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Simple English Listening

Simple English Listening

Tristan Palumbo 82 episodes Oct 29, 2026

A podcast for intermediate English learners, hosted by Cambridge-certified teacher Tristan Palumbo. He shares stories and true events in clear B1โ€“B2 level English, using comprehensible input to help listeners learn naturally. The podcast also offers a speaking app and free transcripts.

Episodes

Captain Sucked Out! Crocodile Escapes ๐ŸŠ 5 Plane Stories in B2 English
Captain Sucked Out! Crocodile Escapes ๐ŸŠ 5 Plane Stories in B2 English Oct 29, 2026 34:00 They held his legs at 17,300 feet! Stories in B2 English๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://CoffeeChatEnglish.comTwo native English speakers tell the craziest true airplane stories! Learn English through comprehensible input stories. Upper-intermediate English listening.No AI voices, 100% human.--- ๐Ÿ“œ Free Transcript (60+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/c4๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan โžœย www.si
Paris on Fire: 7000 Arrests. Students vs Police ๐Ÿ”ฅ Full Story in B2 English
Paris on Fire: 7000 Arrests. Students vs Police ๐Ÿ”ฅ Full Story in B2 English Oct 12, 2026 25:45 760 police officers injured. Why? B2 English Story๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://CoffeeChatEnglish.comBurning 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.๐Ÿ“œ Free Transcript (60+ la
7 Schoolmates STUCK in Cable Car | 900ft Above River (True Story) ๐Ÿšก B1 English Story
7 Schoolmates STUCK in Cable Car | 900ft Above River (True Story) ๐Ÿšก B1 English Story Sep 28, 2026 18:34 10 hours until the wire snaps! B1 English story ๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://CoffeeChatEnglish.comIn 2023, Seven schoolboys hung above a canyon in Pakistan on one damaged wire, four hours from the nearest road โ€” a true story. Learn English through stories with this comprehensible input podcast.---๐Ÿ“œ Free Transcript (60+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/c2๐Ÿ“Œ This is a true story from publi
Meta Glasses: Man Films 329 Women Secretly ๐Ÿ‘€ B2 English Conversation
Meta Glasses: Man Films 329 Women Secretly ๐Ÿ‘€ B2 English Conversation Sep 10, 2026 25:09 He knows your name - B2 English Conversation๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comIn 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.---๐Ÿ“œ Free Transcript (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/c1๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan โžœย www.simpleenglishbooks.c
Facebook Vs 9 Year Old | Lawyer Fights for Her Mind โš–๏ธ B1 English Story
Facebook Vs 9 Year Old | Lawyer Fights for Her Mind โš–๏ธ B1 English Story Aug 21, 2026 18:34 16 hours of scrolling in one day! B1 English Story๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comDavid Vs Goliath. The story of lawyer Mark Lanier, who faced the world's most powerful companies, told my a native British teacher. Comprehensible input forย  intermediate English learners.---๐Ÿ“œ Free Transcript (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b9๐Ÿ“Œ This is a true story. All key eve
5 Real Ghost Stories Happening to Us! Books Fly Across Bedroom ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ B1 English Comprehensible Input
5 Real Ghost Stories Happening to Us! Books Fly Across Bedroom ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ B1 English Comprehensible Input Aug 8, 2026 26:48 Book kept opening on the same page - B1 Comprehensible Input.๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comTwo 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.๐Ÿ“œ Free Transcript (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b8๐ŸŒŽ Joseph's c
Messi: Boy Who Stopped Growing โšฝ Life Story B1 English
Messi: Boy Who Stopped Growing โšฝ Life Story B1 English Jul 14, 2026 17:53 No money for medicine. Injections every night. B1 English story. ๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ 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.ย ---Free Transcript (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b7 ๐Ÿ“Œ This is a true story. All events are real
The World Cup Story: Scandals, Comedy & Shocks โšฝ B1 English Conversation
The World Cup Story: Scandals, Comedy & Shocks โšฝ B1 English Conversation Jul 4, 2026 30:19 Maradona's handball! Baggio's penalty! Stolen trophy! B1 Conversation๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comTwo native British English teachers share funny World Cup stories in a native English speaker conversation full of comprehensible input for B1 learners.---ย ๐ŸŒ I'm Tristan, a Cambridge-certified English teacher. For 12 years experience. I've taught English in clas
Worst Earthquake in 100 Years Hits Venezuela โ€” USA & Japan Shake Too ๐ŸŒ‹ B1 Comprehensible Input
Worst Earthquake in 100 Years Hits Venezuela โ€” USA & Japan Shake Too ๐ŸŒ‹ B1 Comprehensible Input Jun 26, 2026 14:10 Two earthquakes 39 seconds apart. True B1 English story. ๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comThe worst quake in 100 years hit. Neighbors dig through the rubble with their hands to save lives โ€” a true story told as comprehensible input, in clear British English, so you learn English through stories.ย โ€” โ€” โ€”Free Transcript (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b6ย ๐ŸŒ I'm Tr
Gaza Brothers Feed Thousands While Bombs Drop ๐Ÿฒ B2 English Conversation
Gaza Brothers Feed Thousands While Bombs Drop ๐Ÿฒ B2 English Conversation Jun 18, 2026 46:19 ย One brother went missing. 4 stories from Gaza โ€” B2 English Conversation๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comTwo British teachers share inspiring stories from Gaza. Learn English by comprehensible input โ€” a native English speaker conversation at B2 level.ย โ€” โ€” โ€”๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Intermediate Stories (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/s๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan โžœย www.simpleenglishb
Jamaica's Winter Olympic Team & CRASH at 140km/h ๐Ÿ… Inspiring B1 English Story
Jamaica's Winter Olympic Team & CRASH at 140km/h ๐Ÿ… Inspiring B1 English Story May 11, 2026 19:54 Island sun to Olympic ice - they tried the impossible! B1 English story๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comHear the dramatic true story of Jamaicaโ€™s first bobsled team! Improve English listening skills with a real human voice, in clear upper intermediate English.โ€” โ€” โ€”Free Transcript (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b5๐Ÿ“Œ Disclaimer: This story is based on real events, b
Hero Dogs! 4 EPIC True Stories ๐Ÿถ B1 English Conversation
Hero Dogs! 4 EPIC True Stories ๐Ÿถ B1 English Conversation Apr 23, 2026 27:10 Incredible dogs that save lives & one talks! B1 English conversation๐Ÿ“ฑ My speaking app โ†’ https://coffeechatenglish.comIn this real human voice conversation, we share three inspiring true stories about hero dogs to improve English listening skills.โ€” โ€” โ€”Free Transcript (50+ languages)ย  โ†’ https://simpleenglishbooks.com/b2๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1-to-1 Lessons with Tristan โžœย www.simpleenglishbooks.com/lessons

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