{"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":"Mystery at Tikal: Chasing Artifacts in the Mayan Marketplace","slug":"mystery-at-tikal-chasing-artifacts-in-the-mayan-marketplace","published_at":"2026-05-27T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/mystery-at-tikal-chasing-artifacts-in-the-mayan-marketplace","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-27-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72181206/2026_05_27_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Mystery at Tikal: Chasing Artifacts in the Mayan Marketplace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-27-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba en lo alto, bañando las antiguas ruinas de Tikal con una luz dorada que hacía resplandecer las imponentes pirámides mayas. En: The sun shone high above, bathing the ancient ruins of Tikal in a golden light that made the imposing Mayan pyramids shimmer. Es: La selva a su alrededor era un mar verde y susurros del viento acariciaban las hojas, creando una sinfonía con los cantos de los pájaros. En: The jungle around them was a sea of green, and the whispers of the wind caressed the leaves, creating a symphony with the songs of the birds. Es: Santiago y Marisol caminaban entre las sombras de este mágico lugar, sus ojos llenos de admiración y asombro. En: Santiago and Marisol walked in the shadows of this magical place, their eyes full of admiration and wonder. Es: A medida que se acercaban al mercado local, la atmósfera cambiaba. En: As they approached the local market, the atmosphere changed. Es: La calma de las ruinas se convertía en el bullicio de voces, aromas exóticos y colores vivos. En: The calm of the ruins transformed into the hustle and bustle of voices, exotic aromas, and vibrant colors. Es: Las carpas de los vendedores estaban llenas de tejidos, objetos de cerámica y joyas que brillaban bajo el sol de la primavera tardía. En: The vendors' tents were filled with textiles, ceramic objects, and jewelry that sparkled under the late spring sun. Es: Santiago, un entusiasta de la historia, tenía un solo objetivo en mente: encontrar un artefacto auténtico que, según los rumores, ocultaba secretos de la antigua ciudad de Tikal. 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