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Fluent Fiction - Catalan

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.

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 Catalonia, Valencia, or the Balearic Islands? Maybe you want to speak Catalan with your grandparents from Girona?

Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in the Catalan 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 Catalan listening comprehension.

Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Milloreu la vostra comprensió auditiva amb les nostres històries en català avui!Copyright FluentFiction.org Language Learning
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  • Sagrada Família Secrets: A Day of Discovery and Friendship

    Sagrada Família Secrets: A Day of Discovery and Friendship
    Jan 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sagrada Família Secrets: A Day of Discovery and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La remor constant de la multitud omplia l’aire fred de l’hivern al voltant de la Sagrada Família.En: The constant hum of the crowd filled the cold winter air around the Sagrada Família.Ca: Les agulles de la basílica, com gegantes finíssimes, s'alçaven vers el cel, amb ombres delicades que jugaven sobre els mosaics del terra.En: The spires of the basilica, like extremely tall giants, rose towards the sky, with delicate shadows playing over the mosaics on the ground.Ca: Martí ajustava les ulleres, contemplant els detalls fascinants de l’arquitectura modernista de Gaudí.En: Martí adjusted his glasses, contemplating the fascinating details of Gaudí's modernist architecture.Ca: Intuïa que el viatge d’estudis d’aquell dia seria especial.En: He sensed that that day's study trip would be special.Ca: D’un costat a l’altre, el bullici de les veus ressonava per l'interior.En: From one side to the other, the bustle of voices echoed inside.Ca: Els seus companys de classe, incloent-hi Elisenda, es desplaçaven amb entusiasme.En: His classmates, including Elisenda, moved enthusiastically.Ca: Elisenda corria amunt i avall, saludant tothom i aturant-se a cada passadís per admirar els vitralls de colors llampants.En: Elisenda ran up and down, greeting everyone and stopping at every corridor to admire the brightly colored stained glass windows.Ca: La seva energia era contagiosa però també distreta, i Martí, amb un llibre de notes a les mans, es veia incapaç de centrar-se.En: Her energy was contagious but also distracting, and Martí, with a notebook in hand, found himself unable to concentrate.Ca: «Elisenda, si us plau!», va exclamar finalment Martí amb un to suau però decidit al trobar un racó més tranquil.En: "Elisenda, please!" Martí finally exclaimed in a gentle but determined tone, finding a quieter corner.Ca: «Necessito concentrar-me en els detalls. Vull impressionar el professor amb informació sobre aquesta obra tan complexa.»En: "I need to focus on the details. I want to impress the professor with information about this complex work."Ca: Elisenda va aixecar una cella però va somriure, notablement interessada.En: Elisenda raised an eyebrow but smiled, noticeably intrigued.Ca: «D'acord, Martí. Ajudem-te. Què has descobert fins ara?»En: "Okay, Martí. Let me help you. What have you discovered so far?"Ca: Martí, amb entusiasme desesperat, va començar a parlar de les formes, els símbols i de com Gaudí veia la natura com a inspiració.En: Martí, with desperate enthusiasm, began talking about the shapes, the symbols, and how Gaudí saw nature as inspiration.Ca: En aquell racó ple de llum càlida que travessava un rosetó, Martí es va adonar que explicava a Elisenda les seves troballes amb més passió de la que ell mateix havia previst.En: In that corner filled with warm light streaming through a rosette, Martí realized that he was explaining his findings to Elisenda with more passion than he himself had anticipated.Ca: Elisenda escoltava atentament, fent preguntes aquí i allà.En: Elisenda listened intently, asking questions here and there.Ca: Això va obrir una nova dimensió al seu interès.En: This opened a new dimension to her interest.Ca: Gaudí no era només un nom; era una història viva.En: Gaudí wasn't just a name; he was a living story.Ca: Elisenda, tranquil·la per primera vegada, va començar a prendre notes al costat de Martí.En: Elisenda, calm for the first time, began to take notes alongside Martí.Ca: El seu ús compartit dels llapis era una col·laboració inesperada però benvinguda.En: Their shared use of pencils was an unexpected but welcome collaboration.Ca: Van explorar junts l'espai, Elisenda aprenent a gaudir dels moments de reflexió.En: They explored the space together, Elisenda learning to enjoy the moments of reflection.Ca: Martí va entendre que compartir el seu entusiasme feia la experiència encara més rica.En: Martí understood that sharing his enthusiasm made the experience even richer.Ca: Quan el dia va arribar a la seva fi i l’ombra de la basílica va començar a allargar-se sobre la ciutat, Martí i Elisenda se sentien plens de satisfacció.En: When the day came to an end and the shadow of the basilica began to stretch over the city, Martí and Elisenda felt a sense of fulfillment.Ca: No havien només après sobre la Sagrada Família, sinó també sobre el valor de treballar en equip.En: They had not only learned about the Sagrada Família but also about the value of teamwork.Ca: Martí va somriure.En: Martí smiled.Ca: Elisenda havia estat una companya insospitada, una amiga amb qui ara compartia interès i admiració.En: Elisenda had been an unexpected companion, a friend with whom he now shared interest and ...
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    17 mins
  • Hope in the Snow: A Tale of Survival and Unity

