This is an English story time podcast, so that your kids can hear native English in a relaxed setting! I'll upload different short stories I read aloud for your children to enjoy hearing at home!

Storytime with Teacher Lauren

A bright, energetic episode about what motivates us. You’ll learn to use 'inspired by' and 'inspired to', and discover how this word adds purpose and spark to your speech. Guided shadowing helps you capture its energy and emotion.

BrightStep: One Word

Inspired

A friendly conversational phrase that builds connection. Learn how this soft question isn’t really about asking — it’s about showing empathy, agreement, or warmth. Great for practising conversational rhythm and upward intonation.

You know what I mean?

A lively episode that clears up one of English’s most misunderstood words. Discover when 'literally' means exactly, and when it’s used for emphasis. Includes examples of real speech and shadowing to improve your natural intonation.

Literally

Learn how 'sort of' means 'kind of' or 'a bit', and how it makes English sound polite, gentle, and natural. Perfect for practising tone and hesitation patterns.

Sort of

You’ll learn how to use 'relieved' with to and that, and hear natural examples that show when relief turns to calm. Ends with a guided shadowing exercise for fluency and tone.

Relieved

Learn how 'hopeful' changes your voice and your message from 'I’m hopeful about the future' to 'We’re hopeful that things will get better.' A confidence-building mini lesson with shadowing.

Hopeful

This episode teaches how to use 'proud of' correctly and how tone changes meaning, from celebration to quiet strength. Includes a short rhythm practice for natural emphasis.

Proud

Learn how 'overwhelmed' can mean both stressed and deeply moved, as well as how to use it naturally in real life. Includes pronunciation and shadowing to master stress and rhythm.