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!
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  • From Jellyfish to Bravery: A Marine Biologist's Awakening

    From Jellyfish to Bravery: A Marine Biologist's Awakening
    Nov 22 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Jellyfish to Bravery: A Marine Biologist's Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-11-22-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enric caminava lentament per l’Aquarium de Barcelona, amb un bloc de notes a la mà.En: Enric walked slowly through the Aquarium de Barcelona, with a notebook in his hand.Ca: Era un dia de tardor, i les fulles dels arbres del parc del costat del Port Olímpic començaven a caure.En: It was an autumn day, and the leaves on the trees in the park next to the Port Olímpic were beginning to fall.Ca: Enric, marine biòleg, estava cercant inspiració per als seus projectes de recerca.En: Enric, a marine biologist, was looking for inspiration for his research projects.Ca: No obstant això, al seu interior, sentia aquella sensació de no estar a l'altura, tant a la feina com a la seva vida personal.En: However, inside, he felt that nagging sensation of not being up to par, both at work and in his personal life.Ca: L'aquari era fascinant.En: The aquarium was fascinating.Ca: Els túnels de vidre permetien veure grans taurons passar a pocs centímetres del seu cap.En: The glass tunnels allowed him to see large sharks pass just inches above his head.Ca: Els peixos es movien amb gràcia entre les esculleres de corall, i les meduses brillaven amb colors de l'arc de sant Martí.En: The fish moved gracefully among the coral reefs, and the jellyfish glowed with colors of the rainbow.Ca: Enric s'aturà davant d'un gran tanc ple de meduses.En: Enric stopped in front of a large tank full of jellyfish.Ca: Sempre havia trobat aquell ball rítmic i tranquil·litzador.En: He had always found their rhythmic and calming dance mesmerizing.Ca: Va començar a prendre notes, la seva ment tractant de captar alguna idea significativa.En: He began to take notes, his mind trying to capture some meaningful idea.Ca: Sense avisar, una picor es va escampar per la seva gola.En: Without warning, an itch spread through his throat.Ca: Va agafar-se el coll, i de sobte, tot l'aquari començà a donar voltes.En: He clutched his neck, and suddenly, the whole aquarium started to spin.Ca: La seva vista es tornà borrosa, i va saber que estava tenint una reacció al·lèrgica.En: His vision blurred, and he knew he was having an allergic reaction.Ca: Potser era el pol·len que havia entrat amb algú a l’aquari o potser una defensa desconeguda contra el marisc.En: Perhaps it was pollen that someone had brought into the aquarium, or perhaps an unknown reaction to shellfish.Ca: Sentia com el seu cos li fallava.En: He felt his body failing him.Ca: Enric tenia dues opcions davant d'aquest imprevist: correr cap al centre mèdic del mateix aquari o intentar continuar treballant, ignorant la situació.En: Enric had two options in the face of this unexpected situation: run to the medical center within the aquarium or try to continue working, ignoring the situation.Ca: En el passat, solia empènyer-se a compensar la seva inseguretat, però avui, el seu cos li cridava ajuda.En: In the past, he used to push himself to compensate for his insecurity, but today, his body was crying out for help.Ca: De sobte va caure als genolls, incapaç d'aixecar-se.En: Suddenly, he fell to his knees, unable to stand.Ca: La situació semblava desesperada, però una veu gentil va emergir d'entre el murmuri constant dels visitants.En: The situation seemed desperate, but a gentle voice emerged from among the constant murmuring of visitors.Ca: “Ei, estàs bé?En: "Hey, are you okay?"Ca: ” preguntà un jove que s’apropava ràpidament.En: asked a young man who was approaching quickly.Ca: Enric sentia com la respiració li faltava, però va poder assenyalar cap al centre mèdic.En: Enric felt his breath leaving him, but he managed to point toward the medical center.Ca: El jove no va perdre el temps.En: The young man didn't waste time.Ca: Amb rapidesa, el va ajudar a posar-se dempeus i el va portar amb celeritat cap al punt d’atenció mèdica.En: Quickly, he helped Enric to his feet and swiftly brought him to the medical attention point.Ca: Els metges de guàrdia van reaccionar immediatament.En: The on-call doctors reacted immediately.Ca: Una estona després, Enric descansava a una sala del centre mèdic.En: A while later, Enric was resting in a room at the medical center.Ca: La seva respiració tornava a ser constant i regular.En: His breathing was back to being steady and regular.Ca: El jove que l'havia ajudat seia a prop, vigilant que tot anés bé.En: The young man who had helped him sat nearby, ensuring everything was alright.Ca: “Gràcies per la teva ajuda,” va dir Enric, amb un deix d'emoció a la veu.En: "Thank you for your help," said Enric, with a hint of emotion in his voice.Ca: Fins aleshores, sempre havia pensat que mostrar feble era un punt feble.En: Until then, he had always thought that showing weakness was a flaw.Ca: Avui va aprendre que ...
