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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unveiling the Forest's Forgotten Secrets: A Hidden Past Emerges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstzon wierp een gouden gloed over het bos.En: The autumn sun cast a golden glow over the forest.Nl: Sanne, Bram en Jeroen liepen voorzichtig over het kronkelige pad, hun voeten knisperend door de gevallen bladeren.En: Sanne, Bram, and Jeroen walked cautiously along the winding path, their feet crunching through the fallen leaves.Nl: De bomen stonden als wachters om hen heen, hun takken kaal en donker tegen de heldere lucht.En: The trees stood like sentinels around them, their branches bare and dark against the bright sky.Nl: Het was die ochtend tijdens hun kampeertocht dat Sanne iets merkwaardigs had opgemerkt.En: It was that morning during their camping trip that Sanne had noticed something peculiar.Nl: "Kijk daar!"En: "Look there!"Nl: had ze geroepen, wijzend naar een met mos bedekt luik dat half verborgen lag onder de bladeren.En: she had exclaimed, pointing to a moss-covered hatch that lay half-hidden under the leaves.Nl: "Wat denk je dat het is?"En: "What do you think it is?"Nl: Bram trok een wenkbrauw op, skeptisch.En: Bram raised an eyebrow, skeptical.Nl: "Misschien is het beter om het te laten rusten.En: "Maybe it's better to leave it alone.Nl: Wie weet wat daar beneden is."En: Who knows what's down there."Nl: Jeroen, altijd met een glimlach, haalde zijn schouders op.En: Jeroen, always with a smile, shrugged his shoulders.Nl: "Laten we in ieder geval kijken.En: "Let's at least take a look.Nl: We komen er toch niet voor niets langs."En: We didn't pass by here for nothing."Nl: Onder aanmoediging van Sanne besloten ze het mysterie te onderzoeken.En: Encouraged by Sanne, they decided to investigate the mystery.Nl: Het luik was zwaar en strak vergrendeld.En: The hatch was heavy and tightly locked.Nl: Ze moesten samenwerken.En: They had to work together.Nl: Sanne benut haar nieuwsgierigheid.En: Sanne used her curiosity.Nl: Bram keek rond voor gereedschap, terwijl Jeroen verhalen vertelde om de sfeer ontspannen te houden.En: Bram looked around for tools, while Jeroen told stories to keep the mood light.Nl: Na veel prutsen en zwoegen ging het luik open met een krakerig geluid.En: After much fiddling and struggling, the hatch opened with a creaky sound.Nl: Beneden was het donker en stoffig.En: Below, it was dark and dusty.Nl: De lucht rook naar oude stenen en vocht.En: The air smelled of old stone and dampness.Nl: Hun zaklampen verlichtten een smalle gang die zich verder naar beneden uitstrekte.En: Their flashlights illuminated a narrow passage stretching further down.Nl: "Kom op, Bram," drong Sanne aan.En: "Come on, Bram," urged Sanne.Nl: "Dit is een kans die we niet mogen missen.En: "This is an opportunity we can't miss.Nl: Wie weet wat we vinden."En: Who knows what we'll find."Nl: Zuchtend maar vastberaden volgde Bram.En: Sighing but determined, Bram followed.Nl: Door hun gezamenlijke inspanningen bereikten ze een kamer vol verlaten spullen; oude blikken, documenten en vergeten apparatuur.En: Through their collective efforts, they reached a room full of abandoned items: old cans, documents, and forgotten equipment.Nl: Het leek een verlaten onderkomen uit een oorlogstijdperk.En: It seemed like an abandoned shelter from a wartime era.Nl: "Dit is bijzonder," fluisterde Sanne, terwijl ze voorzichtig een vergeeld stuk papier oppakte.En: "This is special," Sanne whispered as she carefully picked up a yellowed piece of paper.Nl: "Hier is een verhaal dat verteld moet worden."En: "Here is a story that needs to be told."Nl: De vondsten waren onbekend en roken naar een vergeten verleden.En: The discoveries were unfamiliar and smelled of a forgotten past.Nl: Uiteindelijk kwamen ze tot een gezamenlijk besluit: deze plek moest bewaard worden voor anderen, voor de geschiedenis.En: Eventually, they came to a shared decision: this place needed to be preserved for others, for history.Nl: Nadat ze alles gedocumenteerd hadden, kropen ze voorzichtig terug naar buiten.En: After documenting everything, they cautiously crawled back outside.Nl: De lucht was scherp en verfrissend, en het zachte geritsel van de herfstbladeren begroette hen weer.En: The air was sharp and refreshing, and the gentle rustle of the autumn leaves greeted them again.Nl: Hoewel hun avontuur riskant was, had het hen iets belangrijks geleerd.En: Although their adventure was risky, it had taught them something important.Nl: Sanne besefte dat voorzichtigheid waardevol kon zijn, terwijl Bram inzag dat het soms de moeite waard was om risico's te nemen.En: Sanne realized that caution could be valuable, while Bram saw that sometimes it's worth taking risks.Nl: Jeroen, tevreden en opgelucht, zag hoe hun vriendschap sterker was dan ooit.En: Jeroen, content and relieved, saw how their friendship was stronger than ever.Nl: Eenmaal terug bij hun kampvuur bespraken ze enthousiast hun volgende stap: de autoriteiten op de hoogte brengen.En: Once back at their campfire, they eagerly discussed their next step: informing the authorities.Nl: Hun avontuur had hen verrijkt, en de ontdekking in het bos zou niet zomaar vergeten worden.En: Their adventure had enriched them, and the discovery in the forest would not soon be forgotten.Nl: Het team genoot nog van de warme gloed van hun nieuwe ervaringen en de prachtige herfst die hen omringde.En: The team continued to enjoy the warm glow of their new experiences and the beautiful autumn surrounding them. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstcautiously: voorzichtigsentinels: wachterspeculiar: merkwaardigexclaimed: riepmoss-covered: met mos bedekthatch: luikeyebrow: wenkbrauwskeptical: skeptischencouraged: aanmoediginginvestigate: onderzoekenfiddling: prutsencreaky: krakerigpassage: gangopportunity: kansdetermined: vastberadenabandoned: verlatenequipment: apparatuurshelter: onderkomenwhispered: fluisterdedocumenting: gedocumenteerdcrawled: kropenrustle: geritselrisk: risicorelieved: opgeluchtcampfire: kampvuurauthorities: autoriteitenenriched: verrijktforgotten: vergetensurrounding: omringde

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Letters from Autumn: A Journey from Loneliness to Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz Budapest fölé borult sárga és vörös levelekkel.En: Autumn spread over Budapest with yellow and red leaves.Hu: A nagy, régi gyermekotthon ablakain az őszi napfény meleg sugarai átszűrődtek, vidámmá téve az amúgy szürke termeket.En: The warm rays of the autumn sun filtered through the windows of the large, old children's home, brightening the otherwise gray rooms.Hu: Bálint, a tizenkét éves fiú, az egyik ilyen ablaknál ült, gondolkodva bámulta a kint lehulló leveleket.En: Bálint, the twelve-year-old boy, sat by one of these windows, thoughtfully watching the falling leaves outside.Hu: Sok éve élt már itt, az árva gyermekek között, de a szíve mélyén mindig vágyott valami többre.En: He had been living there among the orphaned children for many years, but deep down, he always longed for something more.Hu: Zsófia, a kreatív és vidám önkéntes, szerette volna, ha a gyerekek kitekintenek a világra.En: Zsófia, the creative and cheerful volunteer, wanted the children to have a glimpse of the world.Hu: Ezért indított el egy levélcsere programot.En: That's why she started a letter exchange program.Hu: Bálintnak tetszett az ötlet, de ugyanakkor félt is tőle.En: Bálint liked the idea but feared it at the same time.Hu: Mi van, ha az, akinek ír, nem érti meg őt?En: What if the person he writes to doesn't understand him?Hu: Vagy talán el sem olvassa a levelét?En: Or perhaps doesn't even read his letter?Hu: Egyik nap, gyűjtve minden bátorságát, Bálint leült az íróasztalhoz, és elővette a papírt.En: One day, gathering all his courage, Bálint sat down at the desk and took out a piece of paper.Hu: "Kedves Ismeretlen..." – kezdte bizonytalanul.En: “Dear Stranger...” he began uncertainly.Hu: De aztán írás közben megnyugodott.En: But then, as he wrote, he calmed down.Hu: Elmesélte, hogy milyen az élet a gyermekotthonban, leírta, hogy szeret könyvet olvasni és álmodozni arról, hogy egyszer egy szerető családban élhet.En: He told what life was like in the children's home, described that he loved reading books and dreaming of one day living with a loving family.Hu: Szavait őszinte vágy töltötte meg.En: His words were filled with sincere longing.Hu: Egy hét múlva egy kislányos kék boríték várta őt az asztalon.En: A week later, a girlish blue envelope awaited him on the desk.Hu: Kellemes remegéssel nyitotta ki, és olvasni kezdte.En: He opened it with pleasant trembling and began to read.Hu: A válasz az "idősebb Zsuzsanna" nevű nőtől érkezett.En: The reply came from someone named "elder Zsuzsanna."Hu: Zsuzsanna megköszönte Bálint nyitottságát, elmondta, hogy az őszinte szavai megérintették.En: Zsuzsanna thanked Bálint for his openness and said that his sincere words touched her.Hu: Biztatta őt, hogy soha ne adja fel álmait.En: She encouraged him to never give up on his dreams.Hu: Bálint szíve megtelt melegséggel.En: Bálint's heart filled with warmth.Hu: Soha nem gondolta volna, hogy valaki, akit nem is ismer, ilyen kedvesen válaszolhat.En: He never thought that someone he didn't even know could reply so kindly.Hu: Aznap este, vacsora után, Bálint elmesélte Zsófiának az egészet.En: That evening, after dinner, Bálint told Zsófia everything.Hu: "Tudod, érzem, hogy valami megváltozott bennem" – mondta mosolyogva.En: "You know, I feel like something has changed in me," he said with a smile.Hu: Zsófia boldogan veregette meg a vállát.En: Zsófia patted his shoulder happily.Hu: Bálint most már tudta, hogy nem kell félni kinyitni a szívét.En: Bálint now knew he didn't need to be afraid to open his heart.Hu: Bár még nem talált családot, de a levelezés lehetőséget adott neki, hogy kapcsolódjon másokhoz.En: Although he had not yet found a family, the correspondence offered him a chance to connect with others.Hu: Úgy érezte, ez az első lépés volt egy új élet felé, ahol remélhette, hogy igazán otthonra talál.En: He felt this was the first step towards a new life, where he hoped to truly find a home.Hu: Az ősz, ami először csak egy újabb tavasztól távolodó évszak volt, most a változás és a remény ideje lett.En: The autumn, which was just another season moving away from spring at first, now became a time of change and hope. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszorphaned: árvavolunteer: önkéntesglimpse: kipillantásexchange: cserecourage: bátorságuncertainly: bizonytalanulsincere: őszintelonging: vágyenvelope: borítéktrembling: remegésopenness: nyitottságtouched: megérintettencouraged: buzdítottkindly: kedvesencorrespondence: levelezésconnect: kapcsolódikotherwise: amúgyfilter: átszűrődikdesk: íróasztalcalm: megnyugszikfilled: megtöltreply: válaszdreaming: álmodoznihope: reményelder: idősebbpat: veregetthoughtfully: gondolkodvacheerful: vidámbrightening: vidámmá tesz

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love and Laughter: The Autumn Adventure at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var smukt iklædt efterårets farver.En: Tivoli Gardens was beautifully adorned in autumn's colors.Da: Gyldne og røde blade dækkede stierne, mens græskar og spøgelser hilste gæsterne velkommen.En: Golden and red leaves covered the paths while pumpkins and ghosts greeted the guests.Da: Luften var skarp og frisk, og duften af karamelliserede æbler svævede rundt mellem de gamle træer i parken.En: The air was sharp and fresh, and the scent of caramelized apples wafted around the old trees in the park.Da: Jens og Mette gik hånd i hånd.En: Jens and Mette walked hand in hand.Da: Det var deres første date, og Jens var lige dele nervøs og spændt.En: It was their first date, and Jens was equally nervous and excited.Da: Han ville virkelig imponere Mette og få hende til at grine, men det var lidt svært, når han konstant tvivlede på sig selv.En: He really wanted to impress Mette and make her laugh, but it was a bit difficult since he was constantly doubting himself.Da: Mette derimod var fuld af eventyrlyst og nød parken i fulde drag.En: Mette, on the other hand, was full of adventure and enjoyed the park to the fullest.Da: "Se, der er et spøgelseshus!"En: "Look, there's a haunted house!"Da: udbrød Mette begejstret og pegede på en stor, dunkel bygning med edderkoppespind og uhyggelige skrig, der kom indenfra.En: Mette exclaimed excitedly, pointing at a large, dim building with cobwebs and eerie screams coming from inside.Da: Jens så på skiltet og læste: "Spøgelseshus – tør du gå ind?"En: Jens looked at the sign and read: "Haunted House - Do you dare to enter?"Da: Han tøvede et øjeblik, men tænkte så, at dette måske var muligheden for at vise Mette, hvor modig han kunne være.En: He hesitated for a moment, but then thought this might be the opportunity to show Mette how brave he could be.Da: "Lad os gå ind," sagde han med et beslutsomt smil, selvom hans håndflader begyndte at svede.En: "Let's go in," he said with a determined smile, even though his palms started to sweat.Da: Inde i spøgelseshuset var det mørkt, og de blev mødt af kunstige tåger og lyden af skingre hyl.En: Inside the haunted house, it was dark, and they were met with artificial fog and the sound of shrill cries.Da: Jens prøvede at bevare roen, men han kunne mærke sit hjerte banke hurtigere, da de drejede om et hjørne.En: Jens tried to stay calm, but he could feel his heart beating faster as they turned a corner.Da: Pludselig dukkede et falsk genfærd op med lysende øjne, og Jens' frygt tog overhånd.En: Suddenly, a fake ghost with glowing eyes appeared, and Jens' fear took over.Da: Han skreg højt, snublede bagud og kom til at vælte en stor dekorationsdukke.En: He screamed loudly, stumbled backward, and accidentally knocked over a large decorative doll.Da: Dekorationen ramte en række andre udsmykninger, som klodset væltede videre.En: The decoration hit a series of other ornaments, which clumsily toppled over in sequence.Da: Pludseligt blinkede lyset dramatisk, og lyden af kædeeffekten fyldte rummet.En: Suddenly, the lights flashed dramatically, and the sound of the chain reaction filled the room.Da: En bølge af uheldige, men komiske hændelser udspillede sig, mens Jens febrilsk forsøgte at rejse sig op.En: A wave of unfortunate but comical events unfolded as Jens frantically tried to get back up.Da: Mette lo så tårerne trillede ned ad kinderne.En: Mette laughed until tears rolled down her cheeks.Da: Jens så forbløffet op og indså pludselig, hvor komisk han må have set ud.En: Jens looked up, bewildered, and suddenly realized how comical he must have looked.Da: Selvom det ikke gik som planlagt, havde han alligevel fået hende til at grine.En: Although it didn't go as planned, he had still managed to make her laugh.Da: Da de endelig kom ud fra spøgelseshuset, sluttede Mette sig stadig til Jens i latterkramper.En: When they finally emerged from the haunted house, Mette was still in stitches with laughter next to Jens.Da: "Du er noget for dig selv, Jens," sagde hun med et kærligt smil.En: "You are something else, Jens," she said with a loving smile.Da: Jens slappede af, indså at han ikke behøvede at være perfekt, for at vinde Mettes hjerte.En: Jens relaxed, realizing he didn't have to be perfect to win Mette's heart.Da: Han kunne være sig selv, med al sin klodsethed.En: He could be himself, with all his clumsiness.Da: Turen gennem parken fortsatte med grin og lette samtaler, og Jens følte sig mere selvsikker.En: The walk through the park continued with laughter and light conversations, and Jens felt more confident.Da: Han havde lært, at ægte humør og eventyrlyst var det bedste, han kunne byde Mette.En: He had learned that genuine humor and a sense of adventure were the best he could offer Mette.Da: Han havde formået at gøre dagen speciel, uden at han præcis vidste hvordan.En: He had managed to make the day special, without exactly knowing how.Da: Tivoli Gardens blev det perfekte sted for deres uforglemmelige første date, badet i efterårets glød og lyden af glade tider.En: Tivoli Gardens became the perfect place for their unforgettable first date, bathed in autumn's glow and the sound of happy times. Vocabulary Words:adorned: iklædtautumn's: efteråretsscent: duftenwafted: svævedenervous: nervøsexcited: spændtdoubting: tvivledeadventure: eventyreerie: uhyggeligedetermined: beslutsomtshrill: skingrecries: hylcorner: hjørneglowing: lysendefear: frygtdecorative: dekorationsclumsily: klodsetsequence: rækkefølgedramatically: dramatiskbewildered: forbløffetunfortunate: uheldigecomical: komiskeopportunity: mulighedconfident: selvsikkerhumor: humørgenuine: ægteclumsiness: klodsethedunforgettable: uforglemmeligeemerged: kom udbathed: badet

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Whispers of Autumn: A Tivoli Romance Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Den kølige efterårsluft fyldte Tivoli.En: The cool autumn air filled Tivoli.Da: Blade dalede blidt ned, farvet i varme nuancer af rav og karmin.En: Leaves gently drifted down, colored in warm shades of amber and carmine.Da: Solen kastede et gyldent skær over de brostensbelagte stier.En: The sun cast a golden glow over the cobblestone paths.Da: Freja og Lars gik sammen gennem parken.En: Freja and Lars walked together through the park.Da: Det var deres første date, og begge havde sommerfugle i maven.En: It was their first date, and both had butterflies in their stomachs.Da: Freja elskede de små, rolige steder i parken.En: Freja loved the small, quiet places in the park.Da: Hun nød at observere de smukke detaljer, som de gamle forlystelser og de mangefarvede blomsterbede.En: She enjoyed observing the beautiful details like the old rides and the colorful flowerbeds.Da: Lars derimod var ivrig efter at prøve hver eneste forlystelse.En: Lars, on the other hand, was eager to try every single ride.Da: "Vil du prøve pariserhjulet?"En: "Do you want to try the Ferris wheel?"Da: spurgte Lars med et smil.En: asked Lars with a smile.Da: Det kunne give dem en fantastisk udsigt over hele København.En: It could give them a fantastic view over the whole of København.Da: Freja så på pariserhjulet.En: Freja looked at the Ferris wheel.Da: Det var stort og larmende.En: It was big and noisy.Da: "Måske senere," svarede hun forsigtigt.En: "Maybe later," she replied cautiously.Da: "Lad os gå en tur i de mere stille dele først."En: "Let's walk in the quieter areas first."Da: Lars forstod hendes ønsker.En: Lars understood her wishes.Da: Selvom han elskede spænding, ønskede han også, at Freja skulle føle sig godt tilpas.En: Although he loved excitement, he also wanted Freja to feel comfortable.Da: "Selvfølgelig," sagde han og guidede hende mod en af de mindre stier langs den stille sø.En: "Of course," he said, guiding her towards one of the smaller paths along the quiet lake.Da: Mens de gik, fortalte Lars en historie fra sin barndom.En: As they walked, Lars told a story from his childhood.Da: Det var første gang, han åbnede op for en mere personlig del af sig selv.En: It was the first time he opened up a more personal part of himself.Da: Freja lyttede opmærksomt og smilede, da han fortalte om dengang han byggede sin første computer.En: Freja listened attentively and smiled as he talked about the time he built his first computer.Da: Tiden gik hurtigt, og solen begyndte at gå ned.En: Time passed quickly, and the sun began to set.Da: De stoppede foran den oplyste karrusel, som kastede farvestrålende lys på omgivelserne.En: They stopped in front of the illuminated carousel, casting colorful lights on the surroundings.Da: Lars tog en dyb indånding.En: Lars took a deep breath.Da: Deres samtale havde ført dem tættere sammen, men nu var det tid til at tage skridtet videre.En: Their conversation had brought them closer, but now it was time to take it a step further.Da: "Freja," startede han usikkert, "jeg har altid haft svært ved at åbne mig op for folk.En: "Freja," he started uncertainly, "I've always had a hard time opening up to people.Da: Jeg er bange for at blive afvist."En: I'm afraid of being rejected."Da: Hans ord hang i luften et øjeblik.En: His words hung in the air for a moment.Da: Freja så på ham med sine blide øjne.En: Freja looked at him with her gentle eyes.Da: "Jeg er glad for, du fortæller mig det," sagde hun oprigtigt.En: "I'm glad you're telling me this," she said sincerely.Da: "Lad os udforske flere af de her øjeblikke sammen."En: "Let's explore more of these moments together."Da: De gik langs stien tilbage mod udgangen, hånd i hånd.En: They walked along the path back towards the exit, hand in hand.Da: Tivolis magiske stemning havde åbnet dørene til deres hjerter.En: Tivoli's magical atmosphere had opened the doors to their hearts.Da: Lars følte sig mere tryg ved at være sårbar.En: Lars felt more comfortable being vulnerable.Da: Freja havde fået et glimt af de mere livlige aspekter af samvær.En: Freja had caught a glimpse of the more lively aspects of companionship.Da: Da de forlod de magiske haver, var de begge enige.En: As they left the magical gardens, they both agreed.Da: Dette var begyndelsen på noget særligt.En: This was the beginning of something special. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårcobblestone: brostensbelagtefantastic: fantastiskcautiously: forsigtigtattentively: opmærksomtilluminated: oplystecarousel: karruselunsettled: usikkertcompanion: samværvulnerable: sårbarpath: stiobserving: observerenuances: nuancercompanionship: samværexplore: udforskequiet: stilledrifted: daledeatmosphere: stemningcolored: farvetflutter: sommerfuglerides: forlystelserflowerbeds: blomsterbedeeager: ivrigexcited: spændingwishes: ønskerlistened: lyttedechildhood: barndomdetails: detaljerrejected: afvistaspects: aspekter

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Golden Leaves and Unexpected Friendships in Kalemegdan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Киша златних лишћа полако је покривала Калемегдан парк, док је свежи јесењи ваздух испуњавао плућа посетиоца.En: A rain of golden leaves slowly covered Kalemegdan park, while the fresh autumn air filled the lungs of the visitors.Sr: Милош је седео за једним од шаховских столова, фокусиран на таблу пред собом.En: Miloš sat at one of the chess tables, focused on the board in front of him.Sr: Волео је тишину парка и спокој који је пронашао у игрању шаха.En: He loved the silence of the park and the tranquility he found in playing chess.Sr: Иако му је друштво често озбиљало, у срцу је желео да упозна нове људе.En: Although he often enjoyed solitude, deep in his heart, he wanted to meet new people.Sr: Док је Милош размишљао о следећем потезу, пришла му је млада жена.En: As Miloš contemplated his next move, a young woman approached him.Sr: "Здраво, могу ли да посматрам?En: "Hello, may I watch?"Sr: " упитала је Јована, са осмехом пуном радозналости.En: asked Jovana, with a smile full of curiosity.Sr: Њене очи сијале су попут јесењег сунца, а Милош је био изненађен њеном спонтаношћу.En: Her eyes shone like the autumn sun, and Miloš was surprised by her spontaneity.Sr: "Слободно," Милош је одговорио, прикривено задовољан њеном појавом.En: "Feel free," Miloš replied, secretly pleased with her presence.Sr: Јована је села, пажљиво пратила његове потезе, покушавајући да уђе у свет шаха.En: Jovana sat down and carefully followed his moves, trying to delve into the world of chess.Sr: Игра ју је привлачила, иако је била свесна свог не знања.En: The game intrigued her, although she was aware of her lack of knowledge.Sr: "Често долазите овде?En: "Do you come here often?"Sr: " питала је, покушавајући да успостави разговор.En: she asked, trying to initiate a conversation.Sr: "Кад могу.En: "When I can.Sr: Волим мир који проналазим овде," одговорио је Милош, помало уздржано.En: I love the peace I find here," Miloš replied, somewhat reservedly.Sr: Питао се шта је доводи у парк.En: He wondered what brought her to the park.Sr: "Волим изазове и нове ствари, као шах," наставила је она, не губећи ентузијазам.En: "I love challenges and new things, like chess," she continued, not losing her enthusiasm.Sr: Милош је одлучио да јој понуди игру.En: Miloš decided to offer her a game.Sr: "Желиш ли покушати?En: "Would you like to try?"Sr: " упитао је, у његовом гласу било је трага сумње, али и радозналости.En: he asked, with a hint of doubt in his voice but also curiosity.Sr: Уследило је неколико потеза, Јована је борила се да разуме стратегију, али није одустајала.En: A few moves followed, and Jovana struggled to understand the strategy but did not give up.Sr: Доносила је на махове неочекивано интензивну борбу.En: She brought unexpectedly intense competition at times.Sr: Изненада, јака јесења кошава разбацала је фигуре по столу.En: Suddenly, a strong autumn wind scattered the pieces across the table.Sr: За тренутак, обоје су застали, а затим се насмејали, попустивиши напетости игре.En: For a moment, they both paused, then laughed, easing the tension of the game.Sr: "Нисам ни мислила да је шах тако изазован," рекла је Јована кроз смех, заврнувши косу коју је ветар разбарушио.En: "I never thought chess could be so challenging," Jovana said through laughter, tucking back the hair that the wind had tousled.Sr: "Ни ја нисам очекивао да ће ми дан бити овако јединствен," признао је Милош, осетивши да се нешто топло буди у њему.En: "Neither did I expect my day to be this unique," admitted Miloš, feeling something warm awaken within him.Sr: Кренули су кроз парк заједно, говор који је започео са шахом претворио се у причу о животу, интересовањима и сновима.En: They walked through the park together, a conversation that started with chess transformed into a discussion about life, interests, and dreams.Sr: Милош је отварао своје срце према непредвидивим сусретима, проналазећи радост у ономе што је некада мислио да не тражи.En: Miloš opened his heart to unpredictable encounters, finding joy in what he once thought he wasn't seeking.Sr: Јована је научила да и други тачки могу бити пуни истрајности и пажње који су неопходни за шах, и за разговор.En: Jovana learned that other ventures could be full of the perseverance and attention necessary for chess and for conversation.Sr: Док су шетали, лишће је наставило да пада, али сада, за њих, имало је ново значење - свако је било попут тренутка који гради пријатељство.En: As they walked, the leaves continued to fall, but now, for them, it had a new meaning - each leaf was like a moment that builds friendship. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесенtranquility: спокојsolitude: самоћаcontemplated: размишљаоspontaneity: спонтаностintrigued: привлачилаreservedly: уздржаноventure: подухватcuriosity: радозналостchallenges: изазовиperseverance: истрајностinitiated: успоставитиstruggled: борила сеunexpectedly: неочекиваноintense: интензиванwind: кошаваscattered: разбацалаtension: напетостиtousled: разбарушиоunique: јединственawaken: будиencounters: сусретиdiscussion: причаattention: пажњаtransformed: претвориоcompanionship: друштвоfoliage: лишћеfresh: свежиoblivion: заборавboard: табла

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Rivals to Partners: A Stockholm Startup Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-30-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den klara höstsolen sände sitt milda ljus genom de stora fönstren i Stockholm Startup Inkubator.En: The clear autumn sun sent its gentle light through the large windows of the Stockholm Startup Inkubator.Sv: Rummet sjöd av aktivitet och förväntan.En: The room buzzed with activity and anticipation.Sv: Det var pitchtävlingens dag, och entreprenörer från hela Sverige hade samlats för att visa upp sina innovationer.En: It was the day of the pitch competition, and entrepreneurs from all over Sverige had gathered to showcase their innovations.Sv: Lars stod vid sidan av scenen med sitt AI-teknikprototyp.En: Lars stood to the side of the stage with his AI technology prototype.Sv: Hjärnan bakom tekniken kändes tung, och hans hjärta slog hårt av nervositet och adrenalin.En: The brain behind the technology felt heavy, and his heart pounded with nervousness and adrenaline.Sv: Han hade jobbat februari-nätter för att komma hit.En: He had worked February nights to get here.Sv: Nu, med enbart timmar kvar innan hans presentation, upptäckte han ett tekniskt problem med prototypen.En: Now, with only hours left before his presentation, he discovered a technical problem with the prototype.Sv: Det var ett ögonblick av panik.En: It was a moment of panic.Sv: Signe, en respekterad investerare, satt i panelen med ett ansikte av koncentration.En: Signe, a respected investor, sat on the panel with a face of concentration.Sv: Även om hon var känd för sin instinkt, hade hennes senaste beslut inte gått bra.En: Although she was known for her instinct, her recent decisions hadn't gone well.Sv: Hon kände pressen att välja rätt projekt idag.En: She felt the pressure to choose the right project today.Sv: Det gjorde henne osäker, viskade den självkritiska rösten inom henne.En: It made her uncertain, whispered the self-critical voice inside her.Sv: Vågar hon lita på sin magkänsla igen?En: Does she dare to trust her gut feeling again?Sv: Maja, nyexaminerad och ivrig att göra sin röst hörd, var kluven.En: Maja, newly graduated and eager to make her voice heard, was conflicted.Sv: Lars gav henne en chans när få andra trodde på henne.En: Lars gave her a chance when few others believed in her.Sv: Nu hade ett rivaliserande team gett henne ett hemligt erbjudande som lovade guld och gröna skogar.En: Now, a rival team had given her a secret offer that promised "guld och gröna skogar."Sv: Men kunde hon förråda Lars för en osäker chans?En: But could she betray Lars for an uncertain opportunity?Sv: Lars tänkte intensivt.En: Lars thought intensely.Sv: Skulle han försöka fixa problemet i sista minuten eller presentera som det var?En: Should he try to fix the problem at the last minute or present as it was?Sv: Maja såg hans stress och kände ett sting av skuldkänsla.En: Maja saw his stress and felt a pang of guilt.Sv: Hon visste att hon behövde säga något.En: She knew she needed to say something.Sv: "Lars, jag har ett förslag," började hon, och innan hon visste ordet av det, hade hon berättat allt om rivalernas erbjudande.En: "Lars, I have a suggestion," she began, and before she knew it, she had told everything about the rivals' offer.Sv: Lars såg henne i ögonen, inte med ilska utan med tacksamhet.En: Lars looked her in the eyes, not with anger but with gratitude.Sv: På scenen presenterade Lars sin prototyp som den var.En: On stage, Lars presented his prototype as it was.Sv: Imperfektion och allt.En: Imperfections and all.Sv: Han talade med passion och ärlighet, och publiken fångades av hans äkthet.En: He spoke with passion and honesty, and the audience was captivated by his authenticity.Sv: När det var dags för Signe att överväga sitt beslut, kände hon impulsen att följa sitt hjärta.En: When it was time for Signe to consider her decision, she felt the impulse to follow her heart.Sv: Trots sin firmans tryck, räckte hon fram handen till Lars.En: Despite her company's pressure, she reached out her hand to Lars.Sv: "Jag tror på dig," sa hon, med en bestämd ton.En: "I believe in you," she said, with a determined tone.Sv: Efter presentationerna samlades Maja, Lars, och rivalteamet i tyst samtal.En: After the presentations, Maja, Lars, and the rival team gathered in quiet conversation.Sv: Istället för att låta konkurrensen förgöra dem, hittade de gemensamma mål.En: Instead of letting competition destroy them, they found common goals.Sv: Genom att samarbeta skulle de kunna uppnå större saker än ensamma.En: By collaborating, they would achieve greater things than alone.Sv: Lars fick den investering han behövde, och känslan av att ha lyckats var oersättlig.En: Lars received the investment he needed, and the feeling of having succeeded was irreplaceable.Sv: Signe kände förnyad tro på sin intuition, och Maja insåg att hon kunde påverka världen runt henne mer än hon trott.En: Signe felt renewed confidence in her intuition, and Maja realized that she could affect the world around her more than she had thought.Sv: Tillsammans hade de, trots svårigheter och inre konflikter, byggt en starkare framtid.En: Together, despite difficulties and inner conflicts, they built a stronger future.Sv: När kvällen föll över Stockholm, promenerade de under de färgglada höstträden, nu mer än bara kollegor – de var vänner, redo att möta framtida utmaningar.En: As evening fell over Stockholm, they walked under the colorful autumn trees, now more than just colleagues—they were friends, ready to face future challenges.Sv: Och med varje steg framåt, föll ett löv och landade mjukt, precis som deras orosmoln sakta skingrades.En: And with every step forward, a leaf fell and landed softly, just as their worries slowly dispersed. Vocabulary Words:gentle: mildbuzzed: sjödanticipation: förväntanentrepreneurs: entreprenörershowcase: visa uppinnovations: innovationerprototype: prototypnervousness: nervositetpounded: slogadrenaline: adrenalintechnical: teknisktdiscovered: upptäckterespected: respekteradinstinct: instinktpressure: pressenuncertain: osäkertrust: lita påbetray: förrådaconflicted: kluvensecret: hemligtpromise: lovadeopportunity: chansrival: rivaliserandesuggestion: förslaggratitude: tacksamhetauthenticity: äkthetcaptivated: fångadesimpulse: impulsendetermined: bestämdinvestment: investering

