Learn Italian B1 Through Real News | Intermediate Italiano Listening Practice

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  B1 Italian News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More 16.09.2026 10min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A US budget report says the Iran war has already cost at least $38 billion, may add more each month, could push inflation higher, and has left missile and air-defense stocks much. Also: After deadly wildfires, Amnesty International says Algeria should drop plans to expand the death penalty, warning the new laws could be used against political opposition.Oggi: La guerra in Iran costa 38 miliardi · L’Algeria e la pena di morte.Today’s Italian focus: è costata = has cost. Vocabulary: munizioni (ammunition), scorta (reserve), energia (energy).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Can the Panama Canal Survive Another Drought Cut? 15.09.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Panama Canal traffic is cut again as drought and El Niño worsen, creating queues and costly delays for ships. Also: China pushes back against claims of 'malicious competition' in AI, calling for global cooperation instead.Oggi: Il canale di Panama taglia ancora il traffico · La Cina respinge la competizione maliziosa sull’AI.Today’s Italian focus: peggiora (gets worse / worsens) = gets worse / worsens. Vocabulary: canale (canal), chiusa (lock), coda (queue).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open? 14.09.2026 8min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: An Iranian commercial vessel is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, and the Houthis widen their control over Bab el-Mandeb, raising the risk to shipping and oil flows. Also: At a Brics summit in Delhi, leaders call for a new global order, but sharp divisions remain over what that should mean.Oggi: Nave iraniana colpita vicino a Hormuz · Brics divisi sul nuovo ordine globale.Today’s Italian focus: è stata colpita, was hit = was hit. Vocabulary: la nave (ship), lo stretto (strait), ampliare (to widen).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Saudi Arabia's Oil Route Is Shut After Drone Attack 13.09.2026 8min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi for a Brics summit as India and China show a cautious thaw after years of tension. Also: Saudi Arabia closes a key oil pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq, raising concerns about energy routes and regional escalation.Oggi: Xi Jinping a Delhi per i Brics · Arabia Saudita chiude oleodotto chiave.Today’s Italian focus: ha chiuso l'oleodotto = has shut the pipeline. Vocabulary: l'oleodotto (pipeline), chiudere (to shut), petrolio (oil).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Lawyer Fined for Using ChatGPT in Murder Case 12.09.2026 8min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A New Mexico lawyer was fined after a court filing included fake testimony and made-up witnesses from ChatGPT. Also: New Zealand and South Africa meet in Baltimore, with the series and the 2031 World Cup in the background.Oggi: Avvocato multato per ChatGPT · Springboks e All Blacks a Baltimora.Today’s Italian focus: è stato multato, was fined = was fined. Vocabulary: La multa (fine), I testimoni (witnesses), L'indagine (investigation).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Could AI Get Smart Enough to Kill Us? 11.09.2026 10min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A former Anthropic researcher says AI is still safe today, but could one day become powerful enough to take control of the physical world or help create deadly weapons. Also: UN peacekeepers take NPR behind Israeli lines in southern Lebanon, where roads, villages, and signs of military control show how the ceasefire has not brought real calm.Oggi: IA sempre più potente, ma pericolosa · Peacekeeper ONU nelle zone occupate.Today’s Italian focus: si è dimesso = resigned. Vocabulary: sicuro (safe), la sicurezza (safety), il controllo (control).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Will Navigation Apps Keep the Mercator Map? 10.09.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: UN-backed map changes may matter in classrooms, but navigation apps are likely to keep Mercator-style maps because they are practical for routing and widely used. Also: A study of more than 300 mothers and babies in Cape Town links maternal anaemia to smaller infant brains and possible learning and emotional effects later on.Oggi: Le app manterranno la mappa di Mercatore · Anemia in gravidanza e cervello più piccolo.Today’s Italian focus: seguire, to follow = to follow. Vocabulary: la mappa (map), la rotta (route), seguire (to follow).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Can the US Cripple Iran's Airline Sector? 09.09.2026 8min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The US is expanding sanctions to hit Iran's aviation sector and pressure Tehran. Also: New York releases long-hidden 9/11 air-quality documents that may reveal what leaders knew.Oggi: Gli Usa alzano la pressione sull’Iran · New York pubblica i documenti sul 9/11.Today’s Italian focus: ha reso pubblici, made public = made public. Vocabulary: l'accordo (agreement), la causa (lawsuit), il rischio (risk).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Can AI Cure Cancer if Chips Run Short? 08.09.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: An Arm boss says AI will one day cure cancer, but chip shortages are slowing its growth and data centres. Also: Burundians in Kenya rush to leave before a crackdown on small businesses run by foreigners.Oggi: IA e cancro: chip in carenza · Burundesi in fuga dal Kenya.Today’s Italian focus: ha detto che = he/she said that. Vocabulary: filiera (supply chain), carenza (shortage), stretta (crackdown).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Why Texas Barbecue Is Going Halal 07.09.2026 11min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Muslim pitmasters in Texas are drawing big crowds with halal barbecue and changing a local classic. Also: New EU border rules could bring back queues as biometric checks and flexibility deadlines change travel plans.Oggi: Il barbecue halal cambia il Texas · Nuove code ai confini UE.Today’s Italian focus: avrebbe speso molto, would have spent a lot = would have spent a lot. Vocabulary: halal (prepared according to Islamic rules), fila (queue), sedia (chair).