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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Four pastry chefs from Ticino will represent Switzerland at the Panettone World Championship in Milan. Also: FC Lugano came from behind to beat Getafe 5–2 in Spain, earning a second consecutive European victory.
Today’s Italian focus: Chi, who = who. Vocabulary: La partita (the match or game), Il gol (the goal), La vittoria (the victory).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-25
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A Russian tanker carrying 298,000 barrels of diesel is heading to New York, the first shipment after an agreement between Trump and Putin. Also: The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel prepare for possible new fighting in Iran.
Oggi: Una nave russa porta diesel a New York · Una terza portaerei va in Medio Oriente.
Today’s Italian focus: partire = to leave or depart. Vocabulary: il barile (barrel), il carico (cargo or shipment), il porto (port).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-24
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: PHP security problems leave many websites vulnerable, prompting organisations and the UK government to take services offline for updates. Also: A global assessment says 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with reefs possibly disappearing by 2075.
Oggi: Gravi problemi di sicurezza per i siti · Le barriere coralline rischiano di sparire.
Today’s Italian focus: proteggono = they protect. Vocabulary: il caldo (heat), la costa (coast), la tempesta (storm).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-23
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Six people are injured in a missile attack on Kyiv as Russia says it is ready in principle to resume peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury finds the company misled Facebook users about their personal data.
Oggi: Missili colpiscono Kyiv: sei feriti · Meta deve pagare una multa enorme.
Today’s Italian focus: non sono pubbliche = are not public. Vocabulary: la multa (fine), la giuria (jury), il giudice (judge).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-22
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: At talks in Oslo, Zelensky says US intelligence sharing now works, while Russia must respond to peace proposals. Also: The EU's new Arctic strategy puts security first, with a maritime security hub, more icebreakers, and action against Russian pressure.
Oggi: Lo scambio di informazioni ora funziona · La sicurezza prima di tutto nell'Artico.
Today’s Italian focus: Vuole creare = wants to create. Vocabulary: Il mare (the sea), La nave (the ship), Il ghiaccio (the ice).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-21
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