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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Beyond Grades: The Autumn Lessons of Joyful Learning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent suau d'una tarda de tardor agitava les fulles dels arbres al pati de l'escola Sant Jordi.En: The gentle wind of an autumn afternoon rustled the leaves of the trees in the courtyard of Escola Sant Jordi.Ca: Els passadissos eren plens de cartells acolorits amb dibuixos i treballs dels estudiants.En: The hallways were full of colorful posters with drawings and works by the students.Ca: Els pares entraven i sortien de les aules.En: Parents entered and exited the classrooms.Ca: Entre ells, hi havia la Núria, apressant el pas per arribar a la reunió amb el mestre de la seva filla.En: Among them was Núria, hastening her steps to reach the meeting with her daughter's teacher.Ca: Núria era una mare dedicada.En: Núria was a dedicated mother.Ca: Volia el millor per a la Júlia, la seva filla de deu anys.En: She wanted the best for Júlia, her ten-year-old daughter.Ca: Però últimament, estava preocupada.En: But lately, she was worried.Ca: Responsabilitats de la feina li impedia dedicar tant de temps a la Júlia com voldria.En: Work responsibilities prevented her from spending as much time with Júlia as she would like.Ca: Avui, volia acudir a la reunió per parlar amb el mestre, en Pere, i saber com anava la seva filla a l'escola.En: Today, she wanted to attend the meeting to talk to the teacher, Pere, and find out how her daughter was doing in school.Ca: A l'entrar a l'aula, va veure en Pere, un mestre jove i entusiasmat.En: Upon entering the classroom, she saw Pere, a young and enthusiastic teacher.Ca: El seu somriure era càlid i acollidor.En: His smile was warm and welcoming.Ca: "Hola, Núria", va saludar en Pere, fent-li un gest perquè s'assegués.En: "Hello, Núria," Pere greeted, gesturing for her to sit down.Ca: "Com et va?En: "How are you?Ca: Com està en Júlia a casa?"En: How is Júlia at home?"Ca: Núria es va sentir una mica incòmoda.En: Núria felt a bit uneasy.Ca: "Bé... bé", respongué, encara que tenia dubtes.En: "Well... well," she responded, although she had doubts.Ca: "Voldria saber si en Júlia està bé a l'escola.En: "I would like to know if Júlia is okay at school.Ca: Fa les tasques... però sembla estressada".En: She does her homework... but she seems stressed."Ca: En Pere va assentir, escoltant atentament.En: Pere nodded, listening attentively.Ca: "En Júlia és brillant", va dir,En: "Júlia is brilliant," he said,Ca: "però també he notat que pot estar una mica pressionada".En: "but I've also noticed that she might be a bit pressured."Ca: La reunió va continuar amb en Pere compartint històries i exemples del treball de Júlia.En: The meeting continued with Pere sharing stories and examples of Júlia's work.Ca: Quan va mencionar el projecte de creativitat, Núria va parar atenció.En: When he mentioned the creativity project, Núria paid attention.Ca: "Va fer un treball molt bonic sobre la tardor", explicà en Pere.En: "She did a very beautiful work about autumn," explained Pere.Ca: "Va escriure una història sobre un full que volia volar.En: "She wrote a story about a leaf that wanted to fly.Ca: Tenia imaginació i molta passió."En: It had imagination and a lot of passion."Ca: Les paraules de Pere van sorprendre a la Núria.En: Núria was surprised by Pere's words.Ca: No sabia que la Júlia fos tan creativa i tenia una imaginació tan rica.En: She didn't know that Júlia was so creative and had such a rich imagination.Ca: La va fer reflexionar sobre les seves expectatives.En: It made her reflect on her expectations.Ca: "Potser...", va començar a dir Núria.En: "Maybe...", Núria began to sayCa: "estic posant massa pressió perquè obtingui bones notes."En: "I'm putting too much pressure on her to get good grades."Ca: "El més important és que en Júlia sigui feliç aprenent", va suggerir en Pere amb un somriure suau.En: "The most important thing is that Júlia is happy learning," Pere suggested with a gentle smile.Ca: "La creativitat també és part de l'educació."En: "Creativity is also part of education."Ca: Núria va sortir de la reunió pensativa però alleujada.En: Núria left the meeting thoughtful but relieved.Ca: Va comprendre que no només els èxits acadèmics eren importants.En: She realized that not only academic achievements were important.Ca: L'alegria de la Júlia, el seu gaudi de l'aprenentatge i la seva creativitat també havien de ser valorats.En: Júlia's joy, her enjoyment of learning, and her creativity also needed to be valued.Ca: Aquell vespre, mentre es prepararaven per celebrar Acció de Gràcies amb amics expatriats,En: That evening, as they prepared to celebrate Thanksgiving with expatriate friends,Ca: Núria s'acostà a la Júlia, ara adormida amb un somriure als llavis.En: Núria approached Júlia, now asleep with a smile on her lips.Ca: "Demà, pintarem fulles de tardor", va murmurar,En: "Tomorrow, we will paint autumn leaves," she murmured,Ca: decidida a passar més temps nodrint la felicitat de la seva filla més enllà dels llibres de text.En: determined to spend more time nurturing her daughter's happiness beyond the textbooks.Ca: I així, Núria es va adonar que la clau no era només en les notes, sinó en l'amor per l'aprenentatge i la vida,En: And so, Núria realized that the key was not only in the grades but in the love for learning and life,Ca: i que això començava a casa, un full a la vegada.En: and that this started at home, one leaf at a time. Vocabulary Words:the leaf: el fullthe courtyard: el patithe poster: el cartellthe hallway: el passadísthe parent: el pareto hasten: apressardedicated: dedicadathe responsibility: la responsabilitatto prevent: impedirenthusiastic: entusiasmatattentively: atentamentthe creativity: la creativitatimagination: la imaginacióthe expectation: l'expectativathe pressure: la pressióto suggest: suggerirrelieved: alleujadato nurture: nodrirthe achievement: l'èxitjoy: l'alegriato paint: pintarautumn: la tardorthe textbook: el llibre de textthe afternoon: la tardathe meeting: la reunióstressed: estressadathe project: el projecteto reflect: reflexionarhappiness: la felicitatto realize: adonar-se

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Giulia's Canvas: Finding Courage in Color Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-16-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore vibrante della città, l'autunno colorava le strade di toni caldi e l'aria fresca riempiva i polmoni.En: In the vibrant heart of the city, autumn colored the streets with warm tones, and the fresh air filled the lungs.It: La scuola d'arte era un luogo magico.En: The art school was a magical place.It: Grandi finestre permettevano alla luce del giorno di inondare le aule, mentre i corridoi erano decorati con opere degli studenti, colorate e piene di vita.En: Large windows allowed daylight to flood the classrooms, while the hallways were decorated with students' works, colorful and full of life.It: Tra queste, una studentessa camminava nervosamente, tenendo in mano un piccolo portfolio.En: Among these, a student walked nervously, holding a small portfolio.It: Era Giulia.En: It was Giulia.It: Giulia era appassionata di pittura astratta.En: Giulia was passionate about abstract painting.It: I colori, le forme e le emozioni che riusciva a trasferire sulla tela erano uniche.En: The colors, shapes, and emotions she managed to transfer onto the canvas were unique.It: Ma c'era un problema: Giulia non era sicura di sé.En: But there was a problem: Giulia was not sure of herself.It: La paura di non essere compresa dagli altri le stringeva lo stomaco.En: The fear of not being understood by others made her stomach tighten.It: Quel giorno, Giulia doveva presentare il suo progetto di pittura alla classe.En: That day, Giulia had to present her painting project to the class.It: Marco, il suo collega e amico, era lì con lei.En: Marco, her colleague and friend, was there with her.It: Marco era carismatico, sempre sicuro di sé.En: Marco was charismatic, always self-assured.It: Gli altri studenti lo guardavano come un leader naturale.En: Other students looked at him as a natural leader.It: Lui aveva idee precise su come condurre il progetto e parlava con sicurezza.En: He had clear ideas on how to lead the project and spoke confidently.It: "Non preoccuparti, Giulia," disse Marco con un sorriso rassicurante.En: "Don't worry, Giulia," said Marco with a reassuring smile.It: "Se seguiamo il mio piano, tutto andrà bene."En: "If we follow my plan, everything will be fine."It: Giulia annuì, ma dentro di sé lottava con la decisione.En: Giulia nodded, but inside she wrestled with the decision.It: Avrebbe dovuto seguire Marco, o sarebbe stata meglio a mostrare il suo vero sé, anche con il rischio di fallire?En: Should she follow Marco, or would she be better off showing her true self, even at the risk of failing?It: Entrando nell'aula presentazioni, la tensione era palpabile.En: Entering the presentation room, the tension was palpable.It: Le pareti erano adornate con dipinti variopinti, che riflettevano la passione di molti cuori giovani.En: The walls were adorned with colorful paintings, reflecting the passion of many young hearts.It: Gli studenti prendevano posto, l'insegnante osservava attentamente.En: The students took their seats, the teacher watched attentively.It: Mentre Marco iniziava a parlare, Giulia si sentì piccola.En: While Marco began to speak, Giulia felt small.It: La sua voce era calma e chiara, coinvolgendo il pubblico.En: His voice was calm and clear, engaging the audience.It: Poi toccò a lei.En: Then it was her turn.It: Il cuore batteva forte, ma, sorretta dalla forza dei suoi sogni, decise di fare un passo indietro al piano di Marco.En: Her heart pounded, but, supported by the strength of her dreams, she decided to step back from Marco's plan.It: "Questa è la mia tela," iniziò Giulia, indicando il dipinto.En: "This is my canvas," Giulia began, pointing to the painting.It: "È ispirato da un ricordo d'infanzia, un momento di pura felicità."En: "It's inspired by a childhood memory, a moment of pure happiness."It: La sua voce tremava leggermente, ma continuò, lasciando che le parole sgorgassero dal cuore.En: Her voice trembled slightly, but she continued, letting the words flow from her heart.It: Parlò dei colori, delle emozioni, del suo personale legame con l'opera.En: She spoke of the colors, the emotions, her personal connection to the work.It: Il silenzio calò sulla stanza.En: Silence fell over the room.It: Giulia pensò di non essere stata capita.En: Giulia thought she had not been understood.It: Poi iniziò un applauso, crescente e incoraggiante.En: Then an applause began, growing and encouraging.It: Gli occhi dei compagni erano colmi di ammirazione e comprensione.En: The eyes of her classmates were full of admiration and understanding.It: Marco si avvicinò a lei, con un sorriso di sincero apprezzamento.En: Marco approached her, with a smile of sincere appreciation.It: "Hai fatto benissimo, Giulia," disse lui.En: "You did great, Giulia," he said.It: "La tua arte ha toccato tutti noi."En: "Your art touched all of us."It: Giulia sorrise, sentendo finalmente il peso della paura sollevarsi.En: Giulia smiled, finally feeling the weight of fear lift.It: Aveva trovato la sua voce.En: She had found her voice.It: Aveva scoperto che il vero successo era essere autentica, condividere il proprio mondo interiore senza paura.En: She had discovered that true success was being authentic, sharing her inner world without fear.It: L'autunno fuori sembrava più luminosa mentre Giulia lasciava l'aula, avendo imparato il valore del coraggio e della fiducia in se stessi.En: The autumn outside seemed brighter as Giulia left the room, having learned the value of courage and self-confidence.It: Non era solo un giorno di presentazione, era un nuovo inizio.En: It wasn't just a day of presentation; it was a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorevibrant: vibranteautumn: l'autunnofresh: frescalungs: i polmoniwindows: le finestreto flood: inondarehallways: i corridoinervously: nervosamenteportfolio: il portfolioabstract painting: la pittura astrattashapes: le formeto transfer: trasferirecanvas: la telaself-assured: sicuro di séto wrestle: lottaretension: la tensionepalpable: palpabilewalls: le paretiadorned: adornatepresentation room: l'aula presentazionito pound: batteresilence: il silenzioapplause: l'applausoadmiration: l'ammirazioneencouraging: incoraggianteappreciation: l'apprezzamentoto lift: sollevarsicourage: il coraggioself-confidence: la fiducia in se stessi

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unearthing Secrets: The Mystery of Kalemegdan Fortress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-15-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегданска тврђава се протезала под тмурним јесењим небом.En: The Kalemegdan Fortress stretched out under the gloomy autumn sky.Sr: Стари камени зидови шапутао је приче из прошлости, док је ветар носио мирис сурог лишћа.En: The old stone walls whispered tales from the past, while the wind carried the scent of dry leaves.Sr: Милош и Јелена шетали су успут, разговарајући о историјским занимљивостима.En: Miloš and Jelena walked along, discussing historical curiosities.Sr: Једног дана, док су пролазили кроз једну од мање познатих стаза, Милошев поглед је захватио нешто необично.En: One day, as they passed through one of the lesser-known paths, Miloš's gaze caught something unusual.Sr: У сенци старог храста, лежала је мистериозна пакетица.En: In the shadow of an old oak, there lay a mysterious package.Sr: Спреман да открије њено порекло, Милош је клекнуо, опрезно га подигао и почео да га прегледа.En: Eager to discover its origin, Miloš knelt down, cautiously picked it up, and began to examine it.Sr: „Можда је боље да то оставиш“, упозори Јелена, гледајући га скептично.En: "Maybe you should leave it," Jelena warned, looking at him skeptically.Sr: „То може бити нешто опасно или нелегално.En: "It could be something dangerous or illegal."Sr: “Али његова жеља за откривањем мистерије била је непобедива.En: But his desire to unravel the mystery was unbeatable.Sr: „Морамо да сазнамо шта је ово.En: "We have to find out what this is.Sr: Шта ако је у питању неки страшни историчарски доказ?En: What if it's a significant historical artifact?"Sr: “ запита се Милош, одлучан у својој намери.En: Miloš wondered, determined in his quest.Sr: Од тада, Милош је потајно истраживао архиве тврђаве и сугерирао Јелени да му помогне под изговором да му је потребна помоћ у историјском истраживању.En: From then on, Miloš secretly researched the fortress archives and suggested to Jelena that she help him under the guise of needing assistance with historical research.Sr: Његова ентузијазам заразио је Јелену, мада је понекад није било лако убедити.En: His enthusiasm was infectious to Jelena, though sometimes it wasn't easy to convince her.Sr: „У реду, ја ћу ти помоћи, али само зато што сам знатижељна“, рекла је Јелена, док су заједно прелазили лист по лист докумената, тражећи било какве трагове.En: "Alright, I'll help you, but only because I'm curious," Jelena said as they together sifted through documents, searching for any clues.Sr: Истрага их је коначно одвела до једне заборављене собице у старом делу тврђаве.En: Their investigation finally led them to a forgotten room in the old part of the fortress.Sr: Кад су ушли, Милош и Јелена су затекли прашњаву просторију пуна старих списа и предмета.En: When they entered, Miloš and Jelena found a dusty room full of old writings and objects.Sr: Међу њима, пакет је донео давно заборављено писмо, више од века старо.En: Among them, the package brought forth a long-forgotten letter, more than a century old.Sr: „Ово је породично писмо“, прошаптала је Јелена, изненадивши се открићем.En: "This is a family letter," Jelena whispered, surprised by the discovery.Sr: „Ово мора бити предања неке старесне породице.En: "It must be the legacy of some old family."Sr: “Разумели су да је њихова авантура окончана.En: They realized their adventure had concluded.Sr: И док су излазили из тврђаве да би обавестили надлежне, Милош је схватио важност сарадње.En: And as they left the fortress to inform the authorities, Miloš understood the importance of collaboration.Sr: Јелена је, с друге стране, добила нову перспективу и заволела узбуђење истраживања.En: Jelena, on the other hand, gained a new perspective and grew fond of the excitement of exploration.Sr: Тврђава је остала утишана и мистериозна, док су јесењи листови наставили да се ковитлају око ње, али њене приче су наставиле да живе и причају тајне под смиреношћу златне јесени.En: The fortress remained silent and mysterious as the autumn leaves continued to swirl around it, but its stories continued to live on, whispering secrets under the calmness of the golden autumn. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваgloomy: тмурнимwhispered: шапутаоcuriosities: занимљивостиlesser-known: мање познатихunusual: необичноoak: храстаmysterious: мистериознаeager: спреманcautiously: опрезноskeptically: скептичноunbeatable: непобедиваartifact: артефактdetermined: одлучанquest: намериarchives: архивеguise: изговоромinfectious: заразиоsifted: прелазилиclues: траговеforgotten: заборављенеdusty: прашњавуwritings: списаlegacy: предањаinform: обавестилиcollaboration: сарадњеperspective: перспективуexploration: истраживањаsilent: утишанаswirl: ковитлају

