News in Slow English

Linguistica 360 has built a successful franchise around the concept of slowing down the news for language learners, with editions in Spanish, French, Italian, German, and English. News in Slow English applies that formula to current events, delivering a weekly discussion of headlines in clear, deliberately paced speech that gives learners time to process every sentence. The format covers the weekly news along with English grammar points and common idiomatic expressions. Narrators read at a noticeably reduced speed with careful pronunciation, and the program weaves in vocabulary explanations so you do not have to pause and look things up separately. Episodes run about seven minutes, making them among the shortest on this list — quick enough to listen during a morning routine or a short walk. The podcast emphasizes all aspects of language learning: listening comprehension, vocabulary expansion, grammar exposure, idiomatic expressions, and pronunciation practice. The platform also offers interactive grammar exercises and a hover-to-translate feature for keywords on their website, which is particularly useful for learners who want to read along while listening. The audience for this show skews toward intermediate to advanced learners who already have enough English to follow news content but want the safety net of slower delivery and built-in explanations. The production is professional and the content stays current, which means you are practicing with real-world material rather than outdated textbook scenarios. For learners who want to stay informed about global events while improving their English at the same time, News in Slow English provides a focused, efficient way to do both in under ten minutes a week.