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Wanna go to Glastonbury 2025? Radio 1 are giving away tickets on Monday morning. RUN DON'T WALK! All next week on Radio 1 we're giving you the chance to be at Reading & Leeds, TRNSMT, Boomtown, Radio 1 Dance Weekend in Malta, Radio 1 Dance Weekend in Ibiza and Glastonbury!What have you Coco Gauff'd? In honour of American pro tennis player Coco Gauff forgetting her rackets for her match at the French Open on Monday we're asking what have you forgotten?Go Helen! Today's Yesterday's Quiz player scored an impressive 16 points and she made us laughu. Legit this time. Ashley deffo only scored 12. Stewards inquiry please. Give Helen her flowers. Callum Leslie joins us for the Radio 1 Big Weekend Special drop off box episode of Unpopular Opinion. You've been eating watermelon all wrong. Anon has claimed that skin is better than the fruit. It's no contest. Cow pats smell nice. Sure. Ok. You do you babes. Looks like we need to pop up some ‘please pee in the toilet not the sink' signs in the loos. We hard disagree with this one. What's the time? 24 hour clock is the one. 12 hour clock can do one. Get with the times guys. Curry Pizza is the best pizza. Yes. It is. Get up to date – it's All The Latest Things Happy 10th Anniversary Charlemagne. How has it been T E N Y E A R S?! We love you Blossoms ?de0a Oh Lorde! You're teasing us. Cannot wait to hear the track in full, but for now we'll just hit repeat on the 5 second clip. There was an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly - perhaps she'll die! If you were a bug whose mouth would you fly in to? Taylor Swift has been targeted while performing live on stage and handled it like the pro she is. The latest target of the bugs was a sports commentator while live on air. I don't think anyone noticed pal.

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On Episode 162 of Floating Through Film, we're trying something new by discussing our first non-film, Bazin's seminal essay, 'Ontology of the Photographic Image'! We then shift from Bazin's essay on the evolution of the image to a film from one of the early innovators of cinema, D.W. Griffith's 1919 film Broken Blossoms (36:37). We hope you enjoy!Bazin's 'Ontology of the Photographic Image': https://humanities1460.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bazin-ontology-of-the-photgraphic-image.pdfEpisode Next Week: Satyajit Ray Week 1 (The Apu Trilogy)Music:- Intro from Early Summer- Outro from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlZDIqWHKB4&ab_channel=BluesmanHosts: Luke Seay (https://letterboxd.com/seayluke/), Blake Tourville (https://letterboxd.com/blaketourville/), and Dany Joshuva (https://letterboxd.com/djoshuva/)Podcast Links (Spotify and Apple): https://linktr.ee/floatingthroughfilmLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/floatingfilm/Email: floatingthroughfilm@gmail.com

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms and Brushstrokes: The Seoul Art Center Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 아라 아트 센터에는 봄의 향기가 가득합니다.En: The Seoul Ara Art Center is filled with the scent of spring.Ko: 벚꽃이 활짝 피어 있고 아이들은 신나게 놀고 있습니다.En: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and children are playing excitedly.Ko: 조용한 거리의 소음이 아트 센터로 퍼집니다.En: The quiet street noise spills into the art center.Ko: 센터 안에서 준은 피곤한 얼굴로 미소를 지어 보입니다.En: Inside the center, Jun smiles despite his tired face.Ko: 그는 유명한 전시회를 마련하고 싶습니다. 그의 이름이 국제 갤러리에 알려지기를 바랍니다.En: He wants to prepare a famous exhibition and hopes his name will become known in international galleries.Ko: 미나는 오랜만에 고국으로 돌아온 예술가입니다.En: Mina is an artist who has returned to her homeland after a long time.Ko: 그녀는 실험적인 새로운 작품을 가지고 있습니다.En: She brings with her some experimental new works.Ko: 그러나 사람들의 반응이 두렵습니다. 그녀는 걱정이 많습니다.En: However, she fears people's reactions and is quite anxious.Ko: 수키는 아트 센터의 자원봉사자입니다.En: Suki is a volunteer at the art center.Ko: 그녀는 예술을 사랑하고, 준을 본받고 싶습니다.En: She loves art and wants to emulate Jun.Ko: 그녀는 항상 배우고 싶어 합니다. 이번 전시회가 그녀에게 좋은 기회가 될 것입니다.En: She always wants to learn, and this exhibition will be a great opportunity for her.Ko: 어느 날, 준은 미나와 수키를 불렀습니다.En: One day, Jun called Mina and Suki.Ko: "미나 씨, 전시회에 꼭 참여해주세요," 준이 말합니다.En: "Mina, please participate in the exhibition," Jun says.Ko: 미나는 머뭇거립니다.En: Mina hesitates.Ko: "사람들이 이 작품을 어떻게 생각할까요?" 그녀는 걱정을 말합니다.En: "What will people think of this work?" she expresses her worries.Ko: 준은 고민에 빠집니다.En: Jun falls deep into thought.Ko: 미나의 작품 없이는 전시회가 성공하기 어렵습니다.En: Without Mina's artwork, the exhibition would struggle to succeed.Ko: 그는 미나를 존중하면서도 다른 방법을 찾아야 합니다.En: He has to respect Mina while also finding another way.Ko: 그때, 그는 아이디를 떠올립니다.En: At that moment, he comes up with an idea.Ko: 어린이날 전날 밤, 준은 깜짝 이벤트를 계획합니다. 아이들이 미나의 작품에 함께 참여할 수 있도록 합니다.En: On the night before Children's Day, Jun plans a surprise event, allowing children to participate in Mina's work.Ko: 이 아이디어는 미나에게 새로운 영감을 줍니다.En: This idea brings new inspiration to Mina.Ko: 드디어 전시회의 날이 밝았습니다.En: Finally, the day of the exhibition arrives.Ko: 아트 센터에는 활기찬 아이들의 웃음소리가 울려 퍼집니다.En: The art center resonates with the lively laughter of children.Ko: 아이들이 미나의 작품을 보고 환호합니다.En: They cheer as they view Mina's works.Ko: 미나는 자신의 작품에 다시 자신감을 얻습니다.En: Mina regains her confidence in her creations.Ko: 준은 미나의 손을 잡고 말합니다. "함께 하니 더 좋네요."En: Jun holds Mina's hand and says, "It's even better to do it together."Ko: 수키는 그의 옆에서 설레는 마음으로 주위를 둘러봅니다.En: Suki, standing beside him, looks around with an excited heart.Ko: 그녀는 자신이 원하는 길을 찾았습니다.En: She has found the path she wants to take.Ko: 이제 준은 협력과 신뢰의 가치를 배웠습니다.En: Now Jun has learned the value of cooperation and trust.Ko: 미나는 자신감이 넘치고, 수키는 미래에 대한 꿈을 키워갑니다.En: Mina is overflowing with confidence, and Suki is nurturing dreams of her future.Ko: 세 사람은 아트 센터에서 행복한 미소를 지으며 새로운 시작을 준비합니다.En: The three of them, with happy smiles, prepare for a new beginning at the art center. Vocabulary Words:scent: 향기blossoms: 벚꽃exhibition: 전시회artworks: 작품emulate: 본받고opportunity: 기회hesitates: 머뭇거리다reactions: 반응inspiration: 영감confidence: 자신감volunteer: 자원봉사자nurturing: 키워가다cooperation: 협력trust: 신뢰filled: 가득하다prepare: 준비하다famous: 유명한international: 국제homeland: 고국experimental: 실험적인anxious: 걱정이 많다respect: 존중surprise: 깜짝event: 이벤트resonates: 울려 퍼지다cheer: 환호하다creations: 작품inspiration: 영감path: 길overflows: 넘치다

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Golden Blossoms: A Tale of Friendship & Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜が満開の新宿御苑国立庭園には、春のゴールデンウィークを楽しむ人々で溢れています。En: The sakura are in full bloom at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and it's overflowing with people enjoying the spring Golden Week.Ja: 静かな池や美しく整えられた庭園は、くつろぎのピクニックにも芸術的な活動にもぴったりの場所です。En: The serene pond and beautifully manicured gardens make it a perfect spot for a relaxing picnic or artistic activities.Ja: 由紀は、自然が大好きな大学生です。En: Yuki is a university student who loves nature.Ja: 彼女は密かに写真を撮ることが大好きで、全国写真コンテストに応募するために完璧な桜の写真を撮りたいと思っています。En: She secretly enjoys taking photos and wishes to capture the perfect photo of sakura to submit to a national photo contest.Ja: 今日、アキラとソラと一緒にピクニックをすることになっています。En: Today, she's planning a picnic with Akira and Sora.Ja: 由紀はカメラを持って、園内を歩きます。En: With her camera in hand, Yuki walks through the garden.Ja: 色鮮やかな桜のトンネルに魅了されながらも、友だちとの時間も大切にしたいと思っています。En: While being captivated by a tunnel of vividly colored sakura, she also wants to cherish her time with friends.Ja: しかし、今日のゴールデンウィークの混雑の中でベストショットを見つけるのは難しいことがわかります。En: However, she realizes that finding the best shot amid the Golden Week crowd today is difficult.Ja: ピクニックの準備をしているアキラとソラを見つめる由紀は、心の中で葛藤します。En: Watching Akira and Sora preparing for the picnic, Yuki feels conflicted inside.Ja: 楽しそうに笑う友だちの姿も、見逃したくはありません。でも、コンテストに挑戦する機会も貴重です。En: She doesn't want to miss her friends' cheerful faces, but the opportunity to compete in the contest is also valuable.Ja: 突然、由紀の目にとまる美しい風景があります。En: Suddenly, a beautiful scene catches Yuki's eye.Ja: 薄紅色の桜の木々の間に太陽が差し込み、光が水面にきらきらと反射しています。En: The sun beams through pale pink sakura trees, and the light sparkles on the water's surface.Ja: この一瞬を逃したくない由紀は、一度仲間を離れ、その場所に近づきます。En: Not wanting to miss this moment, Yuki briefly leaves her friends and approaches the spot.Ja: 心臓がドキドキしながら、カメラのシャッターを切ります。En: With her heart pounding, she presses the camera shutter.Ja: 完璧な一枚を確信した由紀は、急いでアキラとソラの元に戻ります。En: Certain of capturing the perfect shot, Yuki hurries back to Akira and Sora.Ja: 彼らはちょうどみんなで写真を撮る準備をしていました。En: They are just about to take a group photo.Ja: 笑顔で迎えてくれる二人を見ると、由紀は安心しました。En: Seeing her friends greet her with smiles puts Yuki at ease.Ja: カメラをセットし、タイマーをセットして、三人で絆を深める瞬間を写真に収めます。En: She sets up the camera, activates the timer, and captures the moment of deepening bonds among the three.Ja: 友だちと過ごす時間も、写真を撮ることも、それぞれ大切だと由紀は改めて感じます。En: Yuki realizes anew that spending time with friends and taking photos are both important to her.Ja: こうして、由紀はバランスを取りながら両方を楽しむことの大切さを学びました。En: Thus, Yuki learned the importance of enjoying both while maintaining balance.Ja: 彼女の心には、満足感と友との楽しい思い出が残りました。En: Her heart was filled with satisfaction and joyful memories with friends.Ja: 新宿御苑での一日は、彼女にとって忘れられない特別な日となりました。En: The day at Shinjuku Gyoen became an unforgettable special day for her. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 満開serene: 静かなmanicured: 整えられたrelaxing: くつろぎcontest: コンテストcapture: 写真に収めるvividly: 色鮮やかなcherish: 大切にしたいamid: 中でconflicted: 葛藤しますvaluable: 貴重scene: 風景beams: 差し込みpale: 薄紅色sparkles: きらきらとsurface: 水面pounding: ドキドキcertain: 確信したactivate: セットしてbonds: 絆anew: 改めてbalance: バランスsatisfaction: 満足感unforgettable: 忘れられないartistic: 芸術的なtunnel: トンネルopportunity: 機会approaches: 近づきますshutter: シャッターspecial: 特別

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bonds and Blossoms: A Heartwarming Hike on Mount Fuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ゴールデンウィークの初日、富士山の麓は花見を楽しむ人々で賑わっていました。En: On the first day of Golden Week, the foothills of Mount Fuji were bustling with people enjoying the cherry blossom viewing.Ja: 空気は澄んでいて、桜が鮮やかに咲き誇っています。En: The air was clear, and the cherry blossoms were in full, vibrant bloom.Ja: 空（そら）、愛子（あいこ）、健太（けんた）は、興奮した様子で登山の準備をしていました。En: Sora, Aiko, and Kenta were excitedly preparing for their hike.Ja: 「今日は絶好の登山日和だね！」と愛子が嬉しそうに言いました。En: “Today is the perfect day for hiking!” Aiko exclaimed happily.Ja: 彼女は小さいころから空の親友です。En: She has been Sora's best friend since childhood.Ja: 二人は久しぶりの再会に心を躍らせていました。En: Both were excited about their long-awaited reunion.Ja: 「そうだね。でも天気予報では午後から嵐になるかもしれないって」と空が少し心配そうに答えました。En: “That's right. But the weather forecast says there might be a storm this afternoon,” Sora replied with a hint of concern.Ja: 彼は都会の喧騒を忘れて、富士山の頂上で心の平和を見つけることを望んでいます。En: He hopes to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find peace of mind at the summit of Mount Fuji.Ja: 「心配しないで、僕たちは一緒にいるから大丈夫さ」と健太が言いました。En: “Don't worry, we'll be fine as long as we're together,” Kenta said.Ja: 彼は空の職場の同僚で、友人との冒険を期待して参加しました。En: He is Sora's colleague from work and joined the adventure looking forward to spending time with friends.Ja: 山を登り始めた三人は順調に進みました。En: The three of them began their ascent up the mountain and progressed smoothly.Ja: さわやかな風が吹き、桜の花びらが舞い散ります。En: A refreshing breeze was blowing, and cherry blossom petals were dancing in the air.Ja: 愛子は笑顔でいっぱいの写真を撮っています。En: Aiko was taking countless pictures with a smile on her face.Ja: 健太は、少し息を切らしながらも楽しそうにしています。En: Kenta, though slightly out of breath, looked like he was having fun.Ja: しかし、午後になると天気が変わり始めました。En: However, in the afternoon, the weather began to change.Ja: 空は暗くなり、風が強くなりました。En: The sky darkened and the wind picked up.Ja: 空は頂上を目指すべきか、安全を優先するべきか悩んでいました。En: Sora was torn between aiming for the summit or prioritizing everyone's safety.Ja: 「どうする？」健太が尋ねました。En: “What should we do?” Kenta asked.Ja: 風はだんだん強さを増しています。En: The wind was gradually becoming stronger.Ja: 「一人で進むことはできるけど...」と空が言いかけました。En: “I could go on alone, but...” Sora started to say.Ja: 「でも、私たち皆が大事だよね」と愛子が静かに言いました。En: “But we all matter, right?” Aiko said quietly.Ja: 空は考えました。En: Sora thought about it.Ja: 友人との絆を大切にするためには、頂上に着くことよりも、今この瞬間を楽しむことが大事だと感じました。En: He realized that cherishing the bond with his friends was more important than reaching the summit, and that enjoying the present moment was what truly mattered.Ja: 「そうだね。みんなで無事に帰ろう」と空が笑顔で決心しました。En: “You're right. Let's make sure we all get back safely,” Sora decided with a smile.Ja: 三人は引き返すことに決めました。En: The three of them decided to turn back.Ja: 山を降りながら、彼らは笑い合い、嵐から逃れることができたことに感謝しました。En: As they descended the mountain, they laughed together and felt grateful for escaping the approaching storm.Ja: 道中で出会った桜の美しさや、仲間との会話は、その日一番の宝物として心に刻まれました。En: The beauty of the cherry blossoms they encountered along the way and the conversations with their friends became the most treasured memories of the day.Ja: 結局、空は気づきました。目指した頂上だけではなく、仲間との旅が真の平和をもたらすことを。En: In the end, Sora realized that not only was the summit he aimed for a source of peace, but so was the journey with his friends.Ja: 目的地そのものが重要なのではなく、旅そのものが大切だと学びました。En: He learned that it's not the destination that matters, but the journey itself that holds true significance. Vocabulary Words:foothills: 麓bustling: 賑わってcherry blossom viewing: 花見vibrant: 鮮やかにexclaimed: 言いましたforecast: 天気予報storm: 嵐concern: 心配そうにescape: 忘れてsummit: 頂上cherishing: 大切にするbond: 絆moment: 瞬間descent: 降りtreasured: 宝物source: もたらすdestination: 目的地journey: 旅significance: 大切ascent: 登りprogressed: 進みましたrefreshing: さわやかなcountless: いっぱいのgradually: だんだんaiming: 目指すprioritizing: 優先するべきrealized: 気づきましたgrateful: 感謝しましたapproaching: 迫るencountered: 出会った