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Autumn Bonds: Friendship Blossoms at Rødding Efterskole Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Rødding Efterskole var omfavnet af træernes røde og gyldne blade.En: Rødding Efterskole was embraced by the red and golden leaves of the trees.Da: Skolen lå smukt indlejret i naturen, og efteråret gav stedet en særlig charme.En: The school was beautifully nestled in the nature, and autumn gave the place a special charm.Da: Eleverne gik mellem de gamle bygninger med deres høje vinduer, hvor man kunne se de store græsområder.En: The students walked among the old buildings with their tall windows, where one could see the large grassy areas.Da: Blandt dem var Mathias, Freja og Søren.En: Among them were Mathias, Freja, and Søren.Da: Mathias var optaget af sin biologiopgave.En: Mathias was occupied with his biology project.Da: Hans passion for naturvidenskab var stor, men tankerne om fremtiden gav ham en knude i maven.En: His passion for science was great, but thoughts about the future tied his stomach in knots.Da: Freja havde travlt med planlægningen af skoleårstidens store efterårsfestival.En: Freja was busy planning the big autumn festival of the school year.Da: Hun ønskede at vise, at hun kunne gøre noget specielt, noget der kunne måle sig med hendes ældre søskendes præstationer.En: She wanted to prove she could do something special, something that could measure up to her older siblings' achievements.Da: Søren, den nye dreng på skolen, var mere stille.En: Søren, the new boy at school, was quieter.Da: Han savnede sit hjem og skjulte en vigtig del af sig selv: sin alvorlige nøddeallergi.En: He missed his home and was hiding an important aspect of himself: his severe nut allergy.Da: Freja havde hjemmefra en liste af traditionelle danske retter til festivalen.En: Freja had a list of traditional Danish dishes for the festival from home.Da: Hun krydsede "brune kager" og "æbleflæsk" af, men tilføjede også en pakke med nødder til pynt.En: She checked off "brune kager" and "æbleflæsk," but also added a package of nuts for decoration.Da: Søren, der forbipasserede, så ikke nødderne, men han vidste, at en del af maden kunne være farlig for ham.En: Søren, who passed by, didn't see the nuts, but he knew that some of the food could be dangerous for him.Da: Han sagde dog ingenting.En: However, he said nothing.Da: Han ønskede bare at passe ind uden at være til besvær.En: He just wanted to fit in without being a bother.Da: Mathias, som ofte læste detaljer om forskellige planter og ingredienser, bemærkede listen, mens han hjalp Freja med nogle dekorationer.En: Mathias, who often read details about various plants and ingredients, noticed the list while helping Freja with some decorations.Da: Han kendte til Søren og havde ved et tilfælde set hans medicinske advarselsarmbånd.En: He knew about Søren and had accidentally seen his medical alert bracelet.Da: Mathias stod over for et valg.En: Mathias faced a choice.Da: Skulle han fortælle Freja om risikoen?En: Should he tell Freja about the risk?Da: Eller skulle han lade det være for ikke at gøre Søren flov?En: Or should he leave it alone to avoid embarrassing Søren?Da: Dagen for festivalen kom.En: The day of the festival arrived.Da: Skolens grund var fyldt med farverige lanterner, borde med mad og elever, der grinte og hyggede sig.En: The school's grounds were filled with colorful lanterns, tables of food, and students laughing and enjoying themselves.Da: Frejas arrangement var en succes.En: Freja's event was a success.Da: Midt i al virvaret så Mathias, hvordan Søren ved et uheld tog en kiks med nødder.En: In the midst of all the bustle, Mathias saw how Søren accidentally took a cookie with nuts.Da: Før nogen kunne nå at reagere, begyndte Søren at få det svært.En: Before anyone could react, Søren began to struggle.Da: Mathias handlede hurtigt.En: Mathias acted quickly.Da: Han råbte om hjælp og fik Søren væk fra mængden.En: He shouted for help and got Søren away from the crowd.Da: Han informerede personalet om allergien, og inden længe var der hjælp til stede.En: He informed the staff about the allergy, and soon help was at hand.Da: Søren fik den nødvendige medicinske opmærksomhed, og situationen blev under kontrol.En: Søren received the necessary medical attention, and the situation was brought under control.Da: Efter festivalen samledes de tre på et stille sted væk fra musikken.En: After the festival, the three gathered in a quiet place away from the music.Da: Søren takkede Mathias, mens Freja undskyldte dybt for at have overset noget så vigtigt.En: Søren thanked Mathias, while Freja apologized deeply for overlooking something so important.Da: I denne oplevelse fandt de alle noget dyrebart.En: In this experience, they all found something valuable.Da: Mathias følte sin selvtillid vokse; han havde klaret en krise.En: Mathias felt his confidence grow; he had handled a crisis.Da: Freja lærte om vigtigheden af at tage hensyn til alles særlige behov.En: Freja learned about the importance of considering everyone's special needs.Da: Og Søren, nu accepteret og tryg, begyndte at åbne sig op og fortælle om sig selv.En: And Søren, now accepted and secure, began to open up and share about himself.Da: Efteråret på Rødding Efterskole var smukt, men endnu mere inspirerende var de nye bånd mellem Mathias, Freja og Søren.En: Autumn at Rødding Efterskole was beautiful, but even more inspiring were the new bonds between Mathias, Freja, and Søren.Da: Bånd, der ville holde længere end den smukkeste efterårsdag.En: Bonds that would last longer than the most beautiful autumn day. Vocabulary Words:embraced: omfavnetgrassy: græsområderoccupied: optagetpassion: passiontied: knudeachievements: præstationerquieter: stillesevere: alvorligedecoration: pyntdangerous: farligavoid: undgåembarrassing: flovgrounds: grundlanterns: lanternerbustle: virvarstruggle: skulle kæmpereact: reagerenecessary: nødvendigeattention: opmærksomhedcontrol: kontrolvaluable: dyrebartconfidence: selvtillidconsidering: tage hensynneeds: behovaccepted: accepteretinspiring: inspirerendebonds: båndnestled: indlejrettraditional: traditionelleimportant: vigtig

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Faith on the Sports Field: Yejun's Journey to Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 따사로운 가을 햇살이 기숙학교 잔디밭을 비췄다.En: The warm autumn sun shone on the lawn of the boarding school.Ko: 나무들은 붉고 노란 잎사귀로 물들어 있었다.En: The trees were tinged with red and yellow leaves.Ko: 학생들은 수업과 동아리 활동 사이를 바쁘게 오갔다.En: Students busily went back and forth between classes and club activities.Ko: 그중에서도 예준은 공부와 운동 모두에서 최고의 성적을 유지하려고 애쓰고 있었다.En: Among them, Yejun was striving to maintain the highest grades in both academics and sports.Ko: 그러나 다른 친구들과 비교해 스스로 부족하다고 느꼈다.En: However, he felt inadequate compared to his other friends.Ko: 특히, 축구가 그랬다.En: Soccer was especially so.Ko: 예준은 곧 다가올 지역 축구 경기에서 팀을 승리로 이끌고 싶었다.En: Yejun wanted to lead the team to victory in the upcoming regional soccer match.Ko: 그날은 추석이었다.En: That day was Chuseok.Ko: 가족과 함께 보내지 못했지만, 학교 친구들과 함께 시간을 보낼 수 있었다.En: He couldn't spend it with family, but he was able to spend time with school friends.Ko: 연습 중에 예준은 발목을 삐끗하고 말았다.En: During practice, Yejun sprained his ankle.Ko: 눈물이 맺힐 정도로 아팠다.En: It hurt so much that tears welled up.Ko: "병원에 가야 할까요?" 민서가 당황한 얼굴로 물었다.En: "Should we go to a hospital?" Minseo asked with a worried face.Ko: 지호도 놀란 표정을 지었다.En: Jiho also appeared surprised.Ko: "이건 심각해 보여."En: "This looks serious."Ko: 예준은 고개를 저었다.En: Yejun shook his head.Ko: "괜찮아.En: "I'm okay.Ko: 별것 아닌 것 같아.En: It doesn't seem like a big deal.Ko: 경기에서 뛰어야 해."En: I have to play in the match."Ko: 주치의 선생님은 안심시키기 위해 말했다. "쉬는 게 좋아.En: The school doctor advised for reassurance, "It's best to rest.Ko: 다친 상태에서 뛰면 더 큰 부상을 입을 수 있어."En: Playing while injured could lead to a more severe injury."Ko: 인터넷으로 치료법을 찾아본 예준은 팀이 필요하다고 생각했다.En: After searching online for treatment methods, Yejun felt that the team needed him.Ko: '팀을 위한 결정이야.'라고 스스로에게 말했다.En: He told himself, "This is a decision for the team."Ko: 그는 무슨 일이 있어도 경기에 나갈 생각이었다.En: He was determined to participate in the match no matter what.Ko: 경기가 열리던 날, 운동장은 땅을 흔들 정도로 응원 소리로 가득했다.En: On the day of the match, the playground was filled with cheers loud enough to shake the ground.Ko: 예준의 발목은 여전히 아팠지만 그는 신발 끈을 꽉 조였다.En: Yejun's ankle still hurt, but he tightly tied his shoelaces.Ko: 경기 중, 중요한 순간이 왔다.En: During the match, a crucial moment came.Ko: 예준은 볼을 잡았다.En: Yejun got the ball.Ko: 발목이 크게 아파왔다.En: His ankle was in great pain.Ko: 그때, 민서와 지호가 그쪽으로 다가왔다.En: At that moment, Minseo and Jiho approached him.Ko: "예준아, 네 믿음이 우리에게 얼마나 큰 힘이 되는지 알아.En: "Hey Yejun, do you know how much your faith means to us?Ko: 하지만 네 건강이 더 중요해."En: But your health is more important."Ko: 예준은 마음 속 갈등을 이겨냈다.En: Yejun overcame his internal conflict.Ko: 그는 리더로서 좋은 결정을 내리고 싶었다.En: He wanted to make a good decision as a leader.Ko: "알았어, 팀을 믿을게."En: "Alright, I'll trust the team."Ko: 자연스레 교체된 예준의 자리에는 팀플레이로 채워졌다.En: Naturally replaced, Yejun's position was filled with team play.Ko: 동료들은 최선을 다해 뛰었다.En: His teammates did their best to play.Ko: 경기는 치열했으나, 결국 예준의 팀이 이겼다.En: The match was intense, but in the end, Yejun's team won.Ko: 경기 후, 예준은 민서와 지호에게 고마움을 전했다.En: After the match, Yejun expressed his gratitude to Minseo and Jiho.Ko: "힘이 되어줘서 고마워.En: "Thank you for being a support.Ko: 덕분에 많은 걸 배웠어."En: I've learned a lot thanks to you."Ko: 예준은 비로소 자신의 가치를 이해하고 자신에게 부족한 점을 받아들였다.En: Yejun finally understood his own value and accepted his shortcomings.Ko: 친구들과 함께 걸어가며, 그는 팀워크와 자기 돌봄의 소중함을 깨달았다.En: Walking with his friends, he realized the importance of teamwork and self-care.Ko: 그렇게 가을의 잔디밭은 예준에게 또 다른 의미로 다가왔다.En: Thus, the autumn lawn took on a new meaning for Yejun. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: 기숙학교tinged: 물들어striving: 애쓰고inadequate: 부족하다고victory: 승리sprained: 삐끗reassurance: 안심시키기severe: 심각해treatment: 치료법determined: 결정이야participate: 나갈 생각이었다crucial: 중요한faith: 믿음internal conflict: 마음 속 갈등naturally: 자연스레intense: 치열했으나gratitude: 고마움을value: 가치를shortcomings: 부족한 점teamwork: 팀워크self-care: 자기 돌봄autumn sun: 가을 햇살ankle: 발목playground: 운동장shoelaces: 신발 끈overcame: 이겨냈다leader: 리더support: 힘이 되어줘서realized: 깨달았다significance: 또 다른 의미

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

Fluent Fiction - French: Château de Chambord: Where Art Sparks Romance and Rivalry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-10-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air d'automne emplit le Château de Chambord d'une douce fraîcheur.En: The autumn air fills the Château de Chambord with a gentle freshness.Fr: Des feuilles d'or et de cuivre tapissent les jardins, dessinant de jolis motifs sur le sol.En: Golden and copper leaves carpet the gardens, drawing pretty patterns on the ground.Fr: À l'intérieur, l'exposition d'art bat son plein.En: Inside, the art exhibition is in full swing.Fr: Les visiteurs admirent les tableaux accrochés sur les murs majestueux.En: Visitors admire the paintings hung on the majestic walls.Fr: Parmi eux, Étienne flâne doucement.En: Among them, Étienne strolls leisurely.Fr: Ses yeux brillent en observant l'architecture élégante du château.En: His eyes shine as he observes the elegant architecture of the château.Fr: Son cœur s'emballe en découvrant chaque détail, chaque ligne sculptée.En: His heart races as he discovers each detail, each sculpted line.Fr: Son rêve ?En: His dream?Fr: Créer une collection inspirée de cette splendeur.En: To create a collection inspired by this splendor.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, il n'est pas seulement venu pour l'art.En: But today, he hasn't just come for the art.Fr: Dans une petite salle, Louise anime une visite guidée.En: In a small room, Louise leads a guided tour.Fr: Elle parle avec passion de l'histoire du château.En: She speaks passionately about the history of the château.Fr: Ses mots captivent Étienne.En: Her words captivate Étienne.Fr: Il s'approche pour écouter attentivement, guidé par sa voix douce et pleine de savoir.En: He approaches to listen attentively, guided by her gentle and knowledgeable voice.Fr: À la fin de la visite, Étienne reste pour poser des questions.En: At the end of the tour, Étienne stays to ask questions.Fr: Louise, ravie de partager ses connaissances, propose une discussion plus approfondie pendant sa pause.En: Louise, delighted to share her knowledge, suggests a more in-depth discussion during her break.Fr: Ils s'installent sur un banc sous un grand érable, ses branches lourdement chargées de feuilles rouges.En: They settle on a bench under a large maple tree, its branches heavily laden with red leaves.Fr: « L'art et l'histoire sont liés, n'est-ce pas ?En: "Art and history are linked, aren't they?"Fr: » demande Étienne en sortant un carnet de croquis.En: Étienne asks, taking out a sketchbook.Fr: Louise sourit, « Oui, chaque tableau raconte une histoire.En: Louise smiles, "Yes, each painting tells a story."Fr: » Non loin de là, Marc les observe.En: Not far away, Marc watches them.Fr: Il travaille aussi au château et connaît Louise depuis longtemps.En: He also works at the château and has known Louise for a long time.Fr: Il ressent une pointe de jalousie en voyant la complicité naissante entre elle et Étienne.En: He feels a twinge of jealousy seeing the budding connection between her and Étienne.Fr: Marc tente d'attirer l'attention de Louise par des interruptions soudaines, mais elle reste concentrée sur sa conversation avec Étienne.En: Marc tries to get Louise's attention with sudden interruptions, but she remains focused on her conversation with Étienne.Fr: Elle est intriguée par sa passion pour l'art.En: She is intrigued by his passion for art.Fr: Chaque pause, ils se retrouvent, échangeant des idées, renforçant leur lien.En: Every break, they meet, exchanging ideas, strengthening their bond.Fr: Un après-midi, Étienne invite Louise à une séance de dessin dans une salle du château.En: One afternoon, Étienne invites Louise to a drawing session in a room of the château.Fr: La lumière dorée pénètre à travers les hautes fenêtres, créant une ambiance magique.En: The golden light streams through the tall windows, creating a magical atmosphere.Fr: Étienne se concentre, mais son esprit est agité.En: Étienne concentrates, but his mind is restless.Fr: Le courage lui manque pour exprimer ses véritables sentiments.En: He lacks the courage to express his true feelings.Fr: « Voici mes derniers travaux, » annonce-t-il timidement.En: "Here are my latest works," he announces shyly.Fr: Louise contemple les dessins, surprise et émue.En: Louise contemplates the drawings, surprised and touched.Fr: « Je suis une de vos inspirations ?En: "Am I one of your inspirations?"Fr: » demande-t-elle en voyant un croquis qui lui ressemble.En: she asks, seeing a sketch that resembles her.Fr: Étienne acquiesce, son cœur battant la chamade.En: Étienne nods, his heart racing.Fr: À cet instant, Marc entre, prêt à intervenir.En: At that moment, Marc enters, ready to intervene.Fr: Mais il hésite en voyant le bonheur de Louise.En: But he hesitates, seeing Louise's happiness.Fr: Elle est touchée et impressionnée par les œuvres d'Étienne.En: She is moved and impressed by Étienne's works.Fr: « J'aimerais collaborer avec vous, » murmure Louise.En: "I would like to collaborate with you," Louise murmurs.Fr: Étienne n'en croit pas ses oreilles.En: Étienne can't believe his ears.Fr: C'est le début d'une belle aventure.En: It's the beginning of a beautiful adventure.Fr: Marc, bien qu'un peu amer, se résigne et comprend.En: Marc, although a bit bitter, resigns and understands.Fr: Il voit la sincérité dans la joie de Louise.En: He sees the sincerity in Louise's joy.Fr: Il décide de laisser libre cours à ses sentiments pour quelqu'un lorsqu'il en aura la chance.En: He decides to let his feelings for someone flow when he gets the chance.Fr: En ces jours d'automne, le Château de Chambord se transforme en lieu de nouvelles pages tournées, où chaque personnage apprend la valeur de l'honnêteté et de la passion.En: In these autumn days, the Château de Chambord transforms into a place of new chapters turning, where each character learns the value of honesty and passion.Fr: Étienne et Louise unissent leurs talents, dessinant ensemble le début de leur histoire, et peut-être bien plus.En: Étienne and Louise join their talents, drawing the beginning of their story together, and perhaps much more. Vocabulary Words:the autumn air: l'air d'automnethe freshness: la fraîcheurthe gardens: les jardinsthe carpet: la tapisseriethe patterns: les motifsto stroll: flânerthe elegance: l'élégancethe detail: le détailthe tour: la visitethe history: l'histoireattentively: attentivementto captivate: captiverthe maple tree: l'érableladen: chargéinspiration: inspirationto murmur: murmurerthe interruption: l'interruptionto strengthen: renforcerto concentrate: se concentrerrestless: agitéthe courage: le courageto contemplate: contemplerthe sketch: le croquislatest works: derniers travauxto intervene: intervenirto hesitate: hésiterto resign: se résignersincerity: sincéritéto transform: transformerthe honesty: l'honnêteté

