Learn Italian A1 with News | Slow Easy Italiano for Beginners

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Meta removes a new image feature after privacy backlash over public Instagram content. Also: Scientists in Thailand discover a new long-necked dinosaur species from fossils. Today’s Italian focus: trovare = to find. Vocabulary: fossile (fossil), il collo (the neck), l'osso (the bone). Learn more from today’s episode with the...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York and becomes the largest foreign US listing ever, as demand for AI chips keeps climbing. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, the runway closes, the pilot is safe, and the cause is under investigation. Today’s Italian focus: in buona salute = in good health. Vocabulary:...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Australian dock workers want a 28-hour week with the same pay as AI and automation spread through the ports. Also: A major Telstra outage disrupted mobile service, cancelled some trains, and affected emergency calls across Australia. Today’s Italian focus: hanno avuto aiuto = they received help. Vocabulary: guasto (technical...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Donald Trump arrives at the Nato summit in Turkey, where his strong words and talk of Greenland upset the image of unity. Also: Hungary pauses public TV and radio news as the new government says the media should become more independent and trustworthy. Today’s Italian focus: fare a meno di - to do without = to do without. Voc...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes. Also: Chinese companies test robotaxis in cities and ask if they can expand globally. Today’s Italian focus: dovere = to have to; must. Vocabulary: fuoco (fire), vicino (near), senza (without). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podc...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Vietnam increases checks on counterfeit bags, slippers, and watches after international pressure. Also: Australia investigates six mysterious spheres found on a Queensland beach that may be space debris. Today’s Italian focus: toccare = to touch. Vocabulary: spiaggia (beach), lontano (far away), subito (immediately). Learn mo...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Europe faces record-breaking heat, with scientists linking stronger heatwaves to a warmer climate. Also: Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa and urges Europe to do more for migrants. Today’s Italian focus: aiutare = to help. Vocabulary: fuori (outside), in arrivo (on the way), aiuto (help). Learn more from today’s episode with the...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A NASA-funded spacecraft launches to catch the falling Swift telescope and lift it to a safer orbit. Also: Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taipei after years linked to books critical of Beijing. Today’s Italian focus: salvare = to save. Vocabulary: libraio (bookseller), avere paura (to be afraid), aprire (to open)....

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Doctors in Congo begin a trial of two possible Ebola treatments. Also: A 19-year-old alleged Scattered Spider hacker is arrested in Finland and sent to the US. Today’s Italian focus: cominciare = to begin. Vocabulary: cura (treatment), guarire (to recover), malattia (disease). Learn more from today’s episode with the full pod...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal. Also: Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament. Today’s Italian focus: espressione = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: legge (from today’s language recap), riunione (from today’s language recap), scegliere (from today’s language re...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump. Today’s Italian focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: potere (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted r...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes. Also: DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola. Today’s Italian focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: malattia (from today’s language recap), casi (from today’s language recap), divieto (...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban. Also: Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday. Today’s Italian focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), to...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic. Also: Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal. Today’s Italian 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 f...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump. Also: Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition. Today’s Italian 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 with the full...

Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east. Also: IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips. Today’s Italian focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today...

Western Europe Faces Dangerous Record Heat. Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe. Also: Stanford graduates rethink their futures as AI transforms tech. Today’s Italian focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report...

Alibaba Fights US Blacklist in Court. Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist. Also: Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services. Today’s Italian focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report abou...

Today’s stories in A1 Italian: — Gli USA allentano le sanzioni sul petrolio nonostante il rifiuto dell'Iran — WhatsApp ha un nuovo leader da una start-up indiana Learn Italian with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Italian, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full tran...

Today’s stories in A1 Italian: — Usa e Iran parlano tutta la notte — La Francia vieta l’alcol durante l’ondata di caldo Learn Italian with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Italian, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary...

Today’s stories in A1 Italian: — Paesi africani e caraibici chiedono scuse per la schiavitù — L'Australia scopre il primo caso di influenza aviaria in diffusione mondiale Learn Italian with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Italian, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode....

Today’s stories in A1 Italian: — L'uomo più ricco d'India pianifica una grande vendita di azioni — Gli USA termineranno i finanziamenti per l'HIV in Sudafrica Learn Italian with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Italian, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcr...

Today’s stories in A1 Italian: — Hegseth rinnova le critiche alla Nato e dice che gli USA rivedranno la presenza — Apple aumenta i prezzi a causa dei costi dei chip AI Learn Italian with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Italian, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Ful...

Today’s stories in A1 Italian: — Fondatore di Amazon: l'IA creerà posti di lavoro — Leader della Guinea Equatoriale si dimettono dopo aver mancato gli obiettivi Learn Italian with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Italian, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full trans...

Today’s stories in A1 Italian: — Il Somaliland apre un'ambasciata dopo il riconoscimento di Israele — La polizia salva centinaia di gatti rubati per cibo in Vietnam Learn Italian with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Italian, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full t...