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Jaguar Land Rover Faces Thousands of Job Cuts 06.09.2026 10min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Jaguar Land Rover is preparing voluntary exits and could cut up to 4,000 jobs after falling sales, a cyber-attack, and US tariffs hit profits. Also: A judge in Argentina orders a Nazi-looted painting returned to the heir of collector Jacques Goudstikker after a legal agreement.Oggi: Jaguar Land Rover taglia posti di lavoro · Quadro rubato dai nazisti torna all'erede.Today’s Italian focus: avere bisogno di, to need to = to need to. Vocabulary: vendite (sales), posti di lavoro (jobs), dazi (tariffs).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Did the US Strike Kill a Wedding Party? 05.09.2026 10min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Vance says he is extremely skeptical that a US strike hit a wedding party in Iran, while Trump warns more attacks could come anytime and the region remains tense. Also: Bond markets are wobbling as US borrowing costs rise, borrowing gets more expensive, and higher oil prices could push inflation and rates up again.Oggi: Vance scettico sul matrimonio colpito · Bond e tassi in forte instabilità.Today’s Italian focus: essere scettico, to be skeptical = to be skeptical. Vocabulary: rendimento (yield), tasso (interest rate), prestito (loan).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Can ChargePoint Keep Its 70% Surge Going? 04.09.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: ChargePoint shares jump more than 70% after a better-than-expected quarter, with revenue, losses, and new products all pointing to stronger momentum. Also: The Ig Nobel Prizes move from Boston to Zurich and spotlight funny-looking research, including splash-free toilets, mosquito proboscises, and seven-word talks.Oggi: Le azioni di ChargePoint volano · Gli Ig Nobel si spostano a Zurigo.Today’s Italian focus: essere destinato a, to be destined for / to be set to = to be destined for / to be set to. Vocabulary: azioni (shares), ricavi (revenue), perdita (loss).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | China's Emissions Fall as Oil Use Drops 03.09.2026 10min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: China's carbon dioxide emissions fall by 1% as oil use drops, EVs rise, and oil imports are cut by 32%. Also: Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks, with two versions for different technical tasks.Oggi: Le emissioni della Cina scendono · Google lancia Gemini 3.8 Flash.Today’s Italian focus: è stato = was. Vocabulary: consumo (consumption), scorte (reserves), domanda (demand).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Will the U.S. Win Support Against Iran? 02.09.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A GE Appliances plant uses AI cameras, robots, and sensors to catch mistakes, cut waste, and improve factory quality. Also: The US wants other countries to back its economic pressure campaign against Iran, but China may decide the outcome.Oggi: Fabbrica GE con telecamere AI · Pressione USA contro l'Iran.Today’s Italian focus: non si parla solo di = it is not only about = it is not only about. Vocabulary: guasti (malfunctions), scarti (waste pieces), tempi morti (downtime).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Messi Ends His Argentina Career 01.09.2026 8min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Andrew Bailey warns G20 ministers that AI could trigger a global economic downturn and new cyber risks. Also: Lionel Messi ends his Argentina career after more than 20 years, with reflections on his biggest moments.Oggi: Bailey avverte il G20 sull’AI · Messi chiude la carriera con l’Argentina.Today’s Italian focus: rallentare (go slower / slow down) = to slow down. Vocabulary: l'avvertimento (warning), la volatilità (volatility), la correzione (correction).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-09-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Why Ollie Watkins's Villa Exit Feels So Sudden 31.08.2026 8min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa for Al-Hilal in a £51m move, and his emotional goodbye explains why the exit feels so abrupt. Also: A Zambian opposition leader is charged with treason after political tensions rise around the disputed election.Oggi: Watkins lascia il Villa per l’Al-Hilal · Leader zambiano accusato di tradimento.Today’s Italian focus: ha appena lasciato, has just left = has just left. Vocabulary: l'attaccante (striker), il trasferimento (transfer), il marcatore (goal scorer).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-08-31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Pirates Die in Ship Rescue 30.08.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Turkish and Somali forces free a hijacked cargo ship off Somalia after a ten-day operation, with 14 pirates reported killed and four boats destroyed. Also: Addisu Gobena wins the Sydney Marathon in a record time, while Peres Jepchirchir takes the women's title.Oggi: Forze turche e somale liberano nave cargo · Gobena batte il record a Sydney.Today’s Italian focus: sono stati distrutti, were destroyed = were destroyed. Vocabulary: ostaggio (hostage), costa (coast), sicurezza (security).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-08-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Venezuelan Father Sent Far From His Family 29.08.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Trump announces a huge US-Venezuela oil deal and says it could lower gas prices for Americans. Also: A Venezuelan father living in Texas is deported to Liberia and ends up far from his wife and baby son.Oggi: Accordo petrolifero tra Stati Uniti e Venezuela · Padre venezuelano mandato in Liberia.Today’s Italian focus: è stato mandato, was sent = was sent. Vocabulary: mandato (sent), manette (handcuffs), volo (flight).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-08-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Italian News | Can AI Defenses Stop a Cyberattack Surge? 28.08.2026 9min

  Learn Italian through today’s real news. Natural-pace Italian at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: More than 100 signatories warn that AI-enabled cyberattacks could surge soon, and that the same tools may also help defenders find weaknesses before hospitals and companies are. Also: Thieves raid Spain's Treasure of Villena in just four minutes, taking most of a Bronze Age gold collection and leaving a museum community devastated.Oggi: Allarme su attacchi informatici con IA · Furto lampo al Tesoro di Villena.Today’s Italian focus: hanno detto, they said = they said. Vocabulary: la finestra (window; a brief period of time), la difesa (defense), la debolezza (weakness).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-b1-2026-08-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.