Learn Italian A2 Through Real News | Beginner Italiano Listening Practice

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US offers Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear commitments and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew 3.4% annually in the third quarter, driven by consumer spending and investments in artificial intelligence, while inflation continued to pressure households. Oggi: Gli Stati Uniti propongono nuovi negoziati all’Iran · L’economia americana cresce del 3,4 per cento. Today’s Italian focus: era cresciuto = had grown. Vocabulary: l'impegno (commitment), la scorta (stockpile), il blocco (blockade or restriction). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates at 3.75%-4% despite US inflation rising to 3.7%. Also: Donald Trump plans to loosen methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from low-production wells. Oggi: La Fed lascia invariati i tassi · Trump vuole allentare le regole sul metano. Today’s Italian focus: tagliarli = to cut them. Vocabulary: Il tasso (interest rate or level), La spesa (spending or money used to buy), Il ritmo (pace or trend). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US Justice Department asks Washington State officials to set aside more than 400 ballots it says may belong to noncitizens, while the state secretary questions the timing and. Also: A Lancet report calls climate change a global health emergency, linking nearly 3 million deaths from 2016 to 2023 to climate change and warning that health harms are accelerating. Oggi: Più di 400 schede da mettere da parte · Quasi 3 milioni di morti legate al clima. Today’s Italian focus: volere + infinito = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: il caldo (heat), il danno (damage), la perdita (loss). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Iran war raises fuel and fertiliser costs in Africa, threatening food security and next year's harvests. Also: A congressional Democratic report says Trump's oil and gas holdings rose 43 percent during the Iran war, while he also bought millions in related stocks. Oggi: Il cibo in Africa è a rischio · Gli investimenti di Trump aumentano. Today’s Italian focus: molto più costosi = much more expensive. Vocabulary: l'agricoltura (agriculture), i fertilizzanti (fertilisers), il raccolto (harvest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action, while both sides keep diplomatic messages moving and tensions remain high. Also: A federal appeals court hears the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California over about 20,000 possible noncitizens on voter lists. Today’s Italian focus: ha chiesto = has asked. Vocabulary: la lista (the list), la scheda (the ballot), la contea (the county). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: Four pastry chefs from Ticino prepare to represent Switzerland at the Panettone World Championship in Milan. Also: FC Lugano comes from behind to beat Getafe 5–2 in Spain, earning a second consecutive European victory. Today’s Italian focus: aveva già battuto = had already beaten. Vocabulary: La giuria (the jury), L'assaggio (the tasting), La degustazione (the tasting event). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The U.S. sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise and a possible attack is discussed. Also: Researchers discover two serious PHP vulnerabilities, prompting authorities to urge website owners to check their sites and install updates. Oggi: Una terza portaerei va in Medio Oriente · Due gravi vulnerabilità in PHP. Today’s Italian focus: non ... ci sono = there are not. Vocabulary: il problema (problem), la vulnerabilità (vulnerability), l'aggiornamento (update). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November midterm elections. Also: Oil prices rise 3% to $112 a barrel after attacks in Saudi Arabia and against ships near the Strait of Hormuz threaten global supplies. Oggi: Stop alle tessere studentesche per votare · Il petrolio sale a 112 dollari. Today’s Italian focus: è salito = has risen. Vocabulary: Il giacimento (oil field), Il greggio (crude oil), L'oleodotto (pipeline). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Missiles hit homes in Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia signals it may resume peace talks. Also: Two serious PHP security vulnerabilities put public websites in several countries temporarily offline. Oggi: Missili su Kyiv e nuovi colloqui di pace · Due gravi falle nel linguaggio PHP. Today’s Italian focus: farlo = to do it. Vocabulary: la falla (security flaw), la password (password), il codice (code). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The European Union makes security the first priority in its new Arctic strategy and proposes a maritime security centre. Also: Donald Trump promises more than $400 million for Republican candidates in the November midterm elections, with more than $300 million already spent. Oggi: La sicurezza prima nell'Artico · Trump promette più di 400 milioni. Today’s Italian focus: un = an indefinite article for masculine singular nouns. Vocabulary: La nave (ship), Il ghiaccio (ice), Il soccorso (rescue). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire and gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Ten attacks on commercial vessels last week help keep. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world, bringing severe wildfires in Indonesia and a more active hurricane season in the eastern Pacific. Today’s Italian focus: Il passato prossimo con esserci: ci sono state = the present perfect with esserci: there have been. Vocabulary: Il fumo (smoke), Il ricovero (hospital admission), La tosse (cough). