LearnEnglish Stories and Poems Podcasts are for learners at Elementary level or who are trying to reach CEF Level A2 (Council of Europe Framework of Reference) http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-poems en-uk Copyright 2008 05 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0000 08 Jan 2008 00:15:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss learnenglishpodcast@britishcouncil.org (LearnEnglish Podcasts) 60 http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/rss/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-poems-150x150-rss.jpg http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-poems British Council - LearnEnglish - Stories and Poems LearnEnglish Stories and Poems Podcasts are for learners at Elementary level or who are trying to reach CEF Level A2 (Council of Europe Framework of Reference) LearnEnglish Stories and Poems Podcasts are for learners at Elementary level or who are trying to reach CEF Level A2 (Council of Europe Framework of Reference)Learnenglish Elementary Podcast is a way for you to practise your English language listening skills. British Council - LearnEnglish - Stories and Poems Podcasts learnenglishpodcasts@britishcouncil.org No http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-stonecutter http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-tyger-poem.mp3 This famous poem conjures up amazingly vivid images of the mighty tiger. Podcasts Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This famous poem conjures up amazingly vivid images of the mighty tiger. This famous poem conjures up amazingly vivid images of the mighty tiger. 00:01:38 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-king-of-the-pumpkins http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/pumpkins-story.mp3 A young boy and his cat go in search of the King of the Pumpkins, to try and find out what - if anything - is true about his mother's stories. Podcasts Wed, 5 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No A young boy and his cat go in search of the King of the Pumpkins, to try and find out what - if anything - is true about his mother's stories. A young boy and his cat go in search of the King of the Pumpkins, to try and find out what - if anything - is true about his mother's stories. 00:08:53 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-stonecutter http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-stonecutter-story.mp3 This fascinating tale from Asian mythology has a very powerful message. Podcasts Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This fascinating tale from Asian mythology has a very powerful message. This fascinating tale from Asian mythology has a very powerful message. 00:02:53 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-einstein-eddington http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/einstein-eddington-poem.mp3 This nonsense poem (which is based on Lewis Carroll’s "The Walrus and the Carpenter" in "Through the looking-glass") was written for a faculty club dinner on the eve of the physicist Eddington's departure from Berkeley in 1924. Podcasts Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This nonsense poem (which is based on Lewis Carroll’s "The Walrus and the Carpenter" in "Through the looking-glass") was written for a faculty club dinner on the eve of the physicist Eddington's departure from Berkeley in 1924. This nonsense poem (which is based on Lewis Carroll’s "The Walrus and the Carpenter" in "Through the looking-glass") was written for a faculty club dinner on the eve of the physicist Eddington's departure from Berkeley in 1924. 00:04:14 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-two-peas-in-a-pod http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/twins-story.mp3 Edie and Evie are identical twins. Identical in appearance, but their personalities are not at all identical. Things get very weird when one of them pretends to be the other ... Podcasts Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Edie and Evie are identical twins. Identical in appearance, but their personalities are not at all identical. Things get very weird when one of them pretends to be the other ... Edie and Evie are identical twins. Identical in appearance, but their personalities are not at all identical. Things get very weird when one of them pretends to be the other ... 00:08:10 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-seven-ages-of-man http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/7-ages-of-man-poem.mp3 The famous lines from Shakespeare's play As You Like It. Podcasts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No The famous lines from Shakespeare's play As You Like It. The famous lines from Shakespeare's play As You Like It. 00:02:20 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, autumn http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-masalai-of-lep.htm http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/masalai-of-lep-story.mp3 This Papua New Guinea folk story involves a masalai (a large ugly cannibal, similar to an ogre). Podcasts Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This Papua New Guinea folk story involves a masalai (a large ugly cannibal, similar to an ogre). This Papua New Guinea folk story involves a masalai (a large ugly cannibal, similar to an ogre). 00:02:25 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, autumn http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-autumn http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/autumn-poem.mp3 Autumn, or "fall" as it is called in the USA, often arouses feelings of loss and melancholy. However, in this ode the end of summer is not a cause for sadness but for celebration, of the wonderful fruitfulness of nature on the brink of decay. Podcasts Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Autumn, or "fall" as it is called in the USA, often arouses feelings of loss and melancholy. However, in this ode the end of summer is not a cause for sadness but for celebration, of the wonderful fruitfulness of nature on the brink of decay. Autumn, or "fall" as it is called in the USA, often arouses feelings of loss and melancholy. However, in this ode the end of summer is not a cause for sadness but for celebration, of the wonderful fruitfulness of nature on the brink of decay. 