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Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Iran reviews a Qatari proposal to end the war while saying diplomacy still has a chance. Also: President Trump plans to ease methane rules for oil and gas companies in the United States. Today’s English focus: the = the. Vocabulary: methane (a gas that warms the Earth), leak (gas or liquid that escapes), producer (a person or company that makes something). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-29

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged as inflation reaches 3.7%. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reach new records in 2025, warming the planet for centuries. Today’s English focus: want to = to want to. Vocabulary: trap (to keep something so it cannot escape), heat (warmth), atmosphere (the 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-a1-2026-10-28

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the government's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion for AI systems and data centres through two stock offerings. Today’s English focus: disagreed = disagreed. Vocabulary: raise (collect money), sell (give something to someone for money), price (the amount of money something costs). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-27

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: President Trump is considering an agreement with Iran or more action. Iran says messages are still going to the United States, but tensions and possible new strikes remain. Also: Measles cases in the United States are more than twice last year's total. Pennsylvania has the most cases, and officials are asking people to get fully vaccinated. Today’s English focus: protects = protects; keeps safe. Vocabulary: vaccine (medicine that helps protect people from illness), dose (one amount of medicine), protect (to keep someone safe). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-26

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, 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 Tidy Towns award, thanks to local volunteers and its parks, playground, and pond. Also: US officials plan a voluntary seafood label to show shoppers whether seafood was caught in the United States. Today’s English focus: won = to win. Vocabulary: label (information on a product), store (a place where people buy things), shopper (a person who buys things). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-25

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Russian tanker carries 298,000 barrels of diesel to New York after a new deal. Also: More U.S. military forces move to the Middle East as a possible attack on Iran is discussed. Today’s English focus: Is an attack certain? = Is an attack certain?. Vocabulary: Personnel (people who work for an organization), Force (a group of soldiers), Attack (violent action against a person or country). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-24

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Serious security flaws in PHP lead websites and UK services to go offline for safety updates. Also: A study warns that 96% of shallow-water coral reefs could disappear by 2075 because of climate change. Today’s English focus: provide = to provide. Vocabulary: bleach (to lose colour), collapse (to fall down or break apart), replace (to take the place of something). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-23

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it may restart peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over Facebook privacy violations. Today’s English focus: the = the definite article for a specific person, thing, or place. Vocabulary: Judge (a person in court who decides legal cases), Jury (a group of people who decide a case in court), Appeal (to ask a court to change a decision). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-22

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Ukraine and the United States discuss plans to end the war in Oslo, while Russian attacks continue. Also: The European Union makes security its first priority in a new Arctic plan. Today’s English focus: can warn = can give a warning. Vocabulary: Watch (to look at something carefully), Ship (a large boat that travels on water), Rescue (helping people in danger). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-21