# A2 English News | How One Small Town Sheltered 7,000 Stranded People

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Podcast: [Learn English A2 | Slow Clear News for Learners, Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-a2-with-daily-news-simple-english-listening-practice-7757941)
Published: 2026-09-07T00:43:40+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/learn-english-a2-slow-news/episodes/6a9e08bdfe3b7e34fd148f79
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## Resource

Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript. In this episode: After 9/11, Gander in Newfoundland sheltered 7,000 stranded passengers and crew when 38 planes landed there. Also: Jamaica sends a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking about legacy and restitution. Today’s English focus: made fast decisions = to make fast decisions. Vocabulary: petition (formal written request), legacy (something from the past that still has an effect now), restitution (giving back or making repair after harm). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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