Learn English A1 with News | Slow Easy English for Beginners

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

In this episode: BepiColombo nears Mercury after eight years in space, with one last step before orbit. Also: Volkswagen approves another 50,000 job cuts in a major company shake-up.

Today’s English focus: has been flying - has been doing an action for eight years and it still = has been flying. Vocabulary: module (one part of a machine), flyby (a fast pass near a planet), orbit (the path around a planet).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-09-05

What is Learn English A1 with News | Slow Easy English for Beginners?

Learn English every day with real news - not textbook exercises.

LinguaWire English A1 delivers a short daily news episode in very simple English, designed for true beginners. Short sentences. Slow, clear speech. Real global stories you can actually follow.

Each episode covers two current news stories, explained in simple English, with a vocabulary recap at the end. Visit linguawire.com for the full transcript, word-by-word translation, vocabulary tools, and comprehension questions.

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We use AI tools to help make a new episode available every day. A real native speaker checks every script, episode, and audio before release.

Perfect for: English beginners, A1 learners, slow English listening practice, learn English with news.