# B1 French News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s

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Podcast: [Learn French B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-french-b1-with-news-french-listening-practice-7793132)
Published: 2026-07-22T04:21:43+00:00
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Duration seconds: 360

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Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: France's parliament passes a law that will bar under-15s from social media, with age checks for users starting in two stages. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail time after prosecutors say ants were used in desserts and other dishes.Today’s French focus: devoir vérifier = to have to verify. Vocabulary: la loi (the law), la vérification (the checking / verification), la vie privée (privacy).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-22 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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