Harmony of Courage: Conquering Stage Fright in Barcelona

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Harmony of Courage: Conquering Stage Fright in Barcelona

Fluent Fiction - Catalan

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2 weeks ago

Harmony of Courage: Conquering Stage Fright in Barcelona

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Harmony of Courage: Conquering Stage Fright in Barcelona
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Ca: El Port Vell de Barcelona lluïa brillant amb les llums nadalenques.
En: The Port Vell of Barcelona was shining brightly with Christmas lights.

Ca: L'aire d'hivern portava l'aroma de castanyes torrades, creant una atmosfera màgica.
En: The winter air carried the aroma of roasted chestnuts, creating a magical atmosphere.

Ca: A l'escola, el vestíbul estava decorat amb grèvol i una gran arbre de Nadal, dibuixant somriures als rostres dels estudiants.
En: At the school, the lobby was decorated with holly and a large Christmas tree, drawing smiles on the students' faces.

Ca: Oriol era un noi tímid, però amb una veu dolça.
En: Oriol was a shy boy, but with a sweet voice.

Ca: Formava part del cor de l'institut que preparava una actuació de Nadal.
En: He was part of the school choir preparing for a Christmas performance.

Ca: Núria, en canvi, era coneguda per ser una cantant talentosa i segura.
En: Núria, on the other hand, was known for being a talented and confident singer.

Ca: Ningú sabia, però, que Núria patia una gran por escènica.
En: No one knew, however, that Núria suffered from severe stage fright.

Ca: La Laia, la millor amiga d'Oriol, sempre donava suport al seu amic i l'animava a sortir de la seva zona de confort.
En: Laia, Oriol's best friend, always supported her friend and encouraged him to step out of his comfort zone.

Ca: Una tarda, mentre assajaven, Núria va cometre un error i es va bloquejar.
En: One afternoon, while they were rehearsing, Núria made a mistake and froze.

Ca: Oriol la va veure marxar del gimnàs, preocupada.
En: Oriol saw her leave the gym, worried.

Ca: La Laia va dir a l'Oriol: "Has d'ajudar-la, potser tu ets el canvi que necessita.
En: Laia said to Oriol, "You have to help her; maybe you're the change she needs."

Ca: "Oriol, sabent com se sentia, va seguir la Núria a fora.
En: Oriol, knowing how she felt, followed Núria outside.

Ca: "Te'n puc donar un cop de mà?
En: "Can I give you a hand?"

Ca: " va preguntar Oriol.
En: Oriol asked.

Ca: Núria, sorpresa per la seva amabilitat, li va explicar la seva por.
En: Núria, surprised by his kindness, explained her fear to him.

Ca: Oriol va somriure, "Podríem fer un duet.
En: Oriol smiled, "We could do a duet.

Ca: Ens ajudarem mútuament!
En: We'll help each other!"

Ca: "Núria va acceptar.
En: Núria agreed.

Ca: Començaren a assajar junts.
En: They began to rehearse together.

Ca: Es recolzaven mútuament, i poc a poc, els seus temors es dissiparen.
En: They supported each other, and little by little, their fears dissipated.

Ca: El gran dia va arribar.
En: The big day arrived.

Ca: L'auditori estava ple de famílies i amics.
En: The auditorium was filled with families and friends.

Ca: El cor es va posar en formació, les llums es van enfocar en el seu escenari.
En: The choir got into formation, and the lights focused on their stage.

Ca: Oriol i Núria van cantar amb una harmonia perfecta.
En: Oriol and Núria sang with perfect harmony.

Ca: El nerviosisme es va fondre en alegria i valentia.
En: The nervousness melted into joy and bravery.

Ca: Al final, l'audiència va esclatar en aplaudiments.
En: In the end, the audience burst into applause.

Ca: Oriol havia superat la seva timidesa,...