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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

Banana Peels and Friendship: A Marshy Adventure Unfolds

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Banana Peels and Friendship: A Marshy Adventure Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-07-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: En un rincón del pantanoso bosque en el Hemisferio Sur, rodeado de niebla y misterio, Sergio decidió que hoy sería el día. En: In a corner of the marshy forest in the Hemisferio Sur, surrounded by mist and mystery, Sergio decided that today would be the day. Es: A pesar de ser ver...

Jan 07, 202516 min

Luz's Jungle Quest: A Royal Adventure on Día de Reyes

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Luz's Jungle Quest: A Royal Adventure on Día de Reyes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-06-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba fuerte en el cielo mientras el grupo de estudiantes recorría el Amazonas. En: The sun shone brightly in the sky as the group of students walked through the Amazonas. Es: Entre ellos, Luz caminaba con ojos brillantes y llenos de determinación. En: Among them, Luz walk...

Jan 06, 202515 min

Unlocking the Secrets of the Selva: Mateo's Cultural Quest

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unlocking the Secrets of the Selva: Mateo's Cultural Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-06-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: En el corazón de la selva amazónica, donde el sol de verano brillaba intensamente, se encontraba un mercado local lleno de vida. En: In the heart of the selva amazónica, where the summer sun shone brightly, there was a local market full of life. Es: Mateo, un escritor de viajes...

Jan 06, 202516 min

Lost in Translation: A Day of Discovery in Barcelona

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost in Translation: A Day of Discovery in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-05-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol invernal brillaba débilmente sobre Barcelona. En: The winter sun shone faintly over Barcelona. Es: La Sagrada Familia, con sus torres majestuosas y su arquitectura detallada, se erguía en el cielo. En: La Sagrada Familia, with its majestic towers and detailed architecture, sto...

Jan 05, 202515 min

Magic, Music, and Connection: A Madrid Winter's Tale

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Magic, Music, and Connection: A Madrid Winter's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-05-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: El aire fresco del invierno en Madrid estaba lleno de magia. En: The fresh winter air in Madrid was filled with magic. Es: En el Parque del Retiro, los colores del desfile del Día de los Reyes Magos brillaban bajo la luz de las farolas. En: In Parque del Retiro, the colors of the Día...

Jan 05, 202516 min

Journey of Hope: Finding Refuge in a Ruined World

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Journey of Hope: Finding Refuge in a Ruined World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-04-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol abrasador pegaba fuerte en la piel. En: The scorching sun beat down fiercely on their skin. Es: Sofía caminaba con determinación, sus pasos resonando en las calles desiertas de la ciudad costera arruinada. En: Sofía walked with determination, her steps echoing through the deserte...

Jan 04, 202517 min

Unity in Ruins: A Struggle for Survival and Hope

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unity in Ruins: A Struggle for Survival and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-04-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol abrasador iluminaba las ruinas de lo que alguna vez fue una ciudad bulliciosa. En: The scorching sun illuminated the ruins of what was once a bustling city. Es: Edificios colapsados y calles invadidas por la maleza formaban el desolado paisaje donde la vida era una constante lucha...

Jan 04, 202516 min

A Night of Light: Alejandro's Alhambra Awakening

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : A Night of Light: Alejandro's Alhambra Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-03-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: Alejandro y Lucía caminaban por los jardines de la Alhambra, en Granada. En: Alejandro y Lucía walked through the gardens of the Alhambra, in Granada. Es: La noche de invierno era fría, pero el ambiente estaba lleno de emoción. En: The winter night was cold, but the atmosphere was full o...

Jan 03, 202517 min

Lost and Found: Mariana's Heroic Pursuit at Madrid's Parade

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost and Found: Mariana's Heroic Pursuit at Madrid's Parade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-03-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: Luz y alegría llenaban la Plaza Mayor en Madrid. En: Light and joy filled the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. Es: Luces brillaban desde cada rincón, y música festiva resonaba por el aire fresco de invierno. En: Lights glimmered from every corner, and festive music resonated through the...

Jan 03, 202516 min

When Jungle Paths Converge: A Creative Spark Found

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : When Jungle Paths Converge: A Creative Spark Found Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-02-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: La selva amazónica vibraba con vida. En: The selva amazónica vibrated with life. Es: Los árboles altos formaban un techo verde y denso. En: The tall trees formed a dense, green canopy. Es: El aire era caliente y húmedo. En: The air was hot and humid. Es: Los sonidos de los animales lle...

