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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 4, 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 | Poland Faces Critical Months Over Russia Threat Jul 4, 2026 9:33 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Poland says it is preparing for various scenarios after reports of a possible Russian provocation to test NATO. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness.Today’s English focus: require = to need something because of a rule, law, or situation. Vocabulary: sick leave (tim
B1 English News | Venezuela Quake Survivor Rescued After Eight Days Jul 3, 2026 10:17 Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Hernán Gil is rescued after eight days under a collapsed car park in Venezuela. Also: The Vatican excommunicates SSPX bishops and says some followers may also be affected.Today’s English focus: inching closer = moving very slowly towards a person, a place, or a goal. Vocabulary: rubble (broken pieces of a building after it h
B1 English News | Could Nord Stream Charges Strain Ukraine's Germany Ties? Jul 2, 2026 10:35 Build stronger English 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 English focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language r
B1 English News | Germany Faces Growing Far-Right Threat Jul 1, 2026 9:56 Build stronger English 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 English focus: uphold = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: ruling (from today’s language recap), s ruling changed the company (from today’s language recap), eligible (f
B1 English News | Can the US and Iran Keep the Ceasefire? Jun 30, 2026 11:56 Build stronger English 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 English focus: The third phrase is = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: heritage (from today’s language recap), s history (from today’s language recap), pay tribute to (fro
B1 English News | Pakistan Strikes the Afghan Border Jun 29, 2026 8:30 Build stronger English 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 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
B1 English News | US and Iran Trade Blows Again Jun 28, 2026 11:38 Build stronger English 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 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 (thi
B1 English News | Ukraine Jails Top Official for Russia Spying Jun 27, 2026 9:33 Build stronger English 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 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 (
B1 English News | Ryanair Lets Parents Sit With Children Jun 26, 2026 10:13 Build 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), tod
B1 English News | Trump Seeks Billions for the Iran War Jun 25, 2026 10:33 Trump 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), sto
B1 English News | Ships Return After the US-Iran Deal Jun 24, 2026 10:42 Ships 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 hap
B1 English | Myanmar army kills over 700 civilians in six months | Today's News Listening Practice Jun 23, 2026 8:04 Today’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 to

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