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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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  • Christmas Magic in Montserrat: Tradition Meets Innovation

    Christmas Magic in Montserrat: Tradition Meets Innovation
    Dec 7 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Christmas Magic in Montserrat: Tradition Meets Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-07-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Montserrat, el primer indici que el Nadal s’apropa és l’olor de castanyes torrades barrejada amb la frescor de l’aire de tardor.En: In Montserrat, the first sign that Christmas is approaching is the smell of roasted chestnuts mixed with the freshness of the autumn air.Ca: Les muntanyes rocoses embolcallen el monestir amb una majestuositat que sembla atemporal.En: The rocky mountains envelop the monastery with a majesty that seems timeless.Ca: En aquest entorn, Martí i Laia condueixen turistes curiosos, mostrant la riquesa del lloc i les seves històries antigues.En: In this setting, Martí and Laia guide curious tourists, showing the richness of the place and its ancient stories.Ca: Martí és un apassionat.En: Martí is passionate.Ca: Sempre parla amb entusiasme de la història del monestir, de les llegendes i de les tradicions catalanes.En: He always speaks enthusiastically about the history of the monastery, the legends, and the Catalan traditions.Ca: A mesura que s'acosta el Nadal, sent una forta necessitat de compartir aquesta màgia amb els seus visitants.En: As Christmas approaches, he feels a strong need to share this magic with his visitors.Ca: —Què et sembla si incorporem alguna cosa especial per Nadal, Laia? —proposa Martí amb ulls brillants.En: "What do you think about incorporating something special for Christmas, Laia?" proposes Martí with bright eyes.Ca: Laia, que preferia mantenir-se fidel al guió de les visites, aixeca una cella.En: Laia, who preferred to stick to the script of the tours, raises an eyebrow.Ca: —Martí, la nostra feina és respectar el cronograma. No tenim temps per a floritures.En: "Martí, our job is to respect the schedule. We don't have time for embellishments."Ca: Però Martí pensa en el caga tió, en la música alegre dels villancicos que ressonen pels passadissos del monestir, i en els trossos dolços de torró que transporten records d'infància.En: But Martí thinks of the caga tió, the cheerful music of the villancicos echoing through the monastery halls, and the sweet pieces of turrón that bring back childhood memories.Ca: Amb decisió, decideix afegir aquests elements atrevitament a les visites.En: With determination, he decides to boldly add these elements to the tours.Ca: Durant una visita, Martí ofereix als turistes petits trossos de torró.En: During one tour, Martí offers the tourists small pieces of turrón.Ca: Els seus ulls s'il·luminen amb eufòria, i es fa un silenci positiu mentre assaboreixen aquesta delícia catalana.En: Their eyes light up with euphoria, and a positive silence falls as they savor this Catalan delight.Ca: —Què és això? —pregunta un visitant amb interès genuí.En: "What is this?" a visitor asks with genuine interest.Ca: —És torró. Una tradició dolça de Nadal a Catalunya —explica Martí, sense poder contenir el seu somriure.En: "It’s turrón. A sweet Christmas tradition in Catalonia," explains Martí, unable to contain his smile.Ca: La visita continua, i tornant a través de les sales, la llum dels pessebres fa que els turistes s’aturin a admirar-los amb oohs i aahs d'admiració.En: The visit continues, and as they return through the halls, the light from the pessebres makes the tourists stop to admire them with oohs and aahs of admiration.Ca: Quan el tour acaba, les seves cares mostren emoció i gratitud.En: When the tour ends, their faces show excitement and gratitude.Ca: —Ha estat increïble! Gràcies per fer-ho especial! —diu una dona del grup.En: "That was incredible! Thank you for making it special!" says a woman from the group.Ca: En escoltar aquestes paraules, Laia, que ha observat discretament, accepta que Martí tenia raó.En: Hearing these words, Laia, who has been observing discreetly, acknowledges that Martí was right.Ca: La seva creativitat havia aportat un valor inesperat i apreciat.En: His creativity had brought unexpected and appreciated value.Ca: —Bé, potser una mica de màgia nadalenca no fa mal a ningú —admet Laia, somrient finalment.En: "Well, maybe a little Christmas magic doesn't hurt anyone," admits Laia, finally smiling.Ca: La parella d’amics decideix incorporar permanentment aquests tocs nadalencs a les visites durant les festes.En: The pair of friends decides to permanently incorporate these Christmas touches into the tours during the holidays.Ca: Martí, ara més segur de les seves idees, somia amb altres formes de fer brillar la cultura mentre Laia aprèn a valorar el poder dels detalls que fan somriure a la gent.En: Martí, now more confident in his ideas, dreams of other ways to make the culture shine, while Laia learns to appreciate the power of details that make people smile.Ca: I així, amb el monestir vestit de festes, Martí...
