# A1 English | Why This World Cup Is the Most Expensive Ever | Today's Easy News

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Podcast: [Learn English A1 with News | Slow Easy English for Beginners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-a1-with-news-slow-easy-english-for-beginners-7755203)
Published: 2026-06-12T05:23:27+00:00
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Duration seconds: 430

## Resource

Today’s stories in A1 English:— Why This World Cup Is the Most Expensive Ever— Pope Leo Highlights Migrants Dangerous JourneysLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple English, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, vocabulary tools, and comprehension quizzes at linguawire.comNew episode every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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