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Each episode covers two current news stories with a vocabulary recap at the end. Visit linguawire.com for the full transcript, translations, vocabulary notebook, and practice questions.

New episode every morning.

Each episode is supported by with AI tools. Every script, exercise, and audio is pre-checked by a native speaker, so the content is always fresh and accurate.

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Each episode covers two current news stories with a vocabulary recap at the end. Visit linguawire.com for the full transcript, translations, vocabulary notebook, and practice questions.

New episode every morning.

Each episode is supported by with AI tools. Every script, exercise, and audio is pre-checked by a native speaker, so the content is always fresh and accurate.

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Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A fog warning could make weekend travel difficult across much of Ireland. Also: Planned London Tube driver strikes could disrupt travel and shopping before Christmas.
Today’s English focus: stronger = having more strength than before. Vocabulary: dense (thick and difficult to see through), visibility (how far people can see), gradually (slowly, over time).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-08]]>
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Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A fog warning could make weekend travel difficult across much of Ireland. Also: Planned London Tube driver strikes could disrupt travel and shopping before Christmas.
Today’s English focus: stronger = having more strength than before. Vocabulary: dense (thick and difficult to see through), visibility (how far people can see), gradually (slowly, over time).
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Today’s English focus: stronger = having more strength than before. Vocabulary: dense (thick and difficult to see through), visibility (how far people can see), gradually (slowly, over time).
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In this episode: Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold talks in Abu Dhabi about security after the war and a possible future meeting between their leaders. Also: The United States urges China to carry out its Busan trade promises, including tariff cuts and purchases of US farm goods.
Today’s English focus: the = the, for a specific thing. Vocabulary: commitment (promise), concrete (real and clear), assess (to examine and judge).
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Today’s English focus: the = the, for a specific thing. Vocabulary: commitment (promise), concrete (real and clear), assess (to examine and judge).
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Today’s English focus: the = the, for a specific thing. Vocabulary: commitment (promise), concrete (real and clear), assess (to examine and judge).
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In this episode: Oil prices rise slightly as ships face attacks in the Persian Gulf. Oman talks with Iran about controlling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while Russia warns of a new. Also: The Nasdaq falls more than 5.5% after US midterm election results raise fears that artificial intelligence development could slow down. Technology indexes and shares also fall.
Today’s English focus: more serious = a higher degree of seriousness. Vocabulary: route (a way from one place to another), traffic (vehicles, ships, or people moving along a route), jointly (together with another person or group).
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In this episode: Oil prices rise slightly as ships face attacks in the Persian Gulf. Oman talks with Iran about controlling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while Russia warns of a new. Also: The Nasdaq falls more than 5.5% after US midterm election results raise fears that artificial intelligence development could slow down. Technology indexes and shares also fall.
Today’s English focus: more serious = a higher degree of seriousness. Vocabulary: route (a way from one place to another), traffic (vehicles, ships, or people moving along a route), jointly (together with another person or group).
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Today’s English focus: more serious = a higher degree of seriousness. Vocabulary: route (a way from one place to another), traffic (vehicles, ships, or people moving along a route), jointly (together with another person or group).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-06</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Democrats win control of Congress, leaving Trump with less power and markets facing more uncertainty. Also: Hackers use old iPhone and Android weaknesses through trusted websites to steal private phone data.
Today’s English focus: dislike, nicht mögen = to dislike. Vocabulary: inflation (a general rise in prices), tariff (a tax on goods from another country), household (the people living together in one home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-05]]>
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In this episode: Democrats win control of Congress, leaving Trump with less power and markets facing more uncertainty. Also: Hackers use old iPhone and Android weaknesses through trusted websites to steal private phone data.
Today’s English focus: dislike, nicht mögen = to dislike. Vocabulary: inflation (a general rise in prices), tariff (a tax on goods from another country), household (the people living together in one home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-05]]>
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In this episode: Democrats win control of Congress, leaving Trump with less power and markets facing more uncertainty. Also: Hackers use old iPhone and Android weaknesses through trusted websites to steal private phone data.
Today’s English focus: dislike, nicht mögen = to dislike. Vocabulary: inflation (a general rise in prices), tariff (a tax on goods from another country), household (the people living together in one home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-05</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: The United States launched limited strikes on Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. fighter jet and launched a missile that threatened ships. Also: Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least 38 civilians in 24 hours, including people at an aid centre, a hospice and a hospital.
Today’s English focus: fired = shot or sent out. Vocabulary: strike (an attack by military forces), target (the person or place an attack aims at), threaten (to create danger for someone or something).
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In this episode: The United States launched limited strikes on Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. fighter jet and launched a missile that threatened ships. Also: Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least 38 civilians in 24 hours, including people at an aid centre, a hospice and a hospital.
Today’s English focus: fired = shot or sent out. Vocabulary: strike (an attack by military forces), target (the person or place an attack aims at), threaten (to create danger for someone or something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-04]]>
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Today’s English focus: fired = shot or sent out. Vocabulary: strike (an attack by military forces), target (the person or place an attack aims at), threaten (to create danger for someone or something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-04</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Oil prices fell sharply after hopeful signs that Iran may continue talks with the US. President Trump also said the US did not plan new strikes after the midterm elections. Also: The US will suspend duty-free trade benefits for South Africa and Rwanda from January 1, 2027. South Africa could lose access affecting $1.7 billion in annual exports.
Today’s English focus: had been = had been. Vocabulary: benefit (something helpful or useful), suspend (to stop something for a time), barrier (something that makes something difficult).
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Oil prices fell sharply after hopeful signs that Iran may continue talks with the US. President Trump also said the US did not plan new strikes after the midterm elections. Also: The US will suspend duty-free trade benefits for South Africa and Rwanda from January 1, 2027. South Africa could lose access affecting $1.7 billion in annual exports.
Today’s English focus: had been = had been. Vocabulary: benefit (something helpful or useful), suspend (to stop something for a time), barrier (something that makes something difficult).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-03]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Oil prices fell sharply after hopeful signs that Iran may continue talks with the US. President Trump also said the US did not plan new strikes after the midterm elections. Also: The US will suspend duty-free trade benefits for South Africa and Rwanda from January 1, 2027. South Africa could lose access affecting $1.7 billion in annual exports.
Today’s English focus: had been = had been. Vocabulary: benefit (something helpful or useful), suspend (to stop something for a time), barrier (something that makes something difficult).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-03</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Oil prices fell sharply after hopeful signs that Iran may continue talks with the US. President Trump also said the US did not plan new strikes </itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends, raising fears that fighting could grow. Also: A new poll gives Democrats a 52%-45% lead before US midterm elections, while Trump's disapproval reaches 60%.
Today’s English focus: will = used to talk about the future. Vocabulary: Mandate (official permission to continue), Restraint (calm control of your actions), Tension (a nervous or difficult feeling between people or groups).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-02]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends, raising fears that fighting could grow. Also: A new poll gives Democrats a 52%-45% lead before US midterm elections, while Trump's disapproval reaches 60%.
Today’s English focus: will = used to talk about the future. Vocabulary: Mandate (official permission to continue), Restraint (calm control of your actions), Tension (a nervous or difficult feeling between people or groups).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-02]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends, raising fears that fighting could grow. Also: A new poll gives Democrats a 52%-45% lead before US midterm elections, while Trump's disapproval reaches 60%.
Today’s English focus: will = used to talk about the future. Vocabulary: Mandate (official permission to continue), Restraint (calm control of your actions), Tension (a nervous or difficult feeling between people or groups).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-02</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends, raising fears that fighting could grow. Also: A new poll gives Democrats a 52%-45% lead befo</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Gulliver's Travels Reaches 300 With Rare Books on Display</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Gulliver's Travels Reaches 300 With Rare Books on Display</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Scientists recognise a bright-red carnivorous plant as a new species in Florida. Also: A Trinity College Dublin exhibition marks 300 years of Gulliver's Travels with rare books and adaptations.
Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = to say what someone is able to do. Vocabulary: species (a group of similar plants or animals), habitat (the natural home of a plant or animal), protect (to keep someone or something safe).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-01]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Scientists recognise a bright-red carnivorous plant as a new species in Florida. Also: A Trinity College Dublin exhibition marks 300 years of Gulliver's Travels with rare books and adaptations.
Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = to say what someone is able to do. Vocabulary: species (a group of similar plants or animals), habitat (the natural home of a plant or animal), protect (to keep someone or something safe).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-01]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>620</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Scientists recognise a bright-red carnivorous plant as a new species in Florida. Also: A Trinity College Dublin exhibition marks 300 years of Gulliver's Travels with rare books and adaptations.
Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = to say what someone is able to do. Vocabulary: species (a group of similar plants or animals), habitat (the natural home of a plant or animal), protect (to keep someone or something safe).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-11-01</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Scientists recognise a bright-red carnivorous plant as a new spe</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | AI Doubts Wipe Nearly $1 Trillion From Nasdaq</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | AI Doubts Wipe Nearly $1 Trillion From Nasdaq</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: A technology share sell-off pushes US markets lower, with nearly $1 trillion lost from the Nasdaq in one week.
Today’s English focus: weaker than = less strong or less good than. Vocabulary: interceptor (a missile that stops another missile), destroy (to damage something so badly that it no longer works), rising (increasing).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-31]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: A technology share sell-off pushes US markets lower, with nearly $1 trillion lost from the Nasdaq in one week.
Today’s English focus: weaker than = less strong or less good than. Vocabulary: interceptor (a missile that stops another missile), destroy (to damage something so badly that it no longer works), rising (increasing).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-31]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>593</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: A technology share sell-off pushes US markets lower, with nearly $1 trillion lost from the Nasdaq in one week.
Today’s English focus: weaker than = less strong or less good than. Vocabulary: interceptor (a missile that stops another missile), destroy (to damage something so badly that it no longer works), rising (increasing).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-31</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: A technology share sell-off pushes U</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | US Economy Grows 3.4% Despite Inflation Pressure</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | US Economy Grows 3.4% Despite Inflation Pressure</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US offers Iran sanctions relief if it makes nuclear promises, while talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew 3.4% in the third quarter, but high inflation and rising costs still pressure many people.
Today’s English focus: them = object pronoun meaning the sanctions. Vocabulary: sanction (economic restriction), stockpile (a large amount kept for future use), ceasefire (an agreement to stop fighting).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-30]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US offers Iran sanctions relief if it makes nuclear promises, while talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew 3.4% in the third quarter, but high inflation and rising costs still pressure many people.
Today’s English focus: them = object pronoun meaning the sanctions. Vocabulary: sanction (economic restriction), stockpile (a large amount kept for future use), ceasefire (an agreement to stop fighting).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-30]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US offers Iran sanctions relief if it makes nuclear promises, while talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew 3.4% in the third quarter, but high inflation and rising costs still pressure many people.
Today’s English focus: them = object pronoun meaning the sanctions. Vocabulary: sanction (economic restriction), stockpile (a large amount kept for future use), ceasefire (an agreement to stop fighting).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-30</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US offers Iran sanctions relief if it makes nuclear promises, while talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew 3.4%</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why the Fed Paused Despite Rising US Inflation</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why the Fed Paused Despite Rising US Inflation</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates between 3.75 and 4 percent, even as inflation reaches 3.7 percent. Also: President Trump plans to ease methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from lower-producing wells.
Today’s English focus: Had the bank already changed rates recently? = asking if something happened before a past point. Vocabulary: leak (an escape of gas or liquid), trap (to stop something from escaping), atmosphere (the layer of air around Earth).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-29]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates between 3.75 and 4 percent, even as inflation reaches 3.7 percent. Also: President Trump plans to ease methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from lower-producing wells.
Today’s English focus: Had the bank already changed rates recently? = asking if something happened before a past point. Vocabulary: leak (an escape of gas or liquid), trap (to stop something from escaping), atmosphere (the layer of air around Earth).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-29]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>554</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates between 3.75 and 4 percent, even as inflation reaches 3.7 percent. Also: President Trump plans to ease methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from lower-producing wells.
Today’s English focus: Had the bank already changed rates recently? = asking if something happened before a past point. Vocabulary: leak (an escape of gas or liquid), trap (to stop something from escaping), atmosphere (the layer of air around Earth).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-29</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates between 3.75 and 4 percent, even as inflation reaches 3.7 percent. Also: President Trump plans to ea</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Climate Change Linked to Nearly 3 Million Deaths</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Climate Change Linked to Nearly 3 Million Deaths</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The U.S. Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots that may belong to noncitizen voters. Also: A new Lancet report says climate change is a global health emergency, with nearly 3 million linked deaths from 2016 to 2023.
Today’s English focus: higher than = larger than. Vocabulary: harm (damage or bad effects), accelerate (become faster), vulnerable (needing extra protection).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-28]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The U.S. Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots that may belong to noncitizen voters. Also: A new Lancet report says climate change is a global health emergency, with nearly 3 million linked deaths from 2016 to 2023.
Today’s English focus: higher than = larger than. Vocabulary: harm (damage or bad effects), accelerate (become faster), vulnerable (needing extra protection).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-28]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The U.S. Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots that may belong to noncitizen voters. Also: A new Lancet report says climate change is a global health emergency, with nearly 3 million linked deaths from 2016 to 2023.
Today’s English focus: higher than = larger than. Vocabulary: harm (damage or bad effects), accelerate (become faster), vulnerable (needing extra protection).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-28</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The U.S. Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots that may belong to noncitizen voters. Also: A new Lance</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Trump's Oil Holdings Jumped 43 Percent During War</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Trump's Oil Holdings Jumped 43 Percent During War</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The war on Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security and next year's harvests. Also: President Trump's oil and gas holdings increased in value by an average of 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold stocks.
Today’s English focus: higher = higher. Vocabulary: Fertiliser (material that helps plants grow), Harvest (crops collected from a field), Depend (to need someone or something for support).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-27]]>
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In this episode: The war on Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security and next year's harvests. Also: President Trump's oil and gas holdings increased in value by an average of 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold stocks.
Today’s English focus: higher = higher. Vocabulary: Fertiliser (material that helps plants grow), Harvest (crops collected from a field), Depend (to need someone or something for support).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-27]]>
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In this episode: The war on Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security and next year's harvests. Also: President Trump's oil and gas holdings increased in value by an average of 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold stocks.
Today’s English focus: higher = higher. Vocabulary: Fertiliser (material that helps plants grow), Harvest (crops collected from a field), Depend (to need someone or something for support).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-27</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: President Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action. Iran says messages are still reaching the United States, but both sides warn that strikes could return. Also: A federal appeals court hears the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California but makes no decision. The case concerns about 20,000 possible noncitizens on voter rolls.
Today’s English focus: did ... say = asked about a completed action. Vocabulary: appeal (a request for a higher court to review a decision), verify (to check that something is true), county (an area of local government).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-26]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: President Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action. Iran says messages are still reaching the United States, but both sides warn that strikes could return. Also: A federal appeals court hears the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California but makes no decision. The case concerns about 20,000 possible noncitizens on voter rolls.
Today’s English focus: did ... say = asked about a completed action. Vocabulary: appeal (a request for a higher court to review a decision), verify (to check that something is true), county (an area of local government).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-26]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: President Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action. Iran says messages are still reaching the United States, but both sides warn that strikes could return. Also: A federal appeals court hears the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California but makes no decision. The case concerns about 20,000 possible noncitizens on voter rolls.
Today’s English focus: did ... say = asked about a completed action. Vocabulary: appeal (a request for a higher court to review a decision), verify (to check that something is true), county (an area of local government).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-26</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: President Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action. Iran says messages are still reaching the United States, but both sides w</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Ireland's 85-Person Village Wins Tidy Towns Prize</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, Ballinahown in Ireland won the 2026 Tidy Towns competition. Its 85 residents volunteer together, with young people helping to care for parks, a playground, and a new. Also: US officials plan to promote a voluntary seafood label showing whether products were caught in the United States. Most seafood eaten in the US is imported.
Today’s English focus: volunteer = to volunteer. Vocabulary: resident (a person who lives in a place), pride (a good feeling about something you do or have), amenity (a useful or pleasant place or service).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-25]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, Ballinahown in Ireland won the 2026 Tidy Towns competition. Its 85 residents volunteer together, with young people helping to care for parks, a playground, and a new. Also: US officials plan to promote a voluntary seafood label showing whether products were caught in the United States. Most seafood eaten in the US is imported.
Today’s English focus: volunteer = to volunteer. Vocabulary: resident (a person who lives in a place), pride (a good feeling about something you do or have), amenity (a useful or pleasant place or service).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-25]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, Ballinahown in Ireland won the 2026 Tidy Towns competition. Its 85 residents volunteer together, with young people helping to care for parks, a playground, and a new. Also: US officials plan to promote a voluntary seafood label showing whether products were caught in the United States. Most seafood eaten in the US is imported.
Today’s English focus: volunteer = to volunteer. Vocabulary: resident (a person who lives in a place), pride (a good feeling about something you do or have), amenity (a useful or pleasant place or service).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-25</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, Ballinahown in Ireland won the 2026 Tidy Towns compet</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The United States sends more military forces to the Middle East as possible preparations for an attack on Iran continue. Also: Researchers find serious PHP security flaws that could affect websites around the world.
Today’s English focus: can affect, can have an effect on = can affect, can have an effect on. Vocabulary: install (put a program or app on a computer or phone), offline (not connected to the internet), warning (a message that something may be dangerous).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-24]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The United States sends more military forces to the Middle East as possible preparations for an attack on Iran continue. Also: Researchers find serious PHP security flaws that could affect websites around the world.
Today’s English focus: can affect, can have an effect on = can affect, can have an effect on. Vocabulary: install (put a program or app on a computer or phone), offline (not connected to the internet), warning (a message that something may be dangerous).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-24]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The United States sends more military forces to the Middle East as possible preparations for an attack on Iran continue. Also: Researchers find serious PHP security flaws that could affect websites around the world.
Today’s English focus: can affect, can have an effect on = can affect, can have an effect on. Vocabulary: install (put a program or app on a computer or phone), offline (not connected to the internet), warning (a message that something may be dangerous).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-24</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The United States sends more military forces to the Middle East as possible preparations for an attack on Iran continue. Also: Researchers find </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>A2 English News | Hormuz Attacks Push Oil to $112 a Barrel</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections. Also: Oil prices rise to $112 a barrel after attacks in Saudi Arabia and near the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: came = arrived or happened in the past. Vocabulary: supply (the amount of something available), route (a way from one place to another), pipeline (a long tube that carries oil or gas).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-23]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections. Also: Oil prices rise to $112 a barrel after attacks in Saudi Arabia and near the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: came = arrived or happened in the past. Vocabulary: supply (the amount of something available), route (a way from one place to another), pipeline (a long tube that carries oil or gas).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-23]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections. Also: Oil prices rise to $112 a barrel after attacks in Saudi Arabia and near the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: came = arrived or happened in the past. Vocabulary: supply (the amount of something available), route (a way from one place to another), pipeline (a long tube that carries oil or gas).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-23</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections. Also: Oil prices rise to $112 a barrel after at</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>A2 English News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says peace talks may restart. Also: Governments take websites offline after serious security problems are found in PHP.
Today’s English focus: Past perfect: had existed = had existed before a time in the past. Vocabulary: Attacker (a person who tries to harm a computer system), Server (a computer that provides information or services online), Patch (a small update that fixes a computer problem).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-22]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says peace talks may restart. Also: Governments take websites offline after serious security problems are found in PHP.
Today’s English focus: Past perfect: had existed = had existed before a time in the past. Vocabulary: Attacker (a person who tries to harm a computer system), Server (a computer that provides information or services online), Patch (a small update that fixes a computer problem).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-22]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says peace talks may restart. Also: Governments take websites offline after serious security problems are found in PHP.
Today’s English focus: Past perfect: had existed = had existed before a time in the past. Vocabulary: Attacker (a person who tries to harm a computer system), Server (a computer that provides information or services online), Patch (a small update that fixes a computer problem).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-22</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says peace talks may restart. Also: Governments take websites offline after serious security p</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | European Union Puts Arctic Security First</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, with plans for a maritime security hub and more icebreakers. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: wants, to want = to want. Vocabulary: hub (central place for a service or activity), vessel (boat or ship), rescue (action to save someone from danger).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-21]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, with plans for a maritime security hub and more icebreakers. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: wants, to want = to want. Vocabulary: hub (central place for a service or activity), vessel (boat or ship), rescue (action to save someone from danger).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-21]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, with plans for a maritime security hub and more icebreakers. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: wants, to want = to want. Vocabulary: hub (central place for a service or activity), vessel (boat or ship), rescue (action to save someone from danger).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-21</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, with plans for a maritime security hub and more icebreakers. Also: Donald Tru</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>A2 English News | Iran War Keeps Oil Above $105</title>
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In this episode: Netanyahu says Israel and the United States still have work to do regarding Iran. Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran, while attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world. Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since 2015, while droughts, floods, heatwaves, and strong hurricanes affect other countries.
Today’s English focus: a / the = articles for one non-specific thing and some country names. Vocabulary: haze (smoke, dust, or small drops of water in the air that make it hard to see), expose (to put someone in contact with something harmful), illness (a health problem that makes someone unwell).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-20]]>
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In this episode: Netanyahu says Israel and the United States still have work to do regarding Iran. Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran, while attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world. Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since 2015, while droughts, floods, heatwaves, and strong hurricanes affect other countries.
Today’s English focus: a / the = articles for one non-specific thing and some country names. Vocabulary: haze (smoke, dust, or small drops of water in the air that make it hard to see), expose (to put someone in contact with something harmful), illness (a health problem that makes someone unwell).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-20]]>
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In this episode: Netanyahu says Israel and the United States still have work to do regarding Iran. Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran, while attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world. Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since 2015, while droughts, floods, heatwaves, and strong hurricanes affect other countries.
Today’s English focus: a / the = articles for one non-specific thing and some country names. Vocabulary: haze (smoke, dust, or small drops of water in the air that make it hard to see), expose (to put someone in contact with something harmful), illness (a health problem that makes someone unwell).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-20</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace talks going, while Ukraine objects. Also: A new poll shows Democrats leading Republicans before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: larger than = bigger than. Vocabulary: Poll (a set of questions that asks people what they think), Vote (to choose in an election), Likely (expected or probable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-19]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace talks going, while Ukraine objects. Also: A new poll shows Democrats leading Republicans before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: larger than = bigger than. Vocabulary: Poll (a set of questions that asks people what they think), Vote (to choose in an election), Likely (expected or probable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-19]]>
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In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace talks going, while Ukraine objects. Also: A new poll shows Democrats leading Republicans before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: larger than = bigger than. Vocabulary: Poll (a set of questions that asks people what they think), Vote (to choose in an election), Likely (expected or probable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-19</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A new museum in Melbourne shares the history of Vietnamese refugees and the Vietnamese-Australian community after a ten-year campaign. Also: Divers found a critically endangered fan mussel near Valentia Island in Ireland and left it untouched in the seabed.
Today’s English focus: it = one thing already mentioned. Vocabulary: fragile (easy to damage), bury (to put something under the ground), silt (very soft mud at the bottom of water).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-18]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A new museum in Melbourne shares the history of Vietnamese refugees and the Vietnamese-Australian community after a ten-year campaign. Also: Divers found a critically endangered fan mussel near Valentia Island in Ireland and left it untouched in the seabed.
Today’s English focus: it = one thing already mentioned. Vocabulary: fragile (easy to damage), bury (to put something under the ground), silt (very soft mud at the bottom of water).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-18]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A new museum in Melbourne shares the history of Vietnamese refugees and the Vietnamese-Australian community after a ten-year campaign. Also: Divers found a critically endangered fan mussel near Valentia Island in Ireland and left it untouched in the seabed.
Today’s English focus: it = one thing already mentioned. Vocabulary: fragile (easy to damage), bury (to put something under the ground), silt (very soft mud at the bottom of water).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-18</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A new museum in Melbourne shares the history of Vietnamese refug</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Ukraine Hit Russia's Oil Refinery Near Moscow</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery as the energy ceasefire breaks down. Also: Amazon deforestation falls to its lowest level since records began, before Brazil's presidential runoff.
Today’s English focus: lower than = below or less than. Vocabulary: Deforestation (cutting down many trees in an area), Clearance (removing trees or plants from land), Enforcement (making sure people follow laws).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-17]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery as the energy ceasefire breaks down. Also: Amazon deforestation falls to its lowest level since records began, before Brazil's presidential runoff.
Today’s English focus: lower than = below or less than. Vocabulary: Deforestation (cutting down many trees in an area), Clearance (removing trees or plants from land), Enforcement (making sure people follow laws).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-17]]>
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In this episode: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery as the energy ceasefire breaks down. Also: Amazon deforestation falls to its lowest level since records began, before Brazil's presidential runoff.
Today’s English focus: lower than = below or less than. Vocabulary: Deforestation (cutting down many trees in an area), Clearance (removing trees or plants from land), Enforcement (making sure people follow laws).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-17</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery as the energy ceasefire breaks down. Also: Amazon deforestation falls to its lowest level since records b</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unhurt, while the Houthis and the. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. The Justice Department wants officials to check the list before the midterm.
Today’s English focus: will = used to talk about a future action. Vocabulary: injure (to hurt someone physically), victim (a person harmed by an event), guard (a person who protects a person or place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-16]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unhurt, while the Houthis and the. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. The Justice Department wants officials to check the list before the midterm.
Today’s English focus: will = used to talk about a future action. Vocabulary: injure (to hurt someone physically), victim (a person harmed by an event), guard (a person who protects a person or place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-16]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unhurt, while the Houthis and the. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. The Justice Department wants officials to check the list before the midterm.
