{"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/6ae531f9b478422f9140d19e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A1 English News | Six Ships Hit Sea Mines Near Iran","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a203ce23d098b7011022fcb/de60ac0c-5fc3-4441-93d3-668fe5d9a8d5.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: Trump says the Iran war will end soon as talks continue, while Iran reports six ships hit sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Canada and the European Union announce the Alliance for the Future, open to other countries and focused on closer cooperation.</p>\n\n<p>Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = to say that something is possible. Vocabulary: alliance (partnership between countries or groups), stability (a calm and safe situation without big changes), opportunity (a chance to do something good or useful).</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-a1-2026-10-31\">https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-31</a></p>","author_name":"LinguaWire"}