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    17 mins
  • Brewing Success: The Coffee Tasting That Captivated Barcelona

    Brewing Success: The Coffee Tasting That Captivated Barcelona
    Nov 21 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Brewing Success: The Coffee Tasting That Captivated Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-11-21-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'olor de cafè acabat de torrar omplia l'aire a la cafèteria de Núria, situada en un barri històric de Barcelona.En: The smell of freshly roasted coffee filled the air in Núria's café, located in a historic neighborhood of Barcelona.Ca: Les fulles dels arbres del passeig de Gràcia començaven a canviar de color, marcant el començament de la tardor. Un temps perfecte per a una degustació de cafè.En: The leaves of the trees on passeig de Gràcia were starting to change color, marking the beginning of autumn—a perfect time for a coffee tasting.Ca: Marcel, un barista apassionat per la cultura del cafè, estava decidit a crear la barreja perfecta per a l'esdeveniment.En: Marcel, a barista passionate about coffee culture, was determined to create the perfect blend for the event.Ca: Era la seva gran oportunitat per impressionar Núria, la propietària de l’establiment.En: It was his big chance to impress Núria, the owner of the establishment.Ca: El dia de la degustació s'acostava ràpidament, i Marcel només tenia uns dies per fer la seva màgia.En: The day of the tasting was quickly approaching, and Marcel only had a few days to work his magic.Ca: Laura, una entusiasta del cafè novençana, observava Marcel amb admiració.En: Laura, a novice coffee enthusiast, watched Marcel with admiration.Ca: Sempre havia volgut entendre millor els secrets d’una bona tassa de cafè.En: She had always wanted to better understand the secrets of a good cup of coffee.Ca: Marcel, pacientment, li parlava de les notes de sabor i dels perfils aromàtics que intentava aconseguir.En: Marcel, patiently, talked to her about the flavor notes and aromatic profiles he was trying to achieve.Ca: —Laura, avui provarem una cosa nova —digué Marcel amb entusiasme i una miqueta de nervis.En: "Laura, today we'll try something new," said Marcel with enthusiasm and a hint of nerves.Ca: Marcel decidí experimentar.En: Marcel decided to experiment.Ca: Va barrejar varietats de cafè que mai abans havia combinat.En: He mixed coffee varieties he had never combined before.Ca: El temps s'esgotava, però Marcel sentia que estava a punt de descobrir alguna cosa especial.En: Time was running out, but Marcel felt he was on the verge of discovering something special.Ca: El matí del gran esdeveniment va arribar.En: The morning of the big event arrived.Ca: El rostitor estava ple de gent xerrant animadament sobre les seves expectatives.En: The roaster was filled with people chatting excitedly about their expectations.Ca: En un racó, Marcel preparava la seva creació amb mans fermes però una mica tremoloses.En: In a corner, Marcel was preparing his creation with steady but slightly trembling hands.Ca: Núria estava més estressada que mai, sabent que la reputació del seu negoci depenia de l’èxit de la degustació.En: Núria was more stressed than ever, knowing that the reputation of her business depended on the success of the tasting.Ca: Era l’hora.En: It was time.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpid, Marcel va servir la seva mescla única als tastadors.En: With his heart beating fast, Marcel served his unique blend to the tasters.Ca: El primer glop va ser seguit per un silenci carregat d’expectativa.En: The first sip was followed by a silence loaded with expectation.Ca: Finalment, els tastadors van intercanviar mirades d’aprovació i van començar a parlar amb entusiasme.En: Finally, the tasters exchanged approving glances and began to speak with enthusiasm.Ca: —Aquest gust és excepcional! —va dir un dels crítics, i els altres van assentir en acord.En: "This taste is exceptional!" said one of the critics, and the others nodded in agreement.Ca: Les cares de satisfacció i les paraules positives van començar a escampar-se per la sala.En: The faces of satisfaction and positive words began to spread throughout the room.Ca: Núria va sospirar alleujada, amb un somriure d’orgull dibuixat a la cara.En: Núria sighed in relief, with a proud smile drawn on her face.Ca: Els crítics van marxar amb bones paraules i elogis escrits.En: The critics left with kind words and written praises.Ca: Marcel havia aconseguit el que desitjava.En: Marcel had achieved what he desired.Ca: Va guanyar confiança en les seves habilitats creatives.En: He gained confidence in his creative skills.Ca: Núria, impressionada, va oferir-li més responsabilitats.En: Núria, impressed, offered him more responsibilities.Ca: I Laura? Continuava aprenent, inspirada per la determinació i la passió de Marcel.En: And Laura? She continued learning, inspired by Marcel's determination and passion.Ca: Aquella tardor, el rostitor de Núria va guanyar una nova fama, i no només pel cafè.En: That autumn, Núria's roaster gained newfound fame, not just ...