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rediscovering Roots: János's Journey Through Dunakanyar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Ősz volt, amikor a Dunakanyar kanyonja aranyló lombbal köszöntötte a látogatókat.En: It was autumn when the canyon of the Dunakanyar greeted visitors with golden foliage.Hu: János, Zsófia és Erzsébet izgatottan pakolták be csomagjaikat a kocsi csomagtartójába.En: János, Zsófia, and Erzsébet were excitedly packing their bags into the car's trunk.Hu: Az úti céljuk az volt, hogy felfedezzék a kis magyar városokat és történelmi látnivalókat a környéken.En: Their destination was to explore the small Hungarian towns and historical sights in the area.Hu: János, aki külföldön élt az elmúlt években, különleges vágyat érzett, hogy kapcsolatba lépjen múltjával és kulturális örökségével.En: János, who had lived abroad in recent years, felt a special desire to connect with his past and cultural heritage.Hu: A keskeny úton haladva, János gondolatai mélyek voltak.En: Driving along the narrow road, János's thoughts were deep.Hu: Sokszor érezte, hogy eltávolodik a gyökereitől.En: He often felt like he was drifting away from his roots.Hu: Zsófia és Erzsébet azonban inkább a szép tájra és a közelgő Szent Mihály-napi ünnepségekre koncentráltak.En: However, Zsófia and Erzsébet focused more on the beautiful scenery and the upcoming Szent Mihály-napi celebrations.Hu: A barátságos beszélgetések és nevetések között János némán merengő pillantással nézett ki az ablakon.En: Amid friendly conversations and laughter, János gazed silently out the window, pondering.Hu: Bár szerette a barátait, néha úgy érezte, hogy nem értik igazán, milyen fontos számára ez az utazás.En: Although he loved his friends, he sometimes felt they didn't truly understand how important this journey was to him.Hu: Ahogy Visegrád felé haladtak, János eszébe jutott egy régi történet, amit a nagymamája mesélt.En: As they headed towards Visegrád, János remembered an old story his grandmother had told him.Hu: Egy kis, elfeledett kápolnáról, ahol fontos családi ereklyét őriznek.En: It was about a small, forgotten chapel where an important family relic was kept.Hu: János nem mondta el barátainak az ötletét, de eltökélte, hogy meglátogatja ezt a helyet.En: János didn't share his idea with his friends but was determined to visit this place.Hu: "Forduljunk erre!En: "Let's turn here!"Hu: " kiáltott János hirtelen, amikor megpillantott egy ösvényt a fák között.En: shouted János suddenly when he spotted a path among the trees.Hu: Zsófia és Erzsébet meglepetten néztek rá, de követték.En: Zsófia and Erzsébet looked at him in surprise but followed.Hu: A kápolnához érve egy csendes atmoszférát találtak, tele életteli színekkel ahogyan a levelek lassan hulltak a földre.En: Upon reaching the chapel, they found a serene atmosphere, full of vibrant colors as the leaves slowly fell to the ground.Hu: Ahogy János sétált a régi épület körül, egy régi ládát fedezett fel a kápolna sarkában.En: As János walked around the old building, he discovered an old chest in the corner of the chapel.Hu: Óvatosan nyitotta ki, és meglepetésére megtalálta benne a régen keresett családi ereklyét: egy régi, finoman megmunkált gyertyatartót.En: Carefully opening it, he was surprised to find the family relic he had been seeking: an old, finely crafted candlestick.Hu: Ezt az ősei készítették, és a családi történeteiket hordozta.En: It had been made by his ancestors and carried their family stories.Hu: Amikor visszatért a kocsihoz, János megosztotta a felfedezését Zsófiával és Erzsébettel.En: When he returned to the car, János shared his discovery with Zsófia and Erzsébet.Hu: A barátai csodálkozva hallgatták a történetet, és hirtelen úgy érezték, hogy ők is részesei ennek az örökségnek.En: His friends listened to the story in amazement, and they suddenly felt part of this heritage too.Hu: Az út hátralevő részében a három barát mélyebb beszélgetéseket folytatott.En: For the rest of the journey, the three friends engaged in deeper conversations.Hu: Szavaik az otthon, a kötődés és a történelem témái körül forgottak.En: Their words revolved around themes of home, connection, and history.Hu: A nap végére János újra érezte, hogy azokhoz a gyökerekhez kapcsolódik, amelyekről azt hitte, elvesztek.En: By the end of the day, János felt reconnecting with the roots he thought he had lost.Hu: Magabiztosabb lett abban, hogy megossza ezt az identitást a körülötte lévőkkel.En: He became more confident in sharing this identity with those around him.Hu: Zsófia és Erzsébet pedig inspirációt találtak János lelkesedésében, s azóta szívesebben fedezik fel saját kultúrájuk gazdagságát.En: Zsófia and Erzsébet found inspiration in János's enthusiasm, and since then, they've been more eager to explore the richness of their own culture.Hu: A Dunakanyar vörös és arany színeibe öltözve kísérte végig őket hazafelé, János pedig mosollyal az arcán nézett a távolba, tudva, hogy már nemcsak magának őrzi ezt az örökséget.En: The Dunakanyar dressed in reds and golds accompanied them all the way home, while János looked into the distance with a smile on his face, knowing that he no longer guards this heritage just for himself. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszcanyon: kanyongreeted: köszöntöttefoliage: lombexcitedly: izgatottantrunk: csomagtartódestination: úti célexplore: felfedezzéknarrow: keskenydrifting: eltávolodikscenery: tájcelebrations: ünnepségekconversation: beszélgetéspondering: merengőrelic: ereklyedetermined: eltökéltepath: ösvényserene: csendesvibrant: élettelicandlestick: gyertyatartócrafted: megmunkáltheritage: örökségengaged: folytatottthemes: témákconfident: magabiztosenthusiasm: lelkesedésinspiration: inspirációexplore: fedezik felaccompanied: kísértedistance: távolba

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Llama Drama: A Spring Festival Adventure in Patagonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En un día soleado de primavera, el pequeño pueblo de montaña en la Patagonia rebosaba de vida y color.En: On a sunny spring day, the small mountain town in la Patagonia brimmed with life and color.Es: Banderas vibrantes ondeaban en la brisa y música folclórica llenaba el aire.En: Vibrant flags waved in the breeze and folk music filled the air.Es: Era el Festival de la Primavera, un evento esperado por los lugareños para celebrar el florecimiento de la naturaleza tras el invierno.En: It was the Spring Festival, an eagerly awaited event for the locals to celebrate the blooming of nature after winter.Es: Mateo, un joven aventurero con espíritu curioso, había llegado al pueblo la noche anterior.En: Mateo, a young adventurer with a curious spirit, had arrived in the town the night before.Es: Todavía se estaba acostumbrando al ritmo del lugar, cuando vio un cartel en la plaza central.En: He was still getting used to the pace of the place when he saw a sign in the central plaza.Es: "¡Competencia de agilidad con llamas!En: "@es{¡Competencia de agilidad con llamas!Es: ", decía.En: }", it said.Es: Mateo sonrió, pensando que sería divertido observar la destreza de estos animales.En: Mateo smiled, thinking it would be fun to watch the skillfulness of these animals.Es: Su español no era el mejor, pero lo intentaba con mucho entusiasmo.En: His Spanish was not the best, but he tried with great enthusiasm.Es: "Hola, ¿quieres participar?"En: "Hola, do you want to participate?"Es: le preguntó un hombre amable, apuntando a un formulario.En: a kind man asked him, pointing to a form.Es: Mateo pensó que le ofrecían una invitación para asistir.En: Mateo thought he was being offered an invitation to attend.Es: "Sí, claro", respondió, y firmó el papel sin pensarlo mucho.En: "Yes, of course," he replied and signed the paper without much thought.Es: La mañana siguiente, Mateo se dio cuenta de su malentendido.En: The next morning, Mateo realized his misunderstanding.Es: Había sido inscrito como participante, no como espectador.En: He had been registered as a participant, not as a spectator.Es: Frente a él, se encontraban las llamas y los emocionados competidores.En: In front of him were the llamas and the excited competitors.Es: A la distancia, un par de personas con cámara en mano registraban todo.En: In the distance, a couple of people with cameras in hand were recording everything.Es: Se sintió un poco nervioso pero, al fin y al cabo, estaba en una aventura.En: He felt a bit nervous but, after all, he was on an adventure.Es: Una llama llamada Pepe fue asignada a Mateo.En: A llama named Pepe was assigned to Mateo.Es: Era un animal robusto con ojos grandes y expresivos.En: It was a robust animal with large, expressive eyes.Es: "Vamos, Pepe", le dijo Mateo, intentando infundir confianza tanto en el animal como en sí mismo.En: "Come on, Pepe," Mateo said, trying to instill confidence in both the animal and himself.Es: El circuito de obstáculos era un desafío y Pepe no parecía muy colaborativo.En: The obstacle course was a challenge and Pepe didn't seem very cooperative.Es: Se quedaba quieto, sin intención de moverse.En: He stood still, with no intention of moving.Es: "Vamos, Pepe, por favor", animaba Mateo, mientras el público reía con buen humor.En: "Come on, Pepe, please," Mateo encouraged, while the audience laughed good-naturedly.Es: Carmen y Luis, dos lugareños que presenciaban el evento, no podían contener las carcajadas.En: Carmen and Luis, two locals watching the event, couldn't contain their laughter.Es: El intento de Mateo era tan desastroso como divertido.En: Mateo's attempt was as disastrous as it was entertaining.Es: Finalmente, Pepe dio unos pasos, solo para detenerse de nuevo, levantando aplausos y risas del público.En: Finally, Pepe took a few steps, only to stop again, eliciting applause and laughter from the crowd.Es: Aunque no ganó el premio, Mateo se ganó el cariño de todos.En: Although he didn't win the prize, Mateo won everyone's affection.Es: Su esfuerzo y la comedia del evento lo convirtieron en el héroe del día.En: His effort and the comedy of the event made him the hero of the day.Es: Al terminar la competencia, Carmen y Luis se acercaron.En: At the end of the competition, Carmen and Luis approached him.Es: "¡Genial actuación!En: "Great performance!"Es: ", le dijo Carmen entre risas.En: said Carmen amid laughter.Es: "Nos hiciste el día", añadió Luis.En: "You made our day," added Luis.Es: Juntos celebraron el festival, compartiendo risas y experiencias.En: Together they celebrated the festival, sharing laughs and experiences.Es: A medida que el sol se ponía, Mateo se dio cuenta de que había aprendido algo importante: la magia de los viajes está en la capacidad de aceptar lo inesperado y no tomarse demasiado en serio.En: As the sun set, Mateo realized he had learned something important: the magic of travel lies in the ability to embrace the unexpected and not take things too seriously.Es: Aunque el idioma aún era un obstáculo, la amistad no conocía barreras.En: Although language was still a barrier, friendship knew no bounds.Es: Esa noche, mientras disfrutaba junto a Carmen y Luis de una fogata, Mateo agradeció por las nuevas amistades y el descubrimiento de que, incluso en momentos desconcertantes, hay algo valioso que aprender y disfrutar.En: That night, while enjoying a bonfire with Carmen and Luis, Mateo was grateful for the new friendships and the discovery that even in bewildering moments, there is something valuable to learn and enjoy. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe mountain: la montañathe breeze: la brisathe festival: el festivalthe event: el eventothe bloom: el florecimientothe rhythm: el ritmothe agility: la agilidadthe skills: la destrezathe misunderstanding: el malentendidothe competitor: el competidorthe camera: la cámarathe obstacle course: el circuito de obstáculosthe humor: el humorthe attempt: el intentothe prize: el premiothe affection: el cariñothe performance: la actuaciónthe laughter: las carcajadasthe sunset: el atardecerthe adventures: las aventurasthe barrier: la barrerathe bonfire: la fogatathe friendship: la amistadthe locals: los lugareñosthe invitation: la invitaciónthe spirit: el espírituthe discovery: el descubrimientothe audience: el públicothe comedy: la comedia

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Overcoming Fears and Friendships at the Aquarium Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-26-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 아침, 학교 버스가 수업 여행을 위해 출발했습니다.En: On an autumn morning, the school bus set off for a field trip.Ko: 학생들은 모두 신이 나서 떠들었어요.En: The students were all excited and chatting.Ko: 이번 여행 목적지는 바로 수족관이었습니다.En: The destination for this trip was the aquarium.Ko: 추석 연휴라 모두들 기분이 더 좋았습니다.En: Because it was the Chuseok holiday, everyone was in an even better mood.Ko: 민준은 창밖을 보며 생각했어요. "이번엔 꼭 발표를 잘해야 해."En: Minjun was looking out the window, thinking, "This time, I have to do well on my presentation."Ko: 수족관 안에는 큰 거북이가 있다고 했습니다.En: It was said that there was a big turtle inside the aquarium.Ko: 민준은 그 거북이에 대해 발표할 계획이었습니다.En: Minjun planned to present about that turtle.Ko: 하지만 사람들 앞에서 말하는 게 항상 어렵게 느껴졌어요.En: However, speaking in front of others always felt challenging for him.Ko: 수진은 민준의 곁에 앉아 있었습니다.En: Sujin was sitting next to Minjun.Ko: "민준아, 발표 준비 잘 돼가?"En: "Hey Minjun, is your presentation preparation going well?"Ko: 수진은 늘 적극적이었지만, 사실은 물고기를 무서워했습니다.En: Sujin was always proactive, but in reality, she was afraid of fish.Ko: 수족관에 도착하자, 다은이 주변을 둘러보며 밝게 웃었습니다.En: When they arrived at the aquarium, Daeun looked around and smiled brightly.Ko: 다은은 새로운 학생이었지만 바다 생물을 아주 좋아했습니다.En: Although she was a new student, she really liked marine life.Ko: 민준과 수진도 다은과 함께 다니기로 했어요.En: Minjun and Sujin decided to go along with Daeun.Ko: 안으로 들어가니, 커다란 수조들이 반짝였습니다.En: Inside, the large tanks were sparkling.Ko: 물고기들이 산호 주위를 맴돌고 있었어요.En: Fish were swimming around the coral.Ko: 그들은 먼저 거북이 수조로 갔습니다.En: They first went to the turtle tank.Ko: 민준은 노트를 꺼내 거북이를 관찰했어요.En: Minjun took out his notebook and observed the turtle.Ko: 그런데 다은의 목소리가 들렸습니다. "거북이는 이렇게 오래 살 수 있대."En: Then he heard Daeun's voice. "I heard turtles can live this long."Ko: 너무 많은 정보를 들은 민준은 점점 혼란스러워졌어요.En: Hearing so much information, Minjun gradually became more confused.Ko: "수진아, 도와주면 안 될까?" 민준은 걱정스러운 목소리로 물었습니다.En: "Sujin, could you help me?" Minjun asked with a worried voice.Ko: 수진은 깊은 숨을 쉬고 대답했습니다. "그래, 도와줄게. 그리고 너도 도와줘."En: Sujin took a deep breath and answered, "Sure, I'll help you. And you help me too."Ko: 둘은 다은과 함께 발표 준비를 했습니다.En: The two, along with Daeun, prepared for the presentation.Ko: 드디어 발표 시간이 되었습니다.En: Finally, it was time for the presentation.Ko: 민준은 무대에 올라섰어요.En: Minjun stood on the stage.Ko: 처음 몇 마디는 떨리는 목소리로 시작했지만, 친구들의 지지와 도움 덕분에 점점 더 자신감이 생겼습니다.En: The first few words started with a trembling voice, but thanks to his friends' support and help, he gradually became more confident.Ko: 수진은 잠시 물고기 옆에 서 있어야 했지만, 친구를 위해 용기를 냈습니다.En: Sujin had to stand next to the fish for a moment, but she mustered her courage for her friend.Ko: 다은의 정보는 발표를 더욱 흥미롭게 만들었습니다.En: Daeun's information made the presentation even more interesting.Ko: 발표가 끝나자 모두 큰 박수를 보냈습니다.En: When the presentation ended, everyone gave a big round of applause.Ko: 민준은 자랑스러웠습니다. 발표를 잘 마쳤기 때문이었어요.En: Minjun felt proud because he had successfully completed the presentation.Ko: 수진은 물고기에 대한 두려움을 잠시 잊었고, 다은은 친구들 사이에서 훨씬 더 편안해졌습니다.En: Sujin temporarily forgot her fear of fish, and Daeun felt much more at ease among her friends.Ko: 그날, 수족관의 물결처럼 아이들의 마음속에도 새로운 변화의 물결이 일었습니다.En: That day, like the waves of the aquarium, a new wave of change arose in the hearts of the children.Ko: 모두가 각자의 두려움을 극복하고, 더욱더 단단한 우정을 쌓았습니다.En: Everyone overcame their own fears and built even stronger friendships. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을destination: 목적지aquarium: 수족관presentation: 발표challenging: 어렵게proactive: 적극적marine life: 바다 생물sparkling: 반짝였습니다coral: 산호observe: 관찰trembling: 떨리는confused: 혼란스러워proud: 자랑스러웠습니다mustered: 냈습니다courage: 용기wave: 물결change: 변화fear: 두려움overcome: 극복stronger: 단단한friendships: 우정excited: 신이 나서chattering: 떠들었어요even better: 더 좋았습니다turtle: 거북이gradually: 점점support: 지지applause: 박수successfully: 잘ease: 편안해졌습니다

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Peace: A Tara National Park Love Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-24-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Тара Национални Парк блистао је у својој најбољој јесењој раскоши.En: Tara National Park glistened in its finest autumn splendor.Sr: Високи дрвореди лишћа у бојама злата и бакра деловали су као да желе да испричају своје приче.En: Tall avenues of leaves in gold and copper hues seemed as if they wanted to tell their stories.Sr: У овом шареном светилишту лепоте и мира, окупио се мали број људи на радионици медитације.En: In this colorful sanctuary of beauty and peace, a small group of people gathered for a meditation workshop.Sr: Вук је дошао овде у потрази за савршеним пејзажом за своју фотографију.En: Vuk came here in search of the perfect landscape for his photography.Sr: Градски живот је носио врло много стреса и крижног времена.En: City life brought with it a lot of stress and hectic times.Sr: Упркос свом ентузијазму за природу, Вук није био сигуран у потребу за медитацијом.En: Despite his enthusiasm for nature, Vuk was unsure about the need for meditation.Sr: Међутим, осетио је да овде може пронаћи потребан мир.En: However, he felt he might find the peace he needed here.Sr: С друге стране, Јелена је била наставница која је овде дошла да научи како да уравнотежи свој ужурбани живот.En: On the other hand, Jelena was a teacher who came here to learn how to balance her busy life.Sr: Волећи планинарење, одлучила је да се упусти у свет медитације тек недавно.En: Loving hiking, she had only recently decided to venture into the world of meditation.Sr: Милан, њен добар пријатељ, охрабрио ју је да дође.En: Milan, her good friend, encouraged her to come.Sr: Јелена и Вук су се случајно срели на једној радионици.En: Jelena and Vuk happened to meet at one of the workshops.Sr: Иако су били потпуно различити, разговарали су уз шољу врелог чаја.En: Although they were completely different, they talked over a cup of hot tea.Sr: Јелена је била усредсређена и оптимистична, док је Вук био скептичан.En: Jelena was focused and optimistic, while Vuk was skeptical.Sr: Он је сумњао у ефекте медитације, али је био привучен Јелениним ентузијазмом.En: He doubted the effects of meditation but was drawn to Jelena's enthusiasm.Sr: Док су дани пролазили, Вук је приметио да га медитација више опушта него фотографисање.En: As the days went by, Vuk noticed that meditation relaxed him more than photography.Sr: Одлучио је да се више укључи.En: He decided to get more involved.Sr: Јелена је, с друге стране, настојала да упозна Вука боље.En: Jelena, on the other hand, aimed to get to know Vuk better.Sr: Врхунац је дошао на ноћној шетњи групе.En: The highlight came during the group's nighttime walk.Sr: Под звезданим небом, Јелена и Вук су доживели тренутак блискости.En: Under the starry sky, Jelena and Vuk shared a moment of closeness.Sr: Њихов разговор је био искрен и дубок.En: Their conversation was sincere and deep.Sr: Док су звезде сијале, схватили су да деле сличне вредности и осећања.En: As the stars shone, they realized they shared similar values and feelings.Sr: На крају радионице, Вук и Јелена су одлучили да наставе заједно овај пут.En: By the end of the workshop, Vuk and Jelena decided to continue this journey together.Sr: Вук је постао отворенији и уравнотеженији.En: Vuk became more open and balanced.Sr: Научио је да је мир могућ и у природи и у људским везама.En: He learned that peace is possible both in nature and in human connections.Sr: Јелена је научила да прихвата нова искуства и људе с самопоуздањем.En: Jelena learned to embrace new experiences and people with confidence.Sr: Обоје су напустили Тару са истим циљем - да заједно наставе истраживање животних путовања.En: Both left Tara with the same goal—to continue exploring life's journeys together.Sr: Постали су партнери у потрази за лепотом, миром и узајамним разумевањем.En: They became partners in the quest for beauty, peace, and mutual understanding.Sr: Јесен у Тари можда је прошла, али нови почетак за њих тек је почео.En: Autumn in Tara may have passed, but a new beginning for them had just begun. Vocabulary Words:splendor: раскошavenue: дрворедsanctuary: светилиштеhectic: ужурбанventure: упустити сеsincere: искренcloseness: блискостmutual: узајамниquest: потрагаembrace: прихватитиlandscape: пејзажenthusiasm: ентузијазамbalancing: уравнотежитиoptimistic: оптимистичанskilled: усавршенdeep: дубокvalues: вредностиwhisper: шапатmediate: посредоватиhiking: планинарењеstress: стресescape: бекствоuplift: уздизањеpotential: потенцијалreflection: размишљањеtranquility: спокојствоrejuvenate: обновитиdiscover: откритиbalance: равнотежаopen: отворен

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Hunt for Rare Tulips: A Gardener's Triumph in Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstbladeren ritselden zacht onder de voeten van de bezoekers van de Keukenhof Tuinen.En: The autumn leaves rustled softly under the feet of the visitors in the Keukenhof Tuinen.Nl: De lucht was fris en helder, en de geur van de bloemen hing nog altijd in de lucht.En: The air was fresh and clear, and the scent of the flowers still lingered.Nl: Onder een luifel van bomen lag de kleine cadeauwinkel verscholen, waar de opwinding voelbaar was.En: Hidden under a canopy of trees lay the small gift shop, where excitement was palpable.Nl: Mensen kozen met zorg bloembollen voor hun lente tuinen.En: People carefully chose flower bulbs for their spring gardens.Nl: Sander, een gepassioneerde tuinier, betrad met zijn vrienden Marijke en Finn de drukke winkel.En: Sander, a passionate gardener, entered the busy shop with his friends Marijke and Finn.Nl: Sander was op zoek naar zeldzame tulpenbollen.En: Sander was in search of rare tulip bulbs.Nl: Zijn droom was een unieke tuin creëren voor de komende lente.En: His dream was to create a unique garden for the coming spring.Nl: Marijke had haar camera bij zich.En: Marijke had her camera with her.Nl: Ze genoot ervan om de schoonheid van de bloemen vast te leggen.En: She enjoyed capturing the beauty of the flowers.Nl: Finn, een enthousiaste winkelier, verwelkomde hen met een brede glimlach.En: Finn, an enthusiastic shopkeeper, welcomed them with a broad smile.Nl: "Welkom!En: "Welcome!Nl: Waar kan ik mee helpen?"En: How can I help you?"Nl: vroeg hij.En: he asked.Nl: Sander vertelde over zijn zoektocht naar de bijzondere tulpenbollen.En: Sander spoke about his quest for the special tulip bulbs.Nl: Finn's ogen glinsterden.En: Finn's eyes sparkled.Nl: "Ah, die zijn inderdaad populair dit jaar," zei Finn.En: "Ah, they are indeed popular this year," said Finn.Nl: "De voorraad is beperkt."En: "The stock is limited."Nl: Dat was precies wat Sander vreesde.En: That was exactly what Sander feared.Nl: De vraag naar deze bollen was groter dan ooit.En: The demand for these bulbs was greater than ever.Nl: Hij moest een besluit nemen.En: He had to make a decision.Nl: Moest hij onderhandelen met Finn of zoeken naar een alternatief?En: Should he negotiate with Finn or look for an alternative?Nl: De druk op zijn schouders nam toe.En: The pressure on his shoulders increased.Nl: Marijke zag de twijfel in zijn ogen.En: Marijke saw the doubt in his eyes.Nl: Ze legde een geruststellende hand op zijn schouder.En: She laid a reassuring hand on his shoulder.Nl: "We kunnen het proberen, Sander.En: "We can try, Sander.Nl: Misschien is er toch nog een manier."En: Maybe there is still a way."Nl: Finn doorzocht de planken.En: Finn searched through the shelves.Nl: "Wacht even," zei hij na een korte pauze.En: "Wait a moment," he said after a short pause.Nl: "Ik herinner me dat we een laatste zending hebben ontvangen.En: "I remember that we received a last shipment.Nl: Die kan jullie geluk zijn."En: That could be your luck."Nl: De spanning steeg terwijl Finn naar de achterkant van de winkel liep.En: The tension rose as Finn walked to the back of the shop.Nl: Sander wachtte nerveus.En: Sander waited nervously.Nl: Zou hij geluk hebben?En: Would he be lucky?Nl: Even later kwam Finn terug met een kleine doos.En: A little later, Finn returned with a small box.Nl: "Dit zijn ze," zei hij, terwijl hij de doos naar Sander schoof.En: "Here they are," he said, sliding the box towards Sander.Nl: Sander's gezicht straalde van opluchting.En: Sander's face shone with relief.Nl: Maar er was nog een horde te nemen: de prijs.En: But there was still one hurdle to overcome: the price.Nl: Marijke, met haar vriendelijke stem en overtuigingskracht, hielp.En: Marijke, with her kind voice and persuasive power, helped.Nl: "Zou u misschien een kleine korting kunnen geven?En: "Could you perhaps give a small discount?Nl: Sander heeft heel hard naar deze bollen gezocht," vroeg ze.En: Sander has worked very hard to find these bulbs," she asked.Nl: Finn knikte langzaam, geraakt door hun enthousiasme.En: Finn nodded slowly, moved by their enthusiasm.Nl: "Voor jullie zal ik een uitzondering maken," zei hij glimlachend.En: "For you, I'll make an exception," he said with a smile.Nl: Het was gelukt.En: It was a success.Nl: Met de bollen veilig in zijn tas, verliet Sander de winkel samen met Marijke.En: With the bulbs safely in his bag, Sander left the shop together with Marijke.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat geduld en samenwerking hielpen om doelen te bereiken.En: He had learned that patience and collaboration helped achieve goals.Nl: Hoewel hij het niet alleen deed, was het dankzij hun teamwerk een succes.En: Although he didn't do it alone, it was thanks to their teamwork that it was a success.Nl: Ze liepen samen door de tuinen, klaar voor het volgende avontuur en een unieke tuin in de lente.En: They walked through the gardens together, ready for the next adventure and a unique garden in the spring. Vocabulary Words:rustled: ritseldenvisitors: bezoekerslinger: hingencanopy: luifelpalpable: voelbaarexcitement: opwindingcarefully: met zorgpassionate: gepassioneerderare: zeldzamecapture: vast te leggenenthusiastic: enthousiastequest: zoektochtsparkled: glinsterdenstock: voorraaddemand: vraagalternative: alternatiefpressure: drukreassuring: geruststellendetension: spanningshipment: zendingrelief: opluchtinghurdle: hordediscount: kortingpersuasive: overtuigingskrachtexception: uitzonderingpatience: geduldcollaboration: samenwerkinggoal: doelenteamwork: teamwerkadventure: avontuur

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Serenity: A Chuseok Journey to Family and Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-20-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 하늘은 해운대 해변 위로 맑게 펼쳐졌다.En: The autumn sky unfolded clearly above Haeundae Beach.Ko: 푸른 바다가 반짝였고, 골고루 바람이 불어왔다.En: The blue sea shimmered, and a gentle breeze blew evenly.Ko: 명절인 추석, 민준과 그의 가족들이 부산으로 여행을 왔다.En: During the Chuseok holiday, Minjun and his family traveled to Busan.Ko: 해변에는 여러 가족들이 모여 추석을 즐기고 있었다.En: At the beach, various families gathered to enjoy Chuseok.Ko: 민준은 우거진 바다와 하늘을 보며 혼자 서있었다.En: Minjun stood alone, looking at the lush sea and sky.Ko: 대학에서의 성적 압박과 가족을 위한 기대가 무거웠다.En: The pressure of grades from university and the expectations for his family weighed heavily on him.Ko: 그래서인지 휴식에도 전혀 마음이 편하지 않았다.En: Perhaps that's why he couldn't feel at ease even while resting.Ko: 하지만 민준은 이번 여행에서 가족과 좀 더 가까워지길 바랐다.En: Nonetheless, Minjun hoped to grow closer to his family during this trip.Ko: 진아와 은서는 모래 위에서 연을 날리며 즐겁게 웃고 있었다.En: Jina and Eunseo were flying a kite over the sand, laughing joyfully.Ko: 민준이 멀리서 가족을 바라보자, 마음속에서 따뜻함이 밀려왔다.En: As Minjun watched his family from afar, a warmth welled up inside him.Ko: 그는 그동안 깨닫지 못했던 가족의 소중함을 새롭게 느끼기 시작했다.En: He started to newly appreciate the value of family, which he hadn't realized before.Ko: 마침내 민준은 결심했다.En: Finally, Minjun made a decision.Ko: "이번엔 다르게 해보자.En: "Let's try it differently this time."Ko: " 그는 자신의 생각에 빠져 있지 않고, 가족과 더 나아가기 위해 노력하기로 했다.En: He decided not to get lost in his own thoughts and to make an effort to engage more with his family.Ko: 비록 처음에는 꺼려졌지만, 민준은 모래놀이에 참여하기로 했다.En: Although he was hesitant at first, Minjun decided to join in the sand play.Ko: 가족들은 그를 환영해 주었고, 그들은 함께 경기를 시작했다.En: His family welcomed him, and they started playing a game together.Ko: 결국, 모래성 쌓기 게임에서 진아와 은서와 함께 뛰어놀며 민준의 마음은 조금씩 가벼워지기 시작했다.En: In the end, as he ran around with Jina and Eunseo, building sandcastles, Minjun's heart began to feel lighter little by little.Ko: 가족들과의 게임이 끝나고, 민준은 바닷가에 앉아 그동안 마음속에 담아두었던 고민을 가족에게 털어놓았다.En: After the family games ended, Minjun sat by the seaside and shared the worries he had been holding inside with his family.Ko: "공부와 기대가 너무 힘들었어.En: "The studying and expectations have been too difficult."Ko: " 가족들은 미소 짓고, 그의 이야기에 귀를 기울였다.En: His family smiled and listened attentively to his story.Ko: “걱정하지 마, 민준아.En: “Don't worry, minjun-a.Ko: 우리는 항상 네 편이야,” 엄마가 말했다.En: We are always on your side,” his mother said.Ko: 민준은 가슴이 따뜻해지고 눈가가 촉촉해졌다.En: Warmth filled Minjun's heart, and his eyes grew moist.Ko: 가족의 이해와 지지 속에서 민준은 안정을 찾았다.En: In the understanding and support of his family, Minjun found peace.Ko: 이번 해운대 여행을 통해 민준은 가족의 소중함을 다시 상기하며 마음의 평화를 찾았다.En: Through this Haeundae trip, Minjun reminded himself of the importance of family and found peace of mind.Ko: 다시 그는 해변을 둘러보며 마음속 깊이 느꼈다.En: Looking around the beach once more, he felt deeply in his heart.Ko: 그의 속도는 천천히 하지만, 그는 가족과 함께 있을 때 자신이 진정한 자신이 된다는 것을 깨달았다.En: Although his journey is slow, he realized that he becomes his true self when with his family.Ko: 그날 저녁, 해운대의 황금빛 노을 아래, 민준은 환하게 웃었다.En: That evening, under the golden sunset of Haeundae, Minjun smiled brightly.Ko: 그리고 가족과 함께하는 이 순간이야말로 가장 큰 축복임을 알았다.En: And he knew that this moment with his family was indeed the greatest blessing. Vocabulary Words:unfolded: 펼쳐졌다shimmered: 반짝였다breeze: 바람holiday: 명절lush: 우거진pressure: 압박expectations: 기대ease: 편하지engage: 참여하기hesitant: 꺼려졌지만heart: 마음castle: 성mentioned: 털어놓았다worries: 고민understanding: 이해journey: 여행reminded: 상기하며blessing: 축복golden: 황금빛differently: 다르게hesitate: 꺼려지다attentively: 귀를 기울였다peace: 안정을beneath: 아래gathered: 모여gentle: 골고루festive: 명절realization: 깨닫지lighthearted: 가벼워지기moist: 촉촉해졌다

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Power Outage: Teamwork Triumphs in Milan's Innovation Hub Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Milan è una città viva, sempre in movimento.En: Milan is a vibrant city, always in motion.It: Nell'autunno variopinto, la zona dell'innovazione brulicava di ingegneri e scienziati.En: In the colorful autumn, the innovation district buzzed with engineers and scientists.It: Leonardo, un inventore appassionato, passeggiava nervoso davanti al suo ufficio.En: Leonardo, a passionate inventor, nervously paced in front of his office.It: Aveva preparato una dimostrazione speciale per l'Oktoberfest, che si svolgeva con grande entusiasmo nelle strade vicine, con pretzel caldi e birra a fiumi.En: He had prepared a special demonstration for the Oktoberfest, which was being celebrated enthusiastically in the nearby streets, with hot pretzels and beer flowing in abundance.It: Improvvisamente, tutto si oscurò.En: Suddenly, everything went dark.It: Una scarica di energia e poi, il nulla.En: A surge of energy and then, nothing.It: Il quartiere high-tech era senza corrente.En: The high-tech neighborhood was without power.It: Leonardo si preoccupò immediatamente per il suo progetto innovativo.En: Leonardo immediately worried about his innovative project.It: Doveva trovare una soluzione, e presto.En: He needed to find a solution, and quickly.It: A pochi isolati di distanza, Ariana era nel suo ufficio.En: A few blocks away, Ariana was in her office.It: Guardava con attenzione i dati sui suoi schermi mentre una leggera ansia le solleticava la mente.En: She was watching the data on her screens attentively as a slight anxiety tickled her mind.It: Stava lavorando a un progetto segreto di sicurezza informatica.En: She was working on a secret cybersecurity project.It: Sentiva che il blackout era collegato alla sua ricerca, ma non poteva dirlo a nessuno.En: She felt that the blackout was connected to her research, but she couldn't tell anyone.It: Almeno, non ancora.En: At least, not yet.It: Leonardo, disperato, sapeva che doveva parlare con qualcuno di cui si fidava.En: Leonardo, desperate, knew he had to speak to someone he trusted.It: Pensò subito a Ariana.En: He immediately thought of Ariana.It: Anche se riservata, era la migliore nel suo campo.En: Although reserved, she was the best in her field.It: Vi si avviò velocemente, il cuore che batteva forte.En: He headed there quickly, his heart pounding.It: "Ariana," disse quando entrò, "abbiamo bisogno del tuo aiuto.En: "Ariana," he said when he entered, "we need your help.It: Tutto il quartiere è al buio."En: The whole neighborhood is in the dark."It: Le loro strade si incrociarono in quel momento di urgenza.En: Their paths crossed in that moment of urgency.It: Ariana esitò.En: Ariana hesitated.It: Pensava ai dati segreti a rischio, ma decise comunque di aiutare.En: She thought about the secret data at risk, but decided to help nonetheless.It: "Va bene, ma devi fidarti di me," rispose con serietà.En: "Alright, but you need to trust me," she replied seriously.It: Iniziarono a lavorare insieme, scandagliando i sistemi.En: They started working together, scanning the systems.It: Leonardo era impressionato dalla maestria di Ariana.En: Leonardo was impressed by Ariana's skill.It: Così abile, così attenta ai dettagli.En: So adept, so detail-oriented.It: Lei, a sua volta, si fidò sempre più di lui.En: She, in turn, trusted him more and more.It: Dopo ore di lavoro intenso, scoprirono la verità: un attacco informatico mirato.En: After hours of intense work, they discovered the truth: a targeted cyberattack.It: I criminali cercavano di rubare informazioni preziose, compreso il progetto di Ariana.En: The criminals were trying to steal valuable information, including Ariana's project.It: In quel momento di rivelazione, Ariana sapeva che non poteva più nascondere nulla a Leonardo.En: In that moment of revelation, Ariana knew she could no longer hide anything from Leonardo.It: "È colpa mia," confessò con voce tremante.En: "It's my fault," she confessed with a trembling voice.It: "Ma possiamo fermarli insieme."En: "But we can stop them together."It: Insieme orchestrano un contropiano.En: Together, they orchestrated a counterplan.It: Ariana bloccò l'attacco, mentre Leonardo riattivava i sistemi.En: Ariana blocked the attack, while Leonardo reactivated the systems.It: La corrente tornò, e con essa la vita vibrante del quartiere.En: The power returned, and with it, the vibrant life of the neighborhood.It: Al termine di questa avventura, il progetto di Leonardo continuò come previsto.En: At the end of this adventure, Leonardo's project continued as planned.It: La sua dimostrazione fu un successo, applaudita durante le celebrazioni dell'Oktoberfest.En: His demonstration was a success, applauded during the Oktoberfest celebrations.It: Ariana, anche se consapevole degli eventuali rischi lavorativi, si sentì finalmente più leggera.En: Ariana, although aware of the potential work-related risks, finally felt lighter.It: Leonardo e Ariana si erano guadagnati oltre che il rispetto reciproco, una nuova amicizia.En: Leonardo and Ariana had gained not only mutual respect but also a new friendship.It: Leonardo scoprì quanto fosse importante collaborare e fidarsi degli altri.En: Leonardo realized how important it was to collaborate and trust others.It: Ariana, invece, si sentì meno sola e più forte nell'affrontare le avversità.En: Ariana, on the other hand, felt less alone and stronger in facing adversities.It: Il cielo di Milano al crepuscolo brillava di nuovi inizi e di storie di successo.En: The sky over Milan at dusk shone with new beginnings and stories of success. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: vivaengineers: gli ingegneriscientists: gli scienziatidemonstration: la dimostrazioneenthusiastically: con grande entusiasmosurge: la scaricablackout: il blackoutsolution: la soluzioneanxiety: l'ansiacybersecurity: la sicurezza informaticareserved: riservataurgency: l'urgenzainterconnected: collegatosystems: i sistemiadept: abiledetail-oriented: attenta ai dettaglirevelation: la rivelazionetrembling: tremantecounterplan: il contropianopower: la correnteappreciated: applauditarisks: i rischifriendship: l'amiciziatrust: fiduciacollaborate: collaborareovercoming: affrontareadversities: le avversitàdusk: il crepuscolobeginnings: nuovi inizisuccess: il successo

