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Learn French A2 with Daily News | Simple Français Listening Practice

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Learn French through 8-minute real news stories every day • Améliore ton français avec de vraies nouvelles — niveau A2, parole lente et claire. Each interview-format episode covers two current stories in slow A2 French with slow, clear speech and everyday vocabulary • Designed for elementary learners ready to move beyond the basics. It's free to listen • For episode transcripts, translations, and quizzes as well as LinguaWire's full language-learning online programme, visit linguawire.com. AI note: Our podcasts use AI support for translations and multi-language recording, with native speaker s...

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A2 French | Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says | Today's News Listening Practice 16.06.2026 6:08

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Trump pourrait publier l'accord US-Iran avant vendredi, dit Vance— Les gens font moins confiance aux infos que jamaisLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabular...

A2 French | Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee | Today's News Listening Practice 15.06.2026 5:32

Today’s stories in A2 French:— La FIFA paie l’arbitre somalien pour toute la Coupe du Monde— Pourquoi les voitures décapotables pourraient bientôt disparaîtreLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations,...

A2 French | Switzerland decides if population should stop growing | Today's News Listening Practice 14.06.2026 6:39

Today’s stories in A2 French:— La Suisse décide si la population doit cesser de croître— Elon Musk devient le premier trillionnaire grâce à la hausse des actions SpaceXLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English tra...

A2 French | US Strikes Damage Over 50 Iranian Military Bases | Today's News Listening Practice 13.06.2026 6:03

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Les frappes américaines endommagent plus de 50 bases militaires iraniennes— Le roi rend hommage à l'artiste célèbre David Hockney après sa mortLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Engli...

A2 French | Trump says peace deal with Iran is close | Today's News Listening Practice 12.06.2026 5:33

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Trump dit qu'un accord de paix avec l'Iran est proche— Les fans des Knicks célèbrent le plus grand retour en finale NBALearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabul...

A2 French | US and Iran Fight Back and Forth in Middle East | Today's News Listening Practice 11.06.2026 6:00

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Les États-Unis et l’Iran s’affrontent au Moyen-Orient— Pourquoi le crash du vol Air India 171 reste un mystèreLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools...

A2 French | UK and allies punish groups causing violence in West Bank | Today's News Listening Practice 10.06.2026 7:02

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Le Royaume-Uni et ses alliés punissent des groupes violents en Cisjordanie— La NASA choisit de nouveaux astronautes pour la mission lunaireLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English t...

A2 French | Zelenskys Allies Demand Five Conditions for Peace Talks | Today's News Listening Practice 09.06.2026 7:00

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Les alliés de Zelensky exigent cinq conditions pour les pourparlers de paix— Élection au Pérou trop serrée pour être décidée alors que les votes sont comptésLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full tran...

A2 French | Tech Stocks Fall After New Middle East Violence | Today's News Listening Practice 08.06.2026 5:47

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Les actions tech chutent après de nouvelles violences au Moyen-Orient— Eriksen se réveille après son effondrement en matchLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, voca...

A2 French | Iran blocks US staff after World Cup visas given | Today's News Listening Practice 07.06.2026 5:34

Today’s stories in A2 French:— L'Iran bloque le personnel américain après l'attribution des visas pour la Coupe du Monde— Les États-Unis et l'Iran échangent des frappes dans le Golfe, testant le cessez-le-feuLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from th...

A2 French | Astronauts return to space station after air leak fix | Today's News Listening Practice 06.06.2026 6:03

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Les astronautes retournent à la station spatiale après la réparation d'une fuite d'air— Les mangroves repoussent après des années de dégâtsLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English t...

A2 French | Zelensky invites Putin to meet and talk | Today's News Listening Practice 05.06.2026 5:45

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Zelensky invite Poutine à se rencontrer et parler— L’auteure célèbre de Persépolis, Marjane Satrapi, meurt à 56 ansLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary...

A2 French | Ukrainian drones attack St Petersburg during Putins big forum | Today's News Listening Practice 04.06.2026 5:49

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Des drones ukrainiens attaquent Saint-Pétersbourg pendant le grand forum de Poutine— La Chine bloque des députés néo-zélandais après une visite à TaïwanLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcrip...

A2 French | Israel attacks Lebanon but truce mostly holds | Today's News Listening Practice 03.06.2026 5:43

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Israël attaque le Liban mais la trêve tient en grande partie— Shell a continué à polluer le Nigeria pendant des années malgré les avertissementsLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Engl...

A2 French | Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least ten people | Today's News Listening Practice 02.06.2026 5:32

Today’s stories in A2 French:— L'attaque russe en Ukraine fait au moins dix morts— Un procès accuse ChatGPT d'avoir aidé des tireurs en FlorideLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary too...

A2 French | Israel takes control of castle in Lebanon attack | Today's News Listening Practice 01.06.2026 6:15

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Israël prend le contrôle d’un château lors d’une attaque au Liban— Le Brésil surveille deux patients pour un risque d’EbolaLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, voc...

A2 French | Hundreds Arrested After Wild Football Celebrations in France | Today's News Listening Practice 31.05.2026 6:13

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Des centaines d’arrestations après des célébrations folles de football en France— L’Ebola se propage rapidement au Congo et inquiète les médecinsLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Eng...

A2 French | Israel added to UN list for warzone sexual violence | Today's News Listening Practice 30.05.2026 5:48

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Israël ajouté à la liste de l’ONU pour violences sexuelles en zone de guerre— Réunion de Trump sans accord sur la décision concernant l’IranLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English...

A2 French | Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test Flight | Today's News Listening Practice 29.05.2026 5:52

Today’s stories in A2 French:— La fusée Blue Origin explose en vol d'essai— L'Australie poursuit 3M pour des produits chimiques dangereux dans la mousseLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocab...

A2 French | Pope Apologizes for Church Role in Slavery | Today's News Listening Practice 28.05.2026 6:15

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Le pape s'excuse pour le rôle de l'Église dans l'esclavage— La RDC confrontée à une crise mortelle de maladie et de guerreLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, voca...

A2 French | Russia keeps attacking important places and democracy | Today's News Listening Practice 27.05.2026 5:51

Today’s stories in A2 French:— La Russie continue d’attaquer des lieux importants et la démocratie— La NASA dévoile ses plans pour construire une base permanente sur la LuneLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Englis...

A2 French | Russia warns of new attacks on Kyiv and urges foreigners | Today's News Listening Practice 26.05.2026 5:08

Today’s stories in A2 French:— La Russie avertit de nouvelles attaques sur Kyiv et appelle les étrangers— Plus de 1,5 million de pèlerins commencent le Hajj malgré la peur de la guerreLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcri...

A2 French | Oil prices fall as US and Iran hope for peace | Today's News Listening Practice 25.05.2026 6:01

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Les prix du pétrole chutent alors que les États-Unis et l'Iran espèrent la paix— Une infirmière avertit que l'épidémie d'Ebola est très dangereuseLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, En...

A2 French | Senegals president fires prime minister after long fight | Today's News Listening Practice 24.05.2026 6:16

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Le président du Sénégal renvoie le Premier ministre après une longue dispute— Des bénévoles de la Croix-Rouge meurent lors d'une épidémie d'Ebola au CongoLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcr...

A2 French | Ebola risk grows high in DR Congo | Today's News Listening Practice 23.05.2026 6:10

Today’s stories in A2 French:— Le risque d’Ebola augmente en RDC— SpaceX teste un nouveau gros lanceur StarshipLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills. This A2 episode uses clear, accessible French for elementary learners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at...