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2026/04/12
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2026/10/02
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Learn Italian with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, simple Italian at A1, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line. Read today's transcript: https://linguawire.com/learn/italian WHAT YOU GET A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, spoken slowly and clearly enough for a beginner to follow. Every episode has its own page with the full Italian transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read. NEVER STUDIED ITALIAN BEFORE? Day One takes you from zero to your first real news bulletin in four weeks, one short episode at a time: https://linguawire.com/dayone/italian NOT SURE THIS IS YOUR LEVEL? Take the free CEFR assessment, showing your overall and per-skill level, so you know what to work on next: https://linguawire.com/assessment If you have been looking for an Italian podcast for beginners built on real news rather than repetitive exercises, this is it. If A1 starts to feel slow, the same stories are published at A2 and B1+ the same morning. Search LinguaWire Italian A2. MORE FROM LINGUAWIRE Daily Italian class: https://linguawire.com/class/italian The language guide: https://linguawire.com/guide Every language and level: https://linguawire.com/podcasts Also in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and English. If today's episode helped, please follow the show. It is the best thing to help other Italian 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 Italian News | India and Pakistan Set for a Huge 2027 Cricket Clash
2026/10/02
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Walmart introduces digital shelf labels that light up to help customers and employees find products. Also: India and Pakistan will play each other on October 10, 2027, in the Cricket World Cup.
Oggi: Walmart illumina le etichette digitali · India e Pakistan giocano nel 2027.
Today’s Italian focus: possono = can / may. Vocabulary: il corridoio (aisle), lo scaffale (shelf), l'ordine (order).
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A1 Italian News | Why Swiss Glaciers Are Disappearing So Fast
2026/10/01
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of their ice in 2026, affecting rivers, farming and transport in Europe. Also: An AI-generated Greta Garbo appears in a 99-second ball-bearing advertisement, with relatives considering future film roles.
Oggi: I ghiacciai svizzeri perdono ghiaccio · Greta Garbo torna in uno spot.
Today’s Italian focus: coprire, to cover = to cover. Vocabulary: ghiaccio (ice), ghiacciaio (glacier), fiume (river).
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A1 Italian News | Her Rent Falls After Spain Housing Protests
2026/09/30
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In this episode: Oura pauses its planned $15 billion US stock sale because the market is uncertain. Also: After large housing protests, 87-year-old Maricarmen can return to her Madrid home with rent capped at about $570 a month for eight years.
Oggi: Oura rimanda la vendita di azioni · Maricarmen torna nella sua casa.
Today’s Italian focus: ha organizzato, has organised = has organised. Vocabulary: l'affitto (rent), la pensione (pension), l'inquilino (tenant).
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A1 Italian 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, deploys 26 Starlink satellites, and returns to Earth. Also: Oura prepares to go public with smart rings that track health data.
Oggi: Starship raggiunge l’orbita · Oura prepara l’ingresso in borsa.
Today’s Italian focus: volere, to want = to want. Vocabulary: l'anello (ring), il sonno (sleep), il dato (data point or piece of information).
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A1 Italian News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide
2026/09/28
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In this episode: Lime's electric bikes and scooters become more popular in England, with users, vehicles, sales, and profits all increasing. Also: In Veracruz, Mexico, the 300-year-old son jarocho tradition brings people together to play, sing, and dance at fandangos, while La Bamba spreads internationally.
Oggi: Lime cresce in Inghilterra · La musica di Veracruz nel mondo.
Today’s Italian focus: non è, is not = is not. Vocabulary: festa (party or celebration), chitarra (guitar), cantare (to sing).
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A1 Italian News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?
2026/09/27
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In this episode: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt after the Philippines stops fresh ube exports. Also: Researchers study drones that could deliver defibrillators faster to people having cardiac arrests.
Oggi: Il divieto cambia il futuro dell’ube · I droni portano defibrillatori più rapidamente.
Today’s Italian focus: servire, to be necessary or useful = to be necessary or useful. Vocabulary: la radice (root), il gusto (taste or flavor), il prezzo (price).
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A1 Italian News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start
2026/09/26
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In this episode: Microsoft drops the Copilot+ PC name for its new Surface computers, even though they meet the old requirements. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive powerful storms and their mother's intestinal infection.
