Podcasts about blossoms

Each version of Jackie DeShannon's "Each Time" is a treasure! We start with Jackie's original 1964 demo, which swerves from the Spectorian template and adds Mexican mariachi horns ... with backing vocals by The Blossoms, it's a winner! The same year, The Bon Bon's made the song a proper Girl Group Great with some nice doo-wop touches and cash register percussion!(?)! The Searchers brought their 12-strings and harmonizing to the song and it's especially heartbreaking in the outro. Argentina's Grupo Uno translated the song into Spanish ("Vuelvete") and their intro really wows us - the whole song is velvety! In the early 80s, Seattle's new wave chick Leslee Swanson made a nice kitchen-sink version that follows the Searcher's recipe closely. Finally, in '88 Marti Jones came out with a rockin' version that cuts away a lot of the melancholy, to great effect! Always good, it's with us you belong!

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Harvesting Friendship: Love Blossoms in the Apple Orchard Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: אנשים רבים הגיעו למטע התפוחים.En: Many people arrived at the apple orchard.He: המקום היה מלא בפרחים וריחות נפלאים של סתיו.En: The place was filled with flowers and wonderful scents of autumn.He: השמש קרנה באור זהוב על העצים העמוסים תפוחים בשלים.En: The sun shone in a golden light on trees heavy with ripe apples.He: ברקע אפשר היה לשמוע צחוק ילדים ומשפחות שמחות.En: In the background, you could hear the laughter of children and happy families.He: אליאור עמד בצד, הסתכל על כל הפעילות.En: Elior stood on the side, watching all the activity.He: הוא הגיע למטע במסגרת אירוע קהילתי לחג ראש השנה.En: He had come to the orchard as part of a community event for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.He: הוא תמיד אהב לעזור, אך השנה חש הקמעה של שינוי בלבו.En: He always loved to help, but this year he felt a slight change in his heart.He: הוא חיפש מישהו מיוחד, חבר אמיתי.En: He was looking for someone special, a true friend.He: פתאום, עיניו נמשכו לדמות אחת בין ההמון, תמר.En: Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a figure among the crowd, Tamar.He: היא הייתה מלאת חיים ושמחה, יפיפייה וחברותית.En: She was full of life and joy, beautiful and sociable.He: תמר הגיעה עם חברים, אך למרות זאת, היא חיפשה חוויות חדשות.En: Tamar came with friends, but despite that, she was seeking new experiences.He: אולי גם חברים חדשים.En: Perhaps also new friends.He: אליאור היה נבוך לפנות אליה.En: Elior was embarrassed to approach her.He: הוא חשש.En: He was apprehensive.He: אך כשהוא ראה אותה מתקרבת לאזור שבו עבד, החליט לקחת את הסיכון.En: But when he saw her approaching the area where he was working, he decided to take the risk.He: "את יודעת," אמר בחיוך משועשע, "תפוחים זה לא רק לחג.En: "You know," he said with an amused smile, "apples aren't just for the holiday.He: אפשר להצחיק איתם את כל הקהילה כשהם נופלים על הראש.En: They can entertain the whole community when they fall on your head."He: "תמר צחקה צחוק מלא, וחשה סקרנות גוברת כלפי אליאור.En: Tamar laughed a full laugh and felt growing curiosity towards Elior.He: "אולי תראה לי איך לעשות את זה בלי לקבל תפוח ישר על הראש?En: "Maybe you can show me how to do that without getting an apple straight on the head?"He: " שאלה בקריצה.En: she asked with a wink.He: הם התחילו לעבוד יחד.En: They started working together.He: הם קטפו תפוחים, דיברו וצחקו.En: They picked apples, talked, and laughed.He: פעם אחת הרוח החזקה פיזרה את כל התפוחים שאספו.En: Once, a strong wind scattered all the apples they had gathered.He: הם הביטו זה בזו, צחקו בקול ועבדו לשתף פעולה בכדי לאסוף אותם מחדש.En: They looked at each other, laughed out loud, and worked together to gather them again.He: כאשר הרוח פסקה, גם המבוכה.En: When the wind subsided, so did the awkwardness.He: אליאור שכח את חששותיו, ותמר הרגישה שמצאה קשר חדש ומיוחד.En: Elior forgot his fears, and Tamar felt she had made a new and special connection.He: כשסיימו, הם החליפו מספרי טלפון, מבטיחים לטייל שוב יחד בנוף הכפרי.En: When they finished, they exchanged phone numbers, promising to walk together again in the rural landscape.He: אליאור יצא מהאירוע כשהרגיש לראשונה יותר פתוח ובטוח בעצמו.En: Elior left the event feeling, for the first time, more open and confident in himself.He: ותמר גילתה שגם באירועים מוכרים, אפשר למצוא קשרים מפתיעים ומשמעותיים.En: And Tamar discovered that even in familiar events, one can find surprising and meaningful connections.He: רוח הסתיו הבטיחה להם התחלה חדשה ותקוות חדשות.En: The autumn breeze promised them a new beginning and new hopes. Vocabulary Words:orchard: מטעscents: ריחותripe: בשליםlaughter: צחוקevent: אירועapprehensive: חששapproaching: מתקרבתamused: משועשעgathered: אספוscattered: פיזרהawkwardness: מבוכהconfident: בטוחsubsided: פסקהpromised: הבטיחהrural: כפריlandscape: נוףbreeze: רוחfamiliar: מוכריםsurprising: מפתיעיםmeaningful: משמעותייםfigure: דמותjoy: שמחהsociable: חברותיתcuriosity: סקרנותstraight: ישרconnections: קשריםconfident: בטוחspecial: מיוחדembraced: חיבקrisk: סיכוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Wedding Crash Blossoms into Romance at Lodhi Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: लोधी गार्डन की ठंडी हवा में खुशबू फैली थी।En: The fragrance spread in the cool air of Lodhi Garden.Hi: चारों ओर शांति थी, बस पेड़ों की पत्तियाँ सरसराती हुई एक मीठा संगीत बजा रही थीं।En: There was peace all around, with the leaves of the trees rustling a sweet melody.Hi: ऐसे में आरव और प्रिया, दो पक्के दोस्त, गार्डन में चल रहे थे।En: In such an atmosphere, Aarav and Priya, two best friends, were walking in the garden.Hi: गणेश चतुर्थी की छुट्टी थी और मौसम भी मज़ेदार।En: It was a holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi, and the weather was entertaining.Hi: आरव, जो हमेशा कुछ नया करने की सोचता था, आज बहुत उत्साहित था।En: Aarav, who always thought of doing something new, was very excited today.Hi: उसने सुन रखा था कि उसके दोस्त का सरप्राइज़ बर्थडे पार्टी लोधी गार्डन में होने वाला है।En: He had heard that his friend's surprise birthday party was going to be held in Lodhi Garden.Hi: आज का दिन आरव ने खास बनाया था, क्योंकि वह प्रिया से अपनी दिल की बात कहने की पूरी तैयारी कर चुका था।En: Aarav had made the day special because he had fully prepared to express his heartfelt feelings to Priya.Hi: प्रिया, जो हमेशा हंसने-हंसाने में माहिर थी, आज नये अनुभव के लिए उत्सुक थी।En: Priya, who was adept at making everyone laugh, was curious about the new experience today.Hi: जैसे ही वे गार्डन में पहुंचे, उन्होंने देखा कि कुछ लोग सज-धज कर फोटो खिंचवा रहे हैं।En: As soon as they reached the garden, they saw some people dressed up and getting their photos clicked.Hi: आरव ने सोचा, "यही पार्टी है!En: Aarav thought, "This must be the party!"Hi: " बिना सोचे-समझे दोनों वहाँ घुस गए, समझते हुए की यह उनके दोस्त की पार्टी है।En: Without much thought, both entered the area, assuming it to be their friend's party.Hi: धीरे-धीरे उन्हें समझ में आया कि ये कोई बर्थडे पार्टी नहीं, बल्कि विवाह की फोटोशूट चल रही है।En: Slowly, they realized that this was not a birthday party, but a wedding photoshoot was going on.Hi: आरव और प्रिया की तो हालत खराब हो गई।En: Aarav and Priya were at a loss.Hi: कैसे भी करके यहाँ से निकलना था, पर आरव ने अपनी चतुराई दिखाई।En: They had to leave somehow, but Aarav showed his cleverness.Hi: वह प्रिया की तरफ देख कर बोला, "क्यों न हम खुद को मनोरंजन टीम बताएं?En: He looked at Priya and said, "Why don't we pretend to be the entertainment team?"Hi: "प्रिया हंसते हुए बोली, "तू भी ना आरव, कमाल का है!En: Priya laughed and said, "You are something else, Aarav!"Hi: " दोनों ने ऐसा ही किया और वहाँ ऐसा माहौल बना दिया जैसे वे इस शादी का हिस्सा हों।En: Both did exactly that and created an atmosphere as if they were part of the wedding.Hi: वे नाचने और गाने लगे, और सब लोग हंसने लगे।En: They started dancing and singing, and everyone laughed.Hi: थोड़ी देर में असली बर्थडे पार्टी के मेहमान वहां आ गए।En: In a while, the guests of the actual birthday party arrived.Hi: सबको काफी मज़ा आया।En: Everyone enjoyed a lot.Hi: आरव ने प्रिया का हाथ पकड़ा और कहा, "प्रिया, मैंने आज तक कभी इतनी हंसी नहीं देखी थी।En: Aarav held Priya's hand and said, "Priya, I've never seen so much laughter before.Hi: पर मैं एक और बात कहना चाहता हूँ।En: But there's one more thing I want to say.Hi: मैं तुमसे बहुत प्यार करता हूँ।En: I love you very much."Hi: "प्रिया ने मुस्कान भरी आँखों से उसे देखा और कहा, "तुम्हारी ईमानदारी और नुक़सानदायक मज़ाक खिंचने की कला ने मेरा दिल जीत लिया है।En: Priya looked at him with smiling eyes and said, "Your honesty and knack for pulling off harmless pranks have won my heart."Hi: " सबने तालियाँ बजाईं।En: Everyone clapped.Hi: आरव और प्रिया की दोस्ती का नया अध्याय शुरू हुआ।En: A new chapter began in Aarav and Priya's friendship.Hi: लोधी गार्डन का वो दिन सभी के लिए यादगार बन गया था।En: That day at Lodhi Garden became memorable for everyone.Hi: आरव ने पूछी गई हिम्मत दिखाई और प्रिया ने पल का मजा लेंना सीखा।En: Aarav showed courage when needed, and Priya learned to enjoy the moment.Hi: दोनों के लिए ये अनुभव एक अनोखा और प्यारा मोड़ लेकर आया।En: This experience brought a unique and sweet turning point for both of them. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: खुशबूrusling: सरसरातीmelody: संगीतadept: माहिरcurious: उत्सुकphotoshoot: फोटोशूटcleverness: चतुराईpretend: दिखावा करनाentertainment: मनोरंजनpranks: मज़ाकknack: कलाcourage: हिम्मतmemorable: यादगारspreading: फैलीharmony: मिलापatmosphere: वातावरणsurprise: आश्चर्यbothering: परेशान करनाloss: हालत खराबdressed: सज-धजretreat: भागनाresolve: संकल्पgesture: संकेतchapter: अध्यायunique: अनोखाenchanting: मोहकexpress: जाहिर करनाtransformation: परिवर्तनharmless: नुक़सानदायकembrace: गले लगाना

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms & Bonding: Friendship's Bloom on Jeju Island Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 끝자락, 늦여름의 따스한 햇살이 카멜리아 힐을 감싸고 있다. 하늘은 푸른 캔버스 같고, 바람은 가볍게 스쳐 지나간다. 여기, 두 친구가 걸어가고 있다. 민지와 지수다.En: At the end of Jeju Island, the late summer sun warmly embraces Camellia Hill. The sky is like a blue canvas, and the breeze gently brushes past. Here, two friends walk together. They are Minji and Jisoo.Ko: "민지야, 오늘은 일 생각하지 마. 그냥 꽃 보고, 쉬자." 지수가 쾌활하게 말했다. 민지는 잠시 멈춰, 손에 쥔 스케치북을 바라보았다.En: "Minji, today, don't think about work. Let's just look at the flowers and relax," Jisoo said cheerfully. Minji paused for a moment and looked at the sketchbook in her hand.Ko: "나는 이곳에서 영감을 얻고 싶어. 나의 그림 속에 이 아름다움을 담아야 해." 민지가 조용히 말했다. 그녀의 목소리에는 약간의 갈등이 섞여 있었다.En: "I want to get inspiration from this place. I need to capture this beauty in my drawings," Minji said quietly. Her voice was mixed with a bit of conflict.Ko: 지수는 한숨을 쉬었다. "항상 일, 일... 우리 그동안 함께한 시간들은 그저 일이었어?" 지수는 민지를 바라보며 말했다. 그녀의 눈에는 짐짓 걱정이 묻어 있었다.En: Jisoo sighed. "It's always work, work... Were all the times we spent together just work?" Jisoo said, looking at Minji. There was a trace of concern in her eyes.Ko: 카멜리아 꽃들이 만개한 언덕 위에 이르렀다. 그곳은 하늘과 한층 가까워 보였다. 민지는 스케치북을 들어 그림을 시작하려 했지만, 주변의 풍경은 너무나도 평온했다. 마음속에서 두 가지 갈등이 싸웠다.En: They reached the hills where the camellia flowers were in full bloom. The place seemed closer to the sky. Minji tried to start drawing, lifting her sketchbook, but the surrounding scenery was so serene. Two conflicting feelings battled within her.Ko: "민지야, 그림보다 중요한 것은 너야. 그리고 우리 추억들이야," 지수가 단호하게 말했다.En: "Minji, more important than the drawings is you. And our memories," Jisoo said firmly.Ko: 이 말을 듣고 민지는 고개를 들었다. "나도 알아. 하지만 그게 항상 쉽진 않아." 그녀는 솔직하게 고백했다.En: Hearing this, Minji lifted her head. "I know. But it's not always easy," she confessed honestly.Ko: 두 사람은 잠시 조용히 서 있었다. 그런 뒤, 민지는 환하게 웃으며 스케치북을 가방 속에 넣었다. "좋아. 오늘은 그냥 즐기자. 그냥 활짝 피어난 꽃들처럼."En: The two stood quietly for a moment. Then, Minji smiled brightly and put the sketchbook in her bag. "Alright. Let's just enjoy today. Just like the flowers in full bloom."Ko: 지수는 그녀를 보며 장난스럽게 외쳤다. "이제야 네가 정신 차렸구나!"En: Seeing her, Jisoo playfully exclaimed, "Finally, you've come to your senses!"Ko: 그 날, 민지와 지수는 꽃 속을 거닐며, 웃고 떠들었다. 민지는 자연 속에서 그저 존재하는 것만으로도 충분히 행복했다. 지수와 함께하는 시간이 소중하다는 것을 깨달았다. 긴장은 사라지고, 마음은 한결 가벼워졌다.En: That day, Minji and Jisoo strolled among the flowers, laughing and chatting. Minji realized that merely existing in nature was happiness enough. She understood the value of the time spent with Jisoo. The tension disappeared, and her heart felt much lighter.Ko: 카멜리아 힐의 언덕 위에서, 민지는 진정한 친구가 얼마나 소중한지 다시금 깨달았다. 그리고, 앞으로의 삶에서 순간들을 더 소중히 여기겠다고 다짐했다. 그들은 행복하게 다음 목적지를 향해 걸어갔다. 여전히 말이 많던 지수와, 미소를 되찾은 민지가 같이.En: At the top of the hill at Camellia Hill, Minji realized once more just how precious a true friend is. She resolved to cherish the moments in her life more dearly. They happily headed toward their next destination. With still talkative Jisoo and smiling Minji together. Vocabulary Words:embraces: 감싸고canvas: 캔버스breeze: 바람conflict: 갈등trace: 짐짓concern: 걱정bloom: 만개serene: 평온conflicting: 두 가지 갈등firmly: 단호하게gestures: 외쳤다resolved: 다짐했다precious: 소중한cherish: 더 소중히 여기겠다고destination: 목적지moment: 순간relax: 쉬자inspiration: 영감capture: 담아야honestly: 솔직하게existence: 존재하는 것happiness: 행복lighter: 가벼워졌다senses: 정신 차렸구나strolled: 거닐며confessed: 고백했다trace: 짐짓sigh: 한숨conflict: 갈등cherish: 소중히 여기겠다고

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Beneath Tivoli's Blossoms: A Festival of Resilience and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens i København strålede endnu en sensommerdag med sine bløde lys og farverige blomster.En: Tivoli Gardens in København shone once again on a late summer day with its soft lights and colorful flowers.Da: Lars, en dedikeret gartner, stod bøjet over de frodige bede.En: Lars, a dedicated gardener, was bent over the lush flower beds.Da: Omkring ham surrede Tivolis særlige atmosfære med forventningsglæde.En: Around him, Tivoli's unique atmosphere buzzed with anticipation.Da: Folk i alle aldre nød de historiske karruseller og de hyggelige stier.En: People of all ages enjoyed the historic carousels and cozy paths.Da: Næste uge skulle Tivoli være vært for efterårsfestivalen.En: Next week, Tivoli was to host the autumn festival.Da: Lars ønskede, at alt skulle være perfekt.En: Lars wanted everything to be perfect.Da: Hans veninde Signe, som elskede at besøge haven, kom forbi for at se hans arbejde.En: His friend Signe, who loved to visit the garden, stopped by to see his work.Da: “Det ser vidunderligt ud, Lars,” sagde hun opmuntrende, mens hun betragtede de nyligt plantede krysantemum.En: “It looks wonderful, Lars,” she said encouragingly, as she observed the newly planted chrysanthemums.Da: Men ikke alle var lige begejstrede.En: But not everyone was equally excited.Da: Rune, en mere skeptisk kollega, gik forbi med en hævet øjenbryn.En: Rune, a more skeptical colleague, walked by with a raised eyebrow.Da: “Denne festival ligner de andre,” mumlede han.En: “This festival looks like the others,” he muttered.Da: “Selv hvis vejret ikke ødelægger dine anstrengelser.” Rune havde set mange festivaler komme og gå, og han havde altid en kritisk komment.En: “Even if the weather doesn't ruin your efforts.” Rune had seen many festivals come and go, and he always had a critical comment.Da: Da vejrudsigten meldte om pludselige regnbyger, blev Lars bekymret.En: When the weather forecast predicted sudden rain showers, Lars became worried.Da: Tivoli's ledelse havde desuden bedt om budgetnedskæringer, og det betød færre midler til blomster.En: Tivoli's management had also requested budget cuts, which meant fewer funds for flowers.Da: Men Lars var fast besluttet.En: But Lars was determined.Da: Han blev ved sent om aftenen, brugte egne metoder og skabte farverige blomsterarrangementer.En: He stayed late into the night, using his own methods and creating colorful flower arrangements.Da: Signe besøgte ham, overleverede en termos fyldt med varm kaffe og sagde: “Jeg tror på dig, Lars.” Natten før festivalen blev det værste mareridt til virkelighed – en storm var på vej.En: Signe visited him, handed over a thermos filled with hot coffee, and said, “I believe in you, Lars.” The night before the festival, the worst nightmare became reality—a storm was on its way.Da: Dråber hærgede haven, og Lars arbejdede hektisk for at redde, hvad der kunne reddes.En: Raindrops ravaged the garden, and Lars worked frantically to save what could be saved.Da: Rune tilbød endda sin hjælp, selvom han tidligere havde tvivlet.En: Rune even offered his help, despite his previous doubts.Da: Sammen med Signe og Rune arbejdede de utrætteligt hele natten.En: Together with Signe and Rune, they worked tirelessly all night.Da: Morgenen efter stormen så Tivoli-området ud som en drøm.En: The morning after the storm, the Tivoli area looked like a dream.Da: Solens morgenstråler bragte en ny dag, og det var festivalens dag.En: The morning rays of the sun brought a new day, and it was the day of the festival.Da: Blomsterne stod stadig stærke, og haven blev beundret af de mange besøgende.En: The flowers still stood strong, and the garden was admired by many visitors.Da: "Fantastisk arbejde, Lars!"En: "Fantastic work, Lars!"Da: fremhævede Signe, mens hun tog et dybt indgående åndedrag af den friske blomsterduft.En: highlighted Signe, as she took a deep breath of the fresh floral scent.Da: Lars indså, at perfektion ikke altid handlede om kontrol.En: Lars realized that perfection wasn't always about control.Da: Det handlede om at tilpasse sig, om at stole på venner og om at værdsætte hvert øjeblik.En: It was about adapting, trusting friends, and cherishing every moment.Da: Sammen skabte de ikke blot en festival; de skabte minder.En: Together, they not only created a festival; they created memories. Vocabulary Words:shone: stråledelush: frodigebuzzed: surredeanticipation: forventningsglædecozy: hyggeligededicated: dedikeretchrysanthemums: krysantemumskeptical: skeptiskmuttered: mumledeforecast: vejrudsigtenshowers: regnbygerworried: bekymretbudget cuts: budgetnedskæringerdetermined: fast besluttetthermos: termoshand: overleveredenightmare: mareridtravaged: hærgedefrantically: hektiskoffered: tilbødtirelessly: utrætteligtadmired: beundretfantastic: fantastiskhighlighted: fremhævedetrusting: stolecherishing: værdsætteperfection: perfektionadapting: tilpasse sigrays: morgenstrålerfloral scent: blomsterduft

