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Learn real English through inspiring stories told by people from all over the world. Intermediate to advanced learners — including those preparing for Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, and IELTS exams — will improve their English by listening to life-changing stories and motivational advice. Bree Aesie uses her psychology background to take you into the lives of extraordinary people, discovering different English accents and cultures. Studies show that stories activate your brain, making fluency fun and easy. Join our newsletter and access learning materials at www.intothestorypodcast.com.
- 83 - #67 | Learning on the Job (with Nikki Richard)
When Nikki started her career in human rights, she found herself adapting to a job that required a lot more than she expected.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canada (Calgary)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- BLASTING (MUSIC/AIR-CONDITIONING): Playing music or running air-conditioning at a very high volume or strength. "They had the music blasting at the party."
- TO CRAM INTO: To fit many people or things into a small space. "We all crammed into the car for the road trip."
- TO BLEND IN: To look or act like the people or things around you, so you are not noticed. "The animal’s fur helped it blend in with its surroundings."
- TUNNEL VISION: Focusing on one thing and ignoring everything else around you. "He had tunnel vision while studying, ignoring his friends."
- TO SHRUG: To lift your shoulders slightly to show you don’t know or don’t care. "She shrugged when asked about her plans."
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- 81 - #66 | Breaking Expectations (with Sarah Allworthy)
Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do."
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO CALL SOMEONE’S BLUFF: To challenge someone to prove something they said or did. "He called her bluff during the poker game."
- WHIFF: To briefly smell something, often a faint or slight smell. "He got a whiff of smoke from the nearby barbecue."
- BLUR: Something unclear or not easy to see or remember. "The events of last night are a blur to me."
- TO BE DARING: To be bold and willing to take risks. "She was daring enough to try skydiving."
- CLOSE CALL: A situation where something bad almost happened, but didn’t. "We had a close call when we almost missed our flight."
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Growing up, Archy Jamjun didn't feel seen, until someone finally saw him for who he really was.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (Chicago)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET: To challenge or invite someone to compete or flight. "She threw down the gauntlet by saying she could win the competition."
- TO FLING: To throw or push something with force. "She flung her coat onto the chair."
- TO BE ADEPT: To be good at doing something. "She is adept at solving math problems."
- TO MAKE THE NEWSPAPERS: To be featured in the news or media, especially in newspapers. "The story made the front page of the newspapers."
- TO SHOWER SOMEONE WITH SOMETHING: To give someone a lot of presents, praise, or attention. "On her birthday, she was showered with gifts by her friends."
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After her dream job left her exhausted, Megan Nicholls decides to change her pace completely.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Manchester)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO RUSTLE: To make a soft, crackling sound, usually from something moving, like leaves or paper. "The wind rustled the leaves in the trees."
- PICK UP THE PACE: To go or work faster. "We need to pick up the pace if we want to finish on time."
- TO AIR (SOMETHING) OUT: To let fresh air into something, like a room or clothing. “I aired my shoes out after the hike.”
- TO BE AT EASE: To feel comfortable and relaxed. "He felt at ease after solving the problem.
- TO BE STILTED: Awkward or unnatural, especially in speech or movement. "Their conversation felt stilted, with long pauses."
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Tue, 24 Sep 2024 - 19min - 78 - #63 | Having The Courage To Stand Up (with Ariel Goodbody)
Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- DEADPAN: To say something serious or with no emotion, often in a funny way. "He told the joke in a deadpan voice, and everyone laughed."
- A SET (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. "She practiced her set for the open mic."
- TO BE UNSETTLED: To feel disturbed or uncomfortable, either mentally or physically. "He felt unsettled after hearing the bad news."
- TO PUT (SOMETHING) OFF: To delay or postpone something. "She put off studying until the night before the exam."
- TO BE OVERDONE: To be done too much or in an excessive way. "The meme was funny at first, but now it’s overdone."
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Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 23min - 77 - #62 | Changing Your Perspective (with Rob Rudge)
Rob Rudge tells a story about that moment when you’re so close to a problem that you can’t see the solution.
Level: Upper-Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Yorkshire)
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5 words & expressions in today's story:
- UPBRINGING: The way a child is raised and taught by their parents. Examples: "Her strict upbringing influenced her strong work ethic." or "He credits his upbringing for his sense of responsibility."
- TO KICK BACK: To relax and do nothing. Examples: "After a long day, I just want to kick back and watch TV." or "She kicked back on the sofa with a good book."
- MAIN DRAG: The main street or central road in a town or city. Examples: "The main drag is always busy with traffic." or "Shops and restaurants line the main drag of the city."
- WITHOUT BATTING AN EYE: Without showing any reaction or surprise. Examples: "She handled the criticism without batting an eye." or "He agreed to the risky plan without batting an eye."
- TO DREAD: To feel great fear or anxiety about something. Examples: "She dreaded going to the dentist." or "He dreaded the long flight ahead."
Episode Links:
- Learn more about Rob Rudge at his website, Energetic English
- Listen to Rob & Bree chat about small talk on The Business English Podcast
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Tue, 27 Aug 2024 - 21min - 76 - #61 | Making Something Possible (with Fabio Cerpelloni)
Fabio decides to contact someone famous and what ends up happening gives him a new perspective on what becomes possible, when you ask.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Non-Native English Speaker (Italy)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- THERE'S SOMETHING HERE: An expression used to say that something is interesting or has potential.
- TO SHOW UP (IN THE SENSE OF DOING YOUR BEST): To be present and perform to the best of your ability.
- TO LET SOMEONE DOWN: To disappoint someone by not meeting their expectations.
- CATASTROPHIZING: Imagining the worst possible outcome of a situation.
- TO LOSE SIGHT OF SOMETHING: To forget or overlook something important.
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Tue, 13 Aug 2024 - 19min - 74 - Sisters, Sisters Part 2 (from Easy Stories in English)
Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters.
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Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realizes she can't let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare…
Level: Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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Episode Vocabulary:
- DYE: To change the color of something using a special liquid. Examples: "She dyed her hair bright red." or "They dyed the fabric blue for the costumes."
- VOCALS: The singing part of a song. Examples: "Her vocals were amazing in the concert." or "He provided the vocals for the band's latest album."
- SYNTHESIZER: An electronic instrument that creates various sounds. Examples: "He played the melody on the synthesizer." or "The band used a synthesizer to add electronic effects to their music."
- CUT OUT: To remove something by cutting. Examples: "She cut out the article from the newspaper." or "He cut out pictures from magazines for his collage."
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Tue, 30 Jul 2024 - 18min - 73 - Sisters, Sisters Part 1 (from Easy Stories in English)
Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters.
Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realises she can't let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare...
Level: Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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Episode Vocabulary:
- FIDDLE: To play with something in a restless or nervous way. Examples: "He fiddled with his pen during the meeting." or "She fiddled with her hair while she talked."
- SPRINKLES: Tiny pieces of candy used to decorate desserts. Examples: "She added sprinkles to the cupcakes for a festive look." or "The ice cream was topped with colorful sprinkles."
- KEEP YOUR NOSE CLEAN: To stay out of trouble. Examples: "He tries to keep his nose clean and avoid any legal issues." or "She was advised to keep her nose clean at her new job."
- COMPLIMENT: A polite expression of praise or admiration. Examples: "She gave him a compliment on his new haircut." or "He received many compliments on his performance."
- FLIRT: To behave playfully towards someone you are attracted to. Examples: "He likes to flirt with her at parties." or "She was flirting with him at the coffee shop."
- PINCH: To squeeze tightly between the fingers. Examples: "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming." or "He pinched his brother playfully."
- FLAP: To move up and down or back and forth quickly. Examples: "The bird flapped its wings and flew away." or "The flag flapped in the strong wind."
