{"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":"The Mischievous Churro: Finding Creativity in Chaos","slug":"the-mischievous-churro-finding-creativity-in-chaos","published_at":"2026-07-09T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428/the-mischievous-churro-finding-creativity-in-chaos","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-spanish-5973428","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-09-22-34-02-es","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72900848/2026_07_09_22_34_02_es_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Spanish : The Mischievous Churro: Finding Creativity in Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-09-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Santiago se sentó en el Café Tortoni, rodeado de maderas ornamentadas y una atmósfera vibrante. En: Santiago sat down in Café Tortoni, surrounded by ornate woodwork and a vibrant atmosphere. Es: Había llegado buscando inspiración para su relato. En: He had come seeking inspiration for his story. Es: Frente a él una mesa con café y un plato de churros recién hechos. En: In front of him, a table with coffee and a plate of freshly made churros. Es: A su alrededor, las risas y las charlas llenaban el aire. En: Around him, laughter and chatter filled the air. Es: Era un día frío de invierno en Buenos Aires, y el café estaba lleno de vida y calidez. En: It was a cold winter day in Buenos Aires, and the cafe was full of life and warmth. Es: Marta y Lucía charlaban animadamente dos mesas más allá. En: Marta and Lucía chatted animatedly two tables away. Es: Santiago miró su hoja en blanco. En: Santiago looked at his blank sheet. Es: Quería impresionar a su mentor con un cuento impresionante, pero su mente estaba bloqueada. En: He wanted to impress his mentor with an outstanding story, but his mind was blocked. Es: Bebió un sorbo de café, intentando concentrarse. En: He sipped his coffee, trying to concentrate. Es: De repente, un churro decidió escapar. En: Suddenly, a churro decided to escape. Es: Rodó desde su plato, decidido a cruzar el suelo de damero del café. En: It rolled off his plate, determined to cross the checkered floor of the cafe. Es: Santiago lo vio, sorprendido. En: Santiago watched it, surprised. 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