Today’s English focus: will = used to talk about a future action. Vocabulary: injure (to hurt someone physically), victim (a person harmed by an event), guard (a person who protects a person or place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-16</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers wer</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why US Families Are Paying More at the Pump</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why US Families Are Paying More at the Pump</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: US prices rose 3.7% in September, as gasoline and diesel became much more expensive. Also: Eight US states sued OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harmed children and misled parents about safety.
Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = can do something. Vocabulary: sue (to take a person or company to court), lawsuit (a legal case in court), accuse (to say that a person or company did something wrong).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-15]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: US prices rose 3.7% in September, as gasoline and diesel became much more expensive. Also: Eight US states sued OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harmed children and misled parents about safety.
Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = can do something. Vocabulary: sue (to take a person or company to court), lawsuit (a legal case in court), accuse (to say that a person or company did something wrong).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-15]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: US prices rose 3.7% in September, as gasoline and diesel became much more expensive. Also: Eight US states sued OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harmed children and misled parents about safety.
Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = can do something. Vocabulary: sue (to take a person or company to court), lawsuit (a legal case in court), accuse (to say that a person or company did something wrong).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-15</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: US prices rose 3.7% in September, as gasoline and diesel became much more expensive. Also: Eight US states sued OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harmed ch</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | IPCC Climate Report Could Be Delayed Until 2029</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Houthi officials threaten a painful response if the United States supports Saudi Arabia's attacks in Yemen. At least 20 people have been killed, and oil prices rose above 105. Also: Some countries want the IPCC's AR7 climate report delayed from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries fear the delay could slow climate action.
Today’s English focus: no before a noun = to say that something does not exist or is not there. Vocabulary: survey (a study that collects information), finding (a result discovered through research), publication (the act of making a report or book available to the public).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-14]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Houthi officials threaten a painful response if the United States supports Saudi Arabia's attacks in Yemen. At least 20 people have been killed, and oil prices rose above 105. Also: Some countries want the IPCC's AR7 climate report delayed from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries fear the delay could slow climate action.
Today’s English focus: no before a noun = to say that something does not exist or is not there. Vocabulary: survey (a study that collects information), finding (a result discovered through research), publication (the act of making a report or book available to the public).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-14]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>528</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Houthi officials threaten a painful response if the United States supports Saudi Arabia's attacks in Yemen. At least 20 people have been killed, and oil prices rose above 105. Also: Some countries want the IPCC's AR7 climate report delayed from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries fear the delay could slow climate action.
Today’s English focus: no before a noun = to say that something does not exist or is not there. Vocabulary: survey (a study that collects information), finding (a result discovered through research), publication (the act of making a report or book available to the public).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-14</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Houthi officials threaten a painful response if the United States supports Saudi Arabia's attacks in Yemen. At least 20 people have been killed,</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The EU will limit hybrid vehicle imports from China to 350,000 a year. Also: A cyberattack made refrigerators warmer at French supermarkets, spoiling food.
Today’s English focus: made = made or caused. Vocabulary: Target (to choose something for an attack), Affect (to cause a change or problem), Equipment (tools or machines needed for a job).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-13]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The EU will limit hybrid vehicle imports from China to 350,000 a year. Also: A cyberattack made refrigerators warmer at French supermarkets, spoiling food.
Today’s English focus: made = made or caused. Vocabulary: Target (to choose something for an attack), Affect (to cause a change or problem), Equipment (tools or machines needed for a job).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-13]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The EU will limit hybrid vehicle imports from China to 350,000 a year. Also: A cyberattack made refrigerators warmer at French supermarkets, spoiling food.
Today’s English focus: made = made or caused. Vocabulary: Target (to choose something for an attack), Affect (to cause a change or problem), Equipment (tools or machines needed for a job).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-13</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: The EU will limit hybrid vehicle imports from China to 350,000 a year. Also: A cyberattack made refrigerators warmer at French supermarkets, spo</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Iran says the US response to its peace terms is inadequate after another attack on Riyadh airport. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and asks major AI companies to improve safety.
Today’s English focus: had given = had given. Vocabulary: Theft (stealing), Enemy (a person or country that fights against you), Access (to get into or use information or a system).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-12]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Iran says the US response to its peace terms is inadequate after another attack on Riyadh airport. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and asks major AI companies to improve safety.
Today’s English focus: had given = had given. Vocabulary: Theft (stealing), Enemy (a person or country that fights against you), Access (to get into or use information or a system).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-12]]>
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In this episode: Iran says the US response to its peace terms is inadequate after another attack on Riyadh airport. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and asks major AI companies to improve safety.
Today’s English focus: had given = had given. Vocabulary: Theft (stealing), Enemy (a person or country that fights against you), Access (to get into or use information or a system).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-12</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Iran says the US response to its peace terms is inadequate after another attack on Riyadh airport. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences an</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Turtle Eggs Bring New Life to Australian Wetlands</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, rescued turtles returned to a wetland in New South Wales, where more than 250 eggs are being incubated. Also: In Bendigo, a 300-kilogram grand piano was due to go underground for a concert in a gold mine.
Today’s English focus: them, them = object pronoun for people, animals, or things receiving an action. Vocabulary: bury (to put something under the ground), thick (not thin), weigh (to measure how heavy something is).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-11]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, rescued turtles returned to a wetland in New South Wales, where more than 250 eggs are being incubated. Also: In Bendigo, a 300-kilogram grand piano was due to go underground for a concert in a gold mine.
Today’s English focus: them, them = object pronoun for people, animals, or things receiving an action. Vocabulary: bury (to put something under the ground), thick (not thin), weigh (to measure how heavy something is).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-11]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>463</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, rescued turtles returned to a wetland in New South Wales, where more than 250 eggs are being incubated. Also: In Bendigo, a 300-kilogram grand piano was due to go underground for a concert in a gold mine.
Today’s English focus: them, them = object pronoun for people, animals, or things receiving an action. Vocabulary: bury (to put something under the ground), thick (not thin), weigh (to measure how heavy something is).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-11</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, rescued turtles returned to a wetland in New South Wa</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Shein UK Sales Reach £2.58 Billion</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Shein UK Sales Reach £2.58 Billion</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nikon names a new winner after disqualifying a microscope video over AI use. Also: Shein's UK sales rise 26% to £2.58 billion and overtake Asos.
Today’s English focus: shows = to show. Vocabulary: workforce (all the people who work for a company), retailer (a business that sells things to people), goods (things that companies sell).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-10]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nikon names a new winner after disqualifying a microscope video over AI use. Also: Shein's UK sales rise 26% to £2.58 billion and overtake Asos.
Today’s English focus: shows = to show. Vocabulary: workforce (all the people who work for a company), retailer (a business that sells things to people), goods (things that companies sell).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-10]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nikon names a new winner after disqualifying a microscope video over AI use. Also: Shein's UK sales rise 26% to £2.58 billion and overtake Asos.
Today’s English focus: shows = to show. Vocabulary: workforce (all the people who work for a company), retailer (a business that sells things to people), goods (things that companies sell).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-10</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nikon names a new winner after disqualifying a microscope video over AI use. Also: Shein's UK sales rise 26% to £2.58 billion and overtake Asos.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Amazon Leo Reaches 1,000 Satellites in Space Internet Race</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Amazon Leo Reaches 1,000 Satellites in Space Internet Race</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite for Amazon Leo and plans to start commercial space internet service within weeks. Also: A UK study says Brexit, Covid lockdowns, the Ukraine invasion, and Liz Truss's mini-budget damaged mental wellbeing.
Today’s English focus: Past simple for completed actions = past simple for completed actions. Vocabulary: launch (to send something into the sky), rocket (a vehicle that flies into space), factory (a building where people make things).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-09]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite for Amazon Leo and plans to start commercial space internet service within weeks. Also: A UK study says Brexit, Covid lockdowns, the Ukraine invasion, and Liz Truss's mini-budget damaged mental wellbeing.
Today’s English focus: Past simple for completed actions = past simple for completed actions. Vocabulary: launch (to send something into the sky), rocket (a vehicle that flies into space), factory (a building where people make things).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-09]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite for Amazon Leo and plans to start commercial space internet service within weeks. Also: A UK study says Brexit, Covid lockdowns, the Ukraine invasion, and Liz Truss's mini-budget damaged mental wellbeing.
Today’s English focus: Past simple for completed actions = past simple for completed actions. Vocabulary: launch (to send something into the sky), rocket (a vehicle that flies into space), factory (a building where people make things).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-09</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite for Amazon Leo and plans to start commercial space internet service within weeks. Also: A UK study says B</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenge AI Giants?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenge AI Giants?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mistral presents its one-trillion-parameter Le Chonk model as a strong, open-weight rival to leading AI models, with uses in coding, cyberdefense, manufacturing, finance, and. Also: Researchers say Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025, likely because climate-driven changes reduced food in the ocean.
Today’s English focus: cheaper than = costing less than. Vocabulary: colony (a group of animals living in the same place), decline (a fall or decrease), eruption (when a volcano sends out rock, ash, or hot material).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-08]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mistral presents its one-trillion-parameter Le Chonk model as a strong, open-weight rival to leading AI models, with uses in coding, cyberdefense, manufacturing, finance, and. Also: Researchers say Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025, likely because climate-driven changes reduced food in the ocean.
Today’s English focus: cheaper than = costing less than. Vocabulary: colony (a group of animals living in the same place), decline (a fall or decrease), eruption (when a volcano sends out rock, ash, or hot material).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-08]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>464</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mistral presents its one-trillion-parameter Le Chonk model as a strong, open-weight rival to leading AI models, with uses in coding, cyberdefense, manufacturing, finance, and. Also: Researchers say Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025, likely because climate-driven changes reduced food in the ocean.
Today’s English focus: cheaper than = costing less than. Vocabulary: colony (a group of animals living in the same place), decline (a fall or decrease), eruption (when a volcano sends out rock, ash, or hot material).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-08</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mistral presents its one-trillion-parameter Le Chonk model as a strong, open-weight rival to leading AI models, with uses in coding, cyberdefens</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Giorgia Meloni Is Trademarking Her Voice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why Giorgia Meloni Is Trademarking Her Voice</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and high-energy neutrinos from space. Also: Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect herself from AI deepfakes.
Today’s English focus: will hold = will hold. Vocabulary: deceive (to make someone believe something false), manipulate (to control or influence someone unfairly), defend (to protect yourself or another person).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-07]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and high-energy neutrinos from space. Also: Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect herself from AI deepfakes.
Today’s English focus: will hold = will hold. Vocabulary: deceive (to make someone believe something false), manipulate (to control or influence someone unfairly), defend (to protect yourself or another person).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-07]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and high-energy neutrinos from space. Also: Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect herself from AI deepfakes.
Today’s English focus: will hold = will hold. Vocabulary: deceive (to make someone believe something false), manipulate (to control or influence someone unfairly), defend (to protect yourself or another person).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-07</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places because of privacy concerns. Also: Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro won Brazil's first election round, but he and Lula da Silva will face a run-off on 25 October.
Today’s English focus: did not receive, did not get = negative past action. Vocabulary: record (save sound or video), privacy (freedom from unwanted watching or knowledge), consent (permission).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-06]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places because of privacy concerns. Also: Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro won Brazil's first election round, but he and Lula da Silva will face a run-off on 25 October.
Today’s English focus: did not receive, did not get = negative past action. Vocabulary: record (save sound or video), privacy (freedom from unwanted watching or knowledge), consent (permission).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-06]]>
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In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places because of privacy concerns. Also: Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro won Brazil's first election round, but he and Lula da Silva will face a run-off on 25 October.
Today’s English focus: did not receive, did not get = negative past action. Vocabulary: record (save sound or video), privacy (freedom from unwanted watching or knowledge), consent (permission).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-06</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: People in rural Queensland debate a huge AI data centre plan near Dalby.
Today’s English focus: Articles = the, a, and an. Vocabulary: site (a place where something is built or happens), construction (the work of building something), demand (the amount of something people need or want).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-05]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: People in rural Queensland debate a huge AI data centre plan near Dalby.
Today’s English focus: Articles = the, a, and an. Vocabulary: site (a place where something is built or happens), construction (the work of building something), demand (the amount of something people need or want).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-05]]>
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: People in rural Queensland debate a huge AI data centre plan near Dalby.
Today’s English focus: Articles = the, a, and an. Vocabulary: site (a place where something is built or happens), construction (the work of building something), demand (the amount of something people need or want).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-05</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: People in rural Queensland debate </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>A2 English News | Polymarket Takes $77,507 in Bank Failure Bets</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and avoids most military service in South Korea. Also: Polymarket allows $77,507 in bets on whether HSBC, Lloyds, and other major banks will fail.
Today’s English focus: can use = is able to use. Vocabulary: worry (a feeling that something bad may happen), secret (known by only a few people), hurt (cause damage or problems).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-04]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and avoids most military service in South Korea. Also: Polymarket allows $77,507 in bets on whether HSBC, Lloyds, and other major banks will fail.
Today’s English focus: can use = is able to use. Vocabulary: worry (a feeling that something bad may happen), secret (known by only a few people), hurt (cause damage or problems).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-04]]>
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In this episode: Golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and avoids most military service in South Korea. Also: Polymarket allows $77,507 in bets on whether HSBC, Lloyds, and other major banks will fail.
Today’s English focus: can use = is able to use. Vocabulary: worry (a feeling that something bad may happen), secret (known by only a few people), hurt (cause damage or problems).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-04</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and avoids most military service in South Korea. Also: Polymarket allows $77,507 in bets on whether HSBC, L</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Researchers say the popular Chinese AI program Qwen avoids sensitive topics about China and may spread China-friendly views. Also: The G7 will release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease tight supplies and lower fuel prices.
Today’s English focus: had threatened = had threatened. Vocabulary: release (to make something available), supply (an amount of something available), reserve (something kept for future use).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-03]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Researchers say the popular Chinese AI program Qwen avoids sensitive topics about China and may spread China-friendly views. Also: The G7 will release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease tight supplies and lower fuel prices.
Today’s English focus: had threatened = had threatened. Vocabulary: release (to make something available), supply (an amount of something available), reserve (something kept for future use).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-03]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: Researchers say the popular Chinese AI program Qwen avoids sensitive topics about China and may spread China-friendly views. Also: The G7 will release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease tight supplies and lower fuel prices.
Today’s English focus: had threatened = had threatened. Vocabulary: release (to make something available), supply (an amount of something available), reserve (something kept for future use).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-03</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Researchers say the popular Chinese AI program Qwen avoids sensitive topics about China and may spread China-friendly views. Also: The G7 will r</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Google Is Sending AI Chips Into Space</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Google tests four AI chips on a satellite for future data centers in space. Also: A new AI beats a top Stratego player by guessing hidden pieces.
Today’s English focus: it = it. Vocabulary: satellite (satellite), radiation (radiation), shade (shade).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-02]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Google tests four AI chips on a satellite for future data centers in space. Also: A new AI beats a top Stratego player by guessing hidden pieces.
Today’s English focus: it = it. Vocabulary: satellite (satellite), radiation (radiation), shade (shade).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-02]]>
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In this episode: Google tests four AI chips on a satellite for future data centers in space. Also: A new AI beats a top Stratego player by guessing hidden pieces.
Today’s English focus: it = it. Vocabulary: satellite (satellite), radiation (radiation), shade (shade).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-02</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Google tests four AI chips on a satellite for future data centers in space. Also: A new AI beats a top Stratego player by guessing hidden pieces</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Lilly's Three-Hormone Strategy Outperforms Tirzepatide Alone</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Lilly's Three-Hormone Strategy Outperforms Tirzepatide Alone</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Eli Lilly says a new three-hormone drug combination helped people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose up to 23.3% of their weight in 48 weeks, more than tirzepatide alone. Also: A Nikon microscope video won a science contest, but scientists are questioning whether AI was used in its image processing.
Today’s English focus: lowered = to lower. Vocabulary: appetite (the feeling that makes you want to eat), dose (the amount of medicine taken at one time), tolerate (to accept something difficult or unpleasant).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-01]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Eli Lilly says a new three-hormone drug combination helped people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose up to 23.3% of their weight in 48 weeks, more than tirzepatide alone. Also: A Nikon microscope video won a science contest, but scientists are questioning whether AI was used in its image processing.
Today’s English focus: lowered = to lower. Vocabulary: appetite (the feeling that makes you want to eat), dose (the amount of medicine taken at one time), tolerate (to accept something difficult or unpleasant).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-01]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: Eli Lilly says a new three-hormone drug combination helped people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose up to 23.3% of their weight in 48 weeks, more than tirzepatide alone. Also: A Nikon microscope video won a science contest, but scientists are questioning whether AI was used in its image processing.
Today’s English focus: lowered = to lower. Vocabulary: appetite (the feeling that makes you want to eat), dose (the amount of medicine taken at one time), tolerate (to accept something difficult or unpleasant).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-01</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Eli Lilly says a new three-hormone drug combination helped people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose up to 23.3% of their weight in 48 weeks,</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Spain Protests Helped an Elderly Tenant</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A New York startup tests gene-editing tools in human embryos to prevent serious diseases, while the work raises safety and ethical questions. Also: Large protests in Spain help an 87-year-old woman regain a lower rent and return to her Madrid home, but the housing crisis continues.
Today’s English focus: was evicted = was removed from a home. Vocabulary: rent (money paid regularly to live in a home), tenant (a person who pays to live in a home), landlord (a person or company that owns a home and rents it to others).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-30]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A New York startup tests gene-editing tools in human embryos to prevent serious diseases, while the work raises safety and ethical questions. Also: Large protests in Spain help an 87-year-old woman regain a lower rent and return to her Madrid home, but the housing crisis continues.
Today’s English focus: was evicted = was removed from a home. Vocabulary: rent (money paid regularly to live in a home), tenant (a person who pays to live in a home), landlord (a person or company that owns a home and rents it to others).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-30]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A New York startup tests gene-editing tools in human embryos to prevent serious diseases, while the work raises safety and ethical questions. Also: Large protests in Spain help an 87-year-old woman regain a lower rent and return to her Madrid home, but the housing crisis continues.
Today’s English focus: was evicted = was removed from a home. Vocabulary: rent (money paid regularly to live in a home), tenant (a person who pays to live in a home), landlord (a person or company that owns a home and rents it to others).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-30</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security platform that can stop AI agents from going rogue. Also: California bans sales of single-use battery-powered vapes to reduce plastic pollution.
Today’s English focus: released = released. Vocabulary: sandbox (a safe, separate place for testing software), authority (power or permission to do something), quarantine (to separate something that may be dangerous).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-29]]>
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In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security platform that can stop AI agents from going rogue. Also: California bans sales of single-use battery-powered vapes to reduce plastic pollution.
Today’s English focus: released = released. Vocabulary: sandbox (a safe, separate place for testing software), authority (power or permission to do something), quarantine (to separate something that may be dangerous).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-29]]>
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In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security platform that can stop AI agents from going rogue. Also: California bans sales of single-use battery-powered vapes to reduce plastic pollution.
Today’s English focus: released = released. Vocabulary: sandbox (a safe, separate place for testing software), authority (power or permission to do something), quarantine (to separate something that may be dangerous).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-29</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security platform that can stop AI agents from going rogue. Also: California bans sales of single-use battery-power</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain wins its 17th world and European football title in five years, with success across men's, women's, and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules, allowing Switzerland to continue imposing sanctions without United Nations approval.
Today’s English focus: be plus a noun = to identify or describe a person, thing, or group. Vocabulary: Title (competition win or championship), Coach (person who trains and leads a sports team), Style (particular way of doing something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-28]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain wins its 17th world and European football title in five years, with success across men's, women's, and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules, allowing Switzerland to continue imposing sanctions without United Nations approval.
Today’s English focus: be plus a noun = to identify or describe a person, thing, or group. Vocabulary: Title (competition win or championship), Coach (person who trains and leads a sports team), Style (particular way of doing something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-28]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain wins its 17th world and European football title in five years, with success across men's, women's, and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules, allowing Switzerland to continue imposing sanctions without United Nations approval.
Today’s English focus: be plus a noun = to identify or describe a person, thing, or group. Vocabulary: Title (competition win or championship), Coach (person who trains and leads a sports team), Style (particular way of doing something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-28</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain wins its 17th world and European football title in five years, with success across men's, women's, and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters rej</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Wakefield Shock Rugby League With 33-6 Win</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Wakefield beat Wigan 33-6 to reach the Grand Final for the first time. Also: Tesla starts making its Semi truck, but charging gaps remain a problem.
Today’s English focus: will play = will play. Vocabulary: Relegation (moving down to a lower sports division), Treble (winning three important competitions in one season), Final (the last match in a competition).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-27]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Wakefield beat Wigan 33-6 to reach the Grand Final for the first time. Also: Tesla starts making its Semi truck, but charging gaps remain a problem.
Today’s English focus: will play = will play. Vocabulary: Relegation (moving down to a lower sports division), Treble (winning three important competitions in one season), Final (the last match in a competition).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-27]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Wakefield beat Wigan 33-6 to reach the Grand Final for the first time. Also: Tesla starts making its Semi truck, but charging gaps remain a problem.
Today’s English focus: will play = will play. Vocabulary: Relegation (moving down to a lower sports division), Treble (winning three important competitions in one season), Final (the last match in a competition).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-27</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Wakefield beat Wigan 33-6 to reach the Grand Final for the first time. Also: Tesla starts making its Semi truck, but charging gaps remain a prob</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Pope Leo XIV Fears AI Could Change Humanity</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns that AI and new technology could weaken human values during his visit to France. Also: New research finds no clear sign that AI has caused large job losses or lower hiring among recent college graduates.
Today’s English focus: can plus the base verb = to talk about ability or possibility. Vocabulary: progress (movement toward something better or more developed), dignity (the value and respect every person deserves), judgment (the ability to decide what is right or wrong).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-26]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns that AI and new technology could weaken human values during his visit to France. Also: New research finds no clear sign that AI has caused large job losses or lower hiring among recent college graduates.
Today’s English focus: can plus the base verb = to talk about ability or possibility. Vocabulary: progress (movement toward something better or more developed), dignity (the value and respect every person deserves), judgment (the ability to decide what is right or wrong).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-26]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns that AI and new technology could weaken human values during his visit to France. Also: New research finds no clear sign that AI has caused large job losses or lower hiring among recent college graduates.
Today’s English focus: can plus the base verb = to talk about ability or possibility. Vocabulary: progress (movement toward something better or more developed), dignity (the value and respect every person deserves), judgment (the ability to decide what is right or wrong).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-26</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns that AI and new technology could weaken human values during his visit to France. Also: New research finds no clear sign that </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | NASA and China Race for the Moon's Best Sites</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | NASA and China Race for the Moon's Best Sites</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybrids.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in English with examples you can repeat.
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-25]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybrids.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in English with examples you can repeat.
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-25]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybrids.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in English with examples you can repeat.
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-25</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit aut</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Trump Gave Xi a Red-Carpet Welcome</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why Trump Gave Xi a Red-Carpet Welcome</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at a military base with a red carpet, flyover, and talks about trade, AI, Taiwan, and climate. Also: Ofcom investigates Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age checks really stop children from seeing adult content.
Today’s English focus: The system uses - the system uses = the system uses. Vocabulary: investigation (official look into a problem), checks (small tests or controls), system (connected parts that work together).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-24]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at a military base with a red carpet, flyover, and talks about trade, AI, Taiwan, and climate. Also: Ofcom investigates Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age checks really stop children from seeing adult content.
Today’s English focus: The system uses - the system uses = the system uses. Vocabulary: investigation (official look into a problem), checks (small tests or controls), system (connected parts that work together).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-24]]>
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In this episode: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at a military base with a red carpet, flyover, and talks about trade, AI, Taiwan, and climate. Also: Ofcom investigates Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age checks really stop children from seeing adult content.
Today’s English focus: The system uses - the system uses = the system uses. Vocabulary: investigation (official look into a problem), checks (small tests or controls), system (connected parts that work together).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-24</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at a military base with a red carpet, flyover, and talks about trade, AI, Taiwan, and climate. Also: Ofcom investigate</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Aurora Reach Profitability by 2028?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Aurora grows its driverless truck fleet in Texas and aims for profit by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse climbs the App Store as AI shopping tools take off.
Today’s English focus: believes, thinks something is true = to believe. Vocabulary: road (street or highway), fleet (group of vehicles), mile (unit of distance).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-23]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Aurora grows its driverless truck fleet in Texas and aims for profit by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse climbs the App Store as AI shopping tools take off.
Today’s English focus: believes, thinks something is true = to believe. Vocabulary: road (street or highway), fleet (group of vehicles), mile (unit of distance).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-23]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Aurora grows its driverless truck fleet in Texas and aims for profit by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse climbs the App Store as AI shopping tools take off.
Today’s English focus: believes, thinks something is true = to believe. Vocabulary: road (street or highway), fleet (group of vehicles), mile (unit of distance).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-23</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Aurora grows its driverless truck fleet in Texas and aims for profit by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse climbs the App Store as AI shopping tools take o</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Hundreds of Flights Disrupted by a Cut Fiber Line</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia joins more than 20 countries calling for human control over fast-growing AI. Also: A cut fibre cable in New Jersey causes hundreds of flight delays, cancellations, and diversions.
Today’s English focus: were canceled = were canceled. Vocabulary: cable (thick wire or line), backup (second system or plan), divert (send something another way).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-22]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia joins more than 20 countries calling for human control over fast-growing AI. Also: A cut fibre cable in New Jersey causes hundreds of flight delays, cancellations, and diversions.
