Easy Stories

Jokes in Levels (for English Learners)

• Good Driver – Level 2
  A guy was driving when a policeman stopped him. He rolled down his window and said to the officer, “Is ... read more
• Snail and Turtle – Level 1
  A snail is attacked by a turtle. The policeman says, “Can you tell us what happened?” The snail says, “No, ... read more
• Three Birds – Level 3
  A man goes into a pet shop, wanting to buy a bird. He sees a beautiful bird, the loveliest he’s ... read more
• Hot Summer Day – Level 1
  It’s a hot summer day and Jake and Harry are working hard in the garden. Their friend Ralph is sitting ... read more
• Fisherman and Snake – Level 2
  An old fisherman was fishing in the lake one day when he saw a water snake moving across the water ... read more
• Two Drunks – Level 3
  Two drunks were in a bar partying like fools. They were drinking whisky, buying rounds like there was no tomorrow. ... read more

American Stories VOA Learning English

• ‘The Exact Science of Matrimony’ by O.Henry
    Our story today is called “The Exact Science of Matrimony.”  It was written by O. Henry.  This story was ... read more
• ‘Transients in Arcadia’ by O. Henry
  We present the short story "Transients in Arcadia," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the ... read more
• ‘Mammon and the Archer’ by O. Henry
    We present the short story "Mammon and the Archer" by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded ... read more
• ‘The Last Leaf,’ by O. Henry
    Our story today is called "The Last Leaf." It was written by O. Henry. Here is Barbara Klein with ... read more
• ‘Athenaise’ by Kate Chopin
  Our story today is called "Athenaise." It was written by Kate Chopin. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Athenaise ... read more
• ‘Pecos Bill,’ An American Folk Tale
  Today we tell a traditional American story called a "tall tale." A tall tale is a story about a person ... read more

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