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  B1 Spanish News | NASA's Swift Observatory Faces a Failed Rescue 20.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: NASA and Katalyst call off a robotic mission to rescue the Swift gamma-ray observatory before it falls back into the atmosphere. Also: LinkedIn data shows women are still underrepresented in high-paying AI jobs, especially in hiring and leadership.Hoy: NASA abandona rescate de Swift · Mujeres quedan atrás en empleos de IA.Today’s Spanish focus: dar por perdida, to give up on / to consider lost = to give up on / to consider lost. Vocabulary: órbita (orbit), reentrar (to reenter), control de actitud (attitude control).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | At Least 30 Children May Have the Wrong Donors 19.08.2026 9Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Researchers found a hidden Copilot parameter that helped them trigger an attack when someone clicked a link, showing how a small technical gap could expose sensitive data. Also: At least 30 children may have been conceived with the wrong sperm or egg donors in northern Cyprus, raising new questions about fertility clinics and official oversight.Hoy: Copilot revela un parámetro secreto · Al menos 30 niños podrían tener donantes equivocados.Today’s Spanish focus: podría haber usado otro donante = could have used another donor. Vocabulary: lista negra (blacklist), el donante (donor), el tratamiento (treatment).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Cialis Faces Longevity Hype 18.08.2026 9Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Some wellness circles are promoting tadalafil, better known as Cialis, as a possible longevity drug, but the episode explains that the evidence is observational and does not prove. Also: Three former SpaceX engineers are building 1872, a robotic steel-parts factory that aims to automate most production by 2027 while targeting booming infrastructure markets and a.Hoy: Cialis y la longevidad · Fábrica robótica de acero.Today’s Spanish focus: querer + infinitivo, to want to + infinitive = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: flujo (flow), cerebro (brain), longevidad (longevity).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Salamina Survive the Twin Fires? 17.08.2026 7Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Two fires broke out almost at the same time on the Greek island of Salamina, killing two people and forcing hundreds to evacuate by sea. Also: Ferrari's first all-electric car sold at auction for a record $40 million, despite criticism over its design and identity.Hoy: Dos incendios en Salamina · Ferrari eléctrico vende por récord.Today’s Spanish focus: estar por encima de, to be above = to be above. Vocabulary: el fuego (fire), el humo (smoke), el viento (wind).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Are Secondhand Books Selling in Bulk? 16.08.2026 9Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Independent booksellers are seeing huge bulk orders, and the episode explores whether those books are being bought to train AI and then pulped. Also: South Korea's president proposes talks with North Korea to officially end the war and reduce tensions along the DMZ.Hoy: Libros usados y pedidos masivos · Seúl propone hablar del fin de la guerra.Today’s Spanish focus: sigue activa = is still active. Vocabulary: el lomo (the spine), el ejemplar (a copy), destruir (to destroy).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | How China Got Around Trump's Tariffs 15.08.2026 9Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The White House says more than 40 countries helped China route goods through lower-tariff nations to avoid US duties, with the dispute adding pressure before Trump meets Xi. Also: An investigation found Instagram profiles pushing the Ceuta crossing as easy and safe, offering paid help, asking for advance payment, and spreading into WhatsApp groups.Hoy: Estados Unidos acusa a 40 países · Cuentas de Instagram animan a cruzar.Today’s Spanish focus: por adelantado - in advance = in advance. Vocabulary: perfil (profile), cuenta (account), grupo (group).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Romania's Only Nuclear Plant Shuts After Danube Drops 14.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Romania shuts its only nuclear plant after the Danube drops too low, affecting a major share of the country's electricity. Also: Taiwan slows mobile internet to text-only speed for 30 minutes during a defense drill tied to rising tensions with China.Hoy: Rumanía cierra su única central nuclear · Taiwán ralentiza su internet móvil.Today’s Spanish focus: se ha desconectado: has been disconnected = has been disconnected. Vocabulary: el caudal (river flow), la toma (water intake), desconectar(se) (to disconnect / to disconnect oneself).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | At Least 44 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Zimbabwe 13.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Google reveals its 2026 hardware lineup, including the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and the new Pixel Tag, with more AI and fewer big design changes. Also: At least 44 people die after a ferry sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, with rescue efforts underway after the boat overturned in strong waves.Hoy: Google presenta sus nuevos dispositivos · Ferry se hunde en lago Kariba.Today’s Spanish focus: se pueden hacer pedidos, orders can be placed = orders can be placed. Vocabulary: el módulo (module), la batería (battery), el arañazo (scratch).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Gemini's Big Growth Keep Going? 12.08.2026 9Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A new hourly heat study shows extreme heat adding up faster than daily averages suggest, with summer heat hours rising sharply over time. Also: Gemini reaches 1 billion monthly active users, but the episode asks whether its growth can continue as Google's releases slow.Hoy: El calor extremo por horas · Gemini llega a mil millones.Today’s Spanish focus: más ... que = more ... than = more ... than. Vocabulary: calor (heat), temperatura (temperature), emisiones (emissions).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Shein Keep Its Low-Price Edge? 11.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Shein raises prices as tariffs and new rules squeeze its low-cost model, with U.S. sales and profits falling. Also: Firefighters and helicopters battle widespread wildfires in Indonesia as dry conditions and El Niño raise the risk.Hoy: Shein sube precios por los aranceles · Incendios forestales en Indonesia.Today’s Spanish focus: pasar a subir precios (to start raising prices) = to start raising prices. Vocabulary: incendio (fire), bombero (firefighter), hectárea (hectare).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Brent crude is rising again 10.08.2026 10Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Brent crude climbs as Iran's demands keep the Strait of Hormuz uncertain. Also: Morocco's football chief Fouzi Lekjaa sparks debate by entering party politics.Hoy: Sube el Brent por la tensión en Ormuz · Lekjaa entra en la política marroquí.Today’s Spanish focus: no será sin + sustantivo (something will not happen without...) = something will not happen without. Vocabulary: la prima (premium), el barril (barrel), la concesión (concession).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | How Perseverance Set a Mars Driving Record 09.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: NASA's Perseverance rover is about to set a record for the longest distance driven on another world, helped by self-navigation across rough Martian terrain. Also: Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, cuts power to tens of thousands of buildings, injures people, and heads toward China's east coast.Hoy: Perseverance marca récord en Marte · El tifón Dolphin golpea Okinawa.Today’s Spanish focus: ir a + infinitivo (to be going to) = to be going to. Vocabulary: el rover (rover), la navegación (navigation), el terreno (terrain).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can This Vaccine Stop Deadly Diarrhea? 08.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A new vaccine candidate may stop a deadly cause of diarrhea, with early trial results showing strong protection and raising hope for children and public health. Also: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye sign a mutual defence pact, but experts question how far the alliance will really go in a tense region.Hoy: Vacuna nueva contra diarrea grave · Pacto de defensa entre tres países.Today’s Spanish focus: se puede transmitir = can be transmitted. Vocabulary: la vacuna (vaccine), el ensayo (trial), la bacteria (bacteria).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why Airlines Are Warning About Lithium-Ion Batteries 07.08.2026 9Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Airlines are warning passengers to be careful with lithium-ion batteries after a battery pack overheated and caught fire on a flight. Also: In Mozambique, floods destroyed crops and roads, and many families now face hunger because food is harder to grow and buy.Hoy: Alerta por baterías de litio · Hambre tras las inundaciones.Today’s Spanish focus: tener que + infinitivo, to have to do something / to need to do something = to have to do something / to need to do something. Vocabulary: cosecha (harvest), mercado (market), oferta (supply).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Can Iran and Oman Reopen the Strait? 06.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Iran says a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, with Oman involved and tensions still high. Also: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine for older adults, with trial results and safety details.Hoy: Irán y Omán avanzan en la ruta · La FDA aprueba vacuna de Moderna.Today’s Spanish focus: ha llegado = has reached. Vocabulary: el acuerdo (agreement), la ruta (route), la tasa (fee).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Spokane Wildfire Suspect Linked to Other Blazes 05.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: More than 170 migrants are rescued after their boat catches fire in the Channel, and authorities say they will be returned to France. Also: A man arrested in the Spokane wildfire investigation is said to have been linked to two other fire cases last year.Hoy: Rescatan a más de 170 migrantes · Sospechoso de Spokane vinculado a otros incendios.Today’s Spanish focus: fueron rescatados, were rescued = were rescued. Vocabulary: el rescate (rescue), la custodia (police custody), la investigación (investigation).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels 04.08.2026 9Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: AI companies are struggling to set prices as token costs and usage keep changing, making paid plans hard to predict. Also: The Rhine has fallen to record low levels in Germany and the Netherlands, disrupting shipping and adding pressure during a heatwave.Hoy: La IA y su precio difícil · El Rin baja a niveles récord.Today’s Spanish focus: intentar + infinitivo = to try to do something. Vocabulary: la sequía (drought), la navegación (navigation; shipping), el transporte (transport).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Japan and the US Step In to Save the Yen 03.08.2026 8Min.

  Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Japan and the US confirm a rare joint intervention to stop the yen from falling after it hit a 40-year low, and they signal they may act again. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a BBC report from Rawalakot shows deadly protests, an improvised clinic, and the strain on injured people seeking care.Hoy: Japón y EE. UU. frenan el yen · Protestas mortales en Rawalakot.Today’s Spanish focus: no dudar en actuar, to not hesitate to act = to not hesitate to act. Vocabulary: la clínica (clinic), la herida (wound), el hospital (hospital).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red Hair 02.08.2026 7Min.

  Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Spain's Ceuta crisis sparks a political fight over migration, social media rumours, and a deadly border crossing. Also: Photographer Kieran Dodds finds an unexpected American chapter in his long red-hair portrait project.Today’s Spanish focus: haber + participio = to have done. Vocabulary: la frontera (the border), escoltar (to escort), atacar (to attack).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 Spanish News | Why 60,000 Migrants Reached Ceuta 01.08.2026 7Min.

  Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Spain blames traffickers after a huge migrant crossing into Ceuta, with many people later returning to Morocco. Also: Rescuers recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, while others remain missing.Today’s Spanish focus: seguir sin = to keep not / to continue not having something happen. Vocabulary: el enclave (an enclave), el control (control; checking or stopping), el cruce (crossing).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.