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A2 Spanish News | Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Flee Southern France

Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.In this episode: A wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, and strong winds may make the fire spread faster. Also: Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 and appeal her conviction to France's highest court.Today’s Spanish focus: llevar a cabo = to carry out. Vocabulary: evacuación (evacuation), incendio (fire), viento (wind).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a2-2026-07-08 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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.