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Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A crypto-backed micronation in Liberland says people can buy more influence over leadership on disputed land between Serbia and Croatia. Also: In South Korea, 12 singles join a 30-hour dating retreat run by monks at a Buddhist temple. Today’s English focus: to vote = to choose someone or something in an election or decision...

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, left 19 missing, and forced firefighters to battle a fast-moving blaze. Also: Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad as Iran buried its late supreme leader at the Imam Reza shrine after six days of mourning. Today’s English focus: spread = to move or grow over a wider are...

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ukraine may get a licence to make Patriot interceptor missiles, raising questions about speed, cost, and US supply limits. Also: A Turkish president gave Keir Starmer a personalised revolver with live ammunition, creating a legal and diplomatic headache. Today’s English focus: pave the way = to make something easier or poss...

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Twelve Nato countries plan to spend more than £37 billion on a new long-range missile project, as leaders meet in Ankara and debate defence spending goals. Also: Australian dock workers want a 28-hour week with no pay cut as automation and AI spread across ports, with jobs and working conditions at the centre of the fight....

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Zelensky asks NATO allies for more air defence systems after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court ruling could decide whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027.Today’s English focus: uphold = to keep a decision in place. Vocabulary: verdict (a court's decision), appeal (a request for a higher...

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge airport welcome after their historic first World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with extreme winds, flooding, and dangerous waves. Today’s English focus: held their own = performed well in a difficult situation, especially against stronger...

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France reports 2,025 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave as Europe prepares for more extreme temperatures. Also: Alexandra Eala shocks defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first Filipino player to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open era. Today’s English focus: take something to heart...

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 (t...

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...

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...

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...

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 (f...

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...

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...

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 (...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today’s stories in B1 English: African and Caribbean countries demand slavery apology; Indian students retake exam after paper leak scandal. 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, vocabu...

Today’s stories in B1 English: US stops money for HIV help in South Africa; Women ask Japan fans to clean up at home too. 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 tools, and com...

Today’s stories in B1 English: Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Stop Fighting for Now; Boy Tries to Take Sick Chicken to Hospital and Inspires. 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, vocabu...

Today’s stories in B1 English: — Three Indian sailors go missing after US hits tanker — Japan protests grow over Trump using anime characters 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, vocab...

Today’s stories in B1 English:— Ukraine Strikes Make Russias Fuel Crisis Worse— ICC Suspends Top Prosecutor Over Misconduct ClaimsLearn 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 tools,...

Today’s stories in B1 English:— Stock markets fall as tech worries and Middle East attacks— Eriksen recovers at home after collapseLearn 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 tools...