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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unlocking Jaipur's Hidden Treasures: A Mysterious Fort Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जैपुर की सर्दियों की एक खुशनुमा सुबह थी।En: It was a pleasant winter morning in Jaipur.Hi: आमेर किले की ऊँची दीवारों के बीच अरविंद, लीला और किरण घूम रहे थे।En: Among the towering walls of the Amer Fort, Arvind, Leela, and Kiran were wandering.Hi: किला बहुत ही भव्य था, अपनी विशाल गलियारों और intricate नक्काशी के साथ।En: The fort was magnificent, with its vast corridors and intricate carvings.Hi: चारों ओर क्रिसमस की सजावट थी, जिससे माहौल और भी रंगीन हो उठा था।En: All around, there were Christmas decorations, making the atmosphere even more colorful.Hi: अरविंद इतिहास के प्रति बेहद उत्सुक था और कुछ रोमांचक खोजने की चाह रखता था।En: Arvind was extremely curious about history and eager to discover something exciting.Hi: उसी समय, लीला हमेशा ही चीजों को लेकर सतर्क रहती थी, उसे पुरानी चीजों पर इतना भरोसा नहीं था।En: Meanwhile, Leela was always cautious about things and did not trust old artifacts much.Hi: किरण, अपनी जिज्ञासा और थोड़ी शरारत वाली आदत के साथ, हर नए रास्ते की ओर दौड़ पड़ती थी।En: Kiran, with her curiosity and playful nature, would run towards every new path.Hi: वे तीनों किले के अंदर एक संकरी और थोड़ी टूट फूट की स्थिति में दीवार के पास पहुँचे।En: The trio reached a narrow and slightly dilapidated spot near a wall inside the fort.Hi: वहाँ एक पत्थर थोड़ा हटकर अदृश्य दरवाजे की तरह दिखता था।En: There, a stone seemed slightly out of place, resembling a hidden door.Hi: अरविंद ने तुरंत अपने हाथों को खिसकाकर उस पत्थर को बाहर खींचा।En: Arvind immediately slid his hands and pulled out the stone.Hi: वहाँ से एक पुराना, घिसा-पिटा सा नक्शा गिरा।En: From there, an old, worn-out map fell.Hi: "यह क्या है?En: "What is this?"Hi: " किरण ने उत्सुकता से नक्शा उठाते हुए कहा।En: Kiran asked eagerly, picking up the map.Hi: नक्शे पर कुछ रहस्यमई रास्ते थे जो कि किले के भीतर गहनों की ओर इशारा कर रहे थे।En: The map showed some mysterious paths pointing towards treasures inside the fort.Hi: अरविंद की आँखों में एक चमक थी, "हमें इसे देखना चाहिए!En: Arvind's eyes sparkled, "We should check this out!"Hi: ""यह नक्शा कितना पुराना है, और यह किले का बंद क्षेत्र भी तो हो सकता है," लीला ने अपनी चिंता जताई।En: "This map seems very old, and it could also be a restricted area of the fort," Leela expressed her concern.Hi: लेकिन अरविंद और किरण ने जल्दी से फैसला किया कि वे अवश्य ही इस रोमांचक यात्रा पर निकलेंगे।En: But Arvind and Kiran quickly decided that they had to embark on this adventurous journey.Hi: फोर्ट बंद होने का समय नजदीक आ रहा था, लेकिन उन्हें रोकना मुश्किल था।En: The fort's closing time was approaching, but it was difficult to stop them.Hi: वे नक्शे के रास्ते पर चल पड़े।En: They started following the path on the map.Hi: पथरीले गलियारों से होकर एक गुप्त कक्ष के पास पहुंचे।En: Through the rocky corridors, they reached a secret chamber.Hi: सूरज का प्रकाश धीरे-धीरे गायब हो रहा था, और तभी अचानक उन्होंने पीछे से किसी के कदमों की आहट सुनी।En: The sunlight was slowly fading, and just then, they heard footsteps behind them.Hi: वे निश्चित रूप से अकेले नहीं थे।En: They were definitely not alone.Hi: लेकिन साहस का परिचय देते हुए, उन्होंने कमरे के बीचों-बीच एक पुराना बॉक्स खोला।En: But showing courage, they opened an old box in the middle of the room.Hi: उसमें नकदी या गहने नहीं थे, बल्कि एक ऐतिहासिक कलाकृति थी, जो मूल्यवान थी।En: It did not contain cash or jewels, but a historical artifact, which was invaluable.Hi: उनके सामने का रहस्य सुलझ चुका था।En: The mystery before them was solved.Hi: अरविंद को अब समझ आया कि इतिहास कितनी कहानियाँ समेटे हैं।En: Arvind now realized how many stories history holds.Hi: लीला भी थोड़े रोमांच की खुशी महसूस कर रही थी।En: Leela also felt the joy of a bit of adventure.Hi: उन्होंने उस महत्त्वपूर्ण कलाकृति को एक स्थानीय इतिहासकार को देने का फैसला किया, ताकि वह इसका सही आंकलन कर सके।En: They decided to give the important artifact to a local historian so that it could be properly assessed.Hi: इस अनुभव ने अरविंद को रोमांच से ज्यादा इतिहास के प्रति नई नजरिया दी।En: This experience gave Arvind a new perspective on history beyond just adventure.Hi: वहीं, लीला ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी नए अनुभवों को अपनाने में भी आनंद हो सकता है।En: Meanwhile, Leela learned that embracing new experiences can also bring joy.Hi: जैपुर की सर्द रात में, आमेर किले ने इन्हें एक अद्भुत कहानी दे दी थी।En: In the cold night of Jaipur, Amer Fort had gifted them an amazing story. Vocabulary Words:pleasant: खुशनुमाtowering: ऊँचीmagnificent: भव्यintricate: जटिलcorridors: गलियारोंexciting: रोमांचकcautious: सतर्कdilapidated: टूट फूटresembling: मिलता जुलताeagerly: उत्सुकता सेsparkled: चमकrestricted: बंदembark: प्रारंभapproaching: नजदीकsecret: गुप्तchamber: कक्षfootsteps: कदमों की आहटshowing courage: साहस का परिचयbox: बॉक्सhistorical artifact: ऐतिहासिक कलाकृतिinvaluable: मूल्यवानperspective: नजरियाembracing: अपनानेjoy: आनंदamazing: अद्भुतdiscover: खोजनाtreasures: गहनेassessed: आंकलनnew experiences: नए अनुभवsunlight: सूरज का प्रकाश

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Surprising Love Under Oslo's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid sto i Vigeland Park med et hjertet fullt av forventninger og en ring i lommen.En: Sigrid stood in Vigeland Park with a heart full of anticipation and a ring in her pocket.No: Det var vinter, og snøen lå som et hvitt teppe over Oslo.En: It was winter, and the snow lay like a white blanket over Oslo.No: De mange lysene i parken glødet varmt, og skapte en magisk atmosfære som nærmest var uvirkelig.En: The many lights in the park glowed warmly, creating a magical atmosphere that was almost surreal.No: Det var jul med alt som hører til, og parken var fylt med stemmer av familier og par som nøt denne spesielle tiden av året.En: It was Christmas with all its trimmings, and the park was filled with the voices of families and couples enjoying this special time of year.No: Ved hennes side gikk Eirik, hennes betrodde venn.En: Beside her walked Eirik, her trusted friend.No: Han visste om planene hennes og hadde lovet å hjelpe om det skulle bli nødvendig.En: He knew about her plans and had promised to help if needed.No: Sammen hadde de allerede planlagt alt ned til den minste detalj.En: Together, they had already planned everything down to the smallest detail.No: Eirik hadde også sett til at Lars ikke skjønte noe.En: Eirik had also ensured that Lars remained oblivious.No: Sigrid ønsket denne kvelden skulle være helt perfekt.En: Sigrid wanted this evening to be absolutely perfect.No: Men Vigeland Park denne kvelden var mer folksom enn de hadde forutsett.En: But Vigeland Park this evening was more crowded than they had anticipated.No: Overalt var det grupper av glade mennesker, barn som lo og par som holdt hender.En: Everywhere, there were groups of happy people, laughing children, and couples holding hands.No: Sigrid begynte å bli nervøs.En: Sigrid began to feel nervous.No: Hvordan skulle hun finne et øyeblikk av ro midt i denne mengden?En: How would she find a moment of peace in the midst of this crowd?No: Mens de gikk, snakket Lars begeistret om statuene, uten å ane Sigrids hemmelighet.En: As they walked, Lars enthusiastically talked about the statues, unaware of Sigrid's secret.No: "Se, Sigrid, den ser nesten levende ut i denne belysningen," sa han med et smil, mens han pekte på en snødekt statue.En: "Look, Sigrid, that one looks almost alive in this lighting," he said with a smile, pointing at a snow-covered statue.No: Sigrid prøvde å svare naturlig, men tankene var et annet sted.En: Sigrid tried to respond naturally, but her thoughts were elsewhere.No: Hun så seg rundt, søkende etter en mulighet.En: She looked around, searching for an opportunity.No: Hun ville gjøre det nå, i kveld.En: She wanted to do it now, this evening.No: Det måtte være et lite øyeblikk av stillhet et sted, en flik av tid der bare de eksisterte.En: There had to be a small moment of quiet somewhere, a glimpse of time where only they existed.No: Da de nærmet seg en av parkens frodige dammer, kom øyeblikket uventet.En: As they approached one of the park's lush ponds, the moment came unexpectedly.No: En liten folde i stien hadde fått et snølag som glitret i lyset fra lyktene.En: A small fold in the path had gathered a layer of snow that glittered in the light from the lanterns.No: Eirik nikket oppmuntrende og trakk seg litt tilbake, en gest så subtil at Lars ikke merket noe.En: Eirik nodded encouragingly and stepped back a little, a gesture so subtle that Lars noticed nothing.No: Med hjertet bankende tok Sigrid Lars i hånden.En: With her heart pounding, Sigrid took Lars's hand.No: "Lars," sa hun forsiktig, øynene hennes møtte hans.En: "Lars," she said softly, her eyes meeting his.No: "Det er noe jeg har lyst til å spørre deg om.En: "There's something I'd like to ask you."No: "Lars så forvirret på henne, men smilte varmt.En: Lars looked at her, confused, but smiled warmly.No: "Hva er det, Sigrid?En: "What is it, Sigrid?"No: "Hun sank ned på et kne, trakk pusten dypt og åpnet hånden sin der ringen lå.En: She sank to one knee, took a deep breath, and opened her hand where the ring lay.No: "Vil du gifte deg med meg?En: "Will you marry me?"No: "En kort stillhet fylte rommet rundt dem, og resten av parken forsvant for et øyeblikk.En: A brief silence filled the space around them, and the rest of the park disappeared for a moment.No: Alt som betydde noe var Lars sitt ansikt, som lyste opp i et stort smil.En: All that mattered was Lars's face, which lit up in a wide smile.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig vil jeg det!En: "Yes, of course I will!"No: " Lars trakk Sigrid opp i en omfavnelse, og folkemengden rundt dem syntes å smelte bort, etterlatende dem i en boble av lykke.En: Lars pulled Sigrid up into an embrace, and the crowd around them seemed to melt away, leaving them in a bubble of happiness.No: Eirik, som hadde stått i skyggene, hoppet ut med hevede armer og et jubelrop.En: Eirik, who had been standing in the shadows, jumped out with raised arms and a cheer.No: "Gratulerer, dere to!En: "Congratulations, you two!"No: "Sigrid kjente en bølge av lettelse og glede.En: Sigrid felt a wave of relief and joy.No: Hun hadde lært noe nytt denne kvelden: noen ganger er det spontane øyeblikk som blir de mest minneverdige.En: She had learned something new that evening: sometimes it's the spontaneous moments that become the most memorable.No: Mens snøen falt rundt dem, føltes alt perfekt.En: As the snow fell around them, everything felt perfect.No: Resten av kvelden vandret de gjennom parken, hånd i hånd, fylt med varme og glede.En: For the rest of the evening, they wandered through the park hand in hand, filled with warmth and joy.No: Julen hadde brakt dem nærmere hverandre enn noen gang før, under de funklende lysene i Vigeland Park.En: Christmas had brought them closer together than ever before, under the twinkling lights in Vigeland Park. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningerwinter: vinterblanket: teppeatmosphere: atmosfæresurreal: uvirkeligtrusted: betroddeensured: sørget foroblivious: skjønte ingentingcrowded: folksomnervous: nervøsenthusiastically: begeistretopportunity: mulighetponds: dammergestured: gestikuleresubtle: subtilpounding: bankendeembrace: omfavnelsemelt: smeltebubble: boblerelief: lettelsespontaneous: spontanememorable: minneverdigelanterns: lykterlit up: lyste oppsnow-covered: snødektconfused: forvirretgathered: samletgazed: såquiet: stillhetglow: gløde

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Spark in the Snow: Finding Friendship in Oslo's Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park lå stille under et tykt teppe av snø, som glitret i lyset fra de subtile julelysene som var hengt opp rundt trærne.En: Vigeland Park lay silent under a thick blanket of snow, which glittered in the light from the subtle Christmas lights that were hung around the trees.No: Eirik ruslet langs stiene, følelsen av ensomhet hang tungt i brystet hans, til tross for omgivelsenes skjønnhet.En: Eirik strolled along the paths, the feeling of loneliness heavy in his chest, despite the beauty of the surroundings.No: I en annen del av parken sto Synnøve med et kart i hånden, og så seg rundt med et forvirret blikk.En: In another part of the park, Synnøve stood with a map in her hand, looking around with a confused expression.No: Hun hadde dratt fra den lille hjembyen sin for å finne en spesiell gave til søsteren sin, men Oslo virket så overveldende.En: She had left her small hometown to find a special gift for her sister, but Oslo seemed so overwhelming.No: Alt hun ønsket var noe som kunne uttrykke alle de varme følelsene hun hadde for søsteren.En: All she wanted was something that could express all the warm feelings she had for her sister.No: Eirik hadde lagt merke til henne.En: Eirik had noticed her.No: Hun virket fortapt, både fysisk og kanskje på andre måter også.En: She seemed lost, both physically and perhaps in other ways too.No: Han tok et dypt pust, bestemte seg for å ta en sjanse, og gikk bort til henne.En: He took a deep breath, decided to take a chance, and walked over to her.No: "Trenger du hjelp med å finne frem?En: "Do you need help finding your way?"No: " spurte han vennlig.En: he asked kindly.No: Synnøve så opp, litt skeptisk, men noe ved Eiriks smil var beroligende.En: Synnøve looked up, a bit skeptical, but something about Eirik's smile was reassuring.No: Hun nikket nølende.En: She nodded hesitantly.No: "Jeg har aldri vært her før," tilsto hun.En: "I've never been here before," she admitted.No: Eirik smilte bredt.En: Eirik grinned broadly.No: "Da må jeg vise deg rundt!En: "Then I have to show you around!No: Jeg kjenner til noen få steder som kanskje kan gi deg ideer til en gave.En: I know a few places that might give you ideas for a gift."No: "De begynte å gå sammen, og snøen knirket under skoene deres.En: They began to walk together, the snow crunching beneath their shoes.No: Synnøve snakket om hvor mye hun savnet hjem, mens Eirik delte sine små hemmeligheter om byen.En: Synnøve talked about how much she missed home, while Eirik shared his little secrets about the city.No: De lo og snakket om alt og ingenting, inntil de snublet over en artig installasjon i parken.En: They laughed and talked about everything and nothing until they stumbled upon an amusing installation in the park.No: "Dette er laget av en venn av meg!En: "This was made by a friend of mine!"No: " sa Eirik overrasket.En: said Eirik surprised.No: "Hun heter Inga.En: "Her name is Inga.No: Jeg visste ikke at hun hadde fått plass her.En: I didn't know she had got a place here."No: "Synnøve ble fascinert av de utsmykkede figurene i is og stål.En: Synnøve was fascinated by the ornate figures in ice and steel.No: De så nesten magiske ut, som om de lurte på om de skulle gå ned fra sokkelen og danse i snøen.En: They looked almost magical, as if they were wondering whether to step down from the pedestal and dance in the snow.No: "Det er perfekt," mumlet Synnøve.En: "It's perfect," Synnøve murmured.No: "Det minner meg om historiene søsteren min pleide å fortelle meg.En: "It reminds me of the stories my sister used to tell me."No: "Eirik så på henne, glad for at hun hadde funnet det hun lette etter.En: Eirik looked at her, glad she had found what she was searching for.No: "Skal vi bytte telefonnumre?En: "Should we exchange phone numbers?"No: " spurte han optimistisk.En: he asked optimistically.No: "Kanskje vi kan treffes igjen, kanskje på julaften?En: "Maybe we can meet up again, perhaps on Christmas Eve?"No: "Synnøve nikket, hennes tidligere reservasjon bleknet bort.En: Synnøve nodded, her earlier reservation fading away.No: Uventet hadde hun funnet noe verdifullt i Oslo.En: Unexpectedly, she had found something valuable in Oslo.No: Ikke bare en gave, men også en venn som gjorde byen litt mindre fremmed.En: Not just a gift, but also a friend who made the city a little less foreign.No: "Det høres hyggelig ut," svarte hun.En: "That sounds nice," she replied.No: Da de skiltes, følte Eirik en ny varme i hjertet.En: As they parted, Eirik felt a new warmth in his heart.No: Han hadde funnet noe han ikke visste at han hadde mistet: en følelse av tilhørighet.En: He had found something he didn't know he had lost: a sense of belonging.No: Og Synnøve, med sitt nyvunne mot, så kortet med Eiriks nummer på som et symbol på en ny start.En: And Synnøve, with her newfound courage, saw the card with Eirik's number as a symbol of a new beginning.No: Sammen, selv om de fortsatt var fremmede på mange måter, feiret de et lite mirakel i vinternatten.En: Together, even though they were still strangers in many ways, they celebrated a small miracle in the winter night. Vocabulary Words:silent: stilleblanket: teppeglittered: glitretsubtle: subtilestrolled: rusletloneliness: ensomhetoverwhelming: overveldendeconfused: forvirretnoticed: lagt merke tillost: fortapthesitantly: nølendebroadly: bredtcrunching: knirketshared: delteinstallation: installasjonamusing: artigornate: utsmykkedepedestal: sokkelenmurmered: mumletexchange: bytteoptimistically: optimistiskreservation: reservasjonunexpectedly: uventetvaluable: verdifulltfriend: vennforeign: fremmedparted: skilteswarmth: varmebelonging: tilhørighetcourage: mot

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Christmas Joy Beyond the Perfect Gift in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Budapest karácsonyi vásár forgatagában sűrűn kavargott a tömeg.En: In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas market in Budapest, the crowd swirled thickly.Hu: Levente, Eszter és Bence a Vörösmarty téren jártak.En: Levente, Eszter, and Bence were walking in Vörösmarty Square.Hu: Az éjszakai égbolt alatt a fények harsányan ragyogtak a bódék sora mögött.En: Under the night sky, the lights shone brightly behind the rows of stalls.Hu: A kürtőskalács édes illata mindent betöltött, és a távolban karácsonyi dalok szóltak.En: The sweet scent of kürtőskalács filled the air, and in the distance, Christmas songs played.Hu: Levente szíve hevesen vert.En: Levente's heart was pounding.Hu: Még mindig nem találta meg a megfelelő ajándékokat szeretteinek, pedig már csak néhány nap volt karácsonyig.En: He still hadn't found the right gifts for his loved ones, and there were only a few days left until Christmas.Hu: „Levente, gyere, nézd meg ezt a selyemkendőt!” – hívta Eszter gyakorlatias hangon, próbálva segíteni öccsének a választásban.En: "Levente, come, look at this silk scarf!" Eszter called with a practical tone, trying to help her brother with his choice.Hu: Levente azonban csak bámulta a vétkezést.En: However, Levente just stared at the temptation.Hu: A döntés teher volt a nyakán.En: The decision was a burden on him.Hu: Nem akart valamit, ami csak egy újabb tárgy lesz a polcokon.En: He didn't want something that would just be another item on the shelf.Hu: „Nézd, milyen csodálatos ez a karácsonyi dísz!” – kiáltotta Bence vidáman, akinek minden apróság lenyűgözte.En: "Look at this wonderful Christmas ornament!" shouted Bence cheerfully, who was amazed by every little thing.Hu: Ő élvezte az ünnep minden pillanatát; a vásár fényei, a hangok, a mosolygó arcok mind az ő bámulatos világát képezték.En: He enjoyed every moment of the holiday; the market's lights, the sounds, and the smiling faces all formed his enchanting world.Hu: „Nem tudom, mit vegyek” – vallotta be Levente kétségbeesetten.En: "I don't know what to get," admitted Levente desperately.Hu: „Mindent tökéletesre szeretnék, de itt túl sok a lehetőség.”En: "I want everything to be perfect, but there are too many options here."Hu: Eszter megfogta Levente karját.En: Eszter took Levente's arm.Hu: „Ne feledd, az ünnep nem a tárgyakról szól.En: "Remember, the holiday isn't about things.Hu: Az együtt töltött idő a legértékesebb ajándék.”En: The time spent together is the most valuable gift."Hu: Bence közben már fellelkesedetten próbálgatta a különféle forralt borokat.En: Meanwhile, Bence was already enthusiastically trying various mulled wines.Hu: Leventéhez fordult: „Vegyünk valami meleg italt, és nézzük meg együtt a karácsonyi fényeket!”En: He turned to Levente: "Let's get something warm to drink and look at the Christmas lights together!"Hu: Levente mélyet lélegzett, és beletörődött.En: Levente took a deep breath and resigned himself.Hu: „Igen, tiétek a legjobb ötlet. Vegyünk süteményeket, és élvezzük az estét.”En: "Yes, that's the best idea. Let's get some sweets and enjoy the evening."Hu: Az éjszaka hátralévő részében Levente együtt nevetett és beszélgetett Eszterrel és Bencével.En: For the rest of the night, Levente laughed and talked with Eszter and Bence.Hu: Vásárolt pár kisebb ajándékot, egyszerűbb dolgokat, amik valódi jelentéssel bírtak.En: He bought a few smaller gifts, simpler things that carried real meaning.Hu: Egy különlegesen díszített mécses a nagymamának, egy finom teakeverék az édesanyának, és egy kézzel készített naptár az apának.En: A specially decorated candle for his grandmother, a fine tea blend for his mother, and a handmade calendar for his father.Hu: Mind könnyű, szívhez szóló választás volt.En: All were easy, heartfelt choices.Hu: Mire a vásár zárni kezdett, Levente szíve könnyedebb lett.En: By the time the market began to close, Levente's heart felt lighter.Hu: Megértette, hogy nem a tökéletes ajándék teszi különlegessé az ünnepet, hanem az emberek, akikkel megosztja ezeket a pillanatokat.En: He understood that it's not the perfect gift that makes the holiday special, but the people with whom he shares those moments.Hu: Hazafelé menet, a fényszőnyeg alatt, Levente világos látással nézett maga elé: „Ez lesz a legjobb karácsony, mert veletek lehetek.”En: On the way home, under the carpet of lights, Levente looked ahead with clarity: "This will be the best Christmas because I can be with you."Hu: Eszter mosolygott, Bence pedig elégedetten bólogatott.En: Eszter smiled, and Bence nodded with satisfaction.Hu: És így, a vásár fényes ragyogásában, Levente végre megértette a karácsony valódi üzenetét: a szeretet, az együtt töltött idő, és az egyszerű örömök keresését.En: And so, in the market's bright glow, Levente finally understood the true message of Christmas: the search for love, time spent together, and simple joys. Vocabulary Words:hustle: forgatagcrowd: tömegswirled: kavargottstalls: bódékornament: díszenchanting: bámulatosdesperately: kétségbeesettenresigned: beletörődöttburden: tehertemptation: vétkezésglow: ragyogásmulled wine: forralt borsweet scent: édes illatshelf: polcokonheartfelt: szívhez szólóblend: keverékclarity: világos látásspecially decorated: különlegesen díszítettcandle: mécseslights: fényekusher: képviselmarket: vásársatisfaction: elégedettségchoices: választásactivity: tevékenységsmiling faces: mosolygó arcokmoments: pillanatokholiday: ünnepoverwhelmed: elárasztottvaluable: értékes

