Echo Stories EnglishLearn English through STORIES
Practical English lessons, vocabulary, grammar and bilingual stories — new every week.
- A1 → C2
- CEFR learning path
- 5,000+
- Oxford words with audio
- Weekly
- New podcasts & stories
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- Listening · Speaking · Reading · Writing
24-week plan for absolute beginnersFrom A0 → B1 with a detailed plan, exercises and resources.See the plan
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🔥AUTHENTIC EXAM SIMULATION
Practice test room
IELTS, exam-style
Practise in a computer-based exam layout: countdown timer, question palette and flags for review. Submit to get an estimated band and review every question. Tests written by Echo Stories — not official exams.
24 full 4-skill tests · 24 Reading tests · 12 Listening tests · question-type drills
⏱EXAM TIMER
🚩FLAG & REVIEW
📊EST. BAND
📝ANSWER REVIEW
⏱ 60:00•Estimated band
Learning collections
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IELTS Speaking: 1,500 Words in 40 Mock Tests1 storyEach episode is a full IELTS Speaking mock test (Part 1-2-3) plus a Band 8.5 vocabulary breakdown — listen in order.Start 
Home with Leo — everyday life (A1–A2)68 storiesThe sequel to the 46-episode “5,000 Words” series: five years later, Ryan and Emma with their son Leo (6½). One room a day, one corner per scene — every object, chore and the phrases parents really say to their kids.Start 
Nobel Economist: Where He Sees the Real Money in AI1 storyMIT Professor Daron Acemoglu on automation, the future of work, and where true economic value lies.Start - Listening Challenge248 listeningsTrain your ear with fun stories.Start
Vocabulary Builders7,682 itemsTopic-based vocabulary with examples.Start 
Grammar Made Simple155 itemsGrammar explained through stories.Start 
Learn Through Stories277 storiesLearn English through everyday stories.Start 
Idioms & Phrasal Verbs402 itemsIdioms and phrasal verbs natives actually use.Start 
Writing PracticeComing soonParagraph & email writing with feedback (coming soon).Preview 
Home with Leo · Day 1: Cooking Dinner Together4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — What's in the Fridge? → Wash, Peel, Slice → Into the Pot → Setting the Table.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 2: After Dinner4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — One More Bite → Bubbles in the Sink → Where Does It Go? → Trash or Recycling?.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 3: Bath Time4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Bubbles and Boats → Dry Off! → Up and Down, Front and Back → One Last Thing.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 4: Good Night, Leo3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Rockets on My Pajamas → Story Time → Not Afraid Anymore.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 5: Friday Morning3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Rise and Shine → Did You Flush? → Dressed by Myself.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 6: Oops! Friday Breakfast4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Eggs and Toast → Slowly, Slowly! → Oops! Orange Juice Everywhere → Whoosh! Thump!.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 7: Brave Leo3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — The Waiting Room → Open Your Hand → Good News!.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 8: One-Handed Monday4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Breakfast with My Left Hand → Sore Arm First → Ding-Dong! Who Is It? → Doctor Leo.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 9: Back to School Monday3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Shoes, Coat and Umbrella → Turn the Key → Wait! My Lunch Box!.Start - 5,000 Words in 46 Conversations46 stories46 everyday conversations (A2 → B2) — listen in order, study any episode in depth.Start
Home with Leo · Day 10: The Mail Carrier3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Hello, Sam! → A Letter for Leo → Write Back.Start 
5,000 Words · Sphere 1: Daily Routine & Social Ties (Eps 1–10)248 listeningsFirst 10 episodes covering daily habits, social greetings, making friends, and everyday personal lifestyle.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 11: The Package3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Where Is Our Package? → Ding-Dong! Don't Open! → Pop! Pop! Pop!.Start - 5,000 Words · Sphere 2: Everyday Problem Solving (Eps 11–20)248 listenings10 episodes focused on real-world problem solving: shopping, service complaints, healthcare, directions, and practical negotiations.Start
