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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

Finding Strength and Serenity at La Alhambra

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Finding Strength and Serenity at La Alhambra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-07-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: La Alhambra se alzaba majestuosa sobre la colina, como un castillo lleno de historias y secretos. En: La Alhambra stood majestically on the hill, like a castle full of stories and secrets. Es: El sol de invierno, tímido y dorado, bañaba las paredes rojas, mientras Carlos caminaba lentamente ...

Dec 07, 202416 min

Magic at Madrid's Christmas Market: Adriana's New Beginning

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Magic at Madrid's Christmas Market: Adriana's New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-06-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Adriana, envuelta en un abrigo grueso, caminaba lentamente por las calles de Madrid. En: Adriana, wrapped in a thick coat, was walking slowly through the streets of Madrid. Es: Llegó a la Plaza Mayor, donde el mercado de Navidad vibraba con alegría. En: She arrived at the Plaz...

Dec 06, 202418 min

Finding Redemption: Rafael's Journey in the Andes

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Finding Redemption: Rafael's Journey in the Andes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-06-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: En lo alto de las montañas de los Andes, el campamento de entrenamiento brillaba bajo el sol del verano. En: High in the montañas of the Andes, the training camp glistened under the summer sun. Es: Los picos nevados se alzaban como guardianes silenciosos, y las nubes pasaban rápidas, pr...

Dec 06, 202415 min

Unveiling Mérida's Hidden Treasures: A Love Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unveiling Mérida's Hidden Treasures: A Love Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-05-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En las coloridas calles de Mérida, donde las bugambilias trepan los muros y el aroma a tamales yucatecos llena el aire, Carlos e Inés disfrutaban de una escapada romántica. En: In the colorful streets of Mérida, where the bougainvilleas climb the walls and the aroma of tamales yucat...

Dec 05, 202417 min

Christmas Spark: Mateo's Artistic Journey at La Plaza Mayor

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Christmas Spark: Mateo's Artistic Journey at La Plaza Mayor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-05-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: La Plaza Mayor de Madrid estaba llena de alegría navideña. En: La Plaza Mayor in Madrid was filled with Christmas joy. Es: Luces de colores brillaban sobre cada puesto del mercado de Navidad. En: Colored lights shone over each stall of the Christmas market. Es: El aire frío ll...

Dec 05, 202416 min

Secrets Unveiled: An Unexpected Ruins Encounter

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Secrets Unveiled: An Unexpected Ruins Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-04-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre las antiguas ruinas. En: The sun shone intensely over the ancient ruins. Es: Las piedras hablaban de tiempos pasados, mientras las palmeras ofrecían sombra a los visitantes. En: The stones spoke of times past, while the palm trees offered shade to the vi...

Dec 04, 202416 min

Lost & Found: A Red Backpack Adventure in Machu Picchu

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost & Found: A Red Backpack Adventure in Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-04-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: En Machu Picchu, las ruinas ancestrales brillan bajo el sol del verano. En: In Machu Picchu, the ancestral ruins shine under the summer sun. Es: Las montañas verdes rodean el lugar, y grupos de llamas pastan entre las piedras históricas. En: The green mountains surround the pla...

Dec 04, 202415 min

Whispers of the Past: A Story of Love and Rediscovery

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Whispers of the Past: A Story of Love and Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-03-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La Alhambra, majestuosa y silenciosa, se alzaba bajo el cielo invernal de Granada, cubierta por un manto de misterio. En: La Alhambra, majestic and silent, rose under the winter sky of Granada, covered by a mantle of mystery. Es: Lucía caminaba por sus pasillos, susurrando a las par...

Dec 03, 202417 min

A Christmas Market Surprise: A Heartwarming Reunion

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Christmas Market Surprise: A Heartwarming Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-02-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La plaza del pequeño pueblo en el norte de España rebosaba de luces centelleantes y sonrisas. En: The plaza of the small town in northern España overflowed with twinkling lights and smiles. Es: Era el mercado navideño, un evento que todos en el pueblo esperaban con ansias. En: It was ...

Dec 02, 202416 min

Traditions & Innovations: A Vineyard Tale of Heritage & Hope

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Traditions & Innovations: A Vineyard Tale of Heritage & Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-01-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En un rincón escondido de Mendoza, donde el viento susurra entre las colinas y los viñedos se extienden como un mar verde, se encontraba la vida de Santiago, Valeria y Mateo. En: In a hidden corner of Mendoza, where the wind whispers among the hills and the vineyards ...