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Guest: Anthony Wilson — guitarist, composer, bandleaderEpisode focus: Anthony's new live double LP House of the Singing Blossoms (recorded at Sam First), the return of his nonet, and his upcoming SFJAZZ shows (Sept. 4–5; two shows nightly) in the Joe Henderson Lab.Episode SummaryGuitarist–composer Anthony Wilson joins host Steve Roby to talk about reviving the nine-piece band that shaped his early voice and powers his new live album, House of the Singing Blossoms. Wilson digs into arranging for nonet, capturing the energy of a listening room on record, and why the album was designed for the deep, side-by-side experience of vinyl. He also previews the SFJAZZ dates, the evolving lineup, and how this music balances songful melody with fearless improvisation.Why ListenHear why the nonet remains the ideal canvas for Wilson's writing and guitar voice.Get an inside look at recording live at Sam First and mastering with Bernie Grundman.Learn how sequencing for vinyl shaped the album's narrative flow.Preview the SFJAZZ shows and how the book will evolve on stage.Enjoy featured tracks that frame the conversation: “House of the Singing Blossoms,” “Triple Chase,” and “Bordertown.”Key Quotes (from Anthony Wilson)“The first band that I recorded with was a nine-piece band… I found that configuration compelling.”“I have always loved just how rich a palette, sonically, it can be to have those horns.”“In a club with an audience, you're feeding off each other's energy… You can just concentrate on the good feeling of being together.”“You pick that album up, put it on your turntable… side after side you have these 20-minute periods where you can become engrossed in the music.”“Out of the gate, it shows that what this band is about… is a commitment to serious improvising and serious playing.”Conversation HighlightsThe nonet returns: How the ensemble's color and agility unlock his arranging ideas—and where the guitar fits inside nine voices.Recording the room: Capturing two nights at Sam First to preserve interplay, momentum, and audience energy.Vinyl by design: Double 180-gram LPs, gatefold artwork, and a sequence that feels like stepping into the club.Legacy & lineage: Opening with “Triple Chase” by Gerald Wilson, nods to Joe Zawinul and Keith Jarrett, and a fresh take on Bennie Wallace's “Bordertown.”SFJAZZ preview: A hybrid roster of veterans and rising players, new pieces in progress, and early nonet charts revisited with fresh ears.Music Featured in This Episode“House of the Singing Blossoms” (excerpt) — from House of the Singing Blossoms“Triple Chase” (Gerald Wilson) — from House of the Singing Blossoms“Bordertown” (Bennie Wallace) — from House of the Singing BlossomsPersonnel — Sam First RecordingAnthony Wilson (guitar), CJ Camerieri (trumpet/French horn), Alan Ferber (trombone), Nicole McCabe (alto sax), Bob Reynolds (tenor sax), Henry Solomon (baritone sax), Gerald Clayton (piano), Anna Butterss (bass), Mark Ferber (drums).Upcoming ShowsSFJAZZ — Joe Henderson LabDates: September 4–5 (two shows nightly)What to expect: Song-forward writing, expansive solos, and the punch and glow of a nine-piece band in an intimate room.CreditsHost/Producer: Steve Roby, Backstage Bay AreaGuest: Anthony WilsonEditing/Mix: Backstage Bay AreaMusic: Excerpts courtesy of Anthony WilsonConnectFollow Backstage Bay Area on your favorite podcast app.Share the episode with a friend and leave a rating/review to help others discover the show.For more on Anthony Wilson and House of the Singing Blossoms, visit the artist's official channels and SFJAZZ's calendar for tickets and details.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Revelations: A Love Blossoms at Skansen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det vibrerar av liv och glädje i luften.En: The air vibrates with life and joy.Sv: Skansen, en plats där historia möter natur, är vackert dekorerad för midsommarfirande.En: Skansen, a place where history meets nature, is beautifully decorated for the midsommarfirande.Sv: Barn skrattar, människor i färgglada folkdräkter dansar, och doften av nyslagna blomsterkransar fyller omgivningen.En: Children laugh, people in colorful folk costumes dance, and the scent of freshly picked flower crowns fills the surroundings.Sv: Det är en perfekt dag för nya minnen och kanske, för Elsa, en ny början.En: It is a perfect day for new memories and perhaps, for Elsa, a new beginning.Sv: Elsa och Johan går sida vid sida genom folkmassan.En: Elsa and Johan walk side by side through the crowd.Sv: Johan är som alltid avslappnad och lite busig.En: Johan is, as always, relaxed and a little mischievous.Sv: Han drar med Elsa till dansen kring midsommarstången, hans skratt smittar av sig.En: He pulls Elsa into the dance around the midsommarstången, his laughter contagious.Sv: Elsa ler, men hennes hjärta slår snabbt.En: Elsa smiles, but her heart beats quickly.Sv: Hon har en hemlighet, och det är en dag tänkt för mod.En: She has a secret, and it's a day meant for bravery.Sv: "Kom igen, Elsa!En: "Come on, Elsa!Sv: Livet är här och nu!En: Life is here and now!"Sv: ", ropar Johan och snurrar runt med armarna i luften.En: shouts Johan and spins around with his arms in the air.Sv: Elsa studerar honom diskret.En: Elsa studies him discreetly.Sv: Han är så fri, så opmärksamhet.En: He is so free, so carefree.Sv: Hon önskar hon kunde vara mer som honom.En: She wishes she could be more like him.Sv: De två vännerna tar en paus, sätter sig på en gräsplätt.En: The two friends take a break, sitting on a patch of grass.Sv: De delar på en tallrik med jordgubbar och gräddfil.En: They share a plate of strawberries and sour cream - a traditional encounter.Sv: – Tradition ens gensyn.En: Johan picks flowers for Elsa and gently places them in her crown.Sv: Johan plockar blommor till Elsa och sätter dem försiktigt i hennes krans.En: He looks at her with warmth in his eyes, but Elsa can't help but hesitate.Sv: Han tittar på henne med värme i ögonen, men Elsa kan inte låta bli att tveka.En: Should she say something?Sv: Ska hon säga något?En: What if it changes everything?Sv: Tänk om det förändrar allt?En: "Elsa?"Sv: "Elsa?"En: Johan's voice pulls her from her thoughts.Sv: Johans röst drar henne ur hennes tankar.En: "Everything okay?"Sv: "Allt okej?"En: Elsa takes a deep breath.Sv: Elsa tar ett djupt andetag.En: It's now or never.Sv: Det är nu eller aldrig.En: "Johan," she begins as they rise for a walk along the small gravel roads, "there's something I want to say."Sv: "Johan," börjar hon medan de reser sig för en promenad längs de små grusvägarna, "det är något jag vill säga."En: Johan nods and smiles encouragingly.Sv: Johan nickar och ler uppmuntrande.En: They stop at a small bridge, where stillness reigns beyond the large festivities.Sv: De stannar vid en liten bro, där stillhet råder bortom de stora festligheterna.En: Inside her, there is a storm, but she continues.Sv: Inom henne är det storm, men hon fortsätter.En: "I like you, Johan.Sv: "Jag gillar dig, Johan.En: More than a friend.Sv: Mer än som en vän.En: And I...Sv: Och jag... jag har gjort det länge."En: I've liked you for a long time."Sv: Hennes ord hänger i luften, och för en stund är allt stilla.En: Her words hang in the air, and for a moment, everything is still.Sv: Elsa känner hjärtat bulta i bröstet och tystnaden eka i allt.En: Elsa feels her heart pounding in her chest and the silence echoing in everything.Sv: Sedan, Johan ler stort.En: Then, Johan smiles broadly.Sv: "Åh, Elsa," säger han mjukt.En: "Oh, Elsa," he says softly.Sv: "Jag har känt likadant."En: "I've felt the same way."Sv: De rör sig närmare varandra, och under den milda skymningshimlen delas deras första kyss.En: They move closer to each other, and under the gentle twilight sky, they share their first kiss.Sv: I det ögonblicket är allt bekymmer borta.En: In that moment, all worries are gone.Sv: Skansen står omkring dem som ett vittne till deras första steg in i något nytt, något vackert.En: Skansen stands around them as a witness to their first step into something new, something beautiful.Sv: Det finns inget mer som kan sägas.En: There is nothing more to be said.Sv: Elsa har funnit modet att vara ärlig, och i det modet har hon funnit mer trygghet än hon någonsin kunnat ana.En: Elsa has found the courage to be honest, and in that courage, she has found more security than she ever could have imagined.Sv: Deras skratt flyter ut med vinden.En: Their laughter floats out with the wind.Sv: De går hand i hand tillbaka till festen, där musiken och glädjen fortsätter precis som tidigare.En: They walk hand in hand back to the celebration, where the music and joy continue just as before.Sv: Men för Elsa är världen nu lite ljusare, och hjärtat lättare.En: But for Elsa, the world is now a little brighter, and her heart lighter.Sv: Det är en ny början för dem båda, tack vare en midsommar på Skansen.En: It's a new beginning for both of them, thanks to a midsummer at Skansen. Vocabulary Words:vibrates: vibrerarjoy: glädjenature: naturdecorated: dekoreradfolk costumes: folkdräkterscent: doftencrowns: kransarsurroundings: omgivningenmischievous: busigcontagious: smittar av sigdiscreetly: diskretcarefree: opmärksamhetpatch of grass: gräsplättbreak: pausencounter: gensynhesitate: tvekaencouragingly: uppmuntrandestillness: stillhetpounding: bultastorm: stormtwilight: skymningshimlenwitness: vittnehonest: ärligcourage: modsecurity: trygghetlaughter: skrattbrighter: ljusarebeginning: börjanfestivities: festligheternaechoing: eka

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Unveiling Secrets: Jiho's Artistic Quest Beneath Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 예술고등학교는 벚꽃 나무로 둘러싸인 우아한 건물입니다.En: Seoul Arts High School is an elegant building surrounded by cherry blossom trees.Ko: 이 학교 뒤쪽에는 오래된 예술 건물이 있습니다.En: Behind this school, there is an old art building.Ko: 벽에는 담쟁이덩굴이 자라고 있습니다.En: Ivy grows on the walls.Ko: 한때 재능 있는 학생들이 활기차게 활동하던 곳입니다.En: It was once a place where talented students were energetically active.Ko: 이 여름, 지호는 이곳에서 비밀을 풀기 위한 모험을 시작하게 됩니다.En: This summer, Jiho begins an adventure here to uncover a secret.Ko: 지호는 내성적인 성격이지만, 예술에 대한 열정이 가득합니다.En: Though Jiho is introverted, he is full of passion for the arts.Ko: 그는 자주 예술 건물에서 시간을 보내며 영감을 찾곤 합니다.En: He often spends time in the art building, seeking inspiration.Ko: 그러나 요즘 그는 무언가 더 특별한 것이 필요하다고 느낍니다.En: However, lately, he feels the need for something more special.Ko: 어느 날, 지호는 친구 소라와 함께 학교를 돌아다니던 중 오래된 예술 건물의 잠긴 방을 발견합니다.En: One day, while wandering around the school with his friend Sora, they discover a locked room in the old art building.Ko: "지호, 저기 봐!En: "Jiho, look over there!Ko: 저 방은 항상 잠겨 있었어," 소라가 흥미롭게 말했습니다.En: That room has always been locked," Sora said with interest.Ko: "들어가고 싶어?En: "Do you want to go in?"Ko: "지호는 소라의 제안을 듣고 조심스레 미소를 지었습니다.En: Listening to Sora's suggestion, Jiho cautiously smiled.Ko: 그는 그 방이 오래된 예술 작품들로 가득할 것이라고 상상했습니다.En: He imagined the room would be filled with old artworks.Ko: 그 작품들은 지호에게 새로운 영감을 줄지도 모르기 때문입니다.En: These artworks might provide new inspiration for him.Ko: 그러나 루머에 따르면 교장 선생님이 열쇠를 잃어버렸거나 일부러 숨겼다고 했습니다.En: However, rumors had it that the principal had lost the key or deliberately hidden it.Ko: 며칠 후, 지호는 학생회장인 민준에게 도움을 요청하기로 결심했습니다.En: A few days later, Jiho decided to ask Minjun, the student council president, for help.Ko: 민준은 친절하고 호기심 많은 학생이어서 지호의 이야기를 흥미롭게 들었습니다.En: Minjun was a kind and curious student, who listened to Jiho's story with interest.Ko: "같이 해보자," 민준이 결심한 듯 말했습니다.En: "Let's do it together," Minjun said as if he were determined.Ko: "방법을 찾아보자.En: "Let's find a way."Ko: "셋은 함께 노력하기로 했습니다.En: The three decided to work together.Ko: 지호는 밤늦게 몰래 들어가지 않기로 했습니다.En: Jiho chose not to sneak in at night.Ko: 대신, 그들은 주말 동안 교내를 둘러보며 방으로 들어갈 수 있는 단서를 찾기로 했습니다.En: Instead, they planned to spend the weekend searching the campus for clues to enter the room.Ko: 소라의 아이디어로, 그들은 오래된 학교 기록을 살펴봤습니다.En: Thanks to Sora's idea, they looked through old school records.Ko: 그곳에서, 교감 선생님이 열쇠를 가지고 있다는 것을 알게 되었습니다.En: There, they discovered that the vice principal held the key.Ko: 토요일 아침, 민준이 교감을 설득해 열쇠를 빌렸습니다.En: On Saturday morning, Minjun persuaded the vice principal to lend them the key.Ko: 지호와 소라는 그의 도움으로 방에 들어갔습니다.En: With his help, Jiho and Sora entered the room.Ko: 그곳에는 오래된 캔버스들이 먼지를 뒤집어쓰고 있었습니다.En: Inside, old canvases were covered in dust.Ko: 작품들은 한 학생의 흔적을 남기고 있었습니다.En: The artworks bore traces of a student's hand.Ko: 미완성이지만 각 작품에는 강한 이야기가 담겨 있었습니다.En: Though unfinished, each piece contained a strong story.Ko: 이 경험은 지호에게 큰 영감을 주었습니다.En: This experience offered great inspiration to Jiho.Ko: 그는 새로운 작품을 만들기 시작했습니다.En: He began to create new artworks.Ko: 그리고 그 작품은 지역 대회에서 1등을 차지했습니다.En: One of these works won first place in a local competition.Ko: 지호는 자신감을 얻고, 그의 호기심과 용기가 더 큰 열망으로 변화했습니다.En: Jiho gained confidence, and his curiosity and courage transformed into a greater ambition.Ko: 이제 지호는 자신이 가진 열정을 어떻게 사용할지 더욱 잘 알게 되었습니다.En: Now, Jiho understands better how to use his passion.Ko: 때때로, 비밀을 발견하고 리스크를 감수하는 것이 놀라운 결과를 가져올 수 있음을 깨달았습니다.En: At times, discovering secrets and taking risks can lead to amazing results.Ko: 학교의 벚꽃 나무 아래, 그는 다음 작품을 위한 영감을 떠올리며 미소를 지었습니다.En: Under the cherry blossom trees at school, he smiled as he thought of his next inspiration. Vocabulary Words:elegant: 우아한adventure: 모험introverted: 내성적인passion: 열정inspiration: 영감wandering: 돌아다니던suggestion: 제안cautiously: 조심스레rumors: 루머deliberately: 일부러persuaded: 설득traces: 흔적unfinished: 미완성curiosity: 호기심courage: 용기ambition: 열망discovering: 발견risks: 리스크transformed: 변화campus: 교내locked: 잠긴principal: 교장energetically: 활기차게curious: 흥미로운determined: 결심한vice principal: 교감competition: 대회confidence: 자신감amazing: 놀라운cherry blossom: 벚꽃

