Cambridge-certified teacher of 12 years. I'm Tristan, telling stories & true events in B1–B2 English. Traveler and artist.
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All episodes are written and recorded in my own real human voice — no AI narration.
🧙♂️ Tristan Palumbo is a British teacher. He's helped thousands of adults in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Italy and the UK. He uses “comprehensible input” — interesting stories in clear, easy English — to help you learn naturally.
Incredible dogs that save lives & one talks! B1 English conversation 📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com In this real human voice conversation, we share three inspiring true stories about hero dogs to improve English listening skills. — — — Free Transcript (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b2
The band continued to play while water rose — B1 English story 📱 My speaking app → 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. — — — Free Transcript (30 languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b1 This story is based on the true events of Wallace Hartley. Names and some details have been adapted for English learning....
5 People got too close. Bigfoot stories - B1 English conversation 📱 My speaking app → 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. — — — Free Transcript → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a9
Taken in a small boat by armed pirates - B2 English story 📱 Speak daily → 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. — — — Free Transcript → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a8 This story is based on the true events of Captain Phillips. Names and some details have been adapted for English learning....
How did poor volunteers beat an empire? B1 English listening 📱 Speak daily → 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. — — — Free Transcript → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a7...
The evil queen finally finds her! My version - B1 English Story E-book in 13 languages → 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. — — — Free Part 1 → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a5 📱 Speak daily (My app) → https://coffeechatenglish.com...
This classic B1 English story follows Snow White, a princess whose beauty incites the murderous jealousy of her vain stepmother, the Queen. After the Queen commands a huntsman to kill her, Snow White escapes into the dark forest. She eventually finds a small cottage, where she makes a new home with seven kind dwarves, who warn her of the dangers outside. Unbeknownst to them, the Queen learns of Snow White's survival and, fueled by rage, plots her next move by magically disguising herself as an old woman to seek revenge.
Tinder date turned nightmare in Philippines — B1 English story ⚠️ Mature themes (15+) – includes crime 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Traveler shares a true story of corrupt police and crime. Real British English conversation to learn English through a story. — — — Rhys' Travel Channel → 🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@rhysaroundtheworld Free Transcript in 50+ languages → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b3...
Full life story, death & legacy — B1 English Listening. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com A British English telling of history's most famous life. Follow Jesus from the cheering crowds to the cross—and discover why his story changed the world. Learn English through a true story. — — — Free transcript 50+ languages → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b4...
Trapped in a candy house horror — B1 English story. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com A dark retelling of Hansel and Gretel in clear B1 English. A forest, a candy house, and a dangerous witch — told with simple vocabulary to help intermediate learners improve listening through stories. ——— 🧙♂️ Free story & transcript → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a4...
The narrator recounts his harrowing experience caught in Vietnam's worst floods and a super typhoon, detailing the rising waters in Hoi An, friends' desperate evacuations, and the psychological impact of relentless rain. The episode concludes with two vital lessons: the universal necessity of knowing how to swim and the undeniable, immediate reality of climate change.
B1 English Stories — improve English listening skills. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Easy English stories with Anansi the Spider 🕷️ — 2 folk tales full of tricks, culture, and lessons, told slow by a British teacher. — — — More Anansi stories → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a2
This episode recounts the incredible true story of a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the treacherous Andes Mountains. Stranded at 12,000 feet, the survivors faced brutal cold, starvation, and the emotional toll of losing loved ones, eventually resorting to cannibalism to stay alive. After 72 harrowing days, a small group trekked for help, leading to their miraculous rescue and an enduring testament to human resilience and love.
Lazy way to learn English with easy study strategies. 📱 Speak daily → 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. ——— Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com
Tristan and Joseph discuss the existence of ghosts, with Joseph sharing his harrowing true story of encountering a poltergeist. What began with rationalized oddities like doors opening and a toilet flushing escalated into violent phenomena, including sleep paralysis with a screaming entity. Joseph's skepticism was shattered, leading to a profound sense of fear and ultimately a life-altering decision to leave his haunted apartment.
B1 English Listening for easy English listening practice. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Simple English conversation about creating graded reader storybooks. Clear and slow B1 English with a British accent makes this personal journey easy to follow. — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t
English Study Tips with easy ways to learn English. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com 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. — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t
Hero dog & boy who hears for the first time — B1 English stories 📱 Speak daily → 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. — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t
Designed for B1 English learners, this episode explains and demonstrates the 1st conditional grammar structure through a discussion on stress management. It delves into defining stress, outlining its negative health impacts, and offering practical solutions. Topics include practicing acceptance, regular exercise, setting realistic goals, prioritizing sleep, and connecting with nature, all presented with natural English examples to enhance learning.
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Learn how to give advice, suggestions and commands in English with imperative verbs. — — — Transcript → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a3
📹 Music video here: https://youtu.be/fEXbryAogqs Simple English A.I song 🎶 (lyrics beneath) from this week's grammar podcast! Learn imperative verbs. 👉 Transcripts & Stories www.simpleenglishlistening.com ▶️ Youtube & Subtitles 👉 Facebook ☕ Buy Me A Coffee 📸 Instagram Song lyrics: (Verse 1) Turn off the lights, when you leave the room Turn off the lights, it's easy to do Turn off the tap, while you brush your teeth Turn off the tap, save water beneath (Chorus) Our Earth, is so beaut...
B2 English Conversation to improve English listening skills. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Authentic English conversation with my American friend about his new life in Vietnam. Funny stories and experiences in upper intermediate English. — — — Joseph's links: https://www.youtube.com/@josephlearnstheworld https://www.tiktok.com/@josephlearnstheworld...
A2 English Story to enjoy slow English listening practice. 📱 Speak daily → 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. — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com
Tristan Palumbo shares his personal story of leaving a 12-year teaching career to dedicate more time to his English listening podcast. He critically examines the current education system, highlighting its struggle to engage "TikTok brains," its outdated structure designed for an industrial economy, and its failure to equip students with crucial modern life skills like financial literacy, digital proficiency, and emotional management. He advocates for a learning approach that values diverse intelligences over rote memorization.
Learn to give advice in English with "should," "ought to," and "had better" through practical relationship tips. The host, Tristan Palumbo, shares insights on fostering healthy connections, from effective listening and setting boundaries to identifying and addressing red flags, ensuring a stronger, more balanced partnership.
This episode delves into the vibrant traditions of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, or Tet, through the eyes of a long-term expat married into a Vietnamese family. It covers a range of fascinating customs, from the zodiac animals and their associated characteristics to unique ceremonies like releasing Kitchen Gods on koi fish, the symbolic coriander bath for cleansing, and the significance of lucky money and the first guest of the year. The discussion also touches on the intense pre-Tet preparations, various money-related superstitions, and the historical context of the Tet Offensive, culminating in the serene emptiness of cities during the actual holiday.
Insane facts coming from Congress — B2 English Listening 📱 Speak daily → 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. — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com
Some Christmas traditions are VERY weird — B1 English Listening 📱 Speak daily → 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). — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t
B1 English Listening. Enjoy clear and simple English. 📱 Speak daily → 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. — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com
My team mate broke my leg — B1 English Story 📱 Speak daily → 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. — — — Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com
