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Epizodes

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  French Students Protest School Budget Cuts | News in Easy English 03.10.2026 5min

  Thousands of French high school students have been blockading schools and clashing with police, in protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and the government's new budget cuts. Hundreds of schools have closed, and around two thousand people have been detained.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "blockade," "budget," "deficit," and "detained" — all explained naturally as part of the story.Suitable for A2–B2 English learners who want to build their English vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and understand real world news from around the globe.
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  Canada's $1.2 Billion Ocean Protection Plan | News in Easy English 02.10.2026 6min

  Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $1.2 billion investment to protect the country's oceans, coastlines, and marine life — but the timing, just before a major pipeline decision, has sparked debate about whether it's enough.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "investment," "coastline," "reconciliation," and "habitat" — all explained naturally as part of the story.Great for A2–B2 English learners who want to build their English vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and understand real world news from around the globe.
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  US, Denmark & Greenland Sign Arctic Security Deal | News in Easy English 01.10.2026 7min

  After months of tension over President Trump's threats to take control of Greenland, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a landmark security agreement — giving the US much greater military access to the Arctic island while Denmark and Greenland keep their sovereignty.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "tension," "sovereignty," "resources," and "permanent" — all explained naturally as part of the story.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to build their English vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and understand real world news as it happens.
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  SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time | News in Easy English 30.09.2026 6min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a major space milestone: SpaceX's giant Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time, overcoming an engine failure at launch to successfully deploy new satellites before splashing down in the Pacific.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "orbit," "reusable," "booster," "satellite," and "splashdown." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.
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  Rare Red Panda Cub Born at US Zoo - Public Gets to Choose Its Name | News in Easy English 29.09.2026 6min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a heartwarming story: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo has welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, an important birth for this endangered species — and the public gets to vote on its name.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up - including "cub," "endangered species," "habitat," and "breeding programme." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2-B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and enjoy a genuinely happy story in English.
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  SunZia - America's Biggest Ever Wind Energy Project Now Powers 1 Million Homes | News in Easy English 28.09.2026 5min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover SunZia, the largest renewable energy project in US history - a huge wind farm and transmission line now powering roughly a million American homes across New Mexico and Arizona.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "renewable energy," "transmission line," "infrastructure," "capacity," and "grid." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.
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  Meet the Tilcayo - A Brand New Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia | News in Easy English 27.09.2026 6min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a delightful science story: scientists have confirmed the tilcayo, a tiny spotted wild cat from Bolivia's cloud forests, as the first entirely new cat species discovered anywhere in the world in over a hundred years.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up - including "species," "wildlife sanctuary," "genetic testing," "indigenous," and "ancestor." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and enjoy some genuinely good news in English.00:00 Welcome and Setup00:33 New Cat Species Found01:21 How It Was Discovered02:31 DNA Testing Surprise03:16 Name and Meaning03:41 What It Looks Like04:06 Habitat and Origins04:37 Big Picture Discovery05:03 Vocabulary Recap and Goodbye
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  Google, OpenAI & Anthropic Launch AI Safety Body SAFA | News in Easy English 26.09.2026 5min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a major announcement in the AI world: Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are teaming up to create SAFA, a new self-regulatory body to set safety standards for frontier AI — arriving after US government efforts to regulate AI stalled.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "frontier AI," "self-regulation," "deploy," "auditor," "watchdog," and "voluntary." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.00:00 Welcome and Topic00:34 What Is SAFA02:56 Why Self Regulation Now03:59 Voluntary Standards Debate04:29 Key Vocabulary Review05:19 Wrap Up and Subscribe
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  Trump and Xi in Washington – US-China Trade Truce Extended to January | News in Easy English 25.09.2026 5min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's high-profile visit to Washington, where Presidents Trump and Xi agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, even as tariffs and deeper tensions remain.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "summit," "truce," "tariff," "rare-earth minerals," and "de-escalate." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.00:00 Welcome and Overview00:41 Summit in Washington01:31 Trade Truce Extended02:18 Tariffs Explained02:46 Rare Earth Leverage03:47 Other Flashpoints04:05 Will It Deescalate04:38 Vocabulary Recap05:02 Closing and Goodbye
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  UN Chief's Final Speech - "Polluters Must Pay" for Climate Damage | News in Easy English 23.09.2026 7min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres's final speech to the General Assembly, where he delivered a blunt message to the world's biggest polluters: pay for the damage you've caused.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "Secretary-General," "fossil fuels," "emissions," "threshold," "petition," and "windfall tax." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.0:00 Welcome and Topic01:14 Polluters Must Pay03:00 Warming Threshold Warning03:50 Petition and Windfall Tax05:01 Why It Matters Now05:42 Key Vocabulary Review06:57 Wrap Up and Goodbye
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  Trump's UN Speech - "Deal or Consequences" on Iran | News in Easy English 22.09.2026 5min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover President Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he laid out a stark choice on the Iran war: a deal, or much stronger military action.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "General Assembly," "ultimatum," "blockade," and "escalate." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.
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  Canada and the EU – Could Canada Become the EU's First "Associate Member"? | News in Easy English 17.09.2026 6min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we look at a surprising proposal from Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the EU's first-ever "associate member," as trade tensions grow between Canada and the United States.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "associate member," "tariff," "alliance," and "summit." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.
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  Air India Crash – Black Box Data Recovered | News in Easy English 26.06.2025 5min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover the tragic crash of an Air India flight near Ahmedabad earlier this month. Investigators have now recovered data from the plane’s black boxes, which may help explain what went wrong.You’ll learn real English vocabulary during the episode, such as “black box,” “data extraction,” “cockpit voice recorder,” and “DNA sample” — all explained clearly as part of the story.Perfect for A2–B2 learners looking to improve their listening, vocabulary, and understanding of real news.🎧 Listen, learn, and practise English with real events from around the world. New episodes every week!
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  Trump Shares AI Image as Pope After Vatican Joke | News in Easy English 03.05.2025 5min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about an AI-generated image showing US President Donald Trump dressed as the Pope.The image was shared online shortly after Trump joked, “I’d like to be pope,” following his visit to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral.We explain what happened, why people are upset, and teach new vocabulary like “AI,” “papal attire,” and “disrespectful”. All in slow, clear English – perfect for English learners from A2 to B2 level.🎧 Improve your English listening, learn real news words, and understand world events, step by step.
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  Funeral of Pope Francis – 200,000 People Gather at Vatican | News in Easy English 26.04.2025 4min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about the funeral of Pope Francis.Around 200,000 people came to St. Peter’s Square to honour the first Latin American pope.We explain the important events, who attended the ceremony, and where Francis will be buried — all in slow, clear English for English learners.🧠 Learn useful words like “funeral,” “delegation,” “sermon,” and “tomb.”🎧 Perfect for A2–B2 learners who want to improve vocabulary, understand real news, and practise English listening.New episodes every week!
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  Earthquake in Istanbul – Over 150 Injured After 6.2 Tremor | News in Easy English 23.04.2025 4min

  In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about a strong earthquake that hit Istanbul, Turkey.A 6.2-magnitude tremor shook the city, injured over 150 people, and caused buildings to shake. We explain what happened, how people reacted, and what the government is doing now: all in slow, clear English that’s perfect for English learners.🧠 Learn useful words like “earthquake,” “injured,” “epicentre,” and “aftershock.”🎧 A2–B2 learners can listen, learn real vocabulary, and understand world news in easy English.New episodes every week!