- X MEETS Y: A way to describe something as a combination of two different things. Examples: "The movie is like 'Indiana Jones meets Star Wars.'" or "Her music is a mix of pop meets classical."
- BROADSHEET: A large-format newspaper known for serious journalism. Examples: "He reads the broadsheet every morning for the latest news." or "The broadsheet published an in-depth article on the topic."
- NOTE (MUSIC): A single sound of a particular pitch in music. Examples: "She played a high note on the piano." or "He hit the perfect note during his solo."
- HIKE: A long walk, usually in the countryside or wilderness. Examples: "They went for a hike in the mountains." or "She enjoys hiking on weekends."
Episode Links:
- Find more episodes like this one at Easy Stories in English
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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 27min - 72 - Unexpected Turns (with Christie Cunningham)
Christie was on tour as a professional dancer when unexpected turns teach her about strength and confidence, even when things get difficult.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- BREAD AND BUTTER:Someone's main job or main source of income. Examples: "For many musicians, playing concerts is their bread and butter." or "Writing is her bread and butter; it pays all her bills."
- OUT OF THE BLUE: Something happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Examples: "I was walking home, and out of the blue, it started raining heavily." or "He received a phone call out of the blue from an old friend."
- BUMP UP: This phrasal verb means to upgrade or move to a higher position or level. Examples: "She was bumped up to a manager position at work." or "The airline bumped up her seat to business class for free."
- LONG STORY SHORT:To explain only the most important parts of a story, leaving out unnecessary details. Examples: "The car broke down, we missed the event, and long story short, it was a terrible day." or "Long story short, we decided to move to a new city after many discussions."
- TO BURN OUT: This phrasal verb can mean two things: (1) When a fire stops burning because there is no more fuel. Example: "The campfire burned out after we ran out of wood." (2) When a person becomes very tired and can't continue because they have worked too hard. Example: "The campfire burned out after we ran out of wood." or "After working nonstop for months, he finally burned out and needed a vacation."
Episode Links:
- To find out more about Christie Cunningham, visit her website
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Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Australian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO PUSH YOURSELF TO DO SOMETHING: To make a big effort to do something. Examples: "I need to push myself to stay awake until midnight." or "He pushes himself to work harder every day."
- TO CLOCK / TO CLOCK UP: To reach a certain number or amount of something. Examples: "He clocked 70 kilometers last week as part of his training." or "She has clocked up 200 hours of volunteer work this year."
- TO TAKE A TOLL: To have a bad effect on someone or something. Examples: "Working long hours takes a toll on health." or "Hard training takes a toll on your body."
- GUT FEELING: A strong feeling about something without a clear reason. Examples: "She had a gut feeling that something was wrong." or "He trusted his gut feeling during the race."
- RELIEF: Feeling better after being worried or stressed. Examples: "When the storm passed, they felt great relief." or "Finding her lost keys was such a relief."
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Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 17min - 70 - Paragliding Accident (with Jaclyn St Louis)
Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO END UP: To arrive at a particular place or find yourself in a situation, often unintended. Examples: "After getting lost, we ended up at a beautiful beach." or "She ended up working late because of the unexpected project."
- TO LIFT OFF: To take off, especially for rockets or planes, launching in a vertical direction. Examples: "The rocket lifted off successfully, heading towards space." or "The helicopter lifted off from the helipad."
- TO GLIDE: To fly smoothly through the air in a continuous motion. Examples: "The bird glided effortlessly across the sky." or "The paraglider glided down to the landing point."
- SLOPE: A surface with one side higher than the other; can also be used as a verb to describe something inclining. Examples: "The children enjoyed sledding down the snowy slope." or "The path slopes gently towards the river."
- TO FIT IN: To be comfortable with a group of people or to have enough space for something. Examples: "She fit in well with her new colleagues at work." or "The couch didn’t fit in the small living room, so they had to move it to another room."
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Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 16min - 69 - Searching for the Northern Lights (with Brigitte Lessard)
Twice in her life has Brigitte felt alone and lost, and both times she decided to search for the northern lights.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Canadian (Quebec)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- UPROOT: to pull something—especially a tree or plant—out of the ground.
Examples: "The strong winds uprooted the old tree." or "They had to uproot the weeds from the garden."
Metaphorically: to move (someone) from their home or a familiar location.
Examples: "His family was uprooted when they moved to a new city." or "The war uprooted many families from their homes."
- OUTGOING: Friendly and socially confident.
Examples: "She is very outgoing and makes friends easily." or "His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties."
- FIRST NATIONS: Indigenous peoples that are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada.
Examples: "First Nations have a rich cultural heritage and history." or "The government works with First Nations to preserve their traditions."
- PITCH-BLACK: Completely dark.
Examples: "The night was pitch-black without any stars." or "The power outage left the house in pitch-black darkness."
- STAY PUT: To not move or go anywhere.
Examples: "She told the dog to stay put while she answered the door." or "During the storm, we decided to stay put at home."
- DIM: Not shining brightly or clearly.
Examples: "The room was lit by a dim lamp." or "The dim light made it hard to read."
Episode Links:
- Find out more about Brigitte at The Story Warrior
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Tue, 21 May 2024 - 17min - 68 - #60 | Stuck On A Knot (with Scott Brandon)
When Scott goes exploring in a dark cave and gets stuck hanging on a rope with no light, he has to use his imagination to find a way out.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (Ohio)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- CAVING / SPELUNKING (CAVER/SPELUNKER): Exploring caves as an adventure activity. A caver or spelunker is someone who enjoys this, often with helmets and lights for safety.
Examples: "The spelunker explored deep caves, amazed by the rocks." or "Caving is fun for people who like discovering new places."
- TO GET DRENCHED: To get completely wet, usually from rain or water.
Examples: "We got drenched in the rain, running for cover." or "The kids got drenched playing in the water."
- SLACK VS TAUT: Slack means loose, while taut means tight.
Examples: "Check the rope is taut before climbing." or "He adjusted the slack in the rope for better climbing."
- TO NOT SAY SOMETHING LIGHTLY: To say something seriously, not casually.
Examples: "I don't say this lightly, but we need to change." or "She didn't say it lightly when apologizing."
- TANGLED VS UNTANGLED: Tangled means twisted, while untangled means straightened out.
Examples: "The wires were tangled and hard to fix." or "She untangled the knots in the necklace."
Episode Links:
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Tue, 07 May 2024 - 23min - 67 - #59 | Going Beyond NASA (with Tiffani Claiborne)
Tiffani leaves her job at NASA to explore a new path, leading her to the most difficult thing she's ever done.
Level: Upper intermediate
Accent: United States (Maryland)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BE GLUED TO YOUR SEAT / SCREEN: To be unable to move from your seat or stop watching something.
Examples: "I was glued to my seat during the movie." or "He's glued to his screen, playing video games all day."
- TO BE DIALED IN (FOCUSED): To concentrate or pay close attention.
Examples: "She's dialed in during class, always listening to the teacher." or "Being dialed in means you're focused and not distracted."
- TO PUSH THROUGH: To keep going even when it's difficult.
Examples: "Even though he was tired, he pushed through and finished the race." or "Pushing through means not giving up, even when things are hard."
- TO HAVE YOUR CONFIDENCE STRUCK: To feel less sure of yourself.
Examples: "After failing the test, his confidence was struck." or "Having your confidence struck means feeling unsure or not believing in yourself."
- TO CLICK (UNDERSTANDING): To understand something suddenly.
Examples: "After studying for a while, it clicked, and I understood the math problem." or "It clicked in my mind how to solve the puzzle."
