Podcast
Simple English Listening
Hosted by Tristan Palumbo · EN
Cambridge-certified teacher of 12 years. I'm Tristan, telling stories & true events in B1–B2 English. Traveler and artist.
📱 My Speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
10–15 min/day · $8/month · cancel anytime
- Read stories & speak about them with AI
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🧚 Free Stories & Transcripts → https://simpleenglishbooks.com
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.
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Jamaica's Winter Olympic Team & CRASH at 140km/h 🏅 Inspiring B1 English Story
3d ago00:18:42Tap to summarizeIsland sun to Olympic ice - they tried the impossible! B1 English story📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.comHear the dramatic true story of Jamaica’s first bobsled team! Improve English listening skills with a real human voice, in clear upper intermediate English.— — —Free Transcript (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b5📌 Disclaimer: This story is based on real events, but names and some details are adapted for English learning.
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Hero Dogs! 4 EPIC True Stories 🐶 B1 English Conversation
3w ago00:26:54Tap to summarizeIncredible dogs that save lives & one talks! B1 English conversation📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.comIn 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
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Titanic! 2000 People in -2°C Water | Band Kept Playing 🎻 B1 English Story
Mar 2600:22:05Tap to summarizeThe band continued to play while water rose — B1 English story📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.comReal 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/b1This story is based on the true events of Wallace Hartley. Names and some details have been adapted for English learning.
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Bigfoot! 75,000 Sightings — 5 Terrifying Stories 👣 B2 English Conversation
Mar 900:29:10Tap to summarize5 People got too close. Bigfoot stories - B1 English conversation📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.comReal 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
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Kidnapped by Pirates - 5 Days of Hell - True Story 🏴☠️ B2 English Story
Feb 2600:18:12Tap to summarizeTaken in a small boat by armed pirates - B2 English story 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comAn 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/a8This story is based on the true events of Captain Phillips. Names and some details have been adapted for English learning.
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Farmers vs. King: USA’s War of Independence 💥 B1 English Listening
Feb 1500:23:38Tap to summarizeHow did poor volunteers beat an empire? B1 English listening📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com/jBritish 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
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Snow White 2: The Poison Apple 🍎 B1 English Story
Feb 300:22:36Tap to summarizeThe evil queen finally finds her! My version - B1 English StoryE-book in 13 languages → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a6Slow 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
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Snow White 1: A Girl Too Beautiful to Live 🥀 B1 English Story
Jan 2100:19:05Tap to summarizeMy version of this old folk story — B1 English story. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comA dark fairy tale. A jealous queen orders Snow White’s death. She escapes into the forest and leaves her old life behind. Learn English through stories in clear B1 English.— — —Free Story Version → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a5
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Robbed With Taser By Ladyboy ⚡ Manila Police Let Them Go | B1 English Story
Jan 500:18:52Tap to summarizeTinder date turned nightmare in Philippines — B1 English story⚠️ Mature themes (15+) – includes crime 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comTraveler 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/@rhysaroundtheworldFree Transcript in 50+ languages → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b3
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Jesus: Most Famous Story Ever Told 🕊️ B1 English Listening
Dec 2300:33:21Tap to summarizeFull life story, death & legacy — B1 English Listening. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comA 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
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