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Learn English with real news, every morning. New episodes every day in slow, simple English at A1. You can read every word, free.

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One new episode every morning. Two real news stories from today. Two people talk about them.

The English is very slow. The sentences are short. We use easy words.

Every episode has a page. You can read every word as you listen. You can see today's new words. You can do a short quiz. You do not need an account to read.

WHY THE NEWS HELPS

You know the news already. So you do not think about the story. You think about the English. That is the fastest way to learn.

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Episodes page 1 of 5

  1. A1 English News | Federal Reserve Waits as Inflation Rises to 3.7%

    · 8:03

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged as inflation reaches 3.7%. Also: Greenhouse gas levels…

  2. A1 English News | Meta Seeks $95 Billion to Fund Its AI Expansion

    · 7:21

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the government's request to set aside thousands of California ballots.…

  3. A1 English News | Trump Weighs Iran Deal Against Renewed Strikes

    · 7:29

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: President Trump is considering an agreement with Iran or more action. Iran says messages are still going to…

  4. A1 English News | Ireland's 85-Person Village Wins Tidy Towns Prize

    · 5:36

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: This week, Ballinahown in…

  5. A1 English News | Third U.S. Carrier Heads Toward Middle East

    · 5:34

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Russian tanker carries 298,000 barrels of diesel to New York after a new deal. Also: More U.S. military…

  6. A1 English News | Coral Reefs Face a Major Threat by 2075

    · 6:23

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Serious security flaws in PHP lead websites and UK services to go offline for safety updates. Also: A study…

  7. A1 English News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near

    · 6:29

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it may restart peace talks. Also: A US judge orders…

  8. A1 English News | EU Puts Arctic Security Ahead of Climate Concerns

    · 6:53

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Ukraine and the United States discuss plans to end the war in Oslo, while Russian attacks continue. Also:…

  9. A1 English News | Why the US Is Banning DeepSeek from Government Systems

    · 6:49

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as Iran offers a seven-day ceasefire and attacks continue near the…

  10. A1 English News | Why Did Trump Pause Sanctions on Russia?

    · 6:39

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Trump suspends Russia sanctions to keep peace talks going. Also: A new US poll shows Democrats ahead before…

  11. A1 English News | How Vietnamese Refugees Built a New Museum in Melbourne

    · 7:20

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: A new museum in Melbourne…

  12. A1 English News | Brazil's Amazon Hits a Record Low Before a Key Vote

    · 6:36

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery after Russia's energy attacks. Also: Forest loss in Brazil's Amazon…

  13. A1 English News | AI Stocks Send Global Markets Into a Sharp Drop

    · 6:46

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The Trump administration sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. California…

  14. A1 English News | Why US Prices Rose 3.7% in September

    · 7:02

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A missile launched by the Houthis was intercepted over Riyadh. The group promised more attacks on Saudi…

  15. A1 English News | Could Ukraine Lose US Intelligence Support?

    · 7:11

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The US warns it could stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine unless Ukraine stops long-range drone strikes…

  16. A1 English News | Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile as Riyadh Airport Stays Closed

    · 6:54

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Saudi Arabia stopped a missile fired towards Riyadh as attacks continued for a third day. Riyadh airport…

  17. A1 English News | Why 18,000 Finance Leaders Are Meeting in Bangkok

    · 7:18

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Ukraine says Russia attacked power plants after an energy ceasefire announcement. Also: Finance officials…

  18. A1 English News | Turtle Eggs Bring New Life to Australian Wetlands

    · 6:32

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: This week, rescued turtles…

  19. A1 English News | Why Vietnam Has a New Microscopy Video Winner

    · 6:58

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Spanish computer museum builds a full-size Cray-1 copy with 30 old Mac Minis. Also: Vietnam's Nguyen Nam…

  20. A1 English News | Why England Is Hosting Netball's Biggest Event Again

    · 7:02

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Google shows Gemini, an AI agent that can help with everyday work tasks. Also: England will host the 2031…

  21. A1 English News | Google Maps Helps Drivers Find Cheaper Fuel

    · 6:34

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Google Maps will show UK petrol and diesel prices, helping drivers find cheaper fuel. Diesel recently rose…

  22. A1 English News | How Antarctic Ice Helped Win a Nobel Prize

    · 7:04

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: British Airways plans 106 business-class seats on each A380, while economy seats fall from 303 to 215. Also:…

