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B1 English News | Will Ukraine Make Its Own Patriot Missiles?

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Ukraine may get a licence to make Patriot interceptor missiles, raising questions about speed, cost, and US supply limits. Also: A Turkish president gave Keir Starmer a personalised revolver with live ammunition, creating a legal and diplomatic headache.Today’s English focus: pave the way = to make something easier or possible in the future. Vocabulary: revolver (a small gun with a turning part inside), ammunition (bullets for a gun), decommissioned (made safe so it cannot be used again).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-09 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

B1 English News | Nato Allies Back £37bn Missile Project

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Twelve Nato countries plan to spend more than £37 billion on a new long-range missile project, as leaders meet in Ankara and debate defence spending goals. Also: Australian dock workers want a 28-hour week with no pay cut as automation and AI spread across ports, with jobs and working conditions at the centre of the fight.Today’s English focus: in the crosshairs = under direct pressure or in danger. Vocabulary: automation (using machines or computer systems to do work with less human effort), workforce (all the people who work in a company, place, or country), livelihoods (the money and work people depend on to live).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-08 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

B1 English News | Zelensky Pushes NATO for Air Defence After Strikes

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Zelensky asks NATO allies for more air defence systems after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court ruling could decide whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027.Today’s English focus: uphold = to keep a decision in place. Vocabulary: verdict (a court's decision), appeal (a request for a higher court to look again at a case), public office (an official position in government).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-07 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

B1 English News | Cape Verde Celebrates Historic World Cup Run

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge airport welcome after their historic first World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with extreme winds, flooding, and dangerous waves.Today’s English focus: held their own = performed well in a difficult situation, especially against stronger or more experienced people. Vocabulary: homecoming (the return of a person or group to the place they come from, especially when), chanting (saying or singing the same words again and again, often in a crowd), gratitude (a feeling of thanks).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-06 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

B1 English News | France's Heatwave Deaths Sound Europe's Alarm

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: France reports 2,025 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave as Europe prepares for more extreme temperatures. Also: Alexandra Eala shocks defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first Filipino player to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open era.Today’s English focus: take something to heart = to listen to advice or words seriously and let them influence you. Vocabulary: excess deaths (deaths above the number normally expected in a period of time), braced for (preparing for something difficult or unpleasant), vulnerable (more likely to be hurt or affected by a problem).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-05 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.