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.

Fiction
Education
Language Learning
201
Mia the Witch (Advanced)
All she wants is someone to share her home with, but she'll have to travel far to get it.
39 min
202
The Little Frog with the Big Mouth (Beginner)
He's tired of eating flies. But while looking for new food, he finds more than he wanted...
17 min
203
The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage (Beginner)
They live happily together, and each has their job, until one day...
19 min
204
The Brave Little Tailor (Pre-Intermediate)
He killed seven men in one blow! ...or did he?
29 min
205
The Legend of Lake Toba (Pre-Intermediate)
You never know what you'll find in the water...
22 min
206
Old Sultan (Beginner)
He has lost all his teeth and can't guard the house anymore.
17 min
207
Heart of Iron (Intermediate)
True love will break the spell, and break the chains... but for who?
31 min
208
Mother Holle (Pre-Intermediate)
Deep down, below a magical well, there is a special place... but you have to work to get there!
23 min
209
The Toy Rabbit (Pre-Intermediate)
He wants nothing more than to be Real!
31 min
210
Stories of Elves (Beginner)
They're small and strange!
19 min
211
Three Drops of Blood (Beginner)
It only takes three drops to save a life...
21 min
212
Brother and Sister (Pre-Intermediate)
They'll help each other whatever happens
29 min
213
The White Snake (Beginner)
If you could talk to animals, what would you do?
21 min
214
The Very Hungry Dragon (Intermediate)
Grella will eat everything except jewels! But one day, it becomes too much for her mother, and everything changes.
28 min
215
The Three Snake Leaves (Beginner)
'If I die before you, you will be buried alive.' Who would say yes to that?
22 min
216
The Boy Who Knew No Fear (Pre-Intermediate)
Anders just wants to learn one thing: how to shudder!
32 min
217
The Golem of Prague (Intermediate)
Rabbi Loew must protect the Jews of Prague. But how?
27 min
218
The Great Race (Beginner)
19 min
219
The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats (Beginner)
Be careful of the big bad wolf...
17 min
220
The Nose That Ran Away (Pre-Intermediate)
One day Kovaloff woke up without his nose.
27 min
221
Strange Friends (Beginner)
Usually, cats eat mice, but this cat is different... or is she?
19 min
222
The Boy Who Hoped (Pre-Intermediate)
A young Jewish boy from Poland had an idea that changed the world.
33 min
223
Arachne, the Spider Woman (Beginner)
Where do you think the first spider came from?
20 min
224
Sleeping Beauty (Beginner)
One time, we were all one, and then we killed part of ourselves.
22 min
225
House of Secrets Chapter 4 (Intermediate)
In this house, there are more than just secrets...
21 min