Simple English Listening — Comprehensible Input Stories
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———🧚 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.
5 Insane Plane Stories: Captain Sucked Out! Crocodile Escapes 🐊 B2 English Conversation
They held his legs at 17,300 feet! B2 English Conversation
📱 My speaking app → https://CoffeeChatEnglish.com
Two native English speakers tell the craziest true airplane stories! Learn English through comprehensible input stories. Upper-intermediate English listening.
No AI voices, 100% human.
---
📜 Free Transcript (60+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/c4
Paris on Fire: 7000 Arrests. Students vs Police 🔥 Full Story in B2 English
760 police officers injured. Why? B2 English Story
📱 My speaking app → https://CoffeeChatEnglish.com
Burning schools, injured students & acid attacks. Why? Upper intermediate English story of the 2026 French protests. Improve English listening skills with comprehensible input.
---
No AI voice, 100% human. Performed by Tristan Palumbo, a Cambridge-qualified English teacher.
📜 Free Transcript (60+ languages) → https://SimpleEnglishBooks.com/c3
📌 The information in this podcast is true to the best of my knowledge and is from these sources:
Sources: LCP · AFP · AP · Reuters · BBC · AAP · Anadolu · Euronews · Public Sénat · Sud Rad...
7 Schoolmates STUCK in Cable Car | 900ft Above River (True Story) 🚡 B1 English Story
10 hours until the wire snaps! B1 English story
📱 My speaking app → https://CoffeeChatEnglish.com
In 2023, Seven schoolboys hung above a canyon in Pakistan on one damaged wire, four hours from the nearest road — a true story. Learn English through stories with this comprehensible input podcast.
---
📜 Free Transcript (60+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/c2
📌 This is a true story from published reports. The events and the people are real, but one name has been changed. Some minor details are dramatized for enhanced storytelling, including the dialogue. The English is adapted for lear...
Meta Glasses: Man Films 329 Women Secretly 👀 B2 English Conversation
He knows your name - B2 English Conversation
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
In this real English conversation we share stories of smart glasses. How they affect society, and who is watching you? Comprehensible input. Upper intermediate English listening.
---
📜 Free Transcript (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/c1
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Facebook Vs 9 Year Old | Lawyer Fights for Her Mind ⚖️ B1 English Story
16 hours of scrolling in one day! B1 English Story
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
David Vs Goliath. The story of lawyer Mark Lanier, who faced the world's most powerful companies, told my a native British teacher. Comprehensible input for intermediate English learners.
---
📜 Free Transcript (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b9
📌 This is a true story. All key events and dialogue are real and taken from published sources. However, a few less important moments and dialogue have been dramatized for smooth storytelling and adapted for English learners.
5 Real Ghost Stories Happening to Us! Books Fly Across Bedroom 🕯️ B1 English Comprehensible Input
Book kept opening on the same page - B1 Comprehensible Input.
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Two native English speakers share real ghost experiences, including a guitar that played itself! Listen to a natural, real human conversation and improve English listening skills with true ghost stories.
📜 Free Transcript (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b8
🌎 Joseph's channel → www.youtube.com/@josephlearnstheworld
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Messi: Boy Who Stopped Growing ⚽ Life Story B1 English
No money for medicine. Injections every night. B1 English story.
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Learn English through Lionel Messi's life story, spoken by a British native speaker, with a real human voice. Comprehensible input. Intermediate English listening.
---
Free Transcript (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b7
📌 This is a true story. All events are real and taken from published sources. Some moments are dramatized — thoughts and feelings are imagined — and the English is simplified for learners.
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpl...
The World Cup Story: Scandals, Comedy & Shocks ⚽ B1 English Conversation
Maradona's handball! Baggio's penalty! Stolen trophy! B1 Conversation
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Two native British English teachers share funny World Cup stories in a native English speaker conversation full of comprehensible input for B1 learners.
---
🌍 I'm Tristan, a Cambridge-certified English teacher. For 12 years experience. I've taught English in classrooms in UK, Italy, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam. I share inspiring stories told as comprehensible input for intermediate English learners.
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Worst Earthquake in 100 Years Hits Venezuela — USA & Japan Shake Too 🌋 B1 Comprehensible Input
Two earthquakes 39 seconds apart. True B1 English story.
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
The worst quake in 100 years hit. Neighbors dig through the rubble with their hands to save lives — a true story told as comprehensible input, in clear British English, so you learn English through stories.
— — —
Free Transcript (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b6
🌍 I'm Tristan, a Cambridge-certified English teacher. For 12 years experience. I've taught English in classrooms in UK, Italy, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam. I share inspiring stories told as comprehensible input for intermediate English...
Gaza Brothers Feed Thousands While Bombs Drop 🍲 B2 English Conversation
One brother went missing. 4 stories from Gaza — B2 English Conversation
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Two British teachers share inspiring stories from Gaza. Learn English by comprehensible input — a native English speaker conversation at B2 level.
— — —
🧙♂️ Intermediate Stories (50+ languages) → https://simpleenglishbooks.com/s
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Jamaica's Winter Olympic Team & CRASH at 140km/h 🏅 Inspiring B1 English Story
Island sun to Olympic ice - they tried the impossible! B1 English story
📱 My speaking app → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Hear 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.
