Tristan Palumbo

Simple English Listening

Education EN ↓ 85 episodes

Cambridge-certified teacher of 12 years. I'm Tristan, telling stories & true events in B1–B2 English. Traveler and artist.Β  Β  πŸ“± My Speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com 10–15 min/day Β· $8/month Β· cancel anytime - Read stories & speak about them with AI β€”β€”β€” 🧚 Free Stories & Transcripts β†’ https:// simpleenglishbooks.com Β  All episodes are written and recorded in my own real human voice β€” no AI narration. πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ Tristan Palumbo is a British teacher. He's helped thousands of adults in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Italy and the UK. He uses β€œcomprehensible input” β€” interesting stories in clear, ea...

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Tristan Palumbo

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Education

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simpleenglishbooks.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

The World Cup Story: Scandals, Comedy & Shocks ⚽ B1 English Conversation 04.07.2026

Maradona's handball! Baggio's penalty! Stolen trophy! B1 Conversation πŸ“± My speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Two native British English teachers share funny World Cup stories in a native English speaker conversation full of comprehensible input for B1 learners. ---  🌍 I'm Tristan, a Cambridge-certified English teacher. For 12 years experience. I've taught English i...

Worst Earthquake in 100 Years Hits Venezuela β€” USA & Japan Shake Too πŸŒ‹ B1 Comprehensible Input 26.06.2026

Two earthquakes 39 seconds apart. True B1 English story. πŸ“± My speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com The worst quake in 100 years hit. Neighbors dig through the rubble with their hands to save lives β€” a true story told as comprehensible input, in clear British English, so you learn English through stories.Β  β€” β€” β€” Free Transcript (50+ languages)Β  β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b6  🌍 I&apo...

Gaza Brothers Feed Thousands While Bombs Drop 🍲 B2 English Conversation 18.06.2026

Β One brother went missing. 4 stories from Gaza β€” B2 English Conversation πŸ“± My speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Two British teachers share inspiring stories from Gaza. Learn English by comprehensible input β€” a native English speaker conversation at B2 level.Β  β€” β€” β€” πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ Intermediate Stories (50+ languages)Β  β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/s

Jamaica's Winter Olympic Team & CRASH at 140km/h πŸ… Inspiring B1 English Story 11.05.2026

Island sun to Olympic ice - they tried the impossible! B1 English story πŸ“± My speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Hear the dramatic true story of Jamaica’s first bobsled team! Improve English listening skills with a real human voice, in clear upper intermediate English. β€” β€” β€” Free Transcript (50+ languages)Β  β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b5 πŸ“Œ Disclaimer: This story is based on real ev...

Hero Dogs! 4 EPIC True Stories 🐢 B1 English Conversation 23.04.2026

Incredible dogs that save lives & one talks! B1 English conversation πŸ“± My speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com In this real human voice conversation, we share three inspiring true stories about hero dogs to improve English listening skills. β€” β€” β€” Free Transcript (50+ languages)Β  β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b2

Titanic! 2000 People in -2°C Water | Band Kept Playing 🎻 B1 English Story 26.03.2026

The band continued to play while water rose β€” B1 English story πŸ“± My speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Real human voice. The dramatic true story of the Titanic, through the eyes of violinist Wallace Hartley. The music never stopped. Learn English through a story. β€” β€” β€” Free Transcript (30 languages)Β  β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b1 This story is based on the true events of Wallace H...

Bigfoot! 75,000 Sightings β€” 5 Terrifying Stories πŸ‘£ B2 English Conversation 09.03.2026

5 People got too close. Bigfoot stories - B1 English conversation πŸ“± My speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Real English conversation about Bigfoot, Native American legends, and 4 terrifying encounters. Improve English listening skills with two native British teachers. True stories. β€” β€” β€” Free Transcript β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a9

Kidnapped by Pirates - 5 Days of Hell - True Story πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ B2 English Story 26.02.2026

Taken in a small boat by armed pirates - B2 English storyΒ  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com An epic true story for upper intermediate English listening. An American captain is taken by Somali pirates. He's trapped at sea for 5 days. Learn English by listening to stories of survival. β€” β€” β€” Free Transcript β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a8 This story is based on the true events...

Farmers vs. King: USA’s War of Independence πŸ’₯ B1 English Listening 15.02.2026

How did poor volunteers beat an empire? B1 English listening πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com/j British teachers tell this epic true story of how America won their independence. Improve English listening skills with slow, clear narration perfect for B1 learners, by myself and James. β€” β€” β€” Free Transcript β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a7

Snow White 2: The Poison Apple 🍎 B1 English Story 03.02.2026

The evil queen finally finds her! My version - B1 English Story E-book in 13 languages β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a6 Slow English story of Snow White, told by a native British speaker. The evil queen hunts for Snow White in the forest. Learn English through stories. β€” β€” β€” Free Part 1 β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a5 πŸ“± Speak daily (My app) β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com

Snow White 1: A Girl Too Beautiful to Live πŸ₯€ B1 English Story 21.01.2026

My version of this old folk story β€” B1 English story.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com A dark fairy tale. A jealous queen orders Snow White’s death. She escapes into the forest and leaves her old life behind. Learn English through stories in clear B1 English. β€” β€” β€” Free Story Version β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a5

Robbed With Taser By Ladyboy ⚑ Manila Police Let Them Go | B1 English Story 05.01.2026

Tinder date turned nightmare in Philippines β€” B1 English story ⚠️ Mature themes (15+) – includes crimeΒ  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Traveler shares a true story of corrupt police and crime. Real British English conversation to learn English through a story. β€” β€” β€” Rhys' Travel Channel β†’ 🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@rhysaroundtheworld Free Transcript in 50+ languages β†’ https://...

