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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 - Serbian: Unveiling Friendship: A Prank Turns Into a Priceless Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У летњем светлу које лагано клизи кроз прозоре, Београдска јавна гимназија изгледа као да је изашла из неке старе приче.En: In the summer light that gently glides through the windows, the Belgrade Public Gymnasium looks as if it stepped out of an old story.Sr: Стари зидови и дуги ходници чувају тајне које чекају да буду откривене.En: The old walls and long corridors hold secrets waiting to be uncovered.Sr: Јунски дани обично су мирни, али један обичан дан постао је посебан за Милана, Јовану и Николу.En: June days are usually calm, but one ordinary day became special for Milan, Jovana, and Nikola.Sr: Милан, тих и знатижељан ученик треће године, волео је историју и тајне које она крије.En: Milan, a quiet and curious third-year student, loved history and the secrets it hides.Sr: Док је прелиставао књигу за историју, пронашао је нешто неочекивано.En: While flipping through his history book, he found something unexpected.Sr: Мистериозна белешка испала је између страница.En: A mysterious note fell out from between the pages.Sr: Седоше на клупу у учионици, Милан прочита белешку: "Тамо где сенке прошлости говоре, истина лежи скривена.En: Sitting on a bench in the classroom, Milan read the note: "There, where the shadows of the past speak, the truth lies hidden."Sr: " Био је одлучан да сазна о чему је реч.En: He was determined to find out what it was about.Sr: Али без много времена због предстојећих испита, Милану је била потребна пођршка.En: But with not much time due to the upcoming exams, Milan needed support.Sr: Реши да позове своју старију сестру Јовану и најбољег друга Николу.En: He decided to call his older sister Jovana and his best friend Nikola.Sr: Јована је била мудра и увек спремна да помогне.En: Jovana was wise and always ready to help.Sr: Никола, са својим брзим размишљањем, био је одличан партнер у решавању загонетки.En: Nikola, with his quick thinking, was an excellent partner in solving riddles.Sr: "Шта можда значи где сенке прошлости говоре?En: "What might it mean where the shadows of the past speak?"Sr: " упита Јована док су стајали у хладовини школе.En: asked Jovana as they stood in the shade of the school.Sr: Милан је погледао низ дуги ходник и рекао, "Хајде да погледамо старе учионице.En: Milan looked down the long corridor and said, "Let's check out the old classrooms."Sr: " Следећи траг, тим је дошао до старе учионице на крају ходника.En: Following the clue, the team reached an old classroom at the end of the corridor.Sr: Са подом који шкрипи и прашином која је свуда, проналазак скривеног претинца био је огромно узбуђење.En: With a creaky floor and dust everywhere, finding a hidden compartment was a huge thrill.Sr: Али унутра их је чекало изненађење — ништа осим старих папира и неколико биљешки, друга загонетка.En: But inside, a surprise awaited—they found nothing but old papers and a few notes, another riddle.Sr: Била је то лажна стаза, али потврдила је Милану да је неко знатижељив одлучио да приреди шалу.En: It was a false trail but confirmed to Milan that someone curious had decided to play a prank.Sr: "Изгледа да смо били мета добре старе шале," насмеја се Никола.En: "Looks like we've been the target of a good old prank," laughed Nikola.Sr: Убрзо су сазнали да је то била само једна од Јованиних смешних завера, припремљена са тајанственошћу.En: Soon, they learned it was just one of Jovana's funny schemes, prepared with mystery.Sr: Белешка је била шала, али лекција коју је понудила била је неочекивана.En: The note was a joke, but the lesson it offered was unexpected.Sr: У том тренутку, Милан је увидео праву вредност пријатељства и тимског рада.En: At that moment, Milan realized the true value of friendship and teamwork.Sr: Иако је загонетка била шала, научио је да неке мистерије није могуће решити сами.En: Although the riddle was a joke, he learned that some mysteries cannot be solved alone.Sr: Смејао се искрено са Јованом и Николом, и схватио да они нису само партнери у истрази, већ и прави пријатељи.En: He laughed genuinely with Jovana and Nikola, and realized they were not just partners in investigation but true friends.Sr: Белешка је била мала, али пријатељство које је створило било је велико.En: The note was small, but the friendship it created was vast.Sr: Док је лето лагано блистало на школским зидовима, Милан је знао да је открио нешто много важније од било каквог скривеног блага — вредност сарадње и уживање у заједничким тренуцима.En: As the summer gently shimmered on the school walls, Milan knew he had discovered something much more important than any hidden treasure—the value of collaboration and the joy of shared moments. Vocabulary Words:glides: клизиuncovered: откривенеdetermined: одлучанupcoming: предстојећихcurious: знатижељанunexpected: неочекиваноmysterious: мистериознаcompartment: претинцаconfirm: потврдилаprank: шалаscheme: завераthrill: узбуђењеuncovered: откривенеordinary: обичанriddle: загонеткаfalsely: лажноrealized: увидеоcompartment: претинцаwise: мудраshade: хладовинаcreaky: шкрипиlaughter: насмејаsupport: пођршкаrevealed: откриоcomplicated: сложенаdetermined: одлучанcorridor: ходникuncovered: откривенеgenuinely: искреноcollaboration: сарадње

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 - Serbian: School Supplies and Friendship: A Shopping Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У граду који је био вечно загрејан сунцем, усред августовске врелине, трговачки центар био је пун родитеља и деце, сви у лову за школским прибором.En: In the city that was eternally warmed by the sun, amidst the August heat, the shopping center was filled with parents and children, all in a hunt for school supplies.Sr: Међу њима су били Милош, Јелена и Ненад.En: Among them were Miloš, Jelena, and Nenad.Sr: Милош је држао списак чврсто у руци.En: Miloš held a list tightly in his hand.Sr: Његов списак био је дугачак и прецизан - све што му је било потребно за почетак последње школске године.En: His list was long and precise—everything he needed for the start of his final school year.Sr: Као одличан ученик, знао је шта значи имати све припремљено.En: As an excellent student, he knew what it meant to have everything prepared.Sr: Његов циљ био је да ове године блиста на свим предметима и импресионира професоре.En: His goal was to shine in all subjects this year and impress the teachers.Sr: Иза њега, Јелена, његова најбоља другарица, једноставно је стајала и шалила се.En: Behind him, Jelena, his best friend, simply stood and joked.Sr: Њој је школа била више место за дружење него за учење.En: To her, school was more a place for socializing than for learning.Sr: Волела је да гледа како се Милош труди, и често га је задиркивала да се мало опусти.En: She loved watching Miloš try hard and often teased him to relax a little.Sr: "Их, Милоше, дај мало да се забавимо.En: "Oh, Miloš, let's have some fun.Sr: Имаш цео живот да бринеш!En: You have your whole life to worry!Sr: ", рекла је уз осмех.En: ", she said with a smile.Sr: "Знам Јелена, али морам озбиљно да приступим овој години", одговорио је Милош.En: "I know, Jelena, but I have to take this year seriously," replied Miloš.Sr: Тада им се прикључио Ненад, нови ученик у граду.En: Then Nenad, a new student in town, joined them.Sr: Био је помало нервозан и изгубљен међу многобројним стварима.En: He was a bit nervous and lost among the many things.Sr: Хтео је да се уклопи у друштво, али све му је било ново и неизвесно.En: He wanted to fit into society, but everything was new and uncertain for him.Sr: "Хеј, требам помоћ.En: "Hey, I need help.Sr: Не знам шта сам све треба да купим", рекао је тихо.En: I don't know what I need to buy," he said quietly.Sr: Милош је бринуо због смањења залиха, али свакако је одлучио да прво помогне Ненаду.En: Miloš was worried about the dwindling supplies but still decided to help Nenad first.Sr: Љубазно му је објаснио шта је све потребно - од свески до компаса и лењира.En: He kindly explained everything necessary—from notebooks to compasses and rulers.Sr: Док су другари тражили по полицама, Милош је схватио да његов систематски прилаз помаже да брже нађу све што им је потребно.En: As the friends searched the shelves, Miloš realized that his systematic approach helped them to find everything they needed more quickly.Sr: Јелена је у међувремену својим шалом избацила све напетости.En: Meanwhile, Jelena's jokes relieved all the tension.Sr: Када су на крају изашли из продавнице, сви су имали осмех на лицима.En: When they finally left the store, everyone had a smile on their faces.Sr: Иако су полице биле празније него што је Милош очекивао, успели су све да пронађу - и нису прекорачили Милошев буџет.En: Although the shelves were emptier than Miloš expected, they managed to find everything—and they didn't exceed Miloš's budget.Sr: "Види, нисам ни знао да помоћ другима може бити тако корисна!En: "Look, I didn't even know that helping others could be so beneficial!Sr: ", рекао је Милош.En: ", said Miloš.Sr: Са торбама пуним залиха и срцем пуним топлине, схватили су да је њихово пријатељство јаче, а Ненад је први пут осетио да му је нови почетак у граду можда чак и добро дошао.En: With bags full of supplies and hearts full of warmth, they realized that their friendship was stronger, and Nenad felt for the first time that his new start in the city might actually be a good thing.Sr: Милош је научио вредну лекцију - понекад је најбољи начин да помогнеш себи управо помоћ другима.En: Miloš learned a valuable lesson—sometimes, the best way to help yourself is by helping others. Vocabulary Words:eternally: вечноamidst: усредwarmed: загрејанhunting: ловsupplies: припремаtighten: држаоprecise: прецизанprepared: припремљеноimpress: импресионираsubjects: предметиnervous: нервозанfit: уклопиuncertain: неизвесноdwindling: смањењеshelves: полицеsystematic: систематскиapproach: прикладrelieve: избацилаtension: напетостexceed: прекорачилиbeneficial: кориснаvaluable: вреданlesson: лекцијаfriendship: пријатељствоgently: љубазноapproach: прилазjokes: шаломheartwarming: топлинеrealized: схватилиsociety: друштво

