Learn Italian A1 with News | Slow Easy Italiano for Beginners

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  A1 Italian News | Wu Chi-wai Gets Six Months in the UK 29.07.2026 8mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: The Trump administration blocks new foreign-made humanoid robots and also bans power inverters, citing national security risks. Also: Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK for six months after an initial detention at Heathrow.Today’s Italian focus: ha detto che = he/she said that. Vocabulary: l'ingresso (entry), il soggiorno (stay), la frontiera (border).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Why This Japanese Town Is Fighting a New Mosque 28.07.2026 7mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A quiet Japanese town is split over plans for its first mosque, with worry, hope, and protests over how the community may change. Also: In China, fake AI disaster videos are spreading after storms and floods, causing panic, false reports, and confusion.Today’s Italian focus: erano = were. Vocabulary: video (video), falso (fake), panico (panic).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Zelensky is Burnham's first international visitor. 27.07.2026 7mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Jaismine Lamboria, India's 57kg world champion, goes to Glasgow chasing Commonwealth gold after winning bronze at Birmingham 2022. Also: Andy Burnham promises continued UK support for Ukraine before meeting Volodymyr Zelensky, with new technology sharing and more than 200 Ukrainian personnel in the UK.Today’s Italian focus: vuole essere calma = wants to be calm. Vocabulary: la medaglia (medal), bronzo (bronze), l'oro (gold).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Italy Faces Childhood Obesity Challenge 26.07.2026 6mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: In parts of southern Italy, childhood overweight is rising fast, and one 17-year-old's severe weight gain is making daily life and possible surgery a serious challenge. Also: New York's famous Flatiron Building is nearly finished becoming ultra-luxury apartments, with some homes priced at up to $58.5 million.Today’s Italian focus: sono in sovrappeso = to be overweight. Vocabulary: la salute (health), l'operazione (operation), il peso (weight).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | More than 220,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain 25.07.2026 7mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain, while firefighters and soldiers try to stop the flames. Also: Protests in India continue after talks with the government, with students and activists still demanding change.Today’s Italian focus: restare in casa = to stay indoors. Vocabulary: l'evacuazione (evacuation), l'emergenza (emergency), il fuoco (fire).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trade Partners 24.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: The US is putting new tariffs on about 60 trade partners, including the UK, China, the EU, Canada, Japan, and India, with duties of 10% to 12.5% starting on Friday. Also: An Indonesian court convicted 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but it is still unclear what will happen to the babies now, including those sent to Singapore.Today’s Italian focus: entrare in vigore = to come into force. Vocabulary: adozione (adoption), tribunale (court), famiglia (family).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Canada's Dairy Sector Faces Trump's Tariff Fight 23.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Canada's dairy rules are back in the spotlight as the US plans a 50% tariff on Canadian goods and leaders say the system is not negotiable. Also: A Pan Am plane wreck found after 74 years shows how one crash helped lead to mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.Today’s Italian focus: hanno trovato = they found. Vocabulary: dazio (tariff), prezzo (price), produzione (production).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Brazil's Amazon Burns Far Less in 2025 22.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Brazil's Amazon burned much less in 2025, with 3.1 million hectares affected, the smallest area on record since 1985. Also: Four Nigerian police officers are accused of using a fake roadblock to pressure the anti-corruption chief for cash.Today’s Italian focus: è bruciata = has burned. Vocabulary: l'ettaro (hectare), la foresta (forest), il fuoco (fire).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs 21.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: The US raises tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Canada says it wants more talks. Also: In Australia, a mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets, and the hospital says the pregnancy was high-risk.Today’s Italian focus: hanno detto — they said = they said. Vocabulary: la tassa (tax / duty), il prodotto (product), il colloquio (meeting / talk).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Runners Race at the North Pole 20.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Twenty-three runners from seven countries race on drifting sea ice at the geographic North Pole, wearing safety gear and watched by guards for polar bears. Also: A Cuban dissident leaves for exile in the United States after five years in prison, then arrives in Miami to chants from supporters.Today’s Italian focus: sono arrivati = they arrived. Vocabulary: la corsa (race), il ghiaccio (ice), il giro (lap).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit 19.07.2026 6mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: An Indian company, Skyroot Aerospace, launches Vikram-1 and reaches orbit in a short 16-minute flight. Also: New EU border checks with fingerprints and photos are causing longer passport-control queues at airports.Today’s Italian focus: lanciare = to launch = to launch. Vocabulary: la compagnia (the company), l'orbita (orbit), il lancio (launch).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Trump Media Sells Fast Posts to Wall Street 18.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Trump Media launches a paid service that sends its most important posts to Wall Street firms very fast. Also: Japan's parliament changes royal succession rules, but women still cannot become emperor.Today’s Italian focus: dare accesso = to give access. Vocabulary: la società (the company), il servizio (the service), il prezzo (the price).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities? 17.07.2026 4mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Ghana tightens ID checks: businesses must scan cards electronically, and photocopies are no longer allowed. Also: More than 800 wildfires in Canada send smoke into US cities, triggering air quality alerts and staying-indoors advice.Today’s Italian focus: bisogna controllare = it is necessary to check. Vocabulary: la carta (identity card), la fotocopia (photocopy), la multa (fine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3% 16.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: China's economy slowed to 4.3% growth, missing its target even as exports stayed strong. Also: Scientists confirmed a new monkey species in a Democratic Republic of Congo forest, found through photos, audio, and genetic studies.Today’s Italian focus: sono scesi = they fell. Vocabulary: domanda (demand), prezzo (price), calo (drop).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine 15.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: De Beers stops work at South Africa's biggest diamond mine for two years, as fewer people buy diamonds and cheaper lab-grown stones grow in popularity. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex named Gus sells at Sotheby's in New York for $50.1 million, setting a new record for a dinosaur.Today’s Italian focus: guadagnare = to earn. Vocabulary: la miniera (mine), il lavoro (work), guadagnare (to earn).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts 14.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs as profits fall and competition from China grows. Also: The UK and Switzerland sign a deal on e-gates, phone roaming, and easier work travel.Today’s Italian focus: usare = to use. Vocabulary: tagliare (to cut), costo (cost), vendere (to sell).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74 13.07.2026 6mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Qatar announces the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, aged 74, and the country begins public mourning. Also: South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated during a major migration crackdown.Today’s Italian focus: rimandare = to send back; to postpone. Vocabulary: espellere (to expel), il rimpatrio (repatriation; return home), i confini (borders).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Flee 12.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to leave home and disrupting schools, work, flights, and trains. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex fossil with a $30 million pre-sale value sparks debate over museum access versus private sale.Today’s Italian focus: essere = to be. Vocabulary: evacuate (to evacuate), tempesta (storm), pioggia (rain).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool 11.07.2026 5mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: Meta removes a new image feature after privacy backlash over public Instagram content. Also: Scientists in Thailand discover a new long-necked dinosaur species from fossils.Today’s Italian focus: trovare = to find. Vocabulary: fossile (fossil), il collo (the neck), l'osso (the bone).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A1 Italian News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records 10.07.2026 6mnt

  Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York and becomes the largest foreign US listing ever, as demand for AI chips keeps climbing. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, the runway closes, the pilot is safe, and the cause is under investigation.Today’s Italian focus: in buona salute = in good health. Vocabulary: pista (runway), carrello (landing gear), fuoco (fire).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-07-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.