    Hope in the Snow: A Tale of Survival and Unity
    Jan 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Hope in the Snow: A Tale of Survival and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent bufava fred i tallant sobre les runes d'una ciutat oblidada, que Pau, Laia i Montserrat havien anomenat casa seva des de feia massa temps.En: The wind blew cold and biting over the ruins of a forgotten city, which Pau, Laia, and Montserrat had called home for far too long.Ca: Aviat arribaria la nit, i amb ella, el fred encara més intens.En: Night would soon arrive, and with it, even more intense cold.Ca: La neu cobria tota la terra, apagant qualsevol color que un cop va existir.En: The snow covered the entire land, extinguishing any color that once existed.Ca: Camí avall, les restes de cotxes abandonats i edificis derruïts es perfilaven com fantasmes silents.En: Down the road, the remains of abandoned cars and ruined buildings loomed like silent ghosts.Ca: Pau observava l'entorn amb ulls cautelosos.En: Pau watched the surroundings with cautious eyes.Ca: Necessitava trobar provisions.En: He needed to find provisions.Ca: Les seves mans, rugoses pel treball dur, es tancaven amb força sobre el mànec d'una motxilla mig buida.En: His hands, rough from hard work, gripped tightly onto the handle of a half-empty backpack.Ca: La idea de fallar la seva família li feia fora el son cada nit.En: The thought of failing his family kept him awake every night.Ca: Va treure l'entrellat amb Laia i Montserrat, que observaven des d'una petita foguera.En: He pondered with Laia and Montserrat, who watched from a small campfire.Ca: Les brases ballaven càlidament, contrastant amb el fred aclaparador.En: The embers danced warmly, contrasting with the overwhelming cold.Ca: "Hem de buscar a la ciutat", va dir Laia amb decisió, fregant-se les mans per entrar en calor.En: "We need to search the city," Laia said decisively, rubbing her hands to warm them.Ca: "A l'est hi ha un barri que podríem revisar".En: "To the east, there's a neighborhood we could check."Ca: Pau va assentir.En: Pau nodded.Ca: Sabia que era arriscat, però tampoc tenien gaire opció.En: He knew it was risky, but they didn't have much choice.Ca: Montserrat, innocent i amb ulls d'una esperança que semblava impossible en aquella desolació, somreia lleugerament.En: Montserrat, innocent and with eyes of hope that seemed impossible in that desolation, smiled slightly.Ca: "Trobarem el que necessitem; sempre ho fem."En: "We'll find what we need; we always do."Ca: Amb la primera llum de l'alba, els tres es van posar en marxa.En: With the first light of dawn, the three set out.Ca: La ciutat semblava una bèstia adormida, envoltada de silenci i neu.En: The city seemed like a sleeping beast, enveloped in silence and snow.Ca: Caminar era esgotador, però la urgència els empenyia endavant.En: Walking was exhausting, but urgency pushed them forward.Ca: Pau guiava amb precaució, desviant-se entre els carrers desolats, sempre atent al menor soroll.En: Pau led cautiously, weaving through the deserted streets, always alert to the slightest noise.Ca: Va ser quan van arribar a una plaça mig enfonsada que va veure el que buscava: una antiga tenda de queviures, ben oculta darrere d'un munt de runes.En: It was when they reached a half-collapsed square that he saw what he was looking for: an old grocery store, well-hidden behind a pile of rubble.Ca: Però no estaven sols.En: But they weren't alone.Ca: Una altra banda de supervivents es trobava ja allà, resguardada sota el porxo mig derruït de l'edifici.En: Another group of survivors was already there, sheltered under the half-ruined porch of the building.Ca: Els dos grups es van mirar amb sospita i tensió.En: The two groups eyed each other with suspicion and tension.Ca: Pau, amb el cor bategant fortament, sabia que la seva decisió era crucial.En: Pau, his heart pounding violently, knew his decision was crucial.Ca: Podia sentir la mirada interrogativa de Laia a la seva esquena i el tímid alè de Montserrat esperant una resolució.En: He could feel Laia's questioning gaze on his back and Montserrat's timid breath waiting for a resolution.Ca: Amb una inspiració profunda, Pau va fer un pas endavant.En: With a deep breath, Pau took a step forward.Ca: "Podem compartir", va dir amb veu ferma.En: "We can share," he said firmly.Ca: "Hi haurà prou per a tothom si treballem junts."En: "There will be enough for everyone if we work together."Ca: Les altres cares, al principi rígides amb desconfiança, es van començar a relaxar.En: The other faces, initially rigid with distrust, began to relax.Ca: Un home del grup contrari va assentir lentament, donant un pas més a prop.En: A man from the opposing group nodded slowly, stepping closer.Ca: Així van començar a treballar junts, sumant forces per recuperar el que poguessin del vell emmagatzematge.En: Thus, they began to work together, pooling their efforts to retrieve ...
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    18 mins
  • Amid Ruins: Hope and Survival in Wounded Barcelona

