{"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":"Risk and Reward: The High Schooler Who Found a Rare Orchid","slug":"risk-and-reward-the-high-schooler-who-found-a-rare-orchid","published_at":"2026-05-06T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/risk-and-reward-the-high-schooler-who-found-a-rare-orchid","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-06-22-34-02-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71899012/2026_05_06_22_34_02_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Risk and Reward: The High Schooler Who Found a Rare Orchid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-06-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre las Montañas Rocosas, mientras el grupo de estudiantes de preparatoria avanzaba por el sendero. En: The sun shone intensely over the Montañas Rocosas, as the group of high school students advanced along the trail. Es: La primavera llenaba de vida la naturaleza, con flores silvestres de colores brillantes que asomaban por el suelo y el aire fresco que olía a pino y tierra húmeda. En: Spring filled nature with life, with brightly colored wildflowers peeking through the ground and the fresh air smelling of pine and damp earth. Es: Entre los estudiantes, Mateo caminaba en silencio, observando cada detalle a su alrededor. En: Among the students, Mateo walked silently, observing every detail around him. Es: Soñaba con ser ecólogo algún día y esta excursión era su oportunidad para demostrar su conocimiento. En: He dreamed of becoming an ecologist someday, and this excursion was his opportunity to demonstrate his knowledge. Es: El día era parte de una excursión escolar organizada por la clase de biología. En: The day was part of a school trip organized by the biology class. Es: Todos estaban emocionados porque el año escolar estaba por terminar y Mateo, aunque tímido, también sentía la emoción. En: Everyone was excited because the school year was about to end, and although Mateo, being shy, also felt the excitement. Es: Su amigo Carlos, siempre carismático y seguro de sí mismo, lideraba al grupo con energía. En: His friend Carlos, always charismatic and self-assured, led the group with energy. 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