193 episodes
- Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs cannot be used to vote in the November midterm elections. Also: Oil prices rise 3% to $112 a barrel after attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents involving ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Aujourd'hui : Les cartes d’étudiant interdites pour voter · Le pétrole atteint 112 dollars le baril.
Today’s French focus: le plus-que-parfait = the pluperfect. Vocabulary: Le baril (barrel), Le détroit (strait), Le navire (ship).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-23
Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations. - Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it is ready to resume peace talks. Also: Two serious PHP security flaws put websites at risk, leading several countries to take sites offline.
Aujourd'hui : Des missiles frappent Kyiv · Deux failles graves dans PHP.
Today’s French focus: les = them. Vocabulary: la faille (security flaw), le serveur (server), le correctif (fix or patch).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-22
Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations. - Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, responding to growing Russian military activity and proposing better maritime monitoring. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates before the November midterm elections.
Today’s French focus: avait déjà été dépensée = had already been spent. Vocabulary: Le brouillage (signal interference or jamming), Les secours (emergency assistance or rescue services), La glace (ice).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-21
Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations. - Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Russia condemns the attacks on Iran as its foreign minister visits Tehran. Netanyahu tells Trump they have a job to finish, while Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire and the oil. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world, bringing droughts, floods, heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes. Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since 2015, with toxic.
Aujourd'hui : La guerre en Iran et le pétrole · El Niño change la météo mondiale.
Today’s French focus: la et des = the and some. Vocabulary: La sécheresse (drought), L'inondation (flood), La fumée (smoke).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-20
Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations. - Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Donald Trump suspends several US sanctions against Russia to keep peace negotiations going, while Marco Rubio describes the move as a 60-day pause. Also: A poll puts Democrats eight points ahead of Republicans among likely voters in House elections, while Donald Trump's disapproval reaches a record low.
Aujourd'hui : Trump suspend plusieurs sanctions contre la Russie · Les démocrates en tête dans un sondage.
Today’s French focus: en, replaces the oil already mentioned = it or some of it. Vocabulary: L'avance (lead or advantage), L'écart (difference or gap), Le résultat (result or outcome).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-a2-2026-10-19
Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
More Daily News podcasts
Trending Daily News podcasts
About Learn French A2 | Slow French News for Beginners, Daily
Learn French with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in slow, clear French at A2, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.Read today's transcript:https://linguawire.com/learn/frenchWHAT YOU GETA new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, in everyday French at a pace you can follow.Every episode has its own page with the full French transcript, the English translation beside it, the day's vocabulary, one grammar point and a short quiz. No account needed to read.WHY NEWS WORKS BETTER THAN EXERCISESYou already know what happened today. That means your attention goes to the French instead of to the story, which is the fastest route from textbook French to French you actually meet.WHO A2 IS FORYou know the basics and you want to stop translating in your head. This is slow French listening practice built on real news rather than scripted conversation. If it feels fast, the same stories run at A1 the same morning. If it feels easy, go to B1+.NOT SURE THIS IS YOUR LEVEL?About twenty short questions place you on the CEFR scale and show you what to work on next:https://linguawire.com/assessmentMORE FROM LINGUAWIREDaily French class: https://linguawire.com/class/frenchStarting from zero: https://linguawire.com/dayone/frenchThe language guide: https://linguawire.com/guideEvery language and level: https://linguawire.com/podcastsAlso in Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and English.If today's episode helped, please follow the show. It is the single thing that helps other French learners find us.Note: LinguaWire podcasts use AI support for translation and multi-language recording, with native-speaker scripting and supervision. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Podcast websiteListen to Learn French A2 | Slow French News for Beginners, Daily, The Story and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app
- Stations and podcasts to bookmark
- Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Supports Carplay & Android Auto
- Many other app features
Get the free radio.net app
- Stations and podcasts to bookmark
- Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Supports Carplay & Android Auto
- Many other app features


Learn French A2 | Slow French News for Beginners, Daily
Scan code,
download the app,
start listening.
download the app,
start listening.
Learn French A2 | Slow French News for Beginners, Daily: Podcasts in Family














