Easy Stories

Jokes in Levels (for English Learners)

• 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
• Teacher – Level 2
  A teacher says, “What do you call a person who keeps talking when people are not interested?” The students say, ... read more
• Holes – Level 3
  There were two guys working for the city. One would dig a hole. He would dig, dig, dig. The other ... read more
• Three Sisters – Level 1
  Three sisters who are 92, 94, and 96 years old live together. One night the 96-year-old sister prepares a bath. ... read more
• Teenagers and Cats – Level 2
  If you have a teenager, you might find some similarities between them and cats. For example: 1. Neither teenagers nor ... read more

American Stories VOA Learning English

• ‘A White Heron,’ by Sarah Orne Jewett
  We present the short story "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Dona de Sanctis wrote this version for VOA Learning ... read more
• ‘Feathertop,’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  Our story today is called “Feathertop.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Lawan Davis adapted it for VOA Learning English. ... read more
• ‘Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,’ by O. Henry
  We present the short story "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by ... read more
• ‘The Ransom of Red Chief,’ by O. Henry
  We present the short story “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry. This story was adapted for VOA Learning ... read more
• ‘A Retrieved Reformation,’ by O. Henry
    We present the short story "A Retrieved Reformation," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by ... read more
• ‘Pigs Is Pigs,’ by Ellis Parker Butler
  Our story today is called "Pigs is Pigs."  It was written by Ellis Parker Butler.  Mike Flannery, the agent of ... read more

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