Episode Links:
- Speak English With Tiffani Academy
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 24min - 66 - #58 | Waiting to Hold You (with Martin Johnston)
When Martin becomes a dad, he realizes how difficult it is when we can’t be with the ones we love.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Essex)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
-TO SHOVE: To push someone or something roughly or with force, often with the intention of moving someone or something out of the way. For example, "She accidentally shoved her friend while rushing to catch the bus, causing them to stumble," or "He shoved his passport in his pocket before getting on the plane."
-TO BE OVER THE MOON: To be extremely happy or thrilled about something. For example, "She was over the moon when she found out she got the job she had been dreaming of," or "He was over the moon with joy when he received the surprise birthday party his friends had organized for him."
-A PRAM: A stroller or baby carriage used for transporting infants. For example, "She took her baby for a walk in the pram," or "The pram was equipped with a comfortable seat and a protective canopy."
-OBVIOUSLY (FILLER WORD): similar to saying "it's clear" or "you see" to show something is easy to understand. It's added to sentences to make a point stronger or emphasize that something should be clear. But it doesn't always change what's being said; it just helps the speaker highlight their viewpoint or understanding of the situation.
-FULL ON (ADJECTIVE): Intense or extreme in nature. For example, "The party was full on, with loud music and dancing all night," or "He experienced a full-on adrenaline rush while participating in the extreme sports event."
Episode Links:
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 25min - 65 - #57 | Into the Wild (with Gloudina Greenacre)
Gloudina goes to Ecuador to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian and ends up learning an important lesson from children in the Amazon. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: South Africa 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, and transcript! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - WILDLIFE: Animals and plants that live and grow in natural environments. Examples: "The national park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, deer, and birds." or "Conservation efforts aim to protect wildlife and their natural habitats." - CABIN/HUT: Small, simple dwellings or houses typically located in rural or wilderness areas. Examples: "They rented a cozy cabin in the mountains for their weekend getaway." or "The forest ranger stayed in a rustic hut deep in the woods during his patrols." - CHECKUP: A routine health examination. Examples: "The doctor recommended an annual checkup to monitor her blood pressure and cholesterol levels." or "After the accident, he underwent a thorough checkup to ensure there were no internal injuries." - ENDANGERED SPECIES: Species at risk of extinction. Examples: "Efforts to save the sea turtle focus on protecting nesting sites and reducing bycatch in fishing nets." or "The black rhinoceros is endangered due to poaching and habitat loss." - TO CLEAR YOUR MIND: Removing thoughts or worries to achieve calmness. Examples: "Yoga and meditation help him clear his mind and reduce stress after a long day." or "Taking a walk in nature allows her to clear her mind and gain perspective on her problems." Episode Links: - Visit Gloudina’s website Wildme.eu and use the code INTOWILDME100 to download one of her digital guides for free Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend, improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 24min - 64 - #56 | Overcoming Impostor Syndrome (with Anna Tyrie)
Anna wanted to go to one of the most prestigious music schools in the UK and Europe, but felt that she wasn’t good enough.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO NAG: To keep asking or reminding someone to do something, often in an annoying or persistent way. Examples: “He always nags his sister to clean up her room.” or “She nagged her friend to come with her to the concert until she finally agreed.”
- TO GIVE IT A GO: To try something, to make an attempt. Examples: "I'm not sure if I can ski, but I'll give it a go." or "She wasn't confident about singing in public, but she decided to give it a go at the talent show."
-TO BE BLOWN AWAY / TO BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF: To be extremely impressed or amazed by something. Examples: "When she saw the sunset over the mountains, she was blown away by its beauty." or "The performance of the singer blew my socks off; it was absolutely incredible."
- TO MINCE (ONE’S) WORDS: To speak directly and honestly, even if you upset people by doing this. Examples: "She never minces her words; she tells it like it is, even if it's uncomfortable." or "In the meeting, he didn’t mince his words and offended his boss"
- THE UNDERDOG: The competitor or participant in a competition or conflict who is expected to lose, they are considered less likely to win or succeed compared to others involved. Examples: "Despite being the underdog, the team fought hard and won the championship." or "The small startup company, seen as the underdog in the industry, surprised everyone by outselling its larger competitors."
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 25min - 63 - #55 | Taking Risks (with Lindsay McMahon)
When Lindsay McMahon was backpacking alone in Southeast Asia, an injury teaches her an important lesson about living a good life. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United States (New Hampshire) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript and much more! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO BE WINDY (A WINDY ROAD): A road with lots of twists and turns. Examples: "The road to the cabin is windy and hard to drive." or "Be careful on the windy road; it can be dangerous." - A MUFFLER: The tube that comes out the back of a car that makes it quieter. Examples: "The mechanic replaced the muffler on my car." or "The teenager took the muffler off his motorbike, to make it very loud." - TO DOWNPLAY SOMETHING: To make something seem less important or serious. Examples: "After her basketball team lost the match, she tried to downplay the defeat by saying it wasn’t an important game" or "Even though the project faced significant challenges, she downplayed the difficulties, emphasizing the progress made." - TO BE MAKESHIFT: Something that's put together quickly with whatever's available. Examples: "The kids used a cardboard box as a makeshift table." or "He made a makeshift umbrella out of a plastic bag so that he wouldn’t get wet in the rain." - TO HAVE A WIN: To succeed or accomplish something you were hoping for. Examples: "This week, I finally had a win: normally I procrastinate editing podcasts, but this time I finished the episode earlier than expected." or "When the young student won the spelling contest, it was a big win. It made her feel more sure of herself." Episode Links: - Listen to Lindsay’s podcast, All Ears English - Listen to Bree explain the connection between emotions and fluency on All Ears English (available March 2024) Enjoyed today's episode? Share it with a friend improving their English! Thanks for being a part of our community. 💛
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 22min - 62 - #54 | Reimagining Success (with Alastair Budge)
Alastair Budge talks about his experience working in technology start-ups and how his ideas about success have changed over time.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BOND WITH SOMEONE: To develop a close relationship or connection with someone. Examples: "Working on projects together helped us bond as colleagues." or "Playing sports regularly helped me bond with my teammates."
- TO RAISE FUNDING / MONEY: To collect money for a project or business. Examples: "The nonprofit raised funding for charity." or "The entrepreneur raised money for her startup."
- A SLOG: A difficult or tiring task. Examples: "The project was a real slog, but we finished." or "Training for the marathon was a slog, but I did it."
- OUTLOOK: A person's attitude or perspective. Examples: "He has a positive outlook on life." or "A change in career gave her a fresh outlook."
- COLD PLUNGE: Immersing in cold water for health. Examples: "After the sauna, he took a cold plunge." or "Athletes use cold plunges for recovery."
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 26min - 61 - #53 | Building Confidence (with Anna Connelly)
Anna Connelly tells a story about giving her first big presentation at work and about confidence.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Oxford)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO HAVE EVERYTHING TOGETHER: To be organized, calm, or sure about handling all different aspects of life. Examples: "Even in tough times, she looks like she has everything together." "Feeling confident comes from having everything together."
- TO LOSE YOUR TRAIN OF THOUGHT: To forget or be unable to continue thinking or talking about something. Examples: "While speaking, he forgot what he was saying, lost his train of thought." "It's easy to lose your train of thought when someone interrupts you."
- TO STICK OUT (A MEMORY): To be a very memorable or easy-to-remember memory. Examples: "The day we first met really sticks out as a special memory." "Some events stick out because they're important."
- TO BE PUT ON THE SPOT: To be in a situation where you feel pressure or people are paying attention to you. Examples: "Feeling nervous during the presentation, she felt put on the spot." "It's uncomfortable to put people on the spot by asking them unexpected questions."
