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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Eyes, Teeth and Toenails (Beginner)
Three stories about three very silly people!
20 min
77
Interview with Alastair about Pioneers of the C...
Find out about the awesome story project I've been collaborating on!
27 min
78
Eileen (Pre-Intermediate)
Eileen was a very clever little girl. But was she something more?
37 min
79
Saint George and the Dragon (Pre-Intermediate)
Saint George fought the dragon! Or did he?
26 min
80
The Rabbit Man (Intermediate)
One day, Heorhiy finds out he has a family debt, and the only way to pay it back is by working.
25 min
81
The Pancake Man (Beginner)
Would you eat pancakes every day?
18 min
82
The Labyrinth (Pre-Intermediate)
They went to the place where all roads lead: the labyrinth.
19 min
83
Bonus Episode: The Bizarre Life of Lewis Carrol...
Enjoy this episode of English Learning for Curious Minds with Alastair Budge!
23 min
84
The Hunt (Intermediate)
Do you love cats? Would you become one?
25 min
85
The Perfect Pet (Beginner)
Rory has always wanted a pet, but what will happen when he gets one?
21 min
86
Why Blood is Red (Pre-Intermediate)
In the beginning, there were two brothers with different ideas on how to create the world...
18 min
87
Doggo and Kitty Do Their Laundry (Advanced)
Doggo and Kitty want to be just like the adults, so they're going to do their laundry!
26 min
88
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Beginner)
What happens when you go into a bear's house and eat her food? You go to court!
27 min
89
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Parts 3 & 4 (In...
Sir Gawain plays a game with the lord and lady of the castle, but the Green Knight still awaits...
39 min
90
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Parts 1 & 2 (In...
The Green Knight has a challenge: cut off his head, and if he survives, he'll do the same to you.
40 min
91
The Spider's Thread (Pre-Intermediate)
A bad person is always bad... or are they?
22 min
92
Whose Child Is It? (Beginner)
Two women both say that a baby is theirs. But who is the real mother?
16 min
93
The End (Advanced)
One day, God came down and took all life from earth. Except humans.
20 min
94
Sisters, Sisters (Intermediate)
They love singing together, but music will tear them apart...
45 min
95
I Bet I Could Taste It (Intermediate)
When you're trapped in hell, all you can do is imagine heaven.
21 min
96
The Last King of the Britons (Pre-Intermediate)
If a faerie offers you a deal, you could be risking more than just your life...
20 min
97
The Boy Who Knew No Fear (Beginner)
Anders just wants to learn one thing: how to shudder!
34 min
98
Hector the Snail (Beginner)
Hector wants to be fast, but he needs magic for that. Where can he find it?
19 min
99
The Digital Fugitive (Advanced)
When the government wants part of your body, what do you do?
21 min
100
The Turnip Princess (Beginner)
The vegetables will tell you where to go... but they'll also bite you!
21 min