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump suspends several Russia sanctions for 60 days to keep Moscow at the negotiating table, while the US studies their economic effects. Also: A poll gives Democratic House candidates an eight-point lead over Republicans, while Trump's approval rating reaches a record low. Oggi: Trump sospende le sanzioni contro la Russia · I Democratici sono avanti nel sondaggio. Today’s Italian focus: più seguito da un aggettivo = more followed by an adjective. Vocabulary: il vantaggio (advantage), il candidato (candidate), l'elettore (voter). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: This week near Foggia, a farmer brought his donkey Susy to an agricultural protest against high fuel costs. Susy became a symbol of the difficult situation facing farmers, olive. Also: In the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, two groups practise medieval combat today: historical fencing and buhurt, a group fight using replica armour. One training session. Today’s Italian focus: rappresenta = represents. Vocabulary: asinella (female donkey), carburante (fuel), agricoltura (agriculture). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow in response to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Also: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to its lowest level on record before a presidential runoff. Oggi: Attacco ucraino a una raffineria russa · Calo della deforestazione in Amazzonia. Today’s Italian focus: ha rafforzato, strengthened = strengthened. Vocabulary: la foresta (forest), la superficie (area or surface), il controllo (control or check). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16; the prime minister and other ministers were unharmed. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters shortly before the midterm elections. Oggi: Cinque missili colpiscono il palazzo presidenziale · Causa contro la California per le liste elettorali. Today’s Italian focus: aveva dato = had given. Vocabulary: il luogo (the place or site), il fronte (the front or conflict zone), la forza (the force or security group). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: US inflation reaches 3.7%, with gasoline prices driving more than half of the monthly increase. Also: Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents. Oggi: L'inflazione aumenta negli Stati Uniti · Otto stati fanno causa a OpenAI. Today’s Italian focus: volere + infinito = to want + infinitive. Vocabulary: la causa (lawsuit), l'accusa (accusation), il tribunale (court). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Houthis threaten a swift and painful response if the US joins Saudi attacks in Yemen. Also: Countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia want to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029. Oggi: Gli Houthi minacciano una risposta dolorosa · Possibile rinvio del rapporto IPCC sul clima. Today’s Italian focus: riunirsi = to meet or gather together. Vocabulary: l'autorizzazione (official permission), l'aeroporto (airport), il confine (border). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year, while cars built inside the EU are excluded. Also: A cyberattack raised refrigerator temperatures at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and sometimes causing fires. Oggi: L'UE limita le auto ibride cinesi · Un attacco colpisce i frigoriferi francesi. Today’s Italian focus: potere, to be able to; can = to be able to; can. Vocabulary: il frigorifero (refrigerator), il negozio (shop or store), lo sbrinamento (defrosting). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A second attack hits Riyadh airport, killing one person and injuring 11, while Iran calls the US response to peace terms inadequate. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences as its AI minister urges advanced AI companies to improve safety and protect models from hostile states. Oggi: Nuovo attacco all'aeroporto di Riyadh · Il Regno Unito rafforza le difese informatiche. Today’s Italian focus: la negazione con non, negation with non = negation with non. Vocabulary: la difesa (defence), il furto (theft), il controllo (check or control). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: This week, Rallylegend 2026 planned tributes in San Marino to rally pioneers Sandro Munari and Alex Fiorio, including displays of Munari's original cars. Also: Last Sunday, San Marino's under-20 women's volleyball team lost the European Championship qualifying final to Iceland 3-2 in a tie-break, finishing second after an unbeaten run. Today’s Italian focus: è finita = ended / was finished. Vocabulary: la sconfitta (defeat), il girone (group), la vittoria (victory). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Nikon disqualifies its initially announced video winner after concerns about AI use, naming a Vietnamese scientist as the new winner. Also: Shein's UK sales rise 26% to £2.58 billion, overtaking British rival Asos while increasing pressure to change low-value import rules. Oggi: Nikon squalifica il vincitore del concorso · Shein supera Asos nel Regno Unito. Today’s Italian focus: mostra = shows. Vocabulary: dazio (customs duty), bene (product or good), cliente (customer). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite and plans to launch commercial space internet by the end of the year. Also: A UK study finds that Brexit, Covid lockdowns, the Ukraine invasion, and Liz Truss's mini-budget caused lasting damage to mental health. Oggi: Amazon Leo costruisce il millesimo satellite · Cinque eventi danneggiano la salute mentale. Today’s Italian focus: hanno analizzato = have analyzed. Vocabulary: il benessere (well-being), il disagio (distress or discomfort), l'aiuto (help). