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

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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 episode every morning. Each episode is produced using an AI-assisted workflow to enable daily update frequency. A native speaker pre-checks all scripts, audio, and exercises before posting. Perfect for: Spanish beginners, A1 Spanish learners, slow Spanish listening practice, learn Spanish with news, Spanish podcast for beginners.

Episodes

  1. A1 Spanish News | Why the US Is Banning DeepSeek from Government Systems

    · 7 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as the Iran war continues. Netanyahu tells Trump they have a job to finish, while Iran keeps a seven-day ceasefire plan on the table. Ten. Also: The US orders DeepSeek technology removed from many civilian government systems. T...

  2. A1 Spanish News | Why Did Trump Pause Sanctions on Russia?

    · 7 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump pauses several sanctions on Russia to keep peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine going. Also: A poll gives Democrats an eight-point lead over Republicans for the US House, while Trump's approval reaches a record low. Hoy: Trump pausa sanciones contra Rusia...

  3. A1 Spanish News | IMF Sees Resilience, But Energy Costs Keep Rising

    · 5 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Reported attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz reach a weekly record, with at least ten vessels attacked since Sunday and twenty-three since October began. Also: The global economy remains stronger than expected despite very high oil prices and wars, but the IMF...

  4. A1 Spanish News | Brazil's Amazon Hits a Record Low Before a Key Vote

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russia says Ukraine attacked a major oil refinery in Ryazan after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy systems. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls to its lowest level since records began, before a presidential runoff with different visions for the rainforest...

  5. A1 Spanish News | AI Stocks Send Global Markets Into a Sharp Drop

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Trump administration sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asks the court not to count their mail-in ballots. Also: AI-related stocks fall across global markets as US inflation and possible interest rate hikes worry investors;...

  6. A1 Spanish News | Why US Prices Rose 3.7% in September

    · 5 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Houthi missile from Yemen was intercepted over Riyadh, while the group threatened new attacks on Saudi Arabia and President Trump considered strikes against the Houthis. Also: US prices rose 3.7% over the year in September, with gasoline up 9.1% and wages growing m...

  7. A1 Spanish News | Could Ukraine Lose US Intelligence Support?

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US warns Ukraine it could stop sharing military intelligence unless Ukraine stops long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. Also: More than 300 scientists from 32 countries call for stronger AI controls and safer testing to prevent cyberattacks and harm...

  8. A1 Spanish News | Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile as Riyadh Airport Stays Closed

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a missile aimed at Riyadh as the airport stays closed until Saturday. Also: The European Union will limit Chinese hybrid-car imports to 350,000 vehicles a year from December. Hoy: Arabia Saudí para un misil hacia Riad · La Unión Europ...

  9. A1 Spanish News | Why 18,000 Finance Leaders Are Meeting in Bangkok

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Russia attacks power plants in Ukraine after Trump announces an energy ceasefire. Also: About 18,000 people attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok as war, energy prices, debt, and interest rates dominate discussions. Today’s Spanish focus: pagar = to pay. Voca...

  10. A1 Spanish News | Messi Plays His Final Match for Argentina

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the Spanish-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: This week, Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina in Buenos Aires, scoring once as Argentina beat Benin 3–0. Also: This week, LinguaWire visited MEX6, Amazon's largest distribu...

  11. A1 Spanish News | Why Vietnam Has a New Microscopy Video Winner

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A Spanish museum builds a full-size Cray-1 replica using 30 Mac Minis, mostly from 2012. Also: Vietnam's Nguyen Nam Nhat becomes the new Nikon Small World in Motion winner after the original winner is disqualified over AI concerns. Hoy: Réplica del Cray-1 con 30 Mac...

  12. A1 Spanish News | Why England Is Hosting Netball's Biggest Event Again

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google presents Gemini, an AI agent that can handle workplace tasks and create smaller agents. Also: England will host the Netball World Cup in Manchester in 2031, for the fourth time. Hoy: Google presenta el agente Gemini · Inglaterra será sede del Mundial de netbal...

  13. A1 Spanish News | Google Maps Helps Drivers Find Cheaper Fuel

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google Maps now shows petrol and diesel prices at UK forecourts, helping drivers compare cheaper fuel. Also: Scientists study a rare Chinese fossil showing that a Jurassic mammal could chew, swallow food, and drink its mother's milk. Hoy: Google Maps muestra precios...

  14. A1 Spanish News | How Antarctic Ice Helped Win a Nobel Prize

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: British Airways will redesign its Airbus A380 with more business-class seats and fewer economy seats. Also: Physicist Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize for his work with the IceCube observatory in Antarctica. Hoy: British Airways cambia sus aviones · Francis Halzen...

