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Learn English B1 with Daily News | English Listening Practice

Learn English B1 with Daily News | English Listening Practice

LinguaWire 78 Episodes Jul 26, 2026

This podcast helps intermediate English learners improve their listening skills through daily news stories. Each episode covers two current global events in clear, natural English, with built-in vocabulary and language notes. The show is designed for B1-level learners who want real language practice, not simplified exercises. Full transcripts, vocabulary notebooks, and speaking practice tools are available on the LinguaWire website.

Episodes

B1 English News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars
B1 English News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars Jul 26, 2026 472 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Inside a notorious prison in Cameroon, inmates record songs and music videos with Jail Time Records, turning prison life into a strange music scene with fans far beyond the walls. Also: Love Island UK shows how dating habits are changing, as women make the first move and old rules about who should act first start
B1 English News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners
B1 English News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners Jul 25, 2026 550 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The US puts new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, while officials cite forced-labour concerns and a trade expert. Also: The ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations, with members voting 82 in favour and Khan saying he
B1 English News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride
B1 English News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride Jul 24, 2026 460 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Elon Musk tells people to keep going as fears grow about AI speed, safety risks, and a new OpenAI security scare. Also: China's animal lovers push back after a brutal dog-killing case, taking their campaign against censorship and cruelty overseas. Today’s English focus: even if I wanted to stop it = even if I wan
B1 English News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative
B1 English News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative Jul 23, 2026 385 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Google's revenue is still growing, but its free cash flow has turned negative as AI spending climbs toward $205 billion and investors react. Also: In Nigeria, white foam on a busy highway draws crowds, while authorities warn people to stay back and tests continue. Today’s English focus: have been stopping = to ha
B1 English News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s
B1 English News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s Jul 22, 2026 448 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France has passed a law that will block social media for under-15s, with age checks for all users coming in stages. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces possible jail and a fine over ants used in desserts. Today’s English focus: be used for = to be for a purpose. Vocabulary: law (officia
B1 English News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise
B1 English News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise Jul 21, 2026 403 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader after Yahya Sinwar was killed, and the episode explains why this change matters for the group's direction and peace talks. Also: The US carries out another round of strikes against Iran after American soldiers died, while Iran responds around the Strait of Horm
B1 English News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast
B1 English News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast Jul 20, 2026 372 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A US health investigation hit a setback after a test on iceberg lettuce was found to be a false positive, while officials still do not know the exact source of the parasite. Also: A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sank off the coast of Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far and dozens still missing. Today’s
B1 English News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers
B1 English News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers Jul 19, 2026 427 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Laos says it still cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol, and the case now centres on missing autopsies, limited forensic evidence, and charges. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over having a child through surrogacy abroad, a move that clashed with Germany's b
B1 English News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke
B1 English News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke Jul 18, 2026 407 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as wildfire smoke from hundreds of fires spreads into US cities. Also: China criticises the UK's move to bring British Steel into public hands and says it hurt Chinese investors' confidence. Today’s English focus: is being brought into public hands = is being brought into pub
B1 English News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner
B1 English News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner Jul 17, 2026 385 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Fifa is reviewing match reports after Argentina's players held up a banner backing their claim to the Falklands. Also: Australia says Laos should face tougher charges over the methanol deaths of six backpackers. Today’s English focus: is going to decide = be going to. Vocabulary: charge (an official accusation in
B1 English News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat
B1 English News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat Jul 16, 2026 433 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Delivery riders in several Italian cities strike for better pay and safer conditions during extreme summer heat. Also: French MPs vote to create a tightly limited assisted dying law after years of debate. Today’s English focus: will be = will be. Vocabulary: deliveries (trips or packages being taken from one plac
B1 English News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires
B1 English News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires Jul 15, 2026 377 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Seven Britons are among the 13 people confirmed dead after wildfires in southern Spain, with victims from several countries. Also: A Singapore court orders Bloomberg and a reporter to pay damages to two ministers after a defamation ruling over a property-deals article. Today’s English focus: as a whole = looking

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