# A1 French | Why This World Cup Costs More Than Ever | Today's Easy News

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Podcast: [Learn French A1 with News | Slow Easy French for Beginners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-french-a1-with-news-slow-easy-french-for-beginners-7777303)
Published: 2026-06-12T05:33:47+00:00
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## Resource

Today’s stories in A1 French:— Pourquoi cette Coupe du Monde coûte plus cher que jamais— Le pape Léon visite des îles pour aider les migrants en dangerLearn French with real news — not repetitive drills.This A1 episode uses very simple French, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode.Full transcripts, English translations, 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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