Learn Italian A1 with News | Slow Easy Italiano for Beginners

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Archaeologists found a woman's cabinet in Pompeii, with everyday objects, work tools, coins, and protective amulets from before Mount Vesuvius erupted. Also: On Saturday, Visconti Castle in Locarno hosted a family Halloween event with potions, witches, frightening stories, and local history for children.
Today’s Italian focus: c'è / ci sono = there is / there are. Vocabulary: strega (witch), prigione (prison), racconto (story).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-11-01
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Trump says the Iran war will end soon as Qatar mediates for a peace deal, while Iran reports commercial ships hitting sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Canada and the EU announce the Alliance for the Future, open to like-minded countries, with closer cooperation on trade, travel, education, and support for Ukraine.
Oggi: Trump dice: la guerra finirà presto · Canada e UE creano una nuova alleanza.
Today’s Italian focus: volere + infinito = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: l'alleanza (alliance), il membro (member), il commercio (trade).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-31
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US economy grows faster than expected, but inflation rises to 3.6%. Also: The US Justice Department subpoenas California election officials over voter-roll investigations.
Oggi: L’economia americana cresce più del previsto · Indagine sulle liste elettorali in California.
Today’s Italian focus: riguarda, to concern or be about = to concern or be about. Vocabulary: l'indagine (investigation), il giudice (judge), la testimonianza (testimony).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-30
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Qatari mediators present Iran with a new proposal to end the war, while Iran continues reviewing proposals and gives diplomacy another chance. Also: Donald Trump wants to remove some methane rules for oil and gas companies, while the EPA plans less strict rules for some low-producing wells.
Oggi: L'Iran dà ancora una possibilità alla diplomazia · Trump vuole eliminare regole sul metano.
Today’s Italian focus: non ha dato = did not give. Vocabulary: il pozzo (well), la perdita (leak), la regola (rule).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-29
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady as US inflation reaches 3.7%, close to midterm elections. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, with carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide all rising.
Oggi: La Federal Reserve aspetta sui tassi · I gas serra raggiungono nuovi record.
Today’s Italian focus: potere + infinito = to be able to + infinitive. Vocabulary: l'atmosfera (the atmosphere), il calore (the heat), il livello (the level).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a1-2026-10-28
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