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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.

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  • From Pressure to Promise: A Day of Corporate Revelation

    From Pressure to Promise: A Day of Corporate Revelation
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Pressure to Promise: A Day of Corporate Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un dia fred d'hivern, amb un cel ennuvolat que cobria la ciutat, l'oficina corporativa bullia d'activitat.En: On a cold winter's day, with a cloudy sky covering the city, the corporate office was buzzing with activity.Ca: Les parets de vidre reflectien l'energia de la jornada, mentre els empleats es preparaven per un seminari de cohesió d'equip en un gran saló que oferia una vista impressionant de l'skyline de la ciutat.En: The glass walls reflected the energy of the day as the employees prepared for a team-building seminar in a large hall that offered an impressive view of the city's skyline.Ca: Jordi, un gestor de mig nivell, va mirar a través del vidre amb una barreja d'esperança i impaciència.En: Jordi, a mid-level manager, looked through the glass with a mix of hope and impatience.Ca: Feia temps que volia demostrar el seu lideratge, però els grans caps sempre li passaven al davant.En: He had long wanted to demonstrate his leadership, but the higher-ups always overlooked him.Ca: Aquest seminari era la seva oportunitat per fer-se veure.En: This seminar was his chance to get noticed.Ca: En un racó, Marta, la nova becària, repassava els seus apunts.En: In a corner, Marta, the new intern, was reviewing her notes.Ca: Era el seu primer esdeveniment important.En: It was her first important event.Ca: La seva meta era impressionar els seus companys i assegurar-se una posició permanent.En: Her goal was to impress her colleagues and secure a permanent position.Ca: El nerviosisme es barallava amb la determinació.En: Nervousness battled with determination.Ca: Núria, la coordinadora de recursos humans, passejava pel saló, revisant l'equipament tècnic i els materials que aviat emprarien.En: Núria, the human resources coordinator, was walking around the hall, checking the technical equipment and the materials they would soon use.Ca: Per a ella, el més important era que el seminari anés bé i que tothom participés de bon grat.En: For her, the most important thing was for the seminar to go well and for everyone to participate willingly.Ca: La pressió era intensa, però la seva decisió de fer un gir improvisat animava el seu esperit.En: The pressure was intense, but her decision to make an improvised change lifted her spirits.Ca: L'esdeveniment va iniciar-se amb un discurs breu del director general, però aviat es va adonar que l'atenció dels participants es desplaçava.En: The event began with a brief speech from the general director, but it soon became apparent that the participants' attention was drifting.Ca: Jordi, impacient per demostrar el seu potencial, va decidir fer un gir inesperat.En: Jordi, eager to showcase his potential, decided to take an unexpected turn.Ca: Va proposar un taller extra, un breakout session sense permís previ.En: He proposed an extra workshop, a breakout session without prior permission.Ca: Malgrat la seva audàcia, les mescles de reaccions el desafiaven, però va persistir.En: Despite his boldness, the mix of reactions challenged him, but he persisted.Ca: Mentrestant, Marta es va unir a la prova més difícil que va trobar.En: Meanwhile, Marta joined the most difficult challenge she could find.Ca: Sabia que això la posava en el punt de mira, però va veure-ho com l'oportunitat perfecte per deixar empremta.En: She knew this put her in the spotlight, but she saw it as the perfect opportunity to leave her mark.Ca: El carbó sota pressió es converteix en diamant, es repetia a si mateixa.En: "Coal under pressure turns into diamonds," she repeated to herself.Ca: Núria seguia treballant, mirant de trobar una forma de reactivar un interès que es començava a esvair.En: Núria continued working, trying to find a way to rekindle interest that was beginning to wane.Ca: Va improvisar una activitat sorpresa.En: She improvised a surprise activity.Ca: La gent va començar a mostrar entusiasme, fins que els secrets amagats van començar a sortir a la llum enmig de tensions i malentesos.En: People started to show enthusiasm until hidden secrets began to emerge amid tensions and misunderstandings.Ca: El moment de clímax va ser intens.En: The climax was intense.Ca: La veritable naturalesa de cadascú es va acabar exposant.En: The true nature of each person ended up being exposed.Ca: El silenci després de l'activitat era dens.En: The silence after the activity was heavy.Ca: Però amb el pas dels minuts, les persones van començar a parlar.En: But as minutes passed, people began to talk.Ca: Una conversa honesta i oberta va sorgir espontàniament, obligant tothom a reflexionar sobre els seus papers i relacions dins de l'equip.En: An honest and open conversation spontaneously emerged, forcing everyone to reflect on their roles and relationships within the team.Ca: ...