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 - 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 - 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 - Korean: Summer Heat and Serendipity: From Witnesses to Allies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울중앙경찰서는 여름의 더위 속에서도 바쁘게 움직이고 있었다.En: The Seoul Central Police Station was bustling even in the heat of summer.Ko: 벽에는 여러 공고와 포스터가 붙어 있었다.En: Various notices and posters were plastered on the walls.Ko: 대기실은 밝은 형광등 빛으로 가득 찼고, 머리 위에 웅웅거리는 선풍기가 더운 공기를 겨우 식히고 있었다.En: The waiting room was filled with the bright light of fluorescent lamps, and an overhead fan buzzed as it barely managed to cool the hot air.Ko: 진우는 책을 잔뜩 담은 가방을 옆에 두고 의자에 앉아 있었다.En: Jinwoo sat in a chair with a bag full of books next to him.Ko: 그는 도서관에서 집으로 가던 길에 작은 절도 사건을 목격했다.En: He had witnessed a minor theft on his way home from the library.Ko: 경찰서에 처음 와 본 그는 약간 긴장됐지만, 올바른 일을 하기로 마음먹었다.En: Although it was his first time at a police station, and he was a bit nervous, he decided to do the right thing.Ko: 근처에서 다른 사건을 보고하던 민지는 항상 다니던 커피숍이 누군가에 의해 낙서된 것을 목격했다.En: Nearby, Minji, who was reporting another incident, had seen someone vandalize her favorite coffee shop.Ko: 그녀는 이 사건을 자신의 다음 작품의 영감으로 삼고 싶어 했다.En: She wanted to use this event as inspiration for her next piece of work.Ko: 서로 보고서를 작성하던 중, 현수라는 경찰관이 나타났다.En: While they were both writing their reports, a police officer named Hyunsoo appeared.Ko: "여름 더위가 문제죠? 여러분, 놀라지 마세요!"라며 농담을 던지며 두 사람에게 다가왔다.En: "Summer heat is a problem, huh? Don't be alarmed, everyone!" he joked as he approached the two.Ko: 진우는 그 농담에 약간 미소를 지었다.En: Jinwoo smiled slightly at the joke.Ko: 민지는 보고서에 더욱 집중했지만, 현수가 쓴 조크에 그녀도 살짝 웃음을 띄웠다.En: Minji remained focused on her report but couldn't help but let out a small laugh at Hyunsoo's quip.Ko: 진우는 빨리 보고를 끝내고 집으로 돌아가고 싶었지만, 민지가 그의 경험에 대해 묻자 마음이 흔들렸다.En: Jinwoo wanted to finish his report quickly and head home, but when Minji asked about his experience, his resolve wavered.Ko: 그녀는 그가 본 것을 자세히 알고 싶어 했고, 진우는 자신이 목격한 장면을 설명하기 시작했다.En: She wanted to know the details of what he had seen, and Jinwoo began to describe the scene he had witnessed.Ko: 그들이 이야기를 나누는 동안, 경찰서 안에서 갑자기 소란이 일었다.En: As they chatted, a sudden commotion erupted inside the police station.Ko: 현수는 그 소리에 눈을 돌렸다.En: Hyunsoo turned his attention to the noise.Ko: "저기, 여러분! 이쪽으로 와보세요."라고 말했다.En: "Hey, everyone! Come over here," he said.Ko: 두 사람은 궁금증에 이끌려 현수의 뒤를 따라갔다.En: Drawn by curiosity, the two followed Hyunsoo.Ko: 경찰서 한켠에서 발생한 commotion은 그들이 목격한 사건들과 연관된 누군가의 체포 소식이었다.En: The commotion in a corner of the station involved news of an arrest related to the incidents they had witnessed.Ko: 진우와 민지는 그 인물을 더 잘 알고 있었고, 사건의 전체적인 그림을 보게 되었다.En: Jinwoo and Minji realized they knew the individual well and could see the bigger picture of the case.Ko: 그들은 보고서를 통해 얽히고설킨 사건의 실마리를 풀면서 서로 협력하게 되었다.En: They began to cooperate, unraveling the intricacies of the tangled incidents through their reports.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 진우는 민지와 함께 사건을 해결하는 과정에서 좀 더 열린 마음을 가지게 되었다.En: As time passed, Jinwoo found himself opening up more while working through the case with Minji.Ko: 그는 새로운 친구를 통해 자신의 관점을 넓힐 수 있었다.En: He was able to broaden his perspective through a new friendship.Ko: 민지는 현실에서의 경험이 그녀의 글쓰기에 얼마나 큰 영향을 줄 수 있는지를 깨달았다.En: In turn, Minji realized how significantly real-life experiences could influence her writing.Ko: 경찰서의 기다란 하루가 끝나갈 무렵, 둘은 따뜻한 인사를 나누며 새로운 우정을 시작했다.En: As the long day at the police station came to an end, the two exchanged warm farewells, marking the beginning of a new friendship.Ko: 진우는 웃으며 말했다. "다음에 커피 한 잔 어때요? 제가 커피숍 괜찮은 곳 알고 있어요."En: Smiling, Jinwoo said, "How about a cup of coffee next time? I know a good coffee shop."Ko: 민지는 미소를 지으며 고개를 끄덕였다. "좋아요, 그럼 글감도 많이 얻겠네요."En: Minji nodded with a smile. "Sounds great, I'll gather some writing material too."Ko: 그들은 함께 경찰서를 나섰고, 뜨거운 여름 바람이 두 친구의 등을 밀어주었다.En: They left the police station together, as the hot summer breeze swept the two friends out into the evening. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 바쁘게 움직이는plastered: 붙어 있는fluorescent: 형광등witnessed: 목격했다vandalize: 낙서하다incident: 사건resolve: 결심commotion: 소란curiosity: 궁금증arrest: 체포intricacies: 세부 사항tangled: 얽힌unraveling: 풀어내다perspective: 관점farewells: 작별 인사breeze: 바람posters: 포스터overhead: 머리 위에nervous: 긴장된quipped: 농담했다focused: 집중했다chatted: 이야기 나누다cooperate: 협력하다friendship: 우정inspiration: 영감reporting: 보고하다real-life: 현실적인writing material: 글감overwhelmed: 감정이 벅찬broaden: 넓히다

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: An Unexpected Friendship Under the Kalemegdan Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Под врелим сунцем јула, Калемегданска тврђава стајала је величанствено.En: Under the scorching July sun, the Kalemegdan Fortress stood majestically.Sr: Опкољена бујним зеленилом, била је пуна туриста који су упијали историјску атмосферу.En: Surrounded by lush greenery, it was full of tourists soaking in the historical atmosphere.Sr: Ана, ентузијастична туристкиња из далеких крајева, обилазила је стазе унутар тврђаве с великом радошћу.En: Ana, an enthusiastic tourist from distant lands, was exploring the paths inside the fortress with great joy.Sr: Нажалост, док је дивила се погледу на реку Саву, криво је стазала на камени блок.En: Unfortunately, while admiring the view of the Sava River, she misstepped on a stone block.Sr: "Јао!En: "Ouch!"Sr: ", узвикнула је Ана, осетивши оштар бол у зглобу.En: exclaimed Ana, feeling a sharp pain in her ankle.Sr: Срећом, нису сви туристи били потпуно заокупљени разгледањем знаменитости.En: Fortunately, not all tourists were completely absorbed in sightseeing.Sr: Никола, локални момак са својим проблемима, приметио је њену невољу.En: Nikola, a local guy with his own problems, noticed her plight.Sr: И сам налазећи утеху у шетњи, као да је тражио и решење за личну кризу коју је преживљавао.En: He was also finding comfort in walking, as if searching for a solution to a personal crisis he was experiencing.Sr: "Ана!En: "Ana!Sr: Да ли сте добро?En: Are you okay?"Sr: ", пришао је хитро, чучнувши поред ње.En: he quickly approached, crouching beside her.Sr: Ана је болно кисела главом, али њен дух није био сломљен.En: Ana painfully nodded, but her spirit was not broken.Sr: "Не бих волела да ми ово поквари одмор", рекла је са весељем које је надјачавало бол.En: "I wouldn't like this to ruin my vacation," she said with cheerfulness that overpowered the pain.Sr: Никола, иако заглибљен у властите мисли, осетио је да мора да помогне.En: Nikola, even though he was mired in his own thoughts, felt that he had to help.Sr: "Имам пријатеља који ради као физиотерапеут.En: "I have a friend who works as a physiotherapist.Sr: Можемо тамо одмах да одемо", предложио је, али Ана је оклевала.En: We can go there right away," he suggested, but Ana hesitated.Sr: "Идемо, видет ћете да ће бити добро", охрабрио ју је.En: "Let's go, you'll see that it will be fine," he encouraged her.Sr: Њих двоје, полако и са међусобним разумевањем, отишли су до најближе клинике у граду.En: The two of them, slowly and with mutual understanding, headed to the nearest clinic in the city.Sr: Успут, дељивши приче о себи, Никола је увидео да његови проблеми можда нису тако величине као што је мислио.En: On the way, sharing stories about themselves, Nikola realized that his problems might not be as big as he thought.Sr: Кад су стигли, физиотерапеут је љубазно прихватио Ану.En: When they arrived, the physiotherapist kindly received Ana.Sr: Никола је с осмехом пазио да јој ништа не недостаје.En: Nikola watched with a smile to make sure she was lacking nothing.Sr: Док је његова брига давала снаге, схватио је да је сусрет с Аном био начин да себи поново нађе мир.En: While his care gave her strength, he realized that meeting Ana was a way to find peace within himself again.Sr: Ана је након посете клинике била захвална.En: Ana was grateful after the clinic visit.Sr: Иако је повреда била озбиљнија него што је мислила, догодио се сусрет који јој је донео више од било које знаменитости.En: Although the injury was more serious than she thought, a meeting occurred that brought her more than any landmark could.Sr: Хумани гестови људи оставили су и њој и Николи дубок утисак.En: The humane gestures of people left a deep impression on both her and Nikola.Sr: На крају, ана се опоравила, али и постала много пажљивија на својим путовањима.En: In the end, Ana recovered, but also became much more cautious on her travels.Sr: Никола је пронашао нови поглед на своју ситуацију.En: Nikola found a new perspective on his situation.Sr: Помоћ другом доноси унутрашњи мир.En: Helping another brings inner peace.Sr: Испред тврђаве која је сведочила њиховом сусрету, обоје су се опростили са осмесима, знајући да је под небом Београда започела нова прича.En: In front of the fortress that witnessed their meeting, both parted with smiles, knowing that under the Belgrade sky, a new story had begun. Vocabulary Words:scorching: вреоmajestically: величанственоlush: бујанsoaking: упијалиatmosphere: атмосфераenthusiastic: ентузијастичнаmisstepped: криво је стазалаplight: невољаcrouching: чучнувшиhesitated: оклевалаencouraged: охрабриоmutual: међусобниrealized: увидеоperspective: погледphysiotherapist: физиотерапеутcrisis: кризаspirit: духvacation: одморsolution: решењеclinic: клиникаsharing: дељившиgrateful: захвалнаgestures: гестовиimpression: утисакcautious: пажљивијаperspective: погледwitnessed: сведочилаparted: опростилиhumane: хуманиoverpowered: надјачавало

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Braving the Winter Waves: A Lesson in Friendship and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La niebla del invierno cubría la base naval de Valparaíso, donde el viento del mar soplaba fuerte y las olas rompían con fuerza contra los riscos.En: The winter fog covered the base naval of Valparaíso, where the sea wind blew strong and the waves crashed forcefully against the cliffs.Es: Mateo, un estudiante de secundaria, miraba el mar con emoción.En: Mateo, a high school student, looked at the sea with excitement.Es: La clase de biología había llegado para un viaje de campo fascinante, explorando la vida marina de la costa chilena.En: The biology class had arrived for a fascinating field trip, exploring the marine life of the Chilean coast.Es: Aunque el clima era frío y las aguas estaban agitadas, Mateo sentía una calidez especial en su interior.En: Although the weather was cold and the waters rough, Mateo felt a special warmth inside.Es: Lucia, la estrella de la clase, ya estaba haciendo preguntas al profesor sobre los animales que podían encontrar.En: Lucia, the star of the class, was already asking the teacher questions about the animals they might find.Es: Mateo la admiraba, pero al mismo tiempo sentía que debía demostrar que él también era capaz de grandes descubrimientos.En: Mateo admired her, but at the same time, he felt he needed to prove that he too was capable of great discoveries.Es: Cerca, Carlos bromeaba sobre la idea de encontrar algo valioso en un mar tan revuelto.En: Nearby, Carlos joked about the idea of finding something valuable in such a choppy sea.Es: Mateo escuchaba a los dos, pero mantenía una determinación silenciosa.En: Mateo listened to both of them, but he kept a silent determination.Es: La meta de Mateo era encontrar un espécimen raro, algo que pudiera asombrar al profesor y a sus compañeros.En: Mateo's goal was to find a rare specimen, something that could amaze the teacher and his classmates.Es: Sin embargo, el mar embravecido hacía que muchos se quedaran cerca de la costa por precaución.En: However, the rough sea caused many to stay near the coast for safety.Es: Pero no Mateo.En: But not Mateo.Es: Con un susurro firme consigo mismo, decidió aventurarse más allá, a lo largo de la línea costera.En: With a firm whisper to himself, he decided to venture further along the coastline.Es: Mientras se alejaba del grupo, su corazón latía rápido.En: As he moved away from the group, his heart beat quickly.Es: Tropezaba con las rocas mojadas, pero algo lo impulsaba a seguir.En: He stumbled over the wet rocks, but something drove him to continue.Es: Pronto, divisó una poza de marea que captó su atención.En: Soon, he spotted a tide pool that caught his attention.Es: Dentro de la poza, vio un ser único: una criatura marina con colores que brillaban, atrapada entre las rocas.En: Inside the pool, he saw a unique being: a marine creature with bright colors, trapped between the rocks.Es: Su corazón dio un vuelco; sabía que tenía que alcanzar esa criatura.En: His heart skipped a beat; he knew he had to reach that creature.Es: Mateo miró las rocas resbaladizas que bajaban hacia la poza.En: Mateo looked at the slippery rocks descending towards the pool.Es: Era peligroso, pero el deseo de alcanzar ese singular ser era más fuerte.En: It was dangerous, but the desire to reach that singular being was stronger.Es: Con cuidado extremo, se deslizó por la piedra, sintiendo el frío del agua salpicando su rostro.En: With extreme caution, he slid down the stone, feeling the cold water splashing on his face.Es: Cuando estuvo lo suficientemente cerca, extendió la mano y alcanzó al espécimen.En: When he was close enough, he extended his hand and reached the specimen.Es: Triunfante, regresó al grupo con su hallazgo.En: Triumphant, he returned to the group with his find.Es: Sin esperarlo, se encontró con la mirada asombrada de Lucia y la inculpable risa de Carlos.En: Unexpectedly, he found Lucia's amazed gaze and Carlos's genuine laughter.Es: En vez de recibir sus burlas, Mateo decidió cambiar su perspectiva.En: Instead of receiving their teasing, Mateo decided to change his perspective.Es: Los invitó a ver el espécimen más detenidamente y a compartir el momento.En: He invited them to look at the specimen more closely and to share the moment.Es: "¿Quieres ayudarnos a estudiarlo?"En: "Do you want to help us study it?"Es: Ofreció Mateo, viendo la chispa de interés en los ojos de Lucia.En: offered Mateo, seeing the spark of interest in Lucia's eyes.Es: El resultado fue un descubrimiento colectivo, lleno de risas y aprendizaje.En: The result was a collective discovery, filled with laughter and learning.Es: Mateo, al compartir su triunfo, se dio cuenta de que la verdadera victoria estaba en la amistad y en trabajar junto a sus compañeros.En: Mateo, by sharing his triumph, realized that the true victory was in friendship and working alongside his classmates.Es: Se sentía lleno de confianza y orgullo, no solo por lo que había encontrado, sino por la nueva conexión forjada con Lucia y Carlos.En: He felt full of confidence and pride, not only for what he had found but for the new connection forged with Lucia and Carlos.Es: Así, el día frío de invierno en Valparaíso terminó con un cálido sentimiento en Mateo, que entendió que a veces, buscar la compañía de otros puede hacer cualquier viaje más especial y significativo.En: Thus, the cold winter day in Valparaíso ended with a warm feeling in Mateo, who understood that sometimes seeking the company of others can make any journey more special and meaningful. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la nieblathe base: la basethe winter: el inviernothe wind: el vientothe cliffs: los riscosthe waves: las olasthe student: el estudiantethe excitement: la emociónthe trip: el viajethe warmth: la calidezthe class: la clasethe animals: los animalesthe goal: la metathe specimen: el espécimenthe coast: la costathe courage: el valorthe discovery: el descubrimientothe laughter: la risathe friendship: la amistadthe pride: el orgullothe heart: el corazónthe rocks: las rocasthe tide pool: la poza de mareathe teacher: el profesorthe gaze: la miradathe creature: la criaturathe spark: la chispathe classmates: los compañerosthe triumph: el triunfothe caution: la precaución

