{"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":"Guided by a Llama: Unspoken Lessons from Machu Picchu","slug":"guided-by-a-llama-unspoken-lessons-from-machu-picchu","published_at":"2026-07-22T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/guided-by-a-llama-unspoken-lessons-from-machu-picchu","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-01-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73115373/2026_07_22_22_34_01_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Guided by a Llama: Unspoken Lessons from Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En medio de las nubes bajas de Machu Picchu y bajo un sol invernal, Esteban, Montserrat y Valentino llegaron al punto de encuentro para su tan esperada visita guiada. En: Amid the low clouds of Machu Picchu and under a winter sun, Esteban, Montserrat, and Valentino arrived at the meeting point for their long-awaited guided tour. Es: El aire estaba lleno de emoción y murmullos de otros turistas. En: The air was filled with excitement and murmurs from other tourists. Es: Esteban, aunque impresionado por la majestuosidad del lugar, estaba nervioso. En: Esteban, although impressed by the majestic place, was nervous. Es: Su miedo a las alturas le preocupaba, y quería que todo fuese perfecto y seguro. En: His fear of heights worried him, and he wanted everything to be perfect and safe. Es: Montserrat, por otro lado, sonreía emocionada, lista para descubrir los secretos de esta antigua ciudad inca. En: Montserrat, on the other hand, was smiling excitedly, ready to discover the secrets of this ancient Inca city. Es: Valentino ajustaba la lente de su cámara, buscando la mejor composición para su blog. En: Valentino was adjusting the lens of his camera, looking for the best composition for his blog. Es: De repente, el guía que todos esperaban no apareció. En: Suddenly, the guide everyone was expecting did not show up. Es: En su lugar, una llama con un poncho multicolor se acercó al grupo. En: Instead, a llama with a multicolored poncho approached the group. Es: La llama levantó su cabeza altivamente, como si supiera que era el protagonista del día. 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