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Secrets and Allies: A Journey Through Casa Loma's Walls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El aire fresco del otoño llenaba los pasillos de Casa Loma con el aroma de hojas secas y tierra húmeda.En: The fresh autumn air filled the halls of Casa Loma with the scent of dry leaves and damp earth.Es: Los colores vibrantes de las hojas caídas rodeaban el majestuoso castillo, creando un tapiz de tonos naranjas, amarillos y rojos bajo el cielo de Toronto.En: The vibrant colors of the fallen leaves surrounded the majestic castle, creating a tapestry of orange, yellow, and red hues under the Toronto sky.Es: Santiago, un apasionado historiador, había anhelado esta visita durante años.En: Santiago, a passionate historian, had longed for this visit for years.Es: Amaba la arquitectura histórica y Casa Loma era un sueño hecho realidad.En: He loved historic architecture, and Casa Loma was a dream come true.Es: Sin embargo, había algo que lo preocupaba: su salud.En: However, there was something that worried him: his health.Es: Santiago tenía una condición médica que prefería mantener en secreto.En: Santiago had a medical condition that he preferred to keep secret.Es: No quería que nada arruinara esta experiencia.En: He didn't want anything to ruin this experience.Es: Isabel, la guía del tour, era una joven vibrante y enérgica que adoraba su trabajo.En: Isabel, the tour guide, was a vibrant and energetic young woman who loved her job.Es: Con entusiasmo, compartía historias sobre Casa Loma y los personajes que alguna vez caminaron por sus pasillos.En: Enthusiastically, she shared stories about Casa Loma and the characters who once walked through its halls.Es: Su amor por la historia era contagioso y mantenía a todos interesados.En: Her love for history was contagious and kept everyone engaged.Es: A medida que el tour avanzaba, Santiago intentaba concentrarse en las palabras de Isabel.En: As the tour progressed, Santiago tried to focus on Isabel's words.Es: Ella contaba historias fascinantes sobre los secretos ocultos de Casa Loma, como los pasadizos secretos y las aventuras de sus antiguos propietarios.En: She was telling fascinating stories about the hidden secrets of Casa Loma, like the secret passageways and the adventures of its former owners.Es: Pero, poco a poco, Santiago comenzaba a sentirse débil.En: But, little by little, Santiago began to feel weak.Es: El grupo llegó al salón principal, donde la luz del sol iluminaba los intrincados detalles arquitectónicos.En: The group reached the main hall, where sunlight illuminated the intricate architectural details.Es: Santiago sintió un mareo y se apoyó en una pared.En: Santiago felt dizzy and leaned against a wall.Es: Quería seguir, no perderse nada.En: He wanted to continue and not miss anything.Es: Sin embargo, su cuerpo comenzaba a fallarle.En: However, his body was beginning to fail him.Es: Isabel, al notar que Santiago se tambaleaba, se acercó preocupada.En: Isabel, noticing that Santiago was swaying, approached him with concern.Es: "¿Estás bien?En: "Are you okay?"Es: ", preguntó con suavidad.En: she asked gently.Es: Santiago, sintiéndose expuesto, intentó sonreír.En: Santiago, feeling exposed, tried to smile.Es: "Creo que necesito sentarme un momento", respondió.En: "I think I need to sit down for a moment," he replied.Es: Isabel lo ayudó a encontrar una silla cercana.En: Isabel helped him find a nearby chair.Es: Sin hacer preguntas incómodas, se quedó a su lado.En: Without asking uncomfortable questions, she stayed by his side.Es: Santiago, sintiéndose aliviado, finalmente admitió su problema de salud a Isabel.En: Santiago, feeling relieved, finally admitted his health problem to Isabel.Es: Ella escuchó con atención y sin juicio, mostrando un verdadero interés por su bienestar.En: She listened attentively and without judgment, showing genuine interest in his well-being.Es: Mientras los otros turistas continuaban con el tour, Santiago e Isabel tuvieron una breve conversación.En: While the other tourists continued the tour, Santiago and Isabel had a brief conversation.Es: Isabel le habló sobre la importancia de cuidar su salud y cómo, a veces, era bueno detenerse y pedir ayuda.En: Isabel talked about the importance of taking care of his health and how sometimes it was good to stop and ask for help.Es: Santiago, agradecido por la comprensión de Isabel, sonrió con sinceridad.En: Santiago, grateful for Isabel's understanding, smiled sincerely.Es: Al final, Isabel aseguró a Santiago que podía regresar a Casa Loma cuando quisiera.En: In the end, Isabel assured Santiago that he could return to Casa Loma whenever he wanted.Es: Aunque no había completado el tour, Santiago se sintió satisfecho.En: Although he hadn't completed the tour, Santiago felt satisfied.Es: Había aprendido algo valioso: no estaba solo.En: He had learned something valuable: he was not alone.Es: Cuando abandonaron el castillo, el aire de otoño parecía más fresco y el día más brillante.En: As they left the castle, the autumn air seemed fresher, and the day brighter.Es: Santiago había encontrado un inesperado aliado en Isabel.En: Santiago had found an unexpected ally in Isabel.Es: Ambos sabían que las historias no solo vivían en el pasado; también se formaban en el presente.En: Both knew that stories didn't only live in the past; they were also formed in the present.Es: Con esta experiencia, Santiago entendió que a veces el valor de un viaje no radica solo en los lugares que ves, sino en las personas que encuentras en el camino.En: With this experience, Santiago understood that sometimes the value of a journey doesn't lie only in the places you see but in the people you meet along the way. Vocabulary Words:castle: el castillotapestry: el tapiztour guide: la guía del tourpassionate: apasionadohistorian: el historiadorarchitecture: la arquitecturacondition: la condiciónsecret: el secretocontagious: contagiosoadventures: las aventurashall: el salónarchitectural details: los detalles arquitectónicosdizzy: mareadolean: apoyarworry: preocuparseweak: débiljudgment: el juiciosincerely: con sinceridadgrateful: agradecidoally: el aliadounderstanding: la comprensiónunexpected: inesperadofresh: frescobrighter: más brillanteformer owners: los antiguos propietariosvibrant: vibranteenergetic: enérgicoearth: la tierrahues: los tonosmajestic: majestuoso

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chuseok Inspirations: A Temple Journey of Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 깊은 가을, 바람은 서늘하고 나뭇잎은 빨강, 노랑으로 물들어 있었다.En: In the depths of autumn, the wind was cool and the leaves were turning red and yellow.Ko: 진호와 미경은 함께 숨은 절로 향하고 있었다.En: Jinho and Mikyung were heading together to a hidden temple.Ko: 그들은 추석을 맞아 이 곳에서 새로운 영감을 찾고자 했다.En: They wanted to find new inspiration at this place during Chuseok.Ko: 진호는 젊은 사진가였다.En: Jinho was a young photographer.Ko: 최근 그는 창의력이 막혀 고민이 많았다.En: Lately, he'd been troubled by a creative block.Ko: 미경은 불교 역사와 문화를 연구하는 학자였다.En: Mikyung was a scholar studying Buddhist history and culture.Ko: 그녀는 논문 발표를 앞두고 있어 시간이 촉박했다.En: She was pressed for time as she was about to present her paper.Ko: 숨은 절은 남한산성의 고요한 산속에 자리잡고 있다.En: The hidden temple is nestled in the tranquil mountains of Namhansanseong.Ko: 주변은 형형색색의 등불로 장식되어 있었다.En: The surroundings were decorated with colorful lanterns.Ko: 절의 바깥에서는 승려들의 조용한 염불 소리가 들려왔다.En: Outside the temple, the quiet chanting of monks could be heard.Ko: 공간은 고요하고, 아무 소리도 방해하지 않았다.En: The space was peaceful, undisturbed by any sound.Ko: 절에 도착하자, 진호는 카메라를 꺼내 들고 주변의 모습을 관찰하기 시작했다.En: Upon arriving at the temple, Jinho took out his camera and began observing the surroundings.Ko: 그는 추석의 본질을 사진에 담고 싶었다.En: He wanted to capture the essence of Chuseok in his photographs.Ko: 미경은 절의 명상 수업에 참가했다.En: Mikyung participated in a meditation class at the temple.Ko: 그녀는 직접 체험을 통해 연구를 깊이 있게 하고자 했다.En: She intended to deepen her research through direct experience.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 해가 저물 무렵이었다. 진호는 결단했다.En: Time passed, and as the sun began to set, Jinho made a decision.Ko: "이제 느낌을 잡아봐야겠어."En: "I need to capture this feeling now."Ko: 그는 추석의 기운을 카메라에 담기 위해 절의 오솔길을 따라갔다.En: He followed the temple's path to capture the energy of Chuseok with his camera.Ko: 반면 미경은 깊은 명상에 빠져갔다.En: Meanwhile, Mikyung was lost in deep meditation.Ko: 그녀는 마음을 비우고, 불교의 진정한 의미를 체험하고 있었다.En: She was emptying her mind and experiencing the true meaning of Buddhism.Ko: "아, 이제야 알겠어," 그녀는 속삭였다.En: "Ah, now I understand," she whispered.Ko: 이 순간, 그녀의 연구에 필요한 중요한 통찰을 얻었다.En: At that moment, she gained a crucial insight needed for her research.Ko: 그 숲에서, 해가 져갈 무렵 절의 희미한 등불이 켜졌다.En: In the forest, as dusk fell, the temple's dim lanterns lit up.Ko: 진호의 카메라 렌즈에는 아름다운 장면이 비쳤다.En: Jinho's camera lens captured a beautiful scene.Ko: 절은 등불의 따뜻한 빛으로 감싸여 있었고, 그 장면은 진호에게 큰 영감을 주었다.En: The temple was enveloped in the warm light of the lanterns, and the scene provided Jinho with great inspiration.Ko: 그는 셔터를 눌렀다.En: He pressed the shutter.Ko: 그날 밤, 두 사람은 등불 아래에서 함께 이야기를 나눴다.En: That night, the two shared stories under the lanterns.Ko: "난 사진을 다시 사랑하게 되었어," 진호가 미소지으며 말했다.En: "I fell in love with photography again," Jinho said with a smile.Ko: "나의 연구가 이제 완벽해졌어," 미경도 웃었다.En: "My research is now complete," Mikyung also smiled.Ko: 그들은 이제 각자의 목표를 이루고, 서로를 격려하며 절을 떠났다.En: They each achieved their goals, encouraged each other, and left the temple.Ko: 산길을 내려오는 길, 하늘엔 밝은 달이 떠 있었다.En: As they descended the mountain path, a bright moon hung in the sky.Ko: 그들의 마음도 밝고 가벼워졌다.En: Their hearts felt bright and light.Ko: 숨은 절은 짧은 시간을 보낸 곳이었지만, 평생 잊을 수 없는 추억이 되어 주었다.En: Although they spent only a short time at the hidden temple, it became an unforgettable memory for them. Vocabulary Words:depths: 깊은autumn: 가을scholar: 학자hidden: 숨은tranquil: 고요한surroundings: 주변chanting: 염불undisturbed: 방해하지 않는essence: 본질meditation: 명상participated: 참가했다intended: 하고자 했다insight: 통찰dusk: 해가 저물enveloped: 감싸여shutter: 셔터descended: 내려오는unforgettable: 잊을 수 없는creative block: 창의력 막힘present: 발표nestled: 자리잡고colorful lanterns: 형형색색의 등불crucial: 중요한experience: 체험whispered: 속삭였다lanterns: 등불achieved: 이루고encouraged: 격려하며light: 가벼워졌다memory: 추억

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unveiling the Lost Legacy: A Mendoza Wine Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la finca de flores, un rincón mágico en Mendoza, todo comenzaba a despertarse con la llegada de la primavera.En: On the flower farm, a magical corner in Mendoza, everything began to awaken with the arrival of spring.Es: Los viñedos, bajo la cálida luz del sol, se extendían hacia las majestuosas montañas de los Andes.En: The vineyards, under the warm sunlight, stretched toward the majestic Andes mountains.Es: Por estos caminos, Sofía caminaba día tras día, con la pasión de preservar las técnicas tradicionales de la viticultura.En: Along these paths, Sofía walked day after day, with the passion to preserve traditional winemaking techniques.Es: En su corazón, guardaba un sueño: encontrar la antigua receta de vino que las generaciones pasadas habían perdido en el tiempo.En: In her heart, she held a dream: to find the ancient wine recipe that past generations had lost over time.Es: Héctor, el dueño de la finca, era un hombre reservado.En: Héctor, the owner of the farm, was a reserved man.Es: Siempre había un aire misterioso a su alrededor, sus ojos ocultando secretos de la historia familiar.En: There was always a mysterious air about him, his eyes hiding family history secrets.Es: Aunque deseaba proteger el legado de la finca, no compartía con facilidad los detalles que tanto podían ayudar a Sofía.En: Although he wished to protect the farm's legacy, he did not easily share the details that could greatly help Sofía.Es: Isabella, una crítica de vinos, había llegado a la finca con el propósito de encontrar una historia única.En: Isabella, a wine critic, had arrived at the farm with the purpose of finding a unique story.Es: Los rumores sobre la receta perdida la intrigaban, y vio en ellos una oportunidad de oro para su carrera.En: The rumors about the lost recipe intrigued her, and she saw in them a golden opportunity for her career.Es: Decidida, buscó aliarse con Sofía.En: Determined, she sought to ally with Sofía.Es: Juntas, podrían encontrar las pistas que desvelarían el misterio escondido entre las vides.En: Together, they could find the clues that would reveal the mystery hidden among the vines.Es: Una tarde, mientras el viento susurraba entre las hojas, Sofía y Isabella descubrieron una serie de notas.En: One afternoon, while the wind whispered through the leaves, Sofía and Isabella discovered a series of notes.Es: Eran fragmentos de cartas antiguas.En: They were fragments of old letters.Es: Las letras, aunque desvaídas, aún podían leerse.En: The letters, though faded, could still be read.Es: Aquellas cartas hablaban de un lugar especial, un lugar que solo se abriría al revelar las palabras mágicas.En: Those letters spoke of a special place, a place that would only open by revealing the magic words.Es: Decidieron mostrarle las notas a Héctor.En: They decided to show the notes to Héctor.Es: Aunque al principio se mostró reticente, su corazón cedió al ver la determinación y la sinceridad en los ojos de Sofía e Isabella.En: Although at first he was reluctant, his heart yielded upon seeing the determination and sincerity in Sofía and Isabella's eyes.Es: Con un suspiro, reveló la existencia de un viejo sótano debajo de la bodega.En: With a sigh, he revealed the existence of an old cellar beneath the winery.Es: Guiadas por Héctor, las mujeres bajaron cuidadosamente las escaleras de piedra.En: Guided by Héctor, the women carefully descended the stone stairs.Es: La oscuridad del sótano se iluminó con la luz suave de una lámpara.En: The darkness of the cellar was illuminated by the soft light of a lamp.Es: Allí, tras una puerta secreta, encontraron lo que tanto habían buscado.En: There, behind a secret door, they found what they had sought for so long.Es: La receta apareció, junto a un cofre que contenía cartas y diarios familiares.En: The recipe appeared, along with a chest containing family letters and diaries.Es: En ellos, relatos de amores, luchas y triunfos que definieron a la familia de Héctor por generaciones.En: Within them were tales of love, struggles, and triumphs that had defined Héctor's family for generations.Es: El descubrimiento no solo devolvió la vieja receta, sino que también ayudó a Héctor a comprender la importancia de compartir y honrar su herencia.En: The discovery not only brought back the old recipe but also helped Héctor understand the importance of sharing and honoring his heritage.Es: La emoción llenó los corazones de todos, y una nueva amistad se forjó entre ellos.En: Emotion filled everyone's hearts, and a new friendship was forged among them.Es: Con la primavera completando su renovación, la finca de flores floreció no solo con sus uvas, sino con un renovado espíritu.En: With spring completing its renewal, the flower farm blossomed not only with its grapes but with a renewed spirit.Es: Sofía ganó confianza.En: Sofía gained confidence.Es: Sabía que su amor por el pasado ahora sería el puente hacia el futuro de la finca.En: She knew that her love for the past would now be the bridge to the farm's future.Es: Héctor, Isabella y Sofía compartieron una mirada llena de promesas.En: Héctor, Isabella, and Sofía shared a look full of promises.Es: Juntos, escribieron un nuevo capítulo en la historia de la finca, uno que duraría por siempre.En: Together, they wrote a new chapter in the farm's history, one that would last forever. Vocabulary Words:the vineyard: el viñedomajestic: majestuosothe path: el caminoto awaken: despertarsethe passion: la pasiónthe winemaking: la viticulturathe legacy: el legadothe rumor: el rumorunique: únicodetermined: decididothe clue: la pistato reveal: desvelarthe mystery: el misteriothe wind: el vientoto whisper: susurrarthe note: la notathe fragment: el fragmentothe cellar: el sótanothe lamp: la lámparathe diary: el diariothe struggle: la luchathe triumph: el triunfothe renewal: la renovaciónto blossom: florecerto forge: forjarthe promise: la promesathe defeat: la derrotathe secret: el secretoto descend: descenderthe emotion: la emoción

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Navigating Friendship and Fears on Jeju's Scenic Trails Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 가을은 아름다웠습니다.En: Autumn in Jeju was beautiful.Ko: 나무들은 빨강, 노랑으로 물들어 있고, 잎이 바람에 살포시 흔들렸습니다.En: The trees were colored red and yellow, and the leaves gently swayed in the wind.Ko: 하늘은 맑았지만, 멀리서 검은 구름들이 다가오고 있었습니다.En: The sky was clear, but far away, dark clouds were approaching.Ko: 그날은 추석이었습니다.En: That day was Chuseok.Ko: 지훈, 민서, 수진은 제주도의 올레 길을 걷고 있었습니다.En: Jihoon, Minseo, and Sujin were walking along the Jeju Island ollegil trail.Ko: 지훈은 모험을 좋아했습니다.En: Jihoon loved adventures.Ko: 그는 추석 동안 제주도 여행을 계획했지요.En: He had planned a trip to Jeju Island during Chuseok.Ko: 그는 가족들과 함께 하이킹을 가기로 했습니다.En: He decided to go hiking with his family.Ko: 그러나 그는 비바람에 대한 두려움이 있었습니다.En: However, he had a fear of the stormy weather.Ko: 친구와 사촌 앞에서 그걸 숨기려 했습니다.En: He tried to hide this from his friends and cousins.Ko: 민서는 실용적이고 침착한 성격을 가졌습니다.En: Minseo had a practical and calm personality.Ko: 제주에 처음 왔지만, 그녀는 가족에게 인정을 받고 싶어했습니다.En: It was her first time in Jeju, but she wanted to be recognized by her family.Ko: 수진은 낙천적이고 느긋한 친구였지만, 스스로의 의심도 함께 가지고 있었습니다.En: Sujin was an optimistic and easygoing friend, yet she also harbored self-doubt.Ko: 그들은 올레 길을 걷기 시작했습니다.En: They began to walk the ollegil trail.Ko: 길은 아름다웠습니다.En: The path was beautiful.Ko: 바닷가의 절벽을 따라 이어지는 길에는 멋진 풍경이 펼쳐져 있었습니다.En: It offered a splendid view along the seaside cliffs.Ko: 하지만 구름이 점점 가까워지자 마음이 불안해졌습니다.En: However, as the clouds drew closer, their hearts grew uneasy.Ko: 지훈은 길을 찾다가 혼란스러워지기 시작했습니다.En: Jihoon started to get confused while trying to find the way.Ko: "이쪽인 것 같아," 지훈이 말했습니다.En: "I think it's this way," he said.Ko: 그러나 바람이 점점 거세지면서 그의 두려움도 커져 갔습니다.En: But as the wind grew stronger, his fear also increased.Ko: 결국 그들은 어느 곳으로 가야 할지 헷갈리기 시작했습니다.En: Eventually, they started to get confused about which direction to go.Ko: 민서는 지도를 보았습니다.En: Minseo looked at the map.Ko: "잠깐만, 여기 조금 달라 보여." 그녀는 지도에 집중했습니다.En: "Wait a second, this looks a bit different."Ko: 그녀는 지도에 집중했습니다.En: She focused on the map.Ko: 수진은 웃으며 말했습니다. "우리가 한번 더 확인해보자, 민서 말 들어보자."En: Sujin smiled and said, "Let's check again; let's listen to Minseo."Ko: 결국 지훈은 민서의 지도를 따르기로 결정했습니다.En: In the end, Jihoon decided to follow Minseo's map.Ko: "좋아, 민서. 네가 옳을 수도 있어," 지훈이 말했습니다.En: "Alright, Minseo, you might be right," Jihoon said.Ko: 하지만 그때, 비가 내리기 시작했습니다.En: But then, it started to rain.Ko: 바람이 강하게 불었습니다.En: The wind blew fiercely.Ko: "우린 빨리 결정해야 해!" 수진이 소리쳤습니다.En: "We need to decide quickly!" Sujin shouted.Ko: 결정의 순간이었습니다.En: It was a moment of decision.Ko: 그들은 민서의 관찰력에 의존하여 오른 길을 선택했습니다.En: They relied on Minseo's observation skills and chose the right path.Ko: 드디어, 그들은 바람을 피할 수 있는 작은 쉼터를 찾았습니다.En: Finally, they found a small shelter to escape the wind.Ko: 비는 거세게 내리고 있었습니다.En: The rain was pouring heavily.Ko: "우리가 해냈어!" 수진이 기뻐하며 외쳤습니다.En: "We did it!" Sujin exclaimed joyfully.Ko: 그들은 안전한 곳에 있었고, 지훈은 깨달았습니다. "너희 덕분이야. 다음 번엔 너희를 더 믿을게," 지훈이 말했습니다.En: They were in a safe place, and Jihoon realized, "Thanks to you guys. I'll believe in you more next time," Jihoon said.Ko: 민서는 만족스러웠습니다. 그녀는 자신의 능력을 믿기 시작했습니다.En: Minseo was satisfied. She began to believe in her own abilities.Ko: 그날 저녁, 그들은 숙소에서 따뜻한 송편을 나누며 추석을 축하했습니다.En: That evening, they celebrated Chuseok at their lodging, sharing warm songpyeon.Ko: 비록 길을 잃었지만, 그들은 서로의 강점을 발견하고, 더 가까워졌습니다.En: Although they got lost, they discovered each other's strengths and grew closer.Ko: 그리고 그들은 바람 속에서도 추석의 의미를 찾았던 것입니다.En: And they found the meaning of Chuseok even amidst the wind.Ko: 우정과 가족의 중요성을 깨달았죠.En: They realized the importance of friendship and family.Ko: 제주의 하늘은 여전히 흐리고, 바람은 거셌지만 마음은 따뜻했습니다.En: The sky over Jeju was still cloudy, and the wind was strong, but their hearts were warm. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을swayed: 흔들렸다approaching: 다가오고adventures: 모험stormy: 비바람practical: 실용적harbored: 가지고splendid: 멋진uneasy: 불안confused: 혼란스럽다fiercely: 강하게observation: 관찰shelter: 쉼터pouring: 거세게joyfully: 기뻐하며satisfied: 만족celebrated: 축하lodging: 숙소songpyeon: 송편discovered: 발견amidst: 속에서realized: 깨달았다importance: 중요성cliffs: 절벽personality: 성격recognized: 인정받고decision: 결정ability: 능력strengths: 강점cloudy: 흐리고

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Family Amidst the Storm: A Chuseok Story in Jeju Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 가을 하늘은 하루가 다르게 맑아지고 있었다.En: The autumn sky in Jeju Island was becoming clearer each day.Ko: 커다란 흰 천막이 펼쳐진 병원은 마치 바삐 돌아가는 벌집 같았다.En: The large white tent set up at the hospital resembled a bustling beehive.Ko: 그곳에서 일하는 민지와 진우는 바쁘게 움직이고 있었다.En: Working there, Minji and Jinwoo were busily moving about.Ko: 태풍이 남긴 흔적이 제주도 곳곳에 남아있었다.En: The traces left by the typhoon remained scattered throughout Jeju Island.Ko: 민지는 열심히 일하면서도 마음 한켠이 무거웠다.En: Despite working hard, Minji felt a heaviness in her heart.Ko: 가족들과 함께 보내야 할 추석을 병원에서 보내고 있기 때문이다.En: This was because she was spending Chuseok at the hospital instead of with her family.Ko: 긴 작년에 이어 또다시 가족과의 시간을 놓치게 되어 아쉬움이 컸다.En: Following last year, she once again missed the time she should have been spending with her family, which left her feeling quite disappointed.Ko: 하지만 그녀는 환자들을 위해 최선을 다하기로 했다.En: Nevertheless, she resolved to do her best for the patients.Ko: 진우는 이미 몇 시간째 쉬지 않고 환자를 돌보고 있었다.En: Jinwoo had already been caring for patients for several hours without rest.Ko: 피로가 쌓여 가지만, 그의 사명감은 강했다.En: Although fatigue was building up, his sense of duty was strong.Ko: 그는 자신을 증명해야 한다고 생각했다.En: He felt the need to prove himself.Ko: 곧 다가올 환자들을 위해 정신을 집중하려 노력했다.En: He tried to focus his mind for the patients who would soon arrive.Ko: "우리가 이 상황에서도 할 수 있는 것이 있다면, 추석의 따뜻함을 전하는 것이겠죠?" 민지는 작게 혼잣말을 했다.En: "If there is something we can do in this situation, it's perhaps to convey the warmth of Chuseok," Minji murmured to herself.Ko: 그녀는 모든 사람들에게 작은 추석 선물을 준비하기로 결심했다.En: She decided to prepare small Chuseok gifts for everyone.Ko: 비록 물질적 여유는 없었지만, 마음만은 가족같이 따뜻하게 나누고자 했다.En: Even though they didn't have material wealth, she wanted to share warmth like family.Ko: 작은 설레임과 함께, 간식거리들이 담긴 테이블이 마련되었다.En: With a bit of excitement, a table with snacks was prepared.Ko: 민지는 직원들과 환자들을 초대하고, 함께 따뜻한 시간을 보내며 다가올 겨울을 준비하자고 말했다.En: Minji invited the staff and patients, suggesting they spend a warm time together and prepare for the coming winter.Ko: 환자들도 잠시나마 고향 분위기를 느낄 수 있었다.En: Patients could briefly feel the atmosphere of home.Ko: 하지만 갑자기 근처 마을에서 많은 환자들이 몰려들었다.En: However, suddenly, many patients poured in from a nearby village.Ko: 홍수로 인해 마을이 고립되어 있던 사람들이었다.En: These were people isolated by the floods and urgently needed treatment.Ko: 긴급히 치료가 필요했다. 순간 현장이 바빠졌다.En: The scene became busy in an instant.Ko: 민지와 진우는 다시 환자들을 돌보기 시작했다.En: Minji and Jinwoo began tending to the patients once more.Ko: 시간이 흐르며 하나의 가족처럼 서로 의지하고 돕는 모습이 보였다.En: As time passed, they began to support and help each other like one big family.Ko: 비록 계획한 추석 파티는 잠시 중단되었지만, 그들의 마음은 열정과 함께 다시 따뜻하고 밝아졌다.En: Although the planned Chuseok party was temporarily halted, their spirits once again became warm and bright with enthusiasm.Ko: 긴 하루가 지나고 난 뒤, 민지는 결국 자신이 가족과 떨어져 있는 동안 새로운 가족을 발견했다는 것을 깨달았다.En: After the long day was finally over, Minji realized she had found a new family while being away from her own.Ko: 병원도 하나의 가족이 될 수 있었다.En: The hospital could also become a family.Ko: 진우도 무사히 하루를 마무리하고, 자신에게 주어진 임무를 잘 해냈다는 뿌듯함을 느꼈다.En: Jinwoo also felt a sense of fulfillment, having successfully completed the mission given to him.Ko: 추석은 비록 쉼 없는 바쁜 날이었지만, 그 안에 담긴 감정은 풍족했다.En: Although Chuseok was a continuously busy day, the emotions contained within were abundant.Ko: 감사와 배려, 그리고 함께 나누는 것.En: Gratitude, consideration, and sharing together.Ko: 민지는 이런 것들이 진정한 추석 정신임을 배웠다.En: Minji learned that these are the true spirit of Chuseok.Ko: 변화 속에서도 그 가치는 변하지 않았다.En: Even amidst changes, their value did not change.Ko: 전쟁터 같던 병원은 어느새 가족과 친구들로 가득 찬 따뜻한 쉼터가 되어 있었다.En: The hospital, once like a battlefield, had become a warm shelter filled with family and friends.Ko: 감사와 함께한 추석의 여운이 그들에게 따뜻한 기억으로 남겨졌다.En: The lingering warmth of Chuseok, shared with gratitude, left the group with a fond memory. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을resemble: 같다bustling: 바삐 돌아가는beehive: 벌집scattered: 곳곳에 남아있었다traces: 흔적heaviness: 무거웠다disappointed: 아쉬움prove: 증명convey: 전하는material wealth: 물질적 여유urgently: 긴급히isolated: 고립된enthusiasm: 열정abundant: 풍족하다gratitude: 감사consideration: 배려lingering: 여운fulfillment: 뿌듯함continually: 끊임없이shelter: 쉼터spirit: 정신share: 나누다treat: 돌보다floods: 홍수resolve: 결심하다momentarily: 잠시overflow: 넘쳐나다mission: 임무brighten: 밝아지다

