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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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  • A Secret Santa Surprise Ignites Holiday Romance

    A Secret Santa Surprise Ignites Holiday Romance
    Nov 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Secret Santa Surprise Ignites Holiday Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'oficina estava plena de llumetes de Nadal, brillants i alegres.En: The office was full of Christmas lights, bright and cheerful.Ca: Un gran arbre decorava la recepció, i hi havia una vibració d'emoció a l'aire.En: A large tree decorated the reception, and there was a buzz of excitement in the air.Ca: Era el dia de l'Intercanvi de Regals de l'Amic Invisible.En: It was Secret Santa Gift Exchange day.Ca: Els empleats es van reunir al voltant de l'arbre, esperant el moment de compartir els regals.En: The employees gathered around the tree, waiting for the moment to share the gifts.Ca: Andreu estava nerviós.En: Andreu was nervous.Ca: Va inspirar profundament i va mirar Núria, asseguda unes taules més enllà.En: He took a deep breath and looked at Núria, sitting a few tables away.Ca: Era la seva companya de l'oficina a qui havia tingut sempre una mena d'atracció especial.En: She was his office colleague, towards whom he had always felt a special kind of attraction.Ca: Però avui, l'Amic Invisible li permetia donar-li un regal atent sense fer-ho massa evident.En: But today, Secret Santa allowed him to give her a thoughtful gift without making it too obvious.Ca: Durant dies, havia donat voltes al cap sobre quin regal seria ideal.En: For days, he had been thinking about what the ideal gift would be.Ca: Volia que fos perfecte, igual que ella.En: He wanted it to be perfect, just like her.Ca: Finalment, havia decidit anar a una fira d'artesania local, buscant alguna cosa que fes brillar l'artista que hi havia dins de Núria, sense deixar de ser adequat per al lloc de treball.En: Finally, he had decided to go to a local craft fair, looking for something that would make the artist within Núria shine, while still being suitable for the workplace.Ca: Quan es va aixecar per donar-li el regal, la sala es va il·luminar amb un murmuri suau.En: When he got up to give her the gift, the room lit up with a soft murmur.Ca: Andreu es va dirigir a Núria amb les mans una mica tremoloses.En: Andreu approached Núria with slightly trembling hands.Ca: Li va lliurar una petita caixa ben embolicada amb un llaç vermell.En: He handed her a small box wrapped nicely with a red ribbon.Ca: Va observar com ella, amb el seu etern somriure i curiositat, desfeia el llaç i obria el paper.En: He watched as she, with her eternal smile and curiosity, untied the ribbon and opened the paper.Ca: D'una petita capsa va aparèixer un penjoll fet a mà, detallat i delicat, amb una peça de vidre blau que brillava com el mar.En: From a small box appeared a handmade pendant, detailed and delicate, with a blue glass piece that shone like the sea.Ca: Era una peça única i especial, igual que Núria.En: It was a unique and special piece, just like Núria.Ca: Núria va mirar el regal amb ulls sorpresos i va somriure àmpliament.En: Núria looked at the gift with surprised eyes and smiled widely.Ca: "És preciós, Andreu!En: "It's beautiful, Andreu!Ca: M'agrada molt.En: I really like it.Ca: Gràcies," va dir amb sinceritat.En: Thank you," she said sincerely.Ca: Hi va haver un instant de silenci mentre els ulls de Núria es trobaven amb els d'Andreu, i ell va veure un bri d'afecte que no havia esperat.En: There was a moment of silence as Núria's eyes met Andreu's, and he saw a hint of affection he hadn't expected.Ca: L'oficina va esclatar en aplaudiments i rialles.En: The office burst into applause and laughter.Ca: Andreu es va sentir alleugerit, amb un pes que se li va alliberar del cor.En: Andreu felt relieved, with a weight lifted from his heart.Ca: Va adonar-se que no només havia escollit bé el regal, sinó que també havia trobat el coratge per fer una passa cap a la seva admiració per Núria.En: He realized that he had not only chosen the right gift but had also found the courage to take a step toward his admiration for Núria.Ca: A partir d'aquell moment, Andreu es va sentir més segur.En: From that moment on, Andreu felt more confident.Ca: La seva relació amb Núria es va tornar més còmoda i natural.En: His relationship with Núria became more comfortable and natural.Ca: I tot perquè va aprendre que un gest pensat i sincer pot superar qualsevol inseguretat.En: And all because he learned that a thoughtful and sincere gesture can overcome any insecurity.Ca: El Nadal, en aquella oficina, no només havia estat un moment de regals, sinó també un moment de connexió entre dos cors.En: Christmas in that office had not only been a moment of gifts but also a moment of connection between two hearts.Ca: I així, mentre les llums de l'arbre brillant continuaven il·luminant la recepció, Andreu va descobrir que la confiança en un mateix és el millor regal de tots.En: And so, while the tree's shining lights continued to illuminate the ...
