Chris Jeng

Kuli English Podcast

Education EN ↓ 55 episodes

🎧 Improve your English listening skills while you commute, clean, or exercise with Kuli English Podcast. I’m Chris, an American 🇺🇸 living in Japan. In this podcast, I tell stories about my life in Japan, my life in the US, and various other topics—like video games or monkeys! 🐒 I always speak at a "Kuli English" level, meaning I use natural, native phrasing but explain difficult words as I go (I'm an English teacher). It's the perfect way for intermediate learners to get free, high-quality English listening practice! ✨ 📅 New episodes every Tuesday!

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Chris Jeng

Episodes

005 Trumpet of the Swan - No Voice, No Problem 12.05.2025 30:37

In this episode, I retell The Trumpet of the Swan , one of my favorite childhood books, in my easy-to-understand Kuli English. Louis is a swan who can’t make any sound, but with the help of a trumpet, his super dad, and his human best friend Sam, he goes on a cute journey to find his voice, get a job, and maybe even find love. Listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube: https://linktr....

004 Scooters, Skateboards, and Almost Dying: A Wild Ride 05.05.2025 25:48

In this episode, we share our fun stories about scooters, skateboards, and also a near-death experience on a skateboard! We also talk about scooters as a kid vs. an adult, electric scooters, and as always, lots of silly personal stories. Contents: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Scooters in college 05:27 - Skateboarding 10:08 - Scooter vs. Skateboard 12:24 - Dangerous skateboarding story 17:27 - Safety rem...

003 The Monkey Mafia and the Power of Bananas 28.04.2025 29:56

Explore Kyoto’s Arashiyama Monkey Park with me — learn about boss monkeys, banana politics, and how to survive the monkey mafia. Plus, a random story about chicken nuggets. Enjoy some fun English listening practice along the way!

002 Sick in Japan | My Embarrassing Trip to 4 Clinics 28.04.2025 26:46

I got sick in Japan and accidentally visited four wrong clinics before finding a real doctor. In this episode, I share a funny and embarrassing true story about getting sick, culture shock, and making mistakes in Japan. You’ll hear how I ended up at a hair loss clinic, an STD clinic, and even a breast cancer clinic. I also talk about why making mistakes is okay and how to laugh about them. Use thi...

001 Start Here: How to Use Kuli English Podcast 28.04.2025 14:49

In this first episode, I’ll introduce myself and explain how you can use this podcast for fun, easy English listening practice. If this feels a bit boring, no problem — skip to Episode 2 for the real stories!