Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories
by Bree AesieLearn 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.
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Episodes
Just Dive In (Lánzate)
18m · PublishedLindsay tells us about a trip to Morocco when she needed to speak 7 languages just to find a hotel room.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: British
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- people-watching (7 min 23 sec)
- in good conscience (8 min 25 sec)
- (to be) drawn out (11 min 26 sec)
- (to) retrace one’s steps (11 min 39 sec)
- (to) dive in (15 min 21 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Lindsay!
Just Dive In (Lánzate)
18m · PublishedLindsay tells us about a trip to Morocco when she needed to speak 7 languages just to find a hotel room.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: British
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- people-watching (7 min 23 sec)
- in good conscience (8 min 25 sec)
- (to be) drawn out (11 min 26 sec)
- (to) retrace one’s steps (11 min 39 sec)
- (to) dive in (15 min 21 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Lindsay!
Have a Thick Skin (Ser fuerte)
15m · PublishedAlykhan 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
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- (to) go downhill (6 min 20 sec)
- What am I getting myself into? (8 min 47 sec)
- (to) take advantage of someone (13 min 01 sec)
- (to) have boundaries (13 min 09 sec)
- (to) have a tough (or thick) skin (13 min 37 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Alykhan!
*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.
Have a Thick Skin (Ser fuerte)
15m · PublishedAlykhan 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
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- (to) go downhill (6 min 20 sec)
- What am I getting myself into? (8 min 47 sec)
- (to) take advantage of someone (13 min 01 sec)
- (to) have boundaries (13 min 09 sec)
- (to) have a tough (or thick) skin (13 min 37 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Alykhan!
*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.
Do Things That Scare You (Haz cosas que te dan miedo)
15m · PublishedKerstin tells us about the time when she rappelled down the tallest building on the university campus where she worked.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: British English (German speaker)
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
4 words and expressions in today's story:
- (to be) buzzing (4 min 5 sec)
- (to) abseil / rappel (5 min 8 sec)
- (to) lose face (7 min 20 sec)
- (to) swear (9 min 52 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. A very special thanks to our guest, Kerstin!
Do Things That Scare You (Haz cosas que te dan miedo)
15m · PublishedKerstin tells us about the time when she rappelled down the tallest building on the university campus where she worked.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: British English (German speaker)
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
4 words and expressions in today's story:
- (to be) buzzing (4 min 5 sec)
- (to) abseil / rappel (5 min 8 sec)
- (to) lose face (7 min 20 sec)
- (to) swear (9 min 52 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. A very special thanks to our guest, Kerstin!
Build Better Habits (Adoptar mejores hábitos)
15m · PublishedCraig 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: British
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- cheeky (5 min 38 sec)
- out of the blue (6 min 20 sec)
- dependency (8 min 04 sec)
- (to) get a taste for something (8 min 29 sec)
- (to) pay it forward (11 min 24 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Craig!
Build Better Habits (Adoptar mejores hábitos)
15m · PublishedCraig 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: British
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
- cheeky (5 min 38 sec)
- out of the blue (6 min 20 sec)
- dependency (8 min 04 sec)
- (to) get a taste for something (8 min 29 sec)
- (to) pay it forward (11 min 24 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Craig!
Searching for the Northern Lights (Buscando la aurora boreal)
17m · PublishedTwice 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)
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
(to) uproot (5 min 9 sec)
First Nations (9 min 02 sec)
Pitch-black (11 min 39 sec)
(to) stay put (12 min 45 sec)
Dim (13 min 15 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Brigitte!
Searching for the Northern Lights (Buscando la aurora boreal)
17m · PublishedTwice 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)
Click here for the full vocabulary list, transcript and listening comprehension quiz.
5 words and expressions in today's story:
(to) uproot (5 min 9 sec)
First Nations (9 min 02 sec)
Pitch-black (11 min 39 sec)
(to) stay put (12 min 45 sec)
Dim (13 min 15 sec)
This episode was produced by the AC team: Bree, Tom, and Raül. And a very special thanks to our storyteller, Brigitte!
Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories has 120 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 31:53:04. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 8th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 05:43.
