B1 Spanish News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s

B1 Spanish News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Elon Musk says people should enjoy the ride even as he warns about AI and robotics risks, and says progress is moving so fast it cannot be stopped. Also: In China, outrage over a violent dog-killing case grows as animal lovers push back against censorship, take the campaign abroad, and demand tougher protections. Today’s Spanish focus: que no se difundiera = that it not be spread. Vocabulary: el acoso (harassment), difundir (to spread or circulate), la protesta (protest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-24

B1 Spanish News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Google parent Alphabet keeps growing in sales, but soaring AI infrastructure spending has pushed free cash flow into negative territory for the first time in at least a decade. Also: In Nigeria, an urgent investigation follows a strange white foam on a major highway, as officials warn people to stay away while lab tests try to identify the substance. Today’s Spanish focus: sigue creciendo = keeps growing. Vocabulary: la espuma (foam), la sustancia (substance), el derrame (spill). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-23

B1 Spanish News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France approves a law that will ban social media for under-15s, with age checks and a phased rollout from September to January 2027. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail and a fine for using ants in desserts and other dishes. Today’s Spanish focus: tener que + infinitivo = to have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la verificación (verification), la privacidad (privacy), el regulador (regulator). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-22

B1 Spanish News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Hamas chooses Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader after two rounds of voting, a shift that could shape the group's political direction. Also: The US launches another round of strikes on Iran as Trump warns of punishment and both sides trade new claims around the Strait of Hormuz. Today’s Spanish focus: está marcando = is shaping. Vocabulary: la cúpula (the top leadership), la votación (the vote), la línea (the line; the position). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-21

B1 Spanish News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast

Build stronger Spanish listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: US health officials say a positive test from iceberg lettuce was a false alarm, and the exact source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak is still unknown. Also: A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sinks off the coast of Guyana, with 67 rescued and dozens still missing. Today’s Spanish focus: sacar del mercado = to remove from the market. Vocabulary: brote (outbreak), muestra (sample), retiro (product recall). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-07-20