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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

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
Sébastien Sawe
Kenyan long-distance runner, first man to run a marathon under two hours in an official race
Kenyan Athletics/Marathon community
Episode: A1 French | Oil rises fast after new Iran plans reported | Today's Easy News
John Ternius
newly appointed Apple chief
Apple
Episode: French A1 | Easy French News | Rumen Radev's Party Claims Victory in Bulgaria
Mike Jeffreys
Ancien patron d'une grande entreprise de vĂŞtements
Unspecified
Episode: French A1 | Easy French News | Rare Ant Sells for 220 Dollars in Wildlife Trade
Samuel Okudzeto
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana
Ghana Government
Episode: Français A1 Daily News for Language Learners | 25 March '26 | LinguaWire

Host

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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Bonjour Claire!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bernd665
    Germany4 months ago
  • Easy to understand

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Risslla
    Canada4 months ago

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Episodes cover current events without overwhelming language complexity, which is ideal for daily practice.
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Guests explain topics in accessible terms, making complex issues feel manageable.

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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.
Français A1 Daily News for Language Learners | 25 March '26 | LinguaWire
Q: Pourquoi ce vote est-il nouveau ou important aujourd'hui?
Parce que c'est la première fois que l'ONU va voter pour reconnaître officiellement ce crime et que cela représente un pas vers la justice et la réparation pour les Africains affectés par l'esclavage.
Français A1 Daily News for Language Learners | 25 March '26 | LinguaWire
Q: Qu'est-ce que cette résolution demande exactement?
Elle demande que les pays de l'ONU reconnaissent la traite des esclaves comme un crime grave, exhortant certains États à présenter des excuses et à fournir des reparations et des aides pour les victimes et leurs descendants.
French A1 | Easy French News | Meta and YouTube Held Responsible for Social Media Addiction
Q: Qu'est-ce que cela peut changer pour les utilisateurs ?
Les plateformes pourraient être obligées de modifier leurs fonctionnalités et politiques, et les victimes pourraient obtenir plus de compensations, ce qui signifie un renforcement potentiel de protections pour les utilisateurs, notamment les plus jeunes.

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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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