A2 English News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again

Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript. In this episode: The Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections. Also: Oil prices rise to $112 a barrel after attacks in Saudi Arabia and near the Strait of Hormuz. Today’s English focus: came = arrived or happened in the past. Vocabulary: supply (the amount of something available), route (a way from one place to another), pipeline (a long tube that carries oil or gas). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript. In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace talks going, while Ukraine objects. Also: A new poll shows Democrats leading Republicans before the US midterm elections. Today’s English focus: larger than = bigger than. Vocabulary: Poll (a set of questions that asks people what they think), Vote (to choose in an election), Likely (expected or probable). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-10-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.