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Hero Dogs! 4 EPIC True Stories 🐶 B1 English Conversation
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Titanic! 2000 People in -2°C Water | Band Kept Playing 🎻 B1 English Story
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.
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Bigfoot! 75,000 Sightings — 5 Terrifying Stories 👣 B2 English Conversation
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Kidnapped by Pirates - 5 Days of Hell - True Story 🏴☠️ B2 English Story
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.
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Farmers vs. King: USA’s War of Independence 💥 B1 English Listening
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Snow White 2: The Poison Apple 🍎 B1 English Story
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Snow White 1: A Girl Too Beautiful to Live 🥀 B1 English Story
My version of this old folk story — B1 English story.
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
A 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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Robbed With Taser By Ladyboy ⚡ Manila Police Let Them Go | B1 English Story
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Jesus: Most Famous Story Ever Told 🕊️ B1 English Listening
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Hansel & Gretel: Horror House of Candy 🍭 B1 English Story
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Surviving Vietnam’s Worst Floods! My Story ⛈️ B1 English Stories
Trapped by rising floodwaters in Vietnam — B1 English story.
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
British accent story of Vietnam’s worst floods — a powerful true story of fear, darkness, rising water, families climbing higher, and friends escaping Hoi An.
———
Free Vocab Games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a3
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
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 tricks, culture, and lessons, told slow by a British teacher.
— — —
More Anansi stories → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a2
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Andes Plane Crash! 72 Days Lost - at 12,000ft ✈️ B2 English Story
B2 English Story — legendary true survival story!
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
British accent story of a plane crash in the Andes ✈️ — a true story of survival, fear, hunger, and human strength, told in clear B2 English by a native teacher. t
———
Transcript (interactive) → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a1
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Lazy & Easy Ways to Learn English 2 (Speaking & Reading)
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
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 American friend about his poltergeist experience. Build listening skills with true B2 conversation.
— — —
Joseph's channel → https://www.youtube.com/@josephlearnstheworld
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
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 storybooks. Clear and slow B1 English with a British accent makes this personal journey easy to follow.
— — —
Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
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. Clear strategies and smart methods make English learning fun and effective at home.
— — —
Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Frozen in the Snow.. Until a Dog Found Him ✨ B1 News Stories
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Stress Less and Live More! [1st Conditional] 🧘 B1 English Grammar
![Stress Less and Live More! [1st Conditional] 🧘 B1 English Grammar episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/64az3gj1xylmnjt0ozaz9kiekjvl?.jpg)
Learn the 1st conditional and listen to it used naturally.
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Clear and slow B1 English grammar lesson on the 1st conditional. Learn how to stress less while hearing natural examples that make grammar easy to understand.
— — —
Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/t
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Musical Imperative Verb Lesson ❤️ Beautiful Song ('Little Actions')
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Learn how to give advice, suggestions and commands in English with imperative verbs.
— — —
Transcript → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com/a3
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
[Full Song] 'Little Actions' 🎵 (To Accompany The Podcast) Imperative Verbs
![[Full Song] 'Little Actions' 🎵 (To Accompany The Podcast) Imperative Verbs episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/94rmos5cv2nfzcu580dzonwp9vde?.jpg)
📹 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 beautiful
Little actions, help it grow
Little actions
American Cowboy's New Life in Vietnam 🤠 B2 English Conversation
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Classic Story: The Ant & The Grasshopper 🐜 A2 English Story
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
The Hard Truth Being a High School Teacher 🎓 B1 English Listening
B1 English Listening to build English listening skills.
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Slow English podcast about my real story as a high school teacher and why I quit. Clear and simple English makes this personal episode easy to follow and enjoy.
— — —
Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Relationship Tips (Should, Ought To, Had Better) ❤️ B1 English Grammar
Learn should, ought to, and had better in B1 English.
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Clear examples of should, ought to, and had better in B1 English. Practice these modal verbs with slow speech and real relationship tips from a British teacher.
— — —
Transcripts & games → 🌐 https://simpleenglishbooks.com
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Modals of the Heart: Relationship TOP TIPS (Using Should, Ought To, Had Better)
Learn top relationship tips! ❤️ EXCITING Topics, EASY English
📆 Podcasts every 1st + 15th! ✅ Subscribe to never miss content!
✍ Website & Activities: www.simpleenglishlistening.com
▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimpleEnglishListening
👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleenglishlistening
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/simpleenglishlistening
☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/simpleenglish
🌎 English: Your PASSPORT to the world!
✨ PRO TIP: The best way to learn is to listen to and read as much English as possible which is just ONE level above your level. This way, you pick up MAXIMUM amounts of new language and pronunciati...
Joy of Lunar New Year! Long-term Expat Speaks 🌕 B1 English Conversation
B1 English Conversation between UK & US native speakers.
📱 Speak daily → https://coffeechatenglish.com
Join a real English conversation about Lunar New Year and expat life. Hear UK and US native speakers share culture, traditions, and natural everyday English.
— — —
Joseph's links:
https://www.youtube.com/@josephlearnstheworld
https://www.tiktok.com/@josephlearnstheworld
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Aliens Exist! 1,652 Sightings & 40 Military Witnesses 👽 B2 English Listening
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
Strangest Christmas Traditions Around the World 👹 B1 English Listening
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
👥 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan ➜ www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons
