Learn Spanish B1 with Daily News | Español Listening Practice

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The United States imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners, with rates of 10% to 12.5% on almost all imports, while citing forced labour concerns and legal pressure after a. Also: ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after misconduct allegations, and he says he will challenge the decision through legal channels. Today’s Spanish focus: sustituye a: replaces = replaces. Vocabulary: el arancel (tariff), la importación (import), la medida (measure). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-25

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Elon Musk says people should enjoy the ride even as he warns about AI and robotics risks, and says progress is moving so fast it cannot be stopped. Also: In China, outrage over a violent dog-killing case grows as animal lovers push back against censorship, take the campaign abroad, and demand tougher protections. Today’s Spanish focus: que no se difundiera = that it not be spread. Vocabulary: el acoso (harassment), difundir (to spread or circulate), la protesta (protest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-24

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Google parent Alphabet keeps growing in sales, but soaring AI infrastructure spending has pushed free cash flow into negative territory for the first time in at least a decade. Also: In Nigeria, an urgent investigation follows a strange white foam on a major highway, as officials warn people to stay away while lab tests try to identify the substance. Today’s Spanish focus: sigue creciendo = keeps growing. Vocabulary: la espuma (foam), la sustancia (substance), el derrame (spill). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-23

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France approves a law that will ban social media for under-15s, with age checks and a phased rollout from September to January 2027. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail and a fine for using ants in desserts and other dishes. Today’s Spanish focus: tener que + infinitivo = to have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la verificación (verification), la privacidad (privacy), el regulador (regulator). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-22

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Hamas chooses Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader after two rounds of voting, a shift that could shape the group's political direction. Also: The US launches another round of strikes on Iran as Trump warns of punishment and both sides trade new claims around the Strait of Hormuz. Today’s Spanish focus: está marcando = is shaping. Vocabulary: la cúpula (the top leadership), la votación (the vote), la línea (the line; the position). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-21

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US health officials say a positive test from iceberg lettuce was a false alarm, and the exact source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak is still unknown. Also: A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sinks off the coast of Guyana, with 67 rescued and dozens still missing. Today’s Spanish focus: sacar del mercado = to remove from the market. Vocabulary: brote (outbreak), muestra (sample), retiro (product recall). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-20

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Laos says it cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths after methanol was found in tainted alcohol, but no autopsies were done. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over using a surrogate mother abroad, despite once backing a ban at home. Today’s Spanish focus: no pueden determinar = cannot determine. Vocabulary: metanol (methanol), autopsia (autopsy), forense (forensic). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-19

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada after wildfire smoke from hundreds of fires drifts into US cities. Also: China criticizes the UK after British Steel is nationalised to protect jobs and a key national capability. Today’s Spanish focus: tener que + infinitivo = to have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: el humo (smoke), el incendio (wildfire), fuera de control (out of control). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-18

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: FIFA is reviewing the match reports after Argentina's players showed a Falklands banner after beating England and reaching the final. Also: Australia says it is deeply frustrated that Laos may bring only limited charges over the methanol poisoning deaths of six backpackers. Today’s Spanish focus: está revisando = is reviewing. Vocabulary: la acusación (charge or accusation), la parte (side or party), la sanción (sanction or penalty). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-17