{"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":302,"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":"2026-09-25T18:21:51.778018+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428"},"episode":{"title":"Balancing Tradition and Independence: A Family's Journey","slug":"balancing-tradition-and-independence-a-family-s-journey","published_at":"2026-09-16T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/balancing-tradition-and-independence-a-family-s-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-20-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75163002/2026_09_16_07_38_20_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Balancing Tradition and Independence: A Family's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: En la gran casa familiar, el aire estaba lleno del aroma irresistible de enchiladas y tamales. En: In the large family house, the air was filled with the irresistible aroma of enchiladas and tamales. Es: Decoraciones de colores vibrantes adornaban cada rincón, celebrando el Día de la Independencia de México. En: Vibrant colored decorations adorned every corner, celebrating Día de la Independencia de México. Es: Afuera, las hojas comenzaban a teñirse de dorado, indicando la llegada del otoño. En: Outside, the leaves were beginning to turn golden, indicating the arrival of autumn. Es: Diego revisaba las maletas mientras escuchaba las risas y el bullicio en la cocina. En: Diego was checking the suitcases while he listened to the laughter and bustle in the kitchen. Es: Marisol estaba sentada en la escalera, pensativa. En: Marisol was sitting on the staircase, thoughtful. Es: \"Quiero ir al concierto después del reencuentro,\" dijo Marisol con determinación. En: \"I want to go to the concert after the reunion,\" said Marisol with determination. Es: Renata, desde la cocina, frunció el ceño al escucharla. En: Renata, from the kitchen, frowned upon hearing her. Es: \"Es importante que pasemos tiempo juntos,\" dijo Renata, preocupada. En: \"It's important that we spend time together,\" said Renata, concerned. Es: Diego, como el mediador habitual, suspiró. En: Diego, as the usual mediator, sighed. Es: Sabía que su papel era mantener la paz. En: He knew his role was to keep the peace. Es: Acercándose a Marisol, dijo suavemente: \"Tal vez podemos encontrar una solución. 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