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Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge airport welcome after their historic first World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with extreme winds, flooding, and dangerous waves. Today’s English focus: held their own = performed well in a difficult situation, especially against stronger or more experienced people. Vocabulary: homecoming (the return of a person or group to the place they come from, especially when), chanting (saying or singing the same words again and again, often in a crowd), gratitude (a feeling of thanks). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-06

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France reports 2,025 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave as Europe prepares for more extreme temperatures. Also: Alexandra Eala shocks defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first Filipino player to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open era. Today’s English focus: take something to heart = to listen to advice or words seriously and let them influence you. Vocabulary: excess deaths (deaths above the number normally expected in a period of time), braced for (preparing for something difficult or unpleasant), vulnerable (more likely to be hurt or affected by a problem). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-05

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Poland says it is preparing for various scenarios after reports of a possible Russian provocation to test NATO. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness. Today’s English focus: require = to need something because of a rule, law, or situation. Vocabulary: sick leave (time away from work because you are ill), sick note (a document from a doctor that explains why someone cannot work), absence (being away from a place where you are expected to be). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-04

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Hernán Gil is rescued after eight days under a collapsed car park in Venezuela. Also: The Vatican excommunicates SSPX bishops and says some followers may also be affected. Today’s English focus: inching closer = moving very slowly towards a person, a place, or a goal. Vocabulary: rubble (broken pieces of a building after it has fallen down), ordeal (a very difficult or painful experience), clarified (made something clearer or easier to understand). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-03

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump. Today’s English focus: uphold = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: ruling (from today’s language recap), s ruling changed the company (from today’s language recap), eligible (from today’s language recap). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-01

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono. Today’s English focus: The third phrase is = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: heritage (from today’s language recap), s history (from today’s language recap), pay tribute to (from today’s language recap). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-30

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power. Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-29

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools. Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-28