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Fluent Fiction - Catalan

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 Are you ready to supercharge your Catalan 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 Catalan, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Catalan 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.

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  • From Shy Activist to Voice of Change on Barcelona's Streets

    From Shy Activist to Voice of Change on Barcelona's Streets
    Feb 20 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Shy Activist to Voice of Change on Barcelona's Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava sobre La Rambla, una de les avingudes més animades de Barcelona.En: The sun shone over La Rambla, one of the liveliest avenues in Barcelona.Ca: Turistes i locals passejaven entre els venedors ambulants i els artistes de carrer que omplien l’aire d’energia i color.En: Tourists and locals strolled among the street vendors and street performers who filled the air with energy and color.Ca: Era a finals d'hivern, però ja es sentia un lleuger aire de primavera.En: It was late winter, but there was already a slight feel of spring in the air.Ca: Al centre de la multitud, Oriol es preparava per una actuació diferent.En: In the center of the crowd, Oriol was preparing for a different kind of performance.Ca: Ell era un activista ambiental, cuidava del planeta amb passió, però era una mica tímid.En: He was an environmental activist, caring for the planet with passion, but he was a bit shy.Ca: Amb ell hi havia Carme i Jordi, els seus amics.En: With him were Carme and Jordi, his friends.Ca: Havien organitzat una actuació per sensibilitzar la gent sobre la necessitat d'augmentar els espais verds a la ciutat.En: They had organized a performance to raise awareness about the need to increase green spaces in the city.Ca: Oriol tenia una meta: aconseguir signatures per una petició que portaria més arbres als carrers de Barcelona.En: Oriol had a goal: to gather signatures for a petition that would bring more trees to the streets of Barcelona.Ca: Però la seva timidesa era un obstacle.En: But his shyness was an obstacle.Ca: Els seus amics el van animar.En: His friends encouraged him.Ca: Carme, amb la seva veu clara, va començar a parlar amb la gent.En: Carme, with her clear voice, started talking to people.Ca: Jordi tocava una guitarra, la música atreia curiosos.En: Jordi played a guitar, the music attracting curious onlookers.Ca: Oriol va observar els rostres dels espectadors.En: Oriol observed the faces of the spectators.Ca: Alguns estaven interessats, altres semblaven escèptics.En: Some were interested, others seemed skeptical.Ca: Va respirar profundament.En: He took a deep breath.Ca: Sabia que havia de sortir de la seva zona de confort.En: He knew he had to step out of his comfort zone.Ca: Quan Carme li va fer una senyal, Oriol va saber que era hora.En: When Carme signaled to him, Oriol knew it was time.Ca: Amb el cor bategant, Oriol va fer un pas endavant.En: With his heart pounding, Oriol took a step forward.Ca: Les seves mans tremolaven una mica, però la seva veu, tot i que feble al començament, es va fer forta.En: His hands trembled a bit, but his voice, though weak at the beginning, grew strong.Ca: “Necessitem més verd als nostres carrers,” va dir.En: "We need more green in our streets," he said.Ca: “Els arbres ens donen vida, ens ajuden a respirar millor.En: "Trees give us life; they help us breathe better."Ca: ”Alguns van començar a escoltar-lo amb atenció.En: Some began to listen to him attentively.Ca: Oriol va continuar, les paraules li sortien del cor.En: Oriol continued, the words flowing from his heart.Ca: Parlava sobre com els espais verds podien canviar la ciutat, fer-la més saludable i bonica.En: He spoke about how green spaces could change the city, making it healthier and more beautiful.Ca: La seva passió era evident, i això va començar a trencar la barrera de la seva timidesa.En: His passion was evident, and this began to break the barrier of his shyness.Ca: Un home del públic, escèptic al començament, va aixecar la mà.En: A man from the audience, skeptical at first, raised his hand.Ca: “I com penseu fer això?En: "And how do you plan to do this?"Ca: ” va preguntar.En: he asked.Ca: Oriol va somriure, ara més segur que mai.En: Oriol smiled, now more confident than ever.Ca: “Amb la vostra ajuda.En: "With your help.Ca: Cada signatura a la nostra petició és un pas cap al canvi.En: Each signature on our petition is a step towards change."Ca: ”El públic va començar a moure's, interessat.En: The audience began to move, interested.Ca: Molts es van apropar a signar.En: Many approached to sign.Ca: Carme i Jordi el van ajudar a recollir firmes, però va ser Oriol qui es va convertir en l’ànima de la causa.En: Carme and Jordi helped gather signatures, but it was Oriol who became the soul of the cause.Ca: Les seves paraules havien deixat marca.En: His words had left an impact.Ca: A la fi del dia, havien recollit més signatures del que esperaven.En: By the end of the day, they had collected more signatures than expected.Ca: Oriol, satisfet i ple de nova confiança, va adonar-se que la seva veu tenia poder.En: Oriol, satisfied and filled with new confidence, realized that his voice had power.Ca: Ell, que era tan tímid, havia ...
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  • Carnaval and Compromise: A Test of Ethics and Brotherhood