00:22:23 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems, autumn http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-game-of-go http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/board-game-story.mp3 Two people sit down opposite each other to play a game. Between them is a large wooden board. One of the players is an old man. He is now 89 years old. He has spent all of his life playing this game, which is called Go. The other person is a young woman. The young woman has only been playing Go for three years. Podcasts Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Two people sit down opposite each other to play a game. Between them is a large wooden board. One of the players is an old man. He is now 89 years old. He has spent all of his life playing this game, which is called Go. The other person is a young woman. The young woman has only been playing Go for three years. Two people sit down opposite each other to play a game. Between them is a large wooden board. One of the players is an old man. He is now 89 years old. He has spent all of his life playing this game, which is called Go. The other person is a young woman. The young woman has only been playing Go for three years. 00:10:12 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-travelling-post-office http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/travelling-post-office-poem.mp3 This ballad by one of Australia's favourite poets shows what an enormous task it was delivering mail in a country as vast as Australia before modern technologies existed. Podcasts Wed, 2 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No TThis ballad by one of Australia's favourite poets shows what an enormous task it was delivering mail in a country as vast as Australia before modern technologies existed. This ballad by one of Australia's favourite poets shows what an enormous task it was delivering mail in a country as vast as Australia before modern technologies existed. 00:2:23 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-burke-wills http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/burke-and-wills-story.mp3 In 1860-61 Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north, a distance of around 2,800 kilometres. Podcasts Wed, 26 August 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In 1860-61 Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north, a distance of around 2,800 kilometres. In 1860-61 Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills led an expedition of 19 men with the intention of crossing Australia from Melbourne in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria in the north, a distance of around 2,800 kilometres. 00:22:23 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-no http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/no-poem.mp3 This poem takes a negative view of winter in a cold, urban climate, but expresses it with a nice sense of humour. Podcasts Wed, 19 August 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem takes a negative view of winter in a cold, urban climate, but expresses it with a nice sense of humour. This poem takes a negative view of winter in a cold, urban climate, but expresses it with a nice sense of humour. 00:02:08 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-superstitions-story http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/superstitions-story.mp3 Nikos was an ordinary man. One thing that he absolutely did not believe in was superstition. But when so many things that are meant to cause bad luck started bringing him good luck he began to wonder ... Podcasts Wed, 12 August 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Nikos was an ordinary man. One thing that he absolutely did not believe in was superstition. But when so many things that are meant to cause bad luck started bringing him good luck he began to wonder ... Nikos was an ordinary man. One thing that he absolutely did not believe in was superstition. But when so many things that are meant to cause bad luck started bringing him good luck he began to wonder ... 00:10:54 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-pronunciation-poem http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/pronunciation-poem-poem.mp3 This clever and amusing poem explains why English pronunciation is so very difficult. Podcasts Wed, 05 August 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This clever and amusing poem explains why English pronunciation is so very difficult. This clever and amusing poem explains why English pronunciation is so very difficult. 00:03:06 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-sports-quotes http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/sports-quotes-story.mp3 You'll never believe what some people say! Read these hilarious quotes from sports people involved in football, tennis and other sports, and work out why they're funny or strange. Podcasts Wed, 29 July 2009 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglis No You'll never believe what some people say! Read these hilarious quotes from sports people involved in football, tennis and other sports, and work out why they're funny or strange. You'll never believe what some people say! Read these hilarious quotes from sports people involved in football, tennis and other sports, and work out why they're funny or strange. 00:05:09 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-wild-colonial-boy http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/colonial-boy-poem.mp3 This ballad tells the story of the rise and fall of an Australian outlaw, Jack Doolan. Podcasts Wed, 22 July 2009 07:45:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This ballad tells the story of the rise and fall of an Australian outlaw, Jack Doolan. This ballad tells the story of the rise and fall of an Australian outlaw, Jack Doolan. 00:02:30 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-the-comeback http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-comeback-story.mp3 When the once-great opera singer Fausto Ruiz returns to the place where he was born, things do not work out as he had expected ... Podcasts Wed, 15 July 2009 09:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No When the once-great opera singer Fausto Ruiz returns to the place where he was born, things do not work out as he had expected ... When the once-great opera singer Fausto Ruiz returns to the place where he was born, things do not work out as he had expected ... 