A1 Spanish News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74

A1 Spanish News | Can Smoke from Canada Reach US Cities?

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Ghana now requires businesses to check ID cards digitally with a phone app instead of making copies. Also: Smoke from more than 800 wildfires in Canada is triggering air quality alerts in US cities. Today’s Spanish focus: puedo comprobar = I can check. Vocabulary: tarjeta (card), copia (copy), comprobar (check). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-17

A1 Spanish News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3%

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: China's economy grows more slowly than expected, with weak domestic demand, higher oil prices, and strong exports not enough to change the picture. Also: Scientists confirm a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of Congo, found high in the forest canopy with distinctive pinkish-orange lips. Today’s Spanish focus: subió un 4,3% = rose by 4.3%. Vocabulary: el crecimiento (growth), la meta (goal), las exportaciones (exports). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-16

A1 Spanish News | De Beers Stops Work at South Africa's Biggest Mine

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: De Beers pauses production at its biggest South African diamond mine for two years, affecting more than 4,000 workers as demand falls and lab-grown diamonds compete on price. Also: A 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil sells at a New York auction for a record $50.1 million, making it the most expensive dinosaur ever sold. Today’s Spanish focus: parar = to stop. Vocabulary: mina (mine), parar (to stop), vender (to sell). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-15

A1 Spanish News | Volkswagen Faces Up to 100,000 Job Cuts

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Volkswagen says it may cut up to 100,000 jobs as profits fall, costs stay high, and competition from China grows. Also: The UK and Switzerland sign a new deal on faster airport gates, no roaming charges, and easier travel and work rules. Today’s Spanish focus: reducir gastos = to reduce costs. Vocabulary: el empleo (job), la fábrica (factory), gastar menos (to spend less). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-14

A1 Spanish News | Qatar's Former Leader Dies Aged 74

Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice. In this episode: Qatar announces the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who took power in a bloodless coup and helped transform the country's economy. Also: South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated during a new migration crackdown. Today’s Spanish focus: tomar el poder = to take power. Vocabulary: morir (to die), el duelo (mourning), a media asta (at half-mast). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-07-13