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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
Sunday special: two stories from the Spanish-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Río Negro wins 15 gold medals at the Araucanía Games in southern Chile and remains the tournament's most successful province. Also: Zaña prepares for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit, highlighting the town's connection to Santo Toribio and its Afro-Peruvian heritage.
Today’s Spanish focus: aunque = although / even though. Vocabulary: el empate (the tie / draw), el podio (the podium), el relevo (the relay race).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-11-01
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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years and European and Canadian allies will fund the $2.1 billion purchase. Also: The G20 cancels its traditional group photo after European officials refuse to stand alongside Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, exposing deep divisions over Ukraine, Iran.
Hoy: Estados Unidos aprueba 500 misiles Patriot · Europa rechaza una foto con Lavrov.
Today’s Spanish focus: ha dicho que = has said that. Vocabulary: el estrecho (the strait), el comercio (trade), la navegación (navigation).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-31
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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The US economy grows faster than expected, while inflation rises and consumer confidence weakens. Also: A letter from JD Vance offers Iran a possible path back to diplomacy, linked to nuclear commitments, sanctions relief, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Hoy: La economía crece y la inflación aumenta · Una carta busca retomar la diplomacia.
Today’s Spanish focus: hasta que = until. Vocabulary: El plazo (time period or deadline), La garantía (guarantee), El levantamiento (lifting or removal).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-30
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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A federal judge rejects the US Justice Department's request to separate 20,000 California ballots, though the case may be appealed. Also: Microsoft reports more than $36.6 billion in quarterly profit while offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 workers and investing heavily in artificial intelligence.
Hoy: Un juez rechaza separar papeletas en California · Microsoft anuncia beneficios y salidas voluntarias.
Today’s Spanish focus: fue presentada = was presented or was filed. Vocabulary: la plantilla (the workforce or staff), los requisitos (the requirements), el apoyo (support).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-29
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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Israel's election produces no clear majority, leaving parties to negotiate a new government. Also: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as annual inflation rises to 3.7% before the midterm elections.
Hoy: Las elecciones de Israel no dan mayoría clara · La Reserva Federal mantiene los tipos sin cambios.
Today’s Spanish focus: podría, could or might = could or might. Vocabulary: la subida (increase or rise), el precio (price), el empleo (employment or jobs).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-28
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