully beside Nello through the changing seasons. In summer and in winter, he carries the milk along the familiar roads. But Patrasche’s kindness extends beyond his work. When some of the people in the village are in need, he helps bring them food or fuel. His strength becomes a quiet blessing to those around him. Meanwhile, Jehan Daas grows very ill and must remain at home. Nello continues the work with Patrasche, carrying on as best he can. This part of the story shows us the simple goodness of Patrasche—and how a once-abandoned dog has become a loyal and valuable part of a small community. This is the original text by Ouida, read slowly and clearly for English learners and for anyone who enjoys peaceful, timeless stories. Quiet ENGLISH with Jacque Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments. Slow, kind, calm English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow and share this podcast. I’d love to hear from you—let me know where you’re listening from! You can email me at jacqueeddyvoice@gmail.com, visit my website at jacqueeddyvoice.com, and find me on Instagram @JacqueEddy and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? Thanks for listening. God bless.

    The Dog of Flanders — Part Three by Ouida
  2. Aug 7

    The Dog of Flanders – Part Two: A Life Changed by Kindness

    Send us Fan Mail Season 5 • Episode 2 The Dog of Flanders – Part Two: A Life Changed by Kindness Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments. Patrasche has reached the end of his strength. After years of pulling a heavy cart for a cruel master, the faithful old dog collapses along the roadside. Abandoned and left in a ditch, he seems to have been forgotten by everyone who passes by. Then two kind souls stop. An elderly milkman named Jehan Daas and his young grandson, Nello, cannot ignore the suffering before them. Though they have very little themselves, they choose compassion over convenience, carrying the exhausted dog home and gently nursing him back to health. In this touching chapter of The Dog of Flanders by Ouida, we witness the beginning of one of literature’s most treasured friendships. It is a reminder that kindness often asks for sacrifice, but its rewards can last a lifetime. Read slowly and clearly from the original public-domain text, this episode is designed for English learners, lovers of classic literature, and anyone seeking a few quiet moments in their day. Thank you for listening to Quiet ENGLISH with Jacque. If you have a story you think belongs here—a quiet story, a still story, a story worth sitting with—I would love to hear about it. And if you are a writer—if you have written something gentle and true that you would like me to read—please send it to me as well. This podcast has room for new voices. 📧 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com Until next time… Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless. Slow, kind, calm English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow and share this podcast. I’d love to hear from you—let me know where you’re listening from! You can email me at jacqueeddyvoice@gmail.com, visit my website at jacqueeddyvoice.com, and find me on Instagram @JacqueEddy and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? Thanks for listening. God bless.

    The Dog of Flanders – Part Two: A Life Changed by Kindness
  3. Jul 30

    The Dog of Flanders – Part One: A Boy and His Dog

    Send us Fan Mail Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments. Welcome to Season 5 of Quiet ENGLISH with Jacque. This season marks a new beginning. Instead of retelling classic stories, I’ll be reading the original public-domain texts—slowly, clearly, and thoughtfully—making them accessible for English learners while preserving the beauty of the author’s own words. We begin with The Dog of Flanders by Ouida, first published in 1872. In this opening chapter, we meet young Nello, his grandfather Jehan Daas, and an exhausted work dog named Patrasche. What begins with a simple act of compassion soon grows into one of literature’s most beloved friendships—a story of kindness, loyalty, perseverance, and hope that has touched readers for generations. Whether you’re learning English, rediscovering a classic, or simply looking for a few quiet moments in your day, I’m grateful you’ve chosen to listen. If you have a story you think belongs here—a quiet story, a still story, a story worth sitting with—I would love to hear about it. And if you are a writer—if you have written something gentle and true that you would like me to read—please send it to me as well. This podcast has room for new voices. 📧 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com Until next time… Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless. Slow, kind, calm English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow and share this podcast. I’d love to hear from you—let me know where you’re listening from! You can email me at jacqueeddyvoice@gmail.com, visit my website at jacqueeddyvoice.com, and find me on Instagram @JacqueEddy and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? Thanks for listening. God bless.

    The Dog of Flanders – Part One: A Boy and His Dog
  4. Jul 21

    The Most Dangerous Game (part 3)

    Send us Fan Mail The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell The hunt has begun. Alone in the dense jungle of Ship-Trap Island, Sanger Rainsford must rely on every skill he has learned as a world-famous hunter. This time, however, the roles have been reversed. He is no longer pursuing his prey—he has become the prey. As General Zaroff closes in, Rainsford uses intelligence, courage, and ingenuity to stay one step ahead. Every decision matters. Every sound could reveal his hiding place. Every moment brings him closer to a final confrontation that has captivated readers for more than a century. In this concluding episode, Richard Connell’s classic tale explores more than survival. It asks timeless questions about courage, morality, and what separates civilization from savagery. Read slowly and clearly, this adaptation is designed for English learners, lovers of classic literature, and anyone who enjoys thoughtful storytelling and peaceful listening. Thank you for joining me throughout this three-part journey. If you enjoyed this adaptation, I encourage you to read Richard Connell’s original story. Like all great classics, it offers new discoveries with every reading. If you have a story you think belongs here—a quiet story, a still story, a story worth sitting with—I would love to hear about it. And if you are a writer, if you have written something gentle and true that you would like me to read, please send it to me as well. This podcast has room for new voices. 📧 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com Until next time… Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless. Slow, kind, calm English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow and share this podcast. I’d love to hear from you—let me know where you’re listening from! You can email me at jacqueeddyvoice@gmail.com, visit my website at jacqueeddyvoice.com, and find me on Instagram @JacqueEddy and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? Thanks for listening. God bless.

    The Most Dangerous Game (part 3)

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Welcome to Quiet English with Jacque—a podcast for English learners and anyone seeking calm. Here, you’ll find gentle stories and slow, clear English designed to help you relax and grow. As a voiceover artist, I guide you through each peaceful moment, so you can unwind and build confidence in English at your own pace. JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com JacqueEddyVoice.com