Learn Spanish B1 with Daily News

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A crypto-backed micronation on the Danube tries to turn money into political power. Also: Twelve singles spend 30 hours at a Buddhist temple in South Korea to see if love appears. Today’s Spanish focus: tener más voz = to have more influence. Vocabulary: lazo (bond), voto (vote), voz (voice).Learn more from today’s episode...

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, left 19 missing, and forced firefighters to battle fast-moving flames in extreme heat. Also: Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Iran's late supreme leader, ending days of mourning amid fresh political tension. Today’s Spanish focus: contar con = to c...

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump says Ukraine could get a licence to produce Patriot missiles, raising questions about speed, cost, and US stockpiles. Also: At the NATO summit, Erdogan gave Keir Starmer a personalised revolver with live ammunition, creating a diplomatic and legal headache. Today’s Spanish focus: pedir formalmente = to make an officia...

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Nato allies agree to spend more than £37 billion on a new long-range missile, with leaders meeting in Ankara and political pressure building over defence spending targets. Also: Australian dock workers demand a 28-hour week without pay cuts as port operators test AI and automation, raising fears for jobs and working conditi...

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ukraine asks NATO allies for more air defence systems and interceptor missiles after intense Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court ruling could decide whether Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election. Today’s Spanish focus: estar en juego = to be at stake. Vocabulary: fallo (court ruling),...

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a massive homecoming after their historic World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with extreme winds and dangerous flooding risks. Today’s Spanish focus: deteriorarse = to worsen or lose good condition. Vocabulary: ráfagas (gusts), refugios de emerg...

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 Spanis...

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 consequence...

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 trappe...

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)....

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 toda...

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...

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 (thi...

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 (...

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children. Also: Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day. 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), tod...

Trump Seeks Billions for the Iran War. Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs. Also: Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities. Today’s Spanish focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), sto...

Ships Return After US-Iran Deal. Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal. Also: Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire. 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 happeni...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish: El ejército de Myanmar mata a más de 700 civiles en seis meses; Japón aumenta cinco veces las tarifas de visa tras 40 años. Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full trans...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish: Países africanos y caribeños exigen disculpa por la esclavitud; Estudiantes indios repiten examen tras filtración de prueba. Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full tran...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish: EE.UU. termina fondos para ayuda contra el VIH en Sudáfrica; Mujeres piden a fans japoneses limpiar el estadio en casa también. Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full t...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish: Israel y Hezbolá acuerdan dejar de pelear por ahora; Niño intenta llevar pollo enfermo al hospital y da ejemplo. Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Eng...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish:— Japón refuerza defensa para evitar posible guerra— Juicio a asesino a sueldo noruego termina sin veredictoLearn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English t...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish:— Israel ataca Líbano de nuevo pese a advertencia de EE. UU.— FBI detiene plan de ataque en evento en la Casa BlancaLearn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, E...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish:— Irán dice que el acuerdo con EE.UU. es una victoria pero los iraníes— Artista ruso que criticó a Putin es asesinado en PoloniaLearn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full tr...

Today’s stories in B1 Spanish:— Gobernador de California dice que justicia investiga a su familia— Australia inicia investigación por denuncias de agresión a activistas en GazaLearn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This B1 episode uses natural intermediate Spanish to build listening confidence with real-world news. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from th...