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love Unveiled: A Heartfelt Christmas at Vörösmarty tér Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Vörösmarty tér karácsonyi varázsa megérintette az embereket.En: The Christmas magic of Vörösmarty tér touched the people.Hu: Az ünnepi hangulat átragadt mindenkire, aki csak belépett a térre.En: The festive mood spread to everyone who stepped onto the square.Hu: Az emberek forralt bort kortyolgattak, kézműves ajándékokat nézegettek.En: People were sipping mulled wine and looking at handmade gifts.Hu: A levegőben a sült gesztenye és a friss kalács illata úszott.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and fresh bread floated in the air.Hu: A hó lágyan hullott, mint egy finom takaró, ami magába zárta a teret.En: The snow fell gently, like a fine blanket that enveloped the square.Hu: Bence a főtéren állt, kissé idegesen.En: Bence stood in the main square, a bit nervously.Hu: Anna oldalán sétált, de gondolatai máshol jártak.En: He walked alongside Anna, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Hu: Tudta, hogy ma kell megtennie a lépést.En: He knew that today he had to take the step.Hu: Szeretett volna ajándékot venni Annának, de a legnagyobb ajándék az lenne, ha elmondaná neki az igazságot: hogy szerelmes belé.En: He wanted to buy a gift for Anna, but the greatest gift would be to tell her the truth: that he was in love with her.Hu: Gábor éppen Budapestre látogatott.En: Gábor was visiting Budapest at the time.Hu: A testvére mindig is jó tanácsokkal segítette Bencét.En: His brother had always been a good source of advice for Bence.Hu: Gábor, egy forralt boros standnál állva, mosolygott rá testvérére.En: Standing by a mulled wine stall, Gábor smiled at his brother.Hu: "Bence, az életben néha kockáztatni kell," mondta nyugodtan.En: "Bence, in life, sometimes you have to take risks," he said calmly.Hu: "Csak mondd el neki, amit érzel.En: "Just tell her how you feel.Hu: Legrosszabb esetben is maradtok barátok.En: In the worst-case scenario, you'll remain friends."Hu: "Bence mély levegőt vett.En: Bence took a deep breath.Hu: "De mi van, ha minden megváltozik?En: "But what if everything changes?"Hu: " kérdezte bizonytalanul.En: he asked uncertainly.Hu: "Ha nem próbálkozol, sosem tudod meg," válaszolta Gábor.En: "If you don't try, you'll never know," replied Gábor.Hu: "Anna kedves lány.En: "Anna is a kind girl.Hu: Adj neki egy esélyt.En: Give her a chance."Hu: "Ezekkel a szavakkal Bence közelebb lépett Annához.En: With these words, Bence stepped closer to Anna.Hu: Az utcai lámpák fénye megvilágította Anna vidám arcát.En: The streetlights illuminated Anna's cheerful face.Hu: "Anna," kezdte óvatosan, "van valami, amit el kell mondanom.En: "Anna," he began cautiously, "there's something I need to tell you."Hu: "Anna érdeklődve fordult felé.En: Anna turned towards him with interest.Hu: "Mi az, Bence?En: "What is it, Bence?"Hu: "Először habozott, majd a szavai könnyedebben jöttek.En: He hesitated at first, but then his words came more easily.Hu: "Különleges vagy számomra.En: "You're special to me.Hu: Többet érzek irántad, mint egy barátságot.En: I feel more for you than just friendship."Hu: "Anna szeme tágra nyílt a meglepetéstől, majd lassan mosolyra húzta a száját.En: Anna's eyes widened in surprise, then slowly, she smiled.Hu: "Bence, már olyan régóta vártam, hogy ezt mondod.En: "Bence, I've been waiting for you to say this for so long.Hu: Én is ugyanígy érzek.En: I feel the same way."Hu: "A téren minden hang elhalkult körülöttük, mintha minden szempár rájuk szegeződött volna.En: All the sounds around them in the square faded, as if all eyes were on them.Hu: Bence szíve vadul dobogott, de végre nyugalom költözött belé.En: Bence's heart was pounding wildly, but finally, a sense of calm filled him.Hu: Átkarolta Annát, és a világ egy kicsit szebb hely lett abban a pillanatban.En: He embraced Anna, and the world became a slightly better place at that moment.Hu: A kis hópelyhek táncot jártak körülöttük, ahogy elindultak Gábor felé.En: The small snowflakes danced around them as they started walking towards Gábor.Hu: A testvére elismerően bólintott, és Bence tudta, hogy jól döntött.En: His brother nodded approvingly, and Bence knew he had made the right decision.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy néha a szívünkre kell hallgatni, még ha kockázattal is jár.En: He now knew that sometimes we need to listen to our hearts, even if it involves risk.Hu: A bátorság és a szerelem karácsonyi meséje ez, ahol az egyszerűség és az őszinte érzések győztek.En: This is a Christmas tale of courage and love, where simplicity and sincere feelings triumphed. Vocabulary Words:magic: varázsafestive: ünnepimood: hangulatsip: kortyolgattakhandmade: kézművesroasted: sültchestnut: gesztenyeenvelop: magába zártanervously: idegesengift: ajándéktruth: igazságrisk: kockáztatnicalmly: nyugodtanscenario: esetbenuncertainly: bizonytalanulhesitate: habozottspecial: különlegesfriendship: barátságotsurprise: meglepetéstőlembrace: átkaroltasnowflakes: hópelyhekapprovingly: elismerőencourage: bátorságtriumph: győzteksimplicity: egyszerűségsincere: őszintefeelings: érzésekadvice: tanácsokkalilluminated: megvilágítottapounding: dobogott

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love Amongst the Turrets: A Budapest Christmas Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó puha fehér takaróként borította be Budapest utcáit.En: The snow covered the streets of Budapest like a soft white blanket.Hu: A Halászbástya tetején, ahol a leghidegebb szél is csak gyengéden simogatta az arcot, Judit és László álltak egymás mellett.En: At the top of the Halászbástya, where even the coldest wind only gently caressed the face, Judit and László stood next to each other.Hu: Az egész osztály karácsonyi kiránduláson vett részt, de László gondolatai máshol jártak.En: The whole class was on a Christmas outing, but László's thoughts were elsewhere.Hu: Egész nap azon töprengett, mikor lesz a legalkalmasabb pillanat, hogy átadja ajándékát Juditnak.En: All day, he pondered when the most suitable moment would be to give his gift to Judit.Hu: Egy fényképet hozott magával, amit róluk készített a múlt tavasszal.En: He had brought a photo he had taken of them last spring.Hu: Az iskolai kirándulás alatt, egy napsütéses napon, amikor Judit nevetett, és szeme ragyogott, mintha a napfény tükröződne benne.En: During the school trip, on a sunny day when Judit was laughing, and her eyes were shining as if the sunlight was reflected in them.Hu: A kép hátuljára egy levelet írta, amelyben leírta érzéseit.En: On the back of the photo, he had written a letter expressing his feelings.Hu: Judit nevetett, beszélgetett a barátaival, és közben Lászlóra is mosolygott.En: Judit laughed, talked with her friends, and also smiled at László.Hu: A fiú szíve gyorsabban vert, amikor elhatározta, hogy most vagy soha.En: The boy's heart beat faster as he decided it was now or never.Hu: Összeszedte minden bátorságát, és megszólította Juditot.En: He gathered all his courage and addressed Judit.Hu: - Judit, van egy kis ajándékom számodra - mondta László, s a szíve a torkában dobogott.En: "Judit, I have a little gift for you," said László, his heart pounding in his throat.Hu: Judit csodálkozva nézett rá, aztán elvette a fényképet a fiú kezéből.En: Judit looked at him in surprise, then took the photo from his hand.Hu: Lassan megfordította, hogy elolvassa a hátsó üzenetet.En: She slowly turned it over to read the message on the back.Hu: A hideg levegő ellenére László érezte, hogy az arca forró.En: Despite the cold air, László felt his face grow hot.Hu: Judit néhány pillanatig csendben maradt, majd felemelte a tekintetét Lászlóra.En: Judit remained silent for a few moments, then lifted her gaze to László.Hu: - Ez gyönyörű, László - mondta kedvesen, egy meleg mosollyal az arcán.En: "This is beautiful, László," she said kindly, with a warm smile on her face.Hu: - Mindig is reméltem, hogy hallok tőled ilyesmit.En: "I've always hoped to hear something like this from you.Hu: Én is kedvellek.En: I like you too."Hu: László megkönnyebbülten sóhajtott.En: László sighed in relief.Hu: Olyan érzés volt, mintha egy hatalmas súlyt vettek volna le a válláról.En: It felt as if a massive weight had been lifted from his shoulders.Hu: A szívében melegség áradt szét.En: Warmth spread through his heart.Hu: Aznap, a Halászbástya csúcsán, László ráébredt, hogy megérte szembenéznie a félelmeivel.En: That day, at the peak of the Halászbástya, László realized it was worth facing his fears.Hu: A kilátás a városra lenyűgöző volt, de számára Judit mosolya mindennél szebb volt.En: The view of the city was stunning, but for him, Judit's smile was more beautiful than anything.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy az új év nemcsak egy új kezdetet hoz majd, de egy új kapcsolatot is, amit közösen építhetnek tovább.En: Now he knew that the new year would not only bring a new beginning but also a new relationship that they could build on together.Hu: A város alattuk nyugodt, ünnepi csendben pihent, ahogyan ők ketten ott álltak, s egymásra mosolyogtak a havas táj fölött.En: The city beneath them rested in a calm, festive silence, as the two of them stood there, smiling at each other over the snowy landscape. Vocabulary Words:snow: hóblanket: takarócaressed: simogattaouting: kiránduláselsewhere: másholpondered: töprengettsuitable: alkalmasmoment: pillanatgift: ajándékshining: ragyogottgaze: tekintetrelief: megkönnyebbülésmassive: hatalmasshoulders: vállworth: megértestunning: lenyűgözőfears: félelmekrealized: ráébredtbeneath: alattcalm: nyugodtfestive: ünnepilandscape: tájsigh: sóhajttogether: közösenbuild: építhetnikoccupied: résztsigh: forróturned: megfordítottaface: archope: reméltem

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Magical Christmas in Stockholm: Friendship and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig vinterdag i Stockholm.En: It was a chilly winter day in Stockholm.Sv: Gamla Stan glittrade av julbelysning och doften av glögg fyllde den kalla luften.En: Gamla Stan glittered with Christmas lights and the scent of glögg filled the cold air.Sv: Överallt rörde sig människor, ivriga att hitta de sista julklapparna.En: Everywhere people moved, eager to find the last Christmas gifts.Sv: Lars vandrade genom marknaden, omgiven av vänners skratt och barnens glada rop.En: Lars wandered through the market, surrounded by the laughter of friends and the joyful cries of children.Sv: Han var alltid i sista minuten med sina presenter, men i år ville han hitta något speciellt för Ingrid.En: He was always last minute with his presents, but this year he wanted to find something special for Ingrid.Sv: De hade varit vänner så länge han kunde minnas.En: They had been friends for as long as he could remember.Sv: Lars ville visa hur mycket hon betydde för honom.En: Lars wanted to show how much she meant to him.Sv: Ingrid gick bredvid honom, organiserad och fokuserad.En: Ingrid walked beside him, organized and focused.Sv: Hon hade planerat dagen i detalj.En: She had planned the day in detail.Sv: Men innerst inne kände hon en frustration byggas upp.En: But deep inside she felt a frustration building up.Sv: “Lars, vi måste skynda oss om vi ska hinna med allt,” sade hon med en suck.En: “Lars, we need to hurry if we're going to manage everything,” she said with a sigh.Sv: Plötsligt kom Emil, deras barndomsvän som var hemma från utlandet, rusande genom mängden.En: Suddenly, Emil, their childhood friend who was home from abroad, rushed through the crowd.Sv: Han bar en stor väska full med konstiga souvenirer.En: He carried a large bag full of strange souvenirs.Sv: "Hej hej!"En: "Hej hej!"Sv: ropade han, och innan någon hann reagera råkade han stjälpa ett av marknadsstånden.En: he shouted, and before anyone could react, he accidentally toppled one of the market stalls.Sv: “Hoppsan!” skrattade Emil, medan han hjälpte försäljaren att ställa upp tomtarna igen.En: “Oops!” Emil laughed while he helped the vendor to set up the tomtar again.Sv: Lars kände sig överväldigad av stöket och beslutade att han behövde en stund för sig själv.En: Lars felt overwhelmed by the commotion and decided he needed a moment to himself.Sv: "Jag går en sväng," sade han och ignorerade Ingrids protester.En: "I'm going for a walk," he said, ignoring Ingrid's protests.Sv: Han promenerade runt hörnet och stannade plötsligt framför en liten butik med handgjorda ornament.En: He walked around the corner and suddenly stopped in front of a small shop with handmade ornaments.Sv: Ett av dem fångade hans uppmärksamhet – en vacker trästjärna.En: One of them caught his attention – a beautiful wooden star.Sv: Den påminde honom om när han och Ingrid som barn pyntade granen tillsammans.En: It reminded him of when he and Ingrid, as children, decorated the Christmas tree together.Sv: Han visste direkt att det var perfekt.En: He knew immediately that it was perfect.Sv: En känsla av lugn sköljde över honom.En: A feeling of calm washed over him.Sv: Han köpte stjärnan och gick tillbaka till Ingrid och Emil.En: He bought the star and went back to Ingrid and Emil.Sv: Med försiktighet överräckte han den till Ingrid.En: Carefully, he handed it over to Ingrid.Sv: "Den här är för dig," sade han mjukt.En: "This is for you," he said softly.Sv: Ingrids ögon lyste upp och hon sken upp i ett varmt leende.En: Ingrid's eyes lit up and she beamed with a warm smile.Sv: "Tack, Lars.En: "Thank you, Lars.Sv: Den är underbar."En: It's wonderful."Sv: Deras händer snuddade vid varandra och en stilla förståelse passerade mellan dem.En: Their hands brushed against each other and a quiet understanding passed between them.Sv: Under tiden hjälpte Emil att återställa marknadsståndet, och efteråt joinade han sina vänner.En: Meanwhile, Emil helped to restore the market stall, and afterwards, he joined his friends.Sv: Alla tre skrattade tillsammans, och Emil fann en ursäkt redan i halsen: "Förlåt för kaoset."En: All three laughed together, and Emil found an excuse already at the ready: "Sorry for the chaos."Sv: Men Ingrid och Lars såg bara glädjen av att vara tillsammans.En: But Ingrid and Lars saw only the joy of being together.Sv: När de lämnade marknaden kände Lars sig annorlunda.En: As they left the market, Lars felt different.Sv: Han hade lärt sig att ibland var det bäst att följa hjärtat.En: He had learned that sometimes it was best to follow the heart.Sv: Och kanske, bara kanske, var denna jul början på något mer än bara vänskap.En: And maybe, just maybe, this Christmas was the beginning of something more than just friendship. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligglittered: glittradescent: dofteneager: ivrigawandered: vandradepresents: presenterorganized: organiseradfrustration: frustrationbuilding up: byggas uppcrowd: mängdenabroad: utlandetrushed: rusandetoppled: stjälpalaughter: skrattvendor: försäljarenoverwhelmed: överväldigadcommotion: stöketornaments: ornamentcalm: lugnwashed over: sköljde övercarefully: med försiktighetlit up: lyste uppbeamed: sken uppunderstanding: förståelserestore: återställaexcuse: ursäktchaos: kaosetjoyful: gladasuddenly: plötsligtperhaps: kanske

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Shared Solace: A Serendipitous Meeting Over Tea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 인사동의 아늑한 찻집에 고요한 겨울 오후가 깃들었다.En: A serene winter afternoon settled into a cozy teahouse in Insadong.Ko: 차가운 바람이 밖에서 불고 있었지만, 찻집 안은 따뜻했다.En: Cold winds blew outside, but inside the teahouse, it was warm.Ko: 차 향기와 조용한 국악이 은은히 퍼지고 있었다.En: The aroma of tea and the soft sounds of gugak, traditional Korean music, filled the air gently.Ko: 눈이 살짝 내리면서 창문 밖 풍경은 더 아름다워졌다.En: A light snowfall made the view outside the window even more beautiful.Ko: 지수는 찻집에 와서 조용히 앉아 마음을 진정시키고 있었다.En: Jisoo sat quietly in the teahouse, trying to calm her mind.Ko: 미술학도인 그녀는 학업에 지쳐 있었다.En: As an art student, she was feeling worn out by her studies.Ko: 전통 다도식으로 진행되는 차 행사가 시작되기 전, 그녀는 그저 차 한 잔과 그녀 주변의 평온함을 즐기고 싶었다.En: Before the tea ceremony, conducted in the traditional style, began, she just wanted to enjoy a cup of tea and the tranquility around her.Ko: 그러나 이내 다른 참석자들이 하나둘 모이기 시작했다.En: However, other attendees soon began to gather one by one.Ko: 가장 먼저 눈에 띈 사람은 현우였다.En: The first to stand out was Hyunwoo.Ko: 그는 밝은 미소로 참가자들과 인사를 나누었다.En: He greeted the participants with a cheerful smile.Ko: 소프트웨어 엔지니어인 그는 바쁜 크리스마스 시즌을 피해 이곳으로 왔다.En: As a software engineer, he had come here to escape the busy Christmas season.Ko: 그는 전통문화 속에서 평온함을 찾고 싶었다.En: He sought peace within traditional culture.Ko: 현우는 지수 옆에 앉았다.En: Hyunwoo sat next to Jisoo.Ko: 그의 활발한 성격은 지수에게는 조금 부담스러웠다.En: His lively personality made Jisoo feel a bit overwhelmed.Ko: 그때 현우는 입을 열었다.En: Then Hyunwoo spoke.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저는 현우입니다. 전통 다도를 참 좋아해요. 당신도 전통 문화에 관심이 있나요?"En: "Hello, I'm Hyunwoo. I really like traditional tea ceremonies. Are you interested in traditional culture too?"Ko: 지수는 잠시 망설이다가 대답했다. "네, 전통 미술을 전공하고 있어요. 차분한 분위기가 좋아서 왔어요."En: Jisoo hesitated for a moment before answering. "Yes, I major in traditional art. I came because I like the calm atmosphere."Ko: 그의 눈에는 흥미가 반짝였다. "미술이요? 어떤 작품을 좋아하세요?"En: His eyes sparkled with interest. "Art? What kind of works do you like?"Ko: 그녀는 조심스럽게 미소를 지으며 말했다. "저는 주로 민화와 같은 전통 그림을 그려요."En: She carefully smiled and replied, "I mostly draw traditional paintings like minhwa."Ko: 현우는 진지하게 그녀의 이야기를 들었다.En: Hyunwoo listened intently to her story.Ko: 그들은 차를 마시며 서로의 관심사를 나누기 시작했다.En: They began to share their interests with each other over tea.Ko: 처음엔 약간 어색했지만, 점점 더 대화를 나누게 되었다.En: It was a bit awkward at first, but gradually they engaged in more conversation.Ko: 차 행사가 절정에 달했다.En: The tea ceremony reached its peak.Ko: 모든 참가자들이 차 한 잔의 의미를 음미하고 있었다.En: All participants were savoring the meaning of a cup of tea.Ko: 찻집 안에는 따뜻한 분위기가 가득했다.En: A warm atmosphere filled the teahouse.Ko: 그 속에서 지수와 현우는 깊은 대화를 이어갔다.En: In this setting, Jisoo and Hyunwoo continued their deep conversation.Ko: 그들 모두 전통과 문화에 대한 존중을 공유했다.En: They both shared a respect for tradition and culture.Ko: 행사가 끝나고 나갈 때, 지수와 현우는 서로 연락처를 교환했다.En: As the event ended and they were leaving, Jisoo and Hyunwoo exchanged contact information.Ko: "다음에도 같이 이런 문화 행사를 즐겨볼까요?" 현우가 물었다.En: "Next time shall we enjoy such cultural events together?" Hyunwoo asked.Ko: 지수는 살짝 웃으며 대답했다. "좋아요, 새로운 사람을 만나는 것도 좋네요."En: Jisoo responded with a slight smile, "Sure, meeting new people is nice too."Ko: 그들은 새로운 친구가 되어 찻집을 나왔다. 하얀 눈밭 위에서 그들의 발걸음이 나란히 이어졌다.En: They left the teahouse as new friends, their footsteps aligned on the snowy white field.Ko: 이 만남으로 지수는 마음을 열었고, 현우는 문화의 깊이를 더 잘 이해할 수 있었다.En: With this meeting, Jisoo opened her heart, and Hyunwoo could better understand the depth of culture.Ko: 그들은 그렇게 새로운 모험을 시작했다.En: They thus embarked on a new adventure. Vocabulary Words:serene: 고요한teahouse: 찻집aroma: 향기gugak: 국악snowfall: 눈tranquility: 평온함ceremony: 행사attendees: 참석자들greeted: 인사를 나누었다cheerful: 밝은personality: 성격lively: 활발한overwhelmed: 부담스러웠다hesitated: 망설이다가sparkled: 반짝였다intently: 진지하게savoring: 음미하고 있었다meaning: 의미respect: 존중exchanged: 교환했다contact information: 연락처aligned: 나란히 이어졌다embarked: 시작했다cozy: 아늑한calm: 진정시키다conducted: 진행되는participants: 참가자들engineer: 엔지니어atmosphere: 분위기awkward: 어색했지만

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Reimagining Christmas: A New Tradition at Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bastiaan keek peinzend naar de dichte poorten van de Keukenhof.En: Bastiaan looked thoughtfully at the closed gates of Keukenhof.Nl: De winterlucht was fris en helder, en er hing een lichte geur van dennen rondom.En: The winter air was fresh and clear, and there was a light scent of pine all around.Nl: Het was een rustige dag; de bezoekers waren verdwenen en alleen Bastiaan en zijn zus, Evi, liepen rond.En: It was a quiet day; the visitors were gone and only Bastiaan and his sister, Evi, were walking around.Nl: Elk jaar ging hun familie naar deze prachtige tuinen met Kerst, ook al bloeiden er in de winter geen tulpen.En: Every year their family went to these beautiful gardens at Christmas, even though there were no tulips blooming in winter.Nl: "Wat nu?"En: "What now?"Nl: mompelde Bastiaan, terwijl hij zijn sjaal strakker om zijn nek sloeg.En: muttered Bastiaan, as he wrapped his scarf more tightly around his neck.Nl: "De traditie kan zo niet doorgaan."En: "The tradition can't go on like this."Nl: Evi, altijd optimistisch, draaide zich enthousiast naar haar broer om.En: Evi, always optimistic, turned excitedly to her brother.Nl: "Laten we onze eigen Keukenhof thuis maken!"En: "Let's create our own Keukenhof at home!"Nl: stelde ze voor.En: she suggested.Nl: Haar ogen glinsterden van opwinding.En: Her eyes sparkled with excitement.Nl: Bastiaan fronste even, maar hij kende zijn zus.En: Bastiaan frowned for a moment, but he knew his sister.Nl: Als iemand een manier kon vinden om iets moois te maken van het gewone, dan was zij het wel.En: If anyone could find a way to make something beautiful out of the ordinary, it was her.Nl: Ondertussen liepen ze langs het hek.En: Meanwhile, they walked along the fence.Nl: Overal om hen heen waren de bomen kaal, de vijvers stil.En: All around them the trees were bare, the ponds still.Nl: Maar Evi zag mogelijkheden.En: But Evi saw possibilities.Nl: "We kunnen bloemen kopen.En: "We can buy flowers.Nl: Kerstlichtjes ophangen.En: Hang Christmas lights.Nl: Het wordt fantastisch!"En: It will be fantastic!"Nl: Terwijl ze terug naar huis liepen, begon Bastiaan zich langzaam open te stellen voor het idee.En: As they walked back home, Bastiaan slowly began to open up to the idea.Nl: De warmte van afgelopen kerstverhalen vervulde zijn gedachten.En: The warmth of past Christmas stories filled his thoughts.Nl: Misschien moest hij de traditie niet letterlijk nemen, maar de geest ervan.En: Maybe he didn't need to take the tradition literally, but embrace the spirit of it.Nl: Thuis aangekomen maakten ze zich aan het werk.En: Once home, they got to work.Nl: Evi kocht allerlei bloemen en rozen op de lokale markt.En: Evi bought all sorts of flowers and roses at the local market.Nl: Bastiaan hing kerstlichtjes op en maakte warme chocolademelk.En: Bastiaan hung Christmas lights and made hot chocolate.Nl: De woonkamer veranderde langzaam in hun eigen winterparadijs.En: The living room slowly transformed into their own winter paradise.Nl: Met muziek op de achtergrond en een knisperend vuur in de haard, glimlachte Bastiaan.En: With music in the background and a crackling fire in the fireplace, Bastiaan smiled.Nl: Hij voelde de vertrouwde warmte van het kerstseizoen, maar op een manier die hij nooit had verwacht.En: He felt the familiar warmth of the Christmas season, but in a way he had never expected.Nl: "Bastiaan," zei Evi zacht, terwijl ze keek naar hun creatie, "soms is verandering goed."En: "Bastiaan," said Evi softly, as she looked at their creation, "sometimes change is good."Nl: Hij keek naar zijn zus en knikte.En: He looked at his sister and nodded.Nl: "Ja, dat heb je me geleerd."En: "Yes, that's what you've taught me."Nl: In dat moment begreep Bastiaan dat het niet de plek zelf was, maar de herinneringen en de mensen die het speciaal maakten.En: In that moment, Bastiaan understood that it wasn't the place itself, but the memories and the people that made it special.Nl: Tradities konden veranderen, en dat was prima.En: Traditions could change, and that was fine.Nl: Samen hadden ze iets nieuws gecreëerd, en hun thuis was warm van vreugde en liefde.En: Together they had created something new, and their home was warm with joy and love.Nl: En zo vond Bastiaan vreugde in de nieuwigheid, en besefte dat tradities meer over gevoelens dan over plaatsen gingen – een kerst om nooit te vergeten.En: And so Bastiaan found joy in the novelty, realizing that traditions were more about feelings than places—a Christmas never to be forgotten. Vocabulary Words:thoughtfully: peinzendgates: poortenscent: geurpine: dennenmuttered: mompeldewrapped: sloegoptimistic: optimistischfrowned: fronstepossibilities: mogelijkhedenembrace: omarmenspirit: geesttransformed: veranderdecrackling: knisperendfireplace: haardcreation: creatiechange: veranderingnodded: kniktememories: herinneringennovelty: nieuwigheidrealizing: beseffenfris: freshhelder: cleardichte: closedruikten: bloemenenthousiast: excitedlyglinsterden: sparkledgedachten: thoughtsvertrouwde: familiarvreugde: joynooit: never

