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Fluent Fiction - Spanish

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Are you ready to supercharge your Spanish listening comprehension? Our podcast 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 Spanish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Spanish and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a 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 wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Mexico, Peru, or Puerto Rico? Maybe you want to speak Spanish with your abuela from Cuba? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in the Spanish speaking country.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Spanish listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

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Episodes

Carmen's Quest for the Perfect Retirement Gift

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Carmen's Quest for the Perfect Retirement Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Las luces de la ciudad brillaban como estrellas en el cielo nocturno, mientras el viento fresco del invierno barría las calles de Buenos Aires. En: The city lights shone like stars in the night sky, while the fresh winter wind swept the streets of Buenos Aires. Es: En la oficina del piso 2...

Jun 29, 202516 min

Dance of Resilience: Javier's Festival Triumph Amid Adversity

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Dance of Resilience: Javier's Festival Triumph Amid Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: El invierno en la granja de flores era una época mágica. En: Winter on the flower farm was a magical time. Es: A pesar del frío, la energía del Inti Raymi llenaba el aire. En: Despite the cold, the energy of the Inti Raymi filled the air. Es: La granja se encontraba en un va...

Jun 28, 202515 min

Secrets Beneath: A Chilling Bunker Adventure in Argentina

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Secrets Beneath: A Chilling Bunker Adventure in Argentina Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Bajo la superficie gélida de la tierra, el aire era pesado y denso. En: Beneath the icy surface of the earth, the air was heavy and dense. Es: El búnker subterráneo resonaba con el sonido constante del agua cayendo desde algún rincón oscuro. En: The underground bunker resonated ...

Jun 27, 202517 min

Fearless Resilience: A Paramedic's Journey Through the Andes

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Fearless Resilience: A Paramedic's Journey Through the Andes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-26-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El viento helado soplaba sin descanso en el hospital de campaña. En: The freezing wind blew relentlessly at the field hospital. Es: Las montañas de los Andes estaban disfrazadas de un manto blanco interminable. En: The Andes mountains were disguised in an endless white mantle...

Jun 26, 202517 min

Arctic Discovery: Triumph Through Ice and Teamwork

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Arctic Discovery: Triumph Through Ice and Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-25-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol del verano nunca se ocultaba por completo en la tundra ártica. En: The summer sun never completely set in the tundra ártica. Es: Mateo, un dedicado biólogo, caminaba por el vasto desierto de hielo y nieve. En: Mateo, a dedicated biologist, walked across the vast desert of ice an...

Jun 25, 202517 min

Returning to La Boca: Embracing Change and Rediscovering Roots

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Returning to La Boca: Embracing Change and Rediscovering Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-24-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Las hojas de los árboles caían lentamente en el barrio de La Boca, cubriendo el suelo como un suave manto invernal. En: The leaves of the trees were slowly falling in the barrio of La Boca, covering the ground like a soft winter blanket. Es: La calle Caminito aún brillaba c...

Jun 24, 202516 min

Rediscovering Friendship: A Chance Encounter in Cancún

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Rediscovering Friendship: A Chance Encounter in Cancún Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-23-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de verano brillaba intensamente sobre el resort de playa en Cancún. En: The summer sun shone intensely over the beach resort in Cancún. Es: Las palmeras se mecían suavemente con la brisa, y el océano reflejaba la luz con un brillo tentador. En: The palm trees swayed gently w...

Jun 23, 202517 min

Unearthing Secrets: A Walk Through Family History in Buenos Aires

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unearthing Secrets: A Walk Through Family History in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de invierno brillaba con timidez en el Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires. En: The winter sun shone timidly in the Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires. Es: Lucía, abrigada en su bufanda roja, caminaba a paso lento junto a su hermano mayor, Esteban. En: Lucía, wrapped in ...

Jun 22, 202516 min

Courage Among Dinosaurs: Mateo's Museum Discovery

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Courage Among Dinosaurs: Mateo's Museum Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de verano se filtraba por las ventanas del museo, iluminando el esqueleto de un gran tiranosaurio. En: The summer sun filtered through the windows of the museo, illuminating the skeleton of a large tiranosaurio. Es: Mateo estaba nervioso. En: Mateo was nervous. Es: Estaba con sus...

Jun 21, 202516 min

Winter's Whisper: A Serendipitous Reunion in the Garden

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Winter's Whisper: A Serendipitous Reunion in the Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El aroma a hierba fresca invadía el aire. En: The aroma of fresh grass filled the air. Es: El Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires, incluso en invierno, era un paraíso verde. En: The Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires, even in winter, was a green paradise. Es: Las hojas susurraban con el ...