00:07:20 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-land-locked http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/land-locked-poem.mp3 This poem by Celia Thaxter, who during her lifetime and briefly thereafter, was one of the better known women poets in America, vividly portrays the feelings of someone who yearns for the sea. Podcasts Wed, 8 July 2009 09:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem by Celia Thaxter, who during her lifetime and briefly thereafter, was one of the better known women poets in America, vividly portrays the feelings of someone who yearns for the sea. This poem by Celia Thaxter, who during her lifetime and briefly thereafter, was one of te better known women poets in America, vividly portrays the feelings of someone who yearns for the sea. 00:02:05 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-ancient-olympic-athletes http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/ancient-olympic-athletes-story.mp3 Listen to short biographies of 5 great athletes from the Ancient Olympics and do an activity in which you compare the information in them. Podcasts Wed, 1 July 2009 09:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Listen to short biographies of 5 great athletes from the Ancient Olympics and do an activity in which you compare the information in them. Listen to short biographies of 5 great athletes from the Ancient Olympics and do an activity in which you compare the information in them. 00:10:11 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-mardi-gras http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/mardi-gras-poem.mp3 This poem compares the night to the Mardi Gras, where nothing is quite what it seems ... Podcasts Wed, 24 June 2009 10:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem compares the night to the Mardi Gras, where nothing is quite what it seems ... This poem compares the night to the Mardi Gras, where nothing is quite what it seems ... 00:01:16 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-beginners-luck http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/beginner-luck-story.mp3 When James Milner lands a job in his uncle's bank he rides his luck for a while and even a huge earns himself a huge bottle of vintage champagne for one transaction. But how long can his luck last? Podcasts Wed, 17 June 2009 10:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No When James Milner lands a job in his uncle's bank he rides his luck for a while and even a huge earns himself a huge bottle of vintage champagne for one transaction. But how long can his luck last? When James Milner lands a job in his uncle's bank he rides his luck for a while and even a huge earns himself a huge bottle of vintage champagne for one transaction. But how long can his luck last? 00:13:29 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activties, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-chloris-ill http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/on-chloris-being-ill-poem.mp3 In this poem (written as a song), the great Scottish poet laments the illness of his loved one. Podcasts Wed, 10 June 2009 10:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this poem (written as a song), the great Scottish poet laments the illness of his loved one. In this poem (written as a song), the great Scottish poet laments the illness of his loved one. 00:01:40 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-chinese-zodiac http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/legend-chinese-zodiac-story.mp3 The Jade Emperor (Emperor of Heaven) called for a contest on his birthday: a race! All the animals of the kingdom were invited to participate, but there would only be 12 winners, and the prize was a permanent place in the Zodiac Years. Podcasts Wed, 3 June 2009 09:40:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No The Jade Emperor (Emperor of Heaven) called for a contest on his birthday: a race! All the animals of the kingdom were invited to participate, but there would only be 12 winners, and the prize was a permanent place in the Zodiac Years. The Jade Emperor (Emperor of Heaven) called for a contest on his birthday: a race! All the animals of the kingdom were invited to participate, but there would only be 12 winners, and the prize was a permanent place in the Zodiac Years. 00:06:04 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-ozymandias http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/ozymandias-poem.mp3 This poem was written in 1818 by the famous Romantic poet Shelley. In this poem Shelley reflects on the nature of political power, and those who hold it. Podcasts Wed, 27 May 2009 09:40:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem was written in 1818 by the famous Romantic poet Shelley. In this poem Shelley reflects on the nature of political power, and those who hold it. This poem was written in 1818 by the famous Romantic poet Shelley. In this poem Shelley reflects on the nature of political power, and those who hold it. 00:01:20 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-hunting-bird http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/hunting-bird-story.mp3 Samir�s grandfather told him that once, a long time ago, the bird had been a famous hunting bird. But now it looked old and tired and it seemed it couldn't fly. But could it? Podcasts Wed, 20 May 2009 10:10:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Samir�s grandfather told him that once, a long time ago, the bird had been a famous hunting bird. But now it looked old and tired and it seemed it couldn't fly. But could it? Samir�s grandfather told him that once, a long time ago, the bird had been a famous hunting bird. But now it looked old and tired and it seemed it couldn't fly. But could it? 00:13:30 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-spelling-checker http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/spelling-checker-poem.mp3 In this amusing poem the correct words have been substituted by homophones (two or more words that are spelt differently, but pronounced the same). It proves that computer spelling checkers are not infallible! Podcasts Wed, 13 May 2009 10:30:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this amusing poem the correct words have been substituted by homophones (two or more words that are spelt differently, but pronounced the same). It proves that computer spelling checkers are not infallible! In this amusing poem the correct words have been substituted by homophones (two or more words that are spelt differently, but pronounced the same). It proves that computer spelling checkers are not infallible! 00:01:01 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-bob-marley http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/bob-marley-story.mp3 A young man working as a tree-planter in the Highlands of Scotland experiences an incredible coincidence. Podcasts Wed, 6 May 2009 10:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No A young man working as a tree-planter in the Highlands of Scotland experiences an incredible coincidence. A young man working as a tree-planter in the Highlands of Scotland experiences an incredible coincidence. 00:05:59 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-banyan-tree http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-banyan-tree-poem.mp3 Indian Tagore, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, once said �To study a banyan tree, you not only must know its main stem in its own soil, but also must trace the growth of its greatness in the further soil, for then you can know the true nature of its vitality�. Podcasts Wed, 29 April 2009 10:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Indian Tagore, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, once said �To study a banyan tree, you not only must know its main stem in its own soil, but also must trace the growth of its greatness in the further soil, for then you can know the true nature of its vitality�. Indian Tagore, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, once said �To study a banyan tree, you not only must know its main stem in its own soil, but also must trace the growth of its greatness in the further soil, for then you can know the true nature of its vitality�. 