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A1 Spanish News | Singapore Fines French Teen for Viral Straw Stunt 30.07.2026 7p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A Singapore court fines a French student for licking a straw from an orange-juice machine, filming it, and putting it back. Also: India's parliament uses Gen Z slang like 'delulu' and 'FOMO' during debate on an anti-exam leak bill after youth protests. Today’s Spanish focus: puso una multa = fined someone. Vocabulary: pajita (straw), multa (fine), arrepentido (sorry; remorseful). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-30

A1 Spanish News | Wu Chi-wai Gets Six Months in the UK 29.07.2026 8p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: The Trump administration bans new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters over national security concerns. Also: Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK for six months after being detained at Heathrow. Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo = can + infinitive. Vocabulary: comercio (trade), seguridad (security), riesgo (risk). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-29

A1 Spanish News | Why This Japanese Town Is Fighting a New Mosque 28.07.2026 7p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A Japanese town debates its first mosque, with fear, hope, anger, and protests over what the change means for the local community. Also: China faces a new problem as fake AI disaster videos spread panic during storms, flooding, and emergency situations. Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo — can/may + infinitive = can/may + infinitive. Vocabulary: mezquita (mosque), comunidad (community), cambio (change). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-28

A1 Spanish News | Can Jaismine Lamboria Win Commonwealth Gold? 27.07.2026 6p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Jaismine Lamboria heads to Glasgow aiming to turn bronze into gold after a big year of wins. Also: Andy Burnham promises continued support for Ukraine before meeting Volodymyr Zelensky and announcing Stone Cloak sharing. Today’s Spanish focus: querer + infinitivo = to want + infinitive. Vocabulary: medalla (medal), bronce (bronze), oro (gold). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-27

A1 Spanish News | Why Are So Many Italian Children Overweight? 26.07.2026 7p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: In southern Italy, many children are overweight, and one 17-year-old's severe obesity shows how serious the problem has become. Also: New York's famous Flatiron Building is almost finished after renovation and is turning into ultra-luxury apartments. Today’s Spanish focus: no puede recibirla = cannot receive it. Vocabulary: el sobrepeso (overweight), la obesidad (obesity), la operación (surgery). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-26

A1 Spanish News | More than 220,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain 25.07.2026 7p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: More than 220,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain, with evacuations near Bordeaux and a fire near Madrid described as out of control. Also: Protests continue in India as government talks go on, with students and activists pushing for the education minister's resignation. Today’s Spanish focus: estar fuera de control = to be out of control. Vocabulary: la evacuación (evacuation), la emergencia (emergency), el fuego (fire). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-25

A1 Spanish News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trade Partners 24.07.2026 5p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: The US adds new duties on around 60 trade partners, including China, Canada, Japan, and others, over claims they did not do enough to stop forced labour. Also: An Indonesian court convicts 19 people in a baby-trafficking case, but families in Singapore still do not know what will happen to the babies. Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo = can + infinitive. Vocabulary: el tribunal (court), condenado (convicted), enviar (to send). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-24

A1 Spanish News | Brazil's Amazon Burns Far Less in 2025 22.07.2026 5p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Brazil's Amazon burned far less in 2025, with 3.1 million hectares affected versus 15.8 million in 2024. Also: Four Nigerian police officers are accused of stopping anti-corruption chief Musa Aliyu and demanding cash. Today’s Spanish focus: pidió seguir = asked to continue. Vocabulary: selva (jungle), incendio (fire), prevención (prevention). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-22

A1 Spanish News | Trump Hits Canada with 50% Tariffs 21.07.2026 4p

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Trump puts a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, and Canada says it wants to intensify trade talks. Also: An Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets after a very high-risk pregnancy. Today’s Spanish focus: intensificar = to intensify. Vocabulary: el arancel (tariff), el producto (product), intensificar (to intensify). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-21

A1 Spanish News | Runners Race at the North Pole 20.07.2026 5p

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 more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-20

A1 Spanish News | India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit 19.07.2026 5p

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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-19

A1 Spanish News | Trump Media Sells Fast Posts to Wall Street 18.07.2026 4p

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 explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-18

A1 Spanish News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities? 17.07.2026 5p

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 explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-17

A1 Spanish News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3% 16.07.2026 5p

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 exportaciones (exports). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-16

A1 Spanish News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine 15.07.2026 5p

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), vender (to sell). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-15

A1 Spanish News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts 14.07.2026 5p

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 full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-14

A1 Spanish News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74 13.07.2026 5p

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 today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-13

A1 Spanish News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Flee 12.07.2026 5p

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 episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-12

A1 Spanish News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool 11.07.2026 5p

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 podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-11

A1 Spanish News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records 10.07.2026 6p

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 (closed). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-10