Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories

Dec 02 2024 83 ep. 17 mins 132
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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.

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#69 | Daring to Try (with Gabriel Kazz)

Dec 02 2024 20 mins  
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 Get More: ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter for tips on confident communication in English. Preparing for your Cambridge B2 First Certificate? Enroll in my free Cambridge B2 First Course⁠⁠⁠ for Spanish speakers. Get a 5

#68 | Owning Your Mistakes (with Charlie Baxter)

Nov 18 2024 19 mins  
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) Get More: ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter for tips on confident communication in English. Preparing for your Cambridge B2 First Certificate? Enroll in my free Cambridge B2 First Course⁠

#67 | Learning on the Job (with Nikki Richard)

Nov 04 2024 23 mins  
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) 👉 ⁠⁠Get the FREE EPISODE PACK⁠⁠ to go further Into the Story. 5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story: - BLASTING (MUSIC/AIR-CONDITIONING): Playing music or running air-conditioning at a ver

#66 | Breaking Expectations (with Sarah Allworthy)

Oct 21 2024 23 mins  
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) 👉 ⁠Get the FREE EPISODE PACK⁠ to go further Into the Story. 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 th

#65 | Being Yourself (with Archy Jamjun)

Oct 07 2024 20 mins  
Growing up, Archy Jamjun didn't feel seen, until someone finally saw him for who he really was. Level: Advanced Accent: United States (Chicago) 👉 ⁠Get the FREE EPISODE PACK⁠ to go further Into the Story. 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 c

#64 | Change of Pace (with Megan Nicholls)

Sep 23 2024 19 mins  
After her dream job left her exhausted, Megan Nicholls decides to change her pace completely. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Manchester) 👉 ⁠Get the FREE EPISODE PACK⁠ to go further Into the Story. 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 rustl

#63 | Having The Courage To Stand Up (with Ariel Goodbody)

Sep 10 2024 23 mins  
Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)👉 Get the FREE EPISODE PACK to go further Into the Story.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 (C

#62 | Changing Your Perspective (with Rob Rudge)

Aug 26 2024 21 mins  
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) FREE EPISODE LEARNING PACKAGE⁠ to make the most of this episode and subscribe to our newsletter to take your English much further. SPONSORS THAT SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: - Free course Cambridge B2 First for Spa

#61 | Making Something Possible (with Fabio Cerpelloni)

Aug 12 2024 19 mins  
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) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ with vocabulary, test, transcript, and more. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! 5% OF

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Aug 06 2024 1 mins  
New episodes starting August 13, 2024 — Join Bree as she explores stories that inspire and improve your English.