{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish","slug":"fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","podcast_index_feed_id":5973428,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5754274/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.fluentfiction.org/spanish","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61817ca59aaaaf502a54ea7342a16bce.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Spanish 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 Spanish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Spanish 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 Mexico, Peru, or Puerto Rico? Maybe you want to speak Spanish with your abuela from Cuba? Our podcast will give you the cultural…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T10:17:19.384509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428"},"episode":{"title":"A Ring Toss to Remember: Sparks Fly at Madrid's Festival","slug":"a-ring-toss-to-remember-sparks-fly-at-madrid-s-festival","published_at":"2026-05-20T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/a-ring-toss-to-remember-sparks-fly-at-madrid-s-festival","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-20-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72080094/2026_05_20_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Ring Toss to Remember: Sparks Fly at Madrid's Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-20-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba en el cielo de Madrid, haciendo resplandecer las aguas del Estanque Grande del Parque del Retiro. En: The sun shone in the sky of Madrid, making the waters of the Estanque Grande in Parque del Retiro shimmer. Es: Era el día perfecto para una primera cita, pero Raúl estaba nervioso. En: It was the perfect day for a first date, but Raúl was nervous. Es: Era el Festival de San Isidro, y el parque estaba lleno de vida. En: It was the Festival de San Isidro, and the park was full of life. Es: Camila, a su lado, sonreía con curiosidad y entusiasmo. En: Camila, beside him, smiled with curiosity and enthusiasm. Es: Raúl había planeado esta cita durante semanas. En: Raúl had planned this date for weeks. Es: Quería impresionar a Camila. En: He wanted to impress Camila. Es: Pero, desde el inicio, sentía como si las palabras se le atascasen en la garganta. En: But from the start, it felt like the words were stuck in his throat. Es: Los tambores y las risas del festival lo distraían, dudando sobre qué decir. En: The drums and laughter from the festival distracted him, leaving him uncertain about what to say. Es: Camila, por su parte, no parecía preocupada. En: Camila, for her part, didn't seem worried. Es: Observaba a los niños jugar, las parejas reír y los músicos tocar con pasión. En: She watched the children play, the couples laugh, and the musicians play with passion. Es: \"Qué ambiente tan maravilloso,\" comentó con una sonrisa brillante, mirando directamente a Raúl. 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