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  • Blooming Affections: A Valentine’s Tale of Quiet Admiration

    Blooming Affections: A Valentine’s Tale of Quiet Admiration
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Blooming Affections: A Valentine’s Tale of Quiet Admiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El dia de Sant Valentí va arribar a l'oficina.En: Sant Valentí day arrived at the office.Ca: La neu cobria els carrers de la ciutat, però dins, la calidesa de les decoracions de Sant Valentí omplia l'espai amb colors vius.En: The snow covered the streets of the city, but inside, the warmth of Sant Valentí decorations filled the space with bright colors.Ca: Les taules estaven adornades amb cors de paper, i l'aire feia olor de roses i xocolata.En: The tables were adorned with paper hearts, and the air smelled of roses and chocolate.Ca: Tothom estava entusiasmat amb l'intercanvi de regals.En: Everyone was excited about the gift exchange.Ca: Pere, treballador reservat i diligent, estava nerviós.En: Pere, a reserved and diligent worker, was nervous.Ca: Sempre admirava Marta des de lluny.En: He had always admired Marta from afar.Ca: Marta, amb la seva energia i riures constants, era la preferida de tothom a l'oficina.En: Marta, with her energy and constant laughter, was everyone's favorite at the office.Ca: Pere volia expressar els seus sentiments cap a ella d'una manera subtil.En: Pere wanted to express his feelings toward her in a subtle way.Ca: L'ajudaria Laia, la companya de feina eficient i pragmàtica.En: He would be helped by Laia, the efficient and pragmatic coworker.Ca: Ella ho sabia tot sobre tothom, i Pere li havia confiat el seu secret.En: She knew everything about everyone, and Pere had entrusted her with his secret.Ca: El pla de Pere era participar en l'intercanvi de regal.En: Pere's plan was to participate in the gift exchange.Ca: Pensava que seria una manera d'acostar-se a Marta.En: He thought it would be a way to get closer to Marta.Ca: Després de pensar-hi molt, va decidir regalar-li una petita planta amb una nota.En: After much thought, he decided to give her a small plant with a note.Ca: No era una planta qualsevol, però: era una begònia.En: It wasn't just any plant, though: it was a begonia.Ca: Marta sempre havia comentat el seu amor per les plantes vivaces.En: Marta had always mentioned her love for vibrant plants.Ca: L'hora de l'intercanvi de regals va arribar.En: The time for the gift exchange arrived.Ca: Els companys es van reunir, i Marta, amb entusiasme, va començar a obrir el seu regal.En: The coworkers gathered, and Marta, with enthusiasm, began to open her gift.Ca: Va somriure en veure la planta amb una nota.En: She smiled when she saw the plant with a note.Ca: La carta deia: "Les plantes que floreixen representen el nostre creixement i la nostra amistat.En: The card read: "Plants that bloom represent our growth and our friendship.Ca: Gràcies per ser tan especial.En: Thank you for being so special."Ca: "Marta es va emocionar pel detall.En: Marta was touched by the gesture.Ca: Però no sabia qui havia fet aquest regal.En: But she did not know who had given this gift.Ca: Mirava al seu voltant amb curiositat.En: She looked around with curiosity.Ca: Pere, des de la seva taula, va observar cada gest d'ella.En: Pere, from his table, watched her every move.Ca: El cor li bategava fort.En: His heart was pounding.Ca: Laia, al seu costat, li va donar un lleu copet a l'espatlla, animant-lo a apropar-se.En: Laia, beside him, gave him a slight tap on the shoulder, encouraging him to approach.Ca: Pere, per fi, va aixecar-se de la seva cadira i, amb una barreja de por i esperança, es va acostar a Marta.En: Pere, finally, got up from his chair and, with a mix of fear and hope, approached Marta.Ca: Els seus ulls es van trobar, i ell li va dir: "Marta, volia dir-te que admiro la teva alegria.En: Their eyes met, and he said to her: "Marta, I wanted to tell you that I admire your joy.Ca: Espero que aquesta planta et faci pensar en algú que t'aprecia molt.En: I hope this plant makes you think of someone who appreciates you a lot."Ca: "Marta es va quedar sorpresa, però després va somriure dolçament.En: Marta was surprised but then smiled sweetly.Ca: "Gràcies, Pere.En: "Thank you, Pere.Ca: No sabia que eres tan bon observador.En: I didn't know you were such a good observer.Ca: M'agrada molt el regal.En: I really like the gift."Ca: "L'intercanvi de regals va ser un èxit, i Pere va sentir un gran alleujament i alegria.En: The gift exchange was a success, and Pere felt great relief and joy.Ca: Havia aconseguit superar la seva por.En: He had managed to overcome his fear.Ca: Marta i Pere van començar a xerrar més des d'aquell dia, i una nova amistat va florir al seu voltant, com la seva begònia, plena de promeses.En: Marta and Pere started to chat more from that day on, and a new friendship blossomed around them, like their begonia, full of promises. Vocabulary Words:the snow: la neuthe streets: els carrersthe warmth: la calidesathe decorations: les decoracionsdiligent...