Fluent Fiction - French: Blossoms and Brushstrokes: A Parisian Serendipity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Au cœur de Paris, par une chaude journée d'été, le Jardin des Tuileries baignait dans la lumière dorée du soleil.En: In the heart of Paris, on a hot summer's day, the Jardin des Tuileries basked in the golden sunlight.Fr: Les allées serpentines étaient bordées d'arbres imposants et de statues élégantes.En: The winding paths were lined with imposing trees and elegant statues.Fr: Des touristes flânaient, des enfants jouaient, et l'air était rempli de rires et de murmures.En: Tourists strolled, children played, and the air was filled with laughter and whispers.Fr: Au milieu de ce cadre enchanteur, deux chemins allaient se croiser de manière inattendue.En: In the middle of this enchanting setting, two paths were about to cross unexpectedly.Fr: Julien, un botaniste réservé, profitait d'un moment de liberté après une conférence.En: Julien, a reserved botanist, was enjoying a moment of freedom after a conference.Fr: Il était fasciné par les jardins urbains et espérait y découvrir des plantes rares.En: He was fascinated by urban gardens and hoped to discover rare plants there.Fr: Sa passion pour la botanique était palpable alors qu'il observait attentivement chaque fleur autour de lui.En: His passion for botany was palpable as he attentively observed every flower around him.Fr: Non loin de là, Emilie, une artiste locale en quête d'inspiration, cherchait des pépites de beauté à capturer sur son carnet de croquis.En: Not far away, Emilie, a local artist in search of inspiration, was looking for nuggets of beauty to capture in her sketchbook.Fr: Elle jetait des regards rêveurs sur les détails subtils du jardin, espérant que la nature réveillerait sa créativité.En: She cast dreamy glances at the garden's subtle details, hoping that nature would awaken her creativity.Fr: Alors qu'il déambulait dans les allées, Julien aperçut une fleur rare, une petite merveille qu'il avait rarement vue.En: As he strolled through the paths, Julien spotted a rare flower, a little marvel he had seldom seen.Fr: Devant cette fleur, une jeune femme, Emilie, le crayon à la main, semblait absorbée dans son art.En: In front of this flower, a young woman, Emilie, pencil in hand, seemed absorbed in her art.Fr: La timidité de Julien hésitait à l'interpeller, pourtant, quelque chose en lui le poussa à briser le silence.En: Julien's shyness hesitated to address her, yet something in him urged him to break the silence.Fr: « Excusez-moi », dit-il doucement.En: "Excusez-moi," he said softly.Fr: « Cette fleur ici... elle est assez rare.En: "This flower here... it is quite rare.Fr: Vos dessins sont captivants.En: Your drawings are captivating."Fr: » Emilie leva les yeux, surprise mais intriguée.En: Emilie looked up, surprised but intrigued.Fr: Elle lisait la passion dans le regard de Julien et devina qu'ils partageaient un amour commun pour la nature.En: She read the passion in Julien's eyes and guessed they shared a common love for nature.Fr: « Merci », répondit-elle en souriant.En: "Thank you," she replied, smiling.Fr: « Je trouve vos observations intéressantes.En: "I find your observations interesting."Fr: » Ce fut le début d'une conversation inattendue mais fluide.En: This was the start of an unexpected but fluent conversation.Fr: Julien et Emilie se découvraient petit à petit à travers leur amour réciproque pour la beauté naturelle et artistique.En: Julien and Emilie gradually discovered each other through their mutual love for natural and artistic beauty.Fr: Lorsqu'Emilie proposa à Julien de visiter son atelier, il accepta avec enthousiasme.En: When Emilie proposed that Julien visit her studio, he accepted eagerly.Fr: Dans l'atelier chaleureux d'Emilie, plein de toiles inachevées et de couleurs vibrantes, ils discutèrent longuement.En: In Emilie's warm studio, full of unfinished canvases and vibrant colors, they talked at length.Fr: Ils réalisèrent que leurs passions, bien que différentes, se complétaient à merveille.En: They realized that their passions, although different, complemented each other wonderfully.Fr: Emilie se surprit à apprécier cette nouvelle complicité, tandis que Julien, pour la première fois, envisageait l'idée de s'ouvrir aux autres.En: Emilie was surprised to enjoy this new companionship, while Julien, for the first time, considered the idea of opening up to others.Fr: Le soleil commençait à se coucher lorsqu'ils quittèrent le jardin ensemble, des idées plein la tête.En: The sun began to set as they left the garden together, ideas filling their minds.Fr: Ils parlaient déjà d'un éventuel projet, une fusion inédite de botanique et d'art.En: They were already talking about a potential project, an unprecedented fusion of botany and art.Fr: Leurs pas résonnaient sur les pavés alors qu'ils s'éloignaient, emplis de promesses et d'excitation pour l'avenir.En: Their footsteps echoed on the cobblestones as they walked away, filled with promises and excitement for the future.Fr: Julien avait découvert plus qu'une plante rare dans les Tuileries, il avait trouvé une connexion inattendue.En: Julien had discovered more than just a rare plant in the Tuileries; he had found an unexpected connection.Fr: Quant à Emilie, elle avait réalisé que l'inspiration pouvait venir des rencontres les plus fortuites.En: As for Emilie, she had realized that inspiration could come from the most fortuitous encounters.Fr: Ensemble, ils avaient transformé une simple promenade estivale en une nouvelle aventure créative.En: Together, they had turned a simple summer stroll into a new creative adventure. Vocabulary Words:the heart: le cœurthe garden: le jardinthe path: l'alléethe tree: l'arbrethe statue: la statuethe laughter: le rirethe whisper: le murmurethe botany: la botaniquethe conference: la conférencethe freedom: la libertéthe artist: l'artistethe inspiration: l'inspirationthe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisthe detail: le détailthe creativity: la créativitéthe drawing: le dessinthe conversation: la conversationthe studio: l'atelierthe canvas: la toilethe color: la couleurthe companionship: la complicitéthe sunset: le coucher de soleilthe project: le projetthe fusion: la fusionthe step: le pasthe cobblestones: les pavésthe promise: la promessethe excitement: l'excitationthe connection: la connexionthe encounter: la rencontre

This is a review of... Survivor Season 35 Episode 2! We are doing a bit of prep for Survivor 50. Dylan hasn't seen this season and Richie wants to see if it still holds up. Can't think of a better way to spend a Survivor summer break. Watch along with us, leave a comment, leave a like, and let's get it on! Be sure to subscribe and survive. Heroes vs Healers vs Hustlers rolls on!Episode 2: I'm a Wild Banshee#survivor #survivor35 #survivorfinale #survivorcbs #tvreview #tv #podcast #episode2 #survivor50 #survivorclips #tvreaction #survivor35episode2 #realitytv #tvreactions #reaction #survivorben #survivorchrissy 0:00 - Recapping Episode 21:28 - Crafty Chrissy2:14 - Simone on the Outs3:07 - A Showmance Blossoming4:10 - Joe Plays Aggressive6:04 - Personalities Clash7:18 - Immunity Challenge9:19 - Chill Scrambling10:10 - Tribal Council11:18 - A Moment For Simone12:31 - Survivor Press Conference14:00 - Stock Up/Stock Down16:13 - Renaming The Episode17:07 - Hoping For Showmances

Some stories crack you open—in the best possible way. In this moving episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Julie Barth to talk about what it really takes to keep going when life keeps hitting hard. From surviving domestic violence to caring for her special needs daughter and losing her husband to cancer, Julie's story is one of pain, yes—but also one of grit, grace, and quiet strength.Together, she and Lyndsay talk about the layered reality of motherhood, the exhaustion of caregiving, and the way grief can stretch far beyond a single moment of loss. But this isn't a story about defeat. It's about choosing to get back up. Julie shares how advocacy became her purpose, how community gave her strength, and how art became a powerful outlet for healing.This conversation is a reminder that resilience isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. And even in the darkest seasons, there is light to be found when women show up for each other.Tune in if you need a reminder that pain can shape purpose—and that you don't have to walk through it alone.Find Julie Barth Online Here:Instagram: @julie_barth_authorFacebook: Julie BarthLinkedIn: Julie BarthWebsite: juliebarthauthor.comTikTok: Julie Barth AuthorFind The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:Website: thepaingamepodcast.comInstagram: @thepaingamepodcastFacebook: The Pain Game PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: The Pain Game PodcastEpisode Highlights:(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma(02:13) Resilience Through Personal Struggles(03:50) Julie Barth's Journey with Tatum(10:19) Facing Loss and Caregiving Challenges(17:36) Navigating New Relationships and Challenges(21:32) The Impact of Domestic Violence(33:40) From Pain to Purpose: Julie's Books and Outreach

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Magical Proposal: Love Blossoms at Tokyo Disneyland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京ディズニーランドの夏の空は青く、どこを見ても楽しそうな人々でにぎわっています。En: The summer sky at Tokyo Disneyland was blue, and wherever you looked, there were crowds of people having a wonderful time.Ja: ポップコーンと綿菓子の甘い香りが空気中に漂い、シンデレラ城が背景にそびえ立っています。En: The sweet scent of popcorn and cotton candy wafted through the air, with Cinderella Castle towering in the background.Ja: この場所で、ハルトはアイコにプロポーズをしようと決心しました。En: It was in this place that Haruto decided to propose to Aiko.Ja: 彼は思い出に残る、そしてロマンティックな瞬間を夢見ていました。En: He dreamed of a memorable, romantic moment.Ja: 「今日は絶対に成功させる」とハルトは自分に言い聞かせました。En: "I will definitely make this a success today," Haruto told himself.Ja: 彼のそばには親友のユキが、頼りにならないけれど元気いっぱいに応援していました。En: Beside him was his best friend Yuki, who, although not the most reliable, was cheering him on energetically.Ja: 「ハルト、ここでのプロポーズは、いい考えだよ。でも、ラジオカートには気をつけてね」とユキは笑いながら言いました。En: "Haruto, proposing here is a great idea. But, watch out for the radio-controlled carts," Yuki said with a laugh.Ja: ハルトは皆の前でプロポーズする予定でした。En: Haruto planned to propose in front of everyone.Ja: しかし、彼の計画はまもなく崩れ始めました。En: However, his plan soon began to fall apart.Ja: まず、彼らは迷子になってしまいました。En: First, they got lost.Ja: 地図がひらひらと風吹かれていき、どこにいるのかわからなくなってしまいました。En: The map fluttered away in the breeze, and they no longer knew where they were.Ja: 「大丈夫、大丈夫」とハルトは言いましたが、心の中では焦っていました。En: "It's okay, it's okay," Haruto said, but inside he was panicking.Ja: 次の問題はリングでした。En: The next problem was the ring.Ja: ポケットを探っても、リングが見つかりません。En: Even though he searched his pockets, he couldn't find it.Ja: 「どうしよう、なくしたかも…」と焦るハルト。En: "What to do, I might have lost it..." Haruto panicked.Ja: しかし、ユキが「カートの下を見てみて」と指摘し、無事に見つかりました。En: However, Yuki pointed out, "Look under the cart," and they safely found it.Ja: ホッとしたのもつかの間、突然、近くのトークするオウムが「プロポーズ、プロポーズ！」と叫び始めました。En: No sooner had he sighed in relief than a nearby talking parrot suddenly started shouting, "Proposal, proposal!"Ja: アイコが振り返って笑っています。En: Aiko turned around and laughed.Ja: 「ハルト、オウムも応援してくれてるのね。」と。En: "Haruto, even the parrot is cheering for you," she said.Ja: 最後の挑戦は、ディズニーランドで最も賑やかな場所でのことでした。En: The final challenge took place in the busiest area of Disneyland.Ja: 泡を追いかける子供たちが周りを駆け回り、すべてがカオスでした。En: Kids chasing bubbles were running around, and everything was in chaos.Ja: しかし、その時、花火が夜空に打ち上がりました。En: But then, fireworks lit up the night sky.Ja: ハルトは、その瞬間を逃さず、「アイコ、結婚してくれますか？」と声を上げました。En: Seizing the moment, Haruto raised his voice, "Aiko, will you marry me?"Ja: 子供たちの歓声と泡の中で、アイコは心から笑い、「もちろん！大好きよ、ハルト。」と答えました。En: Among the cheers of children and the bubbles, Aiko laughed heartily and replied, "Of course! I love you, Haruto."Ja: ハルトは完璧を求めていましたが、アイコはハルトの一生懸命で誠実なところを見て、彼の計画が完全ではなくても幸せでした。En: Haruto was striving for perfection, but Aiko saw his earnest and sincere nature, and was happy even if his plan wasn't flawless.Ja: 完璧な瞬間ではなくても、彼らはお互いを大切に思う気持ちでいっぱいでした。En: Though it wasn't a perfect moment, they were filled with feelings of cherishing each other.Ja: ハルトはそのことを学び、アイコは彼のそんなところにもっと惹かれました。En: Haruto learned this, and Aiko was even more drawn to him because of it.Ja: 夏のディズニーランドで、彼らは新しい人生をスタートさせました。En: At Disneyland in the summer, they began a new chapter of their lives. Vocabulary Words:wafted: 漂うtowering: そびえ立つmemorable: 思い出に残るenergetically: 元気いっぱいにfluttered: ひらひらとpanicking: 焦っていましたsincere: 誠実なearnest: 一生懸命propose: プロポーズcart: カートbreeze: 風chaos: カオスparrot: オウムshouting: 叫びcheering: 応援challenge: 挑戦sigh: ホッとしたtowered: そびえ立つbroadcast: 放送flutter: ひらひらseize: 逃さずdrawn: 惹かれreliable: 頼りにならないcognizant: 認識していますechoed: 反響flawless: 完璧cherishing: 大切に思うescapade: 冒険cartography: 地図学amicable: 友好的

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blossoms Amidst the Roses: A Proposal at Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zomerzon scheen helder boven de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: The summer sun shone brightly over the Keukenhof-gardens.Nl: Sanne en Joris liepen hand in hand langs de bloemperken, de lucht gevuld met de geur van duizenden bloemen.En: Sanne and Joris walked hand in hand along the flower beds, the air filled with the scent of thousands of flowers.Nl: Sanne voelde zich vrij en gelukkig.En: Sanne felt free and happy.Nl: Ze wilde elk moment van dit romantische weekend koesteren zonder na te denken over wat daarna zou komen.En: She wanted to cherish every moment of this romantic weekend without thinking about what would come next.Nl: Joris keek naar Sanne en glimlachte.En: Joris looked at Sanne and smiled.Nl: Hij had deze reis zorgvuldig gepland.En: He had carefully planned this trip.Nl: Vandaag was de dag dat hij haar wilde vragen om met hem te trouwen.En: Today was the day he wanted to ask her to marry him.Nl: Zijn hart was vol liefde voor haar, maar ook wat zenuwachtig.En: His heart was full of love for her, but he was also a bit nervous.Nl: Hij wist dat Sanne soms aarzelde over de toekomst, en hij wilde dat alles perfect zou zijn.En: He knew that Sanne sometimes hesitated about the future, and he wanted everything to be perfect.Nl: Ze wandelden over het pad omringd door tulpen en hyacinten.En: They strolled along the path surrounded by tulips and hyacinths.Nl: Sanne genoot van de kleurenpracht, niet bewust van Joris's plan.En: Sanne enjoyed the explosion of color, unaware of Joris's plan.Nl: Na een tijdje kwamen ze aan bij de rozentuin, levend met dieprode, roze en witte rozen.En: After a while, they arrived at the rose garden, alive with deep red, pink, and white roses.Nl: Het was een perfecte plek, dacht Joris.En: It was the perfect spot, thought Joris.Nl: Hier zou hij op één knie gaan en zijn liefde verklaren.En: Here he would kneel and declare his love.Nl: Terwijl ze aan de rand van de rozentuin stonden, haalde Joris diep adem.En: As they stood at the edge of the rose garden, Joris took a deep breath.Nl: Hij wilde dat Sanne zijn oprechte intenties begreep.En: He wanted Sanne to understand his sincere intentions.Nl: "Sanne," begon hij zachtjes terwijl hij knielde, "ik hou van je.En: "Sanne," he began softly as he knelt down, "I love you.Nl: Wil je met me trouwen?"En: Will you marry me?"Nl: Sanne keek verbaasd en haar hart begon sneller te kloppen.En: Sanne looked surprised, and her heart began to race.Nl: Dit was een moment dat ze had gevreesd maar ook had verlangd.En: This was a moment she had both feared and longed for.Nl: De schoonheid van de bloemen om hen heen, Joris's liefdevolle ogen, alles voelde op zijn plaats.En: The beauty of the flowers around them, the loving eyes of Joris, everything felt right.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat haar angst voor commitment niet opwoog tegen de liefde die ze voor Joris voelde.En: She realized that her fear of commitment did not outweigh the love she felt for Joris.Nl: "Ja," zei ze uiteindelijk, haar stem gevuld met warmte, "ik wil met je trouwen."En: "Yes," she finally said, her voice filled with warmth, "I want to marry you."Nl: Joris stond op, omhelsde haar en ze voelden allebei een sterke band.En: Joris stood up, embraced her, and they both felt a strong connection.Nl: De rozen geurden zoeter, de zon scheen helderder, en de toekomst voelde plotseling vol mogelijkheden.En: The roses smelled sweeter, the sun shone brighter, and the future suddenly felt full of possibilities.Nl: Sanne voelde zich sterk, klaar om de onzekerheden los te laten en hun pad samen te bewandelen.En: Sanne felt strong, ready to let go of uncertainties and walk their path together.Nl: Ze verlieten die dag de Keukenhof als verloofd stel, met vertrouwen in elkaar en een sprankelende liefde die hen leidde naar een mooie toekomst.En: They left that day from the Keukenhof as an engaged couple, with confidence in each other and a sparkling love guiding them toward a beautiful future. Vocabulary Words:cherish: koesterennervous: zenuwachtighesitated: aarzeldeunaware: niet bewustexplosion: kleurenprachtkneel: knielendeclare: verklarensincere: oprechteintentions: intentiescommitment: commitmentembraced: omhelsdecertainty: onzekerhedenguiding: leiddesparkling: sprankelendefelt: voeldefill: vullenconfidence: vertrouwenpath: padrealized: realiseerdefeared: gevreesdlonged: verlangdstood: stondenuncertainties: onzekerhedenpossibilities: mogelijkhedenrace: kloppenplan: planperfect: perfectestrode: wandeldenrose: roosengaged: verloofd