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

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Forsaken Streets: When Trust Blooms in Ruin's Shadow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek susogtak a repedezett aszfalton, ahogy Zoltán halkan lépkedett a romos utcákon.En: The leaves rustled on the cracked asphalt as Zoltán quietly walked through the ruined streets.Hu: Budapest most kísértet járta hely volt, az élet nyomai már alig emlékeztettek arra, amit valaha ismert.En: Budapest was now a haunted place, the traces of life barely reminded him of what it once was.Hu: Mindenhol omladozó épületek, burjánzó növényzet.En: Crumbling buildings everywhere, luxuriant vegetation.Hu: Az ősz lassan átvette a hatalmat, és a hideg szél megcsípte az arcát.En: Autumn slowly took over, and the cold wind nipped at his face.Hu: Zoltán egyetlen célja az volt, hogy elegendő élelmet és vizet találjon a közeledő télre.En: Zoltán's sole aim was to find enough food and water for the approaching winter.Hu: Egy másik reménye még erősebben hajtotta: valahol itt lehet a húga, akit keres.En: Yet, another hope drove him even more strongly: somewhere here might be his sister, whom he was searching for.Hu: Óvatos volt, mindig a Rejtőző utcákban mozgott, elkerülte az ismeretleneket.En: He was cautious, always moving through the Hidden Streets, avoiding strangers.Hu: A köd mindent elnyelt, de nem rejthette el a magányosságot, ami folyamatosan ott lebegett körülötte.En: The fog swallowed everything but couldn't hide the loneliness that constantly hovered around him.Hu: Egy napon, amikor egy régi szupermarket maradványait kutatta át, Zoltán hangokat hallott.En: One day, while searching through the remnants of an old supermarket, Zoltán heard voices.Hu: Megfordult, készen állva a menekülésre vagy a harcra, de egy nő állt előtte.En: He turned around, ready to flee or fight, but a woman stood before him.Hu: Eszter gyorsan hátralépett, látva Zoltán védekező testtartását.En: Eszter quickly stepped back upon seeing Zoltán's defensive posture.Hu: „Nem akarok ártani” – mondta csendesen.En: "I don't want to harm you," she said quietly.Hu: „Én is túlélő vagyok.En: "I'm a survivor too.Hu: Csak menedéket keresek.En: Just looking for shelter."Hu: ”Zoltán nem bízott benne rögtön.En: Zoltán didn't trust her right away.Hu: Túl sokszor látott már árulást ebben az új világban.En: Too often he'd seen betrayal in this new world.Hu: Eszter azonban más volt.En: However, Eszter was different.Hu: Nem próbált ráerőltetni semmit, csak megosztotta vele céljait.En: She didn't try to impose anything on him, just shared her goals.Hu: Szeretett volna társaságot, egy biztonságos helyet, ahol újra emberi érzéseket élhet át.En: She longed for company, a safe place where she could experience human emotions again.Hu: Beszélgetni kezdtek, mindketten a helyzetükről, a családjukról és a reményeikről meséltek.En: They began to talk, both sharing their situations, about their families and their hopes.Hu: Zoltán elmondta Eszternek a húga eltűnéséről, Eszter pedig megosztotta, mennyire hiányoznak neki a családjaival töltött ünnepek.En: Zoltán told Eszter about his sister's disappearance, and Eszter shared how much she missed the holidays spent with her family.Hu: Az emlékek között ott volt a Mindenszentek napja, amikor virágokkal borították a sírokat és gyertyát gyújtottak az elhunytak emlékére.En: Among the memories was All Saints' Day, when they covered the graves with flowers and lit candles in memory of the departed.Hu: Hirtelen futólépteket hallottak a közelben.En: Suddenly, they heard running footsteps nearby.Hu: Zoltán érzelmei elárasztották, de most nem volt idő tétovázásra.En: Zoltán was flooded with emotions, but there was no time for hesitation.Hu: „Együtt kell maradnunk” – mondta.En: "We have to stick together," he said.Hu: Eszter bólintott.En: Eszter nodded.Hu: Összefogtak, elmúlt a bizonytalanság perce.En: They joined forces, and the moments of uncertainty passed.Hu: A támadók gyorsan közeledtek, de Zoltán és Eszter együtt szálltak szembe velük.En: The attackers approached quickly, but Zoltán and Eszter faced them together.Hu: Egyesített erejükkel sikerült elkergetniük a veszélyt.En: With their combined strength, they managed to drive away the danger.Hu: Ahogy a támadók eltűntek a ködben, ketten összenéztek, végre megértve egymást.En: As the attackers disappeared into the fog, the two of them exchanged glances, finally understanding each other.Hu: „Talán együtt könnyebb lesz” – mondta Eszter fáradtan, de bizakodón.En: "Maybe it will be easier together," Eszter said tiredly but optimistically.Hu: Zoltán elmosolyodott.En: Zoltán smiled.Hu: Tudta, hogy a bizalom lassan épül, de úgy döntött, hogy ad egy esélyt ennek az új szövetségnek.En: He knew that trust builds slowly, but he decided to give this new alliance a chance.Hu: Így kezdődött valami új.En: Thus began something new.Hu: Zoltán és Eszter megállapodtak, hogy megsegítik egymást a tél folyamán, mégis külön célokkal bírtak.En: Zoltán and Eszter agreed to help each other through the winter, yet they had separate goals.Hu: Zoltán kereshette tovább húgát, míg Eszter remélhette, hogy a magány eltűnik az életéből.En: Zoltán could continue searching for his sister, while Eszter could hope the loneliness would vanish from her life.Hu: A romok közepette újjászületett a bizalom apró magva.En: Amidst the ruins, the tiny seed of trust was reborn.Hu: Egy új remény sugárzott a kihalt utcák felett.En: A new hope shone over the deserted streets. Vocabulary Words:rustled: susogtakcracked: repedezetthaunted: kísértet jártatraces: nyomaicrumbling: omladozóvegetation: növényzetnipped: megcsípteapproaching: közeledőhovered: lebegettremnants: maradványaitposture: testtartásátsurvivor: túlélőbetrayal: árulástimpose: ráerőltetniemotions: érzéseketdisappearance: eltűnésérőlfootsteps: futóléptekethesitation: tétovázásraalliance: szövetségnekshelter: menedéketcautious: óvatosloneliness: magányosságotfog: ködshared: megosztottacandles: gyertyátwandered: elnyeltvanish: eltűnikattacker: támadókcombined: egyesítettdeserted: kihalt

Fluent Fiction - Italian: High Waters and Hope: A Venice Tale of Survival and Cure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: L'autunno avvolge Venezia come una coperta grigia, mentre l'acqua alta continua a sommergere la città.En: L'autunno wraps Venezia like a gray blanket, while the high waters continue to submerge the city.It: Luca e Marco osservano l'acqua dalle finestre rotte del loro rifugio.En: Luca and Marco watch the water from the broken windows of their refuge.It: Marco tossisce piano, mentre Luca gli accarezza la testa, preoccupato.En: Marco coughs softly, while Luca strokes his head, worried.It: Sa che deve muoversi in fretta.En: He knows he needs to move quickly.It: "Giulia ci aspetta," dice Luca con determinazione.En: "Giulia is waiting for us," says Luca with determination.It: Sta parlando di una scienziata che ha conosciuto recentemente, una donna che dice di sapere come e dove trovare una cura.En: He is speaking about a scientist he recently met, a woman who claims to know how and where to find a cure.It: I tre si incontrano in Piazza San Marco, dove il suono dei passi è attutito dall'acqua che sale.En: The three meet in Piazza San Marco, where the sound of footsteps is muffled by the rising water.It: La nebbia avvolge la piazza, rendendo ogni movimento incerto.En: The fog envelops the square, making every movement uncertain.It: Giulia li guida con passo sicuro verso un'ex struttura di ricerca.En: Giulia guides them confidently toward a former research facility.It: "Era qui che lavoravo," dice sottovoce, mentre aggirano una colonna spezzata.En: "This is where I used to work," she says in a low voice, as they navigate around a broken column.It: Le calli sono come un labirinto liquido.En: The calli are like a liquid labyrinth.It: Ogni svolta sembra portare più vicino al pericolo che alla salvezza.En: Every turn seems to bring them closer to danger than to safety.It: Luca tiene stretto Marco, il cui respiro è affannoso.En: Luca holds Marco tight, whose breathing is labored.It: Giulia parla mentre camminano, spiegando che nella struttura potrebbero ancora esserci gli appunti dei ricercatori e una speranza per Marco.En: Giulia speaks as they walk, explaining that within the facility, researchers' notes and a hope for Marco may still exist.It: Finalmente arrivano.En: Finally, they arrive.It: L'edificio è mezzo sommerso, ma ancora accessibile.En: The building is half-submerged, but still accessible.It: Luca e Giulia aprono la porta con sforzo, entrando in una stanza piena di vecchi macchinari.En: Luca and Giulia open the door with effort, entering a room full of old machinery.It: Frugano tra i documenti, acqua che goccia dal soffitto.En: They rummage through the documents, water dripping from the ceiling.It: "Trovato!"En: "Found it!"It: esclama Giulia, sollevando una cartella di appunti.En: exclaims Giulia, lifting a folder of notes.It: Luca la guarda con speranza.En: Luca looks at her with hope.It: Tra i documenti, trovano anche una fiala.En: Among the documents, they also find a vial.It: È un trattamento sperimentale.En: It is an experimental treatment.It: Con abilità, Giulia somministra la dose a Marco.En: With skill, Giulia administers the dose to Marco.It: Luca trattiene il fiato mentre osserva i segni di miglioramento sul volto del fratello.En: Luca holds his breath as he watches signs of improvement on his brother's face.It: "Ce la farà?"En: "Will he make it?"It: chiede, con una speranza disperata.En: he asks, with desperate hope.It: Le acque salgono, prendendo possesso del laboratorio.En: The waters rise, taking over the laboratory.It: Devono andarsene, e in fretta.En: They must leave, and quickly.It: Usciti, le strade sembrano oceani.En: Once outside, the streets seem like oceans.It: Luca si sente perso, ma qualcosa cambia.En: Luca feels lost, but something changes.It: La forza e determinazione dentro di lui si risvegliano.En: The strength and determination within him awaken.It: Non è solo.En: He is not alone.It: Ha fiducia in Giulia e sa che Marco sta migliorando.En: He trusts Giulia and knows that Marco is improving.It: Attraversano Venezia nuotando, spingendosi avanti tra le onde.En: They cross Venezia by swimming, pushing forward through the waves.It: Quando finalmente raggiungono un luogo sicuro, Marco sorride.En: When they finally reach a safe place, Marco smiles.It: Gli occhi brillano di nuova energia.En: His eyes shine with new energy.It: Luca abbraccia Giulia.En: Luca embraces Giulia.It: "Grazie," dice, con gratitudine profonda.En: "Thank you," he says, with deep gratitude.It: Londra non è più solo un cumulo di rovine e storie perdute.En: Londra is no longer just a pile of ruins and lost stories.It: È un nuovo inizio per loro.En: It is a new beginning for them.It: Un'isola di speranza in un mare di incertezza.En: An island of hope in a sea of uncertainty.It: Assieme, sanno che possono superare qualunque ostacolo.En: Together, they know they can overcome any obstacle. Vocabulary Words:autumn: l'autunnoblanket: la copertahigh waters: l'acqua altarefuge: il rifugiocoughs: tossiscestrokes: accarezzaworried: preoccupatodetermination: la determinazionescientist: la scienziataclaim: affermasquare: la piazzafog: la nebbiamovement: il movimentoconfidently: con sicurezzalabyrinth: il labirintodanger: il pericolosafety: la salvezzabreathing: il respirolabored: affannosoresearchers: i ricercatorinotes: gli appuntiroom: la stanzamachinery: i macchinarirummage: fruganoceiling: il soffittofolder: la cartellavial: la fialaexperimental: sperimentaletreatment: il trattamentohope: la speranza

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Ruins to Hope: A Tale of Survival in a Silent Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Stockholm låg tyst under den grå himlen.En: Stockholm lay silent under the gray sky.Sv: Höstvinden drog genom de tomma gatorna som en sorgsen viskning.En: The autumn wind swept through the empty streets like a sorrowful whisper.Sv: Husen, en gång fyllda med liv, stod nu som kalla skuggor mot det dystra landskapet.En: The houses, once filled with life, now stood like cold shadows against the gloomy landscape.Sv: Bland ruinerna rörde sig Linnea och Sofia försiktigt framåt.En: Among the ruins, Linnea and Sofia moved cautiously forward.Sv: Linnea, med sitt långa mörka hår och bestämda blick, ledde vägen.En: Linnea, with her long dark hair and determined gaze, led the way.Sv: Vid hennes sida höll Sofia ett hårt grepp om sin systers hand.En: At her side, Sofia held a tight grip on her sister's hand.Sv: "Vi måste hitta mat idag," sa Linnea, hennes röst låg men tydlig.En: "We have to find food today," Linnea said, her voice low but clear.Sv: "Vintern kommer snart."En: "Winter is coming soon."Sv: Sofia, endast tolv år gammal, nickade tyst.En: Sofia, only twelve years old, nodded silently.Sv: Hon visste att hennes stora syster bar en stor börda.En: She knew that her big sister carried a heavy burden.Sv: Deras föräldrar hade försvunnit i kaoset, och kvar fanns bara minnen och drömmar om ett bättre liv.En: Their parents had disappeared in the chaos, and all that was left were memories and dreams of a better life.Sv: De nådde kanten av det forna centrumet.En: They reached the edge of the former downtown.Sv: Här fanns skyskrapor som reste sig mot den ödesmättade himlen, deras glasfönster krossade och skelettstrukturen blottad.En: Here, skyscrapers rose against the doom-laden sky, their glass windows shattered and skeletal structures exposed.Sv: Ryktet sa att det fortfarande fanns konserver och andra förnödenheter i byggnaderna längre in, kvarlämnade i paniken.En: Rumor had it that there were still canned goods and other supplies in the buildings further in, left behind in the panic.Sv: "Vi går," sade Linnea till slut efter en kort tvekan.En: "We go," said Linnea finally after a brief hesitation.Sv: "Men var beredd att springa."En: "But be ready to run."Sv: De smög sig fram genom gatorna och undvek att göra ljud.En: They crept through the streets, avoiding making noise.Sv: Högar av löv och skräp dämpade deras steg.En: Piles of leaves and debris muffled their steps.Sv: I ett ögonblick av tystnad hörde de plötsligt ett ljud, något som skramlade mot sten.En: In a moment of silence, they suddenly heard a sound, something rattling against stone.Sv: Linnea såg snabbt runt hörnet.En: Linnea quickly looked around the corner.Sv: Där stod Erik, en ensam överlevare, med en ryggsäck full av burkar.En: There stood Erik, a lone survivor, with a backpack full of cans.Sv: Han hade inte sett dem än, så Linnea tog ett djupt andetag och klev fram.En: He hadn't seen them yet, so Linnea took a deep breath and stepped forward.Sv: "Vänta," ropade hon, strategiskt avslöjande deras närvaro för att undvika en fientlig reaktion.En: "Wait," she called, strategically revealing their presence to avoid a hostile reaction.Sv: Erik, en man i trettioårsåldern med kortklippt hår och ansträngda ögon, snurrade runt.En: Erik, a man in his thirties with short-cropped hair and strained eyes, spun around.Sv: Hans hand greppade instinktivt om ett rostigt järnrör.En: His hand instinctively gripped a rusty iron rod.Sv: "Vem är ni?"En: "Who are you?"Sv: frågade han skarpt.En: he asked sharply.Sv: "Vi är bara här för mat," svarade Linnea.En: "We're only here for food," Linnea replied.Sv: "Vi behöver det för att överleva vintern."En: "We need it to survive the winter."Sv: Stämningen var spänd, men Linnea höll blicken stadigt i Eriks ögon.En: The atmosphere was tense, but Linnea held her gaze steady in Erik's eyes.Sv: Efter några sekunder av tystnad slappnade han av lite.En: After a few seconds of silence, he relaxed a little.Sv: "Jag också," sade han.En: "Me too," he said.Sv: "Men kanske kan vi dela?"En: "But maybe we can share?"Sv: Linnea nickade långsamt, lättad.En: Linnea nodded slowly, relieved.Sv: De började sortera innehållet i ryggsäcken, Tomatsoppa, bönor och konserverad frukt.En: They began sorting the contents of the backpack, tomato soup, beans, and canned fruit.Sv: Erik såg över på Sofia och sa, "Var är ni på väg?"En: Erik glanced over at Sofia and said, "Where are you headed?"Sv: "Vi behöver hitta en plats där vi kan vara säkra," svarade Linnea.En: "We need to find a place where we can be safe," replied Linnea.Sv: Hennes röst mjuknade, inte ovillig att tro på människlighetens vänlighet.En: Her voice softened, not unwilling to believe in humanity's kindness.Sv: "Vet du någonstans?"En: "Do you know anywhere?"Sv: Erik funderade en stund och nickade sedan.En: Erik thought for a moment and then nodded.Sv: "Det finns grupper längre söderut.En: "There are groups further south.Sv: De söker sällskap, och det är säkrare där."En: They seek company, and it's safer there."Sv: Tillsammans satte de av mot gryningen.En: Together they set off toward the dawn.Sv: Linnea insåg att i denna värld var ensamhet farligare än någon annan hot.En: Linnea realized that in this world, loneliness was more dangerous than any other threat.Sv: Hon kände sig lättare, inte ensam längre, när hon och Sofia nu hade Erik vid deras sida.En: She felt lighter, no longer alone, as she and Sofia now had Erik by their side.Sv: Tillsammans skulle de finna en väg framåt i denna nya värld.En: Together they would find a way forward in this new world. Vocabulary Words:silent: tystautumn: höstsorrowful: sorgsenwhisper: viskninggloomy: dystraruins: ruinernacautiously: försiktigtdetermined: bestämdahesitation: tvekanmuffled: dämpaderattling: skramladesurvivor: överlevareinstinctively: instinktivtrusty: rostigtrod: järnröratmosphere: stämningentense: spändsorted: sorteracontents: innehålletrelieved: lättadmemories: minnenburden: bördaexposed: blottadrumor: ryktetcanned: konserversupplies: förnödenheterpanic: panikenhostile: fientligsharply: skarptrelaxed: slappnade av