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: French company Mistral presents Le Chonk, a 1-trillion-parameter open-weight model that it says can challenge leading models from the US and China. Also: A study finds that Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025, probably because of climate-driven changes to ocean food chains. Oggi: Mistral presenta Le Chonk · Calo dei pinguini a Zavodovski. Today’s Italian focus: era iniziato = had started. Vocabulary: la colonia (colony), la cenere (ash), la specie (species). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on IceCube, which detects high-energy neutrinos from the distant universe. Also: Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect her identity from AI-generated deepfakes. Oggi: Francis Halzen vince il Nobel per la fisica · Meloni registra la sua voce come marchio. Today’s Italian focus: servono = are needed. Vocabulary: la voce (voice), la domanda (official request or application), il marchio (trademark). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Norway proposes a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first presidential-election round, but a runoff with Lula da Silva is set for 25 October. Oggi: Norvegia: divieto temporaneo per gli occhiali AI · Bolsonaro vince il primo turno in Brasile. Today’s Italian focus: più = more. Vocabulary: Il divieto (the ban), Il consenso (consent), Lo spogliatoio (changing room). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: A proposed $31 billion datacentre near Dalby, Australia, promises jobs but worries residents about energy, land and noise. Oggi: Evans vince il titolo mondiale di rally · Un grande centro dati in Queensland. Today’s Italian focus: un e una = indefinite articles. Vocabulary: il terreno (land or ground), l'allevamento (livestock farm), il bestiame (livestock). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold and earns an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. Also: Polymarket takes $77,507 in bets on whether major banks including HSBC and Lloyds will fail by year-end. Oggi: Tom Kim vince l’oro ai Giochi Asiatici · Scommesse sul fallimento di grandi banche. Today’s Italian focus: potere più l'infinito = can or be able to plus the infinitive. Vocabulary: il timore (concern or fear), il rischio (risk), lo sportello (bank counter). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Researchers find that Chinese AI model Qwen avoids sensitive topics and promotes messages favorable to the Chinese government. Also: The G7 plans to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to stabilize supplies and ease price increases. Oggi: Qwen evita temi sensibili sulla Cina · Il G7 libera riserve di petrolio e diesel. Today’s Italian focus: aveva minacciato, had threatened = had threatened. Vocabulary: la riserva (reserve), la fornitura (supply), l'aumento (increase). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google launches a refrigerator-sized satellite with four AI chips to test future data centers in space. Also: Ataraxos beats a top Stratego player by guessing hidden pieces with a second neural network. Oggi: Google lancia un satellite nello spazio · Ataraxos vince a Stratego. Today’s Italian focus: lo, it/him = it/him. Vocabulary: il pezzo (piece), la bandiera (flag), l'avversario (opponent). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Eli Lilly reports that a combination of eloralintide and low-dose tirzepatide caused greater weight loss than tirzepatide alone in a 48-week trial, while some participants stopped. Also: A Nikon microscopy contest winner is under review after scientists questioned whether artificial intelligence affected a video of moving cilia; Ning Xu says AI only helped. Oggi: La nuova terapia combinata contro l'obesità · Il video microscopico contestato in un concorso Nikon. Today’s Italian focus: ha annunciato = announced. Vocabulary: il trattamento (treatment), la dose (dose), l'effetto (effect). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-10-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A New York startup studies gene editing in human embryos to prevent serious inherited diseases, while experts debate safety and ethics. Also: After large protests in Spain, an 87-year-old woman will return to her Madrid home with a lower rent. Oggi: Una startup studia la modifica degli embrioni · Le proteste aiutano un'anziana a tornare a casa. Today’s Italian focus: stare per + infinito = to be about to. Vocabulary: embrione (embryo), mutazione (mutation), malattia (disease). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Nvidia presents OpenShell, a security platform that controls AI agents, limits their access, and can quarantine suspicious activity. More than 100 organizations are already using. Also: California bans the production, import, and later sale of single-use, battery-powered tobacco vapes to reduce waste and battery risks. Oggi: Nvidia presenta OpenShell per la sicurezza · La California vieta le sigarette usa e getta. Today’s Italian focus: non riguarda, it does not concern / it does not apply to = it does not concern / it does not apply to. Vocabulary: l'istruzione (instruction), lo strumento (tool), la sicurezza (security). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Spain wins 17 men's and women's world and European football titles in five years, with success across senior and youth teams. Also: More than 70% of Swiss voters reject a stricter neutrality proposal that would have limited sanctions without UN approval and closer NATO ties. Oggi: Il trionfo della Spagna nel calcio · La Svizzera difende la sua neutralità. Today’s Italian focus: essere = to be. Vocabulary: il trionfo (triumph), vincere (to win), battere (to beat). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Wakefield shock Wigan 33-6 and reach the Super League Grand Final for the first time. Also: TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million and add new safety rules for teenagers. Oggi: Wakefield arriva alla finale · TikTok paga cento milioni all’Alabama. Today’s Italian focus: ha potuto rendere più stabile il gruppo = was able to make the group more stable. Vocabulary: la squadra (team), la meta (try), segnare (to score). