{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese","slug":"fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980","podcast_index_feed_id":6636980,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5818696/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese--5818696","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/98504d4158411efee5d479de45a8f66a.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Vietnamese listening comprehension? Our podcast, Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese, 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 Vietnamese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Vietnamese and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides 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 want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, or Da Nang? Maybe you want to speak Vietnamese with your grandparen…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:14.258498+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980"},"episode":{"title":"Against the Clock: A Tale of Friendship and Determination","slug":"against-the-clock-a-tale-of-friendship-and-determination","published_at":"2026-06-07T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980/against-the-clock-a-tale-of-friendship-and-determination","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-06-07-22-34-01-vi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72408312/2026_06_07_22_34_01_vi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese : Against the Clock: A Tale of Friendship and Determination Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-06-07-22-34-01-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Mù hè ở Sài Gòn là lúc phố phường nhộn nhịp nhất. En: Summer in Sài Gòn is the time when the streets are the most bustling. Vi: Dưới những tán cây xanh rợp bóng, trẻ con chạy nhảy khắp nơi, tiếng cười vang vọng. En: Under the shade of the lush green trees, children run and play everywhere, their laughter echoing. Vi: Mùi hương bún bò, bánh mì lan tỏa trong không khí ấm áp. En: The aroma of bún bò and bánh mì fills the warm air. Vi: Liên đứng ở trạm xe buýt. En: Liên stands at the bus stop. Vi: Nắng chói chang làm cô nhíu mày, nhớ ra mình đã quên mất món quà sinh nhật cho Ngọc ở nhà. En: The glaring sun makes her squint, and she remembers she forgot Ngọc's birthday present at home. Vi: Ngọc là bạn thân của Liên. En: Ngọc is Liên's close friend. Vi: Hôm nay, Ngọc tổ chức sinh nhật cùng vài người bạn khác. En: Today, Ngọc is having a birthday celebration with a few other friends. Vi: \"Phải đi lấy quà,\" Liên tự nhủ. En: \"I have to get the gift,\" Liên tells herself. Vi: Nhưng nếu quay trở lại, có nguy cơ lỡ chuyến xe buýt cuối. En: But if she goes back, she risks missing the last bus. Vi: Bao giờ cũng vậy, Liên thường bị nhiều việc làm dồn đến khó xử. En: It always seems to be the case—Liên often finds herself in difficult situations due to piled-up tasks. Vi: Tuy nhiên, lần này, cô thật sự muốn chứng tỏ bản thân là một người bạn tốt. En: However, this time, she truly wants to prove she is a good friend. Vi: Liên quyết định phải liều. En: Liên decides to take a risk. Vi: Cô chạy về nhà, đôi giày đạp trên những bậc thềm dẫn vào khu phố sầm uất. 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