{"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":302,"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":"2026-09-25T18:22:47.204035+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980"},"episode":{"title":"Finding Balance: Lâm's Journey from Exam Pressure to Joy","slug":"finding-balance-l-m-s-journey-from-exam-pressure-to-joy","published_at":"2026-09-20T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980/finding-balance-l-m-s-journey-from-exam-pressure-to-joy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-09-20-22-34-02-vi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75268311/2026_09_20_22_34_02_vi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese : Finding Balance: Lâm's Journey from Exam Pressure to Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-09-20-22-34-02-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Giữa không khí mùa thu mát mẻ của Hà Nội, Lâm cùng Thùy và Minh ngồi dưới gốc cây tại Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám. En: Amid the cool autumn air of Hà Nội, Lâm along with Thùy and Minh sat under a tree at Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám. Vi: Ánh đèn lồng lung linh vì sắp đến Tết Trung Thu, làm cho mọi thứ trở nên ấm áp và rực rỡ. En: The lantern lights flickered as the Tết Trung Thu was approaching, making everything warm and vibrant. Vi: Lâm lật từng trang sách, nhưng trong lòng không ngừng day dứt. En: Lâm turned each page of the book, but his mind was restless. Vi: Gia đình mong muốn anh đỗ vào ngôi trường trung học uy tín nhất thành phố. En: His family hoped he would pass the entrance exam to the most prestigious high school in the city. Vi: Áp lực càng lớn hơn khi ngày thi đã cận kề. En: The pressure mounted as the exam date approached. Vi: Thùy, với nụ cười luôn tươi trên môi, cố gắng xoa dịu bạn. En: Thùy, with a constant smile on her face, tried to soothe her friend. Vi: \"Bình tĩnh thôi Lâm. En: \"Stay calm, Lâm. Vi: Ngồi đây mãi sẽ không giúp gì cả. En: Sitting here won't help. Vi: Chúng ta cần một chút thư giãn. En: We need a little relaxation.\" Vi: \"Minh, người luôn muốn vượt qua Lâm, chen vào, \"Đúng đấy. En: Minh, who always wanted to surpass Lâm, chimed in, \"That's right. Vi: Dẫu sao, đây cũng là lần cuối chúng ta tham gia lễ hội Trung Thu cùng nhau trước khi vào cấp ba. En: Anyway, this is our last time celebrating the Trung Thu Festival together before entering high school.\" Vi: \"Lâm thở dài, nhưng cũng đồng ý. En: Lâm sighed but agreed. 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