- TO BE THROWN IN THE DEEP END: To be given a challenging task or situation without much preparation. Examples: "On his first day at work, he was thrown in the deep end with a tough project." "Being thrown in the deep end can be overwhelming, but is also a chance to learn quickly."
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 23min - 60 - #52 | Life Isn't Forever (with Michael Lavers)
Michael Lavers from Level Up English tells a story about trying 16 different jobs in search of something more.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Cornwall)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO SEE WHAT STICKS: Trying various options to see which ones are successful or well-received. Examples: "The company launched multiple ad campaigns to see what sticks." "I applied to various positions to see what sticks and gets a response."
- TO LET LOOSE: To relax or release control, allowing oneself or others to have fun. Examples: "After a busy week, I like to let loose and go out with friends." "Let's let loose and enjoy our holiday by the beach."
- TO SEE / NOT TO SEE SOMETHING COMING: Anticipating or failing to anticipate an event or situation. Examples: "We saw the storm coming and prepared." "They did not see the market crash coming and suffered significant losses."
- TO HAVE A WORD: Definition: To talk briefly or have a conversation with someone. Examples: "I need to have a word with my partner about our future plans." "Can I have a word with you about something that's been on my mind?"
- TO HAVE SOMETHING LINED UP: To have something planned or arranged, often as a backup or for transitions. Examples: "Before resigning, she made sure to have another job lined up." "It's always wise to have something lined up before making major life changes."
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- Find out more about Michael Lavers at LevelUpEnglish.school
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 24min - 59 - #51 | 18-Meter Fall (with Erica Tait)
Erica Tait shares a story of falling off an 18-meter cliff.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: United States (New Jersey)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO TAKE IN: Appreciating or looking at and enjoying the nice appearance of something, like colorful leaves. Examples: Samantha stood by the window, taking in the beauty of the sunrise (enjoying the pretty sunrise).
- TO SLIP / TO BE SLIPPERY: Sliding unexpectedly or being smooth and hard to hold onto, like a wet floor or soap. Example: Be careful not to slip on the wet floor after it rains. The road is slippery after it rains.
- A CONCUSSION / TO BE CONCUSSED: When you get hit on the head, it can hurt your brain temporarily, and that's called a concussion. Example: After the car crash, she suffered a concussion and needed medical attention.
- VAGUE MEMORIES: Not clear memories of things that happened in the past. Example: As she grew older, her childhood became a collection of vague memories.
- CASTS: Hard coverings, like a strong bandage, that doctors put on a broken arm or leg to help it heal. Example: After breaking his arm, Mark had to wear a cast for several weeks.
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Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 21min - 58 - Season 5 TrailerTue, 19 Dec 2023 - 01min
- 57 - #50 | Mission in Paris (with Luke Thompson)
When Luke’s daughter loses something important, he goes on a mission through Paris to get it back.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO NOT FIT IN: When you don't feel like you belong or are accepted in a specific group or situation.
- TO PUNCH SOMETHING OR SOMEONE: A strong hit made with a closed fist, often used in sports or as a sign of aggression.
- TO BE SEEDY OR DODGY: A part of town that is considered run-down, disreputable, or unsafe, often due to crime or lack of cleanliness.
- TO TURN UP SOMEWHERE: To arrive or appear at a specific place or event.
- TO BE FAST ASLEEP: Being in a deep sleep, often used to describe someone who is sleeping soundly and not easily awakened.
Episode Links:
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Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 26min - 56 - #49 | Chef Clive Travels the World
Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection.
Level: Upper-intermediate
Accent: Canada
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO TALK YOURSELF / YOUR WAY INTO SOMETHING: convincing yourself to do something or getting someone to give you a chance or access to something.
- PINNACLE: the highest point or peak of something, often used to describe achieving success or excellence.
- TO RIP APART: This means to completely dismantle and reconstruct something, often referring to buildings or structures.
- RELENTLESS: Relentless describes something that is continuous, persistent, or unyielding in its effort or pursuit.
- TO BELONG / TO LAY ROOTS SOMEWHERE: To belong means feeling like you are a part of a particular group, place, or community where you fit in and are accepted. To lay roots somewhere means making a place your home and investing time and effort in it to build connections and a sense of belonging.
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Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 24min - 55 - #48 | TEDx Event at the US-Mexico Border (with Mark Lovett)
Mark tells the story of organizing a unique TEDx event hosted at the US-Mexico border, with all its challenges and a few surprises.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (California)
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6 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO COME UP WITH: To think of or create something, like an idea or a plan.
- IT’S ALL ON YOU: You are responsible for something; everything depends on you.
- TO BE MESSED UP: To make a mistake or cause a problem.
- TO DODGE A BULLET: To narrowly avoid a dangerous or problematic situation.
- TEAR DOWN / TAKE DOWN / PUT UP: Tear down and take down means to disassemble or remove a structure or stage. Put up means to assemble or set up something.
- ELATION / A SENSE OF ELATION / TO BE ELATED: A strong feeling of happiness or joy.
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 25min - 54 - #47 | Dealing With Uncertainty (with Bonnie Earl)
Bonnie receives news about a terrorist attack in Nice, France, where her daughter and family were vacationing.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO SCROLL: the action of moving the content up or down on a digital screen using your finger or mouse. It's what you do to see more information on websites, social media, or documents.
- MAYHEM: a state of chaos, disorder, or extreme confusion. It often describes situations where there is a lot of noise, movement, and unpredictability.
- TO REGISTER: used figuratively, means to become aware of or notice something. It's when you suddenly understand or realize information.
- TO PACE: walking back and forth, often nervously or restlessly, usually in a small area. It's a way people move when they're feeling anxious or impatient.
- TO MAKE YOUR WAY SOMEWHERE: to travel or move in a specific direction or to a particular destination. It's about journeying from one place to another.
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 20min - 53 - A Long Trip Home (Rebroadcast)
Keena makes a long trip home after spending the summer in Greece. This episode originally aired April 2021.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: North American (Canada)
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- FANNY PACK: A small bag or pouch with a strap, typically worn around the waist, used for carrying personal items. In British English, it's known as a "bum bag." Example: "She kept her keys and phone in her fanny pack while hiking."
-STASH: A hidden or secret supply of something. Example: "She had a stash of snacks in her desk drawer for when get got hungry."- TO GET RID OF SOMETHING: To dispose of something, eliminate, or remove. Example: "I need to get rid of these old clothes that no longer fit."
- TO PICK AT YOUR FOOD: To eat small amounts of food without much appetite or enthusiasm. Example: "When she's nervous, she tends to pick at her food rather than eating a full meal."- TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF: To make the most of an opportunity or situation. Can be used positively or negatively. Example: "He decided to take advantage of the holiday to visit his family." / "She took advantage of his kindness to manipulate him."
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Alicia was sick with cancer, for the second time, and she made a decision: if she could find one person a day to talk to, then she knew she could survive.
Level: intermediate
Accent: United States (Texas)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO PULL YOURSELF OUT OF SOMETHING means to remove oneself from a difficult or undesirable situation. It is like freeing yourself from a problem or challenge.
- TO STRIKE UP A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE means to start a conversation in a friendly or informal manner, often with someone you don't know well or have just met.
- TO HEAL, TO BE HEALED, TO BE HEALING are related to the process of recovering from an injury, illness, or emotional distress.
- A LIFELINE refers to a person or thing that provides crucial help or support in difficult or desperate situations.
- A PURPOSE / A CALLING refers to a sense of meaning or direction in life, a reason for existence, or a strong conviction that drives someone to pursue specific goals or fulfill a particular role.
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 20min - 51 - # 45 | Horse Trip Adventure
Sam goes on a seven-day horseback trip through the Rocky Mountains in Canada, and unexpected challenges arise.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BE IN AWE OF:To feel amazed and impressed by something very special. Example: The kids were in awe of the beautiful fireworks on New Year's Eve.