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Leadership in the Heat: Lessons from Zemun's Naval Base Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На обали моћног Дунава, војна база Земун била је срце војних операција тог лета.En: On the banks of the mighty Dunav, the military base Zemun was the heart of military operations that summer.Sr: Температура је расла, а врућина је узела свој данак на све који су радили на бази.En: The temperature was rising, and the heat took its toll on everyone working at the base.Sr: Стари чамци се љуљали на поветарцу док су сунчеви зраци пржили асфалт.En: Old boats swayed in the breeze as the sun's rays scorched the asphalt.Sr: Милош, посвећени поморски официр, стајао је у својој канцеларији, погледајући на мапе и планове.En: Miloš, a dedicated naval officer, stood in his office, looking at maps and plans.Sr: Иако је изгледао сталожено, у себи је осећао притисак.En: Although he appeared composed, he felt the pressure inside.Sr: Војна база морала је да функционише беспрекорно, чак и у овој екстремној врућини.En: The military base had to function flawlessly, even in this extreme heat.Sr: Јелена и Драган, његове блиске колеге, били су увек спремни да му помогну.En: Jelena and Dragan, his close colleagues, were always ready to help him.Sr: Али Милош није увек знао како да тражи помоћ.En: But Miloš didn't always know how to ask for help.Sr: Његов главни циљ био је да олакша функционисање базе, али није било лако са све већим здравственим проблемима међу особљем.En: His main goal was to ease the operation of the base, but it wasn't easy with the increasing health issues among the staff.Sr: "Морамо предузети нешто хитно", рече Милош гледајући Јелену и Драгана.En: "We need to take immediate action," said Miloš, looking at Jelena and Dragan.Sr: Одлучио је да одмах уведе мере охлађивања и организује лекарске прегледе за цело особље.En: He decided to promptly introduce cooling measures and organize medical check-ups for the entire staff.Sr: У бази су се појавиле вентилаторске станице, а хладна вода је била доступна на сваком кораку.En: Cooling stations appeared around the base, and cold water was available at every step.Sr: Док су се људи трудили да остану хладни, једног дана, током критичне вежбе, десило се нешто неочекивано.En: While people tried to stay cool, one day, during a critical exercise, something unexpected happened.Sr: Један од млађих војника, Марко, изненада се срушио.En: One of the younger soldiers, Marko, suddenly collapsed.Sr: Срце Милошу се стегло.En: Miloš's heart sank.Sr: Ово је био тренутак који би тестирао његово вођство.En: This was a moment that would test his leadership.Sr: Милош је брзо реаговао.En: Miloš reacted quickly.Sr: Са решеношћу и мирним умом, наредио је тим медицинских сестара да одмах стигну и помогну.En: With determination and a calm mind, he ordered a team of nurses to arrive immediately and assist.Sr: Док су војници понизно следили његова упутства, Јелена и Драган су му пришли, спремни да пруже додатну помоћ.En: As the soldiers humbly followed his instructions, Jelena and Dragan approached him, ready to offer additional help.Sr: Милош је схватио да не мора све да ради сам.En: Miloš realized he didn't have to do everything by himself.Sr: Марко је добио потребну помоћ, и хитан случај је био успешно решен.En: Marko received the necessary help, and the urgent situation was successfully resolved.Sr: Људи на бази осетили су олакшање што је све прошло добро, а Милош је на крају дана схватио нешто важно.En: People at the base felt relieved that everything had gone well, and at the end of the day, Miloš realized something important.Sr: Он није био сам.En: He was not alone.Sr: Тог лета у Земуну, његов научени урок био је јасан: признати сопствене границе је истинска снага, ићи напред са подршком је кључ успешног вођства.En: That summer in Zemun, the lesson he learned was clear: acknowledging one's own limitations is true strength, and moving forward with support is the key to successful leadership.Sr: База је наставила са радом, а Осекан Дунава наставио је свој ток, као симбол непрестане промене и раста.En: The base continued its operations, and the ebb and flow of the Dunav continued its course, as a symbol of constant change and growth. Vocabulary Words:mighty: моћногtemperature: температураbanks: обалиasphalt: асфалтdedicated: посвећениpressure: притисакcomposed: сталоженоfunction: функционишеhealth: здравственимissues: проблемимаmeasures: мереcollapsed: срушиоdetermination: решењошћуinstructions: упутстваnecessary: потребнуurgent: хитанrelieved: олакшањеlimitations: границеacknowledging: признатиsupport: подршкомsuccessful: успешногleadership: вођстваsymbol: симболconstant: непрестанеgrowth: растаbreeze: поветарцуcritical: критичнеexercise: вежбеhumble: понизноresolve: решен

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 - 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 - 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 - French: Triumph of Ingenuity: Luc's Sustainable Science Fair Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sur le campus lumineux de l'École de Science de la Société Utopique, l'été était dans l'air.En: On the bright campus of the École de Science de la Société Utopique, summer was in the air.Fr: De jeunes esprits créatifs se précipitaient entre les stands, préparant la grande foire scientifique de fin d'année.En: Young creative minds were rushing between the stalls, preparing the grand end-of-year science fair.Fr: Des banderoles colorées flottaient au-dessus des bâtiments futuristes comme des promesses d'innovation.En: Colorful banners floated above the futuristic buildings like promises of innovation.Fr: Luc, un élève ambitieux avec une passion pour la science environnementale, se promenait avec détermination.En: Luc, an ambitious student with a passion for environmental science, roamed with determination.Fr: Pour lui, ce n'était pas seulement une foire, mais une chance de montrer l'importance de la vie durable.En: For him, it wasn't just a fair but a chance to demonstrate the importance of sustainable living.Fr: Son projet reposait sur l'utilisation de matériaux recyclés pour construire une mini-maison autosuffisante.En: His project was based on using recycled materials to build a self-sufficient tiny house.Fr: Il espérait impressionner tout le monde, malgré les ressources limitées.En: He hoped to impress everyone, despite the limited resources.Fr: Claire, sa meilleure amie, l'accompagnait de près.En: Claire, his best friend, accompanied him closely.Fr: Elle admirait le dévouement de Luc, mais ne pouvait s'empêcher d'être un peu sceptique.En: She admired Luc's dedication, but couldn't help being a bit skeptical.Fr: "Luc, es-tu sûr que cela fonctionnera?En: "Luc, are you sure this will work?"Fr: ", demandait-elle souvent, inquiète des ambitions parfois excessives de son ami.En: she often asked, worried about her friend's sometimes excessive ambitions.Fr: Non loin de là, se trouvait Mathieu.En: Not far from there was Mathieu.Fr: Connu pour ses projets grandioses financés par ses riches parents, Mathieu préparait une présentation sur les technologies avancées.En: Known for his grand projects financed by his wealthy parents, Mathieu was preparing a presentation on advanced technologies.Fr: Luc ressentait une pression immense de rivaliser avec lui, mais il savait qu'il devait rester fidèle à ses valeurs.En: Luc felt immense pressure to compete with him, but he knew he had to stay true to his values.Fr: En voyant ses matériaux éparpillés, et le peu de temps dont il disposait, Luc prit une décision importante.En: Seeing his scattered materials and the little time he had left, Luc made an important decision.Fr: "Je vais impliquer mes camarades," déclara-t-il à Claire.En: "I will involve my classmates," he declared to Claire.Fr: Ensemble, ils organisèrent une équipe pour assembler le projet.En: Together, they organized a team to assemble the project.Fr: Avec enthousiasme, les élèves apportèrent bouteilles en plastique, vieux cartons et panneaux solaires de seconde main.En: With enthusiasm, the students brought plastic bottles, old cartons, and second-hand solar panels.Fr: À la veille de la foire, le campus résonnait de rires et de discussions animées.En: On the eve of the fair, the campus echoed with laughter and lively discussions.Fr: Le jour de l'événement, Luc présenta sa maison autosuffisante avec fierté.En: On the day of the event, Luc presented his self-sufficient house with pride.Fr: Mais soudain, un problème technique survint.En: But suddenly, a technical problem arose.Fr: Les juges semblaient douter de la viabilité du projet.En: The judges seemed to doubt the project's viability.Fr: Ne se laissant pas décourager, Luc fit preuve d'une grande adaptabilité.En: Not letting himself be discouraged, Luc showed great adaptability.Fr: Aidé par ses coéquipiers, il corrigea le problème en un rien de temps.En: Helped by his teammates, he corrected the problem in no time.Fr: Il se tourna vers les juges et le public, expliquant avec passion sa vision d'une vie durable, utilisant les ressources de manière créative et efficace.En: He turned to the judges and the audience, explaining with passion his vision of sustainable living, using resources creatively and efficiently.Fr: "Cela montre ce que nous pouvons accomplir ensemble," conclut-il avec un sourire.En: "This shows what we can accomplish together," he concluded with a smile.Fr: Bien qu'il ne remporte pas la première place, l'ingéniosité et la résilience de Luc furent saluées par tous.En: Although he didn't win first place, Luc's ingenuity and resilience were praised by all.Fr: Mathieu, impressionné, vint le féliciter.En: Mathieu, impressed, came to congratulate him.Fr: "Tu as prouvé que l'esprit d'équipe et la créativité comptent plus que l'argent," admit-il avec respect.En: "You've proven that teamwork and creativity matter more than money," he admitted with respect.Fr: Luc sortit de cette expérience transformé.En: Luc emerged from this experience transformed.Fr: Il avait appris la valeur de la collaboration et avait gagné une nouvelle confiance en sa méthode unique.En: He had learned the value of collaboration and had gained new confidence in his unique approach.Fr: Le campus, plus vibrant que jamais, semblait applaudir sa réussite silencieuse.En: The campus, more vibrant than ever, seemed to silently applaud his success. Vocabulary Words:the campus: le campusthe summer: l'ététhe stall: le standthe banner: la banderolethe building: le bâtimentthe promise: la promessethe student: l'élèvethe determination: la déterminationthe project: le projetthe resource: la ressourcethe skepticism: le scepticismethe ambition: l'ambitionthe presentation: la présentationthe pressure: la pressionthe decision: la décisionthe classmate: le camaradethe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe carton: le cartonthe panel: le panneauthe laughter: le rirethe discussion: la discussionthe pride: la fiertéthe judge: le jugethe adaptability: l'adaptabilitéthe teammate: le coéquipierthe vision: la visionthe creativity: la créativitéthe ingenuity: l'ingéniositéthe resilience: la résiliencethe experience: l'expérience