  15. A1 Spanish News | Why Norway Wants to Ban AI Glasses in Public

    · 5 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Norway proposes a temporary ban on AI glasses in public places because they can record people without their knowledge. Also: Young Americans are watching more English Premier League football, with viewership up 20 percent after the World Cup. Hoy: Noruega propone una...

  16. A1 Spanish News | Elfyn Evans Wins After Rival Crashes at the Finish

    · 7 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish in Sardinia. Also: The UK car industry faces a difficult choice between Chinese vehicles and the European market. Hoy: Evans gana el campeonato mundial de rally · R...

  17. A1 Spanish News | Kevin Sinfield Runs Seven Ultramarathons for MND

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Rome cracks down on unauthorised golf carts, while tourists value them for rest from heat, crowds and cobbled streets. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising money for motor neurone disease causes in memory of Rob Burrow. Hoy: Cont...

  18. A1 Spanish News | Uzbekistan Wins Chess Gold as an 11-Year-Old Makes History

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: General Motors sales fall 5.5%, while Toyota sales rise with electric and hybrid cars. Also: Uzbekistan wins chess gold, and an 11-year-old English player sets a world age record. Hoy: Bajan las ventas de General Motors · Uzbekistán gana el oro en ajedrez. Today’s Sp...

  19. A1 Spanish News | India and Pakistan Set for a Huge 2027 Cricket Clash

    · 6 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Walmart adds digital shelf lights to help customers and employees find products. Also: India and Pakistan will play each other at the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Hoy: Walmart incorpora luces para encontrar productos · India y Pakistán jugarán en el Mundial de críquet. To...

  20. A1 Spanish News | Why Swiss Glaciers Are Disappearing So Fast

    · 7 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice in 2026, reducing water for rivers, farms, transport and power plants. Also: A 99-second Swedish advertisement uses an AI-created image of Greta Garbo, with her family considering other roles for the image. Hoy: Los glaciares sui...

  21. A1 Spanish News | Her Rent Falls After Spain Housing Protests

    · 7 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Oura delays its US stock-market listing after announcing plans to sell shares. Also: After protests, an 87-year-old woman can return to her Madrid home with lower rent. Hoy: Oura retrasa su entrada en bolsa · Una mujer vuelve a su casa de Madrid. Today’s Spanish focu...

  22. A1 Spanish News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time

    · 9 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time, carries 26 Starlink satellites, and returns to Earth despite engine problems. Also: Oura plans to become a public company while its smart rings track health data and raise privacy concerns. Hoy: Starship llegó al espa...

  23. A1 Spanish News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time

    · 9 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys 26 Starlink satellites, and returns to the Pacific Ocean. Also: Oura prepares to sell shares publicly, as its smart rings track health data and attract investors. Hoy: Starship llega por primera vez a la órbit...

  24. A1 Spanish News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide

    · 8 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Lime's electric bikes bring higher profits in England as monthly users approach 700,000, while the company adds vehicles and expands to new cities. Also: In Veracruz, the traditional song La Bamba lives on in son jarocho fandangos, where people gather to play, sing,...

  25. A1 Spanish News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?

    · 10 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Britain's purple ube craze faces a halt after the Philippines stops fresh ube sales abroad, while frozen and prepared products remain available. Also: A study near Paris suggests drones could deliver defibrillators faster during cardiac arrests, potentially reaching...

  26. A1 Spanish News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start

    · 8 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Microsoft introduces two new Surface computers but drops the Copilot+ PC name while keeping similar AI features. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive powerful storms and their mother's illness. Hoy: Microsoft presenta dos ordenadores Surface nuevos · Cinco c...

  27. A1 Spanish News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize

    · 9 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Sixteen-year-old rocker Nene Royal becomes the first Thai winner of America's Got Talent and receives a one-million-dollar prize. Also: Sales of Chinese hybrid cars rise sharply in the European Union, worrying European car companies and Brussels. Hoy: Nene gana Ameri...

  28. A1 Spanish News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?

    · 8 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defence tools to find weaknesses and protect hospitals and power plants after nearly 6,000 attacks this year. Also: Germany sets its first clear goal to phase out fossil fuels by 2045 and expand renewable power. Hoy: Ucrania recibe ayu...

  29. A1 Spanish News | Can AI School Replace College?

    · 9 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A tech investment firm launches a tuition-free academy as an alternative to college, focused on building AI products, with no tests or homework and only 50 spots for fall 2027. Also: Qantas plans to start selling tickets next August for its nonstop New York to Sydney...

  30. A1 Spanish News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel

    · 8 min

    Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Diesel prices rise fast in Britain, putting pressure on drivers and small businesses as forecourt costs move toward £2 a litre. Also: World leaders in New York discuss the climate crisis before the UN meeting, with Australia and Iceland sharing their responses. Hoy:...

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