Quiet English with Jacque

Send us Fan Mail A hunter falls from his yacht in the dark Caribbean night. He swims toward the sound of distant gunshots — and finds an island. A mansion. And a man who calls himself General Zaroff. Zaroff is cultured. Gracious. Intelligent. He has read Rainsford's books. He admires him. And he hunts human beings. In Part One of this two-part adaptation of Richard Connell's classic 1924...

Send us Fan Mail The shore is visible. But the sea is not finished with them yet. In Part Two of The Open Boat, we stay with our four survivors as the night passes, a rescue fails to come, and the men must finally make a desperate swim for land. Stephen Crane's story asks a hard question: when life is fragile and the world is indifferent, what do we carry home from our hardest moments? This q...

Send us Fan Mail Four men. One small boat. An ocean that doesn't care. In this episode, we begin Stephen Crane's classic American story, The Open Boat — a true survival tale told with quiet power. After their ship sinks, four men find themselves adrift on the Atlantic in a tiny open boat, taking turns rowing, bailing water, and watching for shore. This is a story about endurance. About w...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4, Episode 2: To Build a Fire (Part 2 — Final Episode) Based on the short story by Jack London The fire has gone out. The matches are nearly gone. And the cold is growing deeper. In this peaceful but powerful conclusion to To Build a Fire by Jack London, we follow the man through his final moments in the frozen Yukon wilderness. As his body grows still and quiet, the wolf-d...

Send us Fan Mail To Build a Fire (Part 1) *Based on the short story by Jack London* Welcome to Season Four of Quiet English with Jacque. We begin with one of the most powerful adventure stories ever written — *To Build a Fire* by Jack London. A lone man walks through the frozen Yukon wilderness, confident and unafraid. Beside him, a wolf-dog moves quietly through the snow — sensing something the m...

Send us Fan Mail In this peaceful final episode of Quiet English with Jacque , we conclude The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. As winter fully covers the city, the little swallow remains faithfully beside the Happy Prince through the cold and darkness. Together, they discover the true meaning of love, sacrifice, kindness, and compassion. In this emotional conclusion, the swallow makes his final choic...

Send us Fan Mail In this peaceful episode of Quiet English with Jacque , we continue The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. Winter has arrived, and the city grows colder each night. The little swallow remains beside the Happy Prince as they discover a poor little girl alone in the snow, frightened and crying after losing her matches. To help her, the prince makes a great sacrifice… giving away his final...

Send us Fan Mail In this peaceful episode of Quiet English with Jacque , we continue the moving story of The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. As winter slowly arrives, the little swallow stays beside the Happy Prince for another night. Together, they discover a young writer who is cold, discouraged, and losing hope. To help him, the prince makes another sacrifice… giving away one of his beautiful sapp...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 11: The Happy Prince (Part 2) In this peaceful episode of Quiet English with Jacque , we continue the beautiful story of The Happy Prince . A small swallow agrees to stay one more night with the prince… and together they bring comfort to a poor mother and her sick child. As the little bird performs a quiet act of kindness, something unexpected begins to happen inside hi...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 10: The Happy Prince (Part 1) In this peaceful episode of Quiet English with Jacque , we begin the beautiful story of The Happy Prince written by Oscar Wilde High above the city stands the statue of the Happy Prince—covered in gold and admired by everyone below. But although he looks beautiful and happy on the outside, he carries deep sadness in his heart as he watches...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 4: The Giant’s Garden of Love | The Selfish Giant (Part 4) In this final, peaceful episode of Quiet English with Jacque , we come to the end of The Selfish Giant . The giant’s heart has changed, and his garden is now filled with laughter, warmth, and joy. But he is still waiting for one special child… the little boy who helped him understand kindness. As the years pass,...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 3: A Small Change in the Garden | The Selfish Giant (Part 3) In this gentle episode of Quiet English with Jacque , we continue the story of The Selfish Giant . Something begins to change in the giant’s garden. A small sound… a bird singing… and suddenly, life starts to return. As the children find their way back, the trees begin to bloom again—but one small boy is left...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 2: The Giant Builds the Wall | The Selfish Giant (Part 2) In this peaceful episode of Quiet English with Jacque, we continue the story of The Selfish Giant . After chasing the children away, the giant builds a high wall around his garden. But something unexpected begins to happen… spring comes everywhere else, yet his garden remains cold and silent. This episode is perf...