Jan 02, 202519 min

Lost in Laughter: An Unplanned Adventure on La Rambla

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Lost in Laughter: An Unplanned Adventure on La Rambla Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-02-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: Las luces brillantes de La Rambla iluminaban la noche fría de invierno en Barcelona. En: The bright lights of La Rambla illuminated the cold winter night in Barcelona. Es: Los puestos de comida ofrecían aromas tentadores de churros y castañas asadas, mientras las risas y música llen...

Jan 02, 202516 min

Chasing Dawn: A Tale of Salt, Sunrise, and Stories

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Chasing Dawn: A Tale of Salt, Sunrise, and Stories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-01-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol se elevaba lentamente en el horizonte del Salar de Uyuni, un vasto océano blanco de sal que parecía no tener fin. En: The sun rose slowly over the horizon of the Salar de Uyuni, a vast white ocean of salt that seemed endless. Es: Marcelino caminaba con cuidado, sus botas crujían...

Jan 01, 202517 min

Chasing Starry Dreams: A Night in the Atacama Desert

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Chasing Starry Dreams: A Night in the Atacama Desert Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-01-01-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol ardiente del verano chileno se ocultaba lentamente detrás del horizonte del desierto de Atacama. En: The burning sun of the Chilean summer slowly hid behind the horizon of the Atacama desert. Es: Isidora y Javier, llenos de emoción, se preparaban para una noche mágica. En: Isi...

Jan 01, 202516 min

Dancing Through Pain: A New Year’s Eve in La Boca

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Dancing Through Pain: A New Year’s Eve in La Boca Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-31-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol de verano brillaba intensamente sobre las calles de colores en La Boca, en Buenos Aires. En: The summer sun shone brightly over the colorful streets of La Boca in Buenos Aires. Es: El aire estaba lleno de música y risas, y las luces festivas decoraban cada rincón. En: The air was...

Dec 31, 202417 min

From Disagreements to Dreams: A School Year Transformation

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : From Disagreements to Dreams: A School Year Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-31-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: En el bullicioso colegio público de Buenos Aires, el sol veraniego brillaba intensamente sobre los patios llenos de estudiantes ansiosos por las vacaciones. En: In the bustling public school of Buenos Aires, the summer sun shone brightly over the playgrounds filled with student...

Dec 31, 202416 min

Unforgettable Gifts and Santiago's Sunlit Christmas Market

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unforgettable Gifts and Santiago's Sunlit Christmas Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-30-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: El zumbido alegre del mercado navideño llenaba la plaza soleada en Santiago de Chile. En: The joyful buzzing of the Christmas market filled the sunny square in Santiago de Chile. Es: Las luces brillantes colgaban entre los puestos, y el aroma de empanadas y vino caliente envolv...

Dec 30, 202415 min

Ramiro and Inés: Dancing Through Cusco’s Unexpected Wonders

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Ramiro and Inés: Dancing Through Cusco’s Unexpected Wonders Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-30-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: Las calles de Cusco vibraban con vida. En: The streets of Cusco vibrated with life. Es: El sol de verano brillaba con fuerza, iluminando las fachadas antiguas y reflejando la historia en cada rincón de la ciudad. En: The summer sun shone brightly, illuminating the ancient faca...

Dec 30, 202416 min

Hidden Secrets of the Museo de Ciencias: A Tale of Discovery

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Hidden Secrets of the Museo de Ciencias: A Tale of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-29-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: En un caluroso día de verano en el Hemisferio Sur, el Museo de Ciencias estaba lleno de turistas buscando refugio del sol y el calor. En: On a hot summer day in the Southern Hemisphere, the Museo de Ciencias was filled with tourists seeking refuge from the sun and the heat. E...

Dec 29, 202418 min

Under the Argentine Sun: Santiago's Journey to Acceptance

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Under the Argentine Sun: Santiago's Journey to Acceptance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-28-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: Bajo el sol ardiente del verano argentino, el pueblo pequeño vibraba con energía. En: Under the scorching sun of the Argentine summer, the small town buzzed with energy. Es: En el centro, la escuela secundaria había sido convertida en un centro de votación. En: In the center, th...

Dec 28, 202415 min

The Mysterious Envelope: A Tale of Election Day Intrigue

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : The Mysterious Envelope: A Tale of Election Day Intrigue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-28-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol del verano calentaba el recinto de votación, un lugar decorado con banderas de colores que destacaban en el fervor del día. En: The summer sun heated the voting enclosure, a place decorated with colorful flags that stood out in the fervor of the day. Es: El eco de las conv...

