Episode 246 The Tale Behind Peter Rabbit: Beatrix Potter’s Life & Legacy

📚 In this special episode of Emma’s ESL English, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of beloved British writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter—whose birthday was just yesterday!Join me in the garden (two garden's! My Grandma's and mine) as we explore:- Who Beatrix Potter was and why she’s one of my favorite British women- How she created The Tale of Peter Rabbit and revolutionized children’s books- Her love for the Lake District and lasting impact on nature conservation🌿 Plus: I’ll be reading a short passage from Peter Rabbit—perfect for English learners who want to hear natural language from a real British classic.🎥 If you think you'd like to watch the movie, Miss Potter, check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqF25DJk-fo💬 Have you read Beatrix Potter’s books before? What’s your favorite character or memory? Let me know in the comments!📖 If you want to read the full story, check out your local library or bookstore—it’s a short and charming read!#BeatrixPotter, #PeterRabbit, #LearnEnglish, #ESLListening, #EnglishStories, #LakeDistrict, #BritishAuthors, #EmmaESLEnglish

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Hi, I'm Emma. I'm an Native English Speaker and CELTA Qualified ESL teacher with 10+ years of experience. This podcast was created to help English learners at intermediate and advanced levels by providing listening practise, cultural information, and going into more detail about grammar and vocabulary, as well as identifying and explaining common errors and answering learners questions. I know for many English can be a door to a better future and I want to help you get there. This podcast now releases on Tuesday. #englishpodcast #emmaseslenglish #learnenglish #englishgrammar #esl #english