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Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: The US pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace talks going, while Ukraine calls the move a historic mistake. Also: Food shortages remain severe in Gaza, where nearly 1.4 million people face acute food insecurity.Today’s English focus: did not have / could not prepare = did not have / was unable to prepare. Vocabulary: shelter (a place that protects people from bad weather or danger), brutal (extremely hard and unpleasant), displace (to force people to leave their homes).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery near Moscow as both sides blame each other for breaking an energy ceasefire. Also: Technology shares fall as investors worry about the debt needed to expand artificial intelligence systems.Today’s English focus: Past simple for completed events = past simple for completed events. Vocabulary: Borrowing (taking money that must be paid back), Debt (money that a person or company owes), Revenue (money a business receives from sales or services).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: U.S. inflation reaches 3.7% as gasoline and diesel prices squeeze households and businesses before the midterm elections. Also: Reports say the U.S. may have withheld early missile warnings from Ukraine before Russian strikes that killed six people and cut power to about 600,000.Today’s English focus: when = when. Vocabulary: withhold (to deliberately not give something), detect (to discover or notice something), rely (to need or trust someone or something for help).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. The airport in Riyadh will stay closed until Saturday after attacks killed at least 14 people. Also: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year. Cars above the limit will be blocked at European customs, while vehicles assembled inside the EU will be.Today’s English focus: Chinese vehicles assembled inside the EU will not be included in the quota = Chinese vehicles assembled inside the EU will not be included in the quota. Vocabulary: Quota (official limit on an amount), Tariff (tax on goods entering a country), Customs (official system that checks goods entering a country).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.In this episode: This week, rescued turtles returned to a refilled wetland in New South Wales, while more than 250 eggs were being incubated at a zoo. Also: In a Friday report, a 300-kilogram grand piano was due to be lowered 60 metres underground for a concert in Bendigo's Central Deborah Gold Mine.Today’s English focus: after = after; later than another event. Vocabulary: bury (to put or cover under the ground or another material), adapt (to change something for a new purpose), incubate (to keep eggs warm until they hatch).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Samsung forecasts record profits as demand grows for memory chips used in AI data centres. Also: Google unveils a Gemini agent that can handle workplace tasks across several apps.Today’s English focus: whether, ob = whether, used to introduce a question or uncertainty. Vocabulary: task (a piece of work), temporary (lasting for a short time), reliably (in a way that can be trusted to work well).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from deep space. Also: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice after recording Io sono Giorgia to protect against AI deepfakes.Today’s English focus: was made = was made. Vocabulary: detect (to find or notice something), observatory (a place where scientists watch space or study nature), collaboration (work done together by people or groups).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Elfyn Evans becomes world rally champion after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: A proposed $31 billion data centre near Dalby promises jobs but raises concerns about energy, local benefits, and its impact on rural Queensland.Today’s English focus: a before a singular countable noun when we introduce something that the = using a before a new singular countable noun. Vocabulary: demand (the amount of something that people need), concern (a worry), petition (a written request that people sign to show support).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's Qwen gives China-friendly answers and avoids sensitive political subjects. Also: Uzbekistan wins the Chess Olympiad, while 11-year-old Sivanandan sets a world age record.Today’s English focus: tested = tested. Vocabulary: Sensitive (likely to cause strong feelings or arguments), Suppression (stopping people from expressing ideas or protesting), Bias (an unfair tendency to support one side).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Nikon is re-evaluating a winning microscope video after scientists questioned how AI was used to create and process it. Also: Georgia Tech researchers have developed SWANS, a system that sends signals through body tissue so medical implants can communicate.Today’s English focus: much weaker = much weaker. Vocabulary: implant (a medical device placed inside the body), tissue (material that forms parts of a living body), syringe (a tool for injecting liquid into the body).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Britain plans to cut deposits to 2.5% for some first-time buyers, but the scheme could push house prices higher. Also: South Korea complains after Ukraine publicly announces the transfer of two North Korean soldiers to Seoul.Today’s English focus: were transferred, were moved from one place to another = passive past: were plus a past participle. Vocabulary: deposit (money paid first when buying something expensive), subsidy (government money that helps reduce a cost), transfer (moving a person or thing to another place).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-09-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Tesla starts high-volume production of its Semi, but charging networks remain too small for electric trucks. Also: Brazilian President Lula orders an immediate ban on fixed-odds sports betting to protect families from debt, while Congress decides whether it will continue.Today’s English focus: has begun, has started = to have started. Vocabulary: network (a connected system of places, people, or services), cargo (goods carried by a truck, ship, plane, or train), delay (a situation in which something happens later than planned).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.In this episode: Lowe's is launching a drone delivery service in partnership with DoorDash, Alphabet. Also: Senate again fails to adopt Iran War Powers Resolution despite growing criticism.Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in English with examples you can repeat.Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-09-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.