B1 English News | Could Nord Stream Charges Strain Ukraine's Germany Ties?

B1 English News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: The US government pays nearly $3 million to people linked to Havana Syndrome, a mystery illness reported by spies, diplomats, and their families. Also: Nigeria's military says it freed all 44 kidnapped pupils and teachers, while families wait to be reunited after two months of fear.Today’s English focus: to abduct = to take a person away by force. Vocabulary: the ordeal (a very difficult and stressful experience), the captor (a person who keeps someone prisoner), the vulnerable (weak or easily harmed).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-12 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

B1 English News | Inside South Korea's 30-hour Dating Retreat

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A crypto-backed micronation in Liberland says people can buy more influence over leadership on disputed land between Serbia and Croatia. Also: In South Korea, 12 singles join a 30-hour dating retreat run by monks at a Buddhist temple.Today’s English focus: to vote = to choose someone or something in an election or decision. Vocabulary: the dispute (a disagreement, often about land, power, or rights), the token (a digital unit or piece of value, often used in crypto systems), the leadership (the people who lead a group, company, or country).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-11 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

B1 English News | Spain Wildfire Leaves 11 Dead and 19 Missing

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, left 19 missing, and forced firefighters to battle a fast-moving blaze. Also: Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad as Iran buried its late supreme leader at the Imam Reza shrine after six days of mourning.Today’s English focus: spread = to move or grow over a wider area. Vocabulary: blaze (a large fire, often a dangerous one), missing (not found; unable to be located), contain (to stop something from spreading or getting worse).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-10 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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.