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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Scientists say El Niño in the eastern Pacific is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, using fossil Galápagos corals to rebuild the climate past and show bigger. Also: Doctors test an ECG-based tool that can spot signs of heart failure and heart valve disease in less than two seconds, helping fast-track patients who may need urgent treatment.

Aujourd'hui : El Niño plus fort que jamais · Une IA voit le cœur vite.

Today’s French focus: peut aider, can help = can help. Vocabulary: la sécheresse (drought), la pluie (rain), l'inondation (flood).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul to discuss security, military cooperation, and a new joint committee. Also: Australia's insurer regulator says cash home-insurance payouts can leave cyclone-hit homeowners with extra repair costs.

Aujourd'hui : Des ministres se voient à Istanbul · Les assureurs paient en argent.

Today’s French focus: se rencontrer = to meet. Vocabulary: l'accord (agreement), le comité (committee), les réparations (repairs).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-31

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: An Australian woman missing after deadly Nepal floods is found safe, while other Australians are still unaccounted for. Also: UK telecom executives warn that slow 5G and network upgrades could hurt the country's AI future.

Aujourd'hui : Cara Severino retrouvée au Népal · Réseau plus rapide pour l’IA.

Today’s French focus: a parlé (spoke) = spoke. Vocabulary: le lieu (place), la route (road), les personnes (people).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Cambodia says it has ended scam compounds, but experts and Amnesty International remain sceptical and say the claim is not independently verified. Also: Berlin says hackers stole city data and demanded a ransom, but the mayor says the city will not pay.

Aujourd'hui : Le Cambodge dit: plus d'arnaques · Berlin refuse de payer.

Today’s French focus: ne se laissera pas faire, will not be pushed around / will not cave in = will not be pushed around / will not cave in. Vocabulary: la rançon (ransom), les données (data), fermer (to close).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The FDA approves Gilead's once-daily HIV pill for some adults whose virus is already controlled, aiming to make treatment easier. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, using its long-range planes on trips to Europe and Tokyo.

Aujourd'hui : Nouvelle pilule VIH de Gilead · American Airlines ajoute sept lignes.

Today’s French focus: se prend une fois par jour = is taken once a day. Vocabulary: comprimé (tablet), prendre (to take), contrôler (to control).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to restart EU talks, with fishing, prices, and security all in the debate. Also: Nvidia reports record sales as AI demand keeps rising and its chips stay in huge demand.

Aujourd'hui : L’Islande vote sur l’Europe · Nvidia annonce une forte hausse.

Today’s French focus: plus du double = more than double. Vocabulary: la pêche (fishing), le poisson (fish), l'usine (factory).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-27

Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with the result too close to call and fishing rights at the center. Also: Nvidia reports another huge jump in revenue as demand for AI chips stays strong.

Aujourd'hui : Islande vote sur l’Europe · Nvidia vend encore plus.

Today’s French focus: vont voter, are going to vote = are going to vote. Vocabulary: le oui (yes), le non (no), la pêche (fishing).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Millions of households could face higher energy bills this winter as the price cap rises and support is still needed for people who struggle to pay. Also: Brazil fines TikTok's parent company nearly $30 million over children's and teenagers' data, and orders illegally obtained data erased.

Aujourd'hui : Les factures d’énergie montent · TikTok reçoit une grosse amende.

Today’s French focus: doit payer = must pay. Vocabulary: la donnée (data), l'enfant (child), l'adolescent (teenager).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Shein prepares a Hong Kong listing, aiming for almost $27bn and new funds. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting young workers hardest in entry-level jobs.

Aujourd'hui : Shein vise Hong Kong · L’IA frappe les premiers emplois.

Today’s French focus: être prêt à entrer en Bourse = to be ready to go public. Vocabulary: action (share), lever (to raise money), baisse (drop).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Dating apps are losing paying users as many people feel tired of screens and want real-life contact again. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June, with heatwaves, risky swimming spots, and cold-water shock all part of the danger.

Aujourd'hui : Les applis de rencontre · Les noyades en France.

Today’s French focus: faire plus que, to do more than = to do more than. Vocabulary: la baignade (swimming), le choc (shock), le risque (risk).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a1-2026-08-24