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns in Paris that technology could weaken humanity and calls for ethical education. Also: A new US study finds no widespread job losses or hiring decline yet among recent college graduates. Oggi: Il Papa parla dei rischi della tecnologia · I giovani laureati trovano ancora lavoro. Today’s Italian focus: potere + infinito = to be able to or can. Vocabulary: il rischio (risk), la scelta (choice), giusto (right or morally good). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: NASA fears China could limit access to important sites at the Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the United States for the first time. Oggi: Cina e Stati Uniti puntano sulla stessa zona · Hyundai potrebbe superare Ford nelle vendite. Today’s Italian focus: doveva + infinito = was supposed to / had to. Vocabulary: ghiaccio (ice), cratere (crater), superficie (surface). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump gives Xi Jinping an unusually grand welcome on the tarmac, with a red carpet, military honors, and a temporary trade truce. Also: Ofcom investigates Pornhub's new age checks to see whether they really keep children away from adult content. Oggi: Trump accoglie Xi sulla pista · Ofcom indaga sui controlli di età. Today’s Italian focus: ha accolto, welcomed = welcomed. Vocabulary: l'incontro (meeting), la tregua (truce), la pista (tarmac). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Aurora is running driverless trucks in Texas and aiming for 200 by year-end, with profitability targeted for 2028. Also: Meta's Muse reaches the top of the App Store as AI shopping grows fast, while Amazon blocks it from buying on its platform. Oggi: Camion senza autista in Texas · Muse è al primo posto. Today’s Italian focus: Essere al primo posto, to be in first place = to be in first place. Vocabulary: autista (driver), offerte (deals), posta (email inbox). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Australia joins more than 20 countries in a declaration calling for human control over AI, with leaders saying the technology must stay under oversight and direction. Also: A cut Verizon fiber cable in New Jersey disrupts hundreds of flights to Newark, Philadelphia, and New York-area airports, causing cancellations, delays, and diversions. Oggi: IA sotto controllo umano · Cavo tagliato, voli bloccati. Today’s Italian focus: È stato tagliato, it was cut = it was cut. Vocabulary: controllo (control, supervision), sviluppare (to develop, to improve), direzione (direction, guidance). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Australia's Treasury forecasts longer lives, smaller families, and rising pressure on the budget. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more trains and 10,000 extra seats promised. Oggi: Più australiani vivranno fino ai 90 · Chiltern torna in mani pubbliche. Today’s Italian focus: Si parla di tendenze lunghe, people talk about long-term trends = people talk about long-term trends. Vocabulary: l'aspettativa (expectation), il calo (decline), il bilancio (budget). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump says the US has a new security agreement with Denmark over Greenland, but the details and limits are still unclear. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while calling AI fears a hoax. Oggi: Accordo su Groenlandia · Nuova forza per IA. Today’s Italian focus: era un territorio molto sensibile, was a very sensitive territory = was a very sensitive territory. Vocabulary: l'accordo (agreement), la sicurezza (security), la crescita (growth). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike decides not to renew, marking On's first football agreement and a visible move beyond running. Also: A U.S. poll shows Americans are hopeful about AI's benefits but want more caution, with companies and government both expected to help control it. Oggi: Mbappé firma con On · Gli americani vogliono prudenza nell’AI. Today’s Italian focus: ha firmato un nuovo accordo = has signed a new deal. Vocabulary: l'accordo (deal), il marchio (brand), la prudenza (caution). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: King Charles warns AI leaders about existential danger and wrong hands. Also: A researcher finds a 1,700-year-old Odyssey fragment inside a library book. Oggi: Re Carlo avverte sull'IA · Frammento dell'Odissea in biblioteca. Today’s Italian focus: vertice = a high-level meeting = a high-level meeting. Vocabulary: vertice (a high-level meeting), mani (hands), tesoro (treasure). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years, as prices stay high and consumers feel the pressure. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court and debates how to heal old legal wounds while tensions rise in the northeast. Oggi: La Fed alza i tassi · La Siria abolisce il tribunale. Today’s Italian focus: ha alzato i tassi, raised rates = raised rates. Vocabulary: aumento (increase), i tassi (interest rates), prezzi (prices). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Clear, steady Italian at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuanian airspace, and officials investigate where it came from. Also: General Motors launches a new digital system for its pickup trucks, with simpler controls and more phone-like features. Oggi: Drone abbattuto in Lituania · GM cambia il software delle auto. Today’s Italian focus: è caduto, it fell = it fell. Vocabulary: l'alleanza (alliance), il paese (country), la sicurezza (safety). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/italian-a2-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.