{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a29bd4132e30dceaf22a1db/6aa74b01b54f356fc784b7ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"B1 English News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a29bd4132e30dceaf22a1db/0aed8761-b997-4e4c-be5a-43bf19964e5c.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.</p>\n\n<p>In this episode: An Iranian vessel is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears for shipping and oil traffic. Also: Brics leaders meet in Delhi, but they still disagree on what a new world order should be.</p>\n\n<p>Today’s English focus: said early Sunday, reported that happened early on Sunday = reported that happened early on Sunday. Vocabulary: strait (a narrow strip of sea between two larger areas of water), route (the way a ship, car, or plane travels), pressure (a strong force; stress in a difficult situation).</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-b1-2026-09-14\">https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-09-14</a></p>","author_name":"LinguaWire"}