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A2 Spanish News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory
Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Clear, steady Spanish at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with Sabalenka chasing a rare third straight title. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the shofar's powerful sound becomes the focus of the Jewish New Year.
Hoy: Sabalenka y Rybakina van a la final · El shofar suena en Rosh Hashaná.
Today’s Spanish focus: está en el centro, is at the center = is at the center. Vocabulary: Final (final), pista (court), campeona (champion (female)).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-09-12
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A2 Spanish News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?
08:06|Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Clear, steady Spanish at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump says the US has a security deal with Denmark over Greenland, but the details still leave questions about military presence, access, and sensitive investments. Also: Trump also says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while dismissing fears about artificial intelligence as a hoax. Hoy: Trump anuncia acuerdo por Groenlandia · Trump crea nueva fuerza de IA. Today’s Spanish focus: Quiere crear, to want to create = to want to create. Vocabulary: seguridad (security), inversiones (investments), presencia (presence). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-09-20
A2 Spanish News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On
08:17|Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Clear, steady Spanish at A2, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Mbappé leaves Nike and signs a new deal with On, a big move for both sports brands. Also: A US poll shows people want AI to slow down, not stop, because they fear harm but still want progress. Hoy: Mbappé cambia de marca · La IA preocupa a muchos. Today’s Spanish focus: ha firmado = has signed. Vocabulary: el acuerdo (agreement), el trato (deal), la encuesta (poll). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-09-19
A2 Spanish News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control
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A2 Spanish News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again
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A2 Spanish News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?
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A2 Spanish News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna
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A2 Spanish News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?
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A2 Spanish News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?
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