{"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":"Botanical Bonds: A Field Trip of Friendship and Discovery","slug":"botanical-bonds-a-field-trip-of-friendship-and-discovery","published_at":"2026-08-27T22:47:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/botanical-bonds-a-field-trip-of-friendship-and-discovery","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74726311/2026_08_27_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Botanical Bonds: A Field Trip of Friendship and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En una mañana fresca de invierno, los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria se preparaban para la excursión al jardín botánico local. En: On a fresh winter morning, the students from the high school were preparing for the field trip to the local botanical garden. Es: El aire estaba fresco, y el sol iluminaba débilmente las hojas. En: The air was crisp, and the sun dimly illuminated the leaves. Es: Entre ellos estaban Diego y Lucía, dos amigos con visiones diferentes del día que les esperaba. En: Among them were Diego and Lucía, two friends with different outlooks on the day that awaited them. Es: Diego ajustó su mochila con cuidado. En: Diego carefully adjusted his backpack. Es: Dentro llevaba una libreta y un lápiz, listo para anotar cada descubrimiento. En: Inside, he carried a notebook and a pencil, ready to jot down every discovery. Es: Él amaba la naturaleza y soñaba con ser botánico. En: He loved nature and dreamed of becoming a botanist. Es: Hoy era su oportunidad para estudiar especies raras para su proyecto de ciencias. En: Today was his opportunity to study rare species for his science project. Es: Lucía, por otro lado, saltaba emocionada al bajar del autobús. En: Lucía, on the other hand, was jumping excitedly as she got off the bus. Es: Su curiosidad era contagiosa; amaba explorar y sentir el aire frío en sus mejillas. En: Her curiosity was contagious; she loved exploring and feeling the cold air on her cheeks. Es: Para Lucía, el jardín era un lugar para disfrutar, no para estudiar. 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