{"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":"Marcel's Heist: Unlocking Family Secrets in the Shadows","slug":"marcel-s-heist-unlocking-family-secrets-in-the-shadows","published_at":"2026-08-26T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130/marcel-s-heist-unlocking-family-secrets-in-the-shadows","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-ca","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74693923/2026_08_26_07_38_20_ca_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Catalan : Marcel's Heist: Unlocking Family Secrets in the Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript: Ca: Marcel estava amagat darrere d'un arbre gran. En: Marcel was hiding behind a large tree. Ca: Davant seu, el laboratori secret es camuflava perfectament amb el bosc. En: In front of him, the secret laboratory was perfectly camouflaged with the forest. Ca: Era finals d'estiu, i les fulles dels arbres es marcien lentament, cobrint el sòl amb tons ocres i daurats. En: It was the end of summer, and the leaves on the trees were slowly withering, covering the ground with ocher and golden tones. Ca: L'aire era càlid però amb una lleugera brisa, ideal per al que Marcel tenia en ment. En: The air was warm but with a slight breeze, ideal for what Marcel had in mind. Ca: Portava dies planificant el seu accés al laboratori. En: He had been planning his access to the laboratory for days. Ca: Havia escoltat històries sobre l'antiga herència familiar: una joia valuosa, perduda en una missió secreta del seu avi. En: He had heard stories about the old family heritage: a valuable jewel, lost during a secret mission by his grandfather. Ca: La joia era clau per solucionar els problemes econòmics de la seva família. En: The jewel was key to solving his family's financial problems. Ca: Però el laboratori estava molt protegit. En: But the laboratory was well protected. Ca: Per això, Marcel va decidir confiar en en Oriol. En: That's why Marcel decided to trust Oriol. Ca: En Oriol era un amic de la infància que treballava per al laboratori al sector de seguretat. En: Oriol was a childhood friend who worked for the laboratory in the security sector. 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