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Welcome to English for Traveling! I’m Ruben, a world traveller from England. I help you speak real, everyday English for travel, life abroad, and daily conversations. People say I’m a bit like Louis Theroux. You’ll hear natural British English, spoken slowly and clearly. Perfect for beginners. Speak confidently anywhere!
I’m Ruben, a world traveler from England who teaches practical British English for travel and daily conversations.
I worked as a chef on megayachts for 10 years, part of my 17-year career in luxury hospitality that also included top London restaurants and ski-seasons in the French Alps.
I’m a woodland owner and nature lover with a passion for outdoor activities.
I’m an Airbnb super host managing a studio.
Ruben is the best teacher I’ve had on Preply. His lessons are well prepared, organized and full of useful tips. He’s incredibly patient and always takes the time to explain things clearly. His friendly approach and deep knowledge make learning both effective and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
C.
A very helpful teacher, patient and knowledgeable, classes in a pleasant atmosphere without stress
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Learn English and discover British tea culture! In this lesson, I visit a traditional tea shop in Totnes, UK, to show you how to order tea and scones in English. I’ll also share the fascinating history of tea in Britain
After 17 years as a chef in London, the French Alps, and on luxury mega yachts, I’ve traveled to over 70 countries — from trekking Everest Base Camp to swimming in Tahiti. Along the way, I discovered why English is the ultimate travel superpower.
🏨 Staying at a hotel and don’t know what to say in English? No worries! In this video, I’ll teach you 10 very easy English phrases to use at hotels — perfect for beginners, travelers, and ESL learners.
In this video, I take you inside a traditional British chippy to explore the history of fish and chips, learn useful travel-English vocabulary.
🇬🇧 Want to sound like a local on your UK trip? In Part 1 of my British Slang series, you’ll learn 12 slang words for food, fun, and trave from ordering a sarnie at a café to calling a night out sick or a crowd chock-a-block.
In this video, I reveal 10 essential British travel idioms every globetrotter should have in their toolkit. From phrases like “hit the road” to “get itchy feet,” you’ll learn what these idioms mean and how to use them naturally.
If you want to speak English clearly and confidently, mastering pronunciation is the key.In this guide, you’ll learn all 44 British English sounds (also called phonemes) — including monophthongs, diphthongs, and consonants — with IPA symbols, example words, and practice sentences. This lesson is based on the British phonemic chart by Adrian Underhill, a powerful…
If you’ve ever wondered why “walked” and “wanted” sound completely different even though they both end in -ed, you’re not alone. Understanding how to pronounce past tense verbs is one of the trickiest parts of English pronunciation, but once you learn the pattern, it becomes automatic. The Three -ED Sounds English has three different ways…
Sound Like a Local: The British Slang That Actually Matters Ever walked into a British pub and felt like everyone’s speaking in code? I’m Ruben, and as someone who’s been creating English content and recently started teaching, I’ve noticed something: tourists learn fancy vocabulary but miss the everyday slang that actually helps you connect with…
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