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Giulia's Triumph: How She Found Her Voice Amidst Spring Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: L'auditorium della scuola era pieno di studenti vocianti.En: The school auditorium was full of chattering students.It: La primavera era arrivata, e i fiori decoravano le pareti, illuminando l'ambiente con colori accesi.En: Spring had arrived, and flowers decorated the walls, brightening the room with vivid colors.It: L'atmosfera era vivace, ma Giulia sentiva il cuore battere forte nel petto.En: The atmosphere was lively, but Giulia felt her heart pounding in her chest.It: Era il giorno dell'assemblea scolastica e per Giulia era un evento importante.En: It was the day of the school assembly, and for Giulia, it was an important event.It: Era sempre stata la più timida della famiglia: Marco, suo fratello maggiore, era pieno di fiducia e sembrava non avere mai paura di niente.En: She had always been the shyest in the family: Marco, her older brother, was full of confidence and seemed never to be afraid of anything.It: Elena, la sorellina minore, era così brillante e vivace che attirava sempre l'attenzione.En: Elena, the younger sister, was so bright and lively that she always drew attention.It: Ma oggi, Giulia voleva dimostrare di essere capace.En: But today, Giulia wanted to prove she was capable.It: Desiderava farsi notare, non più solo come "la sorella di Marco ed Elena".En: She wanted to be noticed, not just as "the sister of Marco and Elena."It: In un angolo dell'auditorium, Marco rideva con gli amici.En: In a corner of the auditorium, Marco was laughing with his friends.It: "Non ci farai vergognare, vero?"En: "You won't make us embarrassed, right?"It: aveva detto con una risata.En: he had said with a laugh.It: Elena, invece, le aveva detto: "Forza, Giulia!En: Elena, on the other hand, had told her, "Come on, Giulia!It: Sei bravissima!".En: You're great!"It: Entrambe le reazioni avevano creato una strana pressione su di lei.En: Both reactions had created a strange pressure on her.It: Quando il preside chiese a Giulia di salire sul palco, lei sentì le mani gelate e le gambe tremare.En: When the principal asked Giulia to step onto the stage, she felt her hands cold and her legs shaking.It: Gli occhi di Marco le pestavano addosso.En: Marco's eyes were fixed on her.It: Elena, con i suoi occhi enormi, la osservava con speranza.En: Elena, with her big eyes, was watching her with hope.It: Presa da un profondo respiro, Giulia iniziò a parlare.En: Taking a deep breath, Giulia began to speak.It: "Buongiorno a tutti," disse con la voce che inizialmente era un sussurro, ma che lentamente guadagnava forza.En: "Good morning, everyone," she said with a voice that was initially a whisper but slowly gained strength.It: Raccontò del suo progetto, un giardino scolastico che aveva aiutato a piantare, e di quanto fosse orgogliosa di vedere i primi fiori sbocciare.En: She talked about her project, a school garden she had helped plant, and how proud she was to see the first flowers blooming.It: Il suo cuore ancora batteva velocemente, ma con ogni parola il timore scivolava via.En: Her heart was still beating fast, but with every word, the fear slipped away.It: Il silenzio attento della sala si trasformò in applausi calorosi.En: The attentive silence of the room turned into warm applause.It: Giulia vide che persino Marco la guardava, smettendo di sorridere beffardamente, ed Elena era tutta un sorriso.En: Giulia saw that even Marco was looking at her, no longer smiling mockingly, and Elena was all smiles.It: Mentre tornava al suo posto, sentì una nuova forza dentro di sé.En: As she returned to her seat, she felt a new strength within her.It: Aveva fatto quello che non pensava possibile.En: She had done what she thought impossible.It: Aveva parlato con il cuore e la sua voce era stata ascoltata.En: She had spoken from the heart, and her voice had been heard.It: Ora sapeva, senza più dubbi, che poteva affrontare le sue paure.En: Now she knew, without any more doubts, that she could face her fears.It: Era capace di essere straordinaria a modo suo, sopra il rumore degli altri.En: She was capable of being extraordinary in her own way, above the noise of others.It: Alla fine dell'assemblea, Marco le diede un colpetto sulla spalla e disse: "Non male, Giulia."En: At the end of the assembly, Marco gave her a pat on the shoulder and said, "Not bad, Giulia."It: Elena la abbracciò forte, ridendo di felicità.En: Elena hugged her tightly, laughing with happiness.It: Giulia sorrise.En: Giulia smiled.It: Quella giornata di primavera non era stata solo una comune assemblea scolastica.En: That spring day had not been just an ordinary school assembly.It: Era diventata un momento indimenticabile, il giorno in cui aveva trovato la sua voce.En: It had become an unforgettable moment, the day she found her voice. Vocabulary Words:auditorium: l'auditoriumchattering: vociantishyest: la più timidaconfidence: la fiduciamockingly: beffardamenteprincipal: il presidestage: il palcowhisper: il sussurrostrong strength: la forzacapable: capaceattentive: attentoapplause: gli applausipressure: la pressioneassembly: l'assembleablooming: sbocciarebrightening: illuminandoattentive silence: il silenzio attentoheartbeat: il battito del cuorefear: il timoresmile: il sorrisopat: il colpettostrength: la forzamocking smile: sorriso beffardamenteunforgettable: indimenticabileyounger sister: la sorellina minorebrother: il fratellobeating heart: il cuore batterecorner: l'angoloproject: il progettofear: il timore

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms and Resolutions: A New Spring in Seoul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 봄은 항상 설레임을 준다.En: Spring in Seoul always brings a sense of excitement.Ko: 해마다 벚꽃이 피는 시기가 되면 남산타워는 많은 사람들로 북적거린다.En: Every year, when the cherry blossoms bloom, Namsan Tower is bustling with people.Ko: 진우, 소민, 그리고 현수는 매년 이맘때쯤 함께 벚꽃 구경을 간다.En: Jin-woo, So-min, and Hyun-soo go cherry blossom viewing together around this time every year.Ko: 오늘도 그들은 남산타워로 향하고 있었다.En: Today, they were also heading to Namsan Tower.Ko: 진우는 20대 후반의 청년이다.En: Jin-woo is a young man in his late twenties.Ko: 가족과의 관계가 점점 소원해져 고민이 많다.En: His relationship with his family is growing distant, causing him much concern.Ko: 그는 가끔 농담으로 자신의 불안함을 숨기려 한다.En: He sometimes hides his anxiety with jokes.Ko: 특히 여동생 소민과의 관계는 더욱 어려워졌다.En: His relationship with his younger sister, So-min, has been particularly challenging.Ko: 소민은 진지한 대화를 좋아하는데, 진우는 늘 농담으로 일관한다.En: So-min likes serious conversations, but Jin-woo consistently responds with jokes.Ko: 그런 진우를 현수는 이해하려고 노력하지만, 오히려 상황을 더 복잡하게 만드는 경향이 있다.En: Hyun-soo tries to understand Jin-woo, but tends to make the situation more complicated.Ko: 오늘 벚꽃 아래에서 진우는 소민에게 사과하기로 마음먹었다.En: Today, under the cherry blossoms, Jin-woo decided to apologize to So-min.Ko: 그는 그동안 소민의 걱정을 가볍게 여긴 것을 후회하고 있었다.En: He regretted having taken So-min's worries lightly all this time.Ko: 남산타워 꼭대기에서 그들은 멋진 서울의 전경을 바라보며 큰 결심을 했다.En: At the top of Namsan Tower, they gazed at the magnificent panorama of Seoul and made a significant resolution.Ko: “소민아,” 진우가 말했다. “미안해. 항상 농담으로 넘겨 미안해.”En: "So-min-ah," Jin-woo said. "I'm sorry for always brushing things off with a joke."Ko: 소민은 잠시 말을 잇지 못했다.En: So-min was momentarily at a loss for words.Ko: 그리고 진우의 진심을 느끼고 말했다. “오빠, 괜찮아. 나도 이해해. 우리 솔직하게 이야기하자.”En: Then, feeling Jin-woo's sincerity, she said, "It's okay, oppa. I understand too. Let's talk openly."Ko: 그 순간, 현수가 끼어들어 소리쳤다. “이제 사진 찍자! 이렇게 중요한 순간을 놓칠 수 없어!”En: At that moment, Hyun-soo butted in and shouted, "Let's take a picture now! We can't miss such an important moment!"Ko: 그들은 함께 웃으며 빛바랜 어린 시절의 기억을 떠올렸다.En: They laughed together, reminiscing about their faded childhood memories.Ko: 그들이 처음 벚꽃을 본 날의 추억처럼, 새로운 시작을 함께 다짐하였다.En: Just like the memories of the day they first saw cherry blossoms, they resolved to start anew together.Ko: 진우는 이제 조금 더 솔직해지기로 결심했고, 소민과의 관계도 점점 나아졌다.En: Jin-woo decided to be a bit more honest, and his relationship with So-min gradually improved.Ko: 휴식을 위한 여정은 끝이 났지만 그들에게는 다시 시작이었다.En: Their journey for respite had ended, but for them, it was a new beginning.Ko: 벚꽃은 항상 피고 진다.En: Cherry blossoms always bloom and fall.Ko: 하지만 이번 봄, 진우와 소민의 관계는 새싹처럼 피어올랐다.En: But this spring, Jin-woo and So-min's relationship blossomed like new shoots.Ko: 현수는 그 사진을 보다며 말했다. “우리 올 해 가장 멋진 기억이야!”En: As Hyun-soo looked at the photos, he said, "This is our best memory of the year!"Ko: 그의 말처럼, 그들의 추억은 이제 피어날 준비가 되었다.En: Just like his words, their memories were ready to bloom.Ko: 진우는 깨달았다. 유머와 진솔함은 함께할 수 있다는 것을.En: Jin-woo realized that humor and sincerity can coexist. Vocabulary Words:excitement: 설레임bustling: 북적거린다distant: 소원해져anxiety: 불안함regretted: 후회하고magnificent: 멋진panorama: 전경resolution: 결심sincerity: 진심remiscing: 떠올렸다faded: 빛바랜anew: 새로운respite: 휴식blossomed: 피어올랐다shoots: 새싹humor: 유머sincerity: 진솔함coexist: 함께할 수concern: 고민challenging: 어려워졌다consistently: 일관한다openly: 솔직하게momentarily: 잠시significant: 큰honest: 솔직해지기로memories: 추억realized: 깨달았다journey: 여정shouted: 소리쳤다resolved: 다짐하였다

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms & Bonds: Siblings Unite in Tokyo's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の春の日、暖かな日差しが新宿御苑の桜を照らしていました。En: On a spring day in Tokyo, the warm sunlight illuminated the cherry blossoms of Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: アキラとマイは、父の一周忌を記念するためにこの美しい庭を訪れていました。En: Akira and Mai visited this beautiful garden to commemorate the first anniversary of their father's passing.Ja: 満開の桜は、地面に淡いピンクの絨毯を広げ、二人の思いを深く響かせていました。En: The full-bloom cherry blossoms spread a pale pink carpet on the ground, deeply resonating with their memories.Ja: アキラは兄で、控えめで実用的な性格を持っています。En: Akira, the older brother, had a reserved and practical personality.Ja: 父の死に対して心の整理がつかず、感情を表に出さないようにしていました。En: He struggled to come to terms with their father's death and tried not to show his emotions.Ja: 一方、マイは感情豊かで、兄との繋がりを求めていました。En: On the other hand, Mai was emotionally expressive and sought a connection with her brother.Ja: 二人は、異なる悲しみの乗り越え方を持っており、その違いが時に衝突を生み出していました。En: Each had their own way of overcoming grief, and these differences sometimes led to conflicts.Ja: 新宿御苑に着いた二人は、父が好きだった桜の木の下に向かいました。En: Upon arriving at Shinjuku Gyoen, the two headed towards the cherry tree their father loved.Ja: アキラは心の奥底で、父の思い出を抱えながら通り過ぎる年月を感じていました。En: Deep inside, Akira felt the passage of years while holding onto memories of their father.Ja: マイは、父との思い出を共有することで、アキラと心の橋を架けたいと思っていました。En: Mai wanted to build a bridge to Akira's heart by sharing memories of their father.Ja: 「ここが、お父さんがよく座ってた場所だね。」マイが静かに言いました。En: "This is the spot where Dad often sat," Mai said quietly.Ja: アキラは頷きましたが、言葉が出ませんでした。En: Akira nodded, but words failed him.Ja: 彼の心には、まだ決着のつかない何かがありました。En: Something unresolved still lingered in his heart.Ja: 桜の木の下で、マイはゆっくりとアキラに語りかけました。En: Under the cherry tree, Mai slowly spoke to Akira.Ja: 「アキラ、お父さんが大好きだった風景だよね。あの頃が懐かしい。ねえ、今でもお父さんの夢を見る？」En: "This was Dad's favorite view, wasn't it? I miss those times. Hey, do you still dream about Dad?"Ja: アキラは少し考え込み、言いました。「ああ、見るよ。でも、いつもただ遠くから見ているだけなんだ。」En: Akira pondered for a moment and said, "Yeah, I do. But I'm always just watching him from afar."Ja: その言葉に涙ぐむマイ。En: Mai was moved to tears by these words.Ja: 「アキラ、私たち、もっとお父さんのこと話そうよ。私は一緒に泣いて、笑って、前に進みたい。」En: "Akira, let's talk more about Dad. I want to cry, laugh, and move forward together."Ja: 兄を見て、その純粋な願いが胸に響きました。En: Seeing her brother, her pure wish resonated in his heart.Ja: アキラはついに、心の中にあった壁を壊し始めました。En: Akira finally began to break down the walls within himself.Ja: 「確かに、それはいいかもしれない。僕も、もっと君と話せるようになりたい。」アキラが微笑んで言いました。En: "Yes, that might be a good idea. I also want to be able to talk with you more," Akira said with a smile.Ja: 二人は木の下で、昔の楽しい思い出から、父の最期の瞬間まで、話し続けました。En: Under the tree, they continued to talk, from joyful past memories to their father's final moments.Ja: 時には涙をこらえきれず、時には声を出して笑いました。En: Sometimes they couldn't hold back tears, and other times they laughed out loud.Ja: 桜の花びらがそよ風に舞い、二人の心を優しく包みました。En: Cherry blossom petals danced in the gentle breeze, softly enveloping their hearts.Ja: その日の午後、アキラとマイは、新しい絆を感じていました。En: That afternoon, Akira and Mai felt a new bond forming between them.Ja: また来年も、ここに帰り、父の思い出を共有することを誓いました。En: They vowed to return there next year to share their father's memories.Ja: 彼らはただの兄と妹ではなく、新しい絆で結ばれた仲間になったのです。En: They were not just brother and sister but companions connected by a new bond.Ja: 新宿御苑を後にする頃、アキラは言いました。「お父さんが、私たちを見守ってくれている気がするよ。」En: As they left Shinjuku Gyoen, Akira said, "I feel like Dad is watching over us."Ja: マイは頷き、空を見上げて微笑んだ。「私もそう思う。」En: Mai nodded, looked up at the sky, and smiled. "I think so too."Ja: 彼らは、東京の夕闇に溶け込んでいきました。En: They blended into the twilight of Tokyo. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らしていましたcommemorate: 記念するfull-bloom: 満開resonating: 響かせていましたreserved: 控えめpractical: 実用的なexpressive: 感情豊かconflicts: 衝突lingered: 決着のつかないpondered: 考え込みunresolved: 決着のつかないresonated: 響きましたenveloping: 包みましたvowed: 誓いましたblended: 溶け込んでtwilight: 夕闇breeze: そよ風petals: 花びらcompanion: 仲間bond: 絆sought: 求めていましたpassage: 通り過ぎるconnect: 繋がりbridge: 橋memories: 思い出expressed: 表に出すyearn: 懐かしいmoment: 瞬間final: 最期watched: 見守って

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Shutters: Capturing Time at Fushimi Inari Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが降り注ぎ、伏見稲荷大社は桜の花びらで華やかさを増していた。En: The spring sunlight poured down as Fushimi Inari Taisha became even more vibrant with cherry blossom petals.Ja: 赤い鳥居が連なる山道を人々が行き交う。En: People came and went along the mountain path lined with red torii.Ja: 桜まつりの音と香りが、境内を賑わわせている。En: The sounds and scents of the cherry blossom festival enlivened the shrine grounds.Ja: ユイは大学生で、写真が大好きだ。En: Yui was a university student who loved photography.Ja: 彼女の弟、タケシは冒険心に満ちていて、いつも元気だ。En: Her younger brother, Takeshi, was full of adventure and always energetic.Ja: 彼らの親友ハルカは内省的で、物思いにふけるのが好きだった。En: Their close friend Haruka was introspective and enjoyed contemplating things.Ja: 今年の桜まつりで、ユイは完璧な写真を撮りたかった。En: At this year's cherry blossom festival, Yui wanted to take the perfect photo.Ja: 彼女のポートフォリオを完成させるためには、この祭りの決定的な瞬間を捉える必要がある。En: To complete her portfolio, she needed to capture a decisive moment of the festival.Ja: しかし、人込みと変わりやすい天気がその計画を妨げていた。En: However, the crowds and the changeable weather were hindering her plans.Ja: 「山の上に登れば、日没の景色をうまく撮れるかもしれない」とユイは考えた。En: "If I climb to the top of the mountain, I might be able to capture the sunset well," Yui thought.Ja: 彼女は雨が降り始める中、意を決してさらに高く登ることにした。En: She decided to climb higher, even as it began to rain.Ja: 雨が次第に小降りになり、いつの間にか止まった時、太陽はちょうど山陰に沈みかけていた。En: When the rain gradually lessened and eventually stopped, the sun was just about to set behind the mountain.Ja: ユイは瞬間を逃さず、カメラのシャッターを切った。En: Yui didn't miss the moment and snapped the camera shutter.Ja: タケシとハルカは満開の桜の前で笑顔を見せ、その背後には祭りの灯が輝いていた。En: Takeshi and Haruka smiled in front of the fully bloomed cherry blossoms, with the festival lights shining in the background.Ja: その瞬間、ユイは何かを悟った。En: At that moment, Yui realized something important.Ja: 写真を撮るという結果だけでなく、その経験そのものを楽しむことが大切なのだと。En: It wasn't just about the result of taking photos, but enjoying the experience itself was what's valuable.Ja: 彼女は今ここにいること、友達と共有する時間を大切にする新しい価値観を心に刻んだ。En: She engraved a new value in her heart: cherishing being present and the time shared with friends.Ja: 写真は彼女の思っていた以上に素晴らしい出来栄えだった。En: The photo turned out even more amazing than Yui had imagined.Ja: しかし、それ以上にユイは自分がこの瞬間を楽しめたことに幸せを感じていた。En: However, more than that, she felt happiness in being able to enjoy the moment.Ja: そして、これからはあらゆる瞬間を大切にしようと決意するのだった。En: And she resolved to cherish every moment from now on.Ja: 人々は山を下り、祭りの灯がどこまでも続いていた。En: People descended the mountain, with the festival lights continuing endlessly.Ja: ユイ、タケシ、ハルカは日常に戻るが、彼らはこの思い出を胸に抱き続けるに違いない。En: Yui, Takeshi, and Haruka returned to their everyday lives, but they would undoubtedly continue to carry this memory in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: 日差しpoured: 降り注ぎvibrant: 華やかさblossom: 花びらenlivened: 賑わわせているintrospective: 内省的contemplating: 物思いにふけるdecisive: 決定的なchangeable: 変わりやすいhindered: 妨げていたgradually: 次第にlessened: 小降りengaged: 意を決してengraved: 刻んだcherishing: 大切にするundoubtedly: 違いない

