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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Forest Fears to Rainbow Wonders: Kavya's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: कविता की पत्तियों पर चढ़कर सुनहरी धूप जब जंगल में बिखरने लगी, तब छात्र दल स्कूल के मैदान में इकट्ठा होने लगा।En: As the golden sunlight began to spread through the forest, climbing over the leaves of poetry, the group of students started gathering in the school yard.Hi: यह स्कूल के लिए एक विशेष दिन था।En: It was a special day for the school.Hi: ऑटम के इस मौसम में स्कूल का शैक्षणिक यात्रा कार्यक्रम तय किया गया था।En: In this autumn season, the school had planned an educational trip.Hi: पर जिंदगी में पहली बार जंगल में जाने का ख्याल कभी कभी वही आनंद नहीं देता, जैसी कि उम्मीद हो।En: But sometimes, the thought of going to the forest for the first time in life doesn't always bring the joy one might expect.Hi: ऐसा ही महसूस कर रही थी काव्या।En: This is how Kavya felt.Hi: काव्या, आरव और मीरा की तिकड़ी हमेशा से साथ थी।En: Kavya, Aarav, and Meera were always together as a trio.Hi: काव्या को हमेशा से नए चीज़ों की खोजबीन करने का शौक था, लेकिन इस जंगल यात्रा के बारे में ध्यान आने पर उसे थोड़ी घबराहट होने लगी।En: Kavya always had a passion for exploring new things, but thinking about the forest trip made her a bit anxious.Hi: आरव आत्मविश्वासी और हर वक्त ताक में रहने वाला था, जबकि मीरा अपने दिल की सच्चाई और सहनशीलता के लिए जानी जाती थी।En: Aarav was confident and always on the lookout, while Meera was known for her honesty and resilience.Hi: जैसे ही स्कूल बस जंगल के पास पहुंची, उनका मन भी कहीं उसी जंगल में खो गया।En: As the school bus approached the forest, their minds wandered into the forest itself.Hi: बस से उतरते ही विद्यार्थियों की टोली जंगल में प्रवेश करने लगी।En: As soon as they got off the bus, the group of students began to enter the forest.Hi: चारों ओर सुनहरे, लाल और भूरे रंग की पत्तियां, जहां तक नजर दौड़ाई जाए।En: All around were golden, red, and brown leaves, as far as the eye could see.Hi: हवा में ठंडक और पतझड़ की सौंधी महक।En: There was a chill in the air and the earthy scent of autumn.Hi: काव्या, आरव और मीरा ने साथ में जंगल के भीतर कदम रखा।En: Kavya, Aarav, and Meera stepped into the forest together.Hi: आरव ने कुछ दोस्तों को रात की रोचक भूत की कहानी सुनाई ताकि सब और डर जाएं।En: Aarav told some friends an intriguing ghost story from the previous night to scare everyone a bit more.Hi: काव्या की चिंता बढ़ने लगी।En: Kavya started to feel more anxious.Hi: उसने निर्णय लिया कि इस बार वह अपने डर का सामना करेगी।En: She decided that this time she would face her fear.Hi: जंगल के भीतर, जब सभी अपने-अपने रास्ते घूम रहे थे, काव्या अकेली रह गई।En: Inside the forest, as everyone was wandering off on their own paths, Kavya found herself alone.Hi: उसने अपने दिल की धड़कन को शांत करने की कोशिश की।En: She tried to calm her racing heart.Hi: चारों ओर बस पेड़ ही पेड़।En: Trees were all around.Hi: उसने साहस किया और अपनी बुद्धिमानी से रास्ता खोजने की कोशिश की।En: She mustered up courage and used her wits to find her way.Hi: कुछ वक्त बाद उसे आरव और मीरा की आवाजें सुनाई दी।En: After a while, she heard the voices of Aarav and Meera.Hi: दोस्तों से मिलकर उसे राहत महसूस हुई।En: Reuniting with her friends brought her relief.Hi: आरव और मीरा के साथ रहते हुए, वे एक छिपे हुए झरने पर पहुंचे।En: With Aarav and Meera, they reached a hidden waterfall.Hi: वह झरना प्रकृति की अनोखी देन थी।En: That waterfall was a unique gift from nature.Hi: सूर्य की किरणें उस पर पड़ते समय इंद्रधनुष सा प्रतीत हो रहा था।En: When the sun's rays fell on it, it appeared like a rainbow.Hi: किसी चमत्कार से कम नहीं था वह दृश्य।En: It was nothing short of a miracle.Hi: काव्या ने महसूस किया कि डर हमेशा जीवन को नहीं रोक सकता, बल्कि कभी-कभी यह अद्भुत चीजें दिखाने का भी मौका देता है।En: Kavya realized that fear does not always stop life; rather, sometimes it offers a chance to witness wonderful things.Hi: उस दिन के बाद काव्या ने जीवन में हर चुनौती का स्वागत करने का संकल्प लिया।En: After that day, Kavya resolved to welcome every challenge in life.Hi: उसे अपने आप पर विश्वास बढ़ गया था।En: Her confidence in herself increased.Hi: जंगल की उस यात्रा ने उसके जीवन में नया अध्याय जोड़ दिया।En: That forest journey added a new chapter to her life.Hi: और अगले दिन, दीवाली के अवसर पर, वह अपने घर लौट आई, मन में दोहरी खुशी के साथ – अपने डर को जीतने की और उस खास झरने की खोज की।En: And the next day, on the occasion of Diwali, she returned home with double happiness in her heart—having conquered her fear and discovered that special waterfall.Hi: जीवन को नए सिरे से जीने की चाह लिए, वह पूरी तरह से बदल गई थी।En: With a desire to live life anew, she was completely transformed.Hi: दोनों दोस्त उसके इस बदलाव के गवाह बने थे।En: Her two friends were witnesses to this change. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: धूपgathering: इकट्ठाautumn: पतझड़educational: शैक्षणिकanxious: घबराहटconfidence: आत्मविश्वासresilience: सहनशीलताapproached: पहुंचीchill: ठंडकearthy: सौंधीintriguing: रोचकmustered: साहसwits: बुद्धिमानीreuniting: मिलकरrelief: राहतhidden: छिपे हुएwaterfall: झरनाmiracle: चमत्कारresolved: संकल्पwitness: गवाहpoetry: कविताtrio: तिकड़ीpath: रास्तेcalm: शांतcourage: साहसunique: अनोखीrainbow: इंद्रधनुषconquered: जीतनेtransformed: बदल गईchapter: अध्याय

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Art in the Rain: Sven's Amsterdam Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven de Amsterdamse grachten was grijs en zwaar.En: The sky above the Amsterdamse canals was gray and heavy.Nl: De geur van pepernoten en warme chocolademelk vulde de frisse herfstsfeer bij de kanaalmarkt.En: The scent of pepernoten and hot chocolate filled the crisp autumn atmosphere at the canal market.Nl: Sven liep tussen de kraampjes, zijn gedachten bij zijn kunst.En: Sven walked among the stalls, his thoughts on his art.Nl: Hij had iets nieuws nodig, iets wat zijn creativiteit nieuw leven in zou blazen.En: He needed something new, something to rekindle his creativity.Nl: De straten waren druk.En: The streets were busy.Nl: Kinderen in vrolijke jassen zongen liedjes over Sinterklaas.En: Children in cheerful coats sang songs about Sinterklaas.Nl: Fietsen zoefden langs, belletjes rinkelde en er klonk gelach.En: Bicycles whizzed by, bells rang, and there was laughter.Nl: Sven liet zijn ogen over de kraampjes glijden, zoekend naar inspiratie.En: Sven let his eyes glide over the stalls, searching for inspiration.Nl: Hij zag een stel, Emma en Jeroen, lachten samen onder een kleurrijke paraplu.En: He saw a couple, Emma and Jeroen, laughing together under a colorful umbrella.Nl: Hun vrolijkheid deed Sven glimlachen.En: Their joy made Sven smile.Nl: Plotseling barstte de hemel open en gutste regen met een kracht als nooit tevoren.En: Suddenly, the sky burst open, and rain gushed down with unprecedented force.Nl: Mensen renden alle kanten op, zoekend naar schuilplek.En: People ran in all directions, looking for shelter.Nl: Sven stond even stil, verbijsterd door de onverwachte storm.En: Sven stood still for a moment, bewildered by the unexpected storm.Nl: Maar in plaats van te vluchten, zoals anderen deden, voelde hij de drang om te blijven.En: But instead of fleeing like the others, he felt the urge to stay.Nl: Dit was zijn moment.En: This was his moment.Nl: Terwijl hij de regen voelde, bemoeide hij zich met de massa, luisterend naar gefluister en gelach onder regenjassen.En: As he felt the rain, he mingled with the crowd, listening to whispers and laughter beneath raincoats.Nl: Hij zag een oudere man, verzette zich niet tegen de regen maar danste met zijn wandelstok.En: He saw an elderly man who didn't resist the rain but danced with his cane.Nl: Sven liep naar hem toe.En: Sven approached him.Nl: "Mooie dag om te dansen," zei Sven.En: "A beautiful day to dance," Sven said.Nl: De man lachte, "Regen is muziek," antwoordde hij.En: The man laughed, "Rain is music," he replied.Nl: Op dat moment, tussen de stromende mensen, trok een jong meisje ieders aandacht.En: At that moment, among the streaming people, a young girl drew everyone's attention.Nl: Ze begon te jongleren met mandarijnen onder een kleine overkapping.En: She began to juggle with tangerines under a small awning.Nl: Haar broer voegde zich bij haar, blies bellen die schitterden in de mistige lucht.En: Her brother joined her, blowing bubbles that sparkled in the misty air.Nl: Deze dappere voorstelling ging verder, ongehinderd door de regen, en mensen verzamelden zich eromheen.En: This brave performance continued, undeterred by the rain, and people gathered around it.Nl: Sven was betoverd.En: Sven was mesmerized.Nl: Hij greep naar zijn schetsblok.En: He reached for his sketchbook.Nl: Zijn hand bewoog snel over papier.En: His hand moved quickly across the paper.Nl: Elke druppel, elke beweging van de jongleurs, elke lach van de toeschouwers, alles kwam tot leven op blanke pagina's.En: Every drop, every movement of the jugglers, every laugh of the spectators, all came to life on blank pages.Nl: De chaos om hem heen vormde de mooiste harmonie die hij ooit had gezien.En: The chaos around him formed the most beautiful harmony he had ever seen.Nl: Toen de storm ging liggen en de mensen hun weg vervolgden, bleef Sven achter met zijn schetsen.En: When the storm subsided and the people went on their way, Sven was left with his sketches.Nl: Hij had iets gevonden dat hij nooit had verwacht.En: He had found something he never expected.Nl: De storm had hem de vrijheid gegeven die hij zo miste.En: The storm had given him the freedom he had been missing.Nl: Inspiratie was altijd daar, verstopt in de onverwachte momenten.En: Inspiration had always been there, hidden in the unexpected moments.Nl: In de schemer, met de geuren van een herfstmarkt en de echo van een straatoptreden in zijn geest, glimlachte Sven.En: In the twilight, with the scents of an autumn market and the echo of a street performance in his mind, Sven smiled.Nl: Het was een nieuw begin, een nieuwe richting.En: It was a new beginning, a new direction.Nl: Alles wat hij nodig had, was een beetje regen.En: All he needed was a little rain. Vocabulary Words:canals: grachtenscent: geurautumn: herfststalls: kraampjesrekindle: nieuw leven in blazencheerful: vrolijkeglide: glijdenumbrella: parapluburst: barstteunprecedented: als nooit tevorenbewildered: verbijsterdfleeing: vluchtenurges: drangmingled: bemoeidewhispers: gefluisterresist: verzettecane: wandelstokjuggle: jonglerenawning: overkappingbubbles: bellensparkled: schitterdenmesmerized: betoverdsketchbook: schetsblokspectators: toeschouwersharmony: harmoniesubsided: ging liggenfreedom: vrijheidtwilight: schemerecho: echodirection: richting

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jinhee's Thanksgiving: A Lesson in Teamwork and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 발라진 가을 색상의 길가에 있는 현대적인 교외 마을에서는 감사절이 다가오면서 모든 것이 바쁘게 돌아가고 있었다.En: In a modern suburban neighborhood adorned with autumn colors, everything was bustling as Thanksgiving approached.Ko: 진희는 인근 고등학교에 다니는 성실한 학생이다.En: Jinhee is a diligent student attending a nearby high school.Ko: 평소에는 늘 준비를 철저히 하지만 이번에는 여러 가지 책임으로 인해 걱정이 가득하다.En: Usually, she is always thoroughly prepared, but this time she is filled with worry due to the many responsibilities she has.Ko: 학교 프로젝트 발표가 얼마 남지 않았기 때문이다.En: It's because the school project presentation is not far off.Ko: 요즘 진희는 아르바이트와 가족 행사로 바쁘다.En: These days, Jinhee has been busy with her part-time job and family events.Ko: 감사절 준비도 해야 하니, 그녀는 시간을 나누기가 어렵다.En: Since she also has to prepare for Thanksgiving, she finds it hard to manage her time.Ko: 진희는 최상의 발표를 해서 꼭 높은 점수를 받고 싶지만, 준비할 시간이 부족하다.En: Jinhee wants to deliver the best presentation and receive a high score, but she lacks preparation time.Ko: 그녀의 그룹원들은 민호와 수진이다.En: Her group members are Minho and Sujin.Ko: 진희는 용기를 내어 그들에게 도움을 요청하기로 한다.En: Jinhee decides to muster the courage to ask them for help.Ko: "혹시 이번에 더 많은 준비를 도와줄 수 있을까?En: "Could you perhaps help more with the preparations this time?"Ko: " 진희는 민호와 수진에게 조심스레 말했다.En: Jinhee carefully asked Minho and Sujin.Ko: 기꺼이 두 사람은 도와주기로 했다.En: Willingly, both agreed to help.Ko: 민호는 발표 자료를 정리하고, 수진은 시각 자료를 준비했다.En: Minho organized the presentation materials, and Sujin prepared the visual aids.Ko: 진희는 이 모든 지원에 감사하며 발표 원고를 준비하는 데 집중하기로 했다.En: Grateful for all this support, Jinhee decided to focus on preparing the presentation script.Ko: 발표 당일, 교실은 학생들로 붐비고 있었다.En: On the day of the presentation, the classroom was crowded with students.Ko: 긴장감이 감도는 가운데, 차례가 다가왔다.En: Amidst the tense atmosphere, their turn was approaching.Ko: 하지만 갑자기 교실의 프로젝터가 작동하지 않았다.En: But suddenly, the classroom's projector malfunctioned.Ko: 모든 학생들이 당황했지만, 진희는 깊이 숨을 쉬고 전면에 나섰다.En: All the students were flustered, but Jinhee took a deep breath and stepped forward.Ko: "여러분, 프로젝터 문제로 계획이 바뀌었지만, 우리가 준비한 내용을 잘 들어주세요," 진희는 침착하게 말했다.En: "Everyone, due to the projector issue, our plan has changed, but please listen carefully to what we've prepared," Jinhee said calmly.Ko: 그녀는 민호와 수진의 도움을 받아 이야기를 설명했다.En: With the help of Minho and Sujin, she explained the story.Ko: 수진은 준비한 자료를 직접 보이며 설명했고, 민호는 필기한 내용을 칠판에 적어가며 내용을 도왔다.En: Sujin showed and explained the materials directly, and Minho helped by writing the notes on the board.Ko: 발표가 끝나자 선생님은 그룹에게 긍정적인 피드백을 주었다.En: After the presentation ended, the teacher gave positive feedback to the group.Ko: "너희는 좋은 협력과 유연성을 보여주었구나.En: "You demonstrated great cooperation and flexibility.Ko: 잘했다.En: Well done."Ko: "진희는 깊은 안도의 한숨을 쉬었다.En: Jinhee let out a deep sigh of relief.Ko: 이제 그녀는 혼자 모든 것을 책임지려 하기 보다는, 다른 사람의 도움을 받는 것이 얼마나 중요한지를 배웠다.En: She learned how important it is to receive help from others rather than trying to take on everything alone.Ko: 그녀는 민호와 수진에게 감사의 인사를 전했고, 그들은 함께 프로젝트의 성공을 축하했다.En: She expressed her gratitude to Minho and Sujin, and they celebrated the project's success together.Ko: 이렇게 가을 날의 발표는 끝이 났고, 진희는 교외 마을의 아름다운 단풍 사이로 학교를 떠났다.En: Thus, the autumn day's presentation came to an end, and Jinhee left the school through the beautiful autumn leaves of the suburban neighborhood.Ko: 그녀의 마음은 더 가볍고 따뜻했다.En: Her mind felt lighter and warmer.Ko: 감사절이 더욱 특별해진 순간이었다.En: It was a moment that made Thanksgiving even more special. Vocabulary Words:suburban: 교외adorned: 발라진diligent: 성실한thoroughly: 철저히responsibilities: 책임muster: 용기를 내다carefully: 조심스레willingly: 기꺼이organized: 정리하다visual aids: 시각 자료grateful: 감사하다script: 원고crowded: 붐비다tense atmosphere: 긴장감malfunctioned: 작동하지 않다flustered: 당황하다cooperation: 협력flexibility: 유연성relief: 안도gratitude: 감사의 인사celebrated: 축하했다beautiful: 아름다운leaves: 단풍special: 특별한presentation: 발표materials: 자료notes: 필기projector issue: 프로젝터 문제feedback: 피드백success: 성공

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Quiet Surprise: A Heartfelt Dormitory Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz halk léptekkel közeledett az egyetemi kollégiumhoz.En: Autumn approached the university dormitory with quiet steps.Hu: A levelek sárga és vörös tarkasággal hullottak alá a fák ágairól, a szél pedig játékosan kavarta őket.En: The leaves fell from the trees in patches of yellow and red, and the wind playfully swirled them around.Hu: Áron izgatott volt.En: Áron was excited.Hu: Emesének közeledett a születésnapja, és ő titokban tervezte, hogy meglepi valami igazán különlegessel.En: Emese's birthday was approaching, and he secretly planned to surprise her with something truly special.Hu: Áron mióta csak megismerte Emesét, gyengéd érzelmeket táplált iránta.En: Ever since Áron met Emese, he had harbored tender feelings for her.Hu: Most pedig, a hálaadás előtti estén, elérkezett az idő, hogy ezt kimutassa.En: Now, on the evening before Thanksgiving, the time had come to show it.Hu: Áron tudta, hogy Emese nem kedveli a nagy, zajos meglepetéseket, ezért egy csendes, kis ünnepségre gondolt a közös helyiségben.En: Áron knew that Emese did not like big, noisy surprises, so he thought of a quiet, small celebration in the common room.Hu: Katalin, Emese szobatársa, nem volt elragadtatva az ötlettől.En: Katalin, Emese's roommate, was not thrilled about the idea.Hu: Úgy érezte, a finálék közeledte nyomasztja, és csendes környezetre volt szüksége a tanuláshoz.En: She felt pressured by the approaching finals and needed a quiet environment for studying.Hu: Amikor Áron megemlítette neki a tervét, Katalin aggodalma fokozódott.En: When Áron mentioned his plan to her, Katalin's concern increased.Hu: „Áron, tudod, hogy Emese is stresszes mostanában. Biztos jó ötlet?”En: "Áron, you know that Emese has been stressed lately. Are you sure it's a good idea?"Hu: Áron bizonytalanul bólintott.En: Áron nodded uncertainly.Hu: „Úgy gondolom, egy kis pihenés jót tenne neki. És neked is, Katalin.”En: "I think a little break would do her good. And you too, Katalin."Hu: Katalin homlokráncolva ült, de Áron reménykedett abban, hogy egyszer sikerül neki is kiengednie a gőzt.En: Katalin sat with a furrowed brow, but Áron hoped that one day she, too, would be able to let off some steam.Hu: Az este beköszöntött, és a közös helyiség megtelt halvány fényekkel és meleg dekorációval.En: Evening arrived, and the common room was filled with dim lights and warm decorations.Hu: Áron néhány közeli barát segítségével megszervezte a kis ünnepséget.En: Áron, with the help of a few close friends, organized the small celebration.Hu: Csendes zene szólt, néhány sütemény és tea várta az érkezőket az asztalon.En: Soft music played, and some pastries and tea awaited the arrivals on the table.Hu: Emese megérkezett, meglepetten nézett körül, de az ajkán mosoly bujkált.En: Emese arrived and looked around in surprise, but a smile lingered on her lips.Hu: „Mindez nekem?” kérdezte melegen.En: "All of this for me?" she asked warmly.Hu: Áron szégyenlősen bólintott, miközben átnyújtott neki egy aprócska ajándékot.En: Áron shyly nodded as he handed her a small gift.Hu: „Csak egy kis pihenő a sok tanulás közben.”En: "Just a little break from all the studying."Hu: A pillanatot azonban megszakította Katalin lágy zöreje, ahogyan ő is belépett a helyiségbe.En: The moment was interrupted by a soft rustle as Katalin also entered the room.Hu: „Bocsánat, nem akartam zavarni...”En: "Sorry, I didn't mean to intrude..."Hu: Áron maga sem hitte, amikor Katalin kedves mosollyal csatlakozott hozzájuk.En: Áron could hardly believe it when Katalin joined them with a kind smile.Hu: „Talán igazad volt, Áron. Néha kell egy kis szünet.”En: "Perhaps you were right, Áron. Sometimes a little break is needed."Hu: A közösen töltött idő alatt nevetés töltötte be a szobát.En: During the time spent together, laughter filled the room.Hu: Katalin mosolya szélesebb lett, Emese meghatottan köszönte meg a törődést.En: Katalin's smile widened, Emese gratefully thanked them for the care.Hu: Áron érezte, hogy helyesen döntött.En: Áron felt he had made the right decision.Hu: Ahogy az este véget ért, Katalin megköszönte Áronnak, hogy kitartott a terve mellett.En: As the evening came to an end, Katalin thanked Áron for sticking to his plan.Hu: Emese pedig boldogan súgta neki: „Ez az egyik legszebb születésnapom. Köszönöm.”En: Emese happily whispered to him, "This is one of my best birthdays ever. Thank you."Hu: Áron tudta, hogy a szeretetét még nem vallotta be teljesen, de a szívében növekvő bátor érzésekkel nézett a jövő elé.En: Áron knew he still hadn't fully confessed his love, but he looked towards the future with a growing courageous feeling in his heart.Hu: A közös estén némán megerősödött barátságok és titkos érzelmek táncoltak tovább a kollégium meleg fényű szobáiban.En: During the shared evening, silently strengthened friendships and secret emotions continued to dance in the warm-lit rooms of the dormitory. Vocabulary Words:approached: közeledettdormitory: kollégiumharbored: táplálttender: gyengédfinals: finálékpressured: nyomasztjafurrowed: homlokráncolvaswirled: kavartadim: halványdecorations: dekorációvalpastries: süteményplayfully: játékosanconfessed: vallottagratefully: meghatottanintrude: zavarnilinger: bujkáltwhispered: súgtacourageous: bátorstrengthened: megerősödöttemotion: érzelemdecorations: dekorációwarm-lit: meleg fényűsurprise: meglepiquiet: csendesmentioned: megemlítetteconcern: aggodalmasoft: lágystudying: tanuláshozcelebration: ünnepségbreak: pihenő

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Budget-Friendly Fashion Showdown: Choosing Style Over Splurge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На колеџу је владала жива атмосфера.En: At the college, there was a lively atmosphere.Sr: Студенти су журили по ходницима, носећи торбе пуне књига и разних уметничких потрепштина.En: Students hurried through the hallways, carrying bags full of books and various art supplies.Sr: Свуда около су начичкани мини фрижидери и стари компјутери, и разбацане кутије од хране.En: All around were crammed mini-fridges and old computers, and scattered food boxes.Sr: У једној малој, али пријатној соби, састајао се тројац пријатеља.En: In one small but cozy room, a trio of friends was meeting.Sr: Милан, прагматичан студент, гледао је свој буџет исписан на комаду папира.En: Milan was a pragmatic student and looked at his budget written on a piece of paper.Sr: "Зима долази и треба ми нови капут," рекао је озбиљно.En: "Winter is coming, and I need a new coat," he said seriously.Sr: Уз њега је седела његова цимерка Санја, која је била позната по својој љубави према стилу.En: Sitting next to him was his roommate Sanja, known for her love of style.Sr: "Не можеш носити било шта! Мораш изгледати добро," протестовала је.En: "You can't wear just anything! You must look good," she protested.Sr: У том тренутку, Јован се привали у стари фаутељ, носећи осмех на лицу.En: At that moment, Jovan lounged in an old armchair, wearing a smile on his face.Sr: "Можемо то успутити, дружино! Направићемо модну ревију унутар буџета!", затим се насмејао гласно.En: "We can pull this off, folks! We'll have a fashion show within the budget!" he said, then laughed out loud.Sr: Следеће суботе, кренули су у трговину.En: The following Saturday, they set off to the store.Sr: "Знамо неке сјајне продавнице, веруј ми," говорила је Санја, водећи их кроз градске улице.En: "We know some great shops, trust me," Sanja was saying, leading them through the city streets.Sr: Милан се трудио да сачува свој новац, али Санја га је стално усмеравала ка скупоценим бутицима.En: Milan was trying to save his money, but Sanja kept directing him towards expensive boutiques.Sr: Јован је забављао све, чинећи шопинг опуштенијим.En: Jovan entertained everyone, making shopping more relaxed.Sr: Коначно, стигли су на место где су били изложени капути.En: Finally, they arrived at the place where the coats were displayed.Sr: Милан је нашао приступачан капут који му се допао. Али Санја га је привукла према другом капуту, модерном и скупљем.En: Milan found an affordable coat he liked, but Sanja drew him towards another coat, modern and more expensive.Sr: "Овај ти савршено стоји!" узвикнула је.En: "This one suits you perfectly!" she exclaimed.Sr: Милан се нашао у дилеми.En: Milan found himself in a dilemma.Sr: Док је држао оба капута у рукама, Јован је заиграно довикнуо: "Хајде, бирајмо! Пре него што затворе!"En: As he held both coats in his hands, Jovan playfully shouted, "Come on, let's choose! Before they close!"Sr: Уз дубок удах, Милан се окренуо ка каси и одабрао приступачни капут.En: With a deep breath, Milan turned to the cashier and chose the affordable coat.Sr: "Овај је практичнији," рекао је с осмехом, задовољан својом одлуком.En: "This one is more practical," he said with a smile, satisfied with his decision.Sr: Сања му се насмешила. "Избор је кључан. Браво за тебе," похвалила га је.En: Sanja smiled at him. "Choice is key. Bravo for you," she praised him.Sr: Када су кренули из продавнице, окренуо се ка њима и устварио нешто као шалу: "Може бити да је скупоцен рачун још један мали детаљ у модном изразу," рекао је позирајући као манекен.En: When they left the store, he turned to them and made a kind of joke: "Maybe the expensive bill is just another small detail in the fashion statement," he said, posing like a model.Sr: Методички је обилазен зимским изазовима, Милан је схватио да се ослањајући на своје одлуке и остајући веран себи, може одржати пријатељства.En: Methodically navigating winter challenges, Milan realized that relying on his own decisions and staying true to himself, he could maintain friendships.Sr: А пријатељи – па они су најбољи око њега, са њим и због њега.En: And friends – well, they were the best around him, with him, and because of him. Vocabulary Words:lively: живаatmosphere: атмосфераcrammed: начичканиpragmatic: прагматичанbudget: буџетprotested: протестовалаlounged: привалиоfashion: модаexpensive: скупоценentertained: забављаоrelaxed: опуштенијиcozy: пријатнојaffordable: приступачанdilemma: дилемаpractical: практичнијиsatisfied: задовољанchoice: изборpraise: похвалаstatement: изразmethodically: методичкиchallenge: изазовrely: ослањајућиdecision: одлукеtrue: веранnavigating: обилазенtrio: тројацsupplies: потребштинеcoats: капутиsuit: стојиboutiques: бутицима

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Transforming Thanksgiving: Snowstorm Turns Festival Magical Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: סופת שלגים הפתיעה את העיר ניו יורק ביום הסתווי והיפה של חג ההודיה.En: A snowstorm surprised the city of New York on the beautiful autumn day of Thanksgiving.He: אריאלה, מנהלת אירועים נלהבת ומסורה, יצאה בבוקר מוקדם לסנטרל פארק.En: Ariela, an enthusiastic and dedicated event manager, set out early in the morning for Central Park.He: היא עבדה חודשים על הפסטיבל שנועד לחגוג את חג ההודיה בקהילה, ורצתה שהכל יהיה מושלם.En: She had been working for months on the festival meant to celebrate Thanksgiving with the community and wanted everything to be perfect.He: השלג התחיל לרדת אט אט והפך במהרה לסופת שלגים חזקה, מצפה את הפארק בצבע לבן מבריק.En: The snow began to fall slowly and quickly turned into a strong snowstorm, coating the park in a shiny white layer.He: כל הציוד והדוכנים שהכינה הפכו מיותמים תחת שכבת שלג עבה.En: All the equipment and booths she had prepared became abandoned under a thick layer of snow.He: איתן ונועם, חברי הצוות של אריאלה, הגיעו לעזור אך הביטו חפויים במזג האוויר המשתולל.En: Eitan and Noam, Ariela's team members, arrived to help but looked helplessly at the raging weather.He: השלושה התכנסו תחת אוהל קטן, מדברים בלחש ובדואגים על התוכניות שלהם.En: The three gathered under a small tent, speaking in whispers and worryingly about their plans.He: השמיים הכהים המשיכו לשפוך שלג והאורחים שהתחילו להגיע קולטים שהאירוע עומד בפני סכנה של ביטול.En: The dark skies continued to pour snow, and the guests who started to arrive realized that the event was at risk of being canceled.He: אריאלה ידעה שהיא עומדת בפני החלטה קשה.En: Ariela knew she was facing a tough decision.He: היא הרגישה לחץ כבד מצד הצוות והמבקרים לספק את החוויה שהבטיחה.En: She felt immense pressure from the team and visitors to deliver the experience she had promised.He: לפתע, התיישבה במקומה והציצה בשלג סביב.En: Suddenly, she sat down and looked around at the snow.He: רעיון עלה במוחה.En: An idea popped into her mind.He: "אנחנו נשאיר כאן את הפסטיבל," אמרה בהתלהבות, "נעשה משהו שונה לגמרי.En: "We're going to keep the festival here," she said excitedly, "we'll do something completely different.He: הפסטיבל יהפוך לאירוע חורף קסום!En: The festival will turn into a magical winter event!"He: "איתן ונועם העיפו בה מבט מופתע, אך אט אט ההתלהבות שלהם עלתה.En: Eitan and Noam gave her a surprised look, but their excitement gradually rose.He: שלג רך נפל על ראשיהם כרעיון החורף התחיל להתהוות.En: Soft snow fell on their heads as the winter idea began to take shape.He: הם הכינו מסלול לשלג, דאגו לבימה למופעים קטנים, וסידרו תחנות שוקו חם למבקרים.En: They prepared a snow path, arranged a stage for small performances, and set up hot chocolate stations for the visitors.He: למרות השלג הכבד והקור, הפסטיבל תפס חיים חדשים.En: Despite the heavy snow and cold, the festival gained new life.He: ילדים התגלשו בשלג, מבוגרים שוחחו עם כוסות שוקו חם ביד, והאורחים לא יכלו להפסיק לחייך.En: Children slid in the snow, adults chatted with cups of hot chocolate in hand, and the guests couldn't stop smiling.He: מה שהיה אמור להיות אירוע סתווי, הפך לחוויה חורפית בלתי נשכחת.En: What was supposed to be an autumn event turned into an unforgettable winter experience.He: אריאלה צפתה באורחים המבלים, וליבה התמלא בגאווה.En: Ariela watched the guests enjoying themselves, and her heart filled with pride.He: היא למדה שעל ידי חיבור יצירתיות וצוות טוב, אפשר להתמודד עם כל אתגר.En: She learned that by combining creativity with a good team, any challenge can be faced.He: וזה מה שהיה באמת חשוב - שכל אדם נמצא שם בסנטרל פארק, מחייך ומרגיש את הקסם של הרגע.En: And that was what truly mattered - everyone was there in Central Park, smiling and feeling the magic of the moment.He: בערב, כשהשלג הפסיק לרדת והאורות ניצנצו בין העצים, הבינה אריאלה שכל קושי מביא איתו הזדמנות לשינוי והתחדשות.En: In the evening, when the snow stopped falling and the lights twinkled between the trees, Ariela realized that every difficulty brings an opportunity for change and renewal.He: היא חוותה ניצחון אישי ולמדה לאמץ את הספונטניות והכוח של העבודה עם אחרים.En: She experienced a personal victory and learned to embrace spontaneity and the power of working with others.He: הפסטיבל נמשך, למרות הכל, והיה הצלחה שבזכותה לבבות רבים התחממו ביום סתווי וקסום.En: The festival continued, despite everything, and was a success that warmed many hearts on a magical autumn day. Vocabulary Words:snowstorm: סופת שלגיםautumn: סתוויenthusiastic: נלהבתdedicated: מסורהfestival: פסטיבלcoating: מצפהabandoned: מיועתםraging: המשתוללwhispers: לחשimmense: כבדpressure: לחץspontaneity: ספונטניותdeliver: לספקtransformation: לשינויopportunity: הזדמנותrenewal: התחדשותspontaneity: ספונטניותpersonal victory: ניצחון אישיtwinkle: ניצנצוlayer: שכבתhelplessly: חפוייםgathered: התכנסוrisk: סכנהcanceled: ביטולmagical: קסוםstage: בימהperformances: מופעיםembrace: לאמץunforgettable: בלתי נשכחתpride: גאווהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Fear to Forever: Alessandro's Rainy Proposal in Rome Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Alessandro camminava nervosamente vicino alla Fontana di Trevi, il cuore colmo di emozioni contrastanti.En: Alessandro walked nervously near the Fontana di Trevi, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.It: L'acqua scorreva tranquilla, riflettendo le luci soffuse della sera d'autunno.En: The water flowed calmly, reflecting the soft lights of the autumn evening.It: Intorno a lui, turisti scattavano foto, ammirando la magnificenza della fontana barocca.En: Around him, tourists snapped photos, admiring the magnificence of the baroque fountain.It: Le foglie gialle e rosse danzavano nell'aria fresca, aggiungendo un tocco di romanticismo al panorama.En: Yellow and red leaves danced in the cool air, adding a touch of romance to the scene.It: Giulia era accanto a lui, sorridente, ignara del turbinio di pensieri che affollava la mente di Alessandro.En: Giulia was beside him, smiling, unaware of the whirlwind of thoughts crowding Alessandro's mind.It: Era una donna paziente e amorevole, sempre al suo fianco.En: She was a patient and loving woman, always by his side.It: Alessandro aveva pianificato tutto.En: Alessandro had planned everything.It: Aveva il piccolo anello nascosto nella tasca della giacca, pronto per il momento perfetto.En: He had the small ring hidden in his jacket pocket, ready for the perfect moment.It: Ma c'era qualcosa che non riusciva a scrollarsi di dosso: la sua paura di impegnarsi.En: But there was something he couldn't shake off: his fear of commitment.It: Mentre camminavano, una folata di vento annunziò un'improvvisa pioggia autunnale.En: As they walked, a gust of wind heralded an unexpected autumn rain.It: Alessandro si fermò, guardando il cielo scuro con preoccupazione.En: Alessandro stopped, looking at the dark sky with concern.It: Le gocce di pioggia cominciarono a cadere, prima lente e sparse, poi sempre più fitte.En: The raindrops began to fall, first slow and sparse, then thicker and faster.It: Giulia rise e prese Alessandro per mano, correndo verso un piccolo riparo.En: Giulia laughed and took Alessandro by the hand, running towards a small shelter.It: Avvolti dall'acqua, Alessandro pensò a quanto fosse folle la vita.En: Wrapped in the rain, Alessandro thought about how crazy life was.It: Tutta la sua paura sembrava stupida davanti alla semplicità del momento.En: All his fear seemed foolish in the simplicity of the moment.It: Il cuore batteva forte.En: His heart was pounding.It: Aveva paura, sì, ma non solo della pioggia o del futuro.En: He was afraid, yes, but not just of the rain or the future.It: Aveva paura di perdere Giulia.En: He was afraid of losing Giulia.It: D'un tratto, sentì crescere dentro di sé una forza nuova.En: Suddenly, he felt a new strength growing inside him.It: Prese un respiro profondo, gli occhi fissi su Giulia, i capelli bagnati incorniciavano il suo viso delicato.En: He took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on Giulia, her wet hair framing her delicate face.It: Scelse l'istante imperfetto, il disordine della pioggia, per fare il grande passo.En: He chose the imperfect moment, the disarray of the rain, to take the big step.It: "Giulia," disse con voce tremante, "voglio trascorrere il resto della mia vita con te.En: "Giulia," he said with a trembling voice, "I want to spend the rest of my life with you.It: Vuoi sposarmi?"En: Will you marry me?"It: Giulia lo guardò sorpresa, poi scoppiò a ridere di gioia.En: Giulia looked at him surprised, then burst out laughing with joy.It: "Sì, Alessandro!En: "Yes, Alessandro!It: Certo che sì!"En: Of course, yes!"It: Abbracciandosi sotto la pioggia, il mondo intorno a loro sembrò dissolversi.En: Hugging under the rain, the world around them seemed to dissolve.It: La fontana brillava, l'acqua intorno danzava come a celebrare la loro promessa.En: The fountain glistened, the water around danced as if to celebrate their promise.It: Alessandro si sentiva libero, leggero, come se la pioggia avesse lavato via ogni paura e dubbio.En: Alessandro felt free, light, as if the rain had washed away every fear and doubt.It: In quel momento, Alessandro capì che l'amore era più forte di qualsiasi timore.En: In that moment, Alessandro understood that love was stronger than any fear.It: Aveva abbracciato la sua vulnerabilità, e in cambio, aveva trovato la felicità.En: He had embraced his vulnerability, and in return, had found happiness.It: Sotto la pioggia romana, iniziava il loro nuovo capitolo, bagnato ma splendente di amore.En: Under the Roman rain, their new chapter began, wet but shining with love.It: Era un giorno d'autunno che Alessandro e Giulia non avrebbero mai dimenticato.En: It was an autumn day that Alessandro and Giulia would never forget.It: Il giorno in cui, sotto il cielo piovoso di Roma, Alessandro aveva superato la sua paura e scelto l'amore.En: The day when, under the rainy sky of Roma, Alessandro had overcome his fear and chosen love. Vocabulary Words:nervously: nervosamenteemotions: emozionicalmly: tranquillalights: lucimagnificence: magnificenzabaroque: baroccaleaves: foglieromance: romanticismowhirlwind: turbiniothoughts: pensieripatient: pazienteplanned: pianificatocommitment: impegnarsigust: folataconcern: preoccupazioneraindrops: gocce di pioggiasparse: sparseshelter: riparowrapped: avvoltisimplicity: semplicitàpounding: battevadisarray: disordinetrembling: tremanteburst out laughing: scoppiò a riderehugging: abbracciandosiglistened: brillavafree: liberovulnerability: vulnerabilitàhappiness: felicitàchosen: scelto

