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Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Kent)
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Key Vocabulary
SOFT-SPOKEN: Speaking gently and quietly.
BLAG (UK slang): Getting something through charm, persuasion, or clever tricks.
TO OWN UP TO SOMETHING: Admitting you did something wrong.
WONKY: Crooked, shaky, or not working properly.
TO BE FIRM: Staying strong, confident, and decisive.
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Bree and Araceli Adams share communication tips and the power of trusting your intuition when something doesn’t feel right.
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Araceli’s journey to becoming an artist proves that every experience, even the hardest ones, can shape your success.
Level: Advanced
Accent: Australian
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Key Vocabulary:
BODY OF WORK: All the work someone has created in their career, like books, art, or music.
PITY PURCHASE / PITY BUYING: Buying something not because you want it, but to support the seller.
UNDER MY BELT: Having experience or achievements in something.
PLATTER: A large plate for serving food
STAMP OF APPROVAL: Official or symbolic confirmation that something is good or accepted.
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Bree and Emma Walker chat about communication tips, morning routines, and dealing with bullies.
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As a child, Emma faced many years of bullying before realizing that her voice had the power to create change.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Yorkshire)
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Key Vocabulary:
SINKING / SICKLY FEELING: A sudden feeling of worry, fear, or sadness.
SQUISHY: Soft and easy to press.
TO SNAP (FIGURATIVE): To speak in a sharp or angry way.
RELENTLESS: Never stopping or giving up.
NUMB: Unable to feel anything, either physically or emotionally.
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A conversation between Bree and Fabio Cerpelloni talking about how creativity shapes our work, problem-solving, and everyday lives.
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Bree and Anna Tyrie discuss the psychology of fear, how it impacts different areas of our lives, and share strategies to overcome it.
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Bree believes in her idea, but when reality doesn’t match her expectation, she must rethink and adapt.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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Key Vocabulary:
LEAN: To bend your body slightly forward or toward something. "Lean in" can also be used to mean actively engage or embrace something.
NOD: To move your head up and down to show agreement or acknowledgment.
GLOW: To look happy, healthy, or full of joy, often shown through a bright smile or expression.
PICK (SOMETHING) OUT: To choose something from a group.
ON PAPER: How something appears in theory or on a written plan, not necessarily in practice.
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Gabriel Kazz’s musical journey takes him to the TV show The Voice, where he realizes the power of showing up and trying.
Level: Advanced
Accent: Canadian
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Key Vocabulary:
HONE: To improve a skill through practice and effort.
HAVE A THICK SKIN: To be able to handle criticism or difficult situations without being upset.
A FALLING OUT: A disagreement or argument that damages a relationship.
REKINDLE: To bring back or restart something, like a feeling or relationship.
THE CHERRY ON TOP: The final touch that makes something perfect or even better.
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When Charlie Baxter meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time, a big mistake turns into a lesson on honesty and connection.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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Key Vocabulary:
- Prove Your Worth: To show that you are capable or valuable.
- Rev / Keep the Revs Up: To increase the speed of a car’s engine, or to maintain energy or momentum.
- Blatantly: In a very obvious or offensive way, without trying to hide it.
- Chip In: To contribute money, help, or ideas. "He chipped in with a helpful suggestion during the meeting."
- Flaws / Flawless: To have imperfections or to be perfect without mistakes.
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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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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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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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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."
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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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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.
If you haven't already listened to Sisters, Sisters (Part 1), go listen now!
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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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)
👉 Get the full transcript at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Sisters
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."
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