In the first part of our program, we’re going to discuss current events. We will begin with a discussion about the vote on Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repeal rules that ensure a fair and open internet, also called

News in Slow English - Episode 14

Dec 14th, 2017 7m 19s

In the first part of our program, we’re going to discuss current events. We will begin with a discussion about the result of the Alabama Senate elections that were held on Tuesday. Next, we’ll talk about the decision announced by the French gov

News in Slow English - Episode 13

Dec 8th, 2017 6m 51s

For the first half of our program, we’re going to look at what’s happening around the world this week. We will begin with President Donald Trump’s announcement to formally recognize the city of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Next, we’ll comment

News in Slow English - Episode 12

Nov 30th, 2017 8m 34s

In the first part of our program, we’re going to discuss current events. We will begin with Pope Francis's speech in Myanmar that met with criticism from various human rights groups. Next, we’ll talk about the engagement of Prince Harry to Amer

News in Slow English - Episode 11

Nov 23rd, 2017 7m 36s

As always, we’re going to start the program with a discussion of current events. We will begin with President Trump’s reversal on his own decision to allow the importation of elephant “trophies.” Next, we’ll talk about two E.U. agencies leaving

News in Slow English - Episode 10

Nov 16th, 2017 7m 9s

In the first part of our program, we’re going to discuss current events. We will begin with the new European joint defense pact - PESCO. Next, we’ll talk about a new poll in Australia that shows overwhelming support for gay marriage. Then, we’l

News in Slow English - Episode 9

Nov 9th, 2017 8m 7s

For the first part of our program, we’re going to look at what’s happening around the world this week. We will begin with two tragedies that took place in the U.S., one in Texas and the other in New York. Next, we’ll look into the results of th

News in Slow English - Episode 8

Nov 2nd, 2017 8m 5s

For the first portion of our program, we are going to dive into this week’s headlines. We’ll start with a discussion on the first criminal charges brought against some of President Trump’s former aids on Monday by Special Counsel Robert Mueller

News in Slow English - Episode 7

Oct 26th, 2017 6m 52s

For the first half of our program, we’re going to look at what’s happening around the world this week. We’ll begin with a discussion of China’s most important political event that ended on Tuesday - the Communist Party Congress. Next, we’ll add

News in Slow English - Episode 6 - Weekly Intermediate English Program

Oct 19th, 2017 7m 54s

In the first part of our program, we’re going to discuss current events. We will begin with news of the liberation of Raqqa, the Syrian city occupied by the Islamic State. Next, we’ll talk about the results of Austria’s national elections which

News in Slow English - Episode 5 - Learn English through current events

Oct 12th, 2017 7m 51s

For the first part of our program, we are going to dive into this week’s headlines. We’ll start with the ongoing tension between Catalonia and the Spanish government. Next, we’re going to cover the firing of movie executive Harvey Weinstein las

News in Slow English - Episode 4 - Learn English through current events

Oct 5th, 2017 7m 38s

In the first part of our program, we’re going to discuss current events. We will begin with the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history which took place in Las Vegas on Sunday night, leaving 59 dead and more than 500 injured. Next, we’ll discus

News in Slow English - Episode 3 - Learn English through current events

Sep 28th, 2017 8m 39s

We’ll begin with the challenges that Puerto Rico is facing in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Next, we’ll talk about the kneeling controversy in the National Football League (NFL). Following that, we’ll discuss the results of a poll conducted

News in Slow English - Episode 2 - Intermediate English Podcast

Sep 21st, 2017 6m 49s

In the first part of our program, we’re going to discuss current events. We will begin with the General Assembly of the United Nations. Next, we will talk about tensions ahead of the Catalonia independence vote planned for October 1st. Then, we

News in Slow English - Episode 1 - Intermediate English Podcast

Sep 14th, 2017 8m 47s

In the first part of our program, we’re going to talk about the devastation left by hurricane Irma. Next, we’ll discuss the ethnic cleansing campaign in Myanmar against the Rohingya minority. We’ll continue with a controversial study conducted

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