# B1 English News | Poland Faces Critical Months Over Russia Threat

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Podcast: [Learn English B1 with Daily News | English Listening Practice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-b1-with-daily-news-english-listening-practice-7757944)
Published: 2026-07-04T04:56:21+00:00
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Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Poland says it is preparing for various scenarios after reports of a possible Russian provocation to test NATO. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness.Today’s English focus: require = to need something because of a rule, law, or situation. Vocabulary: sick leave (time away from work because you are ill), sick note (a document from a doctor that explains why someone cannot work), absence (being away from a place where you are expected to be).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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