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Noam's Hanukkah: A Ray of Courage in the Negev Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: נעם עמד מול המראה בחדרו הקטן בכפר הקהילתי שבנגב.En: @Noam stood in front of the mirror in his small room in the kfar kehila'ti (community village) in the Negev.He: המחשבות רצות בראשו כמו חולות המדבר ברוח.En: His thoughts ran through his mind like the desert sands in the wind.He: החורף הגיע, והרוח הקרירה נשאה בקולה את ניחוח החג הקרב – חנוכה.En: Winter had arrived, and the cool breeze carried with it the scent of the upcoming holiday – Hanukkah.He: הנרות כבר חיכו על אדן החלון למלא את הלילה באור.En: The candles were already waiting on the windowsill to fill the night with light.He: נעם בן 12, יצירתי וטוב לב.En: @Noam, 12 years old, creative and kind-hearted.He: אהב את הבמה, אך פחד מהקהל.En: He loved the stage but was afraid of the audience.He: ארי וטליה מקבוצת הגיל שלו תמיד היו במרכז הבמה.En: Ari and Talia from his age group were always in the spotlight.He: הקהל אהב אותם והם היו בטוחים בעצמם.En: The audience loved them, and they were confident.He: נעם, לעומת זאת, הרגיש שהוא יכול להיעלם בין כל הילדים בכפר.En: @Noam, on the other hand, felt as if he could disappear among all the children in the village.He: היתה הופעה גדולה שמתוכננת לסוף השנה.En: There was a big performance planned for the end of the year.He: כל תלמידי הכפר השתתפו, וההכנות בעיצומן.En: All the students in the village participated, and preparations were in full swing.He: זו הייתה הופעת חנוכה המסורתית.En: It was the traditional Hanukkah performance.He: נעם ידע שזו ההזדמנות שלו.En: @Noam knew this was his opportunity.He: הוא נרשם לתפקיד משמעותי בהצגה, אף על פי שחשש מהבמה.En: He signed up for a significant role in the play, even though he was afraid of the stage.He: הוא החליט שהפעם הוא יראה לכולם מה באמת יש לו להציע.En: He decided that this time he would show everyone what he really had to offer.He: הכפר כולו התאסף בכיכר המרכזית.En: The entire village gathered in the central square.He: המבנים סביב הכיכר היו מעוטרים בנרות ובסופגניות.En: The buildings around the square were decorated with candles and sufganiyot.He: הרוח הביאה איתה את הצלילים של הצחוק וההמולה.En: The wind brought with it the sounds of laughter and commotion.He: נעם עמד מאחורי הקלעים, הלב דופק חזק כל כך שהוא חשש שכל הכפר יכול לשמוע.En: @Noam stood backstage, his heart pounding so hard he feared the whole village could hear it.He: אך הוא זכר את מה שלמד – שזו לא תחרות אלא הזדמנות להיות הוא עצמו.En: But he remembered what he had learned – that this wasn't a competition but an opportunity to be himself.He: ההופעה התחילה.En: The performance began.He: ארי וטליה הבריקו, אבל אז, בדיוק כאשר הגיע התור של נעם, החשמל הפסיק.En: Ari and Talia shone, but then, just as it was Noam's turn, the power went out.He: החשיכה עטפה את הכפר.En: Darkness enveloped the village.He: נעם לקח נשימה עמוקה וחש שעולמו עוצר.En: @Noam took a deep breath and felt as if his world was coming to a halt.He: אבל משהו יוצא דופן קרה.En: But something extraordinary happened.He: במקום להיבהל, הוא זכר את רוח החג – אור בתוך החושך.En: Instead of panicking, he remembered the spirit of the holiday – light within the darkness.He: הוא התחיל לשחק עם מה שיש לו, הקהל מרותק.En: He started to perform with what he had, the audience captivated.He: הוא דיבר על איך אפשר להביא את האור גם כשזה נדמה כאילו הכול חשוך.En: He spoke about how you can bring light even when it seems like everything is dark.He: בסוף ההופעה האורות חזרו.En: At the end of the performance, the lights came back on.He: הקהל מחא כפיים בחום וצעק משמחה.En: The audience applauded warmly and cheered with joy.He: נעם היה גאה.En: @Noam was proud.He: לא בזכות הכפיים, אלא בזכות מה שהרגיש בלב.En: Not because of the applause, but because of what he felt in his heart.He: הוא ידע שהראה את האני האמיתי שלו, ואנשים ראו את האור שלו.En: He knew he had shown his true self, and people saw his light.He: נעם הבין שאותנטיות היא לא פחות חשובה מהצלחה.En: @Noam understood that authenticity is no less important than success.He: ומאותו יום, הוא עמד על במות בלב בטוח ופתוח.En: From that day on, he stood on stages with a confident and open heart.He: הכפר כולו חזק אותם ימים זוכר את הלילה שבו נעם הביא אור בחושך.En: The whole village fondly remembers those days and the night when @Noam brought light in the darkness. Vocabulary Words:mirror: מראהsands: חולותbreeze: רוח קרירהwindowsill: אדן החלוןcreative: יצירתיconfident: בטוחים בעצמםdisappear: להיעלםpreparations: הכנותperformance: הופעהsignificant: משמעותיpounding: דופק חזקcompetition: תחרותextraordinary: יוצא דופןcaptivated: מרותקapplauded: מחא כפייםauthenticity: אותנטיותspotlight: במרכז הבמהenveloped: עטפהhalt: עוצרcheered: צעק משמחהfondly: חזקgathered: התאסףdecorated: מעוטריםcommotion: ההמולהbackstage: מאחורי הקלעיםdarkness: חשיכהspirit: רוחtrue self: האני האמיתיaudience: קהלopportunity: הזדמנותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unlocking Secrets: The Mystery Beneath Myrehøj School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-14-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I hjertet af skovens gyldne efterårsblade lå den gamle kostskole Myrehøj.En: In the heart of the forest's golden autumn leaves lay the old boarding school Myrehøj.Da: Den var omgivet af hemmeligheder, og dens vægge bar på en tusindårig historie.En: It was surrounded by secrets, and its walls held a thousand-year history.Da: Freja, med sine lysende øjne og nysgerrige sind, stod ved et gammelt kort, der viste en hemmelig passage i skolens kælder.En: Freja, with her bright eyes and curious mind, stood by an old map showing a secret passage in the school's basement.Da: Passagen førte til et rum, der efter sigende gemte på alle svarene til skolens mystiske hændelser.En: The passage led to a room that was said to hold all the answers to the school's mysterious events.Da: Rasmus, Frejas bedste ven, rystede på hovedet.En: Rasmus, Freja's best friend, shook his head.Da: "Freja, vi burde ikke.En: "Freja, we shouldn't.Da: Skolens regler er klare," insisterede han.En: The school rules are clear," he insisted.Da: Men Freja trak på skuldrene, ivrig efter eventyr.En: But Freja shrugged, eager for adventure.Da: "Vi må vide det, Rasmus.En: "We have to know, Rasmus.Da: Der sker noget underligt her, og jeg vil forstå det!"En: Something strange is happening here, and I want to understand it!"Da: Astrid sad ved siden af, hendes blik næsten skjult bag en bølge af mørkt hår.En: Astrid sat beside them, her gaze almost hidden behind a wave of dark hair.Da: Hun sagde sjældent meget, men når hun gjorde, lyttede alle.En: She rarely said much, but when she did, everyone listened.Da: "Rummet er ægte," sagde hun stille.En: "The room is real," she said quietly.Da: "Men I skal være forsigtige."En: "But you must be careful."Da: Freja vendte sig mod Astrid med et smil.En: Freja turned to Astrid with a smile.Da: "Jeg stoler på dig, Astrid.En: "I trust you, Astrid.Da: Vis os vejen."En: Show us the way."Da: Efter mørkets frembrud listede de gennem de gamle korridorer.En: After darkness fell, they sneaked through the old corridors.Da: Skolens gulve knirkede under deres skridt.En: The school's floors creaked under their steps.Da: Udenfor skreg vinden gennem de tætte træer, og havets hvisken nåede dem fra den fjerne kystlinje.En: Outside, the wind screamed through the dense trees, and the whispers of the sea reached them from the distant coastline.Da: De nåede kælderen, dens luft fyldt med støv og hemmeligheder.En: They reached the basement, its air filled with dust and secrets.Da: Freja fandt døren, som de kun kunne åbne med en nøgle, Astrid havde fundet i skolens arkiver.En: Freja found the door, which they could only open with a key that Astrid had found in the school's archives.Da: Rasmus, stadig tøvende, hjalp med at skubbe den tunge dør op.En: Rasmus, still hesitant, helped push the heavy door open.Da: Indenfor mødte dem et syn, der både var fascinerende og skræmmende.En: Inside, they were met with a sight that was both fascinating and terrifying.Da: Gamle bøger lå stablet på borde, tegninger af skolen, og dokumenter der afslørede skolens grundlæggere – mænd, der engang var kendte for deres underlige eksperimenter i naturvidenskab.En: Old books were stacked on tables, drawings of the school, and documents revealing the school's founders—men once known for their strange experiments in natural science.Da: "De brugte skolen som et dække," mumlede Freja, hendes blik fastholdt på en gammel dagbog.En: "They used the school as a cover," Freja murmured, her gaze fixed on an old diary.Da: "Alle de hændelser... de var forsøg på at kommunikere med den naturlige verden."En: "All those events... they were attempts to communicate with the natural world."Da: Rasmus gispede.En: Rasmus gasped.Da: "Men det betyder... alle de mærkelige ting, vi har set, er deres efterladenskaber?"En: "But that means... all the strange things we've seen are their remnants?"Da: Astrid nikkede.En: Astrid nodded.Da: "Men nu kender vi sandheden."En: "But now we know the truth."Da: I de kommende uger blev skolen forvandlet.En: In the weeks to come, the school was transformed.Da: Eleverne begyndte at studere de gamle tekster, nu med forståelse for deres betydning.En: The students began to study the old texts, now with an understanding of their significance.Da: Skolens historie blev nyfortolket, og Freja stod stærkere, med venskaber der var smedet i modgangens ild.En: The school's history was reinterpreted, and Freja stood stronger, with friendships forged in the fire of adversity.Da: Selvom alle svar ikke blev fundet, indså de noget vigtigt.En: Although not all answers were found, they realized something important.Da: At nogle mysterier måske aldrig helt ville blive løst, men at sandheden altid fortjente at blive søgt - sammen.En: That some mysteries might never be fully solved, but that the truth always deserved to be sought—together. Vocabulary Words:passage: passagecurious: nysgerrigebasement: kældermysterious: mystiskeinsisted: insisteredeeager: ivriggaze: blikwave: bølgecorridors: korridorercreaked: knirkedewhispers: hviskencoastline: kystlinjedust: støvarchives: arkiverhesitant: tøvendeterrifying: skræmmendestacked: stabletdrawings: tegningerfounders: grundlæggereexperiments: eksperimenternatural science: naturvidenskabmurmured: mumlederemnants: efterladenskaberadversity: modgangsought: søgtsecrets: hemmelighederrevealing: afsløredetunnel: tunnelwhimsy: lunefuldhedsinister: uheldsvanger

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Your Voice: Jiho's Chuseok Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-12-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 넓고 따뜻한 집, 한옥의 안마당에서 가을 햇볕이 부드럽게 내리쬐고 있었습니다.En: In the spacious, warm house, the autumn sunlight gently shone down on the courtyard of the hanok.Ko: 집안 곳곳에는 가족들로 가득 차 있었고, 모두 추석 명절을 축하하기 위해 모였습니다.En: The house was filled with family members, all gathered to celebrate the Chuseok holiday.Ko: 노란 은행나무 잎이 우아하게 떨어지며, 집 주변을 부드럽게 감쌌습니다.En: Yellow ginkgo leaves fell gracefully, softly enveloping the surroundings of the house.Ko: 지호는 집 구석에서 조용히 가족들을 지켜보고 있었습니다.En: Jiho was quietly observing his family from a corner of the house.Ko: 그의 사촌 대원은 가족 모임의 중심이었습니다.En: His cousin Daewon was the center of the family gathering.Ko: 말을 잘 하고, 성공한 대원은 언제나 주목받는 존재였습니다.En: Well-spoken and successful, Daewon was always the center of attention.Ko: 지호는 그런 대원이 부러웠습니다.En: Jiho envied him.Ko: 지호는 자신이 그늘에 숨어 있는 것 같은 느낌이 들었습니다.En: Jiho felt as if he were hiding in the shadows.Ko: 그러나 지호에게는 특별한 재능이 있었습니다.En: However, Jiho had a special talent.Ko: 그는 노래를 작곡했습니다.En: He composed songs.Ko: 하지만 가족들 앞에서 자신을 표현하기에는 용기가 부족했습니다.En: But he lacked the courage to express himself in front of his family.Ko: 그의 여동생 수진은 지호가 빛날 수 있도록 응원했습니다.En: His younger sister Sujin supported him, encouraging him to shine.Ko: "오빠, 이번엔 기회를 잡아봐!" 수진은 활짝 웃으며 지호에게 속삭였습니다.En: "Oppa, seize the opportunity this time!" Sujin whispered with a bright smile.Ko: 추석 저녁 식사가 끝난 뒤, 가족들은 전통적으로 재능을 뽐내는 시간을 가졌습니다.En: After the Chuseok dinner, the family traditionally had a time to showcase their talents.Ko: 여러 명이 춤을 추고, 노래를 부르고, 농담을 하며 웃음을 터뜨렸습니다.En: Many danced, sang, and shared jokes, bursting into laughter.Ko: 그때, 지호는 깊은 숨을 들이쉬고 결심했습니다.En: Then, Jiho took a deep breath and made up his mind.Ko: 그도 자신의 노래를 가족들 앞에 선보이기로 했습니다.En: He decided to present his song to his family.Ko: "저도 한 곡 할게요," 조용하지만 단호한 목소리로 지호는 말했습니다.En: "I'll sing a song too," Jiho said in a quiet but determined voice.Ko: 가족들은 순간 조용해졌습니다.En: The family fell silent for a moment.Ko: 지호는 스스로 작곡한 노래를 부르기 시작했습니다.En: Jiho began to sing his self-composed song.Ko: 따뜻하고 감미로운 멜로디가 한옥을 가득 메웠습니다.En: The warm and sweet melody filled the hanok.Ko: 노래가 끝나자마자 집 안은 큰 박수 소리로 가득 찼습니다.En: As soon as the song ended, the house was filled with the sound of loud applause.Ko: 모든 가족들이 지호를 향해 환하게 웃으며 칭찬했습니다.En: All the family members smiled brightly at Jiho and praised him.Ko: 그중에서도 대원은 지호에게 다가와 어깨를 두드리며 말했습니다. "지호야, 정말 놀랍다. 너의 재능을 몰랐어."En: Among them, Daewon approached Jiho, patting his shoulder, and said, "Jiho, you were truly amazing. I didn't know about your talent."Ko: 지호는 대원과 가족들에게 깊은 지지를 받으며 자신의 재능에 대한 자신감을 얻게 되었습니다.En: Receiving deep support from Daewon and his family, Jiho gained confidence in his talent.Ko: 이제 그는 다른 사람과 비교하지 않고도 자신만의 길을 걸을 수 있다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: He realized that he could walk his own path without comparing himself to others.Ko: 추석 밤의 달빛 아래, 지호는 온전한 자신의 모습으로 빛나며, 가족들과 함께 진정한 행복을 느꼈습니다.En: Under the moonlight of the Chuseok night, Jiho shone as his true self and felt genuine happiness with his family. Vocabulary Words:spacious: 넓고courtyard: 안마당enveloping: 감쌌습니다observation: 지켜보고shadows: 그늘courage: 용기express: 표현하기seize: 잡아봐opportunity: 기회showcase: 선보이기로talents: 재능bursting: 터뜨렸습니다determined: 단호한melody: 멜로디applause: 박수 소리shoulder: 어깨confidence: 자신감comparing: 비교하지path: 길genuine: 진정한gracefully: 우아하게encouraging: 응원했습니다whispered: 속삭였습니다self-composed: 스스로 작곡한praise: 칭찬했습니다realized: 깨달았습니다gathered: 가족들로 가득 차 있었습니다composed: 작곡했습니다hanok: 한옥shine: 빛날 수 있도록

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Healing Hearts in Vondelpark: A Family's Tribute to Max Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-10-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude novembermiddag in het Vondelpark.En: It was a cold November afternoon in Vondelpark.Nl: De lucht was fris en de kleuren van de herfstbladeren schitterden goud en rood onder de bleke zon.En: The air was crisp, and the colors of the autumn leaves shone gold and red under the pale sun.Nl: Kinderen waren vrolijk, hun stemmen mengden zich met het zachte geritsel van bladeren en het licht van hun Sint-Maarten lantaarns danste langs de paden.En: Children were cheerful, their voices mingling with the soft rustling of leaves and the light from their Sint-Maarten lanterns dancing along the paths.Nl: In het midden van dit levendige tafereel stond Lars, gehuld in zijn dikke wollen sjaal.En: In the middle of this lively scene stood Lars, wrapped in his thick wool scarf.Nl: Hij keek naar de kleine kring die zich om hem heen verzamelde: zijn vrouw Eva en hun kinderen, Bram en zijn jongere zusje.En: He looked at the small circle gathered around him: his wife Eva and their children, Bram and his younger sister.Nl: Ze waren hier om Max te herdenken, hun geliefde hond die een jaar geleden was gestorven.En: They were here to remember Max, their beloved dog who had passed away a year ago.Nl: Lars voelde zich nerveus.En: Lars felt nervous.Nl: Dit moment moest perfect zijn, een balans tussen verdriet en vreugde.En: This moment needed to be perfect, a balance between sadness and joy.Nl: Naast hem stond Bram, zijn handen diep in zijn zakken gestoken.En: Next to him stood Bram, his hands deeply shoved into his pockets.Nl: Bram was anders sinds Max was gegaan.En: Bram was different since Max was gone.Nl: Gesloten, zelden sprak hij meer dan nodig was met zijn vader.En: Withdrawn, he rarely spoke more than necessary to his father.Nl: Lars voelde het schuldgevoel knagen.En: Lars felt the gnawing guilt.Nl: Zijn beslissing om Max eerder naar de dierenarts te brengen had niet voor meer tijd mogen zorgen, maar voor meer verdriet.En: His decision to take Max to the vet earlier had not allowed for more time, but for more grief.Nl: "Zullen we beginnen?"En: "Shall we begin?"Nl: vroeg Eva zachtjes, haar hand op Lars' arm.En: Eva asked softly, her hand on Lars' arm.Nl: Hij knikte en ving zijn adem om de juiste woorden te vinden.En: He nodded and caught his breath to find the right words.Nl: "We zijn hier vandaag om Max te herinneren," begon Lars terwijl hij de lantaarns aanstak, een gebaar dat hij hoopte een brug zou bouwen tussen de seizoenen van verdriet en de vreugde van St. Maarten.En: "We are here today to remember Max," began Lars as he lit the lanterns, a gesture he hoped would build a bridge between the seasons of grief and the joy of St. Maarten.Nl: "Hij bracht ons zoveel geluk."En: "He brought us so much happiness."Nl: Het ritueel begon en kleine lampjes weerspiegelden in elk paar ogen.En: The ritual began, and small lights were reflected in every pair of eyes.Nl: De lampjes flakkerden in de avondbries.En: The lights flickered in the evening breeze.Nl: Stilte daalde over de groep, gebroken door het scherpe geluid van een brekende tak.En: Silence descended over the group, broken by the sharp sound of a breaking twig.Nl: Het was Bram.En: It was Bram.Nl: Zijn gezicht was bijna onzichtbaar in de schaduw, maar zijn stem was duidelijk toen hij uiteindelijk sprak.En: His face was almost invisible in the shadow, but his voice was clear when he finally spoke.Nl: "Ik mis Max," zei hij, zijn woorden klonken als een afscheidsbrief.En: "I miss Max," he said, his words sounding like a farewell letter.Nl: "En ik neem het mezelf kwalijk dat ik nooit echt afscheid heb genomen.En: "And I blame myself for never really saying goodbye.Nl: En u, papa, ik heb het u kwalijk genomen dat u te snel handelde."En: And you, dad, I blamed you for acting too quickly."Nl: Lars voelde zijn hart breken en tegelijkertijd helen.En: Lars felt his heart break and heal at the same time.Nl: "Het spijt me, Bram," zei hij en sloeg zijn arm om zijn zoon.En: "I'm sorry, Bram," he said, putting his arm around his son.Nl: "Ik deed wat ik dacht dat het beste was.En: "I did what I thought was best.Nl: Ik begrijp nu dat ik meer met jullie had moeten delen."En: I understand now that I should have shared more with you all."Nl: Eva en de jongste sloten zich krachtig aan bij de omhelzing, een knopenrijk moment van familie.En: Eva and the youngest joined the embrace with strength, a moment rich in family ties.Nl: Ze deelden verhalen over Max, zijn speelse streken, zijn trouwe ogen.En: They shared stories about Max, his playful antics, his loyal eyes.Nl: Al deze herinneringen brachten hen weer tot lachen.En: All of these memories brought them to laughter once more.Nl: De avond ging verder terwijl de hemel donker werd en de lantaarns hun zachte gloed over het gezelschap verspreidden.En: The evening continued as the sky darkened and the lanterns spread their soft glow over the company.Nl: Toen ze het park verlieten, voelde het alsof Max nog steeds in hun midden was, net zo levendig als toen hij de eekhoorns achterna zat.En: As they left the park, it felt as if Max was still among them, just as lively as when he chased the squirrels.Nl: Lars keek naar Bram en zag iets nieuws in de ogen van zijn zoon.En: Lars looked at Bram and saw something new in his son's eyes.Nl: Begrip.En: Understanding.Nl: Communicatie.En: Communication.Nl: Een belofte van betere tijden en sterkere banden.En: A promise of better times and stronger bonds.Nl: Terwijl hij naar huis liep, hand in hand met zijn familie, wist hij dat deze herdenking niet alleen om Max ging.En: As he walked home, hand in hand with his family, he knew that this remembrance was not just about Max.Nl: Het was een nieuw begin voor hen allemaal.En: It was a new beginning for all of them. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frischeerful: vrolijkmingling: mengdenrustling: geritsellively: levendigewrap: gehuldgathered: verzameldenervous: nerveuswithdrawn: geslotengnawing: knagengrief: verdrietbreeze: briessharp: scherpefarewell: afscheidblame: kwijlenheal: helenembrace: omhelzingantics: strekenloyal: trouwelaughter: lachenglow: gloedcompany: gezelschapinvisible: onzichtbaarcommunication: communicatiepromise: belofteremember: herdenkenritual: ritueeldescended: daaldebridge: bruggesture: gebaar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Friendship and Healing on Montserrat's Trails Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-10-08-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els colors de la tardor cobrien les muntanyes de Montserrat amb tons de vermell, groc i taronja.En: The colors of autumn covered the Montserrat mountains with shades of red, yellow, and orange.Ca: L'aire era fresc i l'olor de pi omplia els pulmons.En: The air was fresh and the scent of pine filled the lungs.Ca: Marcel caminava pel camí de terra, càmera en mà, acompanyat de la seva amiga Núria.En: Marcel walked along the dirt path, camera in hand, accompanied by his friend Núria.Ca: Després d'una ruptura dolorosa, buscava trobar pau entre aquelles muntanyes màgiques.En: After a painful breakup, he sought to find peace among those magical mountains.Ca: L'objectiu de Marcel era simple: perdre's en la natura i concentrar-se en la seva passió per la fotografia.En: Marcel's goal was simple: to lose himself in nature and focus on his passion for photography.Ca: Núria es va dedicar a animar-lo.En: Núria made it her mission to encourage him.Ca: "Afronta el que vingui, Marcel," va dir ella amb un somriure afectuós.En: "Face whatever comes, Marcel," she said with an affectionate smile.Ca: "No saps mai qui pots conèixer.En: "You never know who you might meet."Ca: "Més amunt pel camí, Aina, amb una motxilla carregada de llibres i material d'investigació, lluitava amb el mapa de la zona.En: Further up the path, Aina, with a backpack full of books and research material, struggled with the map of the area.Ca: Era ecòloga, nova en aquell entorn.En: She was an ecologist, new to this environment.Ca: S'havia mudat a Catalunya per estudiar la flora local.En: She had moved to Catalunya to study the local flora.Ca: Montserrat era el seu escenari ideal per al projecte.En: Montserrat was her ideal setting for the project.Ca: Però encara no estava familiaritzada amb el terreny.En: But she wasn't yet familiar with the terrain.Ca: Marcel la va veure.En: Marcel saw her.Ca: Aina estava mirant el mapa amb el front arrugat.En: Aina was looking at the map with a furrowed brow.Ca: "Necessites ajuda?En: "Do you need help?"Ca: " va preguntar, trencant el silenci del bosc.En: he asked, breaking the silence of the forest.Ca: Aina va somriure alleujada.En: Aina smiled relieved.Ca: "Sí, si us plau.En: "Yes, please.Ca: Aquest camí em sembla interminable.En: This path seems endless to me."Ca: "Els tres es van posar a caminar junts.En: The three of them started walking together.Ca: Marcel i Núria coneixien bé el camí i van guiar Aina mentre ella prenia notes sobre les plantes que anaven trobant.En: Marcel and Núria knew the path well and guided Aina while she took notes on the plants they encountered.Ca: El sol començava a baixar, oferint una llum màgica que es filtrava pels arbres.En: The sun began to set, offering magical light filtering through the trees.Ca: Quan van arribar a un mirador, la vista era espectacular.En: When they arrived at a viewpoint, the view was spectacular.Ca: Marcel es va quedar quiet, captivant les vistes amb la seva càmera.En: Marcel stood still, capturing the sights with his camera.Ca: Els colors reflectits a la seva lent el van inspirar.En: The colors reflected in his lens inspired him.Ca: Aina es va trobar al seu costat, observant el paisatge.En: Aina found herself beside him, observing the landscape.Ca: "És increïble, oi?En: "It's incredible, isn't it?"Ca: " va dir ella.En: she said.Ca: Marcel va assentir, penjat del moment.En: Marcel nodded, caught up in the moment.Ca: Les paraules fluïen naturals.En: Words flowed naturally.Ca: "Sí, la natura es magnífica.En: "Yes, nature is magnificent.Ca: Em fa pensar en noves possibilitats.En: It makes me think of new possibilities."Ca: "Tota la tensió de Marcel semblava desfer-se a mesura que Aina li explicava les plantes i els seus estudis.En: All of Marcel's tension seemed to dissolve as Aina explained the plants and her studies to him.Ca: Compartir aquells petits detalls va crear una connexió inèdita.En: Sharing those small details created a newfound connection.Ca: Les hores van passar ràpidament i el sol es va fondre en l'horitzó.En: The hours passed quickly and the sun melted into the horizon.Ca: Quan van decidir tornar, Marcel va parlar amb decisió.En: When they decided to return, Marcel spoke decisively.Ca: "Què et sembla si quedem un altre dia per explorar aquest lloc?En: "How about we meet another day to explore this place?Ca: Potser puc fer-te de guia i tu em pots ensenyar més sobre les plantes.En: Maybe I can be your guide and you can teach me more about the plants."Ca: "Aina va assentir, agraïda.En: Aina nodded, grateful.Ca: "M'encantaria.En: "I would love that.Ca: I potser pots fer més fotos.En: And maybe you can take more pictures.Ca: Tens bona mà per immortalitzar aquest lloc màgic.En: You have a knack for immortalizing this magical place."Ca: "Així, mentre les ombres s'allargaven, les seves passes els van portar cap a un futur prometedor.En: Thus, as the shadows lengthened, their steps brought them towards a promising future.Ca: Muntanya avall, Marcel havia trobat no només respostes, sinó també una nova amiga amb qui compartir la bellesa de la natura.En: Down the mountain, Marcel had found not only answers but also a new friend with whom to share the beauty of nature.Ca: Qui sap, potser aquella caminada seria l'inici d'una nova aventura.En: Who knows, maybe that walk would be the beginning of a new adventure. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardormountains: les muntanyespath: el camíbreakup: la rupturapassion: la passióaffectionate: afectuósresearch material: material d'investigaciómap: el mapaforest: el boscnotes: les notesplants: les plantesviewpoint: el miradorlandscape: el paisatgepossibilities: les possibilitatstension: la tensióconnection: la connexióhorizon: l'horitzóguide: la guiaknack: bona màcapture: captivarmagnificent: magníficadetails: els detallsfuture: el futursilence: el silenciflora: la florabrow: el frontlens: la lentsince: ja queflora: la florashadow: la ombra