    Amid Ruins: Hope and Survival in Wounded Barcelona
    Jan 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Amid Ruins: Hope and Survival in Wounded Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona no s'assemblava gens a la ciutat vibrant del passat.En: Barcelona did not resemble at all the vibrant city of the past.Ca: Les runes i els ecos d'una vida anterior feien del mercat un lloc ple de records i esperances perdudes.En: The ruins and echoes of a previous life made the market a place full of memories and lost hopes.Ca: Però dins d'aquest caos, Llorenç i Marina continuaven lluitant, caminant entre les parades improvisades i les façanes antigues que ara semblaven esquelets.En: But within this chaos, Llorenç and Marina continued fighting, walking among the improvised stalls and the ancient façades that now seemed like skeletons.Ca: El cel gris del fred hivern cobria la ciutat.En: The gray sky of the cold winter covered the city.Ca: Llorenç avançava ràpidament, mantenint-se vigilant.En: Llorenç moved quickly, staying vigilant.Ca: Marina el seguia amb passetes lentes, amagant una tos que amençava amb trair el seu secret.En: Marina followed him with small steps, hiding a cough that threatened to betray her secret.Ca: "És només esgotament," es deia Llorenç, convençut que alguna cosa en el mercat podria ajudar-la.En: "It's just exhaustion," Llorenç told himself, convinced that something in the market could help her.Ca: El destí els portà fins a la farmàcia derruïda.En: Fate led them to the ruined pharmacy.Ca: Estava vigilada per una banda rival, un grup d’escapcadors que jeien al sol, amb els ulls atents i les armes llestes.En: It was watched over by a rival gang, a group of scavengers lying in the sun, with watchful eyes and weapons ready.Ca: Llorenç es va aturar observant-los, mentre un pla començava a prendre forma al seu cap.En: Llorenç stopped, observing them, while a plan started to take shape in his head.Ca: "Han estat aquí massa temps, es confien," va murmurar a Marina.En: "They've been here too long, they are overconfident," he murmured to Marina.Ca: Marina assentí, la seva mirada plena de confiança en el seu company.En: Marina nodded, her gaze full of confidence in her companion.Ca: Sabia que la seva salut no era bona, però no volia afegir més preocupacions a Llorenç.En: She knew her health was not good, but she didn't want to add more worries to Llorenç.Ca: El moment d'actuar havia arribat.En: The moment to act had come.Ca: Llorenç agafà una llauna metàl·lica, la llançà amb força cap a una altra direcció.En: Llorenç grabbed a metal can, throwing it forcefully in another direction.Ca: El soroll reverberà per les parets i, en un instant, els vigilants es llençaren cap al lloc del soroll.En: The noise reverberated off the walls and, in an instant, the guards lunged towards the sound.Ca: "Ara!En: "Now!"Ca: " xiuxiuejà Llorenç.En: whispered Llorenç.Ca: Marina es va escórrer sigilosament cap a la farmàcia.En: Marina slipped silently towards the pharmacy.Ca: El cor li bategava amb força, però la determinació movia les seves passes.En: Her heart pounded hard, but determination drove her steps.Ca: Dins, cercà entre les restes, trobant finalment una caixa de medecines encara intacta.En: Inside, she searched among the remains, finally finding a box of medicines still intact.Ca: Amb el preuat tresor en mans, va tornar a trobar-se amb Llorenç, que la rebia amb un somriure d'alleujament.En: With the precious treasure in hand, she returned to meet Llorenç, who welcomed her with a smile of relief.Ca: Correren junts cap a la seguretat dels carrerons estrets, el so dels seus passos perdent-se en la distància.En: They ran together towards the safety of the narrow alleys, the sound of their footsteps fading into the distance.Ca: Una vegada a l'abast, s'aturaren, respirant profundament l’aire fred.En: Once in reach, they stopped, breathing deeply the cold air.Ca: Llorenç mirà Marina, agraint haver confiat en ella, i Marina sentí que encara hi havia esperança.En: Llorenç looked at Marina, grateful to have trusted her, and Marina felt that there was still hope.Ca: "Ara cal tornar," va dir Llorenç amb suavitat.En: "Now we have to return," Llorenç said softly.Ca: Marina assentí, sapient que ara els seus destins estaven lligats més que mai.En: Marina nodded, knowing that now their destinies were tied more than ever.Ca: Havien trobat el que necessitaven, però més important encara, havien trobat la força un en l'altre.En: They had found what they needed, but more importantly, they had found strength in each other.Ca: Enmig d'una Barcelona ferida, eren la seva pròpia petita font de llum en la foscor.En: Amidst a wounded Barcelona, they were their own small source of light in the darkness. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: les runesthe echoes: els ecosthe hopes: les esperancesthe market: el mercatthe stall: la paradathe façade: la ...
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    16 mins
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