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Learn English B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners

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Hezbollah
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Iran War
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South Korea
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Recent Guests

Tamin Gouyan
Museum chief executive
Vietnamese Australian Museum
Episode: B1 English News | How Vietnamese Refugees Built a New Museum in Melbourne
Ben Carroll
Victorian Premier
Victoria Government
Episode: B1 English News | How Vietnamese Refugees Built a New Museum in Melbourne
Cimentini Godbowl
Senior Lowe's technology executive
Lowe's
Episode: B1 English News | Lowe's Drones Deliver Over 100 Home Improvement Products
Jacob Coxon
Former AI researcher who worked at Anthropic; expert on AI safety
Anthropic
Episode: B1 English News | Could AI Get Smart Enough to Kill Us?
Teddy Haggerty
Founder and CEO of RoboStore
RoboStore / Robo Inc.
Episode: B1 English News | RoboStore Makes Robots in the US After Ban
Kifui Atakpa
Ghanaian chef, winner of the Jollof Festival in DC (third time)
Jollof Festival / Ghanaian culinary scene
Episode: B1 English News | RoboStore Makes Robots in the US After Ban
Jermaine Foreman Marshall
US chef, runner-up in the Jollof Festival in DC
US culinary scene
Episode: B1 English News | RoboStore Makes Robots in the US After Ban
Simon Gucch
From Saviant, quoted expert on AI pricing
Saviant
Episode: B1 English News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels
Kieran Dodds
Photographer and author of Gingers; discussed in the red hair photo project story
Self-employed photographer
Episode: B1 English News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red Hair

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Daniel
Host; LinguaWire/Linguawire contributor across multiple beats including technology, general news, and episode segments

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Talking Points

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B1 English News | Yemen Palace Hit by Five Houthi Missiles
Q: What is it asking for?
The Justice Department asked the court to stop California from counting mail-in ballots from voters on a list of non-citizens and to act before those ballots are counted.
B1 English News | Romania's Only Nuclear Plant Shuts After Danube Drops
Q: What did officials say about restarting the nuclear plant after the Danube's levels dropped?
They did not expect a restart within the next 10 days because the river level must rise enough to allow safe cooling.
B1 English News | Luke Littler Smashes Taylor's Record Again
Q: What does CXMT actually make?
CXMT makes memory chips called drum chips used in AI data centers, phones, PCs, tablets and other devices, so rising demand for these devices boosts demand for CXMT's products.
B1 English News | Will Ukraine Make Its Own Patriot Missiles?
Q: How did Trump describe the production timeline for Patriot missiles?
Trump indicated that Ukraine could produce Patriot missiles quickly once the system was explained to them, but the article notes that production typically takes a long time, highlighting a tension between urgency and feasibility.
B1 English News | Will Ukraine Make Its Own Patriot Missiles?
Q: What was given to Keir Starmer at the NATO summit?
Keir Starmer received a personalized revolver with live ammunition during the summit, a unique diplomatic gift that was part of a broader set of similar items for leaders, and it is not destined to be taken home due to import legality.

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The show combines real-time news designed for English learners with a dual-track format: approachable language and on-page vocabulary, grammar points, and brief quizzes. Episodes commonly cover a mix of technology, science, and global current events, explained at a slower pace with clear narration and contextual notes. A standout feature is its bilingual storytelling approach—two real stories per episode—paired with a language-learning scaffold (vocabulary lists, grammar focuses, and comprehension prompts), making it well-suited for listeners who want to stay informed while actively building English proficiency. The program often features correspondents across beats (technology, environment, business) and guests who provide practical insigh... more

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