A1 Spanish News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave

A1 Spanish News | Why Meta Pulled Its New AI Image Tool

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 (fossil), el cuello (neck), el hueso (bone). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-11

A1 Spanish News | SK Hynix's US Listing Breaks Records

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 = in good health. Vocabulary: pista (runway), bomberos (firefighters), cerrada (closed). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-10

A1 Spanish News | Dock Workers Fight AI for Shorter Hours

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 investigation began. Today’s Spanish focus: afectar = to affect. Vocabulary: sindicato (union), consulta (consultation), turnos (shifts). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-09

A1 Spanish News | Can Trump Shake Up Nato Again?

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. Vocabulary: propaganda (propaganda), independiente (independent), fiable (trustworthy). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-08

A1 Spanish News | France Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Leave

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 (to leave or to go out), cerca de (near), sin conductor (without a driver). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-07