  23. A1 English News | Why Norway Wants to Ban AI Glasses in Public

    · 6:33

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places because of privacy concerns. Also: More…

  24. A1 English News | Elfyn Evans Wins After Rival Crashes at the Finish

    · 6:36

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally championship after Oliver Solberg crashes near the finish. Also: Britain…

  25. A1 English News | Kevin Sinfield Runs Seven Ultramarathons for MND

    · 7:43

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Rome checks tourist golf carts as residents worry about traffic and too many tourists. Also: Kevin Sinfield…

  26. A1 English News | Uzbekistan Wins Chess Gold as an 11-Year-Old Makes History

    · 6:27

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: General Motors sales fall, while Toyota sales rise with hybrids and electric vehicles. Also: Uzbekistan wins…

  27. A1 English News | India and Pakistan Set for a Huge 2027 Cricket Clash

    · 6:14

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Walmart adds light-up digital shelf labels to help shoppers and workers find items. Also: India and Pakistan…

  28. A1 English News | Why Swiss Glaciers Are Disappearing So Fast

    · 6:59

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice after a long, hot summer. Less ice can mean less water for rivers,…

  29. A1 English News | Oura Abruptly Pauses Planned IPO

    · 8:19

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Oura stops its plan to sell shares in the United States after announcing it last week. Also: An 87-year-old…

  30. A1 English News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time

    · 8:26

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time and sends 26 Starlink satellites into orbit. Also: Oura…

  31. A1 English News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide

    · 7:59

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Lime makes more money as more people use its bikes and scooters in England. Also: A 300-year-old music…

  32. A1 English News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?

    · 8:56

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Ube becomes very popular in Britain, but the Philippines stops fresh exports. Also: Researchers study how…

  33. A1 English News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start

    · 8:06

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Microsoft gives two new Surface computers a different name, but they keep strong AI features. Also: Five…

  34. A1 English News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize

    · 9:27

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Thai teenager Nene Royal wins America's Got Talent and a one-million-dollar prize. Also: Chinese hybrid car…

  35. A1 English News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?

    · 7:55

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defence tools to help protect hospitals and power plants from attacks. Also:…

  36. A1 English News | Can AI School Replace College?

    · 7:58

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Silicon Valley firm opens an academy for young people who want to build AI products instead of going to…

  37. A1 English News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel

    · 7:43

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: British drivers and small traders face fast-rising diesel prices, with costs heading towards £2 a litre.…

  38. A1 English News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents

    · 9:00

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Maryland family worries about childcare costs and gets help from a grandmother who moves from Idaho to…

  39. A1 English News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?

    · 8:30

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Google says Gemini entered three companies in a security test, found public information online, and guessed…

  40. A1 English News | Japan's Rates Hit a 31-Year High

    · 7:37

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Japan's central bank raises interest rates to 1.25% to slow rising prices, with some members voting against…

  41. A1 English News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women?

    · 7:31

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A Kenya text bot answers pregnancy questions, sorts urgent messages, and sends fast help when needed. Also:…

  42. A1 English News | Can Max Verstappen Beat 100 Karts?

    · 7:19

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Max Verstappen races in one kart against 100 others at Silverstone. Also: A Cuban man says he was sent to…

  43. A1 English News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital

    · 7:38

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife will give $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center. The money will help create a…

  44. A1 English News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough?

    · 8:35

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A cement company in Pakistan adds solar panels and makes more of its own power. Also: Europe weighs building…

  45. A1 English News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage?

    · 7:45

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: President Trump says the US will remove a 10 percent tariff on Irish whisky during a trip to Ireland. Also:…

  46. A1 English News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads

    · 7:59

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A man in Washington, DC, takes a $4,000 robot dog from China to work, and people stop to stare, take…

  47. A1 English News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow?

    · 7:34

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, with services and computer work helping the numbers. Also: Houthi…

  48. A1 English News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons?

    · 7:57

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Anthropic says people tried to use its AI models for bombs, missiles, and deadly germs, and it banned some…

  49. A1 English News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant?

    · 8:21

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: A French space company raises 450 million dollars and pushes Europe to keep up in space. Also: A huge study…

  50. A1 English News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%?

    · 8:15

    Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: ASML's new chip machines cost up to $400 million, and top chipmakers may use them with a change that could…

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