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  • Núria's Science Fair Surprise: Finding Joy Beyond Victory

    Núria's Science Fair Surprise: Finding Joy Beyond Victory
    Dec 6 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Núria's Science Fair Surprise: Finding Joy Beyond Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La llum del matí de novembre il·luminava els carrers estrets d’El Born.En: The morning light of November illuminated the narrow streets of El Born.Ca: L’ambient estava ple d’olor de castanyes torrades i de la música alegre de nadales que es filtrava des de les botigues.En: The atmosphere was filled with the smell of roasted chestnuts and the cheerful music of Christmas carols that filtered out from the shops.Ca: Núria, amb la carpeta sota el braç, caminava amb el cap ple de pensaments cap al pavelló de l’escola.En: Núria, with her folder under her arm, walked with her head full of thoughts toward the school hall.Ca: El dia de la fira de ciències havia arribat i ella se sentia nerviosa però emocionada.En: The day of the science fair had arrived, and she felt nervous but excited.Ca: Al pavelló, globus blaus i blancs decoraven les parets, i una enorme pancarta deia: “Fira de Ciències de l'Immaculada”.En: In the hall, blue and white balloons decorated the walls, and a huge banner read: "Science Fair of the Immaculada".Ca: Els alumnes corrien amunt i avall, col·locant els seus projectes sobre les taules.En: The students ran up and down, placing their projects on the tables.Ca: Núria va trobar la seva taula i va començar a preparar el seu material.En: Núria found her table and began to prepare her material.Ca: El seu projecte era sobre els ecosistemes marins, un tema que sempre li havia fascinat.En: Her project was about marine ecosystems, a topic that had always fascinated her.Ca: “Hola, Núria!” va saludar Laia, la seva companya de classe i rival a la fira.En: “Hello, Núria!” greeted Laia, her classmate and rival at the fair.Ca: Laia tenia un projecte similar sobre els esculls de coral.En: Laia had a similar project on coral reefs.Ca: Les dues noies es van somriure; sabien que la competència seria dura.En: The two girls smiled at each other; they knew the competition would be tough.Ca: “Estic nerviosa!” va confessar Laia.En: “I’m nervous!” Laia confessed.Ca: “Jo també”, va respondre Núria.En: “Me too,” Núria responded.Ca: Quan el jurat va començar a passar entre els projectes, Núria va veure Martí, el seu germà petit, entremig de la multitud.En: When the judges started to pass among the projects, Núria saw Martí, her little brother, amidst the crowd.Ca: “Endavant, Núria!” cridava Martí mentre movia els braços amb entusiasme.En: “Go, Núria!” shouted Martí as he waved his arms enthusiastically.Ca: Amb aquell suport, Núria va agafar aire profundament.En: With that support, Núria took a deep breath.Ca: Tenia una decisió a prendre: mantenir-se fidel al seu projecte original o afegir-hi un toc creatiu per destacar-se.En: She had a decision to make: to remain faithful to her original project or to add a creative touch to stand out.Ca: Va decidir seguir amb la seva idea perquè sabia que això reflectia la seva passió veritable.En: She decided to stick with her idea because she knew it reflected her true passion.Ca: Quan va arribar el seu torn, va començar la presentació amb seguretat, parlant de la importància de protegir els oceans i la vida marina.En: When her turn came, she began the presentation confidently, talking about the importance of protecting the oceans and marine life.Ca: Algunes persones del públic van aplaudir quan va acabar, i això li va fer sentir orgullosa.En: Some people in the audience applauded when she finished, and that made her feel proud.Ca: Finalment, el guanyador va ser anunciat.En: Finally, the winner was announced.Ca: No va ser Núria.En: It was not Núria.Ca: Laia havia guanyat el primer lloc, però Núria no es va sentir decebuda.En: Laia had won first place, but Núria did not feel disappointed.Ca: La felicitat de Laia li va fer entendre que competir no sempre era tot.En: Laia's happiness made her understand that competing was not always everything.Ca: Martí la va abraçar, “Ho vas fer molt bé!”, va dir ell.En: Martí hugged her, “You did great!” he said.Ca: Lliurant el seu orgull, Núria es va apropar a Laia.En: Letting go of her pride, Núria approached Laia.Ca: “Ho vas fer genial”, va dir sincerament, i les dues noies es van somriure.En: “You did amazing,” she said sincerely, and the two girls smiled at each other.Ca: En aquell moment, Núria va comprendre que la passió per la ciència i per treballar en allò que li entusiasma era més important que qualsevol premi.En: In that moment, Núria realized that the passion for science and working on what fascinates her was more important than any prize.Ca: Mentre la família de Núria es reunia amb ella, van sortir al carrer, on encara se sentia la música festiva.En: As Núria's family gathered with her, they went ...
