In this episode of English with Love, we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a poem about self-love, freely inspired by the famous poem “A se stesso” (meaning "To myself") by Giacomo Leopardi.

You will listen to a modern adaptation of the poem read slowly to help you improve your English listening comprehension (English listening practice).

This episode is perfect for you if:

• you are learning English

• you want a self-love message for Valentine’s Day

• you enjoy poetry and slow, clear English

🎧 Listen calmly, maybe with a warm cup of tea ☕,
and take this moment just for you.

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Was Valentine’s Day really inspired by an ancient Roman festival?
In this episode of English with Love, we travel back to ancient Rome to explore Lupercalia, a wild and fascinating festival connected to fertility, purification, and human connection.

In this episode, you’ll discover the true origins of Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated every year in mid-February — and why many historians consider it the precursor of Valentine’s Day as we know it today.

This episode is designed especially for English learners who want to:

• Improve listening comprehension

• Learn new vocabulary in context

• Explore history through clear, slow, discursive English

We talk about:
• Ancient Roman beliefs and rituals
• The story of Romulus and Remus
• Fertility and purification traditions
• Fate-based pairing rituals
• How Lupercalia slowly evolved into modern Valentine’s Day

Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who love learning English through stories, culture, and history.

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In today’s episode of English with Love, we explore one of the most famous and meaningful fables of all time: “The Hare and the Tortoise” by Aesop.

This episode is designed as a slow, clear, and relaxing English listening practice, perfect for ESL learners, beginners, and intermediate students who want to improve their listening comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence in English.

🌱 Through this timeless story, we reflect on an important life lesson:
everyone has their own pace — and consistency matters more than speed.

🎧 In this episode, you will:

• Practice English listening with a slow and clear narration

• Learn new vocabulary in context

• Improve your pronunciation and comprehension

• Relax and learn English without stress

These are short micro-lessons you can enjoy anytime, anywhere — even on your busiest days.

☕ Take a moment for yourself, relax, and learn English with love.

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