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In this episode of News in Easy English, we look at a surprising proposal from Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the EU's first-ever "associate member," as trade tensions grow between Canada and the United States.

You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "associate member," "tariff," "alliance," and "summit." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.

Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover the tragic crash of an Air India flight near Ahmedabad earlier this month. Investigators have now recovered data from the plane’s black boxes, which may help explain what went wrong.

You’ll learn real English vocabulary during the episode, such as “black box,” “data extraction,” “cockpit voice recorder,” and “DNA sample” — all explained clearly as part of the story.
Perfect for A2–B2 learners looking to improve their listening, vocabulary, and understanding of real news.

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In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about an AI-generated image showing US President Donald Trump dressed as the Pope.
The image was shared online shortly after Trump joked, “I’d like to be pope,” following his visit to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral.

We explain what happened, why people are upset, and teach new vocabulary like “AI,” “papal attire,” and “disrespectful”.
All in slow, clear English – perfect for English learners from A2 to B2 level.

🎧 Improve your English listening, learn real news words, and understand world events, step by step.

In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about the funeral of Pope Francis.
Around 200,000 people came to St. Peter’s Square to honour the first Latin American pope.
We explain the important events, who attended the ceremony, and where Francis will be buried — all in slow, clear English for English learners.

🧠 Learn useful words like “funeral,” “delegation,” “sermon,” and “tomb.”
🎧 Perfect for A2–B2 learners who want to improve vocabulary, understand real news, and practise English listening.

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In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about a strong earthquake that hit Istanbul, Turkey.
A 6.2-magnitude tremor shook the city, injured over 150 people, and caused buildings to shake. We explain what happened, how people reacted, and what the government is doing now: all in slow, clear English that’s perfect for English learners.

🧠 Learn useful words like “earthquake,” “injured,” “epicentre,” and “aftershock.”
🎧 A2–B2 learners can listen, learn real vocabulary, and understand world news in easy English.

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