{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Hebrew","slug":"fluent-fiction-hebrew-6821035","podcast_index_feed_id":6821035,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5818690/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/409a15e53ff8fd1299d3c5061712aa09.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":302,"summary":"Are you looking to improve your Hebrew listening comprehension skills? Our podcast, Fluent Fiction - Hebrew, is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Hebrew, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Hebrew and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their Israeli roots. Are you planning a trip to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or Haifa? Maybe you want to speak Hebrew with your family members in Israel? O…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:24:22.855649+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew-6821035"},"episode":{"title":"Balancing the Books: A Freelancer's Family Epiphany","slug":"balancing-the-books-a-freelancer-s-family-epiphany","published_at":"2026-08-30T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew-6821035/balancing-the-books-a-freelancer-s-family-epiphany","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew-6821035","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-30-22-34-02-he","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74759452/2026_08_30_22_34_02_he_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Hebrew : Balancing the Books: A Freelancer's Family Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-30-22-34-02-he Story Transcript: He: בערב קיץ מאוחר, כאשר השמש כבר החלה לשקוע מאחורי הבתים, אראלה ישבה במשרד הביתי שלה. En: On a late summer evening, when the sun had already begun to set behind the houses, Arela was sitting in her home office. He: החדר היה עמוס במסמכים, מחשבים ואביזרי עבודה. En: The room was cluttered with documents, computers, and work accessories. He: ריח קל של קפה טרי היה באוויר. En: A light scent of fresh coffee filled the air. He: אראלה הייתה פרילנסרית עסוקה, ולעיתים קרובות ניסתה למצוא את האיזון בין העבודה שלה לבין חיי המשפחה. En: Arela was a busy freelancer, often trying to find the balance between her work and family life. He: הבת שלה, ליאורה, התרגשה מהחזרה לבית הספר. En: Her daughter, Liora, was excited about returning to school. He: היא ביקשה מאמה לקחת אותה לקנות ציוד חדש. En: She asked her mother to take her to buy new supplies. He: המחשבה על הספרים והמחברות הצבעוניות מילאה אותה שמחה. En: The thought of colorful books and notebooks filled her with joy. He: אבל אראלה הייתה טרודה בפרויקט חשוב ללקוח. En: But Arela was preoccupied with an important project for a client. He: כול יום שעבר הביא אותה קרוב יותר לדדליין שהלחיץ אותה. En: Each passing day brought her closer to the deadline that stressed her. He: נועה, בן זוגה של אראלה, היה פרקטי, ודאג לה לשמור על סדר עדיפויות. En: Noa, Arela's partner, was practical and made sure to help her maintain her priorities. He: \"אולי תצליחי למצוא זמן אחר ללכת עם ליאורה? En: \"Maybe you can find another time to go with Liora?\" He: \" הציע בקול מלטף. En: he suggested in a gentle voice. 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