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystical Map Quest: Sakura Blossoms and Secret Notebooks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-20-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の優しい風が桜の花びらを舞わせていました。En: The gentle spring breeze was causing the sakura petals to dance in the air.Ja: 小さくて居心地の良い小屋は、周囲の景色と調和していました。En: The small and cozy koya blended harmoniously with the surrounding scenery.Ja: この小屋には三人の友達が住んでいました。ハルト、アイコ、ケンタです。En: Three friends lived in this koya: Haruto, Aiko, and Kenta.Ja: ある朝、不思議な出来事が起こりました。En: One morning, something mysterious happened.Ja: ハルトが玄関のドアを開けると、ドアの前に見慣れないノートがありました。En: When Haruto opened the front door, there was an unfamiliar notebook in front of it.Ja: ハルトは好奇心に駆られながらも、慎重にそのノートを拾いました。En: Driven by curiosity but still cautious, Haruto picked up the notebook carefully.Ja: 「これはなんだろう？」ハルトは慎重に言いました。En: "What could this be?" said Haruto, cautiously.Ja: 「ただの古いノートじゃない？」アイコは疑問を持ちながら言いました。En: "Isn't it just an old notebook?" Aiko said, harboring doubts.Ja: 彼女はノートの重要性を疑っていました。En: She was skeptical about the notebook's significance.Ja: しかし、ケンタはニヤリと笑いました。「冒険の匂いがするな」と言いましたが、その笑みにはなにか隠された企みがあるようでした。En: However, Kenta grinned and said, "It smells like adventure," though there seemed to be some hidden scheme behind that smile.Ja: ハルトはノートをみんなに見せました。En: Haruto showed the notebook to everyone.Ja: 「調べてみる価値はあると思う」と決意を述べました。En: "I think it's worth investigating," he declared determinedly.Ja: みんなで一緒に小屋の中に入ると、テーブルにノートを広げました。En: They all went inside the koya and spread the notebook on the table.Ja: 古びた紙には不思議な印がたくさん描かれていました。En: The worn-out pages were covered with mysterious marks.Ja: まるで謎解きの道しるべのようです。En: It was like a guide to solving a puzzle.Ja: 「これは暗号かもしれない」とハルトは言いました。En: "This might be a code," Haruto said.Ja: 「無駄じゃないの？」とアイコは眉をひそめましたが、好奇心は抑えきれません。En: "Isn't it pointless?" Aiko frowned, but she couldn't suppress her curiosity.Ja: ケンタは不自然に口元を隠していました。En: Kenta was unnaturally hiding his mouth.Ja: 彼は何かを知っているような素振りを見せました。En: He seemed to know something.Ja: ノートのページをめくるたびに、三人はますます引き込まれました。En: With each page they turned, the three became more engrossed.Ja: そしてあるページで、驚くべき発見をしました。En: Then, on one page, they made an astonishing discovery.Ja: それは隠された地図でした。地図は小屋の近くの森を指し示していました。En: It was a hidden map pointing to the forest near the koya.Ja: 「これは冒険の始まりだね」とケンタは興奮しながら言いました。En: "This is the beginning of an adventure," Kenta said excitedly.Ja: みんなで森に行って、地図の指示を辿りました。En: They all went into the forest to follow the directions from the map.Ja: 最後に、大きな古い樹の根元で、もう一冊のノートが見つかりました。En: Finally, at the base of a large, old tree, they found another notebook.Ja: 新しいノートには、新しい謎が詰まっていました。En: The new notebook was filled with new mysteries.Ja: ハルトは自分の直感を信じた結果、単なるノートでは終わらない冒険にたどり着きました。En: By trusting his instincts, Haruto embarked on an adventure that was far more than just a simple notebook.Ja: しかし、その謎を解いたとき、彼らはもっと多くの問いに直面しました。En: However, when they solved that mystery, they were faced with even more questions.Ja: それでも、ハルトはチームで協力することの大切さを学びました。En: Nevertheless, Haruto learned the importance of teamwork.Ja: そして、彼らはそれぞれの思いを抱えながら、次の謎を解く新たな冒険を心待ちにしました。En: And so, each of them, carrying their own thoughts, looked forward to solving the next mystery on a new adventure.Ja: この日、彼らの心には桜の花が咲いたようでした。En: That day, it felt as if sakura blossoms bloomed in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しいbreeze: 風petals: 花びらdance: 舞うcozy: 居心地の良いblended: 調和unfamiliar: 見慣れないcuriosity: 好奇心cautious: 慎重harboring: 持つskeptical: 疑うgrinned: ニヤリと笑うscheme: 企みworn-out: 古びたmysterious: 不思議なastonishing: 驚くべきdiscovery: 発見engrossed: 引き込まれるdirections: 指示instincts: 直感embark: たどり着くteamwork: 協力solve: 解くblooms: 咲くscheme: 企みsuppressed: 抑えるhidden: 隠されたspread: 広げるcode: 暗号worth: 価値

Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Shan gives a phenology update from around the state, as well as highlights areas where some blossom damage occurred. Kari mentions several upcoming infection periods, and Greg highlights things to keep an eye out for as the weather looks like it will finally warm up consistently.NEWA Website: https://www.newa.cornell.edu/Hosts: Don Seifrit, Kari PeterSpeakers: Shan Kumar, Greg KrawczykPhoto Credit: D. Weber, PSU ExtensionMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.orgMake sure you sign up to get notified of future Extension events for tree fruit growers! Sign UpFlight Seasonalities of Main Fruit Pests During the Growing Season

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost Among Blossoms: Love and Friendship at Kiyomizu-dera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-14-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花が満開に咲き誇り、京都の清水寺は春祭りで賑わっていました。En: The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto was bustling with the spring festival.Ja: ハルキ、ミナ、そしてタカシは、楽しそうに寺の境内を歩いていました。En: Haruki, Mina, and Takashi were happily walking around the temple grounds.Ja: ハルキはカメラを携え、咲き誇る桜を撮影しながら、心の中でミナへの想いを隠していました。En: Haruki carried a camera and was capturing the blooming cherry blossoms, all the while hiding his feelings for Mina in his heart.Ja: ミナはフェスティバルが大好きで、興奮気味にみんなを引っ張っていました。En: Mina loved festivals and was excitedly leading everyone along.Ja: 「あっちに凄い出店があるよ！行ってみよう？」とミナが言うと、タカシが微笑んで答えました。「よし、行こう。でも、はぐれないように気をつけて。」En: "There's an amazing stall over there! Shall we check it out?" suggested Mina, to which Takashi responded with a smile, "Alright, let's go. But let's be careful not to get separated."Ja: 春の風が舞い、花びらが空中に舞う中、突然ミナの姿が見えなくなりました。En: Amidst the swirling spring breeze and cherry blossom petals dancing in the air, Mina's figure suddenly disappeared.Ja: 「ミナ？」タカシが焦って声をかけました。En: "Mina?" Takashi called out anxiously.Ja: ハルキの心臓は急に強く跳ねました。En: Haruki's heart suddenly pounded hard.Ja: 「どこに行ったんだろう？」と不安が募ります。En: "Where could she have gone?" His anxiety grew.Ja: 「分かれて探そう。」タカシが言いました。En: "Let's split up and search," Takashi suggested.Ja: 「もし見つけたらすぐ知らせて。」En: "If you find her, let us know immediately."Ja: ハルキは寺の隅々を探しながら、ミナを呼び続けました。En: Haruki continued to call for Mina while searching every corner of the temple.Ja: 祭りの喧騒の中、彼の声は届いているのか自信が持てません。En: Amid the festival's clamor, he wasn't confident his voice was reaching her.Ja: 静かな場所を探し、彼は桜の木々の下の小道に向かいました。En: Seeking a quiet place, he headed towards a small path beneath the cherry trees.Ja: すると、そこにミナのブレスレットが落ちているのを見つけました。En: There, he found Mina's bracelet lying on the ground.Ja: ハルキは深呼吸をし、決心しました。En: Haruki took a deep breath and made a decision.Ja: 「ミナ！どこにいるんだ？」叫び声が春の静けさに響き渡りました。En: "Mina! Where are you?" His shout resonated through the spring silence.Ja: 「心配だし、正直に言うけど、ミナが大好きなんだ！」En: "I'm worried, and honestly, I have to say it—I really like you, Mina!"Ja: その瞬間、木々の後ろからミナが姿を現しました。En: At that moment, Mina appeared from behind the trees.Ja: 彼女は小さな子供を助けようとして迷子になったと言いました。En: She explained that she got lost while trying to help a small child.Ja: 「ごめん、心配かけて。」ミナはしおらしい笑顔でハルキを見つめました。En: "Sorry for making you worry," she said, looking at Haruki with a gentle smile.Ja: 「それと、君の気持ち、嬉しい。」En: "And about your feelings, I'm happy to hear them."Ja: ハルキはほっとして微笑みました。En: Relieved, Haruki smiled.Ja: そして、彼は自分の気持ちを隠さず伝えることの重要性を学びました。En: He learned the importance of honestly expressing his feelings.Ja: 友情と愛情に包まれた二人を、桜の花びらが祝福しているかのようでした。En: It seemed as if the cherry blossom petals were celebrating the two, enveloped in friendship and affection.Ja: 清水寺の夜空には、たくさんの提灯が輝き、ハルキとミナは新しい思い出を作り始めました。En: Under the night sky at Kiyomizu-dera, countless lanterns shone brightly, and Haruki and Mina began creating new memories.Ja: 春の祭りは、彼らにとって特別なものとなりました。En: The spring festival became something special for them. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: 花bloom: 咲き誇りbustling: 賑わってgrounds: 境内capturing: 撮影festivals: 祭りanxiously: 焦ってpounded: 跳ねましたanxiety: 不安amid: 中clamor: 喧騒confident: 自信beneath: 下bracelet: ブレスレットresonated: 響き渡りましたdisappeared: 見えなくなりましたexpressing: 伝えるaffection: 愛情enveloped: 包まれたcountless: たくさんlanterns: 提灯spring: 春suggested: 提案しましたswirling: 舞いpetals: 花びらfestival: フェスティバルcorner: 隅々quiet: 静かdecision: 決心memories: 思い出

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Blossoms of Innovation: A Spring Presentation in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的春天，总是充满活力的。En: Spring in Beijing is always full of vitality.Zh: 在公司办公室里，玻璃墙外的树上，花朵开放得鲜艳，空气中有一丝清凉，充满希望。En: In the company office, outside the glass wall, the flowers on the trees bloom brightly, the air carries a hint of coolness and is filled with hope.Zh: 易菲，年轻有为的市场营销专员，正忙着为公司的一次重要报告做准备。En: Yifei, a young and promising marketing specialist, is busy preparing for an important company report.Zh: 他的目标简单而明确：给美玲留下深刻印象——美玲是部门主管，重视传统但对创新持开放态度。En: His goal is simple and clear: to leave a deep impression on Meiling—the department supervisor who values tradition but is open to innovation.Zh: 易菲站在电脑前，他的脸庞映照在屏幕上。En: Standing in front of the computer, Yifei's face is reflected on the screen.Zh: 身旁，健军仔细地翻阅着文件。En: Beside him, Jianjun carefully flips through the documents.Zh: 健军是较年长的同事，总是提供支持，但对新想法持怀疑态度。En: Jianjun is an older colleague, always supportive but skeptical about new ideas.Zh: “易菲，”健军说，“你是想在报告中加入清明节的元素吗？这会不会太冒险？”En: "Yifei," Jianjun says, "Are you planning to include elements of the Qingming Festival in the report? Isn't that a bit risky?"Zh: “我觉得这是个机会。”易菲回答，“把传统和创新结合，不仅尊重文化，还能展示我们的独特视角。”En: "I think it's an opportunity," Yifei replies, "Combining tradition and innovation shows respect for culture and can also showcase our unique perspective."Zh: 美玲尊重传统一直是众所周知的，但她同样欣赏新颖的构思。En: It's well-known that Meiling respects tradition, but she also appreciates novel concepts.Zh: 易菲决定，他要迎接这个挑战。En: Yifei decides to embrace this challenge.Zh: 时间像时钟的秒针一样流逝，会议室里，人们准备演示时，电脑响着嗡嗡声。En: Time passes like the ticking of a clock's second hand, and as people prepare for the presentation in the conference room, the computer hums.Zh: 报告开始时，所有的目光集中在易菲身上。En: As the report begins, all eyes focus on Yifei.Zh: 幻灯片一页页切换着，一切都顺利进行。En: The slides switch one by one, and everything proceeds smoothly.Zh: 突然，关键的一页幻灯片冻结了。En: Suddenly, a crucial slide freezes.Zh: 全场一片寂静。En: The room falls silent.Zh: 易菲心里一紧，但他知道，他不能退缩。En: Yifei's heart tightens, but he knows he can't back down.Zh: “各位，”他深吸一口气，开始口述原定的幻灯片内容，“我选择清明节是因为它提醒我们缅怀过去，而创新的目的是为了未来。” 他的声音清晰而充满信心。En: "Ladies and gentlemen," he takes a deep breath and begins to orally present the intended slide content, "I chose the Qingming Festival because it reminds us to commemorate the past, while innovation is aimed at the future." His voice is clear and filled with confidence.Zh: 美玲微微点头，现场气氛重新活跃。En: Meiling nods slightly, and the atmosphere in the room becomes lively again.Zh: 演示结束时，掌声响起，美玲特别称赞了易菲，“很高兴看到你如此精彩地结合了传统和创新。”En: When the presentation concludes, applause breaks out, and Meiling especially praises Yifei, "I'm delighted to see you integrate tradition and innovation so brilliantly."Zh: 易菲微笑着，他意识到在这个过程中，他不仅赢得了尊重，也学会了在传统框架内追求创新。En: Yifei smiles, realizing that through this process, he has not only earned respect but also learned to pursue innovation within a traditional framework.Zh: 春天的空气中弥漫着成功的气息，易菲知道，这只是他职业生涯中的一个开始。En: The air in spring is filled with the scent of success, and Yifei knows this is only the beginning of his career. Vocabulary Words:vitality: 活力impression: 印象bloom: 开放perspective: 视角supervisor: 主管colleague: 同事elements: 元素opportunity: 机会commemorate: 缅怀framework: 框架prepared: 准备crucial: 关键embrace: 迎接skeptical: 怀疑nods: 点头lively: 活跃tradition: 传统slide: 幻灯片integrate: 结合confidence: 信心innovation: 创新reflection: 映照applause: 掌声delighted: 高兴scent: 气息concepts: 构思appreciates: 欣赏concludes: 结束unique: 独特narrate: 口述

SettingOur story takes place on the continent of Agwé, on a world that the “Peoples of the Word” call Temman-Jâwé. It is a world of magic and monsters. It is a world of politics and commerce. It is a world of people, varied and complex. The action centers in the coastal nation of Cadraswé, a wealthy feudal state led by The Paramount and his Council of Inheritors. The capital, Cadras, is a bustling port city at the apex of the Bay of the Crescent Maw. The Bay sits on the southern edge of the continent, a region commonly referred to as the Coast of Tongues. The Cadrascont Mountains shield the coastal nation to the west. The Esmeran Mountains shelter its eastern borders along with the Dismal Moor and the unexplored rain forest known as the Goblin'sSmile. North, the flood plains dry and become the Staggerwind Steppes. The House of A Thousand Blossoms, a fortress in the Esmeran Reach, is home to the noble house of Amarazae. The Amarazae, one of eight Heritor Houses, rule the eastern most barony in the Paramountcy. The walled estate is the home where our protagonist's grew up, and to which he and his companions return following the events of season one.Season 1 Recap Jhae'œn Amarazae prepares to leave home forhis Walk, a rite of passage common among the nobility, when he is abducted by a spell casting crime boss  named Ressim Kalza. He is subsequently rescued by a pair of veteran mages, Elma Jascari and Gaielle Etomanwé. They discover that the kidnapping is connected to his father's plans around a mysterious artifact found on their lands. Season two picks up just after a harrowing trek from the capital city back home.Present events occur during the 34th Verse in the Chant of the Nak Tahli, or the year 495 by the Cadraswéan calendar. We open, however, three millennia “Before There Was Song,” 3000 years prior to present events. Our prologue takes us even further into the past. To the story of creation. Before the world was sundered…

