{"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":"From Coffee to Classrooms: Mariana's Leap of Faith","slug":"from-coffee-to-classrooms-mariana-s-leap-of-faith","published_at":"2026-09-03T07:52:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/from-coffee-to-classrooms-mariana-s-leap-of-faith","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-03-07-38-20-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74856447/2026_09_03_07_38_20_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Coffee to Classrooms: Mariana's Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-03-07-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: El reloj marcaba las diez de la mañana. En: The clock struck ten in the morning. Es: El bullicio del Café Central inundaba el aire con risas y murmullos. En: The hustle and bustle of Café Central filled the air with laughter and murmurs. Es: El aroma del café recién molido y el suave calor del sol de primavera hacían del lugar un refugio acogedor. En: The aroma of freshly ground coffee and the gentle warmth of the spring sun made the place a cozy refuge. Es: Mariana se sentó en su mesa favorita, cerca de la ventana que daba a las calles llenas de flores. En: Mariana sat at her favorite table, near the window overlooking the flower-filled streets. Es: La ciudad despertaba a un día más. En: The city was awakening to another day. Es: Esteban llegó poco después, con su sonrisa habitual y dos cafés en mano. En: Esteban arrived shortly after, with his usual smile and two coffees in hand. Es: \"Aquí tienes, Mariana. En: \"Here you go, Mariana. Es: Tu dosis de energía\", dijo con una risa. En: Your dose of energy,\" he said with a laugh. Es: \"Gracias, Esteban\", respondió Mariana, mirando su café. En: \"Thank you, Esteban,\" responded Mariana, looking at her coffee. Es: \"¿Sabes? En: \"You know? Es: Hoy es el Día del Maestro en Argentina. En: Today is Teacher's Day in Argentina. Es: Me hace pensar en muchas cosas.\" En: It makes me think about many things.\" Es: Esteban levantó una ceja, interesado. En: Esteban raised an eyebrow, interested. Es: \"¿Como qué?\" En: \"Like what?\" Es: Mariana suspiró. En: Mariana sighed. 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