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Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Volkswagen says it is considering major job cuts as profits fall and competition from China grows. Also: The UK and Switzerland strike a deal on e-gates, roaming charges, and easier services travel.Today’s French focus: permettre = to allow, to permit. Vocabulary: l'accord (agreement), les frais (fees, charges), le calendrier (timeline, schedule).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Qatar announces the death of its former leader, Sheikh Hamad, aged 74, and marks several days of mourning. Also: South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or sent back in a migration crackdown.Today’s French focus: partir = to leave. Vocabulary: deuil (mourning), drapeau (flag), bureau (office).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, pushing nearly two million people to leave their homes, while flights and trains are cancelled. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex named Gus may sell for $30 million, but scientists worry it should stay in a museum.Today’s French focus: évacuer = to evacuate. Vocabulary: évacuer (to evacuate), annuler (to cancel), musée (museum).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Meta removes a new image tool after privacy worries and fast backlash. Also: Researchers discover a new dinosaur in Thailand with a very long neck.Today’s French focus: retirer = to remove; to take down. Vocabulary: le fossile (fossil), la vertèbre (vertebra; back bone), le cou (neck).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York, making the biggest US listing ever by a foreign company. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, the runway closes, and the pilot is reported safe.Today’s French focus: être en bonne santé = to be in good health. Vocabulary: piste (runway), train (landing gear), feu (fire).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Australian dock workers want a 28-hour week with the same pay as ports test more machines and scheduling tools. Also: A major telecom outage in Australia cancelled trains, cut mobile service, and disrupted some emergency calls.Today’s French focus: sans perdre d'argent = without losing money. Vocabulary: syndicat (union), horaire (work schedule), grue (crane).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Trump arrives at the Nato summit as leaders try to show unity while Europe talks about rearming and stronger defense. Also: Hungary pauses public news broadcasts as the new government says state media should become independent and trustworthy.Today’s French focus: pendant longtemps = for a long time. Vocabulary: arrêté (stopped), indépendant (independent), fiable (reliable).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes. Also: Robotaxis in Beijing test China's plans to grow driverless car services.Today’s French focus: sans = without. Vocabulary: près de (near), quitter (to leave), rouler (to drive or roll).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Vietnam increases checks on fake luxury goods, including bags, shoes and watches, as the government tries to change the country's image. Also: Australia investigates six strange round objects found on a Queensland beach, which may be space debris from a rocket.Today’s French focus: il faut = it is necessary. Vocabulary: faux (false or fake), près de (near), loin de (far from).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Europe faces record-breaking heat, with scientists warning that hotter heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense. Also: Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, honors migrants who died at sea, and urges Europe to do more for new arrivals.Today’s French focus: aider = to help. Vocabulary: il fait chaud (it is hot), une vague de chaleur (a heatwave), degrés (degrees).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A NASA-funded robot launches to catch the falling Swift space telescope and lift it to a safer orbit. Also: Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taiwan after a life linked to books, criticism of Beijing, and free speech.Today’s French focus: avoir peur = to be afraid. Vocabulary: une librairie (a bookshop), vendre (to sell), partir (to leave).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Doctors begin a trial of two possible Ebola treatments in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also: A 19-year-old accused of links to Scattered Spider hacking is arrested in Finland and sent to the US.Today’s French focus: rester = to not leave. Vocabulary: maladie (disease), traitement (treatment), vaccin (vaccine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal. Also: Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament.Today’s French focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: est l (from today’s language recap), histoire, l (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/french-a1-2026-07-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump.Today’s French 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/french-a1-2026-07-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes. Also: DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola.Today’s French focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: est nécessaire. Dans l (from today’s language recap), ai besoin d (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/french-a1-2026-06-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban. Also: Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday. Today’s French 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/french-a1-2026-06-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic. Also: Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal. Today’s French 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/french-a1-2026-06-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump. Also: Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition. Today’s French 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/french-a1-2026-06-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn with slow French 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 French 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/french-a1-2026-06-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Western Europe Faces Record Heat. Learn with slow French 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 French 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/french-a1-2026-06-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alibaba Fights US Blacklist in Court. Learn with slow French 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 French 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/french-a1-2026-06-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s stories in A1 French: Les États-Unis assouplissent les sanctions pétrolières malgré le démenti de l’Iran; WhatsApp a un nouveau dirigeant issu d’une start-up indienne. Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple French, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, 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 A1 French: Les États-Unis et l'Iran discutent toute la nuit; La France interdit l'alcool pendant la canicule. Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple French, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, 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 A1 French: Pays africains et caribéens exigent des excuses pour l'esclavage; L'Australie détecte le premier cas de grippe aviaire mondiale. Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple French, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, 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 A1 French: L'homme le plus riche d'Inde prépare une grosse vente d'actions; Les États-Unis vont arrêter de financer l'aide contre le VIH en Afrique du Sud. Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple French, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, 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 A1 French:— Hegseth renouvelle ses critiques de l'OTAN et dit que les États-Unis vont revoir leur présence— Apple va augmenter ses prix à cause du coût des puces IALearn French with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple French, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, English translations, 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 A1 French:— Le patron d'Amazon dit que l'IA créera de nouveaux emplois— Les dirigeants de Guinée équatoriale démissionnent après avoir manqué leurs objectifsLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple French, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.