Tristan Palumbo

Simple English Listening

Education EN ↓ 92 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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Latest episode

Oct 29, 2026

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Episodes

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...

American Cowboy's New Life in Vietnam 🀠 B2 English Conversation 15.04.2024

B2 English Conversation to improve English listening skills.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Authentic English conversation with my American friend about his new life in Vietnam. Funny stories and experiences in upper intermediate English. β€” β€” β€” Joseph's links: https://www.youtube.com/@josephlearnstheworld https://www.tiktok.com/@josephlearnstheworld

Classic Story: The Ant & The Grasshopper 🐜 A2 English Story 01.04.2024

A2 English Story to enjoy slow English listening practice. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Easy English story with sound effects and drama: The Ant and the Grasshopper. Told slowly and clearly for A2 learners, perfect for early listening practice. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

The Hard Truth Being a High School Teacher πŸŽ“ B1 English Listening 15.03.2024

B1 English Listening to build English listening skills. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Slow English podcast about my real story as a high school teacher and why I quit. Clear and simple English makes this personal episode easy to follow and enjoy. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Relationship Tips (Should, Ought To, Had Better) ❀️ B1 English Grammar 01.03.2024

Learn should, ought to, and had better in B1 English.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Clear examples of should, ought to, and had better in B1 English. Practice these modal verbs with slow speech and real relationship tips from a British teacher. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Joy of Lunar New Year! Long-term Expat Speaks πŸŒ• B1 English Conversation 15.02.2024

B1 English Conversation between UK & US native speakers. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Join a real English conversation about Lunar New Year and expat life. Hear UK and US native speakers share culture, traditions, and natural everyday English. β€” β€” β€” Joseph's links: https://www.youtube.com/@josephlearnstheworld https://www.tiktok.com/@josephlearnstheworld

Aliens Exist! 1,652 Sightings & 40 Military Witnesses πŸ‘½ B2 English Listening 01.02.2024

Insane facts coming from Congress β€” B2 English Listening πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Explore shocking UFO evidence from U.S. Congress in clear B2 English. Hear slowed audio, authentic commentary, and practice listening while learning about UAPs. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Strangest Christmas Traditions Around the World πŸ‘Ή B1 English Listening 22.12.2023

Some Christmas traditions are VERY weird β€” B1 English Listening πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Easy English listening about the strangest Christmas traditions from many countries. Clear and simple English in a real human voice (my own voice). β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t

My Broken Leg Is Healing! & Recent Updates πŸ’ͺ B1 English Listening 01.09.2023

B1 English Listening. Enjoy clear and simple English.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com English listening practice with a friendly update! Hear a native British accent as I share my broken leg recovery and everyday conversation. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Breaking My Leg in Vietnam 😬 B1 English Story (Past Continuous + 3rd Conditional) 01.07.2023

My team mate broke my leg β€” B1 English Story πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com A dramatic story of breaking my leg at school in Vietnam! Hospital visits, recovery, and teaching life in clear English for learners. Real human voice. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

SURFING! The Fascinating History πŸ„ B2 English Story 01.06.2023

B2 English Story. Improve English listening with real tales. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Learn English through stories as we explore surfing’s rich history and culture. I’m a surfer myself, sharing passion, vocabulary, and natural British English. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Life News, Friendly Talk & New Website Activities ❀️ B1 Listening 01.05.2023

B1 English Listening with updates and new activities.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com English listening practice like chatting with a friend. Hear real updates, British native voice, and discover new quizzes and activities for learners. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t

My 6 Months in CambodiaπŸ”₯Wild, Beautiful & Strange – B1 English Story 01.11.2022

I miss the wild, beautiful & strange - B1 English story πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Hear my colorful travel tales from six months in Cambodia. A simple English story brings culture and characters to life. Real human voice. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & stories β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Ikigai: The Secret To Change Your Life πŸŒ… B2 English Listening 01.10.2022

Ikigai saved my life! Find your purpose in life too - B2 English πŸ“± My speaking appΒ  β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Learn the Japanese idea of Ikigai - find your purpose in life. Key vocabulary is explained in clear B2 English by a British teacher. Real human voice & content. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Teaching in Turkey, Korea & English Learning Tips 🌏 B2 Conversation 01.09.2022

B2 English Conversation to improve upper intermediate skills. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Real English conversation with two native speakers about life in Turkey and Korea, teaching abroad, and practical tips to improve your English. β€” β€” β€” πŸ‘‰Dave's Links www.davesenglishschool.com IG: @DavesEnglishSchoolMiami info@davesenglishschool.com

You Must See Istanbul! Here’s Why πŸ•Œ B1 English Story 01.08.2022

B1 English Story about my travels to Istanbul. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Simple English story about my trip to Istanbul. Learn of the history, culture, and daily life in clear British English, in a real human voice (my own voice). β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

3 English Speaking Exercises πŸš€ Improve Your Fluency Fast (B1) 01.07.2022

Improve English speaking with 3 powerful exercises. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Learn 3 English speaking exercises to boost fluency fast. A native British teacher shares transformational strategies to improve speaking skills. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Exciting Ways to Exercise (Without Getting Bored) πŸ’ͺ B2 English Listening 01.06.2022

Exercise doesn't have to be boring! B2 English Listening πŸ“± My Speaking app β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com English listening practice about fun ways to exercise and stay healthy. Improve English listening skills today with a real human voice (not AI).Β  β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

I Survived an Earthquake! Crazy Housemate & Minimalism 😱 B2 English Story 02.05.2022

B2 English Story of traveling in Cyprus. πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com True English story of surviving an earthquake, living with a wild housemate, and lessons from minimalism. Clear B2 English makes real experiences easier to follow. β€” β€” β€” Transcripts & games β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t

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