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Learn French with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, simple French at A1, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.

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A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, spoken slowly and clearly enough for a beginner to follow.

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Recent Guests

Cara Severino
LinguaWire correspondent; Australian journalist
LinguaWire
Episode: A1 French News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods?
Rebecca Greenspan
Diplomatique du Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Episode: A1 French News | Can Guyana's Candidate Win the UN Race?
Rafael Grossi
Diplomate d'Argentine
Argentina
Episode: A1 French News | Can Guyana's Candidate Win the UN Race?
Kate O'Connor
Athlete featured in European Championships report
Irish athlete, European Championships
Episode: A1 French News | Will Hawaii Get Its First Direct Hurricane in 34 Years?
Marta Yebra
Researcher working in Cambéra on wildfire detection and prevention
Cambéra
Episode: A1 French News | Can Australia's Fire Tech Stop the Next Blaze?
Jaismine Lamboria
Boxeuse indienne et championne du monde
Boxing
Episode: A1 French News | Zelensky is Burnham's first international visitor
Ashutosh Ranka
Spokesperson for the cockroach Janata Party (interpreted from transcript)
Janata Party (India)
Episode: A1 French News | More than 220,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain
Mérdi Taj
Président de la fédération iranienne
Iranian Football Federation
Episode: A1 French | Iran asks for promises to join World Cup | Today's Easy News
Claudia Schoenbaum
Présidente (gouvernement du Mexique)
Mexican government
Episode: A1 French | Iran asks for promises to join World Cup | Today's Easy News

Host

Louis
Host of the LinguaWire segment, guide for episodes, language-learning facilitator

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great resource for French learners

    I love that this podcast is easy to follow and covers real-world issues and current events in a way that’s accessible for French language learners. At around 5-7 minutes per episode it’s the perfect quick bite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iloomis99
    Canadaa month ago
  • Bonjour Claire!

    Brings me up to date regarding daily events in basic French when driving to work. 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bernd665
    Germany5 months ago
  • Easy to understand

    This podcast is very easy to understand compared to others. So far loving it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Risslla
    Canada5 months ago

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Episodes cover current events without overwhelming language complexity, which is ideal for daily practice.
The language scaffolding is consistently helpful for building confidence in listening.
Clear and approachable for beginners, with practical phrases that are easy to reuse.
Guests explain topics in accessible terms, making complex issues feel manageable.

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A1 French News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights
Q: Et les grandes plateformes refusez en chèques?
Le gouvernement menace des sanctions fortes et demande l'avis d'experts, ce qui pourrait mener à des mesures restrictives sur le fonctionnement des algorithmes.
A1 French News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights
Q: Alors qu'est-ce que cette loi changerait?
Elle proposerait que les utilisateurs puissent couper les algorithmes, réduisant le contenu personnalisé et augmentant la transparence, tout en prévoyant des sanctions plus strictes pour les grandes plateformes si elles ne se conforment pas.
A1 French News | Can Nvidia Turn Chips Into a New Asset?
Q: Je vois déjà le trajet. Il commence quand?
L'objectif est que le premier train est parti lundi, vers cinq heures du matin, marquant le début de cette nouvelle liaison.
A1 French News | More than 220,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain
Q: Quelle est la situation des évacuations en France et en Espagne ?
Les autorités indiquent que des centaines de milliers de personnes doivent partir ou ont déjà évacué, avec des zones particulièrement touchées autour de Bordeaux et Madrid, et que les feux se propagent selon les conditions climatiques.
French / Français A1 Daily News for Language Learners | 21 March '26 | LinguaWire
Q: Pouvez-vous nous parler de la célébration de l'Aïd en Australie ?
Hugo explique que l'Aïd est célébrée par de nombreuses communautés et qu'elle est importante pour montrer la paix, l'unité et la tolérance, même si l'islamophobie a augmenté; la fête devient un symbole de diversité et de dialogue.

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Two current-stories episodes target true beginners with slow French, featuring two LinguaWire correspondents who provide international context and field perspectives. Each segment includes practical language scaffolding—vocabulary notes, simple verb usage, and example sentences—plus a recap to reinforce learning. Notably, the show blends accessible journalism with language-learning support, making complex topics approachable for early learners, and often features expert guests to explain geopolitical, tech, climate, and health topics in clear terms. This combination of real-world reporting and beginner-friendly French makes it appealing to new learners who want both language practice and current-events insight.

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