Learn English A1 with News | Slow Easy English for Beginners

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: This week, rescued turtles returned to an Australian wetland, while more than 250 eggs stayed at a zoo. Also: On Friday, a grand piano went 60 metres underground for a concert in a gold mine. Today’s English focus: found = found. Vocabulary: mud (soft, wet earth), keeper (a person who looks after animals), weight (how heavy a person or thing is). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Spanish computer museum builds a full-size Cray-1 copy with 30 old Mac Minis. Also: Vietnam's Nguyen Nam Nhat wins a microscope video contest after the first winner is disqualified for breaking AI rules. Today’s English focus: does not use, does not use = does not use. Vocabulary: core (one small processing part of a computer), solve (find the answer to a problem), quietly (with little noise). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Google shows Gemini, an AI agent that can help with everyday work tasks. Also: England will host the 2031 Netball World Cup in Manchester for the fourth time. Today’s English focus: hosted = to host. Vocabulary: agent (a person or computer system that does work for someone), task (a job that you need to do), tool (something you use to do a job). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Google Maps will show UK petrol and diesel prices, helping drivers find cheaper fuel. Diesel recently rose above £2 a litre, and a 55-litre tank costs about £110. Also: Scientists studied a very complete fossil from China. The ancient mammal lived about 165 million years ago, could chew and swallow food, and was about the size of a chihuahua. Today’s English focus: came = came. Vocabulary: chew (to break food into small pieces with your teeth), swallow (to make food or drink go down your throat), suckle (to drink milk when young). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: British Airways plans 106 business-class seats on each A380, while economy seats fall from 303 to 215. Also: Physicist Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on IceCube in Antarctica and high-energy neutrinos. Today’s English focus: have = to have. Vocabulary: travel (to go from one place to another), pass (to move through or go past something), matter (physical material, such as water or rock). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places because of privacy concerns. Also: More young Americans are watching the English Premier League after the World Cup. Today’s English focus: can = to be able to. Vocabulary: ban (an official rule that says you cannot do something), record (to make and save a video or sound), privacy (when other people do not watch or listen to you). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally championship after Oliver Solberg crashes near the finish. Also: Britain faces a difficult choice about taxes on Chinese car imports. Today’s English focus: won = won. Vocabulary: import (a product brought into a country), barrier (something that makes action difficult), invest (to put money into a business or project). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Rome checks tourist golf carts as residents worry about traffic and too many tourists. Also: Kevin Sinfield finishes seven ultramarathons in seven days to raise money for people with MND. Today’s English focus: take = to take. Vocabulary: traffic (cars and other vehicles on a road), permission (official agreement to do something), licence (official document that says you can drive). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: General Motors sales fall, while Toyota sales rise with hybrids and electric vehicles. Also: Uzbekistan wins chess gold, and England's women finish better than expected. Today’s English focus: How many cars did it sell? = How many cars did it sell?. Vocabulary: Match (game or contest), Point (number in a game or competition), Team (group of people who play or work together). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Walmart adds light-up digital shelf labels to help shoppers and workers find items. Also: India and Pakistan will play at the 2027 Cricket World Cup in Johannesburg. Today’s English focus: find = to find. Vocabulary: aisle (a long space between rows in a shop), shelf (a flat place for things in a shop), flash (to shine on and off quickly). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice after a long, hot summer. Less ice can mean less water for rivers, boats, and power stations. Also: An AI version of Greta Garbo appeared in a 99-second Swedish advert. Her relatives may consider using her AI image in a future film. Today’s English focus: the = used before a specific noun. Vocabulary: glacier (a large mass of ice), melt (to become liquid because of heat), river (a large natural flow of water). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Oura stops its plan to sell shares in the United States after announcing it last week. Also: An 87-year-old woman may return to her Madrid home with rent of about $570 a month for eight years after protests. Today’s English focus: wanted to sell parts of the company = planned or hoped to sell parts of the company. Vocabulary: tenant (a person who pays to live in a home), rent (money paid to live in a home), pension (money received after working). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time and sends 26 Starlink satellites into orbit. Also: Oura plans to become a public company after strong growth in smart rings. Today’s English focus: to make money for SpaceX = to make money for SpaceX. Vocabulary: launch (sending a rocket into the sky), orbit (the path around a planet), engine (the part that makes a vehicle move). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Lime makes more money as more people use its bikes and scooters in England. Also: A 300-year-old music tradition from Veracruz, Mexico, is growing around the world. Today’s English focus: there are = there are. Vocabulary: music (music), dance (to dance), night (night). