{"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":"From Struggle to Inspiration in Barcelona's Golden Light","slug":"from-struggle-to-inspiration-in-barcelona-s-golden-light","published_at":"2026-05-21T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/from-struggle-to-inspiration-in-barcelona-s-golden-light","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-21-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72094389/2026_05_21_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Struggle to Inspiration in Barcelona's Golden Light Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-21-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre Barcelona, bañando la ciudad con una luz cálida y dorada. En: The sun shone intensely over Barcelona, bathing the city in a warm, golden light. Es: Marisol, una estudiante de arte de México, caminaba emocionada por las calles. En: Marisol, an art student from México, walked excitedly through the streets. Es: Sus dos mejores amigos, Diego y Gabriela, la acompañaban. En: Her two best friends, Diego and Gabriela, accompanied her. Es: Gabriela, una guía local, hablaba entusiasmada sobre cada rincón de La Sagrada Familia. En: Gabriela, a local guide, talked enthusiastically about every corner of La Sagrada Familia. Es: \"Es impresionante, ¿verdad?\" En: \"It's impressive, isn't it?\" Es: decía Gabriela, señalando los altos pináculos. En: said Gabriela, pointing to the tall spires. Es: Diego capturaba cada detalle con su cámara, sus ojos centelleando detrás del lente. En: Diego captured every detail with his camera, his eyes twinkling behind the lens. Es: \"Es mágico,\" respondió Marisol, su voz llena de admiración. En: \"It's magical,\" responded Marisol, her voice filled with admiration. Es: Pero, a pesar de su fascinación, Marisol sentía una presión familiar en el pecho. En: But, despite her fascination, Marisol felt a familiar pressure in her chest. Es: Su asma, que había intentado ignorar, comenzaba a manifestarse. En: Her asthma, which she had tried to ignore, began to manifest. Es: El grupo se movía lentamente dentro del majestuoso templo. En: The group moved slowly inside the majestic temple. 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