Today’s English focus: were canceled = were canceled. Vocabulary: cable (thick wire or line), backup (second system or plan), divert (send something another way).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-22]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia joins more than 20 countries calling for human control over fast-growing AI. Also: A cut fibre cable in New Jersey causes hundreds of flight delays, cancellations, and diversions.
Today’s English focus: were canceled = were canceled. Vocabulary: cable (thick wire or line), backup (second system or plan), divert (send something another way).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-22</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia joins more than 20 countries calling for human control over fast-growing AI. Also: A cut fibre cable in New Jersey causes hundreds of </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Australia Could See More People Reach Their 90s</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says life expectancy may rise, with more people living into their nineties. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more trains and extra seats planned.
Today’s English focus: life expectancy at birth was forecast to reach almost 90 = life expectancy at birth was predicted to reach almost 90. Vocabulary: life expectancy (the years people are expected to live), forecast (a future guess based on facts and numbers), investment (money put into something to help it grow or improve).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-21]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says life expectancy may rise, with more people living into their nineties. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more trains and extra seats planned.
Today’s English focus: life expectancy at birth was forecast to reach almost 90 = life expectancy at birth was predicted to reach almost 90. Vocabulary: life expectancy (the years people are expected to live), forecast (a future guess based on facts and numbers), investment (money put into something to help it grow or improve).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-21]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>559</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says life expectancy may rise, with more people living into their nineties. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more trains and extra seats planned.
Today’s English focus: life expectancy at birth was forecast to reach almost 90 = life expectancy at birth was predicted to reach almost 90. Vocabulary: life expectancy (the years people are expected to live), forecast (a future guess based on facts and numbers), investment (money put into something to help it grow or improve).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-21</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says life expectancy may rise, with more people living into their nineties. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to pu</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland. The deal appears to expand US military access, but it falls short of total control. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar soon. He also calls fears about AI a hoax, while the plan's real powers are still unclear.
Today’s English focus: has spoken, has spoken (has talked) = has spoken. Vocabulary: permanent (lasting and not ending soon), basing (using a base for ships, planes, or troops), overflight (the right to fly over a place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-20]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland. The deal appears to expand US military access, but it falls short of total control. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar soon. He also calls fears about AI a hoax, while the plan's real powers are still unclear.
Today’s English focus: has spoken, has spoken (has talked) = has spoken. Vocabulary: permanent (lasting and not ending soon), basing (using a base for ships, planes, or troops), overflight (the right to fly over a place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-20]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/wI6GU6iRkHFIQvAefFIiWG8Im7Q27ndHGkScxEqZPJc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OWFk/MzJhMzcyZGYwNGFh/Njk1OWNmMDUwYWVl/MGZlYi5qcGc.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>466</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland. The deal appears to expand US military access, but it falls short of total control. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar soon. He also calls fears about AI a hoax, while the plan's real powers are still unclear.
Today’s English focus: has spoken, has spoken (has talked) = has spoken. Vocabulary: permanent (lasting and not ending soon), basing (using a base for ships, planes, or troops), overflight (the right to fly over a place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-20</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland. The deal appears to expand US military access, but it falls short</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike does not renew its long partnership. On says this is its first football signing, and it also names Thierry Henry as director of football. Also: An American poll shows people worry AI can harm people and take jobs, but most do not want to stop it. They want AI to slow down, with companies and government sharing.
Today’s English focus: has made, has made = has made. Vocabulary: deal (agreement), renew (make an agreement continue), sign (write your name on an agreement).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-19]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike does not renew its long partnership. On says this is its first football signing, and it also names Thierry Henry as director of football. Also: An American poll shows people worry AI can harm people and take jobs, but most do not want to stop it. They want AI to slow down, with companies and government sharing.
Today’s English focus: has made, has made = has made. Vocabulary: deal (agreement), renew (make an agreement continue), sign (write your name on an agreement).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-19]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>482</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike does not renew its long partnership. On says this is its first football signing, and it also names Thierry Henry as director of football. Also: An American poll shows people worry AI can harm people and take jobs, but most do not want to stop it. They want AI to slow down, with companies and government sharing.
Today’s English focus: has made, has made = has made. Vocabulary: deal (agreement), renew (make an agreement continue), sign (write your name on an agreement).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-19</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike does not renew its long partnership. On says this is its first football signing, and it also names Th</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: King Charles warns that AI must stay safe and not fall into the wrong hands. Also: A researcher finds a very old Odyssey fragment hidden in a library book.
Today’s English focus: dates to about 300 AD, is from about 300 AD = is from about 300 AD. Vocabulary: the fragment (a small broken piece), the manuscript (an old handwritten text or book), rare (not common).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-18]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: King Charles warns that AI must stay safe and not fall into the wrong hands. Also: A researcher finds a very old Odyssey fragment hidden in a library book.
Today’s English focus: dates to about 300 AD, is from about 300 AD = is from about 300 AD. Vocabulary: the fragment (a small broken piece), the manuscript (an old handwritten text or book), rare (not common).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-18]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>509</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: King Charles warns that AI must stay safe and not fall into the wrong hands. Also: A researcher finds a very old Odyssey fragment hidden in a library book.
Today’s English focus: dates to about 300 AD, is from about 300 AD = is from about 300 AD. Vocabulary: the fragment (a small broken piece), the manuscript (an old handwritten text or book), rare (not common).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-18</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: King Charles warns that AI must stay safe and not fall into the wrong hands. Also: A researcher finds a very old Odyssey fragment hidden in a li</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years. The episode explains the small rate move, why borrowing can get more expensive, and why. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court. The episode explains what the court did, why old rulings matter, and why the new government is under pressure in the Kurdish.
Today’s English focus: was created, happened in the past and does not name the doer = was created. Vocabulary: rate (rate), interest (extra money paid on borrowed money), borrow (take something for a time and give it back later).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-17]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years. The episode explains the small rate move, why borrowing can get more expensive, and why. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court. The episode explains what the court did, why old rulings matter, and why the new government is under pressure in the Kurdish.
Today’s English focus: was created, happened in the past and does not name the doer = was created. Vocabulary: rate (rate), interest (extra money paid on borrowed money), borrow (take something for a time and give it back later).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-17]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>502</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years. The episode explains the small rate move, why borrowing can get more expensive, and why. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court. The episode explains what the court did, why old rulings matter, and why the new government is under pressure in the Kurdish.
Today’s English focus: was created, happened in the past and does not name the doer = was created. Vocabulary: rate (rate), interest (extra money paid on borrowed money), borrow (take something for a time and give it back later).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-17</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years. The episode explains the small rate move, why borrowin</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, and officials are checking where it came from. Also: GM will launch new pickup software with redesigned Silverado and Sierra trucks, with simpler controls and a phone-like screen.
Today’s English focus: will launch = to launch. Vocabulary: launch (to start something new), redesigned (changed and made new again), controls (buttons or things you use to make something work).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-16]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, and officials are checking where it came from. Also: GM will launch new pickup software with redesigned Silverado and Sierra trucks, with simpler controls and a phone-like screen.
Today’s English focus: will launch = to launch. Vocabulary: launch (to start something new), redesigned (changed and made new again), controls (buttons or things you use to make something work).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-16]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/V9bYF5kkZvqRWLfnCYAwuibMmTVLayLvO1DzbFgn7f4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84NDhl/ZGE0NGQyYmMxZTQ3/Mzg4MGQ5OWQ0NGEy/MjE1OC5qcGc.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>525</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, and officials are checking where it came from. Also: GM will launch new pickup software with redesigned Silverado and Sierra trucks, with simpler controls and a phone-like screen.
Today’s English focus: will launch = to launch. Vocabulary: launch (to start something new), redesigned (changed and made new again), controls (buttons or things you use to make something work).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-16</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, and officials are checking where it came from. Also: GM will launch new p</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna meeting after Austria revoked his visa and Iran called it a rights violation. Also: Finland joined France's Forward Deterrence Initiative to strengthen European security and add another layer of nuclear cooperation.
Today’s English focus: has blocked, stopped or prevented, with a result now = has blocked. Vocabulary: visa (official document that lets someone enter a country), ban (official stop or block), revoke (to take back an official decision).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-15]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna meeting after Austria revoked his visa and Iran called it a rights violation. Also: Finland joined France's Forward Deterrence Initiative to strengthen European security and add another layer of nuclear cooperation.
Today’s English focus: has blocked, stopped or prevented, with a result now = has blocked. Vocabulary: visa (official document that lets someone enter a country), ban (official stop or block), revoke (to take back an official decision).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-15]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>526</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna meeting after Austria revoked his visa and Iran called it a rights violation. Also: Finland joined France's Forward Deterrence Initiative to strengthen European security and add another layer of nuclear cooperation.
Today’s English focus: has blocked, stopped or prevented, with a result now = has blocked. Vocabulary: visa (official document that lets someone enter a country), ban (official stop or block), revoke (to take back an official decision).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-15</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna meeting after Austria revoked his visa and Iran called it a rights violation. Also: Finland jo</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A new John Deere repair service lets one reporter fix a tractor with a laptop, but farmers are not all convinced. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with an emotional first show and a long run ahead.
Today’s English focus: was late to start, began later than planned = began later than planned. Vocabulary: the sensor (a small part that notices a problem), the manual (a guide with instructions), the screen (the flat part of a computer or phone).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-14]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A new John Deere repair service lets one reporter fix a tractor with a laptop, but farmers are not all convinced. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with an emotional first show and a long run ahead.
Today’s English focus: was late to start, began later than planned = began later than planned. Vocabulary: the sensor (a small part that notices a problem), the manual (a guide with instructions), the screen (the flat part of a computer or phone).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-14]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>469</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A new John Deere repair service lets one reporter fix a tractor with a laptop, but farmers are not all convinced. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with an emotional first show and a long run ahead.
Today’s English focus: was late to start, began later than planned = began later than planned. Vocabulary: the sensor (a small part that notices a problem), the manual (a guide with instructions), the screen (the flat part of a computer or phone).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-14</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A new John Deere repair service lets one reporter fix a tractor with a laptop, but farmers are not all convinced. Also: Céline Dion returns to t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the Women's Basketball World Cup final, and they now face France with a 35-game winning streak on the line. Also: New UK graduate data shows AI may be making coding and software jobs harder to get for computer science students, with fewer coder roles and a changing job market.
Today’s English focus: job market, the world of jobs and hiring = the world of jobs and hiring. Vocabulary: coding (writing computer instructions), programmer (a person who writes computer code), job market (the world of jobs and hiring).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-13]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the Women's Basketball World Cup final, and they now face France with a 35-game winning streak on the line. Also: New UK graduate data shows AI may be making coding and software jobs harder to get for computer science students, with fewer coder roles and a changing job market.
Today’s English focus: job market, the world of jobs and hiring = the world of jobs and hiring. Vocabulary: coding (writing computer instructions), programmer (a person who writes computer code), job market (the world of jobs and hiring).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-13]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>541</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the Women's Basketball World Cup final, and they now face France with a 35-game winning streak on the line. Also: New UK graduate data shows AI may be making coding and software jobs harder to get for computer science students, with fewer coder roles and a changing job market.
Today’s English focus: job market, the world of jobs and hiring = the world of jobs and hiring. Vocabulary: coding (writing computer instructions), programmer (a person who writes computer code), job market (the world of jobs and hiring).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-13</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the Women's Basketball World Cup final, and they now face France with a 35-game winning streak on th</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee98c0fd</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Open women's final pits Aryna Sabalenka against Elena Rybakina in New York, with Sabalenka chasing a rare third straight title and Rybakina set to become world number one. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the episode explains the shofar: an animal horn blown like a trumpet that has deep meaning in the holiday.
Today’s English focus: the top two seeds will meet = the two highest-ranked players will play each = the two highest-ranked players will play each other. Vocabulary: seed (a player placed high in a draw), champion (the winner of a contest or title), rankings (lists that put players in order by results).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-12]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Open women's final pits Aryna Sabalenka against Elena Rybakina in New York, with Sabalenka chasing a rare third straight title and Rybakina set to become world number one. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the episode explains the shofar: an animal horn blown like a trumpet that has deep meaning in the holiday.
Today’s English focus: the top two seeds will meet = the two highest-ranked players will play each = the two highest-ranked players will play each other. Vocabulary: seed (a player placed high in a draw), champion (the winner of a contest or title), rankings (lists that put players in order by results).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-12]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/IVxVxbSicyxpEaRAvzcWyqb-bak-L_JsQ_L69iuRYIU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMGJm/MWIyMzQ3MGMwYjUy/YjBhYzc1ZjM1OGMz/NTEzNS5qcGc.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>481</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Open women's final pits Aryna Sabalenka against Elena Rybakina in New York, with Sabalenka chasing a rare third straight title and Rybakina set to become world number one. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the episode explains the shofar: an animal horn blown like a trumpet that has deep meaning in the holiday.
Today’s English focus: the top two seeds will meet = the two highest-ranked players will play each = the two highest-ranked players will play each other. Vocabulary: seed (a player placed high in a draw), champion (the winner of a contest or title), rankings (lists that put players in order by results).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-12</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The US Open women's final pits Aryna Sabalenka against Elena Rybakina in New York, with Sabalenka chasing a rare third straight title and Rybaki</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Can Macy's Turnaround Keep Growing?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Macy's Turnaround Keep Growing?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Macy's says its sales improved and it raised its full-year forecast. Also: Android now helps people move logins between password managers.
Today’s English focus: be and have, to use be and have for facts and now = to use be and have for facts and now. Vocabulary: quarter (a three-month period), sales (money a business gets from selling things), forecast (a guess about later events, often with numbers).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-11]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Macy's says its sales improved and it raised its full-year forecast. Also: Android now helps people move logins between password managers.
Today’s English focus: be and have, to use be and have for facts and now = to use be and have for facts and now. Vocabulary: quarter (a three-month period), sales (money a business gets from selling things), forecast (a guess about later events, often with numbers).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-11]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>569</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Macy's says its sales improved and it raised its full-year forecast. Also: Android now helps people move logins between password managers.
Today’s English focus: be and have, to use be and have for facts and now = to use be and have for facts and now. Vocabulary: quarter (a three-month period), sales (money a business gets from selling things), forecast (a guess about later events, often with numbers).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-11</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Macy's says its sales improved and it raised its full-year forecast. Also: Android now helps people move logins between password managers.
Today</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Coco Gauff Come Back to Win?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Coco Gauff Come Back to Win?</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back from a bad start in New York and reaches the US Open semifinals after saving two match points. Also: Scientists find very old signs that people in Indonesia may have used mind-altering betel nuts 25,000 years ago.
Today’s English focus: did Gauff say anything about that slow start?, asking about the past = asking about the past. Vocabulary: relief (a good feeling when worry ends), rally (a long exchange of hits in tennis), pressure (a strong feeling that you must do well).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-10]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back from a bad start in New York and reaches the US Open semifinals after saving two match points. Also: Scientists find very old signs that people in Indonesia may have used mind-altering betel nuts 25,000 years ago.
Today’s English focus: did Gauff say anything about that slow start?, asking about the past = asking about the past. Vocabulary: relief (a good feeling when worry ends), rally (a long exchange of hits in tennis), pressure (a strong feeling that you must do well).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-10]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>517</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back from a bad start in New York and reaches the US Open semifinals after saving two match points. Also: Scientists find very old signs that people in Indonesia may have used mind-altering betel nuts 25,000 years ago.
Today’s English focus: did Gauff say anything about that slow start?, asking about the past = asking about the past. Vocabulary: relief (a good feeling when worry ends), rally (a long exchange of hits in tennis), pressure (a strong feeling that you must do well).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-10</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back from a bad start in New York and reaches the US Open semifinals after saving two match points. Also: Scientists find very</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Will Apple Deliver Its First Foldable Phone?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Will Apple Deliver Its First Foldable Phone?</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e92e79f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus at the Sept. 9 event, with pressure to prove progress on AI and phone sales. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are growing fast, with almost one in ten cigarettes illegal and big raids in Belgium and Spain.
Today’s English focus: it says = it says. Vocabulary: report (report), illegal (illegal), factory (factory).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-09]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus at the Sept. 9 event, with pressure to prove progress on AI and phone sales. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are growing fast, with almost one in ten cigarettes illegal and big raids in Belgium and Spain.
Today’s English focus: it says = it says. Vocabulary: report (report), illegal (illegal), factory (factory).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-09]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus at the Sept. 9 event, with pressure to prove progress on AI and phone sales. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are growing fast, with almost one in ten cigarettes illegal and big raids in Belgium and Spain.
Today’s English focus: it says = it says. Vocabulary: report (report), illegal (illegal), factory (factory).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-09</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus at the Sept. 9 event, with pressure to prove progress on AI and phone sales. Al</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Rubio Is Visiting 3 Latin American Countries</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A top U.S. official travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet their new presidents and talk about aid, security, and trade. Also: A new TSA program lets some TSA PreCheck members go past airport security without a plane ticket to visit gates, shops, and restaurants.
Today’s English focus: will meet = will meet. Vocabulary: gates (gates), secure (secure), pass (pass).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-08]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A top U.S. official travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet their new presidents and talk about aid, security, and trade. Also: A new TSA program lets some TSA PreCheck members go past airport security without a plane ticket to visit gates, shops, and restaurants.
Today’s English focus: will meet = will meet. Vocabulary: gates (gates), secure (secure), pass (pass).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-08]]>
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      <itunes:duration>518</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A top U.S. official travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet their new presidents and talk about aid, security, and trade. Also: A new TSA program lets some TSA PreCheck members go past airport security without a plane ticket to visit gates, shops, and restaurants.
Today’s English focus: will meet = will meet. Vocabulary: gates (gates), secure (secure), pass (pass).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-08</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A top U.S. official travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet their new presidents and talk about aid, security, and trade. Also: A new TSA</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | How One Small Town Sheltered 7,000 Stranded People</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: After 9/11, Gander in Newfoundland sheltered 7,000 stranded passengers and crew when 38 planes landed there. Also: Jamaica sends a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking about legacy and restitution.
Today’s English focus: made fast decisions = to make fast decisions. Vocabulary: petition (formal written request), legacy (something from the past that still has an effect now), restitution (giving back or making repair after harm).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-07]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: After 9/11, Gander in Newfoundland sheltered 7,000 stranded passengers and crew when 38 planes landed there. Also: Jamaica sends a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking about legacy and restitution.
Today’s English focus: made fast decisions = to make fast decisions. Vocabulary: petition (formal written request), legacy (something from the past that still has an effect now), restitution (giving back or making repair after harm).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-07]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>607</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: After 9/11, Gander in Newfoundland sheltered 7,000 stranded passengers and crew when 38 planes landed there. Also: Jamaica sends a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking about legacy and restitution.
Today’s English focus: made fast decisions = to make fast decisions. Vocabulary: petition (formal written request), legacy (something from the past that still has an effect now), restitution (giving back or making repair after harm).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-07</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: After 9/11, Gander in Newfoundland sheltered 7,000 stranded passengers and crew when 38 planes landed there. Also: Jamaica sends a slavery repar</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Is OpenAI Crossing the AI Line?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed the AGI threshold, while safety experts worry about control and a possible $850 billion stock sale. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Today’s English focus: had crossed the line = had crossed the line. Vocabulary: threshold (a point that changes something), stock sale (selling company shares to get money), risk (the chance that something bad will happen).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-06]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed the AGI threshold, while safety experts worry about control and a possible $850 billion stock sale. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Today’s English focus: had crossed the line = had crossed the line. Vocabulary: threshold (a point that changes something), stock sale (selling company shares to get money), risk (the chance that something bad will happen).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-06]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>550</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed the AGI threshold, while safety experts worry about control and a possible $850 billion stock sale. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Today’s English focus: had crossed the line = had crossed the line. Vocabulary: threshold (a point that changes something), stock sale (selling company shares to get money), risk (the chance that something bad will happen).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-06</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed the AGI threshold, while safety experts worry about control and a possible $850 billion stock sale</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why This $650 Phone Is Made to Last</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why This $650 Phone Is Made to Last</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A Dutch phone maker sells a $650 phone built for long life and easy repair. It has modular parts, so people can open it, fix it, and keep using it for years. Fairphone says the. Also: Researchers finish a second full map of a fruit fly brain. The connectome shows every neuron and connection, and the team says it could help future brain research.
Today’s English focus: is built for = made to do = made to do. Vocabulary: modular (made of separate parts), fragile (easy to break), drawback (a bad part or problem).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-05]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A Dutch phone maker sells a $650 phone built for long life and easy repair. It has modular parts, so people can open it, fix it, and keep using it for years. Fairphone says the. Also: Researchers finish a second full map of a fruit fly brain. The connectome shows every neuron and connection, and the team says it could help future brain research.
Today’s English focus: is built for = made to do = made to do. Vocabulary: modular (made of separate parts), fragile (easy to break), drawback (a bad part or problem).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-05]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>562</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A Dutch phone maker sells a $650 phone built for long life and easy repair. It has modular parts, so people can open it, fix it, and keep using it for years. Fairphone says the. Also: Researchers finish a second full map of a fruit fly brain. The connectome shows every neuron and connection, and the team says it could help future brain research.
Today’s English focus: is built for = made to do = made to do. Vocabulary: modular (made of separate parts), fragile (easy to break), drawback (a bad part or problem).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-05</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A Dutch phone maker sells a $650 phone built for long life and easy repair. It has modular parts, so people can open it, fix it, and keep using </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet depends on many undersea cables that land very close together near Mumbai, so one hidden weak spot could slow data traffic even if the system reroutes through. Also: France says 2026 was its hottest summer ever, with long heatwaves, low rainfall, excess deaths, and wildfires adding to the impact.
Today’s English focus: landing point, the place where a cable comes ashore = the place where a cable comes ashore. Vocabulary: cable (a thick line that carries data under the sea), bandwidth (the amount of data a network can carry), landing point (the place where a cable comes ashore).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-04]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet depends on many undersea cables that land very close together near Mumbai, so one hidden weak spot could slow data traffic even if the system reroutes through. Also: France says 2026 was its hottest summer ever, with long heatwaves, low rainfall, excess deaths, and wildfires adding to the impact.
Today’s English focus: landing point, the place where a cable comes ashore = the place where a cable comes ashore. Vocabulary: cable (a thick line that carries data under the sea), bandwidth (the amount of data a network can carry), landing point (the place where a cable comes ashore).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-04]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>507</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet depends on many undersea cables that land very close together near Mumbai, so one hidden weak spot could slow data traffic even if the system reroutes through. Also: France says 2026 was its hottest summer ever, with long heatwaves, low rainfall, excess deaths, and wildfires adding to the impact.
Today’s English focus: landing point, the place where a cable comes ashore = the place where a cable comes ashore. Vocabulary: cable (a thick line that carries data under the sea), bandwidth (the amount of data a network can carry), landing point (the place where a cable comes ashore).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-04</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet depends on many undersea cables that land very close together near Mumbai, so one hidden weak spot could slow data traffic even</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot?</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet has a hidden weak spot near Mumbai, where many submarine cables land in one small area. The episode explains why a break there could slow traffic, even if the. Also: France says this summer was its hottest ever, with several heatwaves, many excess deaths, low rainfall, and wildfires. The episode helps learners understand how France is reacting.
Today’s English focus: lived through, experienced and survived = experienced and survived. Vocabulary: heatwave (a long period of very hot weather), rainfall (the amount of rain that falls), wildfire (a large fire in nature).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-04]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet has a hidden weak spot near Mumbai, where many submarine cables land in one small area. The episode explains why a break there could slow traffic, even if the. Also: France says this summer was its hottest ever, with several heatwaves, many excess deaths, low rainfall, and wildfires. The episode helps learners understand how France is reacting.
Today’s English focus: lived through, experienced and survived = experienced and survived. Vocabulary: heatwave (a long period of very hot weather), rainfall (the amount of rain that falls), wildfire (a large fire in nature).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-04]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4d30d747/b5ec4181.mp3" length="2670381" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>167</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet has a hidden weak spot near Mumbai, where many submarine cables land in one small area. The episode explains why a break there could slow traffic, even if the. Also: France says this summer was its hottest ever, with several heatwaves, many excess deaths, low rainfall, and wildfires. The episode helps learners understand how France is reacting.
Today’s English focus: lived through, experienced and survived = experienced and survived. Vocabulary: heatwave (a long period of very hot weather), rainfall (the amount of rain that falls), wildfire (a large fire in nature).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-04</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: India's internet has a hidden weak spot near Mumbai, where many submarine cables land in one small area. The episode explains why a break there </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Google Avoids a Big Breakup in Court</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Google Avoids a Big Breakup in Court</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fce2737</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Police in Minneapolis are investigating a deadly shooting in an apartment building. Two people are dead, several others are injured, and police officers were also hurt. Also: A US judge rejected a plan to force Google to sell its ad exchange. Google keeps AdX for now, after the court accepted other changes instead of a breakup.
Today’s English focus: broke out, started suddenly = started suddenly. Vocabulary: injured (hurt), haze (a light cloud in the air), auction (a sale where people offer more and more money).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-03]]>
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In this episode: Police in Minneapolis are investigating a deadly shooting in an apartment building. Two people are dead, several others are injured, and police officers were also hurt. Also: A US judge rejected a plan to force Google to sell its ad exchange. Google keeps AdX for now, after the court accepted other changes instead of a breakup.
Today’s English focus: broke out, started suddenly = started suddenly. Vocabulary: injured (hurt), haze (a light cloud in the air), auction (a sale where people offer more and more money).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-03]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Police in Minneapolis are investigating a deadly shooting in an apartment building. Two people are dead, several others are injured, and police officers were also hurt. Also: A US judge rejected a plan to force Google to sell its ad exchange. Google keeps AdX for now, after the court accepted other changes instead of a breakup.
Today’s English focus: broke out, started suddenly = started suddenly. Vocabulary: injured (hurt), haze (a light cloud in the air), auction (a sale where people offer more and more money).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-03</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Ikea lowers prices on hundreds of products in Europe to help shoppers with higher living costs. It spends about 1.2 billion euros, with some items cut by up to 28 percent, but. Also: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after warning the White House about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The report says he raised concerns about firing senior officers and.
