Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Iran says a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, with Oman involved and tensions still high. Also: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine for older adults, with trial results and safety details.

Hoy: Irán y Omán avanzan en la ruta · La FDA aprueba vacuna de Moderna.

Today’s Spanish focus: ha llegado = has reached. Vocabulary: el acuerdo (agreement), la ruta (route), la tasa (fee).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-06

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: More than 170 migrants are rescued after their boat catches fire in the Channel, and authorities say they will be returned to France. Also: A man arrested in the Spokane wildfire investigation is said to have been linked to two other fire cases last year.

Hoy: Rescatan a más de 170 migrantes · Sospechoso de Spokane vinculado a otros incendios.

Today’s Spanish focus: fueron rescatados, were rescued = were rescued. Vocabulary: el rescate (rescue), la custodia (police custody), la investigación (investigation).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-05

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: AI companies are struggling to set prices as token costs and usage keep changing, making paid plans hard to predict. Also: The Rhine has fallen to record low levels in Germany and the Netherlands, disrupting shipping and adding pressure during a heatwave.

Hoy: La IA y su precio difícil · El Rin baja a niveles récord.

Today’s Spanish focus: intentar + infinitivo = to try to do something. Vocabulary: la sequía (drought), la navegación (navigation; shipping), el transporte (transport).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-04

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Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Natural-pace Spanish at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Japan and the US confirm a rare joint intervention to stop the yen from falling after it hit a 40-year low, and they signal they may act again. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a BBC report from Rawalakot shows deadly protests, an improvised clinic, and the strain on injured people seeking care.

Hoy: Japón y EE. UU. frenan el yen · Protestas mortales en Rawalakot.

Today’s Spanish focus: no dudar en actuar, to not hesitate to act = to not hesitate to act. Vocabulary: la clínica (clinic), la herida (wound), el hospital (hospital).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-08-03

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