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A1 French News | Brazil's Amazon Burns Far Less in 2025 22.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Brazil's Amazon burned far less in 2025, with the smallest area on record since 1985. Also: Four Nigerian police officers are arrested after allegedly trying to extort the country's anti-corruption chief. Today’s French focus: ont brûlé = burned. Vocabulary: l'hectare (hectare), la zone (area), le rapport (report). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-22

A1 French News | Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs 21.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: The US hits Canada with 50% tariffs on many goods, while Canada says it wants to intensify trade talks. Also: In Australia, a mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets, and all four girls are healthy. Today’s French focus: vouloir + infinitif — to want to + infinitive = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la taxe (tax), le produit (product), intensifier (to intensify). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-21

A1 French News | Runners Race at the North Pole 20.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Twenty-three runners from seven countries race on drifting sea ice at the geographic North Pole, with safety gear and polar bear guards nearby. Also: A well-known Cuban dissident leaves Cuba for exile in the United States after serving a five-year prison sentence, while supporters greet him in Miami. Today’s French focus: partir = to leave / to go away. Vocabulary: la glace (ice), la boucle (a loop), partir (to leave / to go away). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-20

A1 French News | India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit 19.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A private Indian company launches Vikram-1 and reaches orbit for the first time. Also: New EU border checks are causing much longer waits at airports in Europe. Today’s French focus: a lancé = launched. Vocabulary: le lancement (launch), l'orbite (orbit), le but (goal). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-19

A1 French News | Trump Media Sells Fast Posts to Wall Street 18.07.2026 3min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A company launches a paid service that sends its most followed posts to Wall Street firms in milliseconds. Also: Japan changes royal succession rules a little, but women still cannot take the throne. Today’s French focus: ne pas pouvoir — not be able to = not be able to. Vocabulary: lancer (to launch), service (service), prix (price). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-18

A1 French News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities? 17.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Ghana now requires businesses to scan ID cards electronically instead of using photocopies, to help stop fraud. Also: Smoke from more than 800 wildfires in Canada is drifting into US cities, triggering air alerts and cancellations. Today’s French focus: il faut vérifier = it is necessary to check. Vocabulary: le nuage (cloud), la fumée (smoke), l'air (air). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-17

A1 French News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3% 16.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: China's economy slows to 4.3% growth, with weak domestic demand and rising oil prices weighing on the picture. Also: Scientists confirm a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo, known for its pinkish-orange lips. Today’s French focus: ont augmenté = have increased. Vocabulary: la croissance (growth), la demande (demand), les exportations (exports). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-16

A1 French News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine 15.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: De Beers stops work at South Africa's biggest diamond mine as sales fall and cheaper lab-grown diamonds reshape the market. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton is sold at auction in New York for a record price. Today’s French focus: vendre = to sell. Vocabulary: la mine (mine), les ventes (sales), les coûts (costs). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-15

A1 French News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts 14.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Volkswagen says it is considering major job cuts as profits fall and competition from China grows. Also: The UK and Switzerland strike a deal on e-gates, roaming charges, and easier services travel. Today’s French focus: permettre = to allow, to permit. Vocabulary: l'accord (agreement), les frais (fees, charges), le calendrier (timeline, schedule). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-14

A1 French News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74 13.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Qatar announces the death of its former leader, Sheikh Hamad, aged 74, and marks several days of mourning. Also: South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or sent back in a migration crackdown. Today’s French focus: partir = to leave. Vocabulary: deuil (mourning), drapeau (flag), bureau (office). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-13

A1 French News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Flee 12.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, pushing nearly two million people to leave their homes, while flights and trains are cancelled. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex named Gus may sell for $30 million, but scientists worry it should stay in a museum. Today’s French focus: évacuer = to evacuate. Vocabulary: évacuer (to evacuate), annuler (to cancel), musée (museum). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-12

A1 French News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool 11.07.2026 4min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Meta removes a new image tool after privacy worries and fast backlash. Also: Researchers discover a new dinosaur in Thailand with a very long neck. Today’s French focus: retirer = to remove; to take down. Vocabulary: le fossile (fossil), la vertèbre (vertebra; back bone), le cou (neck). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-11

A1 French News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records 10.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York, making the biggest US listing ever by a foreign company. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, the runway closes, and the pilot is reported safe. Today’s French focus: être en bonne santé = to be in good health. Vocabulary: piste (runway), train (landing gear), feu (fire). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-10

A1 French News | Dock Workers Fight AI for Shorter Hours 09.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Australian dock workers want a 28-hour week with the same pay as ports test more machines and scheduling tools. Also: A major telecom outage in Australia cancelled trains, cut mobile service, and disrupted some emergency calls. Today’s French focus: sans perdre d'argent = without losing money. Vocabulary: syndicat (union), horaire (work schedule), grue (crane). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-09

A1 French News | Can Trump Shake Up Nato Again? 08.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Trump arrives at the Nato summit as leaders try to show unity while Europe talks about rearming and stronger defense. Also: Hungary pauses public news broadcasts as the new government says state media should become independent and trustworthy. Today’s French focus: pendant longtemps = for a long time. Vocabulary: arrêté (stopped), indépendant (independent), fiable (reliable). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-08

A1 French News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave 07.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes. Also: Robotaxis in Beijing test China's plans to grow driverless car services. Today’s French focus: sans = without. Vocabulary: près de (near), quitter (to leave), rouler (to drive or roll). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-07

A1 French News | Vietnam Faces Pressure Over Fake Luxury Goods 06.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Vietnam increases checks on fake luxury goods, including bags, shoes and watches, as the government tries to change the country's image. Also: Australia investigates six strange round objects found on a Queensland beach, which may be space debris from a rocket. Today’s French focus: il faut = it is necessary. Vocabulary: faux (false or fake), près de (near), loin de (far from). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-06

A1 French News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and Hotter 05.07.2026 6min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Europe faces record-breaking heat, with scientists warning that hotter heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense. Also: Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, honors migrants who died at sea, and urges Europe to do more for new arrivals. Today’s French focus: aider = to help. Vocabulary: il fait chaud (it is hot), une vague de chaleur (a heatwave), degrés (degrees). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-05

A1 French News | Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied China Dies 04.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A NASA-funded robot launches to catch the falling Swift space telescope and lift it to a safer orbit. Also: Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taiwan after a life linked to books, criticism of Beijing, and free speech. Today’s French focus: avoir peur = to be afraid. Vocabulary: une librairie (a bookshop), vendre (to sell), partir (to leave). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-04

A1 French News | Can New Ebola Trial Save Lives in Congo? 03.07.2026 5min

Learn with slow French news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Doctors begin a trial of two possible Ebola treatments in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also: A 19-year-old accused of links to Scattered Spider hacking is arrested in Finland and sent to the US. Today’s French focus: rester = to not leave. Vocabulary: maladie (disease), traitement (treatment), vaccin (vaccine). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-07-03