Learn real English through inspiring stories told by people from all over the world. Intermediate to advanced learners — including those preparing for Cambridge...
Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United KingdomGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularyPLEAD: 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 YOUR HEART INTO SOMETHING: To put a lot of effort, passion, and emotion into something.CUT-THROAT: Extremely competitive and ruthless.Learn more about Alien on Stage @alienonstagedoc
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Bonus | Conversation with Stephen Devincenzi
Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he’d give his 19-year-old self.👉 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.
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#73 | Being Bold (with Stephen Devincenzi)
Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: 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 VocabularySOFT-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.More about Stephen DevincenziCheck out the Simple English News Daily podcast at Send7.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Bonus | Conversation with Araceli Adams
Join Bree’s Course Master Public Speaking in English 👉 Sign up now!Bree and Araceli Adams share communication tips and the power of trusting your intuition when something doesn’t feel right.
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#72 | Trusting the Process (with Araceli Adams)
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: AustralianGet 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 it, but to support the seller.UNDER MY BELT: Having experience or achievements in something.PLATTER: A large plate for serving foodSTAMP OF APPROVAL: Official or symbolic confirmation that something is good or accepted.Follow Araceli Adams:@Araceli_AdamsCasa Adams
About Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories
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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