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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

Diego's Secret Santa Surprise: A Gift from the Heart

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Diego's Secret Santa Surprise: A Gift from the Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-10-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En la bulliciosa oficina de marketing, el ambiente estaba decorado con luces de colores y pequeños adornos que colgaban de los cubículos. En: In the bustling oficina of marketing, the atmosphere was decorated with colorful lights and small ornaments hanging from the cubículos. Es: La...

Nov 10, 202415 min

Mateo's Quest: Unveiling Secrets of the Day of the Dead

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Mateo's Quest: Unveiling Secrets of the Day of the Dead Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-09-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba sobre las calles empedradas de San Miguel de Allende. En: The sun was shining over the cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende. Es: Las casas estaban decoradas con papel picado de colores, y el aroma de las flores de cempasúchil llenaba el aire. En: The houses...

Nov 09, 202415 min

When Travel Plans Go Awry: A Journey of Serendipity in Barcelona

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : When Travel Plans Go Awry: A Journey of Serendipity in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-08-23-34-03-es Story Transcript: Es: En la vibrante ciudad de Barcelona, justo cuando el sol comenzaba a caer sobre las coloridas hojas de otoño, tres personas caminaban hacia la imponente Sagrada Familia. En: In the vibrant city of Barcelona, just as the sun began to set over the colorful autumn leaves, thr...

Nov 08, 202417 min

Courage in Crisis: How Two Heroes Saved a Hospital

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Courage in Crisis: How Two Heroes Saved a Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-07-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En el brillante comienzo de la primavera, el campo estaba cubierto de verdes pastos y la tierra olía a frescura después de las lluvias recientes. En: At the brilliant start of spring, the field was covered with green pastures, and the ground smelled fresh after the recent rains. Es: Er...

Nov 07, 202416 min

Bonding on Ice: Unexpected Friendship at Glacier's Edge

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Bonding on Ice: Unexpected Friendship at Glacier's Edge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-06-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Bajo el cielo azul claro de la primavera argentina, el glaciar Perito Moreno brillaba con su increíble belleza natural. En: Under the clear blue sky of the Argentine spring, the glaciar Perito Moreno shone with its incredible natural beauty. Es: Un grupo de aventureros se preparab...

Nov 06, 202416 min

Warehouse Mysteries: Uncovered Stories of Día de los Muertos

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Warehouse Mysteries: Uncovered Stories of Día de los Muertos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-05-23-34-03-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de primavera brillaba, iluminando el viejo almacén que los estudiantes visitarían. En: The spring sun shone brightly, illuminating the old warehouse that the students would be visiting. Es: Era el Día de los Muertos, y aunque la visita no parecía relacionada, la fecha ...

Nov 05, 202416 min

The Hidden Mysteries and Secret Treasures of Machu Picchu

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : The Hidden Mysteries and Secret Treasures of Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-04-23-34-03-es Story Transcript: Es: Las nubes bajas de Machu Picchu ocultaban los picos más altos de las montañas. En: The low clouds of Machu Picchu concealed the highest peaks of the mountains. Es: El grupo de turistas avanzaba por el histórico sitio, admirando las majestuosas ruinas incas. En: The group of tour...

Nov 04, 202415 min

Orchids, Secrets, and Empathy: A Day in Buenos Aires

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Orchids, Secrets, and Empathy: A Day in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-03-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El aire de primavera en el Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires estaba lleno de fragancias dulces y promesas de nuevo comienzo. En: The spring air in the Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires was filled with sweet fragrances and promises of new beginnings. Es: Andrés, con su pasión por las orqu...

Nov 03, 202416 min

A Surprise Gift on Día de los Muertos: Santiago's Sweet Gesture

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Surprise Gift on Día de los Muertos: Santiago's Sweet Gesture Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-02-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de primavera brillaba suavemente mientras Santiago y Lucía caminaban animadamente hacia el Museo de Historia Natural. En: The spring sun shone gently as Santiago and Lucía walked excitedly towards the Museum of Natural History. Es: Las hojas vibraban al compás del v...

Nov 02, 202415 min

Autumn Winds and Unexpected Connections in Retiro Park

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Autumn Winds and Unexpected Connections in Retiro Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-11-01-22-34-03-es Story Transcript: Es: El viento del otoño jugaba entre los árboles del Parque del Retiro en Madrid. En: The autumn wind played among the trees of Parque del Retiro in Madrid. Es: Las hojas crujían bajo los pasos de los paseantes, mientras el aire se llenaba del color y del aroma de Día de los Muertos. E...

