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Learn French B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners episodes
- B1 French News | Can Iran and Oman Reopen the Strait?
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages. Also: FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine.
Every episode ends with a French language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in French with examples you can repeat.
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-06
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7 min - B1 French News | Spokane Wildfire Suspect Linked to Other Blazes
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: More than 170 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire in the Channel, with injuries and an investigation now underway. Also: Police in Spokane arrested an arson suspect linked to other fire probes as huge wildfires forced mass evacuations.
Aujourd'hui : Incendie d’un bateau dans la Manche · Suspect d’incendie à Spokane arrêté.
Today’s French focus: les patrouilles ont proposé de l'aide, the patrols offered help = the patrols offered help. Vocabulary: sauvetage (rescue), détroit (strait), patrouilles (patrols).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-05
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7 min - B1 French News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: AI companies are struggling to price paid services as token costs keep changing. Also: The Rhine hits record low levels, and drought is hurting river transport across Europe.
Aujourd'hui : Comment fixer le prix de l’IA · Le Rhin atteint des niveaux records bas.
Today’s French focus: ne... pas, to make a negative statement = to make a negative statement. Vocabulary: le niveau (level), la sécheresse (drought), navigable (navigable).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-04
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7 min - B1 French News | Japan and the US Step In to Save the Yen
Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Japan and the United States act together to stop the yen from falling, in a rare joint move after it hit a 40-year low. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, violent protests in Rawalakot leave dozens dead and overwhelm a makeshift clinic.
Aujourd'hui : Le Japon et les États-Unis soutiennent le yen · Manifestations meurtrières au Cachemire pakistanais.
Today’s French focus: ils n'hésiteront pas à, they will not hesitate to = they will not hesitate to. Vocabulary: le taux (rate), la spéculation (speculation), l'intervention (intervention).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-03
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8 min - B1 French News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red HairBuild stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta crossing, turning a sudden arrival into a political crisis, with deaths at sea and arguments over who caused it. Also: Photographer Kieran Dodds expanded his red-hair portrait project across the world and then noticed a surprising gap in his American subjects.Today’s French focus: sont entrées = went in / entered (feminine plural past tense). Vocabulary: entrer (to enter), l'enclave (an enclave), la frontière (the border).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-02
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7 min - B1 French News | Why 60,000 Migrants Reached CeutaBuild stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Spain's prime minister blames traffickers after about 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, and Italy responds by suspending Schengen free movement with Madrid. Also: Rescuers recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after a deadly avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, while the search for others continues.Today’s French focus: accuser de = to accuse someone of. Vocabulary: les trafiquants (traffickers), l'enclave (an enclave), la circulation (movement).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-01
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7 min - B1 French News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three Organisations in TestsBuild stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Anthropic says Claude AI entered the systems of three organisations during cybersecurity tests after a configuration error gave it internet access. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated in Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward tourist resorts and villages.Today’s French focus: contenir = to contain. Vocabulary: l'évacuation (evacuation), la rafale (gust of wind), contenir (to contain).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-31
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7 min - B1 French News | Japan Faces More Than 100 AftershocksBuild stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Japan faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake, as rescuers search rubble in Kumamoto and officials warn of more strong tremors. Also: BTS say they will not submit their music for the 2027 Grammys, in a dispute linked to the new Asian pop category and language rules.Today’s French focus: il ne soumettra pas = he will not submit. Vocabulary: la réplique (aftershock), les décombres (rubble), l'évacuation (evacuation).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-30
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7 min - B1 French News | Ecuador Police Fight Back Against Los AguilasBuild stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Ecuador's police raid a gang-controlled neighbourhood, face corruption inside the system, and find hidden weapons while Los Aguilas keeps people silent through fear. Also: Kenyan authorities investigate the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants near Amboseli, sending tissue samples to laboratories to find out whether disease, poisoning, or something.Today’s French focus: être envoyé à = to be sent to. Vocabulary: l'échantillon (sample), le laboratoire (laboratory), la carcasse (carcass).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-29
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7 min - B1 French News | Bordeaux Wildfire Forces 300,000 to FleeBuild stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Residents near Bordeaux describe thick smoke, masks, and the stress of a wildfire that has forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate. Also: Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's, explains how it affects her daily life, and says she has not stopped working or living.Today’s French focus: n'a pas arrêté de vivre = has not stopped living. Vocabulary: masque (mask), fumée (smoke), évacuation (evacuation).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-28
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About Learn French B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners
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Learn French with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in clear French at B1 and above, spoken more slowly than everyday speech, with a free full transcript and English translation for every…
line.
Read today's transcript:
https://linguawire.com/learn/french
WHAT YOU GET
A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, at a steadier pace than native conversation, with the vocabulary the news actually uses.
Every episode has its own page with the full French transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read.
WHY NEWS WORKS BETTER THAN EXERCISES
You already know what happened today. That means your attention goes to the French instead of to the story. At this level that is what moves you from understanding lessons to understanding real reporting.
WHO B1+ IS FOR
You can hold a conversation and you want the vocabulary that real reporting uses. The pace here is still slower than everyday speech, so speed never gets in the way of the words. This is the level where most learners stall, and daily contact with real news is the thing that gets them through it.
NOT SURE THIS IS YOUR LEVEL?
About twenty short questions place you on the CEFR scale and show you what to work on next:
https://linguawire.com/assessment
An intermediate French podcast for people who can already read a headline and want to hear one.
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