Today's Scripture passages are Numbers 16:36 - 17:13 | Numbers 20 | Jude 1:17-25. Read by Christina Edmondson. Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amid Blossoms and Shadows: A Passover Tale of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-08-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: באביב, כשפריחת האביב מקשטת את הרחובות, השמש מציצה דרך חלונות עכורים של מחסן נטוש.En: In the spring, when the spring blossoms adorn the streets, the sun peeks through the murky windows of an abandoned warehouse.He: הפנים מלא באבק וערימות של ארגזים ישנים הפזורות בכל פינה.En: The interior is filled with dust and piles of old boxes scattered in every corner.He: שם, בין הצללים הארוכים שהשמש האביבית מטילה, נמצאים איתן, רות, ודורון.En: There, among the long shadows cast by the spring sun, are Eitan, Ruth, and Doron.He: האווירה במחסן מתוחה, שכן החבורה מתכוננת לפסח, אך משהו משתבש.En: The atmosphere in the warehouse is tense, as the group is preparing for Passover, but something is going wrong.He: דורון לפתע מתקשה לנשום.En: Doron suddenly struggles to breathe.He: פניו מאדימות ועיניו גולשות דמעות.En: His face turns red and his eyes overflow with tears.He: הוא חווה תגובה אלרגית חמורה.En: He is experiencing a severe allergic reaction.He: איתן, עם חוש האלתור שלו, יודע שהוא חייב לפעול.En: Eitan, with his sense of improvisation, knows he must act.He: רות, אחותו של איתן, מתמקדת בהשארת הקבוצה חבויה מהעולם שבחוץ, במיוחד בגלל התקופה החגיגית שעלולה להביא מבקרים לא רצויים.En: Ruth, Eitan's sister, focuses on keeping the group hidden from the outside world, especially because the festive season might bring unwanted visitors.He: איתן פועל במהירות.En: Eitan acts quickly.He: הוא זוכר שקרא פעם על שימוש במים קרים להרגיע תגובה אלרגית בעור.En: He recalls once reading about using cold water to soothe an allergic skin reaction.He: הוא מוצא בקבוק מים זרוק ופועל בשקט אך בנחישות.En: He finds a discarded water bottle and moves quietly but determinedly.He: עם בקבוק המים, הוא מקווה לשטוף את הפנים של דורון ולקרר אותו מעט.En: With the water bottle, he hopes to wash Doron's face and cool him down a bit.He: כשהזמן עובר, הקולות מחוץ למחסן מתחזקים.En: As time passes, the sounds outside the warehouse grow louder.He: רות, בדרכה הנחושה, מציבה את עצמה כשומרת על הדלת, מקשיבה בתשומת לב לכל תנועה.En: Ruth, in her determined way, positions herself as a guard at the door, listening attentively to every movement.He: היא מנסה להישאר רגועה, אך הפחד שאנשים יגלו אותם מלווה אותה כמו צל.En: She tries to stay calm, but the fear of being discovered haunts her like a shadow.He: הרגע הקריטי מגיע כשהם שומעים קולות מתקרבים.En: The critical moment arrives when they hear voices approaching.He: קול הפחד מתעצם, אך איתן לא מוותר.En: The sound of fear intensifies, but Eitan does not give up.He: הוא פותח את בקבוק המים, ומתחיל בעדינות לשפוך את המים על פניו של דורון.En: He opens the water bottle and gently begins pouring the water over Doron's face.He: דורון מתחיל להירגע, נשימתו מתייצבת.En: Doron begins to calm down, his breathing stabilizes.He: הקולות חולפים, והקבוצה נותרת בלתי נראית.En: The voices pass by, and the group remains invisible.He: כשהמצב מתייצב, איתן מקבל החלטה.En: As the situation stabilizes, Eitan makes a decision.He: הם יעזבו את המחסן ולבסוף יפנו לטיפול רפואי מתאימים לדורון.En: They will leave the warehouse and finally seek appropriate medical treatment for Doron.He: הוא מבין שהוא יכול לסמוך על עצמו בזמן משבר.En: He realizes he can trust himself in times of crisis.He: רות לומדת שהקיומם של אחרים לצידה עוזר לה להתגבר על פחדי הכשלון שלה.En: Ruth learns that the presence of others beside her helps her overcome her fears of failure.He: לאחר שהכל נרגע, הם עומדים יחד מול דלת המחסן הדחוקה לאחור, מחליטים מהצעד הבא.En: After everything calms down, they stand together in front of the jammed warehouse door, deciding on the next step.He: איתן חייך לעצמו, הפרחים מחוץ למחסן מרמזים על אי-פחדים חדשים והתחלות חדשות.En: Eitan smiles to himself, the flowers outside the warehouse hinting at new fears and new beginnings.He: ביחד הם יוצאים לעולם, מוכנים לעונש החדש של פסח, בטוחים שהם יחד יכולים להתמודד עם כל מה שיבוא.En: Together, they step out into the world, ready for the new season of Passover, confident that together they can face whatever comes their way. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: פריחתadorn: מ קשטתabandoned: נטושwarehouse: מחסןmurky: עכוריםscattered: ה פזורותshadows: צלליםtense: מתוחהpreparing: מתכוננתsevere: חמורהallergic: אלרגיתreaction: תגובהimprovisation: אלתורdiscarded: זרוקdeterminedly: ב נחישותgrow louder: מ תחזקיםattentively: ב תשומת לבhaunts: מ לוהcritical: קריטיapproaching: מ תקרביםintensifies: מ תעצםstabilizes: מ תייצבתappropriate: מתאיםtreatment: טיפולcrisis: משברovercome: להתגברfailure: כשלוןjammed: דחוקהhinting: מרמזיםbeginnings: התחלותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Tulips to Love: A Springtime Romance Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-07-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen zachtjes over de Keukenhof, waar duizenden tulpen in volle bloei stonden als een kleurrijk tapijt.En: The sun shone gently over the Keukenhof, where thousands of tulips stood in full bloom like a colorful carpet.Nl: Het was lente, en de geur van bloemen vulde de lucht.En: It was spring, and the scent of flowers filled the air.Nl: Mensen liepen tussen de paden, bewonderend kijkend naar de pracht van de natuur.En: People walked between the paths, admiring the splendor of nature.Nl: Onder hen waren Bram, Sofie en Lars, drie vrienden op een kleine vakantie tijdens het Tulpenfestival.En: Among them were Bram, Sofie, and Lars, three friends on a short holiday during the Tulpenfestival (Tulip Festival).Nl: Bram liep met zijn camera in de hand.En: Bram walked with his camera in hand.Nl: Hij was altijd al gefascineerd door de schoonheid van de wereld om hem heen.En: He had always been fascinated by the beauty of the world around him.Nl: Sofie liep naast hem, vrolijk kletsend met Lars.En: Sofie walked next to him, cheerfully chatting with Lars.Nl: Haar lach was als muziek in zijn oren, maar hij wist niet hoe hij zijn gevoelens aan haar moest bekennen.En: Her laughter was like music to his ears, but he didn't know how to confess his feelings to her.Nl: Elke keer dat hij het probeerde, hield de angst voor afwijzing hem tegen.En: Every time he tried, the fear of rejection held him back.Nl: Ze besloten een pauze te nemen bij een veld vol gele en rode tulpen. De perfecte plek voor een picknick.En: They decided to take a break by a field full of yellow and red tulips—the perfect spot for a picnic.Nl: Bram, die altijd op zoek was naar manieren om zijn gevoelens te uiten, kreeg een idee.En: Bram, always looking for ways to express his feelings, had an idea.Nl: In plaats van direct te zeggen wat hij voor Sofie voelde, besloot hij zijn emoties door zijn foto's te laten spreken.En: Instead of directly telling Sofie how he felt, he decided to let his emotions speak through his photographs.Nl: De dagen van hun vakantie besteedde Bram aan het vastleggen van de mooiste momenten. De tulpen, de lach van Sofie, het warme licht van de lentezon.En: During the days of their holiday, Bram spent his time capturing the most beautiful moments: the tulips, Sofie's smile, the warm light of the spring sun.Nl: Elk plaatje vertelde een beetje van zijn verhaal.En: Each picture told a little of his story.Nl: Op paaszondag, omringd door bloemen en de geur van versgebakken broden, legde Bram zijn fotoboek voor Sofie neer.En: On Easter Sunday, surrounded by flowers and the smell of freshly baked bread, Bram placed his photo album in front of Sofie.Nl: "Voor jou," zei hij zacht.En: "For you," he said softly.Nl: Sofie sloeg het boek open en haar ogen straalden toen ze de beelden zag.En: Sofie opened the book, and her eyes lit up as she saw the images.Nl: Ze begreep meteen wat Bram met deze foto's wilde zeggen.En: She immediately understood what Bram wanted to say with these photos.Nl: "Bram, ze zijn prachtig," zei Sofie, terwijl ze naar hem keek.En: "Bram, they are beautiful," said Sofie, as she looked at him.Nl: "Ik wist nooit dat je zo naar me keek." Haar stem was gevuld met emotie.En: "I never knew you looked at me this way." Her voice was filled with emotion.Nl: "Ik voel hetzelfde," voegde ze eraan toe, haar hand zachtjes op die van hem leggend.En: "I feel the same way," she added, gently placing her hand on his.Nl: Bram voelde een last van zijn schouders vallen.En: Bram felt a weight lift from his shoulders.Nl: Het was een opluchting om eindelijk zijn gevoelens te delen, en nog mooier om te weten dat ze beantwoord werden.En: It was a relief to finally share his feelings, and even more beautiful to know they were reciprocated.Nl: Ze keken naar elkaar, een stille belofte van wat er nog zou komen.En: They looked at each other, a silent promise of what was yet to come.Nl: Vanaf dat moment was Bram niet langer bang om zichzelf te laten zien.En: From that moment on, Bram was no longer afraid to show himself.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat kwetsbaarheid ook sterkte kan betekenen.En: He had learned that vulnerability can also mean strength.Nl: Terwijl de zon onderging en de tulpen hun kopjes sloot, wisten Bram en Sofie dat ze iets heel bijzonders hadden gevonden in de velden van de Keukenhof.En: As the sun set and the tulips closed their petals, Bram and Sofie knew they had found something very special in the fields of the Keukenhof.Nl: Hun vriendschap met Lars bleef sterk, nu verrijkt met een nieuw soort liefde tussen Bram en Sofie.En: Their friendship with Lars remained strong, now enriched with a new kind of love between Bram and Sofie.Nl: Het was een lente die zij nooit zouden vergeten.En: It was a spring they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheengently: zachtjesbloom: bloeiscent: geuradmiring: bewonderendsplendor: prachtfascinated: gefascineerdcheerfully: vrolijkconfess: bekennenrejection: afwijzingemotions: emotiescapturing: vastleggenrelief: opluchtingvulnerability: kwetsbaarheidreciprocated: beantwoordpromise: belofteafraid: bangstrength: sterktepetals: kopjesenriched: verrijktclutching: klemmenexpress: uitenchattering: kletsendpath: padenfield: veldpicnic: picknickfreshly: versgebakkenplaced: deedlit: straaldefulfilled: vervullen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Blossoms of Friendship: Noam's Journey Beyond the Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-06-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בלב העיר ההומה, עמד גן הבוטני של ברוקלין בפריחתו.En: In the heart of the bustling city stood the Gan HaBotani Shel Brooklyn in full bloom.He: חג הפסח הגיע, והגן היה מלא בפרחים ובאנשים.En: Passover had arrived, and the garden was filled with flowers and people.He: נעם צעד לאט, כמעט כמו בחלום, בעודו מתקרב לשביל הניצנים.En: Noam walked slowly, almost as if in a dream, as he approached the path of buds.He: מחשבות רבות העסיקו אותו.En: Many thoughts occupied him.He: הוא יכול היה להרגיש את הלחץ בחזהו, התרגשות מהולה בעצב.En: He could feel the pressure in his chest, excitement mixed with sadness.He: נעם עמד לעזוב את הארץ, לעבור לעבודה חדשה בחו"ל.En: Noam was about to leave the country, moving abroad for a new job.He: הייתה זו החלטה קשה.En: It was a tough decision.He: במפגש האחרון עם טליה ואילן, נעם חיפש נחמה ואישור.En: In his last meeting with Talia and Ilan, Noam sought comfort and affirmation.He: הוא התגעגע כבר מעכשיו לכל מקום אהוב, לכל פינה מוכרת בגן.En: He already missed every beloved place, every familiar corner in the garden.He: טליה חיכתה ליד השער, חיוכה מרגיע ומוכר.En: Talia waited by the gate, her smile comforting and familiar.He: ״היי, נעם!En: "Hey, Noam!He: איך אתה מרגיש?En: How are you feeling?"He: ״ שאלה, מנסה לעודד.En: she asked, trying to encourage him.He: אילן ניצב לצידה, פניו היו מעט חמוצות אבל עדיין, חבר אמיתי.En: Ilan stood by her side, his face a bit sour but still, a true friend.He: ״לא קל, באמת לא קל,״ השיב נעם בכנות.En: "It's not easy, really not easy," replied Noam honestly.He: ״אבל אני יודע שאני צריך לנסות.En: "But I know I have to try."He: ״שלושתם התחילו ללכת לאורך השביל.En: The three of them started walking along the path.He: לטליה היו תמיד מלים טובות של עידוד לתוך רוחו של נעם.En: Talia always had kind words of encouragement for Noam.He: היא דיברה על ההזדמנויות שבחוץ, על ההרפתקאות שמחכות.En: She talked about the opportunities abroad, about the adventures waiting.He: ״אני מאמינה בך, נעם.En: "I believe in you, Noam.He: אתה תצליח, ואני תמיד אהיה פה בשבילך.En: You'll succeed, and I'll always be here for you."He: ״אבל אילן היה יותר ספקני.En: But Ilan was more skeptical.He: ״מה אם תלך ואנחנו נתרחק?En: "What if you go and we drift apart?He: זה לא יהיה אותו דבר בלעדיך,״ הוא אמר בקול נמוך.En: It won't be the same without you," he said in a low voice.He: היה ברור שהוא חשש לאבד את החברות הקרובה ביניהם.En: It was clear he was afraid of losing their close friendship.He: נעם עצר לרגע, נשם עמוק, והביט סביב.En: Noam stopped for a moment, took a deep breath, and looked around.He: הפריחה הוורודה של עצי הדובדבן הקיפה אותם כמו שמיכה של מרגוע.En: The pink blossoms of the cherry trees surrounded them like a blanket of calm.He: ״אילן, אני מבין אותך.En: "Ilan, I understand you.He: זה קשה לשנינו.En: It's hard for both of us.He: אבל הבה ניתן לעצמנו הזדמנות.En: But let's give ourselves a chance.He: חברות אמיתית לא נמדדת במרחק.En: True friendship isn't measured by distance."He: ״הם הגיעו לאגם הקטן שבפנים הגן.En: They reached the small pond within the garden.He: ישבו על הספסל הקרוב, והקשיבו לצלילי הטבע.En: They sat on the nearby bench and listened to the sounds of nature.He: נשימותיהם התערבבו עם הרוח, עם השקט הפנימי שנולד לפתע.En: Their breaths mingled with the wind, with the inner peace that was suddenly born.He: נעם הרגיש משהו משתנה בו.En: Noam felt something changing within him.He: כל פחדיו ופחדיו התחלפו בתחושה של שלווה.En: All his fears and worries shifted into a sense of tranquility.He: הוא ידע שזה היה הכרחי להגשים חלומות, אף אם זה כאב לעזוב.En: He knew it was necessary to chase dreams, even if it hurt to leave.He: "אולי תשמור איתנו על קשר, קוראים לזה היום 'אינטרנט', כן?En: "Maybe you'll keep in touch with us, they call it 'Internet' these days, right?"He: " צחקה טליה, בעוד חיוכה מבטיח שהכל יהיה בסדר.En: Talia laughed, her smile promising that everything would be okay.He: נעם נד בראשו בחיוך.En: Noam nodded with a smile.He: ״כן, אנחנו נשמור על קשר.En: "Yes, we'll stay in touch.He: תודה שאתם שם בשבילי.En: Thank you for being there for me."He: "השמש ירדה אט אט.En: The sun slowly set.He: צללים התארכו, ולבם של השלושה חש חמימות ואהבה.En: Shadows lengthened, and the hearts of the three felt warmth and love.He: הם קמו, חיבקו אחד את השני חזק.En: They stood up, embraced each other tightly.He: נעם הבין, למרות המרחק הצפוי, שהוא אף פעם לא יהיה לבד.En: Noam understood that despite the expected distance, he would never truly be alone.He: כך, בלב הגן שפרח סביבם, שיחררו השלושה את הדאגות והאיחולים לחזור.En: So, in the heart of the garden that bloomed around them, the three released their worries and wishes for return.He: נעם יצא לדרכו עם לב שלם, מקווה להתחלה חדשה עם ידיעה שהחברים תמיד תמיד פה, בלב, לנצח.En: Noam set out on his path with a whole heart, hoping for a new beginning with the knowledge that friends are always, always there, in the heart, forever. Vocabulary Words:bustling: הומהbloom: פריחהoccupied: העסיקוpressure: לחץexcitement: התרגשותaffirmation: אישורskeptical: ספקניdrift apart: נתרחקblossoms: פריחהtranquility: שלווהtruly: באמתembraced: חיבקוrelease: שחררוhesitation: היסוסbeckoned: מזמנתardent: נלהבcontentment: שביעות רצוןperplexed: מופתעaspire: שאיפתreckon: חושבmagnificent: מופלאgraceful: חינניvibrance: חיותsolace: נחמהyearned: כמיההwistful: נוגהmediate: לתווךcontemplation: התבוננותperennial: רב-שנתיconstellate: להתכנסBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Chance Encounter Among Blossoms: Love Blooms in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-06-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En plena primavera, el Jardí Botànic de Barcelona estava radiant.En: In the midst of spring, the Jardí Botànic de Barcelona was radiant.Ca: Les flors esclataven en colors vius, i els camins estaven plens de visitants curiosos que volien gaudir de la bellesa de la natura.En: The flowers burst into vivid colors, and the paths were full of curious visitors eager to enjoy the beauty of nature.Ca: Era Setmana Santa, i la ciutat estava plena de vida i celebracions.En: It was Holy Week, and the city was full of life and celebrations.Ca: Martí caminava pel jardí, admirant les plantes mediterrànies.En: Martí walked through the garden, admiring the Mediterranean plants.Ca: Era un apassionat de la botànica, però sovint preferia la companyia de les plantes a la de les persones.En: He was passionate about botany, but he often preferred the company of plants over people.Ca: Havia vingut per participar en una visita guiada sobre flora mediterrània.En: He had come to participate in a guided tour about Mediterranean flora.Ca: Volia aprendre més per cuidar millor el seu petit jardí a casa.En: He wanted to learn more to better care for his small garden at home.Ca: Laia, per altra banda, estava centrada en el seu projecte fotogràfic.En: Laia, on the other hand, was focused on her photography project.Ca: Tenia un termini proper per a una exposició, i les flors de primavera eren el seu objectiu principal.En: She had an upcoming deadline for an exhibition, and the spring flowers were her main focus.Ca: Amb la càmera penjada al coll, anava fent fotos a les flors que més cridaven la seva atenció.En: With the camera hanging from her neck, she took pictures of the flowers that most caught her eye.Ca: El grup va començar la seva visita guiada i Martí es va fixar en Laia, que estava capturant una espectacular camèlia.En: The group began their guided tour, and Martí noticed Laia, who was capturing a spectacular camellia.Ca: Va sentir una espurna de curiositat, però la seva habitual timidesa el va fer dubtar si acostar-s'hi.En: He felt a spark of curiosity, but his usual shyness made him hesitate to approach her.Ca: La guia explicava els secrets de cada planta i Martí escoltava atentament.En: The guide was explaining the secrets of each plant, and Martí listened attentively.Ca: Durant una pausa entre explicacions, Martí va reunir el valor per a dir: "La teva càmera sembla molt bona.En: During a pause between explanations, Martí gathered the courage to say, "Your camera seems very good.Ca: Fas fotos molt boniques".En: You take very beautiful photos."Ca: Laia va somriure, agraïda per les seves paraules, i van començar a parlar.En: Laia smiled, grateful for his words, and they began to talk.Ca: La passió de Martí per les plantes es va creuar amb l'ull artístic de Laia.En: Martí's passion for plants intertwined with Laia's artistic eye.Ca: Van descobrir que compartien un interès per la natura i l'art.En: They discovered they shared an interest in nature and art.Ca: Al cap de poc, van arribar a un arc de glicines florides.En: Before long, they arrived at an arch of blooming wisterias.Ca: Les flors penjaven com un pesant teló violeta que balandrejaven al vent lleuger.En: The flowers hung like a heavy purple curtain swaying in the light wind.Ca: Martí es va aturar a admirar una orquídia rara, completament fascinat.En: Martí stopped to admire a rare orchid, completely fascinated.Ca: Laia, captivada pel moment, va fer una foto de Martí en aquella escena.En: Laia, captivated by the moment, took a photo of Martí in that scene.Ca: Quan li ensenyà la foto, Martí es va veure a través de l'objectiu de Laia i va sentir una connexió instantània.En: When she showed him the photo, Martí saw himself through Laia's lens and felt an instant connection.Ca: Aquella imatge feia palpable la seva passió per les plantes, reflectida de manera tan artística.En: That image made his passion for plants palpable, reflected so artistically.Ca: Compartien un moment de complicitat que els feu somriure.En: They shared a moment of complicity that made them smile.Ca: Al final de la visita, van intercanviar números de telèfon.En: By the end of the tour, they exchanged phone numbers.Ca: Martí es va sentir més obert i Laia va percebre la importància de les connexions personals.En: Martí felt more open, and Laia realized the importance of personal connections.Ca: Es van comprometre a explorar més jardins i compartir l'art junts.En: They committed to exploring more gardens and sharing art together.Ca: Aquell dia, al jardí, Martí i Laia no només van trobar inspiració en les plantes, sinó també en la seva nova amistat.En: That day, in the garden, Martí and Laia not only found inspiration in the plants but also in their new friendship.Ca: La primavera no només estava al jardí, sinó també en la seva incipient relació.En: The spring was not only in the garden but also in their budding relationship.Ca: I així van començar una nova història junts, culturant la seva amistat tal com les flors del jardí.En: And so they began a new story together, cultivating their friendship just like the flowers in the garden. Vocabulary Words:the midst: el pleradiant: radiantthe path: el camíHoly Week: Setmana Santathe guide: la guiato hesitate: dubtarthe spark: l'espurnato gather: reunirto admire: admirarthe orchid: l'orquídiathe arch: l'arcblooming: floritto sway: balandrejarthe curtain: el telógrateful: agraïdato intertwine: creuarto commit: comprometrecomplicity: complicitatto capture: capturarfascinated: fascinatto perceive: percebrethe deadline: el terminiupcoming: properto cultivate: cultivarthe connection: la connexiórare: rarthe exhibition: l'exposicióthe forecast: l'objectiuthe opportunity: l'oportunitatthe conversation: la conversa