- EERIE:Something that feels a bit scary or strange. Example: Walking through the foggy forest at night felt eerie because of the spooky sounds.
- TO BE UNEASY/ ANTSY/ANXIOUS:To feel a little nervous or worried, not feeling calm. Example: Sarah was uneasy about her first day at a new school. Tom felt antsy before the big test because he wasn't sure if he had studied enough.
- TO FEED OFF OF (ENERGY) "horses feed off of your energy":To get energy or feelings from someone or something else. Example: The happy crowd's cheers fed off of the performer's energy during the concert.
- MEADOW:A beautiful field with grass and flowers. Example: The picnic was set up in a lovely meadow with butterflies flying around.
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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 21min - 50 - #44 | Olympic Weightlifting Champion (with Laura Eiman)
Laura Eiman tells us about her amazing journey to become a champion in Olympic Weightlifting when she was 63 years old.
Level: High-intermediate
Accent: United States (Boston)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- WANDER OVER:means to casually or aimlessly walk or move to a specific location without a clear purpose or direction. It implies a relaxed and unhurried movement.
- MENTAL TOUGHNESSThis is an important concept in today’s story. Mental toughness means being able to stay strong and positive even when things are difficult. It's about not giving up easily and believing in yourself, even when things don't go the way you want them to. For example:
- TO BINGE ON: to consume—eat or drink—or do something excessively or in large quantities within a short period of time. It is often used when referring to food, TV shows, or activities.
- A BARBELL: weightlifting equipment consisting of a long metal bar with weights attached to each end. It is commonly used for strength training.
- TO BLOW AN OPPORTUNITY: to miss or squander a chance or possibility to achieve something or be successful because of your own actions or mistakes. It implies making a significant error or failing to take advantage of a favorable situation.
Episode links:
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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 21min - 49 - #43 | Finding Your Voice (with Jill Mitchell)
Jill Mitchell shares how a simple comment from a teacher inspired her to overcome extreme shyness and pursue her true passion in life—singing.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO ROLL UP (SOMEWHERE): To arrive at a place, typically in a casual or relaxed manner. Example: She decided to roll up to the party and see if any of her friends were there.
- (TO BE) BITTER SWEET: A mixture of happiness and sadness experienced simultaneously. Example: Graduation day was bittersweet for Sarah, as she was excited about the future but sad to leave her friends behind.
- TO BE BUZZING: To feel excited, energetic, or full of anticipation. Example: The crowd was buzzing with excitement before the concert started.
- FOR STAKES TO BE HIGH: Referring to a situation where the potential consequences or risks are significant. Example: In a championship game, the stakes are high (or it is high stakes) because winning or losing has a major impact on the team's season.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 21min - 48 - #42 | Climbing Mount Everest Part 2 (with Laurie Skreslet)
Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it?
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Level: Upper-intermediate
Accent: Canadian
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BRACE YOURSELF: means to prepare yourself for something that might be difficult or unpleasant.
- TO KEEP PACE WITH vs TO FALL BEHIND: To keep pace means to stay at the same speed or level. To fall behind means to not keep up with others.
- TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS: to start focusing on an important task or activity, and stop wasting time.
-TO BE TOUCHED BY SOMETHING: used figuratively, this means to be emotionally moved or affected by something.
- TO SINK IN: means to start to understand or realize the truth of something.
Episode Links:
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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 20min - 47 - #41 | Climbing Mount Everest Part 1 (with Laurie Skreslet)
When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a life-changing moment.
Level: Advanced
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO IGNITE: to start something, either literally by starting a fire or figuratively by sparking an idea or feeling, as Laurie discusses igniting a passion for climbing.
- LITTLE DID I KNOW: expresses discovering or experiencing something unexpectedly, often referring to unexpected consequences. For instance, loving a food you thought you would hate or finding a test more difficult than expected.
- DIVING BOARD: is a platform used for jumping off into a pool, commonly used in the sport of diving.
- LEAP: refers to a big jump, like a cat jumping from a table to the ground, or a sudden change, such as starting a business after years of working in the same job.
- TO GIVE IN: means to agree or surrender to something you didn't want to do, while "to give up" means to stop doing something or quit trying.
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Tue, 30 May 2023 - 20min - 45 - #40 | Just Dive In (with Lindsay Williams)
Lindsay tells us about a trip to Morocco when she needed to speak 7 languages just to find a hotel room.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- PEOPLE-WATCHING: Observing and studying people, often in a public setting, for entertainment or to gain insights into human behavior.
- IN GOOD CONSCIENCE: Acting or deciding based on what one believes is morally right, without feeling guilt or remorse.
- TO BE DRAWN OUT: A process or situation that takes a longer time than expected, possibly due to complexity, reluctance, or an extended duration.
- RETRACE ONE’S STEPS: Going back along the same route or path one has taken previously, especially to reexamine or revisit a location or decision.
- DIVE IN: To enthusiastically and wholeheartedly engage in an activity or a situation without hesitation or reservation.
Episode Links:
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Wed, 06 Apr 2022 - 18min - 44 - #39 | Have a Thick Skin (with Alykhan Velji)
Alykhan recalls the story of his first day of school after moving to Canada from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania when he was 8 years old.
Level: upper intermediate*
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- GO DOWNHILL: When things get worse or go in a bad direction.
- WHAT AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO?: Asking if a decision might lead to problems or difficulties.
- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOMEONE: Using someone unfairly for personal benefit.
- HAVE BOUNDARIES: Knowing and setting limits in relationships for personal well-being.
- HAVE A TOUGH (OR THICK) SKIN: Being emotionally strong and handling criticism or challenges well.
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*The poor audio quality of this story might make it more difficult to understand, but it’s good practice for when are on a phone or video call and the connection is bad.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 - 15min - 43 - #38 | Do Things That Scare You (with Kerstin Cable)
Kerstin tells us about the time when she rappelled down the tallest building on the university campus where she worked.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (German speaker)
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4 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BE BUZZING: Feeling excited or energetic.
- ABSEIL / RAPPEL: Descending a vertical surface using a rope, often in a controlled manner.
- TO LOSE FACE: To experience a loss of respect or dignity, often due to a mistake or failure.
- TO SWEAR: To use strong or offensive language; to curse or use profanity.
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Tue, 08 Mar 2022 - 15min - 42 - #37 | Build Better Habits (with Craig Wealand)
Craig tells us that if he hadn’t started creating English courses for La Mansión Del Inglés, he’d probably be an alcoholic by now, or maybe even dead.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- CHEEKY: Playfully bold or impudent; a light-hearted, teasing attitude.
- OUT OF THE BLUE: Something unexpected or occurring suddenly without warning.
- DEPENDENCY: Reliance on someone or something for support or sustenance.
- GET A TASTE FOR SOMETHING: Developing a liking or preference for something after trying it.
- PAY IT FORWARD: The act of doing a good deed for someone with the hope that they will do something positive for others in return.
Episode Links:
👉 Find out more about Craig Wealand at mansioningles.com
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Tue, 22 Feb 2022 - 15min - 41 - #36 | Searching for the Northern Lights (with Brigitte Lessard)
Twice in her life has Brigitte felt alone and lost, and both times she decided to search for the northern lights.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Canadian (Quebec)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- UPROOT: to pull something—especially a tree or plant—out of the ground.
Examples: "The strong winds uprooted the old tree." or "They had to uproot the weeds from the garden."
Metaphorically: to move (someone) from their home or a familiar location.
Examples: "His family was uprooted when they moved to a new city." or "The war uprooted many families from their homes."
- OUTGOING: Friendly and socially confident.
Examples: "She is very outgoing and makes friends easily." or "His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties."
