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Learn French B1 with News | French Listening Practice

Learn French B1 with News | French Listening Practice

LinguaWire 61 Episodes Jul 4, 2026

Learn French B1 with News is a daily 10-minute podcast that helps intermediate learners improve their French listening skills using real-world news. Each episode includes essential B1 vocabulary, natural spoken French, and simple grammar explanations. The podcast is designed to help learners move towards B2 level while staying informed about global events. New episodes are released every morning.

Episodes

B1 French News | Poland Faces Critical Months Over Russia Threat Jul 4, 2026 7:29 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Poland prepares for different scenarios after reports of a possible Russian armed provocation to test NATO's response. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to provide a doctor's note on the first day of illness.Today’s French focus: se préparer à = to prepare for. Vocabulary: un arrêt maladie (sick leave), justifier
B1 French News | Venezuela Quake Survivor Rescued After Eight Days Jul 3, 2026 8:01 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A man is rescued alive from rubble eight days after earthquakes in Venezuela, as rescuers describe an extremely difficult operation and officials report 2,595 confirmed deaths. Also: The Vatican excommunicates six bishops from the Society of Saint Pius X after unauthorized consecrations, while clarifying which followers may a
B1 French News | Nord Stream Charges Test Germany-Ukraine Ties Jul 2, 2026 9:21 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts. Also: At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.Today’s French focus: épisode, l = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: elle est coupable. Dans l (from today’s language recap), un en cause, c (from today’s language recap), histoire, l
B1 French News | Germany Faces Rising Far-Right Extremist Threat Jul 1, 2026 8:07 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump.Today’s French focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: un enjeu électoral dans l (from today’s language recap), Allemagne. Exemple: L (from today’s la
B1 French News | Can the US and Iran Keep the Ceasefire? Jun 30, 2026 8:22 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono.Today’s French focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: histoire sur les États-Unis et l (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’
B1 French News | Pakistan Strikes the Afghan Border Jun 29, 2026 7:18 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power. Today’s French 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 wi
B1 French News | US and Iran Trade Blows Again Jun 28, 2026 9:17 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools. Today’s French 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
B1 French News | Ukrainian Spy Gets Life in Prison Jun 27, 2026 8:49 Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia. Also: DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict. Today’s French focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (th
B1 French News | Ryanair Lets Parents Sit With Children Jun 26, 2026 7:51 Build stronger French 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 French focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today
B1 French News | Trump Wants Billions for Iran War Costs Jun 25, 2026 7:50 Trump Wants Billions for Iran War Costs. Build stronger French 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 French focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), sto
B1 French News | Ships Return After the US-Iran Deal Jun 24, 2026 9:44 Ships Return After the US-Iran Deal. Build stronger French 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 French focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happe
B1 French | Myanmar army kills over 700 civilians in six months | Today's News Listening Practice Jun 23, 2026 6:32 Today’s stories in B1 French: L’armée du Myanmar tue plus de 700 civils en six mois; Le Japon multiplie par cinq les frais de visa après 40 ans. Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate French to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Engl

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