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unlocking Inspiration: An Artist's Journey in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen als gouden munten van de bomen en dwarrelden neer op de straten van Amsterdam.En: The leaves fell like golden coins from the trees and fluttered down onto the streets of Amsterdam.Nl: Het was herfst, en de geur van natte aarde en verkleurde bladeren hing zwaar in de lucht.En: It was autumn, and the scent of wet earth and discolored leaves hung heavily in the air.Nl: In het hart van de stad stond het majestueuze Rijksmuseum, levendig en druk bezocht.En: In the heart of the city stood the majestic Rijksmuseum, lively and bustling with visitors.Nl: Binnen in het museum daalde het zachte geruis van voetstappen op de houten vloeren neer als een kalmerend ritme.En: Inside the museum, the soft rustling of footsteps on the wooden floors descended like a calming rhythm.Nl: Sander, een beginnende kunstenaar, liep langzaam door de zalen, zijn ogen opslokkend door de meesterwerken die de muren sierden.En: Sander, an aspiring artist, walked slowly through the halls, his eyes captivated by the masterpieces adorning the walls.Nl: Naast hem huppelde Marijke, zijn immer optimistische vriendin die hem altijd aanspoorde om door te zetten.En: Beside him skipped Marijke, his ever-optimistic girlfriend who always encouraged him to keep going.Nl: "Sander, kijk eens naar de levendigheid in de schilderijen hier," zei Marijke enthousiast.En: "Sander, just look at the vibrancy in the paintings here," said Marijke enthusiastically.Nl: "Misschien vind je hier wat inspiratie voor je nieuwe werk."En: "Maybe you'll find some inspiration here for your new work."Nl: Maar Sander voelde zich geblokkeerd.En: But Sander felt blocked.Nl: Zelfs de mooiste kunstwerken leken op dat moment niet te kunnen doordringen.En: Even the most beautiful artworks seemed unable to penetrate him at that moment.Nl: Hij knikte slechts bedaard.En: He just nodded quietly.Nl: Ondertussen waren de gangen van het museum gevuld met mensen die genoten van de kunstwerken en elkaars gezelschap.En: Meanwhile, the museum's corridors were filled with people enjoying the artwork and each other's company.Nl: Onder hen bevond zich Bram, een bekende kunstcriticus.En: Among them was Bram, a well-known art critic.Nl: Zijn naam alleen al kon een golf van zenuwen door Sander heen jagen.En: His name alone could send a wave of nerves through Sander.Nl: Hij had verhalen gehoord over Brams scherpe opmerkingen.En: He had heard stories about Bram's sharp remarks.Nl: Na de rondleiding besloot Marijke dat het tijd was om het gesprek aan te gaan over het hoofddoel van de dag.En: After the tour, Marijke decided it was time to engage in the main goal of the day.Nl: “Laten we nu de kunstwinkel in het museum bezoeken, Sander.En: “Let's visit the art shop in the museum now, Sander.Nl: Misschien vind je daar iets speciaals om je op te vrolijken,” stelde ze voor met stralende ogen.En: Maybe you'll find something special to cheer you up,” she suggested with sparkling eyes.Nl: De winkel was klein en knus, volgepropt met allerlei materialen: verf, doeken en penselen.En: The shop was small and cozy, packed with all sorts of materials: paint, canvases, and brushes.Nl: Terwijl de geur van nieuwe boeken en canvas hen omhulde, verscheen Bram in de deuropening.En: As the scent of new books and canvas enveloped them, Bram appeared in the doorway.Nl: "Aha, Sander, is dat niet?"En: "Aha, isn't that Sander?"Nl: klonk zijn diepe stem.En: his deep voice sounded.Nl: Sander verstarde even, maar herpakte zich snel.En: Sander froze for a moment but quickly regained himself.Nl: “Ja, dat klopt.En: “Yes, that's right.Nl: Sander,” gaf hij zacht toe.En: Sander,” he admitted softly.Nl: “Ik zag je rondkijken daarbinnen.En: “I saw you looking around in there.Nl: Inspiratie is overal om ons heen,” merkte Bram op, alsof hij Sander's strijd kon aanvoelen.En: Inspiration is all around us,” Bram noted, as if he could sense Sander's struggle.Nl: “Het komt niet alleen van dure verf of het beste penseel.En: “It doesn't just come from expensive paint or the best brush.Nl: Het zit in je.En: It's within you.Nl: Het enige wat je nodig hebt, is de wil om te creëren.” Deze woorden staken dieper dan iedere schatting die hij had kunnen maken.En: All you need is the will to create.” These words struck deeper than any estimate he could have made.Nl: Sander voelde iets wakker worden in zijn borst.En: Sander felt something awaken in his chest.Nl: Met een rustige glimlach op zijn gezicht koos hij wat kleine, eenvoudige materialen die hem aanspraken.En: With a calm smile on his face, he chose some small, simple materials that appealed to him.Nl: Toen ze terugliepen naar de uitgang van het museum, voelde Sander een lichte vrolijkheid in zijn stap.En: As they walked back to the museum's exit, Sander felt a lightness in his step.Nl: De ontmoeting met Bram had zijn perspectief veranderd.En: The encounter with Bram had changed his perspective.Nl: Het ging niet om de materialen die hij gebruikte, maar om de passie die hij erin legde.En: It wasn't about the materials he used, but the passion he put into them.Nl: “Hoe voel je je nu?” vroeg Marijke, terwijl ze zijn handen in de hare nam.En: “How do you feel now?” asked Marijke, as she took his hands in hers.Nl: “Beter dan ooit.En: “Better than ever.Nl: Ik denk dat ik eindelijk gevonden heb wat ik zocht,” antwoordde Sander met een nieuwe glinstering in zijn ogen.En: I think I finally found what I was looking for,” Sander replied with a new sparkle in his eyes.Nl: Samen liepen ze de typische Amsterdamse straat op, de lucht geurig en het geluid van de klokken voor Sint Maarten in de verte.En: Together they stepped onto the typical Amsterdam street, the air fragrant and the sound of the bells for Sint Maarten in the distance.Nl: Sander wist dat hij op de drempel van een nieuw hoofdstuk stond—met een palet vol inspiratie, en het onvergetelijke geloof in zijn eigen unieke stem.En: Sander knew he was on the threshold of a new chapter—with a palette full of inspiration and the unforgettable belief in his own unique voice. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstmajestic: majestueuzerustling: geruisaspiring: beginnendemasterpieces: meesterwerkenadorning: sierdenvibrancy: levendigheidengage: aangaanmaterials: materialencanvas: doekenbrushes: penselendescended: daaldeencouraged: aanspoordecaptivated: opslokkendblocked: geblokkeerdpenetrate: doordringenestimation: schattingenvelope: omhuldefroze: verstarderegained: herpaktesparkle: glinsteringthreshold: drempelpalette: paletperspective: perspectiefencounter: ontmoetingfragrant: geurigbelieve: geloofunique: uniekecalm: bedaardsuggested: stelde

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sindre's Connection: A Family's Treasure Hunt Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høstfarger prydet Vigeland Park denne vakre dagen i Oslo.En: Autumn colors adorned Vigeland Park on this beautiful day in Oslo.No: Trærne sto stolte med blader i gult og oransje, og bakken var dekket av et mykt teppe av blader.En: The trees stood proud with leaves in yellow and orange, and the ground was covered by a soft carpet of leaves.No: Sindre gikk sakte etter foreldrene sine, Astrid og Lars.En: Sindre walked slowly behind his parents, Astrid and Lars.No: De holdt kurver med mat til dagens piknik i parken.En: They were carrying baskets of food for today's picnic in the park.No: Sindre var en tenksom tenåring.En: Sindre was a thoughtful teenager.No: Han følte seg ofte utenfor når familien samles til slike treff.En: He often felt left out when the family gathered for such outings.No: Alle snakket og lo, men han følte seg ikke virkelig del av det.En: Everyone talked and laughed, but he didn't really feel like part of it.No: I dag ønsket Sindre å føle seg mer tilknyttet.En: Today, Sindre wanted to feel more connected.No: Han ønsket at familien skulle se ham som en viktig del av samholdet.En: He wished his family would see him as an important part of the togetherness.No: Etter at de hadde satt seg ned, sprettet alle opp med sine egne samtaler.En: After they sat down, everyone quickly got wrapped up in their own conversations.No: Moren hans, Astrid, snakket med tanten om jobb, mens faren, Lars, diskuterte fotball med onkelen.En: His mother, Astrid, talked with his aunt about work, while his father, Lars, discussed football with his uncle.No: Følelsen av å være alene blant mange plaget Sindre.En: The feeling of being alone among many bothered Sindre.No: Han ønsket en forandring.En: He wanted a change.No: Da fikk Sindre en idé.En: Then Sindre got an idea.No: Han bestemte seg for å ta initiativ.En: He decided to take the initiative.No: "Hva om vi har en skattejakt?" foreslo han forsiktig.En: "What if we have a treasure hunt?" he suggested carefully.No: Alle vendte blikkene mot ham.En: All eyes turned to him.No: "I parken?" la han til.En: "In the park?" he added.No: Ideene begynte å spinne i hodene deres.En: Ideas began to whirl in their heads.No: Astrid smilte, "Det er en flott idé, Sindre!"En: Astrid smiled, "That's a great idea, Sindre!"No: Familiemedlemmene ble straks nysgjerrige.En: Family members were instantly intrigued.No: De delte seg opp i lag, og med Sindre som leder, satte de i gang.En: They split into teams, and with Sindre as the leader, they set off.No: Oppgavene var enkle; finne spesifikke skulpturer eller samle forskjellige blader og pinner fra bakken.En: The tasks were simple; find specific sculptures or collect different leaves and sticks from the ground.No: Latter fylte luften mens de jaget rundt i parken.En: Laughter filled the air as they raced around the park.No: For første gang på lenge følte Sindre seg som en del av familien.En: For the first time in a long time, Sindre felt like part of the family.No: Han var ikke den stille og tilskuende Sindre i dag.En: He wasn't the quiet and observing Sindre today.No: Han var den som hadde skapt glede.En: He was the one who had created joy.No: Etterpå, da solen begynte å gå ned og alle satt tilbake på teppene med varm kakao, så Sindre seg rundt.En: Later, as the sun began to set and everyone sat back on the blankets with hot cocoa, Sindre looked around.No: Ansiktene var glade og fornøyde.En: The faces were happy and content.No: Han følte seg lykkelig og tilhørende.En: He felt happy and belonging.No: Han forstod betydningen av å være proaktiv.En: He understood the significance of being proactive.No: Familien hans hadde også sett en ny side av Sindre.En: His family had also seen a new side of Sindre.No: Sindre så på foreldrene sine og smilte.En: Sindre looked at his parents and smiled.No: Neste gang, tenkte han, ville han ikke nøle med å bidra til familiens samhold.En: Next time, he thought, he wouldn't hesitate to contribute to the family's togetherness.No: Han hadde funnet sin plass blant dem, og det føltes godt.En: He had found his place among them, and it felt good.No: Sindre hadde endelig funnet forbindelsen han hadde lengtet etter.En: Sindre had finally found the connection he had longed for. Vocabulary Words:adorned: prydetcarpet: teppethoughtful: tenksominitiatives: initiativtreasure hunt: skattejaktproactive: proaktivbelonging: tilhørendecontent: fornøydegathered: samlesconnected: tilknyttetwrapped up: sprettetsculptures: skulpturerobserving: tilskuendesignificance: betydningensmiled: smiltebands: lagwhirl: spinneconversations: samtalerlonged for: lengtet etterhesitate: nøleintriguing: nysgjerrigewhisper: hviskejovial: levendetasks: oppgaveneenclosed: omsluttetinitiative: initiativexpression: uttrykkinitiated: initiertepleasant: behageliggathering: treff

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blooms in the Autumn: A Keukenhof Garden Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bomen in de Keukenhof veranderden langzaam van kleur.En: The trees in de Keukenhof slowly changed color.Nl: De bladeren vielen als gouden regen uit de lucht.En: The leaves fell like golden rain from the sky.Nl: De herfst was in volle glorie.En: Autumn was in full glory.Nl: Maar binnenkort zou de tuin sluiten voor de winter.En: But soon the garden would close for the winter.Nl: Bram en Sanne werkten hard.En: Bram and Sanne worked hard.Nl: Ze moesten alles voorbereiden.En: They had to prepare everything.Nl: Bram was een toegewijde hovenier.En: Bram was a dedicated gardener.Nl: Hij hield van bloemen en planten.En: He loved flowers and plants.Nl: Maar hij had ook een geheim.En: But he also had a secret.Nl: Hij was verliefd op Sanne.En: He was in love with Sanne.Nl: Sanne wist veel van tuinontwerp.En: Sanne knew a lot about garden design.Nl: Ze werkte al jaren met Bram.En: She had worked with Bram for years.Nl: Samen maakten ze de mooiste tuinen.En: Together they created the most beautiful gardens.Nl: Die ochtend was fris en helder.En: That morning was fresh and clear.Nl: De lucht was blauw, en de zon scheen zachtjes op de bloemenvelden.En: The sky was blue, and the sun gently shone on the flower fields.Nl: Het was tijd om de tulpenbollen uit de grond te halen.En: It was time to dig up the tulip bulbs.Nl: Sanne plaatste zorgvuldig labels bij elke rij.En: Sanne carefully placed labels by each row.Nl: "Bram, deze moeten naar de schuur," zei ze met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: "Bram, these need to go to the barn," she said with a friendly smile.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: De warmte in zijn wangen was niet alleen van het werk.En: The warmth in his cheeks was not just from the work.Nl: Hij wilde Sanne vertellen hoe hij zich voelde.En: He wanted to tell Sanne how he felt.Nl: Maar wat als ze hem afwees?En: But what if she rejected him?Nl: Of wat als het hun werk zou verpesten?En: Or what if it ruined their work?Nl: Hij zuchtte.En: He sighed.Nl: Hij moest iets doen.En: He had to do something.Nl: Een idee begon te twinkelen in zijn gedachten.En: An idea began to sparkle in his thoughts.Nl: Misschien kon hij zijn gevoelens tonen door zijn werk.En: Maybe he could show his feelings through his work.Nl: Hij had een plan.En: He had a plan.Nl: In de middag werd de lucht kouder.En: In the afternoon, the air became colder.Nl: De bladeren ritselden zachtjes in de wind.En: The leaves rustled softly in the wind.Nl: Bram werkte aan een speciale hoek van de tuin.En: Bram worked on a special corner of the garden.Nl: Hij verzamelde de mooiste bloemen die nog in bloei stonden.En: He gathered the most beautiful flowers still in bloom.Nl: Late rozen, dahlia's en chrysanten.En: Late roses, dahlias, and chrysanthemums.Nl: Hij arrangeerde ze in een prachtig patroon.En: He arranged them in a beautiful pattern.Nl: Het was een kunstwerk.En: It was a work of art.Nl: Niet alleen voor het oog, maar ook voor het hart.En: Not just for the eyes, but also for the heart.Nl: Toen het werk bijna klaar was, riep Bram Sanne.En: When the work was almost finished, Bram called Sanne.Nl: "Kom eens kijken," zei hij.En: "Come take a look," he said.Nl: Sanne liep naar hem toe.En: Sanne walked over to him.Nl: Ze keek naar de bloeiende kleuren voor haar.En: She looked at the blooming colors before her.Nl: "Wauw, Bram!En: "Wow, Bram!Nl: Dit is prachtig!"En: This is beautiful!"Nl: zei ze enthousiast.En: she said enthusiastically.Nl: Bram ademde diep in.En: Bram took a deep breath.Nl: "Sanne, dit is voor jou.En: "Sanne, this is for you.Nl: Ik heb het gemaakt omdat ik om je geef.En: I made it because I care about you.Nl: Al die jaren… ik wil dat je het weet."En: All these years… I want you to know."Nl: Zijn stem trilde een beetje.En: His voice trembled a little.Nl: Sanne keek Bram aan.En: Sanne looked at Bram.Nl: Haar ogen straalden.En: Her eyes glowed.Nl: Ze glimlachte en pakte zijn handen.En: She smiled and took his hands.Nl: "Bram, ik voel hetzelfde.En: "Bram, I feel the same way.Nl: Al een hele tijd.En: For quite some time.Nl: Dit is het mooiste gebaar."En: This is the most beautiful gesture."Nl: De wereld leek stil te staan.En: The world seemed to stand still.Nl: De koude herfstwind voelde ineens warm.En: The cold autumn wind suddenly felt warm.Nl: Bram voelde zich bevrijd.En: Bram felt liberated.Nl: Zijn angst was verdwenen.En: His fear had disappeared.Nl: Ze stonden daar samen, omgeven door de pracht van de natuur.En: They stood there together, surrounded by the beauty of nature.Nl: De Keukenhof sliep bijna onder de winterdeken, maar hun band bloeide.En: The Keukenhof was almost asleep under the winter blanket, but their bond blossomed.Nl: Ze waren klaar voor een nieuw seizoen, samen.En: They were ready for a new season, together.Nl: En Bram had geleerd dat soms het nemen van een risico leidt tot de mooiste herinneringen.En: And Bram had learned that sometimes taking a risk leads to the most beautiful memories. Vocabulary Words:slowly: langzaamchanged: veranderdenleaves: bladerenglory: gloriededicated: toegewijdegarden: tuinprepare: voorbereidensecret: geheimdesign: ontwerpcarefully: zorgvuldigbarn: schuurrejected: afweessparkle: twinkelencheeks: wangentrembled: trildebloom: bloeiarranged: arrangeerdepattern: patroongesture: gebaarwind: windliberated: bevrijdfear: angstdisappeared: verdwenenblossomed: bloeiderisk: risicomemories: herinneringenbeautiful: mooistemorning: ochtendenthusiastically: enthousiastsighed: zuchtte

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Journey Beyond the Clouds: Embracing Unexpected Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: השמים היו מלאים בענני סתיו כשהשמש התחבאה מאחוריהם, והגולן חיכה בצבעיו העמוקים לארי ולזיווה.En: The sky was filled with autumn clouds as the sun hid behind them, and the Golan waited in its deep colors for Ari and Ziva.He: "אנחנו צריכים ללכת עכשיו!En: "We need to go now!"He: " אמר ארי בהתרגשות, קופץ ממקומו עם תיק מלא ציוד קל חגור על גבו.En: said Ari excitedly, jumping up with a light gear-filled backpack on his back.He: "ארי, חכה רגע," אמרה זיווה, שהעדיפה לחשוב לפני שתעשה צעד.En: "Ari, wait a moment," said Ziva, who preferred to think before taking a step.He: "אין לנו אפילו מפה ברורה.En: "We don't even have a clear map.He: אתה בטוח שזה רעיון טוב?En: Are you sure this is a good idea?"He: "ארי הביט בזיווה, בעיניים נוצצות מחיים, "אני בטוח.En: Ari looked at Ziva, his eyes sparkling with life, "I'm sure.He: זה המון יותר טוב מהשגרה.En: It's way better than the routine.He: נלך בדרך הפחות מתויירת, נראה נופים לא רגילים!En: We'll take the path less traveled, see extraordinary views!"He: "זיווה ידעה שכנוע פנימי התנהל בה.En: Ziva felt an internal persuasion within her.He: היא חיפשה את תחושת היציבות שרווחה בצעד מתוכנן, אבל הבינה גם את תשוקתו של ארי לחופש.En: She sought the comfort of a planned step but also understood Ari's longing for freedom.He: "בסדר," הסכימה.En: "Okay," she agreed.He: "אבל נשמור על זהירות.En: "But let's be cautious."He: "ביחד הם התחילו את המסע שלהם לאורך גבעות ירוקות, בין עלי שלכת זוהרים בצבעים של אדום, כתום וצהוב.En: Together they began their journey along the green hills, amidst autumn leaves glowing in shades of red, orange, and yellow.He: הרוח הייתה קרירה ונעימה.En: The breeze was cool and pleasant.He: אך כשנמשכו המטרים והדרך הפכה צרה יותר, השמיים החלו לאיים בגוון אפור.En: But as the meters stretched and the path narrowed, the skies began to threaten with a gray hue.He: "היה צפוי גשם?En: "Was rain expected?"He: " שאלה זיווה, מביטה בדאגה לעבר השמיים המתקדרים.En: asked Ziva, looking worriedly at the darkening skies.He: "לא, אבל זה חלק מהחוויה," חייך ארי בניסיון להרגיע אותה.En: "No, but it's part of the experience," smiled Ari, trying to reassure her.He: הם הלכו לאורך השביל, אך כשתחיל הטפטוף התהפך לפתע למבול חזק, נקלעו למצוקה.En: They walked along the path, but when the drizzle suddenly turned into a strong downpour, they found themselves in distress.He: "ארי!En: "Ari!"He: " קראה זיווה, "אנחנו חייבים למצוא מחסה.En: cried Ziva, "We need to find shelter."He: "הם רצו יחד במעלה השביל, הלבנים שלהם דופקים בחוזקה, בניסיון למצוא מקום מוגן מהגשם הכבד.En: They ran together up the path, their breaths pounding hard, trying to find a place protected from the heavy rain.He: לאחר כמה דקות של ריצה מיוסרת, הם מצאו מערה קטנה באחת הגבעות.En: After a few minutes of exhausting running, they found a small cave in one of the hills.He: בתוך המערה, נשמו שניהם לרווחה, התיישבו מסביב, חיכו שהסערה תחלוף.En: Inside the cave, they both sighed in relief, sat around, and waited for the storm to pass.He: הגשם דהר על הסלעים והעלה ניחוח של קרקע טרייה.En: The rain raced over the rocks, releasing the scent of fresh earth.He: לבסוף, העננים החלו להתפזר והשמש הציצה מבעד לשמיים הכבדים.En: Finally, the clouds began to disperse, and the sun peeked through the heavy skies.He: השניים יצאו מהמערה ונדהמו מהנוף שנפרס לפניהם.En: The two emerged from the cave and were amazed by the view that unfolded before them.He: כל היופי הזה, מתחת לשמיים שהחזירו שוב את צבעם הכחול.En: All this beauty, under the skies that once again returned to their blue hue.He: במהלך הרגע הזה, זיווה הכירה בכך שלפעמים יש ערך גם ברגעים בלתי צפויים.En: In that moment, Ziva realized that sometimes there is value in unexpected moments.He: ארי מצידו הבין שתכנון וזהירות הם לא דבר רע כל כך.En: Ari, on his part, understood that planning and caution aren't so bad after all.He: השניים הביטו אחד בשנייה, חיוכים עייפים אך מרוצים על פניהם.En: The two looked at each other, tired but satisfied smiles on their faces.He: הם הבינו שחברות אמיתית יכולה לגשר על כל הבדל, ושגם בתוך ההבדלים, יש מקום להרמוניה.En: They realized that true friendship can bridge any difference, and that even within differences, there is room for harmony.He: עם השמש שוקעת לאיטה, חזרו השניים בשביל, בשקט עדין שמסמן התחלה של הבנה חדשה ביניהם.En: With the sun slowly setting, the two returned along the path, in a gentle silence that signified the beginning of a new understanding between them.He: הגולן עמד עדיין מסביבם, בטחונות וכהה, מלא בכל הקסם של התחלת סיפור חדש.En: The Golan still stood around them, secure and dark, full of all the magic of starting a new story. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוgear: ציודpreferred: העדיפהsparkling: נוצצותextraordinary: לא רגיליםpersuasion: שכנועbreeze: רוחpath: שבילnarrowed: הפכה צרהhue: גווןdrizzle: טפטוףdownpour: מבולdistress: מצוקהshelter: מחסהpounding: דופקיםexhausting: מיוסרתcave: מערהrelief: לרווחהdisperse: להתפזרunfolded: נפרסrealized: הבינהunexpected: בלתי צפוייםharmony: הרמוניהsecure: ביטחוניlonging: תשוקהcomfort: תחושת יציבותrelease: העלהinternal: פנימיscent: ניחוחmoment: רגעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Secrets of Rold Skov: A Quest Beyond the Fog Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Rold Skov stod som en gammel hemmelighed, skjult af tæt tåge.En: Rold Skov stood like an ancient secret, hidden by thick fog.Da: Træerne hviskede deres historier med faldende, gyldne blade.En: The trees whispered their stories with falling, golden leaves.Da: Freja gik langs stien, mens hendes støvler knasede på de fugtige blade.En: Freja walked along the path, her boots crunching on the damp leaves.Da: Hun var optændt af eventyrlyst, men også en frygt for at fejle.En: She was fueled by a sense of adventure, but also a fear of failure.Da: Johan og Klara havde anbefalet, at hun ikke skulle gå alene.En: Johan and Klara had advised her not to go alone.Da: Men Freja kunne ikke modstå skovens kald.En: But Freja could not resist the call of the forest.Da: Hun havde studeret gamle tekster i årevis.En: She had studied old texts for years.Da: Alle teksterne pegede mod en glemt civilisations relikvie.En: All the texts pointed towards a forgotten civilization's relic.Da: Kun fragmenter af kort havde hun samlet.En: She had only gathered fragments of maps.Da: Tågen var tæt, næsten som om skoven ønskede at holde sine hemmeligheder skjult.En: The fog was thick, almost as if the forest wanted to keep its secrets hidden.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding og tog flere skridt ind i det ukendte.En: Freja took a deep breath and took several steps into the unknown.Da: Hun mærkede tvivlen som en skygge.En: She felt doubt like a shadow.Da: Kunne hun finde relikviet?En: Could she find the relic?Da: Ville hendes arbejde endelig blive anerkendt?En: Would her work finally be recognized?Da: Skoven virkede uendelig, som om den strakte sig ind i en anden verden.En: The forest seemed endless, as if it stretched into another world.Da: Men Freja vidste, at skoven havde grænser, selvom de blev skjult af tågen.En: But Freja knew that the forest had boundaries, even if they were hidden by the fog.Da: Pludselig stoppede hun.En: Suddenly, she stopped.Da: Foran hende stod en stor sten dækket af mos.En: In front of her stood a large stone covered in moss.Da: Gamle indgraveringer var synlige under det grønne tæppe.En: Ancient engravings were visible under the green carpet.Da: Hendes hjerte sprang et slag over.En: Her heart skipped a beat.Da: Dette måtte være tegnet.En: This must be the sign.Da: Hun var tæt på.En: She was close.Da: Men så hørte hun det.En: But then she heard it.Da: Mærkelige lyde omkring hende.En: Strange sounds around her.Da: Som hvisken fra fortiden.En: Like whispers from the past.Da: Lydene fik hendes hjerte til at slå hurtigere, og hun følte en kuldegysning krybe op ad ryggen.En: The sounds made her heart beat faster, and she felt a chill creep up her spine.Da: Freja vidste, at hun ikke var alene.En: Freja knew she was not alone.Da: Men nysgerrigheden drev hende videre.En: But curiosity drove her onward.Da: Hun bøjede sig ned og skar forsigtigt mosset væk.En: She bent down and carefully cut away the moss.Da: Under det fandt hun en smukt indgraveret stenamulet.En: Underneath, she found a beautifully engraved stone amulet.Da: Hendes øjne lyste op.En: Her eyes lit up.Da: Relikviet var ægte.En: The relic was real.Da: Men skoven begyndte at ændre sig.En: But the forest began to change.Da: Tågen blev tungere, og det blev sværere at trække vejret.En: The fog grew heavier, and it became harder to breathe.Da: Skoven havde gjort sit valg.En: The forest had made its choice.Da: Nogle skatte skulle forblive skjulte.En: Some treasures were meant to remain hidden.Da: Freja holdt amuletten i hånden, men inden tågen omringede hende helt, satte hun den tilbage.En: Freja held the amulet in her hand, but before the fog completely surrounded her, she set it back.Da: Det var ikke meant for hende at tage med.En: It was not meant for her to take.Da: Hun vendte sig om og fandt vejen tilbage mod lysets svage glimt.En: She turned and found her way back towards the faint glimmer of light.Da: Da hun trådte ud af tågen, indså hun, at hendes sande arv lå i hendes historier, ikke i de ting, hun bragte tilbage.En: As she stepped out of the fog, she realized that her true legacy lay in her stories, not in the things she brought back.Da: Rold Skov havde lært hende en vigtig lektie: ikke alt er meningen at blive fundet.En: Rold Skov had taught her an important lesson: not everything is meant to be found.Da: Men de historier, hun kunne dele, ville leve videre.En: But the stories she could share would live on.Da: Og det, vidste hun, var nøgle til hendes arv.En: And that, she knew, was the key to her legacy. Vocabulary Words:ancient: gammelsecret: hemmelighedwhispered: hviskedeadventure: eventyrlystresist: modstårelic: relikviefragments: fragmenterengraving: indgraveringershadow: skyggeboundaries: grænsermoss: moschill: kuldegysningcuriosity: nysgerrighedamulet: amuletlegacy: arvtreasures: skattefaint: svageglimmer: glimtbreathed: trække vejretmeant: meningentaught: lærtrecognized: anerkendttexts: teksteradvised: anbefaletfog: tågedoubt: tvivlspine: ryggenbent: bøjedesurrounded: omringedeinhaled: indånding

Fluent Fiction - French: Unveiling Secrets in the Enigmatic Forest of Vosges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-06-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans les montagnes des Vosges, un tapis de feuilles rouges et or recouvre la forêt dense.En: In the montagnes des Vosges, a carpet of red and gold leaves covers the dense forest.Fr: La brume s'infiltre entre les vieux arbres tandis que les pas font craquer les feuilles mortes.En: The mist seeps between the old trees as footsteps crackle on the dead leaves.Fr: L'air d'automne est frais, rempli de promesses et de mystères.En: The autumn air is fresh, filled with promises and mysteries.Fr: C'est ici, la veille de la Toussaint, qu'Étienne, Clara, et Louis se tiennent, les yeux rivés sur une carte ancienne ornée de symboles énigmatiques.En: It is here, on the eve of la Toussaint, that Étienne, Clara, and Louis stand, their eyes fixed on an ancient map adorned with enigmatic symbols.Fr: Étienne, jeune historien avide et curieux, tient la carte précieusement.En: Étienne, a young and curious historian, holds the map preciously.Fr: Son rêve est de révéler un secret caché dans cette forêt.En: His dream is to reveal a hidden secret in this forest.Fr: Clara, sa meilleure amie, l'observe avec scepticisme.En: Clara, his best friend, observes him skeptically.Fr: "Es-tu sûr que cette carte est vraie?"En: "Are you sure this map is real?"Fr: demande-t-elle, fronçant les sourcils.En: she asks, frowning.Fr: Louis, silencieux jusque-là, examine les symboles.En: Louis, silent until now, examines the symbols.Fr: Il a des connaissances en symbologie, mais aujourd'hui, il semble distrait.En: He has knowledge in symbology, but today, he seems distracted.Fr: Le trio avance prudemment, les arbres formant des silhouettes fantomatiques autour d'eux.En: The trio advances cautiously, the trees forming ghostly silhouettes around them.Fr: Étienne ressent un lien profond avec le passé ici, un appel qu'il ne peut ignorer.En: Étienne feels a deep connection to the past here, a call he cannot ignore.Fr: "Nous devons suivre la carte", insiste-t-il, malgré les doutes de Clara.En: "We must follow the map," he insists, despite Clara's doubts.Fr: La forêt est un labyrinthe de sentiers cachés.En: The forest is a labyrinth of hidden paths.Fr: Les chemins sont parfois engloutis par les feuilles, mais Étienne reste inébranlable.En: The trails are sometimes engulfed by the leaves, but Étienne remains steadfast.Fr: "Regarde, ici", dit-il, pointant un symbole sur un arbre.En: "Look, here," he says, pointing to a symbol on a tree.Fr: Clara hausse les épaules.En: Clara shrugs.Fr: "Peut-être un hasard", réplique-t-elle, mais elle continue de marcher.En: "Maybe a coincidence," she replies, but she continues to walk.Fr: Louis, pendant ce temps, semble ailleurs, cherchant quelque chose d'autre.En: Louis, meanwhile, seems elsewhere, searching for something else.Fr: "Tu connais ces symboles?"En: "Do you know these symbols?"Fr: demande Étienne.En: Étienne asks.Fr: Louis hésite un moment.En: Louis hesitates for a moment.Fr: "Ils me sont familiers", admet-il.En: "They are familiar to me," he admits.Fr: Mystère s'ajoute au mystère.En: Mystery adds to mystery.Fr: Toutes les disputes et incertitudes se dissipent soudain lorsque, en suivant la carte, ils arrivent dans une clairière cachée.En: All arguments and uncertainties suddenly dissipate when, following the map, they arrive in a hidden clearing.Fr: Les symboles sur la carte s'alignent avec les pierres autour d'eux.En: The symbols on the map align with the stones around them.Fr: L'entrée d'un site oublié s'ouvre devant eux.En: The entrance to a forgotten site opens before them.Fr: "Incroyable", murmure Clara, saisie par le moment.En: "Incredible," Clara whispers, seized by the moment.Fr: Étienne, ému, découvre des reliques anciennes.En: Étienne, moved, discovers ancient relics.Fr: Parmi elles, un artefact qui résonne en lui.En: Among them, an artifact that resonates within him.Fr: La preuve d'une connexion personnelle à son passé.En: Proof of a personal connection to his past.Fr: Les yeux brillants, il partage la découverte avec ses amis.En: His eyes shining, he shares the discovery with his friends.Fr: Louis, visiblement ému, dévoile enfin son secret.En: Louis, visibly moved, finally reveals his secret.Fr: "Cette légende de famille m'a mené ici", avoue-t-il.En: "This family legend led me here," he admits.Fr: Les tensions se dissipent.En: The tensions dissipate.Fr: Clara, Étienne, et Louis échangent un regard complice.En: Clara, Étienne, and Louis exchange a knowing glance.Fr: Le passé et le présent se rencontrent dans un souffle chargé d'histoire et de nouvelles alliances.En: The past and the present meet in a breath full of history and new alliances.Fr: En quittant la clairière, Étienne se sent changé.En: As they leave the clearing, Étienne feels changed.Fr: Il a une nouvelle confiance en lui et sa place dans l'histoire de sa famille.En: He has a new confidence in himself and his place in his family's history.Fr: La forêt, témoin muet de leur aventure, les laisse partir, enrichis et liés par leur épopée.En: The forest, a silent witness to their adventure, lets them go, enriched and bonded by their epic journey.Fr: Ainsi, la quête d'Étienne révèle non seulement les secrets de la carte mais aussi ceux de l'amitié et de la famille.En: Thus, Étienne's quest reveals not only the secrets of the map but also those of friendship and family.Fr: Une nouvelle page de leur vie s'ouvre, en harmonie avec le murmure ancien des bois profonds.En: A new chapter of their life opens, in harmony with the ancient whisper of the deep woods. Vocabulary Words:the carpet: le tapisthe mist: la brumedense: densethe map: la carteenigmatic: énigmatiquescurious: curieuxskeptically: avec scepticismeto frown: froncer les sourcilsthe symbols: les symbolesthe symbology: la symbologiedistracted: distraitthe silhouettes: les silhouettesthe connection: le liento insist: insistersteadfast: inébranlablethe coincidence: le hasardto shrug: hausser les épaulesto hesitate: hésiterhidden: cachéto align: s'alignerthe clearing: la clairièreto seize: saisirthe artifact: l'artefactthe proof: la preuvevisibly: visiblementthe legend: la légendeto reveal: dévoilerthe discovery: la découverteto dissipate: se dissiperthe alliance: l'alliance

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Voice on La Rambla: Martí's Brave New Step Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-05-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Rambla estava plena de vida.En: La Rambla was full of life.Ca: Les fulles caigudes dansaven als peus dels turistes i barcelonins.En: Fallen leaves danced at the feet of tourists and locals from Barcelona.Ca: El sol d'octubre escalfava suaument, il·luminant les botigues de colors i els artistes de carrer.En: The October sun gently warmed, illuminating the colorful shops and street artists.Ca: Enmig d'aquest escenari vibrant, un grup d'estudiants es movia entre la multitud.En: Amidst this vibrant scene, a group of students moved through the crowd.Ca: Era una excursió escolar.En: It was a school field trip.Ca: Martí estava entre els seus companys.En: Martí was among his classmates.Ca: Era un noi tímid però ple de curiositat.En: He was a shy boy but full of curiosity.Ca: Li agradava la història, i sempre somiava amb aventures.En: He liked history and always dreamed of adventures.Ca: Però, a vegades, se sentia invisible al costat dels seus companys més extrovertits.En: But sometimes, he felt invisible next to his more extroverted classmates.Ca: Especialment al costat de Núria i Laia, que sempre tenien alguna cosa interessant a dir.En: Especially next to Núria and Laia, who always had something interesting to say.Ca: Aquell dia, Martí volia fer alguna cosa diferent.En: That day, Martí wanted to do something different.Ca: Volia impressionar.En: He wanted to impress.Ca: Havia escoltat el professor parlant sobre la importància de La Rambla, i Martí va decidir memoritzar alguns fets històrics abans de la sortida.En: He had heard the teacher talking about the importance of La Rambla, and Martí decided to memorize some historical facts before the trip.Ca: Però les paraules es barrejaven al seu cap.En: But the words got mixed up in his head.Ca: El grup es va aturar davant d'un monument històric important.En: The group stopped in front of an important historical monument.Ca: El professor va començar a parlar, i Martí va notar que fora la seva oportunitat.En: The teacher began to speak, and Martí noticed this was his opportunity.Ca: Va sentir com li picaven les mans d'emoció i nervis.En: He felt his hands tingling with excitement and nerves.Ca: Va decidir aixecar la mà, encara que el cor li bategava fort.En: He decided to raise his hand, even though his heart was pounding.Ca: "Martí, vols compartir alguna cosa?En: "Martí, do you want to share something?"Ca: ", va preguntar el professor.En: the teacher asked.Ca: Tots els ulls es van posar sobre ell.En: All eyes were on him.Ca: Martí va respirar profundament.En: Martí took a deep breath.Ca: "La Rambla antigament era un camí d'aigua", va començar, amb veu dubitativa al principi.En: "La Rambla was once a water path," he began, his voice tentative at first.Ca: "Es diu que una riera la recorria abans de ser aquest passeig famós.En: "It is said that a stream ran through it before becoming this famous promenade.Ca: I abans, en època medieval, marcava un límit de l'antiga ciutat.En: And before, in medieval times, it marked a boundary of the old city."Ca: "Mentre parlava, la seva confiança creixia.En: As he spoke, his confidence grew.Ca: Els seus companys van escoltar amb atenció, i Núria i Laia li van somriure.En: His classmates listened attentively, and Núria and Laia smiled at him.Ca: Quan Martí va acabar, el grup va esclatar en aplaudiments.En: When Martí finished, the group erupted in applause.Ca: El professor li va fer un gest d'aprovació.En: The teacher gave him an approving nod.Ca: Martí va sentir una onada de calor a la galta.En: Martí felt a wave of warmth on his cheek.Ca: Havia fet el que volia: compartir i destacar.En: He had done what he wanted: to share and stand out.Ca: Els dubtes es van fondre, i per primer cop, se sentia part d'alguna cosa important.En: The doubts melted away, and for the first time, he felt part of something important.Ca: Aquell dia, Martí va descobrir més que només els secrets de La Rambla.En: That day, Martí discovered more than just the secrets of La Rambla.Ca: Va trobar la seva veu i va guanyar confiança.En: He found his voice and gained confidence.Ca: Al final de l'excursió, mentre el sol es ponia deixant un cel taronja, Martí va caminar amb pas lleuger, envoltat dels seus amics.En: At the end of the trip, as the sun set, leaving an orange sky, Martí walked with a light step, surrounded by his friends.Ca: La Rambla, que sempre havia estat un lloc de pas, ara tenia un significat especial.En: La Rambla, which had always been a place to pass through, now had a special meaning.Ca: Martía endur-se aquell record amb ell, més enllà del passeig.En: Martí would take that memory with him, beyond the promenade.Ca: I, a partir d'aquell moment, Martí no va tenir por de parlar.En: And from that moment on, Martí was not afraid to speak.Ca: La seva història acabava de començar.En: His story had just begun. Vocabulary Words:the boundary: el límitthe promenade: el passeigthe stream: la rierathe field trip: l'excursióthe classmates: els companysthe timid boy: el noi tímidto be invisible: ser invisiblethe opportunity: l'oportunitatthe applause: els aplaudimentsto gain confidence: guanyar confiançathe doubts: els dubtesthe medieval times: l'època medievalto illuminate: il·luminarthe street artists: els artistes de carrerthe curiosity: la curiositatto share: compartirthe nerve: els nervisthe warmth: la calorto feel part of: sentir-se part dethe shy boy: el noi tímidthe hand: la màthe excursion: la sortidathe heart: el corto melt away: fondre'sto stand out: destacarthe sunset: la posta de solthe sky: el celthe smile: el somriurethe historical monument: el monument històricthe group: el grup