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoms of Connection: A Photographer's Garden Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-04-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van de lente, bloeiden de Keukenhof-tuinen in Lisse in volle pracht.En: In the heart of spring, the Keukenhof gardens in Lisse blossomed in full splendor.Nl: De lucht was gevuld met de zoete geur van tulpen en hyacinten, en het gazon was een zee van kleur.En: The air was filled with the sweet scent of tulips and hyacinths, and the lawn was a sea of color.Nl: Terwijl de bezoekers verwonderd rondliepen, stond Sanne stil met haar camera in de hand, omgeven door bloemenzeeën.En: As the visitors walked around in awe, Sanne stood still with her camera in hand, surrounded by seas of flowers.Nl: Ze zocht naar dat ene perfecte beeld, het beeld dat haar carrière als botanisch fotograaf zou kunnen lanceren.En: She was searching for that one perfect shot, the shot that could launch her career as a botanical photographer.Nl: Sanne was altijd kritisch op zichzelf en twijfelde vaak aan haar vaardigheden.En: Sanne was always critical of herself and often doubted her skills.Nl: Het idee dat elk moment vluchtig was, maakte haar nerveus.En: The idea that every moment was fleeting made her nervous.Nl: In de verte zag ze een man zitten.En: In the distance, she saw a man sitting.Nl: Hij zat op een bankje, schetsboek op schoot, en leek zijn eigen wereld te hebben.En: He was on a bench, sketchbook on his lap, and seemed to be in his own world.Nl: Hij was bezig met iets bijzonders vast te leggen.En: He was busy capturing something special.Nl: Dat intrigeerde haar.En: That intrigued her.Nl: Joris was een landschapontwerper die de tuinen niet alleen bezocht voor zijn werk maar ook voor het plezier.En: Joris was a landscape designer who visited the gardens not only for his work but also for pleasure.Nl: Hij hield ervan om nieuwe ideeën op te doen en te genieten van de schoonheid om hem heen.En: He loved to gain new ideas and enjoy the beauty around him.Nl: Toch voelde hij zich vaak eenzaam, op zoek naar iemand die zijn passie kon begrijpen.En: Yet he often felt lonely, looking for someone who could understand his passion.Nl: Met haar hart bonkend van spanning naderde Sanne Joris.En: With her heart pounding with excitement, Sanne approached Joris.Nl: “Hoi,” zei ze zachtjes.En: “Hi,” she said softly.Nl: “Dat is een mooie schets.En: “That's a beautiful sketch.Nl: Ik ben Sanne, fotograaf.En: I'm Sanne, a photographer.Nl: Zou je misschien wat tips kunnen geven voor compositie?” Joris keek op en glimlachte.En: Could you possibly give some tips on composition?” Joris looked up and smiled.Nl: “Natuurlijk, ik ben Joris.En: “Of course, I'm Joris.Nl: Laten we samen kijken hoe we schoonheid kunnen vastleggen."En: Let's see how we can capture beauty together."Nl: Hij hielp Sanne met het begrijpen van lijnen en vormen in de bloemen en hoe deze elementen samen een verhaal kunnen vertellen.En: He helped Sanne understand the lines and shapes in the flowers and how these elements could tell a story together.Nl: Ze besloten samen te werken aan een spontaan project in de tuinen.En: They decided to collaborate on an impromptu project in the gardens.Nl: Sanne stelde haar camera af, terwijl Joris wees op de hoeken van de tulpenvelden die de lichtinval gevangen hielden.En: Sanne adjusted her camera while Joris pointed out the angles of the tulip fields that captured the light.Nl: Samen maakten ze een prachtige compositie die de essentie van de lente liet zien.En: Together, they created a beautiful composition that showcased the essence of spring.Nl: Sanne voelde haar zelfvertrouwen groeien elke keer als ze de sluiter klikte, en met Joris' begeleiding wist ze dat ze eindelijk het perfecte plaatje had geschoten.En: Sanne felt her confidence grow each time she clicked the shutter, and with Joris' guidance, she knew she had finally captured the perfect picture.Nl: Joris, aan de andere kant, keek naar zijn ontwerpen met een frisse blik.En: Joris, on the other hand, looked at his designs with a fresh perspective.Nl: Hij zag zijn werk door Sanne's lens en vond nieuwe inspiratie.En: He saw his work through Sanne's lens and found new inspiration.Nl: Ze stonden zij aan zij onder de bloesems, tevreden met wat ze samen hadden bereikt.En: They stood side by side under the blossoms, satisfied with what they had achieved together.Nl: "Zullen we in contact blijven?"En: "Shall we stay in touch?"Nl: vroeg Sanne hoopvol.En: Sanne asked hopefully.Nl: Joris knikte.En: Joris nodded.Nl: "Ik zou het niet anders willen."En: "I wouldn't want it any other way."Nl: Ze beseften dat wat als een toevallige ontmoeting begon, had geleid tot een betekenisvolle connectie.En: They realized that what had started as a chance encounter had led to a meaningful connection.Nl: Met nieuwe inspiratie en vertrouwen wandelden ze samen verder in de tuinen, hun hart licht en vol verwachting van wat de toekomst nog zou brengen.En: With newfound inspiration and confidence, they walked further into the gardens together, their hearts light and full of anticipation for what the future would bring. Vocabulary Words:blossomed: bloeidensplendor: prachtawe: verwonderdbotanical: botanischcritical: kritischfleeting: vluchtignervous: nerveussketchbook: schetsboekintrigued: intrigeerdelandscape: landschapdesigner: ontwerperpleasure: pleziercomposition: compositieimprovised: spontaancaptured: vastleggenessence: essentieconfidence: zelfvertrouwenguidance: begeleidinglens: lensinspiration: inspiratieanticipation: verwachtingencounter: ontmoetingconnection: connectiefull: volshutter: sluiteradjusted: stelde affresh: frisperspective: blikmeaningful: betekenisvoltrepidation: spanning

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sakura Blossoms and New Beginnings: A Serendipitous Meeting Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが優しく輝く朝。En: It was a morning with gentle spring sunshine.Ja: 桜が満開の公園は、たくさんの人々で賑わっています。En: The park, where the sakura were in full bloom, was bustling with many people.Ja: ピンクと白の花びらが風に舞い、空を華やかに彩ります。En: Pink and white petals danced in the wind, brightly coloring the sky.Ja: 人々はピクニックシートを広げ、美しい景色を楽しんでいます。En: People spread out picnic sheets and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.Ja: 公園の一角に、若い男性がカメラを構えています。En: In one corner of the park, a young man was holding a camera.Ja: 彼の名前は大輔です。En: His name was Daisuke.Ja: 大輔は写真を撮るのが好きで、今日こそ完璧な桜の写真を撮りたいと考えています。En: Daisuke loved taking photos and was determined to capture the perfect photo of the sakura today.Ja: しかし、彼は少し内気で、周りの人たちに声をかけるのは得意ではありません。En: However, he was a bit shy and not very good at starting conversations with the people around him.Ja: 少し離れたところで、花という名の明るい女性が友達と一緒に桜を楽しんでいます。En: A little distance away, a cheerful woman named Hana was enjoying the sakura with her friends.Ja: 花は最近この街に引っ越してきたばかりで、友達と一緒でもどこか孤独を感じています。En: Hana had recently moved to this city and felt somewhat lonely, even when she was with her friends.Ja: 彼女は新しい出会いを求めています。En: She was seeking new connections.Ja: 大輔はカメラのレンズ越しに、少し離れたところでスケッチをしている花を見つけました。En: Daisuke, through his camera lens, noticed Hana sketching the sakura a short distance away.Ja: 彼女は一人で桜をスケッチしており、なんとなく彼と同じ気持ちを持っていることを感じました。En: She was sketching alone, and he somehow felt that she shared the same feelings as him.Ja: 大輔は勇気を出して、彼女に近づいて声をかけました。En: Daisuke gathered his courage and approached her to strike up a conversation.Ja: 「こんにちは、桜のスケッチ素敵ですね。」大輔は少し緊張しながら言いました。En: "Hello, your sakura sketch is lovely," Daisuke said, a bit nervously.Ja: 「ありがとう、あなたのカメラも素敵ですね。」花は笑顔で答えました。En: "Thank you, your camera is wonderful too," Hana replied with a smile.Ja: その時、風が強く吹いて桜が揺れ始めました。En: At that moment, a strong wind blew, making the sakura sway.Ja: 大輔はシャッターチャンスを逃したくなくて、焦っています。En: Daisuke was anxious not to miss the photo opportunity.Ja: すると、花が優しく「枝を抑えておきましょうか？」と言い、彼を手伝いました。En: Then, Hana gently offered, "Shall I hold the branch for you?" and lent him a hand.Ja: 二人は協力して、美しい瞬間を写真に収めることができました。En: Together, they managed to capture the beautiful moment in a photo.Ja: 写真を見て、二人とも笑顔になります。En: Looking at the picture, they both smiled.Ja: その笑顔をきっかけに、自然と会話が弾みました。En: That smile became the catalyst for a natural flow of conversation.Ja: 写真や桜、そしてお互いのことを話しました。En: They talked about photography, sakura, and about each other.Ja: 時間が経つのも忘れ、彼らは楽しいひとときを過ごしました。En: They lost track of time and enjoyed a delightful moment together.Ja: 別れる時、連絡先を交換し、また一緒に街の隠れた庭園を探しに行く約束をしました。En: When it was time to part, they exchanged contact information and promised to meet again to explore hidden gardens in the city.Ja: 大輔はこれまでとは違う自分を感じていました。En: Daisuke felt like he was a different person.Ja: 人とのつながりの大切さを知り、彼は心を開くことができました。En: He learned the importance of connecting with others and was able to open his heart.Ja: 花も新しい友達を見つけ、この街が少しずつ自分の居場所になっていくことを感じました。En: Hana found a new friend and felt that this city was slowly becoming her place.Ja: 桜の花びらがひらひらと舞う中、彼らの出会いは新しい友情と愛の始まりとなりました。En: With the sakura petals fluttering in the air, their meeting marked the beginning of a new friendship and love.Ja: 春の公園は、二人を優しく送り出しました。En: The spring park gently sent them off. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しくbustling: 賑わっていますpetals: 花びらdanced: 舞いscenery: 景色corner: 一角capture: 撮りたいshy: 内気determined: 考えていますcheerful: 明るいlonely: 孤独noticed: 見つけましたsketching: スケッチしてcourage: 勇気nervously: 緊張しながらanxious: 焦っていますopportunity: チャンスlend: 手伝いましたcatalyst: きっかけdelightful: 楽しいexplore: 探しhidden: 隠れたimportance: 大切さconnecting: つながりopen his heart: 心を開くfluttering: ひらひらと舞うmarked: 始まりfriendship: 友情gentle: 優しくsend off: 送り出しました

