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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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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,
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  • Dreams & Projects: An Artistic Journey in Barcelona

    Dreams & Projects: An Artistic Journey in Barcelona
    Jun 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Dreams & Projects: An Artistic Journey in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-18-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les finestres de l'oficina d'en Martí oferien una vista esplèndida sobre Barcelona.En: The windows in Martí's office offered a splendid view of Barcelona.Ca: Feia calor, típics dies de juliol, i els carrers eren plens de vida.En: It was hot, typical of July days, and the streets were full of life.Ca: L'oficina estava a un edifici modern, elegant, amb molta llum natural.En: The office was in a modern, elegant building with plenty of natural light.Ca: Era ideal per treballar, però en Martí, tot i ser un gestor de projectes molt diligent, no estava satisfet.En: It was ideal for work, but Martí, despite being a very diligent project manager, was not satisfied.Ca: En el silenci de la seva ment, Martí somniava amb colors i llenços, no amb números i informes.En: In the silence of his mind, Martí dreamed of colors and canvases, not numbers and reports.Ca: El somni secret de ser artista el perseguint.En: The secret dream of being an artist haunted him.Ca: La conferència a Barcelona, on Martí, Laia i Pere hi havien anat, era una altra oportunitat per mostrar les seves habilitats professionals.En: The conference in Barcelona, where Martí, Laia, and Pere had gone, was another opportunity to show his professional skills.Ca: Però Martí tenia un altre pla.En: But Martí had another plan.Ca: "M'agradaria anar a la galeria d'art", va confessar en Martí a la Laia entre pauses de la conferència.En: "I would like to go to the art gallery," Martí confessed to Laia between breaks at the conference.Ca: Laia era ambiciosa, amb ganes de créixer professionalment, però també sabia que Martí necessitava inspiració.En: Laia was ambitious, eager to grow professionally, but she also knew that Martí needed inspiration.Ca: "Ho has de fer, Martí.En: "You have to do it, Martí.Ca: És ara o mai", el va animar.En: It's now or never," she encouraged him.Ca: Però en Pere, el seu cap, no era fàcil de convèncer.En: But Pere, his boss, was not easy to convince.Ca: "Ens cal centrar-nos", deia sempre.En: "We need to focus," he always said.Ca: "La feina és prioritària".En: "Work is a priority."Ca: Martí se sentia atrapat entre les seves obligacions i els seus somnis.En: Martí felt trapped between his obligations and his dreams.Ca: Aquell dimarts a la tarda, després d'acabar les presentacions abans d'hora, Martí va fer una decisió.En: That Tuesday afternoon, after finishing the presentations early, Martí made a decision.Ca: Va decidir veure la galeria d'art.En: He decided to see the art gallery.Ca: "Si no avui, quan?En: "If not today, when?"Ca: ", es repetia mentalment.En: he kept thinking to himself.Ca: Amb el cor apressat, es va dirigir cap a la sortida.En: With a pounding heart, he headed towards the exit.Ca: Però, no havia arribat molt lluny, que en Pere el va veure.En: But he hadn't gotten far when Pere saw him.Ca: "Martí, què fas?En: "Martí, what are you doing?"Ca: ", va preguntar amb el front arrufat.En: he asked with a furrowed brow.Ca: Martí, agafat per sorpresa, va respirar profundament.En: Caught by surprise, Martí took a deep breath.Ca: "Pere, necessito això.En: "Pere, I need this.Ca: Necessito veure el que em motiva i m'omple", va dir Martí amb passió.En: I need to see what motivates and fulfills me," Martí said passionately.Ca: "Prometo tornar amb energies renovades".En: "I promise to return with renewed energy."Ca: Després d'un breu silenci, en Pere va aixecar una mà.En: After a brief silence, Pere raised his hand.Ca: "D'acord, Martí.En: "Alright, Martí.Ca: Tens unes hores.En: You have a few hours.Ca: Però no faltis al proper taller.En: But don't miss the next workshop.Ca: Cobrim per tu", va consentir finalment.En: We're covering for you," he finally consented.Ca: Amb el cor lleuger i un somriure, Martí va veure l'art.En: With a light heart and a smile, Martí saw the art.Ca: Les pintures, les escultures, la creativitat desbordant el van inspirar com mai.En: The paintings, the sculptures, the overflowing creativity inspired him like never before.Ca: Quan va tornar a la conferència, Martí estava canviat.En: When he returned to the conference, Martí was changed.Ca: Va sentir que podia trobar un equilibri, un nou camí per seguir.En: He felt he could find a balance, a new path to follow.Ca: La confiança va créixer dins seu.En: Confidence grew within him.Ca: Ara sabia que podia defensar els seus somnis, i que l'art i la feina podien conviure.En: Now he knew he could stand up for his dreams, and that art and work could coexist.Ca: En Martí havia après a advocar per les seves necessitats, i això era només el començament.En: Martí had learned to advocate for his needs, and this was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:the windows: les finestressplendid: esplèndidathe...