Fluent Fiction - French: Souvenirs of the Sahara: Éloise's Journey to Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-05-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se levait dans le désert du Sahara, peignant le ciel de nuances rouges et dorées.En: The sun rose over the désert du Sahara, painting the sky with shades of red and gold.Fr: Éloise, Luc et Hugo se tenaient au bord d'un marché animé.En: Éloise, Luc and Hugo stood at the edge of a bustling market.Fr: Les bruits de la foule remplissaient l'air, mélangés aux appels des marchands et aux sons des animaux de la région.En: The sounds of the crowd filled the air, mixed with the calls of merchants and the sounds of regional animals.Fr: Éloise regardait autour, émerveillée par les couleurs vives des tissus suspendus dans les étals.En: Éloise looked around, amazed by the bright colors of the fabrics hanging from the stalls.Fr: Des tapis marocains, des bijoux en argent et des poteries artisanales s'étalaient devant elle.En: Moroccan carpets, silver jewelry, and handcrafted pottery spread out before her.Fr: Elle cherchait quelque chose de spécial, un souvenir qui représenterait son voyage.En: She was looking for something special, a souvenir that would represent her journey.Fr: Luc, son ami aventureux, s'approche d'une échoppe remplie de statuettes en bois.En: Luc, her adventurous friend, approached a stall filled with wooden figurines.Fr: "Regarde Éloise!"En: "Look Éloise!"Fr: cria-t-il, "Ces petits animaux sont adorables!"En: he shouted, "These little animals are adorable!"Fr: "Hugo," appela-t-elle à un marchand à la barbe grisonnante et au sourire accueillant.En: "Hugo," she called to a merchant with a graying beard and a welcoming smile.Fr: "Pouvez-vous me parler de ces objets?"En: "Can you tell me about these items?"Fr: Hugo hocha la tête avec enthousiasme.En: Hugo nodded enthusiastically.Fr: "Bien sûr," répondit-il, en tenant une sculpture en main.En: "Of course," he replied, holding a sculpture in hand.Fr: "Chaque pièce est unique, faite avec amour par des artisans du village voisin.En: "Each piece is unique, lovingly made by artisans from the nearby village.Fr: Cette statuette, par exemple, raconte l'histoire d'une légende ancienne.En: This figurine, for example, tells the story of an ancient legend.Fr: Elle porte chance à celui qui l'emporte."En: It brings luck to whoever takes it."Fr: Éloise écoutait attentivement, fascinée par les récits de Hugo.En: Éloise listened attentively, fascinated by Hugo's tales.Fr: Elle sentait que ces histoires donnaient vie aux objets.En: She felt that these stories brought the objects to life.Fr: Pour une raison qu'elle ne pouvait expliquer, Éloise se sentait attirée par un petit pendentif en argent, finement ciselé avec une pierre bleue en son centre.En: For a reason she couldn't explain, Éloise felt drawn to a small silver pendant, finely engraved with a blue stone at its center.Fr: "Quelle est son histoire?"En: "What is its story?"Fr: demanda-t-elle, en caressant doucement le bijou.En: she asked, gently caressing the jewelry.Fr: Hugo sourit et ses yeux brillèrent.En: Hugo smiled and his eyes sparkled.Fr: "C'est un talisman porte-bonheur.En: "It's a lucky charm.Fr: La pierre bleue symbolise le désert, éternel et magnifique.En: The blue stone symbolizes the desert, eternal and magnificent.Fr: On dit qu'il apporte paix et clarté à celui qui le porte."En: It's said to bring peace and clarity to its wearer."Fr: Éloise sentit une connexion immédiate.En: Éloise felt an immediate connection.Fr: Toutes ses hésitations s'évanouirent.En: All her hesitations vanished.Fr: Elle savait que c'était le souvenir qu'elle voulait.En: She knew this was the souvenir she wanted.Fr: "Je vais le prendre," dit-elle avec assurance.En: "I'll take it," she said with assurance.Fr: Elle paya Hugo et attacha délicatement le pendentif autour de son cou.En: She paid Hugo and delicately fastened the pendant around her neck.Fr: En quittant le marché, elle se sentait plus connectée à cette terre étrange mais magnifique.En: As she left the market, she felt more connected to this strange yet beautiful land.Fr: Elle se retourna vers Hugo et lui fit un signe de la main, un sourire large sur son visage.En: She turned back to Hugo and waved, a broad smile on her face.Fr: Sur le chemin du retour avec Luc, Éloise se sentit pleine de gratitude.En: On the way back with Luc, Éloise felt full of gratitude.Fr: Elle avait appris à écouter son cœur, découvrant que les histoires et les liens humains étaient bien plus précieux que n'importe quel objet.En: She had learned to listen to her heart, discovering that stories and human connections were far more precious than any object.Fr: C'était sa vraie découverte dans ce voyage au Sahara.En: This was her true discovery on this journey to the Sahara. Vocabulary Words:the desert: le désertthe shade: la nuancethe market: le marchéthe crowd: la foulethe merchant: le marchandthe fabric: le tissuthe stall: l'étalthe carpet: le tapisthe jewelry: le bijouthe pottery: la poteriethe souvenir: le souvenirsilver: l'argentthe figurine: la statuettethe sculpture: la sculpturethe legend: la légendethe pendative: le pendentifthe charm: le talismanthe connection: la connexionthe adventure: l'aventureancient: ancienmagnificent: magnifiqueeternal: éternelwelcoming: accueillantto vanish: s'évanouirthe gratitude: la gratitudeto carve: ciselerto symbolize: symboliserto fasten: attacherthe artisan: l'artisanto discover: découvrir

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Serbia's Sweetest Harvest: The Pumpkin Pie Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-03-08-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У живописном средњовековном тргу српског села, јесен је била на врхунцу.En: In the picturesque medieval square of a Serbian village, autumn was at its peak.Sr: Жути и наранџасти листови нежно су падали док су се мештани окупљали.En: Yellow and orange leaves gently fell as the villagers gathered.Sr: Милан, креативни али помало непристојни пекар, имао је велики план.En: Milan, a creative but somewhat impolite baker, had a big plan.Sr: Желео је да направи највећу питу од бундеве коју је село икада видело.En: He wanted to make the largest pumpkin pie the village had ever seen.Sr: Поред њега била је његова сестра Ана - паметна и сналажљива, и њихов пријатељ Стефан, који је више волео да куша него да пече.En: Beside him was his sister Ana—smart and resourceful—and their friend Stefan, who preferred tasting over baking.Sr: Трг је био пун живота.En: The square was full of life.Sr: Дрвене тезге биле су препуне робе.En: Wooden stalls were overflowing with goods.Sr: Зачини и мириси печеног меса ширили су се ваздухом.En: The aroma of spices and roasted meat filled the air.Sr: Милан је гледао свој огроман тикву, спреман за акцију.En: Milan looked at his enormous pumpkin, ready for action.Sr: Али, постојао је проблем.En: But there was a problem.Sr: Пећ коју су имали радила је како хоће.En: The oven they had worked as it pleased.Sr: "Ана, морамо да смислимо нешто друго," рекао је Милан.En: "Ana, we need to come up with something else," Milan said.Sr: Ана је размишљала брзо.En: Ana thought quickly.Sr: "Користимо сунчеву светлост!En: "Let's use sunlight!"Sr: " предложила је.En: she suggested.Sr: Са неколико огледала покушали су да искористе сунчеву топлоту.En: With a few mirrors, they tried to harness the sun's heat.Sr: Била је то права комедија гледати их како средњом тромбом трче са стварима, али заправо им је ишло.En: It was quite a comedy watching them run around with things, but it actually worked.Sr: Али, баш када је пита била скоро готова, пришла је олуја.En: However, just when the pie was almost done, a storm approached.Sr: Кишне капи почеле су да пљуште.En: Raindrops began to pour down.Sr: Милан, Ана и Стефан почели су трчати да покрију питу.En: Milan, Ana, and Stefan started running to cover the pie.Sr: У комичном и збуњеном паничењу успели су да је преместе под један дрвени кров.En: In a comedic and confused panic, they managed to move it under a wooden roof.Sr: Када су је коначно извадили на видело, пита је била мало криво исечена, али укус божанствен.En: When they finally brought it out into the open, the pie was a bit unevenly cut, but the taste was divine.Sr: Сељани су се окупили, смејали се и аплаудирали.En: The villagers gathered, laughed, and applauded.Sr: Милан је добио признање које је желео, а село се слажело да је највећа пита од бундеве била успех.En: Milan received the recognition he wanted, and the village agreed that the largest pumpkin pie was a success.Sr: Милан је схватио да, иако се понекад чинило да је све против њега, са спретношћу и пријатељима све може да успе.En: Milan realized that, although it sometimes seemed like everything was against him, with ingenuity and friends, anything could succeed.Sr: Ана је увидела свој допринос у решавању проблема, а Стефан је, изненађујуће, можда чак и уживао у печењу више него у дегустацији, мада је о томе ћутао.En: Ana saw her contribution in problem-solving, and Stefan, surprisingly, might have enjoyed baking more than tasting, although he kept quiet about it.Sr: Све у свему, била је то јесен коју ће сви памтити.En: All in all, it was an autumn everyone would remember. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: живописномmedieval: средњовековномgently: нежноvillagers: мештаниcreative: креативниimpolite: непристојниresourceful: сналажљиваsquare: тргoverflowing: препунеaroma: мирисиenormous: огроманharness: искористеcomedy: комедијаmirrors: огледалаstorm: олујаraindrops: кишне капиpour: пљуштеunevenly: кривоdivine: божанственapplauded: аплаудиралиrecognition: признањеingenuity: спретношћуcontribution: доприносproblem-solving: решавању проблемаtasting: кушаsuccess: успехhowever: међутимprefer: више волеоapproached: пришлаcomedic: комичном

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Silence to Science: Árpád's Breakthrough Moment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Budapest Tudományos Múzeum november elején különösen nyüzsgő volt.En: The Budapest Tudományos Múzeum was particularly bustling at the beginning of November.Hu: Az őszi levelek aranyszínűre festették a várost, és a diákok mindenfelé izgatottan fedezték fel a technológiai és természet kiállításokat.En: The autumn leaves painted the city in golden hues, and students excitedly explored the technology and nature exhibits everywhere.Hu: Az iskolai kirándulás napját arra az időszakra időzítették, amikor a múzeumban ünnepi programok is zajlottak, hiszen közeledett a mindenszentek napja.En: The school trip was scheduled for a period when there were festive programs at the museum, as All Saints' Day was approaching.Hu: Árpád, egy csendes, de kíváncsi fiú, lassan lépett be a nagy kapun.En: Árpád, a quiet but curious boy, slowly stepped through the large gate.Hu: Árpád a tudomány megszállottja volt.En: Árpád was obsessed with science.Hu: Mindig is álmodott arról, hogy egyszer tudósként dolgozik, mégis, a diáktársai között gyakran érezte magát magányosan.En: He always dreamed of working as a scientist one day, yet among his classmates, he often felt lonely.Hu: A közösségi helyzetek kihívást jelentettek számára.En: Social situations posed challenges for him.Hu: Eszter, az osztálytársa, nem volt ezzel így.En: Eszter, his classmate, was not like this.Hu: Vidám és energikus lányként mindenkivel szót értett.En: As a cheerful and energetic girl, she got along with everyone.Hu: Árpád már régóta remélte, hogy talál módot arra, hogy barátokat szerezzen, de félelmei mindig útjába álltak.En: Árpád had long hoped to find a way to make friends, but his fears always stood in the way.Hu: Zoltán tanár úr, a csoport vezetője, szeretett magával ragadó történeteket mesélni a tudományos csodákról.En: Zoltán tanár úr, the group leader, loved to tell captivating stories about scientific wonders.Hu: Ő is észrevette Árpád zárkózottságát, és aggódott érte.En: He also noticed Árpád's introversion and worried about him.Hu: Azelőtt sose sikerült közel kerülnie a gyerekhez, pedig úgy érezte, Árpádnak sok mondanivalója lenne.En: He had never managed to get close to the child, although he felt Árpád had a lot to say.Hu: A csoport végül megérkezett a vulkánok kiállításához.En: Eventually, the group arrived at the volcano exhibit.Hu: Az interaktív bemutatón egy laboráns megmutatta, hogyan tör ki egy miniatűr vulkán.En: During the interactive demonstration, a lab technician showed how a miniature volcano erupts.Hu: Árpád figyelt, de észrevett valamit, amit a bemutató során kihagytak.En: Árpád watched, but noticed something that was left out of the demonstration.Hu: A gyomra összeszorult, és hezitált.En: His stomach tightened, and he hesitated.Hu: Tudja, hogy el kellene mondania.En: He knew he should speak up.Hu: Ekkor Eszter felé fordult, aki érdeklődve figyelte a vulkánt.En: Then he turned to Eszter, who was watching the volcano intently.Hu: "Ez... valszuleg azért tör ki így, mert a nyomás miatt fölgyülemlik a magma," mondta Árpád halkan, de határozottan.En: "This... probably erupts like this because the magma accumulates due to pressure," said Árpád softly but firmly.Hu: Minden szem rászegeződött.En: All eyes were on him.Hu: Erőt merített magából, és folytatta.En: He gathered his strength and continued.Hu: „A magma a földkéreg belsejéből jön, és ha a nyomás elég nagy lesz, kitör...” magyarázta.En: "The magma comes from inside the Earth's crust, and when the pressure becomes high enough, it erupts..." he explained.Hu: Az érdeklődő tekintetek ösztönözték.En: The interested gazes encouraged him.Hu: Eszter mosolyogva bólogatott, és kérdéseket tett fel.En: Eszter nodded with a smile and asked questions.Hu: Lassan egy egész beszélgetés bontakozott ki köröttük.En: Slowly, an entire conversation unfolded around them.Hu: Több diáktársuk is csatlakozott, Zoltán pedig elégedetten figyelte, ahogy Árpád végre megnyílik.En: More classmates joined in, and Zoltán watched contentedly as Árpád finally opened up.Hu: A kirándulás végére Árpád már nem csak a tudomány miatt örült.En: By the end of the trip, Árpád was happy not just because of science.Hu: Először érezte, hogy igazán részese valaminek.En: For the first time, he felt like he was truly part of something.Hu: Eszter és a többiek ismerkedtek vele, és omlott le a fal közte és a világ között.En: Eszter and the others got to know him, and the wall between him and the world began to crumble.Hu: Megtalálta a bátorságát, és ma már nem csak a könyvek lapjain élt.En: He found his courage, and now he lived not just on the pages of books.Hu: Ahogy a nap lenyugodott a város felett, Árpád mosolyogva indult hazafelé.En: As the sun set over the city, Árpád headed home with a smile.Hu: A barátság és a tudomány iránti szenvedély most már kéz a kézben járt.En: Friendship and a passion for science now walked hand in hand.Hu: Tudta, hogy a jövőben nem lesz olyan magányos, mint korábban, és ez új fejezetet nyitott az életében.En: He knew he wouldn't be as lonely in the future as he had been before, and it opened a new chapter in his life. Vocabulary Words:bustling: nyüzsgőhues: színűexhibits: kiállításokfestive: ünnepicurious: kíváncsilonely: magányosanchallenges: kihívástcaptivating: magával ragadóintroversion: zárkózottságátdemonstration: bemutatóminiature: miniatűrerupt: kitöraccumulates: fölgyülemlikcrust: földkéregpressure: nyomásencouraged: ösztönöztékhesitated: hezitáltfirmly: határozottangazes: tekintetekunfolded: bontakozott kicontentedly: elégedettencrumble: omlottchapter: fejezetetobsessed: megszállottjainterested: érdeklődőconversation: beszélgetésgathered: merítettsolitary: magányosencouragement: bátorításpassion: szenvedély

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Spontaneous Christmas Visit to Stockholm's Vasamuseet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vasamuséet i Stockholm var fyllt av skuggor och ljus.En: The Vasamuseet in Stockholm was filled with shadows and light.Sv: Det gamla krigsskeppet Vasa reste sig mäktigt i mitten av rummet.En: The ancient warship Vasa rose majestically in the middle of the room.Sv: Dim belysning badade skeppet i ett mystiskt sken, samtidigt som juldekorationer började dyka upp i hörnen.En: Dim lighting bathed the ship in a mysterious glow, as Christmas decorations began to appear in the corners.Sv: Lina, Jonas och Maja hade bestämt sig för att kombinera sitt julshopping-äventyr med ett besök på museet.En: Lina, Jonas, and Maja had decided to combine their Christmas shopping adventure with a visit to the museum.Sv: Lina hade en noggrant planerande lista i sin väska.En: Lina had a carefully planned list in her bag.Sv: Hon kände sig stressad av allt som skulle göras inför julen.En: She felt stressed about everything that needed to be done before Christmas.Sv: "Vi måste hålla oss till schemat," sa Lina bestämt när de gick in.En: "We have to stick to the schedule," said Lina firmly as they entered.Sv: Jonas log och ryckte på axlarna.En: Jonas smiled and shrugged.Sv: "Ta det lugnt, Lina.En: "Relax, Lina.Sv: Vi har gott om tid," sa han.En: We have plenty of time," he said.Sv: Maja, som just anlänt från landsbygden, var fascinerad av allt hon såg.En: Maja, who had just arrived from the countryside, was fascinated by everything she saw.Sv: "Åh, titta på alla dessa skulpturer!"En: "Oh, look at all these sculptures!"Sv: utbrast hon med ett brett leende.En: she exclaimed with a wide smile.Sv: Linas blick flackade mellan klockan och de olika utställningarna.En: Lina's gaze flickered between the clock and the various exhibitions.Sv: Hon visste att de hade ett tight schema: börja med museet, sedan shoppa på Gamla Stan.En: She knew they had a tight schedule: start with the museum, then shop in Gamla Stan.Sv: Allt för att bli klara i tid innan folkmassorna.En: All to be done in time before the crowds.Sv: Hon kände sig kluven när hon såg Maja och Jonas ivrigt läsa skyltarna och beundra artefakterna.En: She felt torn as she saw Maja and Jonas eagerly reading the signs and admiring the artifacts.Sv: När de nådde det storslagna skeppet stod gruppen tyst.En: When they reached the grand ship, the group stood silently.Sv: Maja pekade på de intrikat snidade figurerna på skrovet.En: Maja pointed at the intricately carved figures on the hull.Sv: "Det är fantastiskt!"En: "It's amazing!"Sv: sa hon med stora ögon.En: she said with wide eyes.Sv: Jonas tog upp sin telefon för att ta bilder.En: Jonas took out his phone to take pictures.Sv: "Kom hit, Lina!En: "Come here, Lina!Sv: Fånga ögonblicket," ropade han.En: Capture the moment," he called.Sv: Lina stod ett ögonblick stilla.En: Lina stood still for a moment.Sv: Hon tittade på sina vänner och insåg plötsligt hur mycket hon älskade dessa spontana stunder.En: She looked at her friends and suddenly realized how much she loved these spontaneous moments.Sv: Julen handlade ju om att vara tillsammans, att uppleva och att dela glädje.En: Christmas was about being together, experiencing, and sharing joy.Sv: Hon stoppade ner listan i väskan och log för sig själv.En: She tucked the list back into her bag and smiled to herself.Sv: "Jag överlämnar mig till dagen," sa Lina och anslöt sig till dem.En: "I surrender to the day," Lina said, joining them.Sv: Tillsammans vandrade de runt, förundrade av de berättelser som museet delade.En: Together, they wandered around, awed by the stories the museum shared.Sv: Det fanns mycket att se, och tiden flöt bort utan att de märkte det.En: There was much to see, and time slipped away without them noticing.Sv: När de lämnade museet var det mörkt ute, och luften var krispig.En: As they left the museum, it was dark outside, and the air was crisp.Sv: Fyllda med intryck och skratt gick de längs vattnet mot tunnelbanan.En: Filled with impressions and laughter, they walked along the water toward the subway.Sv: "Imorgon gör vi shoppingen," föreslog Maja glatt.En: "Tomorrow, we'll do the shopping," suggested Maja cheerfully.Sv: Jonas nickade medhållande.En: Jonas nodded in agreement.Sv: Lina, som nu kände sig lättad, tänkte att det här skulle bli en ny tradition.En: Lina, now feeling relieved, thought this would become a new tradition.Sv: "Vi gör det," sa hon med en nyfunnen känsla av frihet.En: "We'll do it," she said with a newfound sense of freedom.Sv: "Men låt oss inte rusa.En: "But let's not rush.Sv: Det viktigaste är att vi gör det tillsammans."En: The most important thing is that we do it together."Sv: Och med de orden promenerade de vidare, hand i hand, under Stockholms glittrande julljus.En: And with those words, they continued to stroll, hand in hand, under Stockholm's shimmering Christmas lights. Vocabulary Words:shadows: skuggormajestically: mäktigtmysterious: mystisktdecorations: dekorationerschedule: schemafascinated: fascineradgaze: blicktorn: kluvenexclaimed: utbrastadmiring: beundraintricately: intrikatcarved: snidadehull: skrovcapture: fångasurrender: överlämnarawed: förundradeimpressions: intryckcrisp: krispigtradition: traditionfreedom: frihetchimera: chimeraspontaneous: spontanasubway: tunnelbanashimmering: glittrandeastonishment: förvåningslipped: flötcrowds: folkmassorcountryside: landsbygdgesture: gestsilent: tyst

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Voices of Change: How Every Vote Holds a Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig novembermorgen i den lille byen, og himmelen var dekket av grå skyer.En: It was a chilly November morning in the small town, and the sky was covered with gray clouds.No: Bladene på de få trærne som fortsatt hadde blader, virvlet langs de små gatene.En: The leaves on the few trees that still had them swirled along the small streets.No: Erik og Signe sto og ventet på bussen.En: Erik and Signe stood and waited for the bus.No: De skulle stemme, for i dag var det valgdag.En: They were going to vote, as today was election day.No: Selv om det var kaldt, var Erik varm av forventning.En: Even though it was cold, Erik was warm with anticipation.No: Han hadde lenge gledet seg til å bruke stemmen sin.En: He had been looking forward to using his voice for a long time.No: "Er du sikker på at det vil gjøre en forskjell?En: "Are you sure it will make a difference?"No: " spurte Signe skeptisk mens hun dro skjerfet tettere rundt halsen.En: asked Signe skeptically as she pulled her scarf tighter around her neck.No: Hun var mer realistisk, men syntes det var viktig å støtte lillebroren sin.En: She was more realistic but thought it was important to support her younger brother.No: "Det må jeg tro," sa Erik bestemt.En: "I have to believe so," said Erik determinedly.No: "Jeg vil være en del av endringen.En: "I want to be a part of the change."No: "Bussen kom, og de steg på.En: The bus came, and they got on.No: Inne var det fullt av folk, alle på vei til forskjellige steder, men mange med det samme målet.En: Inside, it was full of people, all on their way to different places, but many with the same goal.No: Velgerne snakket lavmælt sammen om politikk, framtid og håp.En: Voters spoke softly among themselves about politics, the future, and hope.No: Erik lyttet, men kjente en gnagende tvil innvendig.En: Erik listened but felt a nagging doubt inside.No: Gjorde det egentlig noen forskjell?En: Did it really make any difference?No: Da de kom til valglokalet, var det travelt.En: When they arrived at the polling station, it was busy.No: Folk kom og gikk, noen raske med stemmesedlene, andre tok seg tid.En: People came and went, some quickly with their ballots, others taking their time.No: Lokalet var enkelt, men fylt med et felles formål.En: The place was simple but filled with a common purpose.No: Tanken om mange stemmer samlet, en kollektiv kraft.En: The thought of many voices together, a collective force.No: Erik og Signe sto i kø.En: Erik and Signe stood in line.No: Signe så på sin yngre bror og merket hans usikkerhet.En: Signe looked at her younger brother and noticed his uncertainty.No: "Du gjør det rette, Erik," sa hun beroligende.En: "You're doing the right thing, Erik," she said reassuringly.No: "Hver stemme teller.En: "Every vote counts."No: "Erik nikket, men tvilen satt fortsatt dypt.En: Erik nodded, but the doubt was still deep.No: Da det ble hans tur, bladde han gjennom stemmeseddelen.En: When it was his turn, he leafed through the ballot.No: Hendene hans skalv litt.En: His hands trembled slightly.No: Verden utenfor virket stor og systemet ubevegelig.En: The world outside seemed vast, and the system immovable.No: "Du er ikke alene," hvisket Signe og ga ham et oppmuntrende smil.En: "You're not alone," Signe whispered, giving him an encouraging smile.No: Hennes tilstedeværelse ga ham litt styrke.En: Her presence gave him a bit of strength.No: Likevel sto Erik fast.En: Still, Erik hesitated.No: Skulle han følge flertallets stemme?En: Should he follow the majority's voice?No: Ville stemmen hans drukne i mengden?En: Would his vote drown in the crowd?No: Så tenkte Erik på de som hadde kjempet for denne retten.En: Then Erik thought of those who had fought for this right.No: Alle de som trodde på en større fremtid.En: All those who believed in a greater future.No: Denne dagen, Allehelgensdag, minnet om de som hadde gått bort.En: This day, All Saints' Day, reminded him of those who had passed away.No: Hans stemme var en del av deres arv, en hyllest i usynlighet.En: His vote was part of their legacy, a tribute in invisibility.No: Med en dyp pust trakk Erik beslutningen sin.En: With a deep breath, Erik made his decision.No: Han markerte sin seddel, brettet den forsiktig sammen og la den i urnen.En: He marked his ballot, folded it carefully, and placed it in the urn.No: Et lite skritt, men en stor handling for ham.En: A small step, but a big action for him.No: Da de gikk ut av valglokalet, kjente Erik en ny ro.En: As they left the polling station, Erik felt a new calm.No: Signe klemte ham lett.En: Signe gave him a light hug.No: "Du gjorde noe viktig i dag.En: "You did something important today."No: "Erik smilte.En: Erik smiled.No: Han forsto nå at selv den minste handling bringer en flamme til livet.En: He now understood that even the smallest action brings a flame to life.No: Sammen var de sterkere, og han var glad han valgte håp fremfor tvil.En: Together they were stronger, and he was glad he chose hope over doubt.No: Verden var kanskje stor, men hver stemme la til sin sjel i symfonien av forandring.En: The world might be big, but every vote added its soul to the symphony of change. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligsceptically: skeptiskanticipation: forventningdeterminedly: bestemtnagging: gnagendecollective: kollektivuncertainty: usikkerhetreassuringly: beroligendetrembled: skalpimmovable: ubevegeligencouraging: oppmuntrendehesitated: sto fastlegacy: arvtribute: hyllestunfold: ufoldlid: lokkurn: urneassembled: samletcalm: roflame: flammesymphony: symfoniswirled: virvletballot: stemmeseddelvast: storstrength: styrkeslightly: littsupport: støttechange: endringdifference: forskjellmajority: flertall

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: One Vote, One Voice: Milan's Autumn Day of Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесења киша падала је тихо, док су златне лишће прекривале земљу.En: The autumn rain fell quietly, as the golden leaves covered the ground.Sr: Дан избора, важан и пун наде за многе становнике краја, окупио је људе у Заједничком центру недалеко од места где се налазио мали суседни маркет.En: Election day, important and full of hope for many residents of the area, gathered people in the Zajednički centar not far from the place where a small neighboring market was located.Sr: Милан је стајао на ивици простора, дубоко удахнувши, у порти центра.En: Milan stood on the edge of the space, taking a deep breath, in the center's foyer.Sr: Упркос анксиозности у гужви, знало се за његову одговорност и одлучност да гласа.En: Despite the crowd-induced anxiety, his responsibility and determination to vote were well known.Sr: Јасмина, енергична водитељка заједнице, у средишту догађаја, говорила је са жаром о важности гласања.En: Jasmina, the energetic community leader, in the heart of the event, spoke passionately about the importance of voting.Sr: Њене речи одјекивале су у Милановој глави.En: Her words echoed in Milan's head.Sr: „Морамо гласати за бољу будућност!En: "We must vote for a better future!"Sr: “ узвикивао је Јасмина, њене речи упадале су у разговоре људи са обе стране.En: exclaimed Jasmina, her words interrupting conversations of people on both sides.Sr: Поред ње, стајао је Петар, старији човек са скепсом према изборима.En: Next to her stood Petar, an older man skeptical about the elections.Sr: Његова унука често је говорила о перспективама и сновима, због чега му је било важно да размишља о будућим генерацијама.En: His granddaughter often talked about prospects and dreams, which made it important for him to think about future generations.Sr: Милан је, сабрајући храброст, пришао.En: Gathering courage, Milan approached.Sr: Јасмина га је дочекивала топлим осмехом.En: Jasmina greeted him with a warm smile.Sr: „Хвала што сте дошли, Милане.En: "Thank you for coming, Milane.Sr: Ваш глас чини разлику!En: Your vote makes a difference!"Sr: “ рекла је са ентузијазмом.En: she said enthusiastically.Sr: Петар је, с друге стране, одмахнуо руком.En: Petar, on the other hand, waved dismissively.Sr: „Све је то лепо, али шта се мења?En: "All that's nice, but what changes?"Sr: “ питао је, пригушено.En: he asked, quietly.Sr: Јасмина је упорно објашњавала зашто верује да је њихов глас важан, и упркос Петаровој скепси, Милан је осећао постепено ослобађање од своје анксиозности.En: Jasmina persistently explained why she believed their vote was important, and despite Petar's skepticism, Milan felt a gradual release from his anxiety.Sr: Ускоро је дошао тренутак гласања.En: Soon it was time to vote.Sr: Дуги редови наврли су се пред гласачким кутијама.En: Long lines swelled before the ballot boxes.Sr: Једна мања расправа започела је између Петра и другог гласача, али Милан је остао фокусиран.En: A minor argument started between Petar and another voter, but Milan remained focused.Sr: „Само дубоко диши“, подсећао је себе.En: "Just breathe deeply," he reminded himself.Sr: Коначно, стигао је до гласачке кутије.En: Finally, he reached the ballot box.Sr: Уз све препреке, оставио је сопствени траг у будућности.En: Despite all obstacles, he left his own mark on the future.Sr: Његов глас био је унутра и важан.En: His vote was cast and mattered.Sr: Изашао је из центра, ваздуше хладно али освежавајуће.En: He exited the center, the air cold but refreshing.Sr: Осетио је снагу, као никада пре.En: He felt strength like never before.Sr: Његова је анксиозност попустила пред задовољством због учињеног дела за заједницу.En: His anxiety gave way to satisfaction for having done his part for the community.Sr: На путу до малог маркетат, осећао је лакоћу.En: On the way to the small market, he felt light.Sr: Брзо је завршио куповину, пузећи поред полица са воћем и поврћем, осетивши јесењи мирис.En: He quickly finished shopping, gliding past shelves of fruits and vegetables, sensing the autumn scent.Sr: Милан се кући вратио не само са врећама намирница, већ и са осећајем поноса и задовољства.En: Milan returned home not only with bags of groceries but also with a sense of pride and satisfaction.Sr: Он је знао, чак и у свету који се мења, један глас може учинити разлику.En: He knew, even in a changing world, one vote can make a difference.Sr: Опет је био спреман превазићи своје страхове, за добробит свих.En: He was once again ready to overcome his fears, for the benefit of everyone.Sr: Тај дан, Милан је научио да његово деловање може превазишћи личне дилеме, чинећи корак ка бољој будућности за све у заједници.En: That day, Milan learned that his actions could transcend personal dilemmas, taking a step toward a better future for everyone in the community. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесењаfoyer: портаanxiety: анксиозностenthusiastically: ентузијазмомdismissively: одмахнуоpersistently: упорноgratitude: захвалностarguments: расправаrefreshing: освежавајућеdetermination: одлучностprospects: перспективеconversation: разговорenthusiasm: ентузијазамelections: избориskepticism: скепсаtranscend: превазишћиobstacles: препрекеcommunity: заједницаdilemma: дилемеresponsibility: одговорностgathering: окупљањеgenerations: генерацијеechoed: одјекиваоinduced: изазванаskeptical: скептичанdetermined: одређенrefresh: освежитиneighboring: суседниhope: нада