19th July 2021 (Satsangs from the Archives) These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sunset Confessions: A Love Story Blossoms in the Orchard Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש זרחה בהדר מעל רמת הגולן, וקרני האור נצנצו בין העצים.En: The sun rose majestically over the Ramat HaGolan, and the rays of light shimmered between the trees.He: שורות של עצי תפוח ירוקים התפרשו עד האופק, מתחת לשמים כחולים וצחורים.En: Rows of green apple trees stretched to the horizon, beneath the clear and blue skies.He: ארי ומאיה צעדו על השביל בין השורות, נהנים מריח פירות מבשילים שהקיף את המקום.En: Ari and Maya walked on the path between the rows, enjoying the scent of ripening fruit that filled the place.He: "אני אוהב את השקט פה," אמר ארי, כשהוא נשען על גזע עץ גדול, בתצפית על הפרדס.En: "I love the peace here," Ari said, leaning against a large tree trunk, overlooking the orchard.He: המילים היו פשוטות, אבל מוחו היה עסוק במחשבות מורכבות.En: The words were simple, but his mind was busy with complex thoughts.He: הוא ידע שהחג של ט"ו באב מתקרב, ורצה לנצל את ההזדמנות להיפתח בפני מאיה.En: He knew that the holiday of Tu B'Av was approaching, and he wanted to take the opportunity to open up to Maya.He: מאיה חייכה בשמחה.En: Maya smiled with joy.He: "זה באמת קסום כאן.En: "It really is magical here.He: מה אתה חושב על החג?En: What do you think about the holiday?"He: " היא שאלה, נותנת לו הזדמנות לשתף.En: she asked, giving him the chance to share.He: ארי היסס לרגע.En: Ari hesitated for a moment.He: "אני חושב שזה זמן נהדר לאהבה.En: "I think it's a great time for love.He: אבל לפעמים זה מפחיד אותי.En: But sometimes it scares me.He: אני לא יודע אם אני יכול לבטא את מה שאני מרגיש.En: I don't know if I can express what I feel."He: "מאיה נשענה על כתפו בעדינות.En: Maya gently leaned on his shoulder.He: "אתה יודע, זה טבעי לפחד.En: "You know, it's natural to be afraid.He: אבל לפעמים כדאי לקחת את הסיכון.En: But sometimes it's worth taking the risk."He: "העצים סביבם יצרו מעין מעבר.En: The trees around them formed a sort of passage.He: ברקע היו קולות של ילדים משחקים, והרוח נשבה ברכות.En: In the background were the sounds of children playing, and the wind blew gently.He: לתוך הסביבה השלווה הזו, ארי מצא את אומץ ליבו.En: Into this serene environment, Ari found his courage.He: עם השמש השוקעת וצובעת את השמים בצבעים של זהב וכתום, ארי פנה למאיה.En: With the sun setting and painting the sky in shades of gold and orange, Ari turned to Maya.He: "מאיה, אני צריך לספר לך משהו.En: "Maya, I need to tell you something.He: אני.En: I...He: אני מעריך אותך כל כך, אבל זה יותר מזה.En: I appreciate you so much, but it's more than that.He: אני חושב שאני מאוהב בך.En: I think I'm in love with you."He: "מאיה נשאה אליו עיניים מוארות בהפתעה וטוב.En: Maya looked at him with eyes lit with surprise and goodness.He: היא תפסה את ידו, וחייכה חיוך שהיה בו חום ורכות.En: She took his hand and smiled a smile full of warmth and gentleness.He: "ארי, אני מרגישה אותו דבר," היא אמרה ברכות.En: "Ari, I feel the same way," she said softly.He: "חשבתי הרבה עלינו, והלב שלי תמיד מוביל אליך.En: "I've thought a lot about us, and my heart always leads to you."He: "באותו רגע, הזמן כאילו עמד מלכת.En: At that moment, time seemed to stand still.He: היופי של השקיעה, ריח התפוחים, והאהבה שהתגברה ביניהם – הכל היה שלם ומושלם.En: The beauty of the sunset, the scent of apples, and the love that grew between them – it was all complete and perfect.He: כשחזרו מהפרדס, ארי ידע שמשהו בו השתנה.En: As they returned from the orchard, Ari knew that something in him had changed.He: הוא למד את הכוח שבהבאת רגשות אמיתיים לידי ביטוי, כמו פרי בשל שממתין להיקלט.En: He had learned the power of bringing true emotions to light, like a ripe fruit waiting to be picked.He: ובין הצללים הנופלים של הערב, ארי ומאיה צעדו יחד, יודעים שידידותם הפכה לסיפור אהבה חדש.En: And in the falling shadows of the evening, Ari and Maya walked together, knowing their friendship had turned into a new love story. Vocabulary Words:majestically: בהדרshimmered: נצנצוripening: מבשיליםserene: שלווהtrunk: גזעopportunity: הזדמנותappreciate: מעריךhesitated: היססgently: ברכותoverlooking: בתצפיתpassage: מעברcourage: אומץsurprise: הפתעהgentleness: רכותrevealing: בהבאתemotions: רגשותcomplete: שלםperfect: מושלםchanging: שהשתנהfriendship: ידידותםhorizon: האופקexpress: לבטאoccasion: חגripe: בשלwonder: פלאillumination: מאירהcomplex: מורכבותrisk: סיכוןenvironment: סביבהlead: מובילBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Summer's Hope: Love Blossoms in the Children's Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sugarai végigsiklanak a gyermekotthon falain, melegséget hozva minden szobába.En: The rays of the sun glide along the walls of the children's home, bringing warmth to every room.Hu: Az udvaron gyerekek nevetése hallatszik, ahogy kergetőznek a zöld fűben, élvezve a nyári szabadságot.En: In the yard, the laughter of children echoes as they chase each other on the green grass, enjoying the freedom of summer.Hu: Ágnes az ablakból figyeli őket.En: Ágnes watches them from the window.Hu: Ő a gyermekotthon szíve, mindig azon dolgozik, hogy szerető otthont találjon az itteni kicsiknek.En: She is the heart of the children's home, always working to find a loving home for the little ones there.Hu: Egyik nap új önkéntes érkezik az otthonba.En: One day, a new volunteer arrives at the home.Hu: Zoltán az, aki segíteni akar a gyermekeken, de van valami melankólia a mosolya mögött.En: It is Zoltán, who wants to help the children, but there's a melancholy behind his smile.Hu: Ágnes első látásra érzi, hogy Zoltán különleges ember, aki mély sebeket hoz magával.En: Ágnes feels at first sight that Zoltán is a special person who carries deep wounds with him.Hu: Ahogy telnek a napok, Ágnes és Zoltán együtt dolgoznak a gyerekekkel.En: As the days pass, Ágnes and Zoltán work together with the children.Hu: Az együttműködésük során lassan megismerik egymást.En: During their collaboration, they slowly get to know each other.Hu: Zoltán meghallgatja Ágnest, mesél neki saját tapasztalatairól, Ágnes pedig megosztja vele az otthon titkos életét.En: Zoltán listens to Ágnes, sharing his own experiences with her, while Ágnes reveals the secret life of the home to him.Hu: Közben Mária, Ágnes jó barátja, észreveszi ezt a különös köteléket.En: Meanwhile, Mária, Ágnes's good friend, notices this peculiar bond.Hu: Mária, aki mindig figyelmes és kíváncsi, mosolyogva kérdezi Ágnestől: "Ugye Zoltán bácsival szerettek lenni?En: Mária, always attentive and curious, asks Ágnes with a smile, "You like being with Zoltán bácsi, don't you?Hu: Én úgy érzem, jó ember.En: I feel he's a good man."Hu: "Egy szempillantás alatt elérkezik a nyári rendezvény napja.En: In the blink of an eye, the day of the summer event arrives.Hu: Az egész otthon ünneplőbe öltözik a különleges alkalomra.En: The whole home is dressed for the special occasion.Hu: Ágnes és Zoltán nevetgélve díszítik fel az udvart.En: Ágnes and Zoltán giggle as they decorate the yard.Hu: Színes lampionok lengenek a szélben.En: Colorful lanterns sway in the wind.Hu: Éppen együtt teszik a lampionokat, mikor Ágnes szíve gyorsabban ver.En: As they place the lanterns together, Ágnes's heart beats faster.Hu: Az este folyamán, a csillagok alatt, Ágnes és Zoltán elhatározzák, hogy őszintén beszélnek.En: During the evening, under the stars, Ágnes and Zoltán decide to speak honestly.Hu: Ágnes fél nyitni, de érzi, hogy Zoltán megérti őt.En: Ágnes is afraid to open up, but she feels that Zoltán understands her.Hu: Zoltán is megosztja, hogy az elmúlt évek fájdalma miatt vonult vissza, de itt, ezek közt a gyerekek közt újra élni kezdett.En: Zoltán also shares that he had withdrawn because of the pain of the past years, but here, among these children, he has begun to live again.Hu: Ágnes rájön, hogy a két élet, a munka és a személyes kapcsolatok, nem kell, hogy kizárják egymást.En: Ágnes realizes that the two parts of her life, work and personal relationships, do not have to exclude each other.Hu: Megérti, hogy a szeretet, amit a gyerekek, Zoltán iránt érez, még inkább gazdagítja őt és a munkáját is.En: She understands that the love she feels for the children and for Zoltán enriches her and her work even more.Hu: A nyári szellő lágyan simogatja Megnyílnak egymás felé, együtt nevettek a gyerekekkel.En: The gentle summer breeze softly caresses them as they open up to each other and laugh together with the children.Hu: Az új fejezet elkezdődik, ahol a személyes boldogság és a munka iránti szenvedély összefonódik.En: A new chapter begins, where personal happiness and passion for work intertwine.Hu: A gyermekotthon továbbra is csupa zaj, nevetés és játék marad, de mostantól Ágnes és Zoltán közös ereje is vigyáz rá.En: The children's home remains full of noise, laughter, and play, but from now on, the combined strength of Ágnes and Zoltán also watches over it.Hu: A nap lenyugszik, de az ő történetük csak most kezdődik.En: The sun sets, but their story is just beginning. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraiglide: végigsiklanakwarmth: melegségetyard: udvaronmelancholy: melankóliawounds: sebeketcollaboration: együttműködésükpeculiar: különösbond: köteléketattentive: figyelmesoccasion: alkalomragiggle: nevetgélvelanterns: lampionoksway: lengenekheart beats faster: szíve gyorsabban verwithdrawn: visszaexclude: kizárjákenriches: gazdagítjasummer breeze: nyári szellőcaresses: simogatjaintertwine: összefonódikpersonal happiness: személyes boldogságpassion for work: munka iránti szenvedélycelebration: ünneplőbelaughter: nevetésfreedom: szabadságotattentive: figyelmescurious: kíváncsiunfolds: megnyílnakcommon strength: közös ereje

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lotus Blossoms and Brush Strokes: Liwei's Artful Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的夏天，丽伟、小美和陈明来到了颐和园。En: On a sunny summer day, Liwei, Xiaomei, and Chen Ming went to the Yiheyuan.Zh: 他们正为学校的艺术项目做准备。En: They were preparing for a school art project.Zh: 颐和园的花园很美丽，古老的建筑充满了灵感。En: The garden at Yiheyuan was beautiful, and the ancient buildings were full of inspiration.Zh: 丽伟是个有艺术天赋的人，他经常沉思，却有些不自信。En: Liwei was a talented artist, often lost in thought, yet somewhat lacking in confidence.Zh: 小美总是有条理，她支持丽伟，但对截止日期很焦虑。En: Xiaomei was always organized, supporting Liwei but anxious about deadlines.Zh: 陈明性格开朗，善于交际，但容易难以坚持。En: Chen Ming had a cheerful personality and was sociable but found it hard to stick to tasks.Zh: 丽伟坐在池塘边，思考如何做出一个出色的作品。En: Liwei sat by the pond, contemplating how to create an outstanding piece.Zh: 他想创造一个独特的艺术品，但心里充满了疑问。En: He wanted to craft a unique artwork but was filled with doubt.Zh: 小美不断提醒他，要抓紧时间。En: Xiaomei kept reminding him to keep an eye on the time.Zh: 陈明建议他做一些有趣的东西，吸引更多人的注意。En: Chen Ming suggested he make something fun to attract more attention.Zh: 丽伟感到困惑。En: Liwei felt confused.Zh: 他听取了朋友们的建议，但是这些和他的想法不太一样。En: He listened to his friends' advice, but it didn't quite match his own thoughts.Zh: 他不知道应该听从谁的意见。En: He didn't know whose opinion to follow.Zh: 这时候，一阵微风吹来，荷花轻轻摇摆。En: At that moment, a gentle breeze blew, causing the lotus flowers to sway softly.Zh: 丽伟看着荷花，突然有了灵感。En: Liwei gazed at the lotus blossoms and suddenly felt inspired.Zh: 他决定把小美的条理和陈明的创意结合在一起，同时保持自己的独特风格。En: He decided to combine Xiaomei's organization with Chen Ming's creativity while maintaining his own unique style.Zh: 他开始画一幅画，画中的荷花既有组织，又充满活力，还不失他的个人风格。En: He began to draw a painting, where the lotus flowers were both organized and vibrant, yet retained his personal touch.Zh: 展示作品的当天终于到了。En: The day to present the work finally arrived.Zh: 大家看到丽伟的作品，都被这幅既有艺术性又有创意的画迷住了。En: Everyone who saw Liwei's piece was captivated by this painting that was both artistic and creative.Zh: 小美称赞他说：“你的作品既有条理，又充满活力。En: Xiaomei praised him saying, "Your work is organized and full of vitality."Zh: ”陈明拍着丽伟的肩膀说：“真是个有趣的作品！En: Chen Ming patted Liwei on the shoulder and said, "What an interesting piece!"Zh: ”经过这次的经历，丽伟找到了平衡自我创作和他人建议的方法。En: Through this experience, Liwei found a way to balance his own creativity with the suggestions of others.Zh: 他更加自信，明白了合作与个人创造力同样重要。En: He became more confident and realized that collaboration was just as important as personal creativity.Zh: 天边晚霞映照着颐和园，美丽的风景见证了丽伟的成长。En: The evening's glow painted the sky over Yiheyuan, and the beautiful scenery witnessed Liwei's growth.Zh: 他望着远处的山那边，嘴角浮现出一个满足的微笑。En: He looked towards the mountains in the distance, a contented smile appearing on his lips. Vocabulary Words:sunny: 阳光明媚summer: 夏天ancient: 古老inspiration: 灵感talented: 有艺术天赋contemplating: 思考outstanding: 出色craft: 创造unique: 独特doubt: 疑问gentle: 温柔breeze: 微风sway: 轻轻摇摆vibrant: 充满活力captivated: 迷住vitality: 活力pat: 拍collaboration: 合作contented: 满足glow: 晚霞witnessed: 见证balance: 平衡supporting: 支持confused: 困惑advice: 建议opinion: 意见organize: 条理cheerful: 开朗sociable: 善于交际creativity: 创造力

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Picture-Perfect Meeting: Love Blossoms in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di Firenze splendeva luminoso su una stradina di ciottoli.En: The sole of Firenze shone brightly on a cobblestone street.It: Un piccolo caffè offriva riparo dall'estate calda.En: A small caffè offered refuge from the hot summer.It: Era un luogo accogliente, con tavoli di legno e decorazioni vintage.En: It was a welcoming place, with wooden tables and vintage decorations.It: Dentro, il suono delle tazze di caffè e il mormorio delle conversazioni creavano un'atmosfera intima.En: Inside, the sound of coffee cups and the murmur of conversations created an intimate atmosphere.It: Giulia era seduta a un tavolino vicino alla finestra.En: Giulia sat at a small table near the window.It: Guardava fuori, osservando i passanti.En: She watched outside, observing the passersby.It: Era un'artista appassionata di pitture rinascimentali.En: She was an artist passionate about Renaissance paintings.It: Era emozionata e nervosa.En: She was excited and nervous.It: Oggi avrebbe incontrato Matteo, il ragazzo con cui aveva parlato online.En: Today she would meet Matteo, the guy she had talked to online.It: Sperava di costruire una connessione reale.En: She hoped to build a real connection.It: Matteo arrivò poco dopo, con il suo zaino e la macchina fotografica.En: Matteo arrived shortly after, with his backpack and camera.It: Era calmo in apparenza, ma sentiva una certa pressione.En: He appeared calm, but felt a certain pressure.It: Voleva che Giulia si sentisse a suo agio e sperava che il loro incontro andasse bene.En: He wanted Giulia to feel comfortable and hoped their meeting would go well.It: "Buongiorno, Giulia," disse Matteo, sedendosi di fronte a lei.En: "Buongiorno, Giulia," said Matteo, sitting in front of her.It: "Ciao, Matteo," rispose Giulia con un sorriso timido.En: "Ciao, Matteo," replied Giulia with a shy smile.It: Parlarono del caffè, del tempo e delle cose semplici.En: They talked about the caffè, the weather, and simple things.It: Entrambi temevano i silenzi imbarazzanti.En: Both feared awkward silences.It: Il loro incontro sembrava un equilibrio delicato tra sincerità e piccole chiacchiere.En: Their meeting seemed a delicate balance between sincerity and small talk.It: Poi, Matteo prese coraggio.En: Then, Matteo gathered courage.It: Aprì il suo zaino e tirò fuori la macchina fotografica.En: He opened his backpack and took out the camera.It: "Ho scattato una foto di te mentre eri distratta," disse.En: "I took a photo of you while you were distracted," he said.It: Lo mostrò a Giulia.En: He showed it to Giulia.It: Nella foto, Giulia stava guardando lontano, verso la strada, persa nei suoi pensieri.En: In the photo, Giulia was looking away, toward the street, lost in her thoughts.It: Era un momento semplice, ma Matteo l'aveva trasformato in arte.En: It was a simple moment, but Matteo had transformed it into art.It: "È bellissima," disse Giulia, sorpresa.En: "It's beautiful," said Giulia, surprised.It: La foto catturava la sua essenza in modo che non aveva mai visto prima.En: The photo captured her essence in a way she had never seen before.It: Questo gesto aprì la porta a una conversazione più profonda.En: This gesture opened the door to a deeper conversation.It: Parlarono delle loro passioni.En: They talked about their passions.It: Lei raccontò delle sue visite agli Uffizi e delle sue opere preferite.En: She spoke about her visits to the Uffizi and her favorite works.It: Lui condivise storie di foto scattate nei vicoli silenziosi della città.En: He shared stories of photos taken in the city's quiet alleys.It: I loro occhi brillavano mentre esploravano sogni e visioni creative.En: Their eyes sparkled as they explored dreams and creative visions.It: Il tempo volò e presto fu ora di andare.En: Time flew, and soon it was time to go.It: Entrambi si alzarono, ma non prima di fare un piano per il futuro.En: They both stood up, but not before making a plan for the future.It: "Ci vediamo agli Uffizi sabato prossimo?"En: "Shall we meet at the Uffizi next Saturday?"It: propose Matteo.En: proposed Matteo.It: "Sì, mi piacerebbe molto," rispose Giulia con fiducia.En: "Yes, I would love that," replied Giulia with confidence.It: Lei si sentiva più sicura e aperta.En: She felt more secure and open.It: Matteo, incoraggiato dal successo del loro incontro, era pronto a rischiare di più nelle sue relazioni personali.En: Matteo, encouraged by the success of their meeting, was ready to take more risks in his personal relationships.It: Uscirono dal caffè, camminando insieme per la strada.En: They left the caffè, walking together along the street.It: Il sole di Firenze li avvolgeva, e la città sembrava più luminosa.En: The sole of Firenze enveloped them, and the city seemed brighter.It: Mentre i passanti andavano avanti e indietro, due giovani artisti avevano trovato una connessione genuina sotto il cielo azzurro.En: While passersby went back and forth, two young artists had found a genuine connection under the blue sky.It: E questo era solo l'inizio della loro storia.En: And this was only the beginning of their story. Vocabulary Words:the cobblestone: il ciottolothe refuge: il riparothe decoration: la decorazionethe murmur: il mormoriothe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe passerby: il passantethe artist: l'artistathe pressure: la pressioneawkward: imbarazzantethe silence: il silenziothe balance: l'equilibriothe essence: l'essenzathe gesture: il gestothe visit: la visitathe alley: il vicoloto explore: esplorarethe dream: il sognoto sparkle: brillarethe plan: il pianothe confidence: la fiduciato encourage: incoraggiarethe risk: il rischioto envelop: avvolgerethe connection: la connessionegenuine: genuinoto observe: osservarethe Renaissance: il Rinascimentothe conversation: la conversazionethe camera: la macchina fotograficathe courage: il coraggio

