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The Richest Man in Babylon
Learn English Through Financial Wisdom
The Richest Man in Babylon season follows Elias, a young mechanic, as he discovers timeless financial principles — and you learn English along the way. Each episode uses the Comprehensible Input (CI) and i+1 method to build your vocabulary and grammar naturally through an engaging story. No drills, no memorisation — just real English you can use.
This season covers 7 essential money lessons, from saving your first 10% to building multiple income streams. Every episode includes a story summary, target vocabulary with examples from the narrative, grammar patterns in context, and a clear explanation of the CI methodology behind it. Designed for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want practical English they can apply immediately.
Episodes in This Season
[catalog] 05 Make Your Home a Profitable Investment
Instead of renting, Elias buys a mixed-use building that generates passive income. B1-B2 ESL comprehensible input episode from The Richest Man in Babylon.
Read More[catalog] 04 Guard Your Money From Loss
Elias learns a painful lesson about stock market risk and the importance of diversification. B1-B2 ESL comprehensible input episode from The Richest Man in Babylon.
Read More[catalog] 03 Make Your Money Work For You
Elias learns that saving alone is not enough — compound interest and index funds make money work for you. B1-B2 ESL comprehensible input episode.
Read More[catalog] 01 Pay Your Future Self First
Learn English through the story of Elias discovering the 10% savings rule. B1-B2 ESL comprehensible input episode from The Richest Man in Babylon.
Read More[catalog] 02 Control Your Expenses
Elias learns to track every expense and discovers small daily costs add up to big savings. B1-B2 ESL comprehensible input episode from The Richest Man in Babylon.
Read More[catalog] 06 Ensure a Future Income
Elias plans for long-term financial security with an IRA and passive income. B1-B2 ESL comprehensible input episode from The Richest Man in Babylon.
Read More[catalog] 07 Increase Your Ability to Earn
Elias discovers that increasing his skills and opportunities is the key to earning more. B1-B2 ESL comprehensible input episode from The Richest Man in Babylon.
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Start Your Journey
Ready to improve your English while mastering financial literacy? Start with Episode 1: Pay Your Future Self First and follow Elias from his first savings decision to building long-term wealth. Listen on Profe Radio, watch on ProfeTV, and discuss with other learners in our learning community.