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The High-Stakes Halloween: Rik's Risky Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In een oud herenhuis in Amsterdam, tijdens Halloween, speelde Rik een pokerspel dat zijn lot kon veranderen.En: In an old mansion in Amsterdam, during Halloween, Rik played a poker game that could change his fate.Nl: De kamer was sfeervol verlicht met flakkerende kaarsen.En: The room was atmospherically lit with flickering candles.Nl: De muren waren bedekt met donkerrood fluweel, en buiten hoorde je de geluiden van feestende mensen.En: The walls were covered with dark red velvet, and outside you could hear the sounds of people partying.Nl: De lucht was koel, en je kon de geur van natte bladeren van de herfst ruiken.En: The air was cool, and you could smell the scent of wet autumn leaves.Nl: Rik zat aan de pokertafel met Marlies en Jeroen.En: Rik sat at the poker table with Marlies and Jeroen.Nl: Naast hen zat een nieuwe speler, een mysterieuze man met scherpe ogen.En: Next to them sat a new player, a mysterious man with sharp eyes.Nl: Rik voelde de spanning in de lucht toen de kaarten werden gedeeld.En: Rik felt the tension in the air as the cards were dealt.Nl: Zijn handen trilden lichtjes.En: His hands trembled slightly.Nl: Hij dacht aan zijn schulden, geheimgehouden voor zijn vrienden.En: He thought about his debts, kept secret from his friends.Nl: Dit spel was zijn kans om alles recht te zetten.En: This game was his chance to set everything right.Nl: De spelers speelden geconcentreerd.En: The players were focused.Nl: Marlies glimlachte zelfverzekerd.En: Marlies smiled confidently.Nl: Jeroen was kalm en berekenend.En: Jeroen was calm and calculating.Nl: Maar de nieuwkomer hield iedereen in spanning.En: But the newcomer kept everyone in suspense.Nl: Het leek alsof hij iedere beweging kon doorzien.En: It seemed as if he could see through every move.Nl: Rik voelde de druk toenemen.En: Rik felt the pressure mounting.Nl: Zijn gebruikelijke speelstijl was veilig, maar nu voelde hij de drang om een risico te nemen.En: His usual playing style was safe, but now he felt the urge to take a risk.Nl: Rik keek naar zijn kaarten en besloot te bluffen.En: Rik looked at his cards and decided to bluff.Nl: Hij zette een grote stapel chips in.En: He put in a large stack of chips.Nl: Zijn hart klopte in zijn keel.En: His heart pounded in his throat.Nl: De nieuwkomer keek hem strak aan, alsof hij Rik's gedachten kon lezen.En: The newcomer stared at him intently, as if he could read Rik's thoughts.Nl: Maar Rik bleef rustig.En: But Rik remained calm.Nl: Hij dwong zichzelf om zijn zenuwen te beheersen.En: He forced himself to control his nerves.Nl: De ronde ging verder, en de spanning steeg.En: The round continued, and the tension rose.Nl: Uiteindelijk bleef alleen Rik over tegen de mysterieuze speler.En: In the end, only Rik was left against the mysterious player.Nl: Het was de laatste ronde.En: It was the final round.Nl: Alle ogen waren op hen gericht.En: All eyes were on them.Nl: Dit was het moment van de waarheid.En: This was the moment of truth.Nl: Rik moest beslissen: zou hij zijn instincten volgen, of terugvallen op zijn veilige spelstijl?En: Rik had to decide: would he follow his instincts or fall back on his safe playing style?Nl: Hij koos voor het eerste.En: He chose the former.Nl: Hij zette alles in.En: He went all in.Nl: De tafel werd stil.En: The table went silent.Nl: De nieuwkomer keek lang naar Rik.En: The newcomer looked at Rik for a long time.Nl: Toen legde hij zijn kaarten neer.En: Then he laid down his cards.Nl: Rik voelde zijn adem stokken.En: Rik felt his breath catch.Nl: Vervolgens onthulde hij zijn kaarten.En: He then revealed his cards.Nl: Een plotselinge stilte vulde de ruimte.En: A sudden silence filled the room.Nl: En daarna, een luide juich van de anderen aan tafel.En: And then, a loud cheer from the others at the table.Nl: Rik had gewonnen!En: Rik had won!Nl: Het was een glorieuze overwinning.En: It was a glorious victory.Nl: Met zijn winst in handen stond Rik op.En: With his winnings in hand, Rik stood up.Nl: Hij voelde een nieuwe kracht binnen zichzelf.En: He felt a new strength within himself.Nl: Hij wist nu dat het goed was om risico's te nemen.En: He now knew that it was good to take risks.Nl: Terwijl hij de kamer verliet en de nachtelijke lucht inademde, lachte hij.En: As he left the room and breathed in the night air, he laughed.Nl: De stad vierde Halloween, maar voor Rik was het een viering van nieuw gevonden vrijheid.En: The city celebrated Halloween, but for Rik, it was a celebration of newfound freedom.Nl: Hij had zijn schulden overwonnen, en meer dan dat, hij had geleerd te vertrouwen op zichzelf.En: He had overcome his debts, and more than that, he had learned to trust himself. Vocabulary Words:mansion: herenhuisatmospherically: sfeervolflickering: flakkerendevelvet: fluweelscent: geurautumn: herfstmysterious: mysterieuzetension: spanningtrembled: trildendebts: schuldenfocused: geconcentreerdconfidently: zelfverzekerdcalculating: berekenendsuspense: spanningurge: drangbluff: bluffenintently: straknerves: zenuwenmounting: toenemenround: rondeinstincts: instinctenformer: eersteglorious: glorieuzevictory: overwinningstrength: krachtrisks: risico'scelebration: vieringfreedom: vrijheidovercome: overwonnentrust: vertrouwen

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unearthing Legends: The Mystery of the Park's Haunted House Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi levelek zizegtek a szélben, miközben a diákok izgatottan gyülekeztek a park kapuinál.En: The autumn leaves rustled in the wind as the students gathered excitedly at the park gates.Hu: Az iskola kirándulást szervezett a város széle felé, a zárt lakóközösségben levő parkba.En: The school organized a trip towards the edge of the city, to a park located within a gated community.Hu: Áron, kezében egy nagy hátizsákkal, szélesen mosolygott.En: Áron, with a large backpack in hand, smiled broadly.Hu: "Rebeka, László, hallottátok a régi kísértetházról?" kérdezte élénken.En: "Rebeka, László, have you heard about the old haunted house?" he asked eagerly.Hu: Áron mindig is szerette a rémtörténeteket, de barátai figyelmeztették a valóságra.En: Áron always loved ghost stories, but his friends reminded him of reality.Hu: Rebeka, a csapat szkeptikusa, elhúzta a száját.En: Rebeka, the skeptic of the group, pursed her lips.Hu: "Ugyan Áron, kísértetházak nem léteznek."En: "Come on Áron, haunted houses don't exist."Hu: László, a történelem iránt érdeklődő csendes fiú, megszólalt.En: László, a quiet boy with an interest in history, spoke up.Hu: "Hallottam már róla. Azt mondják, régen itt lakott egy híres tudós."En: "I've heard about it. They say a famous scientist used to live there."Hu: Ahogy a csoport elindult a rendezett park felé, Áron fejében egy terv kezdett alakot ölteni.En: As the group headed towards the well-kept park, a plan began to form in Áron's mind.Hu: Meg akarta keresni az emlegetett házat, és bebizonyítani, hogy nem csak mese.En: He wanted to find the mentioned house and prove it was not just a tale.Hu: Ahogy elértek a park közepére, a tanárok és csoportvezetők kiosztották a tájékoztatókat.En: When they reached the center of the park, the teachers and group leaders handed out the information leaflets.Hu: "Ne hagyjátok el a kijelölt területet" - mondták határozottan.En: "Do not leave the designated area," they stated firmly.Hu: Áron azonban csak a kihívást hallotta.En: Áron, however, only heard the challenge.Hu: Reggel közepén Áron súgott Rebekának és Lászlónak.En: In the middle of the morning, Áron whispered to Rebeka and László.Hu: "Menjünk, nézzük meg azt a házat! Csak egy kis időre, senki sem veszi észre."En: "Let's go see that house! Just for a little while, no one will notice."Hu: Rebeka habozott, de Áron lelkesedése végül elérte őt.En: Rebeka hesitated, but Áron's enthusiasm eventually reached her.Hu: "Rendben, de ha bajba kerülünk, te leszel a hibás."En: "Alright, but if we get in trouble, it will be your fault."Hu: László kicsit aggódott az engedetlenség miatt, de a kíváncsiság erősebb volt.En: László was a bit worried about the disobedience, but his curiosity was stronger.Hu: "Nézzük meg gyorsan!"En: "Let's check it out quickly!"Hu: A park szélén, a magas fáktól elrejtve, megtalálták a házat.En: At the edge of the park, hidden by tall trees, they found the house.Hu: Egy régi kúriának tűnt, borostyán borította falai lenyűgözőek voltak.En: It seemed like an old mansion, its ivy-covered walls were impressive.Hu: Mindhárman lélegzetvisszafojtva nézték a tornyos épületet.En: They all gazed at the towering building, holding their breath.Hu: Ahogy közelebb merészkedtek, halk zajok törtek át a csendön.En: As they dared to approach, faint noises broke the silence.Hu: Rebeka megremegett.En: Rebeka shivered.Hu: “Ez csak a szél, ugye?”En: "That's just the wind, right?"Hu: Hirtelen egy férfi jelent meg az ajtó előtt, kezében seprűvel.En: Suddenly, a man appeared in front of the door, holding a broom.Hu: "Ti mit csináltok itt?" kérdezte a gondnok. Arcán halvány mosollyal folytatta.En: "What are you doing here?" asked the caretaker, continuing with a faint smile on his face.Hu: "Ez a ház valójában a város egyik legrégebbi épülete.En: "This house is actually one of the oldest buildings in the city.Hu: Sok érdekes történet kötődik hozzá."En: Many interesting stories are attached to it."Hu: Áron lelkesen kérdezett a ház történelméről, és a gondnok szívesen mesélt nekik.En: Áron eagerly asked about the history of the house, and the caretaker gladly shared them with the kids.Hu: Bár a kísértetekről szóló mesék nem bizonyultak igaznak, Áron elégedetten ment vissza a többiekhez.En: Although the ghost stories did not prove to be true, Áron returned to the others satisfied.Hu: Tudta, hogy barátainak kalandot szerzett, és a saját kíváncsiságát is kielégítette.En: He knew he had provided his friends with an adventure and satisfied his own curiosity.Hu: Visszatérve a csoporthoz, Rebeka mosolygott.En: Returning to the group, Rebeka smiled.Hu: “Jól van, talán mégis létezhetnek rejtélyek.”En: "Alright, maybe mysteries can exist after all."Hu: László, aki eddig visszafogott volt, izgatottan osztotta meg a többiekkel, amit tanultak.En: László, who had been reserved until now, excitedly shared what they learned with the others.Hu: Mindhárman sokat tanultak ezen az őszi napon, és a barátságuk is erősödött.En: All three of them learned a lot on that autumn day, and their friendship also grew stronger.Hu: A nap végére Áron gondolataiban már egy új történet formálódott, de most már tudta, hogy a valóság még érdekesebb lehet.En: By the end of the day, a new story was already forming in Áron's mind, but now he knew that reality could be even more interesting. Vocabulary Words:rustled: zizegtekgathered: gyülekeztekenthusiasm: lelkesedéseeagerly: élénkenskeptic: szkeptikusadesignated: kijelöltdisobedience: engedetlenségwhispered: súgotthesitated: habozottcuriosity: kíváncsiságtowering: tornyosivy-covered: borostyán borítottafaint: halványsmile: mosollyalcaretaker: gondnokgladly: szívesenattached: kötődiksatisfied: elégedettenmysteries: rejtélyekreserved: visszafogottadventure: kalandotimpressive: lenyűgözőekapproach: merészkedtekgazed: néztékbroadly: szélesengated community: zárt lakóközösségleaflets: tájékoztatókatforming: formálódottinteresting: érdekesebbshivered: megremegett

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Friendship's Strength: Sindre's Autumn Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høstløvet fnitret i vinden og spredte et teppe av rødt, gult og oransje over stien der Sindre og Ingrid gikk.En: The autumn leaves rustled in the wind, spreading a carpet of red, yellow, and orange over the path where Sindre and Ingrid walked.No: De var naboer, men også venner.En: They were neighbors, but also friends.No: Ingrid hadde bodd i felleskapet en stund og pleide å dele godbiter av sin vennlighet med de nye.En: Ingrid had lived in the community for a while and often shared bits of her kindness with newcomers.No: Sindre, derimot, hadde flyttet hit for å finne roen.En: Sindre, on the other hand, had moved here to find peace.No: Men roens vennskap hadde sine utfordringer.En: But the peace of friendship had its challenges.No: Det var en perfekt høstdag ved innsjøhytta.En: It was a perfect autumn day by the lakeside cabin.No: Tåken svevde over vannet, og luften bar med seg den friske duften av furuskog.En: The mist floated over the water, and the air carried the fresh scent of pine forest.No: Dette var alt Sindre hadde håpet på – fred, natur, muligheten til å gå i sitt eget tempo.En: This was everything Sindre had hoped for—peace, nature, the chance to go at his own pace.No: Men i dag var annerledes.En: But today was different.No: Midt i samtalen om det kommende halloween-arrangementet i fellesskapet, stoppet Sindre plutselig.En: In the middle of their conversation about the upcoming Halloween event in the community, Sindre suddenly stopped.No: Smerten i brystet hans var skarp, ukjent.En: The pain in his chest was sharp, unfamiliar.No: Han pustet tungt og så på trærne som virket å bøye seg nærmere, pressende.En: He breathed heavily and looked at the trees that seemed to bend closer, pressing in.No: "Ingrid," klarte Sindre å si, selv om ordene virket å drukne i tåken.En: "Ingrid," Sindre managed to say, even though the words seemed to drown in the mist.No: "Jeg tror ikke jeg har det bra.En: "I don't think I'm doing well."No: "Ingrid, årvåken som alltid, var allerede ved hans side.En: Ingrid, vigilant as always, was already by his side.No: "Sindre, vi må tilbake til hytta.En: "Sindre, we need to get back to the cabin.No: Nå.En: Now.No: Kan du gå?En: Can you walk?"No: "Sindre kjempet mot frykten.En: Sindre fought against the fear.No: Han hadde alltid klart seg selv, men nå var ikke tiden for stolthet.En: He had always managed on his own, but now was not the time for pride.No: Han nikket, men bena hans var som bly.En: He nodded, but his legs felt like lead.No: Han måtte stole på Ingrid.En: He had to rely on Ingrid.No: Med Ingrids arm støttende under hans, begynte de sakte tilbake mot hytta og sikkerheten.En: With Ingrid's arm supporting him, they slowly began their way back to the cabin and safety.No: Alle tankene om å trekke seg vekk fra fellesskapet for å helbrede seg selv syntes plutselig feile.En: All thoughts of withdrawing from the community to heal himself suddenly seemed flawed.No: Var ikke en del av helvete også å bygge bånd med folk rundt ham?En: Wasn't part of healing also building bonds with those around him?No: Snart nådde de hytta hvor Ingrid raskt ringte etter hjelp.En: Soon they reached the cabin where Ingrid quickly called for help.No: I løpet av minutter var Sindre i en ambulanse på vei til et nærliggende sykehus.En: Within minutes, Sindre was in an ambulance on his way to a nearby hospital.No: Der opplevde han at hans hjerteproblem ikke var livstruende, men absolutt et tegn på nødvendigheten av endring.En: There he found out that his heart problem was not life-threatening, but certainly a sign of the necessity of change.No: På sykehuset besøkte Ingrid ham daglig.En: At the hospital, Ingrid visited him daily.No: Hun snakket om samlingen av naboer som ønsket ham alt godt, at de skulle bake eplekake til hans hjemkomst.En: She talked about the gathering of neighbors who wished him well, and that they would bake an apple cake for his homecoming.No: Sindre, stadig svak, begynte å forstå at ro ikke betydde isolasjon.En: Sindre, still weak, began to understand that peace did not mean isolation.No: Fellesskapet, og Ingrids vennskap, var deler av den helsen han ønsket å bygge.En: The community, and Ingrid's friendship, were parts of the health he wanted to build.No: Da han endelig reiste tilbake til hytta, var høstløvet nå blitt til et vinterens stille teppe.En: When he finally returned to the cabin, the autumn leaves had now become a silent winter carpet.No: Men i hjertet hans var det en ny sommer på vei.En: But in his heart, a new summer was on its way.No: Sindre hadde lært den viktige vekten av fellesskap, at styrke kunne finnes i vennskap.En: Sindre had learned the important value of community, that strength could be found in friendship.No: Mens han og Ingrid igjen gikk langs innsjøen, denne gangen med roligere hjerte, visste Sindre at han ikke lenger gikk alene.En: As he and Ingrid once again walked along the lake, this time with a calmer heart, Sindre knew he no longer walked alone. Vocabulary Words:rustled: fnitretcarpet: teppemist: tåkenvigilant: årvåkensupporting: støttendesharp: skarpunfamiliar: ukjentbend: bøyepressing: pressendeflawed: feilerely: stolepride: stolthetambulance: ambulansepeace: rolake: innsjøgathering: samlingenneighbors: naboerpace: tempochallenges: utfordringerisolation: isolasjoncommunity: fellesskapstrength: styrkeconversation: samtalensharp: skarplead: blywithdraw: trekkeheal: helbredehospital: sykehusnecessary: nødvendighetenfriendship: vennskap

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: The Secret Garden: Exploring Hidden Truths on Halloween Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La luna brillaba intensamente sobre la comunidad cerrada.En: The moon shone intensely over the gated community.Es: Las luces naranjas y negras del club social parpadeaban mientras los niños, disfrazados de fantasmas y brujas, corrían y reían en el césped.En: The orange and black lights of the club social flickered while the children, dressed as ghosts and witches, ran and laughed on the grass.Es: Era la fiesta de Halloween de la escuela, una fiesta diferente, porque aunque en el hemisferio sur era primavera, el espíritu de la noche oscura y misteriosa llenaba el aire.En: It was the school's Halloween party, a different kind of party because even though it was spring in the southern hemisphere, the spirit of the dark and mysterious night filled the air.Es: Marisol, con un disfraz de vampiro, miraba más allá de la cerca que delimitaba el vecindario.En: Marisol, dressed as a vampire, looked beyond the fence that bordered the neighborhood.Es: Rumores de un jardín secreto resonaban en su mente como una melodía intrigante.En: Rumors of a secret garden resonated in her mind like an intriguing melody.Es: "Dicen que ese jardín solo se muestra en Halloween," le contó a Javier, su primo, quien estaba vestido de hombre lobo y la miraba con preocupación.En: "They say that garden only appears on Halloween," she told Javier, her cousin, who was dressed as a werewolf and looked at her with concern.Es: "No podemos ir allí," advirtió Javier.En: "We can't go there," warned Javier.Es: Era responsable de cuidar a Marisol, quien muchas veces se metía en líos por su curiosidad incontrolable.En: He was responsible for watching over Marisol, who often got into trouble because of her uncontrollable curiosity.Es: "Las reglas son claras.En: "The rules are clear.Es: No podemos salir de las áreas permitidas."En: We can't leave the permitted areas."Es: Marisol sonrió, una sonrisa llena de picardía y determinación.En: Marisol smiled, a smile full of mischief and determination.Es: "¿No quieres ver si es verdad?En: "Don't you want to see if it's true?Es: Esta podría ser nuestra única oportunidad."En: This could be our only chance."Es: Javier suspiró.En: Javier sighed.Es: Siempre había admirado la valentía de Marisol, pero sabía que también podría ser peligroso.En: He had always admired Marisol's bravery, but he knew it could also be dangerous.Es: Las historias sobre un jardín embrujado asustaban aún más a los niños, incluso a los que no admitían tener miedo, como él.En: The stories about a haunted garden frightened the children even more, even those who wouldn't admit they were scared, like him.Es: La música y las risas de fondo se desvanecieron mientras Marisol y Javier atravesaban discretamente la puerta lateral del club, donde la oscuridad les ofrecía el anonimato.En: The music and laughter in the background faded away as Marisol and Javier discreetly passed through the side door of the club, where the darkness offered them anonymity.Es: Marisol tomó la delantera, moviéndose como un gato curioso.En: Marisol took the lead, moving like a curious cat.Es: "¿Y si es cierto que está embrujado?"En: "What if it's true that it's haunted?"Es: susurró Javier, frunciendo el ceño mientras caminaban.En: whispered Javier, frowning as they walked.Es: "Entonces, tendremos nuestra propia historia de terror."En: "Then we'll have our own ghost story."Es: Marisol se rió suavemente, tratando de calmar la tensión que sentía dentro de sí misma.En: Marisol laughed softly, trying to calm the tension she felt inside herself.Es: Al llegar al límite del jardín, la luz de la luna les reveló un camino oculto entre los arbustos.En: Upon reaching the edge of the garden, the moonlight revealed a hidden path among the bushes.Es: Javier tragó saliva, y Marisol, conteniendo la respiración, dio el primer paso.En: Javier swallowed hard, and Marisol, holding her breath, took the first step.Es: El jardín no estaba embrujado, sino lleno de flores exóticas que brillaban como estrellas y un aire fresco que parecía contar sus secretos al viento.En: The garden wasn't haunted; it was full of exotic flowers that shone like stars and fresh air that seemed to share its secrets with the wind.Es: "No puedo creerlo," susurró Javier, maravillado.En: "I can't believe it," Javier whispered, amazed.Es: "Todo este tiempo pensamos que era solo una historia."En: "All this time we thought it was just a story."Es: "Lo mejor de las historias es descubrir su verdad," respondió Marisol, sus ojos brillando con entusiasmo.En: "The best part about stories is discovering their truth," Marisol replied, her eyes shining with excitement.Es: Regresaron al bullicioso club social, con el corazón acelerado y las mentes llenas de nuevas ideas.En: They returned to the bustling club social, with their hearts racing and minds full of new ideas.Es: Se miraron cómplices, prometiéndose en silencio no compartir su descubrimiento con nadie más.En: They looked at each other conspiratorially, silently promising not to share their discovery with anyone else.Es: Era un secreto compartido que fortalecía su vínculo.En: It was a shared secret that strengthened their bond.Es: Marisol había reafirmado su confianza en sus aventuras, mientras que Javier había aprendido a valorar salir de su zona de confort.En: Marisol had reaffirmed her confidence in her adventures, while Javier had learned to appreciate stepping out of his comfort zone.Es: Juntos, comprendieron que la curiosidad y la valentía son tesoros que llevan a descubrimientos inolvidables.En: Together, they understood that curiosity and bravery are treasures that lead to unforgettable discoveries.Es: Al retomar la fiesta, la comunidad cerrada parecía ahora un poco más grande y llena de posibilidades.En: As they returned to the party, the gated community now seemed a little larger and full of possibilities.Es: Lo que antes era un simple cuento ahora era una verdad mágica que pertenecía solo a ellos.En: What was once just a simple tale now was a magical truth that belonged only to them. Vocabulary Words:gated community: la comunidad cerradafence: la cercarumor: el rumorwitch: la brujamelody: la melodíaconcern: la preocupacióncuriosity: la curiosidaddetermination: la determinaciónbravery: la valentíahaunted: embrujadobackground: el fondodarkness: la oscuridadanonymity: el anonimatopath: el caminobushes: los arbustosexotic flowers: las flores exóticasstars: las estrellasfresh air: el aire frescoamazement: el asombrotruth: la verdadexcitement: el entusiasmobustling: bulliciososecret: el secretobond: el vínculoconfidence: la confianzacomfort zone: la zona de conforttreasure: el tesorodiscovery: el descubrimientopossibility: la posibilidadtale: el cuento

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Autumn's Lesson: The Halloween Party That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 문을 열면 바삭거리는 낙엽 소리가 들리는 담장 있는 마을이 있었다.En: On a day deep in autumn, there was a village with fences where you could hear the crunching sound of fallen leaves when you opened the door.Ko: 집집마다 호박과 주황색, 검은색 장식으로 꾸며진 그곳은 마치 동화에서나 나올 법한 풍경이었다.En: Each house was decorated with pumpkins and orange, black decorations, resembling a scene straight out of a fairy tale.Ko: 이곳에서 민준과 그의 가족은 매년 열리는 할로윈 파티를 준비하고 있었다.En: Here, Minjun and his family were preparing for the annual Halloween party.Ko: 민준은 꼼꼼하고 철저한 아버지였다.En: Minjun was a meticulous and thorough father.Ko: 그는 모든 것이 완벽하게 진행되길 바랐다.En: He wanted everything to proceed perfectly.Ko: "이번 파티는 이웃들한테 좋은 인상을 남겨야 해," 민준은 스스로 다짐하며 여러 가지 준비물 목록을 작성했다.En: "This party needs to leave a good impression on the neighbors," Minjun resolved to himself while making a list of various preparations.Ko: 한편, 민준의 아들 지우는 전혀 내키지 않았다.En: Meanwhile, Minjun's son Jiwoo was not keen at all.Ko: 그는 할로윈 파티보다는 친구들과 보내는 시간이 더 중요했다.En: Spending time with friends was more important to him than the Halloween party.Ko: 지우는 몰래 친구의 파티에 가기 위해 기회를 엿보고 있었다. 아버지를 돕고 싶지 않은 마음이 컸다.En: He was secretly looking for a chance to sneak away to a friend's party, with a strong reluctance to help his father.Ko: 민준은 아들의 태도를 눈치챘다.En: Minjun noticed his son's attitude.Ko: 그는 지우와 단둘이 앉아 솔직한 대화를 시도하기로 했다.En: He decided to have a candid conversation with Jiwoo one-on-one.Ko: "지우야, 내게 파티가 중요한 만큼 네가 소중한 것도 이해한다.En: "Jiwoo, I understand that you're precious to me, just as the party is important to me.Ko: 하지만 함께 가족 행사에 참여하는 것도 중요하지 않을까?" 민준은 진지하게 물었다.En: But isn't it also important to participate in family events together?" Minjun asked earnestly.Ko: 지우는 곰곰이 생각했다.En: Jiwoo thought deeply.Ko: 하지만 마음은 여전히 친구의 파티에 있었다.En: However, his mind was still with his friend's party.Ko: 그렇게 시간이 흘러, 드디어 집에서 할로윈 파티가 시작되었다.En: As time passed, the Halloween party at their house finally began.Ko: 사람들은 즐겁게 담소를 나누고 있었다.En: People were happily chatting away.Ko: 그때, 지우는 친구로부터 충격적인 소식을 들었다.En: Then, Jiwoo heard shocking news from his friend.Ko: "나 이사 가게 됐어," 친구의 목소리에 지우는 놀랐다.En: "I'm moving away," his friend's voice shocked Jiwoo.Ko: 떠난다고 생각하니 마음이 복잡해졌다.En: The thought of them leaving made his feelings complicated.Ko: 지우는 그제야 가족 곁에 있고 싶다는 생각이 들었다.En: Only then did Jiwoo feel the desire to be with his family.Ko: 그러자 지우는 결심했다.En: So Jiwoo made up his mind.Ko: 파티장에서 아버지에게 다가갔다.En: He approached his father at the party.Ko: "아빠, 내가 도울게," 지우는 미소 지으며 말했다.En: "Dad, let me help," Jiwoo said with a smile.Ko: 민준은 그런 지우를 다정하게 안아주었다.En: Minjun gave his son a warm hug.Ko: "고맙다, 지우야."En: "Thank you, Jiwoo."Ko: 그날 밤, 지우는 열심히 손님을 맞이하고, 파티 분위기를 돋우었다.En: That night, Jiwoo worked hard to greet guests and liven up the party atmosphere.Ko: 이웃들 모두 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.En: All the neighbors had a great time.Ko: 파티가 끝나갈 무렵, 지우는 가족과 함께 하는 시간을 중요하게 생각하게 되었다.En: As the party was coming to an end, Jiwoo realized the importance of spending time with family.Ko: 지우는 마음속으로 다짐했다. 앞으로 가족과의 소중한 시간을 놓치지 말자고.En: Jiwoo made a promise to himself to not miss out on valuable family time in the future.Ko: 파티가 끝난 뒤, 민준과 지우는 뒷정리를 함께 하며 서로의 마음을 나누었다.En: After the party ended, Minjun and Jiwoo cleaned up together and shared their thoughts with each other.Ko: 가을밤 하늘에는 반짝이는 별들이 떠 있었다.En: In the autumn night sky, the stars were twinkling.Ko: 담장 있는 마을에서의 할로윈 파티는 그렇게 행복한 기억으로 남았다.En: The Halloween party in the village with fences remained as a happy memory.Ko: 가족 간의 따뜻한 정이 흘러넘치는 파티였다.En: It was a party overflowing with warm familial affection.Ko: 지우는 가족의 의미를 한층 더 깨닫게 되었다.En: Jiwoo came to understand the meaning of family even more. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을fences: 담장crunching: 바삭거리는resembling: 마치meticulous: 꼼꼼한thorough: 철저한impression: 인상keen: 내키지 않는reluctance: 마음이 내키지 않다candid: 솔직한earnestly: 진지하게complicated: 복잡한desire: 생각liven: 돋우다promise: 다짐valuable: 소중한twinkling: 반짝이는memory: 기억overflowing: 흘러넘치는familial affection: 가족 간의 따뜻한 정decorate: 꾸며진chatting: 담소를 나누다shock: 충격적인 소식hug: 안아주다participate: 참여하는preparations: 준비물sneak: 몰래 가다attitude: 태도approach: 다가가다realize: 깨닫게 되다

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Trust, Technology, and Triumph: A New Beginning at Arlanda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På Arlanda flygplats var luften full av höstens friska doft.En: At Arlanda flygplats, the air was full of the fresh scent of autumn.Sv: Runt omkring fanns resenärer i alla riktningar, många med kostymer och pumpor eftersom Halloween närmade sig.En: All around were travelers in every direction, many with suits and pumpkins as Halloween approached.Sv: Väskor rullade över golven och högtalarna meddelade flygtider på olika språk.En: Suitcases rolled across the floors, and the speakers announced flight times in various languages.Sv: Elin stod vid ett cafébord och väntade på sin kollega, Johan.En: Elin stood by a café table waiting for her colleague, Johan.Sv: Hon var nervös inför deras kommande affärsresa.En: She was nervous about their upcoming business trip.Sv: Hon hade förberett presentationen i veckor och ville att allt skulle bli perfekt.En: She had prepared the presentation for weeks and wanted everything to be perfect.Sv: Hennes förra resa hade slutat i kaos när tekniken krånglat, något hon inte ville uppleva igen.En: Her previous trip had ended in chaos when the technology malfunctioned, something she did not want to experience again.Sv: Johan kom leende fram till bordet.En: Johan came to the table smiling.Sv: Hans avslappnade stil var en stark kontrast mot Elins stelare hållning.En: His relaxed style was in stark contrast to Elin's more rigid demeanor.Sv: "Hej, Elin!En: "Hi, Elin!"Sv: ", sa Johan.En: said Johan.Sv: "Redo för resan?"En: "Ready for the trip?"Sv: Elin nickade.En: Elin nodded.Sv: "Ja, men jag vill verkligen att vi går igenom presentationen igen", svarade hon.En: "Yes, but I really want us to go through the presentation again," she replied.Sv: "Vi får inte lämna något åt slumpen."En: "We can't leave anything to chance."Sv: Johan log och sa, "Ja, men oroa dig inte för mycket.En: Johan smiled and said, "Yes, but don't worry too much.Sv: Vi har lagt ner mycket arbete, och jag tror att min nya idé verkligen kan bidra."En: We've put in a lot of work, and I think my new idea can really contribute."Sv: Han syftade på en innovativ del han velat lägga till, men Elin hade inte varit säker.En: He was referring to an innovative part he wanted to add, but Elin had not been sure.Sv: De satte sig ner med sina bärbara datorer.En: They sat down with their laptops.Sv: När de gick igenom materialet, försökte Johan övertala Elin att inkludera hans idé.En: As they went through the material, Johan tried to persuade Elin to include his idea.Sv: "Det kan ge presentationen en unik vinkel," förklarade han.En: "It can give the presentation a unique angle," he explained.Sv: Elin tvekade.En: Elin hesitated.Sv: Hon var fast besluten att hålla sig till planen.En: She was determined to stick to the plan.Sv: "Men tänk om det inte fungerar?"En: "But what if it doesn't work?"Sv: svarade hon med en oro hon inte kunde skaka av sig.En: she replied with an anxiety she couldn't shake off.Sv: "Du måste lita på mig," sa Johan lugnande.En: "You have to trust me," said Johan reassuringly.Sv: "Jag har testat det flera gånger.En: "I've tested it several times.Sv: Vi kan hantera det."En: We can handle it."Sv: Plötsligt blev det ett tekniskt problem.En: Suddenly, there was a technical problem.Sv: Projektorn vägrade starta, vilket gav Elin en déjà vu-känsla från den förra resans problem.En: The projector refused to start, giving Elin a déjà vu feeling from the previous trip's troubles.Sv: Hennes oro ökade.En: Her anxiety increased.Sv: Johan stegade snabbt fram och började arbeta på problemet.En: Johan quickly stepped forward and started working on the problem.Sv: Elin stod bredvid, hjälpte till där hon kunde.En: Elin stood by, helping where she could.Sv: Till slut lyckades Johan lösa problemet.En: Eventually, Johan managed to solve the issue.Sv: Hans kreativitet och snabbtänkta handlingar imponerade på Elin.En: His creativity and quick thinking impressed Elin.Sv: När de väl fick tekniken att fungera, tog Elin ett djupt andetag och vände sig mot Johan.En: Once they got the technology to work, Elin took a deep breath and turned to Johan.Sv: "Tack," sa hon.En: "Thank you," she said.Sv: "Jag förstår nu hur viktig din del är.En: "I now understand how important your part is.Sv: Låt oss inkludera din idé."En: Let's include your idea."Sv: De reste sig och gick mot mötesrummet.En: They stood up and headed towards the meeting room.Sv: Presentationen flöt på utan problem.En: The presentation went smoothly.Sv: Johans idé framhölls och fick positiv feedback från åhörarna.En: Johan's idea was highlighted and received positive feedback from the audience.Sv: Vid slutet av presentationen erkände Elin Johans bidrag högt inför alla.En: At the end of the presentation, Elin acknowledged Johan's contribution loudly in front of everyone.Sv: När de lämnade rummet tillsammans, kände Elin en ny lättnad.En: As they left the room together, Elin felt a new sense of relief.Sv: Hon insåg värdet av samarbete och förmågan att släppa kontrollen ibland.En: She realized the value of collaboration and the ability to let go of control at times.Sv: Johan kände sig äntligen värderad och motiverad.En: Johan finally felt valued and motivated.Sv: Vid kaféet igen, stod de båda med varsin varm choklad.En: Back at the café, they both stood with a hot chocolate in hand.Sv: "Vi gjorde det," sa Johan med ett leende.En: "We did it," said Johan with a smile.Sv: Elin log tillbaka, deras relation nu starkare och mer respektfylld än någonsin.En: Elin smiled back, their relationship now stronger and more respectful than ever.Sv: Den kalla vinden utanför välkomnade de första antydningarna av vintern, men inuti flygplatsens värme hade Elin och Johan gjort ett genombrott i sin relation och arbetsdynamik.En: The cold wind outside welcomed the first signs of winter, but inside the warmth of the airport, Elin and Johan had made a breakthrough in their relationship and work dynamics. Vocabulary Words:aroma: doftautumn: höstsuit: kostympumpkin: pumpaannouncement: meddelandecolleague: kolleganervous: nervöschaos: kaosmalfunction: krånglarigid: steldemeanor: hållningchance: slumpcontribute: bidrainnovative: innovativhesitate: tvekaanxiety: ororeassuringly: lugnandehandle: hanteraprojector: projektordéjà vu: déjà vu-känslaimpress: imponeracreative: kreativitetquick-thinking: snabbtänktbreathe: andasacknowledge: erkännacollaboration: samarbeterelief: lättnadmotivated: motiveradbreakthrough: genombrottdynamic: dynamik