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  • Empathy Ignites: A Gluten-Free Celebration in Sitges

    Empathy Ignites: A Gluten-Free Celebration in Sitges
    Jun 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Empathy Ignites: A Gluten-Free Celebration in Sitges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-17-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les flamarades d'artifici il·luminaven el cel de Sitges mentre la comunitat es reunia per celebrar la Revetlla de Sant Joan.En: The fireworks illuminated the sky of Sitges while the community gathered to celebrate the Revetlla de Sant Joan.Ca: Les garlandes de llum i els colors de les banderes omplien l'ambient de festa al pati comunitari.En: The garlands of light and the colors of flags filled the atmosphere with festivity in the community courtyard.Ca: Marina observava l'escena des de la cantonada, conscient de la tasca que tenia per davant: cuidar que Arnau pogués gaudir de la barbacoa sense cap problema amb el gluten.En: Marina watched the scene from the corner, aware of the task ahead: ensuring that Arnau could enjoy the barbecue without any issues with gluten.Ca: Arnau estava prop de les taules, mirant amb certa frustració com els altres gaudien de paelles i botifarres.En: Arnau was near the tables, watching with some frustration as others enjoyed paellas and sausages.Ca: Feia poc havia descobert la seva intolerància al gluten i la idea de no poder tastar tots aquells plats tradicionals el deixava abatut.En: He had recently discovered his gluten intolerance, and the idea of not being able to taste all those traditional dishes left him dispirited.Ca: Marina s'acostà amb un somriure, decidida a ajudar-lo.En: Marina approached with a smile, determined to help him.Ca: "He portat algunes coses per a tu, Arnau", digué Marina, mostrant-li una bossa plena de sorpreses.En: "I've brought some things for you, Arnau," said Marina, showing him a bag full of surprises.Ca: Coneixia el seu millor amic suficientment bé per saber que no li agradava cridar l'atenció sobre la seva condició.En: She knew her best friend well enough to know he didn't like drawing attention to his condition.Ca: Així doncs, va buscar el lloc adequat on preparar-li els plats sense que fos evident.En: So, she looked for the right place to prepare his dishes without making it obvious.Ca: Mentre els altres torraven pa i carn, Marina començà a organitzar l'espai.En: While others grilled bread and meat, Marina began organizing the space.Ca: Va portar una bandeja neta per evitar la contaminació.En: She brought a clean tray to avoid contamination.Ca: Va col·locar-hi fruites fresques, formatges, i un embotit especial sense gluten que havia comprat aquell matí.En: She placed fresh fruits, cheeses, and a special gluten-free cured meat that she had bought that morning.Ca: I no va oblidar de preparar una amanida ben acolorida amb lletuga, tomàquet, i tonyina.En: She didn't forget to prepare a colorful salad with lettuce, tomato, and tuna.Ca: Arnau, en veure les atencions de Marina, no podia deixar de somriure.En: Arnau, seeing Marina's attentions, couldn't help but smile.Ca: "Gràcies, Marina", va dir, amb una mica d'emoció a la veu.En: "Thank you, Marina," he said, with a bit of emotion in his voice.Ca: La seva amiga li havia donat l'oportunitat d'obrir-se als altres sense preocupar-se.En: His friend had given him the chance to open up to others without worry.Ca: Poc a poc, alguns veïns es van començar a adonar dels preparatius especials de Marina.En: Gradually, some neighbors began to notice Marina's special preparations.Ca: La curiositat va portar en Marc, un dels veïns, a preguntar si el que havia sentit sobre les seves necessitats alimentàries era cert.En: Curiosity led Marc, one of the neighbors, to ask if what he had heard about Arnau's dietary needs was true.Ca: Marina va explicar amb senzillesa la situació d'Arnau.En: Marina explained Arnau's situation simply.Ca: A mesura que la nit avançava i les espurnes omplien l'aire, la conversa sobre el gluten va créixer entre la comunitat.En: As the night progressed and sparks filled the air, conversations about gluten grew within the community.Ca: Algunes famílies van prometre portar plats alternatius a futures festes, reflexionant sobre la importància de ser inclusius.En: Some families promised to bring alternative dishes to future gatherings, reflecting on the importance of being inclusive.Ca: La cerimònia del foc i les pregàries es van fer amb ànimes plenes d'esperança i comprensió.En: The fire ceremony and prayers were made with souls full of hope and understanding.Ca: L'endemà, Arnau va compartir amb Marina la seva gratitud.En: The next day, Arnau shared his gratitude with Marina.Ca: Havia après que, tot i les noves limitacions, no estava sol.En: He had learned that, despite his new limitations, he was not alone.Ca: Tenia amics com ella disposats a fer el que calgués per ell.En: He had friends like her willing to do whatever it took for him.Ca: Les onades del mar que s'escoltaven a la distància semblaven aplaudir la nit d'éxit i amistat.En: The waves ...
