Fluent Fiction - Catalan

Fluent Fiction - Catalan

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!

Episodes

August 18, 2025 18 mins
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unmasking the Spice Thief: A Union of Rivals at La Festa Major
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: Al mig d'un estiu calorós, els carrers de la gran ciutat medieval catalana bullien d'activitat.
En: In the middle of a hot summer, the streets of the great medieval Catalan city buzzed with activity.

Ca: Era el dia...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Stars of Collaboration: How Teamwork Illuminated Young Minds
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-01-ca

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Ca: El sol de l'estiu il·luminava el Museu de Ciències de Barcelona, un lloc ple de màgia i ciència.
En: The summer sun illuminated the Museu de Ciències de Barcelona, a place full of magic and science.

Ca: Els grans fin...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Teacher's Vote: Inspiring the Next Generation in Barcelona
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El sol d'estiu omplia els carrers de Barcelona amb una llum intensa i càlida.
En: The summer sun filled the streets of Barcelona with an intense and warm light.

Ca: Al centre comunitari del barri de Gràcia, la gent e...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Discovering Destiny: A Night of Music and Magic in Barcelona
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El festival de la Mercè omple Barcelona de vida i colors.
En: The Mercè festival fills Barcelona with life and colors.

Ca: Els carrers són una explosió de llums, sons i danses tradicionals.
En: The streets are an expl...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Love & Lattes: An Unexpected Office Romance in Barcelona
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: Marta entrava a l'oficina amb el seu habitual pas segur.
En: Marta walked into the office with her usual confident stride.

Ca: Era estiu a Barcelona, i l'edifici, modern i ple de llum, irrompia amb l'activitat pròpia...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Breaking Routines: A Flavorful Surprise at the Community Potluck
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: En un matí assolellat d'estiu, amb l'aire fresc i net, Adrià i Laia es dirigien al mercat de la comunitat.
En: On a sunny summer morning, with the fresh and clean air, Adrià and Laia were heading to the communit...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unlocking Barcelona: An Architect's Unexpected Adventure
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: Allà on el sol d’estiu banya el cel amb llums daurades, l’aeroport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat es mou amb vida i entusiasme.
En: There where the summer sun bathes the sky with golden lights, the Josep Tarradella...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Josep's Rivals and Revelations: A Saturnalia Tale of Artistry
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: En un calorós matí d'estiu a l'Antiga Roma, el mercat estava ple de vida.
En: On a hot summer morning in ancient Roma, the market was full of life.

Ca: Les veus dels comerciants ressonaven entre les columnes de marb...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Hidden Tales of La Boqueria: Rediscovering Barcelona's Vibrance
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-01-ca

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Ca: El sol del matí brillava intensament al barri de Ciutat Vella, escalfant els carrers amb una càlida llum d'estiu.
En: The morning sun shone intensely in the Ciutat Vella neighborhood, warming the streets with a w...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Reconnecting Through Art: A Family Reunion at the Museu
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-01-ca

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Ca: El sol d'estiu entrava per les grans finestres del Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, il·luminant les obres d'art que decoraven les parets amb una llum càlida.
En: The summer sun poured through the large windows of the M...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding the Perfect Gift: A Tale of Friendship and Gratitude
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El sol d'estiu lluïa intensament sobre el gratacel que acollia el centre comercial més gran de la ciutat.
En: The summer sun shone intensely over the skyscraper that housed the largest shopping center in the city.

Ca...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Teresa's Triumph in Barcelona
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: A la Barcelona High School, un sol intens travessava les grans finestres de la classe, il·luminant el terra amb raigs càlids.
En: At Barcelona High School, an intense sun shone through the large windows of the clas...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Harnessing Joy: Marina’s Laugh-Powered Energy Revolution
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-01-ca

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Ca: Al laboratori secret, ple d’equips desiguals i entrepans mig menjats, l’estiu portava un aire de curiositat i excitació.
En: In the secret laboratory, filled with mismatched equipment and half-eaten sandwiches, summer b...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unforgettable Connections in Barcelona's Enchanted Corners
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El sol brillava intensament sobre Barcelona aquell dia d'estiu.
En: The sun was shining intensely over Barcelona that summer day.

Ca: Els carrers del Barri Gòtic eren plens de turistes i locals, i l'aire estava carrega...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Heirloom Tomatoes & Unexpected Friendships at Sant Andreu
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El sol de l'estiu brilla intensament al mercat a l'aire lliure del barri de Sant Andreu.
En: The summer sun shines brightly at the outdoor market in the Sant Andreu neighborhood.

Ca: La Montserrat, una jove de vint-...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Together We Clean: Healing and Hope in Sant Climent
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El sol brillava alt en el cel blau, escampant una calor suau pels carrers del barri de Sant Climent.
En: The sun shone high in the blue sky, spreading a gentle heat across the streets of the Sant Climent neighborhood.

Ca: Un ...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unveiling Secrets on La Rambla: A Mysterious Clue Hunt
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-01-ca

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Ca: Un matí assolellat d'estiu, La Rambla de Barcelona estava plena de vida.
En: One sunny summer morning, La Rambla de Barcelona was full of life.

Ca: Turistes i locals passejaven entre els mercats ambulants.
En: Tourists and ...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Transforming Tides: Building Hope in a Psychiatric Facility
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El sol de l'estiu entrava pels finestrals del recinte psiquiàtric, omplint el passadís de llum càlida.
En: The summer sun streamed through the large windows of the psychiatric facility, filling the hallway with warm ...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Summer Scare: Fainting Spell in Barcelona Café
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: L'aire estava carregat dins el cafè a la cantonada del Carrer de l'Argenteria, a Barcelona.
En: The air was heavy inside the café at the corner of Carrer de l'Argenteria, in Barcelona.

Ca: La xafogor de l'estiu s'havia apoderat ...
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Culinary Creativity: Guillem's Journey in La Boqueria
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fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-ca

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Ca: El sol de l'estiu brillava amb força sobre Barcelona.
En: The summer sun shone brightly over Barcelona.

Ca: Les muntanyes de fruites i verdures lluïen amb ganes sota aquest cel clar, mentre el bullici de La Boqueria omplia ...
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