- FIRST NATIONS: Indigenous peoples that are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada.
Examples: "First Nations have a rich cultural heritage and history." or "The government works with First Nations to preserve their traditions."
- PITCH-BLACK: Completely dark.
Examples: "The night was pitch-black without any stars." or "The power outage left the house in pitch-black darkness."
- STAY PUT: To not move or go anywhere.
Examples: "She told the dog to stay put while she answered the door." or "During the storm, we decided to stay put at home."
- DIM: Not shining brightly or clearly.
Examples: "The room was lit by a dim lamp." or "The dim light made it hard to read."
Episode Links:
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Tue, 08 Feb 2022 - 16min - 40 - #35 | Paragliding Accident (with Jaclyn St Louis)
Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO END UP: To arrive at a particular place or find yourself in a situation, often unintended. Examples: "After getting lost, we ended up at a beautiful beach." or "She ended up working late because of the unexpected project."
- TO LIFT OFF: To take off, especially for rockets or planes, launching in a vertical direction. Examples: "The rocket lifted off successfully, heading towards space." or "The helicopter lifted off from the helipad."
- TO GLIDE: To fly smoothly through the air in a continuous motion. Examples: "The bird glided effortlessly across the sky." or "The paraglider glided down to the landing point."
- SLOPE: A surface with one side higher than the other; can also be used as a verb to describe something inclining. Examples: "The children enjoyed sledding down the snowy slope." or "The path slopes gently towards the river."
- TO FIT IN: To be comfortable with a group of people or to have enough space for something. Examples: "She fit in well with her new colleagues at work." or "The couch didn’t fit in the small living room, so they had to move it to another room."
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Tue, 25 Jan 2022 - 16min - 39 - What do you want to do in 2022? (Live Stories)
We asked people what they would like to do in 2022. Preguntamos a la gente sobre qué planes tienen para este 2022.
Transcripción del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés canadienseWhat would YOUlike to do in 2022? Send us an email with a voice note to hello@acingles.com.
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestros storytellers!
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 - 06min - 38 - #34 | Raising Bilingual Children (with Alex Perdel)
Alex tells us about his experience speaking to his children in English, as a non-native speaker.
Level: intermediate
Accent: Spanish
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4 words and expressions in today's story:
- NURSERY RHYMES: Special songs for kids, often sung to help them sleep.
- FREAK OUT: Getting very scared, excited, or emotional about something.
- TURN HEADS: Making people notice or pay attention to you.
- GROW UP: The process of kids becoming adults.
Episode Links:
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Tue, 11 Jan 2022 - 14min - 37 - #33 | Busking (with Alastair Budge)
Alastair, from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast, tells us a story about busking—street performing for money—and the adventures during the period in his life.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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6 words and expressions in today's story:
- BUSKING: When people play music or perform in public places, like streets, to entertain and collect money from the audience.
- (TO) GET INTO: To become interested or involved in something. For example, getting into a hobby or activity.
- TO BE ONE STEP AHEAD: To be better prepared or more advanced than others in a particular situation.
- (TO) SUPPORT ONESELF: To provide financial means for oneself or one's family, typically through work or other means.
- DUBIOUS: Having doubts, uncertainty, or suspicion. It can also suggest something is questionable or not entirely trustworthy.
- OUT OF THE CORNER OF ONE'S EYE: Seeing something to the side while not looking directly at it, often implying a subtle or indirect observation.
Episode Links:
👉 Find out more about Alistair Budge at leonardoenglish.com
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Tue, 28 Dec 2021 - 19min - 36 - What do you do on Christmas Eve? (Live Stories)
Preguntamos a la gente sobre qué planes tienen para la Nochebuena.
Transcripción del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés canadiense, australiano, y españolVisita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más, para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestros storytellers, Francis, Calvin y Ricardo!
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 - 06min - 35 - Holidays Where the Heart Is (Rebroadcast)
Esta semana Shauna recuerda cómo celebraba la Navidad en Canadá con su familia y cómo ha cambiado la tradición para ella.
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio
Nivel de inglès: intermedio o intermedio alto
Acento: inglès canadiense
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestra storyteller, Shauna!Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 16min - 34 - #32 | Living with diabetes
Esta semana Cilla nos relata una historia sobre vivir con diabetes.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés australiano
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestra storyteller, Cilla!Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 15min - 33 - #31 | Birthday Parties
Hannah nos relata su historia sobre fiestas de cumpleaños. Hannah, va a cumplir pronto los 30 años y en lugar de hacer la típica celebración, decide irse sola a la India.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: avanzado*
Acento: inglés británico (Liverpool)Visita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más, para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Tom, Raül, y ¡nuestro storyteller, Hannah!
*La baja calidad del audio en esta historia hace que el episodio sea un poquito más difícil de entender. Pero es una buena práctica para cuando tienes que hablar o escuchar inglés por videollamada y la calidad no es óptima.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 - 15min - 32 - #30 | Baking Sourdough Bread
Hoy nuestra protagonista, Erika, nos contará una historia sobre su experiencia en la cocina haciendo pan de masa madre, sourdough bread.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio - intermedio alto
Acento: inglés americano con acento esloveno
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Adri, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Erika!Tue, 22 Jun 2021 - 15min - 31 - #29 | Adopting a dog
Esta semana Amanda nos relata su historia sobre el proceso de adopción de su perro. Pero no cualquier perro, un galgo de carreras retirado, an ex greyhound racing dog.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés australianoVisita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más, para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.
Déjanos un mensaje de voz (máximo 1 minuto) en inglés para contarnos si tienes una historia similar o si te ha gustado el episodio. ¡No te olvides de decir tu nombre y el episodio!
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Amanda!
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 16min - 30 - From Offstage to Onstage (Rebroadcast)
Esta semana Rose nos cuenta su historia sobre el amor propio siendo una modelo de tallas grandes. Escuchamos como superó sus inseguridades ¡y terminó en el escenario bajo el foco principal! Este episodio es repetido de la primera temporada.
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés sudafricanoEste episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raul y Eva. Y un agradecimiento especial a nuestro narrador, Rose!
Tue, 25 May 2021 - 13min - 29 - #28 | Becoming a Feng Shui Master
Hoy nuestra protagonista nos relata su historia de convertirse en maestra de Feng Shui, una ciencia antigua que tiene sus raíces en China.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés con acento venezolanoVisita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más, para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Bea!
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Tue, 11 May 2021 - 18min - 28 - #27 | A Long Trip Home
Esta semana vas a mejorar tu inglés escuchando una historia sobre un viaje largo a casa después de haber pasado el verano en Grecia.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Keena!
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 - 16min - 27 - #26 | Opening a Restaurant
Hoy te traemos una historia sobre abrir un restaurante. Kaitlin nos relata cómo ella y su socio se arriesgaron para lanzar su proyecto gastronómico, The Hummus Club, en Perth, Australia.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés australiano
Visita acingles.com para encontrar clases de gramática, pronunciación y mucho más, para llevar tu inglés hacia un nivel avanzado.Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Kaitlin!
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 - 15min - 26 - #25 | Road Trip Detours
Esta semana nuestra protagonista, Tze Yuen nos cuenta una historia sobre un desvío inesperado durante un viaje en coche por los bosques del parque nacional de Yosemite en los Estados Unidos.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y test del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés malayo
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Tze Yuen!Tue, 30 Mar 2021 - 16min - 25 - #24 | Becoming a Lawyer in New York
Esta semana Rani nos relata una historia sobre lograr un sueño de llegar a ser abogada en los Estados Unidos. Escucharemos sus experiencias de presentarse al New York Bar Exam, el famoso examen para ejercer como abogado en los Estados Unidos.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y quiz del episodio
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés australiano
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller, Rani!Mon, 15 Mar 2021 - 15min - 24 - #23 | Saving Lives
Esta semana Daniel nos relata una historia de su año trabajando en las urgencias de un hospital rural en Venezuela. Para los médicos recién graduados, este año fuera de la ciudad, es una ocasión de poner en práctica todo lo aprendido en la universidad. Pero trabajar en una zona rural de Venezuela también presenta sus desafíos.