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Home: Miriam's Antarctic Rosh Hashanah Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: מרים, אישה מדהימה בשנות השלושים לחייה, עמדה בחוץ מול התחנה לחקר האקלים באוקרטיקה.En: Miriam, an amazing woman in her thirties, stood outside facing the climate research station in Antarctica.He: רוחות קרות נשבו סביבה, והשמש של סוף הקיץ רק התחילה להיעלם אל האופק.En: Cold winds blew around her, and the late summer sun was just starting to disappear over the horizon.He: היא קטפה נשימה עמוקה, חושבת על הבית בישראל, על המשפחה והחגים שהיא כה מתגעגעת אליהם.En: She took a deep breath, thinking about home in Israel, about the family and holidays she so dearly missed.He: מרים אמנם הייתה רחוקה ממישור החוף הידוע לה כל כך, אך חשבה על ראש השנה המתקרב.En: Though Miriam was far from the coastal plain she knew so well, she thought about the upcoming Rosh Hashanah.He: השנה הזאת היא הרגישה את הצורך להתחבר לשורשיה, למרות שהייתה באדמה הקפואה הזו, אלפי קילומטרים מביתה.En: This year she felt the need to connect to her roots, even though she was in this frozen land, thousands of kilometers from her home.He: אך לא היו תפוחים, ולא דבש בתחנה.En: But there were no apples, and no honey at the station.He: בתוך התחנה, בניגוד לנופח העצוב והקפוא שבחוץ, היה חם ונעים.En: Inside the station, unlike the cold and sad atmosphere outside, it was warm and pleasant.He: שם היו דוד ורחל, חבריה למחקר.En: There were David and Rachel, her research partners.He: דוד היה לא מזמן בארצם המרוחקת, אבל רחל מעולם לא חוותה את מסורות היהודים.En: David had recently been in their distant country, but Rachel had never experienced Jewish traditions.He: מרים ידעה שהיא רוצה ליצור איתם משהו מיוחד.En: Miriam knew she wanted to create something special with them.He: "היום ראש השנה", היא אמרה ברגע שנכנסה לחדר.En: "Today is Rosh Hashanah," she said as soon as she entered the room.He: "זה זמן לחגיגה והתחדשות.En: "It's a time for celebration and renewal.He: אולי נוכל לחגוג יחד.En: Maybe we can celebrate together."He: ""מה אנו צריכים לעשות?En: "What do we need to do?"He: " שאל דוד בהתעניינות.En: asked David with interest.He: מרים חיפשה סביב את המצרכים הקיימים.En: Miriam looked around for the available ingredients.He: היא מצאה תפוזים וקצת סוכר.En: She found oranges and a little sugar.He: "נוכל להכין ריבת תפוז", היא הציעה בחיוך.En: "We can make orange marmalade," she suggested with a smile.He: "כמו תפוח בדבש.En: "Like apples in honey."He: "באותו ערב, התחנה התמלאה בריחות של תפוזים וסוכר, בזיכרונות ובשלווה.En: That evening, the station was filled with the scents of oranges and sugar, memories and tranquility.He: מרים הסבירה לדוד ולרחל על משמעות ראש השנה, על שנה חדשה מלאה בתקווה ובהצלחה.En: Miriam explained to David and Rachel the meaning of Rosh Hashanah, about a new year full of hope and success.He: הם צחקו, שיתפו סיפורים, והעמיקו את קשריהם.En: They laughed, shared stories, and deepened their bonds.He: בקצה הערב, כשמסתיימת החגיגה הקטנה, מרים הרגישה משהו חדש.En: By the end of the evening, as the small celebration was wrapping up, Miriam felt something new.He: בעוד היא רחוקה מהבית, היא גילתה שבתוך הרגעים, בתוך החברות והחום האנושי, היא מצאה בית חדש.En: Although she was far from home, she discovered that within these moments, within the friendship and human warmth, she had found a new home.He: התחנה, למרות היותה מקום קור ופשטות, העניקה לה את התחושה שהיא רצויה, שהיא שייכת.En: The station, despite being a place of cold and simplicity, gave her the feeling that she was welcomed, that she belonged.He: שם, באוקרטיקה הרחוקה, מרים הבינה שמשמעות האמונה והמסורת היא לא רק במקומות המוכרים עם האנשים היקרים ללבך, אלא גם ביכולת לשתף ולהתחבר לכל מי שרוצה להקשיב.En: There, in the distant Antarctica, Miriam understood that the meaning of faith and tradition is not only in familiar places with people dear to your heart, but also in the ability to share and connect with anyone willing to listen. Vocabulary Words:climate: אקליםhorizon: אופקbreath: נשימהroots: שורשיהfrozen: קפואהingredients: המצרכיםmarmalade: ריבתtranquility: שלווהbonds: קשריםfaith: אמונהtradition: מסורתrenewal: התחדשותcelebration: חגיגהconnect: להתחברscents: ריחותmemories: זיכרונותsuccess: בהצלחהlaughter: צחוקsimplicity: פשטותjourney: מסעpartners: חבריםupcoming: המתקרבatmosphere: נופחavailable: הקיימיםpleasant: נעיםdisappear: להיעלםremote: מרוחקתshare: לשתףbond: לחברdiscover: לגלותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - French: Unlocking Arctic Mysteries: A Hidden Passage Beneath the Ice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans la vaste étendue de la toundra arctique, l'air était crispant, une morsure glaciale.En: In the vast expanse of the Arctic tundra, the air was biting, a chilling sting.Fr: C'était un désert de neige et de glace où le ciel et la terre se confondaient à l'horizon.En: It was a desert of snow and ice where the sky and the ground blended together at the horizon.Fr: Là, Étienne, avec ses lunettes embuées et son manteau fourré, scrutait l'immensité blanche.En: There, Étienne, with his fogged-up glasses and fur coat, was scanning the white immensity.Fr: Ce jour-là, il était déterminé.En: That day, he was determined.Fr: Une découverte étrange enterrée dans la glace d'automne l'appelait.En: A strange discovery buried in the autumn ice was calling out to him.Fr: Avec lui, Luc et Marcel se tenaient nerveusement près des traîneaux.En: With him, Luc and Marcel stood nervously near the sleds.Fr: Marcel, le visage buriné par le vent, disait : « Tu es sûr de ça, Étienne ?En: Marcel, his face weathered by the wind, said: “Are you sure about this, Étienne?Fr: Ça peut être dangereux. »En: It could be dangerous.”Fr: Luc hocha la tête, soutenant les doutes de son compagnon.En: Luc nodded, supporting his companion's doubts.Fr: Étienne, l'archéologue passionné, ne pouvait détourner ses pensées du mystère ancien dormant sous ses pieds.En: Étienne, the passionate archaeologist, couldn't divert his thoughts from the ancient mystery sleeping beneath his feet.Fr: « On ne trouve pas de tels artefacts chaque jour.En: “We don't find such artifacts every day.Fr: Cela pourrait changer ce que nous savons de l'histoire », répondit-il avec énergie.En: This could change what we know about history,” he replied with energy.Fr: Leur mission avait commencé avec des rumeurs d'un objet insolite découvert par des chasseurs locaux.En: Their mission had started with rumors of an unusual object discovered by local hunters.Fr: Étienne avait immédiatement rallié ses amis et persuadé les autorités de lui accorder une permission spéciale.En: Étienne had immediately rallied his friends and persuaded the authorities to grant him special permission.Fr: Le groupe s'avança prudemment vers le site de fouille.En: The group cautiously moved toward the dig site.Fr: La lumière de l'automne était faible et donnait au monde une lueur d'argent.En: The autumn light was dim, giving the world a silver glow.Fr: Après plusieurs heures de creusement, le trio atteignit finalement l'artefact.En: After several hours of digging, the trio finally reached the artifact.Fr: Il brillait faiblement, une couleur qu'ils n'avaient jamais vue.En: It glowed faintly, a color they had never seen before.Fr: Intrigué, Étienne nettoya la surface avec soin.En: Intrigued, Étienne carefully cleaned the surface.Fr: Des motifs complexes apparurent, anciens et mystérieux.En: Complex patterns appeared, ancient and mysterious.Fr: La tempête grondait au loin.En: The storm rumbled in the distance.Fr: Luc, inquiet, proposa de rebrousser chemin et de revenir plus tard.En: Luc, worried, suggested turning back and returning later.Fr: « Le temps se dégrade.En: “The weather is getting worse.Fr: On est trop vulnérables ici, » avertit-il.En: We're too vulnerable here,” he warned.Fr: Mais Étienne était absorbé par sa découverte.En: But Étienne was absorbed by his discovery.Fr: « Juste un moment de plus, » insista-t-il.En: “Just one more moment,” he insisted.Fr: Alors qu'il explorait le socle de l'objet, un mécanisme se déclencha brusquement.En: As he explored the object's base, a mechanism suddenly activated.Fr: L'artefact glissa légèrement, révélant une ouverture qui s'étendait sous la glace.En: The artifact shifted slightly, revealing an opening that extended beneath the ice.Fr: Étienne sentit son cœur battre plus vite.En: Étienne felt his heart beat faster.Fr: « Oh mon Dieu... c'est un chemin », murmura Marcel, s'approchant pour mieux voir.En: “Oh my God… it's a passage,” murmured Marcel, approaching for a better look.Fr: Bien que l'incertitude règne, la curiosité les poussa à explorer cette chambre cachée.En: Although uncertainty reigned, curiosity drove them to explore this hidden chamber.Fr: Sous la glace, ils découvrirent une salle étrange remplie de motifs inédits et de symboles inconnus.En: Beneath the ice, they discovered a strange room filled with unprecedented patterns and unknown symbols.Fr: Cela remettait en question les connaissances qu'ils croyaient acquises.En: It challenged the knowledge they thought they had acquired.Fr: Étienne, conscient de la portée de leur trouvaille, sut qu'il devait partager cette révélation avec le monde.En: Étienne, aware of the significance of their find, knew he had to share this revelation with the world.Fr: Avec la décision de ne pas garder ce trésor caché, Étienne s'assura que la découverte serait étudiée attentivement par la communauté scientifique.En: With the decision not to keep this treasure hidden, Étienne ensured that the discovery would be studied carefully by the scientific community.Fr: La lumière de la coopération éclaira leur exploration, menant à de nouvelles découvertes et un réexamen des chronologies historiques.En: The light of cooperation illuminated their exploration, leading to new discoveries and a reevaluation of historical timelines.Fr: À travers cette aventure, Étienne compris que la quête de vérité était plus puissante lorsqu'elle était partagée.En: Through this adventure, Étienne understood that the quest for truth was more powerful when shared.Fr: Il réalisa que le courage d'un homme devait parfois céder face à la sagesse d'un collectif.En: He realized that the courage of one man sometimes had to yield to the wisdom of a collective.Fr: Et ainsi, bien que les vents continuent dans la toundra silencieuse, le monde était sur le point de changer.En: And thus, although the winds continued in the silent tundra, the world was about to change. Vocabulary Words:the expanse: l'étenduebiting: crispantthe tundra: la toundrathe horizon: l'horizonthe fogged-up glasses: les lunettes embuéesthe fur coat: le manteau fourréthe immensity: l'immensitédetermined: déterminéthe discovery: la découverteburied: enterréethe sled: le traîneauweathered: burinédangerous: dangereuxthe archaeologist: l'archéologuethe artifact: l'artefactthe permission: la permissionthe dim light: la lumière faiblesilver glow: lueur d'argentthe pattern: le motifmysterious: mysterieuxthe storm: la tempêtevulnerable: vulnérablesabsorb: absorbéthe mechanism: le mécanismethe passage: le cheminthe chamber: la chambreunprecedented: inéditthe symbols: les symbolesthe revelation: la révélationthe cooperation: la coopération

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rooted in Art: Minji's Cultural Journey at Namsan Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-09-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 남산타워는 가을의 색으로 물들어 있었다.En: The Seoul Namsan Tower was dyed in the colors of autumn.Ko: 추석을 맞아 많은 사람들이 모여 전통적인 장식과 문화 행사로 가득 찬 곳이다.En: In celebration of Chuseok, many people gathered at this place, which was filled with traditional decorations and cultural events.Ko: 이날 민지는 서울을 방문해 그녀의 한국 뿌리를 찾고자 했다.En: On this day, Minji visited Seoul to reconnect with her Korean roots.Ko: 동시에 그녀는 자신의 예술 작품에 영감을 얻고 싶었다.En: At the same time, she sought inspiration for her own artwork.Ko: 민지는 그래픽 디자이너이다.En: Minji is a graphic designer.Ko: 항상 한국 문화에 관심이 많았으나 외국 생활로 인해 왠지 모르게 낯설게 느껴졌다.En: Although she always had a keen interest in Korean culture, her life abroad somehow made it feel unfamiliar.Ko: 그런 민지는 이날 첫 번째로 남산타워 옥상에서 열린 작은 전시회를 찾았다.En: On this day, Minji first visited a small exhibition on the rooftop of Namsan Tower.Ko: 그곳에는 지수라는 미술 학생이 자신의 작품을 선보이고 있었다.En: There, an art student named Jisoo was showcasing her work.Ko: 지수의 그림은 화려한 붓터치와 전통적인 색감이 돋보였다.En: Jisoo's paintings were notable for their vibrant brushstrokes and traditional color schemes.Ko: 민지는 지수의 작품 앞에서 멈춰 섰다.En: Minji stopped in front of Jisoo's pieces.Ko: "정말 아름다워요," 민지가 말했다.En: "It's really beautiful," Minji said.Ko: 지수는 고마운 미소를 지었다.En: Jisoo gave a thankful smile.Ko: "직접 시도해 보실래요?" 지수는 민지를 자유롭게 붓을 사용하라고 권했다.En: "Would you like to try it yourself?" Jisoo encouraged Minji to freely use a brush.Ko: 그 사이 도윤이라는 사진작가가 있었다.En: Nearby was a photographer named Doyun.Ko: 그는 행사 참가자들의 밝은 순간들을 사진으로 찍고 있었다.En: He was capturing the bright moments of the event's participants.Ko: 도윤은 민지와 지수의 대화와 협력을 관찰한 후 그 순간을 포착하기 위해 카메라를 들었다.En: After observing the conversation and collaboration between Minji and Jisoo, Doyun raised his camera to capture the moment.Ko: 민지는 지수의 페인트 팔레트를 사용하여 즉석에서 함께 작품을 만들었다.En: Using Jisoo's paint palette, Minji created impromptu artwork together with her.Ko: 주위 사람들은 그 모습에 감동하여 하나둘 모여들었다.En: The people around them were moved by the sight and started to gather one by one.Ko: 급기야 그들의 작품은 작은 인파의 관심을 끌었다.En: Before long, their joint artwork attracted the interest of a small crowd.Ko: 지수는 웃으며 말했다, "우리 좋은 팀이 되는 것 같아요."En: Jisoo smiled and said, "It seems like we make a good team."Ko: 이날, 민지는 지수와 새로운 우정을 쌓았다.En: That day, Minji forged a new friendship with Jisoo.Ko: 그리고 도윤의 사진 덕분에 그들의 협력은 더 많은 이들에게 전해졌다.En: Thanks to Doyun's photographs, their collaboration was shared with many others.Ko: 민지는 처음으로 한국에서의 자신의 위치와 뿌리를 더욱 깊이 느꼈다.En: For the first time, Minji felt a deeper sense of her place and roots in Korea.Ko: 행사가 끝나갈 때, 민지는 지수에게 말했다. "다음 번에 다시 서울에 오게 되면 함께 또 작업해요."En: As the event drew to a close, Minji said to Jisoo, "Next time I come to Seoul, let's work together again."Ko: 지수는 기쁘게 고개를 끄덕였다. "그때 꼭 만나요."En: Jisoo nodded with joy. "Let's definitely meet then."Ko: 민지의 한국 문화에 대한 연결고리는 강화되었고, 이제 그녀는 더 자주 서울을 방문할 계획이다.En: Minji's connection to Korean culture was strengthened, and she now plans to visit Seoul more often.Ko: 지수와의 관계는 더욱 특별해졌다.En: Her relationship with Jisoo became even more special.Ko: 그녀는 자신의 문화적 정체성과 예술적 영감을 동시에 찾아가는 여행을 시작했다.En: She began a journey to find her cultural identity and artistic inspiration simultaneously.Ko: 민지는 더 이상 외부인이 아니었다.En: Minji was no longer an outsider.Ko: 서울은 그녀에게 또 다른 덕으로 자리 잡았다.En: Seoul became another home for her. Vocabulary Words:dyed: 물들어 있었다celebration: 축하reconnect: 찾고자 했다abroad: 외국unfamiliar: 낯설게roof: 옥상exhibition: 전시회notable: 돋보였다vibrant: 화려한brushstrokes: 붓터치palette: 팔레트impromptu: 즉석에서forged: 쌓았다roots: 뿌리participant: 참가자collaboration: 협력capture: 포착하기cultural: 문화적identity: 정체성artistic: 예술적strengthened: 강화되었고journey: 여행outsider: 외부인fringe: 가장자리inspiration: 영감traditional: 전통적인gathered: 모여thankful: 고마운encouraged: 권했다sense: 느낌

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Storm of Understanding: A Transformative Journey in Mallorca Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-08-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El viento suave del otoño acariciaba la piel de Mariela mientras se dirigía hacia el pequeño aeropuerto de Palma de Mallorca.En: The soft autumn wind caressed Mariela's skin as she headed towards the small airport of Palma de Mallorca.Es: Había pasado mucho tiempo desde la última vez que ella y sus amigos se reunieron.En: It had been a long time since she and her friends had gathered.Es: El paisaje mallorquín, con sus colinas verdes y el Mediterráneo resplandeciente, prometía una semana inolvidable.En: The Mallorcan landscape, with its green hills and the shimmering Mediterranean, promised an unforgettable week.Es: Rodrigo ya se encontraba en el hotel, charlando animadamente con los demás.En: Rodrigo was already at the hotel, chatting animatedly with the others.Es: Aunque parecía cómodo, Mariela notaba una sombra en sus ojos.En: Although he seemed comfortable, Mariela noticed a shadow in his eyes.Es: Rodrigo, siempre rodeado de gente, a menudo se sentía solo.En: Rodrigo, always surrounded by people, often felt alone.Es: Esa vez, Mariela decidió que haría algo al respecto.En: This time, Mariela decided she would do something about it.Es: Una mañana, después del desayuno, Mariela se acercó a Rodrigo.En: One morning, after breakfast, Mariela approached Rodrigo.Es: "Vamos a explorar las colinas", sugirió.En: "Let's explore the hills," she suggested.Es: Rodrigo, un poco sorprendido, aceptó.En: Rodrigo, a little surprised, accepted.Es: La mayoría de sus amigos preferían quedarse en la piscina, pero él sintió curiosidad.En: Most of their friends preferred to stay by the pool, but he felt curious.Es: El camino hacia las colinas estaba pintado con los tonos cálidos del otoño.En: The path to the hills was painted with the warm tones of autumn.Es: Hojas crujían bajo sus zapatos mientras caminaban en silencio, disfrutando del aire fresco.En: Leaves crunched beneath their shoes as they walked in silence, enjoying the fresh air.Es: Después de un rato, Rodrigo comenzó a hablar más.En: After a while, Rodrigo started to talk more.Es: Mariela escuchaba atentamente.En: Mariela listened attentively.Es: Él se sentía pequeño entre personalidades tan grandes, confesó.En: He felt small among such big personalities, he confessed.Es: Había estado luchando con esto, sin saber cómo compartirlo.En: He had been struggling with this, not knowing how to share it.Es: Justo cuando la conversación se profundizaba, el cielo azul se cubrió de nubes grises.En: Just as the conversation deepened, the blue sky was covered with gray clouds.Es: El clima cambió rápidamente, y un trueno retumbó en la distancia.En: The weather changed quickly, and a thunder rumbled in the distance.Es: Mariela y Rodrigo buscaron refugio en una pequeña cabaña abandonada que encontraron en su camino.En: Mariela and Rodrigo sought refuge in a small abandoned cabin they found along their path.Es: Allí, escuchando el tamborileo de la lluvia, continuaron hablando.En: There, listening to the patter of the rain, they continued talking.Es: Rodrigo se abrió como nunca lo había hecho antes.En: Rodrigo opened up like he never had before.Es: Compartió sus inseguridades y su deseo de ser escuchado.En: He shared his insecurities and his desire to be heard.Es: Mariela reconoció que a veces daba por hecho que todos en el grupo eran felices.En: Mariela realized that sometimes she took for granted that everyone in the group was happy.Es: El silencio de la tormenta empoderaba sus palabras, haciéndolas vibrar con sinceridad.En: The silence of the storm empowered their words, making them vibrate with sincerity.Es: Cuando la tormenta finalmente pasó, un nuevo brío iluminaba sus rostros.En: When the storm finally passed, a new brightness illuminated their faces.Es: Habían compartido algo real y profundo.En: They had shared something real and profound.Es: De regreso al hotel, los árboles parecían más verdes y el mar más azul.En: Back at the hotel, the trees seemed greener and the sea bluer.Es: Ambos se sentían más ligeros, llenos de esperanza y entendimiento.En: They both felt lighter, filled with hope and understanding.Es: Esa noche, mientras el grupo compartía anécdotas del día alrededor de la cena, Rodrigo habló.En: That night, as the group shared stories of the day around dinner, Rodrigo spoke.Es: Lo hizo con una claridad y confianza que hasta ahora había ocultado.En: He did so with a clarity and confidence that he had thus far hidden.Es: Los amigos lo escucharon, más atentos que nunca.En: The friends listened, more attentively than ever.Es: Mariela sonrió, satisfecha de ver el cambio en él y también en ella misma.En: Mariela smiled, satisfied to see the change in him and also in herself.Es: El sol descendía lentamente, tiñendo el cielo de púrpura y dorado.En: The sun slowly descended, dyeing the sky purple and gold.Es: Nuevos lazos se fortalecieron en Mallorca, y las olas batían suavemente la orilla, celebrando un nuevo comienzo.En: New bonds were strengthened in Mallorca, and the waves gently lapped at the shore, celebrating a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el vientoto caress: acariciarsmall: pequeñothe landscape: el paisajethe hill: la colinato shimmer: resplandecerunforgettable: inolvidableto chat: charlaranimately: animadamentethe shadow: la sombrato surround: rodearlonely: soloto explore: explorarthe curiosity: la curiosidadto crunch: crujirsoft: suavethe air: el aireto confess: confesarto struggle: lucharthe cloud: la nubeto change: cambiarto rumble: retumbarthe storm: la tormentathe cabin: la cabañato patter: tamborilearto empower: empoderarsincere: sinceroto illuminate: iluminarprofound: profundoto descend: descender

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rediscovering Passions Under Jeju's Autumn Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-08-22-34-00-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 가을은 한 폭의 그림 같았습니다.En: The autumn in Jeju was like a picture-perfect painting.Ko: 하늘은 맑고 파랗고, 공기는 시원하게 불어왔습니다.En: The sky was clear and blue, and the air was blowing cool and refreshing.Ko: 그런 가운데, 한 무리의 사람들이 제주도에 도착했습니다.En: In the midst of this, a group of people arrived on Jeju Island.Ko: 그들 중에는 서진과 은미가 있었죠.En: Among them were Seojin and Eunmi.Ko: 서진은 그래픽 디자이너였습니다.En: Seojin was a graphic designer.Ko: 그는 영감을 잃고 작품에 열정을 잃은 상태였습니다.En: He had lost his inspiration and passion for his work.Ko: 그렇게 그는 새로운 경험과 안식을 찾으러 제주에 왔습니다.En: In such a state, he had come to Jeju to find new experiences and rest.Ko: 은미는 스물일곱 살의 요리사 지망생이었습니다. 그녀는 전통 한식을 사랑했고, 이번 여행을 통해 자신감을 얻고자 했습니다.En: Eunmi, a twenty-seven-year-old aspiring chef, loved traditional Korean cuisine and sought to gain confidence through this trip.Ko: 첫 만남은 찬란한 가을 햇살 아래, 그룹 휴양지의 마당에서 이루어졌습니다.En: Their first meeting took place under the brilliant autumn sunlight in the courtyard of a group resort.Ko: 서진은 긴장한 얼굴로 주변을 둘러보았고, 은미는 자신의 음식이 다른 사람들의 입맛에 맞을지 걱정했습니다.En: Seojin looked around with a tense face, and Eunmi worried whether her food would suit others' tastes.Ko: 이틀째 되는 날, 은미는 큰 결심을 했습니다.En: On the second day, Eunmi made a big decision.Ko: 그녀는 갖가지 나물을 넣은 전통 김치를 직접 만들어 다른 사람들과 나누기로 했습니다.En: She decided to make traditional kimchi with various wild greens and share it with others.Ko: 사람들은 처음엔 의구심을 가졌지만, 하나둘씩 시식을 하며 맛있다는 칭찬을 아끼지 않았습니다.En: Although people were skeptical at first, they gradually began to taste it, showering her with compliments on how delicious it was.Ko: 그때 서진은 은미에게 다가와 대화를 시작했습니다.En: That was when Seojin approached Eunmi and began a conversation.Ko: "이 김치는 정말 맛있네요. 비법이 무엇인가요?" 서진이 물었습니다.En: "This kimchi is really delicious. What's the secret?" Seojin asked.Ko: 은미는 쑥스럽게 웃으며, "비법은 사랑과 정성입니다," 라고 대답했습니다.En: Eunmi, smiling shyly, replied, "The secret is love and devotion."Ko: 그들은 김치 한 접시를 놓고 웃으며 이야기를 나누었습니다.En: They laughed and talked over a plate of kimchi.Ko: 서진은 은미의 열정적인 이야기에 영감을 받고, 속에서 뭔가가 다시 깨어나는 기분이 들었습니다.En: Seojin felt inspired by Eunmi's passionate stories, as if something inside him was being reawakened.Ko: 은미 역시 서진의 관심과 칭찬에 용기를 얻게 되었습니다.En: Eunmi also gained courage from Seojin's interest and compliments.Ko: 추석 저녁, 모두가 모여 앉아 명절 음식을 나누며 은미의 요리를 칭찬했습니다.En: On the night of Chuseok, everyone gathered to share traditional holiday food, praising Eunmi's cooking.Ko: 서진과 은미는 서로에게 더욱 가까워졌고, 자연스레 서로를 이해하며 조언도 아낌없이 나누었습니다.En: Seojin and Eunmi grew closer, naturally understanding each other and generously sharing advice.Ko: 제주 여행이 끝나갈 즈음, 서진은 새로운 영감을 안고 집으로 돌아가게 되었습니다.En: As the Jeju trip came to an end, Seojin returned home with new inspiration.Ko: 그의 눈에는 앞으로 펼쳐질 새로운 디자인의 모습이 그려져 있었습니다.En: In his eyes, he envisioned the new designs he would create.Ko: 은미 또한 자신만의 요리 스타일에 대한 자신감을 갖게 되었고, 새로운 친구들과의 인연을 기쁘게 여겼습니다.En: Eunmi also gained confidence in her own cooking style and cherished the connections she made with new friends.Ko: 서진은 창의적인 에너지를 얻었고, 은미는 자신의 길을 확신하게 되었습니다.En: Seojin acquired creative energy, and Eunmi found assurance in her path.Ko: 그들은 각자의 자리로 돌아가 또 다른 미래를 그려나갈 준비를 했습니다.En: They prepared to return to their respective places and continue drawing their futures.Ko: 그렇게 제주의 가을은 서진과 은미에게 소중한 인연과 배움을 안겨주었습니다.En: Thus, the autumn of Jeju brought Seojin and Eunmi precious connections and learning experiences.Ko: 그들의 이야기는 추억 속에 남게 되고, 새로운 시작을 맞이하게 되었습니다.En: Their story remained in their memories and marked the beginning of a new chapter. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을picture-perfect: 한 폭의 그림 같음refreshing: 시원하게amidst: 가운데aspiring: 지망생cuisine: 한식courtyard: 마당tense: 긴장한skeptical: 의구심을 갖다gradually: 하나둘씩compliments: 칭찬devotion: 정성reawakened: 깨어나는confidence: 자신감assurance: 확신praising: 칭찬하는connections: 인연generously: 아낌없이envisioned: 그려져gained: 얻다path: 길marked: 남기다experience: 경험brilliant: 찬란한greens: 나물traditional: 전통share: 나누다inspiration: 영감passion: 열정creative: 창의적인

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Serendipitous Encounter: Plants, Medicine & New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Крај лета носио је топао и умирујући поветарац у Београду.En: The end of summer brought a warm and soothing breeze to Belgrade.Sr: Јевремовац, ботаничка башта, блистао је у свој својој раскоши.En: Jevremovac, the botanical garden, shone in all its splendor.Sr: Стаклене куполе стакленика сјале су на сунцу, а ваздух је био испуњен мирисом цветајућих биљака.En: The glass domes of the greenhouses glittered in the sun, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming plants.Sr: Путеви су шуштали под ногама док су посетиоци лагано пролазили, апсорбујући лепоту природе око себе.En: The paths rustled underfoot as visitors slowly strolled, absorbing the beauty of nature around them.Sr: Милош, ботаничар у својим средњим тридесетим, осећао је немир.En: Miloš, a botanist in his mid-thirties, felt restless.Sr: Његова каријера није ишла онако како је замишљао, а лични живот је изгледао ако да стоји у месту.En: His career wasn't going as he had imagined, and his personal life seemed to be at a standstill.Sr: Одлучио је данас направити паузу.En: He decided to take a break today.Sr: Дођи у Јевремовац да очисти мисли и пронађе поновни смисао у свом раду.En: He came to Jevremovac to clear his thoughts and find renewed purpose in his work.Sr: С друге стране баште, Санја, млада студенткиња медицине, ушла је са страстом у сваки кутак.En: On the other side of the garden, Sanja, a young medical student, passionately explored every corner.Sr: Љубав према природи и студијама медицинских својстава биљака довела ју је овде.En: Her love for nature and the study of the medicinal properties of plants had brought her here.Sr: Међутим, била је суздржана у приступу Милошу, плашећи се да не омета његов мир.En: However, she was hesitant to approach Miloš, fearing she might disturb his peace.Sr: Милош је седео на једној од глатких, излизаних клупа, посматрајући цвеће како игра на ветру.En: Miloš sat on one of the smooth, worn-out benches, watching the flowers dance in the wind.Sr: Санја, прикупивши храброст, пришла је са осмехом.En: Sanja, gathering her courage, approached with a smile.Sr: "Извините, јесте ли Милош, ботаничар?En: "Excuse me, are you Miloš, the botanist?"Sr: ", упитала је са благим тоном.En: she asked in a gentle tone.Sr: Милош је погледао, изненађен.En: Miloš looked up, surprised.Sr: "Јесам.En: "I am.Sr: Како вам могу помоћи?En: How can I help you?"Sr: "Санја му је испричала о својој страсти према медицини и биљкама, и о жељи да научи више од њега.En: Sanja explained her passion for medicine and plants and her desire to learn more from him.Sr: Иако је у почетку био сумњичав, њен ентузијазам био је заразан.En: Although initially skeptical, her enthusiasm was contagious.Sr: Развио се разговор пун живости.En: A lively conversation developed.Sr: Милош је делио своје знање о лековитим биљкама, а Санја је причала о медицинским техникама.En: Miloš shared his knowledge about medicinal plants, while Sanja talked about medical techniques.Sr: Њихова размена мисли била је испуњена узбуђењем и идејама.En: Their exchange of thoughts was filled with excitement and ideas.Sr: Тако је настала идеја о заједничком истраживању, спајању ботанике и медицине.En: This led to the idea of a joint research project, combining botany and medicine.Sr: На крају дана, Милош се осећао обновљено.En: By the end of the day, Miloš felt rejuvenated.Sr: Више није био само ботаничар који тражи инспирацију, већ неко ко има нови циљ.En: He was no longer just a botanist seeking inspiration, but someone with a new goal.Sr: Санја је напустила башту, одређена да дубље истражује спој медицинске науке и биљака.En: Sanja left the garden determined to delve deeper into the fusion of medical science and plants.Sr: Обоје су осетили како им је случајни сусрет у башти променио поглед на свет.En: Both felt that their chance encounter in the garden had changed their view of the world.Sr: Растанак је означио почетак новог поглавља, професионалног партнерства које је обећавало да ће унети свеже ветрове у њихове области деловања.En: Their parting marked the beginning of a new chapter, a professional partnership that promised to bring fresh winds into their fields of work.Sr: Јевремовац их је ујединио, баш као што само природа уме - једноставно и чудесно.En: Jevremovac had united them, just as nature alone can—simply and wondrously. Vocabulary Words:soothing: umirujućisplendor: раскошglittered: sjalebreeze: поветарацrustled: шушталиunderfoot: под ногамаstrolled: пролазилиrestless: немирstandstill: стоји у местуclearing: очистиworn-out: излизанихapproached: пришлаcourage: храбростenthusiasm: ентузијазамskeptical: сумњичавcontagious: заразанrejuvenated: обновљеноdelve: истражујеfusion: спојencounter: сусретremarked: означиоdetermined: одређенаpartnership: партнерствоunited: ујединиоfresh: свежеfields: областиpromised: обећавалоabsorb: апсорбујућиsmooth: глаткихexchange: размена

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: The Vanished Códice: A Detective Story in the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-06-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El Museo Nacional de Antropología en la Ciudad de México estaba lleno de vida en un cálido día de fin de verano.En: The Museo Nacional de Antropología in Ciudad de México was full of life on a warm late summer day.Es: Los rayos de sol entraban por las amplias ventanas, iluminando las vastas colecciones de artefactos antiguos de México.En: The sun's rays streamed through the large windows, illuminating the vast collections of ancient Mexican artifacts.Es: Entre la multitud de visitantes, Mariana, una estudiante de posgrado en antropología, observaba con atención cada pieza.En: Among the crowd of visitors, Mariana, a graduate student in anthropology, attentively observed each piece.Es: Había algo que la inquietaba, una teoría que necesitaba comprobar.En: There was something that unsettled her, a theory she needed to verify.Es: Mientras tanto, Javier, el curador principal del museo, observaba todo desde la distancia.En: Meanwhile, Javier, the museum's chief curator, watched everything from a distance.Es: Para él, la reputación y conservación de los artefactos era prioridad.En: For him, the reputation and preservation of the artifacts were a priority.Es: Sin embargo, la tranquilidad del museo estaba por romperse.En: However, the museum's tranquility was about to be shattered.Es: Un artefacto valioso había desaparecido y el pánico comenzaba a crecer entre el personal.En: A valuable artifact had disappeared, and panic began to grow among the staff.Es: "¿Dónde está el códice?En: "Where is the códice?"Es: ", murmuró Javier, su preocupación reflejada en su rostro.En: murmured Javier, his concern reflected on his face.Es: Mariana se acercó con una mezcla de entusiasmo y nerviosismo.En: Mariana approached with a mixture of enthusiasm and nervousness.Es: "Javier, creo que sé cómo encontrarlo", dijo, su voz firme pero emocionada.En: "Javier, I think I know how to find it," she said, her voice firm yet excited.Es: "He estado estudiando la disposición de las exhibiciones y creo que hay algo que no cuadra".En: "I've been studying the layout of the exhibits, and I think there's something that doesn't add up."Es: Aunque escéptico, Javier decidió darle una oportunidad a Mariana.En: Although skeptical, Javier decided to give Mariana a chance.Es: Con su permiso, revisaron minuciosamente el catálogo del museo, algo que llevó varias horas.En: With his permission, they thoroughly reviewed the museum's catalog, something that took several hours.Es: El día avanzaba y la presión aumentaba.En: The day wore on, and the pressure increased.Es: Mariana, aunque enfocada, comprendió que necesitaba ayuda.En: Mariana, although focused, understood that she needed help.Es: Javier reconoció su dedicación y comenzó a valorar sus observaciones.En: Javier recognized her dedication and began to appreciate her observations.Es: Pasaron al área de archivo del museo, un lugar menos visitado.En: They moved to the museum's archive area, a less visited place.Es: Allí, Mariana descubrió algo inesperado: una estrecha abertura detrás de una de las vitrinas permanentes.En: There, Mariana discovered something unexpected: a narrow opening behind one of the permanent display cases.Es: Con cautela, ambos se adentraron en el pasillo oculto.En: Cautiously, they both ventured into the hidden corridor.Es: Casi al final del camino, encontraron un pequeño almacén olvidado.En: Near the end of the path, they found a small forgotten storage room.Es: Allí, cubierto por el polvo del tiempo, estaba el códice desaparecido.En: There, covered in the dust of time, was the missing códice.Es: "Esto es increíble", exclamó Mariana, sus ojos brillantes ante el descubrimiento.En: "This is incredible," exclaimed Mariana, her eyes shining at the discovery.Es: Javier, aunque asombrado, sonrió con alivio.En: Javier, though astonished, smiled with relief.Es: El artefacto estaba intacto y su reputación preservada.En: The artifact was intact, and its reputation was preserved.Es: Además, Mariana había demostrado su valía y la importancia de pensar fuera de lo convencional.En: Moreover, Mariana had proven her worth and the importance of thinking outside the conventional.Es: Al salir del pasaje oculto, los dos compartieron un momento de silenciosa comprensión.En: Upon exiting the hidden passage, the two shared a moment of silent understanding.Es: Mariana había probado su teoría y había crecido en el proceso, aprendiendo a confiar y promover la colaboración.En: Mariana had proven her theory and had grown in the process, learning to trust and promote collaboration.Es: Javier, por su parte, encontró en la curiosidad y dedicación de Mariana una nueva perspectiva.En: Javier, for his part, found in Mariana's curiosity and dedication a new perspective.Es: El artefacto recuperado fue devuelto a su lugar en la exhibición, y el museo continuó su vibrante recorrido histórico.En: The recovered artifact was returned to its place in the exhibit, and the museum continued its vibrant historical journey.Es: Mariana y Javier, ahora colegas con respeto mutuo, caminaron por las grandiosas salas, ya no como desconocidos, sino como colaboradores en la conservación de la historia.En: Mariana and Javier, now colleagues with mutual respect, walked through the grand halls, no longer as strangers, but as collaborators in the conservation of history.Es: Así, la lección del día se llevó consigo un final satisfactorio, donde la historia no solo permaneció intacta, sino que también floreció con nuevas posibilidades.En: Thus, the lesson of the day carried a satisfying ending, where history not only remained intact but also flourished with new possibilities. Vocabulary Words:museum: el museocurator: el curadorartifact: el artefactocollection: la coleccióntheory: la teoríalayout: la disposicióncatalog: el catálogoarchive: el archivostorage room: el almacéncorridor: el pasillowindow: la ventanapreservation: la conservacióntranquility: la tranquilidaddust: el polvopath: el caminoperception: la percepciónreputation: la reputacióndiscovery: el descubrimientolayout: la disposiciónopportunity: la oportunidadpressure: la presióncollaboration: la colaboraciónunderstanding: la comprensióncuriosity: la curiosidadjourney: el recorridohall: la salapossibility: la posibilidadvisitor: el visitanteopening: la aberturaintact: intacto

