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It Runs in the Family
Daniel was raised in his grandmother’s bakery and swore he’d never become a baker. Hear how he changed his mind, and learn the English expressions for talking about family influence.
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Exam Anxiety
The exam is three weeks away and every practice test ends in panic. Hear what a friend who failed it once, then passed, does differently — and learn to say it.
Changing the Town
When the building votes on turning six parking spots into a playground, two neighbors have five minutes to find an agreement they can both live with.
One Grant, Six Projects
Fifty thousand dollars. Six deserving projects. One winner. Learn how English speakers argue for a decision that costs somebody something — and how to say no to a genuinely good idea.
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The Job Offer
Marcus just got the offer of his career. Saying yes means asking Dana to leave everything behind — and one late-night conversation will decide their future.
A Voice in the Dark
Pip the frog longs to sing like the birds, but only a rough croak comes out. Then, one dark night, a lost duckling needs the very voice he was ashamed of.
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The Logo That Opened a Door
A quiet designer in Bucharest opens an email from Chicago — and an old logo she once made for a bakery turns out to be the key to everything.
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Pips Song
Pip the frog can only croak — never sing like the birds. But on one dark night, a lost little duck needs exactly the voice Pip thought was wrong.
The Tiny Fish
Lily and Grandma go fishing at the lake. Lily catches a tiny fish — but it’s only a baby. What will she do? A warm beginner story with seven new words.
The Lemonade Stand
It’s a hot day and the street is quiet. Then Carlos and Gina open a lemonade stand — and one thirsty customer changes everything. An easy A1 listening story.
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