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A new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day's news, at a steadier pace than native conversation, with the vocabulary the news actually uses.

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WHY NEWS WORKS BETTER THAN EXERCISES

You already know what happened today. That means your attention goes to the Spanish instead of to the story. At this level that is what moves you from understanding lessons to understanding real reporting.

WHO B1+ IS FOR

You can hold a conversation and you want the vocabulary that real reporting uses. The pace here is still slower than everyday speech, so speed never gets in the way of the words. This is the level where most learners stall, and daily contact with real news is the thing that gets them through it.

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B1 Spanish News | Trump Loses Congress as Markets Face Two Years of Uncertainty

5 november 2026 · 11 min
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In this episode: Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress, raising uncertainty about Trump's final two years and the global economy. Also: Ukraine raises the death toll from a Russian attack on an aid centre in Komyshuvakha to 40, while more than 30 people may remain under the rubble.

Hoy: Trump pierde el control del Congreso · Aumenta a 40 la cifra de muertos.

Today’s Spanish focus: fue atacado = was attacked. Vocabulary: El refugio (shelter), Los escombros (rubble), La búsqueda (search).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-11-05

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B1 Spanish News | Iran Rejects U.S. Peace Plan as Tanker Is Hit

4 november 2026 · 11 min
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In this episode: Iran calls the U.S. response to a peace proposal unconvincing as a tanker is hit near Oman. Also: Democrats make early gains as Republicans fight to keep control of the U.S. Senate.

Hoy: Irán rechaza la propuesta de paz · Los republicanos defienden su mayoría en el Senado.

Today’s Spanish focus: para que + subjuntivo = so that / in order that. Vocabulary: buque (large ship or vessel), cautela (caution), proyectil (projectile).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-11-04

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B1 Spanish News | Iran Diplomacy Sends Oil Prices Down 7.6%

3 november 2026 · 12 min
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In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as investors see hope for diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Also: The United States will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade benefits under the AGOA program.

Hoy: El petróleo cae ante el diálogo sobre Irán · Estados Unidos suspende ventajas comerciales.

Today’s Spanish focus: si los países cumplen esos requisitos, whether the countries meet those = whether the countries meet those requirements. Vocabulary: arancel (tariff), barrera (barrier), inversión (investment).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-11-03

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B1 Spanish News | Democrats Lead 52%-45% as Trump Disapproval Hits 60%

2 november 2026 · 11 min
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In this episode: The UN warns that hostilities could increase in Western Sahara after its 35-year peacekeeping mission ends. Also: A national poll gives Democrats a 52%-45% lead over Republicans before the US midterm elections, while Trump's disapproval reaches 60%.

Hoy: La ONU termina su misión en el Sáhara Occidental · Los demócratas aventajan a los republicanos.

Today’s Spanish focus: pedir que + subjuntivo = to ask that + subjunctive. Vocabulary: la moderación (moderation), la tensión (tension), la estabilidad (stability).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-11-02

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B1 Spanish News | Río Negro Wins 15 Gold Medals in Araucanía Games

1 november 2026 · 10 min
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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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B1 Spanish News | Europe Refuses G20 Photo With Russia's Lavrov

31 oktober 2026 · 11 min
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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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B1 Spanish News | US Growth Beats Forecasts as Inflation Reaches 3.6%

30 oktober 2026 · 11 min
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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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B1 Spanish News | Microsoft Reports $36.6 Billion Profit After Layoff Offer

29 oktober 2026 · 12 min
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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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B1 Spanish News | Federal Reserve Faces Inflation at 3.7%

28 oktober 2026 · 11 min
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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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B1 Spanish News | Hormuz Crisis Pushes Up Africa's Food Costs

27 oktober 2026 · 10 min
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In this episode: A US appeals court rejects the Trump administration's request to set aside about 20,000 California mail-in ballots, allowing the state to continue counting them. Also: The Iran war raises fuel and fertiliser prices across Africa, threatening next year's harvests and food security.

Hoy: Tribunal rechaza apartar papeletas de California · La guerra eleva los costes de los alimentos.

Today’s Spanish focus: afirmó que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: el aumento (the increase), el suministro (the supply), la cosecha (the harvest).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-27

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