    Carnaval and Compromise: A Test of Ethics and Brotherhood
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Carnaval and Compromise: A Test of Ethics and Brotherhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'hospital Sant Pau, un veritable tresor arquitectònic del modernisme, la llum trencava els vidres acolorits, dibuixant figures de colors al terra del passadís.En: At the Sant Pau hospital, a true architectural treasure of modernism, the light broke through the colored glass, drawing colorful figures on the hallway floor.Ca: El soroll dels pacients i metges anava i venia entre les parets històriques.En: The noise of patients and doctors came and went between the historic walls.Ca: Era una tarda d'hivern, i la ciutat de Barcelona es preparava per celebrar el Carnaval, amb el seu aire de festa i disbauxa.En: It was a winter afternoon, and the city of Barcelona was preparing to celebrate Carnaval, with its festive and mischievous air.Ca: Martí es va asseure a la seva oficina, la seva ment dividida entre el deure professional i el seu afecte personal.En: Martí sat in his office, his mind divided between professional duty and personal affection.Ca: Com a metge jove i ambiciós, Martí sempre havia seguit les regles amb precisió.En: As a young and ambitious doctor, Martí had always followed the rules with precision.Ca: Però aquell dia, davant seu hi havia un dilema moral.En: But that day, before him lay a moral dilemma.Ca: La seva amiga de tota la vida, Laia, va venir a veure'l amb un problema apressant.En: His lifelong friend, Laia, came to see him with an urgent problem.Ca: El seu germà, Adrià, necessitava urgentment un trasplantament, però la llista d'espera era llarga i cruel.En: Her brother, Adrià, urgently needed a transplant, but the waiting list was long and cruel.Ca: Laia mirava Martí amb ulls suplicants.En: Laia looked at Martí with imploring eyes.Ca: Sabia que no era fàcil.En: She knew it wasn't easy.Ca: "Si us plau, Martí," va implorar, "necessitem que intervinguis per l'Adrià.En: "Please, Martí," she pleaded, "we need you to intervene for Adrià.Ca: Ell no ho acceptarà, però tampoc pot assumir el risc d'esperar."En: He won't accept it, but he also can't take the risk of waiting."Ca: Martí ho va escoltar amb paciència.En: Martí listened patiently.Ca: Comprendre el dolor de Laia i la incapacitat personal d'Adrià per acceptar ajuda era crucial, però el codi ètic de l'hospital no era gens flexible.En: Understanding Laia's pain and Adrià's personal inability to accept help was crucial, but the hospital's ethical code was not flexible at all.Ca: "Laia, saps com de difícil és això," va respondre Martí amb veu calmada.En: "You know how difficult this is, Laia," Martí responded in a calm voice.Ca: "Prefereixo trobar una manera que no posi cap de nosaltres dos en problemes."En: "I'd prefer to find a way that doesn't put either of us in trouble."Ca: Aleshores un esclat de rialles i música va trencar la tensió del moment.En: Then a burst of laughter and music broke the tension of the moment.Ca: Era la desfilada de Carnaval, i els colors vibrants i les màscares exòtiques podien veure's des de la finestra de l'oficina.En: It was the Carnaval parade, and the vibrant colors and exotic masks could be seen from the office window.Ca: Martí es va aixecar i va obrir la finestra per deixar entrar una mica d’aquella alegria i bogeria.En: Martí got up and opened the window to let in some of that joy and madness.Ca: Veure la desfilada va portar una inspiració sobtada.En: Seeing the parade brought sudden inspiration.Ca: Martí es va girar cap a Laia, “És hora d'enfrontar-se a la realitat,” va dir.En: Martí turned to Laia, “It's time to face reality,” he said.Ca: “Reuniré l'Adrià avui. Si parlem, podríem trobar una solució.”En: “I'll meet with Adrià today. If we talk, we might find a solution.”Ca: Poc després, en una petita sala, Martí va reunir Laia i Adrià.En: Shortly after, in a small room, Martí gathered Laia and Adrià.Ca: L'atmosfera era tensa, però el carnaval continuava fora, un recordatori que la vida es podia gaudir fins i tot en els moments més difícils.En: The atmosphere was tense, but the carnival continued outside, a reminder that life could be enjoyed even in the toughest moments.Ca: "Adrià, escolta," va començar Martí, "la situació és complicada.En: "Adrià, listen," Martí began, "the situation is complicated.Ca: Laia vol ajudar-te, però tu has de voler ajudar-te també."En: Laia wants to help you, but you have to want to help yourself too."Ca: Adrià, amb la seva orgull habitual, va començar a respondre, però la sinceritat a la veu de Martí el va fer callar.En: Adrià, with his usual pride, started to respond, but the sincerity in Martí's voice silenced him.Ca: Després de molta discussió, i amb les disfresses encara ballant a fora, va començar a néixer una nova comprensió.En: After much discussion, with ...
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  • Courage Under Pressure: A Tale of Friendship and Healing