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Summer Serendipity: Meeting Under Seoul's Towering Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 더운 날, 햇살이 N서울타워를 환하게 비추고 있었다.En: On a hot summer day, the sunlight was brightly shining on N Seoul Tower.Ko: 해진이는 바람을 맞으며 타워 아래에서 친구들을 기다리고 있었다.En: Haejin was waiting for her friends under the tower, enjoying the breeze.Ko: 그동안 그녀는 아름다운 서울을 내려다보며 자신의 스케치북에 몇 장을 그렸다.En: In the meantime, she sketched a few drawings in her sketchbook while overlooking the beautiful Seoul.Ko: 그녀의 옆에는 수줍은 여행자, 진우가 서 있었다. 그는 서울의 문화를 체험하러 이곳을 방문했다.En: Beside her stood a shy traveler, Jinwoo, who was visiting to experience the culture of Seoul.Ko: “안녕하세요, 해진이에요,” 활기차게 인사하며 그녀가 말했다.En: "Hello, I'm Haejin," she said energetically as she greeted him.Ko: 친구인 진우와 수정을 연결해 주고 싶었다.En: She wanted to introduce her friend Jinwoo to Sujeong.Ko: 한편 진우는 멋지게 인사하는 것이 어려웠다.En: Meanwhile, Jinwoo found it difficult to greet her properly.Ko: 그저 고개를 끄덕였다. 수줍음이 많은 그는 새로운 사람과 이야기하는 것이 쉽지 않았기 때문이다.En: He simply nodded, as speaking with new people was not easy for him due to his shyness.Ko: 해진이는 친구 수정에게 손짓하며 소개를 시도했다.En: Haejin waved her hand to her friend Sujeong as she attempted to introduce them.Ko: “진우씨, 이쪽은 수정씨예요. 수정씨는 예술가이고, 이곳에서 영감을 많이 받아요.”En: “Jinwoo, this is Sujeong. She's an artist and gets a lot of inspiration from here.”Ko: 수정은 웃으며 진우에게 손을 내밀었다. "반가워요, 진우씨!"En: Sujeong smiled and extended her hand to Jinwoo. "Nice to meet you, Jinwoo!"Ko: 진우는 잠시 주저했지만 수정을 만나고 싶다는 마음이 들어 손을 내밀었다.En: Jinwoo hesitated for a moment but, desiring to meet Sujeong, reached out his hand.Ko: 그들이 악수를 하는 순간 하늘이 갑자기 흐려졌다.En: The moment they shook hands, the sky suddenly turned cloudy.Ko: 멋진 여름날이었지만, 갑작스런 여름 비가 시작되었다.En: Even though it was a beautiful summer day, a sudden summer rain began.Ko: 두 사람은 비를 피하여 타워의 차양 아래에 함께 서게 되었다.En: The two ended up standing together under the tower's canopy to shelter from the rain.Ko: 비가 쏟아지는 소리 속에서 진우와 수정은 대화를 시작했다.En: Amidst the sound of pouring rain, Jinwoo and Sujeong started to converse.Ko: 바람에 스치는 비의 냄새가 기분 좋았다.En: The smell of rain carried by the wind was refreshing.Ko: 얘기를 하다 보니 두 사람은 공통점이 많다는 것을 알게 되었다.En: As they talked, they discovered they had a lot in common.Ko: 둘 다 새로운 경험을 사랑하며, 서로 다른 시각으로 서울을 보고 있었다.En: Both loved new experiences and viewed Seoul from different perspectives.Ko: “서울에는 정말 많은 것이 있어요. 어디든지 가능한 특별한 경험이 있죠,” 수지가 말했다.En: “There are really many things in Seoul. There are unique experiences to be had everywhere,” Sujeong said.Ko: 진우는 미소 지으며 고개를 끄덕였다. "맞아요. 그래서 이곳에 오고 싶었어요."En: Jinwoo smiled and nodded. "Yes, that's why I wanted to come here."Ko: 비가 잦아든 후, 수정은 진우에게 제안했다. "같이 서울을 돌아다녀 볼래요? 나만의 즐겨 찾는 장소들이 몇 군데 있어요!"En: After the rain subsided, Sujeong suggested to Jinwoo, "Would you like to explore Seoul together? I have a few favorite places of my own!"Ko: 진우는 잠시 망설였지만, 수정을 따라가기로 마음먹었다.En: Jinwoo hesitated for a moment, but he decided to follow Sujeong.Ko: 비록 그는 내성적이었지만, 그의 마음은 더 많은 것을 경험하고 싶었다.En: Although he was introverted, his heart still longed to experience more.Ko: 두 사람은 도시 탐험을 시작하면서 아름다운 우정의 시작을 느꼈다.En: As they began to explore the city, they sensed the beginning of a beautiful friendship.Ko: N서울타워에서 만난 이 순간은 둘 모두에게 소중했다.En: This moment of meeting at N Seoul Tower was precious for both.Ko: 진우는 이제 사람들과의 소통을 더욱 즐기게 되었고, 서울에서의 모험이 그를 기다리고 있다.En: Jinwoo now enjoyed communicating with people even more, and adventures in Seoul awaited him.Ko: 그들의 웃음소리가 여름 공기 속에 울려 퍼졌다.En: Their laughter echoed through the summer air. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 바람sketched: 그렸다overlooking: 내려다보며shy: 수줍은energetically: 활기차게properly: 멋지게introduce: 소개hesitated: 주저했지만shelter: 피하여canopy: 차양pouring: 쏟아지는refreshing: 기분 좋았다perspectives: 시각으로unique: 특별한explore: 돌아다녀introverted: 내성적이었지만precious: 소중했다adventures: 모험이echoed: 울려 퍼졌다sunlight: 햇살이visitor: 방문했greeted: 인사cloudy: 흐려졌다discovered: 알게 되었다suggested: 제안했다desired: 마음이 들어waved: 손짓하며extended: 내밀었다communicating: 소통을sense: 느꼈다

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: The Kalemegdan Quest: A Tale of Sibling Adventure and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Летње сунце стајало је високо над Калемегданском тврђавом.En: The summer sun stood high above the Kalemegdan Fortress.Sr: Туристи су испунили стазе, где су се људи веселили, купили сувенире и уживали у мирису свежих палачинки.En: Tourists filled the paths where people were enjoying themselves, buying souvenirs, and savoring the aroma of fresh pancakes.Sr: Било је то време када је тврђава оживела као што је некад давно.En: It was a time when the fortress came alive as it once did long ago.Sr: Никола је журно корачао кроз гужву.En: Nikola hurriedly walked through the crowd.Sr: Бринуо се за своју сестру Јелену.En: He was worried about his sister Jelena.Sr: Јелена је била несташна девојчица која је волела да се изгуби у сопственом свету.En: Jelena was a mischievous girl who loved to lose herself in her own world.Sr: Људи су пролазили, смејали се и причали, али Никола није чуо ништа осим сопственог срца које је јако куцало.En: People were passing by, laughing and talking, but Nikola heard nothing except his own heart beating loudly.Sr: „Где ли је она?En: "Where could she be?"Sr: “ питао се док је гледао около.En: he wondered as he looked around.Sr: Њени кораци могли су бити било где.En: Her footsteps could be anywhere.Sr: Никола је погледом тражио некога ко би му могао помоћи.En: Nikola scanned for someone who might be able to help him.Sr: Ускоро је угледао Владимира, продавца који је седео испред свог штанда.En: Soon, he spotted Vladimir, a vendor sitting in front of his stand.Sr: Знао је да Владимир зна све трачеве на фестивалу.En: He knew that Vladimir was aware of all the gossip at the festival.Sr: „Владимире,“ поче Никола, „да ли си видео моју сестру?En: "Vladimire," Nikola began, "have you seen my sister?"Sr: “Владимир се насмеши лукаво.En: Vladimir smiled slyly.Sr: „Шта добијам за ту информацију?En: "What do I get for that information?"Sr: “Никола је добро знао да Владимир не помаже без неке користи.En: Nikola knew well that Vladimir didn't help without some benefit.Sr: Размишљао је о свом старом породичном сату.En: He thought about his old family watch.Sr: Био је то сат ког је његов деда носио.En: It was a watch his grandfather had worn.Sr: Иако је био важан, без Јелене тај сат није вредео ништа.En: Although it was important, without Jelena that watch was worth nothing.Sr: „Имам сат,“ рече Никола тромо, док је скидaо сат с руке.En: "I have a watch," Nikola said reluctantly, as he removed the watch from his wrist.Sr: Владимир је одмах живнуо.En: Vladimir immediately perked up.Sr: „Добро, видео сам је код старих зидина код затвореног дела“, рекао је Владимир и узео сат.En: "Alright, I saw her by the old walls near the closed-off area," Vladimir said and took the watch.Sr: Трчећи, Никола је кренуо ка месту које му је Владимир описао.En: Running, Nikola headed to the place Vladimir described.Sr: Време је трчало.En: Time was running.Sr: Коначно, на ивици забрањеног дела тврђаве, угледао је Јелену.En: Finally, at the edge of the forbidden part of the fortress, he saw Jelena.Sr: „Јелена!En: "Jelena!"Sr: “ викну Никола, срце му застана на тренутак.En: shouted Nikola, his heart stopping for a moment.Sr: Она се окренула, изненађена и на тренутак збуњена.En: She turned around, surprised and momentarily confused.Sr: Празнина у њеним очима брзо је заменило олакшање када га је видела.En: The emptiness in her eyes was quickly replaced by relief when she saw him.Sr: Трчећи према њему, пресретна је загрлила брата.En: Running towards him, she joyfully hugged her brother.Sr: „Извини, Никола“, рече Јелена.En: "Sorry, Nikola," said Jelena.Sr: „Нисам схватила колико сам се удаљила.En: "I didn't realize how far I'd wandered."Sr: “„Од сада остајемо заједно,“ одговори Никола.En: "From now on, we'll stay together," Nikola replied.Sr: „Морамо пазити једно на друго.En: "We must look out for each other."Sr: “Док су се враћали кроз гужву, Никола је осетио спокојство.En: As they made their way back through the crowd, Nikola felt at peace.Sr: Схватио је да мора боље слушати сестру и подржавати њену радозналост.En: He realized he needed to listen to his sister better and support her curiosity.Sr: Заједно, лакше су се пробијали кроз свет.En: Together, they navigated the world more easily.Sr: Јелена се држала ближе, учећи колико је важно бити опрезан у гужви.En: Jelena stayed closer, learning how important it was to be cautious in a crowd.Sr: Када је сунце полако почело да залази, браћа и сестра су оставили неспоразуме за собом.En: When the sun slowly began to set, the siblings left their misunderstandings behind.Sr: Заједно су доживели летњи дан у Београду, знајући да сваки изазов могу савладати, али само ако је онај други поред њих.En: Together, they experienced a summer day in Belgrade, knowing they could overcome any challenge, but only if the other was by their side. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђавatourists: туристиcrowd: гужваmischievous: несташнаvendor: продавацslyly: лукавоbenefit: користrelic: реликвијаreluctantly: тромоforbidden: забрањенemptiness: празнинаrelief: олакшањеnavigate: пробидатиcuriosity: радозналостfootsteps: корациvendor: штандаheartbeat: срцеscan: погледом тражиоclincher: ивицаhug: загрлитиwrist: рукаsouvenir: сувенириwandering: удаљилаdusk: залазиfestival: фестивалpath: стазеsmell/aroma: мирисcautious: опрезанchallenge: изазовpeace: спокојство

