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Learn French for Beginners A0-A1 | Daily News Class in Simple French, Explained in English
Learn French for Beginners A0-A1 | Daily News Class in Simple French, Explained in English
This podcast provides daily news episodes in slow, simple French for beginner learners at A0-A1 levels. Each episode features two real news stories spoken clearly, with a free transcript and English translation available. It also includes vocabulary, a grammar point, and a short quiz on each episode's page. The podcast uses real material rather than scripted dialogues to help beginners practice French. For complete beginners, it guides listeners to A0 classes and a Day One program.
Episodes
Nobel economics prize and ice cream | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: The Nobel Prize in Economics explained with an ice-cream menu. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le prix Nobel d’économie expliqué par un menu de glaces(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) More stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:18) The prize announcement(03:10) Work on prices(03:58) Keepin
UK growth forecast rises | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: The IMF raises its forecasts for the UK economy. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le FMI relève ses prévisions pour l’économie britannique(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) More stories today(01:29) Today's headline, slowly(02:17) Forecasting(03:08) Growth in the future(03:58) Inflation figures(04:28)
European rules and fair competition | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: In France, Volkswagen supports European rules for industry.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: En France, Volkswagen soutient les règles européennes pour l’industrie(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:38) More stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:28) People and plans(03:23) Value in Europe(04:08
US sanctions on international court | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: The United States imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Les États-Unis sanctionnent la Cour pénale internationale(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) More stories today(01:33) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) Against something(03:11) Never joining(04:08)
Airline forecast falls as fuel costs rise | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Delta Air Lines cuts its forecasts for 2026 in the United States.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Delta Air Lines réduit ses prévisions pour 2026 aux États-Unis(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) More stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:29) Fuel and prices(03:26) A day and a place(03:57)
Positive mood before Sunday’s match | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Maresca says that the atmosphere is good at Manchester City. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Maresca dit que l’ambiance est bonne à Manchester City(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) More stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:17) Saying something(02:56) Most of the charges(03:42) First in t
Security talks in Berlin | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Andy Burnham meets Friedrich Merz in Berlin. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Andy Burnham rencontre Friedrich Merz à Berlin(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) More stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:17) Meeting people(03:02) Security warnings(03:42) A future decision(04:38) Today's gramm
Kane scores twice for England | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Harry Kane scores twice for England against Czechia.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Harry Kane marque deux fois pour l’Angleterre contre la Tchéquie(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) More stories today(01:32) Today's headline, slowly(02:14) Winning easily(03:02) An own goal(03:45) Scoring again(04:
New risks for communicating AI agents | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: The MCP protocol exposes AI agents to new attacks.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le protocole MCP expose les agents d’intelligence artificielle à de nouvelles attaques(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:32) Today's headline, slowly(02:23) People who study(03:08) Time and
Refugees arrive in Myanmar | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Malaysia sends 1,479 refugees and migrants from Myanmar back to their country.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: La Malaisie renvoie 1 479 réfugiés et migrants du Myanmar vers leur pays(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:31) Today's headline, slowly(02:22) Arriving at a plac
Bellingham stars in England's win | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Bellingham shines in England's 7-0 victory over Croatia.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Bellingham brille dans la victoire 7-0 de l’Angleterre contre la Croatie(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:28) The match result(03:12) The captain's ar
OpenAI fires three researchers | Beginner French Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: OpenAI fires three researchers over mishandled sensitive information. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: OpenAI licencie trois chercheurs pour des informations sensibles mal utilisées(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:37) Today's headline, slowly(02:31) After an investigation
Saudi Arabia: a passenger treats the injured pilot after subduing a su | Beginner French class Nº080
Today's story: Saudi Arabia: a passenger treats the injured pilot after subduing a suspect.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Arabie saoudite : un passager soigne le pilote blessé après avoir maîtrisé un suspect(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:31) Today's headline, slowly(02:25) To land
A pilot arrested after an attack on a plane bound for Israel | Beginner French class Nº079
Today's story: A pilot arrested after an attack on a plane bound for Israel. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Un pilote arrêté après une attaque sur un avion vers Israël(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:21) Poignarder now(03:00) People on the plane(03:38)