Jesus: Most Famous Story Ever Told πŸ•ŠοΈ B1 English Listening 23.12.2025

Full life story, death & legacy β€” B1 English Listening.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com A British English telling of history's most famous life. Follow Jesus from the cheering crowds to the crossβ€”and discover why his story changed the world. Learn English through a true story.Β  β€” β€” β€” Free transcript 50+ languages β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b4

Hansel & Gretel: Horror House of Candy 🍭 B1 English Story 12.12.2025

Trapped in a candy house horror β€” B1 English story. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com A dark retelling of Hansel and Gretel in clear B1 English. A forest, a candy house, and a dangerous witch β€” told with simple vocabulary to help intermediate learners improve listening through stories. β€”β€”β€” πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ Free story & transcript β†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a4

Surviving Vietnam’s Worst Floods! My Story β›ˆοΈ B1 English Stories 03.12.2025

Trapped by rising floodwaters in Vietnam β€” B1 English story. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com British accent story of Vietnam’s worst floods β€” a powerful true story of fear, darkness, rising water, families climbing higher, and friends escaping Hoi An. β€”β€”β€” Free Vocab Games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a3

2 African Folk Stories: Anansi the Spider πŸ•·οΈ B1 English Stories 25.11.2025

B1 English Stories β€” improve English listening skills.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Easy English stories with Anansi the Spider πŸ•·οΈ β€” 2 folk tales full of tricks, culture, and lessons, told slow by a British teacher. β€” β€” β€” More Anansi stories β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a2

Andes Plane Crash! 72 Days Lost - at 12,000ft ✈️ B2 English Story 26.09.2025

B2 English Story β€” legendary true survival story! πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com British accent story of a plane crash in the Andes ✈️ β€” a true story of survival, fear, hunger, and human strength, told in clear B2 English by a native teacher. t β€”β€”β€” Transcript (interactive) β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a1

Lazy & Easy Ways to Learn English 2 (Speaking & Reading) 01.05.2025

Lazy way to learn English with easy study strategies. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Easy ways to learn English for speaking and reading. Smart tips you can do at home, step by step, with low effort and high results. β€”β€”β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

I Survived A Poltergeist! (Violent Ghost) 😱 B2 English Conversation 15.04.2025

B2 English conversation, learn English through true stories.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Hear a real ghost story in natural English. I talk with my American friend about his poltergeist experience. Build listening skills with true B2 conversation. β€” β€” β€” Joseph's channel β†’ https://www.youtube.com/@josephlearnstheworld

My 10-Month Journey Making English Storybooks πŸͺΆ B1 English Listening 01.04.2025

B1 English Listening for easy English listening practice. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Simple English conversation about creating graded reader storybooks. Clear and slow B1 English with a British accent makes this personal journey easy to follow. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t

The Lazy (& Easiest) Way to Learn English πŸ‘“ Study Tips 15.03.2025

English Study Tips with easy ways to learn English.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Simple English study tips explain the lazy and easiest way to learn. Clear strategies and smart methods make English learning fun and effective at home. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t

Frozen in the Snow.. Until a Dog Found Him ✨ B1 News Stories 01.03.2025

Hero dog & boy who hears for the first time β€” B1 English stories πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Simple English story with two real-life news stories of hope and kindness. Clear British English storytelling to improve your listening skills. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t

Stress Less and Live More! [1st Conditional] 🧘 B1 English Grammar 15.02.2025

Learn the 1st conditional and listen to it used naturally. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Clear and slow B1 English grammar lesson on the 1st conditional. Learn how to stress less while hearing natural examples that make grammar easy to understand. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t

Musical Imperative Verb Lesson ❀️ Beautiful Song ('Little Actions') 01.05.2024

πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Learn how to give advice, suggestions and commands in English with imperative verbs. β€” β€” β€” Transcript β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a3

[Full Song] 'Little Actions' 🎡 (To Accompany The Podcast) Imperative Verbs 01.05.2024

πŸ“Ή Music video here: https://youtu.be/fEXbryAogqs Simple English A.I song 🎢 (lyrics beneath) from this week's grammar podcast! Learn imperative verbs. πŸ‘‰ Transcripts & Stories www.simpleenglishlistening.com ▢️ Youtube & Subtitles πŸ‘‰ Facebook β˜• Buy Me A Coffee πŸ“Έ Instagram Song lyrics: (Verse 1) Turn off the lights, when you leave the room Turn off the lights, it's easy to do Tu...

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