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: 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 - Spanish: Snowy Nights & Encrypted Secrets: A Tale from Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La nieve caía suavemente sobre las calles de Buenos Aires, creando un contraste con el calor acogedor del apartamento de Carlos.En: The snow was falling softly on the streets of Buenos Aires, creating a contrast with the cozy warmth of Carlos' apartment.Es: Él miraba por la ventana, observando el ir y venir de las personas que paseaban por las aceras frías.En: He was looking out the window, watching the comings and goings of people walking on the cold sidewalks.Es: Aunque su entorno era vibrante, Carlos se sentía desconectado, una sensación que aumentaba en su pecho cada vez que pensaba en Isabella, su novia en Madrid.En: Although his surroundings were vibrant, Carlos felt disconnected, a feeling that grew in his chest every time he thought of Isabella, his girlfriend in Madrid.Es: Carlos era un joven dedicado.En: Carlos was a dedicated young man.Es: Su trabajo en una empresa de tecnología ocupaba la mayor parte de su tiempo, pero había algo que le preocupaba más: su relación con Isabella.En: His job at a technology company occupied most of his time, but there was something that worried him more: his relationship with Isabella.Es: Siempre habían mantenido la comunicación a pesar de la distancia, pero últimamente, Carlos notaba un cambio.En: They had always maintained communication despite the distance, but lately, Carlos had noticed a change.Es: Había descubierto varios correos electrónicos de Isabella encriptados de los cuales ella nunca había hablado.En: He had discovered several encrypted emails from Isabella about which she had never spoken.Es: La curiosidad y el temor lo consumían.En: Curiosity and fear consumed him.Es: Mientras tomaba un mate caliente para calmarse, sus pensamientos se debatían.En: While drinking a hot mate to calm himself, his thoughts were in turmoil.Es: Sabía que invadir la privacidad de Isabella por su cuenta no era lo correcto, pero temía que si no hacía nada, su relación podría peligrar.En: He knew that invading Isabella's privacy on his own wasn't right, but he feared that if he did nothing, their relationship could be in danger.Es: Resolvió enfrentar el tema con sinceridad.En: He resolved to address the issue with sincerity.Es: Así, programó una llamada de video con Isabella para esa noche.En: Thus, he scheduled a video call with Isabella for that night.Es: La noche llegó, y Carlos se sentó frente a su computadora.En: The night came, and Carlos sat in front of his computer.Es: La pantalla brillaba suavemente en la penumbra de su habitación.En: The screen glowed softly in the dim light of his room.Es: Finalmente, Isabella contestó, y su imagen se iluminó en la pantalla.En: Finally, Isabella answered, and her image lit up the screen.Es: Era hermosa, como siempre, pero había una tensión en su expresión.En: She was beautiful, as always, but there was a tension in her expression.Es: "Carlos, ¿qué pasa?"En: "Carlos, what's wrong?"Es: preguntó Isabella con suavidad.En: Isabella asked gently.Es: Carlos respiró hondo.En: Carlos took a deep breath.Es: La decisión estaba tomada.En: The decision was made.Es: "Isabella, he notado unos correos encriptados.En: "Isabella, I've noticed some encrypted emails.Es: Me preocupa que haya algo que no me estás contando."En: I'm worried there's something you're not telling me."Es: La demora en responder lo inquietó aún más, pero finalmente Isabella sonrió tímidamente.En: The delay in her response worried him even more, but finally, Isabella smiled shyly.Es: "Carlos, estaba tratando de ocultarlo hasta estar lista.En: "Carlos, I was trying to keep it a secret until I was ready.Es: Los correos son sobre mi viaje a Buenos Aires.En: The emails are about my trip to Buenos Aires.Es: Quería sorprenderte para nuestro aniversario."En: I wanted to surprise you for our anniversary."Es: Carlos sintió un nudo en su garganta deshacerse.En: Carlos felt a knot in his throat unravel.Es: La inquietud se desvaneció, reemplazada por un alivio profundo.En: The unease vanished, replaced by a profound relief.Es: "Oh, Isabella, lo siento mucho por dudar.En: "Oh, Isabella, I'm so sorry for doubting.Es: Deberíamos hablar más abiertamente."En: We should talk more openly."Es: Ambos estuvieron de acuerdo.En: Both agreed.Es: Comprendieron que la confianza y la comunicación eran fundamentales.En: They understood that trust and communication were fundamental.Es: Juntos, Carlos e Isabella prometieron ser sinceros con sus planes, fortaleciendo así su relación.En: Together, Carlos and Isabella promised to be honest about their plans, thereby strengthening their relationship.Es: Mientras finalizaba la llamada, Carlos miró nuevamente por la ventana.En: As the call ended, Carlos looked out the window again.Es: Esta vez, la nieve parecía más mágica, un reflejo del calor que sentía en su corazón.En: This time, the snow seemed more magical, a reflection of the warmth he felt in his heart.Es: Había aprendido el valor de la comunicación, y con esa lección, encontró el refugio que tanto anhelaba en su relación.En: He had learned the value of communication, and with that lesson, he found the refuge he had longed for in his relationship. Vocabulary Words:snow: la nievecontrast: el contrastewarmth: el calorsurroundings: el entornosidewalks: las acerasdisconnected: desconectadoto ponder: debatirfeelings: las sensacioneschest: el pechodelay: la demoraunencrypted: desencriptadorefuge: el refugiolesson: la lecciónrelief: el aliviocuriosity: la curiosidaddedicated: dedicadoencrypted: encriptadoturmoil: el tumultosincerity: la sinceridadscreen: la pantallatension: la tensiónto notice: notarknot: el nudovibrant: vibranteshyly: tímidamenteto vanish: desvanecerglow: brillarto consume: consumirto unravel: deshacerto strengthen: fortalecer

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 - French: Mystery and Heritage: The Secret Under the Provencal Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-21-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Au cœur de l'été, à Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, le doux parfum de lavande enveloppait le petit village.En: In the heart of summer, in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the sweet scent of lavender enveloped the small village.Fr: Le soleil brillait sur les pavés de la rue principale où se trouvait le Café Lavande.En: The sun shone on the cobblestones of the main street where Café Lavande was located.Fr: Ce matin-là, Julien, le barista curieux, était déjà au travail.En: That morning, Julien, the curious barista, was already at work.Fr: Le café était accueillant, avec ses poutres en bois et ses décorations vintage.En: The café was welcoming, with its wooden beams and vintage decorations.Fr: L'arôme des croissants frais se mêlait au bruit doux des conversations.En: The aroma of fresh croissants mingled with the soft sound of conversations.Fr: Élise, une artiste locale, s'était installée à sa table habituelle près de la fenêtre.En: Élise, a local artist, had settled at her usual table near the window.Fr: Avec un sourire, elle observait les passants tout en esquissant des croquis rapides.En: With a smile, she observed the passersby while sketching quick drawings.Fr: Soudain, la sonnette de la porte tinta.En: Suddenly, the doorbell chimed.Fr: C'était Marc, un touriste récemment arrivé en ville.En: It was Marc, a tourist who had recently arrived in town.Fr: Il entra avec une certaine nonchalance, saluant tout le monde d'un geste amical.En: He entered with a certain nonchalance, greeting everyone with a friendly wave.Fr: Julien le regarda, intrigué par cet étranger au charme énigmatique.En: Julien watched him, intrigued by this stranger with enigmatic charm.Fr: La journée se déroulait normalement jusqu'à ce que le facteur dépose une lettre mystérieuse sur le comptoir du café.En: The day went on normally until the mailman dropped a mysterious letter on the café counter.Fr: L'enveloppe était adressée à un nom inconnu.En: The envelope was addressed to an unknown name.Fr: Intrigué, Julien examina le timbre ancien et imagina des histoires de trésors cachés et de secrets oubliés.En: Intrigued, Julien examined the old stamp and imagined stories of hidden treasures and forgotten secrets.Fr: Cela faisait longtemps qu'il rêvait d'une aventure, et voilà peut-être sa chance.En: He had long dreamed of an adventure, and perhaps this was his chance.Fr: Il décida de demander l'avis d'Élise.En: He decided to ask Élise's opinion.Fr: Elle observa l'écriture élégante et proposa de déchiffrer le contenu.En: She observed the elegant handwriting and offered to decipher the content.Fr: Ensemble, ils décidèrent de confronter Marc, suspectant qu'il pourrait en savoir plus.En: Together, they decided to confront Marc, suspecting he might know more.Fr: Lorsqu'ils l'approchèrent, Marc hésita, mais devant leur insistance, il céda.En: When they approached him, Marc hesitated, but under their insistence, he relented.Fr: Dans un coin du café, loin des oreilles indiscrètes, Marc révéla que la lettre était liée à une histoire de famille.En: In a corner of the café, far from prying ears, Marc revealed that the letter was linked to a family story.Fr: Un secret datant des premiers habitants du village.En: A secret dating back to the first inhabitants of the village.Fr: Cela parla d'un trésor caché, perdu au fil des siècles.En: It spoke of a hidden treasure, lost over the centuries.Fr: Julien et Élise, leurs cœurs battant d'excitation, se mirent en quête.En: Julien and Élise, their hearts pounding with excitement, set out on a quest.Fr: Avec Marc, ils trouvèrent un vieux plan qui menait à un lieu secret.En: With Marc, they found an old map leading to a secret location.Fr: Mais leur quête ne révéla pas de l'or ou des bijoux.En: But their quest did not uncover gold or jewels.Fr: Au lieu de cela, ils déterrèrent une capsule temporelle.En: Instead, they unearthed a time capsule.Fr: Elle contenait des lettres et des objets du passé, témoignages de la vie des anciens villageois.En: It contained letters and objects from the past, testimonies of the lives of the village's former residents.Fr: Bien que la découverte ne soit pas celle d'un trésor traditionnel, elle raviva l'esprit de la communauté.En: Although the discovery wasn't that of a traditional treasure, it rekindled the community's spirit.Fr: Les villageois, rassemblés autour de la capsule, partagèrent des histoires et des souvenirs.En: The villagers, gathered around the capsule, shared stories and memories.Fr: Ils renouvelèrent ainsi leur lien avec leurs ancêtres et leur village.En: They thus renewed their bond with their ancestors and their village.Fr: Julien, autrefois avide d'aventures lointaines, trouva finalement un sens et une aventure dans les histoires et relations de sa propre communauté.En: Julien, once eager for faraway adventures, finally found meaning and adventure in the stories and relationships of his own community.Fr: Sa perspective changea ; il était désormais prêt à embrasser l'héritage de Saint-Rémy, lui accordant une place spéciale dans son cœur, là où réside le véritable trésor d'une vie.En: His perspective changed; he was now ready to embrace the heritage of Saint-Rémy, granting it a special place in his heart, where the true treasure of life resides. Vocabulary Words:the heart: le cœurscent: le parfumlavender: la lavandecobblestones: les pavéscurious: curieuxbeams: les poutresaroma: l'arômeconversations: les conversationspassersby: les passantssketching: esquissantenvelope: l'enveloppestamp: le timbrehidden treasures: les trésors cachéssecrets: les secretshandwriting: l'écriturerelented: cédainhabitants: les habitantsquest: la quêtecorner: le coinears: les oreilleslinked: liéelost: perdumap: le plancapsule: la capsuletestimonies: les témoignagesresidents: les villageoisrekindled: ravivabond: le lienheritage: l'héritagetreasure: le trésor

