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...

Author

Tristan Palumbo

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Education

Podcast website

simpleenglishbooks.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

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

Northern Cyprus: Secret Mediterranean Gem 🧿 B2 English Story 01.04.2022

Beauty, history and war: Cyprus travels - B2 English StoryΒ  Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Real English story of travel in Northern Cyprus β€” culture, daily life, and discoveries. Told by a British teacher in clear B2 English for upper-intermediate learners. β€” β€” β€” Stories & Transcripts β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

5 Conspiracies? Flat Earth - 9/11 - COVID πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ B2 English Conversation 28.02.2022

The man who'll make you go insane - B2 English Conversation πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  A funny chat about conspiracy theories: Flat Earth, Bigfoot, 9/11, COVID and more! Listen to a real English conversation with two native English speakers for practice. β€” β€” β€” Stories & Transcripts β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Traveling Cyprus, Consciousness & Being Alone 🧘 B2 English Listening 01.02.2022

Β A quiet trip led to deep questions β€” B2 English listening.Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Join me in Cyprus as I share cultural quirks, deep thoughts, and personal stories. A native British teacher guides this easy English listening practice. β€” β€” β€” Stories & Transcripts β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

A Talk About God, Jesus & Big Ideas πŸ•ŠοΈ B2 English Discussion 01.01.2022

My old friend became a Christian β€” B2 English discussionΒ  Β  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Real English conversation about God, Jesus, and spirituality. Two British native teachers share ideas in clear discussion, perfect for upper-intermediate learners. β€” β€” β€” Stories & Transcripts β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Portugal Road Trip, Brexit & Surfing 🌍 B1 English Listening 01.12.2021

A road trip tests an old friendship β€” B1 English listening πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Join my road trip across Portugal in a caravan with an old friend from art college. Hear Brexit talk, surfing life, and easy English listening from a native British teacher. β€” β€” β€” Stories & Transcripts β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Phone Addiction & Funny Stories πŸ“± B2 English Conversation 07.10.2021

Funny stories to ease our mental issues - B2 English Conversation πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  Laugh along with authentic conversation about phone addiction, daily habits, and fun stories. Two native British teachers make learning natural. β€” β€” β€” Stories & Transcripts β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

Story of America 2: Slavery & Civil War βš”οΈ B2 English Story 02.09.2021

War, slavery and the fight for freedom β€” B2 English storyΒ  πŸ“± Speak daily β†’ https://coffeechatenglish.com Β  An epic English story of America’s Civil War in clear B2 English. From slavery to freedom, a British native teacher brings history alive for upper intermediate learners. β€” β€” β€” Stories & Transcripts β†’ 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com

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