Learn Spanish B1 with News | Spanish Listening Practice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode: Donald Trump weighs a deal with Iran against another military operation as threats rise and diplomatic messages continue through intermediaries. Also: The United States reports more than 4,580 measles cases in 2026, with Pennsylvania hit hardest and health officials urging full vaccination.

Hoy: Trump valora un acuerdo con Irán · El brote de sarampión crece en Estados Unidos.

Today’s Spanish focus: sirvió, served; was useful for = served; was useful for. Vocabulary: el brote (outbreak), la dosis (dose), la eficacia (effectiveness).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-26

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

Sunday special: two stories from the Spanish-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: David Bustamante trains to play El Zorro in a Madrid musical opening in December, practicing songs, lines, movement, and stage fencing. Also: Argentina celebrated Charly García's 75th birthday during the week with concerts, tributes, films, books, and a reissue of his music.

Today’s Spanish focus: mucho más = much more. Vocabulary: el escenario (the stage), la espada (the sword), la lucha (the fight or combat).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-25

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

In this episode: The U.S. Justice Department sues Alaska election officials over certifying the Senate results if Republican Senator Daniel S. Sullivan loses, citing possible voter confusion with. Also: Two serious PHP vulnerabilities, hidden for more than a decade, trigger a global cyber-security alert as website owners are urged to check their systems and install updates.

Hoy: Demanda por la elección al Senado en Alaska · Alerta mundial por vulnerabilidades graves en PHP.

Today’s Spanish focus: antes de que, before = before. Vocabulary: la actualización (update), el riesgo (risk), la rapidez (speed).

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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: US markets fall as Iran tensions and doubts about AI investment push Brent crude to $113 a barrel. Also: The US Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections.

Hoy: Caen los mercados por la tensión con Irán · El Supremo prohíbe usar identificaciones estudiantiles.

Today’s Spanish focus: no podrán utilizarse = will not be able to be used. Vocabulary: la papeleta (ballot), la guía (guide), la identidad (identity).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-23

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

In this episode: A missile attack on Kyiv injures six people as Russia signals it may resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. Also: Governments temporarily take official websites offline after two serious security vulnerabilities are discovered in PHP, which powers about 70% of websites.

Hoy: Seis heridos en un ataque contra Kyiv · Graves fallos de seguridad en PHP.

Today’s Spanish focus: no se conocen, are not known = are not known. Vocabulary: la contraseña (password), el fallo (fault or flaw), la cuenta (account).

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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: Ukraine says intelligence sharing with the US now works after talks in Oslo, while Russia faces pressure to respond as drone attacks continue. Also: The Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5% as investors reassessed AI companies' potential returns, although the long-term transformation may continue.

Hoy: Zelenski: el intercambio de inteligencia funciona · Dudas sobre el valor de las empresas de IA.

Today’s Spanish focus: fue = was. Vocabulary: La caída (the fall or drop), La pérdida (the loss), El rendimiento (the return or performance).

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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: The US bans DeepSeek from most civilian government systems amid security concerns and technology rivalry with China. Also: France imposes overnight curfews and other restrictions after riots and looting, with more than 2,500 arrests and about 1,000 injured police officers.

Hoy: Estados Unidos prohíbe DeepSeek en agencias civiles · Francia impone toques de queda tras disturbios.

Today’s Spanish focus: dijo que = said that. Vocabulary: El saqueo (looting), La detención (arrest or detention), El daño (damage).

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