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: An Unexpected Bond: Love Blossoms at Kalemegdan Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Лето је било у пуном замаху, а Калемегдански парк блистао је у својој лепоти.En: Summer was in full swing, and the Kalemegdan park was shining in its beauty.Sr: Туристи и локалци шетали су поред утврђених зидина, уживајући у погледу на ушће Саве и Дунава.En: Tourists and locals strolled by the fortified walls, enjoying the view of the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers.Sr: Милан и Светлана корачали су са лаганим корацима, осећајући узбуђење новог почетка.En: Milan and Svetlana walked with light steps, feeling the excitement of a new beginning.Sr: Милан је био опуштен и шармантан, али унутар себе крио је страх од одбијања.En: Milan was relaxed and charming, but he harbored a fear of rejection within.Sr: Са друге стране, Светлана је била авантуристичка и сталожена, али недавно је имала здравствене проблеме о којима није желела говорити.En: On the other hand, Svetlana was adventurous and calm, but she recently had health issues she didn't want to discuss.Sr: Док су шетали међу дрвећем и цвећем, Милан је тајно уперавао пажњу на сваки детаљ.En: As they walked among the trees and flowers, Milan secretly paid attention to every detail.Sr: Хтео је да овај први састанак буде савршен и да освоји Светланину наклоност.En: He wanted this first date to be perfect and to win Svetlana's affection.Sr: Светлана је уживала у разговору и свежем ваздуху, трудећи се да заборави на своје бриге.En: Svetlana enjoyed the conversation and the fresh air, trying to forget her worries.Sr: Међутим, одједном, Светлана поче кијати.En: However, suddenly, Svetlana began to sneeze.Sr: Њено лице поста пецкаво, а очи почеше сузити.En: Her face became itchy, and her eyes started to water.Sr: Милан је приметио промену и загледао се забринуто.En: Milan noticed the change and looked at her with concern.Sr: "Јеси ли добро, Светлана?En: "Are you okay, Svetlana?"Sr: " упитао је нежно.En: he asked gently.Sr: "Мислим да имам алергијску реакцију," признала је Светлана, покушавајући да се не узнемири.En: "I think I'm having an allergic reaction," admitted Svetlana, trying not to get upset.Sr: Милан је брзо размишљао.En: Milan thought quickly.Sr: "Морамо ти помоћи," рекао је, узимајући је за руку.En: "We need to help you," he said, taking her hand.Sr: Заједно су кренули ка оближњој апотеци.En: Together, they headed to a nearby pharmacy.Sr: Милан је преузео контролу над ситуацијом, осећајући како се у њему буди заштитнички дух.En: Milan took control of the situation, feeling a protective spirit awaken within him.Sr: Стигли су до апотеке и Милан је објаснио једној љубазној фармацеутки стање у којем се Светлана налазила.En: They reached the pharmacy, and Milan explained Svetlana's condition to a kind pharmacist.Sr: Набавили су потребне лекове и потражили неко мирно место у хладу где би се Светлана одморила.En: They obtained the necessary medication and found a quiet place in the shade where Svetlana could rest.Sr: Док је седела на клупи, осећајући постепено олакшање, Светлана је погледала Милана.En: As she sat on the bench, feeling gradual relief, Svetlana looked at Milan.Sr: "Хвала ти," рекла је тихо.En: "Thank you," she said softly.Sr: "Нисам хтела да те оптеретим својим проблемима.En: "I didn't want to burden you with my problems."Sr: "Милан се осмехнуо и ухватио њену руку.En: Milan smiled and held her hand.Sr: "Нема потребе да скриваш било шта од мене.En: "There's no need to hide anything from me.Sr: Овде сам да помогнем.En: I'm here to help."Sr: "Њих двоје наставили су разговор, сада ближе него раније.En: The two continued their conversation, now closer than before.Sr: Светлана је схватила да може рачунати на Милана, а он је открио да је способан да подржи и помогне у тренуцима притиска.En: Svetlana realized she could rely on Milan, and he discovered that he was capable of supporting and helping in times of stress.Sr: Састанак, иако другачији од планираног, завршио је добрим расположењем и обећањем нових сусрета.En: The date, although different from what was planned, ended on a good note with the promise of new meetings. Vocabulary Words:full swing: пун замахfortified: утврђенихstrolled: шеталиconfluence: ушћеharbored: криоrejection: одбијањаadventurous: авантуристичкаcalm: сталоженаhealth issues: здравствене проблемеaffection: наклоностconversation: разговоруitchy: пецкавоwater: сузитиconcern: забринутоgently: нежноallergic reaction: алергијску реакцијуpharmacy: апотекаprotective spirit: заштитнички духpharmacist: фармацеуткиmedication: лековеrelief: олакшањеburden: оптеретимsupporting: подржиstress: притискаmeeting: састанакplanned: планираногpromise: обећањемgradual: постепеноshade: хладquiet: мирно

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Love Blossoms at the Mountain Village Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 山村集市在山间的晨光中焕发出勃勃生机。En: The mountain village market burst with vibrant life in the morning light of the mountains.Zh: 彩色的帐篷如花朵般盛开，空气中弥漫着香草和新鲜蔬菜的芬芳。En: Colorful tents bloomed like flowers, and the air was filled with the fragrance of herbs and fresh vegetables.Zh: 人们穿梭其间，为即将到来的七夕节添置各种食材。En: People shuttled back and forth, adding various ingredients for the upcoming Qixi Festival.Zh: 梅是一位年轻的姑娘，对烹饪充满热情。En: Mei was a young woman with a passion for cooking.Zh: 她计划为心仪的人准备一顿特别的晚餐，以此表达自己的心意。En: She planned to prepare a special dinner for someone she admired, as a way to express her feelings.Zh: 然而，节日将至，集市比平常更热闹，想要购买的食材在迅速售罄。En: However, with the festival approaching, the market was busier than usual, and the ingredients she wanted were quickly selling out.Zh: “我要找到最好的材料，”梅对自己说道。En: "I need to find the best materials," Mei said to herself.Zh: “只有用最好的食材，才能做出我想要的那道菜！En: "Only with the best ingredients can I make the dish I want!"Zh: ”她走过一个个摊位，与摊主们讨价还价，努力收集所需的蔬菜和香草。En: She walked past one stall after another, haggling with vendors, diligently collecting the needed vegetables and herbs.Zh: 梁是一位友好的摊贩，对梅一直心怀倾慕。En: Liang was a friendly vendor who had always admired Mei.Zh: 他见梅走近自己的摊位，微微一笑。En: Seeing her approach his stall, he gave a slight smile.Zh: “梅，今天需要些什么？En: "Mei, what do you need today?"Zh: ”梁问道，他的摊位上摆满了新鲜的香草。En: Liang asked, his stall filled with fresh herbs.Zh: “你好，梁，”梅热情地回应。En: "Hello, Liang," Mei responded warmly.Zh: “我在找一些香菜、薄荷，还有一些辣椒。En: "I'm looking for cilantro, mint, and some chili peppers.Zh: 可是好像人太多了，我还缺最后几样。En: But it seems too crowded today, and I'm still missing a few items."Zh: ”梁明白梅的困难，也知晓她为谁准备这顿晚餐。En: Liang understood Mei's difficulty and also knew for whom she was preparing this dinner.Zh: 他在心中犹豫，要不要趁机表达自己的心意。En: He hesitated in his heart, wondering whether to take the opportunity to express his feelings.Zh: 然而，他决定先帮助梅。En: However, he decided to help Mei first.Zh: “这些都是我为你留的，”梁说，悄悄从摊位后拿出一小篮新鲜香草。En: "I've kept these just for you," Liang said, quietly taking out a small basket of fresh herbs from behind the stall.Zh: 梅惊讶且感激地看着梁。En: Mei looked at Liang in surprise and gratitude.Zh: “谢谢你，梁！En: "Thank you, Liang!Zh: 这些就是我需要的！En: This is exactly what I needed!"Zh: ”她说，心中一阵温暖。En: she said, feeling a wave of warmth in her heart.Zh: 日落时分，梅邀请梁来她家共进晚餐。En: At sunset, Mei invited Liang to her home for dinner.Zh: 灯火柔和，空气中飘着诱人的香气。En: The lights were soft, and the air was filled with a tempting aroma.Zh: 梅端上她的佳肴，微笑着对梁说：“谢谢你的帮助。En: Mei served her dishes and smiled at Liang, saying, "Thank you for your help.Zh: 因为有了你，我才能做出这顿晚餐。En: Because of you, I was able to make this dinner."Zh: ”吃着梅亲手做的饭菜，梁终于鼓起勇气，说出了心里话。En: While eating the meal Mei had personally prepared, Liang finally mustered the courage to speak his heart.Zh: “梅，我其实一直很欣赏你，也很喜欢这些因为你而变得特别的日子。En: "Mei, I've always appreciated you and really cherish these days made special by you."Zh: ”梅脸上露出幸福的微笑。En: Mei's face lit up with a happy smile.Zh: “我也是呢，一直想告诉你，那些日子里我也很开心。En: "I do too, I've always wanted to tell you, those days were very joyful for me as well."Zh: ”那天晚上，他们在共同分享的餐桌旁，敞开心扉，终于明白彼此心意。En: That night, around a shared table, they opened their hearts and finally understood each other's feelings.Zh: 不知不觉中，他们的世界因为一个下午的集市而改变。En: Unknowingly, their world was changed by an afternoon at the market.Zh: 山村集市的繁忙已经远去，夜空中挂满星星，与温柔的月光一道，见证了一个新的开始。En: The hustle and bustle of the mountain village market had faded away, and the starry night sky, along with the gentle moonlight, witnessed a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 勃勃生机bloomed: 盛开fragrance: 芬芳shuttled: 穿梭forth: 其间upcoming: 即将到来的admired: 心仪haggling: 讨价还价vendors: 摊贩diligently: 努力chili peppers: 辣椒crowded: 热闹hesitated: 犹豫gratitude: 感激temper: 柔和aroma: 香气mustered: 鼓起cherish: 珍惜appreciate: 欣赏shared: 共同bustle: 繁忙faded: 远去starry: 星星gentle: 温柔witnessed: 见证express: 表达feelings: 心意materials: 材料personally: 亲手surprise: 惊讶

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: In Bloom: Friendship Blossoms Amidst Keukenhof's Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder op de Keukenhof-tuin.En: The sun shone brightly on the Keukenhof garden.Nl: De lucht was blauw en de bloemen bloeiden in alle kleuren van de regenboog.En: The sky was blue, and the flowers bloomed in all colors of the rainbow.Nl: Sander, Maaike en Bram liepen over de kronkelige paden.En: Sander, Maaike, and Bram walked along the winding paths.Nl: Sander keek om zich heen, maar zijn gedachten waren ergens anders.En: Sander looked around, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Nl: Morgen had hij een belangrijk sollicitatiegesprek.En: Tomorrow he had an important job interview.Nl: Hij probeerde te ontspannen, maar zijn gedachten bleven terugkeren naar de volgende dag.En: He tried to relax, but his thoughts kept returning to the next day.Nl: "Wat een prachtige bloemen," zei Bram enthousiast.En: "What beautiful flowers," said Bram enthusiastically.Nl: Zijn ogen glinsterden terwijl hij een veld vol rode tulpen bekeek.En: His eyes glistened as he looked at a field full of red tulips.Nl: Als botanist wist Bram veel over bloemen en planten.En: As a botanist, Bram knew a lot about flowers and plants.Nl: Hij deelde zijn kennis graag met zijn vrienden.En: He enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his friends.Nl: Maaike stond naast hem, glimlachend naar zijn verhalen.En: Maaike stood next to him, smiling at his stories.Nl: "Inderdaad prachtig," antwoordde Maaike, terwijl ze merkte dat Sander stil was.En: "Indeed beautiful," Maaike replied, noticing that Sander was quiet.Nl: Ze kende Sander goed genoeg om te weten dat er iets anders aan de hand was.En: She knew Sander well enough to understand that something else was going on.Nl: Hij glimlachte vaag wanneer hij haar blik voelde.En: He smiled vaguely when he felt her gaze.Nl: Hij wilde niet dat zijn zorgen de dag zouden verpesten.En: He didn't want his worries to ruin the day.Nl: Maar terwijl ze verder liepen, voelde Sander een lichte jeuk in zijn keel.En: But as they continued walking, Sander felt a slight itch in his throat.Nl: Hij probeerde het te negeren, net als zijn zorgen over het sollicitatiegesprek.En: He tried to ignore it, just like his worries about the job interview.Nl: Maar de jeuk werd erger.En: But the itch got worse.Nl: Zijn ogen begonnen te tranen en zijn neus begon te kriebelen.En: His eyes began to water, and his nose started to itch.Nl: "Ah-choo!"En: "Ah-choo!"Nl: Sander nieste hard.En: Sander sneezed loudly.Nl: Hij rook een sterke geur van pollen.En: He smelled a strong scent of pollen.Nl: "Alles goed, Sander?"En: "Are you alright, Sander?"Nl: vroeg Maaike bezorgd.En: asked Maaike worriedly.Nl: Sander wuifde het weg en lachte nerveus.En: Sander waved it off and laughed nervously.Nl: Hij wilde zijn vrienden niet lastigvallen.En: He didn't want to bother his friends.Nl: Toch werd zijn niesbui erger.En: Still, his sneezing fit worsened.Nl: Zijn keel voelde benauwd aan.En: His throat felt tight.Nl: Maaike zag nu dat er iets mis was.En: Maaike now saw that something was wrong.Nl: "Sander, je ziet helemaal rood," zei ze snel en haalde een antihistamine uit haar tas.En: "Sander, you look all red," she said quickly and pulled an antihistamine from her bag.Nl: "Neem dit," zei ze, terwijl ze hem de pil aanbood.En: "Take this," she said, offering him the pill.Nl: Dankbaar slikte Sander het in en ze gingen op een bankje in een rustiger deel van de tuin zitten.En: Gratefully, Sander swallowed it, and they sat on a bench in a quieter part of the garden.Nl: Hij haalde diep adem.En: He took a deep breath.Nl: "Dank je, Maaike," zei hij zacht, zijn stem nog wat schor.En: "Thank you, Maaike," he said softly, his voice still somewhat hoarse.Nl: Maaike keek hem aan met een warme glimlach.En: Maaike looked at him with a warm smile.Nl: "Je weet dat je ons alles kunt vertellen, toch?"En: "You know you can tell us anything, right?"Nl: Met een zucht deelde Sander eindelijk zijn zorgen over het sollicitatiegesprek.En: With a sigh, Sander finally shared his worries about the job interview.Nl: "Ik ben zo nerveus," gaf hij toe.En: "I'm so nervous," he admitted.Nl: Maaike legde een hand op zijn schouder.En: Maaike placed a hand on his shoulder.Nl: "Je bent slim en eerlijk, Sander.En: "You're smart and honest, Sander.Nl: Ze kunnen geen betere kandidaat vinden," verzekerde ze hem.En: They can't find a better candidate," she assured him.Nl: Bram kwam aangeslenterd met een glimlach.En: Bram ambled over with a smile.Nl: "Ik hoorde dat je een beetje hulp nodig had," zei hij en klapte Sander vriendschappelijk op de rug.En: "I heard you needed a bit of help," he said and patted Sander friendly on the back.Nl: Sander lachte opgelucht.En: Sander laughed in relief.Nl: Ze praatten en de spanning vloeide weg als de zomerbries.En: They talked, and the tension flowed away like the summer breeze.Nl: Die middag genoten ze verder van de bloemen en elkaars gezelschap.En: That afternoon, they continued to enjoy the flowers and each other's company.Nl: Sander voelde zich beter.En: Sander felt better.Nl: Hij leerde dat het delen van zijn zorgen hem hielp om zich minder stressvol te voelen.En: He learned that sharing his worries helped him feel less stressed.Nl: Zijn vrienden waren er voor hem, en dat was precies wat hij nodig had.En: His friends were there for him, and that was exactly what he needed. Vocabulary Words:winding: kronkeligeelsewhere: ergens andersenthusiastically: enthousiastglistened: glinsterdenbotanist: botanistvaguely: vaagitch: jeuksneezed: niesteallergies: allergieënpollens: pollenwaved off: wuifde wegnervously: zenuwachtigsneezing fit: niesbuithroat: keeltight: benauwdred: roodantihistamine: antihistaminegratefully: dankbaarhoarse: schorshared: deeldenervous: nerveuscandidate: kandidaatambled: aangeslenterdpatted: klapterelief: opgeluchttension: spanningbreeze: briesstressed: stressvolcompany: gezelschapneeded: nodig had

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Arun's Storm: How Leadership Saved the Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मी का मौसम था।En: It was the summer season.Hi: चारों तरफ हरे-भरे खेत और रंग-बिरंगे फूल खिले हुए थे।En: All around were green fields and colorful flowers in bloom.Hi: यह फूलों का खेत जैसे किसी चित्रकार की पेंटिंग सा सुंदर था।En: This flower field was as beautiful as a painter's painting.Hi: सूरज अपनी पूरी चमक में था, लेकिन दूर आसमान में काले बादल भी नजर आ रहे थे।En: The sun was shining brightly, but in the distance, dark clouds could be seen in the sky.Hi: ऐसा लग रहा था जैसे कोई बड़ी आंधी आने वाली हो।En: It seemed as if a big storm was coming.Hi: फूलों के इस सुंदर खेत में, अरुण, एक मेहनती छात्र, अपनी ग्रेजुएशन डे की तैयारी में व्यस्त था।En: In this beautiful field of flowers, Arun, a diligent student, was busy preparing for his graduation day.Hi: अरुण का सपना था कि वह बॉटनी के क्षेत्र में कुछ बड़ा करे और इसके लिए वह अपनी गुरु, मीरा, से एक स्कॉलरशिप के लिए सिफारिश चाहता था।En: Arun's dream was to make a significant contribution to the field of botany, and for this, he wanted a recommendation for a scholarship from his mentor, Meera.Hi: लेकिन उसके मन में हमेशा यह डर रहता था कि वह अपने सहपाठियों में सबसे अलग नहीं खड़ा हो पाएगा।En: However, he always feared that he might not stand out among his classmates.Hi: रोहित, उसका सहपाठी, हमेशा आत्मविश्वास से भरा रहता, जिससे अरुण पर दबाव और बढ़ जाता।En: Rohit, his classmate, was always full of confidence, adding more pressure on Arun.Hi: उस दिन आसमान की स्थिति को देखते हुए अरुण चिंतित था।En: Seeing the condition of the sky that day, Arun was worried.Hi: उसकी मेहनत जिस प्रेजेंटेशन में लगी थी, वह इस तूफान के कारण बर्बाद हो सकता था।En: The presentation he worked hard on could be ruined due to this storm.Hi: तभी हौले-हौले हवा का रुख बदलने लगा।En: Just then, the direction of the wind started changing slowly.Hi: आंधी की शुरुआत हो गई थी।En: The beginning of the storm had started.Hi: अरुण ने तय किया कि वह फूलों को बचाने के लिए जो बन पड़ेगा करेगा।En: Arun decided to do whatever he could to save the flowers.Hi: उसने अपने सहपाठियों को एकत्रित किया।En: He gathered his classmates.Hi: "हमें तेजी से काम करना होगा।En: "We need to work quickly.Hi: सभी फूलों को धूप से बचाने के लिए प्लास्टिक की चादरों से ढकना होगा," उसने कहा।En: We must cover all the flowers with plastic sheets to protect them from the sun," he said.Hi: अरुण के नेतृत्व में, सभी ने मिलकर काम किया।En: Under Arun's leadership, everyone worked together.Hi: कुछ ही समय में सभी फूलों को सुरक्षित कवर कर दिया गया।En: In no time, all the flowers were safely covered.Hi: तूफान आ गया, लेकिन अरुण के दिमाग की तेज़ी और टीम के प्रयासों के कारण फूल सुरक्षित रहे।En: The storm came, but due to Arun's quick thinking and the team's efforts, the flowers remained safe.Hi: तूफान के बाद जब सब कुछ शांत हुआ, तो खेत का नजारा वही था, सुंदर और हरा-भरा।En: After the storm passed and everything calmed down, the field's scene was the same—beautiful and lush.Hi: ग्रेजुएशन का कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक हुआ।En: The graduation program took place successfully.Hi: मीरा ने अरुण की ओर गर्व भरी नजरों से देखा और कहा, "तुम्हारी मेहनत और नेतृत्व की वजह से हमें यह सफलता मिली है।En: Meera looked at Arun with pride and said, "We achieved this success because of your hard work and leadership.Hi: मैं तुम्हारे लिए स्कॉलरशिप की सिफारिश करूंगी।En: I will recommend you for the scholarship."Hi: " अरुण का चेहरा खुशी से चमक उठा।En: Arun's face lit up with happiness.Hi: उसे पहली बार महसूस हुआ कि उसकी मेहनत और नेतृत्व क्षमता वास्तव में अद्वितीय है।En: For the first time, he realized that his hard work and leadership skills were truly unique.Hi: यह दिन उसके जीवन का यादगार दिन बन गया।En: This day became a memorable one in his life.Hi: अब वह आत्मविश्वास के साथ अपने भविष्य की ओर बढ़ सकता था।En: Now, he could move towards his future with confidence.Hi: कहानी ने यह सिखाया कि कभी-कभी टीमवर्क और नेतृत्व व्यक्तिगत उपलब्धियों से भी ज्यादा महत्व रखते हैं।En: The story taught that sometimes teamwork and leadership hold more importance than individual achievements. Vocabulary Words:bloom: खिले हुएdiligent: मेहनतीcontribution: योगदानmentor: गुरुrecommendation: सिफारिशscholarship: स्कॉलरशिपstand out: अलग खड़ा होनाclassmates: सहपाठियोंconfidence: आत्मविश्वासcondition: स्थितिworried: चिंतितdirection: रुखleadership: नेतृत्वprotect: बचानेefforts: प्रयासोंpride: गर्वunique: अद्वितीयmemorable: यादगारfuture: भविष्यteamwork: टीमवर्कimportance: महत्वindividual: व्यक्तिगतachievements: उपलब्धियाँfields: खेतीshining: चमकgraduates: ग्रेजुएटpressure: दबावpresentation: प्रेजेंटेशनcalmed: शांतscene: नजारा

