English B1 listening practice

Short radio debates in English about real news, written for B1 learners (intermediate): clear opinions and reasons on news topics, at a natural but steady pace.

Each episode has a host and several panelists who disagree, so you hear opinions, reasons and reactions — the language of real conversations. Every page has the first minute of audio, the start of the transcript and the key words with their meaning.

• 6 min · 9 Nov 2026 · SocietyDoes Colombia's "pico y placa" driving ban still work?Does paying extra to skip the driving ban actually solve traffic, or does it just let richer drivers get around the...
• 6 min · 8 Nov 2026 · Shopping & pricesWorld Cup ticket scams boom: would you risk buying online?Would you risk buying a World Cup ticket online, or has the scam wave killed your trust in digital ticket resales?
• 6 min · 5 Nov 2026 · FootballDisputed no-foul call before Cruzeiro's goal: was the ref right?When a referee misses a clear foul in the penalty area and the attacking team scores anyway, should that mistake...
• 6 min · 5 Nov 2026 · TravelNaples airport shuts for a whole month for repairs: worth it?If your flight got moved to a different airport because of runway repairs, would you think a whole month's...
• 6 min · 3 Nov 2026 · Shopping & pricesRenault's new Argentine-made pickup: can it beat the Hilux?Would you choose a locally-made pickup truck over an imported one if it costs less but has an unknown reputation?
• 6 min · 3 Nov 2026 · SocietyClocks just fell back again: should we finally scrap the time change?Should we stop changing our clocks twice a year, or is it worth keeping the switch?
• 6 min · 30 Oct 2026 · EntertainmentReality TV evictions: does the public always vote fairly?When you watch a reality show and your favorite person gets voted out, how do you know if the public really decided...
• 6 min · 28 Oct 2026 · FootballDoes VAR help or hurt Colombian football?When a referee makes a penalty call on the pitch, should VAR step in to overturn it, or should we trust the man in...
• 6 min · 27 Oct 2026 · FootballBallon d'Or 2026: was Harry Kane's win fair?Should Harry Kane have won the Ballon d'Or, or does a striker who scores goals deserve it more than a player who...
• 6 min · 26 Oct 2026 · FootballEl Clásico: Madrid win, but was the ref fair?When a player kicks an opponent, should the referee always send him off, or does it depend on what happened next in the game?
• 6 min · 26 Oct 2026 · FootballEl Clásico: did the ref get it right?Should the referee have sent off Joao Cancelo for that tackle on Yan Diomande, or was a yellow card enough?
• 6 min · 23 Oct 2026 · EconomyWeak jobs report, same high inflation: is the economy actually fine?When jobs are scarce but prices keep rising, are you better off staying in your current job or is it time to make a move?
• 6 min · 19 Oct 2026 · HealthTraditional and modern medicine share a stage: a good mix?Would you trust a doctor who mixes ancient healing practices with modern medicine, or does that feel like choosing...
• 6 min · 5 Oct 2026 · AIShould AI agents have legal rights, like a person?Should AI agents like Claude be granted legal rights—property ownership, contract signing, legal personhood—or must...
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026 · EducationUniversities are cutting humanities degrees: smart move or big loss?Are universities right to cut humanities degrees to survive financially, or are they sacrificing something...
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026 · WorkCompanies are calling workers back to the office: fair or unfair?Are mandatory return-to-office mandates fair when top talent is most likely to leave, or are they a necessary reset...
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026 · Shopping & pricesStreaming prices keep climbing: time to cancel or keep paying?Is paying $112 a month for seven streaming services worth it anymore, or should Americans cancel and switch to...
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026 · AIA viral AI 'doomsday' warning went viral: should we really be scared?Should we take Jacob Coxon's doomsday warning seriously, or is it a self-serving narrative pushed by AI labs to...
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026 · HealthTeens chasing filter-perfect looks with plastic surgery: who's to blame?Who bears the real responsibility for teens pursuing plastic surgery to match filtered selfies—the platforms, the...
• 6 min · 29 Sep 2026 · FoodBanning ultra-processed food from schools: healthy move or overreach?Can California and other states realistically ban ultra-processed foods from schools by their deadlines without...
• 6 min · 25 Sep 2026 · AIWill AI take our jobs? What the latest news saysWhere is AI actually killing jobs right now, and what's the gap between the hype and what's really happening on the ground?