{"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":"Allergies and Friendship: Minh's Adventure in Halong Bay","slug":"allergies-and-friendship-minh-s-adventure-in-halong-bay","published_at":"2026-06-26T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980/allergies-and-friendship-minh-s-adventure-in-halong-bay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-06-26-07-38-20-vi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72698690/2026_06_26_07_38_20_vi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese : Allergies and Friendship: Minh's Adventure in Halong Bay Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-06-26-07-38-20-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Minh hít một hơi sâu, tận hưởng không khí trong lành của Vịnh Hạ Long. En: Minh took a deep breath, savoring the fresh air of Halong Bay. Vi: Những con sóng nhẹ nhàng vỗ vào mạn thuyền, tạo âm thanh du dương. En: Gentle waves lapped against the side of the boat, creating a melodic sound. Vi: Vịnh Hạ Long trải dài trước mắt, những đảo đá vôi có vẻ đẹp huyền bí nổi bật trên nền trời xanh thẳm. En: Halong Bay stretched out before him, the mysterious beauty of limestone islands standing out against the deep blue sky. Vi: Minh đi cùng hai người bạn thân, Linh và An. En: Minh was with his two close friends, Linh and An. Vi: Họ quyết định dành cuối tuần để khám phá vẻ đẹp kỳ diệu này trước khi Minh tập trung cho kỳ thi cuối kỳ. En: They decided to spend the weekend exploring this wondrous beauty before Minh focused on his final exams. Vi: Nhưng bên dưới vẻ thư giãn, Minh cảm thấy lo âu về tương lai gần. En: But beneath the relaxation, Minh felt anxious about the near future. Vi: Anh hy vọng chuyến đi sẽ giúp anh tìm được chút yên bình trong lòng. En: He hoped the trip would help him find some peace of mind. Vi: Tàu lướt nhẹ qua một đảo lớn. En: The boat glided gently past a large island. Vi: Minh đang mê mẩn ngắm nhìn cảnh đẹp thì bỗng dưng cảm thấy ngứa ngáy và hắt xì liên tục. En: Minh was mesmerized by the beautiful scenery when he suddenly started feeling itchy and sneezing incessantly. Vi: Mắt anh bắt đầu sưng lên. En: His eyes began to swell. Vi: Linh và An lập tức nhận ra vẻ bất ổn của bạn mình. 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