Lupercalia: The Ancient Roman Festival Behind Valentine’s Day | Learn English with History

The Terracotta Jar (The Jar) by Luigi Pirandello | Funny Sicilian Story adapted into easy English

In this episode of English with Love, we explore a humorous and timeless short story by the Italian Nobel Prize–winning author Luigi Pirandello. The story, La Giara (known in English as The Jar), takes place in rural Sicily and tells the funny and ironic tale of a stingy landowner, Don Lollò, and a stubborn repairman named Zi’ Dima who finds himself trapped inside a giant terracotta olive-oil jar. What begins as a simple repair quickly turns into a battle of pride, stubbornness, and human nature — creating a whimsical and unforgettable situation that leaves the entire village laughing. But this episode is more than just a story. This retelling has been adapted into clear, simple English, making it a wonderful listening exercise for English learners who want to improve their listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It is especially suitable for intermediate learners (B1–B2 level) who want to train their ear with engaging and culturally rich storytelling. Listening to stories like this is a powerful way to learn English naturally — through context, emotion, humor, and repetition. So whether you're: * studying English for school or exams, * improving your English for work, * or simply enjoying language learning through stories, this episode offers both learning and entertainment in one relaxing listening experience. Put on your headphones, relax, and enjoy this classic Sicilian tale by Luigi Pirandello. 🎧 Perfect for: * B1–B2 English learners * English listening practice * Intermediate ESL students * Cultural storytelling in English * Learning English through storiesIf you enjoyed this episode of English with Love, don’t forget to subscribe, share it with a friend who is learning English, and leave a comment — your support helps this podcast grow. Dont forget to follow English with Love also on YouTube on: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.Studio Also follow us on all social media networks (instagram, tiktok, facebook) @englishwithlove.studio

Love Yourself First This Valentine’s Day ❤️ | Poem Inspired by Italian Poet Giacomo Leopardi | English Listening Practice

In this episode of English with Love, we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a poem about self-love, freely inspired by the famous poem “A se stesso” (meaning "To myself") by Giacomo Leopardi. You will listen to a modern adaptation of the poem read slowly to help you improve your English listening comprehension (English listening practice). This episode is perfect for you if: * you are learning English * you want a self-love message for Valentine’s Day * you enjoy poetry and slow, clear English 🎧 Listen calmly, maybe with a warm cup of tea ☕, and take this moment just for you. 👉 Subscribe to the channel to become part of the English with Love community and receive a notification every time I publish a new episode.

Lupercalia: The Ancient Roman Festival Behind Valentine’s Day | Learn English with History

Was Valentine’s Day really inspired by an ancient Roman festival? In this episode of English with Love, we travel back to ancient Rome to explore Lupercalia, a wild and fascinating festival connected to fertility, purification, and human connection. In this episode, you’ll discover the true origins of Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated every year in mid-February — and why many historians consider it the precursor of Valentine’s Day as we know it today. This episode is designed especially for English learners who want to: * Improve listening comprehension * Learn new vocabulary in context * Explore history through clear, slow, discursive English We talk about: • Ancient Roman beliefs and rituals • The story of Romulus and Remus • Fertility and purification traditions • Fate-based pairing rituals • How Lupercalia slowly evolved into modern Valentine’s Day Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who love learning English through stories, culture, and history. 🎧 Listen, relax, and learn — wherever you are. Follow English with Love also on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.Studio/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithlove.studio/

Slow and Steady Wins the Race 🐢🐇 | Learn English with Aesop’s Fable | English Listening Practice

In today’s episode of English with Love, we explore one of the most famous and meaningful fables of all time: “The Hare and the Tortoise” by Aesop. This episode is designed as a slow, clear, and relaxing English listening practice, perfect for ESL learners, beginners, and intermediate students who want to improve their listening comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence in English. 🌱 Through this timeless story, we reflect on an important life lesson: everyone has their own pace — and consistency matters more than speed. 🎧 In this episode, you will: * Practice English listening with a slow and clear narration * Learn new vocabulary in context * Improve your pronunciation and comprehension * Relax and learn English without stress These are short micro-lessons you can enjoy anytime, anywhere — even on your busiest days. ☕ Take a moment for yourself, relax, and learn English with love. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with someone who wants to improve their English naturally. Follow me also on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishWithLove.Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithlove.studio/

New Year’s Resolutions Around the World | Easy English Listening Practice

In this episode of English with Love, we talk about New Year’s resolutions — what they are, why people make them, and the most common goals around the world. This episode is designed for B1 English learners and focuses on clear pronunciation, slow speech, and natural English to help you improve your listening skills. You will learn: – What a New Year’s resolution is – Why people make resolutions at the start of the year – Common resolution topics like health, money, relationships, and personal growth – Global New Year’s resolution trends based on YouGov data This episode is perfect if you want to practice English in a relaxed and realistic way, even if you only have 10–20 minutes a day. 🎧 Listen, relax, and learn English with love. 👉 Subscribe for weekly English listening practice, micro-lessons, and confidence-building episodes for ESL learners.