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Blossoms of Belonging: Lars' Journey at Midsummer's Eve Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solens strålar sträckte sig över blomsterfarmen.En: The sun's rays stretched across the flower farm.Sv: Blommorna blommade i alla tänkbara färger, och luften var fylld med doften av sommar.En: The flowers bloomed in every imaginable color, and the air was filled with the scent of summer.Sv: Det var Midsommar, och människor samlades för att fira.En: It was Midsommar, and people gathered to celebrate.Sv: På ett bord låg smultronen, glänsande röda i solskenet, och bredvid, buketter av vilda blommor bundna med kärlek.En: On a table lay the wild strawberries, glistening red in the sunshine, and next to them, bouquets of wildflowers lovingly bound.Sv: Lars stod vid kanten av folkmassan.En: Lars stood at the edge of the crowd.Sv: Han kände sig alltid lite vilsen på sådana här tillställningar.En: He always felt a little lost at events like this.Sv: Traditionerna verkade så viktiga för alla andra, men Lars förstod inte meningen med dem.En: The traditions seemed so important to everyone else, but Lars didn't understand their meaning.Sv: Han såg Anna och Emil binda blommor till midsommarstången.En: He saw Anna and Emil tying flowers to the maypole.Sv: De skrattade och pratade glatt medan de arbetade.En: They laughed and chatted happily as they worked.Sv: "Lars, kom och hjälp oss!"En: "Lars, come and help us!"Sv: ropade Anna och vinkade åt honom.En: called Anna, waving at him.Sv: Lars kände en tvekan, men gick fram till dem.En: Lars felt a hesitation but walked over to them.Sv: "Du kan binda blommor med Emil," sa Anna uppmuntrande.En: "You can tie flowers with Emil," said Anna encouragingly.Sv: Med händerna fulla av blommor började Lars arbeta bredvid Emil.En: With hands full of flowers, Lars began working next to Emil.Sv: "Vet du varför vi gör detta?"En: "Do you know why we do this?"Sv: frågade Emil och log.En: asked Emil, smiling.Sv: Lars skakade på huvudet.En: Lars shook his head.Sv: "Det handlar om att fira livet, solen och sommaren," fortsatte Emil.En: "It's about celebrating life, the sun, and summer," Emil continued.Sv: "Det är en gammal tradition."En: "It's an old tradition."Sv: Lars lyssnade intresserat medan han hjälpte till.En: Lars listened intently while he helped.Sv: Efter att midsommarstången var klädd restes den mitt i ängen.En: After the maypole was dressed, it was raised in the middle of the meadow.Sv: Alla samlades för att dansa.En: Everyone gathered to dance.Sv: Timmen kom för den traditionella dansen, och Lars var fortfarande osäker.En: The time came for the traditional dance, and Lars was still uncertain.Sv: Men Emil och Anna drog med honom in i ringen av dansare.En: But Emil and Anna pulled him into the ring of dancers.Sv: Till en början kände Lars sig stel och besvärad.En: At first, Lars felt stiff and awkward.Sv: Men snart, i röran av skratt och glada rop, kände han något förändras.En: But soon, amidst the chaos of laughter and joyful shouts, he felt something change.Sv: Han kände en värme inombords, en djup förbindelse med människorna omkring honom och marken de stod på.En: He felt a warmth inside, a deep connection to the people around him and the ground they stood on.Sv: Det var som om han förstod essensen av traditionen för första gången.En: It was as if he understood the essence of the tradition for the first time.Sv: Efter dansen stod Lars ensam och tittade mot midsommarsolen som sakta började sjunka.En: After the dance, Lars stood alone, looking toward the Midsommar sun, which was slowly beginning to set.Sv: Hans tidigare skepsis hade smält bort.En: His earlier skepticism had melted away.Sv: Han förstod nu att traditioner bar på en betydelse som gick djupare än han tidigare trott.En: He now understood that traditions carried a meaning that was deeper than he had previously thought.Sv: De knöt samman människor och gav en känsla av tillhörighet.En: They connected people and provided a sense of belonging.Sv: När natten föll, fylldes Lars med tacksamhet.En: As night fell, Lars was filled with gratitude.Sv: Han såg på Anna och Emil och kände en ny sorts frid.En: He looked at Anna and Emil and felt a new kind of peace.Sv: Midsommaren på blomsterfarmen hade förändrat honom.En: Midsommar at the flower farm had changed him.Sv: Han hade funnit en plats för sig själv i traditionens hjärta, bland människor som brydde sig.En: He had found a place for himself in the heart of the tradition, among people who cared. Vocabulary Words:rays: strålarstretched: sträckte sigimaginable: tänkbarawildflowers: vilda blommorbouquets: buketterglistening: glänsandeedge: kantgathered: samladeshesitation: tvekanencouragingly: uppmuntrandeintently: intresseratmeadow: ängstiff: stelawkward: besväradchaos: röraconnection: förbindelseessence: essensenskepticism: skepsisbelonging: tillhörighetgratitude: tacksamhetpeace: fridchanged: förändratheart: hjärtastood: stodlost: vilsentradition: traditionchatting: pratadehesitation: tvekansmiling: logbelonging: tillhörighet

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. US President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing criminal trial. Netanyahu is on trial in three corruption cases, facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Among other comments, Trump wrote, “It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu. THIS TRAVESTY OF ‘JUSTICE’ CAN NOT BE ALLOWED!” Magid weighs in. Yesterday, it was announced that US and Iranian officials will hold nuclear talks next week, even as Tehran insisted it will not give up its nuclear program and the US has claimed the program was "obliterated." Magid breaks down some of the conflicting information and offers insight into what kind of deal may take shape following the Israel-Iran war. Israel reportedly halted aid deliveries into Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that he ordered the military to present a plan within the next two days on how to keep Hamas from stealing humanitarian assistance. Magid tries to makes sense of what is reportedly taking place on the ground. Families of hostages held in Gaza hope the ceasefire with Iran, which went into effect on Tuesday will mark a turning point — one that could lead to a truce with Hamas and finally bring their loved ones home. “Those who are capable of reaching a ceasefire with Iran can also put an end to the war in Gaza,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement. “Ending the operation in Iran without using it to return all the hostages would be a grave diplomatic failure.” Magid has some optimism for more talks and explains why. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump demands end to Netanyahu’s graft trial: ‘US saved Israel, now it’s going to save Bibi’ Trump says US will meet with Iran next week, asserts nuke deal ‘no longer necessary’ Hostage families hope Iran truce yields Gaza deal: ‘Hamas is at its weakest point’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025. (SAUL LOEB / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Proposal Amidst Blossoms: Love Flourishes in the Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר קיץ בהיר, בשעה שהשמש זרחה בעוצמה, שלושת החברים - תמר, אליאור ויעל - נכנסו לגני הבוטניקה.En: On a bright summer morning, as the sun shone intensely, the three friends - Tamar, Elior, and Yael - entered the botanical gardens.He: הגנים היו מלאים בפרחים צבעוניים ובריח נעים של פריחה.En: The gardens were filled with colorful flowers and the pleasant scent of blooming.He: הדרך התפתלה בין ערוגות מוקפות בגדרות חיות, וצלילים של צחוק וכרכרת צרצרים ליוו את צעדיהם.En: The path wound between flower beds surrounded by living fences, and the sounds of laughter and chirping crickets accompanied their steps.He: הם הגיעו למסיבת האירוסין של חברם המשותף.En: They arrived at the engagement party of their mutual friend.He: המוזיקה נשמעה קלות, ולפידים האירו ברכות את המקום.En: The music played softly, and torches gently illuminated the place.He: ברחבי הגן עמדו שולחנות קטנים עם משקאות וכיבוד.En: Throughout the garden, small tables with drinks and refreshments stood.He: תמר חייכה לכל עבר, אבל בליבה היו ספקות.En: Tamar smiled all around, but in her heart, she had doubts.He: היא נאבקה בתחושת אי-נוחות לגבי הרווקות שלה.En: She struggled with a feeling of discomfort about her singleness.He: "למה אני לא מצליחה להיות באמת מאושרת בשבילם?En: "Why can't I truly be happy for them?"He: " תהתה בשקט לעצמה.En: she quietly wondered to herself.He: אליאור הביט ביעל כשהיא רקדה וצחקה עם אחרים.En: Elior watched Yael as she danced and laughed with others.He: הוא החזיק טבעת בכיסו, מחכה לרגע הנכון להציע לה.En: He held a ring in his pocket, waiting for the right moment to propose to her.He: הוא תהה אם להציע בזמן המסיבה או לחכות לרגע אינטימי יותר.En: He pondered whether to propose during the party or wait for a more intimate moment.He: המחשבה על ייעוד חייו עם יעל העירה בו רצון עז לפעול.En: The thought of spending his life with Yael stirred a strong desire in him to act.He: ברגע שהתקרב חצות, ואווירת הגן התחממה באור לפידים רך, אליאור הרגיש יותר ויותר בטוח.En: As midnight approached, and the garden's atmosphere warmed with soft torchlight, Elior felt more and more confident.He: הוא החליט שזה הזמן הנכון.En: He decided it was the right time.He: הוא ניגש אל יעל והסתכל עמוק בעיניה.En: He approached Yael and looked deeply into her eyes.He: "יעל," הוא אמר בקול קצת רועד, "האם תינשאי לי?En: "Yael," he said with a slightly trembling voice, "will you marry me?"He: "כל העיניים הופנו אליהם, ושקט מתוח התפשט סביבם.En: All eyes turned to them, and a tense silence spread around them.He: תמר הביטה בהם בעיניים מלאות התרגשות והחלה לחייך חיוך כנה.En: Tamar watched them with eyes full of excitement and began to smile a genuine smile.He: יעל נשמה בהתרגשות, ואז צעקה בשמחה: "כן!En: Yael breathed with excitement, then shouted joyfully: "Yes!"He: "הקהל פרץ במחיאות כפיים רועשות.En: The crowd burst into loud applause.He: תמר חשה גל של אושר.En: Tamar felt a wave of happiness.He: היא תפסה את ידו של יעל והודתה לה ולו על השמחה האמיתית שנבעה בלבה.En: She grabbed Yael's hand and thanked her and Elior for the genuine joy that filled her heart.He: היא הבינה שאושר הוא מסע ולא יעד.En: She realized that happiness is a journey, not a destination.He: אליאור, כעת מאורס, הרגיש בטחון בפעולותיו.En: Elior, now engaged, felt confident in his actions.He: הוא הבין שהרגע הזה היה שלו, כי תמיד חשוב לפעול לפי הלב.En: He understood that this moment was his, because it is always important to act according to the heart.He: כשהלילה התארך, תמר, אליאור ויעל המשיכו לחגוג בגני הבוטניקה.En: As the night wore on, Tamar, Elior, and Yael continued to celebrate in the botanical gardens.He: גן מוזרעותם סודרו בזיכרונות חדשים, וליבם מלא בשמחה ובתקווה לימים שיבואו.En: The garden was now salted with new memories, and their hearts filled with joy and hope for the days to come. Vocabulary Words:intensely: בעוצמהbotanical: בוטניקהpleasant: נעיםwound: התפתלהbeds: ערוגותfences: גדרותchirping: כרכרתaccompanied: ליווengagement: אירוסיןmutual: המשותףtorches: לפידיםilluminated: האירוdiscomfort: אי-נוחותsingleness: רווקותstruggled: נאבקהpropose: להציעintimate: אינטימיstirred: העירהconfident: בטוחtrembling: רועדtense: מתוחexcitement: התרגשותapplause: מחיאות כפייםgenuine: אמיתיhappiness: אושרjourney: מסעmemories: זיכרונותsalted: מוזרעותםhope: תקווהdestination: יעדBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Es una de las series que más ganas teníamos de que llegara España, es todo un evento, un acontecimiento, el estreno en Filmin de 'Blossoms Shangai', la primera ficción para la televisión de Wong Kar-wai, el director hongkonés autor de títulos como 'Deseando amar'. En este episodio analizamos esta fascinante crónica del capitalismo y, además, como somos muy diversos, también le echamos un ojo a 'Olympo', la nueva serie juvenil de Netflix. 

Es una de las series que más ganas teníamos de que llegara España, es todo un evento, un acontecimiento, el estreno en Filmin de 'Blossoms Shangai', la primera ficción para la televisión de Wong Kar-wai, el director hongkonés autor de títulos como 'Deseando amar'. En este episodio analizamos esta fascinante crónica del capitalismo y, además, como somos muy diversos, también le echamos un ojo a 'Olympo', la nueva serie juvenil de Netflix. 

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love Blossoms Under the Canopies in Városliget Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Városliget élettel telt meg azon a meleg nyári délutánon.En: Városliget was filled with life on that warm summer afternoon.Hu: Az emberek szerte-szét terítették a pokrócokat a smaragdzöld füvön.En: People spread their blankets across the emerald green grass.Hu: A napfény átszűrődött a lombkoronákon, aranyló fénybe vonva a sétányokat.En: Sunlight filtered through the tree canopies, casting a golden glow over the walkways.Hu: Bálint, Réka és Dóra is itt piknikeztek egy árnyas fa alatt.En: Bálint, Réka, and Dóra were picnicking here under a shady tree.Hu: Réka nevetett, ahogy egy friss szendvicset tett Dóra kezébe.En: Réka laughed as she placed a fresh sandwich into Dóra's hand.Hu: Bálint pedig csendesen üldögélt mellettük, gondolataiba merülve.En: Bálint quietly sat next to them, lost in his thoughts.Hu: Bálint érzései Dóra iránt egyre csak erősödtek.En: Bálint's feelings for Dóra only grew stronger.Hu: Mégis, ahogy a zsongó park figyelte, kételyek gyötörték.En: Yet, as he watched the bustling park, doubts plagued him.Hu: Hogyan mondhatná el Dórának az érzéseit anélkül, hogy megzavarná a barátságukat?En: How could he tell Dóra about his feelings without disrupting their friendship?Hu: A szíve hevesen dobogott, ahányszor csak ránézett Dóra mosolygós arcára.En: His heart beat rapidly every time he looked at Dóra's smiling face.Hu: Majd Réka hirtelen megszólalt.En: Then Réka suddenly spoke up.Hu: – Bálint, minden rendben? – kérdezte Réka, miközben játékosan meglökte a vállát.En: "Bálint, is everything okay?" Réka asked, playfully nudging his shoulder.Hu: – Igen, persze – motyogta Bálint, de Réka nem hagyta annyiban.En: "Yes, of course," muttered Bálint, but Réka wasn't convinced.Hu: – Tudom, hogy valami foglalkoztat – tette hozzá kedvesen. – Talán jobb lenne, ha őszinte lennél.En: "I know something's on your mind," she added kindly. "Maybe it would be better if you were honest."Hu: Bálint mélyet sóhajtott, majd bólintott.En: Bálint sighed deeply and then nodded.Hu: Hálás volt Rékának, mert mindig tudta, mit kell mondania, hogy bátorítsa.En: He was grateful to Réka because she always knew what to say to encourage him.Hu: Ráébredt, hogy nem rejtegetheti tovább érzéseit.En: He realized he couldn't hide his feelings any longer.Hu: Ahogy a szellő fújta a fák leveleit, Bálint felállt, és intett Rékának, hogy maradjon csendben.En: As the breeze rustled the leaves of the trees, Bálint stood up and gestured to Réka to keep quiet.Hu: – Dóra, sétáljunk egyet? – kérdezte Bálint.En: "Dóra, shall we take a walk?" Bálint asked.Hu: Dóra mosolyogva ránézett, és beleegyezett.En: Dóra looked at him with a smile and agreed.Hu: Ketten elsétáltak a nyüzsgő piknikezők mellett, a park ösvényein.En: The two walked past the bustling picnickers, along the park's paths.Hu: Ahogy elértek egy csendesebb részre, Bálint megállt.En: When they reached a quieter section, Bálint stopped.Hu: Érezte, hogy itt az idő.En: He felt that the time had come.Hu: – Dóra – kezdte el bizonytalanul –, van valami, amit el kell mondanom neked.En: "Dóra," he began uncertainly, "there's something I need to tell you.Hu: Már régóta szeretnék, de... – elakadt a szava.En: I've wanted to for a long time, but..." he hesitated.Hu: Dóra kíváncsian figyelte őt.En: Dóra watched him curiously.Hu: – Szeretlek – mondta végül Bálint, érezve, hogy szíve dübörög.En: "I love you," Bálint finally said, feeling his heart pounding.Hu: Dóra szemei kitágultak a meglepetéstől, majd elmosolyodott, amitől Bálint felbátorodott.En: Dóra's eyes widened in surprise, and then she smiled, which gave Bálint courage.Hu: – Nem tudtam – vallotta be Dóra halkan –, de örülök, hogy elmondtad.En: "I didn't know," Dóra admitted quietly, "but I'm glad you told me.Hu: Én is sokat gondoltam rád. Szívesen töltenék veled több időt.En: I've thought about you a lot too. I'd like to spend more time with you."Hu: Bálintban ekkor felengedett a feszültség, amit addig érzett.En: At that moment, the tension Bálint had felt melted away.Hu: Reménykedve nézett Dórára, és tudta, hogy a szavai nemcsak a barátságukat erősítették, hanem valami újat is elindítottak köztük.En: He looked at Dóra hopefully, knowing that his words had not only strengthened their friendship but also started something new between them.Hu: Így tértek vissza a piknikhez, kezeik szorosan egymás mellett, Réka kérdő tekintetét fogadva jókedvű mosollyal.En: They returned to the picnic, their hands closely together, greeting Réka's questioning look with a cheerful smile.Hu: Bálint megtanulta, hogy néha az őszinteség az, ami a legnagyobb változást hozhatja az életünkbe.En: Bálint learned that sometimes honesty is what can bring the greatest change in our lives.Hu: És minden, amit eddig félt kimondani, most egy új kezdet ígéretévé vált.En: And everything he had feared to say had now become the promise of a new beginning.Hu: Városliget lombjai alatt, a nyár illatában, megpecsételődött a pillanat.En: Under Városliget's foliage, in the scent of summer, the moment was sealed. Vocabulary Words:emerald: smaragdfiltered: átszűrődöttcanopies: lombkoronákbehest: utasításshady: árnyasbustling: nyüzsgőplagued: gyötörtékdisrupting: megszakításrapidly: gyorsannudge: meglökésmuttered: motyogtaconvinced: meggyőződöttsigh: sóhajtanigrateful: hálásbreeze: szellőgestured: intettcuriously: kíváncsianpounding: dübörgéscourage: bátorságadmitted: bevallottasealed: megpecsételődöttfolliage: lombintact: épconfess: vallanihesitated: habozottrenewed: megújultembellished: díszítettpredicament: nehézségresonated: visszhangzotttranscended: felülmúlt

