{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Catalan","slug":"fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130","podcast_index_feed_id":5973130,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755625/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan--5755625","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4c5ca4e9e1e0e8497375ffb8eb4a51b4.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":340,"summary":"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 g…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T18:19:03.647310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130"},"episode":{"title":"Allergies and Friendship: A Sant Jordi Adventure in Montserrat","slug":"allergies-and-friendship-a-sant-jordi-adventure-in-montserrat","published_at":"2026-04-27T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130/allergies-and-friendship-a-sant-jordi-adventure-in-montserrat","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-04-27-22-34-01-ca","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71685424/2026_04_27_22_34_01_ca_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Catalan : Allergies and Friendship: A Sant Jordi Adventure in Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-04-27-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript: Ca: El sol lluïa sobre les majestuoses muntanyes de Montserrat, il·luminant els pics serrats contra el cel d'un blau intens. En: The sun shone over the majestic Montserrat mountains, illuminating the serrated peaks against the intense blue sky. Ca: Era el dia de Sant Jordi, una data especial per als catalans, plena de llibres, roses, i tradicionals celebracions d'amor i literatura. En: It was Sant Jordi day, a special date for the Catalans, full of books, roses, and traditional celebrations of love and literature. Ca: Oriol, el guia turístic, somreia mentre conduïa el grup pel camí sinuós cap al monestir. En: Oriol, the tour guide, smiled as he led the group along the winding path to the monastery. Ca: Li encantava explicar la història del lloc, els seus mites i llegendes. En: He loved telling the story of the place, its myths and legends. Ca: Al seu costat, Laia caminava amb la càmera penjada al coll. En: Beside him, Laia walked with the camera hanging around her neck. Ca: Ella buscava el moment perfecte, la imatge que capturaria l'essència de Montserrat. En: She was looking for the perfect moment, the image that would capture the essence of Montserrat. Ca: Tot era perfecte, però la primavera també portava flors i amb elles, pol·len. En: Everything was perfect, but spring also brought flowers and with them, pollen. Ca: De sobte, Laia va començar a esternudar. En: Suddenly, Laia began to sneeze. Ca: Els ulls li ploraven i el nas es tapava. En: Her eyes watered and her nose was stuffed up. Ca: No havia previst una reacció al·lèrgica tan forta. 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