Nov 01, 202418 min

Mystery and Moonlight: A Halloween Hike in the Sierra

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Mystery and Moonlight: A Halloween Hike in the Sierra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-10-31-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La luna brillaba sobre el bosque de la Sierra de Guadarrama, creando sombras que danzaban entre los árboles. En: The moon shone over the forest of the Sierra de Guadarrama, creating shadows that danced among the trees. Es: Alejandro, Camila y Javier caminaban por el sendero. En: Ale...

Oct 31, 202417 min

Finding Heritage: Inés' Journey on Día de los Muertos

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Finding Heritage: Inés' Journey on Día de los Muertos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-10-30-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre el campo argentino, iluminando los verdes pastos y las coloridas flores de primavera. En: The sun shone intensely over the Argentine countryside, illuminating the green pastures and the colorful spring flowers. Es: Inés respiraba profundamente, dis...

Oct 30, 202414 min

Carmen's Halloween Triumph in Buenos Aires

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Carmen's Halloween Triumph in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-10-29-22-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En una tranquila tarde de primavera en un suburbio de Buenos Aires, Carmen se asomaba por la ventana de su nueva casa. En: On a calm spring afternoon in a suburb of Buenos Aires, Carmen was looking out the window of her new house. Es: Las calles estaban decoradas con flores y el sol brillaba. ...

Oct 29, 202417 min

Artistic Inspirations: Camila's Tribute in Buenos Aires

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Artistic Inspirations: Camila's Tribute in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-10-28-22-34-03-es Story Transcript: Es: En el corazón de Buenos Aires, el sol de primavera iluminaba el bullicioso dormitorio universitario donde se encontraban Camila, Javier y Sofía. En: In the heart of Buenos Aires, the spring sun illuminated the bustling university dorm where Camila, Javier, and Sofía were. Es: Las ...

Oct 28, 202418 min

Capturing Halloween: A Photographer's Journey in Central Park

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Capturing Halloween: A Photographer's Journey in Central Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/capturing-halloween-a-photographers-journey-in-central-park Story Transcript: Es: Mateo caminaba por el Central Park de Nueva York, cámara en mano. En: Mateo was walking through Central Park in Nueva York, camera in hand. Es: El parque era un espectáculo de colores otoñales. En: The park was a spectacle of autumnal colors. Es: La...

Oct 27, 202416 min

Bridging Generations at the Mercado: A Día de los Muertos Tale

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Bridging Generations at the Mercado: A Día de los Muertos Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/bridging-generations-at-the-mercado-a-dia-de-los-muertos-tale Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba sobre el Mercado de San Telmo en Buenos Aires. En: The sun shone over the Mercado de San Telmo in Buenos Aires. Es: Era primavera, y el aire estaba lleno de los aromas dulces de las flores y comidas. En: It was spring, and the air...

Oct 26, 202416 min

Unveiling Secrets: Elena's Quest in the Haunted Boarding School

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unveiling Secrets: Elena's Quest in the Haunted Boarding School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/unveiling-secrets-elenas-quest-in-the-haunted-boarding-school Story Transcript: Es: El viento soplaba suavemente entre los pinos del internado en los Pirineos. En: The wind blew gently through the pines of the boarding school in the Pirineos. Es: Era otoño, y el paisaje estaba lleno de hojas de colores cálidos. En: It was autum...

Oct 25, 202417 min

Blooming Hope: A Día de los Muertos Revival in Oaxaca

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Blooming Hope: A Día de los Muertos Revival in Oaxaca Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/blooming-hope-a-dia-de-los-muertos-revival-in-oaxaca Story Transcript: Es: El aire en la Sierra de Oaxaca estaba fresco y lleno de vida. En: The air in the Sierra de Oaxaca was fresh and full of life. Es: Las hojas de los árboles susurraban secretos antiguos mientras el viento las acariciaba. En: The leaves of the trees whispered ancient...

Oct 24, 202416 min

Uniting for Unforgettable Moments: The Martínez Mother's Day

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Uniting for Unforgettable Moments: The Martínez Mother's Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/uniting-for-unforgettable-moments-the-martinez-mothers-day Story Transcript: Es: En la calurosa primavera de Buenos Aires, la casa de la familia Martínez estaba llena de vida. En: In the warm spring of Buenos Aires, the Martínez family's house was full of life. Es: El aroma de las flores del jardín entraba por las ventanas abierta...

Oct 23, 202415 min

Lessons From the Storm: A Botanist's Adventure in Patagonia

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lessons From the Storm: A Botanist's Adventure in Patagonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/lessons-from-the-storm-a-botanists-adventure-in-patagonia Story Transcript: Es: La primavera había llegado al Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. En: Spring had arrived at Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. Es: Las flores despertaban, pintando el paisaje con colores vibrantes. En: The flowers awoke, painting the landscape with vibrant...

