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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 flue ...
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¿Charlamos? is the podcast where you'll find everyday stories for you to practice your Latin American (Colombian) Spanish Listening. This podcast is an invitation to take a few minutes out of your week and join me as if we were having a casual chat over coffee. I will be talking at a slightly slower pace so you can understand every word I say. You will also be able to complement the content of this podcast in other platforms, where you'll find listening comprehension tests, full transcripts ...
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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) 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 Cam…
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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) 👉 ⁠⁠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-cond…
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When I am not recording episodes for the podcast, there is a 98% chance I am roller skating! 🛼 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlamospodcast Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the Spanish Li…
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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) 👉 ⁠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…
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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) 👉 ⁠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 gau…
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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) 👉 ⁠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 pa…
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I was obsessed with these books for MONTHS! 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlamospodcast Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the Spanish Listening Practice Podcast! If you're looking to impr…
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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) 👉 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,…
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I'm back! Let's catch up. 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=90791565 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlamospodcast Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the Spanish Listening Practice P…
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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) 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…
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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) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ with vocabulary, test, transcript, and more. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR!…
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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…
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Were you familiar with the story of La Llorona? Had you heard it before?👉Listen to part two of this episode here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0m12I8eatCl3HJ4U3i1704?si=5_GmRuxoTtWoail4II0X0g👉La Llorona movie trailer: https://youtu.be/djI8bX5NXj4?si=L-sVqYo_jE3n5DCk👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.…
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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 realise…
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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: …
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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 …
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Did you know the story behind that famous stone in Ireland? 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=90791565 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlamospodcast https://www.ireland.co…
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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…
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I used to have the job of my dreams. And then AI replaced me. This is the story. 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=90791565 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlamospodcast We…
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Learn Spanish with stories! Today I read out loud a short story called "El huerto de naranjas" by Flylingual. You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Cuentos-Cortos-Ingl%C3%A9s-Spanish/dp/B0CSSPKHV9 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your emai…
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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 somethin…
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Should you make a living out of your passions? Or should those be strictly hobbies? Let's talk about it! 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=90791565 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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An episode about mothers from the Animal Kingdom to celebrate Mother's Day! 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=90791565 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlamospodcast Welcome…
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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: -…
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Today's episode was inspired by a conversation I had with one of my coworkers a few days ago. Millionaire pets! 👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Get the transcript to your email: http://eepurl.com/iOrJtw👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=90791565 👉 Instagram: https://www.in…
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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 …
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In today's episode I tell you the story of El Dorado, which took place in Guatavita, Colombia, a little town only an hour and half away from where I grew up!👉 Buy me a coffee and get a shout out on my next episode: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/charlamospod 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=90791565 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cha…
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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) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ with full vocabulary list, transcript, test, and much more! 5 words and expressions in today's story: -TO SHO…
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I am confident your faith in humanity will be reestablished after listening to this episode. * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. This podcast is designed for Spanish students who want to immerse themselves in the language. Each episode presen…
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Today's episode is my personal experience living close to one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, the Popocatépetl in Puebla, México. * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. This podcast is designed for Spanish students who want to imme…
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Gloudina goes to Ecuador to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian and ends up learning an important lesson from children in the Amazon.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: 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:- WIL…
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This really frustrating thing happened to me at work a few weeks ago, and I promise myself I am not letting it happen again. So I found an article that talks about how to learn to say no. Click here to read the article. * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and enga…
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In today's episode I will share 5 tricks to learn a language. Some of these were tricks I used myself when I was learning English and really helped me become 100% fluent! Click here to read the article. * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. Thi…
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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 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOR FULL EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ with vocabulary, test, transcript and more! 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO NAG: To…
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Today's episode is about one of my absolute favorite things in the world--dancing! Here's the link to the article I read: https://www.cuerpomente.com/salud-natural/ejercicios/beneficios-bailar_7137 * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. This pod…
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When Lindsay McMahon was backpacking alone in Southeast Asia, an injury teaches her an important lesson about living a good life.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: 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…
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Today's episode is another episode of me practicing to become an audiobook reader. This time, I'm reading "La tortuga", a short story written by @flylingual. This is one of 15 stories written both in Spanish and English for students who are learning one of those languages. 👉 Check out the book here! * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast…
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Not every news is bad news. And there are certainly great things that happen in our world everyday! This new section of the podcast will be focused on good news. I will be reading happy, positive news each month. 👉 https://reddebuenasnoticias.com 👉 https://aftersight.org * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve…
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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) 🚐 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 B…
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I decided to try the Conqueror Challenges this year to keep myself motivated to exercise. Are they worth it? I answer that in this episode! Interested in trying them? Use my link for 10% discount 👉 https://www.theconqueror.events/r/YB206 * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enj…
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Welcome to the second season of Charlamos! I couldn't be happier to be back to posting new episodes! Thank you so much for being here! It truly means the world to me! * * * Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. This podcast is designed for Spanish st…
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Anna Connelly tells a story about giving her first big presentation at work and about confidence. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Oxford) 🥧 Access The EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ for vocabulary, test, transcript and more. 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO HAVE EVERYTHING TOGETHER: To be organized, calm, or sure about handling al…
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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) 🚐 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 SEE WHAT…
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Erica Tait shares a story of falling off an 18-meter cliff. Level: Intermediate Accent: United States (New Jersey) 🚐 Ready to take your English further? ⁠⁠⁠The EPISODE PACKAGE⁠ is here ready for you in our English academy website, AC English School: TAKE ME TO THE EPISODE PACKAGE 5 words and expressions in today's story: - TO TAKE IN: Appreciating …
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What a year 2023 was! This is the last episode of the year, so join me as I reflect back on everything that happened in my life this year and the things I hope for in 2024. Thank you so much for being here and for your support this year! It truly means the world to me! Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their S…
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Let's talk about Taylor Swift and the effect she's had in the world in these past few years. Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. This podcast is designed for Spanish students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners, who want to immerse t…
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In this episode I tell you exactly how I turned my dream into a plan. Hopefully you'll get some inspiration from this one. Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. This podcast is designed for Spanish students of all levels, from beginners to advanced l…
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I've been very inspired lately to look up different volunteer opportunities! In this episode, I give you some ideas and share with you a very special volunteer opportunity I had years ago. Welcome to ¿Charlamos?, the perfect podcast for those looking to improve their Spanish listening while enjoying fun and engaging content. This podcast is designe…
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