Into the Story

A conversation with Will Greenblatt about being yourself when you speak, why connection matters more than being perfect, and why “do what you love and the money will come” isn't always true.

Will chased validation for years, until one moment made him realize he had to change.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More

A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.

Hanul Kim shares what it's really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.

Becoming a news anchor is Hanul's dream — until one moment makes her question if she can do it at all.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: Non-native English speaker (South Korea)Get More

Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.

Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldn't wait.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More

Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life

Lucy's life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United KingdomGet More

Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he'd give his 19-year-old self.

Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United Kingdom (Kent)Get More

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Join Bree's FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13

Join Bree's FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13

A conversation between Bree and Fabio Cerpelloni talking about how creativity shapes our work, problem-solving, and everyday lives.   Get More: ⚡ Join the waiting list for Bree's course Public Speaking in English  ⁠⁠Join Bree's free newsletter for tips on confident communication in English. 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. Get More: ⚡ Join the waiting list for Bree's course Public Speaking in English  ⁠⁠Join Bree's free newsletter for tips on confident communication in English. 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 the waitlist for Bree's course Public Speaking for Non-Native Speakers 

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 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.

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.

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)

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)

Growing up, Archy Jamjun didn't feel seen, until someone finally saw him for who he really was.  Level: Advanced   Accent: United States (Chicago)

After her dream job left her exhausted, Megan Nicholls decides to change her pace completely.  Level: Upper Intermediate   Accent: United Kingdom (Manchester)

Ariel Goodbody has the courage to try stand-up comedy, but his style of comedy is something that nobody expected.  Level: Advanced  Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)

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)

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)

New episodes starting August 13, 2024 — Join Bree as she explores stories that inspire and improve your English.

New episodes starting August 13, 2024 — Join Bree as she explores stories that inspire and improve your English.

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 harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare… Level: Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Bath) 

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 Accent: United Kingdom (Bath) 

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

Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges. Level: upper intermediate  Accent: Australian

Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life. Level: upper intermediate  Accent: Canadian

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)

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)

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)

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)

Gloudina goes to Ecuador to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian and ends up learning an important lesson from children in the Amazon. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: South Africa

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

When Lindsay McMahon was backpacking alone in Southeast Asia, an injury teaches her an important lesson about living a good life. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United States (New Hampshire)

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)

Anna Connelly tells a story about giving her first big presentation at work and about confidence. Level: Upper Intermediate Accent: United Kingdom (Oxford)

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)

Erica Tait shares a story of falling off an 18-meter cliff. Level: Intermediate Accent: United States (New Jersey)

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When Luke's daughter loses something important, he goes on a mission through Paris to get it back. Level: Advanced Accent: United Kingdom (London)

Clive tells his story of opening businesses in different countries, working as a chef on private jets and yachts, in a search for new experiences and human connection. Level:  Upper-intermediate Accent: Canada

Mark tells the story of organizing a unique TEDx event hosted at the US-Mexico border, with all its challenges and a few surprises. Level:  Advanced Accent: United States (California)

Bonnie receives news about a terrorist attack in Nice, France, where her daughter and family were vacationing. Level: Intermediate Accent: Canadian