Oct 22, 202418 min

When Forest Dreams Meet City Desires: Finding Family Balance

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : When Forest Dreams Meet City Desires: Finding Family Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/when-forest-dreams-meet-city-desires-finding-family-balance Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba entre las hojas verdes y gigantes del bosque amazónico. En: The sun shone through the giant green leaves of the Amazon rainforest. Es: La estación de investigación, pequeña y remota, estaba llena de vida. En: The research station, sma...

Oct 21, 202416 min

Secrets of Gaudí: A Serendipitous Connection in Barcelona

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Secrets of Gaudí: A Serendipitous Connection in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/secrets-of-gaudi-a-serendipitous-connection-in-barcelona Story Transcript: Es: El aire otoñal en Barcelona tenía un toque de frescura especial en el Día de la Hispanidad. En: The autumn air in Barcelona had a special touch of freshness on Día de la Hispanidad. Es: Mateo caminaba por las calles adoquinadas con una mezcla de ansiedad y...

Oct 20, 202415 min

Hope Springs in the Ruins: A Tale of Survival and Unity

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Hope Springs in the Ruins: A Tale of Survival and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/hope-springs-in-the-ruins-a-tale-of-survival-and-unity Story Transcript: Es: En las ruinas cubiertas de vegetación de Buenos Aires, el aire de la primavera sopla suave entre los edificios derrumbados. En: In the vegetation-covered ruins of Buenos Aires, the spring air blows gently between the collapsed buildings. Es: En medio de esta d...

Oct 19, 202418 min

Frozen Secrets: A Glacial Journey to Family Peace

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Frozen Secrets: A Glacial Journey to Family Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/frozen-secrets-a-glacial-journey-to-family-peace Story Transcript: Es: El Parque Nacional Los Glaciares era un lugar de increíble belleza. En: The Parque Nacional Los Glaciares was a place of incredible beauty. Es: En primavera, el hielo comenzaba a derretirse, y el parque despertaba con flores y colores vibrantes. En: In spring, the ice beg...

Oct 18, 202417 min

Bridging Science and Myth in Chiloé's Enchanted Forest

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Bridging Science and Myth in Chiloé's Enchanted Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/bridging-science-and-myth-in-chiloes-enchanted-forest Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba suavemente a través de las copas de los altos árboles en el denso bosque del Archipiélago de Chiloé. En: The sun shone softly through the treetops of the tall trees in the dense forest of the Archipiélago de Chiloé. Es: Era primavera en el hemisf...

Oct 17, 202416 min

Desert Misadventure: Harmony in the Atacama Sands

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Desert Misadventure: Harmony in the Atacama Sands Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/desert-misadventure-harmony-in-the-atacama-sands Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: the desert: el desierto the roof: el techo dusty: polvoriento the spring: la primavera the warmth: el calor the landscape: el paisaje to sprout: brotar the cactus: el cactus to prepare: preparar inhospitable: inhóspito the hood: el capó the engine: el motor ...

Oct 16, 202417 min

Bringing Día de los Muertos to Life: A School's Heartfelt Tribute

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Bringing Día de los Muertos to Life: A School's Heartfelt Tribute Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/bringing-dia-de-los-muertos-to-life-a-schools-heartfelt-tribute Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: the classroom: el aula the energy: la energía the decoration: la decoración the ceiling: el techo the aroma: el aroma the project: el proyecto the art room: el aula de arte the memento: el recuerdo the tradition: la tradición t...

Oct 15, 202417 min

A Chance Reunion Ignites an Artist's Inspiration

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Chance Reunion Ignites an Artist's Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/a-chance-reunion-ignites-an-artists-inspiration Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: the kaleidoscope: el caleidoscopio the fragrance: la fragancia the vendor: el vendedor the bustle: el bullicio the artist: el artista the notebook: la libreta the basket: la cesta the gaze: la mirada the childhood: la infancia introspection: introspectivo the ...

Oct 14, 202416 min

Finding Strength and Inspiration: Valentina's Spring Awakening

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Finding Strength and Inspiration: Valentina's Spring Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/finding-strength-and-inspiration-valentinas-spring-awakening Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: the canvas: el lienzo the murmur: el murmullo the surgery: la cirugía restless: inquieto the discomfort: la incomodidad the entrance: la puerta eager: ansioso the twinge: la punzada out of place: fuera de lugar to fit in: encajar the...

Oct 13, 202416 min

Fainting at the Polls: A Story of Courage and Community

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Fainting at the Polls: A Story of Courage and Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/fainting-at-the-polls-a-story-of-courage-and-community Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: crisp: fresca plaza: la plaza energy: la energía whispered: susurraba fallen leaves: las hojas caídas determination: la determinación blurred: borroso fainted: se desmayó ambulance: la ambulancia purpose: el propósito surroundings: el ambiente vo...

Oct 12, 202414 min
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