{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a203ce23d098b7011022fcb/6aa49873a6e9aef4cc0f231a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A1 English News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a203ce23d098b7011022fcb/c88fd326-dfe8-4ce8-a635-27048d697131.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript.</p>\n\n<p>In this episode: The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, with services and computer work helping the numbers. Also: Houthi forces moved down Yemen&#x27;s Red Sea coast, increasing the risk for ships.</p>\n\n<p>Today’s English focus: showed a surprise 0.4% increase = reported a surprise 0.4% rise. Vocabulary: services (work that helps people, not goods), economy (a country&#x27;s money and work system), production (making things in a factory).</p>\n\n<p>Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: <a href=\"https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-12\">https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-12</a></p>","author_name":"LinguaWire"}