{"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":"Moonlit Reunion: Thao's Journey Back to Her Roots","slug":"moonlit-reunion-thao-s-journey-back-to-her-roots","published_at":"2026-09-16T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980/moonlit-reunion-thao-s-journey-back-to-her-roots","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-vietnamese-6636980","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-20-vi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75162934/2026_09_16_07_38_20_vi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese : Moonlit Reunion: Thao's Journey Back to Her Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-20-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Trăng tròn tỏa sáng rõ ràng trên bầu trời đêm Hà Nội. En: The full moon shone brightly in the night sky of Hà Nội. Vi: Trong căn nhà lớn của gia đình Thao, đèn lồng giấy màu sắc lung linh đung đưa. En: In Thao's family's large house, colorful paper lanterns swayed gently. Vi: Ngôi nhà tràn ngập tiếng cười nói, tiếng nhạc dân tộc hòa lẫn với mùi hương ngọt ngào của bánh trung thu. En: The house was filled with laughter, the sound of traditional music blending with the sweet fragrance of mooncakes. Vi: Thao vừa trở về từ thành phố náo nhiệt, lòng đầy tâm trạng. En: Thao had just returned from the bustling city, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Vi: Thao đứng ở cửa, nhìn các thành viên trong gia đình. En: Thao stood at the door, looking at her family members. Vi: Cô cảm thấy mình như một người ngoại lai. En: She felt like an outsider. Vi: Đã lâu cô không tham gia những buổi gặp mặt đông đủ thế này. En: It had been a long time since she participated in such full gatherings. Vi: Linh, em họ của Thao, với đôi mắt sáng rực và nụ cười tươi rói, chạy tới kéo tay chị: \"Chị Thao ơi, ra xem đèn lồng em làm này! En: Linh, Thao's cousin, with bright eyes and a radiant smile, ran over to pull her hand: \"Sister Thao, come see the lantern I made!\" Vi: \"Thao mỉm cười, theo Linh ra sân. En: Thao smiled and followed Linh to the yard. Vi: Ở đó, ông Đức, ông ngoại của Thao, đang kể câu chuyện cổ tích về chị Hằng và chú Cuội. En: There, Duc, Thao's grandfather, was telling the fairy tale of Chi Hang and Chu Cuoi. 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