In the United States Trump announces a voluntary agreement on oversigh | Beginner French class Nº078
Today's story: In the United States Trump announces a voluntary agreement on oversight of AI. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Aux États-Unis, Trump annonce un accord volontaire sur le contrôle de l’IA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:29) Today's headline, slowly(02:18) Signing(02:58) Co
OpenAI cancels the release of a new model over safety concerns | Beginner French class Nº077
Today's story: OpenAI cancels the release of a new model over safety concerns. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: OpenAI annule la sortie d’un nouveau modèle pour des raisons de sécurité(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:28) Announcing news(03:01) Working ind
In Taiz, fighting is intensifying in Yemen. | Beginner French class Nº076
Today's story: In Taiz, fighting is intensifying in Yemen.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: À Taiz, les combats s’intensifient au Yémen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:43) Today's headline, slowly(02:29) Leaving a place(03:10) Fighters and drones(03:47) Looking after animals(04:43) The
The European Union releases €710 million in humanitarian aid | Beginner French class Nº075
Today's story: The European Union releases €710 million in humanitarian aid. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: L’Union européenne débloque 710 millions d’euros d’aide humanitaire(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:23) Today's headline, slowly(02:09) Announcing news(02:58) Money for migratio
OpenAI reports access to US government websites. | Beginner French class Nº074
Today's story: OpenAI reports access to US government websites.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: OpenAI signale des accès aux sites du gouvernement américain(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:27) Today's headline, slowly(02:16) Saying something(02:59) Also mentioned(03:42) Their data(04:
OpenAI blocked after an intrusion in Australia | Beginner French class Nº073
Today's story: OpenAI blocked after an intrusion in Australia. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: OpenAI bloqué après une intrusion en Australie(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:28) Today's headline, slowly(02:15) voir(02:53) Activity(03:30) A quick review(04:19) The story againThe full tr
Tech leaders are debating a freeze on AI | Beginner French class Nº072
Today's story: Tech leaders are debating a freeze on AI. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Les chefs de la tech débattent d’un gel de l’IA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:23) Today's headline, slowly(02:06) Talking about something(02:54) Being in a debate(03:47) A slower pace(04:34) The
The US embassy criticises the Australian plan on algorithms | Beginner French class Nº071
Today's story: The US embassy criticises the Australian plan on algorithms. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: L’ambassade des États-Unis critique le projet australien sur les algorithmes(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:27) Wanting something(03:00) Fines fo
In the United States, lawmakers are asking Donald Trump to speak to Xi | Beginner French class Nº070
Today's story: In the United States, lawmakers are asking Donald Trump to speak to Xi Jinping.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Aux États-Unis, des élus demandent à Donald Trump de parler à Xi Jinping.(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:42) Today's headline, slowly(02:32) Writing in the p
The Trump administration is preparing sanctions against the ICC | Beginner French class Nº069
Today's story: The Trump administration is preparing sanctions against the ICC. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le gouvernement Trump prépare des sanctions contre la CPI(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:30) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) Preparing(03:10) Money and property(03:56) Makin
Ed Sheeran speaks about the controversy over the tour. | Beginner French class Nº068
Today's story: Ed Sheeran speaks about the controversy over the tour.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Ed Sheeran parle de la controverse sur la tournée(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:36) Today's headline, slowly(02:21) Présenter au présent(03:01) When an event happens(03:38) A lower
Trump, President of the United States, bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico f | Beginner French class Nº067
Today's story: Trump, President of the United States, bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Trump, président des États-Unis, interdit à CNN, MS NOW et Politico l'accès à la Maison Blanche(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headlin
The UN mission is investigating US strikes in Iran | Beginner French class Nº066
Today's story: The UN mission is investigating US strikes in Iran. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: La mission de l’ONU enquête sur des frappes américaines en Iran(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:24) Publishing(03:01) A school was hit(03:39) Helping futur
The US House of Representatives votes for sanctions against Russia and | Beginner French class Nº065
Today's story: The US House of Representatives votes for sanctions against Russia and Iran. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: La Chambre des représentants des États-Unis vote des sanctions contre la Russie et l’Iran(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:33) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) vote
The British Chancellor is speaking in Canada about a new defence bank | Beginner French class Nº064
Today's story: The British Chancellor is speaking in Canada about a new defence bank. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le chancelier britannique parle au Canada d’une nouvelle banque de défense(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:25) Talking(03:10) Examples i
Valve, the video games company, launches the Steam Frame VR headset | Beginner French class Nº063
Today's story: Valve, the video games company, launches the Steam Frame VR headset. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Valve, société de jeux vidéo, lance le casque VR Steam Frame(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:32) Three more stories today(01:31) Today's headline, slowly(02:24) The verb at a glance(03:19) What it can d
A Russian drone hits a train in Ukraine | Beginner French class Nº062