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  • Roc's Christmas Revelation: A Story of Recognition in Barcelona

    Roc's Christmas Revelation: A Story of Recognition in Barcelona
    Nov 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Roc's Christmas Revelation: A Story of Recognition in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'oficina del centre de Barcelona, l'ambient era vibrant i ple de decoracions nadalenques.En: At the office in the center of Barcelona, the atmosphere was vibrant and full of Christmas decorations.Ca: La foscor de la tarda tardorenca es combinava amb les llums brillants de la ciutat, creant un contrast màgic que es podia admirar des de la finestra de vidre.En: The darkness of the late autumn afternoon combined with the city's bright lights, creating a magical contrast that could be admired from the glass window.Ca: A cada racó, es veien oripells i estrelles que anunciaven l'arribada del Nadal.En: In every corner, tinsel and stars announced the arrival of Christmas.Ca: Però, al despatx de Roc, l'ambient era ben diferent.En: But, in Roc's office, the atmosphere was quite different.Ca: Roc, un gerent ambiciós, se sentia nerviós.En: Roc, an ambitious manager, felt nervous.Ca: Aquell any havia treballat dur, però semblava que els seus esforços passaven desapercebuts.En: That year he had worked hard, but it seemed his efforts went unnoticed.Ca: Amb el any conclusió propera, esperava el reconeixement que tant desitjava, una promoció que li donés un nou impuls.En: With the year's end approaching, he hoped for the recognition he so desired, a promotion to give him new momentum.Ca: El problema era que Jordi, el cap de departament, no veia les coses igual.En: The problem was that Jordi, the department head, did not see things the same way.Ca: Jordi tenia dubtes sobre l'aportació de Roc.En: Jordi had doubts about Roc's contributions.Ca: Per acabar-ho de complicar, Marta, una companya molt competitiva, s'havia destacat amb les seves pròpies idees.En: To make matters worse, Marta, a very competitive colleague, had stood out with her own ideas.Ca: Determinat a demostrar el seu valor, Roc va decidir presentar un pla estratègic nou durant la revisió de rendiment.En: Determined to prove his worth, Roc decided to present a new strategic plan during the performance review.Ca: Volia que Jordi deixés de mira-lo amb escepticisme.En: He wanted Jordi to stop looking at him with skepticism.Ca: Era el moment perfecte per brillar i avançar en la seva carrera.En: It was the perfect moment to shine and advance in his career.Ca: La sala de reunions estava plena.En: The meeting room was full.Ca: Tots els ulls estaven posats en Roc mentre connectava el seu portàtil per presentar el seu pla.En: All eyes were on Roc as he connected his laptop to present his plan.Ca: "Bon dia a tots", va començar amb veu segura, encara que interiorment sentia papallones a l'estómac.En: "Good morning, everyone," he began with a confident voice, though he felt butterflies in his stomach.Ca: "He treballat en un pla que podria augmentar la nostra eficiència i millorar els nostres resultats.En: "I have worked on a plan that could increase our efficiency and improve our results."Ca: "Durant la presentació, Roc va explicar el seu pla amb detall.En: During the presentation, Roc explained his plan in detail.Ca: Creia en les seves idees i parlava amb passió.En: He believed in his ideas and spoke with passion.Ca: Però llavors, Jordi va alçar la mà i va interrompre.En: But then, Jordi raised his hand and interrupted.Ca: "Però, Roc, com pots garantir que aquest pla funcionarà?En: "But, Roc, how can you guarantee this plan will work?Ca: Quins riscos veus?En: What risks do you see?"Ca: " li va preguntar en un to inquisidor.En: he asked in an inquisitive tone.Ca: Roc va respirar profundament abans de respondre.En: Roc took a deep breath before answering.Ca: Va mantenir la calma i va respondre cada pregunta amb lògica i confiança.En: He kept his calm and answered each question with logic and confidence.Ca: Va acabar la seva presentació amb un somriure, convençut que havia fet tot el que estava al seu abast.En: He ended his presentation with a smile, convinced he had done everything within his reach.Ca: Després d'uns minuts de deliberació, Jordi va prendre la paraula.En: After a few minutes of deliberation, Jordi spoke.Ca: "Roc, he de reconèixer que el teu pla és sòlid.En: "Roc, I must acknowledge that your plan is solid.Ca: Encara que no t'oferirem una promoció immediatament, volem que lideris un projecte de gran perfil.En: Although we won't offer you a promotion immediately, we want you to lead a high-profile project.Ca: Creiem que és la millor manera de reconèixer el teu talent.En: We believe it's the best way to recognize your talent."Ca: "El cor de Roc es va omplir d'alegria i orgull.En: Roc's heart filled with joy and pride.Ca: No era exactament el que esperava, però havia aconseguit el reconeixement que buscava d'una manera diferent.En: It wasn't exactly what he hoped for, but he had achieved the ...