00:01:30 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-aesops-fables http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/aesops-fables-story.mp3 Aesop, who was supposed to have lived from about 620 to 560 B.C. in Greece, was famous for his Fables. As well as being good fun, these also teach moral lessons. Podcasts Wed, 15 April 2009 11:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Aesop, who was supposed to have lived from about 620 to 560 B.C. in Greece, was famous for his Fables. As well as being good fun, these also teach moral lessons. Aesop, who was supposed to have lived from about 620 to 560 B.C. in Greece, was famous for his Fables. As well as being good fun, these also teach moral lessons. 00:02:48 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-tom-beatty http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/tom-beatty-poem.mp3 This poem is from Edgar Lee Masters' acclaimed Spoon River Anthology compares gambling and life. Podcasts Wed, 08 April 2009 15:25:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem is from Edgar Lee Masters' acclaimed Spoon River Anthology compares gambling and life. This poem is from Edgar Lee Masters' acclaimed Spoon River Anthology compares gambling and life. 00:01:29 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-gods-human-resources http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/gods-human-resources.mp3 Zeus was having a bad day. �It�s just not fair!� he shouted. The Deputy Human Resources Manager for the Myths, Legends and Folktales sections (Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, India, Asia and Americas) had just told Zeus that the Myths and Legends Departments were going to be merged. Podcasts Wed, 01 April 2009 15:25:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Zeus was having a bad day. �It�s just not fair!� he shouted. The Deputy Human Resources Manager for the Myths, Legends and Folktales sections (Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, India, Asia and Americas) had just told Zeus that the Myths and Legends Departments were going to be merged. Zeus was having a bad day. �It�s just not fair!� he shouted. The Deputy Human Resources Manager for the Myths, Legends and Folktales sections (Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, India, Asia and Americas) had just told Zeus that the Myths and Legends Departments were going to be merged. 00:05:52 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-good-old-days http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-good-old-days-poem.mp3 This amusing poem compares the meanings of words and expressions as they are used nowadays when speaking about computers, and in their original contexts. Podcasts Wed, 25 March 2009 08:25:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This amusing poem compares the meanings of words and expressions as they are used nowadays when speaking about computers, and in their original contexts. This amusing poem compares the meanings of words and expressions as they are used nowadays when speaking about computers, and in their original contexts. 00:01:55 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-the-kitemaker http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/kitemaker-story.mp3 When the people of Jaizhar decided to hold a kite flying competition, Mehfooz and the kitemaker made the most wonderful kite anyone had ever seen. They were sure to win ...or were they? Podcasts Wed, 18 March 2009 15:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No When the people of Jaizhar decided to hold a kite flying competition, Mehfooz and the kitemaker made the most wonderful kite anyone had ever seen. They were sure to win ...or were they? When the people of Jaizhar decided to hold a kite flying competition, Mehfooz and the kitemaker made the most wonderful kite anyone had ever seen. They were sure to win ...or were they? 00:10:09 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-danger-wet http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/danger-wet-poem.mp3 Some people in North Queensland (Australia) love having tourists visit them so much, that they tell them this tale... Podcasts Wed, 11 March 2009 11:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Some people in North Queensland (Australia) love having tourists visit them so much, that they tell them this tale... Some people in North Queensland (Australia) love having tourists visit them so much, that they tell them this tale... 00:03:30 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-fairy-tale-magic http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/fairy-tale-magic-story.mp3 Listen to and read short versions of seven common fairy tales that contain examples of the use of magic. Then compare them and write a fairy tale yourself. Podcasts Wed, 04 March 2009 15:45:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Listen to and read short versions of seven common fairy tales that contain examples of the use of magic. Then compare them and write a fairy tale yourself. Listen to and read short versions of seven common fairy tales that contain examples of the use of magic. Then compare them and write a fairy tale yourself. 00:13:38 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-welsh-landscape http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/welsh-landscape-poem.mp3 This grim poem by the pre-eminent Welsh poet writing in the English language is typical of his work, which is uncompromising: images like slate - hard and sharp; his style spare, unflinching, honest. Podcasts Wed, 25 February 2009 10:45:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This grim poem by the pre-eminent Welsh poet writing in the English language is typical of his work, which is uncompromising: images like slate - hard and sharp; his style spare, unflinching, honest. This grim poem by the pre-eminent Welsh poet writing in the English language is typical of his work, which is uncompromising: images like slate - hard and sharp; his style spare, unflinching, honest. 00:01:30 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, english, language, ativities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-the-skier http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/skier-story.mp3 Afel was twelve years old when he saw them. �What are those?