# A2 English | Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee | Today's News Listening Practice

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Podcast: [Learn English A2 with Daily News | Simple English Listening Practice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-a2-with-daily-news-simple-english-listening-practice-7757941)
Published: 2026-06-15T06:34:21+00:00
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Duration seconds: 443

## Resource

Today’s stories in A2 English:— Fifa pays Somali referee full World Cup fee— Why convertible cars may disappear soonLearn English with real news — not repetitive drills.This A2 episode uses clear, accessible English for elementary learners. 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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