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Reuniting in Autumn: Jinsu's Journey Back Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 인천공항은 바쁘다.En: Incheon Airport is busy.Ko: 사람들 소리, 짐 가방 끌리는 소리.En: Sounds of people, sounds of luggage being dragged.Ko: 공항은 언제나 활기차다.En: Airports are always lively.Ko: 창밖 하늘은 높고 푸르다.En: The sky outside the window is high and blue.Ko: 단풍은 오색빛깔이다.En: The autumn leaves are multicolored.Ko: 가을이다.En: It is autumn.Ko: 추석이 지났다.En: Chuseok has passed.Ko: 인천공항에는 많은 사람들이 있다.En: There are many people at Incheon Airport.Ko: 많은 이들이 가족과 친구를 만난다.En: Many are meeting with family and friends.Ko: 진수는 두근거린다.En: Jinsu is excited.Ko: 그는 두 해 동안 외국에서 공부했다.En: He studied abroad for two years.Ko: 이제 그는 한국에 돌아왔다.En: Now he has returned to Korea.Ko: 비행기에서 내리자마자 그는 가벼운 웃음을 지어본다.En: As soon as he gets off the plane, he tries a light smile.Ko: 긴장이 되었다.En: He is nervous.Ko: 자신의 집에 돌아온 기분이 이상하다.En: The feeling of returning home is strange.Ko: 모든 것이 어떻게 변했을지 궁금하다.En: He wonders how everything might have changed.Ko: 도착장에 오자 진수는 흥분과 걱정이 섞인 느낌이다.En: Upon arriving at the arrivals area, Jinsu feels a mix of excitement and anxiety.Ko: 마침내, 그는 소중한 얼굴들을 본다.En: Finally, he sees cherished faces.Ko: 혜진, 그의 누나, 그리고 민지, 그의 어린 시절 친구가 있다.En: There is Hyejin, his older sister, and Minji, his childhood friend.Ko: 두 사람은 손을 흔들며 큰 미소로 그를 맞이한다.En: Both are waving their hands and greeting him with big smiles.Ko: 진수는 마음이 따뜻해진다.En: Jinsu feels heart-warmed.Ko: 하지만 여전히 불안하다.En: Yet, he is still uneasy.Ko: "네가 없어서 많이 허전했어," 혜진이 말한다.En: "We've felt very empty without you," Hyejin says.Ko: 민지는 웃으며 고개를 끄덕인다.En: Minji nods with a smile.Ko: "맞아, 진수. 너 많이 보고 싶었어."En: "That's right, Jinsu. We missed you a lot."Ko: 그러나 진수는 웃는 얼굴로 그들의 말을 듣는다.En: But Jinsu listens to their words with a smiling face.Ko: 그는 걱정이 많다.En: He has many worries.Ko: 그는 달라졌을까?En: Has he changed too much?Ko: 그들도 변했을까?En: Have they changed?Ko: 그 차이가 거리감을 만들까?En: Will those differences create a distance?Ko: 진수는 결심한다.En: Jinsu decides.Ko: 그는 솔직해지기로 한다.En: He will be honest.Ko: 공항 한쪽에 서서 그는 드디어 말한다.En: Standing on one side of the airport, he finally speaks.Ko: "혜진 누나, 민지야... 솔직히 난 좀 걱정이 돼.En: "Hyejin nuna, Minji... honestly, I'm a bit worried.Ko: 내가 너무 변한 것 같아.En: I feel like I've changed too much.Ko: 우리 사이가 어색해질까 봐."En: I'm afraid our relationship will become awkward."Ko: 혜진과 민지는 조용히 그의 말을 듣고 있다.En: Hyejin and Minji quietly listen to his words.Ko: 그러다가 혜진이 따뜻하게 말을 건넨다.En: Then Hyejin speaks warmly.Ko: "우리가 너를 많이 기다렸어.En: "We've been waiting for you a lot.Ko: 너의 변화를 우리는 받아들일 거야.En: We will accept your changes.Ko: 중요한 건 네가 돌아왔다는 거야."En: What's important is that you've returned."Ko: 민지도 웃으며 말한다.En: Minji also speaks with a smile.Ko: "맞아.En: "That's right.Ko: 너의 모든 변화가 우리와의 관계를 더 강하게 만들 거야."En: All your changes will make our relationship stronger."Ko: 진수는 안도의 한숨을 쉰다.En: Jinsu breathes a sigh of relief.Ko: 그의 걱정은 줄어들고, 가슴이 가벼워진다.En: His worries decrease, and his heart feels lighter.Ko: 모두가 카페로 이동한다.En: They all move to a café.Ko: 삼 사람은 이야기를 나누며 따뜻한 커피를 마신다.En: The three of them share stories while drinking warm coffee.Ko: 진수는 깨달았다. 진심은 강한 유대를 만든다.En: Jinsu realized that sincerity creates strong bonds.Ko: 그는 다시 한국 생활에 자신감을 얻는다.En: He gains confidence in living in Korea again.Ko: 진수는 자신이 변했다 해도, 사랑하는 사람들이 그의 곁에 있다는 것을 느낀다.En: Even if he has changed, he feels that his loved ones are by his side.Ko: 그들은 함께 일렁이는 가을 바람처럼 따뜻한 우정을 나누고 있었다.En: They shared a warm friendship like the swirling autumn wind. Vocabulary Words:lively: 활기차다multicolored: 오색빛깔이다excited: 두근거린다abroad: 외국cherished: 소중한uneasy: 불안하다awkward: 어색해질까nervous: 긴장이 되었다anxiety: 걱정realized: 깨달았다sincerity: 진심bonds: 유대confidence: 자신감worries: 걱정changes: 변화relationship: 관계heart-warmed: 마음이 따뜻해진다returning: 돌아온autumn leaves: 단풍cherishing: 소중한differences: 차이distance: 거리감side: 한쪽heightened: 높고blue: 푸르다familiar: 익숙한strange: 이상하다accept: 받아들일decrease: 줄어들고waving: 손을 흔들며

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Golden Dreams: An Oslo Artist's Halloween Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høsten hadde kledd Oslo i gylne farger.En: Autumn had dressed Oslo in golden colors.No: Løvene som sprøytet langs Karl Johans gate knaste under føttene til Sander og Ingrid da de gikk mot Nasjonalgalleriet.En: The leaves that sprayed along Karl Johans gate crunched under the feet of Sander and Ingrid as they walked towards the Nasjonalgalleriet.No: De skulle handle kunstforsyninger til en stor Halloween-utstilling.En: They were going to purchase art supplies for a big Halloween exhibition.No: Inne på galleriet var det en opplevelse.En: Inside the gallery, it was an experience.No: Veggene var prydet med mestere som Munch og Vigeland, og taket kastet et mykt, gyllent lys over hallene.En: The walls were adorned with masters like Munch and Vigeland, and the ceiling cast a soft, golden light over the halls.No: Turister hvisket imponert mens lokalene fylte seg med lav mumling.En: Tourists whispered in awe while the premises filled with a low murmur.No: Sander var en ambisiøs ung maler.En: Sander was an ambitious young painter.No: Han hadde en drøm om å få sitt navn kjent blant storheter.En: He had a dream of making his name known among the greats.No: Ingrid, hans alltid oppmuntrende venn, hadde en smittende entusiasme for kunst.En: Ingrid, his always encouraging friend, had a contagious enthusiasm for art.No: Hun så alltid potensialet i det han skapte.En: She always saw the potential in what he created.No: De gikk inn i en liten butikk i nærheten, fulle av kunstmateriell.En: They entered a small shop nearby, filled with art supplies.No: Hyllene var fylt med malingstuber, pensler og lerreter.En: The shelves were stocked with tubes of paint, brushes, and canvases.No: Sander begynte å lete gjennom utvalget, men utvalget var magert.En: Sander began to search through the selection, but the selection was sparse.No: "Å nei," sukket han.En: "Oh no," he sighed.No: "Dette er alt de har igjen?En: "Is this all they have left?"No: "Mens de lette, dukket Mikkel opp fra intet.En: While they searched, Mikkel appeared out of nowhere.No: Han var en kjent kunstner, med et rykte for å være litt arrogant.En: He was a well-known artist, with a reputation for being a bit arrogant.No: "Sander," sa han med et hevet øyebryn.En: "Sander," he said with a raised eyebrow.No: "Hva gjør du her?En: "What are you doing here?"No: "Sander kjente seg nervøs, Mikkel hadde alltid vært en betydelig figur, og hans kritiske blikk var kjent blant kunstkretsene.En: Sander felt nervous; Mikkel had always been a significant figure, and his critical eye was familiar among art circles.No: "Jeg ser etter pensler," svarte Sander.En: "I'm looking for brushes," replied Sander.No: Mikkel humret.En: Mikkel chuckled.No: "Tror du virkelig du kan konkurrere i Halloween-utstillingen?En: "Do you really think you can compete in the Halloween exhibition?No: Det er mange flinke kunstnere deltar.En: There are many talented artists participating."No: "Ingrid stirret på Mikkel og skulle akkurat til å si noe da Sander tok et dypt pust.En: Ingrid stared at Mikkel and was just about to say something when Sander took a deep breath.No: "Jeg tror på arbeidet mitt," svarte Sander rolig.En: "I believe in my work," Sander replied calmly.No: "Vi får se på utstillingen.En: "We'll see at the exhibition."No: "Sander snudde seg og oppdaget noe spesielt.En: Sander turned around and discovered something special.No: En sett pensler, så ut som de hadde blitt oversett.En: A set of brushes, looking as if they had been overlooked.No: Unike i sin form, akkurat det han trengte for å fullføre sitt verk.En: Unique in their form, exactly what he needed to complete his piece.No: På utstillingen noen dager senere, var galleriet fylt med en spenning.En: At the exhibition a few days later, the gallery was filled with excitement.No: All slags kunstverk med Halloween-tema prydet veggene.En: All sorts of Halloween-themed artworks adorned the walls.No: Sander så nervøst på sitt eget stykke.En: Sander looked nervously at his own piece.No: Det var en stor, mørk silhuett i lys av en oransje fullmåne.En: It was a large, dark silhouette in the light of an orange full moon.No: Publikum begynte å samles rundt Sander sitt arbeide.En: The audience began to gather around Sander's work.No: Hviskingen begynte å bre seg.En: Whispering started to spread.No: Selv Mikkel sto og observerte.En: Even Mikkel stood observing.No: Det var en stillhet før applausen brøt ut.En: There was a silence before applause broke out.No: Ingrid smilte bredt.En: Ingrid smiled broadly.No: "Jeg sa jo du kunne klare det!En: "I told you you could do it!"No: "Mikkel nikket sakte, overrasket.En: Mikkel nodded slowly, surprised.No: "Kanskje jeg tok feil.En: "Perhaps I was wrong."No: "Sander, med selvtillit, takket for skryten.En: Sander, with confidence, thanked them for the praise.No: Han følte seg mer selvsikker enn noensinne, klar for større og mer ambisiøse prosjekter.En: He felt more confident than ever, ready for bigger and more ambitious projects.No: Oslogater var fortsatt dekket i gylne blader da kvelden nærmet seg.En: The streets of Oslo were still covered in golden leaves as evening approached.No: Takket være hans nyvunne tillit, så han fremtiden i et helt nytt lys.En: Thanks to his newfound confidence, he saw the future in a whole new light. Vocabulary Words:dressed: kleddcrunched: knasteadorned: prydetmurmur: mumlingambitious: ambisiøscontagious: smittendepotential: potensialetsparse: magertappeared: dukketarrogant: arrogantsignificant: betydeligcompete: konkurrereparticipating: deltarunique: unikeoverlooked: oversettexhibition: utstillingsilhouette: silhuettwhispering: hviskingenspread: breapplause: applausenbroadly: bredtconfidence: selvtillitpraise: skrytenapproached: nærmetenthusiasm: entusiasmepainter: malerreputation: ryktecritical: kritiskegather: samlesobserving: observerte

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Healing Bonds: A Sibling Reunion at the Museum of Fine Arts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Őszi nap van Budapesten, a Szépművészeti Múzeumban.En: It's an autumn day in Budapest, at the Szépművészeti Múzeum (Museum of Fine Arts).Hu: A levelek lassan hullanak a Városliget fáiról, a hűvös szellő pedig beáramlik a szélesen nyitott ajtókon.En: The leaves slowly fall from the trees in Városliget, and the cool breeze flows in through the wide open doors.Hu: Áron a múzeum impozáns bejáratánál áll, és mély levegőt vesz.En: Áron stands at the museum's impressive entrance and takes a deep breath.Hu: Vágyik arra, hogy újra összekösse a kapcsolatot testvéreivel, Júliával és Bencével.En: He longs to reconnect with his siblings, Júlia and Bence.Hu: Bár a múltban sok félreértés történt közöttük, ma szeretne végre pontot tenni a régóta tartó feszültség végére.En: Although there were many misunderstandings between them in the past, today he wants to finally put an end to the long-standing tension.Hu: Júlia érkezik elsőként.En: Júlia arrives first.Hu: Mindig is imádta a művészetet, és azonnal odavan a múzeum varázsáért.En: She's always loved art, and she's immediately captivated by the magic of the museum.Hu: Széles mosollyal üdvözli Áront, de mindketten érzik a kimondatlan dolgok súlyát.En: With a broad smile, she greets Áron, but both feel the weight of unspoken words.Hu: Nem sokkal később Bence is csatlakozik hozzájuk.En: Not long after, Bence joins them.Hu: Ő a legfiatalabb, és gyakran érzi úgy, hogy nem tud megfelelni idősebb testvéreinek.En: He is the youngest and often feels that he cannot live up to his older siblings.Hu: Ahogy belépnek a múzeum belső tereibe, a magas ablakokon átszűrődő napfény megvilágítja a magyar mesterek műveit.En: As they enter the interior of the museum, the sunlight filtering through the tall windows illuminates the works of Hungarian masters.Hu: Áron vezetni kezdi őket a kiállítások között, remélve, hogy a közös élmények oldják a köztük lévő feszültséget.En: Áron begins to lead them through the exhibitions, hoping that shared experiences will ease the tension between them.Hu: Megállnak egy gyönyörű tájkép előtt, ami mindannyiukat emlékezteti azokra a kirándulásokra, amelyeken még gyerekkorukban vettek részt, együtt a családdal.En: They stop in front of a beautiful landscape painting that reminds them all of those childhood trips they took together with the family.Hu: Azonban, amikor egy másik festmény elé érnek, amely a régen elhunyt édesanyjukat idézi fel bennük, az elfojtott érzelmek felszínre törnek.En: However, when they reach another painting that evokes memories of their long-deceased mother, suppressed emotions surface.Hu: Júlia halkan megjegyzi, mennyire hiányzik neki az anyjuk, és mennyire nehéz volt számára az utóbbi időszak.En: Júlia softly remarks how much she misses their mother and how difficult the recent period has been for her.Hu: Bence beismeri, hogy mindig is azt hitte, nem elég jó, és emiatt távolságot tartott.En: Bence admits that he always thought he wasn't good enough, and hence, kept his distance.Hu: Áron megérti, hogy ő is hozzájárult a félreértésekhez azzal, hogy sosem beszélt őszintén a saját érzéseiről.En: Áron realizes that he also contributed to the misunderstandings by never speaking honestly about his own feelings.Hu: A következő percekben érzelmes vita alakul ki.En: In the following moments, an emotional discussion unfolds.Hu: Az őszinte szavak és könnyek megtörik a jég hideg burkát.En: Candid words and tears break the icy shell of distance.Hu: Bár kezdetben fájdalmas, ez a nyitottság végül közelebb hozza őket egymáshoz.En: While initially painful, this openness ultimately brings them closer.Hu: A festmény előtt összefonódva, a múzeum csendjében, az idő most megállni látszik.En: Entwined in front of the painting, in the silence of the museum, time seems to stand still.Hu: Rájönnek, hogy bár a múltat nem lehet megváltoztatni, de a jelen pillanatait saját döntéseik formálják.En: They realize that although the past cannot be changed, the moments of the present are shaped by their own choices.Hu: Amikor elhagyják a múzeumot, a nap már alacsonyan jár.En: As they leave the museum, the sun is already low in the sky.Hu: Mindhárman érzik, hogy valami megváltozott köztük.En: All three feel that something has changed between them.Hu: A régi sérelmek ellenére újraéledt bennük a kötődés.En: Despite past grievances, a sense of connection has reawakened.Hu: Áron, Júlia és Bence együtt mosolyognak és nevetnek, mintha az évek alatt felgyülemlett távolság sosem létezett volna.En: Áron, Júlia, and Bence smile and laugh together as if the distance accumulated over the years never existed.Hu: Áron ráébred, hogy bár nem tudja tökéletessé tenni a kapcsolatukat, de képes létrehozni olyan pillanatokat, amelyek összekapcsolják őket.En: Áron realizes that, although he cannot make their relationship perfect, he can create moments that connect them.Hu: Júlia úgy érzi, végre meghallgatták és értik őt, míg Bence magabiztosabban tekint a jövőbe, tudva, hogy a helye biztos a családban.En: Júlia feels she has finally been heard and understood, while Bence looks to the future with more confidence, knowing his place is secure within the family.Hu: Így, a napsugárral simogatott őszi nap végén, három testvér nyugalommal a szívében indul haza, készen a jövő kihívásaira, együtt.En: Thus, at the end of this sun-kissed autumn day, the three siblings set off home with peace in their hearts, ready to face the challenges of the future, together. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszibreeze: szellőimpressive: impozánsreconnect: összekössesiblings: testvérekmisunderstandings: félreértésektension: feszültségcaptivated: odavanunspoken: kimondatlaninterior: belsőilluminates: megvilágítjaexhibitions: kiállításoklandscape: tájképevokes: idézi fellong-deceased: régen elhunytsuppressed: elfojtottsurface: felszínreremarks: megjegyziadmit: beismericontributed: hozzájárulthonestly: őszinténcandid: őszinteicy: jégentwined: összefonódvagrievances: sérelmekreawakened: újraéledtaccumulated: felgyülemlettconfidence: magabiztosságsecure: biztoschallenges: kihívások

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unlocking Montjuïc's Family Secret: A Journey Through Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles de tardor ballaven pel vent a Montjuïc, cobrint de colors càlids el camí de pedra que Oriol, Gemma i Jordi seguien.En: The autumn leaves danced in the wind at Montjuïc, covering the stone path with warm colors that Oriol, Gemma, and Jordi followed.Ca: Tots tres tenien les ments ocupades pel contingut d'una carta antiga que havien trobat per accident al darrer calaix d'una calaixera polsegosa al pis dels pares.En: All three had their minds occupied by the contents of an old letter they had accidentally found in the last drawer of a dusty chest of drawers in their parents' apartment.Ca: Feia uns dies Oriol havia entrellucat una vella carta mentre feia neteja a l'àtic.En: A few days ago, Oriol had glimpsed an old letter while cleaning the attic.Ca: Mentre remenava unes caixes, una sobresortia més que les altres.En: As he rummaged through some boxes, one stood out more than the others.Ca: L'impuls d'investigar va ser més fort que ell.En: The impulse to investigate was too strong to resist.Ca: La carta, plena de marques del temps, desvelava un secret familiar que ningú sospitava.En: The letter, full of the marks of time, revealed a family secret that no one suspected.Ca: Així va començar el viatge fins a Montjuïc, on esperaven trobar respostes.En: Thus began their journey to Montjuïc, where they hoped to find answers.Ca: Oriol estava decidit a descobrir-ho tot.En: Oriol was determined to discover everything.Ca: Anhelava comprendre l'arbre genesí de la seva família.En: He longed to understand the family tree of his lineage.Ca: Però, mentre pujaven al castell, Gemma no deixava de repetir que potser era millor deixar les coses com estaven.En: But as they climbed to the castle, Gemma kept repeating that perhaps it was better to leave things as they were.Ca: No volia veure el nom de la família tacat.En: She didn't want to see the family name tarnished.Ca: "Oriol, pensa abans d'obrir aquesta caixa de Pandora", insistia amb preocupació.En: "Oriol, think before you open this Pandora's box," she insisted worriedly.Ca: Però Jordi, sempre amb ganes d'aventures, va animar Oriol.En: But Jordi, always eager for adventure, encouraged Oriol.Ca: "Què hem de perdre?En: "What do we have to lose?Ca: Les famílies són fortes pel que viuen, no pel que amaguen", li deia amb un somriure.En: Families are strong for what they live through, not for what they hide," he said with a smile.Ca: El Montjuïc estava espectacular.En: Montjuïc was spectacular.Ca: Els colors de les fulles contrastaven amb les pedres antigues, i de fons, el blau grisenc del Mediterrani.En: The colors of the leaves contrasted with the ancient stones, and in the background, the grayish-blue of the Mediterranean.Ca: La vista sobre Barcelona era imponent, però els tres amics tenien altres coses al cap.En: The view over Barcelona was breathtaking, but the three friends had other things on their minds.Ca: A l'arxiu del castell, Oriol i Jordi remenaven nous documents.En: In the castle archive, Oriol and Jordi rummaged through new documents.Ca: Gemma vigilava a la porta, seriosa.En: Gemma stood watch at the door, serious.Ca: Finalment, Oriol va trobar la prova que confirmava la revelació de la carta: un vell contracte escrit a mà que demostrava un vincle amb una família noble de temps antics, ara oblidats.En: Finally, Oriol found the evidence that confirmed the letter's revelation: an old handwritten contract that demonstrated a link with a noble family from long-forgotten times.Ca: Aquest secret podria sacsejar els fonaments familiars.En: This secret could shake the family's foundations.Ca: Aquella nit, mentre la ciutat es preparava per a la Castanyada, amb l'olor de castanyes torrades i moniatos a l'aire, Oriol va decidir reunir la família.En: That night, while the city prepared for la Castanyada, with the smell of roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes in the air, Oriol decided to gather the family.Ca: Els farien trontollar el que creien del passat, però era necessari.En: It would shake what they believed about their past, but it was necessary.Ca: Va demanar sinceritat i va desvelar el descobriment.En: He asked for sincerity and revealed the discovery.Ca: La resposta va ser una mescla de sorpresa i incredulitat, però també d'acceptació.En: The response was a mix of surprise and disbelief, but also acceptance.Ca: La veritat, encara que impactant, era ara una part d'ells.En: The truth, though shocking, was now a part of them.Ca: Gemma va aprendre a veure que, tot i la por, afrontar el passat pot unir.En: Gemma learned to see that, despite the fear, facing the past can unite.Ca: Oriol es va convertir en el guardià de la nova veritat, més segur de qui era, de qui eren tots ells.En: Oriol became the guardian of the new truth, more sure of who he was, of who they all were.Ca: El coratge havia triomfat, i entre castanyes i panellets, la nit va acabar en un brindis per la família, tal com era i tal com havia estat.En: Courage had triumphed, and between chestnuts and panellets, the night ended with a toast to the family, as it was and as it had been.Ca: El vent fred de tardor va portar un nou aire de sinceritat a la seva vida.En: The cold autumn wind brought a new air of sincerity to their lives. Vocabulary Words:the attic: l'àticthe chest of drawers: la calaixerathe path: el camíthe drawer: el calaixto discover: descobrirthe family tree: l'arbre genesídetermined: deciditto glimpse: entrellucarthe noble family: la família noblethe lineage: el llinatgeto tarnish: tacarthe impulse: l'impulsto reveal: desvelarthe foundation: el fonamentthe contract: el contractethe archive: l'arxiuthe discovery: el descobrimentthe family secret: el secret familiarto unite: unirthe courage: el coratgethe adventure: l'aventurato shake: sacsejarthe evidence: la provato rummage: remenarthe sincerity: la sinceritathandwritten: escrit a màthe view: la vistabreath-taking: imponentthe fear: la porto insist: insistir

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Einar's Canvas: An Autumn Festival Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig høstmorgen i den sjarmerende byen Vang.En: It was a chilly autumn morning in the charming town of Vang.No: Løvet hadde skiftet fra grønne nyanser til lysende oransje og rødt, og den krydrede duften av furu svevde i luften.En: The leaves had shifted from green hues to bright orange and red, and the spicy scent of pine floated in the air.No: Vang videregående skole var en summende bikube av aktivitet.En: Vang videregående skole was a buzzing hive of activity.No: Forberedelsene til høstfestivalen var i full gang.En: Preparations for the autumn festival were in full swing.No: Einar gikk langs den smale stien dekket av fallende løv.En: Einar walked along the narrow path covered with falling leaves.No: Han rullet sammen jakken, skritta over en våt dam.En: He rolled up his jacket, stepping over a wet puddle.No: Ved siden av ham gikk Kasper, alltid i godt humør, med et stort smil.En: Beside him walked Kasper, always in a good mood, with a big smile.No: "Er du klar, Einar?En: "Are you ready, Einar?"No: " spurte Kasper, og så på vennens ettertenksomme ansikt.En: asked Kasper, looking at his friend's thoughtful face.No: Einar rykka til og smilte svakt.En: Einar started and smiled faintly.No: "Jeg er ikke sikker," sa han lavt.En: "I'm not sure," he said softly.No: Han klamra seg til notatbøkene, full av ufullstendige skisser for festivalen.En: He clung to the notebooks, full of incomplete sketches for the festival.No: Talentet hans for kunst var en godt bevart hemmelighet.En: His talent for art was a well-kept secret.No: Likevel, hans drøm var å dele noe vakkert med skolen.En: Nevertheless, his dream was to share something beautiful with the school.No: De møtte Solveig på skoleplassen.En: They met Solveig in the schoolyard.No: Hun holdt en liste over nødvendige forsyninger for festivalen.En: She held a list of necessary supplies for the festival.No: Solveig var både organisert og ledende, alltid klar til å ta en utfordring.En: Solveig was both organized and leading, always ready to take on a challenge.No: "Hei, gutter," sa hun mens hun fikla med en tykk mappe.En: "Hi, guys," she said while fiddling with a thick folder.No: "Vi må dra til butikken for å kjøpe forsyninger.En: "We need to go to the store to buy supplies.No: Budsjettet er trangt, så vi må tenke smart.En: The budget is tight, so we need to think smart."No: "De tre reiste til den lokale kunstbutikken i sentrum.En: The three traveled to the local art store downtown.No: Butikken var fylt med fargerike pensler, lerret og maling.En: The store was filled with colorful brushes, canvases, and paint.No: Einar stirra beundrende på hyllene.En: Einar stared admiringly at the shelves.No: Solveig så bekymra ut mens hun sjekka prisene.En: Solveig looked worried as she checked the prices.No: "Jeg vet dette er mye å spørre om," begynte Solveig.En: "I know this is a lot to ask," began Solveig.No: "Men Einar, har du noe spesielt i tankene til festivalen?En: "But Einar, do you have anything special in mind for the festival?No: Vi trenger noe som kan gjøre en forskjell.En: We need something that can make a difference."No: "Einar blunka, overraska over anerkjennelsen.En: Einar blinked, surprised by the recognition.No: "Jeg har en idé," sa han sakte.En: "I have an idea," he said slowly.No: "Men jeg er ikke sikker på om det vil funke.En: "But I'm not sure if it will work."No: "Kasper klappa ham på skulderen.En: Kasper patted him on the shoulder.No: "Kom igjen, Einar!En: "Come on, Einar!No: Hvis noen kan gjøre dette spektakulært, så er det du.En: If anyone can make this spectacular, it's you."No: "Einar nølte, men tok deretter et modig skritt framover.En: Einar hesitated, but then took a bold step forward.No: "Greit, la oss prøve," sa han bestemt.En: "Alright, let's try," he said decisively.No: De valgte ut de nødvendige materialene, og Solveig forsikra at budsjettet holdt.En: They selected the necessary materials, and Solveig ensured the budget held.No: Tilbake på skolen begynte Einar å jobbe.En: Back at the school, Einar began to work.No: Han brukte dager og netter, til og med helgene, for å skape et abstrakt kunstverk som skulle henge i skolehallen.En: He spent days and nights, even weekends, creating an abstract artwork that would hang in the school hall.No: Alt det harde arbeidet smelta sammen til noe storslått.En: All the hard work melted together into something magnificent.No: På festivaldagen var skolen pyntet, klar for feiring.En: On the festival day, the school was decorated, ready for celebration.No: Einar var nervøs, men Kasper og Solveig sto ved hans side.En: Einar was nervous, but Kasper and Solveig stood by his side.No: Da duken ble dratt av installasjonen, holdt alle pusten.En: When the curtain was pulled from the installation, everyone held their breath.No: Verket gnistret og lyste opp rommet.En: The piece sparkled and lit up the room.No: Lærere og elever reiste seg i beundring, mange brøt ut i applaus.En: Teachers and students rose in admiration, many breaking out in applause.No: Einars kunst ble kjernen i festivalen.En: Einar's art became the centerpiece of the festival.No: En suksess som styrket ham og åpnet dører til selvtillit og dristighet.En: A success that strengthened him and opened doors to confidence and boldness.No: Da kvelden falt, og festivalen avslutta, smilte Solveig til Einar.En: As evening fell, and the festival concluded, Solveig smiled at Einar.No: "Du gjorde det.En: "You did it.No: Det er fantastisk," sa hun.En: It's amazing," she said.No: Einar lo lettet.En: Einar laughed in relief.No: "Jeg kunne ikke gjort det uten dere.En: "I couldn't have done it without you all."No: "Kasper så på dem, fornøyd.En: Kasper looked at them, satisfied.No: "Vi gjorde det sammen, og det ble bedre enn noen gang.En: "We did it together, and it turned out better than ever."No: "Festivalen markerte en forandring.En: The festival marked a change.No: Einar fant styrken i sin kunst, og Solveig forstod verdien av å stole på andres talenter.En: Einar found strength in his art, and Solveig understood the value of trusting in others' talents.No: Vennskapet blomstra, som høstens farger, klarere og vakrere enn før.En: The friendship blossomed, like the colors of autumn, clearer and more beautiful than before. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligcharming: sjarmerendehues: nyanserspicy: krydredebuzzing hive: summende bikubeactivity: aktivitetpreparations: forberedelsenenarrow: smalepuddle: damthoughtful: ettertenksommefaintly: svaktnotebooks: notatbøkenesketches: skisserwell-kept: godt bevartschoolyard: skoleplassensupplies: forsyningerorganized: organisertchallenge: utfordringsmart: smartcolorful: fargerikeadmiringly: beundrenderecognition: anerkjennelsenhesitated: nøltebold: modigdecisively: bestemtabstract: abstraktmagnificent: storslåttsparkled: gnistretadmiration: beundringconfidence: selvtillit

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Chocolate, Laughter, and An Unexpected Allergy Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Martí mirava la façana del Museu de la Xocolata, el cor bategant fort.En: Martí looked at the facade of the Museu de la Xocolata, his heart pounding.Ca: Les fulles de la tardor ballaven al seu voltant mentre esperava Laia i Oriol.En: The autumn leaves danced around him as he waited for Laia and Oriol.Ca: Era el 31 d'octubre, i l'aire era fresc i ple de l'aroma dolça de castanyes i panellets.En: It was October 31st, and the air was fresh and filled with the sweet aroma of chestnuts and panellets.Ca: Laia va arribar amb un somriure radiant.En: Laia arrived with a radiant smile.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven d'emoció pel passeig.En: Her eyes sparkled with excitement for the outing.Ca: Martí sabia que Laia adorava la xocolata, i això era la seva oportunitat per impressionar-la.En: Martí knew that Laia adored chocolate, and this was his chance to impress her.Ca: Oriol es va unir a ells amb el seu típic somriure entremaliat.En: Oriol joined them with his typical mischievous grin.Ca: Van entrar junts al museu, on els va rebre una atmosfera càlida i carregada del ric aroma de cacau.En: They entered the museum together, where they were greeted by a warm atmosphere laden with the rich aroma of cocoa.Ca: Escultures de xocolata es mostraven amb elegància, i Martí volia aprofitar-ho tot per semblar un expert davant Laia.En: Chocolate sculptures were elegantly displayed, and Martí wanted to take full advantage to seem like an expert in front of Laia.Ca: "Sabies que la xocolata blanca en realitat no conté cacau?En: "Did you know that white chocolate actually doesn't contain cocoa?"Ca: ", va començar a dir, amb Oriol fent una mueca divertida darrere seu.En: he began saying, with Oriol making a funny face behind him.Ca: Van començar el tast de xocolata.En: They began the chocolate tasting.Ca: Martí va provar diverses varietats: de Madagascar, de Veneçuela, fins i tot una de Papua Nova Guinea.En: Martí tried several varieties: from Madagascar, Venezuela, even one from Papua New Guinea.Ca: La Laia somreia i assentia amb entusiasme, i Martí es va sentir com un heroi.En: Laia smiled and nodded enthusiastically, and Martí felt like a hero.Ca: Però una de les xocolates tenia un sabor estrany, i Martí va començar a sentir una lleugera picor al coll.En: But one of the chocolates had a strange taste, and Martí started to feel a slight itch in his throat.Ca: No va voler preocupar a Laia, així que va somriure i va fer veure que tot anava bé.En: Not wanting to worry Laia, he smiled and pretended that everything was fine.Ca: Oriol, sempre atent, va notar que Martí començava a posar-se vermell.En: Oriol, always attentive, noticed that Martí was starting to turn red.Ca: "Estàs bé, Martí?En: "Are you okay, Martí?Ca: Et veig una mica inflat", va bromejar, encara que amb una mica d'inquietud.En: You look a bit swollen," he joked, although with some concern.Ca: Martí va sentir que la picor es convertia en una cosa més forta.En: Martí felt the itch turning into something stronger.Ca: "Tot bé", va insistir, cada vegada més incòmode.En: "All good," he insisted, increasingly uncomfortable.Ca: La Laia es va adonar del canvi en Martí i va preguntar, preocupada, "Estàs segur que tot està bé?En: Laia noticed the change in Martí and asked, worried, "Are you sure everything is okay?"Ca: " En aquell moment, Martí va esternudar tan fort que gairebé va fer caure una figura de xocolata.En: At that moment, Martí sneezed so loudly that he almost knocked over a chocolate figure.Ca: La situació va ser tan còmica que fins i tot ell va haver de riure, tot i la picor.En: The situation was so comical that he even had to laugh, despite the itch.Ca: Oriol va córrer a la farmàcia del carrer quan Martí va admetre que necessitava antihistamínics.En: Oriol ran to the pharmacy down the street when Martí admitted he needed antihistamines.Ca: La Laia el va acompanyar fora, rient pels esternuts sorollosos que Martí no podia contenir.En: Laia accompanied him outside, laughing at the noisy sneezes Martí couldn't contain.Ca: Finalment, un cop Martí va estar millor, la Laia el va mirar amb dolcesa.En: Finally, once Martí was feeling better, Laia looked at him sweetly.Ca: "Martí, no calia que fessis tot això per mi.En: "Martí, you didn't need to do all this for me.Ca: Em quedo amb els moments reals, no amb la perfecció.En: I cherish real moments, not perfection."Ca: " Martí es va adonar que ser autèntic era millor que impressionar amb façanes.En: Martí realized that being authentic was better than impressing with facades.Ca: Amb l'aire revitalitzat i sense els resta d'al·lèrgia, van decidir anar a veure les castanyeres a la plaça.En: With revitalized air and free of allergy remnants, they decided to visit the chestnut roasters in the square.Ca: Aquesta vegada, tots tres van riure junts, planejant properes trobades sense xocolata però plenes de rialles i autenticitat.En: This time, all three laughed together, planning future meetups without chocolate but filled with laughter and authenticity. Vocabulary Words:the facade: la façanathe museum: el museuthe chestnuts: les castanyesthe aroma: l'aromaradiant: radiantto sparkle: brillarthe mischief: l'entremaliatthe sculpture: l'esculturathe itch: la picorthe throat: el collthe concern: la inquietudto sneeze: esternudarthe pharmacy: la farmàciathe antihistamines: els antihistamínicsto cherish: valorarrevitalized: revitalitzatthe remnants: les restesto plan: planificarto pretend: fer veurethe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe aroma: l'aromathe outing: el passeigthe excitement: l'emocióthe opportunity: l'oportunitatto display: mostrarthe variety: la varietatto accompany: acompanyarthe authenticity: l'autenticitatthe hero: l'heroielegant: elegant

