{"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":"Balancing Acts: A Tale of Family and Ambition in Santiago","slug":"balancing-acts-a-tale-of-family-and-ambition-in-santiago","published_at":"2026-05-08T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/balancing-acts-a-tale-of-family-and-ambition-in-santiago","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-08-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71919552/2026_05_08_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Balancing Acts: A Tale of Family and Ambition in Santiago Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-08-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: En Santiago, Chile, en pleno otoño, los árboles lucen un manto dorado y rojo. En: In Santiago, Chile, in the midst of autumn, the trees display a golden and red mantle. Es: La ciudad vibra con energía, especialmente en High-Tech City, donde se celebra una importante conferencia de tecnología. En: The city vibrates with energy, especially in High-Tech City, where an important technology conference is taking place. Es: Alejandro, un joven emprendedor, camina por las calles de Santiago. En: Alejandro, a young entrepreneur, walks through the streets of Santiago. Es: El aire es fresco, y las hojas caen alrededor de él. En: The air is fresh, and the leaves fall around him. Es: Alejandro llegó a Santiago para asistir a una conferencia crucial. En: Alejandro arrived in Santiago to attend a crucial conference. Es: Esta es su oportunidad para asegurar una importante sociedad de negocios. En: This is his chance to secure an important business partnership. Es: Pero en su corazón siente un tirón. En: But in his heart, he feels a pull. Es: En Perú, su madre le espera para celebrar el Día de las Madres. En: In Perú, his mother is waiting for him to celebrate Día de las Madres. Es: Alejandro quiere mostrar su agradecimiento a su mamá, pero el trabajo le llama con fuerza. En: Alejandro wants to show his gratitude to his mom, but work is calling him strongly. Es: La mañana de la conferencia, Alejandro se encuentra con Marisol y Carlos, dos colegas de su empresa. En: On the morning of the conference, Alejandro meets Marisol and Carlos, two colleagues from his company. 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