Today’s English focus: Ikea lowered prices across hundreds of products in Europe, lowered prices = lowered prices. Vocabulary: price cuts (lower prices on products), revenue (money a company gets from sales), supply chain (the steps from maker to customer).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-02]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ikea lowers prices on hundreds of products in Europe to help shoppers with higher living costs. It spends about 1.2 billion euros, with some items cut by up to 28 percent, but. Also: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after warning the White House about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The report says he raised concerns about firing senior officers and.
Today’s English focus: Ikea lowered prices across hundreds of products in Europe, lowered prices = lowered prices. Vocabulary: price cuts (lower prices on products), revenue (money a company gets from sales), supply chain (the steps from maker to customer).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-02]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ikea lowers prices on hundreds of products in Europe to help shoppers with higher living costs. It spends about 1.2 billion euros, with some items cut by up to 28 percent, but. Also: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after warning the White House about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The report says he raised concerns about firing senior officers and.
Today’s English focus: Ikea lowered prices across hundreds of products in Europe, lowered prices = lowered prices. Vocabulary: price cuts (lower prices on products), revenue (money a company gets from sales), supply chain (the steps from maker to customer).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-02</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Ikea lowers prices on hundreds of products in Europe to help shoppers with higher living costs. It spends about 1.2 billion euros, with some ite</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Turkmenistan Starts Fixing 8 Methane Leaks</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Turkmenistan starts fixing methane mega-leaks at old oil and gas sites, with eight leaks already stopped. Also: NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to widen our view of the Universe.
Today’s English focus: lifted off = left the ground = left the ground. Vocabulary: leak (a place where gas escapes), pipe (a tube for water, gas, or oil), alert (a warning message).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-01]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Turkmenistan starts fixing methane mega-leaks at old oil and gas sites, with eight leaks already stopped. Also: NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to widen our view of the Universe.
Today’s English focus: lifted off = left the ground = left the ground. Vocabulary: leak (a place where gas escapes), pipe (a tube for water, gas, or oil), alert (a warning message).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-01]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Turkmenistan starts fixing methane mega-leaks at old oil and gas sites, with eight leaks already stopped. Also: NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to widen our view of the Universe.
Today’s English focus: lifted off = left the ground = left the ground. Vocabulary: leak (a place where gas escapes), pipe (a tube for water, gas, or oil), alert (a warning message).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-01</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Turkmenistan starts fixing methane mega-leaks at old oil and gas sites, with eight leaks already stopped. Also: NASA launches the Nancy Grace Ro</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Australia Free Oscar Jenkins From Russia?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia is working with Russia to try to get Oscar Jenkins released, while officials stay careful about a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots mostly push back against false foreign propaganda, but AI summaries at the top of search results do worse.
Today’s English focus: with their counterparts, to work with similar officials in another group or = to work with similar officials in another group or country. Vocabulary: release (to let someone go free), negotiate (to talk carefully to try to reach an agreement), counterparts (people who have the same job in another group).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-31]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia is working with Russia to try to get Oscar Jenkins released, while officials stay careful about a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots mostly push back against false foreign propaganda, but AI summaries at the top of search results do worse.
Today’s English focus: with their counterparts, to work with similar officials in another group or = to work with similar officials in another group or country. Vocabulary: release (to let someone go free), negotiate (to talk carefully to try to reach an agreement), counterparts (people who have the same job in another group).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-31]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>444</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia is working with Russia to try to get Oscar Jenkins released, while officials stay careful about a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots mostly push back against false foreign propaganda, but AI summaries at the top of search results do worse.
Today’s English focus: with their counterparts, to work with similar officials in another group or = to work with similar officials in another group or country. Vocabulary: release (to let someone go free), negotiate (to talk carefully to try to reach an agreement), counterparts (people who have the same job in another group).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-31</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Australia is working with Russia to try to get Oscar Jenkins released, while officials stay careful about a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Nepal Find the Thousands Still Missing?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal's flood death toll rises, and more than 3,000 people are still missing as rescue work continues. Also: One Nation says its win in a Western Australia byelection shows politics is changing.
Today’s English focus: have been rescued, have been saved and taken to safety = have been saved and taken to safety. Vocabulary: missing (not found or not there), rescued (saved and taken to safety), burial (putting a dead body in the ground or a grave).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-30]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal's flood death toll rises, and more than 3,000 people are still missing as rescue work continues. Also: One Nation says its win in a Western Australia byelection shows politics is changing.
Today’s English focus: have been rescued, have been saved and taken to safety = have been saved and taken to safety. Vocabulary: missing (not found or not there), rescued (saved and taken to safety), burial (putting a dead body in the ground or a grave).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-30]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal's flood death toll rises, and more than 3,000 people are still missing as rescue work continues. Also: One Nation says its win in a Western Australia byelection shows politics is changing.
Today’s English focus: have been rescued, have been saved and taken to safety = have been saved and taken to safety. Vocabulary: missing (not found or not there), rescued (saved and taken to safety), burial (putting a dead body in the ground or a grave).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-30</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal's flood death toll rises, and more than 3,000 people are still missing as rescue work continues. Also: One Nation says its win in a Wester</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can the UK Keep Up in the AI Race?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: UK executives warn that slow 5G upgrades and weak mobile coverage could leave the country behind as AI creates more network traffic. Also: Some American businesses are getting tariff refunds, but many consumers say they never got their money back.
Today’s English focus: to keep pace, to move or improve at the same speed as others = to move or improve at the same speed as others. Vocabulary: traffic (traffic), to keep pace (to keep up), refund (refund).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-29]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: UK executives warn that slow 5G upgrades and weak mobile coverage could leave the country behind as AI creates more network traffic. Also: Some American businesses are getting tariff refunds, but many consumers say they never got their money back.
Today’s English focus: to keep pace, to move or improve at the same speed as others = to move or improve at the same speed as others. Vocabulary: traffic (traffic), to keep pace (to keep up), refund (refund).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-29]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: UK executives warn that slow 5G upgrades and weak mobile coverage could leave the country behind as AI creates more network traffic. Also: Some American businesses are getting tariff refunds, but many consumers say they never got their money back.
Today’s English focus: to keep pace, to move or improve at the same speed as others = to move or improve at the same speed as others. Vocabulary: traffic (traffic), to keep pace (to keep up), refund (refund).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-29</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: UK executives warn that slow 5G upgrades and weak mobile coverage could leave the country behind as AI creates more network traffic. Also: Some </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Ghana Keep Children Vaccinated Without US Aid?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Ghana Keep Children Vaccinated Without US Aid?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ghana faces a $78.2 million health funding gap, and cuts to US aid could slow vaccine outreach, cold storage, and visits to children in hard-to-reach places. Also: More than 80 UK performers want a new law to protect voices from AI cloning, while the government says it will consult on the harm.
Today’s English focus: be able to reach children, to be able to reach children = to be able to reach children. Vocabulary: coverage (how many people are reached by a service), outreach (the work of going out to reach people), shortfall (a missing amount of money).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-28]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ghana faces a $78.2 million health funding gap, and cuts to US aid could slow vaccine outreach, cold storage, and visits to children in hard-to-reach places. Also: More than 80 UK performers want a new law to protect voices from AI cloning, while the government says it will consult on the harm.
Today’s English focus: be able to reach children, to be able to reach children = to be able to reach children. Vocabulary: coverage (how many people are reached by a service), outreach (the work of going out to reach people), shortfall (a missing amount of money).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-28]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>596</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ghana faces a $78.2 million health funding gap, and cuts to US aid could slow vaccine outreach, cold storage, and visits to children in hard-to-reach places. Also: More than 80 UK performers want a new law to protect voices from AI cloning, while the government says it will consult on the harm.
Today’s English focus: be able to reach children, to be able to reach children = to be able to reach children. Vocabulary: coverage (how many people are reached by a service), outreach (the work of going out to reach people), shortfall (a missing amount of money).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-28</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ghana faces a $78.2 million health funding gap, and cuts to US aid could slow vaccine outreach, cold storage, and visits to children in hard-to-</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Qatar's prime minister goes to Tehran to calm tensions and reopen talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could quickly replace many jobs in law, medicine, offices, and factories.
Today’s English focus: be going to change, will change in the future = will change in the future. Vocabulary: risk (danger or chance of harm), shift (change), replace (take the place of).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-27]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Qatar's prime minister goes to Tehran to calm tensions and reopen talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could quickly replace many jobs in law, medicine, offices, and factories.
Today’s English focus: be going to change, will change in the future = will change in the future. Vocabulary: risk (danger or chance of harm), shift (change), replace (take the place of).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-27]]>
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister goes to Tehran to calm tensions and reopen talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could quickly replace many jobs in law, medicine, offices, and factories.
Today’s English focus: be going to change, will change in the future = will change in the future. Vocabulary: risk (danger or chance of harm), shift (change), replace (take the place of).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-27</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to discuss easing tensions and restarting talks with the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could change work fast and put many jobs at risk.
Today’s English focus: be going to, used for a plan or likely future events = to plan to / likely future events. Vocabulary: job (job), worker (worker), policy (policy).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-27]]>
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to discuss easing tensions and restarting talks with the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could change work fast and put many jobs at risk.
Today’s English focus: be going to, used for a plan or likely future events = to plan to / likely future events. Vocabulary: job (job), worker (worker), policy (policy).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-27]]>
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to discuss easing tensions and restarting talks with the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could change work fast and put many jobs at risk.
Today’s English focus: be going to, used for a plan or likely future events = to plan to / likely future events. Vocabulary: job (job), worker (worker), policy (policy).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-27</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to discuss easing tensions and restarting talks with the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI coul</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Anwar's Taiwan Remarks Matter for Malaysia</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate after saying Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's non-aligned foreign policy and its ties with China, Taiwan, and the. Also: Firms in Spain and Portugal are buying battery backup after a major blackout showed how costly power cuts can be for factories and other businesses.
Today’s English focus: is going to need, will need = will need. Vocabulary: battery (a device that stores electricity), backup (extra help or extra power when the main system fails), storage (the act of keeping something safe for later use).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-26]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate after saying Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's non-aligned foreign policy and its ties with China, Taiwan, and the. Also: Firms in Spain and Portugal are buying battery backup after a major blackout showed how costly power cuts can be for factories and other businesses.
Today’s English focus: is going to need, will need = will need. Vocabulary: battery (a device that stores electricity), backup (extra help or extra power when the main system fails), storage (the act of keeping something safe for later use).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-26]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate after saying Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's non-aligned foreign policy and its ties with China, Taiwan, and the. Also: Firms in Spain and Portugal are buying battery backup after a major blackout showed how costly power cuts can be for factories and other businesses.
Today’s English focus: is going to need, will need = will need. Vocabulary: battery (a device that stores electricity), backup (extra help or extra power when the main system fails), storage (the act of keeping something safe for later use).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-26</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
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      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can OpenAI Slow Down AI Before It Gets Risky?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can OpenAI Slow Down AI Before It Gets Risky?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI slows its AI work to improve safety after a risky test and a model that got online. Also: Three new theme parks will be built near Paris in a big France-Saudi deal, with one park inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
Today’s English focus: will be built = something planned for the future = something planned for the future. Vocabulary: park (a place for fun or visitors), deal (an agreement between two sides), jobs (paid work for people).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-25]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI slows its AI work to improve safety after a risky test and a model that got online. Also: Three new theme parks will be built near Paris in a big France-Saudi deal, with one park inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
Today’s English focus: will be built = something planned for the future = something planned for the future. Vocabulary: park (a place for fun or visitors), deal (an agreement between two sides), jobs (paid work for people).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-25]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI slows its AI work to improve safety after a risky test and a model that got online. Also: Three new theme parks will be built near Paris in a big France-Saudi deal, with one park inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
Today’s English focus: will be built = something planned for the future = something planned for the future. Vocabulary: park (a place for fun or visitors), deal (an agreement between two sides), jobs (paid work for people).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-25</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: OpenAI slows its AI work to improve safety after a risky test and a model that got online. Also: Three new theme parks will be built near Paris </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | One 9/11 Victim Is Identified After 25 Years</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: New York identifies one 9/11 victim after 25 years using DNA and family tree research, and the city says it will keep trying to name more of the nearly 3,000 dead. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission until 2027, saying the launch is not ready and likely waiting for better conditions near the launch site.
Today’s English focus: is going to, future plan or likely result = future plan or likely result. Vocabulary: breakthrough (a big success after a hard problem), victim (a person who was hurt or killed), family (the group of close relatives).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-24]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: New York identifies one 9/11 victim after 25 years using DNA and family tree research, and the city says it will keep trying to name more of the nearly 3,000 dead. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission until 2027, saying the launch is not ready and likely waiting for better conditions near the launch site.
Today’s English focus: is going to, future plan or likely result = future plan or likely result. Vocabulary: breakthrough (a big success after a hard problem), victim (a person who was hurt or killed), family (the group of close relatives).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-24]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: New York identifies one 9/11 victim after 25 years using DNA and family tree research, and the city says it will keep trying to name more of the nearly 3,000 dead. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission until 2027, saying the launch is not ready and likely waiting for better conditions near the launch site.
Today’s English focus: is going to, future plan or likely result = future plan or likely result. Vocabulary: breakthrough (a big success after a hard problem), victim (a person who was hurt or killed), family (the group of close relatives).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-24</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: New York identifies one 9/11 victim after 25 years using DNA and family tree research, and the city says it will keep trying to name more of the</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Mice Lose Synapses but Keep Their Memories</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state, and more than half of their synapses disappeared, but the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open, after Serena missed the singles wildcard and Alcaraz returned from injury.
Today’s English focus: will play, to talk about a future plan or event = to talk about a future plan or event. Vocabulary: wildcard (a special place in a tournament), pairing (a team of two people), draw (the list of players or teams in a competition).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-23]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state, and more than half of their synapses disappeared, but the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open, after Serena missed the singles wildcard and Alcaraz returned from injury.
Today’s English focus: will play, to talk about a future plan or event = to talk about a future plan or event. Vocabulary: wildcard (a special place in a tournament), pairing (a team of two people), draw (the list of players or teams in a competition).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-23]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>452</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state, and more than half of their synapses disappeared, but the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open, after Serena missed the singles wildcard and Alcaraz returned from injury.
Today’s English focus: will play, to talk about a future plan or event = to talk about a future plan or event. Vocabulary: wildcard (a special place in a tournament), pairing (a team of two people), draw (the list of players or teams in a competition).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-23</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state, and more than half of their synapses disappeared, but the mice still seemed to keep their mem</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Japan Executes Man for Killing 5 People</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Japan Executes Man for Killing 5 People</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Japan executes a man for killing five people at a pachinko parlor, as debate grows over capital punishment and secrecy. Also: Australia passes new laws that may force big tech companies to make deals with news publishers or pay a levy.
Today’s English focus: are going to make deals, will make agreements = will make agreements. Vocabulary: levy (a payment made under a law), revenue (money that a business earns), deal (an agreement between two sides).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-22]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Japan executes a man for killing five people at a pachinko parlor, as debate grows over capital punishment and secrecy. Also: Australia passes new laws that may force big tech companies to make deals with news publishers or pay a levy.
Today’s English focus: are going to make deals, will make agreements = will make agreements. Vocabulary: levy (a payment made under a law), revenue (money that a business earns), deal (an agreement between two sides).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-22]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Japan executes a man for killing five people at a pachinko parlor, as debate grows over capital punishment and secrecy. Also: Australia passes new laws that may force big tech companies to make deals with news publishers or pay a levy.
Today’s English focus: are going to make deals, will make agreements = will make agreements. Vocabulary: levy (a payment made under a law), revenue (money that a business earns), deal (an agreement between two sides).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-22</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Brazil plans a big AI investment while working with both US and Chinese tech. Also: DR Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as infections rise.
Today’s English focus: is going to invest, plans to put money into = plans to put money into. Vocabulary: investment (money put into a project or business), tender (an official process where companies offer a price or plan), sovereignty (control over your own country, data, or decisions).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-21]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Brazil plans a big AI investment while working with both US and Chinese tech. Also: DR Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as infections rise.
Today’s English focus: is going to invest, plans to put money into = plans to put money into. Vocabulary: investment (money put into a project or business), tender (an official process where companies offer a price or plan), sovereignty (control over your own country, data, or decisions).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-21]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Brazil plans a big AI investment while working with both US and Chinese tech. Also: DR Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as infections rise.
Today’s English focus: is going to invest, plans to put money into = plans to put money into. Vocabulary: investment (money put into a project or business), tender (an official process where companies offer a price or plan), sovereignty (control over your own country, data, or decisions).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-21</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Brazil plans a big AI investment while working with both US and Chinese tech. Also: DR Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as infections rise.</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon plans to expand its delivery drones to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, while more flights may also mean more noise for neighborhoods. Also: Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country in three years, with political uncertainty and security worries driving a wave of emigration.
Today’s English focus: be going to grow, plan to expand = plan to expand. Vocabulary: Emigration (leaving your country to live somewhere else), Uncertainty (not knowing what will happen), Brackets (groups or levels in a tax or social system).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-20]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon plans to expand its delivery drones to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, while more flights may also mean more noise for neighborhoods. Also: Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country in three years, with political uncertainty and security worries driving a wave of emigration.
Today’s English focus: be going to grow, plan to expand = plan to expand. Vocabulary: Emigration (leaving your country to live somewhere else), Uncertainty (not knowing what will happen), Brackets (groups or levels in a tax or social system).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-20]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>464</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon plans to expand its delivery drones to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, while more flights may also mean more noise for neighborhoods. Also: Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country in three years, with political uncertainty and security worries driving a wave of emigration.
Today’s English focus: be going to grow, plan to expand = plan to expand. Vocabulary: Emigration (leaving your country to live somewhere else), Uncertainty (not knowing what will happen), Brackets (groups or levels in a tax or social system).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-20</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Amazon plans to expand its delivery drones to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, while more flights may also mean more noise for</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Unitree Shares Jump Over 600% on Market Debut</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Unitree lists in Shanghai and its shares jump more than 600%. Also: AI music tools raise a fight over who gets paid and why.
Today’s English focus: is going to change, will change in the future = will change in the future. Vocabulary: shares (pieces of a company that people can buy), listing (when a company starts selling shares on the stock market), profit (money left after costs are paid).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-19]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Unitree lists in Shanghai and its shares jump more than 600%. Also: AI music tools raise a fight over who gets paid and why.
Today’s English focus: is going to change, will change in the future = will change in the future. Vocabulary: shares (pieces of a company that people can buy), listing (when a company starts selling shares on the stock market), profit (money left after costs are paid).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-19]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Unitree lists in Shanghai and its shares jump more than 600%. Also: AI music tools raise a fight over who gets paid and why.
Today’s English focus: is going to change, will change in the future = will change in the future. Vocabulary: shares (pieces of a company that people can buy), listing (when a company starts selling shares on the stock market), profit (money left after costs are paid).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-19</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Unitree lists in Shanghai and its shares jump more than 600%. Also: AI music tools raise a fight over who gets paid and why.
Today’s English foc</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Petlibro Win Back Pet Owners After Outage?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Petlibro Win Back Pet Owners After Outage?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeder app stopped working, why some pets were left hungry, and how the company is trying to fix trust after the outage. Also: Cities are changing their rules for data centers as people protest higher power rates, bigger costs for large users, and rising pressure on water and energy.
Today’s English focus: be able to do something - to have the chance or power to do something = to have the chance or power to do something. Vocabulary: rate (the price you pay for a service), burden (a heavy problem or cost), standard (a usual rule or level).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-18]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeder app stopped working, why some pets were left hungry, and how the company is trying to fix trust after the outage. Also: Cities are changing their rules for data centers as people protest higher power rates, bigger costs for large users, and rising pressure on water and energy.
Today’s English focus: be able to do something - to have the chance or power to do something = to have the chance or power to do something. Vocabulary: rate (the price you pay for a service), burden (a heavy problem or cost), standard (a usual rule or level).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-18]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>526</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeder app stopped working, why some pets were left hungry, and how the company is trying to fix trust after the outage. Also: Cities are changing their rules for data centers as people protest higher power rates, bigger costs for large users, and rising pressure on water and energy.
Today’s English focus: be able to do something - to have the chance or power to do something = to have the chance or power to do something. Vocabulary: rate (the price you pay for a service), burden (a heavy problem or cost), standard (a usual rule or level).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-18</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeder app stopped working, why some pets were left hungry, and how the company is trying to fix trust after</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Hawaii Faces Flooding After Lala Weakens</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A storm in Hawaii weakens, but heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds still cause damage and rescue work. Also: Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes the deadliest outbreak in the country's history.
Today’s English focus: has weakened, became less strong before now = became less strong before now. Vocabulary: Rain (water that falls from the sky), Wind (moving air), Flooding (water covering places that are usually dry).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-17]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A storm in Hawaii weakens, but heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds still cause damage and rescue work. Also: Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes the deadliest outbreak in the country's history.
Today’s English focus: has weakened, became less strong before now = became less strong before now. Vocabulary: Rain (water that falls from the sky), Wind (moving air), Flooding (water covering places that are usually dry).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-17]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>442</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A storm in Hawaii weakens, but heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds still cause damage and rescue work. Also: Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes the deadliest outbreak in the country's history.
Today’s English focus: has weakened, became less strong before now = became less strong before now. Vocabulary: Rain (water that falls from the sky), Wind (moving air), Flooding (water covering places that are usually dry).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-17</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A storm in Hawaii weakens, but heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds still cause damage and rescue work. Also: Ebola in the Democratic Republic</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Electric Bikes Are Catching On in Nigeria</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: In Gombe, riders are switching to electric bikes because petrol is much more expensive, and they say the bikes can save fuel and maintenance costs. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not only the first-born son, can inherit the throne.
Today’s English focus: are going to help, will help = will help. Vocabulary: subsidy (money a government gives to make something cheaper), maintenance (the work needed to keep something in good condition), battery (a part that stores power).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-16]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: In Gombe, riders are switching to electric bikes because petrol is much more expensive, and they say the bikes can save fuel and maintenance costs. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not only the first-born son, can inherit the throne.
Today’s English focus: are going to help, will help = will help. Vocabulary: subsidy (money a government gives to make something cheaper), maintenance (the work needed to keep something in good condition), battery (a part that stores power).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-16]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>466</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: In Gombe, riders are switching to electric bikes because petrol is much more expensive, and they say the bikes can save fuel and maintenance costs. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not only the first-born son, can inherit the throne.
Today’s English focus: are going to help, will help = will help. Vocabulary: subsidy (money a government gives to make something cheaper), maintenance (the work needed to keep something in good condition), battery (a part that stores power).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-16</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: In Gombe, riders are switching to electric bikes because petrol is much more expensive, and they say the bikes can save fuel and maintenance cos</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Zambia Finish Counting After Violence?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Zambia Finish Counting After Violence?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Zambia's election counting starts again after reports of attacks on polling staff and stolen ballot papers, with officials aiming to announce results by Sunday. Also: Heart Aerospace's X1 test flight lasted nearly half an hour, used just $5 of electricity, and showed progress for future electric planes.
Today’s English focus: is going to announce, plans to announce = plans to announce. Vocabulary: counting (counting votes), pause (short stop), result (final outcome).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-15]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Zambia's election counting starts again after reports of attacks on polling staff and stolen ballot papers, with officials aiming to announce results by Sunday. Also: Heart Aerospace's X1 test flight lasted nearly half an hour, used just $5 of electricity, and showed progress for future electric planes.
Today’s English focus: is going to announce, plans to announce = plans to announce. Vocabulary: counting (counting votes), pause (short stop), result (final outcome).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-15]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Zambia's election counting starts again after reports of attacks on polling staff and stolen ballot papers, with officials aiming to announce results by Sunday. Also: Heart Aerospace's X1 test flight lasted nearly half an hour, used just $5 of electricity, and showed progress for future electric planes.
Today’s English focus: is going to announce, plans to announce = plans to announce. Vocabulary: counting (counting votes), pause (short stop), result (final outcome).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-15</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A South Korean investor loses about $14,000 in one month after putting home money into tech shares, as the Kospi swings wildly with AI excitement and fear. Also: Millions gather across Spain to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a century, cheering as the sky goes dark.
Today’s English focus: went dark, changed from light to dark = changed from light to dark. Vocabulary: crowd (a large group of people together), darkened (became darker), applause (the sound of people clapping).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-14]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A South Korean investor loses about $14,000 in one month after putting home money into tech shares, as the Kospi swings wildly with AI excitement and fear. Also: Millions gather across Spain to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a century, cheering as the sky goes dark.
Today’s English focus: went dark, changed from light to dark = changed from light to dark. Vocabulary: crowd (a large group of people together), darkened (became darker), applause (the sound of people clapping).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-14]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A South Korean investor loses about $14,000 in one month after putting home money into tech shares, as the Kospi swings wildly with AI excitement and fear. Also: Millions gather across Spain to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a century, cheering as the sky goes dark.