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    17 mins
  • Love's Courage Under Barcelona's Splendid Mosaics

    Love's Courage Under Barcelona's Splendid Mosaics
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Love's Courage Under Barcelona's Splendid Mosaics Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'ombra de les formes fantàstiques del Parc Güell, el sol d'hivern daurava els mosaics, fent-los brillar com joies.En: In the shade of the fantastical shapes of Parc Güell, the winter sun gilded the mosaics, making them shine like jewels.Ca: Era el Dia de Sant Valentí, i els turistes passejaven amunt i avall, admirant l'art de Gaudí.En: It was Dia de Sant Valentí, and tourists were strolling up and down, admiring Gaudí's art.Ca: Al centre del parc, Genís esperava impacient, amb les mans a la butxaca, intentant mantenir la calor.En: In the center of the park, Genís waited impatiently, hands in his pockets, trying to keep warm.Ca: El nerviosisme li feia pessigolles a l'estómac. Avui era el dia.En: Nervousness tickled his stomach. Today was the day.Ca: A pocs metres, Sergi, el seu millor amic, li donava cops a l'esquena, intentant calmar-lo.En: A few meters away, Sergi, his best friend, was patting him on the back, trying to calm him.Ca: "Tranquil, Genís. Recorda, no hi ha pressa. Sigues tu mateix," li deia Sergi.En: "Relax, Genís. Remember, there's no rush. Be yourself," Sergi told him.Ca: "És el moment oportú. Marta sabrà apreciar la teva sinceritat."En: "It's the right moment. Marta will appreciate your sincerity."Ca: Genís va assentir, tot i que el cor li bategava fort.En: Genís nodded, even though his heart was pounding hard.Ca: Els seus ulls es van desviar cap a l'entrada del parc, on Marta acabava d'aparèixer.En: His eyes drifted to the entrance of the park, where Marta had just appeared.Ca: La seva energia irradiava alegria mentre saludava, llençant els braços enlaire.En: Her energy radiated joy as she waved, throwing her arms in the air.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven amb entusiasme, aliens als sentiments amagats que Genís li guardava des de feia tant de temps.En: Her eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, unaware of the hidden feelings Genís had harbored for so long.Ca: "Ei, Genís! Sergi! Quina casualitat trobar-vos aquí!" exclamà Marta, donant-los una abraçada càlida.En: "Hey, Genís! Sergi! What a coincidence finding you here!" exclaimed Marta, giving them a warm hug.Ca: Genís es va aferrar a la seva amistat, conscient que el que estava a punt de fer canviaria les coses per sempre.En: Genís clung to their friendship, aware that what he was about to do would change things forever.Ca: Mentre caminaven junts, xerrant sobre les meravelles del parc, Genís es va sentir aclaparat pels dubtes.En: As they walked together, chatting about the wonders of the park, Genís felt overwhelmed by doubts.Ca: I si Marta no sentia el mateix?En: What if Marta didn’t feel the same?Ca: I si perdre la seva amistat era el preu a pagar per la sinceritat?En: What if losing their friendship was the price of sincerity?Ca: Sergi només li oferí un somriure encoratjador i un gest de complicitat.En: Sergi only offered an encouraging smile and a gesture of complicity.Ca: Va arribar el moment.En: The moment had arrived.Ca: Genís es va aturar davant d'una de les famoses serps de mosaic, un recordatori perfecte de la bellesa i la complexitat de les emocions humanes.En: Genís stopped in front of one of the famous mosaic serpents, a perfect reminder of the beauty and complexity of human emotions.Ca: "Marta, he de dir-te una cosa important," va començar Genís, la veu tremolosa però decidida.En: "Marta, I need to tell you something important," Genís began, his voice shaky but determined.Ca: Marta el mirà amb curiositat, però sense pressió.En: Marta looked at him with curiosity, but without pressure.Ca: Genís va respirar profundament.En: Genís took a deep breath.Ca: "Fa temps que sento alguna cosa per tu... alguna cosa especial.En: "I've felt something for you for a long time... something special.Ca: No vull perdre la teva amistat, però necessitava ser honest amb tu avui."En: I don’t want to lose your friendship, but I needed to be honest with you today."Ca: Marta se'l mirà sorpresa, les seves galtes enrojolades pel vent d'hivern.En: Marta looked at him surprised, her cheeks reddened by the winter wind.Ca: "Genís, això... és inesperat," respongué, amb un somriure suau però incorruptible.En: "Genís, this is... unexpected," she replied, with a gentle but unwavering smile.Ca: "Entenc el teu valor en parlar-me així.En: "I understand your courage in speaking to me like this.Ca: I ho aprecio molt.En: And I appreciate it very much.Ca: Però, sincerament, no sento el mateix.En: But, honestly, I don’t feel the same.Ca: Però vull que continuem sent bons amics.En: But I do want us to continue being good friends.Ca: De fet, encara millors!"En: In fact, even better ones!"Ca: Genís es va sentir alleujat per la seva resposta honesta.En: Genís felt relieved by her honest response.Ca: Vaig ...
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