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 3 A1 episodes

• 6 min · 10 Oct 2026Target tracks staff lateness with a point system: fair or too strict?
• 6 min · 9 Oct 2026New phones pack 10,000mAh batteries: worth the extra bulk?
• 6 min · 7 Oct 2026Nobel Prize week returns: is it still science's ultimate honor?

A2 · Elementary

Simple sentences about familiar topics: prices, travel, work, food, plans. All 3 A2 episodes

• 6 min · 10 Oct 2026US rents finally drop after years of relentless hikes
• 6 min · 9 Oct 2026Scientists retire worst-case climate scenario: honest fix or caving in?
• 6 min · 6 Oct 2026Trump intervening in World Cup referee calls: should politicians stay out of sport?

B1 · Intermediate

Clear opinions and reasons on news topics, at a natural but steady pace. The B1 episode

• 6 min · 5 Oct 2026Should AI agents have legal rights, like a person?

B2 · Upper intermediate

Real arguments and counter-arguments, richer vocabulary, faster turns. All 4 B2 episodes

• 6 min · 8 Oct 2026VAR controversies erupt at the World Cup: is video review ruining football?
• 6 min · 7 Oct 2026Stocks jump despite a weak jobs report: has bad news become good news?
• 6 min · 6 Oct 2026Screenshots every 10 minutes: has remote work surveillance gone too far?
• 6 min · 5 Oct 2026Ryder Cup fever: thrilling rivalry or too much hostility?