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  • Confessions Amongst Parade: Love on La Rambla

    Confessions Amongst Parade: Love on La Rambla
    Dec 6 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Confessions Amongst Parade: Love on La Rambla Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A La Rambla, el fred de l'hivern no aturava la gent que passejava entre les llums de festa del Dia de la Constitució.En: On La Rambla, the winter cold did not stop people strolling among the festive lights of Constitution Day.Ca: Els carrers estaven plens de turistes i artistes de carrer.En: The streets were full of tourists and street performers.Ca: L'Oriol, amb la seva energia inacabable, esperava amb nervis en un racó.En: L'Oriol, with his boundless energy, waited nervously in a corner.Ca: Tenia un gran pla.En: He had a big plan.Ca: Un pla per confessar el que sentia per la Gemma, la florista del barri.En: A plan to confess what he felt for Gemma, the neighborhood florist.Ca: L'Oriol mirava al seu voltant.En: L'Oriol looked around.Ca: Els artistes es movien amb il·lusió, pintant somriures als rostres dels qui passaven.En: The performers moved with excitement, painting smiles on the faces of passersby.Ca: En Pere, el seu millor amic, evitava que l'Oriol es posés massa nerviós, fent-li bromes i mantenint-lo distret.En: En Pere, his best friend, prevented L'Oriol from getting too nervous by joking and keeping him distracted.Ca: Però l'Oriol tenia una cosa important a fer aquest dia.En: But L'Oriol had something important to do that day.Ca: El pla era senzill: cantar una cançó romàntica per a la Gemma i fer-ho davant de tothom.En: The plan was simple: sing a romantic song to Gemma and do it in front of everyone.Ca: Pere afegiria un toc d'humor per ajudar-lo.En: Pere would add a touch of humor to help him.Ca: Mentre el rellotge s'acostava a l'hora assenyalada, lluny, el so d'un tambor marcava el pas d'una comparsa arrossegant una multitud de nens vestits de pastorets i majorets.En: As the clock approached the appointed hour, in the distance, the sound of a drum marked the marching of a troupe dragging a crowd of children dressed as shepherds and majorettes.Ca: La desfilada del Dia de la Constitució avançava lentament.En: The Constitution Day parade advanced slowly.Ca: L'Oriol estava preparat, però just quan va començar a cantar, el soroll de la desfilada va créixer, enfosquint la seva veu.En: L'Oriol was ready, but just as he started to sing, the noise of the parade grew, drowning out his voice.Ca: La Gemma, darrera del seu petit estand de flors, va aixecar el cap, curiosa pels sons discordants.En: Gemma, behind her small flower stand, raised her head, curious about the discordant sounds.Ca: Veia l'Oriol gesticular amb emoció, però les paraules es perdien en el soroll de les trompetes i tambors.En: She saw L'Oriol gesturing with emotion, but the words were lost in the noise of trumpets and drums.Ca: Els seus clients, divertits, li van dir que semblava que Oriol li estava dedicant un "espectacle".En: Her customers, amused, told her it seemed like Oriol was putting on a "show" for her.Ca: En Pere, amb la seva habitual mala lletra, s'enfilà als arbres que vorejaven les voreres, clavant un cartell que deia: "Gemma, estic enamorat de tu".En: En Pere, with his usual scrawly handwriting, climbed the trees lining the sidewalks, pinning up a sign that read: "Gemma, I'm in love with you."Ca: Però abans que la Gemma pogués desxifrar el missatge entre el caos, una marioneta gegant de la desfilada va tapar el cartell.En: But before Gemma could decipher the message amidst the chaos, a giant puppet from the parade obscured the sign.Ca: Tot semblava anar de mal en pitjor.En: Everything seemed to go from bad to worse.Ca: Després de l'actuació frustrada, Oriol es va donar per vençut momentàniament i es va asseure a un banc.En: After the frustrated performance, Oriol momentarily gave up and sat on a bench.Ca: Però la Gemma, veient el seu esforç i malgrat la seva timidesa, va apropar-se amb un petit ram de muguet.En: But Gemma, seeing his effort and despite her shyness, approached with a small bouquet of lily of the valley.Ca: Quan es van mirar als ulls, les paraules no van caldre.En: When they looked into each other's eyes, words were unnecessary.Ca: "L'Oriol i la Gemma... ja era hora!" va cridar Pere, rient mentre atreia l'atenció dels espectadors.En: "L'Oriol and Gemma... it was about time!" shouted Pere, laughing as he drew the attention of the spectators.Ca: Finalment, l'Oriol es va aixecar, es va apropar a la Gemma i li va dir tot allò que la desfilada havia impedit expressar.En: Finally, L'Oriol stood up, approached Gemma, and told her everything that the parade had prevented him from expressing.Ca: Gemma li va somriure abans de besar-lo, amb el seu cor ple d'alegria i el fred de l'hivern oblidat.En: Gemma smiled at him before kissing him, her heart full of joy and the winter cold forgotten.Ca: En acabar el dia, amb les llums de La Rambla il·luminant el fullatge dels arbres, l'Oriol va ...
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