Dec 28, 202416 min

Dancing with the Soul of Buenos Aires: A Tango Tribute

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Dancing with the Soul of Buenos Aires: A Tango Tribute Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-27-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol comenzaba a ocultarse detrás de las coloridas fachadas de Calle Caminito, en Buenos Aires. En: The sun was beginning to set behind the colorful facades of Calle Caminito, in Buenos Aires. Es: Los edificios, con sus brillantes tonos de azul, rojo y amarillo, vibraban al ritmo...

Dec 27, 202417 min

Market of Emotions: A New Year's Eve Tale of Chance and Change

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Market of Emotions: A New Year's Eve Tale of Chance and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-27-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: El aire frío de invierno llenaba el Mercado de la Boqueria con un entusiasmo festivo. En: The cold winter air filled Mercado de la Boqueria with festive enthusiasm. Es: Mateo, con su lista de compras en mano, caminaba junto a Sofia y Luis entre los puestos llenos de colores...

Dec 27, 202415 min

Sofía's Brave Leap: From Doubt to Recognition

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Sofía's Brave Leap: From Doubt to Recognition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-26-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: En la Ciudad de México, donde la vida en la oficina nunca se detiene, el edificio de oficinas de la empresa estaba lleno de luces brillantes y adornos navideños. En: In Ciudad de México, where the office life never stops, the company's office building was full of bright lights and Christmas...

Dec 26, 202415 min

Balancing Ambitions: Love and Careers in Summer's Glow

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Balancing Ambitions: Love and Careers in Summer's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-20-es Story Transcript: Es: En el vibrante verano del hemisferio sur, la ciudad estaba llena de vida y energía. En: In the vibrant summer of the southern hemisphere, the city was full of life and energy. Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre las calles y las oficinas en el centro empresarial, donde las perso...

Dec 26, 202418 min

Behind Dazzling Lights: A Heartfelt Christmas in Buenos Aires

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Behind Dazzling Lights: A Heartfelt Christmas in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-25-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: En el corazón del verano porteño, las luces de Navidad brillan en el barrio cerrado de Buenos Aires. En: In the heart of the porteño summer, Christmas lights shine in the gated community of Buenos Aires. Es: Las casas están adornadas con guirnaldas y figuras de Papá Noel, co...

Dec 25, 202417 min

Finding Courage: A Christmas Duet in Buenos Aires

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Finding Courage: A Christmas Duet in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-25-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: En el corazón de un barrio cerrado en Buenos Aires, las calles se llenan de luces navideñas y un aire cálido que sólo el verano argentino puede ofrecer. En: In the heart of a gated community in Buenos Aires, the streets are filled with Christmas lights and a warm air that only the Argen...

Dec 25, 202416 min

Stormy Skies to Family Ties: An Airborne Christmas Reunion

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Stormy Skies to Family Ties: An Airborne Christmas Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: El aeropuerto Benito Juárez brilla con luces de Navidad. En: The aeropuerto Benito Juárez shines with Christmas lights. Es: Hay música alegre y familias sonrientes. En: There is cheerful music and smiling families. Es: Mateo camina despacio. En: Mateo walks slowly. Es: Su coraz...

Dec 24, 202415 min

Home for Christmas: Diego's Heartfelt Journey

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Home for Christmas: Diego's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-24-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: En el bullicioso aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, decorado con luces brillantes de Navidad, la gente corre de un lado a otro. En: In the bustling aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, decorated with bright luces de Navidad, people run from one side to another. Es: Unos esperan a sus seres queridos, ot...

Dec 24, 202417 min

Melodies and Lenses: Inspiration at Xochimilco's Heart

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Melodies and Lenses: Inspiration at Xochimilco's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-23-23-34-01-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre los jardines flotantes de Xochimilco. En: The sun shone brightly over the floating gardens of Xochimilco. Es: Las aguas reflejaban el cielo azul y las coloridas trajineras navegaban lentamente. En: The waters reflected the blue sky, and the colorf...

Dec 23, 202416 min

Unraveling Mysteries: A Machu Picchu Adventure Tale

Fluent Fiction - Spanish : Unraveling Mysteries: A Machu Picchu Adventure Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-23-08-38-19-es Story Transcript: Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre Machu Picchu en aquel caluroso día de verano austral. En: The sun shone brightly over Machu Picchu on that hot southern summer day. Es: Mariana, Javier y Sofía, tres amigos de la ciudad, se encontraban en medio de una aventura que jamás olvidarían. E...

Dec 23, 202416 min
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