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Snowy Adventure and Unexpected Warmth in Manali Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मनाली की बर्फीली सुबह में सर्द हवा गीत गा रही थी।En: On a snowy morning in Manali, the cold wind was singing a song.Hi: पहाड़ों की खूबसूरत पृष्ठभूमि और चमचमाती बर्फ के बीच, अवनि, रोहन और तारा अपने होटल से निकल पड़े।En: Amidst the beautiful backdrop of the mountains and the shimmering snow, Avani, Rohan, and Tara left their hotel.Hi: आज का दिन खास था।En: Today was a special day.Hi: क्रिसमस के मौके पर मनाली में शीतकालीन महोत्सव की धूम थी।En: On the occasion of Christmas, Manali was bustling with the Winter Festival.Hi: तीनों दोस्त दिल्ली से आए थे।En: The three friends had come from Delhi.Hi: अवनि के अंदर उत्साह तो था, लेकिन घर से दूर रहने का थोड़ा डर भी।En: Avani was excited, but also a bit apprehensive about being away from home.Hi: रोहन, हमेशा सब कुछ प्लान करने वाला, इस बार भी सब इंतजाम कर चुका था।En: Rohan, who always planned everything, had made all the arrangements this time as well.Hi: लेकिन उसके दिल में यह चिंता थी कि कहीं कुछ गलत न हो जाए।En: However, he was worried that something might go wrong.Hi: तारा, सबसे अधिक शांत, सोच रही थी कि क्या वह अपने दोस्तों के साथ जुड़वानी चाहिए या नहीं।En: Tara, the calmest of them, was pondering whether she should join in with her friends or not.Hi: जैसे ही वे गांव पहुंचे, बर्फ के फाहे गिरने लगे और शीघ्र ही एक गंभीर बर्फीली तूफान आने की चेतावनी मिली।En: As soon as they reached the village, snowflakes began to fall, and soon there was a warning of a severe snowstorm.Hi: सारे बाहरी आयोजन रद्द होने की कगार पर थे।En: All outdoor events were on the verge of being canceled.Hi: अवनि के दिल में हलचल थी।En: Avani felt a stir in her heart.Hi: उसने सोचा कि इस ट्रिप को यादगार कैसे बनाया जाए।En: She wondered how to make this trip memorable.Hi: "चलो, हम कम भीड़ वाली जगहों को खोजते हैं," अवनि ने कहा, अपने दोस्तों को प्रेरित करती हुई।En: "Let's look for less crowded places," Avani suggested, motivating her friends.Hi: रोहन और तारा थोड़ा संकोच में थे, लेकिन अवनि का जोश देखकर वे मना नहीं कर सके।En: Rohan and Tara were a bit hesitant, but seeing Avani's enthusiasm, they couldn't refuse.Hi: वे तीनों कम जानें माने रास्तों पर चल पड़े।En: The three of them ventured onto less-known paths.Hi: बर्फ के भीतर रास्ते कच्चे और फिसलन भरे थे।En: The paths within the snow were rough and slippery.Hi: थमने का नाम नहीं ले रही थी, ठंड भी बढ़ती जा रही थी।En: The snow wasn't stopping, and the cold was intensifying.Hi: अचानक, एक तेज़ बर्फ़ीला तूफ़ान आ गया और वे ठिठुरने लगे।En: Suddenly, a fierce snowstorm hit, and they started to shiver.Hi: हालात बिगड़ने लगे, उन्हें चिंता होने लगी कि अगर वे समय पर कहीं नहीं पहुँचे, तो समस्या गंभीर हो सकती है।En: As conditions worsened, they began to worry that if they didn't find shelter in time, the situation could become serious.Hi: तभी उन्हें एक छोटी सी लोकल कैफे की रोशनी दिखाई दी।En: Just then, they saw the light of a small local cafe.Hi: वे वहाँ पहुंचे और गर्म चाय के प्यालों की गर्मी से उनके दिल भी गर्म हुए।En: They reached there, and the warmth of hot cups of tea warmed their hearts too.Hi: कैफे में बैठकर वे अपनी बातें साझा करने लगे।En: Sitting in the cafe, they started sharing their thoughts.Hi: अवनि को एहसास हुआ कि वास्तव में यादगार पल क्या होता है।En: Avani realized what truly makes moments memorable.Hi: बर्फीले तूफ़ान में साथ बिताया गया ये समय, रोहन की योजनाएँ और तारा की शांत मुस्कान, यही उनकी ट्रिप को अनमोल बना रहे थे।En: Spending time together in the snowstorm, Rohan's plans, and Tara's calm smile, these were what made their trip precious.Hi: "यादगार पल हमेशा बड़े नहीं होते, ये छोटे लेकिन गहरे होते हैं," अवनि ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "Memorable moments aren't always grand; they are small but deep," Avani said with a smile.Hi: रोहन और तारा ने उसकी बात पर सहमति जताई।En: Rohan and Tara nodded in agreement.Hi: इसी तरह अवनि ने सीखा कि मित्रता ही सबसे यादगार अनुभव होते हैं।En: In this way, Avani learned that friendship is the most memorable experience.Hi: बाहर बर्फबारी जारी थी, लेकिन अंदर सबके दिल गर्मजोशी और हंसी से भर गए थे।En: Outside, the snowfall continued, but inside, everyone's hearts were filled with warmth and laughter.Hi: इस क्रिसमस, मनाली की सर्दी में उन्हें अपनी दोस्ती की गर्माहट का अमूल्य तोहफा मिल चुका था।En: This Christmas, in the cold of Manali, they had received the priceless gift of their friendship's warmth. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: चमचमातीbustling: धूमapprehensive: डरarrangements: इंतजामverge: कगारstir: हलचलventured: चल पड़ेslippery: फिसलनfierce: तेज़shiver: ठिठुरनाconditions: हालातprecious: अनमोलgrand: बड़ेpriceless: अमूल्यbackdrop: पृष्ठभूमिoccasion: मौकेpondering: सोच रहीmemorable: यादगारenthusiasm: जोशhesitant: संकोचintensifying: बढ़तीworsened: बिगड़नेshelter: कहींrealized: एहसासventure: चल पड़ेlocal: लोकलsharing: साझाcalm: शांतsmile: मुस्कानwarmth: गर्माहट

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Voice: Axel's Lucia Day Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Axel kände snön knarra under sina fötter när han gick genom kontorets parkering.En: Axel felt the snow crunch under his feet as he walked through the office parking lot.Sv: Vintermorgonens kyla bet i näsan.En: The winter morning's cold bit at his nose.Sv: Inne i byggnaden lyste ljus från fönstren mjukt i mörkret.En: Inside the building, lights softly glowed from the windows in the darkness.Sv: Det var Luciadagen och kontoret var pyntat.En: It was Lucia Day and the office was decorated.Sv: Överallt stod ljus och saffransbullar.En: Everywhere there were candles and saffron buns.Sv: Axel kände en blandning av nervositet och förväntan.En: Axel felt a mix of nervousness and anticipation.Sv: Inne i köket fixade Ingrid kaffe.En: Inside the kitchen, Ingrid was making coffee.Sv: Hon pratade livligt med Mats.En: She chatted animatedly with Mats.Sv: Hennes skratt ekade genom rummet.En: Her laughter echoed through the room.Sv: Ingrid, Axels yngre syster, var alltid i centrum.En: Ingrid, Axel's younger sister, was always the center of attention.Sv: Axel kände sig ofta bortglömd.En: Axel often felt forgotten.Sv: Men idag hade han en plan.En: But today he had a plan.Sv: Idag skulle han våga visa vem han var.En: Today he would dare to show who he was.Sv: Kontorets lunchrum doftade av färska lussekatter.En: The office lunchroom smelled of fresh lussekatter.Sv: Stjärngossar och tärnor utrustade sig med glitter och lingonriskransar.En: Star boys and maidens equipped themselves with tinsel and lingonberry wreaths.Sv: Musik strömmade mjukt ur högtalarna, och alla väntade på att festen skulle börja.En: Music flowed softly from the speakers, and everyone was waiting for the party to begin.Sv: När alla samlades för Luciatåget, andades Axel djupt.En: When everyone gathered for the Lucia procession, Axel took a deep breath.Sv: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Sv: När de traditionsenliga sångerna tog slut, harklade han sig.En: When the traditional songs ended, he cleared his throat.Sv: "Ursäkta, kan jag säga några ord?"En: "Excuse me, can I say a few words?"Sv: sa han försiktigt.En: he said cautiously.Sv: Rummet tystnade.En: The room went silent.Sv: Alla blickar vändes mot honom.En: All eyes turned to him.Sv: Axel pratade om deras barndoms Luciafirande.En: Axel talked about their childhood Lucia celebrations.Sv: Han berättade om hur deras mamma alltid bakat lussekatter hela natten och hur de varje år klädde ut sig tillsammans.En: He told of how their mother always baked lussekatter all night and how every year they dressed up together.Sv: Hans röst blev mjuk när han mindes de gemensamma stunderna.En: His voice softened as he recalled the shared moments.Sv: Ingrid lyssnade noga, rörd av berättelsen.En: Ingrid listened intently, moved by the story.Sv: Mats log brett.En: Mats beamed.Sv: "Det här var precis vad vi behövde, Axel," sa han och klappade honom på axeln.En: "This was just what we needed, Axel," he said, patting him on the shoulder.Sv: "Så vackert sagt."En: "So beautifully said."Sv: Ingrid kom fram till Axel efter hans tal.En: Ingrid approached Axel after his speech.Sv: "Jag visste inte att du fortfarande kom ihåg allt det där," sa hon med en ny respekt i rösten.En: "I didn't know you still remembered all that," she said with a newfound respect in her voice.Sv: "Det var fantastiskt."En: "It was amazing."Sv: Axel kände sig lättare än på länge.En: Axel felt lighter than he had in a long time.Sv: Han hade vågat dela sin historia, och det hade gjort skillnad.En: He had dared to share his story, and it had made a difference.Sv: Resten av festen kändes mer avslappnad.En: The rest of the party felt more relaxed.Sv: De många ljusen och den glada stämningen kändes nu också inom honom.En: The many candles and the cheerful atmosphere now also felt within him.Sv: Axel hade funnit sin röst, och i ljuset av Luciadagen hade han blivit sedd.En: Axel had found his voice, and in the light of Lucia Day, he had been seen.Sv: En ny styrka fanns inom honom, och han lovade sig själv att aldrig bli osynlig igen.En: A new strength was within him, and he promised himself he would never be invisible again. Vocabulary Words:crunch: knarraanticipation: förväntancautiously: försiktigtgathered: samladesprofoundly: djuptglowed: lystebeamed: log brettlaughter: skrattsoftened: blev mjukcheerful: gladarecalled: mindesdifference: skillnadmentally: mentaltuncommon: ovanligfestivities: firandefreed: frisläpptestrength: styrkalucia: lushiasaffron: saffranequip: utrustadegentle: mjuktglow: lysainhale: andasshared: gemensammapromised: lovadeoverlooked: bortglömdthriving: frodaproclaimed: proklameradeinvisible: osynligintently: noga

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Forgiveness: A Family Reunion Under the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Sofia caminaba lentamente por el bullicioso acuario de Madrid.En: Sofia walked slowly through the bustling aquarium of Madrid.Es: Era invierno, y el aire frío contrastaba con el calor húmedo del interior.En: It was winter, and the cold air contrasted with the humid warmth inside.Es: Las luces suaves de los tanques iluminaban el espacio, llenando de color el camino de Sofia.En: The soft lights of the tanks illuminated the space, filling Sofia's path with color.Es: A su alrededor, familias disfrutaban de la belleza marina, mientras ella buscaba un momento para acercarse a su propia familia.En: Around her, families enjoyed the marine beauty, while she sought a moment to approach her own family.Es: Habían pasado años desde que Sofia se alejó.En: Years had passed since Sofia left.Es: Los problemas del pasado parecían una sombra constante.En: Past problems seemed like a constant shadow.Es: Sin embargo, ahora, en Navidad, quería intentar arreglar las cosas.En: However, now, at Christmas, she wanted to try to fix things.Es: Sabía que no sería fácil, especialmente con Mateo, su hermano.En: She knew it wouldn't be easy, especially with Mateo, her brother.Es: Él aún mostraba resentimiento por viejos malentendidos.En: He still showed resentment over old misunderstandings.Es: Mientras contemplaba un tanque lleno de peces tropicales, escuchó la voz de su madre, Ana.En: As she contemplated a tank full of tropical fish, she heard her mother's voice, Ana.Es: Ana sonreía, pero Sofia podía notar una tensión oculta.En: Ana smiled, but Sofia could notice a hidden tension.Es: Se acercó a ella, deseando encontrar las palabras correctas.En: She approached her, wishing to find the right words.Es: —Mamá, me gustaría hablar contigo —dijo Sofia en voz baja.En: "Mom, I would like to talk to you," Sofia said softly.Es: Ana asintió, un poco nerviosa.En: Ana nodded, a little nervous.Es: Juntas, se alejaron del ruido principal y encontraron un rincón más tranquilo.En: Together, they walked away from the main noise and found a quieter corner.Es: Sofia habló con sinceridad sobre sus sentimientos, su deseo de reconciliarse y dejar el pasado atrás.En: Sofia spoke sincerely about her feelings, her desire to reconcile and leave the past behind.Es: Ana escuchó, sus ojos brillando con lágrimas.En: Ana listened, her eyes shining with tears.Es: —Siempre quise la paz para nuestra familia, Sofia —respondió Ana, tocando suavemente la mano de su hija—.En: "I always wanted peace for our family, Sofia," Ana replied, gently touching her daughter's hand.Es: Estoy feliz de que estés aquí.En: "I'm happy you're here."Es: Con su madre, al menos, había avanzado.En: With her mother, at least, there had been progress.Es: Pero Mateo era otra historia.En: But Mateo was another story.Es: Lo buscó entre la multitud y lo encontró mirando un gran tanque de tiburones.En: She looked for him among the crowd and found him watching a large shark tank.Es: El agua azul reflejaba en su rostro serio.En: The blue water reflected on his serious face.Es: Sofia se acercó a él, su corazón latiendo rápido.En: Sofia approached him, her heart beating fast.Es: —Mateo, podemos hablar?En: "Mateo, can we talk?"Es: Mateo miró a los tiburones, luego a Sofia.En: Mateo looked at the sharks, then at Sofia.Es: Hubo un momento de silencio.En: There was a moment of silence.Es: —Está bien —respondió finalmente.En: "All right," he finally replied.Es: Entraron al túnel del acuario, donde los peces nadaban en todas direcciones, creando un ambiente sereno.En: They entered the aquarium's tunnel, where fish swam in all directions, creating a serene atmosphere.Es: Allí, lejos del bullicio, Sofia y Mateo finalmente enfrentaron sus problemas.En: There, away from the bustle, Sofia and Mateo finally confronted their issues.Es: Las palabras fueron difíciles, pero necesarias.En: The words were difficult but necessary.Es: Hablaron de sus diferencias, del dolor pasado, y poco a poco, el hielo comenzó a romperse.En: They talked about their differences, past pain, and slowly, the ice began to break.Es: —Nunca quise perderte, Sofia —admitió Mateo, con la voz entrecortada—.En: "I never wanted to lose you, Sofia," Mateo admitted, his voice choked.Es: Perdóname por no entender antes.En: "Forgive me for not understanding before."Es: Las lágrimas rodaron por las mejillas de Sofia mientras tomaba la mano de su hermano.En: Tears rolled down Sofia's cheeks as she took her brother's hand.Es: —Yo también lo siento.En: "I'm sorry too.Es: Hemos perdido tanto tiempo...En: We've lost so much time..."Es: El abrazo que siguió fue la primera señal de esperanza.En: The hug that followed was the first sign of hope.Es: Algo nuevo y fuerte comenzaba a tomar forma entre ellos.En: Something new and strong began to take shape between them.Es: A su alrededor, la vida marina continuaba en su danza tranquila.En: Around them, the marine life continued its tranquil dance.Es: Cuando la familia salió del acuario, los rostros estaban marcados por una nueva luz.En: When the family left the aquarium, their faces were marked by a new light.Es: Habían encontrado algo de lo que habían perdido.En: They had found something they had lost.Es: Miraron juntos los adornos navideños iluminando las calles de Madrid, como símbolo de un nuevo comienzo.En: Together, they looked at the Christmas decorations illuminating the streets of Madrid, as a symbol of a new beginning.Es: Este año, la Navidad sería diferente, llena de amor y de promesas de un futuro mejor.En: This year, Christmas would be different, full of love and promises of a better future.Es: Sofia respiró hondo, encontrando en ese acto simple una sutil sanación.En: Sofia took a deep breath, finding in that simple act a subtle healing.Es: Había regresado y, finalmente, se sentía como en casa.En: She had returned and finally felt at home. Vocabulary Words:the aquarium: el acuariobustling: bulliciosohumid: húmedothe tanks: los tanquesto illuminate: iluminarresentment: el resentimientomisunderstandings: los malentendidosto contemplate: contemplartension: la tensiónhidden: ocultato reconcile: reconciliarseto confront: enfrentarto admit: admitirthe tunnel: el túnelto create: crearthe atmosphere: el ambienteserene: serenothe ice: el hieloto roll down: rodar porthe cheeks: las mejillasthe hug: el abrazoto start: comenzarto shape: tomar formatranquil: tranquilato mark: marcarto illuminate: iluminarthe decoration: el adornothe promise: la promesathe breath: el alientohealing: la sanación

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Peace: A Christmas Journey of Healing and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I den kalde, klare luften lå det en magisk ro over skogen.En: In the cold, clear air, there was a magical calm over the forest.No: Snøen dekket bakken i et mykt, hvitt teppe.En: The snow covered the ground in a soft, white blanket.No: På en ås lå et lite retreat-senter, innhyllet av høye grantrær dekorert med forsiktige lys og stearinlys.En: On a hill stood a small retreat center, enveloped by tall grantrær decorated with delicate lights and candles.No: Det var vinter, og julen nærmet seg med raske skritt.En: It was winter, and Christmas was approaching swiftly.No: Sindre gikk langs den snødekte stien mot huset.En: Sindre walked along the snow-covered path towards the house.No: Han trakk jakken tettere rundt seg, og snøen knirket under støvlene hans.En: He pulled his jacket tighter around him, and the snow creaked under his boots.No: Inne i huset var det varmt og innbydende.En: Inside the house, it was warm and inviting.No: Lukten av furunåler blandet seg med duften av varm ingefærte.En: The scent of pine needles mingled with the aroma of hot ginger tea.No: Det var en førjulsmeditasjon som skulle gi ro og klarhet til dem som søkte.En: It was a pre-Christmas meditation intended to bring peace and clarity to those who sought it.No: Eline satt allerede på en matte i meditasjonsrommet.En: Eline was already sitting on a mat in the meditation room.No: Hun var her for å dele sin erfaring og hjelpe andre.En: She was there to share her experience and help others.No: Når hun så Sindre komme inn, ga hun ham et varmt smil.En: When she saw Sindre come in, she gave him a warm smile.No: Han smilte tilbake, men inni seg følte han seg usikker.En: He smiled back, but inside he felt uncertain.No: Et år fylt med kaos og tap hadde fått ham ut av balanse.En: A year filled with chaos and loss had thrown him out of balance.No: Han håpet desperat å finne ut hva som skulle bli veien videre.En: He desperately hoped to find out what the way forward would be.No: Meditasjonen begynte.En: The meditation began.No: Alle deltakerne lukket øynene og fulgte instruktørens myke stemme.En: All the participants closed their eyes and followed the instructor's gentle voice.No: "Pust dypt. Kjenn pusten fylle kroppen," sa instruktøren.En: "Breathe deeply. Feel the breath fill your body," said the instructor.No: Eline merket at Sindre slet med å finne ro.En: Eline noticed that Sindre struggled to find peace.No: Han satt med stive skuldre og rastløse hender.En: He sat with stiff shoulders and restless hands.No: Når sesjonen var over, spurte Eline forsiktig, "Hvordan går det, Sindre?"En: When the session was over, Eline asked gently, "How are you doing, Sindre?"No: Han nølte først, men bestemte seg så for å være ærlig.En: He hesitated at first, but then decided to be honest.No: "Det er vanskelig. Jeg føler meg... fortapt," sa han stille.En: "It's difficult. I feel... lost," he said quietly.No: Eline nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Eline nodded understandingly.No: "Det er mye styrke i å være ærlig om følelsene sine," svarte hun.En: "There's a lot of strength in being honest about your feelings," she replied.No: Hun ønsket å hjelpe ham finne fred, men visste at hun måtte være forsiktig.En: She wanted to help him find peace, but knew she had to be careful.No: Gjennom flere sesjoner fortsatte Sindre å kjempe med sine indre demoner.En: Through several sessions, Sindre continued to battle his inner demons.No: Han følte seg isolert og usikker på om han kunne finne svarene han lette etter.En: He felt isolated and unsure if he could find the answers he was looking for.No: Men Eline var ved hans side, lyttende og imøtekommende, kun når han var klar til å snakke.En: But Eline was by his side, listening and approachable, only when he was ready to talk.No: Så, en kveld under en dyptgående meditasjon, opplevde Sindre et gjennombrudd.En: Then, one evening during a profound meditation, Sindre experienced a breakthrough.No: Han følte plutselig en bølge av emosjoner og trangen til å dele dem.En: He suddenly felt a wave of emotions and the urge to share them.No: Etterpå, mens snøen falt stille utenfor, åpnet han seg til Eline.En: Afterwards, while the snow fell quietly outside, he opened up to Eline.No: "For første gang på lenge, føler jeg at jeg kan puste," sa Sindre med tårer i øynene.En: "For the first time in a long time, I feel like I can breathe," said Sindre, tears in his eyes.No: Eline lyttet tålmodig, støttet ham med stille omtanke.En: Eline listened patiently, supporting him with quiet compassion.No: "Du er ikke alene," svarte hun mykt.En: "You're not alone," she replied softly.No: Sindre smilte igjennom tårene.En: Sindre smiled through the tears.No: Det var som en tung bør ble løftet av hans skuldre.En: It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.No: Når retreatet nærmet seg slutten, hadde Sindre funnet en ny følelse av indre fred.En: As the retreat approached its end, Sindre found a new sense of inner peace.No: Han kunne nå se en retning fremover, og med Eline ved hans side, hadde han tillit til prosessen.En: He could now see a direction forward, and with Eline by his side, he had faith in the process.No: Eline, på sin side, innså at hun også hadde lært; om kraften i tålmodighet og medfølelse.En: Eline, for her part, realized that she had also learned; about the power of patience and compassion.No: På julaften sagde de sammen ved peisen, Sindre og Eline, omgitt av den milde lyskilden fra lysene.En: On Christmas Eve, they sat together by the fireplace, Sindre and Eline, surrounded by the gentle light source from the candles.No: En stillhet de begge satte pris på sakte snek seg inn.En: A silence they both appreciated slowly crept in.No: Vennskapet hadde vokst, og med det kom en ny forståelse av hva det vil si å støtte og bli støttet.En: The friendship had grown, and with it came a new understanding of what it means to support and be supported.No: Juletiden hadde brakt med seg en ny begynnelse for dem begge.En: The Christmas season had brought with it a new beginning for both of them. Vocabulary Words:retreat: retreat-senterenveloped: innhylletgrantrær: grantrærapproaching: nærmetcreaked: knirketmingled: blandetaroma: duftenclarity: klarhetmat: matteuncertain: usikkerchaos: kaosloss: tapdesperately: desperatbreathe: pustestruggled: sletstiff: stiverestless: rastløsehonest: ærligisolated: isolertdemons: demonerapproachable: imøtekommendebreakthrough: gjennombruddemotions: emosjonerurged: trangencompassion: omtankeburden: børdirection: retningpatience: tålmodighetcompassion: medfølelselight source: lyskilden