Dec 01, 202416 min

Finding Refuge: A Heartfelt Connection Amidst the Storm

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Finding Refuge: A Heartfelt Connection Amidst the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-30-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La lluvia caía con fuerza sobre la ciudad. En: The rain was falling heavily over the city. Es: El sonido de las gotas golpeando el asfalto era casi hipnótico. En: The sound of the drops hitting the asphalt was almost hypnotic. Es: En medio de la tormenta, la cafetería Urban Jungle...

Nov 30, 202417 min

Surviving Patagonia: A Tale of Trust and Tenacity

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Surviving Patagonia: A Tale of Trust and Tenacity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-29-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Entre las montañas de la solitaria Patagonia, escondido entre árboles dispersos y picos cubiertos de nieve, se encontraba un bunker secreto. En: Among the mountains of the lonely Patagonia, hidden among scattered trees and snow-covered peaks, there was a secret bunker. Es: Una puerta me...

Nov 29, 202417 min

Harmony Rekindled: A Día de Acción de Gracias Reunion

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Harmony Rekindled: A Día de Acción de Gracias Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-28-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: El viento otoñal soplaba suavemente mientras las hojas caían sobre la Plaza Mayor de Salamanca. En: The autumn wind blew gently as the leaves fell over the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca. Es: La gente se reunía en el corazón de la ciudad para celebrar el Día de Acción de Gracias. En: Peop...

Nov 28, 202419 min

A Christmas Serenade: Love Triumphs in Madrid's Plaza Mayor

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Christmas Serenade: Love Triumphs in Madrid's Plaza Mayor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-27-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La Plaza Mayor de Madrid brillaba bajo la luz de las estrellas y las miles de luces navideñas que decoraban cada esquina. En: La Plaza Mayor de Madrid shone under the starlight and the thousands of Christmas lights that decorated every corner. Es: Se respiraba el aire fresco d...

Nov 27, 202415 min

Facing Rivals: Santiago's Sustainable Tech Journey

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Facing Rivals: Santiago's Sustainable Tech Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-26-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En una vibrante mañana de primavera, el sol entra por las grandes ventanas del incubador de startups en Buenos Aires. En: On a vibrant spring morning, the sun streams through the large windows of the startup incubator in Buenos Aires. Es: El espacio es un torbellino de energía creativa...

Nov 26, 202418 min

Uncovering the Hidden Bloom in Atacama's Arid Expanse

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Uncovering the Hidden Bloom in Atacama's Arid Expanse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-25-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol del desierto iluminaba el camino mientras Isabel y Javier manejaban por la extensa y árida belleza del Desierto de Atacama. En: The desert sun illuminated the path as Isabel and Javier drove through the vast and arid beauty of the Atacama Desert. Es: Alrededor de ellos, cáctu...

Nov 25, 202416 min

Storm and Struggle: Unity in Valle de Guadalupe

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Storm and Struggle: Unity in Valle de Guadalupe Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-24-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba sobre el Valle de Guadalupe. En: The sun shone over the Valle de Guadalupe. Es: Las vides formaban líneas interminables en el terreno. En: The vines formed endless lines on the ground. Es: La primavera tardía traía olores dulces de uvas maduras. En: The late spring brought...

Nov 24, 202418 min

Dance of Dreams: Lucía's Heartfelt Barroom Performance

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Dance of Dreams: Lucía's Heartfelt Barroom Performance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-23-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El pequeño bar de tapas de la familia de Lucía, situado en el corazón de Barcelona, bullía de actividad. En: The small bar de tapas belonging to Lucía's family, located in the heart of Barcelona, was buzzing with activity. Es: El suelo de mosaico relucía bajo la cálida iluminación,...

Nov 23, 202417 min

Emilia's Serendipitous Dive into Teaching at the Aquarium

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Emilia's Serendipitous Dive into Teaching at the Aquarium Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-22-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sonido del agua salpicando y risas llenaban el aire en el acuario. En: The sound of splashing water and laughter filled the air in the aquarium. Es: Era un día soleado en Buenos Aires, y muchas familias visitaban el lugar. En: It was a sunny day in Buenos Aires, and many fami...

Nov 22, 202415 min

The Laughable Mix-up: Valeria's Coffee Bean Blunder

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : The Laughable Mix-up: Valeria's Coffee Bean Blunder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-21-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Valeria estaba nerviosa. En: Valeria was nervous. Es: Había comprado un costoso regalo de granos de café para su jefe al que quería impresionar. En: She had bought an expensive coffee bean gift for her boss, whom she wanted to impress. Es: Era una mañana de primavera y el aroma del ca...