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  • A New Start: Oriol's Journey to Belonging in Barcelona

    A New Start: Oriol's Journey to Belonging in Barcelona
    Jun 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A New Start: Oriol's Journey to Belonging in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En el cor d'una comunitat tancada de Barcelona, el sol brillava amb força en un cap de setmana d'estiu.En: In the heart of a closed community in Barcelona, the sun shone brightly on a summer weekend.Ca: Els veïns es reunien al pati verd central, ple de vida i rialles.En: The neighbors gathered in the lively central green courtyard, full of life and laughter.Ca: S'ensumava l'aroma de costelles i botifarres rostides.En: The aroma of grilled ribs and sausages wafted in the air.Ca: Els nens corrien i jugaven, mentre els adults posaven taules i cadires al costat de la barbacoa improvisada.En: Children ran and played, while the adults set up tables and chairs next to the makeshift barbecue.Ca: Oriol, recentment mudat a la comunitat, sentia cert neguit.En: Oriol, recently moved to the community, felt a certain anxiety.Ca: Ell volia fer noves amistats, però la idea d'integrar-se el posava nerviós.En: He wanted to make new friends, but the idea of integrating himself made him nervous.Ca: L'ombra del dominant Jordi, qui organitzava els esdeveniments socials, l'intimidava.En: The shadow of the dominant Jordi, who organized social events, intimidated him.Ca: Marta, la veïna al costat, es va apropar amb un somriure desbordant.En: Marta, the neighbor next door, approached with a beaming smile.Ca: "Hola, Oriol!En: "Hello, Oriol!Ca: Vine, ajuda'm amb les begudes", va dir amb naturalitat.En: Come, help me with the drinks," she said naturally.Ca: Ell va acceptar i, mentre col·locaven els refrescos, Marta li anava presentant la gent.En: He accepted, and as they arranged the refreshments, Marta introduced him to people.Ca: "Ei, Oriol!En: "Hey, Oriol!"Ca: ", va cridar Jordi.En: shouted Jordi.Ca: "Estem a punt de començar".En: "We're about to start."Ca: El to de Jordi era enèrgic, una mica autoritari.En: Jordi's tone was energetic, somewhat authoritative.Ca: Va anunciar un joc en equips i, per casualitat, Oriol i Marta van quedar junts.En: He announced a team game, and by coincidence, Oriol and Marta ended up together.Ca: El joc consistia en un petit ral·li amb pistes pel jardí comunitari.En: The game consisted of a small rally with clues throughout the community garden.Ca: Oriol i Marta havien de resoldre endevinalles i buscar objectes amagats.En: Oriol and Marta had to solve riddles and find hidden objects.Ca: Al principi, Oriol dubtava, però Marta el va ajudar a calmar-se.En: At first, Oriol hesitated, but Marta helped him calm down.Ca: Amb treball en equip i algunes bones idees d'Oriol, tot anava fluint.En: With teamwork and some good ideas from Oriol, everything flowed smoothly.Ca: Entre somriures, esquivant nens juganers i responent preguntes, es van adonar que treballaven molt bé junts.En: Amid smiles, dodging playful children and answering questions, they realized they worked very well together.Ca: Fins i tot Jordi, que observava de prop, va notar l'harmonia entre ells.En: Even Jordi, who was watching closely, noticed the harmony between them.Ca: Al final del joc, Oriol i Marta van guanyar.En: At the end of the game, Oriol and Marta won.Ca: Jordi, amb un gest d'aprovació, va dir: "Molt bé, Oriol!En: Jordi, with a gesture of approval, said, "Well done, Oriol!Ca: Semblava que ho havies fet tota la vida".En: It seemed like you'd been doing it your whole life."Ca: Després, molts veïns es van acostar per felicitar-los.En: Afterwards, many neighbors came over to congratulate them.Ca: El moment es va convertir en una cadena de converses amigables i Toni va oferir a Oriol que s'unís a propers esdeveniments.En: The moment turned into a chain of friendly conversations, and Toni offered Oriol to join future events.Ca: Qualsevol ansietat que havia començat el dia es va dissipar.En: Any anxiety that had started the day dissipated.Ca: Aquella nit, mentre les estrelles brillaven i la gent començava a marxar, Oriol se sentia part del lloc.En: That night, as the stars shone and people began to leave, Oriol felt a part of the place.Ca: Li va passar pel cap que havia estat un bon dia.En: It crossed his mind that it had been a good day.Ca: Ara, estava decidit a gaudir de més trobades amb els seus nous amics, amb un somriure que reflectia la calidesa de l'estiu i un nou sentit de pertinença.En: Now, he was determined to enjoy more gatherings with his new friends, with a smile that reflected the warmth of the summer and a new sense of belonging. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corthe community: la comunitatthe courtyard: el patithe aroma: l'aromathe ribs: les costellesthe sausages: les botifarresthe makeshift barbecue: la barbacoa improvisadathe neighbor: el veí/la veïnaanxiety: el neguitto integrate: integrar-sethe shadow: l'ombradominant: dominantto intimidate: intimidarthe smile: el somriurenaturally: ...
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