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Ube becomes very popular in Britain, but the Philippines stops fresh exports. Also: Researchers study how drones could bring defibrillators faster to people with cardiac arrests. Today’s English focus: rose = increased. Vocabulary: root (the part of a plant under the ground), crop (plants grown for food), frozen (kept very cold). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Microsoft gives two new Surface computers a different name, but they keep strong AI features. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive heavy rain and their mother's illness. Today’s English focus: can offer = to be able to offer. Vocabulary: protect (to keep someone safe), illness (sickness), survive (to stay alive after danger). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Thai teenager Nene Royal wins America's Got Talent and a one-million-dollar prize. Also: Chinese hybrid car sales grow quickly in the European Union, worrying European car makers. Today’s English focus: is, to be = to be. Vocabulary: rocker (a person who plays rock music), finalist (a person in the last part of a contest), prize (something given to a winner). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defence tools to help protect hospitals and power plants from attacks. Also: Germany says it will phase out fossil fuels by 2045 and grow clean power fast. Today’s English focus: says = says. Vocabulary: defence (protection against attack), civilian (a person who is not a soldier), infrastructure (basic systems people use, like power and hospitals). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Silicon Valley firm opens an academy for young people who want to build AI products instead of going to college. The school is tuition-free, has 50 slots for fall 2027, and. Also: Qantas plans to sell tickets next August for a nonstop New York to Sydney flight starting in 2028. The trip should take about 18 hours, and the airline says many travelers want a. Today’s English focus: will open, will + verb for future plans and future facts = will open. Vocabulary: academy (school or training place), alternative (something you can choose instead), tuition-free (free to attend; no school fees). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: British drivers and small traders face fast-rising diesel prices, with costs heading towards £2 a litre. Also: World leaders in New York talk about climate change, extreme weather, and cleaner energy. Today’s English focus: are rising fast, are going up quickly = are rising fast. Vocabulary: diesel (fuel for some cars and trucks), the litre (a small unit for liquid), the shortage (not enough of something). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Maryland family worries about childcare costs and gets help from a grandmother who moves from Idaho to care for her grandchild. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins his fourth straight world time-trial title in Montreal, with Marlen Reusser also keeping her crown in the women's race. Today’s English focus: about the same as, near or almost equal to = near or almost equal to. Vocabulary: care (help for a child), grandparents (a child's grandmother and grandfather), mortgage (money you pay for a home over time). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Google says Gemini entered three companies in a security test, found public information online, and guessed login details before stopping. Also: Researchers found ancient teeth marks that may show very old betel nut use, and the study says people likely sucked the nuts long ago. Today’s English focus: chew = to bite and crush food. Vocabulary: betel nut (a small seed people chew), chew (to bite and crush food), risk (a chance of bad result). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Japan's central bank raises interest rates to 1.25% to slow rising prices, with some members voting against the move. Also: Australia wants new social media rules to reduce online harm for children, and other countries are watching closely. Today’s English focus: has raised = has raised. Vocabulary: rate (the level of interest), inflation (prices going up over time), currency (the money a country uses). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Kenya text bot answers pregnancy questions, sorts urgent messages, and sends fast help when needed. Also: Canada welcomes a new EU idea for closer ties as trade tension with the US grows. Today’s English focus: What does she want?, asks about facts = asks about facts. Vocabulary: bot (a machine that answers messages), urgent (very important and needing fast help), swelling (when a body part gets bigger). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Max Verstappen races in one kart against 100 others at Silverstone. Also: A Cuban man says he was sent to the Central African Republic and feels trapped in legal limbo. Today’s English focus: He is in one of 101 identical karts, he is inside one of 101 same karts = he is in one of 101 identical karts. Vocabulary: limbo (a time when things are unclear), detention (holding someone by officers), deportation (sending someone out of a country). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife will give $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center. The money will help create a new hospital for women and support heart care across Oregon. Also: OpenAI now supports checks for AI systems. The company backs independent audits for the biggest AI models, but not the full bill. Today’s English focus: has also given a lot before, has also given a lot before = has also given a lot before. Vocabulary: the gift (money or something given to help), the center (a main place for care or work), access (the ability to reach or use something). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A cement company in Pakistan adds solar panels and makes more of its own power. Also: Europe weighs building local AI tools and data centers to avoid dependence on the US or China. Today’s English focus: gives (means provides power) = provides power. Vocabulary: panels (solar panels), reliable (trustworthy), spread (move to many places). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: President Trump says the US will remove a 10 percent tariff on Irish whisky during a trip to Ireland. Also: Celine Dion returns to Paris and sings her first full concert in six years after a serious illness. Today’s English focus: sold out, fully booked = fully booked. Vocabulary: tears (drops from your eyes when you cry), joy (a very happy feeling), crowd (many people in one place). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A man in Washington, DC, takes a $4,000 robot dog from China to work, and people stop to stare, take pictures, and watch it do tricks. Also: French champagne makers may raise the alcohol limit to 15% after record heat and drought made grapes sweeter. Today’s English focus: are going to get sweeter, will become sweeter = will become sweeter. Vocabulary: limit (highest amount allowed), temporary (only for a short time), record (highest, biggest, or earliest ever). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, with services and computer work helping the numbers. Also: Houthi forces moved down Yemen's Red Sea coast, increasing the risk for ships. Today’s English focus: showed a surprise 0.4% increase = reported a surprise 0.4% rise. Vocabulary: services (work that helps people, not goods), economy (a country's money and work system), production (making things in a factory). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Anthropic says people tried to use its AI models for bombs, missiles, and deadly germs, and it banned some accounts after a 154-page report. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain, with a new warehouse and pressure from fast online rivals. Today’s English focus: plans to launch home delivery in Britain, intends to start home delivery in = to intend to start home delivery in Britain. Vocabulary: report (a written text with facts), safety (being free from harm), research (careful study to find new facts). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A French space company raises 450 million dollars and pushes Europe to keep up in space. Also: A huge study says very hot tea and coffee can raise one cancer risk, so let drinks cool. Today’s English focus: has just raised, has recently gotten money = has recently gotten money. Vocabulary: company (business), money (cash or funds), raise (get money for a plan or business). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: ASML's new chip machines cost up to $400 million, and top chipmakers may use them with a change that could raise chip output by 40%. Also: A new study says most used EV batteries still keep about 90% of their power after 150,000 kilometers. Today’s English focus: the battery is strong, the battery is strong = the battery is strong. Vocabulary: battery (the part that stores power), capacity (how much something can hold or do), wear (slow damage from use). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia sent ash over cities and closed eight airports, affecting 170,000 passengers and 1,558 canceled flights. Also: Australia may let people switch off social media algorithms, with possible penalties for tech firms that do not offer the choice. Today’s English focus: could face substantial penalties, may get big punishments = may get big punishments. Vocabulary: ash (soft grey dust after a fire or eruption), passenger (a person traveling in a plane, train, bus, or car), algorithm (a computer rule for what people see online). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A German company launches a rocket from Norway and reaches orbit. Also: The United Nations backs a new map that shows Africa more accurately. Today’s English focus: to encourage, to give support or help someone do something = to give support or help someone do something. Vocabulary: the resolution (an official vote or choice), to encourage (to give support or help someone do something), to abstain (to not vote yes or no). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A boat school in flood-prone Bangladesh still helps children get to class when roads are blocked by water and mud. Also: People in the US are pushing back against Flock cameras that read car number plates and track where cars go. Today’s English focus: is used to: for function or purpose = for function or purpose. Vocabulary: boat (a small vehicle that moves on water), bench (a long seat for many people), mud (wet earth). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: BepiColombo nears Mercury after eight years in space, with one last step before orbit. Also: Volkswagen approves another 50,000 job cuts in a major company shake-up. Today’s English focus: has been flying - has been doing an action for eight years and it still = has been flying. Vocabulary: module (one part of a machine), flyby (a fast pass near a planet), orbit (the path around a planet). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: In Australia, new data centres are growing fast, and people ask what they cost. One woman hears the humming near her home, and the country already has 162 data centres with 90. Also: The Japanese yen jumps more than 2% as people think the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates. Markets watch the yen, the dollar, and a 77% chance of a rate rise. Today’s English focus: was set to raise = was going to raise = was going to raise. Vocabulary: humming (a low, steady sound), on the way (coming soon), investors (people who put money into a project). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Chinese EV maker wants to sell in North America, with a factory in Ningbo, lower Canada tariffs, and 49,000 cars in the first year. Also: MapQuest becomes the top free app after keeping Lake Ontario, while downloads surge and users get a new lake-name tool. Today’s English focus: there were (there were many things before) = there were. Vocabulary: downloads (times when people get an app on their phones), surge (a fast, strong rise), familiar (known and easy to recognize). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The FTC sues Amazon, saying ad auctions were changed to charge advertisers more. Also: A farm family uses vending machines to sell fresh milk and local food in villages. Today’s English focus: the advertiser, a person or company that pays for ads = a person or company that pays for ads. Vocabulary: the lawsuit (a case in court), the auction (a way to set a price), the advertiser (a person or company that pays for ads). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: El Niño is now stronger than scientists expected, using a very long ocean record from old Galápagos corals. Also: Doctors have a new ECG tool that can spot heart disease in less than two seconds and may help high-risk patients faster. Today’s English focus: there were, there were many things in the past = there were. Vocabulary: tool (a thing that helps you do a job), spot (see or notice quickly), trial (a test in real life with people). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul for security talks after a new defence deal. Also: Australia's regulator says cash home insurance payouts can leave homeowners with bigger repair bills. Today’s English focus: can create = can create. Vocabulary: cash (money in notes or coins), quote (a price for a job), repair (to fix something). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A missing Australian woman is found safe after floods in Nepal, while other Australians are still unaccounted for. Also: UK telecoms leaders warn that slow network upgrades could hurt AI growth and leave the UK behind. Today’s English focus: was and were, used to talk about the past = was and were. Vocabulary: unaccounted (still missing), officials (government workers), relief (a feeling after worry goes away). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Cambodia says it has ended scam places, but rights groups and experts do not believe the claim because they say it is hard to check. Also: Berlin says hackers stole city data, demanded money, and threatened to sell the files, but the mayor says the city will not give in. Today’s English focus: were offline - had no internet or system access = were offline. Vocabulary: the claim (statement), the official (government person), the suspect (person police think may be involved). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Gilead gets approval for a once-daily HIV pill that may make treatment easier for some adults whose virus is already under control. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, including flights to Europe and Asia and a fourth daily JFK-London flight. Today’s English focus: is taken once a day - happens one time each day = happens one time each day. Vocabulary: pill (a small piece of medicine you swallow), take (to swallow or use medicine), choice (one thing you can pick). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to restart talks with the EU. The result looks very close, and fishing waters are a big part of the debate. Also: Nvidia says sales jumped again as AI demand stays strong. The chip maker now expects even more revenue next quarter. Today’s English focus: is more than, means one number is bigger = is more than. Vocabulary: vote (a choice by saying yes or no), gap (a small difference between two sides), waters (the sea in a place). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Winter energy prices may rise by 4%, affecting about 33 million households as cold weather begins and bills stay under pressure. Also: Brazil fines TikTok's parent company nearly $30 million over children's data, and the company may appeal. Today’s English focus: be going to rise, will increase = to increase. Vocabulary: fine (money you pay after a rule is broken), data (information, like names or account details), appeal (a new request to look again). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Shein plans a Hong Kong stock market debut and could be worth almost 27 billion dollars. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting young workers in entry-level jobs hardest. Today’s English focus: is going to list, planned to list = planned to list. Vocabulary: value (worth), shares (small parts of a company that people can buy), costs (money amounts a company must pay). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Dating apps are losing users. New data shows fewer paying subscribers, especially on Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and Bumble, as some people want real-life contact again. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June. Officials link the rise to long heatwaves, risky swimming spots, and sudden cold-water shock. Today’s English focus: are using, are using = are using. Vocabulary: subscriber (a person who pays for a service regularly), option (a choice you can use), similarity (how two things are alike). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Chinese company called Unitree has a very big first day on the Shanghai stock market. Its robot shares rise more than 460%, and investors are excited about robots, robot dogs. Also: A father leaves his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji in fog and rain after the boy says he is tired. Staff find the child later, police reprimand the father, and the boy is. Today’s English focus: was found, was discovered by other people = was found. Vocabulary: mountain (a high hill or peak), tired (needing rest or sleep), apologised (said sorry). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.