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Hope Beyond Ruins: Sofia's Quest for a New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el cielo vasto de la Patagonia, el viento soplaba con fuerza, acariciando las ruinas de una antigua ciudad.En: Under the vast sky of Patagonia, the wind blew strongly, caressing the ruins of an ancient city.Es: Las raíces de los árboles rompían el concreto, reclamando su espacio perdido.En: The tree roots broke the concrete, reclaiming their lost space.Es: Entre estas ruinas, Sofia caminaba con paso firme, los ojos llenos de determinación.En: Among these ruins, Sofia walked with a determined stride, her eyes full of determination.Es: El mundo había cambiado, pero su esperanza de encontrar a su familia seguía viva.En: The world had changed, but her hope of finding her family was still alive.Es: Sofia escuchó rumores de un refugio seguro entre las sombras de la ciudad, un lugar donde la vida empezaba de nuevo.En: Sofia had heard rumors of a safe haven among the shadows of the city, a place where life was beginning anew.Es: Ella sabía que debía encontrar ese refugio.En: She knew she needed to find this refuge.Es: La primavera traía un aire diferente, fresco y suave, pero también recordaba todo lo que se había perdido.En: Spring brought a different air, fresh and soft, but it also reminded her of all that had been lost.Es: Sofia avanzaba, atenta a cada sonido, cada movimiento.En: Sofia moved forward, attentive to every sound, every movement.Es: En su camino, encontró a Javier y Emilia.En: On her way, she encountered Javier and Emilia.Es: Dos rostros desconocidos, pero con una luz de sobreviviente similar a la suya.En: Two unfamiliar faces, but with a survivor's light similar to her own.Es: Javier, un hombre de pocas palabras, tenía la mirada de alguien que había visto demasiado.En: Javier, a man of few words, had the look of someone who had seen too much.Es: Emilia, por otro lado, aún sonreía a menudo, como si quisiera recordar los buenos tiempos.En: Emilia, on the other hand, still smiled often, as if trying to remember the good times.Es: Ellos le ofrecieron su ayuda.En: They offered her their help.Es: "Conocemos un camino seguro," dijeron.En: "We know a safe path," they said.Es: Sofia vaciló, no era fácil confiar, pero sabía que en este mundo, la unión hacía la fuerza.En: Sofia hesitated; it wasn't easy to trust, but she knew that in this world, unity was strength.Es: Juntos, siguieron avanzando.En: Together, they continued forward.Es: Pero el camino no era fácil.En: But the path wasn't easy.Es: Restos del pasado bloqueaban el paso y otros sobrevivientes, llenos de desesperación y desconfianza, acechaban.En: Remnants of the past blocked their way and other survivors, filled with desperation and distrust, lurked.Es: Ahora, un grupo los estaba amenazando.En: Now, a group was threatening them.Es: Sofia sabía que no podían retroceder.En: Sofia knew they couldn't turn back.Es: Tenía que pensar rápido.En: She had to think quickly.Es: Recordó el mapa del lugar que había encontrado, con rutas secretas.En: She remembered the map of the place she had found, with secret routes.Es: Usó su ingenio para despistarlos, llevándolos por un camino peligroso que evitó el enfrentamiento.En: She used her wit to mislead them, taking them down a dangerous path that avoided confrontation.Es: Finalmente, llegaron al sitio rumoroso.En: Finally, they arrived at the rumored site.Es: Las puertas del refugio eran enormes y bien guardadas.En: The gates of the refuge were enormous and well-guarded.Es: Los recibieron con sorpresa pero sin hostilidad.En: They were received with surprise but without hostility.Es: Dentro, había gente, huertos, risas.En: Inside, there were people, gardens, laughter.Es: Era más que un refugio, era una pequeña comunidad, viva y próspera.En: It was more than a refuge; it was a small community, alive and thriving.Es: La emoción de Sofia creció; sintió que su búsqueda llegaba a buen término.En: Sofia's excitement grew; she felt that her quest was coming to a fruitful end.Es: Y mientras cruzaba las puertas junto a sus nuevos amigos, Sofia sintió que algo cambiaba en su interior.En: And as she crossed the gates with her new friends, Sofia felt something changing within her.Es: Aprendió que confiar en otros no era una debilidad, sino una fuerza.En: She learned that trusting others wasn't a weakness, but a strength.Es: La soledad había sido su escudo, pero también su prisión.En: Loneliness had been her shield, but also her prison.Es: Allí, en medio de un mundo quebrado que renacía, Sofia empezó a dejar el pasado atrás, con la esperanza aún latiendo en su corazón.En: There, in the midst of a broken world reborn, Sofia began to leave the past behind, with hope still beating in her heart.Es: La primavera, con su cálida promesa, marcaba un nuevo comienzo para todos ellos.En: Spring, with its warm promise, marked a new beginning for all of them. Vocabulary Words:the roots: las raícesthe ruins: las ruinasthe concrete: el concretothe haven: el refugiothe shadows: las sombrasthe refuge: el refugiothe path: el caminothe remnants: los restosthe survivors: los sobrevivientesthe map: el mapathe gates: las puertasthe community: la comunidadthe quest: la búsquedathe promise: la promesathe strength: la fuerzathe shield: el escudothe prison: la prisiónthe determination: la determinaciónthe desperation: la desesperaciónthe distrust: la desconfianzathe hostility: la hostilidadthe laughter: las risasthe wit: el ingeniothe threat: la amenazathe unity: la uniónthe confrontation: el enfrentamientothe surprise: la sorpresathe rumor: el rumorthe air: el airethe garden: el huerto

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Peace: An Urban Buzz in Nature's Serenity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-06-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בין העלים הנושרים והעצים המיתמרים של יער ניופאסט, התקבצו שלושה חברים טובים להרפתקה קטנה.En: Among the falling leaves and towering trees of Ya'ar Newpast, three good friends gathered for a small adventure.He: אליאנה, עם רעש חיה העירוני המאפנה אותה, חיפשה שלווה.En: Eliana, with her characteristic urban buzz, was seeking peace.He: נדב ושירה, שניים מחבריה הקרובים, היו לצידה, בציפייה ליום מלא בטבע ורוגע.En: Nadav and Shira, two of her close friends, were by her side, anticipating a day full of nature and calm.He: היה זה הסתיו, והיער התהדר בצבעי הענבר והאדום.En: It was autumn, and the forest was adorned in shades of amber and red.He: אוויר היער הקריר היה רווי בריח העלים הנושרים, והתחושה של סודיות ושקט היתה עבה.En: The cool forest air was rich with the scent of fallen leaves, and the feeling of secrecy and quiet was palpable.He: אליאנה, עמוק בתוך מחשבותיה, התבוננה על האופק, מחפשת תשובות בלב הטבע.En: Eliana, deep in her thoughts, gazed at the horizon, searching for answers in the heart of nature.He: בהליכה לאורך השבילים המרופדים בעלים, אליאנה מצאה את עצמה נמשכת לטלפון בכיס התרמיל שלה.En: Walking along the leaf-carpeted trails, Eliana found herself drawn to the phone in her backpack pocket.He: כל הודעה לא נקראה, כל שיחה שלא נענתה, כאילו ניסו לקרוא לה חזרה למציאות שממנה נמלטה.En: Every unread message, every missed call, seemed to beckon her back to the reality from which she was escaping.He: אך היא יודעת – היום הזה, היא כאן כדי למצוא שלווה.En: But she knew – today, she was here to find peace.He: נדב ושירה הלכו לצידה, משוחחים על כל פיסת יופי שהפציעה פתאום מאחורי עץ או משהטו ענף.En: Nadav and Shira walked beside her, discussing every piece of beauty that suddenly appeared behind a tree or when a branch was bent.He: אליאנה הבינה שרגעים אלה הם היקרים ביותר, רגעים שנמצאים כאן ועכשיו.En: Eliana realized these moments are the most precious, moments that exist here and now.He: בהחלטה מלאה, היא הכניסה את הטלפון בחזרה לתרמיל, נחושה להנות מהרגע ולשכוח מכל זכר החי היום-יומי הלחוץ.En: With full determination, she put the phone back into her backpack, resolute in enjoying the moment and forgetting all remnants of the stressful daily life.He: כשהגיעו לפינה פתוחה ביער, הצט יין והציף את חייהם באור זהוב.En: When they reached an open corner of the forest, the sun broke through and bathed their lives in golden light.He: נאחזת ברוח ההווה, אליאנה הרגישה גל של שקט וצניעות עוטף אותה.En: Embracing the spirit of the present, Eliana felt a wave of quiet and humility envelop her.He: עומדים בפרד ס א הזהוב, היא הרגישה לראשונה מזה זמן רב שייכת, במקום נחוץ.En: Standing in this golden clearing, she felt, for the first time in a long while, that she belonged, in a needed place.He: בסיום היום, כששבילו הביתה, שקטה ונינוחה, היא הבינה שזו לא בריחה אלא מציאת פנים חבויות בתוך היומיום.En: At the end of the day, as they walked back home, quiet and relaxed, she realized that this was not an escape but a discovery of hidden aspects within the everyday.He: לחיים יש קצב, והיא למדה שהפסקות קטנות בטבע הן המוזיקה הנחוצה.En: Life has its rhythm, and she learned that small breaks in nature are the necessary music.He: כך, אליאנה חזרה הביתה עם הבנה חדשה – שלהיות נוכחת ולהיות אחת עם הטבע זו הדרך שלה למצוא את האיזון הדרוש בחייה.En: Thus, Eliana returned home with a new understanding – that being present and one with nature is her way to find the balance needed in her life. Vocabulary Words:towering: המיתמריםadventure: הרפתקהautumn: סתיוadorned: התהדרamber: ענברpalpable: עבהhorizon: אופקtrails: שביליםbeckon: לקרוא להreality: מציאותdetermination: החלטהresolute: נחושהremnants: זכרstressful: לחוץenveloped: עוטףbelonged: שייכתdiscovery: מציאתhidden: חבויותrhythm: קצבnecessary: נחוצהpresence: נוכחתurban: העירוניpeace: שלווהsecrecy: סודיותgazed: התבוננהdetermination: נחישותהleaf-carpeted: המרופדים בעליםcalm: רוגעhumility: צניעותembracing: נאחזתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Tall Tales and Laughter at Kalemegdan Fort Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-05-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Током прохладног јесењег дана, Калемегданска тврђава пружала је величанствен поглед на спајање Саве и Дунава.En: During a cool autumn day, the Kalemegdan Fort provided a magnificent view of the confluence of the Sava and Danube.Sr: Листови су се ковитлали на ветру, а мала група туриста шетала је унаоколо, уживајући у лепотама Београда.En: Leaves swirled in the wind, and a small group of tourists strolled around, enjoying the beauty of Belgrade.Sr: Међу њима се случајно нашао и Милош, млади љубитељ историје који је често волео да улепшава приче како би се приказао бољим од онога што јесте.En: Among them was Miloš, a young history enthusiast who often liked to embellish stories to present himself as better than he was.Sr: Милош је тога дана приметио Ану, девојку која му се свиђала.En: That day, Miloš noticed Ana, a girl he liked.Sr: Срце му је заиграло јер је видео да се и она придружила групи туриста која му је управо пришла, замоливши га да им покаже знаменитости.En: His heart skipped a beat when he saw that she, too, had joined the group of tourists that approached him, asking him to show them the landmarks.Sr: Један од туриста, старији господин са шеширом, некако је смешио кад је Милош почео да меша своје "чињенице" о тврђави.En: One of the tourists, an older gentleman with a hat, somehow smirked as Miloš began to mix in his "facts" about the fort.Sr: „Ово је чувени зид који је некада штитио град од империјалних змајева,“ Милош је започео, самоуверено машући руком према древним зидинама.En: "This is the famous wall that once protected the city from imperial dragons," Miloš began, confidently waving his hand towards the ancient walls.Sr: Туристи су са интересовањем слушали, а Милош је наставио: „И овде је некада пиво текило у потоцима након сваке битке, на прославама попут Дана Светог Мартина.“En: The tourists listened with interest, and Miloš continued, "And here, beer used to flow in streams after every battle, on celebrations like St. Martin's Day."Sr: Ана се наслонила на зид, слушајући уз смешак.En: Ana leaned against the wall, listening with a smile.Sr: Но, у туристичкој групи био је стварни историчар, мрмљајући за себе и повремено исправљајући Милошеве тврдње само себи у браду.En: However, in the tourist group, there was a real historian, mumbling to himself and occasionally correcting Miloš' claims quietly to himself.Sr: „Знате, баш испод нас, некада је био тајни пролаз до старог винског подрума,“ настављао је Милош, иако никада пре није чуо за такву причу.En: "You know, just below us, there used to be a secret passage to an old wine cellar," Miloš continued, even though he had never heard of such a story before.Sr: Тада је Ана праснула у смех.En: Then Ana burst into laughter.Sr: Милош је осетио како му се лице загрејало од стида.En: Miloš felt his face heat up with embarrassment.Sr: Једна од Милошевих "чињеница" била је сувише смешна да би се могла схватити озбиљно.En: One of Miloš' "facts" was too funny to be taken seriously.Sr: Туристичка група је плавила од веселости, док је прави историчар наставио са својим дискрецијама.En: The tourist group was awash with merriment, while the real historian continued with his discreet corrections.Sr: Милош је застао, погледавши Ану и туристе.En: Miloš paused, looking at Ana and the tourists.Sr: Знао је да га је неосетљиво претеривање довело у неприличну ситуацију.En: He knew that his insensitive exaggeration had put him in an awkward situation.Sr: „У реду,“ рече Милош искрено, „изгледа да сам мало претерао...али надам се да вам је било забавно.“En: "Alright," Miloš said sincerely, "it seems I went a bit overboard... but I hope you had fun."Sr: Туристи су климали главама, захвални на доброј забави, а Ана је пришла ближе, рекавши: „Свиђа ми се твој смисао за хумор.“En: The tourists nodded, grateful for the good entertainment, and Ana stepped closer, saying, "I like your sense of humor."Sr: Милош је осетио олакшање.En: Miloš felt relieved.Sr: Иако није успео још једном да импресионира Ану на свој начин, схватио је да је искреност његов најбољи пријатељ.En: Even though he hadn't managed to impress Ana in his own way, he realized that honesty was his best friend.Sr: Ана је наставила да шета с њим, још увек се смејући његовим измишљотинама, док се ветар играо лишћем око њих.En: Ana continued to walk with him, still laughing at his fabrications, while the wind played with the leaves around them. Vocabulary Words:cool: прохладногautumn: јесењегfort: тврђаваmagnificent: величанственconfluence: спајањеswirled: ковитлалиembellish: улепшаваlandmarks: знаменитостиgentleman: господинsmirked: смешиоconfidently: самоувереноancient: древнимstreams: потоцимаcelebrations: прославамаhistorian: историчарmumbling: мрмљајућиpassage: пролазlaughter: смехembarrassment: стидаmerriment: веселостиdiscreet: дискрецијамаawkward: неприличнуsincerely: искреноgrateful: захвалниentertainment: забавиrelieved: олакшањеfabrications: измишљотинамаinsensitive: неосетљивоexaggeration: претеривањеimpress: импресионира