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y quiz del episodio.
Nivel de inglés: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés con acento venezolano
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller Daniel!Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 16min - 23 - #22 | Making Tutus
Hoy escucharemos una historia sobre cómo cambiar una carrera profesional para seguir una pasión haciendo tutús. Si aún no lo sabes, los tutús son esas faldas que llevan las bailarinas de ballet. Escucharemos a Polly hablando de su talento por la moda y como descubrió este nicho de nichos, ¡los tutús!
Ficha de vocabulario, transcripción y quiz del episodio.
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto
Acento: inglés británico
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raül, Eva y ¡nuestro storyteller Polly!Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 15min - 22 - #21 | Running an Ultramarathon (with Thomas Zachariassen)
Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Australian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO PUSH YOURSELF TO DO SOMETHING: To make a big effort to do something. Examples: "I need to push myself to stay awake until midnight." or "He pushes himself to work harder every day."
- TO CLOCK / TO CLOCK UP: To reach a certain number or amount of something. Examples: "He clocked 70 kilometers last week as part of his training." or "She has clocked up 200 hours of volunteer work this year."
- TO TAKE A TOLL: To have a bad effect on someone or something. Examples: "Working long hours takes a toll on health." or "Hard training takes a toll on your body."
- GUT FEELING: A strong feeling about something without a clear reason. Examples: "She had a gut feeling that something was wrong." or "He trusted his gut feeling during the race."
- RELIEF: Feeling better after being worried or stressed. Examples: "When the storm passed, they felt great relief." or "Finding her lost keys was such a relief."
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Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 16min - 21 - #20 | Holidays Where the Heart is
Esta semana escucharemos los recuerdos de Shauna durante las fechas de Navidad. En el episodio de hoy aprendemos vocabulario relacionado con estas festividades como ‘sleigh’ y ‘bundle up’. Shauna recuerda cómo celebraba la Navidad en Canadá con su familia y cómo ha cambiado la tradición para ella. Un año más tarde se encuentra en Barcelona y nos cuenta cómo prepara la comida del día 25 retorciendo el pavo para que quepa en el horno.
Nivel de inglès: intermedio o intermedio alto
Acento: inglès canadiense
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raul y Eva y nuestro storyteller, Shauna!Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - 15min - 20 - #19 | Unexpected Turns (with Christie Cunningham)
Christie was on tour as a professional dancer when unexpected turns teach her about strength and confidence, even when things get difficult.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- BREAD AND BUTTER:Someone's main job or main source of income. Examples: "For many musicians, playing concerts is their bread and butter." or "Writing is her bread and butter; it pays all her bills."
- OUT OF THE BLUE: Something happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Examples: "I was walking home, and out of the blue, it started raining heavily." or "He received a phone call out of the blue from an old friend."
- BUMP UP: This phrasal verb means to upgrade or move to a higher position or level. Examples: "She was bumped up to a manager position at work." or "The airline bumped up her seat to business class for free."
- LONG STORY SHORT:To explain only the most important parts of a story, leaving out unnecessary details. Examples: "The car broke down, we missed the event, and long story short, it was a terrible day." or "Long story short, we decided to move to a new city after many discussions."
- TO BURN OUT: This phrasal verb can mean two things: (1) When a fire stops burning because there is no more fuel. Example: "The campfire burned out after we ran out of wood." (2) When a person becomes very tired and can't continue because they have worked too hard. Example: "The campfire burned out after we ran out of wood." or "After working nonstop for months, he finally burned out and needed a vacation."
Episode Links:
- To find out more about Christie Cunningham, visit her website
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Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 16min - 19 - #18 | The Great Thing About Grandparents
Esta semana escucharemos a Siew hablando de los recuerdos de su infancia. La protagonista, que ahora vive en Australia, creció en Malasia durante los años 60 y 70. En el episodio de hoy, aprenderás el significado de expresiones como ‘to muck around’ o 'tomboy'. Siew reflexiona sobre los sentimientos y valores que ha aprendido de vivir en una familia numerosa y nos cuenta muchos recuerdos, como la aventura de su abuelo y la serpiente que se encontraron en el jardín de la casa familiar.
Nivel de inglés: intermedio o intermedio alto
Acento: inglés malayo y australiano
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raul y Eva y nuestro storyteller, Siew!Wed, 18 Nov 2020 - 15min - 18 - #17 | Stuck in the Station
Esta semana, Christine, una verdadera aventurera, nos relata su viaje por todo el mundo durante los años 80. En el episodio de hoy aprenderás el significado de expresiones como 'to get into trouble'. Nuestra protagonista empieza su historia en la frontera de la Unión Soviética y Polonia. Christine, junto al grupo de viajeros, se encontraba en el tren a punto de salir de la estación, cuando se acordó de algo que debía hacer antes de salir del país. ¡Escuchemos sus aventuras y cómo lo hizo para cruzar la frontera sin pasaporte!
Nivel: intermedio o intermedio alto.
Acento: inglés canadiense
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raul y Eva y nuestro storyteller, Christine!Wed, 04 Nov 2020 - 14min - 17 - #16 | Feeling Fine
Esta semana, Andrew nos cuenta todo lo que ha aprendido viviendo en el campo en Australia. Aprenderemos palabras típicas relacionadas con este entorno como ‘bonfire’, ‘dodgy’ o ‘footy’.
Después de haber pasado casi toda su vida en la ciudad, Andrew se fue a vivir a la campiña australiana. El protagonista nos relata momentos únicos: cómo se sorprendió con la cantidad de vacas que encontró y con la oscuridad del cielo de la noche en los llanos ¡Escuchemos sus primeras impresiones y cómo aprendió a vivir en este nuevo entorno!
Nivel: intermedio o intermedio alto
Acento: inglés australiano
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Inglés: Bree, Bec, Marina y Raul. Gracias a nuestro storyteller, Andrew!Wed, 21 Oct 2020 - 12min - 16 - #15 | Biking and Brioche
Esta semana, Harry nos relata su aventura en bicicleta por Francia y cómo hizo frente a los imprevistos con los que se encontró. Aprenderás expresiones interesantes en inglés como el significado de ‘creature comforts’ y ‘throw a spanner in the works’. El protagonista nos cuenta una serie de acontecimientos curiosos y a veces, incómodos, durante un día en particular de su viaje. Según Harry, estas adversidades son las que hacen una aventura emocionante a recordar y gracias a los momentos difíciles, uno aprende a apreciar la seguridad y el confort su vida diaria. ¡Escuchemos sus aventuras por Le France!
Nivel de inglés: intermedio alto a avanzado
Acento:inglés británico
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raul y Eva y nuestro storyteller, Harry!Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - 13min - 15 - #14 | Underwater, Under Pressure
Esta semana Andrea nos relata una gran aventura bajo las profundidades del océano en Playa del Carmen, México. Aprenderás expresiones como el significado del phrasal verb'gasp for air'. La protagonista nos cuenta cómo se quedó sin aire, y sin bragas, bajo el mar durante una inmersión de buceo. ¡Escuchemos su historia en un entorno mágico a 60 metros de profundidad bajo del mar!
Nivel de inglés: intermedio o intermedio alto.