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Snowstorm Revelations: Finding Inspiration at Lake Balaton Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-10-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hópelyhek csendben hullottak a Balaton-partján, ahol András, Kata és Tamás megérkeztek a téli visszavonulásra.En: The snowflakes fell silently along the Balaton shore, where András, Kata, and Tamás arrived for their winter retreat.Hu: A tó jeges vize nyugodtan feküdt, miközben a fenyőfák fehér köntösbe bújtak.En: The icy water of the lake lay calmly as the pine trees donned their white robes.Hu: Az adventi időszak szelleme belengte a levegőt, és különös nyugalmat árasztott.En: The spirit of the advent season filled the air, emanating a peculiar tranquility.Hu: András azért jött ide, hogy áttörje az alkotói blokkját.En: András came here to break through his creative block.Hu: Szobrászként hitt abban, hogy a természet inspirációt ad neki.En: As a sculptor, he believed that nature would provide him inspiration.Hu: Kata, a vállalati ügyvéd, a stresszt szerette volna levezetni, és belső békét keresett.En: Kata, a corporate lawyer, wanted to relieve stress and seek inner peace.Hu: Tamás tanárként új módszereket keresett, hogy felfrissítse tanítási stílusát.En: Tamás, being a teacher, was looking for new methods to refresh his teaching style.Hu: Mindhárman valami újat akartak.En: All three of them wanted something new.Hu: A hófúvás azonban hamar elszigetelte a visszavonulást.En: However, the snowstorm soon isolated the retreat.Hu: Csapdába estek, és kénytelenek voltak szembenézni saját belső konfliktusaikkal.En: They were trapped and forced to confront their own inner conflicts.Hu: András úgy döntött, hogy sétál a fagyott erdőben.En: András decided to walk in the frozen forest.Hu: A fák között meglelt csend segített neki elengedni a feszültséget.En: The silence among the trees helped him release his tension.Hu: Kata minden programon részt vett, remélve, hogy kitisztítja fejét a mindennapi zavartól.En: Kata participated in every program, hoping to clear her mind from everyday distractions.Hu: Tamás másokkal kezdett kooperálni, részeként az új perspektíváknak.En: Tamás began to cooperate with others as part of gaining new perspectives.Hu: A megvilágosodás egy csoportos meditáció során érkezett.En: Enlightenment came during a group meditation.Hu: András előtt feltárult egy gyönyörű szobor képe, amit elképzelni sem tudott volna korábban.En: Before András, the image of a beautiful sculpture unfolded, something he could not have imagined before.Hu: Kata testén átívelt a nyugalom.En: A sense of calm swept over Kata's body.Hu: Könnynek érezte magát, mint a lehulló hópehely.En: She felt as light as the falling snowflakes.Hu: Tamás tisztán látott egy új oktatási projektet, ami felpezsdítette a szívét.En: Tamás saw clearly a new educational project that invigorated his heart.Hu: Amikor a hóvihar végre elült, mindhárman újjászülettek.En: When the snowstorm finally subsided, they were all reborn.Hu: András kreatívan felfrissülve indult haza, Kata megtalálta az áhított belső békét, és Tamás izgalommal várta, hogy új ötleteket vigyen az osztályterembe.En: András headed home creatively refreshed, Kata found the sought-after inner peace, and Tamás was excited to bring new ideas to the classroom.Hu: A Balaton partján eltöltött napok feléjük hajoltak, mint egy örök emlék, ami megváltoztatta őket.En: The days spent by the Balaton shore turned toward them like an eternal memory that changed them.Hu: Végül a három barát készen állt visszatérni a világba, új perspektívákkal és megújult szellemmel, készen arra, hogy átöleljék az élet nyújtotta kihívásokat és szépségeket.En: Finally, the three friends were ready to return to the world, with new perspectives and renewed spirits, ready to embrace the challenges and beauties that life offered. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: hópelyheksilently: csendbenretreat: visszavonulásicy: jegesdonned: bújtakrobes: köntösemanating: árasztottpeculiar: különöstranquility: nyugalmatcreative block: alkotói blokksculptor: szobrászinspiration: inspirációcorporate: vállalatistress: stresszinner peace: belső békeisolated: elszigetelteconfront: szembenéznifrozen: fagyottrelease: elengednitension: feszültségdistractions: zavartcooperate: kooperálniperspectives: perspektívákenlightenment: megvilágosodásunfolded: feltárultcalm: nyugalomrelieve: levezetnisubsided: elültreborn: újjászületteketernal: örök

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Discover Inner Harmony: The Flute's Call in Rishikesh Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-10-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ऋषिकेश के शांतिपूर्ण वातावरण में, गंगा नदी के किनारे बसे आध्यात्मिक रिट्रीट ने ठंडी सर्दियों की सुबह को और भी खास बना दिया।En: In the peaceful atmosphere of Rishikesh, the spiritual retreat located by the banks of the river Ganga made the cold winter morning even more special.Hi: यहाँ के चारों ओर घने जंगल और पहाड़ियां थीं जिनमें से हल्की पाइन की महक आती थी।En: All around were dense forests and hills from which came a faint scent of pine.Hi: यह जगह शांति और प्राचीन रहस्यों से भरी थी।En: This place was filled with peace and ancient mysteries.Hi: प्रिया, जो हाल ही में जीवन में बड़े बदलावों के बाद शांति की खोज में थी, योग के सत्र में ध्यान लगा रही थी।En: Priya, who was recently seeking peace after major changes in her life, was meditating in a yoga session.Hi: राजत, हमेशा की तरह उत्सुक और रहस्यों की खोज में, पास में बैठा था।En: Rajat, as always curious and exploring mysteries, was sitting nearby.Hi: अनन्या, जो अक्सर चीजों को संदेह की नजर से देखती थी, अनिवार्य रूप से उनके साथ थी।En: Ananya, who often viewed things with skepticism, was necessarily with them.Hi: योग सत्र के बीच में, अचानक एक रहस्यमयी बाँसुरी की धुन वन के भीतर से सुनाई दी।En: In the midst of the yoga session, a mysterious flute tune suddenly resonated from within the forest.Hi: यह एक जादुई धुन थी, जो प्रिया की आत्मा में गहराई से गूंजने लगी।En: It was a magical tune, which began to deeply echo in Priya's soul.Hi: उसे लगा इस धुन में उसके आत्मिक सफर का कोई गहरा अर्थ छुपा हो सकता है।En: She felt that this tune might carry a profound meaning for her spiritual journey.Hi: "इसका स्रोत हमें खोजना चाहिए," प्रिया ने कहा।En: "We should find its source," Priya said.Hi: राजत ने तुरंत उत्साह में कहा, "चलो देखते हैं यह धुन कहां से आ रही है।En: Rajat immediately exclaimed with enthusiasm, "Let's see where this tune is coming from."Hi: " अनन्या ने अपने माथे पर हल्की शिकन लाते हुए कहा, "शायद यह बहुत सुरक्षित नहीं होगा।En: Ananya, furrowing her brow slightly, said, "Perhaps this isn't very safe."Hi: "प्रिया की दृढ़ता ने आखिरकार अनन्या को भी मना लिया, और वे तीनों जंगल की ओर चल पड़े।En: Priya's determination finally convinced Ananya, and the three of them set off towards the forest.Hi: घना जंगल और ढलता सूरज उनकी खोज को चुनौतीपूर्ण बना रहा था, लेकिन प्रिया की आत्मा की आवाज से वे प्रेरित थे।En: The dense forest and the setting sun made their quest challenging, but they were inspired by the voice of Priya's soul.Hi: जैसे-जैसे वे गहराई में जाते गए, धुन और भी स्पष्ट होती गई।En: As they ventured deeper, the tune became clearer.Hi: सर्द हवा से उनकी साँसें बढ़ रही थीं, लेकिन एक अनोखी ऊर्जा उन सबको आगे बढ़ने के लिए प्रेरित कर रही थी।En: Their breaths quickened in the cold air, but a unique energy was urging them forward.Hi: आखिरकार, वे एक प्राचीन पत्थरों की गोले के पास पहुंचे, जहां पेड़ों की छाया में एक बूढ़ा साधु बैठा था और बाँसुरी बजा रहा था।En: Eventually, they reached an ancient stone circle, where under the shadow of the trees, an old sage was sitting and playing the flute.Hi: बूढ़ा साधु उन्हें देखकर मुस्कुराया, उसकी आँखों में ज्ञान की झलक थी।En: The old sage smiled upon seeing them, there was a glimmer of wisdom in his eyes.Hi: उसने बाँसुरी बजाना बंद किया और उन्हें पास बुलाया।En: He stopped playing the flute and called them closer.Hi: "यह धुन तुम्हें यहाँ ले आई," उसने कहा।En: "This tune brought you here," he said.Hi: "हर व्यक्ति के जीवन में एक धुन होती है, जो उसे भीतर की यात्रा पर ले जाती है।En: "Every person in life has a tune that leads them on an inner journey."Hi: "प्रिया खुद को अधिक स्थिर और शांत महसूस कर रही थी।En: Priya felt more stable and calm.Hi: राजत ने इस खोज यात्रा से जीवन की स्थिरता की कद्र की।En: Rajat appreciated the stability of life from this quest.Hi: अनन्या के लिए, यह अनुभव आँखें खोलने वाला था, उसने अपूर्ति रहस्यों को स्वीकार करना शुरू कर दिया।En: For Ananya, this experience was eye-opening; she began to accept the unfathomable mysteries.Hi: वह तीनों साधु के आशीर्वाद के साथ वापस लौटे।En: The three of them returned with the sage's blessings.Hi: प्रिया ने अपनी आत्मिक यात्रा में एक नया अध्याय ढूंढ लिया था।En: Priya found a new chapter in her spiritual journey.Hi: राजत को जीवन की शांति की सुंदरता का अहसास हुआ और अनन्या ने नए नजरिये से रहस्यों की ओर देखना शुरू किया।En: Rajat realized the beauty of life's peace, and Ananya began to look at mysteries from a new perspective.Hi: ऋषिकेश की उस सर्दियों की शाम ने उन्हें अमूल्य सबक सिखा दिए।En: That winter evening in Rishikesh had taught them invaluable lessons. Vocabulary Words:peaceful: शांतिपूर्णatmosphere: वातावरणspiritual: आध्यात्मिकretreat: रिट्रीटbanks: किनारेdense: घनेforests: जंगलscent: महकpine: पाइनmysteries: रहस्योंmeditating: ध्यानsession: सत्रcurious: उत्सुकskepticism: संदेहmysterious: रहस्यमयीflute: बाँसुरीtune: धुनresonated: गूंजीdeeply: गहराई सेprofound: गहराdetermination: दृढ़ताventured: गहराई में जातेancient: प्राचीनsage: साधुglimmer: झलकinner: भीतर कीstable: स्थिरunfathomable: अपूर्तिjourney: सफरinvaluable: अमूल्य

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: On Gellért-hegy: A Winter Night of Friendship and Bravery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Gellért-hegy tetején fújt a hideg téli szél, és Bence megborzongott, miközben a nézelődő emberek kavalkádját figyelte.En: On top of Gellért-hegy, the cold winter wind was blowing, and Bence shivered as he watched the gathering of people below.Hu: A város alatt Budapest ünnepi fényekben fürdött, a karácsonyi készülődés már a levegőben volt.En: The city of Budapest was bathed in festive lights, with the Christmas preparations already in the air.Hu: A közeli piacról fahéjas forralt bor illata szállt fel.En: The scent of cinnamon mulled wine drifted up from the nearby market.Hu: Bence az egyetemen tanult orvosnak, és a közelgő vizsgák miatt stresszes volt.En: Bence was studying to become a doctor at the university and was stressed about the upcoming exams.Hu: Néha úgy érezte, a tankönyvek és jegyzetek súlya ránehezedik.En: Sometimes, he felt like the weight of the textbooks and notes was bearing down on him.Hu: Azért jöttek ide, hogy kicsit feledkezzen meg mindenről.En: They came here to forget about everything for a while.Hu: Eszter és Gergő, a gyerekkori barátai, vidáman követték a hólepte ösvényeken.En: Eszter and Gergő, his childhood friends, cheerfully followed along the snow-covered paths.Hu: Gergő ismerte az utat, gyakran túrázott itt.En: Gergő knew the way, as he often hiked there.Hu: Ahogy közeledtek a piac felé, Bence észrevette Eszter arcán a feszültséget.En: As they approached the market, Bence noticed tension on Eszter's face.Hu: Tudta, hogy Eszter allergiás, de azt nem, hogy a fenyőfákra is.En: He knew Eszter was allergic, but not that she was allergic to pine trees as well.Hu: Eszter óvatosan próbálta élvezni a karácsonyi hangulatot, nem akart kimaradni az ünnepi varázslatból.En: Eszter cautiously tried to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, not wanting to miss out on the festive magic.Hu: De aztán váratlanul viszketni kezdett a bőre, a tüdeje nem kapott elég levegőt.En: But then, unexpectedly, her skin began to itch, and she couldn't get enough air.Hu: "Eszter, jól vagy?" – kérdezte Bence, és már látta, hogy Eszter nehezen lélegzik, arca elfehéredett.En: "Eszter, are you okay?" Bence asked, already seeing that Eszter was having difficulty breathing, her face had turned pale.Hu: A szíve gyorsabban vert, de azonnal tudta, mit kell tennie. "Gergő, hívd a mentőket!"En: His heart beat faster, but he knew immediately what to do. "Gergő, call an ambulance!"Hu: Eszter leült, és Bence gyorsan keresett a táskájában valamit, ami segíthetne.En: Eszter sat down, and Bence quickly searched his bag for something that might help.Hu: Az egyetemen egyszer tanult a hasonló helyzetekről.En: He had once learned about similar situations at the university.Hu: Elkezdte visszaidézni mindazt, amit eddig megtanult.En: He began recalling everything he had learned so far.Hu: Finoman megkérdezte Esztert, hogy van-e nála allergia elleni gyógyszer.En: He gently asked Eszter if she had any allergy medication with her.Hu: Szerencsére Eszter mindig hordta magával, bár néha elfelejtette bevenni.En: Fortunately, Eszter always carried it, even though she sometimes forgot to take it.Hu: Bence megnyugtatta őt, segített bevenni a gyógyszert, és bíztatta, hogy lélegezzen mélyen.En: Bence reassured her, helped her take the medicine, and encouraged her to breathe deeply.Hu: Míg a mentők érkezésére vártak, Bence végig Eszter mellett maradt, és próbálta nyugtatgatni.En: While they waited for the ambulance to arrive, Bence stayed by Eszter's side, trying to calm her.Hu: Hamarosan a mentők is megérkeztek.En: Soon the ambulance arrived.Hu: Az orvos megdicsérte Bencét a nyugodt és segítőkész hozzáállásáért. "Nagy hasznát veszed majd az orvosi pályán," mondta neki.En: The doctor praised Bence for his calm and helpful demeanor. "You'll be quite useful in the medical field," the doctor said to him.Hu: Miután Esztert ellátták, a barátok visszaültek a hegytetőn, nézték a város fényeit.En: After Eszter was attended to, the friends sat back down atop the mountain, watching the city lights.Hu: Mindhárman megkönnyebbültek és hálásak voltak.En: All three of them felt relieved and grateful.Hu: Bence azon a napon nemcsak a barátság erejét, hanem a saját képességeit is megtapasztalta.En: That day, Bence experienced not only the strength of friendship but also his own abilities.Hu: Tudta már, miért akart orvos lenni. Hogy segíthessen és reményt adhasson másoknak.En: He knew why he wanted to become a doctor: to help and offer hope to others.Hu: Ott, a hideg téli estén, a Gellért-hegyen, többé már nem félt a vizsgáktól.En: There, on that cold winter evening on Gellért-hegy, he no longer feared the exams.Hu: Tudta, hogy bármilyen nehéz is az út, mindig képes lesz helytállni.En: He knew that no matter how difficult the journey, he would always be able to stand strong.Hu: Karácsony közeledtével Bence-nek volt mit ünnepelnie: barátság, bátorság és a saját fejlődése.En: As Christmas approached, Bence had much to celebrate: friendship, courage, and his own growth.Hu: Az éjszaka pedig lassan Budapestre borult, az ünnepi fények melegénél ülve élvezhették az együttlétet.En: The night slowly fell over Budapest, and by the warmth of the festive lights, they could enjoy their time together. Vocabulary Words:shivered: megborzongottgathering: kavalkádjátfestive: ünnepimulled wine: forralt borstressful: stresszesweight: súlyasnow-covered: hóleptetension: feszültségetallergic: allergiásbreathe: lélegzikpale: elfehéredettambulance: mentőketdemeanor: hozzáállásáértrelieved: megkönnyebbültekgrateful: hálásakabilities: képességeitcourage: bátorsággrowth: fejlődésedrifted: szálltpreparations: készülődéscautiously: óvatosanunexpectedly: váratlanulrecalled: visszaidéznimedication: gyógyszerencouraged: bíztattaattend to: elláttákintended: akartapproached: közeledtekexam: vizsgáktóljourney: út

Fluent Fiction - French: Harmonizing Tradition with Innovation at Notre-Dame Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air frais de décembre s'infiltrait dans Notre-Dame de Paris, tandis que les voix du chœur réchauffaient l'immense cathédrale.En: The fresh December air seeped into Notre-Dame de Paris, while the voices of the choir warmed the immense cathedral.Fr: Les fenêtres de vitraux projetaient des éclats de couleurs sur le sol de pierre.En: The stained glass windows cast splashes of color on the stone floor.Fr: Les bougies brillaient doucement, ajoutant une touche sacré à l'ambiance.En: The candles glowed softly, adding a sacred touch to the ambiance.Fr: Éloi se tenait près de l'orgue majestueux, les doigts frémissants d'excitation et d'anxiété.En: Éloi stood near the majestic organ, his fingers trembling with excitement and anxiety.Fr: Le grand concert de Noël approchait.En: The grand Christmas concert was approaching.Fr: C'était sa première fois à diriger un événement si important.En: It was his first time leading such an important event.Fr: Maëlys, la directrice du chœur, discutait avec les chanteurs.En: Maëlys, the choir director, was talking with the singers.Fr: Elle avait confiance en lui, mais Éloi doutait encore.En: She had confidence in him, but Éloi was still doubtful.Fr: « Éloi, tout va bien ?En: "Éloi, is everything alright?"Fr: » demanda Thibault, le gardien de la cathédrale.En: asked Thibault, the cathedral's caretaker.Fr: Son regard sage et bienveillant posait sur le jeune organiste un air de réconfort.En: His wise and kind gaze gave the young organist an air of comfort.Fr: « Oui, je crois.En: "Yes, I think so.Fr: Je veux que le concert soit spécial », répondit Éloi.En: I want the concert to be special," replied Éloi.Fr: « N'oublie pas, la tradition est importante ici », rappela Thibault.En: "Remember, tradition is important here," reminded Thibault.Fr: « Mais nous avons aussi besoin de nouveaux souffles parfois.En: "But we also need new breaths sometimes."Fr: » Le comité du chœur voulait une performance entièrement traditionnelle.En: The choir committee wanted a wholly traditional performance.Fr: Éloi, cependant, rêvait de fusionner le moderne avec l'ancien, d'ajouter une touche personnelle.En: Éloi, however, dreamed of merging the modern with the old, of adding a personal touch.Fr: Il restait indécis, craignant de perturber la paix sacrée du lieu.En: He remained undecided, fearing to disturb the sacred peace of the place.Fr: Le jour de la répétition finale, Maëlys s'approcha.En: On the day of the final rehearsal, Maëlys approached.Fr: « Éloi, je sais que tu as une idée en tête.En: "Éloi, I know you have an idea in mind.Fr: Fais-nous la confiance de nous montrer.En: Trust us to show it."Fr: » Il rencontra son regard, ressentant la force de son soutien.En: He met her gaze, feeling the strength of her support.Fr: Courageux, Éloi prit une grande inspiration, et bientôt les premières notes d'un morceau contemporain résonnèrent, se mêlant harmonieusement aux chants traditionnels.En: Courageous, Éloi took a deep breath, and soon the first notes of a contemporary piece resonated, blending harmoniously with the traditional chants.Fr: Les réactions étaient variées.En: The reactions were varied.Fr: Un murmure de surprise parcourut le groupe, suivi d'une écoute attentive.En: A murmur of surprise ran through the group, followed by attentive listening.Fr: L'atmosphère changea.En: The atmosphere changed.Fr: L'ancien et le moderne créèrent ensemble quelque chose de captivant, quelque chose de magique.En: The old and the modern together created something captivating, something magical.Fr: Les chanteurs s'animèrent, le mariage des deux styles insufflant une nouvelle énergie.En: The singers became animated, the marriage of the two styles infusing a new energy.Fr: Le soir du concert, la cathédrale était bondée.En: On the night of the concert, the cathedral was packed.Fr: Tous les regards étaient tournés vers Éloi.En: All eyes were on Éloi.Fr: Quand il commença à jouer, une rivière de sons s'écoula, emportant le public dans une mer d'émotions.En: When he began to play, a river of sounds flowed, taking the audience on a sea of emotions.Fr: Les morceaux classiques et modernes fusionnaient à la perfection.En: The classical and modern pieces fused perfectly.Fr: À la fin du concert, l'applaudissement fut long.En: At the end of the concert, the applause was prolonged.Fr: Maëlys souriait avec fierté.En: Maëlys smiled with pride.Fr: Thibault hocha la tête avec approbation.En: Thibault nodded with approval.Fr: Éloi, ému, comprit que l'innovation pouvait rehausser la tradition, non la trahir.En: Éloi, moved, understood that innovation could enhance tradition, not betray it.Fr: Alors que la nuit s'étendait sur Paris, la voix intérieure d'Éloi avait changé.En: As night spread over Paris, Éloi's inner voice had changed.Fr: Il avait trouvé le courage d'écouter son instinct.En: He had found the courage to listen to his instinct.Fr: Le concert de Noël de Notre-Dame de cette année était devenu, sans nul doute, inoubliable.En: The Christmas concert at Notre-Dame this year had become, without a doubt, unforgettable. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airthe cathedral: la cathédralethe choir: le chœurthe stained glass windows: les fenêtres de vitrauxthe candle: la bougiethe organist: l'organistethe caretaker: le gardienthe gaze: le regardthe instinct: l'instinctthe anxiety: l'anxiététhe excitement: l'excitationthe choir director: la directrice du chœurthe event: l'événementthe rehearsal: la répétitionthe committee: le comitéthe piece: le morceauthe harmony: l'harmoniethe energy: l'énergiethe surprise: la surprisethe support: le soutienthe marriage: le mariagethe murmur: le murmurethe strength: la forcethe perfection: la perfectionthe applause: l'applaudissementthe approval: l'approbationthe courage: le couragethe emotion: l'émotionthe tradition: la traditionthe innovation: l'innovation