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Serendipitous Sparks: The Unseen Artistry of Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I Vigelandsparken i Oslo, under den klare høsthimmelen, vandret Lars langs de svingete stiene.En: In Vigelandsparken in Oslo, under the clear autumn sky, Lars walked along the winding paths.No: Han hadde nettopp fullført kunststudiene sine og trengte ny inspirasjon.En: He had just completed his art studies and needed new inspiration.No: Trærne omkring ham glødet i nyanser av rødt, oransje og gull.En: The trees around him glowed in shades of red, orange, and gold.No: Hver eneste skulptur i parken syntes å fortelle en historie, men Lars slet med å finne en som ga gjenklang i hjertet hans.En: Every single sculpture in the park seemed to tell a story, but Lars struggled to find one that resonated with his heart.No: På en benk i nærheten hadde Ingrid nettopp satt seg ned, kameraet klart til å fange parkens magiske farger.En: On a bench nearby, Ingrid had just sat down, her camera ready to capture the park's magical colors.No: Hun elsket å ta bilder av naturskjønnheten om høsten, men hun måtte finne det perfekte bildet for den kommende utstillingen.En: She loved taking pictures of the natural beauty in autumn, but she needed to find the perfect image for the upcoming exhibition.No: Selv om landskapet rundt henne var vidunderlig, følte hun at noe manglet.En: Although the landscape around her was wonderful, she felt that something was missing.No: Hun trengte et nytt perspektiv.En: She needed a new perspective.No: Lars bestemte seg for å tilbringe mer tid i parken.En: Lars decided to spend more time in the park.No: Han håpet at den naturlige skjønnheten og de uttrykksfulle skulpturene ville tenne hans kreative flamme igjen.En: He hoped that the natural beauty and the expressive sculptures would ignite his creative flame again.No: Samtidig, Ingrid, alltid nysgjerrig, begynte å prate med folk hun møtte på hennes vei for å få ny inspirasjon.En: Meanwhile, Ingrid, always curious, began chatting with people she met along her way to gain new inspiration.No: Deres veier møttes under en stor, gammel lindetopp.En: Their paths crossed under a large, old linden tree.No: Som løv falt mykt ned om dem, begynte en enkel samtale om kunsten.En: As leaves fell softly around them, a simple conversation about art began.No: Lars delte sine utfordringer med Ingrid, som forsto akkurat hvordan han følte det.En: Lars shared his challenges with Ingrid, who understood exactly how he felt.No: Ingrid på sin side fortalte om sitt desperasjoner etter å finne det perfekte motivet til hennes utstilling.En: Ingrid, in turn, spoke about her desperation to find the perfect subject for her exhibition.No: "Det er så mye skjønnhet rundt oss," sa Lars og pekte på skulpturene, "men noen ganger ser vi det ikke før vi ser det gjennom en annens øyne.En: "There is so much beauty around us," said Lars, pointing at the sculptures, "but sometimes we don't see it until we see it through another's eyes."No: "Ingrid smilte.En: Ingrid smiled.No: "Hva om du ser mine bilder?En: "What if you look at my pictures?No: Kanskje de kan inspirere deg?En: Maybe they can inspire you?No: Og kanskje dine malerier kan gi meg et nytt synspunkt.En: And maybe your paintings can give me a new viewpoint."No: "De bestemte seg for å samarbeide.En: They decided to collaborate.No: Ingrid skulle ta bilder av parken, mens Lars lot seg inspirere av dem til å male.En: Ingrid would take pictures of the park, while Lars would be inspired by them to paint.No: Sammen skapte de noe unikt, en serie som smeltet fotografi og maling sammen, og det vokste til en fellesskapsutstilling.En: Together they created something unique, a series that merged photography and painting, and it grew into a community exhibition.No: Ingrid oppdaget en ny muse i Lars, og gjennom hans malerier fant hun en ny selvtillit til å uttrykke sin visjon.En: Ingrid discovered a new muse in Lars, and through his paintings, she found a new confidence to express her vision.No: Lars, på den annen side, opplevde en fornyet følelse av hensikt i sine verk, drevet av energien i Ingrids bilder.En: Lars, on the other hand, experienced a renewed sense of purpose in his work, driven by the energy of Ingrid's images.No: Det ble en vakker høst i Vigelandparken.En: It was a beautiful autumn in Vigelandparken.No: En sesong som ikke bare brakte fargene frem i naturen, men også i deres hjerter.En: A season that not only brought out the colors in nature but also in their hearts.No: Sammen fant de hva de alltid hadde lett etter: inspirasjon og mening.En: Together they found what they had always been searching for: inspiration and meaning.No: Deres samarbeid ble en suksess, men enda viktigere, en ny begynnelse for to kreative sjeler.En: Their collaboration became a success, but more importantly, a new beginning for two creative souls. Vocabulary Words:winding: svingeteshades: nyanserresonated: ga gjenklangstruggled: sletautumn: høstcaptured: fangetexhibition: utstillingignite: tennecurious: nysgjerrigpaths: stienedesperation: desperasjonerviewpoint: synspunktexpression: uttrykkcollaborate: samarbeidecommunity: fellesskapmuse: muserenewed: fornyetpurpose: hensiktconfidence: selvtillitflame: flammeglowed: glødetexpressive: uttrykksfullelandscape: landskapmissing: mangletperspective: perspektivmerged: smeltet sammenunique: uniktseason: sesongart: kunstinspiration: inspirasjon

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Cacti and Reflection: A Botanist's Journey to Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El viento soplaba suavemente entre los altos cactus del Jardín de Cactus en Lanzarote.En: The wind blew gently among the tall cacti of the Jardín de Cactus in Lanzarote.Es: Era primavera en el hemisferio sur, y aunque el sol brillaba intensamente, había una brisa ligera que traía consigo un alivio fugaz.En: It was spring in the southern hemisphere, and although the sun shone intensely, there was a light breeze bringing with it a fleeting relief.Es: Esteban, un botánico apasionado, caminaba lentamente.En: Esteban, a passionate botanist, walked slowly.Es: Observaba cada planta con atención.En: He observed each plant attentively.Es: Tenía un amor por las plantas exóticas, y este jardín era su paraíso.En: He had a love for exotic plants, and this garden was his paradise.Es: Luz acompañaba a Esteban.En: Luz accompanied Esteban.Es: Ella era su amiga leal, siempre atenta a sus necesidades.En: She was his loyal friend, always attentive to his needs.Es: Sabía del dolor que él llevaba consigo.En: She knew of the pain he carried with him.Es: Aunque al principio Esteban parecía disfrutar, Luz notó que sus pasos se volvían más lentos.En: Although at first Esteban seemed to enjoy himself, Luz noticed that his steps became slower.Es: Esteban se secaba la frente con frecuencia.En: Esteban wiped his forehead frequently.Es: El jardín era extenso y lleno de maravillas, pero el sol era implacable.En: The garden was extensive and full of wonders, but the sun was relentless.Es: "Esteban, ¿quieres descansar un poco?"En: "Esteban, do you want to rest for a bit?"Es: preguntó Luz preocupada.En: asked Luz worriedly.Es: La sombra de un gran cactus ofrecía un lugar fresco para sentarse.En: The shade of a large cactus offered a cool place to sit.Es: Esteban, determinado a ver todas las plantas, negó con la cabeza.En: Esteban, determined to see all the plants, shook his head.Es: "Estoy bien," afirmó, aunque su rostro mostraba lo contrario.En: "I'm fine," he stated, although his face showed otherwise.Es: Mientras caminaban, el calor se tornó insoportable para Esteban.En: As they walked, the heat became unbearable for Esteban.Es: Cada paso era más pesado.En: Each step was heavier.Es: Cerca de una colección de cactus raros, Esteban se tambaleó y se desplomó al suelo.En: Near a collection of rare cacti, Esteban wobbled and collapsed to the ground.Es: Luz exclamó su nombre, corrió hacia él y trató de reanimarlo.En: Luz exclaimed his name, ran to him, and tried to revive him.Es: "Esteban, respira, por favor," le decía.En: "Esteban, breathe, please," she said to him.Es: Rápidamente, Luz le ofreció agua y lo ayudó a llegar a la sombra.En: Quickly, Luz offered him water and helped him to reach the shade.Es: Allí, con el sonido lejano de la brisa filtrándose entre los cactus, Esteban comenzó a respirar mejor.En: There, with the distant sound of the breeze filtering through the cacti, Esteban began to breathe better.Es: "Gracias, Luz," dijo finalmente, con voz débil pero agradecida.En: "Thank you, Luz," he finally said, with a weak but grateful voice.Es: "De nada, Esteban.En: "You're welcome, Esteban.Es: Debemos cuidar de nosotros mismos.En: We must take care of ourselves.Es: Tu pasión es hermosa, pero no a costa de tu salud," respondió Luz con una sonrisa cálida.En: Your passion is beautiful, but not at the cost of your health," replied Luz with a warm smile.Es: Juntos, miraron las plantas alrededor de ellos.En: Together, they looked at the plants around them.Es: Eran fuertes y resistentes, adaptadas al calor del desierto.En: They were strong and resilient, adapted to the desert heat.Es: Esteban admiró esas cualidades.En: Esteban admired those qualities.Es: Tras descansar un rato, reflexionaron sobre la importancia del equilibrio.En: After resting for a while, they reflected on the importance of balance.Es: La belleza del jardín no solo estaba en sus plantas, sino también en cómo enseñaba a respetar los límites.En: The garden's beauty was not only in its plants but also in how it taught to respect limits.Es: Finalmente, Esteban se recobró y pudo observar el jardín con renovada serenidad.En: Finally, Esteban recovered and was able to observe the garden with renewed serenity.Es: Aprendió que encontrar la paz no solo implica explorar la belleza exterior, sino también entender y respetar el propio cuerpo.En: He learned that finding peace not only involves exploring outer beauty but also understanding and respecting one's own body.Es: Mientras el sol comenzaba a descender, Luz y Esteban caminaron lentamente hacia la salida.En: As the sun began to descend, Luz and Esteban walked slowly towards the exit.Es: El Jardín de Cactus había ofrecido no solo inspiración sino una invaluable lección de vida.En: The Jardín de Cactus had offered not only inspiration but an invaluable life lesson. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el vientothe breeze: la brisathe relief: el aliviothe botanist: el botánicoattentively: con atenciónexotic: exóticasthe shade: la sombradetermined: determinadounbearable: insoportableto wobble: tambalearseto collapse: desplomarseto revive: reanimarweak: débilgrateful: agradecidothe passion: la pasiónresilient: resistentesthe qualities: las cualidadesto reflect: reflexionarthe balance: el equilibriothe peace: la pazto descend: descenderthe inspiration: la inspiracióninvaluable: invaluablethe lesson: la lecciónloyal: lealfrequently: con frecuenciafugitive: fugazthe paradise: el paraísothe desert: el desiertothe heat: el calor

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Scarecrow Prank: How Laughter Stole the Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het kleine dorpje tussen de uitgestrekte weilanden en grazige heuvels van het Nederlandse platteland, werd elk jaar een vogelverschrikkerwedstrijd gehouden.En: In the small village nestled between the vast meadows and grassy hills of the Nederlandse countryside, a scarecrow contest was held every year.Nl: In de herfst, wanneer de bomen in vurige tinten van oranje en geel veranderden, vulde de lucht zich met de geur van pas geoogste velden.En: In the fall, when the trees turned fiery shades of orange and yellow, the air filled with the scent of freshly harvested fields.Nl: Bram, een jongeman met onuitputtelijke energie en een sterke drang om te winnen, wachtte al maanden op deze kans.En: Bram, a young man with boundless energy and a strong desire to win, had been waiting for this opportunity for months.Nl: Diederik, zijn kameraden maar met een speelse geest, had roddels verspreid.En: Diederik, his comrade with a playful spirit, had spread rumors.Nl: Hij vertelde Bram dat de regels van de wedstrijd waren veranderd.En: He told Bram that the rules of the contest had changed.Nl: "Ze willen iets nieuws en creatiefs," had Diederik gezegd met een ondeugende glimlach.En: "They want something new and creative," Diederik had said with a mischievous smile.Nl: Bram, die vastberaden was om de eerste prijs te winnen, nam de woorden van Diederik serieus.En: Bram, determined to win first prize, took Diederik's words seriously.Nl: Hij werkte dagenlang aan een vogelverschrikker die allesbehalve traditioneel was.En: He worked for days on a scarecrow that was anything but traditional.Nl: Maartje, pragmatisch en altijd gericht op harmonie, luisterde naar de verhalen die rondgingen maar hield haar zorgen voor zichzelf.En: Maartje, pragmatic and always focused on harmony, listened to the tales circulating but kept her concerns to herself.Nl: Ze had zich vorig jaar al gestrest gevoeld door een kleine fout in haar eigen vogelverschrikker, waardoor ze nu extra voorzichtig was.En: She had already felt stressed by a small mistake in her own scarecrow the previous year, making her extra cautious now.Nl: Ze hoopte alleen dat Diederiks grap geen chaos zou veroorzaken.En: She just hoped Diederik's prank wouldn't cause chaos.Nl: De dag van de wedstrijd was helder en fris.En: The day of the contest was clear and crisp.Nl: Boeren en dorpsbewoners kwamen bijeen op het centrale veld, klaar voor het jaarlijks festijn.En: Farmers and villagers gathered at the central field, ready for the annual festivity.Nl: Bram verscheen vol zelfvertrouwen, zijn vogelverschrikker achter hem aanslepend.En: Bram appeared full of confidence, dragging his scarecrow behind him.Nl: De vogelverschrikker was een mix van oud en nieuw, met een malle hoed en kleurrijke versieringen.En: The scarecrow was a mix of old and new, with a silly hat and colorful decorations.Nl: Toen de tijd kwam voor de presentatie, waren de toeschouwers verbijsterd.En: When it was time for the presentation, the spectators were astonished.Nl: Bram's vogelverschrikker was inderdaad uniek, maar stond ver af van wat men verwachtte.En: Bram's scarecrow was indeed unique but far from what was expected.Nl: Lachen en fluisteren verspreidden zich door de menigte.En: Laughter and whispers spread through the crowd.Nl: Diederik kon nauwelijks zijn lach inhouden, en zelfs Maartje, ondanks haar bezorgdheid, kon niet anders dan glimlachen.En: Diederik could hardly hold in his laughter, and even Maartje, despite her concerns, couldn't help but smile.Nl: Uiteindelijk kwam Maartje naar voren en legde de situatie uit.En: Eventually, Maartje stepped forward and explained the situation.Nl: Bram, met een rood gezicht maar inmiddels grinnikend, begreep eindelijk de grap.En: Bram, with a red face but now chuckling, finally understood the joke.Nl: Hoewel hij niet won, voelde hij de warmte van de buurt en genoot van de vrolijke chaos.En: Although he didn't win, he felt the warmth of the community and enjoyed the joyful chaos.Nl: "Dus, geen nieuwe regels?"En: "So, no new rules?"Nl: vroeg Bram met een oprechte lach terwijl hij zijn vrienden omhelsde.En: asked Bram with a genuine laugh as he hugged his friends.Nl: Diederik stak verontschuldigend zijn handen op, en iedereen lachte mee.En: Diederik raised his hands in apology, and everyone laughed along.Nl: Zo leerde Bram dat winnen niet het enige was dat belangrijk was.En: That's how Bram learned that winning wasn't the only important thing.Nl: De samenhorigheid en het lachen met vrienden maakten de dag onvergetelijk.En: The camaraderie and laughter with friends made the day unforgettable.Nl: En zo eindigde de herfstmiddag met een harmonieus gelach en een gedeeld gevoel van gemeenschap.En: And so, the autumn afternoon ended with harmonious laughter and a shared sense of community.Nl: De zon zakte langzaam achter de heuvels, het licht goudachtig over de velden stralend, en de vogelverschrikkers, oud en nieuw, waakten over de oogst.En: The sun slowly set behind the hills, casting a golden light over the fields, and the scarecrows, both old and new, stood watch over the harvest. Vocabulary Words:nestled: tussenmeadows: weidecontest: wedstrijdfiery: vurigeharvested: geoogstboundless: onuitputtelijkerumors: roddelscomrade: kameradenmischievous: ondeugendedetermined: vastberadenpragmatic: pragmatischharmony: harmonieastonished: verbijsterdspectators: toeschouwerswhispers: fluistereneventually: uiteindelijkchuckling: grinnikendcamaraderie: samenhorigheidgathered: bijeenfestivity: festijnconfidence: zelfvertrouwendecorations: versieringenprank: grapchaos: chaosapology: verontschuldigingharmony: harmonieshared: gedeeldunforgettable: onvergetelijkwatch: wakensetting: zakken

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Unlikely Dance Duo: Sindre and Tuva's Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar høstdag i det norske landskapet.En: It was a clear autumn day in the norske landscape.No: Trærne var kledd i gyldne, brennende blader som danset i vinden, og små gårder lå som perler mellom de myke åsene.En: The trees were dressed in golden, flaming leaves that danced in the wind, and small farms lay like pearls between the soft hills.No: Sindre, en ivrig bonde med et stort smil, speidet utover marken.En: Sindre, an eager farmer with a big smile, scanned the fields.No: Ved siden av ham stod hans trofaste venn – en geit ved navn Tuva.En: Beside him stood his faithful friend – a goat named Tuva.No: Høstens lokalfestival var rett rundt hjørnet, og Sindre hadde en plan.En: The autumn local festival was just around the corner, and Sindre had a plan.No: Sindre var overbevist om at Tuva kunne bli stjernen i talentkonkurransen.En: Sindre was convinced that Tuva could be the star of the talent contest.No: Han hadde sett for seg en komisk dans der Tuva elegant ville bevege seg til rytmen av den lokale folkemusikken.En: He had envisioned a comedic dance where Tuva would elegantly move to the rhythm of the local folk music.No: Men det var et problem.En: But there was a problem.No: Tuva, ivrig etter å bli underholdt, var mer interessert i å tygge på syndres stråhatt enn å lære noen dansetrinn.En: Tuva, eager to be entertained, was more interested in chewing on Sindre's straw hat than learning any dance steps.No: Dag etter dag prøvde Sindre å lære Tuva enkle trinn.En: Day after day, Sindre tried to teach Tuva simple steps.No: "Kom igjen, Tuva," sa han mens han danset rundt, "fot til høyre, fot til venstre.En: "Come on, Tuva," he said as he danced around, "foot to the right, foot to the left."No: " Men Tuva, hengitt til sin egen rytme, kastet seg over Sindre og rev av hatten fra hodet hans.En: But Tuva, devoted to her own rhythm, lunged at Sindre and tore the hat from his head.No: Hun tygget nøye på kanten, og virket helt uanfektet av dansetimen.En: She chewed carefully on the brim, seeming completely unaffected by the dance lesson.No: En dag, frustrert men fortsatt optimistisk, fikk Sindre en idé.En: One day, frustrated but still optimistic, Sindre had an idea.No: Han visste hvor mye Tuva elsket kål og bestemte seg for å bruke det som bestikkelse.En: He knew how much Tuva loved cabbage and decided to use it as a bribe.No: Han brakte ut en hel fjell av kål og sa: "Se, Tuva!En: He brought out a whole mountain of cabbage and said, "Look, Tuva!No: Dans først, så får du kål.En: Dance first, then you'll get cabbage."No: " Men Tuva, med sine store, nysgjerrige øyne, var allerede inni hodet dypt fornøyd med hatten.En: But Tuva, with her big, curious eyes, was already deeply satisfied in her mind with the hat.No: Dagen for festivalen kom.En: The day of the festival arrived.No: Gårdsplassen var fylt med folk, latter og forventning.En: The farmyard was filled with people, laughter, and anticipation.No: Sindre kjente sommerfugler i magen.En: Sindre felt butterflies in his stomach.No: Det var deres tur til å opptre, og han tok et dypt pust mens han gikk opp på scenen med Tuva.En: It was their turn to perform, and he took a deep breath as he went up on stage with Tuva.No: Plutselig, midt i folkemusikken, kastet Sindre hatten i luften i ren frustrasjon.En: Suddenly, in the middle of the folk music, Sindre threw the hat into the air in sheer frustration.No: Til alles overraskelse sprang Tuva etter hatten.En: To everyone's surprise, Tuva sprang after the hat.No: Hun jaget den rundt Sindre, og i et forsøk på å fange den, danset de alle sammen i en uforventet, men utrolig underholdende rutine.En: She chased it around Sindre, and in an attempt to catch it, they all ended up in an unexpected but incredibly entertaining routine.No: Publikum lo så tårene trillet, smittet av Sindres latter og Tuvas rampete sjarm.En: The audience laughed until tears rolled, infected by Sindre's laughter and Tuva's mischievous charm.No: Da showet var over, fikk Sindre og Tuva stående applaus.En: When the show was over, Sindre and Tuva received a standing ovation.No: Selv om planen ikke hadde gått helt som forventet, forstod Sindre noe viktig.En: Although the plan hadn't gone quite as expected, Sindre understood something important.No: Det var ikke perfeksjonen i dansen som betydde mest, men gleden og latteren de skapte sammen.En: It wasn't the perfection of the dance that mattered most, but the joy and laughter they created together.No: Sindre klappet Tuva forsiktig.En: Sindre patted Tuva gently.No: "Du er en stjerne, Tuva," sa han med et stort smil.En: "You are a star, Tuva," he said with a big smile.No: Og mens solen sank bak åsene, visste han at både han og Tuva ville bli husket for den morsomme, uforglemmelige dansen på den lille landsbyen festivalen.En: And as the sun sank behind the hills, he knew that both he and Tuva would be remembered for the funny, unforgettable dance at the little village festival. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstlandscape: landskapflaming: brennendepearl: perlefaithful: trofastfestival: festivaleager: ivrigenvisioned: sett for segcomedic: komiskrhythm: rytmedevoted: hengittbribe: bestikkelsefrustration: frustrasjonanticipation: forventningbutterflies: sommerfuglerperform: opptresheer: rensprang: sprangunexpected: uforventetentertaining: underholdendelaughter: lattermischievous: rampetecharm: sjarmovation: applausperfection: perfeksjonjoy: gledeunforgettable: uforglemmeligelegantly: elegantoptimistic: optimistisksatisfied: fornøyd

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Mystery in Gyeongju: Uniting Through Chuseok Discoveries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을의 문턱, 경주의 시골은 황금빛 논과 고대의 무덤이 낮게 웅크리고 있다.En: At the threshold of autumn, the countryside of Gyeongju crouches low with golden fields and ancient tombs.Ko: 밝은 햇살이 비추는 이곳은 추석을 맞아 가족들의 웃음소리와 송편 향기로 가득하다.En: Bathed in bright sunshine, this place is filled with the laughter of families and the scent of songpyeon as they celebrate Chuseok.Ko: 순우는 이곳의 역사를 사랑하는 학자였다.En: Sunu was a scholar who loved the history of this place.Ko: 그는 경주의 유적에 대한 지식을 자랑했지만, 어딘가 모르게 지역 사회와 단절되어 있었다.En: Although he prided himself on his knowledge about the relics of Gyeongju, he somehow remained detached from the community.Ko: 매년 추석마다 이런 저런 이유로 외톨이가 되곤 했다.En: Every year during Chuseok, he ended up being a loner for various reasons.Ko: 반면에 지수는 젊은 고고학자였다.En: In contrast, Jisoo was a young archaeologist.Ko: 이번 추석에는 할아버지 댁에 방문했지만, 그녀의 마음속에는 한 가지 목표가 있었다. 바로 최근에 다시 나타난 고대 무덤의 유물에 관한 미스터리를 푸는 것이었다.En: Though she was visiting her grandfather's house this Chuseok, she had one goal in mind: to unravel the mystery of artifacts from an ancient tomb that had recently resurfaced.Ko: 그녀는 역사적 정확성을 중요시하며, 이 일을 통해 자신의 실력을 증명하고 싶어했다.En: She valued historical accuracy and wanted to prove her skills through this endeavor.Ko: 그러나 마을 사람들은 지수를 경계했다. 외부인이 이 마을에 무슨 일을 할 수 있겠느냐는 의심 때문이다.En: However, the townspeople were wary of Jisoo, due to doubts about what an outsider could accomplish in their village.Ko: 그녀와 순우는 유물에 대해 서로 다른 이론을 가지고 있었다. 그들은 서로를 믿음 없이 시작했다.En: She and Sunu held different theories about the artifacts, starting without trust in each other.Ko: 그럼에도 불구하고, 순우는 자신의 자존심을 접고 지수와 협력하기로 결심했다.En: Nonetheless, Sunu decided to set aside his pride and collaborate with Jisoo.Ko: 지수도 순우의 현지 지식을 믿기로 했다.En: Jisoo also chose to trust Sunu's local knowledge.Ko: 그들은 함께 유물이 처음 발견된 무덤의 구석진 곳으로 향했다.En: Together, they headed to the secluded corner of the tomb where the artifact was initially discovered.Ko: 좁고 어두운 통로를 지나, 그곳에서 숨겨진 단서를 발견했다.En: Passing through narrow, dark passages, they found hidden clues there.Ko: 그것은 유물이 추석 때 조상을 기리는 전통 의식을 위해 의도적으로 옮겨졌다는 것을 보여주는 증거였다.En: These indicated that the artifacts had been intentionally moved for an ancestral ritual during Chuseok.Ko: 순우와 지수는 이 사실을 마을 사람들에게 공개했다.En: Sunu and Jisoo revealed this fact to the villagers.Ko: 마을 사람들은 두 사람의 노력과 진실을 받아들였다.En: The townsfolk acknowledged their efforts and accepted the truth.Ko: 유물은 마침내 제자리를 찾았고, 이로 인해 전통 의식은 보다 깊은 이해와 감사를 담아 계속되었다.En: The artifact finally returned to its rightful place, allowing the traditional rituals to continue with deeper understanding and gratitude.Ko: 순우는 협력의 가치를 깨달았고, 자신의 지식의 한계를 인정했다.En: Sunu realized the value of collaboration and acknowledged the limits of his knowledge.Ko: 지수는 지역 사회의 신뢰와 인정받으며 고고학자로서 자신을 증명했다.En: Jisoo proved herself as an archaeologist by earning the trust and recognition of the community.Ko: 경주의 시골은 여전히 그들의 이야기를 전한다.En: The countryside of Gyeongju continues to tell their story.Ko: 황금빛 가을을 맞아, 사람들은 다시금 함께 모여 역사의 숨결을 느낀다.En: As the golden autumn arrives, people gather once more to feel the breath of history. Vocabulary Words:threshold: 문턱countryside: 시골crouches: 웅크리고ancient: 고대의bathed: 비추는detached: 단절되어loner: 외톨이contrast: 반면에unravel: 푸는artifacts: 유물resurfaced: 나타난wary: 경계했다endeavor: 일secluded: 구석진narrow: 좁고ritual: 의식acknowledged: 인정했다intentional: 의도적으로collaboration: 협력artifact: 유물recognized: 인정받으며scholar: 학자theories: 이론despite: 그럼에도 불구하고clues: 단서evidence: 증거traditions: 전통gratitude: 감사proven: 증명하고endeavor: 일

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Scripting Success: Lars' Journey to Balance and Focus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Der kom en gryende morgen i sensommeren, og solens stråler sneg sig stille ind gennem vinduet i kollegieværelset.En: There came a dawning morning in late summer, and the sun's rays quietly slipped in through the window of the kollegieværelse.Da: Høje stabler af bøger fyldte hylderne, og trægulvet knirkede let under Lars' fødder, mens han trådte varsomt hen til sit skrivebord.En: Tall stacks of books filled the shelves, and the wooden floor creaked slightly under Lars' feet as he trod carefully to his desk.Da: Der var lugten af friskbrygget kaffe i luften, et tegn på de mange sene nætter, han havde brugt på at forberede sig.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air, a sign of the many late nights he had spent preparing.Da: Lars stod foran spejlet, justerede sine briller og funderede over sit ønske om at organisere rummet og opbygge en produktiv studieplan for det kommende semester.En: Lars stood in front of the mirror, adjusted his glasses, and pondered his desire to organize the room and build a productive study plan for the upcoming semester.Da: Tankerne virvlede omkring inden i ham som efterårets blade udenfor, der allerede var begyndt at skifte farve.En: His thoughts swirled inside him like the autumn leaves outside, which had already begun to change color.Da: Hans værelseskammerat, Johan, sad tilbagelænet i deres fælles lænestol, en bog liggende åbent på skødet, men blikket fast fokuseret på telefonens lysende skærm.En: His roommate, Johan, sat reclined in their shared armchair, a book lying open on his lap, but his eyes were firmly focused on the glowing screen of his phone.Da: Johan havde allerede inviteret Lars til en spontan tur til byen.En: Johan had already invited Lars on a spontaneous trip to the city.Da: Men Lars vidste, at han ikke kunne lade sig distrahere.En: But Lars knew he couldn't allow himself to be distracted.Da: Sofie, deres gode ven, kom på besøg med en varm, opmuntrende smil.En: Sofie, their good friend, visited with a warm, encouraging smile.Da: Selvom hun selv havde egne akademiske udfordringer, var hun altid klar til at lytte.En: Although she had her own academic challenges, she was always ready to listen.Da: Lars gik hen til hende med en bekymret mine.En: Lars approached her with a worried expression.Da: "Hvordan håndterer du alting, Sofie?"En: "How do you manage everything, Sofie?"Da: spurgte han og søgte råd.En: he asked, seeking advice.Da: "Jeg laver en stram tidsplan," svarede Sofie roligt.En: "I make a strict schedule," replied Sofie calmly.Da: "Og jeg tillader mig selv pauser.En: "And I allow myself breaks.Da: Du må finde en balance, Lars."En: You must find a balance, Lars."Da: Da Johan foreslog endnu en udflugt, mærkede Lars beslutningen gro i sig.En: When Johan suggested yet another outing, Lars felt the decision grow within him.Da: "Johan, jeg har brug for at tale med dig," sagde han fast og så sin værelseskammerat i øjnene.En: "Johan, I need to talk to you," he said firmly, looking his roommate in the eyes.Da: Der ventede en stilhed, før Johan brød den med et overrasket smil.En: There was a pause before Johan broke it with a surprised smile.Da: "Selvfølgelig, hvad er der på hjerte?"En: "Of course, what's on your mind?"Da: "Det er vigtigt for mig at fokusere på studierne i dette semester," forklarede Lars.En: "It's important for me to focus on my studies this semester," Lars explained.Da: "Det synes jeg ikke, jeg har været god nok til at kommunikere.En: "I don't think I've been good enough at communicating that.Da: Jeg har brug for lidt plads for at klare det."En: I need some space to manage it."Da: Johan nikkede langsomt.En: Johan nodded slowly.Da: "Jeg forstår det nu.En: "I understand now.Da: Jeg vil ikke stå i vejen for dig.En: I won't stand in your way.Da: Hvad hvis jeg hjælper dig i stedet?"En: How about I help you instead?"Da: Med den anerkendelse, tjente han fra Johan, lettede noget inde i Lars.En: With the acknowledgment he earned from Johan, something lifted inside Lars.Da: Ved middagstid satte de sig alle tre, Sofie hjalp med at skitsere en plan.En: By midday, all three sat down, with Sofie helping to outline a plan.Da: Sammen byggede de en studieplan, der også gav plads til hygge og afslapning.En: Together, they built a study plan that also allowed for leisure and relaxation.Da: Den næste dag var anderledes for Lars.En: The next day was different for Lars.Da: Han opdagede en ny sikkerhed i sig selv, en styrke til at udtrykke sine behov.En: He discovered a new confidence in himself, a strength to express his needs.Da: Det var okay at bede om hjælp, og med Johan og Sofies støtte var han klar til det, der ventede.En: It was okay to ask for help, and with Johan and Sofie's support, he was ready for what awaited.Da: Væggene i kollegieværelset forblev fyldt med posters, bøgerne stod klar til at blive læst, og udenfor knitrede bladene i efterårsvinden.En: The walls of the kollegieværelse remained filled with posters, the books stood ready to be read, and outside, the leaves crackled in the autumn wind.Da: Spændt og med ro i sindet så Lars frem mod et nyt semester fuld af muligheder.En: Excited and with peace of mind, Lars looked forward to a new semester full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:dawning: gryendescent: lugtenpondered: funderedeswirled: virvledereclined: tilbagelænetspontaneous: spontancommencing: kommedelingered: bekommeredecreaked: knirkedeencouraging: opmuntrendeacknowledgment: anerkendelseglasses: brillerdesire: ønskeoutline: skitsereproductive: produktivdistraction: distraktionworried: bekymretdecision: beslutningsemester: semesterbalance: balancecommunication: kommunikationfocused: fokuseretconfident: sikkerhedsupport: støtteupcoming: kommendespontaneous: spontanacknowledgment: anerkendelsebrew: friskbryggetcomfort: hyggeautumn: efterår

Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Coffee Chats to Friendship: A Semester in Gangnam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 강남의 한 커피숍은 북적이는 소리로 가득했다.En: A coffee shop in Gangnam was filled with bustling sounds.Ko: 학생들의 열띤 대화가 이어지고, 테이블에는 노트북과 교과서가 가득 놓여 있었다.En: Students were engaged in lively conversations, and the tables were cluttered with laptops and textbooks.Ko: 창문 밖으로는 여름의 끝자락을 알리는 밝은 햇빛이 비치고 있었다.En: Bright sunlight, signaling the end of summer, was shining through the windows.Ko: 아직 찌는 듯한 더위가 남아있었지만, 가을이 다가오고 있음을 느낄 수 있었다.En: Although the sweltering heat remained, the feeling that autumn was approaching could be sensed.Ko: 지수는 이 새로운 학기가 시작되는 것에 기대가 컸다.En: Jisoo was very excited about the start of this new semester.Ko: 명문 학교에서 공부하게 되어 기뻤지만, 그녀의 목표는 단순히 학업 성취가 아니었다.En: She was pleased to be studying at a prestigious school, but her goal was not merely academic achievement.Ko: 지수는 새로운 친구들과 함께 공부하면서 사회적으로도 성공하고 싶었다.En: Jisoo wanted to succeed socially as well by studying with new friends.Ko: 이것이 바로 그녀가 새로이 만들어갈 스터디 그룹의 목적이었다.En: This was exactly the purpose of the study group she was about to form.Ko: 한편, 다른 테이블에 앉아 있는 민준은 조용히 커피를 마시고 있었다.En: Meanwhile, Minjun, who was sitting at another table, was quietly drinking his coffee.Ko: 그는 다른 도시에서 전학 온 학생으로, 아직 그곳 환경에 적응 중이었다.En: Having transferred from another city, he was still adapting to the environment there.Ko: 주로 혼자 있는 시간이 많았던 민준은 새로운 학교에서 진정한 친구를 만나고 싶었지만, 자신을 잃지 않기를 바랐다.En: Minjun, who often spent time alone, hoped to meet true friends at the new school, but he wished not to lose himself.Ko: 어느 날, 지수는 커피숍에서 민준을 보았다.En: One day, Jisoo saw Minjun at the coffee shop.Ko: 그룹에 새로운 생각을 불어넣어 줄 수 있을 것 같아 민준에게 스터디 그룹에 참여할 것을 제안했다.En: She suggested that he join her study group, feeling that he could bring fresh ideas into the group.Ko: 민준은 그의 내성적인 성격 때문에 고민했다. 하지만 그는 이번 기회가 새로운 환경에 적응할 기회가 될 수도 있다고 생각했다.En: Minjun hesitated due to his introverted nature, but he thought that this opportunity could help him adapt to the new environment.Ko: 스터디 그룹 첫 세션에서, 팀은 큰 어려움에 직면했다.En: During the first session of the study group, the team faced a significant challenge.Ko: 숙제를 해결하기 힘든 순간, 민준이 아이디어를 떠올렸다.En: In the moment of struggling with their homework, Minjun came up with an idea.Ko: 그의 독특한 관점이 문제 해결의 열쇠가 되었다.En: His unique perspective became the key to solving the problem.Ko: 그의 해결책은 그룹의 모두에게 존경을 받게 했다.En: His solution earned him the respect of everyone in the group.Ko: 그동안 지수는 다양한 재능의 중요성을 깨달았다.En: Meanwhile, Jisoo realized the importance of diverse talents.Ko: 민준은 그들의 그룹에서 인정받으며, 자신감을 얻었다.En: Minjun gained confidence as he was recognized in their group.Ko: 결국 그들은 서로의 장점으로 보완되는 균형 잡힌 팀이 되었다.En: In the end, they became a balanced team, complementing each other's strengths.Ko: 시간이 지나고 추석이 가까워졌다. 이제 지수는 다양한 관점을 더욱 소중히 생각했고, 민준은 자신의 아이디어를 더욱 자신 있게 표현할 수 있게 되었다.En: As time passed and Chuseok approached, Jisoo came to cherish various perspectives even more, and Minjun grew more confident in expressing his ideas.Ko: 커피숍 안의 떠들썩함 속에서, 두 사람은 각각의 자리에서 행복함을 느낄 수 있었다.En: Amidst the chatter inside the coffee shop, both of them felt happiness in their respective places.Ko: 그들의 우정은 성숙해져갔고, 함께하는 시간은 더욱 소중해졌다.En: Their friendship matured, and the time they spent together became even more precious. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 북적이는cluttered: 가득 놓여 있sweltering: 찌는 듯한prestigious: 명문academic achievement: 학업 성취socially: 사회적으로form: 만들어가다transferred: 전학 온adapting: 적응 중hesitated: 고민했다introverted: 내성적인opportunity: 기회session: 세션significant challenge: 큰 어려움unique perspective: 독특한 관점solution: 해결책respect: 존경diverse talents: 다양한 재능confidence: 자신감complementing: 보완balanced team: 균형 잡힌 팀Chuseok: 추석cherish: 소중히 생각했expressing: 표현할 수amidst: 속에서chatter: 떠들썩함matured: 성숙해져갔precious: 소중해졌다

