Upper-intermediate CEFR B2 content geared toward fluency in professional and academic settings with nuanced idioms and complex discussions.
Why saying no feels so guilty, and how to say it clearly without sounding cold: a 3-part script, ready-to-use English lines for four situations (your boss, alcohol, lending money, family), what to do when they ask again, and 12 B1–B2 words.
Read nowYang Xizhe, a 13-year-old from Hangzhou, turns vocabulary lists into AI stories — and his video hit 20 million views. We break down the 5 steps (Snap, Story, Say, Test, Meet it again), the research behind them, and prompts you can copy tonight.
Keep learning what you just read — stories, grammar, vocabulary and listening in the app.
IELTS Speaking: 1,500 Words in 40 Mock TestsEach episode is a full IELTS Speaking mock test (Part 1-2-3) plus a Band 8.5 vocabulary breakdown — listen in order.Start learning 
Home with Leo — everyday life (A1–A2)The 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 learning 
Nobel Economist: Where He Sees the Real Money in AIMIT Professor Daron Acemoglu on automation, the future of work, and where true economic value lies.Start learning Listening ChallengeTrain your ear with fun stories.Start learning 
Vocabulary BuildersTopic-based vocabulary with examples.Start learning 
Grammar Made SimpleGrammar explained through stories.Start learning 
Learn Through StoriesLearn English through everyday stories.Start learning 
Idioms & Phrasal VerbsIdioms and phrasal verbs natives actually use.Start learning 
Writing PracticeParagraph & email writing with feedback (coming soon).Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 1: Cooking Dinner Together4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — What's in the Fridge? → Wash, Peel, Slice → Into the Pot → Setting the Table.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 2: After Dinner4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — One More Bite → Bubbles in the Sink → Where Does It Go? → Trash or Recycling?.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 3: Bath Time4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Bubbles and Boats → Dry Off! → Up and Down, Front and Back → One Last Thing.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 4: Good Night, Leo3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Rockets on My Pajamas → Story Time → Not Afraid Anymore.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 5: Friday Morning3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Rise and Shine → Did You Flush? → Dressed by Myself.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 6: Oops! Friday Breakfast4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Eggs and Toast → Slowly, Slowly! → Oops! Orange Juice Everywhere → Whoosh! Thump!.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 7: Brave Leo3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — The Waiting Room → Open Your Hand → Good News!.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 8: One-Handed Monday4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Breakfast with My Left Hand → Sore Arm First → Ding-Dong! Who Is It? → Doctor Leo.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 9: Back to School Monday3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Shoes, Coat and Umbrella → Turn the Key → Wait! My Lunch Box!.Start learning 5,000 Words in 46 Conversations46 everyday conversations (A2 → B2) — listen in order, study any episode in depth.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 10: The Mail Carrier3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Hello, Sam! → A Letter for Leo → Write Back.Start learning 
5,000 Words · Sphere 1: Daily Routine & Social Ties (Eps 1–10)First 10 episodes covering daily habits, social greetings, making friends, and everyday personal lifestyle.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 11: The Package3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Where Is Our Package? → Ding-Dong! Don't Open! → Pop! Pop! Pop!.Start learning 5,000 Words · Sphere 2: Everyday Problem Solving (Eps 11–20)10 episodes focused on real-world problem solving: shopping, service complaints, healthcare, directions, and practical negotiations.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 12: The Living Room3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Fluffy Cushions → Toys Go Back in the Box → Let Some Sunshine In.Start learning 5,000 Words · Sphere 3: Travel & Global Exploration (Eps 21–30)10 episodes exploring international travel: flight booking, airports, hotels, local cultural immersion, and global connections.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 13: TV Time3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Thirty Minutes of Cartoons → Storm Tomorrow → The News.Start learning 5,000 Words · Sphere 4: Workplace & Career Growth (Eps 31–38)8 in-depth episodes on professional work settings: interviews, project meetings, presentations, workplace collaboration, and career advancement.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 14: The Balcony3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Mr. Lee's Tomato Seeds → Never Climb the Railing → Bring the Laundry In!.Start learning 5,000 Words · Sphere 5: Home, Family & The Future (Eps 39–46)8 heartfelt episodes covering family bonds, emotional nurturing, home financial management, and sustainable life planning.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 15: Cleaning Saturday: From the Top Down4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — The Cleaning Caddy → Cobwebs and Fan Blades → Shiny Windows → Doors, Hinges and Baseboards.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 16: Cleaning Saturday: Kitchen, Bathroom and Floors3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Grease, Steam and Lemons → Sparkling Bathroom → Sweep, Vacuum, Mop.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 17: Laundry Saturday4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Sort the Laundry → Soap, Pods and Stains → The Washing Machine → Dry, Fold and Match.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 18: Clean Sheets Sunday3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Strip the Bed → The Fitted Sheet Battle → The Duvet Burrito.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 19: Dad Works from Home3 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Dad's Desk → Daddy's on a Call → Printer Trouble.Start learning 
Home with Leo · Day 20: Safe at Home4 scenes from one day at Leo's home — Beep! Test the Smoke Alarm → Our Escape Plan → Call 911 → The Lights Go Out.Start learning New articles, podcasts and resources in your inbox. No spam.
Echo Stories is in beta — you are one of our very first learners! Try it out and tell us what you love and what to fix. We read every review.
