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Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Meta quickly removed a new feature after backlash over how it could use public Instagram content to make altered images. Also: Scientists in Thailand say they found a new plant-eating dinosaur with a very long neck, measured at up to 20 meters. Today’s Spanish focus: retirar = to remove or withdraw. Vocabulary: el fósil (foss...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in New York, setting a record as the largest US listing by a foreign company and drawing attention because of AI chip demand. Also: A Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport, the runway is closed, and firefighters respond while the pilot is reported safe. Today’s Spanish focus: en buen estado...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Dock workers in Australia want a 28-hour week with the same pay while the union worries about jobs, shifts, and a lack of real consultation as new machines and tools spread. Also: A major telecom outage in Australia cut mobile service, cancelled trains, and delayed emergency calls before service was restored and an investigat...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Trump arrives at a Nato summit in Turkey, where a ceremonial welcome and strong words unsettle the image of unity. Also: Hungary pauses public news broadcasts and radio as the government pushes to make state media independent and trustworthy. Today’s Spanish focus: volver — to return or start again = to return or start again....

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes as heat and wind make conditions worse. Also: China tests robotaxis in city streets and asks whether its electric-vehicle strength can help it lead in driverless taxis. Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo = can + verb. Vocabulary: salir (t...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Vietnam cracks down on fake luxury goods after police find thousands of counterfeit sandals. Also: Australia investigates six mysterious spheres on a Queensland beach that may be parts of a rocket. Today’s Spanish focus: tocar y puede ser = to touch; can be. Vocabulary: falso o falsa (not real; fake), vender (to sell), compra...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Europe faces record June heat, with scientists linking stronger heatwaves to climate change. Also: Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa and urges Europe to give migrants more help. Today’s Spanish focus: puede más verbo = can + verb; something is possible. Vocabulary: ola de calor (heatwave), llegar (to arrive), pedir (to ask for)....

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A NASA-funded spacecraft launches to catch the falling Swift telescope and lift it to a safer orbit. Also: Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, known for selling books critical of China's leaders, dies in Taipei at 70. Today’s Spanish focus: poder = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: bajar (to go down), agarrar (to grab), tener mi...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A medical trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test two possible Ebola treatments. Also: A 19-year-old alleged Scattered Spider hacker is arrested in Finland and sent to the United States. Today’s Spanish focus: pagar = to pay. Vocabulary: enfermedad (disease or illness), ayudar (to help), no hay (there is no o...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: A medical trial begins in Congo for two possible Ebola treatments. Also: A 19-year-old accused of links to Scattered Spider is arrested in Finland and sent to the US. Today’s Spanish focus: estar acusado de = to be accused of. Vocabulary: enfermedad (disease or illness), recuperarse (to recover), salvar vidas (to save lives)....

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal. Also: Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament. Today’s Spanish focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language r...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump. Today’s Spanish focus: Puede = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: quitar (from today’s language recap), dar acceso (from today’s language recap), puede cambiar (from today’s language recap...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes. Also: DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola. Today’s Spanish focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from to...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban. Also: Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday. 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), to...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic. Also: Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal. 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 f...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump. Also: Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition. 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...

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east. Also: IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips. 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...

Western Europe Faces Dangerous Record Heat. Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe. Also: Stanford graduates rethink their futures as AI transforms tech. Today’s Spanish focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report...

Alibaba Fights US Blacklist in Court. Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist. Also: Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services. Today’s Spanish focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report abou...

Today’s stories in A1 Spanish: — EE.UU. relaja sanciones al petróleo pese a negación de Irán — WhatsApp tiene nuevo líder de startup india Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Spanish, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, English transl...

Today’s stories in A1 Spanish: — EE.UU. e Irán reanudan conversaciones durante la noche — Francia prohíbe el alcohol por ola de calor en medio país Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Spanish, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Engli...

Today’s stories in A1 Spanish: — Países africanos y caribeños exigen disculpa por la esclavitud — Australia detecta primer caso de gripe aviar que se extiende mundialmente Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Spanish, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode....

Today’s stories in A1 Spanish: — El hombre más rico de India planea gran venta de acciones — EE.UU. terminará financiamiento para VIH en Sudáfrica Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Spanish, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts, Englis...

Today’s stories in A1 Spanish: — El hombre más rico de India planea gran venta de acciones — EE.UU. dejará de financiar ayuda contra el VIH en Sudáfrica Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Spanish, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcripts,...

Today’s stories in A1 Spanish: — Hegseth renueva críticas a la OTAN y dice que EE. UU. revisará su presencia — Apple subirá precios por costos de chips de IA Learn Spanish with real news — not repetitive drills. This A1 episode uses very simple Spanish, short sentences, and clear speech for true beginners. Listen to two current stories, then review useful vocabulary from the episode. Full transcri...