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Embracing Spontaneity: A Dolomiti Christmas Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Gianni guardava fuori dalla finestra.En: Gianni looked out the window.It: La neve cadeva lenta e silenziosa, accumulandosi sul davanzale della finestra della piccola baita.En: The snow fell slowly and silently, accumulating on the window ledge of the small cabin.It: Era inverno nel cuore delle Dolomiti, e il paesaggio era un sogno bianco.En: It was winter in the heart of the Dolomiti, and the landscape was a white dream.It: Accanto a lui, Livia cercava di capire quali sci erano i suoi.En: Next to him, Livia was trying to figure out which skis were hers.It: "Gianni," disse con un sorriso furbo, "sei pronto per l'avventura?"En: "Gianni," she said with a sly smile, "are you ready for the adventure?"It: Gianni era un pianificatore meticoloso.En: Gianni was a meticulous planner.It: Aveva preparato l'itinerario perfetto per la loro vacanza sugli sci.En: He had prepared the perfect itinerary for their skiing vacation.It: Voleva che tutto fosse perfetto per il Natale.En: He wanted everything to be perfect for Christmas.It: Ma, quella mattina, la neve era stata così abbondante che molte piste erano chiuse.En: But that morning, the snow had been so abundant that many ski runs were closed.It: "Non è come avevo pianificato," borbottò Gianni preoccupato.En: "It's not how I had planned," Gianni muttered worriedly.It: Livia, con il suo spirito avventuroso, non si preoccupava affatto.En: Livia, with her adventurous spirit, wasn't worried at all.It: "Forse possiamo cercare altri sentieri," suggerì, "oppure possiamo scivolare sul pendio dietro la baita!"En: "Maybe we can look for other trails," she suggested, "or we can slide down the slope behind the cabin!"It: Gianni esitava.En: Gianni hesitated.It: Non voleva abbandonare il suo piano, ma con Livia accanto, l'imprevisto sembrava più accettabile.En: He didn't want to abandon his plan, but with Livia by his side, the unexpected seemed more acceptable.It: Al prossimo controllo del meteo, la situazione era uguale: neve continua e percorsi bloccati.En: At the next weather check, the situation was the same: continuous snow and blocked paths.It: Gianni sospirò.En: Gianni sighed.It: Forse era il caso di prendere una piccola pausa dalla sua meticolosità.En: Perhaps it was time to take a small break from his meticulousness.It: "Va bene," disse, con un sorriso incerto.En: "All right," he said, with an uncertain smile.It: "Proviamo qualcosa di nuovo oggi."En: "Let's try something new today."It: Insieme, presero le ciaspole e si avviarono verso il bosco dietro la baita.En: Together, they took the snowshoes and headed towards the woods behind the cabin.It: Gli alberi erano piegati sotto il peso della neve, e tutto intorno a loro c'era solo il silenzio soffice e bianco dell'inverno.En: The trees were bent under the weight of the snow, and all around them was only the soft and white silence of winter.It: Quella passeggiata, imprevista e senza programma, divenne una delle esperienze più belle delle loro vacanze.En: That walk, unexpected and unplanned, became one of the most beautiful experiences of their holidays.It: Quando tornarono alla baita, il focolare era acceso, e Gianni mise su una pentola di vin brulé.En: When they returned to the cabin, the fireplace was lit, and Gianni put on a pot of vin brulé.It: "Sai," disse, guardando Livia, "oggi è stato perfetto."En: "You know," he said, looking at Livia, "today was perfect."It: Livia rise.En: Livia laughed.It: "Vedi?En: "See?It: A volte l'imprevisto è la parte migliore."En: Sometimes the unexpected is the best part."It: Quella sera, celebrarono il Natale con canzoni, racconti e risate.En: That evening, they celebrated Christmas with songs, stories, and laughter.It: Gianni, accanto al suo albero di Natale creato all'ultimo minuto con rami di abete e decorazioni fatte in casa, si rese conto dell'importanza di lasciar andare il controllo.En: Gianni, next to his last-minute Christmas tree made with fir branches and homemade decorations, realized the importance of letting go of control.It: La neve continuava a cadere fuori dalla finestra, ma dentro la baita c'era un calore che non derivava solo dal camino.En: The snow continued to fall outside the window, but inside the cabin there was a warmth that did not come only from the fireplace.It: Gianni aveva scoperto il piacere di abbracciare l'imperfezione e l'imprevisto.En: Gianni had discovered the pleasure of embracing imperfection and the unexpected.It: Un Natale diverso, ma perfetto, dove la vera avventura era stata lasciarsi guidare dal momento.En: A different Christmas, but perfect, where the true adventure was letting oneself be guided by the moment.It: E così, tra le montagne delle Dolomiti, Gianni e Livia trascorsero un Natale unico, con un nuovo spirito pronto a vivere il mondo con più spontaneità.En: And so, among the mountains of the Dolomiti, Gianni and Livia spent a unique Christmas, with a new spirit ready to live the world with more spontaneity. Vocabulary Words:the window ledge: il davanzale della finestraadventure: l'avventurameticulous planner: il pianificatore meticolosoitinerary: l'itinerarioski runs: le pisteabundant: abbondanteworriedly: preoccupatotrails: i sentierislope: il pendioweather check: il controllo del meteopaths: i percorsisighed: sospiròsnowshoes: le ciaspolewoods: il boscobent: piegatisoft silence: il silenzio sofficefireplace: il focolarevin brulé: il vin brulélaughed: risefir branches: i rami di abetehomemade decorations: le decorazioni fatte in casapleasure: il piacereimperfection: l'imperfezioneunique: unicospirit: lo spiritospontaneity: la spontaneitàsmall cabin: la piccola baitasilent: silenziosaunexpected: l'imprevistoperfect: perfetto

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Candlelit Tales: Lucia-Day Magic in a Nordic Cabin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll tyst utanför stugan i den nordiska skogen.En: The snow fell silently outside the cabin in the nordiska forest.Sv: Den lilla stugan var upplyst av stearinljus, och eldstaden sprakade vänligt.En: The little cabin was lit by candles, and the fireplace crackled warmly.Sv: Det doftade av varm kakao och färska grankvistar som prydde väggarna.En: It smelled of hot cocoa and fresh fir branches adorning the walls.Sv: Det var inramningen för årets vinterprojekt för Elin, Nils och Freja.En: This was the setting for this year's winter project for Elin, Nils, and Freja.Sv: Inne i stugan satt Elin vid det stora träbordet.En: Inside the cabin, Elin sat at the large wooden table.Sv: Hon bläddrade igenom sina anteckningar om projektet för att fira Lucia-dagen.En: She flipped through her notes about the project to celebrate Lucia-dagen.Sv: Alla elever skulle visa upp sina kreativa arbeten på skolans vinterläger.En: All the students would showcase their creative works at the school's winter camp.Sv: Elin ville att deras presentation skulle vara perfekt.En: Elin wanted their presentation to be perfect.Sv: Hon strök frustrerat en lock från pannan och tittade på Nils och Freja.En: She frustratingly brushed a lock of hair from her forehead and looked at Nils and Freja.Sv: Nils låg utsträckt i soffan, fingrande på en ficklampa.En: Nils lay stretched out on the sofa, fiddling with a flashlight.Sv: "Elin, vi kan bara improvisera lite.En: "Elin, we can just improvise a little.Sv: Det blir nog bra ändå," sa han lugnt.En: It will probably be fine anyway," he said calmly.Sv: Elin suckade.En: Elin sighed.Sv: "Vi måste göra ett bra intryck på lärarna," sa hon, men innerst inne visste hon att det kanske fanns mer än bara prestation som betydde något.En: "We must make a good impression on the teachers," she said, but deep down she knew that there might be more than just performance that mattered.Sv: Freja satt på en pall, omgiven av papper och färger.En: Freja sat on a stool, surrounded by papers and colors.Sv: Hon var ny här, men hennes idéer var alltid vilda och fantasifulla.En: She was new here, but her ideas were always wild and imaginative.Sv: "Vi kan göra en berättelse," föreslog hon blygt.En: "We can make a story," she suggested shyly.Sv: "Om Lucia och ljuset."En: "About Lucia and the light."Sv: Elin stirrade på Freja, som om hon först nu såg henne.En: Elin stared at Freja, as if she was truly seeing her for the first time.Sv: Kanske var det dags att släppa lite på kontrollen.En: Maybe it was time to let go of control a bit.Sv: "Okej," sade hon långsamt.En: "Okay," she said slowly.Sv: "Vad tänker du, Freja?"En: "What do you think, Freja?"Sv: Freja log nervöst.En: Freja smiled nervously.Sv: Hon började beskriva en berättelse om ljusets väg genom vinternatten.En: She began to describe a story about the path of light through the winter night.Sv: Nils satte sig upp, plötsligt engagerad, och började skapa en bakgrund av ljud med hjälp av några gamla instrument som fanns i stugan.En: Nils sat up, suddenly engaged, and began creating a background of sounds using some old instruments found in the cabin.Sv: Elin, Nils och Freja arbetade tillsammans hela kvällen.En: Elin, Nils, and Freja worked together all evening.Sv: Runt omkring dem gnistrade snön som ett tyst vitt täcke.En: Around them, the snow sparkled like a silent white blanket.Sv: Men precis när presentationen skulle börja, slocknade alla lampor.En: But just as the presentation was about to start, all the lights went out.Sv: Elin kände paniken stiga, men Nils skrattade bara.En: Elin felt panic rising, but Nils just laughed.Sv: "Lucia-dagen handlar om ljus," sa han med ett brett leende.En: "Lucia Day is about light," he said with a broad smile.Sv: "Vi klarar det här."En: "We can handle this."Sv: Freja tände flera flerljus och placerade dem i mönster runt rummet.En: Freja lit several more candles and placed them in patterns around the room.Sv: Elin såg hur alla i publiken andades in av förväntan medan stearinljusen skapade ett varmt ljus.En: Elin saw how everyone in the audience inhaled with anticipation as the candlelight created a warm glow.Sv: Med varsam röst började hon berätta Frejas historia, ackompanjerad av Nils små ljud.En: With a gentle voice, she began to tell Freja's story, accompanied by Nils' subtle sounds.Sv: Historien, den kreativa bakgrunden och det levande ljuset skapade en magisk stund.En: The story, the creative background, and the living light created a magical moment.Sv: Elins perfektionism började smälta bort som snö i vårsol.En: Elin's perfectionism began to melt away like snow in the spring sun.Sv: Hon insåg att berättelsen inte behövde vara perfekt för att vara vacker.En: She realized that the story didn't need to be perfect to be beautiful.Sv: Publiken jublade och lärarna nickade uppskattande.En: The audience cheered, and the teachers nodded appreciatively.Sv: När de avslutade presentationen kände Elin sig lättad och lycklig.En: As they concluded the presentation, Elin felt relieved and happy.Sv: Hon hade lärt sig att släppa kontrollen och lita på sina vänner.En: She had learned to let go of control and trust her friends.Sv: I den gamla stugan i skogen, bland snö och stearinljus, fann hon skönheten i det oväntade och den sanna innebörden av samarbete.En: In the old cabin in the forest, among snow and candlelight, she found the beauty in the unexpected and the true meaning of collaboration. Vocabulary Words:silently: tystfireplace: eldstadcrackled: sprakadeadorn: prydaflipped: bläddradefrustratingly: frustreratimprovise: improviseraimpression: intryckforehead: pannafiddling: fingrandeanticipation: förväntanengaged: engageradshyly: blygtlock: locksubtle: småappreciatively: uppskattandecollaboration: samarbeteperfectionism: perfektionisminhale: andades inlet go: släppamagical: magiskbroad smile: brett leenderelieved: lättadtrust: litaunexpected: oväntadecandlelight: stearinljusbackground: bakgrundsparkled: gnistradewild: vildanervously: nervöst

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Secret Santa Shuffle: Finding Joy in a Mix-Up Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 森の中、雪に包まれた小さなキャビンがありました。En: In the forest, there was a small cabin wrapped in snow.Ja: 中には、友達のハルト、ミユキ、サトシがクリスマスを祝うため集まっていました。En: Inside, friends Haruto, Miyuki, and Satoshi had gathered to celebrate Christmas.Ja: 外は雪が降り続き、窓から外を見れば一面の白銀の世界です。En: Outside, the snow continued to fall, and looking out the window, all they could see was a world of white silver.Ja: キャビンの中は暖炉の火がポカポカと温め、部屋は優しい光に包まれています。En: Inside the cabin, the fire in the fireplace warmed the room, which was enveloped in a gentle light.Ja: テーブルの上には、クリスマスツリーが小さく飾られ、三人は暖かいココアを飲みながら笑顔で座っています。En: On the table, a small Christmas tree was decorated, and the three sat smiling while drinking warm cocoa.Ja: 「さて、シークレットサンタを始めよう！」とハルトが提案しました。En: "Alright, let's start the Secret Santa!" Haruto proposed.Ja: 今年のイベントを企画したのはハルト。En: He had planned this year's event.Ja: 彼は完璧主義で、この秘密のサンタがうまくいくことを願っていました。En: Being a perfectionist, he hoped this Secret Santa would go smoothly.Ja: でも、問題が発生しました。En: However, a problem arose.Ja: 持っているギフトはすべて間違っていたのです。En: All the gifts they had were completely mixed up.Ja: ミユキはアートセットを持ってきました。En: Miyuki had brought an art set.Ja: これはサトシへのギフトです。でも、本当はハルトへのプレゼントでした。En: This was supposed to be for Satoshi, but it was actually meant for Haruto.Ja: サトシは面白いジョークの本を持っています。それはミユキへのものでした。En: Satoshi had a book of funny jokes, which was intended for Miyuki.Ja: そしてハルトは高級な手帳を持っていますが、これは本来サトシへのものでした。En: And Haruto had a luxury planner, which was really meant for Satoshi.Ja: 戸惑いと小さな落胆が漂います。En: An air of confusion and slight disappointment filled the room.Ja: ハルトは考えた末、こう提案しました。「交換ゲームをしよう！ これで最終的に全員にぴったりのギフトがもらえるはずだよ。」En: After thinking it over, Haruto suggested, "Let's play a swapping game! This way, everyone should finally get the perfect gift."Ja: みんなそのアイデアに賛成し、それぞれのプレゼントを何度も交換し合いました。En: Everyone agreed with the idea, and they exchanged each gift multiple times.Ja: 笑い声がキャビン中に響きました。ジョークを交えて、時には冗談を言い合いながら楽しみました。En: Laughter echoed throughout the cabin as they enjoyed themselves, occasionally cracking jokes with each other.Ja: 結果として、アートセットはミユキの手に、高級な手帳はハルトに、ジョークの本はサトシのものになりました。En: As a result, the art set ended up with Miyuki, the luxury planner with Haruto, and the book of jokes with Satoshi.Ja: 結局、みんなが自然な形でぴったりのプレゼントを手に入れたのです。En: In the end, everyone naturally received the perfect gift.Ja: そして三人は、物よりもこの楽しい一時が何よりも大切なことに気づきました。En: And the three of them realized that this joyful moment was more important than any item.Ja: 「完璧じゃなくても、こうやって笑えることが一番だね」とハルトは笑いながら言いました。En: "Even if it's not perfect, being able to laugh like this is the best," Haruto said with a laugh.Ja: 雪がキャビンの窓を叩く音を聞きながら、彼らは大切な友情の絆を再確認し、心温まるクリスマスの夜を過ごしました。En: As they listened to the sound of snow tapping against the cabin window, they reaffirmed their precious bonds of friendship and spent a heartwarming Christmas night. Vocabulary Words:cabin: キャビンwrapped: 包まれたfireplace: 暖炉enveloped: 包まれgentle: 優しいperfectionist: 完璧主義smoothly: うまくluxury: 高級planner: 手帳arose: 発生しましたslight: 小さなdisappointment: 落胆swapping: 交換multiple: 何度もechoed: 響きましたoccasionally: 時にはcracking: 冗談を言い合いながらreaffirmed: 再確認precious: 大切なbonds: 絆heartwarming: 心温まるproposed: 提案しましたgathered: 集まっていましたmistake: 間違っていたnaturally: 自然な形でtidily: ぴったりのreflected: 考えた末supposed: 本当はtapping: 叩くappreciation: 感謝

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Secret Santa Surprise Unites Tech Office in Hanukkah Delight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-05-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: במרכז תל אביב, בעיר ההייטק המודרנית, בחורף, בתוך בניין משרדים גבוה, ישבה חברה גדולה.En: In the center of Tel Aviv, the modern high-tech city, during winter, inside a tall office building, a large company was seated.He: הקומות היו מלאות אנרגיה חדשנית, והאוויר היה מלא בניחוח סופגניות טריות.En: The floors were filled with innovative energy, and the air was filled with the aroma of fresh sufganiyot.He: זה היה השבוע של חנוכה, והחנוכיות המרכזיות קישטו את כל החדרים.En: It was the week of Hanukkah, and the central menorahs decorated all the rooms.He: אריאל, מפתח תוכנה זוטר אך מלא בהתלהבות, רצה להכניס אווירה של חג למשרד.En: Ariel, a junior software developer but full of enthusiasm, wanted to bring a holiday spirit to the office.He: הוא עמד במטבחון עם קפה טרי והודיע "הגיע הזמן לתכנן סנטה סודי במשרד!En: He stood in the kitchenette with fresh coffee and announced, "It's time to plan a Secret Santa in the office!"He: "רבקה, חברתו לעבודה ושותפתו לסוד, עזרה לו באהבה.En: Rivka, his coworker and partner in crime, helped him lovingly.He: אבל אריאל, להט הרגע, הכניס בטעות את המנכ"ל חנן לרשימה.En: But Ariel, in the heat of the moment, accidentally included the CEO, Hanan, on the list.He: חנן היה מוערך אולי אפילו קצת מפחיד, אבל אף אחד לא ידע שהוא אוהב את החגיגות הקטנות של חנוכה.En: Hanan was well-respected and perhaps even a bit intimidating, but no one knew that he enjoyed the small Hanukkah celebrations.He: אריאל גילה את הטעות מאוחר בלילה, כשהמקום שקט ורק הוא ורבקה נשארו.En: Ariel discovered the mistake late at night, when the place was quiet, and only he and Rivka remained.He: "מה אני אעשה עכשיו?En: "What am I going to do now?"He: " הוא לחשו בפאניקה, "חנן לא רגיל לדברים כאלה!En: he whispered in panic, "Hanan isn't used to such things!"He: "רבקה הציעה בחיוך למזער את הסיכון: "פשוט תזרום.En: Rivka suggested with a smile to minimize the risk: "Just go with the flow.He: אני בטוחה שהכול יהיה בסדר.En: I'm sure everything will be fine.He: חנן אדם חם לב, למרות שהוא מתנהג כאילו לא כזה.En: Hanan has a warm heart, even if he acts like he doesn't."He: "ביום האירוע, החדר המרכזי בקומה היה מקושט בפשוטות חנוכיות וסביבונים.En: On the day of the event, the central room on the floor was simply decorated with menorahs and dreidels.He: אריאל התהלך מלא בחששות, עד שהגיע רגע פתיחת המתנות.En: Ariel walked around full of anxiety until the moment of opening the gifts arrived.He: כולם הגיעו לתורם.En: Everyone took their turn.He: ואז לדלת נכנס חנן, מחזיק מתנה עם סרט אדום מוזר שעליו.En: Then, Hanan entered the door, holding a gift with a strange red ribbon on it.He: הוא הסתכל לחדר בפנים קצת נרגשות.En: He looked around the room with a slightly excited face.He: כל המבטים הופנו אליו כשהוא התקרב לאריאל.En: All eyes turned to him as he approached Ariel.He: "אריאל," חנן קרא, "אתה הסנטה שלי!En: "Ariel," Hanan called out, "you're my Secret Santa!"He: " הוא הגיש לו את המתנה בצחוק קליל.En: He handed him the gift with a light laugh.He: כשהוא פתח את המתנה, הסתבר שזה היה ספר בישול צרפתי, שברור שלא התאים למישהו שלא יודע לבשל.En: When Ariel opened the gift, it turned out to be a French cookbook, which obviously was not fitting for someone who didn't know how to cook.He: כולם פרצו בצחוק.En: Everyone burst into laughter.He: חנן צחק בצלילות ואמר, "טוב, עכשיו אני אדע כל פעם מחדש איך להכין לעצמי ארוחת ערב.En: Hanan laughed heartily and said, "Well, now I'll know how to make myself dinner every time."He: "האווירה במשרד השתנתה.En: The atmosphere in the office changed.He: אנשים צחקו יחד, ואפילו חנן ניגש לשוחח עם העובדים על כוס קפה וסופגניה.En: People laughed together, and even Hanan came over to chat with employees over a cup of coffee and a doughnut.He: אריאל הבין שאין צורך לשלמות.En: Ariel realized that perfection wasn't necessary.He: הוא למד שטעויות הן חלק מהחיים, ושדרכן אפשר ליצור קשרים אמיתיים וצחוק.En: He learned that mistakes are a part of life and through them, real connections and laughter can be created.He: היום נגמר בהצלחה גדולה.En: The day ended with great success.He: המשרד כולו קרן באווירת חג, והאנשים חשו פתיחות חדשה.En: The entire office radiated with holiday spirit, and people felt a new openness.He: זוהי חנוכה בלתי נשכחת למען כל עובד.En: It was an unforgettable Hanukkah for every employee.He: אריאל יצא מהמשרד עם חיוך, שמח שהתקופה הביאה את כולם קרוב יותר.En: Ariel left the office with a smile, happy that the season had brought everyone closer together. Vocabulary Words:enthusiasm: התלהבותkitchenette: מטבחוןmistake: טעותintimidating: מפחידminimize: למזערanxiety: חששותperfection: שלמותspirit: אווירהopened: פתחconnections: קשריםunforgettable: בלתי נשכחתsuccess: הצלחהaroma: ניחוחmodern: מודרניתdecorated: מקושטwarm: חם לבribbon: סרטbursts: פרצוtall: גבוהquiet: שקטatmosphere: אווירהinnovative: חדשניתcentral: מרכזיflow: תזרוםfuture: עתידlaugh: צחוקemotion: נרגשותstrange: מוזרlaughter: צחוקseason: עונהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Illuminating Hope: A Hanukkah Tale of Love and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: השלג חופן קלות את העיר והרחובות השקטים כוסו בלובן.En: The snow gently envelops the city, and the quiet streets are covered in white.He: למרות היופי שבחוץ, ליאורה בריצה מהירה לעבר בית החולים.En: Despite the beauty outside, Liora is running quickly toward the hospital.He: עכשיו חנוכה, וחג האור מתקרב – אך ליאורה מרגישה חושך בפנים.En: It's now Hanukkah, and the Festival of Lights is approaching – but Liora feels darkness inside.He: היא דואגת לאיתן, אחיה האהוב, המאושפז פתאום.En: She is worried about Eitan, her beloved brother, who is suddenly hospitalized.He: בהגיעה לבית החולים, ליאורה מתעכבת רגע בכניסה.En: Upon reaching the hospital, Liora pauses for a moment at the entrance.He: הזכוכית הקרה נוגעת קלות בידיה.En: The cold glass lightly touches her hands.He: היא מהססת להיכנס, אך המחשבה על איתן מחכה לה נותנת לה כוח.En: She hesitates to enter, but the thought of Eitan waiting for her gives her strength.He: היא מיישרת את גבה, לוקחת נשימה עמוקה ונכנסת.En: She straightens her back, takes a deep breath, and enters.He: חדר בית החולים נראה ונשמע סטרילי ואפוף בריח חזק של חומרים רפואיים.En: The hospital room looks and sounds sterile, surrounded by a strong smell of medical substances.He: איתן שוכב במיטה, מחובר למוניטורים.En: Eitan is lying in bed, connected to monitors.He: למרות חולשתו, החיוך הקל על פניו כשהוא רואה אותה ממלא אותה בגאווה וחמימות.En: Despite his weakness, the slight smile on his face when he sees her fills her with pride and warmth.He: "ליאורה!En: "Liora!He: איזה כיף שבאת," הוא אומר בקול קצת לחוץ, אך מלא תקווה.En: How nice that you came," he says in a slightly strained voice but full of hope.He: ליאורה מתיישבת לידו ומרגישה את הלחץ יורד מעט.En: Liora sits beside him, feeling the pressure ease slightly.He: "הבאתי משהו מיוחד," היא אומרת ומוציאה מהתיק שלה חנוכייה קטנה.En: "I brought something special," she says and pulls a small hanukkiah from her bag.He: "כל הדאגות שלי יתחילו להיעלם אחרי שנדליק אותה.En: "All my worries will start to disappear after we light it."He: "הם מדליקים יחד נר ראשון, והאור הקטן מתחיל להאיר את החדר.En: Together they light the first candle, and the small light begins to illuminate the room.He: המראה מחזיר לליאורה זיכרונות חמים מחגים עליזים עם כל המשפחה.En: The sight brings Liora warm memories of joyful holidays with the whole family.He: האור מהחנוכייה משרה תחושה של חום ושלווה, מרחק מכל המכשירים והצינורות.En: The light from the hanukkiah instills a feeling of warmth and serenity, distant from all the machines and tubes.He: "מזכיר לי את הפעם כששרנו שירים ליד הנרות," אומר איתן.En: "Reminds me of the time we sang songs by the candles," Eitan says.He: שניהם זוכרים, ויחד שרים בשקט, מילות השירים ממלאות את החלל המרכזי בחדר.En: They both remember and quietly sing together, the words of the songs filling the central space in the room.He: החיוכים מחליפים את החרדות, והחום של הנרות מתפשט בלבבותיהם.En: Smiles replace anxieties, and the warmth of the candles spreads in their hearts.He: הזמן חולף, וליאורה מבחינה שהפחדים שהחזיקה בפנים מתפוגגים.En: Time passes, and Liora notices that the fears she held inside are dissipating.He: המגע עם איתן, השיחות הקטנות והזיכרונות המשותפים מחדשים את האמונה שלה ביכולתם לעמוד בכל קושי.En: The connection with Eitan, the small talks, and shared memories renew her belief in their ability to face any difficulty.He: החיוך של איתן נותן לה כוח, והיא מרגישה שהיא יכולה להתמודד עם כל מה שיבוא.En: Eitan's smile gives her strength, and she feels she can handle whatever comes.He: בסיום הערב, כששלג עדיין יורד בחוץ, ליאורה יוצאת מבית החולים עם לב קל.En: At the end of the evening, with snow still falling outside, Liora leaves the hospital with a light heart.He: היא יודעת שהיא הצליחה להביא קצת אור לחיים של אחיה ולחזק את הקשר ביניהם.En: She knows she has succeeded in bringing a bit of light to her brother's life and strengthening their bond.He: האור של חנוכה, שאותו הדליקו יחד, ממשיך להאיר בליבה, מזכיר לה שתמיד יש אור גם ברגעים חשוכים ביותר.En: The light of Hanukkah, which they lit together, continues to shine in her heart, reminding her that there is always light even in the darkest moments. Vocabulary Words:envelops: חופןserenity: שלווהdissipating: מתפוגגיםenveloped: מכוסהhospitalized: מאושפזsterile: סטריליrecalls: מזכירilluminate: להאירsubstances: חומריםhesitates: מהססתstrengthens: מחדשתbond: קשרinstills: משרהrenews: מחדשתapproaching: מתקרבdistant: מרחקdisappear: להיעלםconnected: מחוברmonitors: מוניטוריםstrained: לחוץpride: גאווהanxieties: חרדותease: יורדmemories: זיכרונותfears: הפחדיםbelief: אמונהholiday: חגdarkness: חושךfestival: חגawaiting: מחכהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Family's Magical Christmas: Old Traditions, New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-12-03-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У магичној зимској бајци, Калемегдански парк био је испуњен снегом и празничним духом.En: In a magical winter fairy tale, the Kalemegdan park was filled with snow and holiday spirit.Sr: Беле пахуље лагано су падале на древне зидине тврђаве.En: White snowflakes gently fell on the ancient fortress walls.Sr: Свуда око њих, светлећи украси и шарене лампице улепшавале су простор, доносећи осећај радости.En: All around them, glowing decorations and colorful lights beautified the space, bringing a sense of joy.Sr: Чинило се као да је читав свет стао да ужива у том тренутку.En: It seemed as if the whole world had paused to enjoy the moment.Sr: Милош, најстарији од троје браће и сестара, шетао је кроз парк са сестром Иваном и братом Петром.En: Miloš, the eldest of the three siblings, was walking through the park with his sister Ivana and brother Petar.Sr: Меморије о заједничким Божићима попут овог испуњавале су његов ум.En: Memories of Christmases spent together like this one filled his mind.Sr: Желим да одржим традицију коју су њихови родитељи створили.En: He wanted to uphold the tradition their parents had created.Sr: Њихов дух и љубав били су присутни у свему што су радили.En: Their spirit and love were present in everything they did.Sr: „Морамо ово учинити посебним," рекао је Милош, гледајући брату и сестрију.En: "We must make this special," Miloš said, looking at his brother and sister.Sr: „Родитељи су увек волели Божић на Калемегдану.En: "Our parents always loved Christmas at Kalemegdan."Sr: "Ивана, са осмехом на лицу, одговори: „Наравно, Милоше.En: Ivana, with a smile on her face, replied, "Of course, Miloš.Sr: Донела сам све што нам треба за украшавање.En: I brought everything we need for decorating.Sr: Хајде, биће дивно.En: Come on, it will be wonderful."Sr: "Док су корачали ка великој фонтани у центру парка, Петар се окрете према њима.En: As they walked toward the large fountain in the center of the park, Petar turned to them.Sr: Његов израз лица био је озбиљнији.En: His expression was more serious.Sr: „Али, можда је време да променимо нешто," предложи Петар.En: "But maybe it's time to change something," suggested Petar.Sr: „Заобиђемо старе обичаје и стварамо нове.En: "Let's bypass old customs and create new ones."Sr: "Милош се заустави, погледао Петра у очи.En: Miloš stopped and looked Petar in the eyes.Sr: „Мислиш да наши стари обичаји више нису важни?En: "Do you think our old customs aren't important anymore?"Sr: " упита он.En: he asked.Sr: „Не то," заснивно одговори Петар.En: "Not that," Petar responded earnestly.Sr: „Важно је, али живот иде даље.En: "It's important, but life goes on.Sr: Можемо стварати нова сећања исто тако важна.En: We can create new memories that are just as important."Sr: "На тренутак, Милош је ћутао.En: For a moment, Miloš was silent.Sr: Онда, узврати осмехом.En: Then he smiled back.Sr: „У реду, можда можеш бити управу," признаде Милош.En: "Alright, maybe you could be right," Miloš admitted.Sr: „Покушајмо нешто другачије ове године.En: "Let's try something different this year."Sr: "Поподне је прошло у веселој атмосфери, мешању старих и нових традиција.En: The afternoon went by in a joyful atmosphere, blending old and new traditions.Sr: Организовали су мала породична такмичења који су унели смех и радост.En: They organized small family competitions that brought laughter and joy.Sr: Фотографије су бележиле нове тренутке, док су сећања на прошлост остала у срцима.En: Photos captured the new moments, while memories of the past remained in their hearts.Sr: На крају дана, цела породица је стајала окупљена око фонтане, славећи дух Божића и породичну љубав.En: At the end of the day, the entire family stood gathered around the fountain, celebrating the spirit of Christmas and family love.Sr: Милош је осетио топлину међу њима, схватајући да традиција није само у обичајима, већ и у људима, у љубави, која их све спаја.En: Miloš felt the warmth among them, realizing that tradition isn't just in customs, but also in people, in the love that binds them all together.Sr: „Захвалан сам што вас имам," тихо рече Милош.En: "I'm grateful to have you," Miloš said quietly.Sr: „И хвала ти, Петре, на идејама.En: "And thank you, Petar, for the ideas."Sr: "Петар се насмеши, осећајући да је допринео нечем значајном.En: Petar smiled, feeling he had contributed to something significant.Sr: Зимска ноћ је прекрила град, а Милош је обгрлио брата и сестру у чврст загрљај.En: The winter night covered the city, and Miloš embraced his brother and sister in a tight hug.Sr: Одлучио је да у тој зими, између старих зидина Калемегдана, нови почетак заиста није лоша идеја.En: He decided that in that winter, between the old walls of Kalemegdan, a new beginning was indeed not a bad idea.Sr: Божић је био дан који их је повезао и подсећајући их на оно што је заиста важно: да буду заједно.En: Christmas was the day that connected them, reminding them of what truly matters: being together.Sr: И тако, у светлу звезда, завршила се прича о чаробној породичној вечери, где су прошлост и будућност нашли пут заједно.En: And so, under the light of the stars, ended the story of a magical family evening, where the past and the future found a way together. Vocabulary Words:magical: магичнојfortress: тврђавеsnowflakes: пахуљеbeautified: улепшавалеeldest: најстаријиuphold: одржимcustoms: обичајеearnestly: заснивноsignificant: значајномembraced: обгрлиоspirit: духdecorations: украсиtradition: традицијуjoyful: веселојatmosphere: атмосфериmoments: тренуткеcaptured: бележилеmemories: сећањаfountain: фонтаниgathered: окупљенаearnestly: заснивноcontributed: допринеоpaused: сталаannounced: речеbypass: заобиђемоpresent: присутниblending: мешањуbinds: спајаwinter: зимскаgentle: лагано