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Spring Awakening: Friendship Blossoms at Skansen Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-04-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Våren hade just börjat omsvepa Skansen med sitt milda ljus och sina färger.En: Spring had just begun to envelop Skansen with its gentle light and colors.Sv: De första blommorna började kika fram, och träden började slå ut sina knoppar.En: The first flowers started to peek out, and the trees began to bud.Sv: Det var fullt med liv och rörelse, människor som förberedde den kommande påskfestivalen.En: It was bustling with life and activity, people preparing for the upcoming Easter festival.Sv: Mitt i detta kaos fanns Oskar, en ung man med stort intresse för historia och natur.En: Amidst this chaos was Oskar, a young man with a great interest in history and nature.Sv: Han trivdes bäst i sin egen värld, men just den här dagen hade han bestämt sig för att ge sig ut i det okända.En: He thrived best in his own world, but on this particular day, he had decided to venture into the unknown.Sv: Elin, en annan frivillig, sprang omkring och försökte styra upp allt.En: Elin, another volunteer, was running around trying to organize everything.Sv: Trots sin utstrålning och energi kände hon sig orolig inombords.En: Despite her radiance and energy, she felt anxious inside.Sv: Hon ville att allt skulle bli perfekt, men stressen över alla detaljer kunde ibland bli överväldigande.En: She wanted everything to be perfect, but the stress of all the details could sometimes be overwhelming.Sv: Oskar såg henne där, i färd med att hänga upp pastellfärgade dekorationer.En: Oskar saw her there, in the process of hanging up pastel-colored decorations.Sv: Han tog ett djupt andetag och bestämde sig för att hjälpa till.En: He took a deep breath and decided to help.Sv: "Behöver du hjälp med något?"En: "Do you need help with anything?"Sv: frågade han försiktigt.En: he asked cautiously.Sv: Elin såg på honom och log tacksamt.En: Elin looked at him and smiled gratefully.Sv: "Ja, det skulle jag verkligen uppskatta.En: "Yes, I would really appreciate it.Sv: Kan du hålla i den här stegen medan jag fäster dekorationerna?"En: Can you hold this ladder while I attach the decorations?"Sv: Tillsammans började de arbeta.En: Together they began to work.Sv: Elin förklarade hur hon ville arrangera saker, och Oskar lyssnade noggrant och ställde frågor.En: Elin explained how she wanted things arranged, and Oskar listened carefully and asked questions.Sv: Oskars hjälp gjorde att arbetsbördan lättade för Elin, och hon kände sig inte lika ensam i sitt ansvar.En: Oskar's help lightened the workload for Elin, and she didn't feel as alone in her responsibilities.Sv: Dagen fortskred, och det började komma fler besökare.En: The day progressed, and more visitors started to arrive.Sv: Plötsligt drog mörka moln ihop sig på himlen.En: Suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the sky.Sv: Ett stilla vårregn började falla, och båda kände hur paniken spred sig.En: A gentle spring rain began to fall, and both felt panic spread.Sv: De behövde skydda dekorationerna och utrustningen innan allt blev förstört.En: They needed to protect the decorations and equipment before everything was ruined.Sv: "Kom, vi måste flytta bordet under tak!"En: "Come, we need to move the table under the roof!"Sv: ropade Elin när hon snabbt agerade.En: shouted Elin as she quickly took action.Sv: Oskar hjälpte henne utan att tveka, tillsammans bar de bord och dekorationer under den närmaste överbyggnaden.En: Oskar helped her without hesitation; together they carried the table and decorations under the nearest shelter.Sv: Regnet gick över lika snabbt som det kommit, och en vacker regnbåge spände över Skansen.En: The rain passed as quickly as it had come, and a beautiful rainbow arched over Skansen.Sv: Besökarna samlades igen, och festivalen kunde börja på riktigt.En: The visitors gathered again, and the festival could truly begin.Sv: I det ögonblicket kände Oskar och Elin en gemensam känsla av framgång och lättnad.En: In that moment, Oskar and Elin felt a shared sense of success and relief.Sv: De insåg hur bra de hade samarbetat och hur mycket de hade åstadkommit tillsammans.En: They realized how well they had collaborated and how much they had accomplished together.Sv: Efter festivalen slutade de stå vid sidan av varandra och samtalade, nu både som vänner och kollegor.En: After the festival, they stood together and chatted, now both as friends and colleagues.Sv: Båda kände en ny slags tillit, Oskar mer öppen och självsäker, och Elin insåg vikten av att be om hjälp och att lita på andra.En: Both felt a new kind of trust, Oskar more open and confident, and Elin realized the importance of asking for help and trusting others.Sv: Skansen låg nu stilla under den ljusa försommarnatten.En: Skansen now lay still under the bright early summer night.Sv: Det levande museet, fyllt av historia och natur, hade blivit en plats för oväntad vänskap och gemensamma drömmar.En: The living museum, filled with history and nature, had become a place for unexpected friendship and shared dreams.Sv: Och så där, mitt i det glittrande nattlandskapet, hade både Oskar och Elin funnit något som gick bortom deras ursprungliga mål.En: And there, in the shimmering nightscape, both Oskar and Elin had found something that went beyond their original goals. Vocabulary Words:envelop: omsvepagentle: mildbud: knopparbustling: rörelsechaos: kaosventure: ge sig utradiance: utstrålninganxious: oroligoverwhelming: överväldigandepastel-colored: pastellfärgadegratefully: tacksamtcautiously: försiktigtarranged: arrangeralightened: lättadeworkload: arbetsbördanshelter: överbryggnadenpanic: panikequipment: utrustninghesitation: tvekarainbow: regnbågearch: spänderelief: lättnadcollaborated: samarbetatsuccess: framgångstanding next to: stå vid sidan avcolleagues: kollegortrust: tillitconfident: självsäkerbright: ljusashimmering: glittrande

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Brushstrokes: Finding Inspiration at Hanami Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-02-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花びらが静かに舞い降りる田舎町。春の訪れを告げる季節がやってきた。En: In the quiet countryside town where the cherry blossom petals gently flutter down, the season announcing the arrival of spring has begun.Ja: この町では、毎年恒例の花見祭りが開かれる。En: In this town, the annual hanami festival takes place.Ja: 町全体が淡いピンク色に包まれ、喜びと期待に満ちている。En: The entire town is enveloped in a pale pink hue, brimming with joy and anticipation.Ja: はるかは、地元のアーティストだ。En: Haruka is a local artist.Ja: 彼女は穏やかで、考え深い。En: She is calm and thoughtful.Ja: 絵に表現したいのは、桜の儚い美しさだが、最近はインスピレーションが湧かない。En: While she wants to express the fleeting beauty of the sakura in her paintings, lately, she's been lacking inspiration.Ja: 彼女の近くに、こうじがいる。幼なじみのこうじは、最近海外から帰国した。En: Nearby her is Koji, a childhood friend who has recently returned from overseas.Ja: 彼は冒険心にあふれ、生き生きとしている。En: He is full of adventure and vibrancy.Ja: りなは、大学の学生で、伝統的な祭りを研究している。En: Rina is a college student researching traditional festivals.Ja: 彼女は好奇心旺盛で、物事を深く考える。En: She is full of curiosity and thinks deeply about things.Ja: 花見祭りが始まり、町は活気に満ちている。En: As the hanami festival begins, the town is filled with excitement.Ja: はるかは、絵がうまくいかないことに悩んでいた。En: Haruka is troubled by her struggles with painting.Ja: 桜の美しさをどうやって絵に表現すればいいのか、悩んでいた。En: She's been pondering how to express the beauty of the sakura in her artwork.Ja: こうじとりなは、祭りに出かけることを提案する。En: Koji and Rina suggest going out to the festival.Ja: はるかは二人の異なる視点に興味を持ち、彼らと一緒に行くことに決めた。En: Haruka, intrigued by their different perspectives, decides to join them.Ja: もしかしたら、彼らの視点が彼女の創造力を刺激するかもしれない。En: Perhaps their viewpoints might stimulate her creativity.Ja: 祭りの中、はるかは子どもが桜の花びらの雨の中で笑う瞬間を目撃する。En: During the festival, Haruka witnesses a moment when a child laughs amidst a shower of cherry blossom petals.Ja: その美しい瞬間に、インスピレーションが沸き上がった。En: In that beautiful moment, inspiration wells up within her.Ja: こうじとりなは、伝統と現代について議論を続けていたが、はるかは自由な心でそれを観察し、吸収した。En: While Koji and Rina continue their discussion about tradition and modernity, Haruka observes with an open heart, absorbing it all.Ja: その瞬間、彼女の中に新しい芸術のビジョンが浮かび上がった。En: In that moment, a new vision of art emerges within her.Ja: 数日後、はるかは一連の絵を完成させた。En: A few days later, Haruka completes a series of paintings.Ja: それは、祭りの儚く多面的な性質を映し出しており、伝統と現代の要素を融合していた。En: They reflect the ephemeral and multifaceted nature of the festival, blending elements of tradition and modernity.Ja: 彼女の作品は地元の人々や訪問者から称賛された。En: Her work is praised by both locals and visitors.Ja: はるかは、新しい視点を取り入れることの大切さを学び、創造のブロックを乗り越えた。En: Haruka learns the importance of incorporating new perspectives and overcomes her creative block.Ja: 彼女は新たな芸術的目的を見つけ、再び絵を描く喜びを感じていた。En: She finds a new artistic purpose and once again feels the joy of painting.Ja: 春の風がその場を包み込み、桜の季節は過ぎゆく。En: The spring breeze envelops the scene, as the sakura season passes by.Ja: 全てが一時的であることを知っているが、新しい発見が彼女を輝かせている。En: Although she knows that all is temporary, the newfound discoveries make her shine. Vocabulary Words:countryside: 田舎flutter: 舞い降りるenveloped: 包まれhue: 色brimming: 満ちているfleeting: 儚いinspiration: インスピレーションoverseas: 海外vibrancy: 生き生きとしているephemeral: 儚くmultifaceted: 多面的なblending: 融合praise: 称賛tradition: 伝統modernity: 現代perspectives: 視点stimulate: 刺激するobserves: 観察creativity: 創造力thoughtful: 考え深いcuriosity: 好奇心express: 表現envelops: 包み込みshower: 雨temporary: 一時的witnesses: 目撃purpose: 目的pass: 過ぎゆくblock: ブロックemerges: 浮かび上がった

Join Jack and Kevin as they explore the iconic cherry blossoms in Washington D.C., taking a nostalgic drive through the bustling city, filled with memories and the hum of bumper-to-bumper traffic. With a nod to their upcoming move to Fort Lauderdale, the duo reflects on cherished experiences and scenic sights, from the majestic Lincoln Memorial to lively Chinatown. The episode captures the beauty of Yoshino cherry blossoms in full bloom, as well as the challenges of navigating crowded city streets. Jack and Kevin share humorous anecdotes about their adventurous day, reminiscing about roadside photo shoots, past work experiences in D.C., and their memorable stop at a beloved Asian fusion restaurant known for its delectable dishes. Amidst the laughter and chaos of city driving, they dive into nostalgic tales of Old D.C., discuss the intricacies of air travel, and ponder their upcoming road trip. The episode is sprinkled with spirited discussions about travel adventures, from thrilling car rides to turbulent flights, all captured in the vibrant backdrop of Washington D.C.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Change: A Spring Awakening in Tokyo's Suburbs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の郊外は春の香りに満ちていた。En: The suburbs of Tokyo were filled with the fragrance of spring.Ja: 桜の花びらが風に乗って、まるでピンク色の雪のように舞い落ちていた。En: Sakura petals rode the wind, fluttering down like pink snow.Ja: この時期、東京の人々はみな花見に出かける。En: During this season, everyone in Tokyo sets out for hanami, the cherry blossom viewing.Ja: 今日は愛子が仕事を休む日だった。En: Today was Aiko's day off from work.Ja: 彼女は長い間、退屈な日常から逃れたいと思っていた。そして、写真を撮ることでその情熱を再び見つけたいと願っていたのだ。En: She had longed to escape her monotonous daily life and hoped to rediscover her passion through photography.Ja: 「ハルト、桜を見に行かない？」愛子は同僚のハルトに声を掛けた。En: "Haruto, how about going to see the sakura?" Aiko said to her colleague Haruto.Ja: 彼は優しい笑顔で答えた。「いいね、行こう！」En: He responded with a gentle smile, "Sounds good, let's go!"Ja: 愛子とハルトはベンチを見つけて腰を下ろした。En: Aiko and Haruto found a bench and sat down.Ja: 彼女はカメラを取り出し、シャッターチャンスを探していた。En: She took out her camera and began searching for the perfect moment to capture.Ja: ハルトは彼女の様子をそっと見守っていた。En: Haruto watched over her quietly.Ja: 彼はいつも愛子の夢を応援したかった。En: He always wanted to support Aiko's dreams.Ja: しかし、彼の心にはまだ告白していない想いがあった。En: However, there was a feeling in his heart that he hadn't confessed yet.Ja: 「ここはどうかな？」ハルトが指差した先には、一段と美しい桜の木があった。En: "How about here?" Haruto pointed to a particularly beautiful cherry blossom tree.Ja: 愛子はその姿に目を奪われ、夢中でカメラを構えた。En: Aiko was captivated by its appearance and eagerly set up her camera.Ja: シャッター音が静かに響く。En: The sound of the shutter echoed softly.Ja: 愛子はその瞬間に心の中で灯がともるのを感じた。En: In that moment, Aiko felt a light turning on in her heart.Ja: 彼女の目には、桜だけでなく、未来への希望も映っていた。En: In her eyes, not only the sakura but also hope for the future was reflected.Ja: 愛子はハルトの方に向かい、少し微笑んでみせた。En: Aiko turned to Haruto and gave him a slight smile.Ja: その笑顔は、言葉にしなくてもハルトに彼女の決意を伝えていた。En: That smile conveyed her determination to him without needing words.Ja: 「いつも応援しているよ、愛子。」ハルトは優しく言った。En: "I'm always supporting you, Aiko," Haruto said gently.Ja: 「本当はずっと言いたかったんだ。」En: "I've really wanted to tell you for a long time."Ja: ハルトの言葉を聞いて、愛子は少し驚きながらも嬉しかった。En: Hearing Haruto's words, Aiko was a little surprised but happy.Ja: 彼女はハルトに心を開き、これからの夢を語ることを決めたのだ。En: She decided to open her heart to Haruto and share her dreams for the future.Ja: 二人はしばらくの間、静かに桜を見上げていた。En: The two of them quietly gazed up at the sakura for a while.Ja: 愛子は再び自信を取り戻し、写真家としての新たな一歩を踏み出す決意をした。En: Aiko regained her confidence and vowed to take a new step forward as a photographer.Ja: そして、二人の関係もまた、静かにしかし確実に新しい道を歩み始めていたのだった。En: And their relationship too was quietly but surely beginning to walk a new path.Ja: 東京の桜は、ただ美しいだけでなく、人々の心に変化をもたらす力があるのかもしれない。愛子とハルトのように。En: Perhaps the sakura in Tokyo do more than just show beauty; they have the power to bring change to people's hearts, as with Aiko and Haruto. Vocabulary Words:suburbs: 郊外fragrance: 香りfluttering: 舞い落ちていたmonotonous: 退屈なpassion: 情熱eagerly: 夢中でshutter: シャッターconfess: 告白してcaptivated: 目を奪われdetermination: 決意gazed: 見上げていたconfidence: 自信vowed: 決意をしたregained: 取り戻しreassure: 応援しているbench: ベンチcapture: 撮るfuture: 未来moment: 瞬間heart: 心reflected: 映っていたgently: 優しくsupport: 応援したかったlonged: 思っていたhope: 希望escape: 逃れたいpath: 道relationship: 関係power: 力change: 変化

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Friendship: Yuki's Transformative Sakura Matsuri Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-31-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の暖かい風が吹く日、大学の寮では特別な準備が進んでいました。En: On a day when the warm spring breeze was blowing, special preparations were underway at the university dormitory.Ja: 窓の外には、満開の桜の木々が優雅に風に揺れています。En: Outside the window, cherry blossom trees in full bloom were gracefully swaying in the wind.Ja: 大学の恒例行事、桜祭りが間近に迫っていたからです。En: This was because the university's annual event, the Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival), was fast approaching.Ja: 内気な大学生、由紀はベッドに座りながら窓の外を見つめていました。En: The shy university student, Yuki, was sitting on his bed, gazing out the window.Ja: 桜祭りは毎年、彼が心から楽しみにしているものでしたが、いつも遠くから静かに眺めているだけでした。En: Although the Sakura Matsuri was something he looked forward to every year, he always watched quietly from a distance.Ja: 「今年は違うことをしてみたいな」と彼は思いました。En: "I want to do something different this year," he thought.Ja: その時、彼のルームメイトのサトルが賑やかに部屋に飛び込んできました。En: At that moment, his roommate, Satoru, burst into the room energetically.Ja: 「由紀！En: "Hey Yuki!Ja: 一緒に桜祭りの準備を手伝わないか？En: Want to help prepare for the Sakura Matsuri?"Ja: 」と元気に誘います。En: he asked enthusiastically.Ja: サトルはイベントを企画するのが大好きで、いつも熱心にみんなを誘っていました。En: Satoru loved organizing events and always eagerly invited everyone to join in.Ja: 由紀は少しためらいましたが、新しい友達を作るチャンスだと思い直し、手伝うことにしました。En: Yuki hesitated a little but reconsidered, thinking it was a chance to make new friends, and decided to help.Ja: 寮の共用ラウンジは、ピンクの提灯や桜のモチーフで飾られ、すでに春の雰囲気に包まれていました。En: The dormitory's common lounge was decorated with pink lanterns and cherry blossom motifs, already enveloped in a spring atmosphere.Ja: そこで彼らは、クラスメイトの愛子と出会いました。En: There, they met their classmate, Aiko.Ja: 愛子は日本文学を愛する明るい少女で、由紀にも笑顔で話しかけてくれました。En: Aiko was a bright girl with a love for Japanese literature, and she warmly spoke to Yuki with a smile.Ja: 準備が進む中、由紀は少しずつみんなとの距離を縮め始めました。En: As preparations progressed, Yuki gradually began to close the distance between himself and everyone else.Ja: しかし、パーティーが始まってすぐ、突然の雨が降り出しました。En: However, just as the party was about to start, it suddenly began to rain.Ja: 「どうしよう、外では無理だ…」とサトルが困り顔でした。En: "What should we do?Ja: そんな時、愛子が提案しました。En: We can't do it outside..." Satoru said with a worried face.Ja: 「中に移して続けようよ！En: At that moment, Aiko suggested, "Let's move it inside and continue!Ja: きっと楽しいよ！En: I'm sure it'll be fun!"Ja: 」みんなの視線が由紀に集まります。En: Everyone's eyes turned to Yuki.Ja: 由紀は少し緊張しながらも、素早くラウンジの家具を動かし始めました。En: Feeling a bit nervous, he quickly started moving the lounge furniture.Ja: それを見て、みんなも手伝い、内側のスペースが居心地の良い場所になりました。En: Seeing this, everyone else helped out too, turning the indoor space into a comfortable gathering place.Ja: 雨音をバックに、寮の中でパーティーは再開しました。En: With the sound of the rain in the background, the party resumed inside the dormitory.Ja: 由紀はその流れに乗って、自分が書いた桜の詩を披露しました。En: Riding the wave of the moment, Yuki recited a poem he wrote about sakura.Ja: 「桜の花びら、風に舞い踊り…」と読み上げると、皆が静かに耳を傾けました。En: "Cherry blossom petals, dancing in the wind..." he read aloud, and everyone listened quietly.Ja: その時、由紀は新しい自分を見つけた気がしました。En: At that moment, Yuki felt as if he had discovered a new self.Ja: 夜が更け、パーティーは大成功で終わりました。En: As the night wore on, the party ended in great success.Ja: 由紀は初めて、仲間の中での居場所を見つけたように感じました。En: For the first time, Yuki felt like he found his place among his peers.Ja: 祭りの後、由紀は窓の外を見上げました。En: After the festival, Yuki looked up out the window.Ja: 雨が上がった後の空には、月が輝いていました。En: In the sky, after the rain had stopped, the moon was shining.Ja: 他の桜も、彼も、確かに新しい春を迎えたのだと思いました。En: The other cherry blossoms, and he as well, had surely welcomed a new spring. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 風preparations: 準備underway: 進んでいるblossom: 咲くgracefully: 優雅にapproaching: 迫っているdormitory: 寮hesitated: ためらいましたreconsidered: 思い直しましたmotifs: モチーフenveloped: 包まれているprogressed: 進んだsuddenly: 突然worried: 困り顔suggested: 提案しましたfurniture: 家具resumed: 再開しましたrecited: 披露しましたpeers: 仲間gazing: 見つめているquietly: 静かにenergetically: 賑やかにenthusiastically: 元気にbright: 明るいliterature: 文学distance: 距離gathering: 集まるnervous: 緊張poem: 詩success: 成功

