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Easy Stories in English Ariel Goodbody & Glassbox Media
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Learning a language is hard. With Easy Stories in English, you can learn English the natural way, without studying lists of vocabulary or complicated grammar rules. Every week, Ariel Goodbody, author and language teacher, will present a story adapted to your level of English. The stories will be hilarious, dramatic, and entertaining, but never too difficult. If you’re learning English and are tired of boring textbooks, then this is the podcast for you. Go to easystoriesinenglish.com for full transcripts of every episode, and to see a list of stories categorised by level.
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The Labyrinth (Pre-Intermediate)
A woman keeps ending up in bad relationships. A businessman works so hard he has heart problems. A young man killed his friend by drunk driving and now he can't stop drinking. All three of them are lost. All three of them go to drive. They go to the place where all roads lead: the labyrinth.
Today's story is The Labyrinth. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Labyrinth for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Philosophical.
Vocabulary: Labyrinth, Smash, Image, Ignore, Chest, Tight, Poison, Ashes, Urn, Fork (road), Melt, Hourglass.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1532.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Bonus Episode: The Bizarre Life of Lewis Carroll with English Learning for Curious Minds
Today we have a bonus episode from English Learning for Curious Minds. Listen and enjoy!
Get the transcript at https://bit.ly/LifeOfLewisCarroll
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The Hunt (Intermediate)
You have nowhere else to go. Beth left. Kai attacked. Faruq crashed. You hid. So one day, you go to that place you've heard about, where you can buy a certain drug. It's a crazy idea, but maybe you'll feel less lonely. Your cat is your only friend left, after all.
Today's story is The Hunt. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Hunt for the full transcript.
Level: Intermediate.
Genre: Science Fiction.
Vocabulary: Baptise, Womb, Hunter-gatherer, Rock bottom, Epiphany, Holy water, Intended recipient, Cave in (willpower), Crush, Whiskers, Curl up, Belly, Transition.
Setting: Future.
Word Count: 2568.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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The Perfect Pet (Beginner)
Rory has always wanted a pet, but his parents don't like animals. When Rory finishes university, he decides to get a pet. First, he gets a dog, but then things start going wrong...
Today's story is The Perfect Pet. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Pet for the full transcript.
Level: Beginner.
Genre: Horror.
Vocabulary: Mean (unkind), Allergy, Social, Bite, Pee, Covered in, Scratch, Guinea pig, Lock, Blood, Butcher, Named after.
Setting: Modern.
Word Count: 1424.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Why Blood is Red (Pre-Intermediate)
In the beginning, there were two brother gods, Kimesh and Musesh. Kimesh created the planets with loud fire, and Musesh created the plants and animals with calm thought. Everything was fine for a while, until Kimesh decided the world needed some more colour...
Today's story is Why Blood is Red. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/BloodRed for the full transcript.
Level: Pre-Intermediate.
Genre: Myths & Legends.
Vocabulary: Passion, Reflection (thought), Debate, Spit (noun), Urine, Organ, Varied, Confusion, Flame, Dye.
Setting: Ancient.
Word Count: 1007.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry (Advanced)
Doggo and Kitty want to be like the adults, and adults put on clothes when they go outside. But there's a problem: Doggo and Kitty's clothes are dirty! Well, they'll just have to do laundry. That should be simple, right?
Today's story is Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/LaundryL4 for the full transcript. This is a levelled-up version of a story. To listen to the beginner-level version of Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry, go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Laundry.
Level: Advanced.
Genre: Children's.
Vocabulary: Alas, Wriggle, Claw, Glitter (verb), Seeing as, Spit out, Foam, Scrub, Ponder, Leap, Turn up your nose in disgust, Lather, Clamber.
Setting: Fairytale.
Word Count: 2115.
Author: Ariel Goodbody.
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