� he asked his uncle excitedly. �Skis,� replied his uncle, �And those people are called skiers.� Afel was in love. Here was the snow, and here were people who were flying across the snow. It was just like one of his dreams. It was perfect. At that moment, he decided. He wanted to be a skier. Podcasts Wed, 18 February 2009 14:45:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Afel was twelve years old when he saw them. �What are those?� he asked his uncle excitedly. �Skis,� replied his uncle, �And those people are called skiers.� Afel was in love. Here was the snow, and here were people who were flying across the snow. It was just like one of his dreams. It was perfect. At that moment, he decided. He wanted to be a skier. Afel was twelve years old when he saw them. �What are those?� he asked his uncle excitedly. �Skis,� replied his uncle, �And those people are called skiers.� Afel was in love. Here was the snow, and here were people who were flying across the snow. It was just like one of his dreams. It was perfect. At that moment, he decided. He wanted to be a skier. 00:04:46 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-david http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/david_poem.mp3 This beautiful and tragic poem tells of the adventures of two youths mountain climbing in the Rocky Mountains, and in particular of "That day, the last of my youth, on the last of our mountains". Podcasts Wed, 11 February 2009 10:45:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This beautiful and tragic poem tells of the adventures of two youths mountain climbing in the Rocky Mountains, and in particular of "That day, the last of my youth, on the last of our mountains". This beautiful and tragic poem tells of the adventures of two youths mountain climbing in the Rocky Mountains, and in particular of "That day, the last of my youth, on the last of our mountains". 00:13:58 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-the-end http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-end-story.mp3 This story, written by one of our users, begins: "'You know, I have been thinking about this for a long time. I want to start a new life, with a new you.' she said. 'A new me?' I asked." Is it the end or is it a new beginning? Podcasts Wed, 04 February 2009 11:10:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This story, written by one of our users, begins: "'You know, I have been thinking about this for a long time. I want to start a new life, with a new you.' she said. 'A new me?' I asked." Is it the end or is it a new beginning? This story, written by one of our users, begins: "'You know, I have been thinking about this for a long time. I want to start a new life, with a new you.' she said. 'A new me?' I asked." Is it the end or is it a new beginning? 00:10:01 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-irish-airman http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/an-irish-airman-poem.mp3 According to encyclopedia.com �William Butler Yeats, 1865-1939, Irish poet and playwright ... (was) the greatest lyric poet Ireland has produced and one of the major figures of 20th-century literature�. This poem graphically illustrates how it felt to be an Irishman fighting for the Allies. Podcasts Wed, 28 January 2009 11:10:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No According to encyclopedia.com �William Butler Yeats, 1865-1939, Irish poet and playwright ... (was) the greatest lyric poet Ireland has produced and one of the major figures of 20th-century literature�. This poem graphically illustrates how it felt to be an Irishman fighting for the Allies. According to encyclopedia.com �William Butler Yeats, 1865-1939, Irish poet and playwright ... (was) the greatest lyric poet Ireland has produced and one of the major figures of 20th-century literature�. This poem graphically illustrates how it felt to be an Irishman fighting for the Allies. 00:01:18 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-invention-nothing http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/invention-story.mp3 "I will be forgotten by history. Perhaps that was because I invented something. I invented nothing." Podcasts Wed, 21 January 2009 15:50:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No "I will be forgotten by history. Perhaps that was because I invented something. I invented nothing." "I will be forgotten by history. Perhaps that was because I invented something. I invented nothing." 00:09:49 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-stargazers http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/stargazers-poem.mp3 In this interesting poem Wordsworth explores what goes through people's minds when they look at the stars through a telescope. Podcasts Wed, 14 January 2009 10:50:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this interesting poem Wordsworth explores what goes through people's minds when they look at the stars through a telescope. In this interesting poem Wordsworth explores what goes through people's minds when they look at the stars through a telescope. 00:03:02 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-chaplet http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/chaplet-story.mp3 In this amusing story you will find out what happens when two big egos - one belonging to a chef and the other to an orchestra conductor - meet head on! Podcasts Wed, 07 January 2009 16:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this amusing story you will find out what happens when two big egos - one belonging to a chef and the other to an orchestra conductor - meet head on! In this amusing story you will find out what happens when two big egos - one belonging to a chef and the other to an orchestra conductor - meet head on! 00:10:38 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-wild-bells http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/ring-out-wild-bells-poem.mp3 One of Tennyson's most famous poems - partly due to its association with New Year's Eve. Podcasts Wed, 31 December 2008 17:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No One of Tennyson's most famous poems - partly due to its association with New Year's Eve. One of Tennyson's most famous poems - partly due to its association with New Year's Eve. 00:02:11 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-coming-back-up http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/coming-back-up-story.mp3 So we�re driving along, a road in the middle of nowhere, a few trees now and then on each side of the road, mountains in the distance, there hasn�t been a town for ages and then you see this sign, not really a proper sign at all, just a piece of card with some words scribbled on it: Bungee Jumping, 5km Podcasts Fri, 26 December 2008 11:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No So we�re