B1 English stories for kids

13 narrated fairy tales and picture-book stories, such as Snow White and The Ugly Duckling. Listen to one short line at a time, type it and check it.

Category
Stories for Kids
Level
B1 Intermediate
Lessons
8
Segments
1,438
Levels in category
A2–B2

Browse 8 Lessons

8 stories

  1. 1 Snow White 211 segments
  2. 2 Jack and the Beanstalk 207 segments
  3. 3 Rapunzel 184 segments
  4. 4 Beauty and the Beast 182 segments
  5. 5 Rumpelstiltskin 252 segments
  6. 6 The Empty Pot 85 segments
  7. 7 The Ugly Duckling 170 segments
  8. 8 The Emperor's New Clothes 147 segments

B1 Intermediate English Lessons

B1 lessons are longer stories, conversations and exam recordings on familiar topics. Follow the main points first, then check how much detail you really caught.

What You'll Learn

  • Follow the main points of clear speech about work, school and free time
  • Catch details such as names, numbers and reasons
  • Hear unstressed words: articles, prepositions and auxiliaries
  • Follow opinions and plans explained in a few sentences
  • Understand workplace conversations like those in TOEIC Part 3
Time Estimate
About 350–400 hours of guided learning in total (Cambridge English estimate)
Skills You'll Master
Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters
Next Level
B2 lessons bring faster speech, lectures and more abstract topics

What is B1 Level?

B1 is the intermediate level of the CEFR. You can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar topics, deal with most situations when travelling, write simple connected text and explain your opinions and plans briefly.

Learn more about CEFR levels