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Winter Bargain: Confidence Unearthed in Rajasthan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-02-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: राजस्थान की सर्दी।En: The winter of Rajasthan.Hi: अचानक सर्द हवा का झोंका आया और रंग-बिरंगे कपड़ों में लिपटे लोगों के बीच खुशबू भरा।En: Suddenly a cold gust of wind came and filled the air among the people wrapped in colorful clothes.Hi: आरव, एक युवा लड़का, पहली बार यहां आया।En: Aarav, a young boy, came here for the first time.Hi: उसके कदम उसे जंगल के बीच छिपे मंदिर की ओर ले गए।En: His steps led him toward a temple hidden in the forest.Hi: मंदिर के पास ही था एक जीवंत बाज़ार।En: Right next to the temple was a lively market.Hi: आरव की आँखें उत्सुक थीं।En: Aarav's eyes were curious.Hi: उसकी दादी के लिए कुछ खास खरीदना था।En: He needed to buy something special for his grandmother.Hi: बाज़ार में आवाज़ों का शोर और दुकानदारों की पुकार उसकी हिम्मत पर भारी पड़ रही थी।En: The noise of the market and the calls of the shopkeepers were overwhelming him.Hi: हर stall पर जाती औरतें, बच्चों की हँसी, और व्यापारियों का हुजूम।En: Women visiting every stall, children's laughter, and a crowd of traders.Hi: आरव को समझ ही नहीं आ रहा था कहाँ से शुरुआत करे।En: Aarav just couldn't figure out where to start.Hi: "अरे भाईसाहब, ये देखो, असली राजस्थानी कला!En: "Hey brother, look at this, real Rajasthani art!"Hi: " किसी ने पुकारा।En: someone called out.Hi: आरव ने पलटकर देखा।En: Aarav turned around.Hi: एक बूढ़े विक्रेता ने हाथ में खूबसूरत हाथी की मूर्ति उठाई।En: An old vendor held up a beautiful statue of an elephant.Hi: आरव को वह मूर्ति पसंद आ गई।En: Aarav liked the statue.Hi: उसकी आँखों में चमक आई, लेकिन कीमत सुनकर उसके हाथ थोड़े कांप उठे।En: His eyes lit up, but hearing the price made his hands tremble a bit.Hi: "दो हजार रुपए, साहब।En: "Two thousand rupees, sir."Hi: "आरव को यह महंगा लगा।En: Aarav found it expensive.Hi: वह थोड़ी दूर जाकर सोचने बैठ गया।En: He went a little distance and sat deep in thought.Hi: उसे समझ नहीं आ रहा था कि कैसे मोल-भाव करे।En: He couldn't figure out how to bargain.Hi: तभी पास से गुजर रहे राजेश और सिमरन की बातें सुनाई दीं।En: Just then, he overheard Rajesh and Simran talking nearby.Hi: "इतनी कीमत में खरीद लिए?En: "Did they buy it at that price?Hi: उन्हें मोल-भाव करना चाहिए था," सिमरन बोली।En: They should have bargained," Simran said.Hi: आरव को एक विचार आया।En: Aarav got an idea.Hi: उसे हौसला मिला।En: He found courage.Hi: वह वापस बुजुर्ग विक्रेता के पास गया।En: He went back to the elderly vendor.Hi: उसने गहरी सांस ली।En: He took a deep breath.Hi: "दादा जी, ये बहुत महंगा है," आरव कहने लगा, अपने शब्दों में संयम रखते हुए।En: "Grandpa, this is very expensive," Aarav began, keeping his words restrained.Hi: "क्या आप थोड़ा कम कर सकते हैं?En: "Can you lower the price a bit?"Hi: " विक्रेता मुस्कराया, जिसकी आंखों में अनुभव था।En: The vendor smiled, with experience in his eyes.Hi: "ठीक है, लड़के।En: "All right, boy.Hi: तेरे जैसा युवा ग्राहक देखकर अच्छा लगा।En: It's good to see a young customer like you.Hi: 1500 रुपए में दे दूंगा।En: I'll give it to you for 1500 rupees."Hi: "आरव को इसबार संतोष हुआ।En: This time, Aarav felt satisfied.Hi: उसने खुशी-खुशी पैसे दिए और मूर्ति ली।En: He happily handed over the money and took the statue.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि उनमें एक नई शक्ति का संचार हुआ है।En: He felt a new surge of strength within him.Hi: जैसे ही वह बाज़ार से निकला, हल्की हवा उसके बालों से टकराकर उसे ठंड अहसास दिला रही थी, लेकिन भीतर से वह आत्मविश्वास की गर्मी महसूस कर रहा था।En: As he left the market, a gentle breeze brushed against his hair, giving him a chill, but inside, he felt the warmth of confidence.Hi: इस सफर में आरव ने सिर्फ एक तोहफा ही नहीं खरीदा, उसने आत्मविश्वास भी पाया।En: On this journey, Aarav not only bought a gift, but he also gained confidence.Hi: अब वह किसी भी चुनौती का सामना करने के लिए तैयार था।En: Now he was ready to face any challenge.Hi: और दादी के लिए खरीदी गई मूर्ति का सौंदर्य अब उसकी आंखों में था।En: And the beauty of the statue bought for his grandmother was now in his eyes.Hi: उसने सीखा कि कभी-कभी छोटे-छोटे हौसले बड़े बदलाव ला सकते हैं।En: He learned that sometimes small acts of courage can bring about big changes. Vocabulary Words:gust: झोंकाfilled: भराwrapped: लिपटेcurious: उत्सुकoverwhelming: भारी पड़ रहीbargain: मोल-भावvendor: विक्रेताrestrained: संयमtremble: कांपcourage: हौसलाsatisfied: संतोषgentle: हल्कीconfidence: आत्मविश्वासjourney: सफरgain: पायाchallenge: चुनौतीbeauty: सौंदर्यexperience: अनुभवstrength: शक्तिsurge: संचारart: कलाfigure: समझlively: जीवंतtraders: व्यापारियोंelderly: बुजुर्गstatue: मूर्तिchill: ठंड अहसासforest: जंगलoverhear: सुनाई दींsurprise: अचानक

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Chaos to Confidence: Sanne's Unplanned Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op de vroege maandagochtend scheen de zwakke zon op de glinsterende grachten van Amsterdam.En: On early Monday morning, the weak sun shone on the glistening canals of Amsterdam.Nl: Binnen het moderne kantoor keek Sanne vanuit haar raam naar de snel bewegende fietsen en haastige voetgangers.En: Inside the modern office, Sanne looked out her window at the swiftly moving bicycles and hasty pedestrians.Nl: Ze voelde de druk op haar schouders drukken.En: She felt the pressure weigh on her shoulders.Nl: Nog maar een paar dagen tot de conferentie in Brussel.En: Just a few more days until the conference in Brussel.Nl: Nog maar een paar dagen om indruk te maken met haar presentatie.En: Just a few more days to make an impression with her presentation.Nl: Sanne was een gedreven projectmanager.En: Sanne was a driven project manager.Nl: Ze werkte al jaren hard en hoopte op een promotie.En: She had worked hard for years and hoped for a promotion.Nl: Ze wilde haar baas imponeren met een presentatie die alles zou veranderen.En: She wanted to impress her boss with a presentation that would change everything.Nl: Maar er zat een knoop in haar maag.En: But there was a knot in her stomach.Nl: Ze vroeg zich vaak af: "Wat als ik gewoon ontsnapte, de wereld rondreisde?"En: She often wondered, "What if I just escaped, traveled the world?"Nl: Het idee lokte, maar de verantwoordelijkheden hielden haar vast.En: The idea tempted her, but the responsibilities held her back.Nl: Op donderdagavond tikte ze snel op haar toetsenbord toen plots haar laptop bevroor.En: On Thursday evening, she was quickly typing on her keyboard when suddenly her laptop froze.Nl: Alle werk, al haar plannen, verdwenen in een flits.En: All her work, all her plans, gone in an instant.Nl: Paniek sloeg toe.En: Panic set in.Nl: Ze belde Daan en Pieter, haar collega's, maar er was weinig wat ze konden doen op dat uur.En: She called Daan and Pieter, her colleagues, but there was little they could do at that hour.Nl: De volgende ochtend zat ze in de trein, richting Brussel.En: The next morning she was on the train, heading to Brussel.Nl: De herfstbladeren wervelden door de lucht toen Sanne de stationsperrons passeerde.En: The autumn leaves swirled through the air as Sanne passed the train platforms.Nl: Haar hart klopte snel.En: Her heart was racing.Nl: In haar tas zaten Sinterklaas-chocolaatjes voor het team, een poging om de stemming op te vrolijken.En: In her bag were Sinterklaas-chocolates for the team, an attempt to lighten the mood.Nl: In de trein rekende Sanne op haar geheugen om de presentatie opnieuw te maken.En: On the train, Sanne relied on her memory to recreate the presentation.Nl: Elk woord, elke dia, ze kwamen langzaam samen terwijl zij de beelden voor zich zag.En: Every word, every slide, they slowly came together as she envisioned the images.Nl: Daan en Pieter zaten slapend naast haar; Pieter droomde waarschijnlijk van zijn volgende vakantie, terwijl Daan zacht snurkte.En: Daan and Pieter sat sleeping beside her; Pieter was probably dreaming of his next vacation, while Daan softly snored.Nl: De trein stopte plotseling.En: The train stopped suddenly.Nl: Vertraging.En: Delay.Nl: Minuten veranderden in een half uur.En: Minutes turned into half an hour.Nl: Sanne keek nerveus naar de klok, maar liet haar gedachtes dieper dan ooit stromen.En: Sanne nervously glanced at the clock, but let her thoughts flow deeper than ever.Nl: Deze spontane aanpak bood momenten van vreugde en onverwachte creativiteit.En: This spontaneous approach offered moments of joy and unexpected creativity.Nl: Uiteindelijk arriveerde ze net op tijd in het kille, strakke conferentiecentrum in Brussel.En: Finally, she arrived just in time at the chilly, sleek conference center in Brussel.Nl: Met nauwelijks een moment om bij te komen, stapte ze het podium op.En: With hardly a moment to catch her breath, she stepped onto the stage.Nl: De lichten verwarmden haar geest.En: The lights warmed her spirit.Nl: Ze ademde diep in en begon.En: She took a deep breath and began.Nl: Haar presentatie, uit improvisatie geboren, stroomde als nooit tevoren.En: Her presentation, born out of improvisation, flowed like never before.Nl: Applaus vulde de kamer toen ze eindigde.En: Applause filled the room when she finished.Nl: Haar baas glimlachte goedkeurend, en Sanne voelde een nieuwe vonk in haar hart.En: Her boss smiled approvingly, and Sanne felt a new spark in her heart.Nl: Op de trein terug naar huis dacht Sanne na.En: On the train back home, Sanne reflected.Nl: Misschien hoefde ze niet weg te rennen om avontuur te vinden.En: Maybe she didn't need to run away to find adventure.Nl: De spanning en vreugde lagen gewoon in het onverwachte, zelfs binnen de routine van alledag.En: The thrill and joy lay simply in the unexpected, even within the routine of everyday life.Nl: Sanne glimlachte en deelde de Sinterklaas-chocolaatjes uit aan Daan en Pieter.En: Sanne smiled and handed out the Sinterklaas-chocolates to Daan and Pieter.Nl: Een kleine viering van een nieuwe kijk op haar toekomst.En: A small celebration of a new outlook on her future. Vocabulary Words:glistening: glinsterendeswiftly: snelhasty: haastigeimpression: indrukdriven: gedrevenpromotion: promotiepresentaion: presentatieknot: knoopstomach: maagtempted: lokteresponsibilities: verantwoordelijkhedenfroze: bevroorpanic: paniekautumn: herfstleaves: bladerenswirled: werveldenplatforms: stationsperronsrelied: rekendeenvisioned: voor zich zagdelay: vertragingspontaneous: spontanecreativity: creativiteitchilly: killesleek: strakkebreat: ademdeimprovisation: improvisatiespark: vonkreflected: dacht naadventure: avontuurthrill: spanning

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Roc's Christmas Revelation: A Story of Recognition in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'oficina del centre de Barcelona, l'ambient era vibrant i ple de decoracions nadalenques.En: At the office in the center of Barcelona, the atmosphere was vibrant and full of Christmas decorations.Ca: La foscor de la tarda tardorenca es combinava amb les llums brillants de la ciutat, creant un contrast màgic que es podia admirar des de la finestra de vidre.En: The darkness of the late autumn afternoon combined with the city's bright lights, creating a magical contrast that could be admired from the glass window.Ca: A cada racó, es veien oripells i estrelles que anunciaven l'arribada del Nadal.En: In every corner, tinsel and stars announced the arrival of Christmas.Ca: Però, al despatx de Roc, l'ambient era ben diferent.En: But, in Roc's office, the atmosphere was quite different.Ca: Roc, un gerent ambiciós, se sentia nerviós.En: Roc, an ambitious manager, felt nervous.Ca: Aquell any havia treballat dur, però semblava que els seus esforços passaven desapercebuts.En: That year he had worked hard, but it seemed his efforts went unnoticed.Ca: Amb el any conclusió propera, esperava el reconeixement que tant desitjava, una promoció que li donés un nou impuls.En: With the year's end approaching, he hoped for the recognition he so desired, a promotion to give him new momentum.Ca: El problema era que Jordi, el cap de departament, no veia les coses igual.En: The problem was that Jordi, the department head, did not see things the same way.Ca: Jordi tenia dubtes sobre l'aportació de Roc.En: Jordi had doubts about Roc's contributions.Ca: Per acabar-ho de complicar, Marta, una companya molt competitiva, s'havia destacat amb les seves pròpies idees.En: To make matters worse, Marta, a very competitive colleague, had stood out with her own ideas.Ca: Determinat a demostrar el seu valor, Roc va decidir presentar un pla estratègic nou durant la revisió de rendiment.En: Determined to prove his worth, Roc decided to present a new strategic plan during the performance review.Ca: Volia que Jordi deixés de mira-lo amb escepticisme.En: He wanted Jordi to stop looking at him with skepticism.Ca: Era el moment perfecte per brillar i avançar en la seva carrera.En: It was the perfect moment to shine and advance in his career.Ca: La sala de reunions estava plena.En: The meeting room was full.Ca: Tots els ulls estaven posats en Roc mentre connectava el seu portàtil per presentar el seu pla.En: All eyes were on Roc as he connected his laptop to present his plan.Ca: "Bon dia a tots", va començar amb veu segura, encara que interiorment sentia papallones a l'estómac.En: "Good morning, everyone," he began with a confident voice, though he felt butterflies in his stomach.Ca: "He treballat en un pla que podria augmentar la nostra eficiència i millorar els nostres resultats.En: "I have worked on a plan that could increase our efficiency and improve our results."Ca: "Durant la presentació, Roc va explicar el seu pla amb detall.En: During the presentation, Roc explained his plan in detail.Ca: Creia en les seves idees i parlava amb passió.En: He believed in his ideas and spoke with passion.Ca: Però llavors, Jordi va alçar la mà i va interrompre.En: But then, Jordi raised his hand and interrupted.Ca: "Però, Roc, com pots garantir que aquest pla funcionarà?En: "But, Roc, how can you guarantee this plan will work?Ca: Quins riscos veus?En: What risks do you see?"Ca: " li va preguntar en un to inquisidor.En: he asked in an inquisitive tone.Ca: Roc va respirar profundament abans de respondre.En: Roc took a deep breath before answering.Ca: Va mantenir la calma i va respondre cada pregunta amb lògica i confiança.En: He kept his calm and answered each question with logic and confidence.Ca: Va acabar la seva presentació amb un somriure, convençut que havia fet tot el que estava al seu abast.En: He ended his presentation with a smile, convinced he had done everything within his reach.Ca: Després d'uns minuts de deliberació, Jordi va prendre la paraula.En: After a few minutes of deliberation, Jordi spoke.Ca: "Roc, he de reconèixer que el teu pla és sòlid.En: "Roc, I must acknowledge that your plan is solid.Ca: Encara que no t'oferirem una promoció immediatament, volem que lideris un projecte de gran perfil.En: Although we won't offer you a promotion immediately, we want you to lead a high-profile project.Ca: Creiem que és la millor manera de reconèixer el teu talent.En: We believe it's the best way to recognize your talent."Ca: "El cor de Roc es va omplir d'alegria i orgull.En: Roc's heart filled with joy and pride.Ca: No era exactament el que esperava, però havia aconseguit el reconeixement que buscava d'una manera diferent.En: It wasn't exactly what he hoped for, but he had achieved the recognition he sought in a different way.Ca: Aquella tarda, caminant pels carrers decorats de Barcelona, Roc va pensar en tot el que havia passat.En: That afternoon, walking through the decorated streets of Barcelona, Roc thought about everything that had happened.Ca: S'adonà que la veritable recompensa no era només una promoció o un títol nou, sinó el respecte i la confiança que havia guanyat.En: He realized that the true reward wasn't just a promotion or a new title, but the respect and trust he had gained.Ca: Havia après que l'èxit podia tenir moltes formes.En: He had learned that success could take many forms.Ca: Mentre contemplava les llums nadalenques reflectides a la façana de la Casa Batlló, Roc va somriure, conscient que aquell era només el començament d'una nova fase plena d'oportunitats.En: As he contemplated the Christmas lights reflected on the facade of the Casa Batlló, Roc smiled, aware that this was just the beginning of a new phase full of opportunities. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambientvibrant: vibrantthe glass window: la finestra de vidrethe tinsel: els oripellsthe stars: les estrellesto admire: admirarthe manager: el gerentnervous: nerviósthe recognition: el reconeixementthe promotion: la promocióto denote: desitjarthe department head: el cap de departamentto have doubts: tenir dubtesthe contribution: l'aportaciócompetitive: competitivato stand out: destacar-sethe plan: el plaskepticism: l'escepticismeto shine: brillarto advance: avançarthe meeting room: la sala de reunionspassion: passióto interrupt: interrompreto guarantee: garantirthe risk: els riscosinquisitive: inquisidora deep breath: una respiració profundato deliberate: deliberarsolid: sòlidhigh-profile: de gran perfil

