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Learn Spanish with Today"s News | A1 Easy Slow Spanish for Beginners

Learn Spanish every day with real news - not repetitive drills. LinguaWire Spanish A1 delivers a short daily episode in very simple Spanish, designed for true beginners. Slow speech. Short sentences. Real global stories explained so beginners can actually follow along. Each episode covers two current news stories explained in beginner Spanish, with a vocabulary recap at the end. Visit linguawire.com for the full transcript, English translation, vocabulary tools, and comprehension questions. New

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5:04

A1 Spanish News | Runners Race at the North Pole

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2026/07/20

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Twenty-three runners from seven countries race on drifting sea ice at the North Pole, wearing thermal gear and life vests as polar bears are watched for nearby. Also: A Cuban dissident leaves Cuba for exile in the US after five years in prison, and speaks out in Miami. Today’s Spanish focus: salió de Cuba = left Cuba. Vocabulary: chaleco (life vest; sleeveless jacket), recorrido (course; route), hielo (ice). Learn

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5:45

A1 Spanish News | India's First Private Rocket...

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2026/07/19

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: An Indian private rocket company reaches orbit for the first time and aims to make satellite launches simpler. Also: New EU border checks are slowing passport control, with longer waits, bugs, and advice for travelers to allow extra time. Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitive = can + infinitive. Vocabulary: la cola (line), la huella (fingerprint), el vuelo (flight). Learn more from today’s episode with the full

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4:51

A1 Spanish News | Trump Media Sells Fast Posts to...

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2026/07/18

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Trump Media plans a paid feed that sends its most influential posts to Wall Street clients in milliseconds. Also: Japan changes royal succession rules a little, but women still cannot become emperor. Today’s Spanish focus: puede mover = can move. Vocabulary: acceso (access), cliente (customer), dinero (money). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary

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5:05

A1 Spanish News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities?

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2026/07/17

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Ghana now requires businesses to check ID cards digitally with a phone app instead of making copies. Also: Smoke from more than 800 wildfires in Canada is triggering air quality alerts in US cities. Today’s Spanish focus: puedo comprobar = I can check. Vocabulary: tarjeta (card), copia (copy), comprobar (check). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary

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5:24

A1 Spanish News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3%

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2026/07/16

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: China's economy grows more slowly than expected, with weak domestic demand, higher oil prices, and strong exports not enough to change the picture. Also: Scientists confirm a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo, found high in the forest canopy with distinctive pinkish-orange lips. Today’s Spanish focus: subió un 4,3% = rose by 4.3%. Vocabulary: el crecimiento (growth), la meta (goal), las

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5:52

A1 Spanish News | De Beers Stops Work at South...

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2026/07/15

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: De Beers pauses production at its biggest South African diamond mine for two years, affecting more than 4,000 workers as demand falls and lab-grown diamonds compete on price. Also: A 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil sells at a New York auction for a record $50.1 million, making it the most expensive dinosaur ever sold. Today’s Spanish focus: parar = to stop. Vocabulary: mina (mine), parar (to stop),

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5:02

A1 Spanish News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job...

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2026/07/14

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Volkswagen says it may cut up to 100,000 jobs as profits fall, costs stay high, and competition from China grows. Also: The UK and Switzerland sign a new deal on faster airport gates, no roaming charges, and easier travel and work rules. Today’s Spanish focus: reducir gastos = to reduce costs. Vocabulary: el empleo (job), la fábrica (factory), gastar menos (to spend less). Learn more from today’s episode with the

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5:45

A1 Spanish News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74

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2026/07/13

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Qatar announces the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who took power in a bloodless coup and helped transform the country's economy. Also: South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated during a new migration crackdown. Today’s Spanish focus: tomar el poder = to take power. Vocabulary: morir (to die), el duelo (mourning), a media asta (at half-mast). Learn more from

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5:45

A1 Spanish News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two...

