Simple English Listening
Improve English listening through stories and real life.
I make B1–B2 English podcasts about culture, history, travel, and true experiences. I speak in a clear British accent.
My app:
📱 Coffee Chat English — Daily Stories & AI Speaking Coach
10–15 min/day · $9/month · cancel anytime
→ https://coffeechatenglish.com
- Read first, then speak with AI
- Vocab games & story library
🧚 Free Stories & Transcripts → https://simpleenglishbooks.com
🧙♂️ I'm Tristan Palumbo, a Cambridge-certified British teacher with 12+ years of experience helping thousands of adults in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Italy and the UK. I use “comprehensible input” — interesting stories in clear, easy English — so you learn naturally.
Episodes
72 episodes
Hansel & Gretel: Horror House of Candy 🍭 B1 English Story
Trapped in a candy house horror — B1 English story.📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comA dark retelling of Hansel and Gretel in clear B1 English.A forest, a candy house...
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Surviving Vietnam’s Worst Floods! My Story ⛈️ B1 English Stories
Trapped by rising floodwaters in Vietnam — B1 English story. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comBritish accent story of Vietnam’s worst floods — a powerful true story of f...
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2 African Folk Stories: Anansi the Spider 🕷️ B1 English Stories
B1 English Stories — improve English listening skills. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Easy English stories with Anansi the Spider 🕷️ — 2 folk tales full of ...
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Andes Plane Crash! 72 Days Lost - at 12,000ft ✈️ B2 English Story
B2 English Story — legendary true survival story! 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comBritish accent story of a plane crash in the Andes ✈️ — a true story of survival, fear...
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Lazy & Easy Ways to Learn English 2 (Speaking & Reading)
Lazy way to learn English with easy study strategies. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comEasy ways to learn English for speaking and reading. Smart tips you can do at home...
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I Survived A Poltergeist! (Violent Ghost) 😱 B2 English Conversation
B2 English conversation, learn English through true stories. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Hear a real ghost story in natural English. I talk with my Am...
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My 10-Month Journey Making English Storybooks 🪶 B1 English Listening
B1 English Listening for easy English listening practice. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com Simple English conversation about creating graded reader stor...
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The Lazy (& Easiest) Way to Learn English 👓 Study Tips
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. Cl...
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Hope Is Alive! 2 Inspiring Real-life Stories ✨ B1 English Story
B1 English Story to learn English through stories. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comSimple English story with two real-life news stories of hope and kindness. Clear Brit...
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Stress Less and Live More! [1st Conditional] 🧘 B1 English Grammar
Learn the 1st conditional and listen to it used naturally. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comClear and slow B1 English grammar lesson on the 1st conditional. Learn how to...
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Musical Imperative Verb Lesson ❤️ Beautiful Song ('Little Actions')
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comLearn how to give advice, suggestions and commands in English with imperative verbs.— — —Transcript → 🌐
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[Full Song] 'Little Actions' 🎵 (To Accompany The Podcast) Imperative Verbs
📹 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
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American Cowboy's New Life in Vietnam 🤠 B2 English Conversation
B2 English Conversation to improve English listening skills. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comAuthentic English conversation with my American friend about his new ...
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Classic Story: The Ant & The Grasshopper 🐜 A2 English Story
A2 English Story to enjoy slow English listening practice. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comEasy English story with sound effects and drama: The Ant and the Grasshop...
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The Hard Truth Being a High School Teacher 🎓 B1 English Listening
B1 English Listening to build English listening skills. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comSlow English podcast about my real story as a high school teacher and why I quit...
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Relationship Tips (Should, Ought To, Had Better) ❤️ B1 English Grammar
Learn should, ought to, and had better in B1 English. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comClear examples of should, ought to, and had better in B1 English. Practice t...
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Joy of Lunar New Year! Long-term Expat Speaks 🌕 B1 English Conversation
B1 English Conversation between UK & US native speakers. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comJoin a real English conversation about Lunar New Year and expat life. Hear ...
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UFOs Exist! The Shocking Truth from the U.S. 👽 B2 English Listening
B2 English Listening with incredible English news story. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comExplore shocking UFO evidence from U.S. Congress in clear B2 English. Hear slow...
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Strangest Christmas Traditions Around the World 👹 B1 English Listening
B1 English Listening to improve English listening skills. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comEasy English listening about strange Christmas traditions from many countries....
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My Broken Leg Is Healing! & Recent Updates 💪 B1 English Listening
B1 English Listening. Enjoy clear and simple English. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comEnglish listening practice with a friendly update! Hear a native British acc...
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Breaking My Leg in Vietnam 😬 B1 English Story (Past Continuous + 3rd Conditional)
B1 English Story. Learn English through a story. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comEnglish listening practice through my story of breaking a leg at school in Vietnam whil...
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SURFING! The Fascinating History 🏄 B2 English Story
B2 English Story. Improve English listening with real tales. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comLearn English through stories as we explore surfing’s rich history and cult...
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Life News, Friendly Talk & New Website Activities ❤️ B1 Listening
B1 English Listening with updates and new activities. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comEnglish listening practice like chatting with a friend. Hear real updates, B...
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