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A1 English News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?
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- Aug 24, 2026
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- 397
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Summary
Learn English through today’s real news. Slow, clear English at A1, with a full transcript. In this episode: Dating apps are losing users. New data shows fewer paying subscribers, especially on Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and Bumble, as some people want real-life contact again. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June. Officials link the rise to long heatwaves, risky swimming spots, and sudden cold-water shock. Today’s English focus: are using, are using = are using. Vocabulary: subscriber (a person who pays for a service regularly), option (a choice you can use), similarity (how two things are alike). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a1-2026-08-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.