Howdy, folks, and welcome to the first episode of “Learn English with Fairytales'', a podcast aimed at all levels and all ages learners, both native and non-native speakers, who want to improve their English language skills by means of some of the most beautiful stories ever written or told, so far. . Today’s episode is going to be about a story which many, out there, could safely demarcate as a classic: "The Frog King or Iron Heinrich", by brothers Grimm. . You cand find the transcript of this episode here: https://masteryourenglishwithgaetano.wordpress.com/2023/12/07/learn-english-with-fairytales-ep-3-the-frog-king-or-iron-heinrich/ . Before we embark on yet another adventurous journey, let's take a brief view of the vocabulary and expressions selected for today's espisode: (to) Marvel, /ˈmärvəl/, (verb) meaning to be filled with wonder or astonishment: The sun marvelled every time it shone upon her face. Well, /wel/, (noun) referring to a shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas: In this forest, beneath an old linden tree, there was a well. Plaything, /ˈplāˌTHiNG/, (noun) referring to a toy: The golden ball was her favourite plaything. Playmate, /ˈplāˌmāt/, (noun) referring to a friend with whom a child plays: Promise me that you will accept me as a companion and a playmate. (to) Dive down, /dīv doun/, (ph. verb) meaning to dive or to force to decrease: I will dive down and bring your golden ball back to you. (to) Paddle, /ˈpad(ə)l/, (verb) meaning to move through water using a paddle or a webbed limb: He paddled back up a short time later. (to) Run off, /rən ôf/, (ph. verb) meaning to flee: She saw her beautiful plaything once again, picked it up, and ran off. (to) Croak out, /krōk out/, (ph. verb) meaning to make a characteristic deep hoarse sound, typical of frogs: But what did it help him, that he croaked out after her as loudly as he could? Frightened, /ˈfrītnd/, (adj.) meaning to be afraid or anxious: Frightened, she slammed the door shut. Bitterly, /ˈbidərlē/, (adv.) meaning in an angry, hurt or resentful way: With that she became bitterly angry. Enchanted, /inˈCHan(t)əd,/, (adj.) meaning placed under a spell: He told her how he had been enchanted by a wicked witch. Carriage, /ˈkerij/, (noun) referring to a four-wheeled passenger vehicle pulled by two or more horses: The next morning, a carriage pulled up, drawn by eight horses . . "Learn English with Fairytales" is an educational project curated by Gaetano Del Gaiso and Camilla Turco. . Gaetano Del Gaiso is an Italian musician, composer, producer and sound designer, graduated in "Musicology" at Salerno's conservatoire and graduating in "European languages and cultures" at E-Campus University, with over three years of experience in teaching English language as a second and a foreign language in Italy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourenglishwithgaetano/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaetanodelgaisocomposerWebsite: https://www.masteryourenglishwithgaetano.wordpress.com/ . Camilla Turco, also known as "Chestnutmane" on the net, is an Italian artist and language expert fond of horses, nature and scented candles. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestnutmane/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chestnutmaneRedbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Chestnutmane/shop . If you happened to have liked the podcast, share it with your friends, relatives or acquaintances who could happen to appreciate it as well. Plus, don't forget to evaluate the podcast and to give us your feedback writing to us at: learnenglishwithfairytales@gmail.com
