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Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.

In this episode: Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts. Also: At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.

Today’s English focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-02

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In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump.

Today’s English focus: uphold = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: ruling (from today’s language recap), s ruling changed the company (from today’s language recap), eligible (from today’s language recap).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-01

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In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono.

Today’s English focus: The third phrase is = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: heritage (from today’s language recap), s history (from today’s language recap), pay tribute to (from today’s language recap).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-30

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In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power.

Today’s English 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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-29

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In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools.

Today’s English 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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-28

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In this episode: Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia. Also: DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict.

Today’s English 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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-27

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In this episode: Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children. Also: Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day.

Today’s English 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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-26

Trump Seeks Billions for the Iran War. Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.

In this episode: Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs. Also: Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities.

Today’s English 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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-25

Ships Return After the US-Iran Deal. Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.

In this episode: Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal. Also: Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire.

Today’s English 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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-06-24

Today’s stories in B1 English:

— Myanmar army kills over 700 civilians in six months

— Japan raises visa fees five times after 40 years

Learn English with real news — not repetitive drills.

This B1 episode uses natural intermediate English to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.

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