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Bridging Worlds: A Return to Kalemegdan's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегданска тврђава у Касно летоПромаја се провлачила између древних зидина Калемегдана, а сунце се полако спуштало према хоризонту, бацајући златне боје по тврђави.En: Тvrđava Kalemegdan in Late Summer A draft was weaving through the ancient walls of Kalemegdan, and the sun was slowly descending towards the horizon, casting golden hues over the fortress.Sr: Никола је ходао стазом, покушавајући да упије све те лепоте свoје младости.En: Nikola walked along the path, trying to soak in all the beauties of his youth.Sr: Иако је сада живео и радио у другом граду, сваки пут када би се вратио у Београд, осећао би се као код куће, иако са дозом кашњења.En: Although he now lived and worked in another city, every time he returned to Beograd, he felt at home, albeit with a sense of delay.Sr: Ведрана га је чекала на уобичајеном месту, на бастионима, где су често седели као деца и гледали реке Саву и Дунав како се спајају.En: Vedrana was waiting for him at their usual spot, on the ramparts where they often sat as children, watching the rivers Sava and Dunav merge.Sr: Њихов однос је остао снажан, али је она била забринута што се Никола све ређе враћао.En: Their relationship remained strong, but she was concerned that Nikola returned less and less often.Sr: "Никола, како је?En: "Nikola, how are you?"Sr: " упитала је Ведрана, док су њене очи сјајиле од топлине.En: asked Vedrana, her eyes shining with warmth.Sr: "Добро, Ведрана, само сам помало уморан од пута," одговорио је, скривајући истинске мисли о својој дилеми.En: "Good, Vedrana, I'm just a bit tired from the journey," he replied, hiding his true thoughts about his dilemma.Sr: Обоје су седели на rubu зида, гледајући како се светла града полако пале.En: Both sat on the edge of the wall, watching as the city's lights slowly turned on.Sr: Ведрана је дубоко удахнула, као да брани раствор у себи.En: Vedrana took a deep breath, as if trying to dissolve something within herself.Sr: "Ја се бојим да се удаљавамо.En: "I'm afraid we're drifting apart.Sr: Породица није иста без тебе, знаш?En: The family isn't the same without you, you know?"Sr: " рекла је тихо, али одлучно.En: she said quietly, but firmly.Sr: Никола је погледао у даљину, замишљајући себе као малог дечака како трчи тим истим стазама.En: Nikola looked into the distance, imagining himself as a small boy running along those same paths.Sr: Његова каријера је била важна, али ово место је било његов храм.En: His career was important, but this place was his temple.Sr: Двоумио се између обавеза и личног испуњења.En: He hesitated between obligations and personal fulfillment.Sr: "Знам, Ведрана.En: "I know, Vedrana.Sr: Разумем.En: I understand.Sr: Недостајете ми сви.En: I miss you all.Sr: Али, нисам сигуран како да то ускладим.En: But I'm not sure how to balance it."Sr: "Дијалог је постајао дубљи.En: The dialogue grew deeper.Sr: Тражили су решења међу сјајем светала што се огледао у Дунаву.En: They searched for solutions amidst the glow of lights reflecting in the Dunav.Sr: Било је тренутака тишине, али и тренутака мудрости.En: There were moments of silence, but also moments of wisdom.Sr: "Можда би могао чешће да долазиш.En: "Maybe you could come more often.Sr: Није све или ништа, зар не?En: It's not all or nothing, is it?"Sr: " предложила је Ведрана, осећајући да је нашла тачку компромиса.En: Vedrana suggested, feeling she had found a point of compromise.Sr: Никола је климнуо главом.En: Nikola nodded.Sr: Одлука је коначно падала: "Да, у праву си.En: The decision was finally falling into place: "Yes, you're right.Sr: Могао бих чешће да долазим, да будем више присутан, а ипак наставим грађење каријере.En: I could come more often, be more present, and still continue building my career.Sr: То је могуће.En: It is possible."Sr: "Како су се звезде почеле назирати на летњем небу, Никола је осетио лакоћу која му је раније била непозната.En: As the stars started to appear in the summer sky, Nikola felt a lightness previously unknown to him.Sr: Осећај да може припадати и једном и другом свету му је вратио снагу.En: The feeling that he could belong to both worlds rejuvenated him.Sr: Од тада, одлучио је да ће наћи време за све што му је важно.En: From then on, he decided he would find time for everything that mattered to him.Sr: Док су се враћали стазом ка граду, Ведрана и он су разговарали као у стара времена.En: As they walked back along the path to the city, Vedrana and he talked as they did in the old days.Sr: Било је то пријатељство и љубав која превазилази границе и раздаљине.En: It was a friendship and love that transcends borders and distances.Sr: Калемегдан ће увек сачекати њихов следећи сусрет, као стари чувар тајни и снова.En: Kalemegdan will always wait for their next meeting, like an old keeper of secrets and dreams. Vocabulary Words:draft: промајаweaving: провлачилаramparts: бастиониdescend: спушталоhorizon: хоризонтуmerge: спајајуconcerned: забринутаdilemma: дилемаedge: рубdissolve: растворdrifting: удаљавамоobligations: обавезаfulfillment: испуњењаhesitated: двоумиоwisdom: мудростиcompromise: компромисаrejuvenated: вратио снагуtranscends: превазилазиkeeper: чуварtemple: храмruby: рубиlightness: лакоћаunknown: непознатаbelong: припадатиstalwarts: чувариfaded: изгубљеноsolaced: утешенresolve: одлучностboundaries: границеbeyond: иза

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Stormy Skies to Sunny Smiles: A Village School Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sugarai aranyszínű szőnyeget terítettek a Balaton vizére, miközben a szellő finoman ringatta a leveleket a szőlőtőkék között.En: The sunbeams laid a golden carpet over the water of Balaton, while the breeze gently swayed the leaves among the grapevines.Hu: A kis közösségi faluban az élet mindig békésen zajlott.En: In the small community village, life always unfolded peacefully.Hu: De most, ahogy a nyár az ősszel találkozott, a falu központjában izgatott készülődés volt.En: But now, as summer met autumn, there was excited preparation in the center of the village.Hu: Az iskolakezdést ünneplő esemény közeledett.En: The event celebrating the start of the school year was approaching.Hu: Árpád, a tapasztalt de kissé ideges tanár, fáradhatatlanul dolgozott.En: Árpád, the experienced yet slightly nervous teacher, worked tirelessly.Hu: A falu iskolájának udvarában színes zászlók lengtek, asztalok díszítették a tériséget, és illatos virágok tették barátságossá a környezetet.En: Colorful flags fluttered in the courtyard of the village school, tables decorated the space, and fragrant flowers made the environment friendly.Hu: Árpád szeretett volna egy olyan helyet teremteni, ahol mindenki otthon érezheti magát. De a fejében mindig ott motoszkált a kétely: "Mindenkinek megfelelek majd?"En: Árpád wanted to create a place where everyone could feel at home, but doubt always lingered in his mind: "Will I meet everyone's expectations?"Hu: Réka, a vidám és kíváncsi kislány, izgatottan készült a nagy napra.En: Réka, the cheerful and curious little girl, was eagerly preparing for the big day.Hu: Bár új volt a faluban, és rettegett attól, hogy egyedül marad, mégis arra gondolt: "Barátokat találok, bátran próbálkozom."En: Although she was new in the village and dreaded being alone, she thought, "I will find friends and try bravely."Hu: Mellette ott volt Gergő, a védelmező bátyja, aki minden lépésére figyelt, és az izgalma helyett inkább aggódott.En: Beside her was Gergő, her protective brother, who watched her every step and, instead of excitement, felt worry.Hu: "Hogyan segítsek neki anélkül, hogy túlzásba esnék?" - töprengett.En: "How can I help her without going overboard?" he pondered.Hu: A nap közepe felé a felhők hirtelen összegyűltek az égen, és villámok szabdalták az eget.En: By midday, clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, and lightning split the heavens.Hu: Mindent elmosón zuhogni kezdett az eső.En: Rain began to pour down, washing away everything.Hu: Az esemény résztvevői gyorsan az iskola épületébe vonultak.En: The participants quickly moved into the school building.Hu: A váratlan menedék meglepő fordulatot hozott: mindenki összegyűlt, és a szakadó eső elnyomta a megszeppenést.En: The unexpected shelter brought a surprising turn: everyone gathered, and the pouring rain drowned out the anxieties.Hu: Árpád gyorsan alkalmazkodott.En: Árpád adapted quickly.Hu: Játékokat talált ki, amelyekhez nem kellett különleges hozzáférés.En: He came up with games that didn't require any special access.Hu: Mindenki énekelt, rajzolt és nevetett.En: Everyone sang, drew, and laughed.Hu: Réka eleinte a sarokban húzódott meg, de a többiek hamarosan magukkal ragadták.En: Réka initially stayed in the corner, but soon others pulled her into the fun.Hu: Merész lett, kétkedés nélkül csatlakozott a többiekhez.En: She became bold and joined the others without any hesitation.Hu: És amikor egy másik kislány, Dóra, odalépett hozzá egy mosollyal, Réka érezte, mintha mindig is barátnők lettek volna.En: And when another little girl, Dóra, approached her with a smile, Réka felt as if they had always been friends.Hu: Gergő tisztes távolságból figyelte az eseményeket.En: Gergő watched the events from a respectful distance.Hu: Lassan nyugodott meg, látva húga mosolyát.En: He gradually relaxed, seeing his sister's smile.Hu: Felismerte: néha a háttérből is lehet segíteni.En: He realized: sometimes you can help from the background too.Hu: Az eső elvonult, az esemény szoborszerű hangulatot kapott.En: The rain passed, giving the event a statuesque atmosphere.Hu: Árpád szívében megelégedéssel nyugtázta, hogy a közösségi szellem feléledt.En: With satisfaction in his heart, Árpád noted that the community spirit had awakened.Hu: Réka új barátra talált, és már nem félt az új környezettől.En: Réka found a new friend and was no longer afraid of the new environment.Hu: Gergő megtapasztalta, hogyan lehet bizalommal helyet adni szeretett húgának.En: Gergő learned how to confidently give space to his beloved sister.Hu: Ahogy az esemény véget ért, a falu lakói lassan hazaindultak.En: As the event ended, the villagers slowly headed home.Hu: Mindenki új reményekkel és izgalommal nézett előre a tanév elejére.En: Everyone looked forward to the start of the school year with new hopes and excitement.Hu: Az iskolaudvar csendes lett, de a változás, amely e napon kezdődött, megmaradt a szívekben.En: The schoolyard became quiet, but the change that began this day remained in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:beams: sugaraigolden: aranyszínűbreeze: szellőgently: finomangrapevines: szőlőtőkékcommunity: közösségiunfolded: zajlottpreparation: készülődésapproaching: közeledettcourtyard: udvarábanfragrant: illatoslinger: motoszkáltexpectations: megfelelekeagerly: izgatottanprotective: védelmezőpondered: töprengettgathered: összegyűlteklightning: villámokshelter: menedékunexpected: váratlandrowned: elnyomtaadapted: alkalmazkodotthesitation: kétkedésapproached: odalépettrespectful: tisztesdistance: távolságconfidence: bizalommalstatuesque: szoborszerűsatisfaction: megelégedésselawakened: feléledt

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Embracing the New: A Rosh Hashanah Blend of Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש של סוף הקיץ האירה את חלון המטבח הבית משפחתי הגדול.En: The end-of-summer sun illuminated the kitchen window of the large family home.He: ריחות של קינמון ודבש מלאו את האוויר.En: Scents of kinamon (cinnamon) and dvash (honey) filled the air.He: תמר עמדה ליד השיש, ידיה מלאות בעיסוקי הכנת ארוחת הערב לראש השנה.En: Tamar stood by the counter, her hands busy with preparing the aruchat ha'erev (dinner) for Rosh Hashanah.He: המסורת חשובה לה.En: The tradition is important to her.He: היא רוצה שהכל יהיה בדיוק כפי שהוריה לימדו אותה.En: She wants everything to be just as her parents taught her.He: ליאור, בן זוגה של תמר, נכנס למטבח עם חיוך רגוע.En: Lior, ben zuga (partner) of Tamar, entered the kitchen with a calm smile.He: "למה לא ננסה משהו חדש השנה?En: "Why don't we try something new this year?"He: " הוא הציע ברוגע.En: he suggested calmly.He: "אולי נוסיף כמה מנות מודרניות לצד המסורתיות?En: "Maybe we can add some modern dishes alongside the traditional ones?"He: "תמר עשתה פרצוף מתלבט.En: Tamar made a contemplating face.He: "זה הסיכון," היא חשבה בעצמה.En: "That's the risk," she thought to herself.He: היא רצתה שהכל יהיה מושלם.En: She wanted everything to be perfect.He: נעם, האחיין הנלהב והיצירתי של תמר, הגיע למטבח, כולו נרגש לעזור.En: Noam, ha'achiyan ha'ne'ehav ve'hayetzirati (the enthusiastic and creative nephew) of Tamar, arrived at the kitchen, excited to help.He: "אני יכול לקשט את השולחן?En: "Can I decorate the table?"He: " הוא שאל בתקווה.En: he asked hopefully.He: "בטח, נעם," אמרה תמר, מקווה שהפעם הוא יצליח בלי לגרום לבלגן.En: "Sure, Noam," said Tamar, hoping that this time he would succeed without causing a mess.He: כאשר ליאור עזר בהכנות ונעם קישט את השולחן, המטבח הפך לבמה של פעילות.En: As Lior helped with the preparations and Noam decorated the table, the kitchen turned into a stage of activity.He: בכל זאת, אי אפשר היה להתעלם מהרעש וההמולה שהלכו וגברו.En: Despite everything, it was impossible to ignore the increasing noise and commotion.He: בעיצומה של ההכנה, הכל הפך למתח אחד גדול כאשר נעם, תוך כדי הרצון לעזור יותר מדי, הפיל את הקינוח שתמר עבדה עליו באהבה.En: In the midst of the preparations, everything turned into a major tension when Noam, in his eagerness to help too much, dropped the dessert Tamar had lovingly worked on.He: היה זה רגע של דממה.En: There was a moment of silence.He: תמר הביטה בקינוח שהתרסק על הרצפה.En: Tamar looked at the dessert shattered on the floor.He: היא הרגישה גל של תסכול וצער, אך אז לקחה נשימה עמוקה.En: She felt a wave of frustration and sorrow but then took a deep breath.He: "זה בסדר," היא אמרה בנחישות.En: "It's okay," she said with determination.He: "העיקר שכולם פה ביחד.En: "The main thing is that everyone is here together."He: "ליאור הציע במהירות רעיון חלופי.En: Lior quickly offered an alternative idea.He: "בואו נכריע קינוח ממוצרים שיש לנו," הוא הציע בחיוך.En: "Let's make a dessert from ingredients we have," he suggested with a smile.He: תמר הנהנה, ולרגע הכל היה רגוע שוב.En: Tamar nodded, and for a moment everything was calm again.He: תוך כדי צחוק ואילתורים, הם יצרו קינוח חדש.En: Amidst laughter and improvisations, they created a new dessert.He: למרות שהיה פשוט ולא מתוכנן, החיוך על פניהם של כל המוזמנים הוכיח שמה שחשוב הוא הביחד.En: Although it was simple and unplanned, the smiles on the faces of all the guests proved that what matters is being together.He: בערב, כאשר כל המשפחה ישבה סביב השולחן decorated with נעם's יצירות, תמר חשה ברוגע.En: In the evening, as the whole family sat around the table decorated with Noam's creations, Tamar felt at ease.He: היא הבינה שהגמישות והרעיוניות הם שעושים את הרגעים החשובים למשפחה.En: She realized that flexibility and creativity are what make important moments for the family.He: בערב החג הזה, תמר למדה שהאושר טמון בקיום המסורת בצורה שמשלבת את הישן והחדש, והכל ביחד עם האנשים שאתה אוהב.En: During this holiday evening, Tamar learned that happiness lies in upholding tradition in a way that combines the old and the new, all together with the people you love. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: האירscents: ריחותcontemplating: מתלבטeagerness: הרצוןdetermination: נחישותcreating: יצרוimprovisations: אילתוריםfrustration: תסכולenthusiastic: נלהבsmiles: חיוכיםmoments: רגעיםfeel: חשהcomotion: המולהnephew: אחייןdecorate: לקשטincrease: התגברוalternative: חלופיתflexibility: גמישותtradition: מסורתimportant: חשוביםcomplements: משלבתcreativity: רעיוניותheritage: הורשהmodern: מודרניותperfect: מושלםcommence: בעיצומהcalm: רגועresolve: לפתורend-of-summer: סוף הקיץstage: במהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Stars Beyond Lens: A Desert Journey of Discovery and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El cielo del desierto de Atacama brillaba como un lienzo infinito de estrellas.En: The sky of the Atacama Desert shone like an infinite canvas of stars.Es: Sofía, con su cámara en mano, caminaba por la arena fría.En: Sofía, with her camera in hand, walked across the cold sand.Es: Era invierno, y las noches eran claras y heladas.En: It was winter, and the nights were clear and frosty.Es: Estaba lejos de su casa, buscando algo más que solo fotos bonitas.En: She was far from her home, looking for something more than just pretty pictures.Es: Sofía llegó al observatorio, una gran cúpula blanca que parecía flotar bajo el cielo estrellado.En: Sofía arrived at the observatory, a large white dome that seemed to float under the starry sky.Es: Esperaba que allí, entre las estrellas, encontraría la inspiración que buscaba.En: She hoped that there, among the stars, she would find the inspiration she was seeking.Es: Se unió a un grupo de turistas para una visita guiada.En: She joined a group of tourists for a guided tour.Es: Sintió una mezcla de emoción y dudas consigo misma.En: She felt a mix of excitement and self-doubt.Es: Javier, el joven astrónomo que lideraba la visita, saludó al grupo con una sonrisa tímida.En: Javier, the young astronomer leading the tour, greeted the group with a shy smile.Es: Trabajaba a medio tiempo en el observatorio mientras soñaba con un futuro más allá.En: He worked part-time at the observatory while dreaming of a future beyond.Es: Aunque amaba las estrellas, su voz temblaba de inseguridad.En: Although he loved the stars, his voice trembled with insecurity.Es: Hoy, decidió intentar algo nuevo: conectar verdaderamente con las personas en lugar de quedarse en las sombras.En: Today, he decided to try something new: genuinely connecting with people instead of staying in the shadows.Es: Mientras explicaba las estrellas y las constelaciones, Javier notó a Sofía, quien parecía mirar con una mezcla de esperanza y vacilación.En: As he explained the stars and constellations, Javier noticed Sofía, who seemed to look on with a mix of hope and hesitation.Es: Algo en su mirada vacilante le hizo afrontar su propia timidez y se acercó a ella durante la pausa.En: Something in her wavering gaze made him confront his own shyness, and he approached her during the break.Es: "¿Te gusta la astronomía?"En: "Do you like astronomy?"Es: preguntó Javier rompiendo su propio silencio.En: Javier asked, breaking his own silence.Es: "Amo fotografiar el cielo," respondió Sofía, su voz también suave.En: "I love photographing the sky," Sofía replied, her voice also soft.Es: "Busco algo que signifique más."En: "I'm looking for something that means more."Es: De repente, las luces del observatorio parpadearon y se apagaron.En: Suddenly, the observatory's lights flickered and went out.Es: Un corte de energía los rodeó de oscuridad, pero las estrellas resplandecían aún más fuertes.En: A power outage surrounded them in darkness, but the stars shined even brighter.Es: Sin cámaras ni telescopios, Javier vio una oportunidad.En: Without cameras or telescopes, Javier saw an opportunity.Es: "Vamos a observar las estrellas a simple vista," sugirió, sintiendo una extraña confianza.En: "Let's observe the stars with the naked eye," he suggested, feeling a strange confidence.Es: Con el dedo, empezó a dibujar constelaciones en el aire, guiando el grupo con su voz.En: With his finger, he started drawing constellations in the air, guiding the group with his voice.Es: Sofía escuchó cada palabra, sintiendo una chispa nueva de inspiración.En: Sofía listened to every word, feeling a new spark of inspiration.Es: "Es increíble cuántas historias cuenta el cielo," dijo, sonriendo a Javier.En: "It's amazing how many stories the sky tells," she said, smiling at Javier.Es: Mientras el mundo sobre ellos seguía brillando, una conexión surgió entre los dos.En: While the world above them kept shining, a connection emerged between the two.Es: Sofía comprendió entonces que su viaje tenía propósito.En: Sofía then understood that her journey had a purpose.Es: No era solo sobre capturar imágenes, sino descubrir el significado que compartía con otros.En: It wasn't just about capturing images, but discovering the meaning she shared with others.Es: Al mismo tiempo, Javier encontró en Sofía un eco de su pasión, dándose cuenta de que podía compartir su amor por las estrellas con otros.En: At the same time, Javier found in Sofía an echo of his passion, realizing that he could share his love for the stars with others.Es: Cuando las luces volvieron, la noche había cambiado algo en ambos.En: When the lights returned, the night had changed something in both of them.Es: Sofía, con su cámara lista, estaba preparada para su serie de fotografías, pero ahora cargada de historias y magia que había encontrado en la oscuridad.En: Sofía, with her camera ready, was prepared for her series of photographs, but now filled with the stories and magic she had found in the darkness.Es: Javier, con más seguridad, sabía que su camino no era solitario y que su voz importaba.En: Javier, with more confidence, knew that his path was not solitary and that his voice mattered.Es: De pie bajo el firmamento, Sofía y Javier se miraron.En: Standing under the firmament, Sofía and Javier looked at each other.Es: El desierto había tejido un nuevo hilo de luz en sus vidas, uno que apuntaba a un cielo lleno de promesas por descubrir.En: The desert had woven a new thread of light into their lives, one that pointed to a sky full of promises to discover. Vocabulary Words:canvas: el lienzofrosty: heladasdome: la cúpulaobservatory: el observatorioexcited: emocionadaself-doubt: dudas consigo mismashy: tímidainsecurity: inseguridadshyness: la timidezpower outage: el corte de energíadarkness: la oscuridadnaked eye: a simple vistaspark: la chispafirmament: el firmamentothread: el hiloflickered: parpadearonwavering: vacilantehesitation: vacilaciónguiding: guiandoopportunity: la oportunidadconstellations: las constelacionesinspiration: la inspiraciónphotographing: fotografiarstories: las historiasmagic: la magiasolitary: solitarioconnection: la conexiónfuture: el futuroconfidence: la seguridadpromises: las promesas

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Back to School: Finding Identity in Classroom Essentials Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Era un matí assolellat de finals d'agost a Barcelona, i en la fresca avinguda de l'Eixample es notava l'olor de cafè recent fet.En: It was a sunny morning at the end of August in Barcelona, and on the cool avenue of l'Eixample, the smell of freshly brewed coffee was noticeable.Ca: Des de l'exterior, l'institut L'Eixample es veia imponent amb les seves grans finestres arquejades.En: From the outside, the L'Eixample institute looked imposing with its large arched windows.Ca: Encara que les aules estaven buides, l'energia del nou curs ja es començava a sentir.En: Although the classrooms were empty, the energy of the new school year was already starting to be felt.Ca: Núria i Marc passejaven pel bulliciós departament de l'aprovisionament escolar, replet de passadissos atapeïts de llums i colors.En: Núria and Marc were walking through the bustling school supply department, filled with aisles packed with lights and colors.Ca: El soroll del plàstic de les llibretes, els clics de les motxilles i el murmuri dels nens i pares comprenent els últims detalls per al curs nou omplien l'ambient.En: The noise of the plastic from the notebooks, the clicks of the backpacks, and the murmur of children and parents picking out the last details for the new school year filled the air.Ca: Per a Núria, començar l'últim any de batxillerat representava molta pressió.En: For Núria, starting the last year of high school represented a lot of pressure.Ca: Ella era conscient de les altes expectatives que s'imposava.En: She was aware of the high expectations she placed on herself.Ca: "Vull estar completament preparada", pensava mentre revisava la llarga llista de material a les seves mans.En: "I want to be completely prepared," she thought as she reviewed the long list of supplies in her hands.Ca: Però el seu pressupost era limitat, una realitat que la tenia una mica angoixada.En: But her budget was limited, a reality that made her somewhat anxious.Ca: Marc, el millor amic de Núria des de petit, era més tranquil.En: Marc, Núria's best friend since childhood, was more relaxed.Ca: No compartia del tot el fervor estudiantil de Núria, però sabia que aquest any seria decisiu per al seu futur.En: He didn't quite share Núria's intense academic enthusiasm, but he knew this year would be decisive for their future.Ca: La recerca d'una motxilla que el representés era la seva única preocupació.En: Finding a backpack that represented him was his sole concern.Ca: "Necessito alguna cosa que cridi l'atenció, que em defineixi", deia ell, insegur sobre el seu camí després de l'institut.En: "I need something that grabs attention, that defines me," he said, unsure about his path after high school.Ca: Mentre Núria feia front a la llista interminable, Marc estava distret per les desenes de motxilles penjades.En: While Núria faced the endless list, Marc was distracted by the dozens of backpacks hanging around.Ca: Totes semblaven semblants, però d'alguna manera cap reflectia el que ell volia expressar de si mateix.En: They all seemed similar, yet somehow none reflected what he wanted to express about himself.Ca: Al final, la Núria va recordar les paraules del seu pare: "El més important no és tenir-ho tot, sinó tenir allò essencial.En: In the end, Núria remembered her father's words: "The most important thing is not having everything, but having the essentials."Ca: " Així que va decidir prioritzar.En: So she decided to prioritize.Ca: Va agafar llibretes, alguns bolígrafs de colors bàsics, i una calculadora.En: She grabbed notebooks, some pens in basic colors, and a calculator.Ca: Mentrestant, Marc es va quedar mirant intensament una motxilla amb un disseny atrevit.En: Meanwhile, Marc was staring intently at a backpack with a bold design.Ca: Era de color verd amb tocs de taronja i blau.En: It was green with touches of orange and blue.Ca: No era la motxilla que tothom portaria, però encarnava exactament el que ell necessitava: un símbol de valentia i distinció.En: It wasn't the kind of backpack everyone would have, but it embodied exactly what he needed: a symbol of courage and distinction.Ca: La Núria va notar com Marc mirava la motxilla i va somriure, dient-li: "Marc, escolta el teu cor.En: Núria noticed how Marc was looking at the backpack and smiled, telling him: "Marc, listen to your heart.Ca: No es tracta només dels exàmens ni de les notes, es tracta de ser qui som.En: It's not just about the exams or the grades, it's about being who we are."Ca: " Les seves paraules el van ajudar a prendre una decisió.En: Her words helped him make a decision.Ca: Finalment, amb les compres fetes, Núria i Marc van sortir de la botiga.En: Finally, with the shopping done, Núria and Marc left the store.Ca: L'un amb una bossa plena de material essencial, l'altre amb una motxilla nova i orgullós de la seva elecció.En: One with a bag full of essential supplies, the other with a new backpack and proud of his choice.Ca: Agafats de la mà, mentre somreien sota el sol estiuenc, els dos sentien com si un pes enorme s'hagués aixecat.En: Holding hands, while smiling under the summer sun, they both felt as if a huge weight had lifted.Ca: Havien après alguna cosa més important que qualsevol lliçó a l'aula: la importància de seure un mateix i confiar en els amics.En: They had learned something more important than any lesson in the classroom: the importance of being oneself and trusting in friends.Ca: “Estem preparats, Marc”, va dir Núria amb decisió.En: "We're ready, Marc," said Núria with determination.Ca: “Sí, estem preparats per a tot”, va respondre Marc, amb un nou bri de confiança en la veu.En: "Yes, we're ready for anything," replied Marc, with a new glimmer of confidence in his voice. Vocabulary Words:avenue: l'avingudasmell: l'olorimposing: imponentclassrooms: les aulesbustling: bulliciós / bulliciosaaisles: els passadissosmurmur: el murmuripressure: la pressióexpectations: les expectativesbudget: el pressupostanxious: angoixada / angoixatsupplies: el materialbold: atrevit / atrevidacourage: la valentiadistinction: la distinciódecision: la decisiópath: el camídesign: el dissenysummer sun: el sol estiuencwindow: la finestraessential: essencialcourage: la valentiaconfidence: la confiançasymbol: el símbollesson: la lliçóbackpack: la motxillanotebooks: les llibretespens: els bolígrafsnew glimmer: un nou bristore: la botiga

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Missing the Flight: Mateo's Serendipitous Serenade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México, el aire vibra con voces apuradas, rodando maletas y anuncios de vuelos.En: At the Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México, the air vibrates with hurried voices, rolling suitcases, and flight announcements.Es: Mateo camina con prisa, una carpeta en una mano y su boleto en la otra.En: Mateo walks quickly, a folder in one hand and his ticket in the other.Es: Es un trabajador de oficina común, en un viaje de negocios.En: He's a typical office worker on a business trip.Es: En secreto, sueña con la música.En: Secretly, he dreams of music.Es: Pero hoy, solo quiere llegar a tiempo a su vuelo.En: But today, he just wants to make it to his flight on time.Es: De repente, un grupo de turistas se acerca, sonriendo y señalando algo detrás de él.En: Suddenly, a group of tourists approaches, smiling and pointing at something behind him.Es: Sin darse cuenta, Mateo lleva el sombrero que compró como recuerdo en su última visita a México.En: Unknowingly, Mateo is wearing the hat he bought as a souvenir on his last visit to México.Es: Los turistas lo miran con asombro y una mujer pregunta emocionada, "¡Eres mariachi, verdad?"En: The tourists look at him in amazement, and a woman excitedly asks, "You're a mariachi, right?"Es: Mateo se sonroja, trata de explicar: "No, yo no soy mariachi.En: Mateo blushes, trying to explain: "No, I am not a mariachi.Es: Solo estoy de paso".En: I'm just passing through."Es: Pero los turistas no escuchan.En: But the tourists don't listen.Es: Sacan cámaras y le piden una foto.En: They take out cameras and ask him for a photo.Es: Mateo sonríe incómodo, intenta zafarse, pero la multitud lo rodea.En: Mateo smiles awkwardly, trying to break free, but the crowd surrounds him.Es: Carlos y Gabriela, sus amigos de trabajo, observan divertidos desde una distancia.En: Carlos and Gabriela, his work friends, watch amusedly from a distance.Es: Finalmente, Mateo mira al reloj.En: Finally, Mateo looks at the clock.Es: Su vuelo sale en menos de media hora.En: His flight leaves in less than half an hour.Es: Debe irse ya, pero algo lo detiene.En: He has to go now, but something stops him.Es: En su interior, una pequeña voz le susurra que este podría ser su momento.En: Inside, a small voice whispers that this could be his moment.Es: Un momento para probar lo que siempre soñó.En: A moment to try what he has always dreamed of.Es: "Déjame cantar una canción", dice de repente.En: "Let me sing a song," he says suddenly.Es: A los turistas les brillan los ojos.En: The tourists' eyes light up.Es: Mateo toma aire y comienza a cantar "Cielito Lindo".En: Mateo takes a breath and begins to sing "Cielito Lindo."Es: Su voz, algo insegura al inicio, se fortalece con cada nota.En: His voice, somewhat unsure at first, grows stronger with each note.Es: La gente alrededor se detiene, forma un círculo.En: People around stop, forming a circle.Es: Algunos graban con sus teléfonos.En: Some record with their phones.Es: Mientras canta, Mateo siente una extraña felicidad.En: While he sings, Mateo feels a strange happiness.Es: Es un momento mágico, pero también fugaz.En: It's a magical moment, but also fleeting.Es: Termina la canción con un saludo reverente del sombrero.En: He finishes the song with a reverent tip of his hat.Es: La multitud aplaude, algunos incluso gritan "¡Bravo!"En: The crowd applauds, some even shout "Bravo!"Es: Cuando finalmente mira el reloj, el vuelo ha partido.En: When he finally looks at the clock, the flight has departed.Es: Mateo suspira, pero se siente raro, ligero de alguna forma.En: Mateo sighs, but he feels oddly light somehow.Es: Carlos y Gabriela se acercan y lo abrazan.En: Carlos and Gabriela come over and hug him.Es: "No sabíamos que cantabas así, Mateo", le dice Gabriela.En: "We didn't know you could sing like that, Mateo," Gabriela says.Es: En medio de la gente que se dispersa, un hombre se le acerca.En: Amidst the dispersing crowd, a man approaches him.Es: Es el dueño de un restaurante local.En: He owns a local restaurant.Es: "Escuché tu voz", le dice.En: "I heard your voice," he says.Es: "Me gustaría que cantaras en mi restaurante.En: "I'd like you to sing in my restaurant.Es: Ven cuando quieras.En: Come whenever you want.Es: Siempre hay lugar en el arte para alguien con pasión".En: There's always room in the arts for someone with passion."Es: Mateo sonríe.En: Mateo smiles.Es: No toma el próximo vuelo.En: He doesn't take the next flight.Es: En su lugar, llama a su jefe para explicar la demora.En: Instead, he calls his boss to explain the delay.Es: Ahora, con un poco de nerviosismo, se prepara para un ensayo en su nuevo destino.En: Now, with a bit of nervousness, he prepares for a rehearsal in his new destination.Es: Mateo descubrió que a veces perder un vuelo puede ser el camino para encontrar el verdadero rumbo.En: Mateo discovered that sometimes missing a flight can be the way to find your true path.Es: Aunque su vida seguirá entre informes y oficinas, ahora sabe que la música también tiene un espacio para él.En: Although his life will continue between reports and offices, he now knows that music also has a place for him. Vocabulary Words:airport: el aeropuertooffice worker: el trabajador de oficinabusiness trip: el viaje de negociossecretly: en secretosouvenir: el recuerdocrowd: la multitudflight: el vueloto rehearse: ensayarrestaurant owner: el dueño de un restauranterehearsal: el ensayopassion: la pasióntourists: los turistassmile: la sonrisaamazement: el asombroto blush: sonrojarseto surround: rodearclock: el relojto depart: partirto approach: acercarsecircle: el círculoannouncement: el anunciohappiness: la felicidadmagical: mágicoreport: el informeflight ticket: el boletosuitcase: la maletamusic: la músicaphotograph: la fotovoice: la vozfear: el miedo

