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Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge airport welcome after their historic first World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with extreme winds, flooding, and dangerous waves.Today’s English focus: held their own = performed well in a difficult situation, especially against stronger or more experienced people. Vocabulary: homecoming (the return of a person or group to the place they come from, especially when), chanting (saying or singing the same words again and again, often in a crowd), gratitude (a feeling of thanks).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: France reports 2,025 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave as Europe prepares for more extreme temperatures. Also: Alexandra Eala shocks defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first Filipino player to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open era.Today’s English focus: take something to heart = to listen to advice or words seriously and let them influence you. Vocabulary: excess deaths (deaths above the number normally expected in a period of time), braced for (preparing for something difficult or unpleasant), vulnerable (more likely to be hurt or affected by a problem).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Poland says it is preparing for various scenarios after reports of a possible Russian provocation to test NATO. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness.Today’s English focus: require = to need something because of a rule, law, or situation. Vocabulary: sick leave (time away from work because you are ill), sick note (a document from a doctor that explains why someone cannot work), absence (being away from a place where you are expected to be).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Hernán Gil is rescued after eight days under a collapsed car park in Venezuela. Also: The Vatican excommunicates SSPX bishops and says some followers may also be affected.Today’s English focus: inching closer = moving very slowly towards a person, a place, or a goal. Vocabulary: rubble (broken pieces of a building after it has fallen down), ordeal (a very difficult or painful experience), clarified (made something clearer or easier to understand).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts. Also: At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.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-b1-2026-07-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump.Today’s English focus: uphold = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: ruling (from today’s language recap), s ruling changed the company (from today’s language recap), eligible (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-b1-2026-07-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono.Today’s English focus: The third phrase is = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: heritage (from today’s language recap), s history (from today’s language recap), pay tribute to (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-b1-2026-06-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power. 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-b1-2026-06-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools. 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-b1-2026-06-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia. 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-b1-2026-06-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children. 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-b1-2026-06-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Seeks Billions for the Iran War. Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs. Also: Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities. 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-b1-2026-06-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ships Return After the US-Iran Deal. Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal. Also: Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire. 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-b1-2026-06-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in B1 English: Myanmar army kills over 700 civilians in six months; Japan raises visa fees five times after 40 years. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. 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 B1 English: African and Caribbean countries demand slavery apology; Indian students retake exam after paper leak scandal. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. 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 B1 English: US stops money for HIV help in South Africa; Women ask Japan fans to clean up at home too. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. 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 B1 English: Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Stop Fighting for Now; Boy Tries to Take Sick Chicken to Hospital and Inspires. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. 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.