Acento: inglés canadiense
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Marina, Raul y Eva y nuestro storyteller, Andrea!Wed, 30 Sep 2020 - 14min - 14 - #13 | Pack up, Push Forward
Esta semana Charlotte comparte con nosotros su historia sobre los momentos inesperados y como se encontró en una encrucijada escogiendo entre dos vidas distintas.
Aprenderás expresiones como el significado de ‘embrace’ mientras escuchas a Charlotte contando porque ella rechazó una oportunidad única de ir a trabajar en Nueva York y eligió una aventura por el otro lado del mundo en Australia.
Nivel de inglés: intermedio bajo o intermedio
Acento: inglés italiano-francés hablante
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio
Mas información sobre Charlotte aquí
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Esta semana Bree and Raül nos cuenta la historia del nacimiento de AC inglés y como la idea de empezar este proyecto juntos se convirtió en una realidad.
Escucharás a Raül y Bree contando sus experiencias - lo bueno y también lo duro - durante los primeros años de AC y todo lo que aprendieron hasta ahora del proceso de tener tu propio negocio.
Nivel de inglés: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés canadiense y hispanohablante
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raul y Eva.Sun, 13 Sep 2020 - 15min - 12 - #11 | Grow with the Flow
En el episodio de hoy, Sunil nos cuenta su viaje a las Islas de Escocia, y cómo acabó siendo su lugar de residencia durante 5 años. Escucharemos sus aventuras en la isla y todas las cosas que aprendió que jamás hubiera imaginado. En este viaje, Sunil logró conectar consigo mismo y finalmente se olvidó de sus ideales y empezó a apreciar los momentos inesperados en la vida.
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés británico
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio
Más información sobre Sunil aquí.
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raul, Marina y Eva. Y un agradecimiento especial a nuestro narrador, Sunil!
¡Suscríbete a nuestro podcast Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!Wed, 09 Sep 2020 - 12min - 11 - #10 | From Offstage to Onstage
Esta semana, en nuestro podcast para aprender inglés con historias reales y emocionantes, Rose nos cuenta su historia sobre el amor propio siendo una modelo de tallas grandes. Escuchamos cómo superó sus inseguridades ¡y terminó en el escenario bajo el foco principal!
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés sudafricano
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodioMás información sobre Rose y su podcast Pretty Thick Lifestyle
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raul y Eva. Y un agradecimiento especial a nuestro narrador, Rose!
¡Suscríbete a nuestro podcast Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!Wed, 02 Sep 2020 - 14min - 10 - #9 | Fantastic Mr. Fit
Esta semana en nuestro podcast para aprender inglés con historias reales y emocionantes, Marco comparte con nosotros su historia sobre cómo su objetivo de ponerse fuerte para impresionar a las chicas se convirtió en su pasión, su estilo de vida y su carrera. La historia de Marco es más que verse bien en bañador, es sobre cómo él trabajó duro para conseguir su objetivo y lo que aprendió en el proceso.
Nivel de inglés: intermedio a intermedio altoAcento: inglés británico con acento venezolano
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Más información sobre Marco y Balance Triangle @balance.triangle en Instagram y Facebook o sigue a Marco en instagram @marcotulioba
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raul, Mar y Eva. Y un agradecimiento especial a nuestro narrador, Marco!
¡Suscríbete a nuestro podcast Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!Wed, 26 Aug 2020 - 14min - 9 - #8 | Backpacks, Bars and Being Who You Want to be
Esta semana presentamos una historia sobre dejar ir las expectativas que el mundo ha puesto en ti y abrazar tu propia identidad. Conor nos cuenta cómo el año que vivió en Australia le permitió encontrar amistades para toda la vida, vivir más libremente y enamorarse por primera vez!
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés canadiense
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio¡Suscríbete a nuestro podcast Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!
Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raul, Mar y Eva. Y un agradecimiento especial a nuestro narrador, Conor!
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 - 13min - 8 - #7 | Movement with Meaning
Esta semana, nuestra narradora invitada es Holly, entrenadora personal y nutricionista. Holly comparte con nosotros su camino para sanar con una condición de sangre desconocida y cómo esto la llevó a limpiar su estilo de vida y descubrir una nueva pasión por ayudar a otros.
Acento: inglés británico
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Obtenga más información sobre la comunidad de entrenamiento personal de Holly aquí.
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Este episodio fue producido por el equipo de podcast de AC Ingles: Bree, Bec, Raul, Mar y Eva. Y un agradecimiento especial a nuestro narrador, Holly!Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 12min - 7 - #6 | Far-Away and Fearless
Esta semana, Alexia nos relata el momento en que bajó del avión y empezó su nueva vida como profesora de inglés en Tailandia. Aprendemos cómo ella utilizó su tiempo en el sudeste asiático para curar viejas heridas, sumergirse en la cultura tailandesa y aprender que la vida es más que plazos, acuerdos y negocios.
Acento: inglés sudafricano
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio altoTranscripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio
This episode was produced by the AC Inglés podcast team: Bree, Bec, Raul, Mar and Eva. And a special thanks to our storyteller, Alexia!
Lea sobre las aventuras de viaje de Alexia aquí: https://seekingtrouvaille.weebly.com/Wed, 05 Aug 2020 - 13min - 6 - #5 | Going Home, Getting Lost
Esta semana, presentamos una historia sobre dejar ir las expectativas y aprender que la felicidad se puede encontrar en lugares inesperados. Dan comparte una historia sobre el choque cultural y una serie de catastróficas desdichas que lo llevaron a abandonar el Reino Unido por segunda vez y regresar a Barcelona.
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés de Gales
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This episode was produced by the AC Inglés podcast team: Bree, Bec, Raul, Mar and Eva. And a special thanks to our storyteller, Dan!Wed, 29 Jul 2020 - 13min - 5 - #4 | Don't Wait, Create
Esta semana, aprendemos que incluso los emprendedores necesitan un horario para organizar su día. En este episodio, Tiff nos cuenta cómo se arriesgó, dejó su trabajo y comenzó a construir un negocio del que estar orgullosa.
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés australiano
Transcripción, vocabulario clave y ejercicios del episodio¡Suscríbete a nuestro podcast Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 - 16min - 4 - #3 | Wheeling Your Way to Success
En este episodio, aprendemos que el optimismo es algo maravilloso, especialmente cuando una noche de karaoke te lleva al hospital con DOS piernas rotas. Simon explica cómo utilizó su tiempo en una silla de ruedas para convertirse en entrenador personal y lanzar su vida como empresario.
Nivel: intermedio alto a avanzado
Acento: inglés británico de Yorkshire
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¡Suscríbete a Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 13min - 3 - #1 | Just Say Yes to Everything
En este episodio, una de nuestras productoras de podcast, Bec, cuenta una historia sobre amor joven y una boda anulada. Aprendemos cómo ella mantuvo una mente abierta y un corazón abierto para decir "sí" a las nuevas experiencias y encontrar un camino inesperado en la vida al otro lado del mundo.
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés australiano
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¡Suscríbete a Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 14min - 2 - #2 | Labels, Layers and Late-night Loots
En este episodio, Bree, nos cuenta una historia sobre dejar ir los prejuicios y etiquetas, aprender a vivir en el extranjero y descubrir que tus vecinos no son necesariamente quienes crees que son.
Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto
Acento: inglés canadiense
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¡Suscríbete a Into the Story para que no te pierdas el próximo episodio!Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - 13min - 1 - Season 1 Trailer
Te presentamos Into the Story! El nuevo podcast para aprender inglés escuchando historias reales y emocionantes, contadas por gente de todo el mundo. Ideal para un nivel intermedio alto y estudiantes del examen B2 First de Cambridge. Si vas en serio con tu inglés, te hemos preparado con cada episodio vocabulario y ejercicios en acingles.com/podcast. Ready? Let's get Into the Story!
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 - 01min
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