Send us Fan Mail In this gentle and relaxing episode of Quiet English with Jacque, we begin a new story: The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. Follow along as children discover a beautiful garden filled with soft green grass, blooming trees, and bright flowers. But one day, everything changes when the giant returns. This episode is designed for intermediate English learners, with clear pronunciation,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: A White Heron – Part 3 | Quiet English with Jacque. In this episode of Quiet English with Jacque (formerly English Your Second Language), we complete our gentle reading of the classic short story A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett . This podcast is a peaceful reading space for those who love quiet stories… and those learning English. In Part 3, Sylvia rises early an...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two of A White Heron, we follow Sylvia deeper into the quiet woods as she faces a difficult choice—one that tests her heart, her courage, and her connection to nature. A charming young hunter arrives, bringing curiosity, kindness, and a tempting reward. But as Sylvia guides him through the forest, she discovers that protecting something beautiful may require sacrifice. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Quiet English with Jacque, we begin a gentle, three-part reading of “A White Heron” by Sarah Orne Jewett. This classic public domain story follows Sylvia, a young girl who discovers a special connection to nature. As you listen, let the slow, clear English and calm storytelling help you relax and absorb both the beauty of the language and the quiet power of the...

Send us Fan Mail Hello… and welcome to Quiet English with Jacque. This podcast was formerly called English Your Second Language with Jacque. If you have been listening before, I’m so glad you are still here. And if you are new… welcome. This is a place to relax… and listen to gentle, clear English. Take a slow breath… and let’s begin. Slow, kind, calm English for listeners everywhere. New episodes...

Send us Fan Mail Quiet English with Jacque was formerly known as English Your Second Language with Jacque   Season Title: Relaxing English Stories for Peaceful Listening In this special season with Jacque, you are invited to slow down and relax while listening to gentle, meaningful English stories. These episodes are designed to help you improve your English naturally through calm, clear storytell...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk about When Winter Feels Long. It’s ENGLISH YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE with Jacque. Jacque slowly and gently reviews the feelings you may experience if you live in a cold climate like she does. Practice your listening and speaking English skills here with Jacque (Jackie). Slow, kind, calm English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/Englis...

Send us Fan Mail ENGLISH YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE presents Valentine’s Day. What is Valentine’s Day? Why is it celebrated? When did it start? Who is Valentine? Where is it celebrated? How is it Celebrated? All this and more as we practice English. Slowly, carefully, and kindly.  Welcome. Slow, kind, calm English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSeco...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to beating those January blues isn't forcing yourself back into high gear, but taking intentional small steps instead? English Your Second Language with Jacque welcomes English learners worldwide to explore the post-holiday transition, sharing practical vocabulary for putting away Christmas decorations (think "take down" and "tidy up")....

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how Americans actually celebrate New Year's Eve at home? Jacque pulls back the curtain on her family's cozy celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with chili, hot chocolate, and board games. She walks through essential winter vocabulary like lake effect snow, wind chill, and black ice (terms that can literally keep you safe during Michigan...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the twinkling lights and wrapped packages, Christmas holds a profound spiritual meaning that many overlook. Jacque unpacks the heart of this beloved holiday, revealing why Christians celebrate December 25th as more than just another day on the calendar. Tune in to discover how embracing Christmas's deeper invitation can transform your holiday experience beyond the comm...

Send us Fan Mail Jacque, host of English Your Second Language, invites listeners on a descriptive journey through December in Michigan. She paints a vivid picture of the season's frigid temperatures, often dropping to twenty degrees Fahrenheit or below, accompanied by gentle or heavy snowfall that blankets everything in white. Jacque explains the necessity of winter attire like coats, mittens...