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Frogs, Books, and Secret Santa: A Holiday Surprise Unwrapped Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 늦가을, 회사 사무실은 활기찬 분위기로 가득했습니다.En: In late autumn, the company office was filled with a lively atmosphere.Ko: 사무실 곳곳에는 반짝이는 조명과 종이 눈송이가 걸려 있었고, 직원들은 다가오는 연말을 생각하며 선물을 고르고 포장하느라 분주했습니다.En: Shimmering lights and paper snowflakes were hung throughout the office, and the employees were busy selecting and wrapping gifts as they thought about the upcoming year-end.Ko: 사무실 매니저인 수정은 "시크릿 산타" 이벤트를 진행하기로 결정했습니다.En: Sujeong, the office manager, decided to organize a "secret santa" event.Ko: 수정은 늘 이렇게 이벤트를 깔끔하게 조직했습니다.En: Sujeong always organized events like this neatly.Ko: 지호는 이 기회를 놓치지 않으려 했습니다.En: Jiho didn't want to miss this opportunity.Ko: 그는 잘 포장된 최고의 선물을 준비해 동료들에게 인상을 남기고 싶었는데, 특히 수정에게 좋은 인상을 주고 싶었습니다.En: He wanted to prepare the best-wrapped gift to make an impression on his colleagues, especially Sujeong.Ko: 하지만 지호는 어디서부터 시작해야 할지 몰랐습니다.En: However, Jiho didn't know where to start.Ko: 그래서 그는 사무실의 장난꾸러기, 민준에게 도움을 요청했습니다.En: So he sought help from Minjun, the office trickster.Ko: 민준은 느긋한 태도로 늘 재미있는 장난을 치곤 했습니다.En: Minjun, always laid-back, used to pull funny pranks.Ko: 지호에게 "수정을 위한 선물을 고르려면 먼저 무엇을 좋아하는지 알아야겠지?"라고 말했습니다.En: He told Jiho, "To choose a gift for Sujeong, you first need to find out what she likes, right?"Ko: 그러나 민준은 진정으로 도와줄 의도는 없었습니다.En: However, Minjun had no real intention of helping.Ko: 지호는 혼자서 수정을 몰래 조사하기로 했습니다.En: Jiho decided to secretly investigate Sujeong on his own.Ko: 그가 알아낸 것은 수정이 독서를 좋아한다는 것뿐이었습니다.En: All he found out was that Sujeong liked reading.Ko: 그는 서점에 가서 가장 아름다운 책을 골랐습니다.En: He went to the bookstore and picked the most beautiful book.Ko: 선물을 정성껏 포장한 후, 지호는 비슷한 모양의 상자에 선물을 넣었습니다.En: After carefully wrapping the gift, Jiho placed it in a box with a similar appearance.Ko: 드디어 시크릿 산타 날이 되었습니다.En: Finally, the secret santa day arrived.Ko: 직원들은 각자 준비한 선물을 교환했습니다.En: The employees exchanged the gifts they had prepared.Ko: 지호는 묵직한 마음으로 포장지를 풀어보았습니다.En: With a heavy heart, Jiho unwrapped his gift.Ko: 그런데 그의 상자에는 책이 아닌 개구리 모양 인형이 들어 있었습니다.En: But inside his box was a frog-shaped doll instead of a book.Ko: 민준이 마지막 순간에 선물을 바꿔치기한 것이었습니다.En: Minjun had swapped the gift at the last moment.Ko: 모두 웃음을 터뜨렸습니다.En: Everyone burst into laughter.Ko: 지호는 얼굴이 빨개졌지만 함께 웃으며 상황을 즐기기로 했습니다.En: Jiho blushed but decided to enjoy the situation by laughing along.Ko: 수정은 지호의 진심 어린 노력을 알아차리고, 직원들에게 작은 간식을 선물했습니다.En: Sujeong, recognizing Jiho's sincere effort, gave small snacks to the employees.Ko: 덕분에 사무실에는 즐거운 분위기가 가득했습니다.En: Thanks to that, the office was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.Ko: 이 사건 덕분에 지호는 완벽함보다는 진심 어린 노력이 더 중요하다는 것을 배웠습니다.En: This incident taught Jiho that sincere effort is more important than perfection.Ko: 이제는 더 여유롭게, 그리고 즐겁게 지내기로 결심했습니다.En: He decided to live more relaxedly and joyfully from now on.Ko: 그렇게 사무실은 또 하나의 추억을 만들며 따뜻한 웃음으로 가득 찼습니다.En: Thus, the office made yet another memory, filled with warm laughter. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 늦가을lively: 활기찬atmosphere: 분위기shimmering: 반짝이는snowflakes: 눈송이wrapped: 포장upcoming: 다가오는organize: 조직impression: 인상colleagues: 동료trickster: 장난꾸러기laid-back: 느긋한intent: 의도investigate: 조사beautiful: 아름다운appearance: 모양exchange: 교환swapped: 바꿔치기burst: 터뜨리다sincere: 진심 어린perfection: 완벽함relaxedly: 여유롭게joyfully: 즐겁게memory: 추억laughter: 웃음filled: 가득event: 이벤트opportunity: 기회preparing: 준비grateful: 감사하다

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Her Voice: A Young Artist's Journey in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Vigelandsparken i Oslo var et vakkert syn i slutten av høsten.En: Vigelandsparken in Oslo was a beautiful sight at the end of autumn.No: Trærne hadde mistet mange blader, og bakken var dekket av et teppe av gule og oransje blader.En: The trees had lost many leaves, and the ground was covered with a carpet of yellow and orange leaves.No: Elevgruppen tuslet gjennom parken med læreren, som fortalte om kunstverket.En: The group of students wandered through the park with the teacher, who talked about the artworks.No: Sigrid, en stille jente med stor interesse for kunst, gikk ved siden av sin beste venn, Lars.En: Sigrid, a quiet girl with a great interest in art, walked beside her best friend, Lars.No: Sigrid kikket på de imponerende skulpturene.En: Sigrid looked at the impressive sculptures.No: Hun tenkte for seg selv hvor mye historiene i steinene kunne fortelle, men hun snakket ikke høyt.En: She thought to herself how much the stories in the stones could tell, but she didn't speak out loud.No: Hun følte ofte at de andre elevene snakket høyere enn henne, spesielt Ida, som alltid hadde noe å si.En: She often felt that the other students spoke louder than she did, especially Ida, who always had something to say.No: Ida var vennlig, men hørte sjelden på Sigrids ideer.En: Ida was friendly but rarely listened to Sigrid's ideas.No: Lars snudde seg mot Sigrid.En: Lars turned to Sigrid.No: "Er du OK?En: "Are you okay?"No: " spurte han med et støttende smil.En: he asked with a supportive smile.No: "Ja, jeg bare tenker," svarte Sigrid, mens hun så på en statue av to barn som lekte.En: "Yes, I'm just thinking," Sigrid replied, as she looked at a statue of two children playing.No: Klassen samlet seg rundt Monolitten, den store søylen av skulpturer som stolt sto i parken.En: The class gathered around the Monolitten, the large column of sculptures that proudly stood in the park.No: Det var et virvar av menneskekropper som klatret mot himmelen.En: It was a jumble of human bodies climbing towards the sky.No: Sigrid følte en sterk trang til å dele det hun følte om kunstverket.En: Sigrid felt a strong urge to share what she felt about the artwork.No: Mens læreren snakket, kikket Sigrid ned på sine egne føtter.En: While the teacher spoke, Sigrid looked down at her own feet.No: Hun følte seg nervøs, men kjente at hun måtte si noe.En: She felt nervous but knew she had to say something.No: Forsiktig tok hun et skritt frem.En: Carefully she took a step forward.No: "Unnskyld," begynte hun, og stemmen dirret litt.En: "Excuse me," she began, and her voice trembled a bit.No: Alle snudde seg mot Sigrid.En: Everyone turned towards Sigrid.No: Ida smilte, og Lars ga henne et lite nikk.En: Ida smiled, and Lars gave her a little nod.No: "Jeg tror Monolitten viser hvordan vi mennesker alltid strekker oss etter noe.En: "I think the Monolitten shows how we humans always reach for something.No: Kanskje noe større enn oss selv?En: Maybe something bigger than ourselves?"No: " forklarte Sigrid.En: Sigrid explained.No: "Det er som om vi er alle sammenkoblet i vår søken etter mening.En: "It's as if we are all interconnected in our search for meaning."No: "Stille fylte gruppen.En: Silence filled the group.No: Ida kikket på Sigrid med nytt blikk.En: Ida looked at Sigrid with a new perspective.No: "Det var vakkert sagt," sa hun til slutt, med ekte beundring.En: "That was beautifully said," she finally said, with genuine admiration.No: Lars klappet henne på skulderen, ivrig.En: Lars patted her on the shoulder, eagerly.No: Sigrid følte et varmt rush av stolthet.En: Sigrid felt a warm rush of pride.No: Hun klarte det.En: She had done it.No: Hun hadde delt sin mening med alle, og de lyttet faktisk.En: She had shared her opinion with everyone, and they actually listened.No: Hele veien hjem, følte Sigrid en ny selvtillit vokse inni seg.En: All the way home, Sigrid felt a new confidence growing inside her.No: Hun visste at hennes tanker var verdifulle, og hun var klar til å dele dem igjen neste gang.En: She knew that her thoughts were valuable, and she was ready to share them again next time.No: Der i Vigelandsparken hadde hun funnet sin stemme, og det var bare begynnelsen.En: There in Vigelandsparken, she had found her voice, and it was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:sight: syncarpet: teppewandered: tusletartworks: kunstverketimpressive: imponerendesculptures: skulptureneinterconnected: sammenkobletperspective: blikkadmiration: beundringpride: stolthetconfidence: selvtilliturge: trangnervous: nervøstrembled: dirretsupportive: støttendeconnected: sammenkobletmeaning: meningchildren: barnstatue: statuecolumn: søylejumble: virvarurge: tranggenuine: ekteadmiration: beundringrush: rushvaluable: verdifullevoice: stemmebeginning: begynnelsengathered: samletclimbing: klatret

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Braving the Storm: A Nurse's Night of Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-27-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det började med en viskning av vind.En: It began with a whisper of wind.Sv: Snön föll som vita stjärnor över fältsjukhuset, en provisorisk plats mitt i det öppna landskapet.En: Snow fell like white stars over the field hospital, a makeshift place in the middle of the open landscape.Sv: Tält stod uppradade och de stängda dörrarna knarrade i vinden.En: Tents stood in rows, and the closed doors creaked in the wind.Sv: Elin stod vid ingången, hennes blick svepande över det kritvita snötäcket.En: Elin stood at the entrance, her gaze sweeping over the stark white snow cover.Sv: Flyg var inställda.En: Flights were canceled.Sv: Och med dem strömmade fler patienter in.En: And with that, more patients streamed in.Sv: Isande kyla utanför, men inne var det både rörigt och varmt.En: Icy cold outside, but inside it was both chaotic and warm.Sv: Elin drog in det varma, medicinskt doftande luften.En: Elin inhaled the warm, medically scented air.Sv: Hon ville mer än allt bli kirurg, men för nu var hon en sjuksköterska med modet att göra skillnad.En: More than anything, she wanted to become a surgeon, but for now, she was a nurse with the courage to make a difference.Sv: Viktor låg i en av de trånga sängarna.En: Viktor lay in one of the narrow beds.Sv: Han observerade världen genom tystnad.En: He observed the world through silence.Sv: Hemma väntade ett liv, men nu var hans värld begränsad till sängens fyra hörn.En: A life awaited him at home, but now his world was confined to the four corners of the bed.Sv: Han längtade efter frihet.En: He longed for freedom.Sv: Friheten som kom från att röra sig obehindrat.En: The freedom that came from moving unimpeded.Sv: Astrid hade sina egna tankar.En: Astrid had her own thoughts.Sv: Volontären med resplaner till ett nytt liv i utlandet.En: The volunteer with travel plans for a new life abroad.Sv: Men något i henne ville stanna.En: But something in her wanted to stay.Sv: En oro för vad hon lämnade bakom sig skavde hennes sinne.En: A worry about what she was leaving behind tugged at her mind.Sv: När stormen tilltog, såg Elin kaoset växa.En: As the storm intensified, Elin saw the chaos grow.Sv: Hon såg patienter komma in, med frostbitna kinder och orolig blick.En: She saw patients come in, with frostbitten cheeks and worried eyes.Sv: Utmaningen blev klar för henne, och då insåg hon att detta var chansen hon väntat på.En: The challenge became clear to her, and then she realized that this was the chance she had been waiting for.Sv: "Jag tar triage", sa hon beslutsamt.En: "I'll take triage," she said decisively.Sv: Med en snabb blick över arbetsplatsen och ett djupt andetag började Elin dirigera.En: With a quick glance over the workplace and a deep breath, Elin began to direct.Sv: Hennes händer arbetade snabbt.En: Her hands worked quickly.Sv: Varje beslut vägdes noggrant men utan tvekan.En: Every decision was weighed carefully but without hesitation.Sv: Trots snön och kylan utanför var hennes närvaro som ett fyrtorn av värme och beslutsamhet.En: Despite the snow and cold outside, her presence was like a beacon of warmth and determination.Sv: Plötsligt kom en kritiskt skadad patient.En: Suddenly, a critically injured patient arrived.Sv: En olycka i stormen.En: An accident in the storm.Sv: Elins kunskaper sattes på prov.En: Elin's skills were put to the test.Sv: Hon måste agera, och hon gjorde det med en sådan skicklighet att tiden stod stilla.En: She had to act, and she did so with such skill that time stood still.Sv: Pulsar sjönk och andetagen blev jämnare.En: Pulses dropped, and breaths evened out.Sv: Hennes kollegor såg med förundran och respekt.En: Her colleagues watched with wonder and respect.Sv: Elin hade lyckats.En: Elin had succeeded.Sv: Vikande kvällsljus kastade långa skuggor.En: Waning evening light cast long shadows.Sv: Sjukhusets kaos lugnade sig.En: The hospital's chaos calmed down.Sv: Elins mod hade lämnat ett avtryck.En: Elin's courage had left a mark.Sv: Astrid, rörd av vad hon sett, började tänka om sin egen väg.En: Astrid, moved by what she had seen, began to rethink her own path.Sv: Att resa bort kändes annorlunda, mindre viktigt.En: Traveling away felt different, less important.Sv: I slutet av dagen mötte Elin de leenden som betydde världen.En: At the end of the day, Elin met the smiles that meant the world.Sv: Hon kände styrka inom sig, och en klarhet hon länge sökt.En: She felt strength within her and a clarity she had long sought.Sv: Hon beslutade sig att fullfölja sin dröm att bli kirurg.En: She decided to pursue her dream of becoming a surgeon.Sv: Astrid förstod också vad som verkligen betydde något, och Viktor, han började se världen igenom öppnade möjligheter.En: Astrid also understood what truly mattered, and Viktor, he began to see the world through newfound opportunities.Sv: Så trots snöstormens kaos hade dagen fört en ny mening och hopp.En: So despite the chaos of the snowstorm, the day had brought new meaning and hope.Sv: Allt tack vare en natthimmel av stjänorna och en sjuksköterskas vilja att göra skillnad.En: All thanks to a night sky of stars and a nurse's will to make a difference. Vocabulary Words:whisper: viskningmakeshift: provisorisklandscape: landskapcreaked: knarradestark: kritvitaflights: flygstreamed: strömmadescented: doftandecourage: modetconfined: begränsadunimpeded: obehindratworry: orotugged: skavdeintensified: tilltogtriage: triagedecisively: beslutsamtdirect: dirigerabeacon: fyrtorncritically: kritisktinjured: skadadskills: kunskaperwonder: förundranwaning: vikandeshadows: skuggorfaded: lugna sigcourage: modsmiles: leendenclarity: klarhetpursue: fullföljaopportunities: möjligheter

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Braving the Arctic: Katalin's Journey Through the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-26-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hóvihar olyan gyorsan érkezett, hogy Katalin csak egy pillanatra bámult ki a menedék ablakán, és máris elborította az ég a hóval.En: The snowstorm arrived so quickly that Katalin only glanced out the window of the shelter for a moment and the sky was already covered with snow.Hu: A sarkvidéki tundra ilyenkor kegyetlen hely lehetett, és a hideg egyszerre ölelt és csipkedett.En: The arctic tundra could be a cruel place at times like this, and the cold both embraced and pinched.Hu: Minden, amit Katalin a kutatásért tett, most veszélyben volt.En: Everything Katalin had done for her research was now in danger.Hu: Katalin, elszánt és ügyes kutató, már hónapok óta itt dolgozott.En: Katalin, a determined and skilled researcher, had been working here for months.Hu: A sarkvidék éghajlati mintázatait tanulmányozta.En: She was studying the climatic patterns of the Arctic.Hu: A célja nem csupán tudományos volt; bizonyítani akarta kollégáinak, hogy képes a lehetetlen feladatok megoldására.En: Her goal was not just scientific; she wanted to prove to her colleagues that she was capable of solving impossible tasks.Hu: Gergő, Katalin támogató, de kissé szkeptikus kollégája, és László, a tapasztalt helyi vezető, gyakran figyelmeztették őt az időjárás kiismerhetetlen természetére.En: Gergő, Katalin's supportive but slightly skeptical colleague, and László, the experienced local guide, often warned her about the unpredictable nature of the weather.Hu: Mégis, Katalin ritkán hallgatott másokra, ha a céljairól volt szó.En: Still, Katalin rarely listened to others when it came to her goals.Hu: A hálaadás napjára készült.En: She was preparing for Thanksgiving.Hu: A hála ugyanis nem csak az amerikaiak jussa volt; Katalin is hálás volt a lehetőségekért, amiket az élet adott neki.En: Gratitude was not just an American right; Katalin was also thankful for the opportunities life had given her.Hu: Számára ez a nap a hála és az adakozás ideje volt.En: For her, this day was a time for gratitude and giving.Hu: Amikor a hóvihar elérte a kutatóállomást, Katalin habitusa komoly döntés előtt állította őt.En: When the snowstorm hit the research station, Katalin's disposition put her in front of a serious decision.Hu: Várni a biztonságosabb időkig?En: Should she wait for safer times?Hu: Vagy folytatnia kell a munkáját, figyelmen kívül hagyva a veszélyt?En: Or should she continue her work, ignoring the danger?Hu: Miközben a vihar erősödött, Katalin úgy döntött, hogy kockáztat.En: As the storm intensified, Katalin decided to take a risk.Hu: Felöltözött a legvastagabb ruháiba, és elindult az eszközeihez.En: She dressed in her thickest clothes and headed out to her equipment.Hu: Mindegyik lépését bizonytalanság kísérte, a hó alig láthatóvá tett mindent maga körül.En: Each step she took was accompanied by uncertainty, as the snow barely made anything around her visible.Hu: De a vihar nem állította meg őt.En: But the storm did not stop her.Hu: Kitartása és ügyessége révén sikerült összegyűjtenie a szükséges adatokat.En: Through her perseverance and skill, she managed to gather the necessary data.Hu: Mindeközben egyre csak az járt a fejében, hogy vajon visszatalál-e időben.En: All the while, she kept wondering whether she would find her way back in time.Hu: Ekkoriban Gergő és László a kutatóállomás felé igyekeztek.En: Meanwhile, Gergő and László were heading toward the research station.Hu: László, a tapasztalt vezető, tudta, hogy az ilyesfajta viharok sosem tartanak örökké, de most minden perc számított.En: László, the experienced guide, knew that storms like this never lasted forever, but now every minute counted.Hu: Amikor végül megtalálták Katalint, rájöttek, mennyire bátor és elszánt kutató.En: When they finally found Katalin, they realized how brave and determined she was as a researcher.Hu: Visszavezetve őt a menedékbe, végül sikerrel jártak.En: Leading her back to the shelter, they finally succeeded.Hu: A vihar alábbhagyott, és a nap kézfejével érintette a fagyott vidéket.En: The storm subsided, and the sun brushed its hand against the frozen landscape.Hu: Katalin nemcsak a kutatása miatt érezte magát elégedettnek.En: Katalin felt satisfied not only because of her research.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy az igazi erő nemcsak egyedül, hanem együtt, másokkal együttműködve is nyerhető.En: She learned that true strength can be gained not only alone but also by collaborating with others.Hu: Gergő és László tekintetében tanúsított elismerés pedig értékesebb volt számára, mint bármi más.En: The recognition evident in Gergő and László's eyes was more valuable to her than anything else.Hu: Hálaadáskor a hála mellett már egy újfajta kinyilatkoztatás is kísérte őt: a csapatmunka ereje.En: During Thanksgiving, along with gratitude, she was accompanied by a new revelation: the power of teamwork. Vocabulary Words:snowstorm: hóviharglanced: bámultshelter: menedékarctic: sarkvidékitundra: tundracruel: kegyetlenembraced: öleltpinched: csipkedettdetermined: elszántskilled: ügyesclimatic: éghajlatipatterns: mintázatoksupportive: támogatóskeptical: szkeptikusunpredictable: kiismerhetetlengratitude: hálaopportunities: lehetőségekintensified: erősödöttuncertainty: bizonytalanságperseverance: kitartásgather: összegyűjteniresearch station: kutatóállomásguide: vezetősubsided: alábbhagyottlandscape: vidéksatisfied: elégedettcollaborating: együttműködverecognition: elismerésrevelation: kinyilatkoztatásteamwork: csapatmunka

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reuniting Under Tivoli's Twinkling Lights: A Family Rekindled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-25-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens glimtede i aftenmørket som en eventyrverden, en oase midt i Københavns hjerte.En: Tivoli Gardens shimmered in the evening darkness like a fairy-tale world, an oasis in the heart of København.Da: Det var efterår, og luften var skarp og frisk.En: It was autumn, and the air was sharp and fresh.Da: De første julemarkeder var allerede åbne, og duften af gløgg og brændte mandler fyldte luften.En: The first Christmas markets were already open, and the scent of gløgg and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Lars stod ved indgangen, nervøs, men beslutsom.En: Lars stood at the entrance, nervous but determined.Da: Han trak vejret dybt og tænkte på, hvordan han skulle nå hertil.En: He took a deep breath and thought about how he had reached this point.Da: Det var lang tid siden, familien var samlet.En: It had been a long time since the family had gathered.Da: Konflikter og misforståelser havde splittet dem.En: Conflicts and misunderstandings had divided them.Da: Men Tivoli havde altid været deres fælles sted, deres barndommens fristed.En: But Tivoli had always been their common place, their childhood sanctuary.Da: Han ville genoplive det minde og bringe sine søskende sammen igen.En: He wanted to revive that memory and bring his siblings together again.Da: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Da: Astrid kom først.En: Astrid arrived first.Da: Hun var altid praktisk, den der løste problemer med et roligt sind.En: She was always practical, the one who solved problems with a calm mind.Da: Hendes øjne mødte Lars', og et lille smil gled over hendes læber.En: Her eyes met Lars', and a small smile crossed her lips.Da: Der var stadig en tension mellem dem, men hun var kommet.En: There was still tension between them, but she had come.Da: Det var en start.En: It was a start.Da: Kasper var sidst, den yngste og evigt optimistiske.En: Kasper was last, the youngest and eternally optimistic.Da: Hans smil var smittende, og han omfavnede begge sine søskende.En: His smile was infectious, and he embraced both his siblings.Da: “Jeg vidste, I ville gøre det her,” sagde han muntert.En: "I knew you would do this," he said cheerfully.Da: De begyndte at gå gennem haven, talte lidt akavet om vejr og travlhed.En: They began to walk through the garden, talking a little awkwardly about the weather and busyness.Da: Julelysene lyste parken op med et magisk skær, og julemusikken spillede sagte i baggrunden.En: The Christmas lights illuminated the park with a magical glow, and Christmas music played softly in the background.Da: Men pludselig, en pludselig stilhed.En: But suddenly, a sudden silence.Da: En strømafbrydelse kastede Tivoli i mørke.En: A power outage plunged Tivoli into darkness.Da: Alle lysene gik ud, også lydene af musik og latter forstummede.En: All the lights went out, and the sounds of music and laughter were silenced.Da: Det var her, uden lysets distraktion, at virkeligheden trængte sig på.En: It was here, without the distraction of light, that reality pressed in.Da: De stod dér, bare dem og mørket.En: They stood there, just them and the darkness.Da: Lars tog mod til sig.En: Lars gathered his courage.Da: Han sukkede og sagde: “Jeg er ked af alt, der skete.En: He sighed and said, "I'm sorry for everything that happened.Da: Jeg savner jer begge, og jeg vil have, vi finder hinanden igen.En: I miss you both, and I want us to find each other again."Da: ”Astrid tog hans hånd.En: Astrid took his hand.Da: “Jeg savner også jer.En: "I miss you too.Da: Vi burde have talt om det for længe siden.En: We should have talked about it long ago."Da: ” Kasper, som ikke kunne holde en tåre tilbage, nikkede ivrigt.En: Kasper, unable to hold back a tear, nodded eagerly.Da: “Familie er vigtigst.En: "Family is most important.Da: Vi har altid Tivoli, os tre.En: We always have Tivoli, the three of us."Da: ”Tivoli begyndte langsomt at vågne op igen.En: Tivoli slowly began to awaken again.Da: Lysene tændtes ét efter ét, og haven blomstrede op af skyggerne.En: The lights turned on one by one, and the garden blossomed out of the shadows.Da: Med lysene kom en ny begyndelse.En: With the lights came a new beginning.Da: De tre søskende stod dér, samlet igen.En: The three siblings stood there, reunited.Da: Det var ikke uden udfordringer, men kærlighed var der, stærkere end før.En: It was not without challenges, but love was there, stronger than before.Da: De forlod haven som en enhed, hånd i hånd, vidende at det var det, deres barndomsminde havde gjort muligt.En: They left the garden as a unit, hand in hand, knowing that this was what their childhood memory had made possible.Da: De vidste, at de fremover ville værne om deres bånd.En: They knew that in the future they would cherish their bond.Da: Det var kun begyndelsen på deres nye historie sammen.En: It was only the beginning of their new story together. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: glimtedeoasis: oasesharp: skarpgathered: samletconflicts: konfliktermisunderstandings: misforståelserrevive: genoplivetension: tensionawkwardly: akavetilluminated: lysteglow: skærplunged: kastedesilenced: forstummedereality: virkelighedpressed: trængtecourage: modeagerly: ivrigtblossomed: blomstredeshadows: skyggernereunited: samletchallenges: udfordringercherish: værnebond: bånddetermined: beslutsometernally: evigtinfectious: smittendecheerfully: muntertdistraction: distraktionsighed: sukkedeunable: ikke kunne

