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Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A crypto-backed micronation on the Danube tries to replace equal voting with token-based influence. Also: In South Korea, 12 singles join a 30-hour dating retreat at a Buddhist temple run by monks. Today’s French focus: être élu grâce à = to be elected thanks to. Vocabulary: une micro-nation (a micronation), un jeton (a toke...

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain has left at least 11 people dead and 19 missing, with firefighters racing to contain the blaze amid severe heat. Also: Huge crowds gather in Mashhad for the burial of Iran's late supreme leader, as the ceremony becomes tied to mourning, political tension, and accusations of strikes me...

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ukraine could get a licence to produce Patriot missiles, a move that may strengthen its air defence but raises questions about speed, cost, and US stockpiles. Also: At the Nato summit in Ankara, Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave Keir Starmer a personalised revolver, which stayed in Turkey because it cannot legally enter the UK loade...

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Nato allies back a £37bn long-range missile project, with leaders set to discuss the plan in Ankara and Britain facing pressure over defence spending targets. Also: Australian dock workers push for a 28-hour week with no pay cut as AI and automation spread through the ports, raising fears for jobs and working conditions. Tod...

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Zelensky urges NATO allies in Turkey to send more air defence after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court decides whether Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election. Today’s French focus: se présenter = to run or be a candidate in an election. Vocabulary: être en tête (to be in the lead...

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers return to Praia after a historic World Cup run, welcomed by tens of thousands of celebrating supporters. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with destructive winds, flooding, and warnings of catastrophic damage. Today’s French focus: tenir bon = to hold firm or keep go...

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France records 2,025 excess deaths during June's heatwave as forecasters warn of more extreme temperatures in Europe. Also: Alexandra Eala beats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first Filipina to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open era. Today’s French focus: prendre à cœur = to take something...

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), justifi...

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...

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,...

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...

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 toda...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today’s stories in B1 French: Pays africains et caribéens exigent des excuses pour l'esclavage; Étudiants indiens repassent l'examen après une fuite de sujet. 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 tra...

Today’s stories in B1 French: Les États-Unis arrêtent les fonds pour l’aide au VIH en Afrique du Sud; Les femmes demandent aux fans japonais de nettoyer le stade chez eux aussi. 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 th...

Today’s stories in B1 French: Israël et le Hezbollah acceptent de cesser les combats pour l’instant; L’histoire du garçon et de son poulet malade touche beaucoup en Éthiopie. 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 e...

Today’s stories in B1 French:— Le Japon renforce sa défense pour éviter une guerre possible— Le procès du tueur à gages norvégien se termine sans verdictLearn 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 transcrip...

Today’s stories in B1 French:— Israël frappe à nouveau le Liban malgré les avertissements américains— Le FBI déjoue un projet d'attaque lors d'un événement à la Maison BlancheLearn 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 e...

Today’s stories in B1 French:— L'Iran dit que l'accord avec les États-Unis est une victoire mais les Iraniens— Un artiste russe qui critiquait Poutine est tué en PologneLearn 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...