Today’s English focus: went dark, changed from light to dark = changed from light to dark. Vocabulary: crowd (a large group of people together), darkened (became darker), applause (the sound of people clapping).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-14</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A South Korean investor loses about $14,000 in one month after putting home money into tech shares, as the Kospi swings wildly with AI excitemen</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can WHO Stop the Ebola Outbreak?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo may become the deadliest ever, with thousands of cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report strong new evidence that glueballs may exist, using results from the BES III experiment.
Today’s English focus: under control, managed so it is not getting worse = managed so it is not getting worse. Vocabulary: deaths (people who died), cases (people who have a disease), under control (managed so it is not getting worse).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-13]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo may become the deadliest ever, with thousands of cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report strong new evidence that glueballs may exist, using results from the BES III experiment.
Today’s English focus: under control, managed so it is not getting worse = managed so it is not getting worse. Vocabulary: deaths (people who died), cases (people who have a disease), under control (managed so it is not getting worse).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-13]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>462</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo may become the deadliest ever, with thousands of cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report strong new evidence that glueballs may exist, using results from the BES III experiment.
Today’s English focus: under control, managed so it is not getting worse = managed so it is not getting worse. Vocabulary: deaths (people who died), cases (people who have a disease), under control (managed so it is not getting worse).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-13</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo may become the deadliest ever, with thousands of cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists re</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can One Midwife Help Black Moms and Babies?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can One Midwife Help Black Moms and Babies?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Zambia votes in a key election as people worry about prices, debt, and daily life. Also: A midwife drives across Alabama to help Black moms and babies in care deserts.
Today’s English focus: is seen as, is understood or thought to be = is understood or thought to be. Vocabulary: debt (money that one person or group owes to another), inflation (prices going up over time), household (the people living together in one home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-12]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Zambia votes in a key election as people worry about prices, debt, and daily life. Also: A midwife drives across Alabama to help Black moms and babies in care deserts.
Today’s English focus: is seen as, is understood or thought to be = is understood or thought to be. Vocabulary: debt (money that one person or group owes to another), inflation (prices going up over time), household (the people living together in one home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-12]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>487</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Zambia votes in a key election as people worry about prices, debt, and daily life. Also: A midwife drives across Alabama to help Black moms and babies in care deserts.
Today’s English focus: is seen as, is understood or thought to be = is understood or thought to be. Vocabulary: debt (money that one person or group owes to another), inflation (prices going up over time), household (the people living together in one home).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-12</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Zambia votes in a key election as people worry about prices, debt, and daily life. Also: A midwife drives across Alabama to help Black moms and </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can Nvidia Turn $500bn Into AI Growth?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can Nvidia Turn $500bn Into AI Growth?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nvidia says major investors will help fund $500bn for AI infrastructure, including data centres and chip factories. Also: Chinese courts back some workers replaced by AI, but many people still worry about jobs and contracts.
Today’s English focus: be going to build, to plan to build = to plan to build. Vocabulary: court (a place where judges hear cases), unlawful (not allowed by law), contract (a legal agreement between two sides).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-11]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nvidia says major investors will help fund $500bn for AI infrastructure, including data centres and chip factories. Also: Chinese courts back some workers replaced by AI, but many people still worry about jobs and contracts.
Today’s English focus: be going to build, to plan to build = to plan to build. Vocabulary: court (a place where judges hear cases), unlawful (not allowed by law), contract (a legal agreement between two sides).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-11]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>478</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nvidia says major investors will help fund $500bn for AI infrastructure, including data centres and chip factories. Also: Chinese courts back some workers replaced by AI, but many people still worry about jobs and contracts.
Today’s English focus: be going to build, to plan to build = to plan to build. Vocabulary: court (a place where judges hear cases), unlawful (not allowed by law), contract (a legal agreement between two sides).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-11</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nvidia says major investors will help fund $500bn for AI infrastructure, including data centres and chip factories. Also: Chinese courts back so</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Demi Vollering Wins the Tour Again</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Demi Vollering Wins the Tour Again</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France for a second time after a strong final stage in Nice, with tears after the finish and a clear overall lead. Also: Italian divers find an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, more than 2,000 years old, with hundreds of amphorae carrying goods.
Today’s English focus: has done it - a finished action in the recent past = a finished action in the recent past. Vocabulary: Amphorae (old ceramic jars), Cargo (goods carried by a ship), Wreck (a damaged or sunk ship).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-10]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France for a second time after a strong final stage in Nice, with tears after the finish and a clear overall lead. Also: Italian divers find an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, more than 2,000 years old, with hundreds of amphorae carrying goods.
Today’s English focus: has done it - a finished action in the recent past = a finished action in the recent past. Vocabulary: Amphorae (old ceramic jars), Cargo (goods carried by a ship), Wreck (a damaged or sunk ship).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-10]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>448</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France for a second time after a strong final stage in Nice, with tears after the finish and a clear overall lead. Also: Italian divers find an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, more than 2,000 years old, with hundreds of amphorae carrying goods.
Today’s English focus: has done it - a finished action in the recent past = a finished action in the recent past. Vocabulary: Amphorae (old ceramic jars), Cargo (goods carried by a ship), Wreck (a damaged or sunk ship).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-10</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France for a second time after a strong final stage in Nice, with tears after the finish and a clear ove</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Will Wednesday's Solar Eclipse Reach Your Area?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Will Wednesday's Solar Eclipse Reach Your Area?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday in parts of Europe and the U.S., with total and partial views in different places. Also: Paris is tightening e-scooter safety rules, and riders may face fines if they do not wear a helmet and vest.
Today’s English focus: will see = to see in the future. Vocabulary: helmet (hard hat for your head), fine (money you pay because you broke a rule), vest (sleeveless clothing worn over a shirt).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-09]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday in parts of Europe and the U.S., with total and partial views in different places. Also: Paris is tightening e-scooter safety rules, and riders may face fines if they do not wear a helmet and vest.
Today’s English focus: will see = to see in the future. Vocabulary: helmet (hard hat for your head), fine (money you pay because you broke a rule), vest (sleeveless clothing worn over a shirt).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-09]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>465</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday in parts of Europe and the U.S., with total and partial views in different places. Also: Paris is tightening e-scooter safety rules, and riders may face fines if they do not wear a helmet and vest.
Today’s English focus: will see = to see in the future. Vocabulary: helmet (hard hat for your head), fine (money you pay because you broke a rule), vest (sleeveless clothing worn over a shirt).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-09</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday in parts of Europe and the U.S., with total and partial views in different places. Also: Paris is t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Can the Ebola Vaccine Help Stop the DRC Outbreak?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can the Ebola Vaccine Help Stop the DRC Outbreak?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000, and WHO experts back a full human trial of the only approved Ebola vaccine to see if it can help against the Bundibugyo strain. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement saying an attack on one will be treated as an attack on all three.
Today’s English focus: will be seen as an attack = will be understood as an attack. Vocabulary: cases (people with a disease), death toll (number of people who have died), outbreak (a time when a disease spreads fast).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-08]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000, and WHO experts back a full human trial of the only approved Ebola vaccine to see if it can help against the Bundibugyo strain. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement saying an attack on one will be treated as an attack on all three.
Today’s English focus: will be seen as an attack = will be understood as an attack. Vocabulary: cases (people with a disease), death toll (number of people who have died), outbreak (a time when a disease spreads fast).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-08]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000, and WHO experts back a full human trial of the only approved Ebola vaccine to see if it can help against the Bundibugyo strain. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement saying an attack on one will be treated as an attack on all three.
Today’s English focus: will be seen as an attack = will be understood as an attack. Vocabulary: cases (people with a disease), death toll (number of people who have died), outbreak (a time when a disease spreads fast).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-08</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000, and WHO experts back a full human trial of the only approved Ebola vaccine to see if it can help against the </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A thrift store chain uses AI to help keep prices steady and low across many items. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change protections for young users.
Today’s English focus: will appeal, to ask a higher court to look at a decision again = to ask a higher court to look at a decision again. Vocabulary: treatment (care that helps someone get better or manage a problem), screening (a quick check to look for a problem early), appeal (to ask a higher court to look at a decision again).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-07]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A thrift store chain uses AI to help keep prices steady and low across many items. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change protections for young users.
Today’s English focus: will appeal, to ask a higher court to look at a decision again = to ask a higher court to look at a decision again. Vocabulary: treatment (care that helps someone get better or manage a problem), screening (a quick check to look for a problem early), appeal (to ask a higher court to look at a decision again).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-07]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A thrift store chain uses AI to help keep prices steady and low across many items. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change protections for young users.
Today’s English focus: will appeal, to ask a higher court to look at a decision again = to ask a higher court to look at a decision again. Vocabulary: treatment (care that helps someone get better or manage a problem), screening (a quick check to look for a problem early), appeal (to ask a higher court to look at a decision again).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-07</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A thrift store chain uses AI to help keep prices steady and low across many items. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Seven Beluga Whales Arrive in Texas</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. Also: Seven more beluga whales reach San Antonio after a long rescue trip from Canada.
Today’s English focus: have been approved, approved by an official group and still true now = approved by an official group and still true now. Vocabulary: whales (large sea animals), relocation (moving something or someone to a new place), habitat (the place where an animal lives).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-06]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. Also: Seven more beluga whales reach San Antonio after a long rescue trip from Canada.
Today’s English focus: have been approved, approved by an official group and still true now = approved by an official group and still true now. Vocabulary: whales (large sea animals), relocation (moving something or someone to a new place), habitat (the place where an animal lives).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-06]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>481</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. Also: Seven more beluga whales reach San Antonio after a long rescue trip from Canada.
Today’s English focus: have been approved, approved by an official group and still true now = approved by an official group and still true now. Vocabulary: whales (large sea animals), relocation (moving something or someone to a new place), habitat (the place where an animal lives).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-06</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. Also: Seven more beluga whales reach San Antonio after a long rescue tr</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Spain's Ceuta Crisis Pushes EU to Back Its Response</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain says most of the 72,000 people who crossed into Ceuta were sent back, and the EU then praised Spain's quick response after a tense meeting. Also: Wildfires in southern France exposed about 400 old war shells in Le Porge, with explosions heard and some areas still closed.
Today’s English focus: is going to: for a future plan or result we can already see = for a future plan or result we can already see. Vocabulary: shell (an old explosive piece), blaze (a big fire), access (the way to go into a place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-05]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain says most of the 72,000 people who crossed into Ceuta were sent back, and the EU then praised Spain's quick response after a tense meeting. Also: Wildfires in southern France exposed about 400 old war shells in Le Porge, with explosions heard and some areas still closed.
Today’s English focus: is going to: for a future plan or result we can already see = for a future plan or result we can already see. Vocabulary: shell (an old explosive piece), blaze (a big fire), access (the way to go into a place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-05]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/98b7833c/c280f334.mp3" length="7173165" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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      <itunes:image href="https://img.transistorcdn.com/VZfTfm10Cah4GPlqC7Tn3yUMd1dhgg0q6EB9AWhU-Ts/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Mzcx/NjNiMmNkOWQ2YTRi/NjRhZDc5NGEwNDll/YmVkNS5qcGc.jpg"/>
      <itunes:duration>449</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain says most of the 72,000 people who crossed into Ceuta were sent back, and the EU then praised Spain's quick response after a tense meeting. Also: Wildfires in southern France exposed about 400 old war shells in Le Porge, with explosions heard and some areas still closed.
Today’s English focus: is going to: for a future plan or result we can already see = for a future plan or result we can already see. Vocabulary: shell (an old explosive piece), blaze (a big fire), access (the way to go into a place).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-05</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Spain says most of the 72,000 people who crossed into Ceuta were sent back, and the EU then praised Spain's quick response after a tense meeting</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Nepal Mourns Climber Nirmal Purja After Avalanche</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Nepal Mourns Climber Nirmal Purja After Avalanche</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal mourns Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills ten climbers, including six Nepalese members of the expedition. Also: Michigan confirms the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak that has spread to 45 states.
Today’s English focus: be going to, for a plan or future action = to plan something or say what will happen. Vocabulary: candle (a small stick that gives light when it burns), tribute (words or actions that show respect for someone), vigil (a quiet gathering for a sad event or someone who has died).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-04]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal mourns Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills ten climbers, including six Nepalese members of the expedition. Also: Michigan confirms the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak that has spread to 45 states.
Today’s English focus: be going to, for a plan or future action = to plan something or say what will happen. Vocabulary: candle (a small stick that gives light when it burns), tribute (words or actions that show respect for someone), vigil (a quiet gathering for a sad event or someone who has died).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-04]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>414</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal mourns Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills ten climbers, including six Nepalese members of the expedition. Also: Michigan confirms the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak that has spread to 45 states.
Today’s English focus: be going to, for a plan or future action = to plan something or say what will happen. Vocabulary: candle (a small stick that gives light when it burns), tribute (words or actions that show respect for someone), vigil (a quiet gathering for a sad event or someone who has died).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-04</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Nepal mourns Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills ten climbers, including six Nepalese members of the expedition. Also: Michigan confirms the f</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Can the US and Iran Still Make a Deal?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can the US and Iran Still Make a Deal?</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran may begin on Monday, after he called off planned strikes and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenage boy is on trial for the murder of a schoolmate, in a case linked to social media concerns.
Today’s English focus: be accused of = to say someone may have done something wrong = to say someone may have done something wrong. Vocabulary: accuse (to say someone did something bad), plead (to say your answer in court), influence (to affect how someone thinks or acts).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-03]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran may begin on Monday, after he called off planned strikes and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenage boy is on trial for the murder of a schoolmate, in a case linked to social media concerns.
Today’s English focus: be accused of = to say someone may have done something wrong = to say someone may have done something wrong. Vocabulary: accuse (to say someone did something bad), plead (to say your answer in court), influence (to affect how someone thinks or acts).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-03]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>429</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran may begin on Monday, after he called off planned strikes and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenage boy is on trial for the murder of a schoolmate, in a case linked to social media concerns.
Today’s English focus: be accused of = to say someone may have done something wrong = to say someone may have done something wrong. Vocabulary: accuse (to say someone did something bad), plead (to say your answer in court), influence (to affect how someone thinks or acts).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-03</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran may begin on Monday, after he called off planned strikes and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenage boy is on</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Italy Faces Highest Heat Alert in 25 Cities</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Italy Faces Highest Heat Alert in 25 Cities</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Italy puts almost all major cities on the highest heat alert, with Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples among the places told to stay indoors, avoid direct sunlight, and drink plenty. Also: Uganda clears its last Ebola patient while DR Congo's outbreak grows worse, with deaths passing 1,500 and health workers crediting preparedness for Uganda's better outcome.
Today’s English focus: be told to = receive advice or instructions. Vocabulary: red alert (the highest warning level), fluids (drinks, especially water or other liquids), to avoid (to stay away from something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-02]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Italy puts almost all major cities on the highest heat alert, with Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples among the places told to stay indoors, avoid direct sunlight, and drink plenty. Also: Uganda clears its last Ebola patient while DR Congo's outbreak grows worse, with deaths passing 1,500 and health workers crediting preparedness for Uganda's better outcome.
Today’s English focus: be told to = receive advice or instructions. Vocabulary: red alert (the highest warning level), fluids (drinks, especially water or other liquids), to avoid (to stay away from something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-02]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>429</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Italy puts almost all major cities on the highest heat alert, with Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples among the places told to stay indoors, avoid direct sunlight, and drink plenty. Also: Uganda clears its last Ebola patient while DR Congo's outbreak grows worse, with deaths passing 1,500 and health workers crediting preparedness for Uganda's better outcome.
Today’s English focus: be told to = receive advice or instructions. Vocabulary: red alert (the highest warning level), fluids (drinks, especially water or other liquids), to avoid (to stay away from something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-02</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Italy puts almost all major cities on the highest heat alert, with Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples among the places told to stay indoors, avoid direct sunlight, and drink plen</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Peru's Ex-President Walks Free After 15-Year Sentence</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Peru's Ex-President Walks Free After 15-Year Sentence</itunes:title>
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In this episode: FIFA says it will keep pushing a plan to sell stakes in some competitions, even after UEFA and CONCACAF pushed back. Also: Peru's constitutional court overturns Ollanta Humala's 15-year sentence, and he leaves jail in Lima.
Today’s English focus: is going to continue = to plan to continue. Vocabulary: Sentence (prison punishment), Court (place where legal cases are decided), Proceedings (official legal steps in a case).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-01]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: FIFA says it will keep pushing a plan to sell stakes in some competitions, even after UEFA and CONCACAF pushed back. Also: Peru's constitutional court overturns Ollanta Humala's 15-year sentence, and he leaves jail in Lima.
Today’s English focus: is going to continue = to plan to continue. Vocabulary: Sentence (prison punishment), Court (place where legal cases are decided), Proceedings (official legal steps in a case).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-01]]>
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In this episode: FIFA says it will keep pushing a plan to sell stakes in some competitions, even after UEFA and CONCACAF pushed back. Also: Peru's constitutional court overturns Ollanta Humala's 15-year sentence, and he leaves jail in Lima.
Today’s English focus: is going to continue = to plan to continue. Vocabulary: Sentence (prison punishment), Court (place where legal cases are decided), Proceedings (official legal steps in a case).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-01</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models got into the systems of three firms during security testing after a setup error gave them internet access. Also: Spain is sending troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 15 people drowned.
Today’s English focus: be going to + verb = a plan or decided future action. Vocabulary: enclave (a place in one country, surrounded by another), border (the line between two countries), troops (soldiers, especially as a group).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-31]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models got into the systems of three firms during security testing after a setup error gave them internet access. Also: Spain is sending troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 15 people drowned.
Today’s English focus: be going to + verb = a plan or decided future action. Vocabulary: enclave (a place in one country, surrounded by another), border (the line between two countries), troops (soldiers, especially as a group).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-31]]>
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      <itunes:duration>455</itunes:duration>
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In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models got into the systems of three firms during security testing after a setup error gave them internet access. Also: Spain is sending troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 15 people drowned.
Today’s English focus: be going to + verb = a plan or decided future action. Vocabulary: enclave (a place in one country, surrounded by another), border (the line between two countries), troops (soldiers, especially as a group).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-31</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models got into the systems of three firms during security testing after a setup error gave them internet access. Also: Spain is sending troops to Ce</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>A2 English News | Will Trump Put New Controls on AI?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump says his team is looking at new AI controls after recent hacking incidents, in a shift from a more hands-off approach. Also: Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged pro-terror material still online, with a possible A$54.6 million fine.
Today’s English focus: be looking at = to be considering. Vocabulary: the allegation (a claim that something bad happened, but it is not proven), the obligation (something a person or company must do), the fine (money you must pay as a punishment).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-30]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump says his team is looking at new AI controls after recent hacking incidents, in a shift from a more hands-off approach. Also: Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged pro-terror material still online, with a possible A$54.6 million fine.
Today’s English focus: be looking at = to be considering. Vocabulary: the allegation (a claim that something bad happened, but it is not proven), the obligation (something a person or company must do), the fine (money you must pay as a punishment).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-30]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: Trump says his team is looking at new AI controls after recent hacking incidents, in a shift from a more hands-off approach. Also: Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged pro-terror material still online, with a possible A$54.6 million fine.
Today’s English focus: be looking at = to be considering. Vocabulary: the allegation (a claim that something bad happened, but it is not proven), the obligation (something a person or company must do), the fine (money you must pay as a punishment).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-30</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump says his team is looking at new AI controls after recent hacking incidents, in a shift from a more hands-off approach. Also: Australia takes Telegram to court over alleg</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Japan's Kyushu Island Quake Hits Homes and Power</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A powerful earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving roads damaged and power out for many homes. Also: Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit over leaked music and studio footage, saying hackers stole unreleased songs and sold them online.
Today’s English focus: be + past participle — to describe something done to something = to describe something done to something. Vocabulary: evacuate (to leave a place because it is not safe), outage (a time when electricity, water, or another service stops), damage (harm to something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-29]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A powerful earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving roads damaged and power out for many homes. Also: Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit over leaked music and studio footage, saying hackers stole unreleased songs and sold them online.
Today’s English focus: be + past participle — to describe something done to something = to describe something done to something. Vocabulary: evacuate (to leave a place because it is not safe), outage (a time when electricity, water, or another service stops), damage (harm to something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-29]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A powerful earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving roads damaged and power out for many homes. Also: Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit over leaked music and studio footage, saying hackers stole unreleased songs and sold them online.
Today’s English focus: be + past participle — to describe something done to something = to describe something done to something. Vocabulary: evacuate (to leave a place because it is not safe), outage (a time when electricity, water, or another service stops), damage (harm to something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-29</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A powerful earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving roads damaged and power out for many homes. Also: Ariana Grande has f</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Oil Prices Fell After US and Iran Paused Attacks</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why Oil Prices Fell After US and Iran Paused Attacks</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: In Bali, two Dutch men were banned after a run club event was said to have no permit and to reject some Indonesian applicants, which led to backlash. Also: Oil prices fell sharply after the US and Iran paused attacks, easing fears about supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: will not be allowed back = will be blocked from returning. Vocabulary: permit (official permission), backlash (a strong angry reaction), applicants (people asking for a place, job, or chance to join).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-28]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: In Bali, two Dutch men were banned after a run club event was said to have no permit and to reject some Indonesian applicants, which led to backlash. Also: Oil prices fell sharply after the US and Iran paused attacks, easing fears about supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: will not be allowed back = will be blocked from returning. Vocabulary: permit (official permission), backlash (a strong angry reaction), applicants (people asking for a place, job, or chance to join).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-28]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>401</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: In Bali, two Dutch men were banned after a run club event was said to have no permit and to reject some Indonesian applicants, which led to backlash. Also: Oil prices fell sharply after the US and Iran paused attacks, easing fears about supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: will not be allowed back = will be blocked from returning. Vocabulary: permit (official permission), backlash (a strong angry reaction), applicants (people asking for a place, job, or chance to join).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-28</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: In Bali, two Dutch men were banned after a run club event was said to have no permit and to reject some Indonesian applicants, which led to backlash. Also: Oil prices fell sha</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Wildfires Near Bordeaux Force 55,000 to Leave</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Firefighters are trying to contain wildfires near Bordeaux, and about 55,000 people left their homes overnight. Also: Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after US tariff changes slow sales, while it prepares for a Hong Kong listing.
Today’s English focus: was moving = was moving. Vocabulary: evacuated (moved away from danger), contain (stop spreading), erratic (not regular or steady).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-27]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Firefighters are trying to contain wildfires near Bordeaux, and about 55,000 people left their homes overnight. Also: Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after US tariff changes slow sales, while it prepares for a Hong Kong listing.
Today’s English focus: was moving = was moving. Vocabulary: evacuated (moved away from danger), contain (stop spreading), erratic (not regular or steady).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-27]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: Firefighters are trying to contain wildfires near Bordeaux, and about 55,000 people left their homes overnight. Also: Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after US tariff changes slow sales, while it prepares for a Hong Kong listing.
Today’s English focus: was moving = was moving. Vocabulary: evacuated (moved away from danger), contain (stop spreading), erratic (not regular or steady).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-27</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Firefighters are trying to contain wildfires near Bordeaux, and about 55,000 people left their homes overnight. Also: Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after US tarif</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | ,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: More than 300,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as strong winds and hot weather make the fires hard to control. Also: India's Cockroach Janta Party ends a five-week protest after the education minister resigns, and supporters celebrate in Delhi.
Today’s English focus: have left = to have recently left, with a result now. Vocabulary: firebreak (a line of cleared land that helps stop fire from spreading), evacuate (to leave a place quickly for safety), brush (small trees, dry plants, and other low wild growth).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-26]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: More than 300,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as strong winds and hot weather make the fires hard to control. Also: India's Cockroach Janta Party ends a five-week protest after the education minister resigns, and supporters celebrate in Delhi.
Today’s English focus: have left = to have recently left, with a result now. Vocabulary: firebreak (a line of cleared land that helps stop fire from spreading), evacuate (to leave a place quickly for safety), brush (small trees, dry plants, and other low wild growth).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-26]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>445</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: More than 300,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as strong winds and hot weather make the fires hard to control. Also: India's Cockroach Janta Party ends a five-week protest after the education minister resigns, and supporters celebrate in Delhi.
Today’s English focus: have left = to have recently left, with a result now. Vocabulary: firebreak (a line of cleared land that helps stop fire from spreading), evacuate (to leave a place quickly for safety), brush (small trees, dry plants, and other low wild growth).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-26</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: More than 300,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as strong winds and hot weather make the fires hard to control. Also: India's Cockroach Janta Party ends a five-wee</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A court in Indonesia convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the future of at least 12 babies in Singapore is still unclear. Also: Nigeria approves 28,000 extra soldiers and four new army divisions to respond faster to armed groups and kidnappings.
Today’s English focus: has approved = a recent official decision by people in power. Vocabulary: verdict (final decision in a court case), to adopt (to legally take a child into your family), to keep (to continue having something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-25]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A court in Indonesia convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the future of at least 12 babies in Singapore is still unclear. Also: Nigeria approves 28,000 extra soldiers and four new army divisions to respond faster to armed groups and kidnappings.
Today’s English focus: has approved = a recent official decision by people in power. Vocabulary: verdict (final decision in a court case), to adopt (to legally take a child into your family), to keep (to continue having something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-25]]>
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In this episode: A court in Indonesia convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the future of at least 12 babies in Singapore is still unclear. Also: Nigeria approves 28,000 extra soldiers and four new army divisions to respond faster to armed groups and kidnappings.
