English listening practice, by level

Radio-style debates in English on today's news, from A1 to C2. Pick your level: every sentence is written and checked for its vocabulary and grammar.

A1 · Beginner

Short, slow sentences about everyday things, with the most common words. All 26 A1 episodes

• 6 min · 9 Nov 2026Study: having a pet doesn't make renters happier, researchers find
• 6 min · 6 Nov 2026Coffee prices keep climbing worldwide: time to cut back on your cup?
• 6 min · 4 Nov 2026Clocks fell back this week: time to finally end the twice-a-year change?
• 6 min · 2 Nov 2026Ryanair cuts check-in deadline to 60 minutes before flight

A2 · Elementary

Simple sentences about familiar topics: prices, travel, work, food, plans. All 26 A2 episodes

• 6 min · 8 Nov 2026Should the UFC hold more fights in Brazil?
• 6 min · 6 Nov 2026Generic medicines: as good as brand names?
• 6 min · 5 Nov 2026GTA 6 delayed again: can gamers trust the next date?
• 6 min · 2 Nov 2026Pitty's comeback tour: are concert ticket prices too high?

B1 · Intermediate

Clear opinions and reasons on news topics, at a natural but steady pace. All 21 B1 episodes

• 6 min · 9 Nov 2026Does Colombia's "pico y placa" driving ban still work?
• 6 min · 8 Nov 2026World Cup ticket scams boom: would you risk buying online?
• 6 min · 5 Nov 2026Disputed no-foul call before Cruzeiro's goal: was the ref right?
• 6 min · 5 Nov 2026Naples airport shuts for a whole month for repairs: worth it?

B2 · Upper intermediate

Real arguments and counter-arguments, richer vocabulary, faster turns. All 15 B2 episodes

• 6 min · 6 Nov 2026A new mRNA flu vaccine hits pharmacies this season: trust the new shot?
• 6 min · 1 Nov 2026New study clears ultra-processed foods of cancer link: can we trust it?
• 6 min · 28 Oct 2026Study says exercise beats pills alone for heart health: time to ditch the shortcut?
• 6 min · 24 Oct 2026Bank of America fined $1.2 billion: are big banks ever truly punished?

C1 · Advanced

Nuanced debate with idioms and abstract ideas, close to native speed. All 5 C1 episodes

• 6 min · 27 Oct 2026AI-written pop songs are climbing the streaming charts now
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026Man City found guilty on 114 charges: does the punishment fit?
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026Televised political debates are vanishing: does that hurt democracy?
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026Electric car sales stall in some markets: is the EV boom over?

C2 · Proficient

Native-level debate: fast, idiomatic and with no simplification. All 10 C2 episodes

• 6 min · 7 Nov 2026London opens its first Sámi art and culture exhibition
• 6 min · 2 Nov 2026Driverless robotaxis expand to more US cities: ready to hop in?
• 6 min · 31 Oct 2026Google mocks Apple for copying Android features: fair dig or hypocrisy?
• 6 min · 29 Oct 2026Cocoa and coffee prices swing wildly: can we trust a stable chocolate bar?