{"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":"Navigating Nerves: The Pitch That Captured Hearts and Funds","slug":"navigating-nerves-the-pitch-that-captured-hearts-and-funds","published_at":"2026-05-19T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/navigating-nerves-the-pitch-that-captured-hearts-and-funds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-19-07-38-19-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72065650/2026_05_19_07_38_19_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Navigating Nerves: The Pitch That Captured Hearts and Funds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-19-07-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: Era un día cálido de finales de primavera en la ciudad. En: It was a warm late-spring day in the city. Es: Las flores estaban en su esplendor y el aire llevaba una brisa suave. En: The flowers were in full bloom, and the air carried a gentle breeze. Es: Dentro del incubador de startups, el ambiente era eléctrico. En: Inside the startup incubator, the atmosphere was electric. Es: Las paredes de cristal y los espacios abiertos permitían ver a los emprendedores presentando sus innovaciones a los inversores. En: The glass walls and open spaces allowed everyone to see the entrepreneurs presenting their innovations to the investors. Es: Santiago caminaba de un lado a otro, con un nudo en el estómago. En: Santiago paced back and forth, with a knot in his stomach. Es: Era su oportunidad de presentar su proyecto: un empaque biodegradable que prometía cambiar la industria. En: It was his chance to present his project: a biodegradable packaging that promised to change the industry. Es: Santiago no solo quería asegurar financiamiento, también deseaba impresionar a Isabella. En: Santiago not only wanted to secure funding but also wished to impress Isabella. Es: Ella era una inversora reconocida por su interés en startups ecológicas, y saber que ella estaría presente aumentaba la presión. En: She was an investor renowned for her interest in ecological startups, and knowing she would be present increased the pressure. Es: Carlos, su amigo y socio, le dio una palmadita en la espalda. En: Carlos, his friend and partner, gave him a pat on the back. 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