B1 Spanish News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers

B1 Spanish News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Laos says it cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths after methanol was found in tainted alcohol, but no autopsies were done. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over using a surrogate mother abroad, despite once backing a ban at home. Today’s Spanish focus: no pueden determinar = cannot determine. Vocabulary: metanol (methanol), autopsia (autopsy), forense (forensic). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-19

B1 Spanish News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada after wildfire smoke from hundreds of fires drifts into US cities. Also: China criticizes the UK after British Steel is nationalised to protect jobs and a key national capability. Today’s Spanish focus: tener que + infinitivo = to have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: el humo (smoke), el incendio (wildfire), fuera de control (out of control). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-18

B1 Spanish News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: FIFA is reviewing the match reports after Argentina's players showed a Falklands banner after beating England and reaching the final. Also: Australia says it is deeply frustrated that Laos may bring only limited charges over the methanol poisoning deaths of six backpackers. Today’s Spanish focus: está revisando = is reviewing. Vocabulary: la acusación (charge or accusation), la parte (side or party), la sanción (sanction or penalty). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-17

B1 Spanish News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Delivery riders in several Italian cities strike over intense heat, with Milan, Bologna, and Florence all seeing action as temperatures near 40C. Also: France's National Assembly backs assisted dying under strict rules after years of debate, but the bill still faces further legal review. Today’s Spanish focus: van a parar = are going to stop. Vocabulary: la huelga (strike), las entregas (deliveries), las condiciones (conditions). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-16

B1 Spanish News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: In southern Spain, authorities confirm 13 wildfire deaths, including seven Britons, and say support is underway for affected families. Also: In Singapore, a court orders Bloomberg and a reporter to pay damages after a defamation ruling linked to an article on ministers' property deals. Today’s Spanish focus: apoyar — to help or support = to help or support. Vocabulary: la víctima (victim), el incendio (wildfire), la familia (family). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-15