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Winter Proposal: Love and Laughter at the Ice Hotel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-24-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en gnistrande vintermorgon i Jukkasjärvi.En: It was a sparkling winter morning in Jukkasjärvi.Sv: Himlen var klar och snön låg som ett mjukt täcke över landskapet.En: The sky was clear and the snow lay like a soft blanket over the landscape.Sv: Axel, Elsa och Lars hade just anlänt till det berömda ishotellet.En: Axel, Elsa, and Lars had just arrived at the famous ice hotel.Sv: De hade rest långt för att uppleva detta unika äventyr.En: They had traveled far to experience this unique adventure.Sv: Axel hade dock en hemlig plan.En: Axel had, however, a secret plan.Sv: Han ville fria till Elsa under resan, och han sökte efter det perfekta ögonblicket.En: He wanted to propose to Elsa during the trip, and he was searching for the perfect moment.Sv: Ishotellet var som en dröm.En: The ice hotel was like a dream.Sv: De kristallklara väggarna reflekterade det svaga skenet av norrskenet ovan, och gav hela platsen en magisk atmosfär.En: The crystal-clear walls reflected the faint glow of the Northern Lights above, giving the entire place a magical atmosphere.Sv: Axel hade föreställt sig att detta skulle vara den perfekta platsen för hans frieri.En: Axel had imagined that this would be the perfect place for his proposal.Sv: Han hade planerat allt noggrant, men som alltid när man minst anar det, händer något oväntat.En: He had planned everything carefully, but as always, when you least expect it, something unexpected happens.Sv: Efter en rundtur på hotellet, beslutade de att ta en promenad i den snöfyllda skogen.En: After a tour of the hotel, they decided to take a walk in the snow-filled forest.Sv: Snart blev de överraskade av en grupp lokala barn.En: Soon, they were surprised by a group of local children.Sv: Barnen, med rosiga kinder och glada leenden, bar stora lass med snöbollar.En: The children, with rosy cheeks and happy smiles, carried large loads of snowballs.Sv: De vinkade, och det dröjde inte länge innan snöbollskriget var i full gång.En: They waved, and it didn't take long before the snowball fight was in full swing.Sv: Barnens skratt ekade över snöfältet.En: The children's laughter echoed over the snowfield.Sv: Elsa kastade försiktigt snöbollar men skrattade hjärtligt.En: Elsa gently threw snowballs but laughed heartily.Sv: Lars, alltid en för skoj, var snabb med att kontra barnens attacker.En: Lars, always up for fun, was quick to counter the children's attacks.Sv: Axel, som från början var lite osäker, kände snart att även han drogs med i leken.En: Axel, who was initially a bit hesitant, soon felt himself being drawn into the game.Sv: Han såg hur Elsa njöt av stunden, och han visste att detta var ett ögonblick de alltid skulle minnas.En: He saw how Elsa enjoyed the moment, and he knew this was a moment they would always remember.Sv: Mitt i all snö och skratt tog Axel ett djupt andetag.En: In the midst of all the snow and laughter, Axel took a deep breath.Sv: I det ögonblicket, omfamnad av kaoset, insåg han att det inte behövdes ett perfekt planerat ögonblick för att skapa ett minne för livet.En: In that moment, embraced by chaos, he realized that a perfectly planned moment wasn't necessary to create a lifelong memory.Sv: Inspirerad av Elsas glädje, föll han ner på ett knä mitt i snöfältet.En: Inspired by Elsa's joy, he fell to one knee right in the snowfield.Sv: "Elsa!"En: "Elsa!"Sv: ropade Axel över sorlet av skrattande barn.En: Axel shouted over the murmur of laughing children.Sv: Allas blickar vändes mot honom.En: All eyes turned to him.Sv: "Vill du gifta dig med mig?"En: "Will you marry me?"Sv: Elsa stannade upp, ögonen fyllda av förvåning och glädje.En: Elsa paused, her eyes filled with surprise and joy.Sv: Hon såg på Axel, och hennes leende blev ännu bredare.En: She looked at Axel, and her smile grew even wider.Sv: "Ja, det vill jag!"En: "Yes, I will!"Sv: ropade hon, och kramade om honom.En: she shouted, and hugged him.Sv: Barnen jublade och kastade upp snö i luften, firande deras förlovning.En: The children cheered and tossed snow into the air, celebrating their engagement.Sv: Snöflingorna dansade runt dem som konfetti.En: The snowflakes danced around them like confetti.Sv: Axel insåg att ibland är det de oväntade stunderna som betyder mest.En: Axel realized that sometimes, it's the unexpected moments that mean the most.Sv: Medan norrskenet fortsatte att glimma över dem, visste han att detta ögonblick skulle bli ett de aldrig glömde.En: As the Northern Lights continued to shimmer above them, he knew this was a moment they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: gnistrandeclear: klarsoft: mjuktblanket: täckearrived: anläntunique: unikaadventure: äventyrsecret: hemligpropose: friacrystal-clear: kristallklarafaint: svagaglow: skenetimagined: föreställtcarefully: noggranttour: rundturdecided: beslutadeforest: skogensurprised: överraskaderosy: rosigacheeks: kinderloads: lasscounter: kontrahesitant: osäkerdrawn: drogsembraced: omfamnadchaos: kaosetlifelong: livetmemory: minnemurmur: sorletcheered: jublade

Fluent Fiction - French: Stormy Revelations: Secrets Unveiled in a Provençal Cottage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-24-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles d'automne tourbillonnaient autour du petit cottage où Étienne, Céleste et Julien s'étaient réunis.En: The autumn leaves swirled around the little cottage where Étienne, Céleste, and Julien had gathered.Fr: En Provence, la température était fraîche, mais l'intérieur du cottage était chaud et accueillant.En: In Provence, the temperature was cool, but inside the cottage, it was warm and welcoming.Fr: Une grande cheminée crépitait dans le salon.En: A large fireplace crackled in the living room.Fr: La table était préparée pour le dîner de Thanksgiving, une tradition qu'Étienne avait voulu partager avec ses amis.En: The table was set for the Thanksgiving dinner, a tradition that Étienne wanted to share with his friends.Fr: Étienne, l'historien d'art, observait la pièce avec soin.En: Étienne, the art historian, observed the room carefully.Fr: Sa préoccupation prenait la forme d'un objet disparu.En: His concern took the form of a missing object.Fr: Un précieux héritage familial, une montre ancienne, avait disparu.En: A precious family heirloom, an antique watch, had disappeared.Fr: Il espérait retrouver cet objet, non seulement pour sauver la face auprès de ses amis, mais aussi pour sa valeur pécuniaire, nécessaire à ses finances.En: He hoped to find this object, not only to save face with his friends but also for its monetary value, which was necessary for his finances.Fr: Céleste prenait des photos de chaque coin du cottage.En: Céleste was taking pictures of every corner of the cottage.Fr: Elle cachait son sentiment de solitude derrière son appareil photo.En: She hid her feeling of loneliness behind her camera.Fr: Elle souhaitait que ces moments capturés créeraient des souvenirs inoubliables.En: She wished that these captured moments would create unforgettable memories.Fr: Julien, quant à lui, essayait de se détendre.En: Julien, for his part, was trying to relax.Fr: Il était là pour réfléchir à son avenir professionnel, loin de son restaurant.En: He was there to think about his professional future, away from his restaurant.Fr: À l'extérieur, le vent soufflait fort, faisant craquer les branches des chênes et des oliviers.En: Outside, the wind blew fiercely, causing the branches of oaks and olive trees to creak.Fr: Ce soir-là, lors du repas de Thanksgiving, une tempête se leva brusquement.En: That evening, during the Thanksgiving meal, a storm suddenly arose.Fr: Le ciel devint sombre, et la lumière disparut soudainement, plongeant la maison dans l'obscurité.En: The sky darkened, and the lights went out suddenly, plunging the house into darkness.Fr: C'était l'occasion parfaite pour Étienne de poser quelques questions.En: It was the perfect opportunity for Étienne to ask a few questions.Fr: « Avez-vous vu ma montre ancienne ?En: "Have you seen my antique watch?"Fr: », demanda-t-il, tentant de garder une voix neutre.En: he asked, trying to keep a neutral voice.Fr: Céleste se figea un instant avant de répondre.En: Céleste froze for a moment before responding.Fr: Julien, détendu par le bon vin, haussa les épaules.En: Julien, relaxed by the good wine, shrugged his shoulders.Fr: « Je suis certain de l'avoir vue sur le buffet, » dit-il, en avalant une dernière bouchée de tarte.En: "I'm certain I saw it on the sideboard," he said, swallowing a last bite of pie.Fr: Céleste, mal à l'aise, ajusta les sangles de son sac d'appareil photo.En: Céleste, uncomfortable, adjusted the straps of her camera bag.Fr: Alors que la conversation devenait de plus en plus tendue, l'électricité revint, illuminant la pièce entière.En: As the conversation became increasingly tense, the electricity came back, illuminating the whole room.Fr: Étienne remarqua quelque chose qui brillait légèrement dans le sac de Céleste.En: Étienne noticed something slightly shining in Céleste's bag.Fr: En quelques pas précipités, il s'approcha et ouvrit le sac sous les regards surpris de ses amis.En: With a few hurried steps, he approached and opened the bag under the surprised gazes of his friends.Fr: Là, nichée entre les différents objectifs et étuis, se trouvait la montre manquante.En: There, nestled among the different lenses and cases, was the missing watch.Fr: Céleste, confuse, expliqua qu'elle avait seulement voulu la photographier en raison de sa beauté.En: Céleste, confused, explained that she had only wanted to photograph it because of its beauty.Fr: « Je suis désolée, Étienne.En: "I'm sorry, Étienne.Fr: Je ne savais tellement pas... » débuta-t-elle, mais l'avait simplement oubliée parmi ses affaires.En: I really didn't know..." she began but had simply forgotten it among her things.Fr: Étienne, soulagé, éclata de rire, un rire qui détendit l'atmosphère.En: Étienne, relieved, burst out laughing, a laugh that relaxed the atmosphere.Fr: « Je pense qu'il est temps que je sois honnête avec vous, » dit-il.En: "I think it's time I was honest with you," he said.Fr: Il continua en expliquant ses problèmes financiers, espérant que ses amis comprendraient.En: He continued by explaining his financial problems, hoping his friends would understand.Fr: Julien posa une main rassurante sur son épaule.En: Julien placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.Fr: « Nous sommes là pour toi, Étienne.En: "We are here for you, Étienne."Fr: » Tous réunis autour de la table, la tension s'estompa, laissant place à une chaleur sincère.En: All gathered around the table, the tension faded, giving way to a genuine warmth.Fr: Le bruit de la tempête s'atténuait à l'extérieur, remplaçant par le crépitement apaisant de la cheminée.En: The noise of the storm was subsiding outside, replaced by the soothing crackle of the fireplace.Fr: Étienne réalisa l'importance de l'honnêteté et la valeur de ses amitiés.En: Étienne realized the importance of honesty and the value of his friendships.Fr: Et, tandis que l'automne continuait de colorer les paysages de Provence, leur amitié était plus solide que jamais.En: And, as autumn continued to color the landscapes of Provence, their friendship was stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:the heirloom: l'héritagethe fireplace: la cheminéethe watch: la montrethe Thanksgiving: le Thanksgivingto crackle: crépitaitto swirl: tourbillonnaientthe darkness: l'obscuritéthe storm: la tempêteto disappear: disparuto gather: réunisthe concern: la préoccupationto freeze: se figeato creak: craquerto illuminate: illuminantto shrug: hausser les épaulesto observe: observaitthe loneliness: la solitudethe opportunity: l'occasionto notice: remarquerto swallow: avalerhurried: précipitésto hide: cacherthe branch: la brancheto adjust: ajusterthe lens: l'objectifthe tension: la tensionthe shoulder: l'épaulethe pie: la tarteto plunge: plongerthe honesty: l'honnêteté

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling the True Treasure Beyond Museum Walls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-22-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Giovanni e Luca camminavano lentamente lungo i corridoi semi-illuminati del Museo di Storia Naturale di Milano.En: Giovanni and Luca walked slowly along the dimly lit corridors of the Museo di Storia Naturale di Milano.It: Era un pomeriggio autunnale e le foglie d'oro cadevano fuori dalle grandi finestre, mentre il vento fresco portava il profumo della stagione.En: It was an autumn afternoon, and golden leaves were falling outside the large windows, while the cool breeze carried the scent of the season.It: Il museo era un luogo sacro, pieno di antichi reperti e animali impagliati.En: The museum was a sacred place, full of ancient artifacts and stuffed animals.It: Giovanni osservava attentamente ogni dettaglio, alla ricerca di qualcosa che potesse fare la differenza nella sua carriera di storico.En: Giovanni observed every detail carefully, searching for something that could make a difference in his career as a historian.It: "Guarda, Luca," disse Giovanni, fermandosi davanti a una porta che sembrava a malapena notata dagli altri visitatori.En: "Look, Luca," said Giovanni, stopping in front of a door that seemed barely noticed by other visitors.It: Era una porta di legno, nascosta in un angolo del corridoio.En: It was a wooden door, hidden in a corner of the corridor.It: "Ho sentito parlare di un artefatto dietro questa porta.En: "I've heard about an artifact behind this door.It: Si dice che porti fortuna eterna."En: They say it brings eternal luck."It: Luca alzò un sopracciglio, scettico.En: Luca raised an eyebrow, skeptical.It: "Giovanni, sai quanto rischioso sia.En: "Giovanni, you know how risky this is.It: Il museo chiude tra poco.En: The museum closes soon.It: Non possiamo rimanere qui."En: We can't stay here."It: Giovanni sorrise.En: Giovanni smiled.It: "Solo dieci minuti, Luca.En: "Just ten minutes, Luca.It: Pensa al riconoscimento che potremmo ottenere.En: Think of the recognition we could achieve.It: La nostra scoperta cambierebbe tutto."En: Our discovery would change everything."It: Dopo un momento di esitazione, Luca sospirò.En: After a moment of hesitation, Luca sighed.It: "Va bene, ma solo perché sono curioso anch'io."En: "All right, but only because I'm curious too."It: Decisero di aspettare finché il museo non fosse quasi vuoto.En: They decided to wait until the museum was almost empty.It: All'ultimo istante, si avventurarono verso la porta e con un colpetto attirarono l'attenzione di un passante.En: At the last moment, they ventured toward the door and with a tap drew the attention of a passerby.It: Fortunatamente, era solo un altro visitatore.En: Fortunately, it was just another visitor.It: Sbirciando intorno, riuscirono ad aprire la porta senza essere notati.En: Glancing around, they managed to open the door without being noticed.It: Il cuore di Giovanni batteva forte mentre scendevano delle antiche scale di pietra.En: Giovanni's heart was pounding as they descended the ancient stone steps.It: L'aria era più fredda e umida lì sotto.En: The air was colder and damp down there.It: Alla fine, si trovarono davanti a un'antica camera nascosta, illuminata solo dalla luce fioca che penetrava dalla porta socchiusa.En: Eventually, they found themselves in front of an ancient hidden chamber, illuminated only by the dim light penetrating through the ajar door.It: La stanza era silenziosa, contenente solo un podio al centro.En: The room was silent, containing only a podium at the center.It: Sopra di esso c'era l'artefatto tanto cercato, una piccola scatola intarsiata di legno antico.En: On top of it was the much-sought-after artifact, a small inlaid box of ancient wood.It: Giovanni e Luca si avvicinarono con cautela.En: Giovanni and Luca approached cautiously.It: "Che cosa sarà?"En: "What could it be?"It: chiese Luca, avvicinandosi.En: asked Luca, moving closer.It: Giovanni aprì lentamente la scatola.En: Giovanni slowly opened the box.It: All'interno, un piccolo rotolo di pergamena emergeva delicatamente.En: Inside, a small scroll of parchment gently emerged.It: Lo srotolarono insieme, leggendo il messaggio invecchiato.En: They unrolled it together, reading the aged message.It: Diceva: "La vera ricchezza è nelle amicizie e nelle esperienze, non nei beni materiali."En: It read: "True wealth lies in friendships and experiences, not in material goods."It: Giovanni si fermò, riflettendo.En: Giovanni paused, reflecting.It: Luca lo osservò in silenzio, poi sorrise.En: Luca watched him in silence, then smiled.It: "Forse il museo aveva ragione," disse Luca.En: "Perhaps the museum was right," said Luca.It: "Non siamo stati catturati, e abbiamo trovato qualcosa di prezioso comunque."En: "We weren't caught, and we found something valuable anyway."It: Giovanni annuì lentamente, chiudendo la scatola.En: Giovanni nodded slowly, closing the box.It: "Forse hai ragione," ammise.En: "Maybe you're right," he admitted.It: "Il successo e il riconoscimento non valgono quanto le relazioni e l'onestà."En: "Success and recognition aren't worth as much as relationships and honesty."It: I due amici salirono le scale, tornando al museo ormai vuoto.En: The two friends climbed the stairs, returning to the now empty museum.It: Il sole stava calando dietro le finestre, dipingendo ombre lunghe sui pavimenti di marmo.En: The sun was setting behind the windows, casting long shadows on the marble floors.It: Uscirono nel fresco della serata autunnale, con un nuovo apprezzamento per una fortuna che non era fatta di tesori nascosti.En: They stepped out into the cool of the autumn evening, with a newfound appreciation for a fortune not made of hidden treasures. Vocabulary Words:the historian: lo storicothe artifact: l'artefattothe corridor: il corridoiothe breeze: la brezzasacred: sacroancient: anticoto observe: osservarethe recognition: il riconoscimentoskeptical: scetticoto hesitate: esitareto venture: avventurarsithe passerby: il passanteto glance: sbirciareto descend: scenderethe chamber: la cameradim: fiocothe podium: il podioto approach: avvicinarsithe scroll: il rotolothe parchment: la pergamenato emerge: emergereaged: invecchiatowealth: la ricchezzamaterial goods: i beni materialito reflect: riflettereto nod: annuireto admit: ammetterethe shadow: l'ombrathe marble: il marmothe appreciation: l'apprezzamento

Fluent Fiction - French: A Day of Shared Discoveries: Building Memories at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-22-23-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La brise automnale soufflait doucement pendant qu'Éloise, la main de son enfant dans la sienne, se dirigeait vers le Musée d'Histoire Naturelle.En: The autumn breeze blew gently as Éloise, holding her child's hand, headed toward the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle.Fr: Leur arrivée était accueillie par le doux parfum des marrons chauds vendus par un marchand ambulant devant le musée.En: Their arrival was greeted by the sweet scent of roasted chestnuts sold by a street vendor in front of the museum.Fr: L'air frais, chargé de l'odeur des feuilles mortes, s'engouffrait chaque fois que les portes s'ouvraient, laissant entrevoir l'intérieur en bois poli et l'ombre des vieux livres.En: The fresh air, infused with the smell of dead leaves, rushed in every time the doors opened, revealing the polished wooden interior and the shadow of old books.Fr: Éloise, une jeune mère entourée de ses responsabilités, espérait créer un souvenir précieux en cette journée spéciale.En: Éloise, a young mother surrounded by her responsibilities, hoped to create a precious memory on this special day.Fr: Sa mère, âgée, avançait lentement mais avec curiosité.En: Her elderly mother moved slowly but with curiosity.Fr: Éloise souhaitait rendre cette sortie inoubliable pour elle aussi.En: Éloise wished to make this outing unforgettable for her as well.Fr: Le musée était bondé de familles, toutes captivées par les merveilles exposées.En: The museum was crowded with families, all captivated by the wonders on display.Fr: En entrant, Éloise se rappela qu'il n'y avait pas besoin de courir partout.En: Upon entering, Éloise remembered there was no need to rush around.Fr: Elle inspira profondément, décidant de se concentrer sur chaque petit moment de bonheur.En: She took a deep breath, deciding to focus on each small moment of happiness.Fr: Son enfant, les yeux brillants de curiosité, attiré par un dinosaure gigantesque, tirait sur son bras.En: Her child, eyes bright with curiosity, was drawn to a gigantic dinosaur, pulling on her arm.Fr: Pendant ce temps, sa mère s'intéressait à une section plus calme, remplie de minéraux étincelants.En: Meanwhile, her mother was interested in a quieter section filled with sparkling minerals.Fr: Éloise se sentit soudain tiraillée entre ces deux mondes, l'énergie de l'enfance et la douceur de l'âge.En: Éloise suddenly felt torn between these two worlds, the energy of childhood and the gentleness of age.Fr: Elle prit une profonde inspiration, leva les yeux vers le plafond majestueux et se rappela pourquoi ils étaient là : pour être ensemble, pour partager.En: She took a deep breath, looked up at the majestic ceiling, and remembered why they were there: to be together, to share.Fr: Elle proposa une idée.En: She proposed an idea.Fr: "Et si nous découvrions un coin qui nous plaît à tous les trois ?"En: "What if we find a corner that we all like?"Fr: suggéra-t-elle, avec un sourire encourageant.En: she suggested, with an encouraging smile.Fr: En se promenant, ils découvrirent une petite exposition sur les oiseaux migrateurs.En: As they strolled around, they discovered a small exhibit on migratory birds.Fr: Les coloriages vifs capturèrent l'attention de son enfant.En: The vibrant colors captivated her child.Fr: Les détails des migrations fascinaient sa mère.En: The details of the migrations fascinated her mother.Fr: Tous les trois, ils s'extasièrent devant les plumes colorées et les cartes interactives des routes migratoires.En: All three of them marveled at the colorful feathers and the interactive maps of migratory routes.Fr: Des rires et des exclamations de surprise emplissaient le coin tranquille où ils s'étaient arrêtés.En: Laughter and exclamations of surprise filled the quiet corner where they had stopped.Fr: À cet instant, Éloise réalisa que la journée ne devait pas être parfaite.En: At that moment, Éloise realized that the day didn't need to be perfect.Fr: Elle était déjà réussie avec ce moment partagé de joie et de découverte.En: It was already successful with this shared moment of joy and discovery.Fr: Ce n'était pas le nombre d'expositions visitées qui importait, mais le lien renforcé entre les générations.En: It wasn't the number of exhibits visited that mattered, but the strengthened bond between generations.Fr: Ainsi, alors que le soleil d'automne déclinait à l'horizon, Éloise, son enfant et sa mère quittèrent le musée, le cœur léger, remplis de nouveaux souvenirs, frôlant la promesse d'autres journées brillantes passées ensemble.En: Thus, as the autumn sun set on the horizon, Éloise, her child, and her mother left the museum, their hearts light, filled with new memories, brushing against the promise of other bright days spent together.Fr: Leurs pas résonnaient sur les feuilles mortes, marquant la fin d'une journée d'une simplicité réconfortante et d'un bonheur authentique.En: Their footsteps echoed on the fallen leaves, marking the end of a day of comforting simplicity and genuine happiness. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la briseautumnal: automnaleto head towards: se diriger versthe street vendor: le marchand ambulantroasted chestnuts: les marrons chaudsthe fresh air: l'air fraisto rush in: s'engouffrerpolished: polito be captivated: être captivéwonders: les merveillesto focus: se concentrergigantic: gigantesquesparkling: étincelantto be torn: être tirailléto share: partagermigratory birds: les oiseaux migrateursvibrant colors: les coloriages vifsto be fascinated: être fascinéfeathers: les plumesmigratory routes: les routes migratoireslaughter: les riresexclamations: les exclamationsto marvel: s'extasierquiet corner: le coin tranquillebright days: les journées brillantesto echo: résonnerfallen leaves: les feuilles mortesgenuine happiness: un bonheur authentiquethe horizon: l'horizonto brush against: frôler

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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