    Courage Under Pressure: A Tale of Friendship and Healing
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Courage Under Pressure: A Tale of Friendship and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En mig de l'hivern, mentre el vent fred bufava per les amples avingudes de Barcelona, el Hospital de Sant Pau bullia d'activitat.En: In the middle of winter, as the cold wind blew through the wide avenues of Barcelona, the Hospital de Sant Pau was bustling with activity.Ca: Els passadissos amplis i lluminosos, adornats amb les rajoles de ceràmica colorides i les treballades parets de maó, contrastaven amb l'ambient tens propi d'un hospital totalment operatiu.En: The wide, bright hallways, adorned with colorful ceramic tiles and intricate brick walls, contrasted with the tense atmosphere typical of a fully operational hospital.Ca: Entre els interns recorrent els passadissos, Pere i Marcel destacaven pels seus intensos camins d'aprenentatge.En: Among the interns walking through the corridors, Pere and Marcel stood out for their intense paths of learning.Ca: Pere, un jove ambiciós i determinat, caminava ràpidament cap a la sala de reunions.En: Pere, an ambitious and determined young man, walked quickly towards the meeting room.Ca: El seu somni era rebre una recomanació del doctor principal, un pas vital cap a una carrera exitosa.En: His dream was to receive a recommendation from the head doctor, a vital step towards a successful career.Ca: El seu compromís es devia a una experiència personal dolorosa, una situació familiar que li havia mostrat la importància de la medicina.En: His commitment was due to a painful personal experience, a family situation that had shown him the importance of medicine.Ca: Marcel, en canvi, prenia les coses amb més calma.En: Marcel, on the other hand, took things more calmly.Ca: S'amagava darrere d'una façana de tranquil·litat, tot i que la veritat és que temia el fracàs més que qualsevol altra cosa.En: He hid behind a facade of tranquility, although the truth was that he feared failure more than anything else.Ca: Els seus passos eren més lents i reflexius.En: His steps were slower and more reflective.Ca: Sabia que calia creure més en ell mateix.En: He knew he needed to believe more in himself.Ca: Un dia, el cap de servei els va cridar per una situació d'urgència.En: One day, the head of service called them for an emergency situation.Ca: Un pacient necessitava atenció immediata i tant Pere com Marcel havien de treballar junts.En: A patient needed immediate attention, and both Pere and Marcel had to work together.Ca: Els seus cors bategaven ràpid i fort.En: Their hearts beat fast and loud.Ca: La pressió era palpable.En: The pressure was palpable.Ca: Pere, frustrat al principi amb l'actitud despreocupada de Marcel, va veure aquell moment com una oportunitat.En: Pere, initially frustrated with Marcel's carefree attitude, saw that moment as an opportunity.Ca: "Marcel," va dir Pere, intentant controlar l'agitació, "tenim això. Podem treballar junts. He vist que tens talent."En: "Marcel," said Pere, trying to control his agitation, "we've got this. We can work together. I've seen you have talent."Ca: Marcel, mirant a Pere amb sorpresa, va admetre: "Necessito la teva ajuda. Tinc por de no ser prou bo."En: Marcel, looking at Pere with surprise, admitted, "I need your help. I’m afraid I might not be good enough."Ca: Van començar a coordinar-se, compartint tasques i elaborant solucions.En: They began to coordinate, sharing tasks and devising solutions.Ca: Els dits de Pere es movien amb precisió mentre Marcel mantenia la calma, assegurant-se que el pacient tingués tot el que necessitava.En: Pere's fingers moved with precision while Marcel remained calm, ensuring the patient had everything they needed.Ca: Era un dansa perfecta.En: It was a perfect dance.Ca: En aquell moment de crisi, van crear una sinergia poderosa que omplia la sala.En: In that moment of crisis, they created a powerful synergy that filled the room.Ca: Quan la situació es va controlar, el doctor supervisor els va observar amb aprovació.En: When the situation was under control, the supervising doctor observed them with approval.Ca: "Heu treballat de manera excel·lent," va afirmar amb un somriure.En: "You have worked excellently," he stated with a smile.Ca: La satisfacció va omplir l'aire, i els dos interns van intercanviar una mirada de comprensió i amigable respecte.En: Satisfaction filled the air, and the two interns exchanged a look of understanding and friendly respect.Ca: Havien resolt no només un dilema mèdic, sinó també personal.En: They had resolved not only a medical dilemma but also a personal one.Ca: Pere va aprendre el poder del treball en equip i l'importància d'estendre la mà a qui la necessita.En: Pere learned the power of teamwork and the importance of reaching out to those in need.Ca: Marcel ara caminava amb el cap alt, amb confiança, sabent que havia ...
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    18 mins
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