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Love Blossoms Amidst the Rain in Munnar's Tea Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुनार की चाय बागानों की पहाड़ियों में बरसात का मौसम था।En: In the hills of the Munnar tea plantations, it was the rainy season.Hi: चारों तरफ हरियाली और बारिश की बूंदों का संगीत चलता था।En: Greenery surrounded them, accompanied by the music of raindrops.Hi: उन हरे-भरे खेतों के बीच, आरव कैमरा थामे घूम रहा था।En: Amidst those lush fields, Aarav was wandering with his camera.Hi: वह एक फोटोग्राफर था, जो अपनी कला में खोई प्रेरणा को ढूंढ़ रहा था।En: He was a photographer, searching for lost inspiration in his art.Hi: फिर वह जगह उसके सामने आई - मुनार का चाय उत्सव।En: Then the place appeared before him—the Munnar Tea Festival.Hi: चाय पत्तियों की तुड़ाई जारी थी और आरव को लगा कि शायद यहीं उसे वह सही फ्रेम मिलेगा।En: The plucking of tea leaves was ongoing, and Aarav felt that maybe here he would find the perfect frame.Hi: इसी दौरान, उसकी मुलाकात मीरा से हुई, जो वहाँ की स्थानीय गाइड थी।En: During this time, he encountered Meera, who was a local guide there.Hi: मीरा को पौधों की गहरी जानकारी थी और उसका सपना था कि वो इस ज्ञान को दुनिया के साथ साझा करे।En: Meera had deep knowledge of plants, and her dream was to share this knowledge with the world.Hi: बारिश बहुत जोरों से हो रही थी।En: The rain was pouring heavily.Hi: आरव की मुश्किलें बढ़ गईं थीं।En: Aarav's difficulties increased.Hi: गीली और फिसलन भरी पगडंडियों पर सही शॉट लेना मुश्किल हो गया।En: It became difficult to take the right shot on the wet and slippery paths.Hi: वहीं मीरा के मन में भी एक जद्दोजहद चल रही थी।En: Meanwhile, Meera was also facing an internal conflict.Hi: अपने सपने की खातिर घर छोड़ा जाए या नहीं, ये उसके लिए बड़ा सवाल था।En: Whether to leave home for her dream or not, this was a big question for her.Hi: एक दिन जब बारिश ने अत्यधिक रूप कर लिया, आरव और मीरा ने पास के एक शेड में पनाह ली।En: One day when the rain fell heavily, Aarav and Meera took shelter in a nearby shed.Hi: वहाँ, धूप की एक किरण के इंतजार में, मीरा ने आरव को चाय पत्तियों की अनदेखी खासियतें बताईं।En: There, waiting for a ray of sunlight, Meera told Aarav about the unseen qualities of tea leaves.Hi: दोनों के बीच एक अजीब सा सामंजस्य बनने लगा।En: A peculiar harmony began to form between them.Hi: मीरा ने आरव की मदद की, और दोनों ने मिलकर एक सुंदर दृश्य तैयार किया।En: Meera helped Aarav, and together they created a beautiful scene.Hi: जब बारिश थमी, तो आरव ने मीरा के साथ मिलकर एक अद्भुत फोटो खींची।En: When the rain paused, Aarav took an amazing photo with Meera.Hi: एक पल के लिए सब थम गया।En: For a moment, everything stopped.Hi: उन दोनों की नज़रें मिलीं और उन्होंने महसूस किया कि उनके बीच कुछ खास था।En: Their eyes met, and they realized there was something special between them.Hi: इस पल के बाद, आरव ने मीरा को अपने फोटोग्राफी बुक में शामिल करने का प्रस्ताव दिया।En: After this moment, Aarav proposed to include Meera in his photography book.Hi: वह जानता था कि मीरा का ज्ञान और उसकी तस्वीरें मिलकर उसकी कला को नये आयाम देंगे।En: He knew that Meera's knowledge combined with his photos would bring new dimensions to his art.Hi: मीरा ने भी तय किया कि अब वो अपने सपनों को पूरा करने के लिए मुनार से बाहर कदम रखेगी।En: Meera also decided that she would now step out of Munnar to fulfill her dreams.Hi: इस नए अनुभव ने आरव को अपनी कला में नई जान फूंक दी।En: This new experience breathed new life into Aarav's art.Hi: और मीरा के लिए यह एक नई शुरुआत थी।En: And for Meera, it was a new beginning.Hi: दोनों ने एक-दूसरे की दुनिया को बदल दिया, जैसे मुनार की बारिश चाय बागानों को हरियाली से ढक देती है।En: They changed each other's world, just like the Munnar rain covers the tea gardens with greenery.Hi: कहानी का अंत एक नई यात्रा की शुरुआत के साथ हुआ।En: The story ended with the beginning of a new journey. Vocabulary Words:hills: पहाड़ियाँgreenery: हरियालीlush: हरे-भरेinspiration: प्रेरणाplucking: तुड़ाईongoing: जारीframe: फ्रेमlocal: स्थानीयknowledge: ज्ञानdream: सपनाpouring: जोरो सेdifficulties: मुश्किलेंslippery: फिसलन भरीpaths: पगडंडियाँinternal conflict: जद्दोजहदshelter: पनाहpeculiar: अजीबharmony: सामंजस्यscene: दृश्यpaused: थमीamazing: अद्भुतpropose: प्रस्तावdimensions: आयामfulfill: पूरा करनाbreathed: फूंकbeginning: शुरुआतjourney: यात्राunseen: अनदेखीqualities: खासियतेंrealized: महसूस किया

Analizamos sin spoilers "Blossoms Shanghai", la primera serie dirigida por Wong Kar-wai, una superproducción que mezcla negocio, nostalgia y estilo visual único ambientada en el Shanghai de los 90. Estreno: 17 de Junio en Filmin Sinopsis: La historia de un millonario que se hizo millonario a sí mismo en Shanghái durante la década de 1990, desde un joven oportunista con un pasado turbulento hasta las alturas de la ciudad dorada. Únete a nuestro chat de telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada dia de series: Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries Facebook: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ Youtube: youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Démar and Adriel break down Little Simz's sixth studio album 'Lotus', how the production sounds nothing like a hip hop album and whether this is Simz's best written album.Démar's rating: 9 / 10Adriel's rating: 9 / 10The Love List: Thief, Hollow, Free, Blood, Lotus, LonelyTimecodes:3:08 - The view over her career because she is from the UK4:55 - Black Thought comparison as a rapper6:09 - 7:39 - That's their Dominic Fike10:38 - Thief sets the tone for the album11:35 - Non-Traditional Hip-Hop beats in this era on this album12:09 - Did they get it right with the singles?12:51 - Pharrell singing on the song – that should be the single13:24 - Thief is more indicative of the album14:13 - SAULT explained15:58 - Hollow – haven't heard some one making subs since Drake on Scorpion19:41 - Songs that made me think of the creation of this project (rap rock mixes)23:08 - Young' is the actual song good25:24 - I'm a little teapot with her whole chest29:58 - You are learning about who she is as a person through her music34:04 - What this means for her career34:18 - Not an album that anyone else has made40:59 - No Skips42:04 - The Cover44:00 - The ScoresFollow us:TikTok: Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepodAdriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcom Démar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemiInstagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepodAdriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrant ===================================Little Simz - Lotus / 2025 / hip hop, rap, uk hip hop, uk rap

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Breath of Friendship: A Spring Day Under Kyoto Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-13-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花びらが風に揺られて降りてくる京都の古い寺。En: Petals of cherry blossoms swayed in the breeze, gently falling at an old temple in Kyoto.Ja: 春の日差しがふんわりと差し込み、寺のまわりには新しい命が感じられる。En: The spring sunshine softly filtered through, and a sense of new life surrounded the temple.Ja: ここは、はるとがよく訪れる場所。En: This was a place Haruto often visited.Ja: 彼は静かに考えることが好き。En: He liked to ponder things quietly.Ja: ある日、はるとは親友のゆいと一緒に寺を訪れた。En: One day, Haruto visited the temple with his best friend, Yui.Ja: ゆいは、彼の健康を気にかける優しい友達だ。En: Yui was a caring friend concerned about his health.Ja: 「はると、今日はどう？」ゆいが心配そうに尋ねた。En: "How are you today, Haruto?" Yui asked worriedly.Ja: 「大丈夫、ありがとう。でも少し息が苦しい。」と、はるとは答えた。En: "I'm okay, thanks. But it's a little hard to breathe," Haruto replied.Ja: 彼らは寺を歩きながら、人生について話した。En: As they walked around the temple, they talked about life.Ja: 突然、はるとの呼吸が乱れ始めた。En: Suddenly, Haruto's breathing started to become erratic.Ja: 彼は胸を押さえ、必死に空気を吸おうとした。En: He clutched his chest, desperately trying to take in air.Ja: 「はぁ、はぁ...」En: "Ha, ha..."Ja: ゆいはすぐに反応した。「はると、落ち着いて。ゆっくり息を吸って。」彼女ははるとの背中をさすり、安心させようとした。En: Yui reacted immediately. "Haruto, stay calm. Breathe slowly." She rubbed his back, trying to reassure him.Ja: はるとは必死に呼吸を整えようとしたが、苦しかった。En: Haruto struggled to steady his breathing, but it was tough.Ja: ゆいはそばにある神社の手水舎を見つけた。En: Yui spotted a water basin by the nearby shrine.Ja: 「水を少し飲もう。」ゆいは急いで水を汲み、はるとに渡した。En: "Let's drink some water." Yui quickly fetched some water and handed it to Haruto.Ja: はるとはゆっくり水を飲み、心を落ち着けるように努力した。En: Haruto drank it slowly, striving to calm his nerves.Ja: 「ありがとう、ゆい。」はるとは深く息を吸いながら言った。En: "Thank you, Yui," Haruto said, taking a deep breath.Ja: 「君のおかげで、また落ち着いたよ。」En: "Thanks to you, I've calmed down again."Ja: 「無理しないでね。ここで休もう。」ゆいは微笑んで言った。En: "Don't push yourself. Let's rest here," Yui said with a smile.Ja: 二人は寺の庭に座り、しばらく静かに過ごした。En: They sat in the temple garden, quietly spending some time together.Ja: 花びらが舞い落ちる中、はるとは思った。友達の支えはとても大切だ。En: As petals danced in the air, Haruto thought about how important the support of friends was.Ja: 彼は自分の体をもっと大切にしようと決心した。En: He resolved to take better care of himself.Ja: 「ゆい、本当にありがとう。」はるとはしみじみと感謝を伝えた。En: "Yui, really, thank you," Haruto expressed his heartfelt gratitude.Ja: 「いつでもそばにいるからね。」ゆいはやさしく微笑んだ。En: "I'll always be here for you," Yui smiled gently.Ja: 桜の木の下で、はるとはゆいとの友情に感謝しつつ、人生の静けさを再び噛みしめた。En: Under the cherry tree, Haruto appreciated his friendship with Yui and once again savored the quietness of life.Ja: 彼にとって大切なのは、健康と、心温まる友情だった。En: For him, what mattered most was health and a heartwarming friendship.Ja: 春の暖かい風がまた二人を包み込んだ。En: The warm spring breeze enveloped the two of them once again. Vocabulary Words:petals: 花びらbreeze: 風sunshine: 日差しfiltered: 差し込みsurrounded: 感じられるponder: 考えるerratic: 乱れclutched: 押さえdesperately: 必死にreassure: 安心させるsteady: 整えるspot: 見つけるbasin: 手水舎fetch: 汲むnerves: 心gratitude: 感謝resolve: 決心するappreciate: 感謝するfriendship: 友情savor: 噛みしめるquietness: 静けさhealth: 健康heartwarming: 心温まるenveloped: 包み込むconcerned: 気にかけるworryingly: 心配そうにchest: 胸back: 背中effort: 努力rest: 休む

Colorado Matters travels to Northern Colorado, as crews in Greeley build the state's third medical school. How it could ease the physician shortage. Then, we visit the test gardens that help determine which plants you find in your local nursery. And a commencement speech at CSU from a budding documentarian who defies cultural expectations. 

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unexpected Encounters: Love Blossoms by the Duomo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La piazza del Duomo brulicava di vita quel pomeriggio di tarda primavera.En: La piazza del Duomo was bustling with life that late spring afternoon.It: Luce calda e vibrante cadeva sulla facciata intricata del Duomo, creando un gioco di ombre che pareva danzare al ritmo del via vai dei turisti e dei fiorentini.En: Warm, vibrant light fell on the intricate facade of the Duomo, creating a play of shadows that seemed to dance to the rhythm of tourists and Florentines hustling by.It: L'aria era impregnata dal profumo invitante delle trattorie vicine.En: The air was filled with the inviting aroma of nearby trattorie.It: Luca, con un blocco da disegno sotto il braccio, osservava il Duomo, cercando di catturare l'essenza delle sue curve e dei suoi dettagli gotici.En: Luca, with a sketchbook under his arm, observed the Duomo, trying to capture the essence of its curves and gothic details.It: Era un giovane studente d'arte, attento ai particolari, ma spesso distratto dalla bellezza che lo circondava.En: He was a young art student, attentive to details but often distracted by the beauty surrounding him.It: Nel frattempo, Sofia passeggiava per la piazza, alla ricerca di qualcosa che spezzasse la monotonia della sua routine.En: Meanwhile, Sofia strolled through the square, searching for something to break the monotony of her routine.It: Fiorentina di nascita, adorava la sua città, ma sentiva il bisogno di una boccata d'aria fresca.En: A native Florentine, she adored her city but felt the need for a breath of fresh air.It: Giorgio, il venditore di gelato, osservava con sguardo divertito da dietro il suo banco.En: Giorgio, the ice cream vendor, watched amusedly from behind his counter.It: Era un uomo affabile, noto tra i locali per il suo gelato gustoso e i suoi commenti spiritosi.En: He was a friendly man, known among the locals for his tasty ice cream and witty remarks.It: Quel giorno, notò Luca e Sofia dirigersi contemporaneamente verso un cono gelato non reclamato.En: That day, he noticed Luca and Sofia heading simultaneously for an unclaimed ice cream cone.It: Le loro mani si incontrarono sopra il fresco dolce e, colti alla sprovvista, si scambiarono un sorriso.En: Their hands met above the cool treat, and taken by surprise, they exchanged a smile.It: “Mi sa che abbiamo lo stesso buon gusto,” disse Luca con un sorriso timido.En: “I guess we have the same good taste,” said Luca with a shy smile.It: Sofia rise, decidendo in un lampo di dar voce al suo interesse per questa interazione inaspettata.En: Sofia laughed, deciding in a flash to give voice to her interest in this unexpected interaction.It: “Forse dovremmo dividerlo e scoprire cosa altro condividiamo.” Giorgio, che aveva seguito la scena, offrì loro due coni al prezzo di uno, strizzando l'occhio.En: “Maybe we should share it and discover what else we have in common.” Giorgio, who had witnessed the scene, offered them two cones for the price of one, winking.It: “Godetevi il mio gelato con il Duomo sullo sfondo,” disse con un sorriso largo.En: “Enjoy my ice cream with the Duomo in the background,” he said with a broad smile.It: Luca portò a termine il suo disegno con uno sguardo di rammarico, ma capì che l'occasione di conoscere Sofia valeva una pausa dal suo progetto.En: Luca completed his drawing with a look of regret, but he understood that the opportunity to get to know Sofia was worth a break from his project.It: Così i due si incamminarono per le strade di Firenze, parlando di arte, sogni e tutto ciò che stava nascendo tra loro.En: So the two strolled through the streets of Firenze, talking about art, dreams, and everything growing between them.It: Dopo una passeggiata nei vicoli ombreggiati, Sofia condusse Luca verso un bar nascosto su un tetto, un luogo che conservava per momenti speciali.En: After a walk in the shadowy alleys, Sofia led Luca to a hidden rooftop bar, a place she reserved for special moments.It: Da lì, la vista della città era mozzafiato.En: From there, the view of the city was breathtaking.It: “Non porto mai nessuno qui,” confessò Sofia, confidando nell'istinto che la guidava.En: “I never bring anyone here,” Sofia confessed, trusting her instincts.It: Luca la osservò, meravigliato dalla semplicità e dalla bellezza di quel momento.En: Luca watched her, amazed by the simplicity and beauty of the moment.It: “Penso che sto scoprendo qualcosa di più bello della stessa città,” disse, avvicinandosi un poco.En: “I think I'm discovering something more beautiful than the city itself,” he said, moving a little closer.It: Con il calar del sole, i due si scambiarono un piccolo dono: Luca le regalò un disegno del Duomo, mentre Sofia tolse un braccialetto dal polso, offrendoglielo come segno della loro nuova amicizia e di una giornata da ricordare.En: As the sun set, they exchanged small gifts: Luca gave her a drawing of the Duomo, while Sofia took a bracelet off her wrist, offering it to him as a token of their new friendship and a day to remember.It: “Domani sarò di nuovo qui,” disse Luca.En: “I'll be here again tomorrow,” said Luca.It: “Se vuoi, possiamo esplorare un altro angolo nascosto di Firenze.” Sofia acconsentì, i suoi occhi brillanti di una nuova luce.En: “If you want, we can explore another hidden corner of Firenze.” Sofia agreed, her eyes shining with a new light.It: Si salutarono, ognuno portando a casa un pezzo di quello che avevano trovato l'uno nell'altra: un equilibrio tra lavoro e amicizia per Luca, e la gioia della spontaneità per Sofia.En: They said goodbye, each taking home a piece of what they had found in each other: a balance between work and friendship for Luca, and the joy of spontaneity for Sofia.It: Così, la piazza del Duomo, testimone di tanti avvenimenti, accolse il loro primo incontro, promettendo a entrambi nuove avventure e un amore nascente tra le sue antiche pietre.En: Thus, the piazza del Duomo, witness to so many events, embraced their first meeting, promising both new adventures and a budding love among its ancient stones. Vocabulary Words:square: la piazzalife: la vitaafternoon: il pomeriggiofacade: la facciataintricate: intricatashadow: l'ombratourist: il turistanative: il fiorentinoaroma: il profumosketchbook: il blocco da disegnoessence: l'essenzagothic: goticoroutine: la routinebreath: la boccatavendor: il venditorecone: il conounclaimed: non reclamatotreat: il dolcesurprise: la sorpresagift: il donobracelet: il braccialettofriendship: l'amiciziabackground: lo sfondobarkeeper: il baristahidden: nascostomoment: il momentorooftop: il tettobreathtaking: mozzafiatoinstinct: l'istintobalance: l'equilibrio

