{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Italian","slug":"fluent-fiction-italian-6002545","podcast_index_feed_id":6002545,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755084/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-italian--5755084","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ddbd6d563a8b66dcb2fc61654ff482f1.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":342,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Italian listening comprehension? Our podcast 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 Italian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Italian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a 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. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Tuscany, Sicily, or Lombardy? Maybe you want to speak Italian with your nonna from Rome? Our podcast will give you the cultural…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:22:15.497594+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-italian-6002545"},"episode":{"title":"Chemistry & Asthma: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience","slug":"chemistry-asthma-a-tale-of-friendship-and-resilience","published_at":"2026-08-27T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-italian-6002545/chemistry-asthma-a-tale-of-friendship-and-resilience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-italian-6002545","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-19-it","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74712671/2026_08_27_07_38_19_it_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Italian : Chemistry & Asthma: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-19-it Story Transcript: It: Il sole estivo entrava dalle ampie finestre del laboratorio di scienze del liceo, illuminando il banco di lavoro dove Marco e Giulia erano immersi nel loro progetto di chimica. En: The summer sun entered through the large windows of the high school science lab, illuminating the workbench where Marco and Giulia were immersed in their chemistry project. It: L'aria era densa del profumo di reagenti, e i rumori di becher e provette riempivano l'ambiente. En: The air was dense with the scent of reagents, and the sounds of beakers and test tubes filled the environment. It: Marco amava la chimica. En: Marco loved chemistry. It: Gli piaceva mischiare sostanze e osservare le reazioni, ma c'era un problema: l'asma. En: He enjoyed mixing substances and observing reactions, but there was a problem: asthma. It: \"Possiamo farcela, Giulia,\" disse Marco, con un filo di ansia nella voce, mentre osservava le sostanze davanti a lui. En: \"We can do it, Giulia,\" said Marco, with a hint of anxiety in his voice, as he looked at the substances in front of him. It: Giulia era calma e fiduciosa. En: Giulia was calm and confident. It: \"Sì, ce la faremo. En: \"Yes, we will do it. It: E se avrai bisogno, sono qui,\" rispose lei, sorridendo. En: And if you need anything, I'm here,\" she replied, smiling. It: Era un sorriso rassicurante che confortava sempre Marco. En: It was a reassuring smile that always comforted Marco. It: Si trattava di un esperimento importante. En: It was an important experiment. It: Dovevano ottenere il colore esatto per passare l'esame finale. 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