{"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":"Facing the Cold: A Family's Journey Through Winter's Trials","slug":"facing-the-cold-a-family-s-journey-through-winter-s-trials","published_at":"2026-07-01T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/facing-the-cold-a-family-s-journey-through-winter-s-trials","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-01-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72767088/2026_07_01_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Facing the Cold: A Family's Journey Through Winter's Trials Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-01-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: En la tranquila casa de la familia de Mateo, el invierno llegaba con sus fríos vientos y cielos grises. En: In the quiet house of Mateo's family, winter arrived with its cold winds and gray skies. Es: Era una casa grande, llena de recuerdos y risas. En: It was a large house, filled with memories and laughter. Es: En la cocina, la familia se reunía alrededor de la mesa grande de madera, donde la sopa caliente humeaba en recipientes de cerámica. En: In the kitchen, the family gathered around the big wooden table, where hot soup steamed in ceramic bowls. Es: La chimenea crepitaba suavemente, llenando la sala de un cálido resplandor. En: The fireplace crackled softly, filling the room with a warm glow. Es: Mateo, el patriarca de la familia, era un hombre reflexivo. En: Mateo, the patriarch of the family, was a thoughtful man. Es: Amaba las mañanas de invierno en esta casa. En: He loved winter mornings in this house. Es: Su esposa Sofía, práctica y atenta, servía el desayuno mientras su hijo adolescente, Carlos, engullía su comida rápidamente. En: His wife Sofía, practical and attentive, served breakfast while their teenage son, Carlos, quickly gobbled up his food. Es: A simple vista, era una mañana como cualquier otra, pero el corazón de Mateo pesaba más de lo habitual. En: At first glance, it was a morning like any other, but Mateo's heart felt heavier than usual. Es: Todo había comenzado cuando Mateo regresó del médico la semana anterior. En: It all began when Mateo returned from the doctor the previous week. 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