driving along, a road in the middle of nowhere, a few trees now and then on each side of the road, mountains in the distance, there hasn�t been a town for ages and then you see this sign, not really a proper sign at all, just a piece of card with some words scribbled on it: Bungee Jumping, 5km So we�re driving along, a road in the middle of nowhere, a few trees now and then on each side of the road, mountains in the distance, there hasn�t been a town for ages and then you see this sign, not really a proper sign at all, just a piece of card with some words scribbled on it: Bungee Jumping, 5km 00:05:29 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-online-auction http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/online-auction-01-poem.mp3 In this funny poem we find out about a man's experience putting in a bid for something on e-Bay. Podcasts Wed, 17 December 2008 15:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this funny poem we find out about a man's experience putting in a bid for something on e-Bay. In this funny poem we find out about a man's experience putting in a bid for something on e-Bay. 00:03:03 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-mulga-bill http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/mulga-bills-bicycle-poem.mp3 A "fabulous, original" Chinese children's story of traditional values with a very strong message. Podcasts 10 December 2008 12:50:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No A "fabulous, original" Chinese children's story of traditional values with a very strong message. A "fabulous, original" Chinese children's story of traditional values with a very strong message. 00:11:37 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-mulga-bill http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/mulga-bills-bicycle-poem.mp3 This funny ballad by one of Australia�s favourite poets, �Banjo� Paterson (whose most famous work is undoubtedly Waltzing Matilda), is typical of his work in that his love for the bush and its colourful characters are very apparent. Podcasts 03 December 2008 18:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This funny ballad by one of Australia�s favourite poets, �Banjo� Paterson (whose most famous work is undoubtedly Waltzing Matilda), is typical of his work in that his love for the bush and its colourful characters are very apparent. This funny ballad by one of Australia�s favourite poets, �Banjo� Paterson (whose most famous work is undoubtedly Waltzing Matilda), is typical of his work in that his love for the bush and its colourful characters are very apparent. 00:03:28 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-untied-nations http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/untied-nations-story.mp3 It was the house at the end of the street; the one where nobody wanted to live. Seeing as people from the city didn�t want to live there, the landlord asked people from other countries to live there. At first everything went well, but then the neighbours began falling out. Fortunately, one of them had an idea ... Podcasts 26 November 2008 19:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No It was the house at the end of the street; the one where nobody wanted to live. Seeing as people from the city didn�t want to live there, the landlord asked people from other countries to live there. At first everything went well, but then the neighbours began falling out. Fortunately, one of them had an idea... It was the house at the end of the street; the one where nobody wanted to live. Seeing as people from the city didn�t want to live there, the landlord asked people from other countries to live there. At first everything went well, but then the neighbours began falling out. Fortunately, one of them had an idea ... 00:07:49 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-cat http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/cat-poem.mp3 Rudyard Kipling used to tell his daughter stories in which he invented funny answers for such questions as "How did the camel get his hump?". The stories end in amusing poems that summarise the stories themselves. This poem tells us the reasons why many people prefer dogs to cats. Podcasts 19 November 2008 19:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Rudyard Kipling used to tell his daughter stories in which he invented funny answers for such questions as "How did the camel get his hump?". The stories end in amusing poems that summarise the stories themselves. This poem tells us the reasons why many people prefer dogs to cats. Rudyard Kipling used to tell his daughter stories in which he invented funny answers for such questions as "How did the camel get his hump?". The stories end in amusing poems that summarise the stories themselves. This poem tells us the reasons why many people prefer dogs to cats. 00:01:26 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-masterpiece http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-masterpiece-story.mp3 This chilling psycho-terror story was written by one of our users, who at the time of publication was a seventeen-year-old high-school student from Bolivia Podcasts 12 November 2008 11:30:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This chilling psycho-terror story was written by one of our users, who at the time of publication was a seventeen-year-old high-school student from Bolivia This chilling psycho-terror story was written by one of our users, who at the time of publication was a seventeen-year-old high-school student from Bolivia 00:10:39 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-heat http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/heat-poem.mp3 This poem by Archibald Lampman conjures up vivid images of a sweltering summer�s day Podcasts 05 November 2008 12:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem by Archibald Lampman conjures up vivid images of a sweltering summer�s day This poem by Archibald Lampman conjures up vivid images of a sweltering summer�s day 00:02:50 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-serious-case http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/serious-case-story.mp3 I have a friend who is afraid of spiders. This isn�t very unusual; a lot of people are afraid of spiders. I don�t really like spiders much myself. But my friend isn�t afraid of spiders in any normal way. She isn�t just afraid of spiders, she is totally, completely and utterly terrified of them. Podcasts 29 October 2008 10:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No I have a friend who is afraid of spiders. This isn�t very unusual; a lot of people are afraid of spiders. I don�t really like spiders much myself. But my friend isn�t afraid of spiders in any normal way. She isn�t just afraid of spiders, she is totally, completely and utterly terrified of them. I have a friend who is afraid of spiders. This isn�t very unusual; a lot of people are afraid of spiders. I don�t really like spiders much myself. But my friend isn�t afraid of spiders in any normal way. She isn�t just afraid of spiders, she is totally, completely and utterly terrified of them. 00:09:50 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-charity http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/charity-poem.mp3 In this short poem D.H. Lawrence describes an experience where he tried to be charitable. Podcasts 22 October 2008 11:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this short poem D.H. Lawrence describes an experience where he tried to be charitable. In this short poem D.H. Lawrence describes an experience where he tried to be charitable. 