Aesop’s fables for English learners with videos and vocabulary practice. Practice reading and listening comprehension with interesting and educational fables by Aesop.
Read a modern retelling of Aesop’s The Donkey and the Mule, a timeless fable about cooperation, compassion, and the consequences of refusing to help others in difficult situations. Learn useful English vocabulary, explore related proverbs and sayings, understand the moral of the story, and discuss key questions about responsibility, kindness, teamwork, and how our choices …
A sick stag receives many visitors while resting in a forest clearing, but their careless behavior leaves him without enough grass to eat. This modern retelling of Aesop’s fable teaches us that good intentions are not enough when our actions cause harm. Through the stag’s experience, we learn about responsibility, thoughtfulness, and the importance of …
Read a modern version of Aesop’s fable “The Stag and the Vine,” in which a frightened stag finds safety under a vine but later puts himself in danger by eating its leaves. This timeless story teaches us about gratitude, loyalty, and the consequences of harming those who protect us. Learn useful English vocabulary, sayings, and …
The Wolf and the Boy by Aesop with a video or podcast, vocabulary practice in real context, questions for discussion and comprehension, and moral of the short story for ESL students Video of the Wolf and the Boy Watch this video on YouTube The Wolf and the Boy The Wolf had just finished a satisfying …
The modern tale of the Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat by Aesop with a video or podcast, vocabulary practice in real context for ESL students, questions for discussion, and moral of the short story Video of the Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat Watch this video on YouTube The Birds, the Beasts, and the …
The Man and His Two Wives from Aesop with a video or podcast, questions for discussion, vocabulary practice in real context, and moral of the short story for ESL students Video of the Man and His Two Wives Watch this video on YouTube The Man and His Two Wives There once lived a man in …
The Bald Man and the Fly by Aesop with a video, questions for discussion, moral of the short story, and vocabulary practice in real context for ESL students Video of the Bald Man and the Fly Watch this video on YouTube The Bald Man and the Fly One summer afternoon, a bald man was sitting …
The Belly and the Body Parts by Aesop for ESL students with a video, vocabulary practice in real context, moral message of the story, and question for discussion Video of the Belly and Body Parts Watch this video on YouTube The Belly and the Body Parts Once, the body parts decided to rebel against the …
The Donkey the Rooster and the Lion by Aesop for ESL students with a video, vocabulary practice in real context, moral of the short story, and questions for discussion Video of the Donkey the Rooster and the Lion Watch this video on YouTube The Donkey the Rooster and the Lion A donkey and a rooster …
The Cobbler Who Pretended to Be a Doctor by Aesop for ESL students with a video, vocabulary practice in real context, moral of the short story, and discussion questions to test your reading comprehension Video of the Cobbler Who Pretended to Be a Doctor Watch this video on YouTube The Cobbler Who Pretended to Be …