Fluent Fiction - French: From Leaves of Autumn to Family Tides: A Reunion in Giverny Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent frais d'automne soufflait doucement sur le Jardin de Monet à Giverny.En: The cool autumn wind gently blew over le Jardin de Monet in Giverny.Fr: Les feuilles rouges et dorées dansaient en silence, se posant délicatement sur le sol.En: The red and golden leaves silently danced, delicately settling on the ground.Fr: Les enfants, habillés pour Halloween, déambulaient avec des petites citrouilles sous le bras.En: The children, dressed for Halloween, strolled around with small pumpkins under their arms.Fr: C'était l'endroit parfait pour une réunion de famille.En: It was the perfect place for a family reunion.Fr: Renée, une femme de 35 ans, marchait lentement sur les sentiers du jardin.En: Renée, a 35-year-old woman, was walking slowly along the garden paths.Fr: Elle avait les yeux fixés sur le pont japonais, admirant son reflet dans l'eau du bassin.En: Her eyes were fixed on the Japanese bridge, admiring her reflection in the pond's water.Fr: Elle était là pour retrouver ses jeunes frères et sœurs, Luc et Mélanie.En: She was there to meet her younger brothers and sisters, Luc and Mélanie.Fr: Cela faisait des années qu'ils ne s'étaient pas tous vus.En: It had been years since they had all seen each other.Fr: Son cœur battait fort, à la fois d'angoisse et d'espoir.En: Her heart was beating fast, filled with both anxiety and hope.Fr: Luc et Mélanie arrivèrent peu après.En: Luc and Mélanie arrived shortly after.Fr: Luc, le frère espiègle aux cheveux bouclés, et Mélanie, la douce sœur au sourire timide.En: Luc, the mischievous brother with curly hair, and Mélanie, the sweet sister with a shy smile.Fr: Ils se saluèrent maladroitement, un bref instant de silence les enveloppant.En: They greeted each other awkwardly, a brief moment of silence enveloping them.Fr: Renée savait que cette journée serait le moment de guérir les vieilles blessures.En: Renée knew this day would be the time to heal old wounds.Fr: Ils marchèrent ensemble, admirant les nénuphars au bord de l'eau, chacun perdu dans ses pensées.En: They walked together, admiring the water lilies by the water's edge, each lost in their thoughts.Fr: Malgré le paysage envoûtant, des tensions invisibles persistaient.En: Despite the enchanting scenery, invisible tensions lingered.Fr: Les paroles non dites et les malentendus accumulés créaient un mur entre eux.En: Unspoken words and accumulated misunderstandings created a wall between them.Fr: « Je pense qu'on devrait parler », dit Renée soudainement, sa voix légère mais résolue.En: "I think we should talk," said Renée suddenly, her voice light but determined.Fr: Elle invita Luc et Mélanie à s'asseoir avec elle sur un banc, sous un grand chêne.En: She invited Luc and Mélanie to sit with her on a bench under a large oak tree.Fr: Leurs mots hésitants s'entremêlèrent aux murmures du vent.En: Their hesitant words intertwined with the whispers of the wind.Fr: Renée avoua ses erreurs passées.En: Renée confessed her past mistakes.Fr: Elle parla de la distance qui s'était creusée entre eux, des promesses non tenues.En: She spoke of the distance that had grown between them, of unfulfilled promises.Fr: Luc et Mélanie écoutèrent, surprenant même eux-mêmes avec leurs propres ressentiments partagés.En: Luc and Mélanie listened, surprising even themselves with their own shared resentments.Fr: Ensemble, ils abordèrent les vieux conflits.En: Together, they tackled the old conflicts.Fr: Lentement, le poids des années s'allégeait.En: Slowly, the weight of the years grew lighter.Fr: Renée prit une profonde inspiration.En: Renée took a deep breath.Fr: « Je veux vraiment qu'on soit une famille à nouveau », dit-elle, sa voix pleine de sincérité.En: "I really want us to be a family again," she said, her voice filled with sincerity.Fr: Luc hocha doucement la tête, et Mélanie prit la main de Renée.En: Luc nodded gently, and Mélanie took Renée's hand.Fr: Elles se souriaient, un sourire qui parlait d'un nouveau départ.En: They smiled at each other, a smile that spoke of a new beginning.Fr: « D'accord », dit Luc.En: "All right," said Luc.Fr: « Laissons le passé au passé.En: "Let's leave the past in the past."Fr: » Ils se levèrent du banc, main dans la main, marchant vers la sortie du jardin.En: They rose from the bench, hand in hand, walking toward the garden exit.Fr: Le soleil déclinait, peignant le ciel de couleurs chaudes et réconfortantes.En: The sun was setting, painting the sky in warm, comforting colors.Fr: Une nouvelle promesse naissait entre eux, celle de rester unis et d'entretenir ces liens retrouvés.En: A new promise was being born among them, the promise to stay united and maintain these newfound bonds.Fr: Renée se sentit plus légère.En: Renée felt lighter.Fr: Elle avait appris à pardonner, à la fois à elle-même et à eux.En: She had learned to forgive, both herself and them.Fr: Ils quittèrent le Jardin de Monet, leurs cœurs alourdis de gratitude et de nouveaux souvenirs, prêts à affronter l'avenir ensemble.En: They left le Jardin de Monet, their hearts laden with gratitude and new memories, ready to face the future together. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventthe garden: le jardinthe leaves: les feuillesto settle: se poserthe paths: les sentiersthe bridge: le pontthe pond: le bassinthe anxiety: l'angoissethe hope: l'espoirthe brother: le frèrethe sister: la sœurto greet: saluerthe silence: le silenceto heal: guérirthe wounds: les blessuresto admire: admirerthe water lilies: les nénupharsthe shore: le bordthe scenery: le paysagethe tensions: les tensionsto intertwine: s'entremêlerto confess: avouerthe mistakes: les erreursthe bench: le bancthe oak: le chênethe promise: la promessethe reflection: le refletthe misunderstandings: les malentendusto surprise: surprendreto face: affronter

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Reunion: An Artist's Journey Through Old Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren ritselden onder de voeten van de vele bezoekers op Museumplein.En: The leaves rustled under the feet of the many visitors at Museumplein.Nl: De herfstkleuren schilderden de straten van Amsterdam in warme tinten goud en rood.En: The autumn colors painted the streets of Amsterdam in warm shades of gold and red.Nl: Overal om hem heen hoorde Sven gefluister en bewondering voor de grote kunsttentoonstelling die dit jaar een speciaal verloren gewaand stuk presenteerde.En: All around him, Sven heard whispers and admiration for the large art exhibition that this year presented a special long-lost piece.Nl: Sven keek omhoog naar het Rijksmuseum, zijn hart bonkend in zijn borst.En: Sven looked up at the Rijksmuseum, his heart pounding in his chest.Nl: Vandaag moest hij het aandurven; praten met Anouk, zijn oude vriendin.En: Today, he had to dare to talk to Anouk, his old friend.Nl: Zij was nu kunstcurator, en hij had haar al jaren niet meer gesproken.En: She was now an art curator, and he hadn't spoken to her in years.Nl: Hun vriendschap was abrupt geëindigd, om redenen die hij niet meer goed begreep maar voelde als pijn in zijn herinneringen.En: Their friendship had ended abruptly for reasons he no longer clearly understood but still felt as pain in his memories.Nl: Binnen in het museum stond Bram, de gevreesde kunstcriticus.En: Inside the museum stood Bram, the feared art critic.Nl: Sven hoopte dat, na zijn gesprek met Anouk, hij Bram zijn eigen schilderijen kon laten zien.En: Sven hoped that after his conversation with Anouk, he would be able to show Bram his own paintings.Nl: Hij wilde zowel de demonen van zijn verleden als zijn angsten voor de toekomst onder ogen zien.En: He wanted to face both the demons of his past and his fears for the future.Nl: Langzaam liep Sven naar binnen, zijn ogen scannend naar een glimp van Anouk.En: Slowly, Sven walked inside, his eyes scanning for a glimpse of Anouk.Nl: Daar stond ze, haar rug recht en haar houding zelfverzekerd terwijl ze bezoekers rondleidde langs het beroemde schilderij.En: There she was, her back straight and her posture confident as she guided visitors along the famous painting.Nl: Het kunstwerk was adembenemend, en even vergat Sven zijn zenuwen.En: The artwork was breathtaking, and for a moment, Sven forgot his nerves.Nl: Sven nam een diepe ademteug en liep naar haar toe.En: Sven took a deep breath and walked towards her.Nl: "Anouk", begon hij, zijn stem licht trillend.En: "Anouk," he began, his voice slightly trembling.Nl: Ze draaide zich om, haar ogen oplichtend van herkenning maar ook van een sprankje weerstand.En: She turned around, her eyes lighting up with recognition but also with a hint of resistance.Nl: "Sven, het is lang geleden," antwoordde ze, haar stem kalm maar bedekt met een ondertoon van spanning.En: "Sven, it's been a long time," she replied, her voice calm but with an undertone of tension.Nl: Een ongemakkelijk moment volgde.En: An awkward moment followed.Nl: Beiden worstelden met woorden, vast in herinneringen van vroeger.En: Both struggled with words, trapped in memories of the past.Nl: "Weet je nog die avond bij het meer?"En: "Do you remember that evening by the lake?"Nl: vroeg Sven uiteindelijk.En: Sven eventually asked.Nl: Anouk knikte.En: Anouk nodded.Nl: "Het spijt me, Sven.En: "I'm sorry, Sven.Nl: Dingen liepen uit de hand."En: Things got out of hand."Nl: De discussie ontbrandde, als de bladeren in een herfststorm.En: The discussion flared up, like the leaves in an autumn storm.Nl: Emotie spoelde over hen heen terwijl ze hun verleden oprakelden voor het meesterwerk dat hen ooit samenbracht.En: Emotion washed over them as they dredged up their past before the masterpiece that once brought them together.Nl: De bezoekers om hen heen staakten hun gesprekken, gefascineerd door het plotse drama.En: The visitors around them paused their conversations, fascinated by the sudden drama.Nl: Uiteindelijk bracht de confrontatie hen rust.En: Finally, the confrontation brought them peace.Nl: Ze spraken af later weer contact op te nemen, beiden verlangend naar een nieuwe kans op een vriendschap.En: They agreed to get back in touch later, both longing for a new chance at friendship.Nl: Sven voelde zich opgelucht.En: Sven felt relieved.Nl: Hij draaide zich om en ontdekte dat Bram achter hem stond, aandachtig luisterend en toekijkend.En: He turned around and found Bram standing behind him, listening and watching attentively.Nl: "Ik heb je werk gezien," zei Bram, zijn ogen nu op Sven gericht.En: "I've seen your work," said Bram, his eyes now focused on Sven.Nl: Sven slikte.En: Sven swallowed.Nl: "En?"En: "And?"Nl: vroeg hij aarzelend.En: he asked hesitantly.Nl: Bram glimlachte flauwtjes.En: Bram smiled faintly.Nl: "Het heeft potentieel.En: "It has potential.Nl: Blijf werken aan je stijl."En: Keep working on your style."Nl: Die woorden, hoe kort en simpel ook, vulden Sven met ongekende motivatie.En: Those words, brief and simple though they were, filled Sven with unprecedented motivation.Nl: Hij kon verder, vrij van de oude schaduwen.En: He could move forward, free of the old shadows.Nl: Buiten het museum, onder de goudkleurige hemel, was Sven klaar om zijn toekomst tegemoet te wandelen, vol vertrouwen en optimisme.En: Outside the museum, under the golden sky, Sven was ready to walk towards his future with confidence and optimism. Vocabulary Words:rustled: ritseldenautumn: herfstadmiration: bewonderingexhibition: tentoonstellingpounding: bonkenddare: aandurvencurator: kunstcuratorabruptly: abruptcritic: kunstcriticusdemons: demonenglimpse: glimpposture: houdingbreathtaking: adembenemendtrembling: trillendrecognition: herkenningresistance: weerstandundertone: ondertoonawkward: ongemakkelijkstruggled: worsteldenmemories: herinneringenlake: meerdiscussion: discussieflared up: ontbranddedredged up: oprakeldenmasterpiece: meesterwerkfascinated: gefascineerdconfrontation: confrontatieattentively: aandachtighesitantly: aarzelendpotential: potentieel

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Autumn's Verdict: A Student's Leap into Justice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-16-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek aranysárgán hullottak a földre, ahogy Bálint siettette lépteit a Szentendrei úton.En: The leaves fell to the ground in a golden-yellow flurry as Bálint quickened his pace on Szentendrei Road.Hu: Az ősz már régen beköltözött Budapestre, és Bálint szíve gyorsabban vert, mint ahogy a hideg szél fújt a Duna felett.En: Autumn had long settled into Budapest, and Bálint's heart was beating faster than the cold wind blowing over the Danube.Hu: A fejében csak a tegnapi események jártak.En: In his mind, only the events of yesterday lingered.Hu: A lopás, amit látott, még mindig élénken élt az emlékezetében.En: The theft he witnessed still vividly lived in his memory.Hu: Bálint csendes egyetemista volt, aki a Kriminológia Kar tanulója.En: Bálint was a quiet university student studying at the Department of Criminology.Hu: Mindig is érdekelte a törvények világa, de gyakran elbizonytalanodott a saját erkölcsi ítélőképességével kapcsolatban.En: He had always been interested in the world of law, but often doubted his own moral judgment.Hu: De most döntött: bemegy a rendőrségre, hogy jelentse a lopást.En: But now he decided: he would go to the police to report the theft.Hu: Ugyanakkor erős kételyek gyötörték.En: Yet strong doubts tormented him.Hu: Mi van, ha nem hisznek neki?En: What if they don't believe him?Hu: Mégiscsak fiatal, talán gyereknek nézik.En: After all, he's young, they might see him as a child.Hu: Mielőtt belépett volna a rendőrség elegáns épületébe, megállt egy pillanatra.En: Before entering the elegant building of the police station, he paused for a moment.Hu: Az utcán halloween jelmezekben lévő emberek nevetése hallatszott, mintha semmi sem zavarná őket a világban.En: The laughter of people in Halloween costumes echoed on the street, as if nothing disturbed them in the world.Hu: Bálint sóhajtott, majd folytatta útját a rendőrség nyüzsgő bejárata felé.En: Bálint sighed, then continued his journey towards the bustling entrance of the police station.Hu: A régi épület falai között modern eszközök zümmögése vegyült a kávéillatú levegővel.En: Within the walls of the old building, the buzz of modern equipment mingled with the coffee-scented air.Hu: Bálint próbált mindenre felkészülni.En: Bálint tried to prepare for everything.Hu: Tudta, hogy a sztorijának hihetőnek kell lennie.En: He knew his story had to be credible.Hu: Mielőtt belépett, összegyűjtött néhány bizonyítékot: egy fényképet, amit véletlenül készített, és egy hangfelvételt, amit titokban rögzített.En: Before entering, he gathered some evidence: a photo he took accidentally and a voice recording he secretly made.Hu: Így állt a rendőrségi fogadóhelység közepén, kezében a bizonyítékokkal.En: Thus, he stood in the middle of the police reception area, evidence in hand.Hu: "Gábor nevű férfit keresek!" - kiáltotta magabiztosan.En: "I'm looking for a man named Gábor!" he shouted confidently.Hu: Egy magas, egyenruhás tiszt azonnal felkapta a fejét és odament hozzá.En: A tall, uniformed officer immediately perked up and came over to him.Hu: Janka volt az, egy tapasztalt nyomozó, aki figyelmesen hallgatta Bálintot.En: It was Janka, an experienced detective who listened attentively to Bálint.Hu: "Jól van, fiatalember," mondta Janka, mielőtt Bálint kinyitotta volna a száját.En: "All right, young man," said Janka, before Bálint even opened his mouth.Hu: "Mutasd, mid van!"En: "Show me what you've got!"Hu: A kezdeti találkozás során Bálint meglepődött a fogadtatás profizmusán.En: During the initial encounter, Bálint was surprised by the professionalism of the reception.Hu: A bizonyítékok átnézése és Bálint részletező beszámolója után Janka megnyugtatta őt.En: After reviewing the evidence and listening to Bálint's detailed account, Janka reassured him.Hu: "Köszönöm, hogy bátorságot merítettél, Bálint.En: "Thank you for having the courage, Bálint.Hu: Az információd nagy segítséget jelent." Ez bizakodással töltötte el Bálintot.En: Your information is a great help." This filled Bálint with reassurance.Hu: A rendőrök gyorsan cselekedtek.En: The police acted quickly.Hu: Nemsokára be is kísérték a tolvajt, akit Bálint felismerni vélt a fényképéről.En: Soon they escorted the thief, whom Bálint thought he recognized from his photograph.Hu: Gábor, a becsületes és türelmes, a kihallgató teremben várta a gyanúsítottat.En: Gábor, honest and patient, awaited the suspect in the interrogation room.Hu: Bálint még sosem került ilyen közel a büntető igazságszolgáltatás világához, és bár sok kétség merült fel benne, tudta, hogy helyesen cselekszik.En: Bálint had never been this close to the world of criminal justice before, and although many doubts arose within him, he knew he was doing the right thing.Hu: Késő este volt már, amikor Bálint kilépett a rendőrségről.En: It was already late in the evening when Bálint left the police station.Hu: A levegő hűvöse ellenére egyfajta melegség töltötte el.En: Despite the coolness of the air, he felt a kind of warmth.Hu: Biztos volt benne, hogy a megfelelő döntést hozta, és ettől a naptól kezdve bátran folytatta tanulmányait.En: He was sure he had made the right decision, and from this day forward, he pursued his studies with confidence.Hu: Tudta, hogy meg fogja találni a saját útját, és ma este már nem volt kétsége afelől, hogy a jövője a törvény szolgálatában van.En: He knew he would find his own path, and tonight he had no doubt that his future lay in the service of the law.Hu: Az utcai zsongásban, ahol a Halloween bulikból hazatérő emberek nevetése hangzott, Bálint lassan ballagott haza, felkészülve arra, hogy bár az erkölcsi dilemmái nem oldódtak meg teljesen, mégis egy fontos lépést tett előre.En: Amidst the street bustle, where the laughter of people returning from Halloween parties could be heard, Bálint slowly strolled home, prepared that, although his moral dilemmas hadn't completely resolved, he had still taken an important step forward.Hu: A jövő most már tisztábban látszott előtte.En: The future now appeared clearer to him. Vocabulary Words:quickened: siettettesettled: beköltözöttlinger: jártaktheft: lopástormented: gyötörtékelegant: elegánsechoed: hallatszottbustling: nyüzsgőmingled: vegyültreception: fogadóhelységcredible: hihetőnekevidence: bizonyítékaccidentally: véletlenülconfidently: magabiztosanperked up: felkaptaattentively: figyelmesenprofessionalism: profizmusánreassured: megnyugtattacourage: bátorságotescorted: bekísértékinterrogation room: kihallgató teremsuspect: gyanúsítottcriminal justice: büntető igazságszolgáltatáspursued: folytattadilemma: dilemmadoubts: kétségekstrolled: ballagottresolved: megoldódtakpath: útjátwarmth: melegség

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Venezia's Hidden Secrets: Unearthing the Legendary Artifact Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Le ombre si allungavano sui canali di Venezia, mentre il sole tramontava oltre la laguna.En: The shadows lengthened over the canals of Venezia, as the sun set beyond the lagoon.It: All'interno della Base Navale, l'atmosfera era carica di tensione.En: Inside the Base Navale, the atmosphere was charged with tension.It: Da giorni, si parlava della scomparsa di un artefatto di grande valore dall'esposizione storica.En: For days, there had been talk about the disappearance of a highly valuable artifact from the historical exhibition.It: Tra le mura di pietra antica e i corridoi silenziosi, correvano voci di presenze inquietanti e rumori inspiegabili.En: Within the ancient stone walls and quiet corridors, rumors of unsettling presences and inexplicable noises spread.It: Livia camminava veloce, stringendo tra le mani alcuni documenti.En: Livia walked quickly, clutching some documents in her hands.It: Era un'autrice appassionata della storia veneziana, ma un'ombra di dubbio le appesantiva il cuore.En: She was an author passionate about Venezia's history, but a shadow of doubt weighed on her heart.It: Tutti i suoi colleghi ridevano delle storie di fantasmi, ma lei sentiva che c'era qualcosa di vero.En: All her colleagues laughed at the ghost stories, but she felt there was some truth to them.It: All'improvviso, Paolo le si avvicinò.En: Suddenly, Paolo approached her.It: Era un ufficiale navale esperto, noto per il suo scetticismo.En: He was an experienced naval officer, known for his skepticism.It: Ma anche lui era inquieto: i racconti di un'antica maledizione di famiglia iniziavano a tormentarlo.En: But even he was uneasy: the tales of an ancient family curse were beginning to haunt him.It: Livia, con un tono deciso, gli disse: "Dobbiamo trovare l'artefatto.En: Livia, with a determined tone, told him, "We have to find the artifact.It: C'è un legame con il passato, ne sono sicura."En: There's a connection to the past, I'm sure of it."It: Paolo esitò.En: Paolo hesitated.It: La reputazione della base era a rischio, ma le parole di Livia risuonavano vere.En: The reputation of the base was at risk, but Livia's words rang true.It: Sapeva che l'artefatto, un simbolo della loro storia comune, era legato a una leggenda familiare di cui non aveva mai parlato apertamente.En: He knew that the artifact, a symbol of their shared history, was linked to a family legend he had never spoken of openly.It: Cedette.En: He relented.It: "Va bene, Livia.En: "Alright, Livia.It: Ti aiuterò."En: I'll help you."It: Insieme, iniziarono a indagare, sfidando lo scetticismo degli altri.En: Together, they began to investigate, challenging the skepticism of others.It: Scoprirono che la base navale nascondeva più di quanto suggerissero i libri di storia.En: They discovered that the naval base hid more than the history books suggested.It: Una pergamena antica menzionava una camera segreta, nascosta sotto i pavimenti.En: An ancient scroll mentioned a secret chamber, hidden beneath the floors.It: Livia e Paolo trovarono l'ingresso dietro una parete diroccata.En: Livia and Paolo found the entrance behind a crumbling wall.It: Respirando profondamente, entrarono.En: Breathing deeply, they entered.It: La camera era gelida e avvolta nell'oscurità.En: The chamber was freezing and shrouded in darkness.It: Al centro, l'artefatto perduto giaceva su un altare, circondato da simboli incisi nel marmo.En: In the center, the lost artifact lay on an altar, surrounded by symbols engraved in marble.It: Mentre si avvicinavano, sentirono un sussurro crescente, come un coro di voci.En: As they approached, they heard a growing whisper, like a chorus of voices.It: Paolo rabbrividì.En: Paolo shivered.It: "È la leggenda della mia famiglia," confessò.En: "It's the legend of my family," he confessed.It: "Si dice che questo artefatto possa evocare gli spiriti degli antenati."En: "It is said that this artifact can summon the spirits of the ancestors."It: Ma Livia non si arrese.En: But Livia didn't give up.It: "Interrompiamo il rituale," suggerì.En: "Let's interrupt the ritual," she suggested.It: Gettò un panno sull'artefatto, e immediatamente, il sussurro cessò.En: She threw a cloth over the artifact, and immediately, the whispering ceased.It: Si guardarono negli occhi, sollevati.En: They looked into each other's eyes, relieved.It: Il mistero era risolto.En: The mystery was solved.It: Con l'artefatto finalmente al sicuro, tornarono all'esposizione.En: With the artifact finally safe, they returned to the exhibition.It: La base navale era salva, e la reputazione restaurata.En: The naval base was saved, and the reputation restored.It: Livia si sentiva orgogliosa, la sua fiducia riaccesa.En: Livia felt proud, her confidence reignited.It: Paolo, d'altra parte, iniziava a riconsiderare la sua visione del mondo: non tutte le cose antiche potevano essere spiegate solo con la logica.En: Paolo, on the other hand, began to reconsider his view of the world: not all ancient things could be explained solely by logic.It: Mentre lasciavano la base, accompagnati dal suono delle onde e dal fruscio delle foglie autunnali, entrambi sapevano che quello che avevano scoperto avrebbe cambiato le loro vite per sempre.En: As they left the base, accompanied by the sound of the waves and the rustling of autumn leaves, they both knew that what they had discovered would change their lives forever.It: Una nuova consapevolezza li univa, unendo storia e leggenda in un eterno racconto veneziano.En: A new awareness united them, merging history and legend into an eternal veneziano tale. Vocabulary Words:the shadows: le ombrethe canals: i canalithe lagoon: la lagunathe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe tension: la tensionethe disappearance: la scomparsathe artifact: l'artefattothe exhibition: l'esposizionethe corridors: i corridoithe rumors: le vocithe presences: le presenzethe noises: i rumorithe documents: i documentithe author: l'autricethe doubt: il dubbiothe ghost stories: le storie di fantasmithe naval officer: l'ufficiale navalethe curse: la maledizionethe past: il passatothe reputation: la reputazionethe legend: la leggendathe chamber: la camerathe altar: l'altarethe symbols: i simbolithe marble: il marmothe whisper: il sussurrothe spirits: gli spiritithe ancestors: gli antenatithe waves: le ondethe leaves: le foglie

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Healing Bonds on Balaton's Shore: A Family Reunion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-14-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi napfény játszott a Balaton hullámain, mintha apró, szikrázó ékköveket hintettek volna a víz felszínére.En: The autumn sunlight played on the waves of Balaton, as if tiny, sparkling jewels had been scattered on the surface of the water.Hu: A vörös és narancssárga levelek könnyedén hullottak a partra, kellemes sétákra invitálva a látogatókat.En: The red and orange leaves fell gently onto the shore, inviting visitors for pleasant walks.Hu: Az időjárás hűvös, de barátságos volt, pont alkalmas egy családi összejövetelre.En: The weather was cool but friendly, just right for a family gathering.Hu: Bence a part közelében állt, hallgatta a víz susogását, és mély lélegzetet vett.En: Bence stood near the shore, listening to the whispering of the water, and took a deep breath.Hu: Túl régóta tartozott távol a családjától, és ennek a napnak különlegesnek kellett lennie.En: He had been away from his family for too long, and this day had to be special.Hu: Ma volt a szülei esküvői évfordulója – az a nap, ami újra egyesíthette a családot.En: It was his parents' wedding anniversary – a day that could reunite the family.Hu: A villa, ahol Eszter a találkozót szervezte, közvetlenül a Balaton partján volt.En: The villa where Eszter organized the gathering was directly on the shore of Balaton.Hu: Ahogy Bence belépett a házba, érezte a friss kalács és sült hús illatát, ami mindenkit az étkező asztalhoz vonzott.En: As Bence entered the house, he smelled the aroma of fresh bread and roasted meat, drawing everyone to the dining table.Hu: Eszter, Bence húga, mosollyal fogadta.En: Eszter, Bence's sister, greeted him with a smile.Hu: Bátorítón megölelte bátyját, bár mindketten érzékelték a múlt árnyait.En: She gave him an encouraging hug, although both sensed the shadows of the past.Hu: "Bence, örülök, hogy itt vagy.En: "Bence, I'm glad you're here.Hu: Melegedj meg, ez a nap rólunk és a családunkról szól" – mondta Eszter.En: Warm up, this day is about us and our family," Eszter said.Hu: Bence bólintott, és beljebb ment, ahol a család többi tagja már helyet foglalt.En: Bence nodded and went inside, where the rest of the family had already taken their seats.Hu: Az arculatuk változó volt – néhol barátságos, másutt tartózkodó.En: Their expressions varied – sometimes friendly, other times reserved.Hu: De Bence elhatározta, hogy ma este mindenkit megszólít.En: But Bence decided that tonight he would speak to everyone.Hu: Az asztalnál gyűltek össze, a gyertyák fénye meleg ragyogással töltötte be a szobát.En: They gathered around the table, the candlelight filling the room with a warm glow.Hu: A vacsora közepén Bence intett, hogy mondani szeretne valamit.En: In the middle of dinner, Bence motioned that he wanted to say something.Hu: Minden szem rászegeződött.En: All eyes turned to him.Hu: A falatást elhagyva, mély levegőt vett, majd lassan beszélni kezdett.En: Leaving his mouthful, he took a deep breath, and then slowly began to speak.Hu: "Sziasztok, család.En: "Hello, family.Hu: Régóta tartogatom ezt a szívemben.En: I've held this in my heart for a long time.Hu: Sok minden történt a múltban, amit talán rosszul kezeltem.En: A lot has happened in the past that I may have handled poorly.Hu: De most itt vagyok, hogy bocsánatot kérjek.En: But now I'm here to ask for forgiveness.Hu: Szeretném helyrehozni, amit lehet, és közelebb kerülni hozzátok" – mondta, miközben a hangja kissé elcsuklott.En: I'd like to fix what I can and get closer to you," he said, his voice slightly cracking.Hu: A szobában csend lett.En: Silence fell over the room.Hu: Mindannyian érezték a pillanat súlyát.En: They all felt the weight of the moment.Hu: Eszter állt fel először, megölelte Bencét, szemébe könnyek gyűltek.En: Eszter stood up first, hugged Bence, her eyes filling with tears.Hu: "Mind hibázunk, de a család erről szól.En: "We all make mistakes, but that's what family is about.Hu: Együtt vagyunk.En: We are together.Hu: Együtt megbocsátunk.En: Together, we forgive."Hu: "Ekkor az asztal körül ülők is megszólaltak.En: Then the others around the table began to speak up.Hu: Egymás szavába vágva kezdtek el sorolni régi sérelmeket, de most a szavak már nem voltak élesek.En: Interjecting, they started listing old grievances, but now the words were no longer sharp.Hu: Megértés és megbocsátás hangja töltötte be a teret.En: The sound of understanding and forgiveness filled the space.Hu: Az este végére, a villa tele volt nevetéssel és meséléssel, ahogy a család újra megtalálta egymást.En: By the end of the evening, the villa was filled with laughter and storytelling as the family rediscovered each other.Hu: Bence szívében eltűnt az elszigeteltség érzése, helyette a szeretet és összetartozás töltötte el.En: The feeling of isolation disappeared from Bence's heart, replaced by love and togetherness.Hu: A Balaton partján ezzel a különleges nappal a család újra egységbe kovácsolódott, készen arra, hogy közösen tekintsenek a jövőbe.En: With this special day on the shores of Balaton, the family was forged into unity once more, ready to face the future together. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszisparkling: szikrázójewels: ékkövekscattered: hintettekwhispering: susogásátanniversary: évfordulójavilla: villaaroma: illatátroasted: sültencouraging: bátorítónshadows: árnyaitnodded: bólintottmotioned: intettgrievances: sérelmeketinterjecting: egymás szavába vágvaunderstanding: megértésforgiveness: megbocsátásisolation: elszigeteltségtogetherness: összetartozásforged: kovácsolódottgathering: összejövetelreshore: partinvitálva: invitingpleasant: kellemesbreathed: lélegzetet vettencouraging: bátorítónexpressions: arculatukwarm glow: meleg ragyogásmouthful: falatástrediscovered: újra megtalálta

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Balance: A Team's Refreshing Breakthrough in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Zsolt már régóta érezte a feszültséget.En: Zsolt had been feeling the tension for a long time.Hu: Munkája, mint projektmenedzser, egyre több időt és energiát követelt.En: His job as a project manager demanded more and more time and energy.Hu: Kollégái, Réka és András, szintén keményen dolgoztak.En: His colleagues, Réka and András, were also working hard.Hu: Az őszi levelek aranybarnán hulltak a fák ágairól Budapesten, de Zsolt nem tudott erre figyelni.En: The autumn leaves fell golden-brown from the branches in Budapest, but Zsolt couldn't focus on that.Hu: Csak a közelgő határidőt látta maga előtt.En: He only saw the approaching deadline before him.Hu: Egyik reggel azonban különleges ötlete támadt.En: One morning, however, he had a special idea.Hu: Mi lenne, ha a csapatmegbeszélést a Széchenyi Fürdőbe szervezné?En: What if he organized the team meeting at the Széchenyi Baths?Hu: A hőforrások melege és a neobarokk fürdő hangulata talán új ötleteket hozna és egy kis kikapcsolódást is nyújtana.En: The warmth of the hot springs and the atmosphere of the neobaroque baths might bring new ideas and also offer a bit of relaxation.Hu: Réka és András lelkesedéssel fogadták a javaslatot.En: Réka and András welcomed the suggestion with enthusiasm.Hu: Mindhárman fürdőruhával és jegyzetfüzettel indultak útnak.En: All three of them set off with swimsuits and notebooks.Hu: Ahogy beléptek a fürdőbe, a párás levegő megcsapta őket.En: As they entered the baths, the steamy air hit them.Hu: Az épület impozáns volt, kívül-belül barokk díszítésekkel teli.En: The building was impressive, full of baroque decorations inside and out.Hu: A melegvizes medence mellett egy asztalt választottak, ahol nyugodtan beszélgethettek.En: They picked a table next to the warm water pool where they could talk calmly.Hu: A víz kellemes hőmérséklete ellazította izmaikat, és az ötletek szinte maguktól áramlottak.En: The pleasant temperature of the water relaxed their muscles, and ideas practically flowed by themselves.Hu: Réka előállt egy új megközelítéssel, András pedig egy technikai megoldást javasolt.En: Réka came up with a new approach, and András suggested a technical solution.Hu: Zsolt hirtelen megérezte, hogy a stressz eloldódik, helyette együttműködés és kreativitás lépett a helyébe.En: Zsolt suddenly felt the stress melt away, replaced by cooperation and creativity.Hu: Mintha az őszi levelek színeit viselte volna a víz, valami újat és frisset hozott a csapathoz.En: As if the colors of the autumn leaves were carried by the water, bringing something new and fresh to the team.Hu: A nap végére nemcsak hogy megoldották a feladatot, hanem Zsolt is visszanyert valamit önmagából.En: By the end of the day, not only had they solved the task, but Zsolt had regained something of himself.Hu: Rájött, hogy a munka és pihenés egyensúlya mennyire fontos.En: He realized how important the balance between work and relaxation is.Hu: A csapat határidőre befejezte a projektet, és Zsolt megígérte magának, hogy a jövőben több időt szán majd a kikapcsolódásra.En: The team completed the project by the deadline, and Zsolt promised himself to dedicate more time to relaxation in the future.Hu: A Széchenyi Fürdőből kilépve úgy érezte, hogy új szemüvegen keresztül látja a világot.En: As he walked out of the Széchenyi Baths, he felt like he was seeing the world through new lenses.Hu: Az élet nemcsak a munkáról szól.En: Life isn't just about work.Hu: A belső békéje, amit a fürdőben talált, több mint egy sikeres projektnél töltötte el boldogsággal.En: The inner peace he found in the baths filled him with more happiness than a successful project ever could.Hu: Tudta, hogy ez a nap sokkal több volt, mint egy szokásos munkanap - ez volt az új kezdet.En: He knew that this day was much more than an ordinary workday - it was a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:tension: feszültségdemanded: követeltcolleagues: kollégákdeadline: határidősuggestion: javaslatenthusiasm: lelkesedéssteamy: párásimpressive: impozánsdecorations: díszítésekrelaxed: ellazítottamuscles: izmokapproach: megközelítéstechnical: technikaisolution: megoldásstress: stresszcooperation: együttműködéscreativity: kreativitásbalance: egyensúlyrealized: rájöttdedicate: szánrelaxation: kikapcsolódáslenses: szemüvegeninner peace: belső békesuccessful: sikeresordinary: szokásosbeginning: kezdetproject manager: projektmenedzserautumn leaves: őszi levelekwarmth: melegnotebooks: jegyzetfüzetek