Oggi: Microsoft cambia il nome dei nuovi Surface · Cinque cuccioli superano tempeste e malattia.
Today’s Italian focus: cambia = changes. Vocabulary: pioggia (rain), pelo (fur), speranza (hope).
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A1 Italian News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize
2026/09/25
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In this episode: Sixteen-year-old Thai rocker Nene Royal wins America's Got Talent, becoming the first Thai winner and receiving a one-million-dollar prize. Also: Sales of Chinese hybrid cars rise sharply in the European Union, worrying Brussels and European carmakers.
Oggi: Nene vince il grande premio · Aumentano le auto ibride cinesi.
Today’s Italian focus: potere, to be able to, can = to be able to, can. Vocabulary: il palco (stage), il premio (prize), il pubblico (audience).
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A1 Italian News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?
2026/09/24
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In this episode: OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine and helps protect hospitals and power plants from attacks. Also: Germany sets a first plan to move away from fossil fuels by 2045, with more renewables and coal exit targets.
Oggi: OpenAI aiuta l'Ucraina contro gli attacchi · Germania vuole uscire dai fossili.
Today’s Italian focus: L'obiettivo è il 2045, the goal is 2045 = the goal is 2045. Vocabulary: l'obiettivo (the goal), il piano (the plan), il cambiamento (the change).
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A1 Italian News | Can AI School Replace College?
2026/09/23
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In this episode: A Silicon Valley firm opens a free AI academy for young builders, with no tests or homework. Also: Qantas plans tickets for a nonstop New York to Sydney flight that takes about 18 hours.
Oggi: Scuola di AI a San Francisco · Volo diretto New York-Sydney.
Today’s Italian focus: ha, has = has. Vocabulary: volo (flight), posti (seats), serbatoio (fuel tank).
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A1 Italian News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel
2026/09/22
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In this episode: British drivers and small traders face higher diesel prices that could reach £2 a litre, making everyday travel and work more expensive. Also: World leaders in New York discuss the climate crisis, including Australia and Iceland's plans to cut fossil fuels and move to cleaner energy.
Oggi: Diesel costa di più in Gran Bretagna · I leader parlano del clima a New York.
Today’s Italian focus: andare a = to go to = to go to. Vocabulary: il pieno (a fill-up), il bilancio (budget), il carburante (fuel).
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A1 Italian News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents
2026/09/21
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In this episode: A Maryland family can barely afford childcare, so the grandmother retires, moves across the country, and helps raise the children. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins his fourth straight men's world time-trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps her women's crown.
Oggi: Nonna aiuta la famiglia · Evenepoel vince ancora.
Today’s Italian focus: L'asilo costa tantissimo, childcare costs a lot = childcare costs a lot. Vocabulary: l'asilo (daycare), il mutuo (mortgage), vincere (to win).
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A1 Italian News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?
2026/09/20
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In this episode: Google's Gemini tested security by entering three companies and guessing login details. Also: Researchers found ancient signs that people may have used betel nuts long ago.
Oggi: Gemini entra in tre aziende · Semi di betel nei denti antichi.
Today’s Italian focus: Molte persone dicono che aiutano, many people say they help = many people say they help. Vocabulary: i denti (teeth), la traccia (trace), il solco (groove).
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A1 Italian News | Japan's Rates Hit a 31-Year High
2026/09/19
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Japan's central bank lifts rates to a 31-year high to fight rising prices, with more increases still possible. Also: Australia pushes a new plan to protect children online, as millions of accounts close and other countries watch.
Oggi: Giappone alza i tassi · Australia ferma danni online.
Today’s Italian focus: dare agli utenti, to give users = to give users. Vocabulary: scelta (decision), account (online profile), algoritmi (algorithms).
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A1 Italian News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women?
2026/09/18
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: In Kenya, pregnant women text a service about swelling, headaches, and safe foods, and urgent messages go to nurses. Also: Canada welcomes an EU idea for closer ties, as Mark Carney talks about defense, minerals, energy, and tariffs.
Oggi: Messaggi per le donne incinte · Canada e Europa più vicini.
Today’s Italian focus: riceve meno di cento domande al giorno, receives fewer than one hundred = receives fewer than one hundred questions a day. Vocabulary: il gonfiore (swelling), i dazi (tariffs), l'alleanza (alliance).
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