Simple English with Reuben Constantine

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I discuss my interest in nutrition, especially related to intermittent fasting and carnivore nutrition. Everything in this episode is my opinion and must not be taken as advice your own nutrition - this podcast is for the purpose of entertainment and learning English only! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @reuben_constantine_lingo Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I explain a sad story that shows how nature can be cruel (the opposite of kind) sometimes. LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @reuben_constantine_lingo Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I explain 7 more phrasal verbs. These verbs are made up of multiple words and are difficult to understand their meaning even if you know the meaning of each of the words separately. In this episode I explain their meaning and use them in example sentences so that you can learn them in context. These verbs are: To come down with (an illness) To check up on (someone) To show up (at a place / to an event) To end up (somewhere / doing something) To back out (of something) To get along with (someone) To get away with (something) LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @reuben_constantine_lingo Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I speak with Aarón, a learner of English from Spain. He speaks English very well and not too quickly; and has some interest advice for you to follow if you are learning English too! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @reuben_constantine_lingo Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about a complicated but important part of English culture - alcohol. Link to charity which provide help for those struggling with alcohol related problems: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @reuben_constantine_lingo Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I In this episode I interview George, a friend of mine who is a student in the UK and a fantastic linguist. We talk about his adventures learning languages, including his decision to teach himself the Dutch language (nederlands). LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @reuben_constantine_lingo Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the words ‘introvert' and ‘extrovert', as well as my struggle with trying to be social all the time! I hope you enjoy the episode ! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @reuben_constantine_lingo Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about my candidature for presidency of the Oxford University SU (Student Union). I talk about my motivation and what I aim to achieve. This episode is much more difficult for learners of English but might be a nice challenge for you! I hope you enjoy the episode ! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

Κενή = **Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the etymology (origins) of 5 English words: Sandwhich Companion Jeans Whiskey Disaster Did you know any of them? I hope you enjoy the episode ! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about my experience learning languages in 2023. I hope you find it useful to learn vocabulary related to learning languages and for motivation to keep learning English! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** English people are stereotypically polite. But what does it really mean to be polite? How can we be polite when speaking English? Find out in this episode. LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** Would you choose one piece of pizza now or wait 15 minutes and have two pieces of pizza ? In this episode I talk about a psychological experiment and what it can teach us about delayed gratification. I hope you find the episode interesting and useful! I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I asked ChatGPT for advice on how to learn English. I hope you find the episode interesting and useful! I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about my new student house. I hope you learn lots of new vocabulary related to houses, rooms and appliances. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

