The Story of Socrates in Simple English | English Listening Practice ✅

#englishlistening #learnenglish #simpleenglish He chose to die rather than stop asking questions. Socrates — the ugly stonecutter's son from Athens who never wrote a book — was called the wisest man alive by the Oracle of Delphi, put on trial for corrupting the youth, and drank the poison hemlock with a smile. This is his dramatic true story, told in simple, clear English. What You Will Learn: The shocking final day: an old man drinks poison while his students weep How the Oracle of Delphi called him the wisest man — and he set out to prove it wrong The Socratic method: asking questions until the truth is born Why he refused to escape prison when his friend had a boat waiting His last words: "The unexamined life is not worth living" Perfect for: English learners at A1-A2 level who want real listening practice Students who love dramatic true stories Anyone curious about the world's greatest figures Listeners who enjoy slow, clear, simple English storytelling Chapters: 00:00 - The Man Who Knew Nothing 03:49 - The Oracle's Riddle 06:20 - The Gadfly of Athens 08:33 - The Trial 10:58 - The Last Question #timelessgreats #socrates #socratesstory #philosophy #englishlisteningpractice #learnenglish #simpleenglish #esl #englishforbeginners #history