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ariel's Candlelight Triumph: Hope in the Village Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-03-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש זרחה בעדינות על שוק הכפר הקסום.En: The sun gently shone on the charming village market.He: היה בוקר סתיו, והאוויר היה מלא בריח עלים יבשים וקולות סוחרים.En: It was a fall morning, and the air was filled with the scent of dry leaves and the sounds of merchants.He: השוק היה צפוף ודינמי, עם דוכנים מלאים בסחורות מעוררות עניין.En: The market was crowded and dynamic, with stalls full of intriguing goods.He: בין הדוכנים עמדה אריאל, צעירה ונחושה.En: Among the stalls stood Ariel, young and determined.He: דוכן הנרות שלה היה קטן וצנוע, אך מלא באהבה ובהשקעה.En: Her candle stall was small and modest, yet full of love and dedication.He: אריאל הכינה את הנרות לבד, בעבודת יד, מתוך תקווה למכור אותם ולספק את צרכי משפחתה לקראת החורף הקרב.En: Ariel made the candles herself, handmade, hoping to sell them and support her family's needs for the approaching winter.He: אריאל ידעה שהמשימה לא תהיה קלה.En: Ariel knew the task wouldn't be easy.He: סביב היו סוחרים אחרים, ותיקים יותר, עם דוכנים בולטים ומבריקים שהציגו נרות במחירים נמוכים.En: Around her were other merchants, more experienced, with prominent and shiny stalls displaying candles at lower prices.He: אבל אריאל לא נרתעה.En: But Ariel was not deterred.He: היא בחרה להציג את הייחוד שלה – נרותיה היו עשויים במלאכת יד ולא בניצול מכונות.En: She chose to showcase her uniqueness—her candles were handmade and not the result of machine exploitation.He: יונה, חבר ותיק של אריאל, עבר בדוכן ושאל: "מה שלומך, אריאל?En: Yonah, an old friend of Ariel, walked by the stall and asked, "How are you, Ariel?He: איך המכירות?En: How are the sales?"He: "אריאל חייכה מעט: "עוד לא מכרתי הרבה, אבל אני לא מוותרת.En: Ariel smiled slightly: "I haven't sold much yet, but I'm not giving up.He: אני מקווה שיימצא מי שיעריך את האיכות.En: I hope someone will appreciate the quality."He: "בצהריים, כשהשוק היה בשיא פעילותו, הגיעה אישה אצילה במסללת אל הדוכן של אריאל.En: At noon, when the market was at its peak activity, a noblewoman arrived at Ariel's stall.He: עיניה בחנו את הנרות, והיא הרימה נר אחד בזהירות.En: Her eyes examined the candles, and she carefully picked one up.He: נראה שהיא מוקסמת מהאיכות ומהריח.En: She seemed enchanted by the quality and the scent.He: "מי הכין את הנרות האלה?En: "Who made these candles?"He: " שאלה האצילה.En: the noblewoman asked.He: "אני הכנתי", ענתה אריאל בגאווה.En: "I made them," Ariel replied with pride.He: "הנרות שלי מיוחדים, והם נעשו בשקידה ובאהבה.En: "My candles are special, and they are made with diligence and love."He: "האישה התעניינה והחלה לשאול שאלות על תהליך ההכנה.En: The woman showed interest and began asking questions about the preparation process.He: אריאל סיפרה לה כיצד היא מייצרת כל נר בנפרד, באהבה ובמסירות.En: Ariel explained how she crafted each candle individually, with love and dedication.He: האצילה הייתה מרותקת.En: The noblewoman was captivated.He: "אני אוהבת את הנרות הללו, ויש בהם משהו מיוחד", אמרה האצילה לבסוף.En: "I love these candles, and there's something special about them," said the noblewoman finally.He: "ארכוש ממך כמות גדולה.En: "I will purchase a large quantity from you."He: "העסקה הייתה גדולה מאוד, אריאל כמעט ולא יכלה להאמין.En: The transaction was significant, Ariel could hardly believe it.He: האצילה שילמה סכום נכבד, שיספיק לאריאל ולקנות אוכל ועצים למשפחתה לחורף.En: The noblewoman paid a substantial amount, enough for Ariel to buy food and wood for her family for the winter.He: כשעזבה האצילה, הרגישה אריאל את ליבה מתרחב מגאווה ומתקווה.En: As the noblewoman left, Ariel felt her heart swell with pride and hope.He: היא הבינה שהאמונה שלה בעצמה ובמוצר שלה שווה הרבה.En: She realized that her faith in herself and her product was worth a lot.He: היא חייכה לעצמה, יודעת שמשפחתה תוכל לעבור את החורף בשלום.En: She smiled to herself, knowing her family could now get through the winter safely.He: כעת, עם תקווה בלב ועם ביטחון חדש, ראתה את השוק בעיניים חדשות.En: Now, with hope in her heart and newfound confidence, she saw the market with fresh eyes.He: העתיד נראה בהיר יותר.En: The future looked brighter. Vocabulary Words:gently: בעדינותcharming: הקסוםmarket: שוקfall: סתיוscent: ריחmerchants: סוחריםcrowded: צפוףdynamic: דינמיintriguing: מעוררות ענייןdetermined: נחושהmodest: צנועdedication: השקעהapproaching: הקרבtask: משימהprominent: בולטיםdeterred: נרתעהuniqueness: ייחודexploitation: ניצולnoblewoman: אצילהexamined: בחנהdiligence: שקידהcaptivated: מרותקתsubstantial: נכבדheart swell: ליבה מתרחבfaith: אמונהconfidence: ביטחוןfutures: עתידbrighter: בהיר יותרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Lorenzo and Giulia: A Renaissance of Dreams and Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-03-08-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore pulsante di Firenze, durante l'autunno del Rinascimento, il mercato era un tripudio di colori, profumi e suoni.En: In the heart of Firenze, during the autumn of the Renaissance, the market was a riot of colors, scents, and sounds.It: Tra le bancarelle ornate di stoffe variopinte e frutta fresca, si avvertiva l'odore invitante delle castagne arrostite mescolarsi con la fragranza pungente delle spezie.En: Among the stalls adorned with colorful fabrics and fresh fruit, the inviting smell of roasted chestnuts mingled with the pungent aroma of spices.It: Il chiacchiericcio dei mercanti riempiva l'aria, mentre il sole autunnale gettava una luce dorata sulle foglie che danzavano nell'aria.En: The chatter of the merchants filled the air, while the autumn sun cast a golden light on the leaves that danced in the air.It: Lorenzo, un giovane artigiano determinato, si aggirava tra la folla in cerca di ispirazione.En: Lorenzo, a determined young artisan, wandered through the crowd in search of inspiration.It: La sua mente era un turbinio di idee e dubbi.En: His mind was a whirlwind of ideas and doubts.It: Desiderava creare un'opera d'arte che avrebbe consacrato il suo nome, ma il timore del fallimento lo frenava.En: He longed to create a work of art that would consecrate his name, but the fear of failure held him back.It: Nel frattempo, Giulia, figlia di un ricco mercante, esaminava con grande attenzione un arazzo ornato.En: Meanwhile, Giulia, daughter of a wealthy merchant, was carefully examining an ornate tapestry.It: La sua passione per l'arte era chiara come il sole, ma il desiderio di dimostrare il proprio valore al di là degli affari di famiglia era ancora più forte.En: Her passion for art was as clear as the sun, but the desire to prove her worth beyond her family's business was even stronger.It: Mentre Lorenzo si avvicinava alla bancarella, notò Giulia intenta a discutere il prezzo con il venditore.En: As Lorenzo approached the stall, he noticed Giulia intent on negotiating the price with the seller.It: I loro occhi s'incontrarono, e un tacito accordo passò tra di loro.En: Their eyes met, and a silent agreement passed between them.It: Entrambi volevano lo stesso arazzo.En: They both wanted the same tapestry.It: Con un sorriso accattivante, Lorenzo iniziò a contrattare anche lui.En: With a charming smile, Lorenzo began to negotiate as well.It: "Credo che questo arazzo starebbe benissimo nel mio studio" dichiarò Lorenzo con tono sicuro, nonostante i suoi dubbi interiori.En: "I believe this tapestry would look great in my studio," declared Lorenzo confidently, despite his inner doubts.It: Giulia lo guardò seria, ma con un lampo di curiosità nei suoi occhi.En: Giulia looked at him seriously, but with a flash of curiosity in her eyes.It: "E io penso che completerebbe alla perfezione la mia collezione personale," rispose, sfidandolo.En: "And I think it would perfectly complete my personal collection," she replied, challenging him.It: Così iniziò una competizione amichevole tra di loro, un gioco di parole, sorrisi e scherzi che attirò l'attenzione del venditore e dei passanti.En: So began a friendly competition between them, a game of words, smiles, and jokes that caught the attention of the seller and the passersby.It: La vivacità della loro conversazione attirò l'interesse di molti, che si fermarono ad ascoltare.En: The liveliness of their conversation piqued the interest of many who stopped to listen.It: All'improvviso, la trattativa si trasformò in una discussione più accesa.En: Suddenly, the negotiation turned into a more heated discussion.It: Lorenzo e Giulia si resero conto che oltre all'arazzo, stavano combattendo le loro insicurezze.En: Lorenzo and Giulia realized that beyond the tapestry, they were battling their insecurities.It: Le loro voci si alzarono sopra il chiacchiericcio del mercato, esponendo i loro timori e desideri più profondi.En: Their voices rose above the market chatter, exposing their deepest fears and desires.It: Lorenzo confessò il suo sogno di realizzare un vero capolavoro, mentre Giulia espresse il desiderio d'indipendenza e di riconoscimento.En: Lorenzo confessed his dream of creating a true masterpiece, while Giulia expressed her desire for independence and recognition.It: Il venditore, saggiamente, intervenne.En: The seller, wisely, intervened.It: Propose loro un accordo insolito: collaborare insieme.En: He proposed an unusual agreement: to collaborate together.It: Lorenzo avrebbe potuto utilizzare l'arazzo come fonte d'ispirazione per una nuova opera, mentre Giulia avrebbe potuto sfruttare l'opportunità di gestire la commercializzazione del lavoro finito.En: Lorenzo could use the tapestry as a source of inspiration for a new work, while Giulia could take the opportunity to manage the marketing of the finished work.It: Sorpresi dalla proposta, Lorenzo e Giulia si guardarono.En: Surprised by the proposal, Lorenzo and Giulia looked at each other.It: Entrambi compresero il potenziale della collaborazione.En: They both understood the potential of collaboration.It: Unirono le loro forze, combinando il talento artistico di Lorenzo con l'acume commerciale di Giulia.En: They joined forces, combining Lorenzo's artistic talent with Giulia's business acumen.It: Con il passare del tempo, il loro progetto comune non solo portò beneficio alle loro ambizioni personali, ma anche alla loro relazione che nel tempo si trasformò in qualcosa di speciale.En: Over time, their joint project not only benefited their personal ambitions but also their relationship, which over time transformed into something special.It: Lorenzo trovò la fiducia che cercava; Giulia, la sua forza interiore e il rispetto che meritava.En: Lorenzo found the confidence he was seeking; Giulia found her inner strength and the respect she deserved.It: Il mercato continuava a pulsare di vita, e tra le risate e il chiacchiericcio, Lorenzo e Giulia camminavano insieme, pronti ad affrontare il futuro, mano nella mano.En: The market continued to pulse with life, and among the laughter and chatter, Lorenzo and Giulia walked together, ready to face the future, hand in hand. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe autumn: l'autunnothe market: il mercatothe stall: la bancarellathe tapestry: l'arazzothe artisan: l'artigianothe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe masterpiece: il capolavorothe merchant: il mercantethe business: gli affarithe price: il prezzothe smile: il sorrisothe joke: lo scherzothe attention: l'attenzionethe seller: il venditorethe passerby: il passantethe insecurity: l'insicurezzathe fear: il timorethe confidence: la fiduciathe independence: l'indipendenzathe agreement: l'accordothe collaboration: la collaborazionethe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe talent: il talentothe ambition: l'ambizionethe curiosity: la curiositàthe respect: il rispettothe relationship: la relazionethe strength: la forzathe sun: il sole

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Canvas to Critics: A Night of Art and Breakthroughs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was grijs boven Amsterdam, bladeren dwarrelden naar beneden in de koele bries van de herfst.En: The sky was gray above Amsterdam, leaves swirling down in the cool autumn breeze.Nl: Binnen in het Van Gogh Museum hing een warme sfeer, met zachte lampen die de kunstwerken verlichtten.En: Inside the Van Gogh Museum hung a warm atmosphere, with soft lights illuminating the artworks.Nl: Het was de avond van een belangrijke evenement: de lancering van een nieuwe kunsttentoonstelling.En: It was the evening of an important event: the launch of a new art exhibition.Nl: Sander stond bij de ingang.En: Sander stood by the entrance.Nl: Zijn ogen glansden van opwinding.En: His eyes gleamed with excitement.Nl: Hij werkte maanden aan deze tentoonstelling en dit zou zijn grote doorbraak kunnen zijn.En: He had been working on this exhibition for months, and this could be his big breakthrough.Nl: Hij keek uit naar het succes van deze avond.En: He looked forward to the success of this evening.Nl: De reputatie van het museum en zijn carrière stonden op het spel.En: The museum's reputation and his career were at stake.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de zaal stond Maarten.En: On the other side of the hall stood Maarten.Nl: Hij was nerveus, zijn handen zweeterig.En: He was nervous, his hands sweaty.Nl: Zijn werk hing hier, voor het eerst in zo'n prestigieuze ruimte.En: His work was displayed here for the first time in such a prestigious venue.Nl: De schilderijen vertelden verhalen die diep persoonlijk waren.En: The paintings told stories that were deeply personal.Nl: Toch twijfelde hij of de bezoekers zijn visie zouden begrijpen.En: Yet he doubted whether the visitors would understand his vision.Nl: Enkele gasten kwamen binnendruppelen.En: A few guests began to trickle in.Nl: Onder hen was Anouk, de beroemde kunstcriticus.En: Among them was Anouk, the famous art critic.Nl: Ze was streng en nieuwsgierig, altijd op zoek naar de waarheid in kunstwerken.En: She was strict and curious, always looking for the truth in artworks.Nl: De laatste tijd had ze nieuwkomers genadeloos beoordeeld, en dat maakte zowel Sander als Maarten nerveus.En: Lately, she had been reviewing newcomers mercilessly, and that made both Sander and Maarten nervous.Nl: "Sander," zei Anouk, haar ogen speurend langs de schilderijen.En: "Sander," said Anouk, her eyes scanning the paintings.Nl: "Wil je me rondleiden?"En: "Would you like to give me a tour?"Nl: "Zeker," antwoordde Sander, zijn stem vastberaden.En: "Certainly," Sander replied, his voice determined.Nl: "Ik wil je graag Maartens werk laten zien."En: "I would love to show you Maarten's work."Nl: Ze liepen samen door de tentoonstelling.En: They walked through the exhibition together.Nl: Sander vertelde gepassioneerd over Maartens inspiratie en technieken.En: Sander spoke passionately about Maarten's inspiration and techniques.Nl: Hij hoopte dat zijn uitleg Anouk zou overtuigen.En: He hoped that his explanation would convince Anouk.Nl: Toen ze bij Maartens centrale stuk kwamen, bleef Anouk staan.En: When they reached Maarten's central piece, Anouk paused.Nl: Ze raakte de delicate balans tussen chaos en orde aan.En: She touched on the delicate balance between chaos and order.Nl: "Interessant," zei ze peinzend.En: "Interesting," she said pensively.Nl: "Ik vraag me af of de intentie helder genoeg is."En: "I wonder if the intention is clear enough."Nl: Maarten had alles gehoord.En: Maarten had heard everything.Nl: Zijn hart bonsde in zijn borst.En: His heart was pounding in his chest.Nl: Hier was zijn kans.En: Here was his chance.Nl: Hij stapte naar voren.En: He stepped forward.Nl: "Mevrouw Anouk," begon hij voorzichtig, "ik wil graag uitleggen wat ik bedoelde."En: "Ms. Anouk," he began cautiously, "I would like to explain what I meant."Nl: Anouk keek hem aan, nieuwsgierig.En: Anouk looked at him, curious.Nl: Maarten vertelde over zijn strijd en emoties achter het schilderij.En: Maarten spoke about his struggles and the emotions behind the painting.Nl: Zijn stem kreeg meer kracht terwijl hij sprak.En: His voice gained strength as he spoke.Nl: Zijn ogen glansden van trots en passie.En: His eyes gleamed with pride and passion.Nl: Toen hij klaar was, glimlachte Anouk.En: When he finished, Anouk smiled.Nl: "Ik moet zeggen, Maarten, je passie is opmerkelijk.En: "I must say, Maarten, your passion is remarkable.Nl: Het geeft diepte aan je werk.En: It adds depth to your work.Nl: Dank je voor deze uitleg."En: Thank you for this explanation."Nl: De avond kwam ten einde en er klonk applaus door de zaal.En: The evening came to an end with applause filling the hall.Nl: Anouks recensie de volgende dag was verrassend positief.En: Anouk's review the next day was surprisingly positive.Nl: Ze noemde de tentoonstelling verfrissend en vol potentieel.En: She called the exhibition refreshing and full of potential.Nl: Zowel Maarten als Sander voelden een golf van opluchting en vreugde.En: Both Maarten and Sander felt a wave of relief and joy.Nl: Maarten was nu zekerder van zijn talent.En: Maarten now felt more confident in his talent.Nl: Sander leerde dat verhalen vertellen en persoonlijke engagement net zo belangrijk waren als de kunst zelf.En: Sander learned that storytelling and personal engagement were just as important as the art itself.Nl: De koude herfstavonden buiten konden hun vreugde niet temperen.En: The cold autumn evenings outside could not temper their joy.Nl: Hun toekomst in de kunstwereld zou zeker helder zijn.En: Their future in the art world would certainly be bright. Vocabulary Words:gray: grijsswirling: dwarreldenlaunch: lanceringevent: evenementexhibition: tentoonstellingentrance: inganggleamed: glansdenbreakthrough: doorbraakprestigious: prestigieuzevisitors: bezoekerstrickle: binnendruppelencritic: criticusstrict: strengmercilessly: genadeloosdetermined: vastberadenpassionately: gepassioneerdinspiration: inspiratietechniques: techniekendelicate: delicatebalance: balanschaos: chaosorder: ordepound: bondencautiously: voorzichtigcurious: nieuwsgierigemotions: emotiesstrength: krachtpride: trotsapplause: applausrefreshing: verfrissend

