Learn English B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners

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: Scientists recognise a rare red sundew in Florida as its own species. Also: A Dublin exhibition celebrates 300 years of Gulliver's Travels with rare books and adaptations.
Today’s English focus: before it is badly damaged or destroyed = earlier than it is badly damaged or destroyed. Vocabulary: manuscript (a text written before it is printed), pseudonym (a false name used by a writer), satire (writing that uses humour to criticise people or society).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-11-01
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Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.
In this episode: The United States approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, funded by European and Canadian allies. Also: The United States cancelled the G20 group photo after European officials refused to stand with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Today’s English focus: after = after. Vocabulary: vital (extremely important), critical (very important in a difficult situation), immediate (needed or happening now).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-31
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Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.
In this episode: US economic growth beats expectations as inflation rises, with strong consumer spending and business investment helping the economy. Also: A letter from Vice-President JD Vance offers a possible path back to diplomacy with Iran, but both sides disagree over nuclear commitments and sanctions.
Today’s English focus: so that + could = to express an intended purpose or possible result. Vocabulary: commitment (a promise or duty to do something), guarantee (a promise that something will happen or be done), reluctant (not willing or eager to do something).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-30
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Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.
In this episode: A federal judge rejects the Justice Department's request to separate and stop processing California ballots linked to 20,000 likely noncitizens. Also: President Trump announces plans to roll back methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from lower-producing wells.
Today’s English focus: while, at the same time = while, at the same time. Vocabulary: leak (gas or liquid that escapes), trap (to keep heat from escaping), atmosphere (the layer of gases around Earth).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-29
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Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript.
In this episode: Israel's election produces no clear winner, leaving parties to negotiate and build a government. Also: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged while inflation rises to 3.7% before the midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: said, reported speech = said, reporting what someone told us. Vocabulary: coalition (a group of political parties that work together), majority (more than half of the votes or seats), negotiation (a formal talk to reach an agreement).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-10-28
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