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Brilliance in Chaos: A High School Science Fair Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I hjørnet av en travel videregående skole, bak en tung, grå dør, lå et hemmelig laboratorium.En: In the corner of a busy high school, behind a heavy, gray door, lay a secret laboratory.No: En svak lukt av kjemikalier svevde i luften, mens ulike maskiner summet i bakgrunnen.En: A faint smell of chemicals lingered in the air while various machines hummed in the background.No: Her, blant stabler av notatbøker og prøverør, jobbet Sindre og Ingrid på sitt prosjekt for årets store vitenskapsmesse.En: Here, among stacks of notebooks and test tubes, Sindre and Ingrid worked on their project for the year's big science fair.No: Det var sommerferie snart, men Sindre brydde seg ikke om solen som skinnet ute.En: It was almost summer vacation, but Sindre didn't care about the sun shining outside.No: Han satt bøyd over et mikroskop med intens konsentrasjon.En: He sat bent over a microscope with intense concentration.No: Ingrid sto ved siden av med en notatblokk i hånden.En: Ingrid stood beside him with a notepad in hand.No: Hun noterte seg forsiktig det de observerte.En: She carefully noted what they observed.No: "Vi må huske å være forsiktige med mengdene," advarte Ingrid.En: "We need to remember to be careful with the quantities," warned Ingrid.No: "Hvis vi bruker for mye, kan det gå galt.En: "If we use too much, it could go wrong."No: "Men Sindre var oppsøkt av en ambisjon om å gå utover det som var forventet.En: But Sindre was driven by an ambition to go beyond what was expected.No: Han ville lage noe spektakulært, noe ingen hadde sett før.En: He wanted to create something spectacular, something no one had seen before.No: "Vi må ta noen sjanser, Ingrid.En: "We have to take some chances, Ingrid.No: Dette er vår sjanse til å vinne," svarte han, bestemt.En: This is our chance to win," he replied determinedly.No: Tiden gikk fort da de jobbet dag og natt for å fullføre sitt eksperiment.En: Time flew as they worked day and night to complete their experiment.No: De var uenige i tilnærmelsen flere ganger.En: They disagreed on the approach several times.No: Sindre insisterte på å gjøre eksperimentet mer komplekst.En: Sindre insisted on making the experiment more complex.No: Ingrid ønsket å holde seg til planen som var enkel og trygg.En: Ingrid wanted to stick to the plan which was simple and safe.No: Til tross for forskjellene deres, jobbet de videre side om side.En: Despite their differences, they continued working side by side.No: Den store dagen nærmet seg.En: The big day approached.No: Under enorme tidsfrister og press, bestemte Sindre seg for å tilsette en ny kjemikalie i blandingen.En: Under enormous deadlines and pressure, Sindre decided to add a new chemical to the mixture.No: "Vi har ikke tid til denne risikoen!En: "We don't have time for this risk!"No: " utbrøt Ingrid usikkert.En: exclaimed Ingrid uncertainly.No: Men Sindre, drevet av et håp om seier, ignorerte advarselen.En: But Sindre, driven by hope of victory, ignored the warning.No: Resultatet?En: The result?No: Kaos.En: Chaos.No: Blandingen begynte å boble ukontrollert.En: The mixture began to bubble uncontrollably.No: Røyk steg opp fra glassbeholderne, og Ingrid skjønte raskt at noe måtte gjøres.En: Smoke rose from the glass containers, and Ingrid quickly realized something had to be done.No: Hun kastet seg mot nødavbryteren mens Sindre prøvde å skjule panikken.En: She dashed for the emergency stop while Sindre tried to hide his panic.No: De kjempet mot klokken for å få kontroll.En: They fought against the clock to gain control.No: Til slutten, etter mange desperate forsøk, klarte de det.En: In the end, after many desperate attempts, they succeeded.No: Røyken forsvant sakte, og rommet ble stille.En: The smoke slowly dissipated, and the room became quiet.No: Da røykteppet hadde lagt seg, fikk de se at løsningen deres hadde forandret struktur.En: When the smoke cleared, they saw that their solution had changed structure.No: "Hva om vi prøver å snu dette til vår fordel?En: "What if we try to turn this to our advantage?"No: " foreslo Ingrid ettertenksomt.En: suggested Ingrid thoughtfully.No: Ved å vise eksepsjonelt samarbeid, tilpasset de raskt sitt prosjekt.En: By showing exceptional teamwork, they quickly adapted their project.No: Resultatet?En: The result?No: En ny oppdagelse.En: A new discovery.No: Vitenskapsmessen kom, og Sindre og Ingrid presenterte sitt arbeid.En: The science fair came, and Sindre and Ingrid presented their work.No: Selv om det ikke var helt som planlagt, fikk de stor oppmerksomhet.En: Although it wasn't exactly as planned, they received a lot of attention.No: Dommerne satte pris på deres evne til å tenke kreativt under press.En: The judges appreciated their ability to think creatively under pressure.No: Sindre vant riktignok ikke førsteplass, men han lærte en dyrebar lekse.En: Sindre didn't win first place, but he learned a valuable lesson.No: På laboratoriet, etter messen, satt de to vennene igjen.En: In the laboratory, after the fair, the two friends sat once more.No: Ingrid smilte til Sindre.En: Ingrid smiled at Sindre.No: "Neste gang, la oss høre mer på hverandre," sa hun lurt.En: "Next time, let's listen to each other more," she said slyly.No: Sindre nikket, takknemlig.En: Sindre nodded, grateful.No: Han skjønte nå verdien av balansen mellom hans lidenskap og Ingrids visdom.En: He now understood the value of balancing his passion with Ingrid's wisdom.No: Med et oppriktig smil innrømmet han at det var takket være samarbeidet deres at de lyktes.En: With a sincere smile, he admitted that it was thanks to their collaboration that they succeeded.No: Deres noe kaotiske, men likevel vellykkede oppfinnelse, ble en historie de aldri ville glemme.En: Their somewhat chaotic, but nevertheless successful invention became a story they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:corner: hjørnetsecret: hemmeliglaboratory: laboratoriumfaint: svaklinger: svevdemachine: maskinernotebook: notatbøkertest tube: prøverørintense: intenscarefully: forsiktigwarned: advartespectacular: spektakulærtdeadline: tidsfristermixture: blandingbeyond: utovercomplex: komplekstenormous: enormeadd: tilsettebubble: bobleuncontrollably: ukontrollertemergency: nødavbryterenpanic: panikkendesperate: desperatedissipate: forsvantstructure: strukturadvantage: fordelexceptional: eksepsjoneltadapted: tilpassetcreatively: kreativtvaluable: dyrebar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Together We Clean: Healing and Hope in Sant Climent Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava alt en el cel blau, escampant una calor suau pels carrers del barri de Sant Climent.En: The sun shone high in the blue sky, spreading a gentle heat across the streets of the Sant Climent neighborhood.Ca: Un lloc tranquil, amb cases amb flors als balcons i nens jugant a les voreres.En: A peaceful place, with houses adorned with flowers on the balconies and children playing on the sidewalks.Ca: Avui era el Dia de Neteja del Barri, una tradició que havia començat feia anys per mantenir la zona neta i amable per a tothom.En: Today was the Neighborhood Cleaning Day, a tradition that began years ago to keep the area clean and friendly for everyone.Ca: Oriol, un jove amb una mirada serena però una remor constant dins la seva ment, sortia de casa amb una bossa d'escombraries i uns guants.En: Oriol, a young man with a serene look but a constant hum inside his mind, left his house with a trash bag and some gloves.Ca: Li agradava veure el seu barri net i ordenat, però l'idea d'interactuar amb els veïns li feia un nus a l'estómac.En: He liked to see his neighborhood neat and tidy, but the idea of interacting with the neighbors tied his stomach in knots.Ca: Coneixia la Marta, la líder enérgica que sempre vaultava amb un somriure lluminós i paraules motivadores.En: He knew Marta, the energetic leader who always bounced around with a bright smile and motivational words.Ca: A la plaça central, les famílies ja s'havien aglomerat.En: In the central square, families had already gathered.Ca: Les rialles i converses fluïen lliurement entre ells.En: Laughter and conversations flowed freely among them.Ca: Marta ja estava allà, dirigint el grup amb l'entusiasme que la caracteritzava.En: Marta was already there, directing the group with the enthusiasm that characterized her.Ca: Quan va veure Oriol, el va saludar amb la mà.En: When she saw Oriol, she waved at him.Ca: "Oriol!En: "Oriol!Ca: Estic tan contenta que hagis vingut!En: I'm so glad you came!"Ca: "Ell va respondre amb un somriure tímid abans de dirigir-se a una petita zona del parc.En: He responded with a shy smile before heading to a small area of the park.Ca: Va decidir començar amb una vella font circular plena de fulles i branquetes.En: He decided to start with an old circular fountain filled with leaves and twigs.Ca: Oriol pensava que, si se centrava en una tasca petita, podria evitar les grans converses i assimilar-se silenciosament al seu entorn.En: Oriol thought that if he focused on a small task, he could avoid big conversations and blend quietly into his surroundings.Ca: Però mentre treballava, aviat es va adonar que la font estava més malmesa del que semblava.En: But as he worked, he soon realized that the fountain was more damaged than it appeared.Ca: El fang i les herbes enredades dificultaven la feina.En: The mud and tangled weeds made the work difficult.Ca: Encara que va intentar arreglar-ho tot sol, la frustració començava a créixer.En: Although he tried to fix it alone, frustration began to grow.Ca: Va murmurar entre dents mentre intentava desemboçar la sortida d'aigua.En: He murmured under his breath while attempting to clear the water outlet.Ca: Marta, que supervisava el procés a certa distància, va detectar els problemes d'Oriol i s'hi va acostar.En: Marta, who was overseeing the process from a distance, noticed Oriol's troubles and approached him.Ca: "Necessites ajuda, Oriol?En: "Do you need help, Oriol?"Ca: ", va preguntar amb la seva veu serena però decidida.En: she asked in her calm yet determined voice.Ca: Ell va sospirar, i després de vacil·lar un moment, va assentir.En: He sighed, and after hesitating for a moment, nodded.Ca: "Sí, crec que aquest projecte és més gran del que esperava.En: "Yes, I think this project is bigger than I expected."Ca: ""No et preocupis, a vegades necessitem una mà amiga", va dir Marta.En: "Don't worry, sometimes we need a helping hand," said Marta.Ca: "Per què no unim esforços?En: "Why don't we join forces?Ca: Podem demanar que algú més ens ajudi.En: We can ask someone else to help us."Ca: "Oriol es va sentir alleujat de no haver d'afrontar-ho sol i li va fer cas.En: Oriol felt relieved not having to face it alone and agreed.Ca: Marta va cridar a uns quants veïns i junts van netejar la font.En: Marta called a few neighbors over, and together they cleaned the fountain.Ca: En pocs minuts, el grup va aconseguir desbloquejar la sortida d'aigua, i la petita font va tornar a brollar, brillant sota el sol d'estiu.En: In a few minutes, the group managed to unblock the water outlet, and the small fountain began to gush again, sparkling under the summer sun.Ca: A mesura que treballava amb els altres, Oriol va començar a sentir-se més còmode.En: As he worked with others, Oriol began to feel more comfortable.Ca: Les persones li somreien i van començar a parlar sobre aficions comunes i històries del barri.En: People smiled at him and started talking about common hobbies and neighborhood stories.Ca: Les seves preocupacions inicials es van diluir entre les veus amigues i l'ambient acollidor.En: His initial worries faded among friendly voices and the welcoming atmosphere.Ca: Quan la jornada va finalitzar, el barri lluïa net i ordenat.En: When the day ended, the neighborhood looked clean and orderly.Ca: Oriol, una mica cansat, però també ple d'un nou sentiment de confiança, va mirar la font.En: Oriol, a bit tired but also filled with a new sense of confidence, looked at the fountain.Ca: Era un recordatori del que podia aconseguir amb una mica d'ajuda.En: It was a reminder of what could be achieved with a little help.Ca: "Marta, gràcies per tot avui", va dir.En: "Marta, thank you for everything today," he said.Ca: "No ho has de dir", va respondre ella amb un riure.En: "Don't mention it," she replied with a laugh.Ca: "Aquí estem tots junts, Oriol.En: "We're all in this together, Oriol.Ca: Avui has fet un gran treball.En: You did great work today."Ca: "Amb aquestes paraules, Oriol va sentir que el nus a l'estómac es desfava una mica.En: With these words, Oriol felt the knot in his stomach loosen a bit.Ca: Havia après que, a vegades, compartir la càrrega feia la diferència.En: He had learned that sometimes sharing the burden made all the difference.Ca: Potser, després de tot, no estava sol en aquest gran barri anomenat Sant Climent.En: Perhaps, after all, he wasn't alone in this big neighborhood called Sant Climent. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe blue sky: el cel blauthe gentle heat: la calor suauthe neighborhood: el barrithe balconies: els balconsthe sidewalks: les voreresthe trash bag: la bossa d'escombrariesthe gloves: els guantsthe stomach: l'estómacthe central square: la plaça centralthe fountain: la fontthe leaves: les fullesthe twigs: les branquetesthe mud: el fangthe weeds: les herbesthe water outlet: la sortida d'aiguathe troubles: els problemesthe process: el procésthe project: el projectethe helping hand: la mà amigathe neighbors: els veïnsthe group: el grupthe smile: el somriurethe laughter: les riallesthe conversations: les conversesthe hobby: l'aficióthe stories: les històriesthe confidence: la confiançathe burden: la càrregathe knot: el nus

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rekindling Lost Bonds: A Summer Reconciliation in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap éppen delelőjét érte, amikor János egyedül üldögélt a hátsó kertben.En: The sun had just reached its zenith when János was sitting alone in the backyard.Hu: A kerti asztalon egy poros album hevert, amit rég nem látott.En: A dusty album lay on the garden table, one he hadn't seen in a long time.Hu: A környék csendes volt, csak a madarak csicsergése töltötte be a levegőt.En: The neighborhood was quiet, only the chirping of the birds filled the air.Hu: Budapest ezeken a forró nyári napokon nyugodt helynek tűnt.En: On these hot summer days, Budapest seemed like a calm place.Hu: Eszter ma érkezett meg.En: Eszter arrived today.Hu: Hosszú ideje először jött haza, hogy meglátogassa apját.En: It was the first time in a long while she came home to visit her father.Hu: Az utóbbi években távol érezte magát tőle, de most mégis úgy döntött, ad egy lehetőséget ennek a látogatásnak.En: In recent years, she had felt distant from him, but now she decided to give this visit a chance.Hu: János érezte, hogy ez az ő esélye, hogy változtasson, de nem igazán tudta, hol kezdje.En: János felt that this was his opportunity to make a change, but he wasn't exactly sure where to start.Hu: A múlt árnyai nehezen engedték el őt.En: The shadows of the past held onto him tightly.Hu: Zoltán, a régi családi barát, ekkor érkezett meg biciklivel.En: Zoltán, the old family friend, arrived by bicycle at that moment.Hu: Olyan ember volt, aki mindig bármilyen nehéz helyzetben megőrizte nyugalmát.En: He was the kind of person who always maintained his calm, no matter how difficult the situation.Hu: Ő volt az, aki azt mondta Jánosnak: „Próbálj meg őszinte lenni.”En: He was the one who told János, "Try to be honest."Hu: Az igazságot könnyű kimondani, de nehéz úgy, hogy meghallgassák.En: It's easy to speak the truth, but it's hard to have it heard.Hu: Amikor Eszter belépett a kertbe, a szél még fújt egy kicsit, mintha köszöntötte volna őt.En: When Eszter stepped into the garden, the wind still blew a little, as if to greet her.Hu: János bátortalanul felállt.En: János stood up, timidly.Hu: „Szia, Eszter. Örülök, hogy itt vagy.”En: "Hi, Eszter. I'm glad you're here."Hu: A lány biccentett.En: The girl nodded.Hu: Nem volt könnyű dolog neki idejönni.En: It wasn't easy for her to come here.Hu: Egyszerű ruhát viselt: nyári ruháját, amit anyja vett neki utoljára, amikor még kislány volt.En: She wore something simple: the summer dress her mother had last bought her when she was a little girl.Hu: Most érezte, hogy az apjában is van valamiféle változás, de meg akarta érteni, mi történt.En: Now she felt that there was some change in her father too, but she wanted to understand what had happened.Hu: Zoltán óvatosan közbelépett: „Nagyon jó, hogy mindketten itt vagytok. Egy barátságos beszélgetés sok mindent megoldhat.”En: Zoltán carefully intervened: "It's great that both of you are here. A friendly conversation can solve many things."Hu: Ahogy telt-múlt a délután, a kertben egyre több szót váltottak.En: As the afternoon went by, they exchanged more and more words in the garden.Hu: János próbálta elmagyarázni a rövid idő alatt, mennyire fontos neki Eszter, és mennyire sajnálja, amit az évek alatt nem tudott kimutatni.En: János tried to explain how important Eszter was to him in the short time he had and how sorry he was for not being able to show it over the years.Hu: Eszter sérülések mélyek voltak, de kezdték egyre jobban megérteni egymást.En: Eszter's wounds were deep, but they began to understand each other better.Hu: A múlt, bár kemény volt, már nem tette teljesen lehetetlenné a jövőt.En: The past, though harsh, no longer made a future entirely impossible.Hu: János végül elővette az albumot.En: Finally, János took out the album.Hu: „Ez a nagyapa fényképalbuma,” mondta halkan, „mindig azt hittem, te értékelni fogod.”En: "This is Grandfather's photo album," he said softly, "I always thought you would appreciate it."Hu: Valami régen elfeledett melegség töltötte be a szívét, amint kinyújtotta a kezét.En: A long-forgotten warmth filled his heart as he reached out his hand.Hu: A forró nyári napsütés alatt Eszter végre megkönnyebbülten vett egy mély levegőt.En: Under the hot summer sunshine, Eszter finally took a deep breath of relief.Hu: A régi képek láttán valami megmozdult benne.En: Seeing the old pictures stirred something within her.Hu: Bár még nem volt minden rendben, most már készen állt arra, hogy adjon egy esélyt az apjával való kapcsolatának.En: Although not everything was right yet, she was now ready to give her relationship with her father a chance.Hu: „Talán kezdhetnénk egy új fejezetet” – mondta csendesen Eszter, és az emlékek közös mélyedésébe merült János oldódó tekintete alatt.En: "Perhaps we could start a new chapter," Eszter said quietly, and she delved into shared memories under János' softening gaze.Hu: Az a nap, nappal lett a békülés napja, egy újrakezdés a múlt hibái között.En: That day became a day of reconciliation, a new beginning amidst past mistakes. Vocabulary Words:zenith: delelőjétdusty: porosbackyard: hátsó kertbenchirping: csicsergésecalm: nyugodtdistant: távolopportunity: esélyeshadows: árnyaiintervened: közbelépettbicycle: bicikliveltimidly: bátortalanulacknowledged: biccentettappreciate: értékelnireconciliation: békülésserene: nyugalmátconsultation: beszélgetésunderstanding: megérteniwounds: sérülésekharsh: keményforgiveness: megbocsátásnostalgia: nosztalgiaanticipation: várakozásgaze: tekinteterelief: megkönnyebbültentrepidation: félelemresolve: megoldaniskeptical: kételkedőinflection: hanghordozáscatharsis: katarktikusembrace: átölelni

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unlocking Budapest: Secrets Hidden in the Ironwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári nap sugarai csillogtak a Lánchíd vasalatán, miközben Budapest mozgalmas városi élete tovább robogott a híd körül.En: The summer sunbeams glistened on the Lánchíd's ironwork as the bustling city life of Budapest rushed around the bridge.Hu: Az emberek izgatott sürgés-forgással készülődtek Szent István napjára.En: People were eagerly bustling about, preparing for Szent István day.Hu: A híd, a maga nemesen ívelő formájával, egyszerre szolgált a múlt és a jelen kapcsolataként.En: The bridge, with its graceful arching form, served as a link between the past and the present.Hu: Miklós, egy lelkes történész, lépteit a híd felé irányította.En: Miklós, an enthusiastic historian, directed his steps toward the bridge.Hu: Szemében titkos remény csillogott: családja múltjának egy darabja rejtőzött valahol itt.En: In his eyes, there gleamed a secret hope: a piece of his family's past was hidden somewhere here.Hu: Már gyerekként hallott történeteket egy elfeledett rekeszről a híd belsejében.En: As a child, he had heard stories about a forgotten compartment inside the bridge.Hu: Most, hogy St. István napja elérkezett, ideje volt, hogy a saját kezébe vegye a dolgokat.En: Now, with St. István day upon them, it was time for him to take matters into his own hands.Hu: Emese, a helyi újságíró, éppen tudósítást készített a híd részleteiről.En: Emese, the local journalist, was preparing a report on the details of the bridge.Hu: Őt is elbűvölte a titokzatos történet, és kihívásként tekintett az elrejtett kincs legendájára.En: She, too, was captivated by the mysterious story and viewed the legend of the hidden treasure as a challenge.Hu: Bár kételkedett a történetek igazában, Miklós lelkesedése átragadt rá.En: Although she doubted the truth of the tales, Miklós' enthusiasm was contagious.Hu: Zoltán, a városi karbantartó munkás, aki szinte naponta végigsétált a hídon, egy nap valami különöset vett észre.En: Zoltán, the city maintenance worker who almost daily walked across the bridge, noticed something peculiar one day.Hu: A híd egyik rejtett zuga kinyílt előtte, és egy kis rekeszt tárt fel.En: One hidden nook of the bridge opened before him, revealing a small compartment.Hu: Mivel azonban nem volt biztos benne, mit kezdjen a felfedezéssel, inkább titokban tartotta, legalábbis míg ki nem találja, mit lépjen.En: However, uncertain of what to do with his discovery, he kept it secret, at least until he figured out his next step.Hu: A nap már lefelé hajolt az égen, amikor a hárman a Lánchíd közepén találkoztak.En: The sun was already setting in the sky when the three met at the center of the Lánchíd.Hu: Szívük gyorsabban vert a várakozástól.En: Their hearts beat faster with anticipation.Hu: A rekesz valóságos, és minden kérdésükre választ adhatott.En: The compartment was real and could answer all their questions.Hu: Zoltán óvatosan előrevitte a kis csoportot, és felfedte a fémlemezek mögött rejlő rést.En: Zoltán cautiously led the small group forward and revealed the gap hidden behind the metal plates.Hu: A nap sugarai késeként hasítottak át a híd közel függőleges táján, amikor kinyitották a rekeszt.En: The sun's rays pierced through the near-vertical part of the bridge like knives as they opened the compartment.Hu: Bennünket egy régi, bársonnyal bevont doboz várt, benne egy különös kézirat.En: Inside awaited an old, velvet-covered box, containing an unusual manuscript.Hu: Miklós keze remegett, amikor megérintette a családja történelmét rejtő dokumentumokat.En: Miklós' hands trembled as he touched the documents that held his family's history.Hu: A bizonyíték, hogy családja egykor fontos szerepet játszott a város életében, ott feküdt előtte.En: The evidence that his family had once played a significant role in the city's life lay before him.Hu: Emese szemében ragyogott a hír izgalma.En: In Emese's eyes, the excitement of the news sparkled.Hu: Ez több volt, mint egy szenzáció; ez történelem volt.En: This was more than a sensation; it was history.Hu: Zoltán visszatartotta a levegőt, érezte, hogy tanúja volt valami igazán különlegesnek.En: Zoltán held his breath, feeling he had witnessed something truly special.Hu: Miklós hosszasan mérlegelte, hogy mit tegyen.En: Miklós pondered long on what to do.Hu: Végül, amikor a nap utolsó sugarai eltűntek a látóhatáron túl, úgy döntött, hogy a dokumentációt a városi levéltárnak adja át, hogy az emberek megismerhessék Ostróm család történelmét.En: Finally, when the last rays of the sun disappeared beyond the horizon, he decided to hand the documentation over to the city archives, so that people could learn about the Ostrom family's history.Hu: Úgy döntött, hogy öröksége nem lehet rejtett titok.En: He decided that his heritage should not be a hidden secret.Hu: Ez egy híd lesz a múlt és a jelen között.En: It would be a bridge between the past and the present.Hu: A város élete tovább folyt, de Miklóst egy belső béke kísérte.En: The city's life continued, but Miklós was accompanied by an inner peace.Hu: Végre felismerte: a hagyaték akkor éri el legnagyobb értékét, ha megosztják, nem pedig rejtve tartják.En: He finally realized: a legacy reaches its greatest value when shared, not kept hidden. Vocabulary Words:glistened: csillogtakironwork: vasalatánbustling: mozgalmaseagerly: izgatottgraceful: nemesenarching: ívelőenthusiastic: lelkesgleamed: csillogottcompartment: rekeszrőlmysterious: titokzatoscontagious: átragadtpeculiar: különösetnook: zugareveal: felfedtevertical: függőlegesmanuscript: kézirattrembled: remegettsparkled: ragyogottsensation: szenzációbreathed: lélegzettpondered: mérlegeltelegacy: hagyatékheritage: örökségecompanion: kísérteanticipation: várakozástólhidden: rejtőzöttmaintenance: karbantartódiscovery: felfedezésselevidence: bizonyítékarchives: levéltárnak

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Utopia's Science Duel: A Lesson in Friendship and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en strålende sommerdag i byen Utopia, der solen skinte over den futuristiske skolen.En: It was a brilliant summer day in the city of Utopia, where the sun shone over the futuristic school.No: Skolen var kjent for sine spennende vitenskapelige konkurranser, der elever fra hele samfunnet kunne delta.En: The school was known for its exciting scientific competitions, where students from the whole community could participate.No: Denne sommeren skulle bli spesielt minneverdig for Lars.En: This summer was going to be especially memorable for Lars.No: Lars var alltid en flittig student.En: Lars was always a diligent student.No: Han ønsket å vise sine evner ved å vinne den ettertraktede vitenskapskonkurransen.En: He wanted to demonstrate his abilities by winning the coveted science competition.No: Selv om han var talentfull, følte han seg ofte i skyggen av venninnen sin, Ingrid.En: Although he was talented, he often felt overshadowed by his friend, Ingrid.No: Ingrid var kjent som hjernen av duoen deres.En: Ingrid was known as the brain of their duo.No: Hun var alltid støttende, men hun visste ikke at Lars hadde et sterkt behov for å bevise seg selv.En: She was always supportive, but she didn't know that Lars had a strong need to prove himself.No: Inne i skolens futuristiske lab, hvor spennende dufter og lyder av teknologi fylte luften, jobbet Lars intenst med sitt prosjekt.En: Inside the school's futuristic lab, where exciting scents and sounds of technology filled the air, Lars worked intensely on his project.No: Over labbordene hengt det holografiske skjermer fylt med formler og lysende diagrammer.En: Above the lab tables hung holographic screens filled with formulas and glowing diagrams.No: I hjørnet av rommet satt Siv, den regjerende mester i vitenskapskonkurransen.En: In the corner of the room sat Siv, the reigning champion of the science competition.No: Hun var kjent for sine innovative ideer, men mange mente hun kunne være litt arrogant.En: She was known for her innovative ideas, but many believed she could be a bit arrogant.No: Lars bestemte seg for å jobbe i hemmelighet.En: Lars decided to work in secret.No: Han ønsket ikke hjelp fra Ingrid denne gangen.En: He didn't want help from Ingrid this time.No: Han ønsket å vinne alene for å bevise sin egen verdi.En: He wanted to win alone to prove his own worth.No: Han arbeidet dag og natt, men konkurransen var hard, og tankene om å ikke være god nok sniket seg inn.En: He worked day and night, but the competition was tough, and thoughts of not being good enough crept in.No: Dagen for konkurransen kom raskere enn ventet.En: The day of the competition came faster than expected.No: Skolegården var forvandlet til et yrende hav av elever og lærere.En: The schoolyard was transformed into a bustling sea of students and teachers.No: Alle ventet spent.En: Everyone waited eagerly.No: Lars kjente på nervene da han satte opp prosjektet sitt blant de andre.En: Lars felt the nerves as he set up his project among the others.No: Han hadde en liten robot som kunne sortere avfall, noe han var stolt av.En: He had a small robot that could sort waste, something he was proud of.No: Midtveis i konkurransen oppsto et problem.En: Midway through the competition, a problem arose.No: Lars sin robot stoppet opp, og skjermen indikerte en ukjent feil.En: Lars' robot stopped, and the screen indicated an unknown error.No: Tiden tikker.En: Time was ticking.No: Utslitt og stresset skjønte Lars at han ikke kunne løse problemet alene.En: Exhausted and stressed, Lars realized he couldn't solve the problem alone.No: Han stod overfor et valg: Skulle han be Ingrid om hjelp eller risikere å mislykkes?En: He faced a choice: Should he ask Ingrid for help or risk failing?No: Lars så mot Ingrid, som var i nærheten, og tok et dypt, skjelvende åndedrag.En: Lars looked at Ingrid, who was nearby, and took a deep, shaky breath.No: Han innså noe viktig.En: He realized something important.No: Samarbeid var ikke et tegn på svakhet.En: Teamwork was not a sign of weakness.No: Med fast stemme spurte han Ingrid om hjelp, og uten å nøle kom hun bort.En: With a firm voice, he asked Ingrid for help, and without hesitation, she came over.No: Ingrid og hans ekspertise jobbet sammen, og med kloke hoder rettet de feilen.En: Ingrid and his expertise worked together, and with their smart minds, they fixed the error.No: I siste liten presenterte de roboten sin for dommerne.En: At the last minute, they presented their robot to the judges.No: Publikum jublet da roboten begynte å sortere plast, papir og metall feilfritt.En: The audience cheered when the robot began sorting plastic, paper, and metal flawlessly.No: Det var en suksess!En: It was a success!No: Selv om seieren var en lagseier, innså Lars at den virkelige belønningen var viktigere.En: Even though the victory was a team win, Lars realized that the real reward was more important.No: Han oppdaget verdien av vennskap og samarbeid.En: He discovered the value of friendship and collaboration.No: Konkurransen var mer enn en seier for ham; det var en lærdom i tillit og støtte.En: The competition was more than a win for him; it was a lesson in trust and support.No: Han forstod nå at å jobbe sammen ikke gjorde han mindre verdifull, men faktisk beriket hans reise mot suksess.En: He now understood that working together did not make him any less valuable, but actually enriched his journey towards success.No: Da applausen endelig stilnet, så Lars til Ingrid og smilte bredt.En: When the applause finally quieted down, Lars looked at Ingrid and smiled broadly.No: Sammen hadde de vunnet, og han hadde bevist for seg selv at han var god nok.En: Together, they had won, and he had proven to himself that he was good enough.No: Det var en sommer han aldri kom til å glemme.En: It was a summer he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:brilliant: strålendefuturistic: futuristiskecompetition: konkurransediligent: flittigcoveted: ettertraktedeovershadowed: i skyggendemonstrate: viseinnate: medfødttalented: talentfulllaboratory: laboratoriumformulas: formlerdiagrams: diagrammerinnovative: innovativearrogant: arrogantsecret: hemmelighetintensely: intenstransform: forvandletbustling: yrendenervous: nervøsunknown: ukjentexhausted: utslittchoice: valgteamwork: samarbeidflawlessly: feilfrittcheered: jubletvictory: seierreward: belønninglesson: lærdomanenriched: beriketapplause: applausen

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Discovering Serenity: A Journey to the Heart of Avalon Woods Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: En skovklædt sti snoede sig gennem det frodige landskab, mens Soren gik mod Avalon Woods.En: A forested path wound through the lush landscape as Soren walked towards Avalon Woods.Da: Sommerens varme brise kærtegnede hans ansigt, og duften af skov og vildblomster fyldte luften.En: The warm summer breeze caressed his face, and the scent of the forest and wildflowers filled the air.Da: Soren, der var vant til bylivets travlhed, havde hørt meget om denne mystiske sted, en samfund hvor enkelhed regerede og fred var normen.En: Soren, who was used to the bustle of city life, had heard much about this mysterious place, a community where simplicity reigned and peace was the norm.Da: Han var både spændt og nervøs.En: He was both excited and nervous.Da: Ville han kunne finde sin plads her?En: Would he be able to find his place here?Da: Isabella og Frederik, som havde boet i Avalon Woods i flere år, ventede på ham ved indgangen til skovklæftningen.En: Isabella and Frederik, who had lived in Avalon Woods for several years, waited for him at the entrance to the forest clearing.Da: "Velkommen, Soren!"En: "Welcome, Soren!"Da: sagde Isabella med et venligt smil.En: said Isabella with a friendly smile.Da: "Du er lige i tide til den årlige sommerfest."En: "You are just in time for the annual summer festival."Da: Soren nikkede og fulgte dem ind i skovens hjerte.En: Soren nodded and followed them into the heart of the forest.Da: Stedet var som en scene fra en drøm: høje træer, der tårnede op mod himlen, og små kabiner spredt i en perfekt balance med naturen.En: The place was like a scene from a dream: tall trees towering towards the sky, and small cabins scattered in perfect harmony with nature.Da: En sti førte dem til en stille sø, hvor spejlingen af et utal af lys glimtede i vandoverfladen.En: A path led them to a quiet lake, where the reflection of countless lights shimmered on the water's surface.Da: I dagene der fulgte, valgte Soren at dykke ned i fællesskabet.En: In the days that followed, Soren chose to immerse himself in the community.Da: Han hjalp med høst, lærte at bygge enkle møbler og deltog i en fælles middag, hvor latter og historier fyldte luften.En: He helped with the harvest, learned to build simple furniture, and participated in a communal dinner where laughter and stories filled the air.Da: Selvom han til tider længtes efter den konstante forbindelse og komfort fra byens livsstil, begyndte han at forstå den dybere mening med livet i Avalon Woods.En: Although he occasionally longed for the constant connectivity and comfort of city life, he began to understand the deeper meaning of life in Avalon Woods.Da: Det var ved søen en aften, da festlighederne var på sit højeste, at Soren fandt sit øjeblik af klarhed.En: It was by the lake one evening, when the festivities were at their peak, that Soren found his moment of clarity.Da: Små lanterner flydende ud på søens mørke overflade, mens stjernerne blinkede over dem.En: Small lanterns floated on the lake's dark surface while the stars twinkled above them.Da: Sammenkomsten af mennesker, naturen, og den simple skønhed i øjeblikket rørte ham dybt.En: The gathering of people, the nature, and the simple beauty of the moment touched him deeply.Da: Han indså, at det at leve enkelt og autentisk i et fællesskab var nøglen til en større indre fred.En: He realized that living simply and authentically in a community was the key to a greater inner peace.Da: Soren besluttede sig for at blive i Avalon Woods længere.En: Soren decided to stay in Avalon Woods longer.Da: Den hektiske livsstil han kom fra, virkede pludselig fjern og ubetydelig.En: The hectic lifestyle he came from suddenly seemed distant and insignificant.Da: Her, blandt træerne og de hjertevarme mennesker, begyndte han at opdage sin sande jeg.En: Here, among the trees and the warm-hearted people, he began to discover his true self.Da: Han lærte at omfavne nuet og fandt en dyb inspiration i livets enkelhed.En: He learned to embrace the present and found a deep inspiration in life's simplicity.Da: Harmonien i Avalon Woods blev hans nye virkelighed, en som han nu ikke ønskede at forlade.En: The harmony in Avalon Woods became his new reality, one he now did not wish to leave. Vocabulary Words:forested: skovklædtwound: snoedelush: frodigecaressed: kærtegnedebustle: travlhedmysterious: mystiskereigned: regeredeclearing: skovklæftningenannual: årligeharmony: balancereflection: spejlingenshimmered: glimtedeimmerse: dykkeharvest: høstfurniture: møblerconnectivity: forbindelseauthentically: autentiskclarity: klarhedlanterns: lanternertwinkled: blinkedegathering: sammenkomstenhectic: hektiskeinsignificant: ubetydeligembrace: omfavneinspiration: inspirationsimplicity: enkelheddiscovered: opdagereality: virkelighedcommunal: fælleslit: lidt