Fluent Fiction - French: When Every Vote Counts: A Chance Encounter at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent froid de l'automne soufflait doucement sur le parking de l'école municipale, transformée en bureau de vote pour l'élection.En: The cold autumn wind gently blew across the parking lot of the municipal school, transformed into a polling station for the election.Fr: Les feuilles mortes dansaient en tourbillons colorés sur le sol.En: The fallen leaves danced in colorful swirls on the ground.Fr: Les gens attendaient en file indienne, les mains enfoncées dans leurs poches, une lueur d'espoir dans les yeux.En: People stood in a single file line, hands buried in their pockets, with a glimmer of hope in their eyes.Fr: Parmi eux se trouvaient Étienne et Colette, chacun perdu dans ses pensées.En: Among them were Étienne and Colette, each lost in their thoughts.Fr: Étienne, un homme méticuleux, scrutait sa montre.En: Étienne, a meticulous man, was checking his watch.Fr: Il avait compté exactement le temps nécessaire pour voter et se rendre ensuite à son travail.En: He had calculated exactly the time needed to vote and then get to his work.Fr: Mais la file avançait lentement.En: But the line was moving slowly.Fr: Il s'inquiétait.En: He was worried.Fr: Il aimait que tout soit ordonné, et la lenteur le stressait.En: He liked everything to be orderly, and the slowness stressed him.Fr: À quelques mètres de lui, Colette attendait aussi, pleine d'énergie.En: A few meters from him, Colette was also waiting, full of energy.Fr: Elle aimait discuter, débattre, partager ses convictions.En: She loved to talk, debate, and share her beliefs.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle voulait inspirer les autres à réfléchir sur leurs choix.En: Today, she wanted to inspire others to reflect on their choices.Fr: Elle se sentait parfois comme une goutte d'eau dans l'océan, mais elle savait que chaque vote comptait.En: She sometimes felt like a drop in the ocean, but she knew every vote counted.Fr: Étienne et Colette finirent par se retrouver côte à côte.En: Étienne and Colette eventually found themselves side by side.Fr: La foule murmurait autour d'eux, mais Colette ne laissa pas cette occasion.En: The crowd murmured around them, but Colette didn't miss the chance.Fr: Elle tourna la tête et sourit à Étienne.En: She turned her head and smiled at Étienne.Fr: « Bonjour, vous pensez quoi de cette élection ?En: "Hello, what do you think about this election?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle, espérant engager la conversation.En: she asked, hoping to start a conversation.Fr: Étienne, surpris par cette approche directe, prit une profonde inspiration.En: Étienne, surprised by this direct approach, took a deep breath.Fr: Il était habitué à observer et à écouter, mais aujourd'hui, il avait besoin de distraction.En: He was used to observing and listening, but today, he needed distraction.Fr: Aussi, il répondit avec intérêt, mais prudemment.En: So, he replied with interest, but cautiously.Fr: « Je pense que c'est important.En: "I think it's important.Fr: Chaque voix compte.En: Every voice counts.Fr: On doit choisir ce qui est meilleur pour notre futur, n'est-ce pas ?En: We must choose what's best for our future, right?"Fr: » Colette opina avec enthousiasme.En: Colette nodded enthusiastically.Fr: « Oui, exactement !En: "Yes, exactly!Fr: J'espère que plus de gens réaliseront à quel point c'est crucial.En: I hope more people realize how crucial it is.Fr: Parfois, je crains que mes efforts soient en vain.En: Sometimes, I fear my efforts are in vain."Fr: » Alors qu'ils discutaient, le temps semblait s'accélérer.En: As they talked, time seemed to speed up.Fr: Étienne se rendit compte qu'il appréciait cet échange.En: Étienne realized he was enjoying the exchange.Fr: Colette apportait une autre perspective.En: Colette brought another perspective.Fr: Elle n'était pas si différente dans ses valeurs.En: She wasn't so different in her values.Fr: La conversation entre eux devint plus intense.En: The conversation between them became more intense.Fr: Ils trouvaient des points communs inattendus : la justice, l'environnement, l'avenir de leur communauté.En: They found unexpected common ground: justice, the environment, the future of their community.Fr: Leurs différences nourrissaient le dialogue, mais leur respect mutuel les rapprochait.En: Their differences fueled the dialogue, but their mutual respect brought them closer.Fr: Leur tour de voter finit par arriver.En: Their turn to vote finally came.Fr: Colette regarda Étienne et lui dit : « Merci pour cette discussion, Étienne.En: Colette looked at Étienne and said, "Thank you for this discussion, Étienne.Fr: Ça me donne espoir.En: It gives me hope."Fr: » Étienne sourit, sentant une étrange sérénité.En: Étienne smiled, feeling a strange serenity.Fr: « Merci à toi, Colette.En: "Thank you, too, Colette.Fr: J'ai beaucoup appris en t'écoutant.En: I learned a lot by listening to you.Fr: Bonne chance avec ton vote.En: Good luck with your vote."Fr: » Ils se saluèrent et entrant dans les isoloirs, chacun portait un nouveau regard sur cette journée.En: They bid farewell, and entering the voting booths, each carried a new perspective on the day.Fr: En quittant le bureau de vote, Étienne ne se sentait plus pressé.En: Leaving the polling station, Étienne no longer felt rushed.Fr: Il était confiant et plein d'espoir.En: He was confident and full of hope.Fr: Colette, elle, était plus déterminée que jamais à croire que sa voix, petite mais puissante, pouvait vraiment faire la différence.En: Colette, on her part, was more determined than ever to believe that her voice, small but powerful, could really make a difference.Fr: Ils étaient venus voter avec des appréhensions, mais ils repartaient avec une nouvelle compréhension.En: They had come to vote with apprehensions, but they left with a new understanding.Fr: Dans le vent frais de l'automne, ils se séparèrent, ayant trouvé en l'autre une raison d'être optimiste pour l'avenir.En: In the fresh autumn wind, they parted ways, having found in each other a reason to be optimistic about the future. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventthe parking lot: le parkingtransformed: transforméethe election: l'électionthe leaves: les feuillesthe swirls: les tourbillonsthe file line: la file indiennethe hope: l'espoirmeticulous: méticuleuxthe watch: la montrenecessary: nécessaireto worry: s'inquiéterorderly: ordonnéthe energy: l'énergieto debate: débattrethe beliefs: les convictionsto inspire: inspirerto engage: engagerthe voice: la voixthe future: le futurcrucial: crucialvain: en vainto nod: opineranother perspective: une autre perspectiveunexpected: inattenduthe justice: la justicethe environment: l'environnementto fuel: nourrirmutual respect: le respect mutuelthe understanding: la compréhension

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Haunting Amsterdam: A Halloween Treasure Hunt on the Canals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De maan verlichtte zachtjes de mistige grachten van Amsterdam.En: The moon softly illuminated the misty canals of Amsterdam.Nl: De koude herfstnacht omhulde de stad in een mysterieuze sfeer.En: The cold autumn night enveloped the city in a mysterious atmosphere.Nl: Halloween bracht kostuumdragers en feestvierders op de kasseien.En: Halloween brought costumed figures and revelers to the cobblestones.Nl: Tussen hen door liepen Bram en Femke, hun adem zichtbaar in de frissere lucht.En: Among them were Bram and Femke, their breath visible in the crisp air.Nl: Ze stapten aan boord van een verlichte rondvaartboot, klaar voor een nachtelijke tocht over de grachten.En: They boarded a brightly lit canal boat, ready for a nocturnal journey on the canals.Nl: Bram zat vol energie.En: Bram was full of energy.Nl: Hij hield van mysteries.En: He loved mysteries.Nl: Vanavond wilde hij indruk maken op zijn lieve vriendin Femke.En: Tonight, he wanted to impress his dear girlfriend Femke.Nl: Femke, met haar scherpe geest en liefde voor spookverhalen, was opgewonden om iets bijzonders te vinden.En: Femke, with her sharp mind and love for ghost stories, was excited to find something special.Nl: Terwijl de boot kalm over de donkere wateren gleed, merkte Bram iets glinsterends op in het water.En: As the boat glided calmly over the dark waters, Bram noticed something shimmering in the water.Nl: "Kijk daar, Femke," riep hij uit.En: "Look there, Femke," he exclaimed.Nl: Hij wees naar een fles die naast hun boot dreef.En: He pointed to a bottle floating beside their boat.Nl: Femke vertrouwend op haar intuïtie, reikte naar de fles en ving die.En: Trusting her intuition, Femke reached for the bottle and caught it.Nl: Binnenin zat een verkreukelde brief.En: Inside was a crumpled letter.Nl: Ze openden de fles en rolden de brief open.En: They opened the bottle and unrolled the letter.Nl: De woorden waren oud, maar leesbaar.En: The words were old but readable.Nl: "Een schat," fluisterde Femke met twinkelende ogen.En: "A treasure," Femke whispered with twinkling eyes.Nl: Maar Bram wees naar de waarschuwingen en puzzels op de brief.En: But Bram pointed out the warnings and riddles on the letter.Nl: "Dit is geen gewoon avontuur," zei hij zachtjes.En: "This is no ordinary adventure," he said quietly.Nl: Femke keek even bezorgd, maar Bram's enthousiasme was aanstekelijk.En: Femke looked a bit worried, but Bram's enthusiasm was contagious.Nl: "We moeten verder gaan," besloot Bram vastberaden.En: "We must go on," Bram decided determinedly.Nl: De volgende dagen brachten ze uren door in het stadsarchief.En: In the following days, they spent hours in the city's archives.Nl: Ze praatten met eigenaardige, plaatselijke bewoners.En: They talked with quirky local residents.Nl: Elke aanwijzing bracht hen dichter bij het geheim.En: Each clue brought them closer to the secret.Nl: De puzzels waren complex en de waarschuwingen maakten sommige momenten erg spannend.En: The riddles were complex, and the warnings made some moments very thrilling.Nl: Op de nacht van Halloween, net toen de kerkklokken middernacht sloegen, vonden ze de laatste aanwijzing.En: On the night of Halloween, just when the church bells struck midnight, they found the last clue.Nl: Een verborgen compartiment op een brug over de gracht.En: A hidden compartment on a bridge over the canal.Nl: Hun hart bonsde in hun keel toen ze het vak openden.En: Their hearts pounded in their chests as they opened the compartment.Nl: Tot hun verbazing vonden ze geen goud of juwelen, maar een oud dagboek.En: To their surprise, they found no gold or jewels, but an old diary.Nl: Het was gevuld met verhalen van de grachten en de geschiedenis die bijna verloren was gegaan.En: It was filled with stories of the canals and the history that had nearly been lost.Nl: Het was een schat van kennis en verhalen.En: It was a treasure of knowledge and tales.Nl: Bram glimlachte naar Femke.En: Bram smiled at Femke.Nl: "Dit is de echte schat," zei hij en realiseerde zich dat niet alles tastbaar hoefde te zijn om waardevol te zijn.En: "This is the real treasure," he said, realizing that not everything needed to be tangible to be valuable.Nl: Samen lazen ze de verhalen en spraken af om deze kennis met iedereen te delen.En: Together, they read the stories and agreed to share this knowledge with everyone.Nl: Bram leerde dat echte avonturen samen gedeeld worden en dat de reis belangrijker kan zijn dan het eind.En: Bram learned that real adventures are shared together and that the journey can be more important than the end.Nl: Samen liepen ze de koude nacht in, met een verhaal dat ze nooit zouden vergeten.En: Together they walked into the cold night, with a story they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: verlichttemisty: mistigeenveloped: omhuldemysterious: mysterieuzerevelers: feestvierderscobblestones: kasseiencrisp: frissereboarded: stapten aan boordnocturnal: nachtelijkeshimmering: glinsterendsintuition: intuïtiecrumpled: verkreukelderiddles: puzzelsthrilling: spannendcompartment: compartimentpounded: bonsdesurprise: verbazingjewels: juwelendiary: dagboekvaluable: waardevolarchives: stadsarchiefquirky: eigenaardigecompelling: aantrekkelijktangible: tastbaardeterminedly: vastberadencompelling: aantrekkelijkcompelling: intrigerendcompelling: boeiendprecious: kostbaarnarratives: vertellingen