Today’s English focus: has approved = a recent official decision by people in power. Vocabulary: verdict (final decision in a court case), to adopt (to legally take a child into your family), to keep (to continue having something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-25</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Google's parent company Alphabet and Tesla see big share drops as investors worry about huge AI spending and future profits. Also: In India, activist Sonam Wangchuk ends a 26-day hunger strike after talks and fears of possible violence.
Today’s English focus: is going to spend = is going to spend. Vocabulary: shares (parts of a company that people can buy), stock (the price of a company on the market), spending (the money you use for something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-24]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Google's parent company Alphabet and Tesla see big share drops as investors worry about huge AI spending and future profits. Also: In India, activist Sonam Wangchuk ends a 26-day hunger strike after talks and fears of possible violence.
Today’s English focus: is going to spend = is going to spend. Vocabulary: shares (parts of a company that people can buy), stock (the price of a company on the market), spending (the money you use for something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-24]]>
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In this episode: Google's parent company Alphabet and Tesla see big share drops as investors worry about huge AI spending and future profits. Also: In India, activist Sonam Wangchuk ends a 26-day hunger strike after talks and fears of possible violence.
Today’s English focus: is going to spend = is going to spend. Vocabulary: shares (parts of a company that people can buy), stock (the price of a company on the market), spending (the money you use for something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-24</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: The US and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark nuclear deal that could give American firms greater access and raise questions about uranium enrichment. Also: Austria opens a police station in Hitler's birthplace to stop the site becoming a Nazi pilgrimage spot.
Today’s English focus: is being used = is being used. Vocabulary: house (a building where people live or work), building (a structure like a house or office), station (a place where police work).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-23]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: The US and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark nuclear deal that could give American firms greater access and raise questions about uranium enrichment. Also: Austria opens a police station in Hitler's birthplace to stop the site becoming a Nazi pilgrimage spot.
Today’s English focus: is being used = is being used. Vocabulary: house (a building where people live or work), building (a structure like a house or office), station (a place where police work).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-23]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: The US and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark nuclear deal that could give American firms greater access and raise questions about uranium enrichment. Also: Austria opens a police station in Hitler's birthplace to stop the site becoming a Nazi pilgrimage spot.
Today’s English focus: is being used = is being used. Vocabulary: house (a building where people live or work), building (a structure like a house or office), station (a place where police work).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-23</itunes:summary>
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      <title>A2 English News | Trump's 50% Tariffs Put Canada on Alert</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump announces 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Mark Carney says Canada is looking at all options while trade talks continue. Also: Thousands gather again in Delhi after a police crackdown on protesters calling for education reforms and the education minister's resignation.
Today’s English focus: all options were on the table = there were many possible choices or answers. Vocabulary: tariff (a tax on imported goods), trade (buying and selling goods between places or countries), response (the action taken after something happens).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-22]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump announces 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Mark Carney says Canada is looking at all options while trade talks continue. Also: Thousands gather again in Delhi after a police crackdown on protesters calling for education reforms and the education minister's resignation.
Today’s English focus: all options were on the table = there were many possible choices or answers. Vocabulary: tariff (a tax on imported goods), trade (buying and selling goods between places or countries), response (the action taken after something happens).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-22]]>
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In this episode: Trump announces 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Mark Carney says Canada is looking at all options while trade talks continue. Also: Thousands gather again in Delhi after a police crackdown on protesters calling for education reforms and the education minister's resignation.
Today’s English focus: all options were on the table = there were many possible choices or answers. Vocabulary: tariff (a tax on imported goods), trade (buying and selling goods between places or countries), response (the action taken after something happens).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-22</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump announces 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Mark Carney says Canada is looking at all options while trade talks continue. Also: Thousands gather again in Delhi </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Ryanair Profits Drop as Fuel Costs Rise</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Ryanair says fewer people booked flights and fuel costs jumped, pushing profits down. Also: The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising tensions over Red Sea shipping.
Today’s English focus: were covered = were protected by an agreement. Vocabulary: profits (money a company keeps after costs), costs (money you must pay for something), demand (how many people want to buy or use something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-21]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Ryanair says fewer people booked flights and fuel costs jumped, pushing profits down. Also: The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising tensions over Red Sea shipping.
Today’s English focus: were covered = were protected by an agreement. Vocabulary: profits (money a company keeps after costs), costs (money you must pay for something), demand (how many people want to buy or use something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-21]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: Ryanair says fewer people booked flights and fuel costs jumped, pushing profits down. Also: The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising tensions over Red Sea shipping.
Today’s English focus: were covered = were protected by an agreement. Vocabulary: profits (money a company keeps after costs), costs (money you must pay for something), demand (how many people want to buy or use something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-21</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Ryanair says fewer people booked flights and fuel costs jumped, pushing profits down. Also: The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising tensio</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Can a Food Delivery Rider Win China's Top Literary Prize?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A Chinese food delivery rider wins a major literary prize for poems inspired by life on the job. Also: Norway opens a new memorial in Oslo for the 77 victims of the 2011 terror attack.
Today’s English focus: has won = won and still matters now. Vocabulary: poem (a short piece of writing with rhythm and feeling), essay (a short piece of writing about an idea or experience), pressure (stress or a heavy feeling from demands).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-20]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A Chinese food delivery rider wins a major literary prize for poems inspired by life on the job. Also: Norway opens a new memorial in Oslo for the 77 victims of the 2011 terror attack.
Today’s English focus: has won = won and still matters now. Vocabulary: poem (a short piece of writing with rhythm and feeling), essay (a short piece of writing about an idea or experience), pressure (stress or a heavy feeling from demands).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-20]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: A Chinese food delivery rider wins a major literary prize for poems inspired by life on the job. Also: Norway opens a new memorial in Oslo for the 77 victims of the 2011 terror attack.
Today’s English focus: has won = won and still matters now. Vocabulary: poem (a short piece of writing with rhythm and feeling), essay (a short piece of writing about an idea or experience), pressure (stress or a heavy feeling from demands).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-20</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: A Chinese food delivery rider wins a major literary prize for poems inspired by life on the job. Also: Norway opens a new memorial in Oslo for the 77 victims of the 2011 terro</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Fire Smoke</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: In Russia, more people are using cash again because mobile internet shutdowns make card payments harder, and some businesses are trying to avoid tax. Also: Smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted into US cities, and Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over the air quality.
Today’s English focus: be under pressure = to be in a difficult situation. Vocabulary: cash (money in notes and coins, not on a card), shutdown (a time when a system stops working), forecast (a guess about what will happen, often about money or 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-a2-2026-07-19]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: In Russia, more people are using cash again because mobile internet shutdowns make card payments harder, and some businesses are trying to avoid tax. Also: Smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted into US cities, and Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over the air quality.
Today’s English focus: be under pressure = to be in a difficult situation. Vocabulary: cash (money in notes and coins, not on a card), shutdown (a time when a system stops working), forecast (a guess about what will happen, often about money or 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-a2-2026-07-19]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: In Russia, more people are using cash again because mobile internet shutdowns make card payments harder, and some businesses are trying to avoid tax. Also: Smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted into US cities, and Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over the air quality.
Today’s English focus: be under pressure = to be in a difficult situation. Vocabulary: cash (money in notes and coins, not on a card), shutdown (a time when a system stops working), forecast (a guess about what will happen, often about money or 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-a2-2026-07-19</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: In Russia, more people are using cash again because mobile internet shutdowns make card payments harder, and some businesses are trying to avoid tax. Also: Smoke from Canadian</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Magnitude 7.3 Quake Strikes Off Mexico</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: The European Union proposes slower carbon cuts for businesses, with some industries getting more time before stricter rules apply. Also: A magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Mexico triggers a tsunami warning, and officials later say the danger has passed.
Today’s English focus: have been reported = news wording for facts that were said without naming who said them. Vocabulary: tsunami warning (a message that tells people a sea wave may come), evacuated (moved people out of a place for safety), threat (danger that may cause harm).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-18]]>
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In this episode: The European Union proposes slower carbon cuts for businesses, with some industries getting more time before stricter rules apply. Also: A magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Mexico triggers a tsunami warning, and officials later say the danger has passed.
Today’s English focus: have been reported = news wording for facts that were said without naming who said them. Vocabulary: tsunami warning (a message that tells people a sea wave may come), evacuated (moved people out of a place for safety), threat (danger that may cause harm).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-18]]>
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In this episode: The European Union proposes slower carbon cuts for businesses, with some industries getting more time before stricter rules apply. Also: A magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Mexico triggers a tsunami warning, and officials later say the danger has passed.
Today’s English focus: have been reported = news wording for facts that were said without naming who said them. Vocabulary: tsunami warning (a message that tells people a sea wave may come), evacuated (moved people out of a place for safety), threat (danger that may cause harm).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-18</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A White House teleprompter operator is accused of using secret speech information to place bets on what President Trump would say, with nearly $100,000 at stake on Kalshi. Also: Uganda's last Ebola patient has left hospital, starting a 42-day countdown while the WHO warns the outbreak is still growing fast in DR Congo.
Today’s English focus: has now started = has recently begun and still matters now. Vocabulary: discharged (left hospital after treatment), confirmed (officially checked and accepted as true), countdown (a time period before an event starts or happens).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-17]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A White House teleprompter operator is accused of using secret speech information to place bets on what President Trump would say, with nearly $100,000 at stake on Kalshi. Also: Uganda's last Ebola patient has left hospital, starting a 42-day countdown while the WHO warns the outbreak is still growing fast in DR Congo.
Today’s English focus: has now started = has recently begun and still matters now. Vocabulary: discharged (left hospital after treatment), confirmed (officially checked and accepted as true), countdown (a time period before an event starts or happens).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-17]]>
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Today’s English focus: has now started = has recently begun and still matters now. Vocabulary: discharged (left hospital after treatment), confirmed (officially checked and accepted as true), countdown (a time period before an event starts or happens).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-17</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A new Pew study says more people in 25 of 36 countries now view China more favourably than the US, with Xi Jinping scoring higher than Donald Trump. Also: Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirm a new monkey species with pinkish-orange lips, found high in the forest canopy.
Today’s English focus: used to see = used to see. Vocabulary: species (a group of animals or plants that are the same kind), canopy (the top of a forest, where tree tops form a cover), genetic (related to genes and family traits).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-16]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A new Pew study says more people in 25 of 36 countries now view China more favourably than the US, with Xi Jinping scoring higher than Donald Trump. Also: Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirm a new monkey species with pinkish-orange lips, found high in the forest canopy.
Today’s English focus: used to see = used to see. Vocabulary: species (a group of animals or plants that are the same kind), canopy (the top of a forest, where tree tops form a cover), genetic (related to genes and family traits).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-16]]>
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In this episode: A new Pew study says more people in 25 of 36 countries now view China more favourably than the US, with Xi Jinping scoring higher than Donald Trump. Also: Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirm a new monkey species with pinkish-orange lips, found high in the forest canopy.
Today’s English focus: used to see = used to see. Vocabulary: species (a group of animals or plants that are the same kind), canopy (the top of a forest, where tree tops form a cover), genetic (related to genes and family traits).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-16</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: A new Pew study says more people in 25 of 36 countries now view China more favourably than the US, with Xi Jinping scoring higher than Donald Trump. Also: Scientists in the De</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: US lawmakers pass a bill that could make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate still needs to look at it. Also: A Ryanair passenger is nearly pulled out of a window, and his wife says two other travellers helped bring him back inside.
Today’s English focus: take up = to start discussing something. Vocabulary: bill (a plan for a new law), vote (a formal choice made by a group), chamber (one of the two parts of the US Congress).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-15]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: US lawmakers pass a bill that could make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate still needs to look at it. Also: A Ryanair passenger is nearly pulled out of a window, and his wife says two other travellers helped bring him back inside.
Today’s English focus: take up = to start discussing something. Vocabulary: bill (a plan for a new law), vote (a formal choice made by a group), chamber (one of the two parts of the US Congress).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-15]]>
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In this episode: US lawmakers pass a bill that could make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate still needs to look at it. Also: A Ryanair passenger is nearly pulled out of a window, and his wife says two other travellers helped bring him back inside.
Today’s English focus: take up = to start discussing something. Vocabulary: bill (a plan for a new law), vote (a formal choice made by a group), chamber (one of the two parts of the US Congress).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-15</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: US lawmakers pass a bill that could make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate still needs to look at it. Also: A Ryanair passenger is nearly pulled out of a window, </itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A Ted Lasso actor makes his first professional football appearance in the United States after a long break from the game. Also: Hungary's parliament votes to remove its president, with a major constitutional change and a possible court fight ahead.
Today’s English focus: take office = to start an official job or role. Vocabulary: amendment (a change to a law or constitution), office (an official job or position), majority (more than half of the votes).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-14]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A Ted Lasso actor makes his first professional football appearance in the United States after a long break from the game. Also: Hungary's parliament votes to remove its president, with a major constitutional change and a possible court fight ahead.
Today’s English focus: take office = to start an official job or role. Vocabulary: amendment (a change to a law or constitution), office (an official job or position), majority (more than half of the votes).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-14]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: A Ted Lasso actor makes his first professional football appearance in the United States after a long break from the game. Also: Hungary's parliament votes to remove its president, with a major constitutional change and a possible court fight ahead.
Today’s English focus: take office = to start an official job or role. Vocabulary: amendment (a change to a law or constitution), office (an official job or position), majority (more than half of the votes).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-14</itunes:summary>
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In this episode: A Ted Lasso actor makes his first professional football appearance in the United States after a long break from the game. Also: Hungary's parliament votes to remove its presid</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to evacuate and disrupting schools, work, and transport. Also: Veteran BBC Vatican correspondent David Willey dies aged 93 after a long career reporting on five popes.
Today’s English focus: weaken = to become less strong. Vocabulary: die Evakuierung (evacuation), die Landfall (the moment when a storm reaches land), die Suspendierung (a stop for a time).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-13]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to evacuate and disrupting schools, work, and transport. Also: Veteran BBC Vatican correspondent David Willey dies aged 93 after a long career reporting on five popes.
Today’s English focus: weaken = to become less strong. Vocabulary: die Evakuierung (evacuation), die Landfall (the moment when a storm reaches land), die Suspendierung (a stop for a time).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-13]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to evacuate and disrupting schools, work, and transport. Also: Veteran BBC Vatican correspondent David Willey dies aged 93 after a long career reporting on five popes.
Today’s English focus: weaken = to become less strong. Vocabulary: die Evakuierung (evacuation), die Landfall (the moment when a storm reaches land), die Suspendierung (a stop for a time).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-13</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to evacuate and disrupting schools, work, and transport. Also: Veteran BBC Vatican correspondent David Willey </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>A2 English News | A 20m Dinosaur Found in Thailand</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists in Thailand have found a new plant-eating dinosaur, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, from fossils in Kalasin Province. It may have lived 150 million years ago and reached 20. Also: Donald Trump let a major U.S. housing bill become law without signing it. The law aims to lower housing costs and increase supply after a long political fight.
Today’s English focus: become law = to be officially approved and start to count as law. Vocabulary: law (an official rule made by the government), supply (the amount of something that is available), voters (people who vote in an election).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-12]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists in Thailand have found a new plant-eating dinosaur, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, from fossils in Kalasin Province. It may have lived 150 million years ago and reached 20. Also: Donald Trump let a major U.S. housing bill become law without signing it. The law aims to lower housing costs and increase supply after a long political fight.
Today’s English focus: become law = to be officially approved and start to count as law. Vocabulary: law (an official rule made by the government), supply (the amount of something that is available), voters (people who vote in an election).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-12]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists in Thailand have found a new plant-eating dinosaur, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, from fossils in Kalasin Province. It may have lived 150 million years ago and reached 20. Also: Donald Trump let a major U.S. housing bill become law without signing it. The law aims to lower housing costs and increase supply after a long political fight.
Today’s English focus: become law = to be officially approved and start to count as law. Vocabulary: law (an official rule made by the government), supply (the amount of something that is available), voters (people who vote in an election).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-12</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists in Thailand have found a new plant-eating dinosaur, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, from fossils in Kalasin Province. It may have lived 150 million years ago and reached </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft</title>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Apple files a federal lawsuit, accusing OpenAI and two employees of using secret company information. Also: At a Buddhist temple in South Korea, 12 men and 12 women join a 30-hour dating retreat.
Today’s English focus: take part in = to join an activity or event. Vocabulary: the retreat (a short stay away from normal life), the participant (a person who takes part in an event), awkward (a little uncomfortable or strange).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-11]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Apple files a federal lawsuit, accusing OpenAI and two employees of using secret company information. Also: At a Buddhist temple in South Korea, 12 men and 12 women join a 30-hour dating retreat.
Today’s English focus: take part in = to join an activity or event. Vocabulary: the retreat (a short stay away from normal life), the participant (a person who takes part in an event), awkward (a little uncomfortable or strange).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-11]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Apple files a federal lawsuit, accusing OpenAI and two employees of using secret company information. Also: At a Buddhist temple in South Korea, 12 men and 12 women join a 30-hour dating retreat.
Today’s English focus: take part in = to join an activity or event. Vocabulary: the retreat (a short stay away from normal life), the participant (a person who takes part in an event), awkward (a little uncomfortable or strange).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-11</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Apple files a federal lawsuit, accusing OpenAI and two employees of using secret company information. Also: At a Buddhist temple in South Korea, 12 men and 12 women join a 30-</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Why Traffic Through Hormuz Is Falling</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why Traffic Through Hormuz Is Falling</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops sharply after new strikes, as oil and gas tankers avoid the route. Also: A deadly fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, kills at least 28 people and triggers a major rescue response.
Today’s English focus: held strictly accountable = made strongly responsible or punished. Vocabulary: blaze (strong fire), evacuated (moved people to safety), accountable (responsible for what happened).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-10]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops sharply after new strikes, as oil and gas tankers avoid the route. Also: A deadly fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, kills at least 28 people and triggers a major rescue response.
Today’s English focus: held strictly accountable = made strongly responsible or punished. Vocabulary: blaze (strong fire), evacuated (moved people to safety), accountable (responsible for what happened).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-10]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>452</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops sharply after new strikes, as oil and gas tankers avoid the route. Also: A deadly fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, kills at least 28 people and triggers a major rescue response.
Today’s English focus: held strictly accountable = made strongly responsible or punished. Vocabulary: blaze (strong fire), evacuated (moved people to safety), accountable (responsible for what happened).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-10</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops sharply after new strikes, as oil and gas tankers avoid the route. Also: A deadly fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, ki</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Can AI Workers Keep Driving San Francisco Prices Up?</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Can AI Workers Keep Driving San Francisco Prices Up?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/c52e9f13</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists study bumblebees and find behaviour that may look a little like feelings. Also: San Francisco home prices hit a record high as wealthy AI workers help push them up.
Today’s English focus: instead of = in place of or rather than. Vocabulary: median (the middle value in a group), renovated (repaired and made better), buyers (people who want to buy something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-09]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists study bumblebees and find behaviour that may look a little like feelings. Also: San Francisco home prices hit a record high as wealthy AI workers help push them up.
Today’s English focus: instead of = in place of or rather than. Vocabulary: median (the middle value in a group), renovated (repaired and made better), buyers (people who want to buy something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-09]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>441</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists study bumblebees and find behaviour that may look a little like feelings. Also: San Francisco home prices hit a record high as wealthy AI workers help push them up.
Today’s English focus: instead of = in place of or rather than. Vocabulary: median (the middle value in a group), renovated (repaired and made better), buyers (people who want to buy something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-09</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Scientists study bumblebees and find behaviour that may look a little like feelings. Also: San Francisco home prices hit a record high as wealthy AI workers help push them up.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Flee Southern France</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Flee Southern France</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A wildfire near the French Pyrenees has forced more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, with strong winds making the fire more dangerous. Also: Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 and appeal her conviction in France's highest court, with her electronic tag on hold for now.
Today’s English focus: wear a tag = to have an electronic tag on your body. Vocabulary: evacuated (told to leave a place for safety), villages (small places where people live), winds (moving air).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-08]]>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A wildfire near the French Pyrenees has forced more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, with strong winds making the fire more dangerous. Also: Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 and appeal her conviction in France's highest court, with her electronic tag on hold for now.
Today’s English focus: wear a tag = to have an electronic tag on your body. Vocabulary: evacuated (told to leave a place for safety), villages (small places where people live), winds (moving air).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-08]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>367</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A wildfire near the French Pyrenees has forced more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, with strong winds making the fire more dangerous. Also: Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 and appeal her conviction in France's highest court, with her electronic tag on hold for now.
Today’s English focus: wear a tag = to have an electronic tag on your body. Vocabulary: evacuated (told to leave a place for safety), villages (small places where people live), winds (moving air).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-08</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A wildfire near the French Pyrenees has forced more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, with strong winds making the fire more dangerous. Also: Marine Le Pen says she wil</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Over 1,000 Arrested in Global Human Trafficking Crackdown</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Over 1,000 Arrested in Global Human Trafficking Crackdown</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Interpol coordinates arrests in 59 countries during a major human trafficking operation. Also: Australian officials investigate six mysterious space objects found on a Queensland beach.
Today’s English focus: appear = to seem. Vocabulary: wash up (to be brought to a beach by the sea), hazardous (dangerous or not safe), move away (to go farther from something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-07]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Interpol coordinates arrests in 59 countries during a major human trafficking operation. Also: Australian officials investigate six mysterious space objects found on a Queensland beach.
Today’s English focus: appear = to seem. Vocabulary: wash up (to be brought to a beach by the sea), hazardous (dangerous or not safe), move away (to go farther from something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-07]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>514</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Interpol coordinates arrests in 59 countries during a major human trafficking operation. Also: Australian officials investigate six mysterious space objects found on a Queensland beach.
Today’s English focus: appear = to seem. Vocabulary: wash up (to be brought to a beach by the sea), hazardous (dangerous or not safe), move away (to go farther from something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-07-07</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Improve your English with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Interpol coordinates arrests in 59 countries during a major human trafficking operation. Also: Australian officials investigate six mysterious space objects found on a Queensl</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and Hotter</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and Hotter</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>520</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | Ukraine Hits Russia's St Petersburg Oil Terminal</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Ukraine Hits Russia's St Petersburg Oil Terminal</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>508</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 c</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why France's Heatwave Deaths Are Alarming Europe</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why France's Heatwave Deaths Are Alarming Europe</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/a03d88fc</link>
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        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>508</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A2 English News | North America Trade Deal Faces New Uncertainty</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | North America Trade Deal Faces New Uncertainty</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[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]]>
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        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>495</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Venezuelan Boy Rescued After Six Days Under Rubble</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Venezuelan Boy Rescued After Six Days Under Rubble</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>496</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Amazon Faces Australia Lawsuit Over Prime Video Ads</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Amazon Faces Australia Lawsuit Over Prime Video Ads</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>113</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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: </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Canada Makes World Cup History</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Canada Makes World Cup History</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1495f351</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/1495f351/6f08cf37.mp3" length="7629357" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>477</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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: hi</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Europe's Heatwave May Have Killed 1,300</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Europe's Heatwave May Have Killed 1,300</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/148c1252/567de923.mp3" length="7580589" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>474</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | US and Iran Trade Blows After Ceasefire Fails</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | US and Iran Trade Blows After Ceasefire Fails</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f610aacb/0387e8ae.mp3" length="8249901" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>516</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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: </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/ba642af6/a9d9edd3.mp3" length="8725293" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>546</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Why Oil Prices Fall Back Again</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Why Oil Prices Fall Back Again</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9e56ef8f/020dcc84.mp3" length="8432685" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>528</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Inspectors Return to Iran After War Deal</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Inspectors Return to Iran After War Deal</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/de19a08f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/de19a08f/bcb0ae8f.mp3" length="7819821" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>489</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 Fra</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English News | Heatwave in France Causes More Drowning Deaths</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English News | Heatwave in France Causes More Drowning Deaths</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f239b676-ff7d-4b68-8ae2-40018de2d891</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/deceaf1d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[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]]>
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        <![CDATA[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]]>
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      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
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      <title>A2 English | Gas Explosion in Qatar Kills and Injures Many | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:duration>465</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Fuel stops in Crimea after Ukraine targets oil sites | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>471</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 el</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Iran closes key waterway after attacks in Lebanon | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>443</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Black Rain Falls After Big Attack on Moscow Oil Plant | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Black Rain Falls After Big Attack on Moscow Oil Plant | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>469</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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 elementar</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Why the US-Iran War Question Remains | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Why the US-Iran War Question Remains | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f54c263</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why the US-Iran War Question Remains
— US Ends Blockade After Iran Leader Blames Trump