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Raindrops: Haruto's Lens on New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-03-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の終わりに、はなむら公立高等学校の近くにある公園は、満開の桜で溢れていました。En: At the end of spring, the park near Hanamura Public High School was overflowing with cherry blossoms in full bloom.Ja: ハナビラが風に舞い、穏やかな香りが漂っていました。En: Petals danced in the wind, and a gentle fragrance wafted through the air.Ja: この素晴らしい風景の中で、はるととさくらは校内展示会のための写真を撮っていました。En: Amidst this wonderful scenery, Haruto and Sakura were taking photos for the school exhibition.Ja: はるとは無口ですが、心の中では写真への情熱を抱いていました。En: Haruto was a person of few words, but he harbored a passion for photography in his heart.Ja: 一方、さくらは明るく、はるとをいつも新しいことに挑戦するように励ましていました。En: Sakura, on the other hand, was cheerful and always encouraged Haruto to try new things.Ja: 「はるとくん、この風景は本当に美しいね。もっと写真を撮って！」さくらは元気に言いました。En: "Haruto-kun, this scene is truly beautiful. Take more pictures!" Sakura said energetically.Ja: しかし、はるとは自分の写真の腕前に自信がありませんでした。En: However, Haruto lacked confidence in his photography skills.Ja: 「本当にこれでいいのかな…」と心の中で思いました。En: "Is this really okay...?" he thought to himself.Ja: その時、突然雨が降り出しました。En: Just then, it suddenly started to rain.Ja: はるとはカメラを守ろうと焦ります。En: Anxious to protect his camera, Haruto panicked.Ja: 「どうしよう、このままでは駄目かもしれない。」En: "What should I do? At this rate, it might be ruined."Ja: 彼は一瞬ためらいましたが、雨の中でも撮影を続けることを決意しました。En: He hesitated for a moment but decided to continue shooting even in the rain.Ja: 「諦めずに続けてみよう」と自分に言い聞かせました。En: "Let's keep going without giving up," he told himself.Ja: 雨が止むと、はるとは想像もしていなかった美しい景色と出会いました。En: When the rain stopped, Haruto encountered a breathtaking scene he had never imagined.Ja: 雨粒が花びらにキラリと光り、まるで別の世界のようでした。En: Raindrops glistened on the petals as if it were another world.Ja: 彼はその瞬間を逃さず、シャッターを切りました。En: He didn't miss that moment and pressed the shutter.Ja: 写真はとても特別なものになりました。En: The photo became something very special.Ja: 後日、学校の展示会の日が訪れました。En: Later, the day of the school exhibition arrived.Ja: はるとの写真は注目を集め、たくさんの人がその美しさに感嘆しました。En: Haruto's photo drew attention, and many people were amazed by its beauty.Ja: 「すごいよ、はるとくん！」さくらも大喜びです。En: "That's amazing, Haruto-kun!" Sakura was also overjoyed.Ja: その体験を通じて、はるとは自信を持ち、新しいことに挑戦する楽しさを知りました。En: Through this experience, Haruto gained confidence and discovered the joy of trying new things.Ja: そして、彼は自然の美しさを表現することに成功し、周りの人々からの承認を得ることで、以前よりも積極的に自分を表現できるようになりました。En: He succeeded in expressing the beauty of nature, and by gaining approval from those around him, he became more proactive in expressing himself than before.Ja: はるとの心には、雨上がりのキラキラと光る景色が永遠に残りました。En: In Haruto's heart, the glistening scene after the rain would remain forever. Vocabulary Words:overflowing: 溢れてblossoms: 桜wafted: 漂ってfragrance: 香りamidst: 中でscenery: 風景harbor: 抱いてcheerful: 明るくencouraged: 励ましてenergetically: 元気にconfidence: 自信panicked: 焦りますhesitated: ためらいましたglisten: キラリと光りbreathtaking: 美しいshutter: シャッターproactive: 積極的にapprove: 承認expressing: 表現forever: 永遠にexperience: 体験passion: 情熱imagine: 想像exhibition: 展示会rain: 雨regret: 駄目drew attention: 注目を集めamazed: 感嘆overjoyed: 大喜びmoment: 瞬間

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Balance: A Tokyo Tale of Stress and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のオフィス街は活気に満ちていました。En: The office district in Tokyo was filled with energy.Ja: 新しい春が始まり、桜の飾りが街を彩ります。En: A new spring had begun, and sakura decorations adorned the city.Ja: オフィスビルの窓からは、華やかな桜並木と東京のスカイラインが一望できます。En: From the windows of the office buildings, you could see the lively cherry blossom trees and Tokyo's skyline at a glance.Ja: ゴールデンウィークの前の週、みんな忙しく働いていました。En: The week before Golden Week, everyone was busy working.Ja: ハルトはデスクに座り、プロジェクトの資料を見ていました。En: Haruto was seated at his desk, reviewing the project materials.Ja: しかし、その顔には疲れがにじんでいました。En: However, a trace of fatigue showed on his face.Ja: 最近、彼は頻繁に頭痛を感じ、仕事が捗りません。En: Recently, he had frequently experienced headaches, and work was progressing poorly.Ja: 締切が近づく中、なんとか終わらせてゴールデンウィークを安心して迎えたいと考えていました。En: With deadlines approaching, he wanted to somehow finish his tasks and greet the Golden Week with peace of mind.Ja: 彼の同僚のアイコはハルトの様子に気づきました。En: His colleague Aiko noticed Haruto's condition.Ja: 「ハルトさん、大丈夫？」と彼女は心配そうに尋ねました。En: "Are you okay, Haruto-san?" she asked with concern.Ja: アイコは観察力が鋭く、ハルトの調子が悪いことに気づいたのです。En: Aiko was very observant and had noticed that Haruto was not feeling well.Ja: 「ええ、大丈夫です」とハルトは答えましたが、その顔はあまり自信に満ちていませんでした。En: "Yes, I'm fine," Haruto replied, but his face didn't show much confidence.Ja: アイコはさらに言いました。「最近、ずっと顔が疲れているみたい。病院に行ってみたらどう？」En: Aiko continued, "Lately, you seem to have been looking tired all the time. Why don't you try going to the hospital?"Ja: ハルトは迷いました。En: Haruto hesitated.Ja: 仕事を休むのは気が引けましたが、頭痛がひどくて集中できません。En: He felt reluctant to take time off work, but his headaches were severe, and he couldn't concentrate.Ja: 「うーん、でも締切が…」と彼はためらいました。En: "Hmm, but the deadline..." he hesitated.Ja: アイコは優しく彼を説得しました。「健康が大事だよ。まずは体を大切にしないと、締切は問題を解決できないよ。」En: Aiko gently persuaded him, "Health is important. If you don't take care of yourself first, a deadline won't solve the problem."Ja: その夜、ハルトは悩んだ末に決心し、次の日早めに帰って医者を訪れました。En: That night, after much contemplation, Haruto made up his mind and decided to leave early the next day to visit a doctor.Ja: 診察の結果、彼はストレスと疲労が原因の頭痛だとわかりました。En: The examination revealed that his headaches were caused by stress and fatigue.Ja: 次の日、ハルトはアイコに感謝の気持ちを伝えました。En: The following day, Haruto expressed his gratitude to Aiko.Ja: 「アイコさん、ありがとう。病院で詳しく調べてもらって、本当に良かったです。」En: "Thank you, Aiko-san. It was really good to have a thorough check-up at the hospital."Ja: アイコは微笑んで、「これからは何か相談があれば、いつでも言ってね。仕事を少し見直す手伝いをするから」と言いました。En: Aiko smiled and said, "If you ever have anything to discuss, feel free to tell me. I'll help you reconsider some work."Ja: ハルトは彼女の申し出を受け入れ、新しいプランを立てました。En: Haruto accepted her offer and devised a new plan.Ja: 彼は仕事を段階的に進めることにし、無理をせずに休息をとるようにしました。En: He decided to proceed with work in stages and to take breaks without overexerting himself.Ja: ゴールデンウィークが始まりました。En: Golden Week began.Ja: ハルトは自分が立てた計画のおかげで、穏やかな時間を過ごすことができました。En: Thanks to the plan he had made, Haruto was able to spend tranquil times.Ja: 彼は仕事と健康のバランスをもっと大切にすることを学び、ヘルプを受け入れることの大切さを知りました。En: He learned to value the balance between work and health more and recognized the importance of accepting help.Ja: 桜が舞う中、ハルトはアイコと一緒に昼食をとりながら、これからの仕事に前向きな気持ちで取り組むことを決意しました。En: With sakura petals dancing, Haruto lunching with Aiko, and with a positive mindset toward future work.Ja: オフィスにはまた元気な声が響き、東京の春はますます美しく広がっていきました。En: Energetic voices once again echoed in the office, and Tokyo's spring spread ever more beautifully. Vocabulary Words:adorned: 彩りますlively: 華やかfatigue: 疲れfrequently: 頻繁にprogressing: 捗りませんdeadline: 締切observant: 観察力が鋭くreluctant: 気が引けましたconcentrate: 集中persuaded: 説得しましたcontemplation: 悩んだ末にexamination: 診察fatigue: 疲労thorough: 詳しくgratitude: 感謝の気持ちdevised: 見直すstages: 段階的にoverexerting: 無理をせずにtranquil: 穏やかなbalance: バランスrecognized: 知りましたpetals: 桜が舞うpositive: 前向きmindset: 気持ちenergetic: 元気なechoed: 響きdecoration: 飾りskyline: スカイラインhesitated: ためらいましたconsult: 相談があれば

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoms, Dreams, and the Bond of Siblings on Shanghai's Bund Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-14-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个繁忙的春天，上海的外滩显得格外迷人。En: In this busy spring, Shanghai's The Bund appears exceptionally charming.Zh: 河畔的樱花竞相开放，迎来无数游客和当地居民驻足欣赏。En: The cherry blossoms along the riverbank bloom eagerly, attracting countless tourists and local residents to stop and admire the scene.Zh: 在这如画般的美景中，兄妹俩，勇和梅，缓缓地走在河边。En: Amidst this picturesque beauty, the brother and sister, Yong and Mei, walk slowly along the river.Zh: 勇是一个内向而深思熟虑的哥哥，总是考虑家人的期望。En: Yong is an introverted and thoughtful older brother who always considers the expectations of his family.Zh: 他知道父母希望他能找到一份体面的工作，这样才能光宗耀祖。En: He knows that his parents hope he can find a respectable job so that he can bring honor to the family.Zh: 然而，梅却有着完全不同的梦想。En: However, Mei has completely different dreams.Zh: 她对艺术有着无尽的热情，渴望用画笔创造自己的世界。En: She has an endless passion for art and longs to create her own world with a paintbrush.Zh: "勇哥，我真的不想放弃我的画画。"梅的声音里带着一丝恳求。En: "Yong哥, I really don't want to give up my painting," Mei said with a hint of pleading in her voice.Zh: 勇停下脚步，望着宽阔的黄浦江，思绪万千。En: Yong stopped, looking out over the wide Huangpu River, lost in thought.Zh: "梅，我知道你喜欢艺术，可是父母也有他们的担心。"En: "Mei, I know you love art, but our parents have their concerns too."Zh: 梅叹了口气，"我明白他们的想法，但我不想过一种自己不爱的生活。"En: Mei sighed, "I understand their thoughts, but I don't want to live a life I don't love."Zh: 兄妹俩在外滩的长椅上坐下，边走边谈心。En: The siblings sat down on a bench along The Bund, talking as they walked.Zh: 梅伸出手指，轻点过往行人，"你看，这么多人形形色色，他们都有自己的故事。"En: Mei pointed at the passersby with her finger, "Look, so many different people, each with their own story."Zh: 勇微微一笑，"是啊，每个人都有自己的梦想。我只是……"他的声音渐渐低下去。En: Yong smiled slightly, "Yes, everyone has their own dreams. I just..." his voice trailed off.Zh: 梅看着他，"你害怕让父母失望，对吗？"En: Mei looked at him, "You're afraid of disappointing our parents, right?"Zh: 勇点点头，他确实很纠结。En: Yong nodded, indeed he was very conflicted.Zh: 不仅仅是因为父母的期望，还有他对妹妹的保护之情。En: Not only because of his parents' expectations but also his protective feelings for his sister.Zh: 他想支持梅，却又不知该如何表达。En: He wanted to support Mei, yet didn't know how to express it.Zh: "梅，"勇终于开口了，"我会支持你。艺术很美好，也是很重要的。"En: "Mei," Yong finally spoke up, "I will support you. Art is beautiful, and it's also important."Zh: 梅的眼睛闪烁着光芒，"谢谢你，勇哥。我会努力的。"En: Mei's eyes sparkled, "Thank you, Yong哥. I will work hard."Zh: 在外滩逐渐亮起的灯光下，勇和梅的心更贴近了。En: Under the gradually brightening lights of The Bund, Yong and Mei felt closer at heart.Zh: 他们知道这次的谈话会改变他们的生活轨迹，不再只是家人的期望，而是跟随自己的心。En: They knew this conversation would change the trajectory of their lives, not just living up to the family's expectations but following their own hearts.Zh: 回家的路上，夜风轻轻吹拂，勇感到了从未有过的轻松和勇气。En: On the way home, with the night breeze gently blowing, Yong felt a sense of ease and courage he had never felt before.Zh: 他不仅仅是梅的哥哥，更是她最坚定的支持者。En: He was not just Mei's brother but also her most steadfast supporter.Zh: 当他们回到家时，勇和梅一起向父母表达了自己的想法。En: When they got home, Yong and Mei expressed their thoughts to their parents together.Zh: 父母沉默了一会，然后慢慢地点了点头。En: The parents were silent for a while, then slowly nodded.Zh: 他们最终理解了孩子们的心思，也开始接纳这份不同。En: They ultimately understood the children's intentions and began to embrace this difference.Zh: 就这样，在春天的外滩，勇和梅用信任与勇气，迈出了追寻梦想的第一步。En: Thus, in the spring of The Bund, Yong and Mei took the first step toward pursuing their dreams with trust and courage.Zh: 他们明白，有家人的理解和支持，前方的道路不再孤单。En: They understood that with their family's understanding and support, the road ahead would no longer be lonely. Vocabulary Words:exceptionally: 格外charming: 迷人cherry blossoms: 樱花riverbank: 河畔eagerly: 竞相admire: 欣赏picturesque: 如画introverted: 内向thoughtful: 深思熟虑expectations: 期望respectable: 体面honor: 光宗耀祖endless: 无尽passion: 热情paintbrush: 画笔pleading: 恳求concerns: 担心disappoint: 失望conflicted: 纠结express: 表达steadfast: 坚定trajectory: 轨迹embrace: 接纳longing: 渴望locals: 当地居民siblings: 兄妹passersby: 过往行人intend: 心思intention: 意图lonely: 孤单

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Proposal Among The Tulips: Love Blossoms at Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-08-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven de Keukenhof was helder blauw met hier en daar een wolkje dat voorbij dreef.En: The sky above the Keukenhof was a clear blue, with a few clouds drifting by.Nl: De tulpen stonden fier rechtop, in alle kleuren van de regenboog.En: The tulips stood proudly upright, in all the colors of the rainbow.Nl: Hendrik ademde diep in en voelde zijn zenuwen door zijn hele lichaam.En: Hendrik took a deep breath and felt his nerves throughout his entire body.Nl: Vandaag was de dag.En: Today was the day.Nl: Hij keek naar zijn beste vriend, Marijke, en gaf een knikje.En: He looked at his best friend, Marijke, and gave a nod.Nl: Het was tijd.En: It was time.Nl: Sanne, die naast hem liep, glimlachte van oor tot oor.En: Sanne, who was walking beside him, was smiling from ear to ear.Nl: Ze genoot van elk moment in de tuinen.En: She enjoyed every moment in the gardens.Nl: "Kijk eens naar die bloemen daar!En: "Look at those flowers over there!"Nl: ", riep ze enthousiast, wijzend naar een bijzondere rode tulp.En: she exclaimed enthusiastically, pointing to a remarkable red tulip.Nl: Marijke wisselde een veelbetekenende blik met Hendrik en leidde Sanne voorzichtig naar een rustig pad langs de bloemenpracht.En: Marijke exchanged a meaningful glance with Hendrik and gently led Sanne to a quiet path along the floral splendor.Nl: Hendrik bleef even achter om snel de laatste voorbereidingen te treffen met het tuinpersoneel.En: Hendrik stayed behind for a moment to quickly make the final arrangements with the garden staff.Nl: Ondertussen maakte Marijke een praatje met Sanne.En: Meanwhile, Marijke chatted with Sanne.Nl: Ze praatten over de prachtige kleuren, de zachte wind en hun favoriete bloemen.En: They talked about the beautiful colors, the gentle wind, and their favorite flowers.Nl: Terwijl ze afgeleid waren, gaf Hendrik de tuinman een hand en bedankte hem voor zijn hulp.En: While they were distracted, Hendrik shook hands with the gardener and thanked him for his help.Nl: De tuinman lachte en belde de rest van het team op hun walkie-talkies.En: The gardener smiled and called the rest of the team on their walkie-talkies.Nl: Marijke wees naar een groepje bijzondere tulpen verderop en zei: "Kom, laten we daar eens gaan kijken!"En: Marijke pointed to a group of special tulips further on and said, "Come, let's go take a look over there!"Nl: Sanne knikte enthousiast, onwetend van het plan dat zich om haar heen ontvouwde.En: Sanne nodded enthusiastically, unaware of the plan unfolding around her.Nl: Toen de drie aankwamen bij het perfecte plekje tussen de bloemen, zette Hendrik zijn zenuwen opzij.En: When the three arrived at the perfect spot among the flowers, Hendrik set his nerves aside.Nl: Hij knipte zachtjes in zijn vingers om de afgesproken muziek te starten.En: He softly snapped his fingers to start the agreed-upon music.Nl: Een prachtig zacht deuntje vulde de lucht, bijna net zo heerlijk als de geur van de tulpen.En: A beautiful soft tune filled the air, almost as delightful as the scent of the tulips.Nl: Sanne draaide zich om, verrast door de muziek.En: Sanne turned around, surprised by the music.Nl: Hendrik stond daar, glimlachend en met trillende handen.En: Hendrik stood there, smiling with trembling hands.Nl: Hij zakte op één knie in de zachte aarde.En: He knelt on one knee in the soft earth.Nl: "Sanne," begon hij met een brok in zijn keel, "je maakt elke dag mooier dan de vorige.En: "Sanne," he began with a lump in his throat, "you make every day better than the last.Nl: Wil je met me trouwen?"En: Will you marry me?"Nl: Terwijl de zon voorzichtig door de wolken scheen en de tulpen nog feller deden schitteren, vloeiden de tranen over Sanne's wangen.En: As the sun peeked through the clouds and made the tulips shine even brighter, tears flowed down Sanne's cheeks.Nl: Ze knikte heftig, woorden schoten tekort.En: She nodded vigorously, words failing her.Nl: "Ja, duizend keer ja!"En: "Yes, a thousand times yes!"Nl: De bezoekers die het tafereel hadden gadegeslagen begonnen te klappen.En: The visitors who had witnessed the scene began to applaud.Nl: Hendrik stond op, omarmde Sanne en voelde een warme golv van liefde en vertrouwen.En: Hendrik stood up, embraced Sanne, and felt a warm wave of love and trust.Nl: Marijke klapte in haar handen en omhelsde haar beste vriendin.En: Marijke clapped her hands and hugged her best friend.Nl: De dag was perfect.En: The day was perfect.Nl: Hendrik voelde zich trots en sterk.En: Hendrik felt proud and strong.Nl: Samen met Sanne en Marijke liep hij tussen de prachtige bloemen door, wetende dat dit pas het begin was van hun gezamenlijke reis.En: Together with Sanne and Marijke, he walked among the beautiful flowers, knowing this was just the beginning of their journey together.Nl: En zo eindigde de lente dag in de Keukenhof, met liefde, in een zee van tulpen.En: And so the spring day at the Keukenhof ended, with love, in a sea of tulips. Vocabulary Words:drifting: dreefupright: rechtopnerves: zenuwenenthusiastically: enthousiastremarkable: bijzonderefloral: bloemenprachtsplendor: prachtarrangements: voorbereidingengardener: tuinmansmiled: lachtewalkie-talkies: walkie-talkiesnodded: knikteunaware: onwetendunfolding: ontvouwdeknelt: zaktethroat: keelpeeked: scheenvigorously: heftigflowed: vloeidenwitnessed: gadegeslagenapplaud: klappenembraced: omarmdetrust: vertrouwenhugged: omhelsdeproud: trotsstrong: sterkjourney: reisbeginning: beginsea: zeetulips: tulpen

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