This is an All-Ears English Podcast episode 1676, how to learn English through story.

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Can you tell a good story in English that captures the hearts of your listeners?

This is a skill that you will need in business and life.

Today, Lindsay and Michelle talk about how you can build this skill to be engaging in English.

Picture this. You go to your friend's party. There are some Americans there.

They start talking to you and you end up having the best conversation.

You talk for over an hour. On the way home, you can't stop smiling.

You've already made plans to go for a bike ride with them next week.

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Hey, Michelle. How are you doing?

I'm good. Lindsay, how are you?

Good. Are you a storyteller? Do you like to tell stories?

I do like to tell stories.

Okay. Of course I do. I'm a podcaster. You're a podcaster.

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