Easy Stories in English

Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand.


Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science fiction and action. There is a balance of children’s stories, as well as more mature themes for adults. While listening to the stories, you can read the transcript at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com and get both reading practice and listening practice. With enough time, you’ll find that your reading and writing skills improve as well.


Ariel Goodbody has a strong background in linguistics and language acquisition, and they base the podcast on Stephen Krashen’s theory of comprehensible input. Ariel changes the level of grammar to suit each level, but prioritise comprehension and good storytelling over anything else. Vocabulary is described using paraphrase, cultural references, pictures, intonation and sound effects. British culture, especially English culture, is naturally introduced throughout the episodes.


Ariel also has experience in theatre, and treats every episode like an audiobook performance. With character voices, dramatic timing and a range of accents, adults and kids alike will soon forget that they’re ‘learning’ at all!


Some of the most well-known stories from the podcast are: the Doggo and Kitty stories, Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales, The Very Hungry Dragon, Sleeping Beauty, The Perfect Pet, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Why Blood is Red, Saint George and the Dragon and Pioneers of the Continuum. Many stories are adapted from famous authors, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Hans Christian Andersen, Isaac Asimov, Josef Čapek, Margery Williams and Ryuunosuke Akutagawa.


Ariel studied linguistics at the University of Cambridge and started teaching in 2018. As a language teacher, they use comprehensible input techniques such as TPRS and story listening. In 2021 they published a series of graded readers. These easy readers allow fans to get their favourite stories in a physical format.


Apprendre l’anglais facilement avec des contes de fées et histoires racontés en anglais britannique. Méthode pour étudier les vocabulaires, la prononciation, la grammaire et la lecture en anglais. Les livres audio en anglais pour les niveaux débutant, intermédiaire et avancé.


Einfach Britisches Englisch lernen mit Märchen und Geschichten. Methode, um Vokabeln, Aussprache, Grammatik und Lesen auf Englisch zu studieren. Hörbücher auf Englisch für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene.


Imparare l'inglese facilmente con fiabe e storie in inglese britannico. Metodo per studiare vocabolario, pronuncia, grammatica e lettura in inglese. Audiolibri in inglese per i livelli principiante, intermedio e avanzato.


Aprender inglés fácilmente con cuentos de hadas e historias en inglés británico. Método para estudiar vocabulario, pronunciación, gramática y lectura en inglés. Audiolibros en inglés para todos los niveles: principiante, intermedio y avanzado.


童話、メルヘン、物語でイギリス英語を学ぶことがやさしくさせるイージー・ストーリーズ・イン・イングリッシュ。アリエル・グッドボディはきれいなブリティッシュイングリッシュの発音で新しい単語を説明して、毎週のストーリーを語る。初級、中級、上級の生徒にむかうオーディオブックで英語文法や英語読書をアップさせる勉強取材。


通过英国英语的童话故事和故事轻松学习英语。学习英语的词汇、发音、语法和阅读。为初学者、中级和高级学生提供英语的有声读物。


Легко изучать английский язык с помощью сказок и историй на британском английском. Методика изучения словарного запаса, произношения, грамматики и чтения на английском языке. Аудиокниги на английском языке для начинающих, студентов среднего уровня и продвинутых студентов.


تعلم الإنجليزية بسهولة مع القصص الخرافية والحكايات باللغة الإنجليزية البريطانية. طريقة لدراسة المفردات والنطق والقواعد والقراءة باللغة الإنجليزية. كتب مسموعة باللغة الإنجليزية للمبتدئين والمتوسطين والمتقدمين.

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1
A Visitor from Chilly Bottom (Intermediate)
A man from Antarctica travels to the UK to free his gods: penguins!
47 min
2
Let's Write a Story Together! with Alastair Bud...
I workshop a story idea with Alastair Budge about a man from Antarctica.
30 min
3
Blasphemy! (Conversation)
I discuss a recent mistake I made and some changes to my work.
12 min
4
A Crooked Old House (Pre-Intermediate)
When a house reaches a certain age, it starts to come alive.
22 min
5
The Emu and the Kangaroo (Beginner)
An emu and a kangaroo get married, but the emu is very annoying!
18 min
6
Coming Back to God (Conversation)
I talk about performance experiences and taking part in the Anglican Church.
25 min
7
What Makes a Snake (Advanced)
Sam hates his job, but when it's threatened, he'll do whatever he can to save himself.
58 min
8
The Holy Cat (Beginner)
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14 min
9
Love and Friendship in Your 30s (Conversation)
I talk about finding friends and love in London, plus how I'm turning into an old man.
27 min
10
The Singing Widow (Beginner)
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14 min
11
The Great Race (Rerun)
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21 min
12
200 Episodes and Five Years of Easy Stories in ...
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36 min
13
The Red Book (Beginner)
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24 min
14
A Tarot Reading (Conversation)
I read my future and tell you all about it!
23 min
15
A Lucky New Year (Rerun)
Harold wants this to be the best New Year's Eve ever, but he has terrible luck!
30 min
16
How the Narwhal Got Its Tusk (Intermediate)
Through the cold snows of Greenland, a blind boy goes on a journey with his aunt...
31 min
17
The Giant Turnip (Beginner)
Pulling a turnip out of the ground is easy, right?
14 min
18
The Water Monster (Intermediate)
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16 min
19
Doggo and Kitty Tear Their Trousers (Advanced)
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26 min
20
Bonus Episode: How Long Until I Get Fluent in E...
Michael from The Level Up English explains how long it takes to get fluent!
29 min
21
How to Teach a Language (Pre-Intermediate)
Learn how to teach your language to a friend or partner!
25 min
22
The Path of Pins and Needles (Intermediate)
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25 min
23
The Three Goats (Beginner)
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17 min
24
Simon's New Job (Beginner)
Simon gets a new job, but everything goes wrong.
17 min
25
How to Learn a Language (Pre-Intermediate)
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43 min