Home with Leo · Day 12: The Living Room3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Fluffy Cushions → Toys Go Back in the Box → Let Some Sunshine In.Start - 5,000 Words · Sphere 3: Travel & Global Exploration (Eps 21–30)248 listenings10 episodes exploring international travel: flight booking, airports, hotels, local cultural immersion, and global connections.Start
Home with Leo · Day 13: TV Time3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Thirty Minutes of Cartoons → Storm Tomorrow → The News.Start - 5,000 Words · Sphere 4: Workplace & Career Growth (Eps 31–38)248 listenings8 in-depth episodes on professional work settings: interviews, project meetings, presentations, workplace collaboration, and career advancement.Start
Home with Leo · Day 14: The Balcony3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Mr. Lee's Tomato Seeds → Never Climb the Railing → Bring the Laundry In!.Start - 5,000 Words · Sphere 5: Home, Family & The Future (Eps 39–46)248 listenings8 heartfelt episodes covering family bonds, emotional nurturing, home financial management, and sustainable life planning.Start
Home with Leo · Day 15: Cleaning Saturday: From the Top Down4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — The Cleaning Caddy → Cobwebs and Fan Blades → Shiny Windows → Doors, Hinges and Baseboards.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 16: Cleaning Saturday: Kitchen, Bathroom and Floors3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Grease, Steam and Lemons → Sparkling Bathroom → Sweep, Vacuum, Mop.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 17: Laundry Saturday4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Sort the Laundry → Soap, Pods and Stains → The Washing Machine → Dry, Fold and Match.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 18: Clean Sheets Sunday3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Strip the Bed → The Fitted Sheet Battle → The Duvet Burrito.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 19: Dad Works from Home3 stories3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Dad's Desk → Daddy's on a Call → Printer Trouble.Start 
Home with Leo · Day 20: Safe at Home4 stories4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Beep! Test the Smoke Alarm → Our Escape Plan → Call 911 → The Lights Go Out.Start
🎧 Listening
- IELTS Speaking: 1,500 Words in 40 Mock Tests1 lessons · about 19 minutes of listeningListen now
- Home with Leo — everyday life (A1–A2)68 lessons · about 111 minutes of listeningListen now
- Nobel Economist: Where He Sees the Real Money in AI1 lessons · about 44 minutes of listeningListen now
- Home with Leo · Day 1: Cooking Dinner Together4 lessons · about 6 minutes of listeningListen now
Echo Stories English
Why Echo Stories?
Learning through stories helps you remember longer, understand deeper and use English naturally in real life.
See pricing- Real, engaging storiesLearn through everyday situations.
- Natural voicesNative speakers at a comfortable pace.
- Vocabulary in contextExamples, collocations, idioms.
- Exercises & quizzesPractise right after you learn.
- Updated weeklyNew lessons, podcasts and resources.
- A clear pathFrom A1 to C2 with concrete goals.
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Frequently asked questions
HelpWho is Echo Stories for?
Beginners to upper-intermediate learners (A1 → C1) who want to learn natural English through stories instead of dry memorisation.
Do I need to know my level first?
No. A ~10-minute placement test finds the right starting point and path for you.
Do the stories have audio?
Stories in the learning app have narration you can replay sentence by sentence; many blog posts come with a podcast.
Can I learn for free?
Yes. The Free plan includes the core features with hourly / weekly limits; reviews are always unlimited.
Can I learn on my phone?
Yes — Echo Stories runs like an app right in your phone's browser, no install needed.
How does reviewing work?
Spaced repetition (FSRS) reminds you to review right before you forget, so you remember longer in less time.
Listen to English every day on YouTube
Bilingual podcasts, level-by-level listening practice, shadowing drills for speaking and “listening while sleeping” playlists are ready for you on the Echo Stories English YouTube channel. Play one on your commute, while cooking or before bed — 15 minutes a day and your ears get used to natural English.
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