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Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Oil prices fell sharply after signs of possible talks with Iran. Traders hoped the conflict would not grow, and President Trump said no twice when asked about new strikes. Also: China shared plans to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030. The plan includes rocket tests, a Moon lander, and two vehicles joining in lunar orbit. Today’s English focus: plans = plans or intends. Vocabulary: rocket (a vehicle that travels into space), lander (a spacecraft that goes down onto a planet or moon), orbit (the path of an object around a planet or moon). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-11-03

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission ends in Western Sahara after 35 years, raising fears that fighting could grow. Also: Binance says it has covered 90% of losses after a $6.3 billion crypto hack. Today’s English focus: stole = past simple of to steal. Vocabulary: ceasefire (an agreement to stop fighting), restraint (calm control of your actions), tension (a worried or angry 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-a1-2026-11-02

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: Scientists identify a bright-red carnivorous sundew as a new Florida species with a very small home. Also: A Trinity College Dublin exhibition marks 300 years of Gulliver's Travels with rare books, art, comics, and pop-up versions. Today’s English focus: What is ...? = asking what a thing or person is. Vocabulary: leaf (a flat part of a plant), spiral (a line that goes around and around), seed (a small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-11-01

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. 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. 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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-31

Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Alphabet shares fall 12.6 percent after weak revenue and advertising sales. The company loses about 500 billion dollars in market value while investors question its costly AI. Also: A California judge rejects a request to separate about 20,000 mail ballots. He says states control elections and unsupported claims could harm citizens' voting rights. Today’s English focus: named = past tense of to name. Vocabulary: request (an official or polite ask), ballot (a paper or form used for voting), count (to find the total number). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-10-30

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