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Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Europe breaks June heat records as scientists link stronger heatwaves to human-made climate change. Also: Bangladesh seeks Chinese investment while trying to improve strained relations with India.Today’s English focus: improve = to become better, or to make something better. Vocabulary: heatwave (several very hot days together), break a record (to go higher, lower, or do better than the best number before), at risk (in a situation where something bad may happen).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Extreme heat cancels Fourth of July events across the United States. Also: Ukraine says it hit a major oil terminal in St Petersburg.Today’s English focus: was hit and were cancelled = passive forms used when the action is more important than who did it. Vocabulary: cancel (to decide that an event will not happen), humidity (water in the air), heat-related illness (an illness caused by too much heat).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: France records 2,025 extra deaths during a record-breaking heatwave as Europe prepares for more extreme temperatures. Also: DR Congo begins a WHO-backed trial of two antiviral drugs for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.Today’s English focus: rise = to go up, or to become higher. Vocabulary: heatwave (a period of very hot weather that lasts for several days), alert (a warning about danger, or possible danger), forecast (what will probably happen with the weather).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: The US declines a long renewal of the USMCA trade deal, creating uncertainty for North American businesses. Also: Ryanair warns that the EU Entry-Exit System could cause long airport queues and missed flights this summer.Today’s English focus: in place = still active or still being used. Vocabulary: queue (a line of people waiting), border control (the place where officials check your passport when you enter or leave a country), postpone (to do something later than planned).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'. Also: From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president.Today’s English focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers. Also: Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office.Today’s English focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: 'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history. Also: Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says.Today’s English focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-06-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice. In this episode: Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C. Also: Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend. 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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-06-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice. In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict. 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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-06-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice. In this episode: Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks. Also: Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events. 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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-06-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice. In this episode: Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels. Also: Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. 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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-06-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspectors Return to Iran After War Deal. Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice. In this episode: UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal. Also: Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day. 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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-06-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heatwave in France Causes More Drowning Deaths. Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice. In this episode: Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave. Also: US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks. 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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-06-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A2 English: Gas Explosion in Qatar Kills and Injures Many; Southern Europe Faces Dangerous 40C Heat Wave. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A2 English: Fuel stops in Crimea after Ukraine targets oil sites; Young Indian cricketer breaks record with fastest 50 runs. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A2 English: Iran closes key waterway after attacks in Lebanon; Boy tries to bring sick chicken to hospital and wins. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A2 English: Black Rain Falls After Big Attack on Moscow Oil Plant; Women Inspire Japan Fans to Clean Stadium at Home. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A2 English:— Iran breaks US blockade to send oil tankers— Norways crown princess recovers after lung transplant surgeryLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A2 English:— Switzerland decides if population will stop growing— Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX stock risesLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A2 English:— US Strikes Damage Over 50 Iranian Military Bases— King Honors Famous Artist David Hockney After DeathLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.