Learn Italian A1 with News | Slow Easy Italiano for Beginners

Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Houthi rebels launch an attack on Riyadh, promise more attacks, and threaten global energy supplies as Trump considers strikes. Also: US prices rise 3.7% in September, with gasoline up 9.1% and wages growing more slowly than prices.
Oggi: Attacco degli Houthi a Riad · I prezzi negli Stati Uniti aumentano.
Today’s Italian focus: è salita = has risen. Vocabulary: la casa (home), i vestiti (clothes), il cibo (food).
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US warns Ukraine it could stop sharing intelligence unless Ukraine halts some long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. Zelenskyy says Russia must also stop attacks. Also: More than 300 scientists from 32 countries call for stronger AI controls to reduce cyber risks. They recommend testing advanced systems in controlled environments without internet.
Oggi: Gli Stati Uniti possono fermare le informazioni · Scienziati chiedono controlli più forti sull'intelligenza artificiale.
Today’s Italian focus: chiedono = they ask or request. Vocabulary: la rete (the network), il controllo (control), l'apparecchio (device or electrical appliance).
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Houthi rebels launch missiles toward Riyadh, but Saudi Arabia says all three are intercepted and destroyed. Riyadh's King Khalid airport remains closed until Saturday after deadly. Also: The European Union will limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year from December. Cars above the quota will remain blocked at European port customs.
Oggi: Missili Houthi verso Riyadh · Limite UE per auto cinesi.
Today’s Italian focus: Non avranno nuove tasse = They will not have new taxes. Vocabulary: Il limite (the limit), La dogana (customs), L'accordo (the agreement).
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Russia strikes power plants in Ukraine after Trump announces an energy ceasefire. Also: About 18,000 people attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok as war, energy problems, debt, and high interest rates dominate.
Oggi: Attacchi alle centrali in Ucraina · Riunioni economiche a Bangkok.
Today’s Italian focus: dura = lasts. Vocabulary: riserva (reserve), barile (barrel), deposito (storage place or depot).
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Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the Italian-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, Rallylegend in San Marino planned tributes to rally legends Sandro Munari and Alex Fiorio, including Munari's original cars and events honoring both drivers. Also: Last Sunday, San Marino's under-20 women's volleyball team lost a fiercely contested European Championship qualifying final to Iceland 3–2 at the tie-break, finishing second.
Today’s Italian focus: sono, to be = to be. Vocabulary: la partita (match or game), il set (set), la squadra (team).
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