A2 Spanish | Gas Explosion in Qatar Kills and Injures Many | Today's News Listening Practice

A2 Spanish News | Over 1,000 Arrested in Global Human Trafficking Crackdown

Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Interpol says a 59-country operation arrested more than 1,000 people and identified 2,070 victims or potential victims of human trafficking. Also: Australian authorities investigate six mysterious balls on a Queensland beach that appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle.Today’s Spanish focus: parecer = to seem or appear. Vocabulary: zona de exclusión (exclusion zone), alejarse (to move away), servicios de emergencia (emergency services).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-07-07 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A2 Spanish News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and Hotter

Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Europe faces record-breaking heatwaves that scientists link to climate change. Also: Bangladesh seeks Chinese investment while trying to improve ties with India.Today’s Spanish focus: buscar = to try to find or obtain something. Vocabulary: ola de calor (heatwave), al aire libre (outdoors), estar en riesgo (to be at risk).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-07-06 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A2 Spanish News | Ukraine Hits Russia's St Petersburg Oil Terminal

Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: Ukraine says it hit a major oil terminal in St Petersburg, while Russia reports no casualties and moves to protect domestic fuel supplies. Also: Extreme heat disrupts Fourth of July events across the US, with parades and fairs cancelled as millions face dangerous temperatures and humidity.Today’s Spanish focus: cerrar = to close. Vocabulary: al aire libre (outdoors), humedad (humidity), riesgo (risk).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-07-05 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A2 Spanish News | Why France's Heatwave Deaths Are Alarming Europe

Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: France reports 2,025 excess deaths during June's heatwave as Europe prepares for more extreme temperatures. Also: DR Congo begins a WHO-backed trial of two antiviral drugs for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.Today’s Spanish focus: aumentar = to increase. Vocabulary: ola de calor (heatwave), alerta (alert or warning), brote (outbreak).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-07-04 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A2 Spanish News | North America Trade Deal Faces New Uncertainty

Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: The US declines to renew the US-Mexico-Canada trade deal in its current form, creating new uncertainty while the agreement continues for now. Also: Ryanair and Berlin Airport warn that new EU digital border checks could bring long queues and missed flights during summer travel.Today’s Spanish focus: aplazar = to postpone; to move something to a later date. Vocabulary: cola (queue or line), huella (fingerprint), frontera (border).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-07-03 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.