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In Zennor, a village in Cornwall, there is a carving of a mermaid in the local church. How did it get there? Well, hundreds of years ago, a strange but beautiful woman visited the town, and caught the eye of a young man called Mathew Trewella...
Today's story is The Mermaid of Zennor. Go to EasyStories ... Show More
May 2024
Medieval LOLs: Dame Syrith
As Mary and Irina discussed in the previous episode of Medieval LOLs, fabliaux had an enormous influence on Chaucer, but outside of his work, only one survives in Middle English. Dame Syrith, a story of lust, deception and a mustard-eating dog, is medieval humour at its silliest ... Show More
36m 56s
Apr 2021
Quand Circé raconte son Odyssée : le pouvoir de la narration et de l'empathie
<p>Bienvenue dans Passerelles, un podcast pensé pour éveiller la curiosité des apprenantes et des apprenants de français.</p>
<p>Dans chaque épisode, je partage avec vous une question inspirée par les podcasts que j'écoute, par mes lectures. Et tout simplement par des choses qui ... Show More
21m 14s
Nov 2023
#246 Easy Stories in English (Ariel Goodbody)
I am a big fan of reading for the purpose of learning a language as well, of course as listening, which is why I make podcasts. If you want to improve both of your listening and reading as well as your vocabulary, then this should be a good resource for you today.In today’s episo ... Show More
24m 42s
Mar 2024
Medieval LOLs: Old English Riddles
Riddles are an ancient and universal form, but few people seem to have enjoyed them more than English Benedictine monks. The Exeter Book, a tenth century monastic collection of Old English verse, builds on the riddle tradition in two striking ways: first, the riddles don’t come w ... Show More
42m 43s
Jul 2023
Isabella Hammad with Isy Suttie
<p>This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by another of Granta's Best of Young British novelists, award-winning novelist, Isabella Hammad. </p><br><p>Isabella Joins us to discuss her new novel, Enter Ghost.</p><br><p>Also in the episode the two discuss how observ ... Show More
46m 33s
Jan 2024
The psychology (and language) of time. Commas are like people on the subway. Fox chores.
<p>962. We explore why phrases like "time flies" and "fast approaching" reveal deeper perspectives on time — is it us moving or the event? Plus, you may think you know how to use commas, but just like people, they can be more complex than they appear at first glance.</p><p>The "t ... Show More
15m 39s
Get episodes without adverts at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Living with people isn't easy, and I've had it really hard. The Illuminati, the silent treatment, and deadly narcissists - I've seen it all. If you live alone, ... Show More
Get episodes without adverts at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! The moon is beautiful, but it wasn't always that way. True love was needed, as well as breaking a mother's heart... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Mo ... Show More
<p>982. This week, we delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord." We'll uncover the secrets of Old English animal names, from "walking weaver" for spider to the ominous "unland" for a whale's deceptive island. </p><p>Fi ... Show More