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Roots: A Journey of Heritage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: נעם הלך לצד הדרך.En: @NoamNoam walked by the side of the path.He: העצים נצבעו בשלל צבעים של כתום וזהב.En: The trees were painted in a variety of colors of orange and gold.He: עלים התעופפו ברוח הסתיו כמו ציפורים קטנות.En: Leaves fluttered in the autumn breeze like small birds.He: המסלול של "פוני אקספרס" התפתל והוביל אותו לעולם אחר, עשיר בהיסטוריה.En: The route of the "Pony Express" twisted and led him to another world, rich with history.He: נעם היה נחוש.En: @NoamNoam was determined.He: הוא רצה לחוש את המסע, להרגיש את השורשים שלו.En: He wanted to feel the journey, to connect with his roots.He: הוא שמע הרבה על חג הסוכות, על הסוכה שהם היו בונים בעולם אחר, בארץ רחוקה.En: He had heard a lot about the Festival of Sukkot, about the sukkah they used to build in another world, in a distant land.He: אבל שם, באמצע המסלול, הוא חש כאב חד בקרסול.En: But there, in the middle of the route, he felt a sharp pain in his ankle.He: נעם נאנח והבין שנקע את הקרסול.En: @NoamNoam sighed and realized he had sprained his ankle.He: "המסע לא ייעצר," חשב לעצמו נעם, "אפילו אם זה כואב.En: "The journey will not stop," thought @NoamNoam to himself, "even if it hurts."He: " הוא המשיך ללכת, צעד אחד בכל פעם.En: He continued to walk, one step at a time.He: כל צעד היה כמו הישג קטן.En: Each step felt like a small achievement.He: המסלול הפך תלול יותר.En: The path became steeper.He: נעם התלבט אם לחזור לאחור.En: @NoamNoam debated whether to turn back.He: הוא לא רצה לוותר, אבל הכאב היה חזק.En: He didn't want to give up, but the pain was strong.He: בדיוק אז, הופיע יאיר.En: Just then, @YairYair appeared.He: יאיר היה חבר חדש, מישהו שמבין מסעות ואת החשיבות שלהם.En: @YairYair was a new friend, someone who understood journeys and their importance.He: "בוא, אני אעזור לך," אמר יאיר בנחישות.En: "Come, I'll help you," @YairYair said with determination.He: עם קצת תמיכה מיאיר, נעם הצליח להמשיך.En: With some support from @YairYair, @NoamNoam managed to continue.He: הם הלכו בעזרת הקצב של העצים והציפורים.En: They walked to the rhythm of the trees and birds.He: בדיוק כשהשמש התחילה לשקוע, הם הגיעו לקצה המסלול של היום.En: Just as the sun began to set, they reached the end of the day's route.He: שם חיכתה להם מרים.En: There, @MiriamMiriam was waiting for them.He: היא בנתה סוכה קטנה ומזמינה.En: She had built a small, inviting sukkah.He: כל הקישוטים הצבעוניים בערו באור הערב.En: All the colorful decorations glowed in the evening light.He: הם נכנסו פנימה, התיישבו ונעם הרגיש תחושת סיפוק.En: They entered, sat down, and @NoamNoam felt a sense of satisfaction.He: הוא הבין שלא צריך להרחיק לכת כדי להתחבר לשורשים.En: He realized that there was no need to go far to connect to his roots.He: המסע הוא על החוויה ועל האנשים שאתה פוגש בדרך.En: The journey is about the experience and the people you meet along the way.He: במהלך הארוחה, הם צחקו, סיפרו סיפורים וזכו לרגעים של שקט ושלווה.En: During the meal, they laughed, shared stories, and enjoyed moments of quiet and peace.He: בחסות הסוכה, בה הגיע נעם להבנה אמיתית.En: Under the shelter of the sukkah, @NoamNoam reached a true understanding.He: מדובר לא רק במסע הפיזי, אלא גם במסע פנימי לעבר הבית והמורשת.En: It was not just about the physical journey, but also an internal journey towards home and heritage.He: אותו ערב, נעם הכריז ברוגע לעצמו שהגיע הביתה.En: That evening, @NoamNoam calmly declared to himself that he had arrived home. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: התעופפוbreeze: רוחtwisted: התפתלdetermined: נחושjourney: מסעroots: שורשיםdistant: רחוקהsharp: חדsprained: נקעacheivement: הישגdebated: התלבטsupport: תמיכהrhythm: קצבglowed: בערוsatisfaction: סיפוקconnect: להתחברheritage: מורשתinternal: פנימיdeclared: הכריזpainted: נצבעוachievement: הישגsteeper: תלול יותרinviting: מזמינהquiet: שקטrealized: הביןedge: קצהevening: ערבcalmly: ברוגעshelter: חסותarrived: הגיעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Discovering Roots and Revelations at Sant Jordi Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles de la tardor ballaven al ritme del vent, cobrint els carrers de Barcelona amb un mantell daurat.En: The autumn leaves danced to the rhythm of the wind, covering the streets of Barcelona with a golden blanket.Ca: La ciutat bategava amb la música i el color de la festa de La Mercè.En: The city pulsed with the music and color of the La Mercè festival.Ca: Però un racó discret i una mica descuidat s'amagava de la bullícia: l'orfenat Sant Jordi.En: But a discreet and somewhat neglected corner hid from the hustle: the Sant Jordi orphanage.Ca: Bernat, un jove de poc més de vint anys, es va aturar davant la porta de l'orfenat.En: Bernat, a young man just over twenty, stopped in front of the orphanage door.Ca: Va créixer allà, envoltat de parets que amagaven tantes històries com secretes preguntes que empenyien el seu cor.En: He grew up there, surrounded by walls that held as many stories as secret questions that burdened his heart.Ca: Durant molt de temps, Bernat havia desitjat saber qui eren els seus pares i per què el van deixar.En: For a long time, Bernat had wished to know who his parents were and why they left him.Ca: Quan entrà, els records el van envaïr.En: When he entered, memories overwhelmed him.Ca: Les veus dels nens jugant, l'olor de sopa calenta i el so apacible de les passes dels cuidadors.En: The voices of children playing, the smell of hot soup, and the soothing sound of the caregivers' footsteps.Ca: Però a mesura que creixia, aquests records es difuminaven, igual que els registres de l'orfenat, incomplets i plens de llacunes.En: But as he grew, these memories faded, just like the orphanage's records, incomplete and full of gaps.Ca: Bernat sabia que només una persona podia tenir respostes: el vell cuidador que havia estat una figura paternal per a ell.En: Bernat knew that only one person could have answers: the old caregiver who had been a fatherly figure to him.Ca: Amb determinació, va buscar-lo, esperant que la seva memòria sigui més completa que els registres.En: With determination, he searched for him, hoping his memory would be more complete than the records.Ca: El trobà al jardí, assegut en un vell banc de fusta, on sovint compartien històries i somnis.En: He found him in the garden, sitting on an old wooden bench, where they often shared stories and dreams.Ca: El vell cuidador, amb els cabells platejats pels anys, va mirar Bernat amb una barreja d'afecte i preocupació.En: The old caregiver, his hair silvered by the years, looked at Bernat with a mix of affection and concern.Ca: "Has tornat, Bernat," va dir el vell, amb una veu suau.En: "You've returned, Bernat," the old man said, in a soft voice.Ca: "Sí, vull saber sobre els meus pares.En: "Yes, I want to know about my parents.Ca: Necessito entendre per què em van deixar," va dir Bernat, mirant als ulls del seu antic protector.En: I need to understand why they left me," Bernat said, looking into the eyes of his former protector.Ca: La conversa va ser tensa.En: The conversation was tense.Ca: El vell cuidador va agafar aire i revelà una veritat que mai havia pensat explicar.En: The old caregiver took a deep breath and revealed a truth he had never thought to share.Ca: Els pares de Bernat no l'havien abandonat per voluntat pròpia.En: Bernat's parents had not abandoned him by choice.Ca: Unes circumstàncies difícils i tristes els havien separat.En: Difficult and sad circumstances had separated them.Ca: Bernat va sentir una barreja de dolor i alleujament.En: Bernat felt a mix of pain and relief.Ca: Tot aquest temps havia culpat les persones que el crearen, però ara comprenia que les seves vides eren complicades.En: All this time he had blamed the people who created him, but now he understood that their lives were complicated.Ca: Amb el cor més lleuger, Bernat comprengué que havia arribat el moment de fer-se càrrec del seu propi destí.En: With a lighter heart, Bernat realized that the time had come to take charge of his own destiny.Ca: Durant la festa de La Mercè, va organitzar una petita celebració a l'orfenat per a tots els nens que estaven on ell havia estat.En: During the La Mercè festival, he organized a small celebration at the orphanage for all the children who were where he had once been.Ca: Els somriures dels petits, la música i els ballons plens d'aire i amistat li van mostrar un camí nou.En: The smiles of the little ones, the music, and the air-filled balloons and friendship showed him a new path.Ca: Havia trobat tancament en les respostes, però la pau real va venir creant nous records amb aquells que compartien una història semblant.En: He had found closure in the answers, but true peace came from creating new memories with those who shared a similar story.Ca: Va decidir que l'orfenat no seria només el lloc on va ser abandonat, sinó el bressol d'una nova família.En: He decided that the orphanage would not just be the place where he was abandoned, but the cradle of a new family.Ca: I així, mentre la ciutat vibrava amb el goig de La Mercè, Bernat també va començar a celebrar la seva nova vida, prometent-se que mai més estaria sol.En: And so, while the city vibrated with the joy of La Mercè, Bernat also began to celebrate his new life, promising himself that he would never be alone again. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: la tardorthe leaves: les fullesthe rhythm: el ritmethe blanket: el mantellthe hustle: la bullíciathe corner: el racóthe wind: el ventthe orphanage: l'orfenatthe walls: les paretsthe secrets: els secretsthe caregiver: el cuidadorthe bench: el bancthe memories: els recordsthe records: els registresthe gaps: les llacunesthe truth: la veritatthe destiny: el destíthe smiles: els somriuresthe balloons: els ballonsthe closure: el tancamentthe peace: la pauthe family: la famíliathe journey: el camíthe protector: el protectordifficult circumstances: unes circumstàncies difícilsthe relief: l'alleujamentthe sorrow: el dolorthe joy: el goigto overwhelm: envaïrto pulse: batejar

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Candlelight, Laughter, and Love: A Sukkot Surprise Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ערב סתווי היה, והאוויר היה קריר ופריך.En: It was an autumn evening, and the air was cool and crisp.He: אביב ותמר התכנסו יחד בסוכה קטנה ומאולתרת בשכונה הומה אדם.En: Aviv and Tamar gathered together in a small, improvised sukkah in a bustling neighborhood.He: סביבם נשמעו קולות ילדים משחקים ומשפחות שמחות בחג הסוכות.En: Around them, they could hear the sounds of children playing and families enjoying the Sukkot holiday.He: אור הכוכבים פיזר נצנוץ קל על שולחן הסוכה המתקוּשָט בחגגוֹת צבעוניות של עץ דקל והדרים.En: The starlight gently shimmered on the sukkah table adorned with colorful decorations of palm and citrus.He: אביב ישב קצת לחוץ.En: Aviv sat somewhat anxious.He: זה היה הדייט הראשון שלהם, והוא רצה להרשים את תמר.En: It was their first date, and he wanted to impress Tamar.He: אולם, המחשבות על איך לשלב את המסורת עם העניין הרומנטי טרדו את שלוותו.En: However, thoughts on how to blend tradition with romance disturbed his peace.He: תמר, מצד שני, ישבה במצב רוח רומנטי, מקווה למצוא קשר אמיתי.En: Tamar, on the other hand, was in a romantic mood, hoping to find a real connection.He: היא ידעה שהיא צריכה להרגיש בנוח כדי לפתוח את ליבה.En: She knew she needed to feel comfortable to open her heart.He: "את יודעת," התחיל אביב בהססנות קלה, "כשאני הייתי ילד, תמיד הייתי מחכה לסוכות.En: "You know," Aviv started with slight hesitation, "when I was a kid, I always looked forward to Sukkot.He: כל המשפחה הייתה בונה את הסוכה, והיינו מבלים שם לילות שלמים.En: The whole family would build the sukkah, and we'd spend whole nights there.He: כל החוויות הללו נשארו בי.En: All those experiences stayed with me."He: "תמר חייכה, עיניה נוצצות באור הפנסים.En: Tamar smiled, her eyes sparkling in the light of the lanterns.He: "זה נשמע נפלא.En: "That sounds wonderful.He: גם אני אהבתי את הביחד של החג.En: I also loved the togetherness of the holiday."He: "הרוח החלה לנשוב פתאום, גורמת לסוכה לרעוד.En: Suddenly, the wind started to blow, causing the sukkah to shake.He: אביב ותמר נעמדו במהירות, מרגישים את הדופק שלהם מתגבר מהצורך לפעול יחד כדי להחזיק את הסוכה הנמתחת.En: Aviv and Tamar stood up quickly, feeling their pulse quicken with the need to act together to hold the sukkah in place.He: הם הצמידו את קצות הבמבוק והבד, תוך כדי שהם מצחקקים על המצב המפתיע.En: They pressed the ends of the bamboo and fabric, laughing at the unexpected situation.He: "נראה שאנחנו צוות טוב," אמרה תמר, כשהשתחרר מעט מבטחה וחיוך רחב נפרש על פניה.En: "It seems we're a good team," Tamar said, releasing some of her apprehension and spreading a wide smile across her face.He: "אני שמחה שאתה כאן.En: "I'm glad you're here."He: "אביב הרגיש כיצד לוחם הגרון משתחרר פתאום.En: Aviv felt a weight lift from his throat.He: "אני שמח שהכול טוב," הוא אמר, מרגיש את ליבו נפתח מעט יותר.En: "I'm glad everything is alright," he said, feeling his heart open a little more.He: "תודה שאת כאן.En: "Thank you for being here."He: "עם סיום החוויה המשעשעת, השניים שבו לשולחן, הלחץ ביניהם נמס, והם הצליחו להמשיך את הערב בשיחה קלה ומלאת חיים.En: After the amusing experience ended, the two returned to the table, the pressure between them melted, and they were able to continue the evening with lighthearted and lively conversation.He: הם הבינו שהקשרים האמיתיים נעשים כאשר משתפים חוויות ולא רק מילים.En: They realized that real connections are made by sharing experiences, not just words.He: הדייט הגיע לקיצו, אך הרגשות ילבלבו עוד זמן רב.En: The date came to an end, but the feelings would bloom for a long time.He: אביב הפך יותר פתוח ומחובר ללבו, ותמר קיבלה תעוזה להביע רגשותיה בכנות.En: Aviv became more open and in tune with his heart, and Tamar gained the courage to express her feelings honestly.He: הסוכה, שהתנודדה להם בתחילה, הותירה אותם עם ניסיון ומבט חדש על ההזדמנות להתחבר אמת.En: The sukkah, which initially swayed for them, left them with experience and a new perspective on the opportunity to truly connect. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתוויcrisp: פריךimprovised: מאולתרתbustling: הומהshimmered: פיזר נצנוץadorned: המתקוּשָטanxious: לחוץblend: לשלבdisturbed: טרדוapprehension: מבטחהhesitation: הססנותsparkling: נוצצותtogetherness: הביחדconnection: קשרwillingness: תעוזהshook: לרעודpulse: דופקquickened: מתגברbamboo: במבוקunexpected: מפתיעteam: צוותreleased: השתחררthroat: גרוןpressure: לחץlighthearted: קלהlively: מלאת חייםbloom: ילבלבוperspective: מבטopportunity: הזדמנותtruly: אמתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Blank Canvas to Bright Flame: A Market's Muse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel gik gennem Aarhus Central Marked med en tung følelse i maven.En: Mikkel walked through Aarhus Central Marked with a heavy feeling in his stomach.Da: Bladene på træerne var blevet brune og gyldne, og deres farver gjorde markedet endnu mere levende.En: The leaves on the trees had turned brown and golden, and their colors made the market even more vibrant.Da: Men Mikkel følte ikke denne livlighed lige nu.En: But Mikkel didn't feel this liveliness right now.Da: Hans kreativitet var som et tomt lærred, stille og uden idéer.En: His creativity was like a blank canvas, silent and without ideas.Da: Lars, hans bedste ven, var ved hans side.En: Lars, his best friend, was by his side.Da: "Stol på mig, Mikkel," sagde Lars med et smil.En: "Trust me, Mikkel," said Lars with a smile.Da: "Markedspladsen vil give dig nye idéer.En: "The marketplace will give you new ideas.Da: Se på farverne!"En: Look at the colors!"Da: Overalt omkring dem var der boder med græskar, squash og kartofler.En: All around them were stalls with pumpkins, squash, and potatoes.Da: Duften af krydderier og friskbagt brød fyldte luften.En: The scent of spices and freshly baked bread filled the air.Da: Mikkel kastede et blik på en bod, hvor lys var opstillet i forskellige former og farver.En: Mikkel glanced at a stall where candles were set up in various shapes and colors.Da: Her mødte de Sophia, en vendor med en smittende passion for sine hjemmelavede lys.En: Here they met Sophia, a vendor with an infectious passion for her homemade candles.Da: Hun havde en historie for hvert lys.En: She had a story for each candle.Da: "Hvert af dem, jeg laver, fortæller en historie," sagde Sophia.En: "Each one I make tells a story," said Sophia.Da: Mikkel nød at høre om hendes proces med stearinlysene.En: Mikkel enjoyed hearing about her process with the candles.Da: Måske kunne en ny vinkel hjælpe ham?En: Maybe a new angle could help him?Da: Det var på tide at prøve noget andet.En: It was time to try something different.Da: Mens Sophia viste en enkelt, blafrende stearinlys, stoppede Mikkel op.En: As Sophia showed a single, flickering candle, Mikkel paused.Da: Lyset kastede bløde skygger på bordet.En: The light cast soft shadows on the table.Da: Skønheden i den simple flamme fyldte hans sind med billeder.En: The beauty in the simple flame filled his mind with images.Da: Han så ikke længere kun lys; han så en historie.En: He no longer saw just candles; he saw a story.Da: "Wow," hviskede Mikkel stille.En: "Wow," Mikkel whispered softly.Da: Han følte pludselig en bølge af inspiration strømme gennem ham.En: He suddenly felt a wave of inspiration flow through him.Da: Alt sammen bare fra et lys.En: All from just a candle.Da: Lars klappede ham på skulderen.En: Lars patted him on the shoulder.Da: "Nu har du fundet det, ven."En: "Now you've found it, friend."Da: Mikkel smilede til Sophia.En: Mikkel smiled at Sophia.Da: "Tak.En: "Thank you.Da: Det her betyder meget."En: This means a lot."Da: Sophia nikkede.En: Sophia nodded.Da: "Nogle gange er det de små ting, der skaber de største ideer."En: "Sometimes it's the small things that create the greatest ideas."Da: Med fornyet energi og fyldt med nye planer, forlod Mikkel markedet.En: With renewed energy and filled with new plans, Mikkel left the market.Da: Han vidste nu, at inspiration kunne komme fra de enkleste steder, og at han kunne finde styrken i andre menneskers historier.En: He now knew that inspiration could come from the simplest places and that he could find strength in other people's stories.Da: Han var klar til at male igen.En: He was ready to paint again. Vocabulary Words:canvas: lærredvibrant: levendestomach: mavencreativity: kreativitetrenewed: fornyetinspiration: inspirationblank: tomtstalls: bodervendor: vendorinfectious: smittendeflickering: blafrendeshadows: skyggersoft: blødewave: bølgepat: klappedepassion: passionsimple: simplescent: duftenglanced: kastede et blikset up: opstilletvarious: forskelligeangle: vinkelwhispered: hviskedestrength: styrkengolden: gyldnetrust: stolbaked: friskbagtleaves: bladenetried: prøveplans: planer

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Mysteries Unveiled: A Yom Kippur of Forgiveness and Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הבית של המשפחה היה עטוף באור סתווי, קרני שמש חודרות דרך החלונות ומאירות את העלים הנושרים שבחוץ.En: The family's house was wrapped in autumn light, sun rays piercing through the windows and illuminating the falling leaves outside.He: ריח הקרירות הורגש באוויר.En: The chill in the air was noticeable.He: שולחן האוכל היה ערוך לקראת מפגש יום הכיפורים, והאווירה הייתה רצינית ומכובדת.En: The dining table was set for the Yom Kippur gathering, and the atmosphere was serious and respectful.He: נעם עמד בצד, מביט במשפחתו המתגודדת אט אט בחדר האוכל.En: Noam stood aside, watching his family gradually gather in the dining room.He: בעיני רוחו הוא חשב על השנה האחרונה, על כל הדברים הלא נכונים שנאמרו ונעשו.En: In his mind, he reflected on the past year, on all the wrong things that were said and done.He: נעם נשאר שקט, נשא בתוכו רגשות של חרטה.En: Noam remained silent, carrying feelings of regret within him.He: הוא ידע שיש לו תפקיד חשוב ביום הזה – לבקש מחילה ולחלוק את העבר שלו.En: He knew he had an important role on this day – to ask for forgiveness and to share his past.He: בינתיים, תמר הייתה במרכז העניינים.En: Meanwhile, Tamar was at the center of the event.He: היא הסתובבה בין אורחים, שואלת שאלות, מתעכבת על כל פרט קטן.En: She moved between guests, asking questions, lingering over every small detail.He: ברור לה שמשהו מוזר מתרחש – הם לא מצליחים למצוא את הירושה המשפחתית שהייתה כל כך חשובה לסבא.En: It was clear to her that something strange was happening – they couldn't find the family heirloom that was so important to grandfather.He: תמר הייתה נחושה לפתור את התעלומה.En: Tamar was determined to solve the mystery.He: המשפחה התיישבה סביב השולחן.En: The family sat around the table.He: נעם בחר את הרגע הנכון לפנות לכולם.En: Noam picked the right moment to address everyone.He: "יש דברים שאני צריך לחלוק עמכם," הוא התחיל והרגיש את הלב שלו מאיץ.En: "There are things I need to share with you," he began, feeling his heart race.He: "אני יודע שלא תמיד הייתי הקרוב ביותר במשפחה, ושעשיתי טעויות.En: "I know I haven't always been the closest in the family, and I've made mistakes.He: היום, ביום הכיפורים הזה, אני מבקש את מחילתכם."En: Today, on this Yom Kippur, I ask for your forgiveness."He: המילים של נעם הזיזו משהו בקרב בני המשפחה.En: Noam's words moved something among the family members.He: אך נכון שאוויר המתח נמשך, ובדיוק אז תמר מצאה את הרמז המכריע: שיריון ישן שכתב סבא, שכבר לא יודעת מאיפה התגלגל, התיישב לו מתחת לכיסא.En: Yet the tension in the air lingered, and just then Tamar found the crucial clue: an old note written by grandfather, which had somehow ended up under a chair.He: כל העיניים הופנו אליו.En: All eyes turned to it.He: "הסתכלו! הירושה נמצאה!" קראה תמר בהתרגשות, וטלטלה קטנה הורגשה בכולם.En: "Look! The heirloom is found!" Tamar exclaimed excitedly, and a small ripple of relief was felt by all.He: נדמה שאחד הילדים הקטנים שיחק בו והניח אותו שם בטעות.En: It turned out that one of the small children had played with it and accidentally placed it there.He: המתח נשבר, והמשפחה התחילה לדבר, לחלוק סיפורים ישנים וזיכרונות טובים.En: The tension broke, and the family began to talk, sharing old stories and good memories.He: האהבה וההבנה חזרו לאיטם, כמו אוויר סתווי שמתחיל להרגיע את הנשמה.En: Love and understanding began to slowly return, like autumn air calming the soul.He: נעם, בלב מלא תקווה, סוף סוף חש הבנה עם בני משפחתו.En: Noam, with a heart full of hope, finally felt an understanding with his family members.He: תמר למדה שעל ידי סבלנות וחקר אמיתי, ניתן לפתור הכל.En: Tamar learned that with patience and true investigation, everything can be solved.He: יחד, הם הניחו את העבר מאחוריהם והביטו קדימה, אל עתיד של פיוס ושלווה.En: Together, they left the past behind them and looked forward to a future of reconciliation and peace. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: עטוףpiercing: חודרותilluminating: מאירותchill: ריח הקרירותnoticeable: הורגשgathering: מפגשlingering: מתעכבתstrange: מוזרdetermined: נחושהcrucial: מכריעclue: רמזtension: מתחexclaimed: קראהrelief: טלטלהpatience: סבלנותunderstanding: הבנהinvestigation: חקרregret: חרטהforgiveness: מחילהreconciliation: פיוסheirloom: ירושהsolve: לפתורmystery: תעלומהatmosphere: אווירהrespectful: מכובדתexcitedly: בהתרגשותripple: אוויר כבדcalming: מתחיל להרגיעrole: תפקידshare: לחלוקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Autumn Harvest of Choices: A Family's Vineyard Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz hűvös szele átsuhant az Eger melletti családi szőlőbirtokon, ahol a szőlőtőkék aranyló lombjai alatt ott hevertek a nemrég érkezett jégverés nyomai.En: The cool autumn breeze swept through the family vineyard near Eger, where the traces of a recent hailstorm lay beneath the golden leaves of the grapevines.Hu: A vidék csendes volt, de a családban nagy volt a feszültség.En: The countryside was quiet, but there was great tension in the family.Hu: Balázs, a legidősebb testvér, a tőkék között járt.En: Balázs, the eldest sibling, walked among the vines.Hu: Érezte a felelősség súlyát, amit a családi hagyomány megőrzése jelentett.En: He felt the weight of responsibility that preserving the family tradition meant.Hu: Zsófia a tornácon üldögélt, kezében egy könyvvel, de gondolatai messze jártak.En: Zsófia sat on the porch with a book in her hand, but her thoughts were far away.Hu: Ezekben a napokban nem volt könnyű dönteni: a szőlőbirtok vagy saját karrierje?En: These days, it wasn't easy to decide: the vineyard or her own career?Hu: Érezte, hogy kötelessége van a családja iránt, mégis vonzotta a város pezsgése és lehetőségei.En: She felt a duty to her family, yet she was drawn to the vibrancy and opportunities of the city.Hu: Dénes, a legfiatalabb, a pince melletti kis pataknál álmodozott.En: Dénes, the youngest, dreamed by the little stream beside the cellar.Hu: Naponta álmodozott távoli helyekről, új kalandokról.En: Daily, he dreamed of distant places, new adventures.Hu: Úgy érezte, ebben az életben nem hallják meg igazán.En: He felt that in this life, he wasn't truly heard.Hu: Éppen ezért terve volt.En: That's why he had a plan.Hu: El akart menni.En: He wanted to leave.Hu: A világot járni és végre a saját útját járni.En: To travel the world and finally walk his own path.Hu: A szőlőbirtokon a problémák növekedtek.En: The problems at the vineyard were growing.Hu: A jégverés károkat okozott, pénzügyi krízist hozott.En: The hailstorm caused damage and brought a financial crisis.Hu: Balázs vitázott Zsófiával.En: Balázs argued with Zsófia.Hu: Balázs szerint kockázatos beruházás szükséges volt a birtok megmentésére.En: Balázs believed a risky investment was necessary to save the estate.Hu: Zsófia aggódott és más megoldást keresett.En: Zsófia was worried and sought another solution.Hu: Míg ők ketten veszekedtek, Dénes hallgatta némán.En: While the two of them quarreled, Dénes listened quietly.Hu: Egy este, a vacsoránál, a vita tetőfokára hágott.En: One evening, at dinner, the argument reached its peak.Hu: Balázs kiabált, Zsófia könnyezett.En: Balázs shouted, Zsófia cried.Hu: Ekkor Dénes úgy döntött, megszólal.En: It was then that Dénes decided to speak.Hu: Csend telepedett a szobára, ahogy bejelentette szándékát, hogy elhagyja a családot.En: Silence settled over the room as he announced his intention to leave the family.Hu: El akart menni és a saját életét élni.En: He wanted to go and live his own life.Hu: Sokkolta testvéreit, de ugyanakkor ébresztő is volt.En: It shocked his siblings, but it was also a wake-up call.Hu: Balázs megállt egy pillanatra.En: Balázs paused for a moment.Hu: Látta öccse elszántságát.En: He saw his younger brother's determination.Hu: Zsófia mélyen a szemébe nézett a legfiatalabb testvérének; megértette.En: Zsófia looked deeply into the eyes of her youngest sibling; she understood.Hu: Mindhárman csendesen ültek, eltérő álmokkal, egy közös kötelékkel.En: All three sat quietly, with differing dreams, but with a common bond.Hu: Másnap reggel új megállapodást kötöttek.En: The next morning, they made a new agreement.Hu: Balázs befektet a szőlőbe, és újítani próbál.En: Balázs would invest in the vineyard and try to innovate.Hu: Zsófia támogatja őt, de ugyanakkor időt szán a saját karrierjére is.En: Zsófia would support him but also devote time to her own career.Hu: És Dénes szabadon mehet, amerre csak akar.En: And Dénes could go freely, wherever he wanted.Hu: Mindannyian megfogadták, hogy támogatják egymást bármi történjék is.En: They all promised to support each other no matter what happened.Hu: A szőlőbirtok csendesen lengett az őszi szélben, a jégverés nyomai még láthatóak voltak.En: The vineyard swayed quietly in the autumn wind, the traces of the hailstorm still visible.Hu: De a család szíve melegedett.En: But the family's heart was warming.Hu: Megértették, hogy a család és az egyéni boldogság is fontos.En: They understood that both family and individual happiness were important.Hu: Együtt erősebbek voltak, mint valaha.En: Together, they were stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:breeze: szélvineyard: szőlőbirtokhailstorm: jégveréstraces: nyomaicountryside: vidéktension: feszültségporch: tornácvibrancy: pezsgésopportunities: lehetőségekstream: patakadventures: kalandokfinancial: pénzügyicrisis: krízisinvestment: beruházásargued: vitázottquarreled: veszekedtekintention: szándékdetermination: elszántságagreement: megállapodásinnovate: újítanidevote: időt szánpromise: megfogadindividual: egyénihappiness: boldogságpreserving: megőrzéseweighed: súlyátdreamed: álmodozottpath: útjátsupport: támogatbond: kötelék

Fluent Fiction - Danish: An Artist's Courage: Freja's Bold Gift of Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det begyndte en kølig efterårsaften i et hus fyldt med lyden af latter og klinkende glas.En: It began on a cool autumn evening in a house filled with the sound of laughter and clinking glasses.Da: Den store spisestue var pyntet med orange og gule blade, små græskar, og et varmt skær fra levende lys.En: The large dining room was adorned with orange and yellow leaves, small pumpkins, and a warm glow from lit candles.Da: Freja sad ved siden af sin bror Anders og kiggede mod sin far, Lars, som talte om vigtigheden af familie.En: Freja sat next to her brother Anders and looked towards her father, Lars, who spoke about the importance of family.Da: Freja var nervøs.En: Freja was nervous.Da: Hun havde taget en beslutning.En: She had made a decision.Da: I sit skød lå en gave, hendes maleri til Anders.En: In her lap lay a gift, her painting for Anders.Da: Hun spekulerede på, om hun skulle vise det.En: She wondered if she should show it.Da: Hvad hvis hendes far, som havde så høje forventninger til traditionelle karriereveje, ikke forstod?En: What if her father, who had such high expectations for traditional career paths, did not understand?Da: Og hvad med Anders?En: And what about Anders?Da: Ville han le af hende?En: Would he laugh at her?Da: Lars rejste sig og holdt en kort tale for Anders, hvis fødselsdag de fejrede.En: Lars stood up and gave a short speech for Anders, whose birthday they were celebrating.Da: "Vi kunne ikke være stoltere," sagde han med et bredt smil, "du bringer ære til familien."En: "We couldn't be prouder," he said with a broad smile, "you bring honor to the family."Da: Alle klappede.En: Everyone applauded.Da: Så var det Anders' tur til at sige et par ord.En: Then it was Anders' turn to say a few words.Da: Han takkede familien, især deres far, for støtten i hans karriere.En: He thanked the family, especially their father, for the support in his career.Da: Ordene hang i luften som små snefnug i et efterårskast.En: The words hung in the air like small snowflakes in an autumn breeze.Da: Freja mærkede en impuls.En: Freja felt an impulse.Da: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Da: "Hvis jeg må," sagde Freja pludselig og rejste sig.En: "If I may," said Freja suddenly and stood up.Da: Hendes stemme dirrede lidt, men hun fortsatte.En: Her voice quivered a bit, but she continued.Da: "Jeg har noget, jeg gerne vil dele."En: "I have something I would like to share."Da: Hun løftede maleriet op, forsigtigt pakket ind i brunt papir.En: She lifted the painting, carefully wrapped in brown paper.Da: Alle øjne var rettet mod hende.En: All eyes were on her.Da: Freja rev det sidste stykke papir af og afslørede et strålende landskabsmaleri med efterårsfugle flyvende over en gylden eng.En: Freja tore off the last piece of paper and revealed a radiant landscape painting with autumn birds flying over a golden meadow.Da: Det var hendes gift til Anders, en repræsentation af den ro hun fandt i kunst, en verden, som hun så længe havde holdt skjult.En: It was her gift to Anders, a representation of the peace she found in art, a world she had kept hidden for so long.Da: Der var stille, pinligt stille.En: There was silence, an awkward silence.Da: Frejas ansigt blev varmt, men hun blev stående, stolt.En: Freja's face grew warm, but she remained standing, proud.Da: Så brød Anders stilheden.En: Then Anders broke the silence.Da: "Wow, Freja, det er fantastisk!"En: "Wow, Freja, that's amazing!"Da: Hans øjne strålede af beundring og oprigtig glæde.En: His eyes shone with admiration and genuine joy.Da: Lars, der normalt talte alt for meget, kiggede intenst på maleriet.En: Lars, who normally spoke far too much, looked intently at the painting.Da: "Det er virkelig flot, Freja," sagde han, og hans stemme var varm, en ændring fra den sædvanlige skarpe tone.En: "It's really beautiful, Freja," he said, and his voice was warm, a change from his usual sharp tone.Da: "Det er godt at se din passion."En: "It's good to see your passion."Da: Freja følte noget lette fra hendes skuldre.En: Freja felt something lift from her shoulders.Da: Hun havde gjort det.En: She had done it.Da: Hun havde talt sin sandhed og fundet støtte, hvor hun mindst ventede det.En: She had spoken her truth and found support where she least expected it.Da: Familiemiddagen fortsatte, nu med ny energi.En: The family dinner continued, now with new energy.Da: Frejas mod havde ikke kun ændret hendes verden, men også bragt hende tættere på den familie, hun havde frygtet at miste.En: Freja's courage had not only changed her world but also brought her closer to the family she had feared losing. Vocabulary Words:adorned: pyntetglow: skærexpectations: forventningertraditional: traditionellecareer: karriereapplauded: klappedeimpulse: impulsquivered: dirredewrapped: pakketrevealed: afslørederadiant: strålendemeadow: engawkward: pinligtadmiration: beundringintently: intenstpassion: passionspoken: talttruth: sandhedsupport: støttenervous: nervøsdecision: beslutninglaughter: lattersnowflakes: snefnugbreeze: kastgenuine: oprigkeligproud: stoltshoulders: skuldreenergy: energifear: frygtchange: ændring