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.
Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldn’t wait. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: Canada Get More 🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker. 👉 Click for Free Learning Pack Key Vocabulary GLANCE: A quick or brief look. FADE: To slowly disappear or become less noticeable. BLOW (SOMETHING) OFF: To ignore or skip something on purpose. NOT HAVE A CARE IN THE WORLD: To feel totally relaxed and free from worry. FOR SOMETHING TO LAND YOU SOMEWHERE: ...
Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life 👉 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.
Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom Get More 🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker. 👉 Click for Free Learning Pack Key Vocabulary PLEAD: To ask for something in an emotional or serious way. STANDING OVATION: When an audience stands up and claps to show great admiration. VENUE: A place where an event happens, like a concert, wedding, or meeting. POUR YO...
Bree interviews Stephen Devincenzi from the Simple English News Daily podcast, exploring his background in teaching and his strategies for communicating complex news in a simple and understandable way. Stephen shares insights on clear communication, his podcast listening habits, advice he would give to his younger self, and his morning routine. The discussion emphasizes the importance of clarity, understanding your audience, and focusing on meaningful content.
Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Kent) Get More 🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker. 👉 Click for Free Learning Pack 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...
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Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉 Sign up now ! Araceli’s journey to becoming an artist proves that every experience, even the hardest ones, can shape your success. Level: Advanced Accent: Australian Get More: 👉 Click for Free Learning Pack 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 i...
Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉 Sign up now ! Bree and Emma Walker chat about communication tips, morning routines, and dealing with bullies.
Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉 Sign up now ! 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) Get More: 👉 Click for Free Learning Pack 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...
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A conversation between Bree and Fabio Cerpelloni talking about how creativity shapes our work, problem-solving, and everyday lives. ⚡ Join Bree's Public Speaking in English Bootcamp — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. Follow Fabio Cerpelloni: - Visit FabioCerpelloni.com - Listen to Episode 61 | Making Something Possible (with Fabio Cerpelloni) on Into the Story...
Bree and Anna Tyrie discuss the psychology of fear, how it impacts different areas of our lives, and share strategies to overcome it. ⚡ Join Bree's Public Speaking in English Bootcamp — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. Follow Anna Tyrie: - Visit Anna Tyrie’s website English Like A Native - Listen to Episode 56 | Imposter Syndrome (with Anna Tyrie) on Into the Story...
Bree believes in her idea, but when reality doesn’t match her expectation, she must rethink and adapt. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: Canadian ⚡ Join Bree's Public Speaking in English Bootcamp — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. 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 hap...
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 Public Speaking in English Bootcamp — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. 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 relationsh...
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 for Spanish speakers. Get a 5% discount on travel insurance for your next adventure. 👉 Click for Free Learning Pack Key...
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 very high volume or strength. "They had the music blasting at the party." - TO CRAM INTO: To fit many people or things into a sma...
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 the poker game." - WHIFF: To briefly smell something, often a faint or slight smell. "He got a whiff of smoke from the nearby...
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 could win the competition." - TO FLING: To throw or push something with force. "She flung her coat onto the chair." - TO BE...
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 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...
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 (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. "She practiced her set for the open mic." - TO BE UN...
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 Spanish speakers from AC English School - Enjoy a 5% discount on IATI travel insurance , a company my family uses and trusts ...
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% OFF in my TRAVEL INSURANCE - I contacted them after several years using it with my family, not the other way around. I recommend it because it&...
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 har...
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 Ac...
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 🚐 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: - BREAD AND BUTTER: Someone's main job or main source of income. Examples: "For many musicians, playing concerts is their bread and but...
Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Australian 🚐 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: - 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 ...
Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life. Level: upper intermediate Accent: Canadian 🚐 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 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 en...
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) 🚐 Do you want to get much further? CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE with vocabulary, test, transcript and more! 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 we...
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) 🚐 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: - CAVING / SPELUNKING (CAVER/SPELUNKER): Exploring caves as an adventure activity. A caver or spelunker is someone who enjoys this, often with he...
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) 🚐 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: - 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 mov...
