Learn English A1 with News | Slow Easy English for Beginners

Learn English A1 with News | Slow Easy English for Beginners

Learn English through real news stories every day. Each interview-format episode covers two current stories in simple A1 English with slow speech, short sentences, and simple vocabulary. It's free to listen. For episode transcripts, translations, and quizzes as well as LinguaWire's full language-learning online programme, visit linguawire.com. Note: Our podcasts use AI support for translations and multi-language recording, with native speaker scripting and supervision. Perfect for: English beginners, A1 English learners, slow English listening practice, learning English with news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 26, 2026 7 mins
Learn with slow English news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east. Also: IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips. Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more...

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Western Europe Faces Record Heat. Learn with slow English news for A1 listening practice.

In this episode: France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe. Also: Stanford graduates rethink their futures as AI transforms tech.

Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), toda...

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Alibaba Fights US Blacklist in Court. Learn with slow English news for A1 listening practice.

In this episode: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist. Also: Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services.

Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening),...

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Today’s stories in A1 English: US eases oil sanctions despite Irans denial; WhatsApp gets new leader from Indian start-up. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at lingua...

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Today’s stories in A1 English: US and Iran Restart Talks Through the Night; France Bans Alcohol as Heatwave Hits Half the Country. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes a...

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Today’s stories in A1 English: African and Caribbean countries demand slavery apology; Australia finds first bird flu case spreading worldwide. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehens...

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Today’s stories in A1 English: Indias richest man plans huge share sale; US will end HIV funding in South Africa. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com ...

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Today’s stories in A1 English: Indias richest man plans huge share sale; US will end HIV funding in South Africa. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com ...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence— Apple raises prices because AI chips cost moreLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and co...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Amazon founder says AI will create new jobs— Equatorial Guinea leaders quit after missing goalsLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension qui...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Somaliland opens embassy after Israel recognizes it— Police rescue hundreds of cats stolen for food in VietnamLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and co...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995— Japan raises interest rates to fight rising pricesLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehensio...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal— Trump Supports Iran Deal but Warns of RisksLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at li...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Why this World Cup is the most expensive ever— Switzerland plans to vote on population capLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes ...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Palestinians Angry as Israeli Demolitions Rise— Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire After SpaceX SuccessLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and compreh...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Why This World Cup Is the Most Expensive Ever— Pope Leo Highlights Migrants Dangerous JourneysLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quiz...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Trump says he likes inflation as US prices rise fast— Scientists find ancient whale graveyard from five million years agoLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary to...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Worlds biggest chipmaker may raise prices— New AI tool is too powerful but released anywayLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes ...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Armenia chooses a pro-West government despite Russias pressure— SpaceX stock soars in Elon Musks biggest gamble yetLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, a...

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Today’s stories in A1 English:— Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Conditions for Peace Talks— Tourists Avoid Middle East and Boost Spain VisitsLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and compre...

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