{"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":341,"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":"2026-09-25T18:21:37.201446+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130"},"episode":{"title":"Facing Fears: Marc's New Beginning in Barcelona","slug":"facing-fears-marc-s-new-beginning-in-barcelona","published_at":"2026-08-21T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130/facing-fears-marc-s-new-beginning-in-barcelona","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-21-22-34-02-ca","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74488670/2026_08_21_22_34_02_ca_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Catalan : Facing Fears: Marc's New Beginning in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-21-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript: Ca: El sol de l'estiu entra a raig per les finestres grans de la sala, omplint l'habitació de llum i calor. En: The summer sun streams through the large windows of the room, filling the space with light and warmth. Ca: En Marc observa els cotxes passar pel carrer de sota, mentre el soroll de Barcelona l'envolta. En: Marc watches the cars pass by on the street below, while the noise of Barcelona surrounds him. Ca: És l'últim dia que passa aquí, a l'hospital psiquiàtric, abans de començar la universitat. En: It's the last day he spends here at the psychiatric hospital before starting university. Ca: Amb el cor ple d'incertesa i emoció, sap que això és un nou començament, però també un gran repte. En: With a heart full of uncertainty and excitement, he knows that this is a new beginning, but also a great challenge. Ca: La Teresa, la seva amiga de confiança a la planta, s'acosta i se li planta al costat. En: Teresa, his trusted friend on the ward, approaches and stands beside him. Ca: \"Estàs preparat per demà, Marc? En: \"Are you ready for tomorrow, Marc?\" Ca: \", li pregunta amb un somriure càlid. En: she asks with a warm smile. Ca: Ell fa un sospir profund. En: He lets out a deep sigh. Ca: \"Tinc por, Teresa. En: \"I'm scared, Teresa. Ca: Tinc por que ningú em comprengui. En: I'm afraid that no one will understand me. Ca: Que em jutgin si saben d'on vinc. En: That they'll judge me if they know where I come from.\" Ca: \"La Teresa, sempre comprensiva, assentix. En: Teresa, always understanding, nods. Ca: \"Entenc com et sents. En: \"I understand how you feel. 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