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**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about my train journey from Brighton to Shrewsbury. I made a big mistake on this journey but fortunately the train staff are amazing ! I hope you learn lots of new vocabulary related to trains and suitcases. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about happiness. Can we define happiness? What does happiness mean to you? Can we find happiness which will last forever? Or can we only be happy for short moments? In this episode I talk about different ideas related to happiness. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I explain where I have been ! I hope you are having a good summer and enjoy this episode. I will return with many new episodes soon. LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about perfectionism. Is it a good thing? Is it a problem? What really is perfectionism? If you want to read the episode in written form, find the transcript via the link below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L3UT_BeRG8qwqBonsjEUpa8xrHCRiEc7/view?usp=share_link I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) Link to send me a donation and support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RSFPTGJFRHL84 email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about why I started to have cold showers instead of hot showers and what this taught me about psychology. If you want to read the episode in written form, find the transcript via the link below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DrUeGNcelL9GaOPNWy7zOLJRgruUG1mR/view?usp=share_link I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I share 5 more idiomatic expressions that English people use all the time. If you want to read the episode in written form, find the transcript via the link below! https://drive.google.com/file/d/11nkiMwjBBKxWSINwySEMUwvG3kkdI1Ir/view?usp=sharing I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I rant about why I don't like studying literature. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** If you don't know what they mean already, idiomatic expressions can be hard to understand, because they mean something different to the meaning of the individual words that they contain. In this episode I share 5 expressions that English people say all the time, with examples of what they mean - so that you can better understand the English language. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about time. How do you spend your time? Do you prefer to be busy or to relax in your free time? Do you find time passes quickly or slowly? I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about five words that are very difficult to translate into other languages. These words seem to be to be relatively unique to English, what do you think? I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about coffee! I noticed on a recent holiday to Portugal that the coffee shops were very popular and very inexpensive. Why don't we have the same café culture in the UK? Listen to this episode to find out more about different café cultures as well as the history of coffee. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the word ‘productivity' and our need to be ‘productive'. This is a trendy and important topic and I wanted to share my opinion and experience on it, as well as the origin of the word. Hopefully you will learn some new vocabulary related to being productive. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the question of ‘the correct way' to speak a language. Who should decide how a language must be spoken? Academics? Native speakers? All speakers? This is a complicated question but in this episode I talk about some different ideas about the way we use language. Remember the difference between descriptive and prescriptive! I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the ‘natural method' to language learning, and how you can use it to teach yourself a new language in 2022. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I interview my friend Arya. We talk about languages, our studies and Arya's background and relationship with the Farsi (Persian) language. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about my first month living and studying in Oxford. Life has been very busy here so I am sorry the episode is so late! I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** Do you know what a lifeguard is? Do you know what they do? In this episode I talk my experience working as a lifeguard at a swimming pool, and what I learnt. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk my recent trip to Italy and the very kind people that I met. In this episode you will learn vocabulary related to showing kindness and generosity to other people, including strangers. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about some of the differences between the North of England and the South of England. I'm not an expert on this subject but I thought it would be interesting to share my thoughts and experiences on the subject. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I ask you for some feedback. What do you think of the podcast? What would you like me to do differently? Why are you learning English? I also talk about my holidays in Greece and why tourism is changing our word. I hope you enjoy! LINK TO SEND ME AN AUDIO MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/reuben-constantine2/message (hear your voice in the next episode of the podcast!) email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about the hook ‘Deep Work' by Carl Newport and I talk about the distractions we find in our modern world. I also explain the absence of episodes recently for this podcast. I hope you enjoy! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about words that you can use to express your annoyance, frustration, anger or confusion in English - without using swear words! These words can be used in a range of contexts, I hope you find them useful! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about healthy eating and why it is a complicated topic in 2022., email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about music, and my first experience at a concert. Do you like music? Do you listen to English music? Have you ever seen live music ? email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** English is the most spoken language in the world, but not all English is the same in different countries. There are many differences in the English spoken in England versus that of America. In this episode I talk about some of these differences! I hope you enjoy the episode and learn something new. email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about Nomad Working - a dream of mine for the future! I hope you enjoy the episode and learn something new. email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** In this episode I talk about a very normal problem for people who learn more than one foreign language. I hope you find the episode useful and enjoyable! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** Why did the ancient Greeks talk about colour in such a strange way Were the they colourblind ? Imagine a language with only three colours … In this episode I talk about the language of colour and how it affects the way we see the world. I hope you find the episode useful and enjoyable! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

Have you heard the word ‘get' in English? Do you know what it means? Do you know how to use it when speaking? If the answer is ‘maybe' or ‘no' then don't worry - you are not alone! In this episode I talk about the many uses of the small but infamous word ‘get' in the English language. This word is used in so many situations especially informally and it's meaning can sometimes be hard to understand. I hope you find the episode useful and enjoyable! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081

Travelling is about people. I travel because I like to see new places, but more importantly to speak with new people (and in new languages!) In this episode I talk about an amazing week in Spain thanks to the people we met. I hope you find the episode useful and enjoyable! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** What do you pack when you go on holiday? Do you have a big suitcase or just a small bag? Do you like packing or do you find it stressful? In this episode I talk about what I have packed in my bag to take on my holiday. I hope you find it interesting and learn lots of vocabulary related to travelling and things you need on holiday! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** On the 27th March the clocks changed by one hour in Great Britain. This means that it is officially spring! In this episode I talk about the changing seasons and why I am happy that winter is over. email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** It has been a while since I uploaded an episode so in this episode I wanted to talk about a few things that have happened in my life - an update - some good news and some bad news. In the second half of the episode I talk about language learning and motivation to learn languages. Link (as mentioned) to international suicide hotline: International Suicide & Emergency Hotlines email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** Do you have an English teacher ? Are they a native speaker ? Is it actually better to have a non-native speaker as a teacher? In this episode I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being a non-native speaker when teaching a language. I hope you enjoy! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))

**Podcast in slower and understandable English** A grammar related episode where I explain some the most common ‘phrasal verbs' that are difficult for students of English. I hope you enjoy! email: enquiries.rjc.tutoring@gmail.com Instagram: @simple_english_with_reuben iTalki (1:1 English tutoring available): ID 10575081 Many thanks for listening, you guys are the best :))