Simple English with Reuben Constantine

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about coffee! I noticed on a recent holiday to Portugal that the coffee shops were very popular and very inexpensive. Why don’t we have the same café culture in the UK? Listen to this episode to find out more about different café cultures as well as the history of coffee. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: htt...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the word ‘productivity’ and our need to be ‘productive’. This is a trendy and important topic and I wanted to share my opinion and experience on it, as well as the origin of the word. Hopefully you will learn some new vocabulary related to being productive. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anch...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the question of ‘the correct way’ to speak a language. Who should decide how a language must be spoken? Academics? Native speakers? All speakers? This is a complicated question but in this episode I talk about some different ideas about the way we use language. Remember the difference between descriptive and prescriptive...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the ‘natural method’ to language learning, and how you can use it to teach yourself a new language in 2022. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_eng...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I interview my friend Arya. We talk about languages, our studies and Arya’s background and relationship with the Farsi (Persian) language. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Inst...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about my first month living and studying in Oxford. Life has been very busy here so I am sorry the episode is so late! I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simpl...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** Do you know what a lifeguard is? Do you know what they do? In this episode I talk my experience working as a lifeguard at a swimming pool, and what I learnt. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com I...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk my recent trip to Italy and the very kind people that I met. In this episode you will learn vocabulary related to showing kindness and generosity to other people, including strangers. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the po...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about some of the differences between the North of England and the South of England. I’m not an expert on this subject but I thought it would be interesting to share my thoughts and experiences on the subject. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I ask you for some feedback. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like me to do differently? Why are you learning English? I also talk about my holidays in Greece and why tourism is changing our word. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the hook ‘Deep Work’ by Carl Newport and I talk about the distractions we find in our modern world. I also explain the absence of episodes recently for this podcast. I hope you enjoy! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many t...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about words that you can use to express your annoyance, frustration, anger or confusion in English - without using swear words! These words can be used in a range of contexts, I hope you find them useful! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about healthy eating and why it is a complicated topic in 2022., email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about music, and my first experience at a concert. Do you like music? Do you listen to English music? Have you ever seen live music ? email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** English is the most spoken language in the world, but not all English is the same in different countries. There are many differences in the English spoken in England versus that of America. In this episode I talk about some of these differences! I hope you enjoy the episode and learn something new. email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram:...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about Nomad Working - a dream of mine for the future! I hope you enjoy the episode and learn something new. email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about a very normal problem for people who learn more than one foreign language. I hope you find the episode useful and enjoyable! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** Why did the ancient Greeks talk about colour in such a strange way Were the they colourblind ? Imagine a language with only three colours … In this episode I talk about the language of colour and how it affects the way we see the world. I hope you find the episode useful and enjoyable! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_engli...

Have you heard the word ‘get’ in English? Do you know what it means? Do you know how to use it when speaking? If the answer is ‘maybe’ or ‘no’ then don’t worry - you are not alone! In this episode I talk about the many uses of the small but infamous word ‘get’ in the English language. This word is used in so many situations especially informally and it’s meaning can sometimes be hard to understand...

Travelling is about people. I travel because I like to see new places, but more importantly to speak with new people (and in new languages!) In this episode I talk about an amazing week in Spain thanks to the people we met. I hope you find the episode useful and enjoyable! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 105...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** What do you pack when you go on holiday? Do you have a big suitcase or just a small bag? Do you like packing or do you find it stressful? In this episode I talk about what I have packed in my bag to take on my holiday. I hope you find it interesting and learn lots of vocabulary related to travelling and things you need on holiday! email: enquiries.r...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** On the 27th March the clocks changed by one hour in Great Britain. This means that it is officially spring! In this episode I talk about the changing seasons and why I am happy that winter is over. email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for liste...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** It has been a while since I uploaded an episode so in this episode I wanted to talk about a few things that have happened in my life - an update - some good news and some bad news. In the second half of the episode I talk about language learning and motivation to learn languages. Link (as mentioned) to international suicide hotline: International Su...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** Do you have an English teacher ? Are they a native speaker ? Is it actually better to have a non-native speaker as a teacher? In this episode I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a non-native speaker when teaching a language. I hope you enjoy! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:...

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** A grammar related episode where I explain some the most common ‘phrasal verbs’ that are difficult for students of English. I hope you enjoy! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))