{"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":"Market Miracles: Embracing the Unexpected in Costa Rica","slug":"market-miracles-embracing-the-unexpected-in-costa-rica","published_at":"2026-07-13T08:04:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/market-miracles-embracing-the-unexpected-in-costa-rica","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-13-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72947088/2026_07_13_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Market Miracles: Embracing the Unexpected in Costa Rica Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-13-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: Marisol respiró profundo mientras observaba el vibrante mercado de Costa Rica. En: Marisol took a deep breath as she observed the vibrant market of Costa Rica. Es: El aire estaba lleno de olores exóticos: especias, frutas frescas y el delicioso aroma del café recién tostado. En: The air was filled with exotic scents: spices, fresh fruits, and the delicious aroma of freshly roasted coffee. Es: Los colores brillantes de las telas y artesanías competían por llamar su atención. En: The bright colors of the fabrics and crafts competed for her attention. Es: A su lado, Teo sonrió con entusiasmo. En: Beside her, Teo smiled enthusiastically. Es: \"Vamos, Marisol. En: \"Come on, Marisol. Es: Encontraremos algo especial\", dijo, dándole un pequeño empujón amistoso. En: We'll find something special,\" he said, giving her a small friendly nudge. Es: Marisol asintió, aunque su corazón latía con fuerza. En: Marisol nodded, though her heart was pounding. Es: Los gritos de los vendedores y la multitud agitaban el espacio. En: The shouts of the vendors and the bustling crowd stirred the space. Es: \"Lo sé, pero todo es... mucho\", confesó, su mirada perdida entre tantas opciones. En: \"I know, but it's all... a lot,\" she confessed, her gaze lost among so many options. Es: Teo levantó una ceja y sugirió, \"Déjame ayudarte. En: Teo raised an eyebrow and suggested, \"Let me help you. Es: Podemos aprender algo nuevo juntos.\" En: We can learn something new together.\" Es: Lentamente, Marisol cedió. En: Slowly, Marisol relented. 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