Nov 21, 202416 min

Yoga Clash in the Andes: Tradition Meets Innovation

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Yoga Clash in the Andes: Tradition Meets Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-20-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La mañana en los Andes comenzaba lentamente, como un suave soplo de aire fresco. En: The morning in the Andes began slowly, like a gentle breath of fresh air. Es: El sol iluminaba las cimas nevadas y el aroma a flores de primavera llenaba el aire en el retiro espiritual. En: The sun i...

Nov 20, 202416 min

Inés' Journey: Reconnecting with Her Peruvian Roots in Cusco

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Inés' Journey: Reconnecting with Her Peruvian Roots in Cusco Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-19-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En la mágica ciudad de Cusco, entre las montañas majestuosas de los Andes, el aroma de las flores y el incienso llenaba el aire. En: In the magical city of Cusco, among the majestic mountains of the Andes, the aroma of flowers and incense filled the air. Es: Era el Día de los...

Nov 19, 202416 min

Lost in Translation: A Fiesta Adventure at La Sagrada Familia

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost in Translation: A Fiesta Adventure at La Sagrada Familia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-18-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En un brillante día de otoño, La Sagrada Familia se alzaba majestuosa contra el cielo azul de Barcelona. En: On a bright autumn day, La Sagrada Familia stood majestically against the blue sky of Barcelona. Es: Las calles estaban llenas de personas celebrando la Fiesta de La ...

Nov 18, 202415 min

Tapas, Friendship, and the Magic of Madrid's Markets

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Tapas, Friendship, and the Magic of Madrid's Markets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-17-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de otoño iluminaba suavemente las calles de Madrid mientras Diego, Inés y Raúl caminaban hacia el Mercado de San Miguel. En: The autumn sun gently illuminated the streets of Madrid as Diego, Inés, and Raúl walked toward the Mercado de San Miguel. Es: Diego tenía una misión cla...

Nov 17, 202416 min

Harmony in the Plaza: A Violinist's Bold Serenade

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Harmony in the Plaza: A Violinist's Bold Serenade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-16-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de otoño brillaba sobre la Plaza de Cibeles en Madrid. En: The autumn sun shone over the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid. Es: Las hojas caían suavemente de los árboles, pintando el suelo con tonos ocres y dorados. En: The leaves gently fell from the trees, painting the ground with och...

Nov 16, 202417 min

Nightfall Adventures: Finding Balance in a High-Tech City

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Nightfall Adventures: Finding Balance in a High-Tech City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-15-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En la ciudad de alta tecnología, había un aire de emoción y carreras. En: In the high-tech city, there was an air of excitement and rush. Es: Camila y Santiago estaban en el centro de todo. En: Camila and Santiago were at the center of it all. Es: La estación de trenes futurista...

Nov 15, 202416 min

Laughter and Costumes: The Día de los Muertos Mix-Up

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Laughter and Costumes: The Día de los Muertos Mix-Up Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-14-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En el hospital San Benito, era un día especial. En: At the hospital San Benito, it was a special day. Es: Las tradicionales decoraciones del Día de los Muertos llenaban cada rincón. En: The traditional decorations of the Día de los Muertos filled every corner. Es: Había colores y ale...

Nov 14, 202416 min

Lost Secrets of the Sage: A Hidden Path at Machu Picchu

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost Secrets of the Sage: A Hidden Path at Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-13-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En una mañana de primavera, las nubes acariciaban las cumbres de los Andes, y la brisa fresca anunciaba un día perfecto para explorar. En: On a spring morning, the clouds caressed the peaks of the Andes, and the cool breeze announced a perfect day for exploring. Es: Sofía, cargada...

Nov 13, 202417 min

Unearthed Bonds: The Mystery of Las Coloradas' Relic

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unearthed Bonds: The Mystery of Las Coloradas' Relic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-12-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En Las Coloradas, un pequeño pueblo costero de México, las lagunas saladas brillaban con tonos rosados bajo el sol de otoño. En: In Las Coloradas, a small coastal town in México, the salt lagoons shone with pink hues under the autumn sun. Es: La gente del pueblo se preparaba para la ...

Nov 12, 202415 min

Spring Awakening: Passion and Purpose at the Santiago Summit

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Spring Awakening: Passion and Purpose at the Santiago Summit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-11-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La ciudad de Santiago, Chile, estaba viva con la llegada de la primavera. En: The city of Santiago, Chile, was alive with the arrival of spring. Es: Las calles florecían con colores vibrantes, llenas de flores que anunciaban el inicio de un nuevo ciclo. En: The streets blosso...

Nov 11, 202418 min
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