Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.

In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says peace talks may restart. Also: Governments take websites offline after serious security problems are found in PHP.

Today’s English focus: Past perfect: had existed = had existed before a time in the past. Vocabulary: Attacker (a person who tries to harm a computer system), Server (a computer that provides information or services online), Patch (a small update that fixes a computer problem).

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Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.

In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, with plans for a maritime security hub and more icebreakers. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates before the US midterm elections.

Today’s English focus: wants, to want = to want. Vocabulary: hub (central place for a service or activity), vessel (boat or ship), rescue (action to save someone from danger).

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Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript.

In this episode: Netanyahu says Israel and the United States still have work to do regarding Iran. Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran, while attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world. Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since 2015, while droughts, floods, heatwaves, and strong hurricanes affect other countries.

Today’s English focus: a / the = articles for one non-specific thing and some country names. Vocabulary: haze (smoke, dust, or small drops of water in the air that make it hard to see), expose (to put someone in contact with something harmful), illness (a health problem that makes someone unwell).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-20

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