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms, Cameras, and New Beginnings in Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-30-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の上野公園には、春の訪れとともに桜の花が満開に咲き誇っていました。En: In Ueno Park in Tokyo, with the arrival of spring, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.Ja: 人々はその美しさを楽しむために集まり、花びらが舞う空の下で家族や恋人たちが木の下でお弁当を広げていました。En: People gathered to enjoy their beauty, and under the petal-laden sky, families and couples spread out their picnic lunches under the trees.Ja: ハルトは、カメラを手に持ち、大学の写真プロジェクトのために完璧な桜の写真を撮ろうと決意していました。En: Haruto, holding a camera in his hand, was determined to capture the perfect photo of the cherry blossoms for his university photography project.Ja: 彼は少々内向的で、新しい人との出会いを避けることが多いです。En: He is somewhat introverted and often avoids new encounters.Ja: しかし、今日は普段と少し違う一日になりそうな予感がしました。En: However, today seemed to promise a day that would be a little different from the usual.Ja: 「お、ハルト！元気かい？新しい写真、たくさん撮れるといいな！」声をかけたのは友人のケンジです。En: "Hey, Haruto! How are you? I hope you get lots of great photos!" It was his friend Kenji who called out to him.Ja: ケンジはハルトに対して、外の世界にもっと興味を持ってもらおうと、いつも勧めていました。En: Kenji always encouraged Haruto to take more interest in the outside world.Ja: 「うん、頑張ってみるよ。でもいい写真を撮るのは難しいね。」ハルトは少し不安を抱えつつも答えました。En: "Yeah, I'll do my best. But taking good photos is tough." Haruto replied, carrying a bit of anxiety.Ja: そんな時、彼の目に飛び込んできたのは、一心不乱にカメラを構えているアスカでした。En: Just then, what caught his eye was Asuka, who was intently focusing her camera.Ja: アスカは日本文化に強い関心を持つ旅行ブロガーで、この日は東京の桜祭りを紹介するために訪れていました。En: Asuka is a travel blogger with a strong interest in Japanese culture and had come to introduce the cherry blossom festival in Tokyo that day.Ja: 彼女の楽しげな様子に惹かれたハルトは、勇気を出して声をかけることにしました。En: Drawn to her cheerful demeanor, Haruto mustered up the courage to speak to her.Ja: 「こんにちは、いい写真が撮れましたか？」En: "Hello, have you gotten any good photos?"Ja: アスカは笑顔で振り向きました。「こんにちは！はい、この場所は本当に素晴らしいですね。En: Asuka turned with a smile. "Hello! Yes, this place is truly amazing.Ja: でも、もう少し静かな場所でゆっくり撮れたら、もっと良い写真が撮れるかもしれません。」En: But if I could take photos in a slightly quieter spot, I might be able to capture even better shots."Ja: アスカの提案で、二人は少し人の少ない公園の一角へと移動しました。En: Following Asuka's suggestion, the two moved to a less crowded corner of the park.Ja: そこには、桜の丘と都心を見下ろせる素晴らしい景色が広がっていました。En: There, a stunning view unfolded with cherry blossom hills and a vista overlooking the city center.Ja: アスカのガイドで新しい視点を得たハルトは、一生懸命シャッターを切りました。En: Gaining a new perspective with Asuka's guidance, Haruto earnestly clicked away on his shutter.Ja: 「ここ、本当に綺麗ですね。」ハルトは驚きの声を漏らしました。En: "This place is really beautiful," Haruto uttered in amazement.Ja: 「あなたの写真を見るのが楽しみです。」アスカは微笑みながら言いました。「もっと自信を持ってください。En: "I'm looking forward to seeing your photos." Asuka said with a smile, "Be more confident.Ja: あなたの写真には心があります。」En: Your photos have heart."Ja: 一日があっという間に過ぎ、ハルトは普段よりもずっと自信に満ちた気持ちで公園を後にしました。En: The day flew by, and Haruto left the park feeling much more confident than usual.Ja: アスカとの出会いは、彼に新しい友達だけでなく、新たなチャンスへの扉を開いてくれました。En: Meeting Asuka had opened doors to not just a new friendship, but new opportunities.Ja: その日から、ハルトは写真を通じて多くの人とつながりを持ち、自分自身にももっと自信を持つようになりました。En: From that day on, Haruto began to connect with many people through photography and became more confident in himself.Ja: そして、彼とアスカの友情は、これからも素敵な未来へと向かっていくことでしょう。En: And the friendship between him and Asuka would continue toward a wonderful future. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 咲き誇るgathered: 集まるpetal-laden: 花びらが舞うintroverted: 内向的encounters: 出会いdetermined: 決意するanxiety: 不安intently: 一心不乱にdemeanor: 様子mustered: 勇気を出すcaptured: 捉えるcheerful: 楽しげなsuggestion: 提案crowded: 混雑したstunning: 素晴らしいvista: 景色unfolded: 広がるperspective: 視点uttered: 声を漏らすopportunities: チャンスconfident: 自信encouraged: 勧めるearnestly: 一生懸命guide: ガイドheritage: 文化cherry blossoms: 桜promise: 予感blissful: 幸せなresolve: 決意anticipated: 楽しみ

Ep. 305 Our True Self Blossoms - Johanne Carreau, RScP From the Sunday Service at the Center for Spiritual Living in Redding on 3-30-25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Rekindled Bonds: A Sibling Reunion in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の空気はやわらかく、花びらが静かに宙を舞う午後、私は京都の寮にいました。En: On a soft spring afternoon when petals quietly danced in the air, I was at my dorm in Kyoto.Ja: 桜が咲き誇る庭園を見ながら、私は深く考えました。En: While watching the garden where cherry blossoms were in full bloom, I pondered deeply.Ja: 今年の花見には、家族を集める決意をしました。En: I decided to gather my family for this year's flower viewing.Ja: 妹のゆきこと弟のりくとの関係を修復する時が来たのです。En: It was time to mend my relationships with my sister Yukiko and my brother Riku.Ja: 家族のため、そして自分自身のためにも、過去の争いを解決したいと思いました。En: For the sake of my family, and for myself, I wanted to resolve past conflicts.Ja: ゆきことはずっと意見が合わず、彼女は自分の道を求めていましたが、私は彼女に家族の期待を果たしてほしいと願っていました。En: I had long disagreed with Yukiko, who sought her own path, while I wished for her to fulfill the family's expectations.Ja: その狭間で、りくは複雑な思いを抱えていたに違いありません。En: Caught in the middle, Riku must have harbored complex feelings.Ja: 私は小さい頃から好きだった場所に彼女たちを招待しました。En: I invited them to a place I loved since childhood.Ja: あの丘の桜の木の下です。En: Under the cherry blossom tree on that hill.Ja: 「ここで、一緒に本音で話したい」とメールを送りました。En: I sent a message: "I want us to talk honestly here."Ja: ゆきこは最初、答えをくれませんでした。En: Yukiko didn't give an immediate answer.Ja: でも彼女も、高校生になり、何か心に決めたことがあったのか、その場所に来ました。En: But perhaps having decided something in her heart now that she was in high school, she came to the place.Ja: そして春のある日、私たちは久しぶりに集まりました。En: And on one spring day, we gathered for the first time in a while.Ja: 桜の花びらが、静寂を彩ります。En: Cherry blossom petals adorned the silence.Ja: 最初は、笑顔で挨拶しましたが、すぐに昔の問題が顔を出しました。En: At first, we greeted each other with smiles, but past issues soon resurfaced.Ja: 「ハルキ、お兄ちゃんの期待は重すぎるよ」と、ゆきこが言いました。En: "Haruki, your expectations as an older brother are too much," Yukiko said.Ja: 「私は自分の道を歩みたい。En: "I want to walk my own path."Ja: 」私はその言葉を聞いて、胸が苦しくなりました。En: Hearing those words made my heart ache.Ja: 「でも、家族のことも考えてほしい」と、思わず言いました。En: "But I want you to consider the family too," I said involuntarily.Ja: そこでもう一度、りくが口を開きました。En: Then Riku spoke up again.Ja: 「ねえ、ケンカはやめようよ。En: "Hey, let's stop fighting.Ja: 僕たちが一緒に過ごした楽しい時間を思い出して」と、優しい声で言いました。En: Let's remember the fun times we've spent together," he said in a gentle voice.Ja: りくの言葉には心がこもっていました。En: Riku's words were heartfelt.Ja: 彼の記憶が、一瞬にして私たちを結びつけました。En: His memories instantly connected us.Ja: 子供の頃、三人でここで遊んだ日のことを思い出しました。En: We recalled the days when the three of us played here as children.Ja: 桜の下で笑い合った思い出が、私たちの間の壁を溶かしてくれました。En: The memories of laughing under the cherry blossoms melted the walls between us.Ja: その瞬間に、私は大事なことに気づきました。En: In that moment, I realized something important.Ja: 家族の絆は、期待だけでなく、理解と共感によって強くなるのだと。En: Family bonds grow stronger not only through expectations, but through understanding and empathy.Ja: 「ゆきこ、ごめんね。En: "Yukiko, I'm sorry.Ja: 君の気持ちを考えてなかった。En: I didn't consider your feelings.Ja: 自由を尊重するよ」と言いました。En: I respect your freedom," I said.Ja: ゆきこは微笑み、「ありがとう、お兄ちゃん。En: Yukiko smiled, "Thank you, oniichan.Ja: 私も、もっと家族と向き合うよ」と言いました。En: I will also face our family more."Ja: 私たちは三人で桜の木を見上げました。En: The three of us looked up at the cherry trees.Ja: 散りゆく花びらを見ながら、私たちの心も静かに解け合いました。En: As we watched the falling petals, our hearts quietly intertwined.Ja: その瞬間、春風が新たな希望を届けてくれました。En: At that moment, a spring breeze brought us new hope.Ja: 桜の下、私たちは新しい家族の形を見つけました。En: Under the cherry blossoms, we found a new form of family.Ja: それぞれの夢を尊重しつつ、家族として支え合う決意をしました。En: We decided to support each other as a family, respecting each other's dreams.Ja: これからも続く私たちの物語は、きっと色鮮やかな桜のように美しいものとなるでしょう。En: The story of our future will surely be as beautiful as vivid cherry blossoms. Vocabulary Words:soft: やわらかくpetals: 花びらafternoon: 午後pondered: 考えましたbloom: 咲き誇るgather: 集めるmend: 修復するresolve: 解決するconflicts: 争いdisagreed: 意見が合わずharbored: 抱えていたadorned: 彩りますresurfaced: 顔を出しましたexpectations: 期待involuntarily: 思わずgentle: 優しいheartfelt: 心がこもっていましたinstantly: 一瞬にしてmemories: 思い出melted: 溶かしてくれましたempathy: 共感consider: 考えてfreedom: 自由intertwined: 解け合いましたbreeze: 春風hope: 希望support: 支え合うrespecting: 尊重しつつvivid: 色鮮やかなpath: 道

Yesterday was one of those days that makes you feel like maybe, just maybe, winter is finally over. Here in Seattle, the sun was shining, the cherry trees blossoming, it was in the 60s… And yes, now there are severe thunderstorms and potential tornado level winds heading our way this afternoon. But – once those storms are over, it’ll be the perfect time to get back out into the garden and clean up the mess those winds will have left behind. And maybe even start planning your planting for the season. And we’re here to help. Guest: Ciscoe Morris, gardening expert, TV and radio personality, and author Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As March draws to a close, signs of spring continue to expand across Delmarva. Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek and Meteorologist Jake Grant talk cherry blossoms, baseball and typical spring weather on Delmarva.

Episode Description:In this exciting episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, we dive into trending topics like the surprising bankruptcy of 23andMe, Tiger Woods' new relationship with Vanessa Trump, and DC's stunning cherry blossoms in full bloom. But the big news in the cigar world? Escobar Cigars expanding to Ghana, hot PCA 2025 releases from Rocky Patel, Dunbarton Tobacco, and more! We also highlight the latest from Foundation Cigars, Black Star Line, and S.T. Dupont. Plus, get the scoop on the Cigar Whisperer, Rico Bavonne, as Listener of the Week and a sneak peek of Mike's upcoming visit to Cigar Castle in Tampa. Don't miss it!For retail PCA Appointments https://calendly.com/pospiech/powstanie-pospiech-meeting

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Kevin Osgood and John Craemer from the USCG Auxiliary join the show to promote boating safety courses. It's that time of year again, and Kevin and John say that about 80% of people on the water have not taken a safety course. We're hoping to help change that. You can click HERE to see the upcoming dates for courses in Northeast Wisconsin. John and Kevin also presented Challenge Coins to Jim, John, and Todd. It was an amazing honor. Then another amazing friend stops by: Babs Smith. Her organization is planting another 50 apple blossom trees in with the Apple Blossom tree planting event at the Apple Creek Trail at Cherryvale Avenue in Appleton. It's coming up on Thursday, May 8th, at 10 am. Babs also released her latest book: Day Tripping Kayak Wisconsin Waters of Green Bay West Shore: Green Bay to Garden Peninsula Upper Michigan. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: John Craemer, Babs Smith, Kevin Osgood

Steak and Sandra briefly share some thoughts on the Hawks as they get ready for their matchup tonight against the Rockets and agree that while the Jalen Johnson injury has been one of the down points of their season, there is silver lining in the sense it has resulted in playing time for Zaccharie Risacher, who is coming into his own.