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Halloween Mystery Unfolds at Barcelona's Busy Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El soroll del constant tràfec de l'aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat omple l'aire.En: The noise of the constant traffic at Barcelona-El Prat Airport fills the air.Ca: És tardor i les fulles seques decoren els carrers de la ciutat.En: It is autumn, and dry leaves decorate the streets of the city.Ca: A dins, l'ambient és animat, amb viatgers disfressats per a la festa de Halloween.En: Inside, the atmosphere is lively, with travelers dressed up for the Halloween party.Ca: L'Oriol, un diligent agent de seguretat, vigila els monitors amb una concentració intensa.En: L'Oriol, a diligent security agent, watches the monitors with intense concentration.Ca: Fa poc va cometre un error al seu lloc de treball, i això ara el fa ser encara més minuciós.En: He made a mistake at work recently, and this now makes him more meticulous.Ca: De sobte, una imatge inusual atrau la seva atenció.En: Suddenly, an unusual image catches his attention.Ca: Entre el moviment incessant de gent, distingeix una maleta sense etiquetes al terminal principal.En: Among the incessant movement of people, he spots an untagged suitcase in the main terminal.Ca: L'Oriol frunzeix el front i s'acosta amb precaució.En: L'Oriol furrows his brow and approaches cautiously.Ca: Observa al seu voltant.En: He looks around.Ca: A prop, una dona jove, Laura, discuteix per telèfon, clarament ansiosa després de perdre el seu vol.En: Nearby, a young woman, Laura, argues on the phone, clearly anxious after missing her flight.Ca: Mentre l'Oriol s'apropa a la maleta, es fixa en un home que es troba no gaire lluny, Pere.En: As L'Oriol approaches the suitcase, he notices a man not far away, Pere.Ca: Porta una capa negra i un barret de bruixot.En: He wears a black cape and a wizard's hat.Ca: Podria ser un dels molts disfressats, o podria ser l'amo de la maleta.En: He could be one of the many in costume, or he could be the owner of the suitcase.Ca: L'Oriol sent una pressió familiar al pit, un record del seu passat error.En: L'Oriol feels a familiar pressure in his chest, a reminder of his past mistake.Ca: No pot permetre's més equivocacions.En: He can't afford any more errors.Ca: Decideix investigar primer la maleta en silenci i observar dissimuladament Pere.En: He decides to investigate the suitcase silently first and discreetly observe Pere.Ca: En Pere es mou amb calma, com si sabés exactament què passaria després.En: Pere moves calmly, as if he knows exactly what will happen next.Ca: L'Oriol segueix cada moviment, expectant.En: L'Oriol follows every movement, expectant.Ca: Veient que Pere s'apropa lentament a la maleta, decideix actuar.En: Seeing Pere slowly approach the suitcase, he decides to act.Ca: "Hola", diu l'Oriol amb fermesa però amabilitat.En: "Hello," says L'Oriol firmly but kindly.Ca: "Aquesta maleta és seva?En: "Is this your suitcase?"Ca: "El Pere somriu, una mica sorprès però tranquil.En: Pere smiles, a bit surprised but calm.Ca: "Sí, anava a recollir-la.En: "Yes, I was going to pick it up.Ca: Perdona que es quedés sola.En: Sorry it was left alone.Ca: Estava buscant la meva cartera.En: I was looking for my wallet."Ca: "Amb la seva resposta, el cor de l'Oriol batega una mica més lentament.En: With his response, L'Oriol's heart beats a little slower.Ca: L'Oriol li demana a en Pere que obri la maleta, per precaució.En: L'Oriol asks Pere to open the suitcase as a precaution.Ca: En Pere ho fa sense protestar.En: Pere does so without protest.Ca: A dins, només hi ha disfresses de Halloween: perruques de colors, màscares, i un parell d'accessoris brillants.En: Inside, there are only Halloween costumes: colorful wigs, masks, and a pair of shiny accessories.Ca: L'Oriol somriu, alleujat i una mica avergonyit.En: L'Oriol smiles, relieved and a little embarrassed.Ca: "Només volia assegurar-me", diu, ara més relaxat.En: "I just wanted to make sure," he says, now more relaxed.Ca: En Pere riu.En: Pere laughs.Ca: "Cap problema.En: "No problem.Ca: Entenc el seu deure.En: I understand your duty."Ca: "Amb les paraules d'en Pere, l'Oriol recupera una part de la confiança perduda.En: With Pere's words, L'Oriol regains a part of his lost confidence.Ca: Només cal ser diligent i observar.En: It just takes diligence and observation.Ca: Un vent fresc, ple de fulles taronges i grogues, s'enfila per l'entrada de l'aeroport quan l'Oriol se'n va, sàpiguent que avui va fer el seu treball bé.En: A fresh wind, full of orange and yellow leaves, sweeps through the airport entrance as L'Oriol leaves, knowing that today he did his job well.Ca: I sí, celebrarà Halloween amb la seguretat que, malgrat els errors del passat, pot afrontar el futur amb valentia.En: And yes, he will celebrate Halloween with the reassurance that, despite past mistakes, he can face the future with courage. Vocabulary Words:the noise: el sorollthe traffic: el tràfecthe atmosphere: l'ambientlively: animatdiligent: diligentthe security agent: l'agent de seguretatthe monitor: el monitorintense: intensameticulous: minuciósunusual: inusualthe suitcase: la maletauntagged: sense etiquetesthe terminal: el terminalto furrow: frunzirthe brow: el frontanxious: ansiosato approach: acostar-sethe cape: la capathe wizard's hat: el barret de bruixotfamiliar: familiarpressure: pressióthe chest: el pitthe mistake: l'errordiscreetly: dissimuladamentto observe: observarcalm: calmato protest: protestarshiny: brillantsrelieved: alleujatembarrassed: avergonyit

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Quest for Ancestral Blessing: A Siblings' Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-27-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol es pon sobre el mercat antic de Cartago, i els sons de la multitud omplen l'aire.En: The sun sets over the ancient market of Cartago, and the sounds of the crowd fill the air.Ca: Els olors de les espècies exòtiques es barregen mentre els venedors criden per atraure clients.En: The smells of exotic spices mix as vendors shout to attract customers.Ca: És tardor i les fulles tenen colors càlids, com el foc del crepuscle.En: It is autumn, and the leaves have warm colors, like the twilight's fire.Ca: Entre la gernació, tres germans es mouen amb determinació.En: Among the throng, three siblings move with determination.Ca: Adrià, el més gran, lidera el grup.En: Adrià, the eldest, leads the group.Ca: Al seu costat, Magalí mira amb atenció al voltant.En: At his side, Magalí looks around attentively.Ca: Nil, el més petit, corre davant amb curiositat.En: Nil, the youngest, runs ahead with curiosity.Ca: Els germans busquen un anell molt especial, que conserva l'esperit dels seus avantpassats.En: The siblings are searching for a very special ring that holds the spirit of their ancestors.Ca: Però, sense saber-ho, un parent distant va vendre l'anell aquí, al mercat.En: But, unknowingly, a distant relative sold the ring here, in the market.Ca: Adrià decideix dividir-se.En: Adrià decides to split up.Ca: El mercat és gran, i el temps corre.En: The market is large, and time is running out.Ca: La vigília de Tots Sants s'apropa, i necessiten l'anell per rebre la benedicció dels seus avantpassats.En: All Saints' Eve approaches, and they need the ring to receive their ancestors' blessing.Ca: Adrià es dirigeix cap als camins plens de joies antigues.En: Adrià heads towards the paths filled with antique jewels.Ca: Magalí prova de veure més enllà de les multituds on els colors i sons giren al seu voltant.En: Magalí tries to see beyond the crowds where the colors and sounds swirl around her.Ca: Nil va saltant d'estand en estand, emocionat per tot el que veu, però Adrià li crida l'atenció perquè no es distregui.En: Nil hops from stall to stall, excited about everything he sees, but Adrià calls his attention so he doesn't get distracted.Ca: Mentre el sol descendeix, el cel es tenyeix d'una brillantor taronja.En: As the sun descends, the sky is tinted with a brilliant orange.Ca: Magalí observa uns anells exposats amb precisió.En: Magalí observes some rings displayed with precision.Ca: Entre les joies, ella veu el seu reflex en una pedra familiar.En: Among the jewels, she sees her reflection in a familiar stone.Ca: "Adrià!En: "Adrià!Ca: L'he trobat!En: I've found it!"Ca: " crida amb entusiasme.En: she shouts with excitement.Ca: Els germans es reuneixen ràpidament, però el venedor, amb un somriure murri, demana un preu alt.En: The siblings quickly gather, but the vendor, with a sly smile, demands a high price.Ca: Adrià considera les opcions.En: Adrià considers the options.Ca: Lluitar podria ser inútil.En: Fighting could be useless.Ca: Abandonar, impossible.En: Abandoning, impossible.Ca: Mira els altres, cercant suport.En: He looks at the others, seeking support.Ca: Però és Magalí qui s'acosta al venedor.En: But it is Magalí who approaches the vendor.Ca: Amb paraules hàbils, proposa un intercanvi.En: With skillful words, she proposes an exchange.Ca: Nil, encantat per la proposta de la seva germana, agafa un fermall de fusta que va gravar ell mateix.En: Nil, delighted by his sister's proposal, takes a wooden brooch that he carved himself.Ca: El venedor, intrigat per l'obra artesanal, accepta l'oferta.En: The vendor, intrigued by the handcrafted piece, accepts the offer.Ca: El sol està a punt de marxar quan deixen el mercat, amb l'anell a la mà d'Adrià.En: The sun is about to depart when they leave the market, with the ring in Adrià's hand.Ca: Els tres germans somriuen, conscients que el treball en equip ha estat clau.En: The three siblings smile, aware that teamwork was key.Ca: L'anell és de nou seu, i la benedicció ancestral es manté segura.En: The ring is theirs again, and the ancestral blessing remains secure.Ca: Adrià, més enllà de l'objectiu aconseguit, aprèn el valor de la confiança i el poder de la col·laboració.En: Adrià, beyond the goal achieved, learns the value of trust and the power of collaboration. Vocabulary Words:the market: el mercatthe vendor: el venedorthe crowd: la multitudthe throng: la gernacióthe path: el camíthe stall: l'estandthe brooch: el fermallthe ring: l'anellthe ancestor: l'avantpassatthe blessing: la benediccióthe sunset: la posta de solthe fire: el focthe jewel: la joiathe spirit: l'esperitthe reflection: el reflexthe stone: la pedrathe color: el colorthe smile: el somriurethe support: el suportthe exchange: l'intercanvithe wood: la fustathe descendant: el descendentthe twilight: el crepusclethe determination: la determinacióthe curiosity: la curiositatthe proposal: la propostathe handmade: l'artesanalthe sunset: el crepusclethe teamwork: el treball en equipthe skill: la habilitat

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Sibling Secrets in Rome: The Gladiator's Escape Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Roma, proprio nel Colosseo, il sole d'autunno brillava alto nel cielo limpido.En: In the heart of Roma, right in the Colosseo, the autumn sun shone high in the clear sky.It: Le foglie dorate scivolavano dolcemente dall'alto, sfiorando i volti degli spettatori affollati sugli spalti.En: Golden leaves gently drifted down from above, brushing the faces of the spectators crowded in the stands.It: Tra loro c'era Giulia, una nobile dal portamento elegante e dallo sguardo attento.En: Among them was Giulia, a noblewoman with elegant bearing and an attentive gaze.It: Accanto a lei, l'arena risuonava delle urla e degli incitamenti della folla.En: Next to her, the arena echoed with the screams and cheers of the crowd.It: Giù nell'arena, Carlo, un gladiatore robusto ma pensieroso, si preparava per il combattimento.En: Down in the arena, Carlo, a robust but thoughtful gladiator, was preparing for the fight.It: Nonostante il clamore che lo circondava, il suo cuore batteva per un solo desiderio: la libertà.En: Despite the clamor surrounding him, his heart beat for one desire: freedom.It: Ogni scontro era una catena che cercava di spezzare.En: Each battle was a chain he sought to break.It: Tuttavia, la sua abilità con la spada lo rendeva inestimabile agli occhi di Luca, l'ambizioso maestro dell'arena.En: However, his skill with the sword made him invaluable in the eyes of Luca, the ambitious master of the arena.It: Luca vedeva in Carlo la sua chiave per il successo e non intendeva lasciarlo andare.En: Luca saw in Carlo his key to success and had no intention of letting him go.It: Mentre Carlo si concentrava, Giulia osservava con attenzione.En: While Carlo focused, Giulia observed intently.It: Nelle sue mani stringeva un segreto che poteva cambiare il destino di Carlo.En: In her hands, she held a secret that could change Carlo's fate.It: Vi era un legame nascosto tra lei e il gladiatore, un passato che desiderava riscattare.En: There was a hidden bond between her and the gladiator, a past she wished to redeem.It: Sapeva che rivelare questo segreto avrebbe potuto minacciare la sua posizione, ma non poteva più ignorare il tormento di Carlo.En: She knew that revealing this secret could threaten her position, but she could no longer ignore Carlo's torment.It: Il momento del combattimento era giunto.En: The moment of the fight had arrived.It: Carlo entrò nell'arena tra le ovazioni della folla.En: Carlo entered the arena to the crowd's ovations.It: La polvere si alzava sotto i suoi passi, ma la sua mente era altrove, alla ricerca di una via di fuga.En: Dust rose beneath his steps, but his mind was elsewhere, searching for a way out.It: Tutto sembrava perduto finché Giulia non fece qualcosa di inaspettato.En: Everything seemed lost until Giulia did something unexpected.It: Si alzò in piedi e, con voce ferma, rivelò il segreto: Carlo era suo fratello, nato da un'unione clandestina.En: She stood up and, with a firm voice, revealed the secret: Carlo was her brother, born from a clandestine union.It: Il silenzio calò sull'arena, rotto solo dal soffio del vento autunnale.En: Silence fell over the arena, broken only by the breath of the autumn wind.It: L'annuncio provocò confusione, ma anche un'opportunità.En: The announcement sparked confusion but also an opportunity.It: Nella confusione, Carlos vide la sua occasione.En: In the confusion, Carlo saw his chance.It: Con un cenno complice a Giulia, iniziò a correre verso l'uscita, la folla divisa tra lo stupore e lo scandalo.En: With a conspiratorial nod to Giulia, he began to run toward the exit, the crowd divided between astonishment and scandal.It: Luca, reso impotente dalla rivelazione, non riuscì a fermare il tumulto.En: Luca, rendered powerless by the revelation, could not stop the turmoil.It: Carlo, con il cuore in gola, raggiunse l'esterno, sicuro di poter lasciare alle spalle la schiavitù.En: Carlo, with his heart pounding, reached the outside, confident that he could leave slavery behind.It: Al suo fianco, Giulia apparve come un'ombra silenziosa, pronta ad aiutarlo nel suo nuovo cammino.En: At his side, Giulia appeared like a silent shadow, ready to help him on his new path.It: Nel caos dell'arena, Luca dovette affrontare le ire del popolo e del senato.En: In the chaos of the arena, Luca had to face the anger of the people and the senate.It: Per lui, la fama era svanita come le foglie portate dal vento.En: For him, fame had vanished like the leaves carried by the wind.It: Ma per Carlo, il mondo al di fuori del Colosseo era finalmente raggiungibile, un mondo di scelte e libertà.En: But for Carlo, the world outside the Colosseo was finally reachable, a world of choices and freedom.It: Alla fine, mentre camminava nel crepuscolo romano, Carlo capì che la fiducia e l'alleanza con Giulia non erano solo una svolta nel suo destino, ma un nuovo inizio.En: In the end, as he walked in the Roman twilight, Carlo understood that the trust and alliance with Giulia were not just a turning point in his destiny, but a new beginning.It: Una volta prigioniero, ora era libero, grazie al coraggio di una sorella che aveva rischiato tutto per lui, e ad un'estate romana che si era trasformata in un autunno di nuove promesse.En: Once a prisoner, he was now free, thanks to the courage of a sister who had risked everything for him and a Roman summer that had turned into an autumn of new promises. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe autumn: l'autunnothe sun: il solethe leaves: le fogliethe sky: il cielothe spectators: gli spettatorinoblewoman: la nobilethe gaze: lo sguardothe arena: l'arenathe cheers: gli incitamentithe crowd: la follathe gladiator: il gladiatorethe desire: il desideriothe battle: lo scontrothe chain: la catenathe skill: l'abilitàthe master: il maestrothe success: il successothe fate: il destinothe bond: il legamethe past: il passatothe torment: il tormentothe dust: la polverethe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe astonishment: lo stuporethe scandal: lo scandalothe turmoil: il tumultothe shadow: l'ombrathe chaos: il caosthe anger: le ire