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2026/07/12

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A powerful typhoon reaches China, and nearly two million people are moved away from danger as flights and trains are disrupted. Also: A 67-million-year-old T. rex fossil goes up for auction in New York, raising questions about museums, collectors, and science. Today’s Spanish focus: salir de = to leave / to go out of. Vocabulary: la tormenta (storm), la gente (people), el riesgo (risk). Learn more from today’s

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5:09

A1 Spanish News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool

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2026/07/11

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Meta quickly removed a new feature after backlash over how it could use public Instagram content to make altered images. Also: Scientists in Thailand say they found a new plant-eating dinosaur with a very long neck, measured at up to 20 meters. Today’s Spanish focus: retirar = to remove or withdraw. Vocabulary: el fósil (fossil), el cuello (neck), el hueso (bone). Learn more from today’s episode with the full

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6:02

A1 Spanish News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records

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2026/07/10

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York, setting a record as the largest US listing by a foreign company and drawing attention because of AI chip demand. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, the runway is closed, and firefighters respond while the pilot is reported safe. Today’s Spanish focus: en buen estado = in good health. Vocabulary: pista (runway), bomberos (firefighters), cerrada

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6:34

A1 Spanish News | Dock Workers Fight AI for Shorter...

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2026/07/09

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Dock workers in Australia want a 28-hour week with the same pay while the union worries about jobs, shifts, and a lack of real consultation as new machines and tools spread. Also: A major telecom outage in Australia cut mobile service, cancelled trains, and delayed emergency calls before service was restored and an investigation began. Today’s Spanish focus: afectar = to affect. Vocabulary: sindicato (union),

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7:29

A1 Spanish News | Can Trump Shake Up Nato Again?

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2026/07/08

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Trump arrives at a Nato summit in Turkey, where a ceremonial welcome and strong words unsettle the image of unity. Also: Hungary pauses public news broadcasts and radio as the government pushes to make state media independent and trustworthy. Today’s Spanish focus: volver — to return or start again = to return or start again. Vocabulary: propaganda (propaganda), independiente (independent), fiable

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7:23

A1 Spanish News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave

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2026/07/07

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes as heat and wind make conditions worse. Also: China tests robotaxis in city streets and asks whether its electric-vehicle strength can help it lead in driverless taxis. Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo = can + verb. Vocabulary: salir (to leave or to go out), cerca de (near), sin conductor (without a driver). Learn more from

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6:54

A1 Spanish News | Vietnam Faces Pressure Over Fake...

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2026/07/06

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Vietnam cracks down on fake luxury goods after police find thousands of counterfeit sandals. Also: Australia investigates six mysterious spheres on a Queensland beach that may be parts of a rocket. Today’s Spanish focus: tocar y puede ser = to touch; can be. Vocabulary: falso o falsa (not real; fake), vender (to sell), comprar (to buy). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English

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7:01

A1 Spanish News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and...

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2026/07/05

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Europe faces record June heat, with scientists linking stronger heatwaves to climate change. Also: Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa and urges Europe to give migrants more help. Today’s Spanish focus: puede más verbo = can + verb; something is possible. Vocabulary: ola de calor (heatwave), llegar (to arrive), pedir (to ask for). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation,

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7:50

A1 Spanish News | Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied...

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2026/07/04

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A NASA-funded spacecraft launches to catch the falling Swift telescope and lift it to a safer orbit. Also: Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, known for selling books critical of China's leaders, dies in Taipei at 70. Today’s Spanish focus: poder = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: bajar (to go down), agarrar (to grab), tener miedo (to be afraid). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript,

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7:29

A1 Spanish News | Can New Ebola Trial Save Lives in...

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2026/07/03

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A medical trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test two possible Ebola treatments. Also: A 19-year-old alleged Scattered Spider hacker is arrested in Finland and sent to the United States. Today’s Spanish focus: pagar = to pay. Vocabulary: enfermedad (disease or illness), ayudar (to help), no hay (there is no or there are no). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English

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7:53

A1 Spanish News | Can New Ebola Trial Save Lives in...

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2026/07/03

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A medical trial begins in Congo for two possible Ebola treatments. Also: A 19-year-old accused of links to Scattered Spider is arrested in Finland and sent to the US. Today’s Spanish focus: estar acusado de = to be accused of. Vocabulary: enfermedad (disease or illness), recuperarse (to recover), salvar vidas (to save lives). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation,

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7:06

A1 Spanish News | Syria's Post-Assad Parliament Takes...

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2026/07/02

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal. Also: Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament. Today’s Spanish focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap). Learn more from today’s episode

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