{"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":"Overcoming Stage Fright: Esteban's Audition Triumph","slug":"overcoming-stage-fright-esteban-s-audition-triumph","published_at":"2026-08-27T07:53:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/overcoming-stage-fright-esteban-s-audition-triumph","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-20-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74712693/2026_08_27_07_38_20_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Overcoming Stage Fright: Esteban's Audition Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-27-07-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: Esteban nervioso ajusta su mochila al hombro mientras camina por el pasillo del colegio. En: Esteban nervously adjusts his backpack on his shoulder as he walks down the school hallway. Es: Las paredes están adornadas con coloridos carteles anunciando las audiciones para el musical de la escuela. En: The walls are adorned with colorful posters announcing auditions for the school musical. Es: Alrededor, los estudiantes charlan emocionados, algunos practicando sus canciones. En: Around him, students chat excitedly, some practicing their songs. Es: Esteban siente un nudo en el estómago. En: Esteban feels a knot in his stomach. Es: Quiere el papel principal, pero su miedo escénico lo tiene atormentado. En: He wants the lead role, but his stage fright torments him. Es: A su lado caminan Lucía y Rafael. En: Next to him walk Lucía and Rafael. Es: Lucía, aunque es una cantante increíble, agacha la cabeza cuando alguien la mira. En: Lucía, although an incredible singer, lowers her head when someone looks at her. Es: Rafael, en cambio, camina con paso seguro, sonriendo a todos. En: Rafael, on the other hand, walks confidently, smiling at everyone. Es: \"Esto va a ser pan comido,\" dice Rafael con una voz llena de confianza. En: \"This is going to be a piece of cake,\" says Rafael in a voice full of confidence. Es: Lucía mira a Esteban. En: Lucía looks at Esteban. Es: \"¿Estás listo para las audiciones?\" En: \"Are you ready for the auditions?\" Es: pregunta con una suave sonrisa. En: she asks with a gentle smile. 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