{"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 Shadows to Spotlight: Joaquín's Bold Leap at the Retreat","slug":"from-shadows-to-spotlight-joaqu-n-s-bold-leap-at-the-retreat","published_at":"2026-09-03T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/from-shadows-to-spotlight-joaqu-n-s-bold-leap-at-the-retreat","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-03-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74880043/2026_09_03_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Shadows to Spotlight: Joaquín's Bold Leap at the Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-03-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En el bullicioso centro de Madrid, durante el final del verano, la oficina corporativa era un hervidero de actividad. En: In the bustling center of Madrid, during the end of summer, the corporate office was a hive of activity. Es: Las paredes de cristal reflejaban la luz del sol y los empleados conversaban con energía. En: The glass walls reflected the sunlight, and the employees conversed energetically. Es: Marta, la líder del equipo conocida por su confianza, tenía la tarea de organizar un retiro de integración. En: Marta, the team leader known for her confidence, had the task of organizing an integration retreat. Es: Joaquín, un joven analista talentoso pero reservado, veía este evento como una oportunidad para brillar. En: Joaquín, a young, talented but reserved analyst, saw this event as an opportunity to shine. Es: Marta caminaba por la oficina, saludando a todos. En: Marta walked through the office, greeting everyone. Es: Se detuvo en el escritorio de Joaquín. En: She stopped at Joaquín's desk. Es: \"¿Listo para el retiro, Joaquín?\" En: \"Ready for the retreat, Joaquín?\" Es: preguntó con una sonrisa. En: she asked with a smile. Es: Él asintió, sintiendo nudos en el estómago. En: He nodded, feeling knots in his stomach. Es: Sabía que era importante, pero su ansiedad social lo preocupaba. En: He knew it was important, but his social anxiety worried him. Es: Cecilia, una experimentada colega, se acercó. En: Cecilia, an experienced colleague, approached. Es: \"No entiendo para qué son estos retiros\", decía a menudo. 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