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why the US-Iran War Question Remains
— US Ends Blockade After Iran Leader Blames Trump

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2f54c263/7e29e48a.mp3" length="8068269" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>505</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why the US-Iran War Question Remains
— US Ends Blockade After Iran Leader Blames Trump

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why the US-Iran War Question Remains
— US Ends Blockade After Iran Leader Blames Trump

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Iran breaks US blockade to send oil tankers | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Iran breaks US blockade to send oil tankers | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/23ceadda</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran breaks US blockade to send oil tankers
— Norways crown princess recovers after lung transplant surgery

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran breaks US blockade to send oil tankers
— Norways crown princess recovers after lung transplant surgery

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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>428</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran breaks US blockade to send oil tankers
— Norways crown princess recovers after lung transplant surgery

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran breaks US blockade to send oil tankers
— Norways crown princess recovers after lung transplant surgery

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for element</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Why Ships Still Avoid the Strait of Hormuz | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Why Ships Still Avoid the Strait of Hormuz | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why Ships Still Avoid the Strait of Hormuz
— FBI Stops Attack Plan on White House UFC Event

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why Ships Still Avoid the Strait of Hormuz
— FBI Stops Attack Plan on White House UFC Event

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d9fb13ea/89f2ee58.mp3" length="7061037" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>442</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why Ships Still Avoid the Strait of Hormuz
— FBI Stops Attack Plan on White House UFC Event

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Why Ships Still Avoid the Strait of Hormuz
— FBI Stops Attack Plan on White House UFC Event

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Li</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/30dc071f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
— People trust news less than ever before

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
— People trust news less than ever before

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/30dc071f/5bc83006.mp3" length="6975405" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>436</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
— People trust news less than ever before

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
— People trust news less than ever before

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learn</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fe4c070</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee
— Why convertible cars may disappear soon

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee
— Why convertible cars may disappear soon

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3fe4c070/2e6378ed.mp3" length="7090605" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>444</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee
— Why convertible cars may disappear soon

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee
— Why convertible cars may disappear soon

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. Listen t</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Switzerland decides if population will stop growing | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Switzerland decides if population will stop growing | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Switzerland decides if population will stop growing
— Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX stock rises

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Switzerland decides if population will stop growing
— Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX stock rises

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.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Switzerland decides if population will stop growing
— Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX stock rises

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.</itunes:summary>
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— Switzerland decides if population will stop growing
— Elon Musk becomes first trillionaire as SpaceX stock rises

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | US Strikes Damage Over 50 Iranian Military Bases | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US Strikes Damage Over 50 Iranian Military Bases
— King Honors Famous Artist David Hockney After Death

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.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US Strikes Damage Over 50 Iranian Military Bases
— King Honors Famous Artist David Hockney After Death

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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US Strikes Damage Over 50 Iranian Military Bases
— King Honors Famous Artist David Hockney After Death

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US Strikes Damage Over 50 Iranian Military Bases
— King Honors Famous Artist David Hockney After Death

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Trump says peace deal with Iran is close | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Trump says peace deal with Iran is close | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump says peace deal with Iran is close
— New York Knicks make historic NBA Finals comeback

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump says peace deal with Iran is close
— New York Knicks make historic NBA Finals comeback

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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump says peace deal with Iran is close
— New York Knicks make historic NBA Finals comeback

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump says peace deal with Iran is close
— New York Knicks make historic NBA Finals comeback

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. L</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | US and Iran Fight Back and Forth in Middle East | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US and Iran Fight Back and Forth in Middle East
— The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US and Iran Fight Back and Forth in Middle East
— The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171

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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>487</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US and Iran Fight Back and Forth in Middle East
— The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US and Iran Fight Back and Forth in Middle East
— The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for element</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | UK and allies punish groups causing violence in West Bank | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | UK and allies punish groups causing violence in West Bank | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— UK and allies punish groups causing violence in West Bank
— NASA chooses new astronauts for Moon mission

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— UK and allies punish groups causing violence in West Bank
— NASA chooses new astronauts for Moon mission

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>473</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— UK and allies punish groups causing violence in West Bank
— NASA chooses new astronauts for Moon mission

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— UK and allies punish groups causing violence in West Bank
— NASA chooses new astronauts for Moon mission

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Steps for Peace | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Steps for Peace | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Steps for Peace
— Peru Election Too Close to Call as Votes Counted

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Steps for Peace
— Peru Election Too Close to Call as Votes Counted

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>479</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Steps for Peace
— Peru Election Too Close to Call as Votes Counted

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Steps for Peace
— Peru Election Too Close to Call as Votes Counted

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Tech stocks fall after Middle East violence returns | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Tech stocks fall after Middle East violence returns | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Tech stocks fall after Middle East violence returns
— Eriksen wakes up after collapse during football game

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Tech stocks fall after Middle East violence returns
— Eriksen wakes up after collapse during football game

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>451</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Tech stocks fall after Middle East violence returns
— Eriksen wakes up after collapse during football game

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Tech stocks fall after Middle East violence returns
— Eriksen wakes up after collapse during football game

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementa</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Iran blocks staff after World Cup visas given | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Iran blocks staff after World Cup visas given | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran blocks staff after World Cup visas given
— US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf conflict

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran blocks staff after World Cup visas given
— US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf conflict

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:31:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>495</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran blocks staff after World Cup visas given
— US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf conflict

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Iran blocks staff after World Cup visas given
— US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf conflict

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Astronauts return to space station after air leak fix | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Astronauts return to space station after air leak fix | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Astronauts return to space station after air leak fix
— Mangrove forests grow back after years of damage

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Astronauts return to space station after air leak fix
— Mangrove forests grow back after years of damage

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>474</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Astronauts return to space station after air leak fix
— Mangrove forests grow back after years of damage

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Astronauts return to space station after air leak fix
— Mangrove forests grow back after years of damage

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Zelensky invites Putin to meet and talk | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Zelensky invites Putin to meet and talk | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelensky invites Putin to meet and talk
— Famous Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelensky invites Putin to meet and talk
— Famous Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:29:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
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      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>448</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelensky invites Putin to meet and talk
— Famous Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Zelensky invites Putin to meet and talk
— Famous Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg during Putins big forum | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
      <itunes:title>A2 English | Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg during Putins big forum | Today's News Listening Practice</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg during Putins big forum
— China blocks New Zealand politicians for Taiwan visit

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg during Putins big forum
— China blocks New Zealand politicians for Taiwan visit

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>LinguaWire</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f3ff9d52/ce028fd0.mp3" length="6913196" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>LinguaWire</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>433</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg during Putins big forum
— China blocks New Zealand politicians for Taiwan visit

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg during Putins big forum
— China blocks New Zealand politicians for Taiwan visit

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English f</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel attacks Lebanon but truce mostly holds
— Shell kept polluting Nigeria for years despite warnings

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.]]>
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— Israel attacks Lebanon but truce mostly holds
— Shell kept polluting Nigeria for years despite warnings

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.]]>
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— Israel attacks Lebanon but truce mostly holds
— Shell kept polluting Nigeria for years despite warnings

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.</itunes:summary>
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— Israel attacks Lebanon but truce mostly holds
— Shell kept polluting Nigeria for years despite warnings

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least ten people
— Lawsuit says ChatGPT helped mass shooters in Florida

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.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least ten people
— Lawsuit says ChatGPT helped mass shooters in Florida

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.]]>
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— Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least ten people
— Lawsuit says ChatGPT helped mass shooters in Florida

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least ten people
— Lawsuit says ChatGPT helped mass shooters in Florida

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Israel takes control of castle in Lebanon attack | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel takes control of castle in Lebanon attack
— Brazil watches two patients for Ebola risk

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.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel takes control of castle in Lebanon attack
— Brazil watches two patients for Ebola risk

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.]]>
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— Israel takes control of castle in Lebanon attack
— Brazil watches two patients for Ebola risk

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel takes control of castle in Lebanon attack
— Brazil watches two patients for Ebola risk

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Hundreds arrested after wild football celebrations in France | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Hundreds arrested after wild football celebrations in France
— Ebola spreads fast in DR Congo causing alarm

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.]]>
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— Hundreds arrested after wild football celebrations in France
— Ebola spreads fast in DR Congo causing alarm

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.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Hundreds arrested after wild football celebrations in France
— Ebola spreads fast in DR Congo causing alarm

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.</itunes:summary>
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— Hundreds arrested after wild football celebrations in France
— Ebola spreads fast in DR Congo causing alarm

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Israel added to UN list for warzone sexual violence | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel added to UN list for warzone sexual violence
— Trump meeting ends without deal on Iran decision

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.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel added to UN list for warzone sexual violence
— Trump meeting ends without deal on Iran decision

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.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel added to UN list for warzone sexual violence
— Trump meeting ends without deal on Iran decision

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Israel added to UN list for warzone sexual violence
— Trump meeting ends without deal on Iran decision

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test Flight | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test Flight
— Australia Sues 3M Over Dangerous Chemicals in Foam

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test Flight
— Australia Sues 3M Over Dangerous Chemicals in Foam

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.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test Flight
— Australia Sues 3M Over Dangerous Chemicals in Foam

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test Flight
— Australia Sues 3M Over Dangerous Chemicals in Foam

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary lear</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Slavery | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Slavery
— DR Congo Faces Deadly Crisis of Disease and War

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Slavery
— DR Congo Faces Deadly Crisis of Disease and War

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.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Slavery
— DR Congo Faces Deadly Crisis of Disease and War

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Slavery
— DR Congo Faces Deadly Crisis of Disease and War

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. L</itunes:subtitle>
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    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Russia keeps attacking important places and democracy | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia keeps attacking important places and democracy
— Nasa plans how to build a home on the Moon

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia keeps attacking important places and democracy
— Nasa plans how to build a home on the Moon

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.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia keeps attacking important places and democracy
— Nasa plans how to build a home on the Moon

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia keeps attacking important places and democracy
— Nasa plans how to build a home on the Moon

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Russia warns of new attacks on Kyiv and tells foreigners | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia warns of new attacks on Kyiv and tells foreigners
— Over 1 5 million pilgrims start Hajj despite war fears

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia warns of new attacks on Kyiv and tells foreigners
— Over 1 5 million pilgrims start Hajj despite war fears

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.]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia warns of new attacks on Kyiv and tells foreigners
— Over 1 5 million pilgrims start Hajj despite war fears

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Russia warns of new attacks on Kyiv and tells foreigners
— Over 1 5 million pilgrims start Hajj despite war fears

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for e</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Oil prices fall as US and Iran hope for peace | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Oil prices fall as US and Iran hope for peace
— Ebola outbreak grows and worries health workers

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Oil prices fall as US and Iran hope for peace
— Ebola outbreak grows and worries health workers

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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>512</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Oil prices fall as US and Iran hope for peace
— Ebola outbreak grows and worries health workers

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Oil prices fall as US and Iran hope for peace
— Ebola outbreak grows and worries health workers

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Senegals president removes prime minister after long fight | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Senegals president removes prime minister after long fight
— Red Cross volunteers die in Ebola outbreak in Congo

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.]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Senegals president removes prime minister after long fight
— Red Cross volunteers die in Ebola outbreak in Congo

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.]]>
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— Senegals president removes prime minister after long fight
— Red Cross volunteers die in Ebola outbreak in Congo

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.</itunes:summary>
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— Red Cross volunteers die in Ebola outbreak in Congo

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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Ebola risk grows high in DR Congo
— SpaceX tests huge new Starship rocket

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.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
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— SpaceX tests huge new Starship rocket

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.]]>
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— SpaceX tests huge new Starship rocket

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.</itunes:summary>
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— SpaceX tests huge new Starship rocket

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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US sends 5,000 more troops to Poland
— Two boys left alone on road lead to arrests

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.]]>
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— Two boys left alone on road lead to arrests

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.]]>
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— Two boys left alone on road lead to arrests

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.</itunes:summary>
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— Two boys left alone on road lead to arrests

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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— US charges Cubas Ra l Castro with murder over 1996
— Ukraine uses AI and interceptors to stop drones in the

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.]]>
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— Ukraine uses AI and interceptors to stop drones in the

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.]]>
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— Ukraine uses AI and interceptors to stop drones in the

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.</itunes:summary>
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— Ukraine uses AI and interceptors to stop drones in the

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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Smuggler Caught After BBC Finds Identity | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Smuggler Caught After BBC Finds Identity
— Jackson Pollock Painting Breaks Auction Record

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.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
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— Smuggler Caught After BBC Finds Identity
— Jackson Pollock Painting Breaks Auction Record

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.]]>
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— Smuggler Caught After BBC Finds Identity
— Jackson Pollock Painting Breaks Auction Record

