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  A1 English News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents 21.09.2026 9min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Maryland family worries about childcare costs and gets help from a grandmother who moves from Idaho to care for her grandchild. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins his fourth straight world time-trial title in Montreal, with Marlen Reusser also keeping her crown in the women's race. Today’s English focus: about the same as, near or almost equal to = near or almost equal to. Vocabulary: care (help for a child), grandparents (a child's grandmother and grandfather), mortgage (money you pay for a home over time). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-21
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  A1 English News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own? 20.09.2026 8min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Google says Gemini entered three companies in a security test, found public information online, and guessed login details before stopping. Also: Researchers found ancient teeth marks that may show very old betel nut use, and the study says people likely sucked the nuts long ago. Today’s English focus: chew = to bite and crush food. Vocabulary: betel nut (a small seed people chew), chew (to bite and crush food), risk (a chance of bad result). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-20
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  A1 English News | Japan's Rates Hit a 31-Year High 19.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Japan's central bank raises interest rates to 1.25% to slow rising prices, with some members voting against the move. Also: Australia wants new social media rules to reduce online harm for children, and other countries are watching closely. Today’s English focus: has raised = has raised. Vocabulary: rate (the level of interest), inflation (prices going up over time), currency (the money a country uses). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-19
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  A1 English News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women? 18.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Kenya text bot answers pregnancy questions, sorts urgent messages, and sends fast help when needed. Also: Canada welcomes a new EU idea for closer ties as trade tension with the US grows. Today’s English focus: What does she want?, asks about facts = asks about facts. Vocabulary: bot (a machine that answers messages), urgent (very important and needing fast help), swelling (when a body part gets bigger). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-18
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  A1 English News | Can Max Verstappen Beat 100 Karts? 17.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Max Verstappen races in one kart against 100 others at Silverstone. Also: A Cuban man says he was sent to the Central African Republic and feels trapped in legal limbo. Today’s English focus: He is in one of 101 identical karts, he is inside one of 101 same karts = he is in one of 101 identical karts. Vocabulary: limbo (a time when things are unclear), detention (holding someone by officers), deportation (sending someone out of a country). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-17
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  A1 English News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital 16.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife will give $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center. The money will help create a new hospital for women and support heart care across Oregon. Also: OpenAI now supports checks for AI systems. The company backs independent audits for the biggest AI models, but not the full bill. Today’s English focus: has also given a lot before, has also given a lot before = has also given a lot before. Vocabulary: the gift (money or something given to help), the center (a main place for care or work), access (the ability to reach or use something). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-16
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  A1 English News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough? 15.09.2026 8min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A cement company in Pakistan adds solar panels and makes more of its own power. Also: Europe weighs building local AI tools and data centers to avoid dependence on the US or China. Today’s English focus: gives (means provides power) = provides power. Vocabulary: panels (solar panels), reliable (trustworthy), spread (move to many places). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-15
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  A1 English News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage? 14.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: President Trump says the US will remove a 10 percent tariff on Irish whisky during a trip to Ireland. Also: Celine Dion returns to Paris and sings her first full concert in six years after a serious illness. Today’s English focus: sold out, fully booked = fully booked. Vocabulary: tears (drops from your eyes when you cry), joy (a very happy feeling), crowd (many people in one place). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-14
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  A1 English News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads 13.09.2026 8min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A man in Washington, DC, takes a $4,000 robot dog from China to work, and people stop to stare, take pictures, and watch it do tricks. Also: French champagne makers may raise the alcohol limit to 15% after record heat and drought made grapes sweeter. Today’s English focus: are going to get sweeter, will become sweeter = will become sweeter. Vocabulary: limit (highest amount allowed), temporary (only for a short time), record (highest, biggest, or earliest ever). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-13
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  A1 English News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow? 12.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, with services and computer work helping the numbers. Also: Houthi forces moved down Yemen's Red Sea coast, increasing the risk for ships. Today’s English focus: showed a surprise 0.4% increase = reported a surprise 0.4% rise. Vocabulary: services (work that helps people, not goods), economy (a country's money and work system), production (making things in a factory). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-12
