Welcome to Learn English With Love – Slow and Clear Listening Practice

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.” ✨📺 Follow me on YouTube: youtube.com/@englishwithlove.studio
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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. 💛💬 You can also follow my channel on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.Studio, where you can activate subtitles and read along while you listen. (Just copy and paste the link in the YouTube search bar)
While you’re there, please subscribe, like, leave a comment, and share my channel with anyone who wants to improve their English with my simple, easy, and accessible micro-lessons.You can also follow me on all social media @englishwithlove.studio 💙

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.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

Welcome to English with Love! 🌍
🎧 In today’s episode, I will take you on a journey through the stunning mountain regions of Italy to discover something truly special — Heroic Vineyards. 🍇You’ll learn:
✨ What makes these vineyards “heroic” or “extreme”
✨ How Italian farmers grow grapes on steep mountains and volcanoes
✨ Beautiful English words and expressions for describing courage and persistence
✨ And how these vineyards can inspire your own English learning journeyThis episode is perfect for A2–B1 English learners who love culture, travel, and inspiring stories. Listen, learn, and let English grow in your life — step by step, just like the vines on those mountain terraces.🎧 Stay consistent, keep listening, and you will get there!🎬 If you’d like to keep learning with me, don’t forget to follow me on YouTube at 👉 @englishwithlove.studio
There, you’ll find all my podcast episodes, short English lessons, and cultural stories from Italy. 🇮🇹 Here you can activate the subtitles and read along while you listen.✨ You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok — all at the same name: @englishwithlove.studio
Follow me everywhere to keep your English growing with love, one lesson at a time. 💖
📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this lesson with someone who loves English and Italy! 🇮🇹💬📧For collaborations or contact, you can email me at: [email protected]

ESL English with Love: The Great Italian Pizza WarLearn English while diving deep into Italian culture! Why is Hawaiian Pizza—a global favorite—absolutely forbidden in Naples and across Italy? Your Host uses this hilarious global food controversy to teach you essential English vocabulary.Discover the Greek-Canadian inventor, Sam Panopoulos, the worldwide popularity statistics, and the host's shocking personal experience ordering pineapple in Italy!In this lesson, you'll learn:

• The strict culinary philosophy behind the Italian "No."
• The four technical reasons (from tradition to the 'soggy' base) why the Margherita recipe (tomato, mozzarella, basil) cannot be changed.
• New words like: Controversial, Divisive, Taboo, Culinary Philosophy, and more!

Team Pineapple or Team Italy? Let us know in the comments! 👇

In this mini-episode of English with Love, you will learn about the Heroic wine-making tradition in Italy. I will take you on a journey to the areas in Italy where vineyards are cultivated in places you never expected. Learn English in a slow calm way by listening to my pronunciation and focusing on my intonation in order to help you improve your listening skills in English. By improving your listening skills, you will learn many new words and expressions which will also help you with your speaking and understanding. And the double bonus is that you will also gain some cultural insights from Italy, the country where I live, to make your English learning experience with me more enjoyable.
Please follow my channel EnglishwithLove.Studio wherever you listen to podcasts, and also follow me on my new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.StudioIf you want to contact me for suggestions or collaboration please write at : [email protected]

In this episode of English With Love, join me on a journey to the magical town of Alberobello in southern Italy 🇮🇹. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating Trulli houses — white, cone-shaped stone homes that look like something from a fairytale ✨.You’ll learn:
🏡 What Trulli are and why they are so unique
📜 The history behind these houses, including their clever tax-related construction
🌍 Why Alberobello is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
💙 How people live in Trulli today, blending ancient charm with modern comfortThis short, simple story will help you improve your English listening skills while also discovering one of Italy’s most magical towns.If you’d like to see what Trulli look like, visit my YouTube channel 📺 English With Love Studio on the folloiwng link: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.Studio✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this episode with someone who also wants to learn English through culture and stories.

Are you ready to dive into the Italian school system while improving your English listening skills?
In this episode of English With Love, Nancy shares 20 surprising facts about schools in Italy and how they compare to schools abroad. Learn about unique traditions, school days, exams, discipline, and more — all while listening in English.✅ What you’ll get:
• Interesting vocabulary and spoken phrases related to school life
• Cultural insights into Italian classrooms and school habits
• Real English practice: focus on tone, rhythm, and general meaning (you don’t need to understand every word!)🎧 Perfect for English learners who want authentic listening practice plus fun facts about another country.If you enjoy, please subscribe, give it a thumbs up, and share with a friend. Leave a comment: what surprised you most? How is your school system different?Follow English With Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. @englishwithlove.studioYou can also follow English with Love on YouTube on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.StudioFollow also on all social networks @englishwithlove.studio“Improve your English with me — English With Love.”

🌊 The legend of Colapesce – the boy who became a fish to save Sicily.
In this episode of English With Love, I’ll take you on a journey between myth and sea.
You’ll listen in English (with simple explanations and Italian translations) to the story of Nicola, known as Colapesce: a young boy, half human and half fish, a symbol of sacrifice, courage, and love for his homeland.💙 This legend is more than just a tale: Colapesce is the only merman in Italian folklore and a true symbol of Sicily’s resilience.🎧 With this podcast, you’ll practice:

• Listening skills
• Pronunciation
• Intonation
• Useful vocabulary with simple explanations

📌 Perfect for A2–B1 English learners and above👉 If you enjoy the content, don’t forget to subscribe to the channel, give it a like, and share it with someone who wants to improve their English in a natural and enjoyable way.✨ English With Love – learn English through stories, culture, and legends.You can also subscribe to my channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IngleseConAmore

Join me at English with Love as we continue our delicious journey through the history of gelato. In Part 2, we travel from Persia to Italy to discover how Italian artisans perfected gelato, transforming it into the creamy, smooth, and flavorful dessert we know and love today.Learn about Renaissance innovations, famous chefs like Bernardo Buontalenti, and how gelato spread across Europe and eventually to America. Along the way, improve your English listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary with this short, engaging, and educational podcast episode.Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners who love English, culture, and history… all served with a scoop of sweetness!Please subscribe to my channel so you can receive notification when I upload new episodes.