Jun 20, 202516 min

Embracing Ancestral Roots: A Tech-Infused Vineyard Revolution

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Embracing Ancestral Roots: A Tech-Infused Vineyard Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de verano iluminaba el viñedo de la familia de Rodrigo. En: The summer sun illuminated Rodrigo's family vineyard. Es: Las colinas, cubiertas de hileras de viñas y algunos olivos solitarios, se extendían bajo el cielo azul intenso del campo valenciano. En: The hills, c...

Jun 18, 202516 min

Under Southern Skies: Isabel's Newfound Connection

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Under Southern Skies: Isabel's Newfound Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Las luciérnagas de luz envolvían los robles alrededor del parque, creando un halo mágico mientras las familias se acomodaban en mantas sobre la hierba. En: The fireflies of light enveloped the robles around the park, creating a magical halo as families settled on blankets on the grass....

Jun 17, 202515 min

From Shyness to Connection: A Summer Festival in Madrid

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Shyness to Connection: A Summer Festival in Madrid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-16-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre la bulliciosa plaza de Madrid. En: The sun shone intensely over the bustling plaza of Madrid. Es: Era el festival del solsticio de verano, una celebración llena de alegría y color. En: It was the summer solstice festival, a celebration full of jo...

Jun 16, 202516 min

The Hidden Envelope: Unraveling Madrid’s Mysterious Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : The Hidden Envelope: Unraveling Madrid’s Mysterious Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-15-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre el verdor del Parque del Retiro en Madrid. En: The sun shone intensely over the greenery of the Parque del Retiro in Madrid. Es: Esteban se sentó en un banco, disfrutando de la brisa suave y del canto lejano de los pájaros. En: Esteban sat ...

Jun 15, 202517 min

Madrid's Plaza Mayor: A Canvas of Dreams & Unlikely Partnerships

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Madrid's Plaza Mayor: A Canvas of Dreams & Unlikely Partnerships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-00-es Story Transcript: Es: El verano en Madrid es vibrante y lleno de energía. En: The summer in Madrid is vibrant and full of energy. Es: La Plaza Mayor está llena de vida, con locales y turistas explorando cada rincón. En: The Plaza Mayor is bustling with life, as locals and tourists explore ...

Jun 14, 202515 min

The Wizard Turtle's Chaotic Talent Show Debut

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : The Wizard Turtle's Chaotic Talent Show Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-13-22-34-03-es Story Transcript: Es: En un rincón encantador de Andalucía, donde los azulejos brillan y las buganvillas florecen, se alzaba un internado antiguo. En: In a charming corner of Andalucía, where the azulejos shine and the buganvillas bloom, there stood an old boarding school. Es: Era un lugar lleno de historias y s...

Jun 13, 202518 min

Mateo's Mountain: A Path to Leadership and Belonging

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Mateo's Mountain: A Path to Leadership and Belonging Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En lo alto de los Andes, donde las montañas tocan el cielo, el aire se llenaba del aroma de la celebración. En: High in the Andes, where the mountains touch the sky, the air was filled with the aroma of celebration. Es: Era invierno, y el pequeño pueblo indígena se preparaba para el ...

Jun 12, 202517 min

Unity in Winter: A Family's Journey to Warmth and Understanding

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unity in Winter: A Family's Journey to Warmth and Understanding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-03-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol se asomaba tímidamente por las ventanas del gran salón mientras la familia comenzaba a llegar a la casa de los hermanos. En: The sun timidly peeked through the windows of the grand living room as the family began to arrive at the hermanos' house. Es: Era invierno en...

Jun 11, 202519 min

Escapade and Discovery: A Lesson in Curiosity and Safety

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Escapade and Discovery: A Lesson in Curiosity and Safety Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En una fría mañana de invierno en el hemisferio sur, los estudiantes del colegio se preparaban para una emocionante aventura. En: On a cold winter morning in the southern hemisphere, the students of the school were preparing for an exciting adventure. Es: Era el esperado viaje de...

Jun 10, 202519 min

Lost in Laughter: Jungle Misadventures with Monkeys

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost in Laughter: Jungle Misadventures with Monkeys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En la espesa jungla de la selva amazónica, los sonidos de aves y animales llenaban el aire de vida. En: In the thick jungle of the selva amazónica, the sounds of birds and animals filled the air with life. Es: Esteban y Lucía caminaban emocionados siguiendo a su grupo en una visita gu...