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    16 mins
  • Finding Forgiveness: An Autumn Retreat at Montserrat

    Finding Forgiveness: An Autumn Retreat at Montserrat
    Nov 20 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Forgiveness: An Autumn Retreat at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-11-20-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els colors de la tardor donaven la benvinguda a Montse mentre pujava les escales antigues del Monestir de Montserrat.En: The colors of autumn welcomed Montse as she climbed the ancient stairs of the Monestir de Montserrat.Ca: Els arbres ballaven al ritme del vent, i les fulles de tons daurats i vermells cobrien el camí.En: The trees danced to the rhythm of the wind, and the golden and red leaves covered the path.Ca: Montse, amb el cor pesat, buscava la pau que tant necessitava.En: Montse, with a heavy heart, searched for the peace she so desperately needed.Ca: Després d'una disputa amarga amb la seva germana, tot li semblava estrany.En: After a bitter dispute with her sister, everything seemed strange to her.Ca: La discussió havia deixat una espina al seu cor, i el soroll incessant a la seva ment li impedia trobar tranquil·litat.En: The argument had left a thorn in her heart, and the incessant noise in her mind prevented her from finding tranquility.Ca: Un mes enrere, quan va rebre el fulletó del retir espiritual al monestir, va pensar que seria exactament el que necessitava.En: A month ago, when she received the brochure for the spiritual retreat at the monastery, she thought it would be exactly what she needed.Ca: Era el Dia de Tots Sants, i les campanes del monestir ressonaven dolçament, convidant als fidels a reunir-se.En: It was All Saints' Day, and the bells of the monastery resonated gently, inviting the faithful to gather.Ca: Montse va decidir participar en una sessió de meditació guiada, per intentar calmar el seu esperit turbulent.En: Montse decided to participate in a guided meditation session to try to calm her turbulent spirit.Ca: El monjo responsable va començar la sessió amb una veu suau i tranquil·la.En: The monk in charge began the session with a soft and calm voice.Ca: "Tanca els ulls.En: "Close your eyes.Ca: Respira profundament.En: Breathe deeply.Ca: Deixa que la pau de la muntanya t'abraci.En: Let the peace of the mountain embrace you."Ca: " Montse va seguir les instruccions, tot i que la seva ment persistia en records del conflicte.En: Montse followed the instructions, although her mind persisted in recalling the conflict.Ca: De sobte, enmig de la meditació, una llum interna es va encendre.En: Suddenly, in the midst of the meditation, an internal light ignited.Ca: Va entendre que el seu enuig provenia d'un sentiment de rebuig de temps enrere.En: She understood that her anger stemmed from a feeling of rejection from long ago.Ca: No era només aquesta última discussió, sinó moltes altres sentiments reprimits.En: It was not just this last argument, but many other repressed feelings.Ca: Aquesta realització va alliberar Montse de la càrrega que havia portat.En: This realization freed Montse from the burden she had been carrying.Ca: Després de la sessió, es va sentir més lleugera.En: After the session, she felt lighter.Ca: Va agafar paper i ploma, i amb inspiració va escriure una carta a la seva germana.En: She took paper and pen, and with inspiration, wrote a letter to her sister.Ca: Les paraules fluïen amb sinceritat i amor.En: The words flowed with sincerity and love.Ca: La carta deia simplement: "Perdó.En: The letter simply said, "Forgive me.Ca: T'estimo i vull que tornem a ser germanes.En: I love you and want us to be sisters again."Ca: "Va enviar la carta el mateix dia.En: She sent the letter the same day.Ca: Amb un pes menys al cor, Montse va caminar pels jardins del monestir.En: With one less weight on her heart, Montse walked through the monastery gardens.Ca: Les fulles sota els seus peus cridaven l'atenció, però aquesta vegada amb un xiuxiueig suau.En: The leaves beneath her feet caught her attention, but this time with a gentle whisper.Ca: La pau havia tornat al seu ésser.En: Peace had returned to her being.Ca: Al cap d'uns dies, va rebre una resposta de la seva germana.En: A few days later, she received a response from her sister.Ca: Les llàgrimes van cobrir els seus ulls mentre llegia paraules de reconciliació i amor.En: Tears filled her eyes as she read words of reconciliation and love.Ca: Montse havia trobat la pau amb ella mateixa i, ara, amb la seva germana.En: Montse had found peace with herself and now, with her sister.Ca: Montse va marxar del monestir amb una calma renovada i un cor ple de perdó.En: Montse left the monastery with renewed calm and a heart full of forgiveness.Ca: Va ser capaç de veure la bellesa de la natura al seu voltant, més clara que mai.En: She was able to see the beauty of nature around her more clearly than ever.Ca: La tardor era el testimoni de la seva transformació personal, un canvi que la vida havia portat amb dolçor i compassió.En: Autumn was the witness to her personal transformation, a change ...
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    15 mins

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