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Title: The Sun God's PromiseLevel: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)DescriptionMachu Picchu guide Mateo Quispe has spent five years leading tourists through the ancient citadel, but nothing prepares him for the evening the stones themselves reveal a guardian spirit bound to a centuries- ...  Show more

Title: The Puppet Maker's WifeLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)DescriptionThree months after his wife Kasia's sudden death, Kraków puppet maker Tomasz Nowak notices the small wooden figure he once carved in her likeness has begun moving on its own — and speaking with her voice. Overjoy ...  Show more

Get episodes without adverts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! The king asks a clockmaker to repair an old magical clock. But when the clockmaker tries to repair the clock, nothing works... until he discovers a secret that will change ...  Show more

The B1 story today:

The Girl in the Painting

Sophie had been meaning to visit the old house on the hill for years, and she was surprised to see the door open, as though inviting her to visit.

Inside, the air was heavy and quiet. She gl ...

The author of BIG MAGIC helps a photographer find the courage to follow her creative impulses into a new realm. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com. 

In this Hungarian story, a child born from an apple leaves home in search of adventure—and discovers a world full of danger and magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices