Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Fairphone finally sells its repairable phone in the US, with swappable parts like the screen, USB port, and battery, plus recycled materials and a $650 price. Also: Long-term borrowing costs hit new highs in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan as oil prices, inflation fears, debt concerns, and AI spending push yields up.
Hoy: Fairphone llega a Estados Unidos · Suben los costos de pedir dinero.
Today’s Spanish focus: se puede + infinitivo, something is possible = something is possible. Vocabulary: el puerto (port), la batería (battery), la ranura (slot).
Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-a1-2026-08-19
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LinguaWire Spanish A1 delivers a short daily episode in very simple Spanish, designed for true beginners. Slow speech. Short sentences. Real global stories explained so beginners can actually follow along.
Each episode covers two current news stories explained in beginner Spanish, with a vocabulary recap at the end. Visit linguawire.com for the full transcript, English translation, vocabulary tools, and comprehension questions.
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