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A2 Italian News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike decides not to renew, marking On's first football agreement and a visible move beyond running. Also: A U.S. poll shows Americans are hopeful about AI's benefits but want more caution, with companies and government both expected to help control it.
Oggi: Mbappé firma con On · Gli americani vogliono prudenza nell’AI.
Today’s Italian focus: ha firmato un nuovo accordo = has signed a new deal. Vocabulary: l'accordo (deal), il marchio (brand), la prudenza (caution).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-19
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A2 Italian News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again
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A2 Italian News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?
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A2 Italian News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna
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A2 Italian News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?
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A2 Italian News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?
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