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.</itunes:summary>
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— Jackson Pollock Painting Breaks Auction Record

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      <title>A2 English | Trump stops Iran attack after Gulf states ask | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump stops Iran attack after Gulf states ask
— Graduates boo former Google CEO over AI talk

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.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump stops Iran attack after Gulf states ask
— Graduates boo former Google CEO over AI talk

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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump stops Iran attack after Gulf states ask
— Graduates boo former Google CEO over AI talk

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Trump stops Iran attack after Gulf states ask
— Graduates boo former Google CEO over AI talk

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Hezbollah uses new drone attacks against Israel | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Hezbollah uses new drone attacks against Israel
— Trump warns time is running out for Iran peace

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.]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Hezbollah uses new drone attacks against Israel
— Trump warns time is running out for Iran peace

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.]]>
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— Hezbollah uses new drone attacks against Israel
— Trump warns time is running out for Iran peace

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Hezbollah uses new drone attacks against Israel
— Trump warns time is running out for Iran peace

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Chinese spies watch expats in the US | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Chinese spies watch expats in the US
— WHO warns Ebola outbreak is a global danger

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.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Chinese spies watch expats in the US
— WHO warns Ebola outbreak is a global danger

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.]]>
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— Chinese spies watch expats in the US
— WHO warns Ebola outbreak is a global danger

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.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today’s stories in A2 English:
— Chinese spies watch expats in the US
— WHO warns Ebola outbreak is a global danger

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

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    <item>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Trump and Xi finish talks with few deals made
— Fake videos use AI to spread anti-immigration messages

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Trump and Xi finish talks with few deals made
— Fake videos use AI to spread anti-immigration messages

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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      <itunes:summary>Today's stories:
— Trump and Xi finish talks with few deals made
— Fake videos use AI to spread anti-immigration messages

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
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— Fake videos use AI to spread anti-immigration messages

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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Latvian Prime Minister Steps Down Over Drone Dispute | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Latvian Prime Minister Steps Down Over Drone Dispute
— Scientists Warn of Record Heat as El Ni o Grows

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Latvian Prime Minister Steps Down Over Drone Dispute
— Scientists Warn of Record Heat as El Ni o Grows

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today's stories:
— Latvian Prime Minister Steps Down Over Drone Dispute
— Scientists Warn of Record Heat as El Ni o Grows

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Latvian Prime Minister Steps Down Over Drone Dispute
— Scientists Warn of Record Heat as El Ni o Grows

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. F</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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    <item>
      <title>A2 English | Trump plans expensive dome to stop missile attacks | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Trump plans expensive dome to stop missile attacks
— Dogs rescued and suspect caught after Uganda investigation

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Trump plans expensive dome to stop missile attacks
— Dogs rescued and suspect caught after Uganda investigation

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Today's stories:
— Trump plans expensive dome to stop missile attacks
— Dogs rescued and suspect caught after Uganda investigation

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Dogs rescued and suspect caught after Uganda investigation

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— Australia may end tax breaks to lower home prices

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Australia may end tax breaks to lower home prices

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New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Australia may end tax breaks to lower home prices

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
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— Australia may end tax breaks to lower home prices

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— EU punishes Israeli settlers for West Bank violence
— Trump and Xi meet to shape future world relations

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Trump and Xi meet to shape future world relations

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— EU punishes Israeli settlers for West Bank violence
— Trump and Xi meet to shape future world relations

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Trump and Xi meet to shape future world relations

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— Trump rejects Iran offer to end war talks
— Dua Lipa sues Samsung over her image use

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Dua Lipa sues Samsung over her image use

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Trump rejects Iran offer to end war talks
— Dua Lipa sues Samsung over her image use

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
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— Dua Lipa sues Samsung over her image use

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— UK warship HMS Dragon moves to protect Middle East waters
— Eurovision faces new problems but fans stay loyal

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Eurovision faces new problems but fans stay loyal

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Eurovision faces new problems but fans stay loyal

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New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Eurovision faces new problems but fans stay loyal

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— German minister blames Trump for economic slowdown
— Trump refuses to pay high USA ticket price

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— German minister blames Trump for economic slowdown
— Trump refuses to pay high USA ticket price

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— German minister blames Trump for economic slowdown
— Trump refuses to pay high USA ticket price

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
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— Trump refuses to pay high USA ticket price

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— Oil prices fall as peace talks ease Iran war fears
— Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor race

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor race

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor race

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Romanian Prime Minister loses power after no-confidence vote
— Trump says US will pause ship escort in Strait of

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Trump says US will pause ship escort in Strait of

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New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Trump says US will pause ship escort in Strait of

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Trump says US will pause ship escort in Strait of

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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— US attacks Iranian boats after UAE oil strike
— Amsterdam stops public ads for meat and fuel

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— Amsterdam stops public ads for meat and fuel

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— US attacks Iranian boats after UAE oil strike
— Amsterdam stops public ads for meat and fuel

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— US attacks Iranian boats after UAE oil strike
— Amsterdam stops public ads for meat and fuel

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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Cuba fights back against new US sanctions
— Secret group smuggles Starlink to help Irans internet

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Cuba fights back against new US sanctions
— Secret group smuggles Starlink to help Irans internet

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Cuba fights back against new US sanctions
— Secret group smuggles Starlink to help Irans internet

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
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— Secret group smuggles Starlink to help Irans internet

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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— How Iran War Helps Ukraine Fight Russia
— US Supreme Court May Change Abortion Pill Rules

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— How Iran War Helps Ukraine Fight Russia
— US Supreme Court May Change Abortion Pill Rules

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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— How Iran War Helps Ukraine Fight Russia
— US Supreme Court May Change Abortion Pill Rules

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— How Iran War Helps Ukraine Fight Russia
— US Supreme Court May Change Abortion Pill Rules

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

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— Billions of Meals Could Run Out Because of Iran War
— Brazil Cuts Bolsonaros Jail Time in Big Vote

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Billions of Meals Could Run Out Because of Iran War
— Brazil Cuts Bolsonaros Jail Time in Big Vote

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Billions of Meals Could Run Out Because of Iran War
— Brazil Cuts Bolsonaros Jail Time in Big Vote

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Billions of Meals Could Run Out Because of Iran War
— Brazil Cuts Bolsonaros Jail Time in Big Vote

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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Oil price rises after new Iran plans
— Belgium will take control of nuclear plants

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Oil price rises after new Iran plans
— Belgium will take control of nuclear plants

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today's stories:
— Oil price rises after new Iran plans
— Belgium will take control of nuclear plants

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Oil price rises after new Iran plans
— Belgium will take control of nuclear plants

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      <title>A2 English | Hungarys next leader promises EU money will arrive soon | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Hungarys next leader promises EU money will arrive soon
— Families sue OpenAI after Canada mass shooting

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Hungarys next leader promises EU money will arrive soon
— Families sue OpenAI after Canada mass shooting

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Hungarys next leader promises EU money will arrive soon
— Families sue OpenAI after Canada mass shooting

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
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— Hungarys next leader promises EU money will arrive soon
— Families sue OpenAI after Canada mass shooting

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      <title>A2 English | Ukrainian Strike Forces Evacuation at Russian Oil Plant | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Ukrainian Strike Forces Evacuation at Russian Oil Plant
— Huge Ice Block Moves Opening Path for Everest Climbers

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Ukrainian Strike Forces Evacuation at Russian Oil Plant
— Huge Ice Block Moves Opening Path for Everest Climbers

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Ukrainian Strike Forces Evacuation at Russian Oil Plant
— Huge Ice Block Moves Opening Path for Everest Climbers

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
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— Ukrainian Strike Forces Evacuation at Russian Oil Plant
— Huge Ice Block Moves Opening Path for Everest Climbers

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      <title>A2 English | Kim Jong Un opens Ukraine war memorial | Today's News Listening Practice</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Kim Jong Un opens Ukraine war memorial
— Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office record

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Kim Jong Un opens Ukraine war memorial
— Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office record

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Kim Jong Un opens Ukraine war memorial
— Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office record

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Kim Jong Un opens Ukraine war memorial
— Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office record

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

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      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Nato will not remove any members &amp; Flood system breaks and puts thousands at risk · English A2</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Nato will not remove any members
— Flood system breaks and puts thousands at risk

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Nato will not remove any members
— Flood system breaks and puts thousands at risk

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Nato will not remove any members
— Flood system breaks and puts thousands at risk

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Nato will not remove any members
— Flood system breaks and puts thousands at risk

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

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      <title>Palestinians Vote in West Bank and Gaza &amp; US Uses Old Ways to Execute People · English A2</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Palestinians Vote in West Bank and Gaza
— US Uses Old Ways to Execute People

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Palestinians Vote in West Bank and Gaza
— US Uses Old Ways to Execute People

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today's stories:
— Palestinians Vote in West Bank and Gaza
— US Uses Old Ways to Execute People

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Palestinians Vote in West Bank and Gaza
— US Uses Old Ways to Execute People

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

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      <itunes:keywords>learn English, English A2, elementary English podcast, English listening practice, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English</itunes:keywords>
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    <item>
      <title>Europe Nato Allies Stand Up to US &amp; Poison May Kill 18 Wolves in Italy · English A2</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Europe Nato Allies Stand Up to US
— Poison May Kill 18 Wolves in Italy

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Europe Nato Allies Stand Up to US
— Poison May Kill 18 Wolves in Italy

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today's stories:
— Europe Nato Allies Stand Up to US
— Poison May Kill 18 Wolves in Italy

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Europe Nato Allies Stand Up to US
— Poison May Kill 18 Wolves in Italy

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— Warner Bros owners agree to big buy
— White House says China takes AI ideas

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— Warner Bros owners agree to big buy
— White House says China takes AI ideas

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Today's stories:
— Warner Bros owners agree to big buy
— White House says China takes AI ideas

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
— Warner Bros owners agree to big buy
— White House says China takes AI ideas

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      <title>EU approves big loan to help Ukraine &amp; Taiwan president cancels trip after flight ban · English A2</title>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— EU approves big loan to help Ukraine
— Taiwan president cancels trip after flight ban

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Today's stories:
— EU approves big loan to help Ukraine
— Taiwan president cancels trip after flight ban

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

Keywords: learn english, english A2, elementary english, english listening, english podcast, english news, english for beginners, daily english]]>
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— EU approves big loan to help Ukraine
— Taiwan president cancels trip after flight ban

Each episode uses clear, accessible english to help you build listening confidence with real-world topics.

New episode every day. Follow the show to practise english daily with the latest news.

Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

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      <itunes:subtitle>Today's stories:
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— Taiwan president cancels trip after flight ban

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Thousands Lose Jobs Amid Iran Conflict Threat
- Japan Opens Door To Arms Exports After Decades

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Thousands Lose Jobs Amid Iran Conflict Threat
- Japan Opens Door To Arms Exports After Decades

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Thousands Lose Jobs Amid Iran Conflict Threat
- Japan Opens Door To Arms Exports After Decades

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
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- Thousands Lose Jobs Amid Iran Conflict Threat
- Japan Opens Door To Arms Exports After Decades

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Liste</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Iran Ship Taken
- Wellington Faces Floods As New Zealand Declares Emergency

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Iran Ship Taken
- Wellington Faces Floods As New Zealand Declares Emergency

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Iran Ship Taken
- Wellington Faces Floods As New Zealand Declares Emergency

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
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- Wellington Faces Floods As New Zealand Declares Emergency

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Oil Prices Climb After Trump Reports Iranian Ship Seizure
- Rumen Radev Poised To Win Bulgaria's Parliamentary Vote

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Oil Prices Climb After Trump Reports Iranian Ship Seizure
- Rumen Radev Poised To Win Bulgaria's Parliamentary Vote

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Oil Prices Climb After Trump Reports Iranian Ship Seizure
- Rumen Radev Poised To Win Bulgaria's Parliamentary Vote

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

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- Rumen Radev Poised To Win Bulgaria's Parliamentary Vote

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- French Peacekeeper Dies During Mission In Lebanon
- HiPP Pulls Baby Food Jars Over Safety Concerns

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- French Peacekeeper Dies During Mission In Lebanon
- HiPP Pulls Baby Food Jars Over Safety Concerns

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- French Peacekeeper Dies During Mission In Lebanon
- HiPP Pulls Baby Food Jars Over Safety Concerns

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- French Peacekeeper Dies During Mission In Lebanon
- HiPP Pulls Baby Food Jars Over Safety Concerns

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

L</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Pensioner Held By ICE Returns Home To France
- Irish Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Caught In Dubai

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Pensioner Held By ICE Returns Home To France
- Irish Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Caught In Dubai

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Pensioner Held By ICE Returns Home To France
- Irish Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Caught In Dubai

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Pensioner Held By ICE Returns Home To France
- Irish Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Caught In Dubai

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Liste</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>English A2 | English Listening Practice | Satellite Images Show Lebanese Villages Destroyed by Demolitions</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Satellite Images Show Lebanese Villages Destroyed by Demolitions
- Huge Fire Hits Australian Oil Refinery, Petrol Supplies Threatened

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Satellite Images Show Lebanese Villages Destroyed by Demolitions
- Huge Fire Hits Australian Oil Refinery, Petrol Supplies Threatened

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Satellite Images Show Lebanese Villages Destroyed by Demolitions
- Huge Fire Hits Australian Oil Refinery, Petrol Supplies Threatened

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

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- Huge Fire Hits Australian Oil Refinery, Petrol Supplies Threatened

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      <title>English A2 | English Listening Practice | China's Role Emerges in Iran War Debate</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- China's Role Emerges in Iran War Debate
- SantaCon Organiser Accused of Stealing One Million Dollars

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- China's Role Emerges in Iran War Debate
- SantaCon Organiser Accused of Stealing One Million Dollars

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- China's Role Emerges in Iran War Debate
- SantaCon Organiser Accused of Stealing One Million Dollars

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- China's Role Emerges in Iran War Debate
- SantaCon Organiser Accused of Stealing One Million Dollars

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.
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      <title>English A2 | English Listening Practice | Sri Lanka Sends 238 Iranian Sailors Home After Attack</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Sri Lanka Sends 238 Iranian Sailors Home After Attack
- Trump Warns He Will Fire Fed Chair Powell By May

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Sri Lanka Sends 238 Iranian Sailors Home After Attack
- Trump Warns He Will Fire Fed Chair Powell By May

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode:
- Sri Lanka Sends 238 Iranian Sailors Home After Attack
- Trump Warns He Will Fire Fed Chair Powell By May

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Sri Lanka Sends 238 Iranian Sailors Home After Attack
- Trump Warns He Will Fire Fed Chair Powell By May

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      <title>English A2 | English Listening Practice | Hungary's Next Leader Ready To Halt Ukraine War</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Hungary's Next Leader Ready To Halt Ukraine War
- Spanish PM's Wife Faces Corruption Charges After Probe

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Hungary's Next Leader Ready To Halt Ukraine War
- Spanish PM's Wife Faces Corruption Charges After Probe

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Hungary's Next Leader Ready To Halt Ukraine War
- Spanish PM's Wife Faces Corruption Charges After Probe

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Hungary's Next Leader Ready To Halt Ukraine War
- Spanish PM's Wife Faces Corruption Charges After Probe

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listeni</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Joy Spreads in Budapest While Moscow Stays Silent
- Carney Nears Liberal Majority After Key By-Elections

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Joy Spreads in Budapest While Moscow Stays Silent
- Carney Nears Liberal Majority After Key By-Elections

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode:
- Joy Spreads in Budapest While Moscow Stays Silent
- Carney Nears Liberal Majority After Key By-Elections

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

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- Joy Spreads in Budapest While Moscow Stays Silent
- Carney Nears Liberal Majority After Key By-Elections

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In this episode:
- Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Plans Start Losing Power
- Pope Focuses on Africa's Growing Catholic Community

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Plans Start Losing Power
- Pope Focuses on Africa's Growing Catholic Community

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Pope Focuses on Africa's Growing Catholic Community

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Pope Focuses on Africa's Growing Catholic Community

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Hungarians Vote to Possibly End Orbán's 16 Years
- Coachella Opens with Sabrina Carpenter and Surprise Stars

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Hungarians Vote to Possibly End Orbán's 16 Years
- Coachella Opens with Sabrina Carpenter and Surprise Stars

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Hungarians Vote to Possibly End Orbán's 16 Years
- Coachella Opens with Sabrina Carpenter and Surprise Stars

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Coachella Opens with Sabrina Carpenter and Surprise Stars

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Lyse Doucet Sees Historic US-Iran Talks Facing Big Trust Gap
- Irish Government Plans Fuel Help After Blockade Pressure

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Lyse Doucet Sees Historic US-Iran Talks Facing Big Trust Gap
- Irish Government Plans Fuel Help After Blockade Pressure

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Irish Government Plans Fuel Help After Blockade Pressure

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Irish Government Plans Fuel Help After Blockade Pressure

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In this episode:
- Melania Trump Rejects Epstein Links, Supports Survivors
- Russia and Ukraine Call Truce for Orthodox Easter

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Melania Trump Rejects Epstein Links, Supports Survivors
- Russia and Ukraine Call Truce for Orthodox Easter

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Russia and Ukraine Call Truce for Orthodox Easter

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Russia and Ukraine Call Truce for Orthodox Easter

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump Slams Nato After Candid Meeting With Alliance Chief
- Australia's Top Soldier Faces Historic War Crimes Trial

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Trump Slams Nato After Candid Meeting With Alliance Chief
- Australia's Top Soldier Faces Historic War Crimes Trial

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Australia's Top Soldier Faces Historic War Crimes Trial

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump Scores Partial Win With Iran Ceasefire Deal
- Artemis II Proves Moon Landing Is Possible Again

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Trump Scores Partial Win With Iran Ceasefire Deal
- Artemis II Proves Moon Landing Is Possible Again

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Trump Scores Partial Win With Iran Ceasefire Deal
- Artemis II Proves Moon Landing Is Possible Again

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Artemis II Proves Moon Landing Is Possible Again

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Taiwan Opposition Leader Visits China After Seven Years
- Trump Backs Steve Hilton For California Governor Race

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Taiwan Opposition Leader Visits China After Seven Years
- Trump Backs Steve Hilton For California Governor Race

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Taiwan Opposition Leader Visits China After Seven Years
- Trump Backs Steve Hilton For California Governor Race

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
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- Trump Backs Steve Hilton For California Governor Race

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump Claims Win After Iran Rescue Amid New Threats
- Pope Leo Urges World Leaders To Choose Peace At Easter Mass

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump Claims Win After Iran Rescue Amid New Threats
- Pope Leo Urges World Leaders To Choose Peace At Easter Mass

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Trump Claims Win After Iran Rescue Amid New Threats
- Pope Leo Urges World Leaders To Choose Peace At Easter Mass

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Pope Leo Urges World Leaders To Choose Peace At Easter Mass

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      <title>English A2 | English Listening Practice | US Arrests Relatives of Late Iranian General Soleimani</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- US Arrests Relatives of Late Iranian General Soleimani
- Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Earth Photo Midway to Moon

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- US Arrests Relatives of Late Iranian General Soleimani
- Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Earth Photo Midway to Moon

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- US Arrests Relatives of Late Iranian General Soleimani
- Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Earth Photo Midway to Moon

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
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- Artemis II Crew Captures Stunning Earth Photo Midway to Moon

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Viktor Orban Faces Tough Fight After 16 Years
- Rapper Gucci Mane Kidnapped and Robbed by Artist

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Viktor Orban Faces Tough Fight After 16 Years
- Rapper Gucci Mane Kidnapped and Robbed by Artist

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode:
- Viktor Orban Faces Tough Fight After 16 Years
- Rapper Gucci Mane Kidnapped and Robbed by Artist

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Rapper Gucci Mane Kidnapped and Robbed by Artist

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      <title>English A2 | English Listening Practice | Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi</title>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi
- India's Heat Wave Pushes Water and Beer Prices Up

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi
- India's Heat Wave Pushes Water and Beer Prices Up

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- India's Heat Wave Pushes Water and Beer Prices Up

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Brazil Gives Couples Shared Pet Custody Rights

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In this episode:
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- Brazil Gives Couples Shared Pet Custody Rights

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In this episode:
- Artemis II Rocket Launches Into Space Successfully
- Utah Teen Confirmed As Ted Bundy Victim

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Utah Teen Confirmed As Ted Bundy Victim

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Utah Teen Confirmed As Ted Bundy Victim

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Trump Avoids Answers While Trying To Calm Iran Fears
- Robotaxi Glitch Brings Traffic To Standstill In China

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Trump Avoids Answers While Trying To Calm Iran Fears
- Robotaxi Glitch Brings Traffic To Standstill In China

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Robotaxi Glitch Brings Traffic To Standstill In China

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- India Starts Counting Over A Billion People

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- India Starts Counting Over A Billion People

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- India Starts Counting Over A Billion People

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Listen every day to build your english skills.

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Spain Blocks US Planes Linked to Iran War
- Iconic Australian Quote Saved in Film Archive

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

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In this episode:
- Spain Blocks US Planes Linked to Iran War
- Iconic Australian Quote Saved in Film Archive

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
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- Iconic Australian Quote Saved in Film Archive

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Iconic Australian Quote Saved in Film Archive

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- US Radar Jet Found Heavily Damaged at Saudi Base
- Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead After Seven Months Hiding

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- US Radar Jet Found Heavily Damaged at Saudi Base
- Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead After Seven Months Hiding

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- US Radar Jet Found Heavily Damaged at Saudi Base
- Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead After Seven Months Hiding

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead After Seven Months Hiding

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump's Gut Feelings Lead To Political Trouble
- Deepfake Porn Scandal Shakes Germany's TV Star

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Trump's Gut Feelings Lead To Political Trouble
- Deepfake Porn Scandal Shakes Germany's TV Star

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Trump's Gut Feelings Lead To Political Trouble
- Deepfake Porn Scandal Shakes Germany's TV Star

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
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- Deepfake Porn Scandal Shakes Germany's TV Star

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Tiger Woods Arrested After Car Crash
- BBC Russian Faces Jams And Website Blocks For 80 Years

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Tiger Woods Arrested After Car Crash
- BBC Russian Faces Jams And Website Blocks For 80 Years

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Tiger Woods Arrested After Car Crash
- BBC Russian Faces Jams And Website Blocks For 80 Years

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- BBC Russian Faces Jams And Website Blocks For 80 Years

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Zelensky Shares Ukraine's Drone Skills in Saudi Arabia
- Olympics Restrict Women's Events to Biological Females

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Zelensky Shares Ukraine's Drone Skills in Saudi Arabia
- Olympics Restrict Women's Events to Biological Females

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Zelensky Shares Ukraine's Drone Skills in Saudi Arabia
- Olympics Restrict Women's Events to Biological Females

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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- Olympics Restrict Women's Events to Biological Females

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        <![CDATA[Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Meta and YouTube Held Responsible for Social Media Addiction
- UN Declares African Enslavement Worst Crime Ever Recognized

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

Keywords: learn english, english A2, english listening practice, english news, easy english]]>
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In this episode:
- Meta and YouTube Held Responsible for Social Media Addiction
- UN Declares African Enslavement Worst Crime Ever Recognized

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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In this episode:
- Meta and YouTube Held Responsible for Social Media Addiction
- UN Declares African Enslavement Worst Crime Ever Recognized

This episode uses clear english and real-world topics to help you build confidence in listening.

Listen every day to build your english skills.

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      <itunes:subtitle>Learn English A2 with today’s news.

In this episode:
- Meta and YouTube Held Responsible for Social Media Addiction
- UN Declares African Enslavement Worst Crime Ever Recognized

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