Speak Confidently Anywhere
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.
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
M.
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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
🏨 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.
Learn two words before your next trip: hello and thank you. You don’t need to speak the local language fluently to connect with people when you travel. You don’t even need to learn 20 languages. But learning how to say “hello” and “thank you” in the language of the country you’re visiting is a small…
Oil Prices and the Renewables Debate The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that carries around one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies. Recent conflict in the region caused serious disruption to global oil markets, and Brent crude prices rose sharply, highlighting how quickly global energy markets can react to geopolitical tensions. This…
Europe Wildfires: Problems and Solutions Recent wildfires across Europe have forced large-scale evacuations, particularly in France and Spain, after prolonged heatwaves and very dry conditions increased the risk of fast-moving fires. These events show that wildfires are becoming a serious environmental, economic and public-health issue. Wildfires create several major problems. First, they destroy forests, farmland,…
