Learn Italian A1 with News | Slow Easy Italiano for Beginners

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

In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the US government's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through two stock offerings to fund its AI investments and data centers.

Oggi: La corte respinge la richiesta sulle schede · Meta vuole raccogliere 95 miliardi.

Today’s Italian focus: danno = they give. Vocabulary: l'azione (share of a company), il diritto (right), il controllo (control).

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

In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against ordering a new military action, while diplomatic messages continue. Also: The US reports more than 4,580 measles cases, with Pennsylvania the hardest-hit state.

Today’s Italian focus: chiedono = they ask. Vocabulary: La malattia (the illness or disease), La dose (the dose), La vaccinazione (vaccination).

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

Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: Four pastry chefs from Ticino will represent Switzerland at the Panettone World Championship in Milan. Also: FC Lugano came from behind to beat Getafe 5–2 in Spain, earning a second consecutive European victory.

Today’s Italian focus: Chi, who = who. Vocabulary: La partita (the match or game), Il gol (the goal), La vittoria (the victory).

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

In this episode: A Russian tanker carrying 298,000 barrels of diesel is heading to New York, the first shipment after an agreement between Trump and Putin. Also: The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel prepare for possible new fighting in Iran.

Oggi: Una nave russa porta diesel a New York · Una terza portaerei va in Medio Oriente.

Today’s Italian focus: partire = to leave or depart. Vocabulary: il barile (barrel), il carico (cargo or shipment), il porto (port).

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

In this episode: PHP security problems leave many websites vulnerable, prompting organisations and the UK government to take services offline for updates. Also: A global assessment says 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with reefs possibly disappearing by 2075.

Oggi: Gravi problemi di sicurezza per i siti · Le barriere coralline rischiano di sparire.

Today’s Italian focus: proteggono = they protect. Vocabulary: il caldo (heat), la costa (coast), la tempesta (storm).

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

In this episode: Six people are injured in a missile attack on Kyiv as Russia says it is ready in principle to resume peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury finds the company misled Facebook users about their personal data.

Oggi: Missili colpiscono Kyiv: sei feriti · Meta deve pagare una multa enorme.

Today’s Italian focus: non sono pubbliche = are not public. Vocabulary: la multa (fine), la giuria (jury), il giudice (judge).

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

In this episode: At talks in Oslo, Zelensky says US intelligence sharing now works, while Russia must respond to peace proposals. Also: The EU's new Arctic strategy puts security first, with a maritime security hub, more icebreakers, and action against Russian pressure.

Oggi: Lo scambio di informazioni ora funziona · La sicurezza prima di tutto nell'Artico.

Today’s Italian focus: Vuole creare = wants to create. Vocabulary: Il mare (the sea), La nave (the ship), Il ghiaccio (the ice).

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

In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as the Iran war continues. Netanyahu tells Trump they have a job to finish, while Iran proposes seven days without fighting and attacks on. Also: The US bans DeepSeek from many civilian government offices and orders related technology removed. The notice does not explain the security problems, while defense offices are.

Oggi: La guerra in Iran continua · Gli Stati Uniti vietano DeepSeek.

Today’s Italian focus: vietano = they ban or prohibit. Vocabulary: l'ufficio (office), la regola (rule), l'avviso (notice).

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

In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep Moscow at the negotiating table. Also: A poll shows Democrats leading Republicans as Trump's approval reaches a record low.

Oggi: Trump mette in pausa le sanzioni · I democratici sono avanti nel sondaggio.

Today’s Italian focus: ha bloccato = blocked. Vocabulary: la sanzione (sanction), la pausa (pause), l'effetto (effect).

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

Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: During the past week, farmer Claudio Delia brought his donkey Susy to a fuel-price protest near Foggia, where farmers, olive growers and truck drivers said diesel costs too much. Also: This week, a report from Italian-speaking Switzerland visited two groups practising medieval combat: historical fencing and group fighting in armour, with equipment weighing about.

Today’s Italian focus: praticano = they practise. Vocabulary: l'elmo (helmet), l'armatura (armour), la spada (sword).

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