{"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":"Sant Joan Sparks: Rediscovering Friendship Through Poetry","slug":"sant-joan-sparks-rediscovering-friendship-through-poetry","published_at":"2026-06-10T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130/sant-joan-sparks-rediscovering-friendship-through-poetry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-catalan-5973130","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-10-07-38-20-ca","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72454193/2026_06_10_07_38_20_ca_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Catalan : Sant Joan Sparks: Rediscovering Friendship Through Poetry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-10-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript: Ca: El sol brillava sobre els carrerons estrets del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona. En: The sun shone over the narrow streets of the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona. Ca: La primavera omplia l'aire de l'olor de flors i la brisa marinera portava un tacte suau. En: Spring filled the air with the scent of flowers, and the sea breeze carried a gentle touch. Ca: Núria passejava pels carrerons amb un somriure nerviós. En: Núria strolled through the alleyways with a nervous smile. Ca: S'acostava Sant Joan i volia trobar el regal perfecte per a en Jordi. En: Sant Joan was approaching, and she wanted to find the perfect gift for Jordi. Ca: La llibreria \"Antiqua\" estava amagada en una cantonada tranquil·la. En: The bookstore \"Antiqua\" was hidden in a quiet corner. Ca: En entrar, una campaneta va sonar suau a la porta. En: Upon entering, a small bell softly rang at the door. Ca: Els prestatges estaven plens de llibres, des de clàssics antics fins a novel·les modernes. En: The shelves were full of books, from ancient classics to modern novels. Ca: L'olor de paper vell l'abraçava mentre la llum del sol entrava pels grans finestrals, projecteant ombres suaus al terra de fusta. En: The smell of old paper embraced her as the sunlight entered through the large windows, casting soft shadows on the wooden floor. Ca: Núria era una lectora apassionada. En: Núria was a passionate reader. Ca: Sempre triava regals amb molta cura i pensava en el que diria cada llibre. En: She always chose gifts with great care and thought about what each book would say. 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