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

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unlocking Madrid's Mysteries: Mateo and the Secret Signal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En una calurosa tarde de verano, debajo de las bulliciosas calles de Madrid, se encontraba un búnker secreto donde la luz apenas alcanzaba a iluminar las esquinas de la habitación.En: On a hot summer afternoon, beneath the bustling streets of Madrid, there was a secret bunker where the light barely reached the corners of the room.Es: Las paredes estaban cubiertas de antiguos equipos tecnológicos y mapas polvorientos de la ciudad.En: The walls were covered with old technological equipment and dusty maps of the city.Es: Aquí trabajaba Mateo, un apasionado ingeniero con un interés especial en la criptografía.En: Here worked Mateo, a passionate engineer with a special interest in cryptography.Es: Mateo, intrigado por un misterioso mensaje de radio que había estado recibiendo, pasó horas intentando descifrarlo.En: Mateo, intrigued by a mysterious radio message he had been receiving, spent hours trying to decipher it.Es: Sus amigos, Lucía y Carlos, dudaban de la importancia de aquella señal.En: His friends, Lucía and Carlos, doubted the importance of that signal.Es: "Tal vez solo es una interferencia", decía Lucía con poca fe.En: "Maybe it's just interference," said Lucía with little faith.Es: "Sí, no pierdas más tiempo, Mateo", añadía Carlos mientras se alejaba con ella.En: "Yeah, don't waste more time, Mateo," added Carlos as he walked away with her.Es: Pero Mateo, con determinación en su corazón, decidió investigar por su cuenta.En: But Mateo, with determination in his heart, decided to investigate on his own.Es: Sabía que ese mensaje ocultaba algo más profundo.En: He knew that this message hid something deeper.Es: A pesar de que su equipo daba problemas debido a su antigüedad, él no dejó que eso lo detuviera.En: Even though his equipment was troublesome due to its age, he did not let that stop him.Es: Se adentró más en el búnker, un lugar que parecía tener sus propios secretos.En: He ventured deeper into the bunker, a place that seemed to have its own secrets.Es: El ambiente era tenso, pero Mateo sentía un renovado sentido de urgencia.En: The atmosphere was tense, but Mateo felt a renewed sense of urgency.Es: Con cada ajuste y calibración, se acercaba a la verdad.En: With every adjustment and calibration, he got closer to the truth.Es: Finalmente, después de horas de trabajo, consiguió descifrar el mensaje.En: Finally, after hours of work, he managed to decipher the message.Es: "Evento significativo en camino", decía misteriosamente.En: "Significant event on the way," it said mysteriously.Es: Mateo salió del búnker con el papel de la transcripción en sus manos, el eco de aquellas palabras resonando en su mente.En: Mateo emerged from the bunker with the transcription paper in his hands, the echo of those words resonating in his mind.Es: Aunque había logrado su objetivo de comprender el mensaje, ahora enfrentaba un enigma aún mayor.En: Although he had achieved his goal of understanding the message, he now faced an even greater enigma.Es: ¿Qué evento?En: What event?Es: ¿Cuándo y dónde?En: When and where?Es: Mientras subía hacia la luz del día, sintió que su perspectiva había cambiado.En: As he ascended towards the daylight, he felt his perspective had changed.Es: Comprendió que el mundo estaba lleno de misterios esperando ser revelados.En: He understood that the world was full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered.Es: Ese día, Mateo decidió que no descansaría hasta descubrir la verdad completa.En: That day, Mateo decided he would not rest until he discovered the whole truth.Es: Con la determinación ardiendo dentro de él, se preguntaba cuántas historias más estaban ocultas a plena vista, esperando ser descifradas.En: With determination burning inside him, he wondered how many more stories were hidden in plain sight, waiting to be deciphered.Es: Y así, Mateo se embarcó en una búsqueda que apenas comenzaba, sabiendo que la curiosidad siempre sería su guía.En: And so, Mateo embarked on a journey that was just beginning, knowing that curiosity would always be his guide. Vocabulary Words:the bunker: el búnkerthe engineer: el ingenieroto decipher: descifrarthe interference: la interferenciatroublesome: problemáticothe perspective: la perspectivathe corner: la esquinaancient/equipment: antiguodusty: polvorientothe cryptography: la criptografíathe determination: la determinaciónthe urgency: la urgenciathe adjustment: el ajustethe calibration: la calibraciónthe transcription: la transcripciónto ascend: ascenderto emerge: salirthe enigma: el enigmapassionate: apasionadomysterious: misteriosothe atmosphere: el ambientethe message: el mensajeto doubt: dudarthe truth: la verdadthe mystery: el misteriothe journey: la búsquedato uncover: revelarrenewed: renovadothe faith: la feto investigate: investigar

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Against the Storm: A Festival Dream Realizes at Bryggen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sola skinte over Bryggen Wharf.En: The sun shone over Bryggen Wharf.No: De gamle trebygningene lyste i sterke farger mot den klare, blå himmelen.En: The old wooden buildings gleamed in bright colors against the clear blue sky.No: Det var sommer i Bergen, og hele byen forberedte seg til den store festivalen.En: It was summer in Bergen, and the whole city was preparing for the big festival.No: Latter og musikk fylte luften, og sjølukten brakte minner om lange sommerdager.En: Laughter and music filled the air, and the smell of the sea brought back memories of long summer days.No: Midt i alt dette sto Sindre.En: Amidst all this stood Sindre.No: Han hadde en drøm; en drøm om å skape noe stort.En: He had a dream; a dream of creating something great.No: En kunstinstallasjon som ville gjøre ham kjent.En: An art installation that would make him famous.No: Han visste at Bryggen ville være den perfekte bakgrunnen for hans arbeid.En: He knew that Bryggen would be the perfect backdrop for his work.No: Sindre var full av entusiasme, men han visste at ikke alle delte hans lidenskap.En: Sindre was full of enthusiasm, but he knew not everyone shared his passion.No: Ingrid, hans eldre søster, sto ved siden av ham.En: Ingrid, his older sister, stood beside him.No: "Bør du ikke tenke mer praktisk, Sindre?" spurte hun.En: "Shouldn't you think more practically, Sindre?" she asked.No: Hun ville det beste for broren sin, men bekymret seg.En: She wanted the best for her brother but was worried.No: "Hva om det ikke går som du håper?"En: "What if it doesn't go as you hope?"No: Sindre så på henne med et alvorlig blikk.En: Sindre looked at her with a serious expression.No: "Jeg må prøve, Ingrid. Dette er min sjanse."En: "I have to try, Ingrid. This is my chance."No: Kasper, hans venn, holdt seg i bakgrunnen.En: Kasper, his friend, stayed in the background.No: Hans smil nådde ikke øynene.En: His smile didn't reach his eyes.No: Selv om han var glad for Sindre, kunne han ikke la være å føle seg overskygget.En: Although he was happy for Sindre, he couldn't help but feel overshadowed.No: "Kanskje jeg også kan hjelpe til med noe," sa Kasper plutselig.En: "Maybe I can help with something too," Kasper said suddenly.No: Han måtte ta et valg.En: He had to make a choice.No: Skulle han støtte sin venn, eller skulle han la sjalusien ta over?En: Should he support his friend, or should he let jealousy take over?No: Dagene gikk raskt, og festivalen nærmet seg.En: The days passed quickly, and the festival approached.No: Sindre arbeidet dag og natt.En: Sindre worked day and night.No: Ingrid begynte å forstå intensiteten i brorens lidenskap.En: Ingrid began to understand the intensity of her brother's passion.No: Hun dro til ham med kaffe og smørbrød, alltid klar til å lytte.En: She would bring him coffee and sandwiches, always ready to listen.No: Endelig kom dagen for åpningen.En: Finally, the day of the opening came.No: Folk samlet seg rundt installasjonen, nysgjerrige og oppspilte.En: People gathered around the installation, curious and excited.No: Men så, mørke skyer samlet seg på himmelen.En: But then, dark clouds gathered in the sky.No: Regnet begynte å falle tungt, og vinden styrket seg.En: The rain began to fall heavily, and the wind picked up.No: Spente på hva som ville skje, så Ingrid og Kasper på mens Sindre løp frem og tilbake, bekymret for at alt ville ødelegges.En: Excited to see what would happen, Ingrid and Kasper watched as Sindre ran back and forth, worried that everything would be ruined.No: Men så, som om naturen selv ville vise sin støtte, stilnet vinden.En: But then, as if nature itself wanted to show its support, the wind calmed.No: Skyene trakk seg tilbake, og sola brøt gjennom.En: The clouds withdrew, and the sun broke through.No: Sindre pustet lettet ut.En: Sindre sighed with relief.No: Installasjonen hans sto der, vakker og uskadet.En: His installation stood there, beautiful and unharmed.No: Publikum klappet, og Sindre kjente en bølge av stolthet.En: The audience applauded, and Sindre felt a wave of pride.No: Han hadde klart det.En: He had done it.No: Ingrid, med tårer i øynene, klemte ham.En: Ingrid, with tears in her eyes, hugged him.No: "Jeg tar feil. Jeg ser nå hvor mye dette betyr for deg."En: "I was wrong. I see now how much this means to you."No: Kasper stod ved siden av dem.En: Kasper stood beside them.No: Han hadde sett hva ekte talent kunne gjøre.En: He had seen what real talent could do.No: "Sindre," sa han, "jeg lærte mye av deg.En: "Sindre," he said, "I learned a lot from you.No: Kanskje vi kan jobbe sammen neste gang?"En: Maybe we could work together next time?"No: Sindre smilte.En: Sindre smiled.No: "Det ville vært en ære."En: "It would be an honor."No: De lente seg mot hverandre, klare til å omfavne fremtiden, ikke lenger som konkurrenter, men som partnere.En: They leaned on each other, ready to embrace the future, no longer as competitors, but as partners.No: Festivalen fortsatte langt utover kvelden, og Sindre sto igjen på kaien.En: The festival continued long into the evening, and Sindre stood again on the pier.No: Han visste at dette bare var begynnelsen.En: He knew that this was just the beginning.No: Ingrid og Kasper sto ved hans side, og han følte seg sterkere enn noen gang.En: Ingrid and Kasper were by his side, and he felt stronger than ever.No: Drømmer kunne bli virkelighet, så lenge man ikke ga opp.En: Dreams could become reality, as long as one did not give up.No: Slik sluttet festivalen, med et løfte om mer.En: Thus the festival ended, with a promise of more.No: Bryggen Wharf hadde sett mye gjennom tidene, men i kveld var det Sindre's kveld, og et nytt kapittel hadde begynt.En: Bryggen Wharf had seen much through the ages, but tonight was Sindre's night, and a new chapter had begun. Vocabulary Words:gleamed: lystebackdrop: bakgrunnenenthusiasm: entusiasmepractically: praktiskovershadowed: overskyggetintensity: intensitetencurious: nysgjerrigeunharmed: uskadetapplauded: klappetpride: stolthetcompetitors: konkurrenterleaned: lenteembrace: omfavnepartners: partnerememories: minnerinstallment: installasjonenpassion: lidenskapworried: bekymretjealousy: sjalusienapproached: nærmetchose: valgttalent: talentpromise: løftebeginning: begynnelsenprepared: forberedtegathered: samletstorm: stormcalm: stillewave: bølgetranquil: stille

