{"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":"Between Lanterns and Hospital Walls: A Heartfelt Decision","slug":"between-lanterns-and-hospital-walls-a-heartfelt-decision","published_at":"2026-05-07T07:51:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980/between-lanterns-and-hospital-walls-a-heartfelt-decision","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-19-vi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71902980/2026_05_07_07_38_19_vi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese : Between Lanterns and Hospital Walls: A Heartfelt Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-19-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Trời Sài Gòn vào mùa xuân ngập tràn sắc hoa và không khí dịu mát. En: The Sài Gòn sky in spring is filled with the colors of flowers and a gentle, cool atmosphere. Vi: Bên ngoài, phố phường rực rỡ với những chiếc lồng đèn nhiều màu nhân dịp Lễ Phật Đản. En: Outside, the streets are vibrant with multicolored lanterns for the occasion of Lễ Phật Đản. Vi: Tiếng chuông chùa ngân nga xa xa, mang lại chút bình yên cho lòng người. En: The distant echo of temple bells brings a sense of peace to people's hearts. Vi: Nhưng bên trong bệnh viện đông đúc của thành phố, không khí lại khác biệt hoàn toàn. En: But inside the city's crowded hospital, the atmosphere is completely different. Vi: Sự hối hả, lo lắng hiện rõ trên gương mặt của những người thân. En: The hustle and worry are evident on the faces of the loved ones. Vi: Linh đứng trước cửa phòng bệnh, lòng trĩu nặng. En: Linh stood in front of the hospital room door, her heart heavy. Vi: Cô đã lâu không về thăm cha mẹ do bận rộn với công việc ở một thành phố khác. En: She hadn't visited her parents for a long time due to her busy work schedule in another city. Vi: Minh, anh của Linh, đã gánh vác không ít trách nhiệm gia đình thay cô. En: Her brother Minh had taken on much of the family responsibility in her stead. Vi: Giờ đây, cha của họ, ông An, đang nằm trong phòng bệnh, cần được chăm sóc đặc biệt. En: Now, their father, Mr. An, was in the hospital room, needing special care. Vi: Linh cảm thấy hối hận vì đã không dành nhiều thời gian cho cha mẹ. 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