Simple English Listening

Tristan Palumbo

English Education Fiction How To Language Learning

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Episodes 78

Avg. Duration 22m

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Since Feb 2020

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

39%

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feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Cambridge-certified teacher of 12+ years. I'm Tristan, telling stories & true events in B1–B2 English. Traveler and artist.

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

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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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Recent Episodes

Kidnapped by Somali Pirates: 5 Days of Hell 🏴‍☠️ B2 English Story

Feb 26, 2026 18m

Taken 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…

Farmers vs. King: USA’s War of Independence 💥 B1 English Listening

Feb 15, 2026 23m

How 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…

Snow White 2: The Poison Apple 🍎 B1 English Story

Feb 03, 2026 22m

The 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…

Snow White 1: A Girl Too Beautiful to Live 🥀 B1 English Story

Jan 21, 2026 19m

My 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…

Robbed With Taser By Ladyboy ⚡ Manila Police Let Them Go | B1 English Story

Jan 05, 2026 18m Transcript

Tinder 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…

Jesus: Most Famous Story Ever Told 🕊️ B1 English Listening

Dec 23, 2025 33m Transcript

Full 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…

Hansel & Gretel: Horror House of Candy 🍭 B1 English Story

Dec 12, 2025 18m

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, and a dangerous…

Surviving Vietnam’s Worst Floods! My Story ⛈️ B1 English Stories

Dec 03, 2025 34m

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 fear, darkness,…

2 African Folk Stories: Anansi the Spider 🕷️ B1 English Stories

Nov 25, 2025 12m

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…

Andes Plane Crash! 72 Days Lost - at 12,000ft ✈️ B2 English Story

Sep 26, 2025 21m

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, hunger, and…

Lazy & Easy Ways to Learn English 2 (Speaking & Reading)

May 01, 2025 26m

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, step by step,…

I Survived A Poltergeist! (Violent Ghost) 😱 B2 English Conversation

Apr 15, 2025 32m

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 American friend about his…

My 10-Month Journey Making English Storybooks 🪶 B1 English Listening

Apr 01, 2025 21m

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…

The Lazy (& Easiest) Way to Learn English 👓 Study Tips

Mar 15, 2025 12m

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…

Frozen in the Snow.. Until a Dog Found Him ✨ B1 News Stories

Mar 01, 2025 15m

Hero dog & boy who hears for the first time — B1 English stories 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comSimple English story with two real-life news stories of hope and kindness. Clear…

Stress Less and Live More! [1st Conditional] 🧘 B1 English Grammar

Feb 15, 2025 25m

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 stress less while…

Musical Imperative Verb Lesson ❤️ Beautiful Song ('Little Actions')

May 01, 2024 12m Transcript

📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comLearn how to give advice, suggestions and commands in English with imperative verbs.— — —Transcript → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a3🗣️ Lessons with…

[Full Song] 'Little Actions' 🎵 (To Accompany The Podcast) Imperative Verbs

May 01, 2024 2m Transcript

📹 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…

American Cowboy's New Life in Vietnam 🤠 B2 English Conversation

Apr 15, 2024 25m

B2 English Conversation to improve English listening skills. 📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.comAuthentic English conversation with my American friend about his new life in Vietnam. Funny…

Classic Story: The Ant & The Grasshopper 🐜 A2 English Story

Apr 01, 2024 10m

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 Grasshopper. Told slowly and…

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How many episodes does Simple English Listening have?

Simple English Listening has published 78 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Education, Fiction.

Is Simple English Listening still active?

Simple English Listening is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.