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: When Tradition Meets Innovation: A Bakery's Winter Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En medio del frío invierno de Buenos Aires, donde la ciudad se viste de bufandas y gorros, la Casa de Las Catalinas era un refugio cálido y acogedor.En: In the midst of the cold winter in Buenos Aires, where the city dresses in scarves and hats, La Casa de Las Catalinas was a warm and welcoming refuge.Es: El aroma de las medialunas recién horneadas llenaba el aire, mientras las ventanas del escaparate se empañaban por el calor del interior.En: The aroma of freshly baked medialunas filled the air, while the shop window panes fogged up from the heat inside.Es: Valentina, Rafael y Lucía, hermanos y herederos del negocio familiar, estaban decididos a hacer de este invierno un hito especial para la panadería histórica de sus abuelos.En: Valentina, Rafael, and Lucía, siblings and heirs to the family business, were determined to make this winter a special milestone for their grandparents' historic bakery.Es: Valentina, la mayor, sentía el peso sobre sus hombros.En: Valentina, the eldest, felt the weight on her shoulders.Es: Dirigir la panadería no solo significaba mantener viva la tradición familiar, sino también adaptarse a los tiempos modernos.En: Running the bakery not only meant keeping the family tradition alive but also adapting to modern times.Es: Rafael, su hermano mediano, tenía grandes ideas.En: Rafael, her middle brother, had big ideas.Es: Su creatividad burbujeaba como el dulce de leche calentito.En: His creativity bubbled like warm dulce de leche.Es: Él soñaba con darle un giro moderno al local, con nuevas decoraciones y un menú renovado.En: He dreamed of giving the place a modern twist, with new decorations and a revamped menu.Es: Pero Valentina temía que fuera un riesgo demasiado grande.En: But Valentina feared it was too big a risk.Es: Lucía, la menor, solo quería que sus hermanos dejaran de discutir y que todos encontraran felicidad en lo que hacían.En: Lucía, the youngest, just wanted her siblings to stop arguing and for everyone to find happiness in what they were doing.Es: Día del Amigo se acercaba, y Valentina decidió que sería la ocasión perfecta para un evento especial.En: Día del Amigo was approaching, and Valentina decided it would be the perfect occasion for a special event.Es: Pero ¿cómo hacer que fuera memorable sin comprometer la esencia de la Casa de Las Catalinas?En: But how to make it memorable without compromising the essence of La Casa de Las Catalinas?Es: La tensión aumentaba a medida que discutían.En: The tension grew as they debated.Es: Rafael proponía un brunch especial, un evento tipo buffet con música en vivo y delicias innovadoras.En: Rafael proposed a special brunch, a buffet-style event with live music and innovative delights.Es: Sin embargo, Valentina estaba insegura.En: However, Valentina was unsure.Es: “Nuestros clientes quieren tradición, no cambios radicales,” argumentaba.En: "Our customers want tradition, not radical changes," she argued.Es: Pero los números no mentían.En: But the numbers didn't lie.Es: Las ventas habían bajado.En: Sales had been down.Es: Necesitaban un cambio.En: They needed a change.Es: Lucía, con su corazón cálido, aconsejaba a Valentina.En: Lucía, with her warm heart, advised Valentina.Es: "Rafael tiene buenas ideas.En: "Rafael has good ideas.Es: Tal vez podemos intentar algo diferente esta vez," dijo con una sonrisa esperanzadora.En: Maybe we can try something different this time," she said with a hopeful smile.Es: Valentina dudó, pero finalmente confi encontró el valor para intentarlo.En: Valentina hesitated but finally found the courage to try it.Es: El día del evento, la nieve caía suavemente sobre las calles de Buenos Aires.En: On the day of the event, snow fell gently over the streets of Buenos Aires.Es: Aunque el frío era intenso, el calor de la panadería invitaba a entrar.En: Although the cold was intense, the warmth of the bakery invited people in.Es: Por la mañana, Valentina miró por la ventana con nerviosismo.En: In the morning, Valentina looked out the window nervously.Es: La concurrencia era escasa.En: The turnout was sparse.Es: El tiempo se detuvo.En: Time stood still.Es: Sin embargo, de repente, la música comenzó y la panadería se llenó de familiares y amigos, ansiosos por celebrar juntos.En: However, suddenly, the music started, and the bakery filled with family and friends eager to celebrate together.Es: La innovación de Rafael capturó la atención de toda la ciudad.En: Rafael's innovation captured the attention of the entire city.Es: Las luces cálidas y las melodías de tango invitaron a un público diverso.En: Warm lights and the melodies of tango invited a diverse audience.Es: Las delicias tradicionales se sirvieron junto a nuevas creaciones, ambas disfrutadas por todos.En: Traditional delights were served alongside new creations, both enjoyed by everyone.Es: La Casa de Las Catalinas se llenó de risas, conversación y nuevos lazos de amistad.En: La Casa de Las Catalinas was filled with laughter, conversation, and new bonds of friendship.Es: Al final del día, Valentina, Rafael y Lucía se sentaron juntos, exhaustos pero felices.En: At the end of the day, Valentina, Rafael, and Lucía sat together, exhausted but happy.Es: Valentina agradeció a sus hermanos.En: Valentina thanked her siblings.Es: Había aprendido a confiar y a abrir su mente a nuevas ideas.En: She had learned to trust and open her mind to new ideas.Es: La panadería no solo sobrevivió al invierno, sino que floreció con nueva vida y energía renovada.En: The bakery not only survived the winter but flourished with new life and renewed energy.Es: El evento fue un éxito inesperado, y sobre todo, renovó el vínculo entre los tres.En: The event was an unexpected success, and above all, it renewed the bond between the three.Es: En la Casa de Las Catalinas, había una lección aprendida: la tradición y la innovación podían caminar de la mano.En: In La Casa de Las Catalinas, a lesson was learned: tradition and innovation could walk hand in hand.Es: Y, así, la familia continuó adelante, unida y preparada para los desafíos futuros.En: And so, the family continued on, united and ready for future challenges. Vocabulary Words:the midst: el mediothe winter: el inviernothe scarf: la bufandathe refuge: el refugiothe aroma: el aromathe pane: la ventanathe heir: el herederothe burden: el pesothe shoulder: el hombrothe creativity: la creatividadthe risk: el riesgothe tension: la tensiónthe brunch: el brunchthe buffet: el bufetthe innovation: la innovaciónthe delight: la deliciathe bond: el vínculothe essence: la esenciathe turnout: la concurrenciathe melody: la melodíathe laughter: la risathe challenge: el desafíoto debate: debatirto hesitate: dudarto compromise: comprometerto thrive: florecerto capture: capturarto invite: invitarto advise: aconsejarto fear: temer

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Light: A Family's Journey to Understanding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: האור נכנס דרך הווילונות הדקים בסלון הביתי של משפחת כהן.En: The light entered through the thin curtains in the cozy living room of the Mishpachat Cohen.He: אורות הקיץ המרצדים מילאו את החדר בזוהר חמים, אבל בלבבות חלק מהנוכחים הייתה תחושת מועקה.En: The flickering summer lights filled the room with a warm glow, but in the hearts of some present, there was a feeling of unease.He: אריאל ישב על הספה לצד אחותו, תמר, ובתווך עמד אליעזר, אביהם, עם הבעת פנים רצינית.En: Ariel sat on the couch next to his sister, Tamar, and between them stood Eliezer, their father, with a serious expression on his face.He: "תמיד רציתי שתצליח יותר," אמר אליעזר ברגע השקט הראשון בחדר.En: "I always wanted you to succeed more," said Eliezer in the first quiet moment in the room.He: אריאל בקושי החזיק את התסכול.En: Ariel could barely hold back his frustration.He: "אבא, אני עובד קשה.En: "Dad, I work hard.He: כל מה שאני עושה זה בשביל המשפחה.En: Everything I do is for the family."He: "תמר ניסתה להרגיע את המתח.En: Tamar tried to ease the tension.He: "אולי נוכל לדבר על זה בשקט ולחשוב ביחד?En: "Maybe we can talk about it calmly and think together?"He: "אבל אריאל לא הצליח יותר לשמור על שתיקתו.En: But Ariel could no longer keep his silence.He: "מגיל קטן, אתה תמיד רצית שאלך בדרך שלך.En: "From a young age, you always wanted me to go your way.He: רציתי אישור ממך, אבל כלום לא מספיק!En: I wanted your approval, but nothing is ever enough!"He: "אליעזר שתק לרגע, נראה כי הוא מנסה להבין את המשמעות של המילים הללו.En: Eliezer was silent for a moment, seemingly attempting to grasp the meaning of these words.He: תמר הניחה את ידה על כתפו של אריאל.En: Tamar placed her hand on Ariel's shoulder.He: "אולי לא הבנו את זה מספיק עד עכשיו," היא לחשה.En: "Maybe we haven't understood it well enough until now," she whispered.He: באותו הרגע החליט אריאל: הוא כבר לא יחפש את ההכרה בדרכים החיצוניות שהוא חשב שחשובות.En: At that moment, Ariel decided: he would no longer seek recognition in the external ways he thought were important.He: "אני צריך שאתה תבין אותי, אבא," אמר בקול יציב.En: "I need you to understand me, Dad," he said in a steady voice.He: השתיקה שהשתררה בחדר הייתה כבדה אך חיונית.En: The silence that settled in the room was heavy but necessary.He: לבסוף, אליעזר הנהן קלות, ולראשונה נפתחו שני פערים חדשים.En: Finally, Eliezer nodded slightly, and for the first time, two new gaps opened.He: "לא חשבתי על זה כך," אמר והביט בבנו.En: "I hadn't thought of it that way," he said, looking at his son.He: זו לא הייתה סגירת מעגל מלאה, אבל אריאל הרגיש את ההקלה.En: It wasn't a complete closure, but Ariel felt relief.He: אמנם הרבה נשאר לא פתור, אך הפעם היה תחושה של תקווה לשינוי.En: Although much remained unresolved, there was, for the first time, a sense of hope for change.He: כשחזרו למשפטים רגילים והמשיכו בשיחה על נושאים אחרים, היה לכולם ברור שמשהו קטן – אך מהותי – השתנה.En: As they returned to regular sentences and continued the conversation on other topics, it was clear to everyone that something small—but essential—had changed.He: משפחת כהן עשתה את הצעד הראשון בדרך להבנה חדשה ביניהם.En: The Mishpachat Cohen had taken the first step on the path to a new understanding between them. Vocabulary Words:entered: נכנסflickering: מרצדיםunease: מועקהexpression: הבעת פניםsucceed: תצליחfrustration: תסכולtension: מתחcalmly: בשקטrecognition: ההכרהexternal: חיצוניותgrasp: להביןsteady: יציבsilence: שתיקהnecessary: חיוניתgaps: פעריםrelief: הקלהunresolved: לא פתורhope: תקווהchange: שינויessential: מהותיstep: צעדpath: דרךunderstanding: הבנהcozy: הביתיwarm: חמיםhearts: בלבבותattempting: מנסהthought: הביןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Inspiration and Connection in El Born's Alleyways Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-06-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'estiu havia arribat a Barcelona amb el seu càlid aire i l'energia vibrant que omplia els carrers de la ciutat.En: Summer had arrived in Barcelona with its warm air and the vibrant energy that filled the city's streets.Ca: El Born, amb la seva història fascinant i els seus carrerons fascinants, era un dels llocs més animats.En: El Born, with its fascinating history and enchanting alleys, was one of the liveliest places.Ca: Els llums colorits penjaven alegrement entre les façanes antigues, i una multitud de veus i rialles incomplia l'aire de festa.En: Colorful lights hung cheerfully between the old facades, and a multitude of voices and laughter filled the festive air.Ca: Martí, un artista amb esperit curiós, caminava pel barri, lluitant amb un bloqueig creatiu que l'havia perseguit durant setmanes.En: Martí, an artist with a curious spirit, walked through the neighborhood, struggling with a creative block that had been haunting him for weeks.Ca: Cercava inspiració, alguna cosa que el fes sentir connectat altra vegada amb l'art que tant estimava.En: He was seeking inspiration, something to make him feel connected again with the art he so loved.Ca: De sobte, el so alegrement dels tambors el va aturar.En: Suddenly, the cheerful sound of drums stopped him.Ca: Dues cantonades més enllà, un grup de ballarins de carrer havia començat la seva actuació.En: Two corners away, a group of street dancers had begun their performance.Ca: Els colors vius dels seus vestits contrastaven amb les pedres grises del paviment.En: The bright colors of their costumes contrasted with the gray stones of the pavement.Ca: Gemma, una advocada que havia decidit donar un tomb per El Born després del treball, també es va aturar per observar la mateixa actuació.En: Gemma, a lawyer who had decided to take a walk around El Born after work, also stopped to watch the same performance.Ca: Buscava trencar amb la seva rutina, experimentar alguna cosa nova i desconeguda.En: She was looking to break her routine, to experience something new and unknown.Ca: Encara que era una persona reservada, l'energia dels ballarins la va captivant.En: Although she was a reserved person, the dancers' energy captivated her.Ca: Martí va alçar la vista i va veure a Gemma parada al seu costat, mirant fixament als artistes amb una brillantor especial als ulls.En: Martí looked up and saw Gemma standing beside him, gazing intently at the performers with a special sparkle in her eyes.Ca: La festa de Sant Joan encara es sentia en l'aire i tot semblava impregnada d'una màgica vibració.En: The festival of Sant Joan was still in the air, and everything seemed imbued with a magical vibration.Ca: Després d'un moment d'indecisió, Martí va decidir fer el primer pas.En: After a moment of indecision, Martí decided to take the first step.Ca: —També et fascina aquesta energia?En: "Are you also fascinated by this energy?"Ca: —va preguntar Martí, amb un somriure.En: Martí asked with a smile.Ca: Gemma, sorpresa pel seu atrevit comentari, va dubtar un moment.En: Gemma, surprised by his bold comment, hesitated for a moment.Ca: Però la seva part aventurera, la que desitjava viure experiències diferents, va decidir respondre.En: But her adventurous side, the one that craved different experiences, decided to respond.Ca: —Sí, és increïble.En: "Yes, it's incredible.Ca: Mai ho havia vist així abans —va admetre ella, encara que amb un to incòmode.En: I've never seen it like this before," she admitted, though with an awkward tone.Ca: Els dos van seguir parlant, compartint històries sobre el barri, les seves vides i els seus somnis.En: The two of them continued talking, sharing stories about the neighborhood, their lives, and their dreams.Ca: La seva conversa va ser interrompuda bruscament per un acrobata que va fer una espectacular volta en l'aire, fent esclatar en riure a la multitud.En: Their conversation was abruptly interrupted by an acrobat who made a spectacular flip in the air, causing the crowd to burst into laughter.Ca: El riure compartit entre ells va ser la clau que va trencar el gel completament.En: The shared laughter between them was the key that completely broke the ice.Ca: Martí va sentir un nou brot d'inspiració i Gemma es va sentir alliberada d'una mica de la seva pròpia rigidesa.En: Martí felt a new surge of inspiration, and Gemma felt liberated from some of her own rigidity.Ca: Quan la nit va començar a caure, amb la ciutat encara plena de llum i música, Martí i Gemma van decidir compartir els seus números de telèfon.En: As night began to fall, with the city still full of light and music, Martí and Gemma decided to exchange phone numbers.Ca: Van prometre explorar més racons de Barcelona junts, descobrint-la amb ulls nous i esperits més lliures.En: They promised to explore more corners of Barcelona together, discovering it with new eyes and freer spirits.Ca: Martí havia trobat una nova font d'inspiració en la manera de veure el món de Gemma, i ella, poc a poc, començava a abraçar la vida amb més espontaneïtat.En: Martí had found a new source of inspiration in Gemma's way of seeing the world, and she, little by little, began to embrace life with more spontaneity.Ca: Amb un somriure mutu, van caminar junts pel Born, seguint els llums i sons de la ciutat que continuava bategant al seu voltant.En: With a mutual smile, they walked together through El Born, following the lights and sounds of the city that continued pulsating around them. Vocabulary Words:the alley: el carreróthe creative block: el bloqueig creatiuthe performance: l'actuacióthe costume: el vestitthe pavement: el pavimentthe brightness: la brillantorthe festival: la festathe drum: el tamborthe acrobat: l'acrobatathe laughter: el riurethe crowd: la multitudthe spontaneity: la espontaneïtatthe sparkle: l'espurnathe inspiration: la inspiracióthe indecision: la indecisióthe vibration: la vibracióthe laughter: la riallathe corner: la cantonadathe rigidity: la rigidesathe energy: l'energiathe adventurous side: la part aventurerathe attorney: l'advocadathe flip: la voltathe facade: la façanathe blockage: el bloqueigthe cheerfulness: l'alegriathe sparkle: el desigthe desire: el desigthe mutual smile: el somriure mututhe multitude: la multitud

