News in Slow English - Episode 11

In the first part of our program, we're going to discuss current events. We will begin with a discussion about the vote on Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to repeal rules that ensure a fair and open internet, also called "net neutrality." Next, we'll talk ...  Show more

In the first part of our program, we're going to discuss current events. We will begin with a discussion about the result of the Alabama Senate elections that were held on Tuesday. Next, we'll talk about the decision announced by the French government on Sunday to ban the use of ...  Show more

En la primera parte del programa, vamos a comentar la actualidad. Comenzaremos con una discusión de la cumbre de la OTAN de la semana pasada, seguida por la visita de Trump a Reino Unido y por la cumbre Trump-Putin. A continuación, hablaremos del mayor acuerdo bilateral de com ...

This episode contains strong language. 

On Sunday, 12 elite soccer teams in Europe announced the formation of a super league. The plan was backed by vast amounts of money, but it flew in the face of an idea central to soccer’s identity: You have to earn your place ...