Episode
A2 English News | Why Anwar's Taiwan Remarks Matter for Malaysia
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- Aug 26, 2026
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- 507
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Summary
Learn English through today’s real news. Clear, steady English at A2, with a full transcript. In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate after saying Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's non-aligned foreign policy and its ties with China, Taiwan, and the. Also: Firms in Spain and Portugal are buying battery backup after a major blackout showed how costly power cuts can be for factories and other businesses. Today’s English focus: is going to need, will need = will need. Vocabulary: battery (a device that stores electricity), backup (extra help or extra power when the main system fails), storage (the act of keeping something safe for later use). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-a2-2026-08-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.