In this episode of English With Love you will listen to a heartwarming story by Hans Christian Andersen: The Little Match Girl. 🌟

In this episode, you will:

• Listen to a slow, clear simplified reading of the classic Christmas tale

• Learn new English words and phrases in context

• Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, charity, and compassion

• Connect the story to children in need around the world

Perfect for B1 ESL learners who want to improve listening skills and enjoy a touching holiday story. Make yourself a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy! ☕

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Discover the magic of Santa Lucia — one of Italy’s most beloved pre-Christmas traditions celebrated on 13th December — and learn English through a heartwarming true story.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ The history and meaning of Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy)
✨ How this day is celebrated in different regions of Italy
✨ A touching childhood moment full of wonder, mystery, and holiday magic
✨ Natural English expressions, vocabulary, and storytelling techniques to help you improve your listening skills

This cultural mini-lesson is perfect for:
• English learners who love stories
• Fans of Italian traditions
• Anyone looking for a short, relaxing, educational podcast to enjoy during a busy day

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🎧 Tune in, relax, learn English, and feel the holiday magic.

In today’s episode of English with Love, we take a moment to slow down and reflect together.
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and this mini-lesson is dedicated to understanding this important day while practicing slow and clear English.

This episode is gentle, thoughtful, and designed to help you train your ear, improve your English listening skills, and learn meaningful vocabulary in a calm and supportive way.
We explore what violence against women really means — physical, emotional, sexual, economic — and we also talk about coercive control and child marriage, two issues that affect many women and girls around the world.

You’ll also discover:
✨ why the United Nations created this day
✨ how communities and organisations take action
✨ small but powerful things each of us can do
✨ how awareness, respect, and kindness can help create real change

My goal is always the same: to offer slow, clear, easy, and effective English that fits into your life and helps you learn with confidence.
But today, we also learn with empathy — because understanding these topics is part of becoming global, caring citizens.

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A journey between two worlds, two seasons, and two lives.
🎧 In this episode of English with Love, discover the magic of the month of November through a story that connects Australia and Italy — the warmth of the Australian summer and the autumn colours of northern Italy.
A sweet and reflective tale to train your English listening skills, improve your pronunciation, and learn new vocabulary in a natural way.
Perfect for those who love storytelling, micro-learning English lessons, and the beauty of words that evoke emotion.

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🖤 Happy 20th Anniversary to the Twilight Series! 🖤
It’s been two decades since Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight first captured our hearts — and today, we celebrate by visiting one of its most mysterious and unforgettable places: Volterra, Italy. 🇮🇹✨

In this episode, we travel to the real city behind the New Moon story — the ancient Tuscan town that became home to the Volturi, the elegant and powerful vampire coven who rule the immortal world. 🕯️

You’ll discover:
🏰 The real history and beauty of Volterra, a 3,000-year-old Tuscan hilltop city
🕯️ The Volturi’s palace, power, and timeless elegance
📖 How Stephenie Meyer brought this enchanting setting to life in her unforgettable saga

💫 This is more than an English lesson — it’s a journey through language, legend, and love.
Practice your listening skills, grow your vocabulary, and celebrate the timeless magic of Twilight with me. 🌙

🎧 Listen. Learn. Fall in love with English — and with Volterra.

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Legal & Copyright Notice
This episode was lovingly created for educational purposes — to help English learners enjoy culture, storytelling, and language together.
It is inspired by The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer, a work we deeply admire and celebrate.
All rights to the original story, characters, and settings belong to their respective copyright holders.
This podcast is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the official Twilight franchise or its creators. 💛

In this episode of English with Love, I’ll tell you the story of a young 14-year-old boy who was judged for being different.
It’s a touching story about strength, courage, and resilience. 💪✨

The story was written by the Italian author Giovanni Verga in 1878, but I’ve adapted it into simple, modern English for our micro-lesson today — to help you enjoy a classic piece of Italian literature while improving your English listening skills. 📖💫

Each week, I create short and easy-to-follow mini-lessons designed to:
🎧 Improve your listening and comprehension skills
🗣️ Teach you real, spoken English
🌍 Introduce you to fascinating cultural stories and traditions
💖 Help you learn with joy — not stress!

Here, you’ll discover beautiful stories from Italy and beyond, adapted into clear and simple English — perfect for intermediate learners and culture lovers alike.

So grab a cup of tea ☕, relax, and enjoy today’s story:
🇮🇹 Rosso Malpelo – The "Evil" Redhead Boy ❤️

✨ “Learn English through stories, culture, and connection.” ✨

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Feeling under the weather? 🍋 In this cozy episode of English with Love, I talk about Italy’s unpredictable weather, the fun Italian expression “vestirsi a cipolla” — which means to dress like an onion — and the traditional homemade remedies that Italian mammas and nonnas swear by when you’ve caught a cold or the flu.

In this micro-lesson, you’ll learn useful English idioms and expressions such as “under the weather,” “coming down with something,” and “sore throat” while discovering a touch of Italian culture and warmth. 💛

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Hello everyone! In today’s episode of English with Love, I share a personal reflection inspired by a simple, relatable moment: coming home hungry after a long day and eating more than I needed.

Through this experience, I reflect on the abundance we often take for granted, the meaning of empathy, and the ongoing struggles of children and families around the world, including the Palestinian people.

💬 The title “I’m Stuffed” also carries a double meaning. In Australian English, “I’m stuffed” can mean not only “I’ve eaten too much,” but also “I’m exhausted” or “emotionally overwhelmed.”

In this episode, both meanings come together — the physical fullness and the emotional one — expressing not only a body that is full, but also a heart overflowing with sadness, empathy, and awareness.

Join me as we explore gratitude, awareness, and compassion — and learn new English words and expressions along the way. A gentle, thought-provoking episode to inspire kindness, reflection, and mindful language learning.

✨ Key Words Explained in This Episode:
Starving, devour, stuffed, greedily, moderately, deprived, plight, dignity, empathy