Learn Spanish B1 with Daily News

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France reports 2,025 excess deaths during the peak of a record European heatwave, as forecasters warn of more extreme temperatures. Also: Alexandra Eala defeats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era. Today’s Spanish focus: alcanzar = to reach a number, place, or level. Vocabulary: ola de calor (heatwave), por encima de lo esperado (above expected), alerta (alert). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-05

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Poland prepares for various scenarios after reports of a possible Russian armed provocation against the NATO member. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness. Today’s Spanish focus: no puede permitirse = cannot afford; should not accept because of negative consequences. Vocabulary: baja (sick leave), justificante (supporting document or doctor's note), consulta (doctor's office or medical appointment). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-04

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: In Venezuela, rescuers free Hernán Gil after eight days trapped under rubble from a collapsed multi-storey car park following twin earthquakes. Also: The Vatican excommunicates bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X and clarifies which lay followers may also be affected. Today’s Spanish focus: quedar atrapado = to be trapped. Vocabulary: escombros (rubble), derrumbe (collapse), aclaración (clarification). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-03

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts. Also: At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv. Today’s Spanish focus: negar = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: fiscalía (from today’s language recap), cargos (from today’s language recap), acusado (from today’s language recap). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-02

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump. Today’s Spanish focus: al nacer = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: ciudadanía (from today’s language recap), Segunda palabra (from today’s language recap), revés (from today’s language recap). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-01

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono. Today’s Spanish focus: cumplir = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: rebajar la tensión (from today’s language recap), estar bajo presión (from today’s language recap), rendir homenaje (from today’s language recap). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-06-30

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power. Today’s Spanish focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-06-29

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools. Today’s Spanish focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-06-28

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia. Also: DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict. Today’s Spanish focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-06-27