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Missing Masterpiece: A Boardroom Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári nap reggelén István megérkezett az irodába, ahogyan mindig.En: On the morning of a summer day, István arrived at the office, as he always did.Hu: Precíz volt és minden részletet szeretett irányítása alatt tartani.En: He was precise and liked to keep every detail under his control.Hu: Irodai vezetőként célja volt, hogy rendet tartson.En: As the office manager, his goal was to maintain order.Hu: Az épületben pattogó fények világították meg az átlátszó üvegfalakat.En: The building's flickering lights illuminated the transparent glass walls.Hu: A modern irodai székek és asztalok alatt kávéfoltok és papírok tükröződtek a földön a nemrég befejezett felújítás miatt.En: Under the modern office chairs and desks, coffee stains and papers were reflected on the floor due to the recently completed renovation.Hu: Ma különösen fontos nap volt.En: Today was an especially important day.Hu: Délutánra éves igazgatótanácsi ülést terveztek.En: An annual board meeting was planned for the afternoon.Hu: De ahogy István belépett a tárgyalóterembe, megfagyott benne a vér.En: But as István stepped into the meeting room, his blood ran cold.Hu: Az értékes festmény, amit bármilyen áron meg akart őrizni, eltűnt a falról.En: The valuable painting he wanted to preserve at any cost had disappeared from the wall.Hu: Sürgősen kellett cselekednie.En: He needed to act quickly.Hu: Jolán, az irodai körülmények között ismert furcsa, de figyelmes munkatársa, épp akkor lépett be az ajtón.En: Jolán, his somewhat eccentric but attentive coworker known in the office environment, happened to enter the door at that moment.Hu: István rögtön megszólította.En: István immediately addressed her.Hu: "Jolán, tudod, mi történt a festménnyel?En: "Jolán, do you know what happened to the painting?"Hu: " kérdezte.En: he asked.Hu: "Talán a felújítók vették le," találgatta Jolán.En: "Maybe the renovators took it down," Jolán speculated.Hu: "Sok minden más helyre került az irodában.En: "A lot of things were relocated in the office."Hu: "István tervezett, hogy a maradék személyzet meghallgatásával próbálja meg visszanyomozni a festményt.En: István planned to try and trace back the painting by questioning the remaining staff.Hu: Tökéletes abban, hogy kérdéseket tegyen fel, de most szüksége volt valakire, aki többet lát a szokásosnál.En: He was perfect at asking questions, but now he needed someone who sees more than the usual.Hu: Ezért úgy döntött, hogy Jolánra támaszkodik.En: That's why he decided to rely on Jolán.Hu: A nap során István és Jolán az iroda minden sarkát átvizsgálta.En: Throughout the day, István and Jolán inspected every corner of the office.Hu: Jolán éles szemét használva türelmesen figyelte az apró dolgokat, amiket mások figyelmen kívül hagytak.En: Using her sharp eye, Jolán patiently noticed the small things others overlooked.Hu: Először a raktárhelyiséget keresték fel.En: Their first stop was the storage room.Hu: Egy szekrény mögött, félhomályos sarokban, Jolán rábukkant pár festékkefére és egy rongyra.En: Behind a cabinet, in a dimly lit corner, Jolán discovered some paintbrushes and a rag.Hu: "Ez érdekes," mondta.En: "This is interesting," she said.Hu: "Ezek a tárgyak a takarítókat is igazolják.En: "These items also implicate the cleaners."Hu: "Kérdezősködtek a rendelkezésre álló személyzet körében.En: They questioned the available staff.Hu: Végül kiderült, hogy egyik kollégájuk, aki a nyári szabadság előtt még részt vett a felújításban, tévedésből úgy hitte, a festményt is tisztítani kell a felújítás részeként.En: Finally, it turned out that one of their colleagues, who had been involved in the renovation before taking summer vacation, mistakenly believed the painting also needed cleaning as part of the renovation.Hu: Délutánra a festmény visszakerült a helyére, éppen időben az ülés előtt.En: By the afternoon, the painting was back in its place, just in time for the meeting.Hu: István megkönnyebbülten sóhajtott, ugyanakkor észrevette, milyen hasznos volt Jolán egyedi látásmódja.En: István sighed with relief, and at the same time, he realized how useful Jolán's unique perspective was.Hu: "Többet kellene hallgatnom rád," vallotta be.En: "I should listen to you more," he admitted.Hu: A nap végére István sokkal nyitottabbá vált a nem szokványos megoldásokra.En: By the end of the day, István became much more open to unconventional solutions.Hu: Bár továbbra is rendszerezett szeretett lenni, most már tudta, hogy a disciplinákon túl is van helye a különc ötleteknek.En: Although he still loved being organized, he now knew that there's room for quirky ideas beyond disciplines. Vocabulary Words:precise: precíztransparent: átlátszóflickering: pattogórenovation: felújításmaintain: tartsonannual: évesboard meeting: igazgatótanácsi ülésdisappeared: eltűntact quickly: sürgősen kellett cselekednieeccentric: furcsaspeculated: találgattatrace: visszanyomozniquestioning: meghallgatásávalsharp eye: éles szemétdimly lit: félhomályosimplicate: igazoljákcolleagues: kollégájukmistakenly: tévedésbőlsighed: sóhajtottrelief: megkönnyebbültenunique perspective: egyedi látásmódjaunconventional: nem szokványosquirky: különcorganized: rendszerezettroutine: szokásosnoticed: észrevetteinspect: átvizsgáltarely: támaszkodikrelocated: más helyre kerültilluminated: világították

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Blooms of Keukenhof: A Tale of Unity and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Onder de bleke zomerzon liep Maarten met een bezorgde uitdrukking over de paden van de Keukenhof.En: Under the pale summer sun, Maarten walked with a worried expression along the paths of the Keukenhof.Nl: Waar de kleurrijke tulpen normaal hun glorieuze hoofden hieven, lagen nu lege vlaktes.En: Where the colorful tulips normally raised their glorious heads, now lay empty fields.Nl: Het ontbrak aan bloemen, terwijl de zomer hun piek had moeten zijn.En: It lacked flowers, while summer should have been their peak.Nl: Zijn reputatie als gerenommeerde kweker stond op het spel.En: His reputation as a renowned grower was at stake.Nl: Anouk, een vurige milieuactiviste, was niet minder bezorgd.En: Anouk, a passionate environmental activist, was no less concerned.Nl: De natuur kende haar geheimen en ze voelde aan dat er hier meer aan de hand was.En: Nature held its secrets and she sensed that there was more going on here.Nl: Ze zag Maarten vaak werken in de tuinen.En: She often saw Maarten working in the gardens.Nl: Hoewel ze meestal mensen als hij mijdde, wist ze dat dit een uitzondering zou zijn.En: Although she usually avoided people like him, she knew this would be an exception.Nl: Op een morgen, terwijl de dauw nog vers op het gras lag, vond Maarten de moed om Anouk aan te spreken.En: One morning, while the dew was still fresh on the grass, Maarten found the courage to speak to Anouk.Nl: "Anouk, kan ik je hulp vragen?En: "Anouk, can I ask for your help?Nl: De bloemen... ze bloeien niet."En: The flowers... they are not blooming."Nl: Anouk keek hem doordringend aan.En: Anouk looked at him intently.Nl: Ze voelde de spanning, de tegenstelling van hun doelen.En: She felt the tension, the contrast in their goals.Nl: "Ik wil helpen, maar ik wil ook zeker zijn dat we de natuur niet verder verstoren."En: "I want to help, but I also want to be sure that we do not disturb nature further."Nl: Ze besloten samen te werken en de oorzaak te vinden.En: They decided to work together to find the cause.Nl: Hun zoektocht voerde hen naar de verborgen hoeken van de tuin, waar ze iets ongewone ontdekten.En: Their search led them to the hidden corners of the garden, where they discovered something unusual.Nl: Een vreemd insect, glanzend maar dreigend, had zich tussen de planten genesteld.En: A strange insect, shiny yet threatening, had nestled among the plants.Nl: Dit was een nieuwe indringer die de bloei verstikte.En: This was a new intruder that was suffocating the bloom.Nl: Maarten en Anouk bespraken de aanpak grondig.En: Maarten and Anouk thoroughly discussed their approach.Nl: Het was essentieel het ongedierte te verwijderen zonder de delicate balans van de tuinen te verstoren.En: It was essential to remove the pest without disturbing the delicate balance of the gardens.Nl: Ze ontwierpen een plan dat milieuvriendelijk en effectief was.En: They devised a plan that was both environmentally friendly and effective.Nl: Dagen van hard werken volgden.En: Days of hard work followed.Nl: Met zorg en respect voor de natuur, wisten ze het ongedierte weg te krijgen.En: With care and respect for nature, they managed to get rid of the pest.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker keerden de kleuren terug.En: Slowly but surely, the colors returned.Nl: Knoppen verschenen en bloemen openden zich in een symfonie van kleur.En: Buds appeared and flowers opened in a symphony of color.Nl: Terwijl Maarten de herboren pracht aanschouwde, voelde hij dankbaarheid jegens Anouk.En: As Maarten beheld the reborn splendor, he felt gratitude towards Anouk.Nl: "Samen hebben we het gered," zei hij, zijn stem vol eerlijke waardering.En: "Together we saved it," he said, his voice full of genuine appreciation.Nl: Anouk knikte, met een glimlach die hun nieuwe verstandhouding weerspiegelde.En: Anouk nodded, with a smile that reflected their new understanding.Nl: "Het is goed om te leren samenwerken, zelfs als we niet altijd hetzelfde willen."En: "It is good to learn to work together, even if we don't always want the same thing."Nl: De ervaring had hen veranderd.En: The experience had changed them.Nl: Maarten begreep nu dat het behoud van schoonheid ook de natuurlijke orde vereist.En: Maarten now understood that preserving beauty also requires maintaining the natural order.Nl: Anouk besefte dat samenwerking met mensen als Maarten nuttig kon zijn, zolang ze openstaan voor verandering.En: Anouk realized that working with people like Maarten could be beneficial, as long as they are open to change.Nl: De Keukenhof bloeide op nieuw, een symbool van hun gezamenlijke inspanning en de kracht van verenigde doelen.En: The Keukenhof bloomed anew, a symbol of their joint effort and the power of united goals. Vocabulary Words:pale: blekerenowned: gerenommeerdestake: spelpassionate: vurigeexpression: uitdrukkingsecrets: geheimenconcerned: bezorgdnormally: normaalunusual: ongewoneintruder: indringerthreatening: dreigenddevised: ontwierpensuffocating: verstiktedelicate: delicaterespect: respectsprouted: ontstondsymphony: symphoniegratitude: dankbaarheidgenuine: eerlijkeappreciation: waarderingreflected: weerspiegeldeorder: ordeblooming: bloeidenpreserving: behoudjoint effort: gezamenlijke inspanningunited: verenigdeunderstanding: verstandhoudingcorners: hoekenwhilst: terwijlbarren: lege