Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories
Bree Aesie
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.
- 25 minutes 34 secondsBonus | Conversation with Hadar Shemesh
A conversation with Hadar Shemesh on the art of making hard decisions — and how to communicate them with clarity. If you've ever delayed a decision you knew you had to make, this one’s for you.
16 December 2025, 6:00 am - 15 minutes 37 seconds#78 | Facing Decisions (with Hadar Shemesh)
Hadar was working non-stop — until one night at 2AM, she knew something had to change.
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9 December 2025, 6:00 am - 25 minutes 13 secondsBonus | Conversation with Will Greenblatt
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.
20 May 2025, 10:58 am - 24 minutes 42 seconds#77 | Validation Addict (with Will Greenblatt)
Will chased validation for years, until one moment made him realize he had to change.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canada
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Key Vocabulary
JAMMING ONE’S KNEE / JAM SOMETHING SOMEWHERE: To hit or push something into a tight space, usually by accident and painfully.
PAY YOUR DUES: To work hard over time before you succeed.
TO BE DEAD (EMPTY): No energy, power, or people.
GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD: Something that lets you avoid punishment.
GET AWAY WITH IT: Do something wrong and not get caught.
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13 May 2025, 4:39 pm - 31 minutes 36 secondsBonus | Conversation with Charlie Baxter
A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.
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22 April 2025, 5:00 am - 27 minutes 3 secondsBonus | Conversation with Hanul Kim
Hanul Kim shares what it’s really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.
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15 April 2025, 5:00 am - 24 minutes 16 seconds#76 | Do It Scared (with Hanul Kim)
Becoming a news anchor is Hanul's dream — until one moment makes her question if she can do it at all.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Non-native English speaker (South Korea)
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Key Vocabulary
BLAZING: Extremely bright, hot, or full of strong emotion.
BLAZER: A type of jacket, often part of a uniform or worn in smart-casual situations.
DEER IN HEADLIGHTS: A look or feeling of being frozen with fear or surprise.
STORM OVER: To move angrily or suddenly away from someone or something.
SHATTERED: Broken into many pieces; extremely tired or emotionally destroyed.
SQUINTING: Narrowing your eyes to see better or because of bright light.
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8 April 2025, 5:34 am - 16 minutesBonus | Conversation with Andrea Aesie
Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.
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1 April 2025, 4:34 am - 18 minutes 39 seconds#75 | Now or Never (with Andrea Aesie)
Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldn’t wait.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canada
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Key Vocabulary
GLANCE: A quick or brief look.
FADE: To slowly disappear or become less noticeable.
BLOW (SOMETHING) OFF: To ignore or skip something on purpose.
NOT HAVE A CARE IN THE WORLD: To feel totally relaxed and free from worry.
FOR SOMETHING TO LAND YOU SOMEWHERE: When an action causes you to end up in a particular situation.
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25 March 2025, 6:17 am - 16 minutes 5 secondsBonus | Conversation with Lucy Harvey
Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life
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18 March 2025, 6:00 am - 23 minutes 6 seconds#74 | Finding Joy (with Lucy Harvey)
Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom
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Key Vocabulary
PLEAD: 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.
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