Today's story: A Russian drone hits a train in Ukraine. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Un drone russe frappe un train en Ukraine(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:32) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:21) Present tense forms(03:00) Parts of a train(03:40) Passengers and evacuation(04:27) The
Dario Amodei head of Anthropic wants to slow down AI | Beginner French class Nº061
Today's story: Dario Amodei head of Anthropic wants to slow down AI. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Dario Amodei, chef d’Anthropic, veut ralentir l’IA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:41) Today's headline, slowly(02:29) Asking(03:15) Giving ideas(04:01) Agreement(04:52) The story again
In the United States inflation stays at 3.4 per cent in August | Beginner French class Nº060
Today's story: In the United States inflation stays at 3.4 per cent in August. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Aux États-Unis, l’inflation reste à 3,4 % en août(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's headline, slowly(02:31) The verb stay(03:13) Going up(03:57) Watching prices(05:0
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for finance in the United States | Beginner French class Nº059
Today's story: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for finance in the United States. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: OpenAI lance ChatGPT pour la finance aux États-Unis(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:24) Launching now(03:09) Helping to make something(03:51) Using a
Hollywood sets a summer record in the United States | Beginner French class Nº058
Today's story: Hollywood sets a summer record in the United States. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Hollywood bat un record d’été aux États-Unis(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) Reaching a total(02:52) A time range(03:32) Ticket sales and totals(04:19
Matt Clifford leaves his chairmanship of Aria in the UK | Beginner French class Nº057
Today's story: Matt Clifford leaves his chairmanship of Aria in the UK. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Matt Clifford quitte la présidence d’Aria au Royaume-Uni(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:51) Today's headline, slowly(02:41) The verb to leave(03:19) Making things(04:03) Staying in
Zheng Qinwen is through to the quarter-finals at the US Open | Beginner French class Nº056
Today's story: Zheng Qinwen is through to the quarter-finals at the US Open. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Zheng Qinwen va en quart à l’US Open(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:22) Present tense forms(03:07) One after another(03:50) Winning and the resu
The British minister refuses aid for Jaguar Land Rover | Beginner French class Nº055
Today's story: The British minister refuses aid for Jaguar Land Rover. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le ministre britannique refuse une aide pour Jaguar Land Rover(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:43) Today's headline, slowly(02:34) The verb in the present(03:05) Thinking about a deci
GM and Ford are targeting defence and energy storage | Beginner French class Nº054
Today's story: GM and Ford are targeting defence and energy storage. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: GM et Ford visent la défense et le stockage d’énergie(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:44) Today's headline, slowly(02:36) Present tense of chercher(03:17) Having a contract(03:58) Stori
Nigel Farage leader of Reform UK signs a text about small boats | Beginner French class Nº053
Today's story: Nigel Farage leader of Reform UK signs a text about small boats. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Nigel Farage, chef de Reform UK, signe un texte sur les petits bateaux(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:38) Today's headline, slowly(02:34) The verb form box(03:14) Crossing a
Donald Trump raises doubts about the support of the United States for | Beginner French class Nº052
Today's story: Donald Trump raises doubts about the support of the United States for the United Kingdom. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Donald Trump laisse planer un doute sur le soutien des États-Unis au Royaume-Uni(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's headline, slowly(02:38)
The United Kingdom sees rise again the sale of its bonds | Beginner French class Nº051
Today's story: The United Kingdom sees rise again the sale of its bonds. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Le Royaume-Uni voit remonter la vente de ses bons(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:48) Today's headline, slowly(02:36) monter: present tense(03:14) Sentence 2: gouvernement(03:52) Se
Andy Burnham presents his plans to the House of Commons | Beginner French class Nº050
Today's story: Andy Burnham presents his plans to the House of Commons. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Andy Burnham présente ses plans à la Chambre des communes(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:43) Today's headline, slowly(02:31) Rencontrer: present tense(03:11) Sentence 2: arrivée(03:
Saka scores the only goal and Arsenal win | Beginner French class Nº049
Today's story: Saka scores the only goal and Arsenal win. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Saka marque le seul but et Arsenal gagne(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(02:00) Today's headline, slowly(02:47) Marquer: present tense(03:31) Sentence 2: parce que(04:12) Sentence 4-5: sans and peu d
Doug Ford shows a sign to defend the name of Lake Ontario | Beginner French class Nº048
Today's story: Doug Ford shows a sign to defend the name of Lake Ontario. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: Doug Ford montre une affiche pour le nom du lac Ontario(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:49) Today's headline, slowly(02:43) Montrer: present tense(03:22) Sentence 2: place words(04
The Austrian police are looking for the suspects in a necklace theft… | Beginner French class Nº047
Today's story: The Austrian police are looking for the suspects in a necklace theft in Vienna. You will hear it in French first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in French: La police autrichienne cherche les suspects d’un vol de collier à Vienne(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(02:00) Today's headline, slowly(02:55) Le verbe chercher(
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