# A1 European Portuguese News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?

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Podcast: [Learn Portuguese A1 | Slow Easy Portuguese News, Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-portuguese-a1-slow-easy-portuguese-news-daily-7811157)
Published: 2026-08-24T02:25:25+00:00
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## Resource

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Dating apps are losing users as many people feel tired of online dating and want more real-life connection. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June, with heatwaves and unsafe swimming spots adding to the danger. Hoje: Apps de encontros perdem brilho · Mais afogamentos em França. Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a trabalhar, are working = are working. Vocabulary: afogamento (drowning), perigo (danger), zona (area). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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