Jun 09, 202514 min

Sibling Reconciliation: A New Dawn in Madrid's Embrace

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Sibling Reconciliation: A New Dawn in Madrid's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba suavemente sobre la Plaza Mayor de Madrid. En: The sun shone softly over the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. Es: El aire olía a los coloridos tulipanes plantados recientemente. En: The air smelled of the colorful tulips recently planted. Es: La gente paseaba disfrutando del ...

Jun 08, 202517 min

Trading Memories for Hope: Sofía's Icy Journey

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Trading Memories for Hope: Sofía's Icy Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El crujido del hielo bajo sus pies resonaba en el silencio de la ciudad vacía. En: The crunch of the ice under their feet resonated in the silence of the empty city. Es: Sofía caminaba junto a Miguel, su hermano, mientras el viento helado del invierno del hemisferio sur les golpeaba el ros...

Jun 07, 202516 min

Facing Fears at Miramar Beach: A Day of Sun and Secrets

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Facing Fears at Miramar Beach: A Day of Sun and Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Bajo el brillante sol de primavera, Miramar Beach se extendía como un tapiz dorado. En: Under the bright spring sun, Miramar Beach stretched out like a golden tapestry. Es: La brisa jugaba con las hojas de las palmeras. En: The breeze played with the palm leaves. Es: El sonido del...

Jun 06, 202516 min

Brothers' Odyssey: Navigating the Amazon's Hidden Paths

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Brothers' Odyssey: Navigating the Amazon's Hidden Paths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En el corazón de la Amazonía, el sol brillaba entre las hojas de los árboles altísimos. En: In the heart of the Amazonía, the sun shone between the leaves of the towering trees. Es: Los sonidos de pájaros y los movimientos de pequeños animales resonaban en el aire espeso. En: The ...

Jun 05, 202515 min

Desert Quest: Unraveling Secrets of the Ancient Atacama

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Desert Quest: Unraveling Secrets of the Ancient Atacama Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-04-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol ardía sobre el Desierto de Atacama, seco y eterno. En: The sun burned over the Desierto de Atacama, dry and eternal. Es: El cielo era de un azul implacable, y la tierra, un mar de arena y rocas. En: The sky was an unyielding blue, and the land a sea of sand and rocks. Es: M...

Jun 04, 202515 min

A Chicken's Chaotic Arrival: When Pranks Go Fowl at El Amanecer

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Chicken's Chaotic Arrival: When Pranks Go Fowl at El Amanecer Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-03-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Era una mañana soleada de primavera tardía en la escuela secundaria pública "El Amanecer". En: It was a sunny late spring morning at the public high school "El Amanecer". Es: Los estudiantes recorrían los pasillos llenos de entusiasmo, con sus mochilas repletas de libros y...

Jun 03, 202516 min

From Sevilla to Alhambra: A Family's Path to Reconciliation

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Sevilla to Alhambra: A Family's Path to Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre la Alhambra, iluminando sus arcos y mosaicos con una suave luz primaveral. En: The sun shone intensely over the Alhambra, illuminating its arches and mosaics with a gentle spring light. Es: Isidro estaba de pie frente a la Puerta del Vino, co...

Jun 02, 202516 min

Darkness and Discovery: An Unexpected Museum Mystery

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Darkness and Discovery: An Unexpected Museum Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-00-es Story Transcript: Es: En el corazón de Buenos Aires, el Museo de Ciencias vibraba con energía. En: In the heart of Buenos Aires, the Science Museum vibrated with energy. Es: Era un día de invierno, con el cielo gris sobre la ciudad. En: It was a winter day, with the gray sky over the city. Es: Las familia...

Jun 01, 202519 min

Embracing Spontaneity: A Day at the Local Elections

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Embracing Spontaneity: A Day at the Local Elections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En un pequeño pueblo en España, la primavera llegaba suavemente. En: In a small town in España, spring arrived gently. Es: El sol brillaba, iluminando el centro de la comunidad donde la gente se reunía para votar en las elecciones locales. En: The sun shone brightly, illuminating the ...

May 31, 202516 min

A Carnival Connection: Painting Love's Colorful Canvas

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Carnival Connection: Painting Love's Colorful Canvas Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El atardecer pintaba el cielo de colores calidos sobre el vibrante carnaval de Barcelona. En: The sunset painted the sky in warm colors over the vibrant carnaval de Barcelona. Es: Luces de neón iluminaban el ambiente, y el aire estaba lleno de risas y música. En: Neon lights illumi...

May 30, 202517 min
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