00:01:41 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-medieval-salesman http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/medieval-salesman-story.mp3 Nowadays New Year is celebrated on January 1. But this has not always been so. In the past often another date was chosen as the starting day of the year. The use of different dates at the same time must have caused much confusion ... Podcasts 15 October 2008 11:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Nowadays New Year is celebrated on January 1. But this has not always been so. In the past often another date was chosen as the starting day of the year. The use of different dates at the same time must have caused much confusion ... Nowadays New Year is celebrated on January 1. But this has not always been so. In the past often another date was chosen as the starting day of the year. The use of different dates at the same time must have caused much confusion ... 00:03:04 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-john-silver http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/ballad-john-silver-poem.mp3 In this poem the poet John Edward Masefield fondly reminisces about the �good old days� when there were pirates on the seas! Podcasts 15 October 2008 11:35:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this poem the poet John Edward Masefield fondly reminisces about the �good old days� when there were pirates on the seas! In this poem the poet John Edward Masefield fondly reminisces about the �good old days� when there were pirates on the seas! 00:02:22 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-ali-university http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/ali-university-story.mp3 Ali can't wait to leave his home and his home town and go off to university. But during his first year he learns some valuable lessons of life. Podcasts 01 October 2008 12:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Ali can't wait to leave his home and his home town and go off to university. But during his first year he learns some valuable lessons of life. Ali can't wait to leave his home and his home town and go off to university. But during his first year he learns some valuable lessons of life. 00:04:30 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-man-hunt http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-man-hunt-poem.mp3 This poem by Madison Cawein, who was one of the leading American nature poets of his day, tells of the terrifying ordeal of a man on the run. Podcasts 24 September 2008 12:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem by Madison Cawein, who was one of the leading American nature poets of his day, tells of the terrifying ordeal of a man on the run. This poem by Madison Cawein, who was one of the leading American nature poets of his day, tells of the terrifying ordeal of a man on the run. 00:08:24 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-roadie http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/wanna-be-roadie.mp3 What a life! Being a roadie must involve meeting rock stars and picking up all the girls. Or does it? A young man finds out all about it from someone who knows. Podcasts 17 September 2008 12:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No What a life! Being a roadie must involve meeting rock stars and picking up all the girls. Or does it? A young man finds out all about it from someone who knows. What a life! Being a roadie must involve meeting rock stars and picking up all the girls. Or does it? A young man finds out all about it from someone who knows. 00:08:24 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-lonely-cloud http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/lonely-cloud-poem.mp3 This famous poem by William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was inspired by the Spring flower, the yellow, or golden daffodil. Podcasts 10 September 2008 12:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This famous poem by William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was inspired by the Spring flower, the yellow, or golden daffodil. This famous poem by William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was inspired by the Spring flower, the yellow, or golden daffodil. 00:01:13 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-the-stranger http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/stranger-story.mp3 In the middle of an Arizona desert night, a group of explorers are approached by a mysterious stranger with a tale to tell. Podcasts 07 September 2008 08:00:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In the middle of an Arizona desert night, a group of explorers are approached by a mysterious stranger with a tale to tell. In the middle of an Arizona desert night, a group of explorers are approached by a mysterious stranger with a tale to tell. 00:13:43 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-law-for-wolves http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/the-law-for-wolves-poem.mp3 Now this is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky, And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. Podcasts Wed, 27 August 2008 09:30:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Now this is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky, And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. Now this is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky, And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. 00:3:56 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-family-business http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/family-business-story.mp3 �One last job�, thought Jack Robino. �One last job, then I�ll finally retire.� Jack knew that it was time to give up working and go and collect his pension like other people of his age. But would his last job work out? Podcasts Wed, 20 August 2008 08:30:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No �One last job�, thought Jack Robino. �One last job, then I�ll finally retire.