Learn French B1 with News | French Listening Practice

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.

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 French 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/french-b1-2026-06-27

Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.

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 French 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/french-b1-2026-06-26

Trump Wants Billions for Iran War Costs. Build stronger French 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 French 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/french-b1-2026-06-25

Ships Return After the US-Iran Deal. Build stronger French 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 French 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/french-b1-2026-06-24

Today’s stories in B1 French:

— L’armée du Myanmar tue plus de 700 civils en six mois

— Le Japon multiplie par cinq les frais de visa après 40 ans

Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills.

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

Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.

Today’s stories in B1 French:

— Pays africains et caribéens exigent des excuses pour l'esclavage

— Étudiants indiens repassent l'examen après une fuite de sujet

Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills.

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

Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.

Today’s stories in B1 French:

— Les États-Unis arrêtent les fonds pour l’aide au VIH en Afrique du Sud

— Les femmes demandent aux fans japonais de nettoyer le stade chez eux aussi

Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills.

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

Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.

Today’s stories in B1 French:

— Israël et le Hezbollah acceptent de cesser les combats pour l’instant

— L’histoire du garçon et de son poulet malade touche beaucoup en Éthiopie

Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills.

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

Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.

Today’s stories in B1 French:

— Le Japon renforce sa défense pour éviter une guerre possible

— Le procès du tueur à gages norvégien se termine sans verdict

Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills.

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

Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.

Today’s stories in B1 French:

— Israël frappe à nouveau le Liban malgré les avertissements américains

— Le FBI déjoue un projet d'attaque lors d'un événement à la Maison Blanche

Learn French with real news — not repetitive drills.

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

Full transcripts, English translations, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.com

New episode every day.