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    19 mins
  • Books, Dreams, and the Magic of Connection in Barcelona

    Books, Dreams, and the Magic of Connection in Barcelona
    Nov 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Books, Dreams, and the Magic of Connection in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-29-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les grans carpes de colors brillaven amb la llum del sol tardorenc a la Fira de Llibres de Sant Jordi a Barcelona.En: The large colored tents shimmered in the autumn sunlight at the Fira de Llibres de Sant Jordi in Barcelona.Ca: Hi havia gent per tot arreu, remenant entre llibres, fent sorolloses xerrades i gaudint dels aromes dels cafès i pastissos.En: There were people everywhere, browsing through books, engaged in noisy conversations, and enjoying the aromas of coffee and pastries.Ca: Les fulles seques cruixien sota les sabates dels visitants.En: The dry leaves crunched under the visitors' shoes.Ca: Enmig de tot aquest bullici, Oriol caminava amb cautela entre les parades.En: Amidst all this bustle, Oriol walked cautiously among the stalls.Ca: Era un jove introvertit, amb un somriure tímid i els ulls brillants de passió per les lletres.En: He was a young introvert, with a shy smile and eyes shining with a passion for literature.Ca: Anhelava trobar algú que compartís el seu amor per la literatura.En: He longed to find someone who shared his love for books.Ca: Entre les piles infinites de llibres, va veure una altra ànima amable: Mariona.En: Among the endless piles of books, he spotted another kindred soul: Mariona.Ca: Mariona, amb el seu somriure radiant, fullejava una novel·la, mentre la seva amiga Gemma, amb un aire protector, la mirava de prop.En: Mariona, with her radiant smile, was flipping through a novel, while her friend Gemma, with a protective demeanor, watched her closely.Ca: Gemma desconfiava dels desconeguts, però encara així, li agradava la companyia de Mariona.En: Gemma was wary of strangers, but even so, she liked Mariona's company.Ca: Totes dues somiaven amb crear una llibreria independent.En: Both dreamed of creating an independent bookstore.Ca: El cor d'Oriol va començar a bategar fort.En: Oriol's heart began to beat faster.Ca: Volia parlar amb Mariona però la seva timidesa el frenava i la postura protectora de Gemma el posava nerviós.En: He wanted to talk to Mariona, but his shyness held him back, and Gemma's protective stance made him nervous.Ca: Va apropar-se a poc a poc, mantenint un llibre a la mà, utilitzant-lo gairebé com un escut.En: He slowly approached, holding a book in his hand, using it almost like a shield.Ca: Va decidir mostrar-li a Mariona el llibre que estava llegint.En: He decided to show Mariona the book he was reading.Ca: La seva veu era suau, però en els seus ulls brillaven les ganes de compartir aquella passió literària.En: His voice was soft, but his eyes shone with the desire to share that literary passion.Ca: "Aquest és un dels meus preferits", va dir amb respecte.En: "This is one of my favorites," he said respectfully.Ca: Afortunadament, Mariona va veure quelcom especial en Oriol i va somriure amb calidesa.En: Fortunately, Mariona saw something special in Oriol and smiled warmly.Ca: Gemma, al principi reticent, observava amb atenció.En: Gemma, initially hesitant, watched attentively.Ca: Però va veure com Mariona reaccionava de manera positiva davant d'Oriol i va decidir deixar que la seva millor amiga seguís el seu instint.En: But she saw how positively Mariona reacted to Oriol and decided to let her best friend follow her instinct.Ca: La connexió es va fer més forta quan Oriol, superant el seu nerviosisme, va participar en una sessió de micròfon obert.En: The connection grew stronger when Oriol, overcoming his nervousness, participated in an open mic session.Ca: Amb veu trèmula però segura, va recitar un poema original.En: With a trembling but confident voice, he recited an original poem.Ca: Les paraules van ressonar profundament en el cor de Mariona.En: The words resonated deeply in Mariona's heart.Ca: Gemma, escoltant des del darrere, es va relaxar una mica, entenent que Oriol tenia veritables intencions.En: Gemma, listening from behind, relaxed a bit, understanding that Oriol had genuine intentions.Ca: Quan Oriol va acabar, va rebre aplaudiments, però el que més importava era la mirada emocionada de Mariona.En: When Oriol finished, he received applause, but what mattered most was the emotional look from Mariona.Ca: Es van trobar de nou entre la multitud, somrient, i van intercanviar els seus contactes amb entusiasme.En: They met again in the crowd, smiling, and exchanged contacts with enthusiasm.Ca: A mesura que la fira de llibres anava acabant, Oriol sentia una nova confiança.En: As the book fair wrapped up, Oriol felt a new confidence.Ca: No només havia compartit la seva passió, sinó que n'havia trobat una companya de viatge.En: Not only had he shared his passion, but he had found a travel companion.Ca: Mariona, per la seva banda, va aprendre a confiar també en els seus propis instints, tot i les reserves...
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