{"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":"Café Solace: Finding Balance in Friendship and Finals","slug":"caf-solace-finding-balance-in-friendship-and-finals","published_at":"2026-06-09T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/caf-solace-finding-balance-in-friendship-and-finals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72445251/2026_06_09_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Café Solace: Finding Balance in Friendship and Finals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En un rincón acogedor de un café en Buenos Aires, el aroma del café recién hecho flotaba en el aire, mezclándose con el dulce olor de las medias lunas recién salidas del horno. En: In a cozy corner of a café in Buenos Aires, the aroma of freshly made coffee floated in the air, mixing with the sweet smell of medias lunas fresh from the oven. Es: Era invierno, y aunque el frío reinaba en las calles, dentro del café se sentía una calidez familiar. En: It was winter, and although the cold reigned in the streets, inside the café there was a familiar warmth. Es: En una mesa junto a la ventana, Mateo, Lucía y Valeria estaban rodeados de libros y apuntes, preparándose para los exámenes finales. En: At a table by the window, Mateo, Lucía, and Valeria were surrounded by books and notes, preparing for their final exams. Es: Mateo, con ojos cansados, repasaba sus notas una y otra vez. En: Mateo, with tired eyes, reviewed his notes over and over. Es: La preocupación lo tenía atrapado como si fuera una nube oscura sobre su cabeza. En: Worry trapped him like it was a dark cloud over his head. Es: —Mateo, relájate un poco —le decía Lucía con una sonrisa—. En: \"Mateo, relax a little,\" Lucía said with a smile. Es: Un poco de café y alguna historia divertida no te vendría mal. En: \"Some coffee and a fun story wouldn't hurt you.\" Es: —Sí, hombre, vamos —añadió Valeria, reclinándose en su silla—. En: \"Yes, come on,\" added Valeria, reclining in her chair. Es: Todo va a salir bien. En: \"Everything will be fine.\" Es: A pesar de las palabras amables de sus amigas, Mateo no podía d…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Café Solace: Finding Balance in Friendship and Finals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentficti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":966,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/episodes/caf-solace-finding-balance-in-friendship-and-finals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/caf-solace-finding-balance-in-friendship-and-finals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}