Beekeeping has evolved significantly over the years, and few innovations have sparked as much conversation as the Flow Hive. In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome back Flow Hive co-founder, Cedar Anderson, who shares exciting updates on their latest innovation—the Superlifter. Designed to make hive inspections easier and more accessible for beekeepers of all experience levels, the Superlifter allows for effortless lifting of heavy honey supers, reducing strain on beekeepers' backs and improving hive management. Cedar shares the journey behind this invention, including years of prototyping and refining the design. With a simple, easy-to-use system, the Superlifter works with any Langstroth hive—making it a game-changer for beekeepers who struggle with heavy lifting. Jeff and Becky discuss how this tool could revolutionize hive inspections, especially for beekeepers with physical limitations. Beyond product development, Cedar dives into Flow Hive's commitment to education and sustainability, including the Billions of Blossoms initiative, which has already resulted in the planting of over 1.5 million trees to restore pollinator habitats. The team at Flow Hive continues to expand its educational offerings through TheBeekeeper.org, helping both new and experienced beekeepers improve their skills. Join us for this insightful conversation about the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and making beekeeping more accessible to all. Whether you use a Flow Hive or a traditional Langstroth setup, this episode offers valuable insights into how technology and creative problem-solving can enhance your beekeeping experience. Websites we recommend: FlowHive Website: https://www.honeyflow.com/ Billions of Blossoms Initiative: https://honeyflow.com/pages/billions-of-blossoms Online Beekeeping Courses: https://beekeeper.org   Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/   Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Fromer US Attorney for Virgina was found dead in her house yesterday. White House is soliciting corporate sponsors for this years White House Easter Egg Roll. Japan is giving DC more Cherry Trees.Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Discovering Family Secrets Beneath Arashiyama's Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-24-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春風が優しく竹林の間をそよぐ天龍寺の横にある嵐山竹林。En: The harukaze gently whispers through the bamboo grove next to Tenryu-ji in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.Ja: 桜の花が雨のように降り注ぐ中、ユキは友人のハルトと従妹のサクラと一緒にその地を訪れた。En: As the sakura blossoms rain down like a shower, Yuki visits the site with her friend Haru and her cousin Sakura.Ja: 今日は花見の日。En: Today is hanami, the cherry blossom viewing day, and their hearts are buoyant in the colorful season.Ja: 華やかな季節に心が浮き立つ。En: Yuki remembered an old, mysterious story.Ja: ユキは不思議な古い話を思い出していた。En: She had heard there was an ancestor hidden within her family, but no one ever took the story seriously.Ja: 家族の中に隠れた先祖がいると聞いたことがある。En: "It's surely just an old tale," Haru chuckled lightly.Ja: しかし、誰もその話を真面目に取り合ってはくれない。En: "Even so, I want to know," Yuki replied.Ja: 「きっとただの古い話だよ」とハルトは軽く笑った。En: Sakura nodded silently, but her skepticism did not fade.Ja: 「それでも、知りたいの」とユキは答えた。En: While walking through the bamboo grove, Yuki found a strange stone.Ja: サクラは黙ってうなずいたが、懐疑心が消えることはなかった。En: It was half-buried in the ground, as if protecting something.Ja: 竹林を歩く中で、ユキは奇妙な石を見つけた。En: Around them, the bamboos rustled in the spring sunlight, stirring their hearts in the quietude.Ja: それは地面に半分埋まって、何かを守っているようだった。En: "This might mean something," Yuki began investigating the stone.Ja: 周囲には春の陽射しの中で竹がざわめき、静けさの中で心を震わせる。En: "Isn't it just your imagination?"Ja: 「これ、何か意味があるかも」とユキは石を調べ始めた。En: Haru said.Ja: 「ただの思い過ごしじゃない？En: But Yuki had a feeling she couldn't ignore.Ja: 」とハルトが言った。En: This stone must not be dismissed.Ja: しかしユキの心は訴えていた。En: She began digging up the stone.Ja: この石は無視してはならない。En: With a sigh, Haru joined in to help.Ja: 彼女は石を掘り起こし始めた。En: Sakura watched nearby, then started digging with them.Ja: ハルトはため息をつきながらも手伝った。En: As they dug deeper, an old box emerged.Ja: サクラはそばで見守り、その後一緒に掘り出した。En: The box, exuding the smell of earth, showed signs of having been hidden for a long time.Ja: 深く掘ると、古い箱が姿を現した。En: Opening the box, Yuki found an old diary inside.Ja: 土の匂いが漂うその箱は、長い間隠されていたことがうかがえた。En: "This is grandfather's diary!"Ja: ユキは箱を開け、中にあった古い日記を見つけた。En: Sakura exclaimed in surprise.Ja: 「これ、おじいちゃんの日記だよ」とサクラは驚きの声を上げた。En: The diary was filled with secrets about the ancestor.Ja: 日記にはその先祖の秘密が書かれていた。En: Hidden adventures and lost family bonds.Ja: 隠された冒険、そして失われた家族の絆。En: Yuki's eyes sparkled at the contents, and the friends turned the pages together.Ja: ユキはその内容に目を輝かせ、友人たちとそのページをめくった。En: "It really happened," Haru finally admitted.Ja: 「本当にあったことなんだ」とハルトはようやく認めた。En: After finishing the diary, Yuki gained a sense of satisfaction and a new understanding of her family.Ja: 日記を読み終えると、ユキは満足感と同時に新たな家族への理解を得た。En: She felt connected to her ancestors.Ja: 彼女は先祖と繋がったと感じた。En: She had found herself.Ja: 自分自身を見つけたのだ。En: "Thank you, Haru, Sakura," she said with a gentle smile.Ja: 「ありがとう、ハルト、サクラ」と彼女は穏やかに微笑んだ。En: "For finding this with me."Ja: 「一緒に見つけてくれて」竹林は安らかに揺れ、桜の花びらがユキたちを祝うように舞い始めた。En: The bamboo grove swayed peacefully, and the petals of the cherry blossoms began to dance as if in celebration of Yuki and her friends.Ja: ユキは今まで以上に自信を持ち、そして家族の歴史を深く感謝する心を覚えたのだった。En: She felt more confident than ever and was filled with a deep appreciation for her family's history.Ja: 物語は、春の日差しの中で新しい一歩を踏み出す決意を胸に、静かに幕を閉じた。En: The story quietly concluded, with the determination to take a new step forward in the spring sunshine. Vocabulary Words:harukaze: 春風 (spring breeze)sakura: 桜 (cherry blossoms)buoyant: 浮き立つ (lively)grove: 竹林 (bamboo grove)ancestor: 先祖 (ancestor)skepticism: 懐疑心 (skepticism)quietude: 静けさ (tranquility)rustled: ざわめき (rustling)exuding: 漂う (exuding)mysterious: 不思議 (mysterious)stirring: 震わせる (stirring)imagination: 思い過ごし (imagination)emerged: 姿を現した (appeared)adventures: 冒険 (adventures)appreciation: 感謝 (appreciation)determination: 決意 (determination)celebration: 祝う (celebrate)connected: 繋がった (connected)gained: 得た (acquired)revealed: 明らかになった (revealed)buried: 埋まる (buried)dismissed: 無視された (ignored)subdued: 穏やかに (calm)contentment: 満足感 (contentment)surging: 震わせる (surging)empathy: 共感 (empathy)fluttered: 舞った (fluttered)admiration: 賛美 (admiration)concluded: 幕を閉じた (concluded)protector: 守る (protector)

March Madness scandal from some teams getting into the tournament. Some Howard University students need to find new place to live after high rise isn't livable   DC Cherry Blossoms are in stage 3!  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Spring Blossoms and Brave Gestures: An Easter Tale from Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-03-18-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde endelig kommet til Oslo.En: Spring had finally arrived in Oslo.No: Trærne utenfor Oslo Public High School begynte å få små grønne blader, og luften var fylt med duften av ferske blomster.En: The trees outside Oslo Public High School began to get small green leaves, and the air was filled with the scent of fresh flowers.No: Inne på skolen var det liv og røre.En: Inside the school, there was a hustle and bustle.No: Elevene gjorde seg klare for den store påskefestivalen som skulle holdes i gymsalen.En: The students were getting ready for the big Easter festival that was to be held in the gymnasium.No: Bånd og påskeliljer prydet korridorene, og alle snakket om de hyggelige stundene som ventet.En: Ribbons and daffodils adorned the corridors, and everyone was talking about the pleasant times that awaited.No: Lars satt ved pulten sin, kjenner nervene i magen.En: Lars sat at his desk, feeling the nerves in his stomach.No: Han kunne ikke slutte å tenke på Ingrid, jenta med det varme smilet fra mat- og helsefaget.En: He couldn't stop thinking about Ingrid, the girl with the warm smile from the food and health class.No: Lars hadde planlagt å gi Ingrid et hjemmelaget påskeegg som et tegn på sin interesse.En: Lars had planned to give Ingrid a homemade Easter egg as a sign of his interest.No: Men alt ble vanskelig.En: But everything became difficult.No: Han hadde nettopp brukket armen da han snublet i trappen forrige uke.En: He had just broken his arm when he tripped on the stairs last week.No: Nå var armen hans i gips, og det å lage påskeegget virket nesten umulig.En: Now his arm was in a cast, and making the Easter egg seemed almost impossible.No: "Siv," sa Lars med en bekymret tone til sin beste venn.En: "Siv," said Lars with a worried tone to his best friend.No: "Hvordan skal jeg noen gang kunne invitere Ingrid til festivalen med armen min i denne tilstanden?En: "How will I ever be able to invite Ingrid to the festival with my arm in this condition?"No: "Siv, som alltid kom med de beste rådene, smilte og klappet ham vennlig på skulderen.En: Siv, who always came up with the best advice, smiled and patted him kindly on the shoulder.No: "Slapp av, Lars.En: "Relax, Lars.No: Jeg kan hjelpe deg.En: I can help you.No: Vi kan lage egget sammen.En: We can make the egg together.No: Det er på tide du blir modig!En: It's time for you to be brave!"No: "Etter skolen dro Lars og Siv hjem til Lars.En: After school, Lars and Siv went home to Lars'.No: Siv tok frem pyntegjenstander, maling og gul silkepapir.En: Siv brought out decorations, paint, and yellow tissue paper.No: Time etter time jobbet de to vennene ivrig.En: Hour after hour, the two friends worked eagerly.No: Til slutt, takket være god innsats fra begge, var påskeegget ferdig.En: In the end, thanks to good effort from both, the Easter egg was finished.No: Det var pyntet med farger og små blomster, en enkel men vakker skapelse.En: It was decorated with colors and small flowers, a simple but beautiful creation.No: Neste dag, i den travle skolekorridoren, kjente Lars hvordan hjertet banket raskere.En: The next day, in the busy school corridor, Lars felt his heart beat faster.No: Han så Ingrid stå ved skapet sitt.En: He saw Ingrid standing by her locker.No: Med det dekorerte egget i hånden trådde han rolig frem.En: With the decorated egg in hand, he stepped forward calmly.No: "Ingrid," begynte han nervøst.En: "Ingrid," he began nervously.No: "Jeg.En: "I...No: jeg ville bare gi deg dette til påske.En: I just wanted to give you this for Easter.No: Kanskje du vil gå med meg til festivalen?En: Maybe you'd like to go with me to the festival?"No: "Ingrid så overrasket ut et øyeblikk, men smilet bredde seg sakte over ansiktet hennes da hun tok imot egget.En: Ingrid looked surprised for a moment, but a smile slowly spread across her face as she accepted the egg.No: "Takk, Lars!En: "Thank you, Lars!No: Så pent laget.En: So nicely made.No: Jeg vil gjerne dra til festivalen med deg.En: I'd love to go to the festival with you."No: "Lars' ansikt lyste opp, og han kjente en bølge av lettelse.En: Lars' face lit up, and he felt a wave of relief.No: Mens de småsnakket om festivalen, skjønte han noe verdifullt.En: As they chatted about the festival, he realized something valuable.No: Selv med en brukket arm kunne han klare det han ønsket ved å være litt modig og be om hjelp.En: Even with a broken arm, he could achieve what he wanted by being a little brave and asking for help.No: Da påskesolen skinte gjennom skolens store vinduer, visste Lars at han hadde lært noe viktig.En: As the Easter sun shone through the school's large windows, Lars knew he had learned something important.No: Det å vise sårbarhet kunne føre til det mest spesielle han hadde ventet på.En: Showing vulnerability could lead to the most special thing he had been waiting for.No: En ny begynnelse med Ingrid.En: A new beginning with Ingrid. Vocabulary Words:spring: vårenscent: duftenhustle and bustle: liv og røreadorned: prydetpleasant: hyggeligestomach: magenplanned: planlagthomemade: hjemmelagetdifficult: vanskeligbroken: brukkettripped: snubletnervous: bekymretadvice: rådenekindly: vennligtissue paper: silkepapireagerly: ivrigcreation: skapelsecorridor: korridorensurprised: overrasketrelief: lettelsevaluable: verdifulltvulnerability: sårbarhetachieve: klarecast: gipsdecorate: pyntebeginning: begynnelseeffort: innsatsinvite: inviterepatted: klappetbrave: modig

Fluent Fiction - Italian: When Collaboration Blossoms: A Tale of Team Triumph in Roma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-18-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: La primavera era arrivata a Roma.En: Spring had arrived in Roma.It: Nel cortile della Scuola Superiore Pubblica "Giulio Cesare", i ciliegi in fiore disegnavano ombre rosa sul cemento.En: In the courtyard of the Scuola Superiore Pubblica "Giulio Cesare", the cherry trees in bloom cast pink shadows on the concrete.It: Gli studenti ridevano e chiacchieravano, riuniti in gruppi attorno agli alberi.En: The students laughed and chatted, gathered in groups around the trees.It: Dentro, le aule erano piene di poster colorati e studenti energici.En: Inside, the classrooms were full of colorful posters and energetic students.It: Tra questi studenti c'erano Luca e Isabella.En: Among these students were Luca and Isabella.It: Luca e Isabella erano stati scelti per rappresentare la scuola in una competizione accademica nazionale.En: Luca and Isabella had been chosen to represent the school in a national academic competition.It: Luca era un ragazzo ambizioso.En: Luca was an ambitious boy.It: Voleva vincere per dimostrare alla sua famiglia quanto valesse.En: He wanted to win to show his family how much he was worth.It: Isabella, invece, era intelligente e determinata, ma lottava contro i dubbi su se stessa.En: Isabella, on the other hand, was intelligent and determined, but struggled with self-doubt.It: La pressione montava per entrambi.En: The pressure mounted for both of them.It: Le notti che precedevano la gara erano piene di studio.En: The nights leading up to the competition were filled with studying.It: Luca non dormiva molto.En: Luca didn't sleep much.It: Ogni parola di incoraggiamento della sua famiglia pesava su di lui come un macigno.En: Every word of encouragement from his family weighed on him like a boulder.It: Isabella ripeteva in mente le strategie, ma i suoi dubbi tornavano sempre.En: Isabella repeated strategies in her mind, but her doubts always returned.It: Entrambi desideravano vincere, ma i loro desideri erano diversi.En: They both wished to win, but their desires were different.It: Nonostante le tensioni, dovevano unirsi come squadra.En: Despite the tensions, they had to unite as a team.It: Ma durante le prove, le discussioni erano frequenti.En: But during practice, arguments were frequent.It: Isabella si sentiva sottovalutata.En: Isabella felt underestimated.It: "Devi ascoltarmi," diceva ripetutamente a Luca.En: "You need to listen to me," she said repeatedly to Luca.It: Ma lui era troppo concentrato sulla vittoria per notare il suo disagio.En: But he was too focused on victory to notice her discomfort.It: La grande competizione arrivò in una luminosa mattina di aprile.En: The big competition arrived on a bright April morning.It: Gli studenti delle scuole di tutta Italia riempivano l'auditorium.En: Students from schools all over Italia filled the auditorium.It: Le luci brillavano sul palco, dove i partecipanti sedevano in attesa della sfida.En: The lights shone on the stage, where the participants sat waiting for the challenge.It: Luca e Isabella si sedettero con i loro taccuini, le penne pronte.En: Luca and Isabella sat with their notebooks, pens ready.It: La prima manche andò bene.En: The first round went well.It: Luca e Isabella lavorarono in silenzio, rispondendo correttamente.En: Luca and Isabella worked in silence, answering correctly.It: Ma nella seconda manche, un problema inaspettato apparve sullo schermo.En: But in the second round, an unexpected problem appeared on the screen.It: Era difficile, e il tempo scorreva veloce.En: It was difficult, and time was running fast.It: Luca, preso dal panico, si bloccò.En: Luca, panicked, froze.It: Isabella osservò la tensione sul suo volto.En: Isabella watched the tension on his face.It: Sentì che era il momento di intervenire.En: She felt it was time to step in.It: "Non possiamo farcela se ognuno di noi lavora da solo.En: "We can't make it if we each work alone.It: Dobbiamo unire le forze," sussurrò.En: We need to join forces," she whispered.It: Luca, esitante, annuì.En: Luca, hesitant, nodded.It: Lavorarono fianco a fianco, combinando le loro idee.En: They worked side by side, combining their ideas.It: Isabella trovò la chiave giusta per risolvere il problema, e Luca completò la soluzione con rapidità.En: Isabella found the right key to solve the problem, and Luca completed the solution quickly.It: Insieme, superarono l'ostacolo.En: Together, they overcame the obstacle.It: Alla fine, il loro nome fu annunciato tra i vincitori.En: In the end, their name was announced among the winners.It: Il pubblico applaudì e Luca e Isabella si guardarono, sorpresi ma felici.En: The audience applauded and Luca and Isabella looked at each other, surprised but happy.It: Quel giorno impararono una lezione importante.En: That day they learned an important lesson.It: Luca capì che la collaborazione poteva portare al successo più della sola ambizione.En: Luca realized that collaboration could bring success more than ambition alone.It: Isabella trovò fiducia in se stessa e nella sua capacità di risolvere problemi.En: Isabella found confidence in herself and in her problem-solving abilities.It: La primavera continuò a fiorire intorno a loro.En: Spring continued to bloom around them.It: Tra i ciliegi in fiore, Luca e Isabella camminarono verso il cortile.En: Among the cherry blossoms, Luca and Isabella walked towards the courtyard.It: Non erano solo compagni di squadra.En: They were not just teammates.It: Erano una squadra vincente.En: They were a winning team. Vocabulary Words:the courtyard: il cortilethe cherry trees: i ciliegiin bloom: in fiorethe shadows: le ombreto gather: riunirsithe posters: i posterambitious: ambiziosothe boulder: il macignoself-doubt: dubbi su se stessato unite: unirsiunderestimated: sottovalutatathe discomfort: il disagioto be focused: essere concentratothe auditorium: l'auditoriumthe stage: il palcothe participants: i partecipantito freeze: bloccarsito intervene: intervenireto join forces: unire le forzethe obstacle: l'ostacoloto announce: annunciarethe audience: il pubblicoto applaud: applaudirethe lesson: la lezionethe collaboration: la collaborazioneproblem-solving abilities: capacità di risolvere problemito bloom: fiorirethe teammates: i compagni di squadrathe competition: la competizionethe round: la manche

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Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. Blossoms are joined by (most of) the Inhaler boys. The Dublin lads discuss their time on the road during their most recent UK tour which was sadly cut short by illness. Blossoms and Inhaler also reminisce on their memories they've shared together, including go-karting fueds and Sleaford Mods beef. They also look forward to touring Europe and summer shows where they'll be sharing the stage. Keep your thoughts and questions coming to blossomspubcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.