B1 English News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars

B1 English News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Inside a notorious prison in Cameroon, inmates record songs and music videos with Jail Time Records, turning prison life into a strange music scene with fans far beyond the walls. Also: Love Island UK shows how dating habits are changing, as women make the first move and old rules about who should act first start to shift. Today’s English focus: be watched by — to be seen by people = to be seen by people. Vocabulary: record label (a music company or group that releases songs), inmates (prisoners), courtyard (an open space inside a building or group of buildings). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-26

B1 English News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The US puts new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, while officials cite forced-labour concerns and a trade expert. Also: The ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations, with members voting 82 in favour and Khan saying he will challenge the decision. Today’s English focus: is going to challenge = to plan to challenge. Vocabulary: tariff (a tax on goods brought into a country), partner (a country or company that trades or works with another one), import (goods brought into a country from somewhere else). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-25

B1 English News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Elon Musk tells people to keep going as fears grow about AI speed, safety risks, and a new OpenAI security scare. Also: China's animal lovers push back after a brutal dog-killing case, taking their campaign against censorship and cruelty overseas. Today’s English focus: even if I wanted to stop it = even if I wanted to stop it. Vocabulary: censorship (control of information, books, posts, or videos by officials), outrage (very strong anger), cruelty (very unkind or harmful behaviour, especially when someone hurts people or). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-24

B1 English News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Google's revenue is still growing, but its free cash flow has turned negative as AI spending climbs toward $205 billion and investors react. Also: In Nigeria, white foam on a busy highway draws crowds, while authorities warn people to stay back and tests continue. Today’s English focus: have been stopping = to have been stopping. Vocabulary: foam (a soft mass of bubbles), distance (space between two things), unidentified (not known by name or type). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-23

B1 English News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France has passed a law that will block social media for under-15s, with age checks for all users coming in stages. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces possible jail and a fine over ants used in desserts. Today’s English focus: be used for = to be for a purpose. Vocabulary: law (official rules people must follow), fine (money paid as a penalty), menu (the list of food and drinks in a restaurant). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-22