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Learn English B1 with Daily News | English Listening Practice
Hosted by LinguaWire · EN
Learn English through 8-minute real news stories every day (Practise your English with current news — B1 level, reduced pace).
Each interview-format episode covers two current stories in reduced pace B1 English with reduced pace with real-world vocabulary — designed for intermediate learners building genuine fluency.
It's free to listen. For episode transcripts, translations, and quizzes as well as LinguaWire's full language-learning online programme, visit linguawire.com.
Note: Our podcasts use AI support for translations and multi-language recording, with native speaker scripting and supervision.
Perfect for: B1 English podcast, intermediate English, English news podcast, improve English listening, daily English podcast, B1 English, English current events, English for learners, news in English, English fluency
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B1 English News | Ryanair Lets Parents Sit With Children
Yesterday00:10:13Tap to summarizeBuild stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children. Also: Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day. Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English News | Trump Seeks Billions for the Iran War
2d ago00:10:33Tap to summarizeTrump Seeks Billions for the Iran War. Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs. Also: Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities. Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English News | Ships Return After the US-Iran Deal
3d ago00:10:42Tap to summarizeShips Return After the US-Iran Deal. Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal. Also: Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire. Today’s English focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English | Myanmar army kills over 700 civilians in six months | Today's News Listening Practice
4d ago00:08:04Tap to summarizeToday’s stories in B1 English: Myanmar army kills over 700 civilians in six months; Japan raises visa fees five times after 40 years. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English | African and Caribbean countries demand slavery apology | Today's News Listening Practice
6d ago00:08:48Tap to summarizeToday’s stories in B1 English: African and Caribbean countries demand slavery apology; Indian students retake exam after paper leak scandal. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English | US stops money for HIV help in South Africa | Today's News Listening Practice
1w ago00:07:58Tap to summarizeToday’s stories in B1 English: US stops money for HIV help in South Africa; Women ask Japan fans to clean up at home too. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English | Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Stop Fighting for Now | Today's News Listening Practice
1w ago00:08:30Tap to summarizeToday’s stories in B1 English: Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Stop Fighting for Now; Boy Tries to Take Sick Chicken to Hospital and Inspires. Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com New episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English | Three Indian sailors go missing after US hits tanker | Today's News Listening Practice
2w ago00:07:41Tap to summarizeToday’s stories in B1 English:— Three Indian sailors go missing after US hits tanker— Japan protests grow over Trump using anime charactersLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English | Ukraine Strikes Make Russias Fuel Crisis Worse | Today's News Listening Practice
2w ago00:07:00Tap to summarizeToday’s stories in B1 English:— Ukraine Strikes Make Russias Fuel Crisis Worse— ICC Suspends Top Prosecutor Over Misconduct ClaimsLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →B1 English | Stock markets fall as tech worries and Middle East attacks | Today's News Listening Practice
3w ago00:09:15Tap to summarizeToday’s stories in B1 English:— Stock markets fall as tech worries and Middle East attacks— Eriksen recovers at home after collapseLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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