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Family Secrets Unveiled: The Lost Medal Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Egy forró nyári délután zajlott a történet kezdete.En: The beginning of the story unfolded on a hot summer afternoon.Hu: A nap sugarai aranyló fényben fürösztötték a budapesti külvárosában álló, régi családi házat.En: The rays of the sun bathed the old family house, located in the outskirts of Budapest, in golden light.Hu: Zoltán az íróasztalánál ült, körülvéve az összes családi dokumentummal, amelyet csak talált.En: Zoltán sat at his desk, surrounded by all the family documents he could find.Hu: Régi fényképek, megsárgult levelek és egy csomagolópapírba burkolt családfa.En: Old photographs, yellowed letters, and a family tree wrapped in wrapping paper.Hu: Szívét nehézséggel töltötte el a régi bronz medál elvesztése, ami családjuk történetének fontos darabja volt.En: His heart was heavy with the loss of the old bronze medal, an important piece of their family's history.Hu: Réka, aki most Londonban élt, mindeközben művészi vénájával próbálta élénkebbé tenni otthonát.En: Réka, who now lived in London, was trying to enliven her home with her artistic flair.Hu: Az éjjeliszekrényén még mindig ott volt egy kis vázában a tarka virágok, amit Zoltán küldött neki születésnapjára.En: On her nightstand, there was still a small vase with colorful flowers that Zoltán had sent her for her birthday.Hu: Bár messze voltak egymástól, továbbra is kapcsolatban maradtak, és Zoltán reménykedett benne, hogy Reka más perspektívája segíthet megoldani a rejtélyt.En: Although they were far apart, they remained in contact, and Zoltán hoped that Réka's different perspective could help solve the mystery.Hu: A St. István napja hamarosan megérkezett, de Zoltánnak egyetlen cél lebegett a szeme előtt: visszaszerezni a családi ereklyét.En: St. István's Day was approaching soon, but Zoltán had a single goal in mind: to reclaim the family heirloom.Hu: Egyik este, miközben eső verte az ablakot, Zoltán hosszú emailt írt Rekának.En: One evening, as rain battered the window, Zoltán wrote a long email to Réka.Hu: Bepillanthatott a családi történetekbe, melyekben úgy hitte, megtalálhatja a titkot.En: He offered her a glimpse into the family stories he believed might hold the secret.Hu: Réka Londonban, a modern, világos lakásában, türelmesen olvasta Zoltán sorait.En: In London, in her modern, bright apartment, Réka patiently read Zoltán's lines.Hu: Egy éjszaka, miközben a vihar az ablakokat rázta, valami érdekesre bukkant az egyik családi sztoriban: a nagypapa régen mindig egy vastag családi könyvben rejtett el különleges dolgokat.En: One night, as the storm shook the windows, she stumbled upon something intriguing in one of the family stories: their grandfather always hid special things in a thick family book.Hu: Felhívta Zoltánt, az ötlettől vezérelve: „Nézd meg a könyvespolcokat! Talán ott találod!”En: She called Zoltán, inspired by the idea: "Check the bookshelves! Maybe you'll find it there!"Hu: Másnap Zoltán bement a könyvtárszobába, ahol a poros kötetek magas tornya állt.En: The next day, Zoltán went into the library room, where towers of dusty volumes stood.Hu: Átnézte a könyveket, egyiket a másik után.En: He went through the books, one after another.Hu: Végül, amikor a legvastagabb könyv kinyitotta az ajkaját, egy nehezen észrevehető odalevésébe rejtve ott volt a bronz medál.En: Finally, when the thickest book opened its jaws, hidden in a barely noticeable cut-out, lay the bronze medal.Hu: Zoltán felemelte, és úgy érezte, mintha a világ minden kincse az övé lenne.En: Zoltán picked it up and felt as if he owned all the treasures of the world.Hu: A családtagok összegyűltek, mind örömmel nézték a rég elveszett medált.En: Family members gathered, all watching the long-lost medal with joy.Hu: Zoltán, a békítő, szót emelt a családi viták ellen, és mindannyian egyetértettek abban, hogy közösen ünneplik örökségüket a közelgő St. István napján.En: Zoltán, the peacemaker, spoke up against family disputes, and they all agreed to celebrate their heritage together on the upcoming St. István's Day.Hu: Zoltán azzal zárta le a napot, hogy megköszönte Rekának a kitartását és ösztönzését.En: Zoltán ended the day by thanking Réka for her perseverance and encouragement.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy nyitott szívvel és elmével látni, valódi kincs lehet.En: He learned that seeing with an open heart and mind can be a true treasure.Hu: Rájött, hogy a kommunikáció és a bizalom a legerősebb kapcsolatok alapjai, legyenek azok a családban vagy a szerelemben.En: He realized that communication and trust are the foundations of the strongest relationships, whether in family or love.Hu: Zoltán és Reka tudták, hogy összetartoznak, és a távolság csupán egy apró részlet az életükben.En: Zoltán and Réka knew they belonged together, and the distance was just a minor detail in their lives.Hu: A bronz medál tehát visszatért a családhoz, és a béke helyreállt.En: Thus, the bronze medal returned to the family, and peace was restored.Hu: A nap melegen sütött azon a St. István napján, a legenda és a családi szeretet napján.En: The sun shone warmly on that St. István's Day, the day of legend and family love. Vocabulary Words:unfolded: zajlottbathed: fürösztöttékenliven: élénkebbé tenninightstand: éjjeliszekrényénheirloom: ereklyétbattered: verteembrace: átölelniperspective: perspektívájamystery: rejtélytoutright: egyértelműperseverance: kitartásátencouragement: ösztönzésétvein: vénájatowers: tornaheritage: örökségüketgathered: összegyűltekrestored: helyreállttrust: bizalommodern: moderninspired: inspiráltastorm: viharpeacemaker: békítővolume: kötetbrilliant: ragyogódecisive: döntőcut-out: odalévesésestumbled: bukkantnoticeable: észrevehetőlegend: legendavictorious: győztes

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From City Lights to Olive Groves: Jordi's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu a Lleida brillava amb força, escalfant les fulles argentenques dels arbres centenaris que omplien el camp d'oliveres.En: The summer sun in Lleida shone brightly, warming the silvery leaves of the ancient olive trees filling the fields.Ca: En Jordi, acabat de traslladar a Barcelona per feina, va arribar a aquell mar de verdor amb una bossa a l'espatlla i un nerviosisme evident al cor.En: Jordi, having just moved to Barcelona for work, arrived at that sea of greenery with a bag on his shoulder and a palpable nervousness in his heart.Ca: Havia conegut la Laia durant un festival rural i ara tornava, atret per la idea de reconnectar amb ella i escapar per un temps de la ciutat sorollosa.En: He had met Laia during a rural festival and was now returning, drawn by the idea of reconnecting with her and escaping for a while from the noisy city.Ca: La Laia, sempre plena d'energia, l'esperava a l'entrada de la finca.En: Laia, always full of energy, awaited him at the entrance of the farm.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven com l'oli que les olives es convertirien aviat.En: Her eyes shone like the oil the olives would soon become.Ca: "Benvingut, Jordi!En: "Welcome, Jordi!"Ca: ", va cridar mentre s'acostava per abraçar-lo.En: she shouted as she approached to embrace him.Ca: Al seu costat, la Núria, la seva jove i trapella cosina, esbufegava impacient per començar la jornada.En: Beside her, Núria, her young and mischievous cousin, sighed impatiently to start the day.Ca: La finca de la família de la Laia era famosa per les seves oliveres, unes quals arbres robusts testimoniaven històries d'altres temps.En: The farm of Laia's family was famous for its olive trees, some of which were robust trees bearing witness to stories from other times.Ca: La seva ombra proporcionava un refugi necessari del temperament calorós del sol.En: Their shade provided much-needed refuge from the sun's fiery temperament.Ca: En Jordi va respirar profundament, sentint l'aroma terrós de les olives i el camp.En: Jordi took a deep breath, inhaling the earthy aroma of olives and the countryside.Ca: Els núvols llunyans acariciaven les muntanyes a l'horitzó, com si vigilessin l'escena.En: Distant clouds brushed against the mountains on the horizon as if they were watching over the scene.Ca: Amb una pala a la mà, en Jordi es va unir als altres a la collita.En: With a shovel in hand, Jordi joined the others in the harvest.Ca: Tot i que era novell en això, va decidir submergir-se en la tasca, esperant que el treball físic fes callar els seus dubtes.En: Although he was a novice at this, he decided to immerse himself in the task, hoping the physical work would quiet his doubts.Ca: La Laia el guiava amb paciència, i la Núria no parava de riure, gaudint del desafiament de veure aquell noi de ciutat intentant adaptar-se.En: Laia guided him patiently, and Núria couldn't stop laughing, enjoying the challenge of seeing that city boy trying to adapt.Ca: L'esforç sota el sol es va intensificar a la tarda.En: The effort under the sun intensified in the afternoon.Ca: En Jordi va començar a sentir-se aclaparat, amb el cos empolsinat i suat.En: Jordi began to feel overwhelmed, his body dusty and sweaty.Ca: Els músculs li feien mal i els dubtes sobre si realment encaixava en les vides dels altres van començar a pesar-li.En: His muscles ached, and doubts about whether he truly fit into the lives of others started to weigh on him.Ca: Però abans de rendir-se, va rebre un somriure de complicitat de la Laia i una broma de la Núria, que el van revifar.En: But before giving up, he received a knowing smile from Laia and a joke from Núria, which revived him.Ca: "Som un equip!En: "We're a team!"Ca: ", va dir la Laia, oferint-li aigua fresca.En: said Laia, offering him fresh water.Ca: En aquell moment de camaraderia, en Jordi va sentir que formava part d'alguna cosa més gran, que havia trobat el seu lloc.En: In that moment of camaraderie, Jordi felt he was part of something bigger, that he had found his place.Ca: Amb nou vigor, va seguir treballant, sense voler perdre's la màgia d'aquella experiència.En: With newfound vigor, he kept working, not wanting to miss the magic of that experience.Ca: Quan el sol finalment va baixar darrere de l'horitzó, les tres figures exhaustes es van reunir amb la família a taula.En: When the sun finally set behind the horizon, the three exhausted figures gathered with the family at the table.Ca: Mentre compartien un àpat senzill però ple de sabor, en Jordi va veure el caliu familiar que tant trobava a faltar.En: As they shared a simple but flavorful meal, Jordi saw the familial warmth he had missed so much.Ca: Va adonar-se que potser hi havia un futur per a ell més enllà de la ciutat, i va sentir una immersió d'agraïment per haver-se atrevit a fer aquest viatge.En: He realized that perhaps there was a future for him beyond the city, and he felt a surge of gratitude for daring to make this journey.Ca: Amb el ritme pausat de la conversa i el so suau de les cigales, en Jordi va saber que havia trobat un segon llar, un lloc on les arrels són profundes i la terra sempre acull.En: With the slow rhythm of the conversation and the gentle sound of the cicadas, Jordi knew he had found a second home, a place where the roots run deep and the land always welcomes.Ca: La connexió amb la Laia era més forta que mai, i va pensar, mentre sonava la rialla alegre de la Núria, que tornar a la ciutat no seria el mateix.En: The connection with Laia was stronger than ever, and he thought, as the cheerful laughter of Núria sounded, that returning to the city would not be the same.Ca: Ara, la seva vida es sentia completament arrelada.En: Now, his life felt completely rooted. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe leaves: les fullesthe greenery: la verdorthe shoulder: l'espatllathe nervousness: el nerviosismethe festival: el festivalthe entrance: l'entradathe cousins: les cosinesthe farm: la fincathe shade: l'ombrathe refuge: el refugithe aroma: l'aromathe clouds: els núvolsthe horizon: l'horitzóthe shovel: la palathe novice: el novellthe task: la tascathe intensity: la intensitatthe afternoon: la tardathe muscles: els músculsthe joke: la bromathe team: l'equipthe vigor: el vigorthe experience: l'experiènciathe horizon: l'horitzóthe comradeship: la camaraderiathe meal: l'àpatthe warmth: el caliuthe cicadas: les cigalesthe roots: les arrels

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Café Chronicles: Building Bridges Over Coffee Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári napsütés ragyogott a Lánchíd felett, miközben Ágnes és Gábor beléptek a kávézóba.En: The summer sun shone brightly over the Lánchíd as Ágnes and Gábor entered the café.Hu: A kávézó tele volt élettel.En: The café was full of life.Hu: A friss péksütemények illata keveredett a kávézó zajaival, és a Duna partjára nyíló ablakoknál ülő vendégek a tájat csodálták.En: The scent of fresh pastries mingled with the café's sounds, and guests sitting by the windows overlooking the Duna river admired the view.Hu: Ágnes ideges volt.En: Ágnes was nervous.Hu: Projektmenedzserként mindent pontosan, időben akart.En: As a project manager, she wanted everything precise and on time.Hu: Gábor, a szoftverfejlesztő, kreatív volt, de kissé szétszórt.En: Gábor, the software developer, was creative but somewhat scattered.Hu: Mindketten tudták, hogy itt az ideje megbeszélni a közelgő projekt határidejét.En: Both knew it was time to discuss the upcoming project's deadline.Hu: Leültek az ablak melletti asztalhoz, ahonnan kilátás nyílt a hídra és a városra.En: They sat at the table by the window with a view of the bridge and the city.Hu: Ágnes gondolkodott, hogy miként hozza fel a témát.En: Ágnes pondered how to bring up the subject.Hu: "Gábor," kezdte lassan, "aggódom a határidő miatt.En: "Gábor," she began slowly, "I'm worried about the deadline."Hu: "Gábor felnézett a kávéjából.En: Gábor looked up from his coffee.Hu: Tudta, hogy nem halad úgy, ahogy Ágnes szeretné.En: He knew he wasn't progressing as fast as Ágnes would like.Hu: "Igen, engem is kicsit nyomaszt," ismerte be félénken.En: "Yes, it weighs on me a bit too," he admitted shyly.Hu: "Néha úgy érzem, hogy elveszek a feladatok között.En: "Sometimes I feel lost among the tasks."Hu: "Ágnes bólintott.En: Ágnes nodded.Hu: Habár kritikus volt, tudta, hogy az együttműködés a kulcs.En: Although she was critical, she knew that collaboration was key.Hu: "Segítek neked szervezni a teendőidet.En: "I'll help you organize your tasks.Hu: Készíthetünk egy ütemtervet, hogy mindketten lássuk, mit kell tennünk.En: We can create a timeline to see what needs to be done."Hu: "Gábor megkönnyebbülten sóhajtott.En: Gábor sighed with relief.Hu: "Az nagyszerű lenne.En: "That would be great.Hu: Igazán szükségem van arra, hogy valaki segítsen rendet tenni a fejemben.En: I really need someone to help me get my head organized."Hu: "A párizsi stílusú kávézó nyüzsgése körbelengte őket, ahogy elkezdték rendszerezni a projekt részleteit.En: The hustle and bustle of the Parisian-style café surrounded them as they began to sort out the project details.Hu: Gábor kreatív ötletei mellett most Ágnes precizitása is helyet kapott.En: Alongside Gábor's creative ideas, Ágnes's precision now had a place as well.Hu: Végül közös kompromisszumra jutottak: kiemelték az elvégzendő feladatokat, és egy rugalmas, mégis hatékony ütemtervet készítettek.En: They eventually reached a compromise: they highlighted the tasks to be completed and created a flexible yet effective timeline.Hu: Ahogy a találkozójuk végére értek, kint a nap még mindig ragyogott, és a város pezsgése folytatódott.En: As their meeting came to an end, the sun was still shining outside, and the city's vibrancy continued.Hu: Ágnes és Gábor tudták, hogy együtt képesek meglépni a projekt határidejét.En: Ágnes and Gábor knew they were capable of meeting the project's deadline together.Hu: Ágnes rájött, hogy a rugalmasság és támogatás fontos része egy vezető szerepének.En: Ágnes realized that flexibility and support are important parts of a leadership role.Hu: Gábor pedig felismerte, hogy a jó szervezés és a nyílt kommunikáció segíthet a sikerhez.En: Gábor, on the other hand, recognized that good organization and open communication can lead to success.Hu: Kezet fogtak, és a kávézó ajtaján kilépve mindketten tudták, hogy egy erősebb csapat tagjai lettek.En: They shook hands, and as they stepped out the café door, they both knew they had become part of a stronger team.Hu: A nyári szél a kávézó ablakain át hozta be a város lüktetését, ahogy együtt indulnak vissza a munka helyszínére, tudatában annak, hogy képesek lesznek teljesíteni a célt, amit kitűztek maguk elé.En: The summer wind brought the city's pulse through the café windows as they headed back to the workplace, aware that they would be able to achieve the goal they set for themselves. Vocabulary Words:precise: pontosmingled: keveredettprogressing: haladcollaboration: együttműködésflexibility: rugalmasságsupport: támogatáscompromise: kompromisszumvibrancy: pezsgésdeadline: határidőcreative: kreatívscattered: szétszórtpondered: gondolkodottweighs: nyomasztrelief: megkönnyebbülthustle: nyüzsgésprecision: precizitásflexible: rugalmaseffective: hatékonyvibrancy: pezsgésrecognize: felismershake hands: kezet fogpulse: lüktetéscapable: képesleadership: vezetésorganize: szerveztimeline: ütemtervadmired: csodáltákshyly: félénkentasks: feladatokhighlighted: kiemelték

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Playful Goat: A Farm Tale of Mischief and Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap melegen szórta sugarait a magyar vidéki tájra, az aranyló napraforgók mezőjére, ahol Zoltán állt, figyelve a szélbe hajló virágokat.En: The sun warmly cast its rays over the Hungarian countryside landscape, onto the fields of golden sunflowers where Zoltán stood, observing the flowers swaying in the breeze.Hu: A gazdaság békéje azonban csalókának bizonyult, mivel Játékos, a szökni vágyó kecskefiú, újra eltűnt.En: The farm's tranquility, however, proved deceptive as Játékos, the mischief-loving young goat, had disappeared once again.Hu: "Katalin, láttad már Játékost ma?En: "Katalin, have you seen Játékos today?"Hu: " – kérdezte Zoltán a szomszédjától, aki épp egy nagy kosár paradicsommal baktatott.En: Zoltán asked his neighbor, who was trudging with a large basket of tomatoes.Hu: "Nem, de fogadok, hogy megint valami csínyt talál ki.En: "No, but I bet he's up to some mischief again."Hu: " Katalin nevetett.En: Katalin laughed.Hu: "Ez a kecske még nálad is okosabb!En: "That goat is even smarter than you!"Hu: "Zoltán elmosolyodott.En: Zoltán smiled.Hu: "Lehet, de készítettem egy új kerítést.En: "Maybe so, but I've built a new fence.Hu: Talán az majd megállítja.En: Perhaps that will stop him."Hu: ""Majd meglátjuk" – kacsintott vissza Katalin, miközben tovább ment.En: "We'll see," Katalin winked back as she continued on her way.Hu: Zoltán visszatért a kerti munkájához, de hiába, Játékos okozta zaj nem hagyta figyelmen kívül.En: Zoltán returned to his gardening, but in vain, as the noise caused by Játékos could not be ignored.Hu: A vet, Péter, éppen akkor érkezett, hogy megnézze a gazdaságot.En: Péter, the vet, arrived just then to check on the farm.Hu: "Hé, Zoltán!En: "Hey, Zoltán!Hu: Újra meglógott a kedvenc kecskéd?En: Has your favorite goat run off again?"Hu: " – üdvözölte Péter, amikor meglátta Zoltánt az udvaron.En: Péter greeted Zoltán as he spotted him in the yard.Hu: "Úgy tűnik, igen" – sóhajtott Zoltán.En: "It seems so," Zoltán sighed.Hu: "De most már terveim vannak.En: "But now I have plans."Hu: "Péter egyetértően bólintott.En: Péter nodded in agreement.Hu: "Szerintem is szórakoztató, ha egy kicsit hagyja szaladgálni.En: "I think it's fun to let him run around a bit.Hu: Olyan, mintha a farm életre kelne vele.En: It's like he brings the farm to life."Hu: "Hamarosan hangos mekegést hallottak a dombok felől.En: Soon, they heard loud bleating from the hills.Hu: Játékos újra úton volt!En: Játékos was on the move again!Hu: Zoltán, Katalin és Péter a hang irányába futottak, a mezők közt, a napraforgók között bolyongva.En: Zoltán, Katalin, and Péter ran in the direction of the sound, wandering through the fields among the sunflowers.Hu: Végül a kalandos kecskét az almáskosárnál találták meg.En: Finally, they found the adventurous goat at the apple basket.Hu: Játékos vidáman falatozott az almából, teljesen elégedett önmagával.En: Játékos was happily munching on the apples, completely pleased with himself.Hu: "Lehet, hogy az almával többé nem fog megszökni" – viccelődött Katalin.En: "Maybe with the apples, he won't escape anymore," Katalin joked.Hu: Zoltán mosolyogva figyelte az elégedett kecskét.En: Zoltán watched the content goat with a smile.Hu: "Talán Játékos csak egy kis szórakozásra vágyott" – mondta, majd megsimogatta a mekegő állatot.En: "Perhaps Játékos just wanted a little fun," he said, then petted the bleating animal.Hu: Aznap este, ahogy a naplemente aranyszínekbe öltöztette a farmot, Zoltán megértette, hogy Játékos szabad szelleme volt az, ami igazán különlegessé tette a helyet.En: That evening, as the sunset dressed the farm in golden colors, Zoltán understood that it was Játékos's free spirit that truly made the place special.Hu: Bár mindig okozott egy kis felfordulást, de az otthonukat élénkebbé tette.En: Although he always caused a bit of a stir, he enlivened their home.Hu: "Igazad van, Katalin" – vallotta be Zoltán.En: "You were right, Katalin," Zoltán admitted.Hu: "Ez a kis huncut örömet hoz mindennapjainkba.En: "This little rascal brings joy to our everyday lives."Hu: "És így, Játékos továbbra is a farm részese maradt, hozva újabb kalandokat a békés nyári napokba.En: And so, Játékos remained a part of the farm, bringing new adventures to the peaceful summer days.Hu: A kecske és a farmer élete végül harmonikusan folytatódott, együtt élve meg a természet ajándékait.En: The life of the goat and the farmer continued harmoniously, enjoying nature's gifts together. Vocabulary Words:landscape: tájmischief: csínytranquility: békéjedeceptive: csalókánaktrudging: baktatottsmart: okosabbfence: kerítésvain: hiábanoise: zajbleating: mekegéstadventurous: kalandosmunching: falatozottcontent: elégedettstir: felfordulástenlivened: élénkebbérascal: huncutharmoniously: harmonikusanbreath: szélbe hajlóbet: fogadokwinked: kacsintottignored: figyelmen kívülagreement: egyetértőenspotted: megláttawandering: bolyongvapleased: elégedettadmits: vallotta beventure: útgreeting: üdvözöltecontinuously: továbbra isbasket: kosár

Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Mystery of the Missing Weather Vane at Rønde Farm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det begyndte som en helt almindelig sommerdag på Rønde Farm.En: It started as a completely ordinary summer day at Rønde Farm.Da: Solen skinnede klart over markerne, og vinden bar lyde af cikader over det åbne landskab.En: The sun shone brightly over the fields, and the wind carried the sounds of cicadas across the open landscape.Da: Freja, en nysgerrig og kvik kvinde, gik gennem gårdspladsen med sin dagbog under armen.En: Freja, a curious and quick-witted woman, walked through the courtyard with her diary under her arm.Da: Hun havde en særlig interesse for mystiske hændelser, og denne dag blev anderledes.En: She had a particular interest in mysterious events, and this day was different.Da: Freja opdagede, at gårdens vejrfløj var væk.En: Freja discovered that the farm's weather vane was gone.Da: Den gamle vejrfløj havde altid siddet på taget af laden som en vagt over markerne.En: The old weather vane had always sat on the barn's roof like a guardian over the fields.Da: Freja kunne ikke tro sine egne øjne.En: Freja couldn't believe her own eyes.Da: Hvor kunne den være?En: Where could it be?Da: Hun løb ind for at finde Lars, gårdens ejer.En: She ran inside to find Lars, the owner of the farm.Da: "Lars, vejrfløjen er væk!"En: "Lars, the weather vane is gone!"Da: sagde hun forpustet.En: she said, out of breath.Da: Lars kiggede skeptisk på hende.En: Lars looked at her skeptically.Da: "Du må tage fejl, Freja.En: "You must be mistaken, Freja.Da: Måske blæste den ned?"En: Maybe it blew down?"Da: foreslog han.En: he suggested.Da: Men Freja var sikker.En: But Freja was certain.Da: Noget mystisk var på spil.En: Something mysterious was afoot.Da: Uden at bryde sit mod gik Freja ud for at udforske.En: Without losing her courage, Freja went out to investigate.Da: Hun begyndte med at spørge sine naboer.En: She began by asking her neighbors.Da: Måske havde nogen set noget.En: Maybe someone had seen something.Da: Men ingen vidste noget, alle trak på skuldrene.En: But no one knew anything; they all shrugged.Da: Freja besluttede sig for at tjekke området ved søen, der lå tæt ved gården.En: Freja decided to check the area by the lake, which was close to the farm.Da: Vejrfløjen kunne ikke gå langt alene.En: The weather vane couldn't go far on its own.Da: Hun gik langsomt rundt ved bredden, kiggede efter spor.En: She walked slowly around the shore, looking for clues.Da: Pludselig stoppede hun op.En: Suddenly, she stopped.Da: Der, i sandet ved søen, var der fodspor.En: There, in the sand by the lake, were footprints.Da: Freja studerede dem nøje.En: Freja studied them closely.Da: De førte fra laden og helt herned til søen.En: They led from the barn all the way down here to the lake.Da: Hun fulgte sporene og fandt snart en lille seddel, halvt skjult under en sten.En: She followed the tracks and soon found a small note, half-hidden under a stone.Da: "Ha' det sjovt!"En: "Have fun!"Da: stod der.En: it read.Da: Freja smilede.En: Freja smiled.Da: Nu havde hun et spor.En: Now she had a lead.Da: Med en ny iver vendte hun tilbage til gården.En: With renewed enthusiasm, she returned to the farm.Da: Hun samlede folkene fra landsbyen og præsenterede sine fund.En: She gathered the people from the village and presented her findings.Da: "Se," sagde hun triumferende, "fodsporene og denne seddel viser, at vejrfløjen blev flyttet som en del af et sjovt mysterium!"En: "Look," she said triumphantly, "the footprints and this note show that the weather vane was moved as part of a fun mystery!"Da: Jakob, en lokal spøgefugl, reagerede med et skævt grin.En: Jakob, a local prankster, reacted with a sly grin.Da: "Det var en leg," indrømmede han.En: "It was a game," he admitted.Da: "Jeg ville bare give os alle et lille eventyr."En: "I just wanted to give us all a little adventure."Da: Landsbyen lo lettet op, og Freja følte sig stolt over, at hun havde løst mysteriet.En: The village laughed in relief, and Freja felt proud that she had solved the mystery.Da: Hun slog sig sammen med Jakob, og de grinede over episoden.En: She teamed up with Jakob, and they laughed about the episode.Da: Selvom alt var vendt tilbage til normalen på Rønde Farm, havde Freja vundet mere end svaret - hun havde fået en ven og en ny selvtillid i sin evne til at opklare mysterier.En: Although everything had returned to normal at Rønde Farm, Freja had gained more than just the answer—she had found a friend and a new confidence in her ability to solve mysteries.Da: Den forsvundne vejrfløj var kun begyndelsen på hendes detektiv-eventyr.En: The missing weather vane was only the beginning of her detective adventures. Vocabulary Words:ordinary: almindeligfields: markercourtyard: gårdspladsparticular: særligmysterious: mystiskediscovered: opdagedeweather vane: vejrfløjguardian: vagtskeptically: skeptiskafraid: bangeinvestigate: udforskelake: søenfootprints: fodsporshore: breddeclues: sporhalf-hidden: halvt skjultenthusiasm: iverprankster: spøgefugladventure: eventyrtriumphantly: triumferenderelief: lettetsolve: løseconfidence: selvtillidreturned: vendt tilbageability: evneepisode: episodecurious: nysgerrigquick-witted: kvikshrugged: trak på skuldrenenote: seddel

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Lost Masterpiece in the Woods: An Unexpected Alliance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van het Amsterdamse Bos, waar het zonlicht door de bladeren danste en de lucht gevuld was met de geur van dennennaalden, liepen Femke en Bram voorzichtig over het kronkelige pad.En: In the heart of the Amsterdamse Bos, where the sunlight danced through the leaves and the air was filled with the scent of pine needles, Femke and Bram walked cautiously along the winding path.Nl: Een gerucht had hen hierheen gelokt; een verloren kunstwerk, ergens in deze groene labyrint verborgen.En: A rumor had lured them here; a lost artwork, hidden somewhere in this green labyrinth.Nl: Femke, met haar rugzak vol boeken en notities, liep voorop.En: Femke, with her backpack full of books and notes, led the way.Nl: Ze was vastberaden.En: She was determined.Nl: Dit was haar kans om haar reputatie als kunsthistoricus te herstellen na de rampzalige tentoonstelling, die bijna haar carrière had gekost.En: This was her chance to restore her reputation as an art historian after the disastrous exhibition, which had nearly cost her career.Nl: Bram, met zijn notitieblok en camera, volgde op de voet.En: Bram, with his notebook and camera, followed closely.Nl: Voor hem was dit avontuur de mogelijkheid om een verhaal te vinden dat zijn naam in elke krant zou krijgen.En: For him, this adventure was an opportunity to find a story that would get his name in every newspaper.Nl: Ze stopten even bij een open plek in het bos.En: They paused for a moment at a clearing in the woods.Nl: "We moeten samenwerken," zei Femke, terwijl ze naar de kaart keek.En: "We must work together," said Femke, while looking at the map.Nl: "Anders vinden we nooit iets."En: "Otherwise, we'll never find anything."Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: "Maar vergeet niet dat ik hier ook iets uit wil halen," zei hij snel.En: "But don't forget I want something out of this too," he quickly added.Nl: Er was een duidelijke spanning, ontstaan uit hun verschillende doelen en methodes.En: There was a clear tension, arising from their different goals and methods.Nl: Waar Femke methodisch was, ging Bram liever op zijn intuïtie af.En: While Femke was methodical, Bram preferred to follow his intuition.Nl: Het zoeken in het dichte bos viel niet mee.En: Searching in the dense forest was not easy.Nl: De paden liepen over in struikgewas, en het gerucht van het kunstwerk leek steeds minder geloofwaardig.En: The paths merged into undergrowth, and the rumor of the artwork seemed less and less credible.Nl: Toch, na uren van zoeken en discussie, gebeurde er iets onverwachts.En: Yet, after hours of searching and discussion, something unexpected happened.Nl: Bram stopte abrupt en wees naar wat leek op een oude opening in de grond, net zichtbaar onder een laag van bladeren en mos.En: Bram abruptly stopped and pointed to what appeared to be an old opening in the ground, barely visible beneath a layer of leaves and moss.Nl: "Dit moet het zijn!"En: "This must be it!"Nl: riep Bram opgewonden.En: shouted Bram excitedly.Nl: Samen trokken ze de zware houten deur open, die toegang gaf tot een ondergrondse kamer.En: Together, they pulled open the heavy wooden door, which granted access to an underground chamber.Nl: Vochtige muren omhuldigden een donkere ruimte.En: Damp walls embraced a dark space.Nl: Femke scheen met haar zaklamp rond en zag iets glinsteren.En: Femke shone her flashlight around and saw something glimmering.Nl: Tussen het stof en de spinnenwebben zagen ze het kunstwerk — een prachtig, maar beschadigd schilderij.En: Amidst the dust and cobwebs, they saw the artwork — a beautiful, yet damaged painting.Nl: Hoewel de ontdekking triomfantelijk was, was het ook teleurstellend.En: Although the discovery was triumphant, it was also disappointing.Nl: Het schilderij was niet in de staat waarin ze het hadden gehoopt te vinden.En: The painting was not in the condition they had hoped to find it.Nl: Maar in dat moment van gedeelde teleurstelling vonden Bram en Femke een nieuwe kracht.En: But in that moment of shared disappointment, Bram and Femke found a new strength.Nl: Ze besloten het verhaal van hun ontdekking samen te vertellen.En: They decided to tell the story of their discovery together.Nl: Terug in de stad begon Femke met het herstellen van het schilderij, terwijl Bram zijn artikel schreef.En: Back in the city, Femke began the restoration of the painting, while Bram wrote his article.Nl: Ze combineerden hun krachten en deelden hun avontuur met de wereld.En: They combined their strengths and shared their adventure with the world.Nl: Femke's reputatie werd gered, en haar samenwerking met Bram opende nieuwe deuren.En: Femke's reputation was saved, and her collaboration with Bram opened new doors.Nl: Bram's artikel, met foto's van hun ontdekking, werd geprezen in alle grote kranten.En: Bram's article, with photos of their discovery, was praised in all major newspapers.Nl: In het proces hadden ze iets belangrijks geleerd.En: In the process, they had learned something important.Nl: Femke had geleerd dat het vertrouwen op anderen geen zwakte was, maar een kracht.En: Femke learned that trusting others was not a weakness, but a strength.Nl: En Bram ontdekte dat samenwerken veel waardevoller was dan alleen naam maken.En: And Bram discovered that collaborating was much more valuable than just making a name for himself.Nl: Zo transformeerde een zoektocht in het dichte bos naar een verhaal over vertrouwen en samenwerking, dat hen beide in hun carrière en leven verrijkte.En: Thus, a search in the dense woods transformed into a story about trust and cooperation, which enriched them both in their careers and lives. Vocabulary Words:cautiously: voorzichtigrumor: geruchtlabyrinth: labyrintdetermined: vastberadennotebook: notitiebloktension: spanningmethodical: methodischintuition: intuïtiedense: dichteundergrowth: struikgewascredible: geloofwaardigabruptly: abrubtopening: openingbarely: netheavy: zwareunderground: ondergrondsedamp: vochtigeembraced: omhuldigdenglimmering: glinsterencobwebs: spinnenwebbendamaged: beschadigdtriumphant: triomfantelijkdisappointing: teleurstellenddiscover: ontdekkenrestore: herstellenreputation: reputatiecollaboration: samenwerkingcareer: carrièretrusting: vertrouwenenriched: verrijkte