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2026/03/10
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2026/10/02
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Learn English with real news, every morning. New episodes every day in slow, simple English at A1. You can read every word, free. Read today's episode: https://linguawire.com/learn/english WHAT YOU GET One new episode every morning. Two real news stories from today. Two people talk about them. The English is very slow. The sentences are short. We use easy words. Every episode has a page. You can read every word as you listen. You can see today's new words. You can do a short quiz. You do not need an account to read. WHY THE NEWS HELPS You know the news already. So you do not think about the story. You think about the English. That is the fastest way to learn. NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR LEVEL? Answer about twenty short questions. We tell you your level and what to do next: https://linguawire.com/assessment Is this too easy? The same stories are at A2 and B1+ every morning. Search LinguaWire English A2. MORE FROM LINGUAWIRE The language guide: https://linguawire.com/guide Every language and level: https://linguawire.com/podcasts We also help people learn Spanish, German, French, Italian and Portuguese. Do you like this show? Please follow it. That is the one thing that helps other English learners find us. Note: LinguaWire podcasts use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A1 English News | India and Pakistan Set for a Huge 2027 Cricket Clash
2026/10/02
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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
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A1 English News | Why Swiss Glaciers Are Disappearing So Fast
2026/10/01
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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
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A1 English News | Oura Abruptly Pauses Planned IPO
2026/09/30
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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
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A1 English News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time
2026/09/29
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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
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A1 English News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide
2026/09/28
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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
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A1 English News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?
2026/09/27
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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
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A1 English News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start
2026/09/26
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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
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A1 English News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize
2026/09/25
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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
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A1 English News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?
2026/09/24
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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
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A1 English News | Can AI School Replace College?
2026/09/23
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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
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A1 English News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel
2026/09/22
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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).
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A1 English News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents
2026/09/21
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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).
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A1 English News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?
2026/09/20
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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).
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A1 English News | Japan's Rates Hit a 31-Year High
2026/09/19
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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).
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A1 English News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women?
2026/09/18
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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
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