� Jack knew that it was time to give up working and go and collect his pension like other people of his age. But would his last job work out? �One last job�, thought Jack Robino. �One last job, then I�ll finally retire.� Jack knew that it was time to give up working and go and collect his pension like other people of his age. But would his last job work out? 00:14:09 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-bathtub-disaster http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/great-bath-disaster-poem.mp3 In this funny poem by Peter Wyllie a patient in a hospital has a bath that goes terribly wrong�. Podcasts Wed, 13 August 2008 09:20:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this funny poem by Peter Wyllie a patient in a hospital has a bath that goes terribly wrong�. In this funny poem by Peter Wyllie a patient in a hospital has a bath that goes terribly wrong�. 00:2:42 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-robe-of-peace http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/robe-peace-story.mp3 Johnny Bellchambers was the flashiest dresser in all of New York. Then, suddenly, he disappeared into thin air. In this amusing story by O. Henry find out what happened to him ... Podcasts Wed, 6 August 2008 08:30:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Johnny Bellchambers was the flashiest dresser in all of New York. Then, suddenly, he disappeared into thin air. In this amusing story by O. Henry find out what happened to him ... Johnny Bellchambers was the flashiest dresser in all of New York. Then, suddenly, he disappeared into thin air. In this amusing story by O. Henry find out what happened to him ... 00:11:47 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-we-loved-the-world-together http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/credit-card-poem.mp3 This funny poem by Gordon Taylor describes a love affair of epic proportions: "It's great when you meet at first, but then after the money's gone you have to pay the price ..." Podcasts Wed, 30 July 2008 08:50:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This funny poem by Gordon Taylor describes a love affair of epic proportions: "It's great when you meet at first, but then after the money's gone you have to pay the price ..." This funny poem by Gordon Taylor describes a love affair of epic proportions: "It's great when you meet at first, but then after the money's gone you have to pay the price ..." 00:02:01 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-playing-god http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/playing-god-story.mp3 In a future world where genetic manipulation and DNA modification is prohibited, there are still people who are prepared to risk jail sentences to get what they want. And doctors prepared to play God ... Podcasts Wed, 23 July 2008 08:50:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In a future world where genetic manipulation and DNA modification is prohibited, there are still people who are prepared to risk jail sentences to get what they want. And doctors prepared to play God ... In a future world where genetic manipulation and DNA modification is prohibited, there are still people who are prepared to risk jail sentences to get what they want. And doctors prepared to play God ... 00:07:36 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-poems-circus http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/circus-poem.mp3 This poem by Vine McCasland provides a different, very interesting view of the circus as seen from the audience. Podcasts Wed, 16 July 2008 10:30:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No This poem by Vine McCasland provides a different, very interesting view of the circus as seen from the audience. This poem by Vine McCasland provides a different, very interesting view of the circus as seen from the audience. 00:04:05 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-diagnosis-of-death http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/diagnosis-of-death-story.mp3 In this scary story by Ambrose Bierce, a man explains to his doctor how he came to believe in ghosts. Podcasts Wed, 09 July 2008 17:15:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No In this scary story by Ambrose Bierce, a man explains to his doctor how he came to believe in ghosts. In this scary story by Ambrose Bierce, a man explains to his doctor how he came to believe in ghosts. 00:05:21 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-listening-poems-food-poetry http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/food-poetry-poem.mp3 10 short poems about food from famous and not so famous poets, and an activity in which you compare them. Podcasts Wed, 02 July 2008 12:15:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No 10 short poems about food from famous and not so famous poets, and an activity in which you compare them. 10 short poems about food from famous and not so famous poets, and an activity in which you compare them. 00:05:21 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, food, poetry, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-secret-motorcycle http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/secret-motorcycle-story.mp3 Giacomo de Filippo has a secret motorcycle ... or so he thinks! Sometimes you think that you are the main actor in your life, but then you find out that you are only a minor character in someone else�s ... Podcasts Thu, 08 Jun 2008 00:15:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No Giacomo de Filippo has a secret motorcycle ... or so he thinks! Sometimes you think that you are the main actor in your life, but then you find out that you are only a minor character in someone else�s ... Giacomo de Filippo has a secret motorcycle ... or so he thinks! Sometimes you think that you are the main actor in your life, but then you find out that you are only a minor character in someone else�s ... 00:17:49 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, polar bear, english, language, activities, stories, poems http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-podcasts-stories-polar-bear-dinner http://podcasts.britishcouncil.org/podcasts/polar-bear-story.mp3 So, I�m a polar bear, right? Got that? A polar bear. Not one of those brown bears that live in forests and on mountains. One of those big white ones, you know ... Podcasts Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:15:00 -0000 British Council - LearnEnglish No So, I�m a polar bear, right? Got that? A polar bear. Not one of those brown bears that live in forests and on mountains. One of those big white ones, you know ... So, I�m a polar bear, right? Got that? A polar bear. Not one of those brown bears that live in forests and on mountains. One of those big white ones, you know ... 00:09:29 britishcouncil, learnenglish, podcast, current, polar bear, english, language, activities, stories, poems