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  A1 English News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons? 11.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Anthropic says people tried to use its AI models for bombs, missiles, and deadly germs, and it banned some accounts after a 154-page report. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain, with a new warehouse and pressure from fast online rivals. Today’s English focus: plans to launch home delivery in Britain, intends to start home delivery in = to intend to start home delivery in Britain. Vocabulary: report (a written text with facts), safety (being free from harm), research (careful study to find new facts). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-11
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  A1 English News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant? 10.09.2026 8min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A French space company raises 450 million dollars and pushes Europe to keep up in space. Also: A huge study says very hot tea and coffee can raise one cancer risk, so let drinks cool. Today’s English focus: has just raised, has recently gotten money = has recently gotten money. Vocabulary: company (business), money (cash or funds), raise (get money for a plan or business). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-10
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  A1 English News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%? 09.09.2026 8min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: ASML's new chip machines cost up to $400 million, and top chipmakers may use them with a change that could raise chip output by 40%. Also: A new study says most used EV batteries still keep about 90% of their power after 150,000 kilometers. Today’s English focus: the battery is strong, the battery is strong = the battery is strong. Vocabulary: battery (the part that stores power), capacity (how much something can hold or do), wear (slow damage from use). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-09
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  A1 English News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights 08.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia sent ash over cities and closed eight airports, affecting 170,000 passengers and 1,558 canceled flights. Also: Australia may let people switch off social media algorithms, with possible penalties for tech firms that do not offer the choice. Today’s English focus: could face substantial penalties, may get big punishments = may get big punishments. Vocabulary: ash (soft grey dust after a fire or eruption), passenger (a person traveling in a plane, train, bus, or car), algorithm (a computer rule for what people see online). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-08
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  A1 English News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe? 07.09.2026 9min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A German company launches a rocket from Norway and reaches orbit. Also: The United Nations backs a new map that shows Africa more accurately. Today’s English focus: to encourage, to give support or help someone do something = to give support or help someone do something. Vocabulary: the resolution (an official vote or choice), to encourage (to give support or help someone do something), to abstain (to not vote yes or no). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-07
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  A1 English News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class? 06.09.2026 8min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A boat school in flood-prone Bangladesh still helps children get to class when roads are blocked by water and mud. Also: People in the US are pushing back against Flock cameras that read car number plates and track where cars go. Today’s English focus: is used to: for function or purpose = for function or purpose. Vocabulary: boat (a small vehicle that moves on water), bench (a long seat for many people), mud (wet earth). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-06
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  A1 English News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch 05.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: BepiColombo nears Mercury after eight years in space, with one last step before orbit. Also: Volkswagen approves another 50,000 job cuts in a major company shake-up. Today’s English focus: has been flying - has been doing an action for eight years and it still = has been flying. Vocabulary: module (one part of a machine), flyby (a fast pass near a planet), orbit (the path around a planet). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-05
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  A1 English News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question 04.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: In Australia, new data centres are growing fast, and people ask what they cost. One woman hears the humming near her home, and the country already has 162 data centres with 90. Also: The Japanese yen jumps more than 2% as people think the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates. Markets watch the yen, the dollar, and a 77% chance of a rate rise. Today’s English focus: was set to raise = was going to raise = was going to raise. Vocabulary: humming (a low, steady sound), on the way (coming soon), investors (people who put money into a project). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-04
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  A1 English News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market? 03.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Chinese EV maker wants to sell in North America, with a factory in Ningbo, lower Canada tariffs, and 49,000 cars in the first year. Also: MapQuest becomes the top free app after keeping Lake Ontario, while downloads surge and users get a new lake-name tool. Today’s English focus: there were (there were many things before) = there were. Vocabulary: downloads (times when people get an app on their phones), surge (a fast, strong rise), familiar (known and easy to recognize). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-03
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  A1 English News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads 02.09.2026 7min

  Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The FTC sues Amazon, saying ad auctions were changed to charge advertisers more. Also: A farm family uses vending machines to sell fresh milk and local food in villages. Today’s English focus: the advertiser, a person or company that pays for ads = a person or company that pays for ads. Vocabulary: the lawsuit (a case in court), the auction (a way to set a price), the advertiser (a person or company that pays for ads). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-02