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unveiling Noam: The Secret Artist Romancing Tel Aviv's Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: המוזיאון לאמנות בתל אביב היה מלא באנשים.En: The muze'on of omanut in Tel Aviv was full of people.He: נעם ותמר עמדו בכניסה, מרגישים את ההתרגשות באוויר.En: Noam and Tamar stood at the entrance, feeling the excitement in the air.He: עבר זמן מאז שבילו יחד, מאז שתמר חזרה מלימודיה בחו״ל.En: It had been a while since they spent time together, since Tamar returned from her studies abroad.He: הסתיו הגיע, והעצים ברחוב מלאים בעלים בצבעי זהב וחום.En: Autumn had arrived, and the trees on the street were full of leaves in gold and brown colors.He: נעם אהב אמנות מודרנית.En: Noam loved modern art.He: הוא התעניין בצבעים הנועזים ובצורות החדשניות.En: He was interested in bold colors and innovative shapes.He: תמר אהבה אמנות היסטורית, אמנות עם סיפור.En: Tamar loved historical art, art with a story.He: ההבדלים ביניהם היו מורגשים, אבל נעם רצה לשתף את תמר בתשוקתו.En: The differences between them were noticeable, but Noam wanted to share his passion with Tamar.He: "אנחנו הולכים לראות תערוכה מיוחדת," אמר נעם, "תערוכת סתיו.En: "We're going to see a special exhibition," Noam said, "the Autumn Exhibition."He: "הם נכנסו למוזיאון, האולם היה גדול ומרשים.En: They entered the museum, and the hall was large and impressive.He: תערוכות הסתיו הציגו מיצגים יפהפיים עם אלמנטים טבעיים.En: The autumn exhibitions featured beautiful displays with natural elements.He: הרושם מהאור ומהצבעים מילא את החלל.En: The impression from the light and colors filled the space.He: בין מילים של אנשים וחיוכים של מבקרים, נעם חשב על מה שהחליט לעשות.En: Among the words of people and the smiles of visitors, Noam thought about what he had decided to do.He: הוא הסתיר סוד.En: He was hiding a secret.He: אחד מהציורים בתערוכה היה שלו, תחת שם אחר.En: One of the paintings in the exhibition was his, under a different name.He: "תמר, אני רוצה להראות לך משהו," נעם לחש והוביל אותה לחדר קטן ופחות מבוקר.En: "Tamar, I want to show you something," Noam whispered and led her to a small, less visited room.He: בתוך החדר, על הקיר הייתה תלויה יצירה מיוחדת.En: Inside the room, a special artwork was hanging on the wall.He: צבעים מודרניים וזוהרים רקדו על קנבס גדול.En: Modern and vibrant colors danced on a large canvas.He: תמר נעצרה.En: Tamar stopped.He: "זה מדהים," היא אמרה בפליאה.En: "This is amazing," she said in awe.He: "מי האמן?En: "Who is the artist?"He: ""אני," נעם השיב בשקט והסתכל לרצפה, מהסס.En: "I am," Noam replied quietly, looking at the floor, hesitant.He: תמר הביטה בו בהפתעה.En: Tamar looked at him in surprise.He: "נעם, זה נפלא!En: "Noam, this is wonderful!He: למה הסתתרת?En: Why did you hide this?"He: "נעם הרים את מבטו, החיוך על פניו התרווח.En: Noam raised his eyes, the smile on his face widened.He: "פחדתי שתחשבי שזה לא מעניין.En: "I was afraid you'd think it's not interesting."He: ""נעם, אני אוהבת את זה," תמר אמרה והוסיפה, "זה שונה, זה מרגש.En: "Noam, I love it," Tamar said and added, "It's different, it's exciting."He: " נעם הרגיש שהרווח הגדול ביניהם נסגר.En: Noam felt the gap between them closing.He: הוא הבין כמה חשוב לו לשתף אותה באמנות שלו.En: He realized how important it was for him to share his art with her.He: האמנות המודרנית ואמנות ההיסטורית נדמו פתאום קרובות מתמיד.En: Modern art and historical art suddenly seemed closer than ever.He: תמר פתחה את ליבה לצורות חדשות של יצירה, ונעם חש בטחון לחשוף את הצד האמנותי שלו לעולם.En: Tamar opened her heart to new forms of creation, and Noam felt confident to reveal his artistic side to the world.He: הם יצאו מהמוזיאון יחד, השמש השוקעת מתקרבת, וגלי השראה חדשים בליבם.En: They left the museum together, the setting sun approaching, and new waves of inspiration in their hearts.He: עלים יבשים נשברו מתחת לרגליהם, ואוויר הסתיו היה מלא בהבטחות חדשות.En: Dry leaves crunched beneath their feet, and the autumn air was full of new promises. Vocabulary Words:museum: מוזיאוןart: אמנותentrance: כניסהexcitement: התרגשותabroad: חו״לautumn: סתיוinnovative: חדשניותimpressive: מרשיםexhibition: תערוכהelements: אלמנטיםimpression: רושםspace: חללhesitant: מהססsurprise: הפתעהwonderful: נפלאafraid: פחדתיconfidence: בטחוןcreation: יצירהinspiration: השראהcanvas: קנבסvibrant: זוהריםspecial: מיוחדתpassion: תשוקהnatural: טבעייםsecret: סודemerged: רווחhistorical: היסטוריתreveal: לחשוףapproached: מתקרבתpromises: הבטחותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Family Ties Among Stockholm's Masterpieces Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Stockholm.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Stockholm.Sv: Träden utanför Nationalmuseum skiftade i gyllene och röda färger, som om de själva var konstverk.En: The trees outside the Nationalmuseum were changing to golden and red hues, as if they themselves were artworks.Sv: Sofia och Linnea gick långsamt genom museets magnifika salar.En: Sofia and Linnea walked slowly through the museum's magnificent halls.Sv: De skulle på en efterlängtad konstutställning.En: They were going to a long-awaited art exhibition.Sv: Sofia älskade konst.En: Sofia loved art.Sv: Det gav henne en känsla av ro och inspiration.En: It gave her a sense of peace and inspiration.Sv: Men den här dagen grumlades hennes glädje av oro.En: But this day, her joy was clouded by worry.Sv: "Linnea, tänk om vi stöter på Albin idag?"En: "Linnea, what if we run into Albin today?"Sv: viskade Sofia.En: whispered Sofia.Sv: Hennes blick flackade i oroliga mönster, speglande de intrikata målningarna omkring dem.En: Her glance flickered in worried patterns, mirroring the intricate paintings around them.Sv: "Du har velat återförenas med honom länge nu, Sofia," svarade Linnea mjukt och la en hand på Sofias axel.En: "You've been wanting to reunite with him for a long time now, Sofia," Linnea replied softly, placing a hand on Sofia's shoulder.Sv: "Kanske är det ett tecken."En: "Maybe it's a sign."Sv: Sofia nickade, men en tyngd vilade kvar i hennes bröst.En: Sofia nodded, but a weight lingered in her chest.Sv: Hennes bror Albin, som hon inte hade träffat på flera år, hade plötsligt dykt upp i hennes tankar denna dag.En: Her brother Albin, whom she had not seen for several years, had suddenly appeared in her thoughts today.Sv: Han bodde utomlands och deras relation hade varit kylig.En: He lived abroad and their relationship had been chilly.Sv: Gamla konflikter låg fortfarande och pyrde under ytan.En: Old conflicts were still simmering beneath the surface.Sv: Som de långsamt vandrade genom utställningen, de njöt av varje konstverk.En: As they slowly wandered through the exhibition, they enjoyed each artwork.Sv: Mitt bland färger och former såg de en bekant gestalt.En: Among the colors and shapes, they saw a familiar figure.Sv: Där stod Albin.En: There stood Albin.Sv: Han såg äldre ut, men de där igenkännande dragen fanns kvar.En: He looked older, but those recognizable features remained.Sv: "Sofia", uppmanade Linnea tyst och knuffade henne försiktigt framåt.En: "Sofia," Linnea urged quietly and nudged her gently forward.Sv: Sofia kände en hemsk blandning av förväntan och rädsla.En: Sofia felt a dreadful mix of anticipation and fear.Sv: Skulle hon säga hej?En: Should she say hello?Sv: Vad skulle hon säga?En: What would she say?Sv: Om han bara ignorerade henne?En: What if he just ignored her?Sv: Men denna plats, dessa konstverk, gav henne mod.En: But this place, these artworks, gave her courage.Sv: Hon satte kurs mot Albin.En: She set a course toward Albin.Sv: "Hej, Albin," sa hon, rösten skakig men tydlig.En: "Hello, Albin," she said, her voice shaky but clear.Sv: Albin vände sig långsamt och såg på henne.En: Albin turned slowly and looked at her.Sv: Blicken mjuknade något, men han såg också förbluffad ut.En: His gaze softened somewhat, but he also appeared astonished.Sv: "Sofia," svarade han till sist.En: "Sofia," he finally replied.Sv: De stod där mitt bland mästerverken, två syskon som delade mer än bara gener.En: They stood there among the masterpieces, two siblings sharing more than just genes.Sv: Orden kom först långsamt.En: The words came slowly at first.Sv: Samtalet blev snabbt uppriktigt och känsloladdat.En: The conversation quickly became sincere and emotional.Sv: Sofia talade om sina känslor, om saknaden och ängsligheten.En: Sofia talked about her feelings, about the longing and anxiety.Sv: Albin berättade om sitt liv utomlands, om varför han hållit sig undan.En: Albin spoke about his life abroad, about why he had stayed away.Sv: Det var svårt.En: It was difficult.Sv: För gamla sår läkte inte omedelbart.En: For old wounds do not heal immediately.Sv: Men där, bland konsten, hittade de en sällsynt gemensam mark.En: But there, among the art, they found a rare common ground.Sv: Insikten om att det som en gång verkade omöjligt att reparera kanske kunde bli helt.En: The realization that what once seemed impossible to repair could perhaps become whole.Sv: När Sofia och Linnea senare den kvällen lämnade museet, vilade ett lugn över Sofia.En: When Sofia and Linnea left the museum later that evening, a calm rested over Sofia.Sv: Hon hade gått igenom en storm av känslor, men hittade ett frö av hopp.En: She had gone through a storm of emotions, but found a seed of hope.Sv: Hennes mod belönades och hon kände sig starkare.En: Her courage was rewarded and she felt stronger.Sv: Människor förändras.En: People change.Sv: Förbindelser kan återuppbyggas.En: Connections can be rebuilt.Sv: Höstens färgglada löv viskade om nya början, och mitt i allt detta, fann Sofia en ny början med sin bror.En: The colorful autumn leaves whispered of new beginnings, and in the midst of it all, Sofia found a new beginning with her brother. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigautumn: hösthues: färgermagnificent: magnifikaclouded: grumladesflickered: flackadeintricate: intrikatalingered: vilade kvarabroad: utomlandschilly: kyligsimmering: pyrdewandered: vandradefamiliar: bekanturged: uppmanadedreadful: hemskanticipation: förväntanastonished: förbluffadmasterpieces: mästerverkensincere: uppriktigtanxiety: ängslighetheal: läkterare: sällsyntrealization: insiktenimpossible: omöjligtrepair: repareracalm: lugnstorm: stormseed: fröcourage: modrewarded: belönades

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sukkot Surprise: The Comedy Unveiling That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: היה זה יום סתיו קריר, והמזנון בתיכון היה מלא בתלמידים רעבים ופעלתנים.En: It was a cool autumn day, and the cafeteria in the high school was filled with hungry and active students.He: על הקירות הסבו חג הסוכות, עם שרשראות נייר ועלי שלכת שהוסיפו צבע ויופי למקום.En: The walls were decorated for Hag HaSukkot, with paper chains and autumn leaves adding color and beauty to the place.He: בין קולות הצלחות והפטפוטים התנשאה צליל, נשמע צחוק דק.En: Among the sounds of plates and chatter, a thin laugh was heard.He: אריאל, תלמיד קל דעת עם נטייה לשכוח, ישב בפינה והסתכל סביב.En: Ariel, a lighthearted student with a tendency to forget, sat in the corner and looked around.He: הוא אהב למתוח את חבריו אבל חש שלא לגמרי משתלב.En: He loved playing pranks on his friends but felt he didn't quite fit in.He: מולו ישבה מרים, תלמידה חרוצה שתמיד הייתה מוסחת על ידי ההומור הלא מכוון שלה.En: Across from him sat Miriam, a diligent student who was always distracted by her own unintended humor.He: היא תמיד הרגישה מוצללת על ידי אחיה המחוננים.En: She always felt overshadowed by her talented siblings.He: במקרה, אריאל ומרים הניחו את הטלפונים שלהם באותו מקום והלכו במסלול דומה לקחת אוכל.En: By chance, Ariel and Miriam placed their phones in the same spot and went along a similar path to get food.He: כשחזרו, בלי לדעת, חילקו את הטלפונים בטעות.En: When they returned, unknowingly, they swapped phones by mistake.He: כשהחלו להשתמש בהם, פתחו וגלו סודות אחד של השני.En: As they began to use them, they opened and discovered each other's secrets.He: אריאל ראה פתאום את מערכונים קומיים שכתבה מרים, והוא גילה כשרון שלא הכיר.En: Ariel suddenly saw comedic sketches that Miriam had written, and he discovered a talent he hadn't known.He: מרים, מצידה, ראתה רשימת מתיחות שאריאל תכנן אך נראתה לו גמורה מדי כדי להמשיך.En: Miriam, for her part, saw a list of pranks Ariel planned which seemed too finished for him to continue.He: הטעויות הללו לוו בצחוק, אך גם עוררו מחשבה.En: These mistakes were accompanied by laughter but also sparked thought.He: האם זה הזמן לשנות?En: Was it time to change?He: אריאל הרגיש שעליו להביא את האמת לצד יושרה.En: Ariel felt he needed to bring out the truth with integrity.He: מרים רצתה שיכירו בכשרונה, לא בזכות אחיה.En: Miriam wanted her talent to be recognized, not overshadowed by her siblings.He: הם החליטו יחד: אריאל יספר על המתיחות שלו ויתן למרים הזדמנות להציג את הכישרון שלה במופע כישרונות בסוכות.En: They decided together: Ariel would talk about his pranks and give Miriam the opportunity to show her talent in a talent show during Sukkot.He: באירוע, כולם ציפו שאריאל יבצע עוד מתיחה, אך הוא הכין את הבמה למרים במקום.En: At the event, everyone expected Ariel to pull another prank, but instead, he prepared the stage for Miriam.He: היא עלתה והציגה את המערכון שלה עם קסם ועוצמה שלא ראו קודם.En: She went up and presented her sketch with charm and power that had not been seen before.He: ההומור שלה היה מצליח, ובסוף המופע היא קיבלה את הכבוד וההכרה שחלמה עליהם.En: Her humor was a success, and by the end of the show, she received the honor and recognition she had dreamed of.He: אריאל התברר כאדם כן ונתפס אחרת, לא רק כמי שמבצע מתיחות.En: Ariel was revealed as an honest person and was seen differently, not just as a prankster.He: באותו יום בסתיו, במזנון התיכון המעוטר, הבין אריאל את ערך הכנות וגילה שהוא יותר מהמתיחות שלו.En: On that autumn day, in the decorated high school cafeteria, Ariel understood the value of honesty and discovered that he was more than his pranks.He: מרים, לעומת זאת, צברה ביטחון ועמדה בגאווה באור הזרקורים.En: Miriam, on the other hand, gained confidence and stood proudly in the spotlight.He: הסיפור שלהם הותיר את כולם עם חיוך והיה לאירוע שידברו עליו עוד הרבה זמן.En: Their story left everyone with a smile and became an event that would be talked about for a long time. Vocabulary Words:cafeteria: מזנוןdecorated: מעוטרthin: דקlighthearted: קל דעתtendency: נטייהovershadowed: מוצללתsiblings: אחיםunknowingly: בלי לדעתswapped: חילקוdiscovered: גילוtalent: כשרוןpranks: מתיחותintegrity: יושרהrecognition: הכרהspotlight: אור הזרקוריםcomedic sketches: מערכונים קומייםpower: עוצמהhonesty: כנותconfident: ביטחוןsuccess: מצליחstudent: תלמידsimilar: דומהintended: מכווןhumor: הומורmistake: טעותopportunity: הזדמנותtalent show: מופע כישרונותcharm: קסםproudly: בגאווהevent: אירועBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Breaking Protocols: A Scientist's Quest for Hope in Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: המעבדה הייתה סודית ומותחת, נסתרת בתוך יער הקסים, שבו עצים בצבעי סתיו מרהיבים.En: The laboratory was secret and tense, hidden within the Ya'ar HaKsamim (Forest of Magic), where the trees displayed spectacular autumn colors.He: בין העננים הקרים של תחילת הסתיו, אפשר היה לראות את עלי השלכת נופלים סביב המעבדה עתירת הטכנולוגיה.En: Among the cold clouds of early autumn, one could see the falling autumn leaves surrounding the high-tech laboratory.He: הכל מתנהל כסדרו בחוץ לכבוד חג הסוכות, אבל בפנים, אורי היה עסוק.En: Everything outside was proceeding as usual for the Chag HaSukkot (Festival of Booths), but inside, Ori was busy.He: אורי היה מדען מסור, אבל עייף מהעבודה התובענית.En: Ori was a dedicated scientist, but tired from the demanding work.He: עם זאת, היה בו אותו משהו שנהג להדליק ניצוץ בעיניו - המחשבה על אותם מקרים רפואיים נדירים.En: Nevertheless, there was something in him that always ignited a spark in his eyes—the thought of those rare medical cases.He: הוא זכר את קרוב משפחתו שאיבד למחלה לא מובנת, והיה נחוש למצוא דרך לעזור לשירה, אחותה הקטנה של נועה, שסובלת ממחלה מסתורית במעבדה.En: He remembered his relative whom he lost to an incomprehensible disease and was determined to find a way to help Shira, the younger sister of Noa, who was suffering from a mysterious illness in the laboratory.He: אורי חשב על נועה ושירה.En: Ori thought about Noa and Shira.He: הוא ידע שהמצב שלהן דחוף, ורצה לתת תקווה.En: He knew their situation was urgent and wanted to give hope.He: המעבדה תחת פרוטוקול סודיות מחמיר, והממונה הזהיר אותו לעזוב את מחקרו האישי ולעסוק בפרויקטים רווחיים יותר.En: The laboratory was under a strict confidentiality protocol, and his supervisor warned him to abandon his personal research and engage in more profitable projects.He: אך אורי לא היה כזה שיתעלם מתחושותיו.En: But Ori wasn't one to ignore his feelings.He: כשהמעבדה הייתה ריקה במהלך החג, כשהרוב יצאו לחגוג בסוכה, נשאר אורי לעבוד בשקט.En: When the laboratory was empty during the festival, while most went out to celebrate in the Sukkah (booth), Ori stayed to work quietly.He: לילה אחד, נשא לחקר בדיקות חדשות, הוא הצליח לפענח משהו חשוב על המחלה של שירה.En: One night, while experimenting with new tests, he managed to decipher something crucial about Shira's illness.He: בדיוק כשמצא את התגלית, הופעלו אזעקות האבטחה.En: Just as he made the discovery, the security alarms were activated.He: היא הרעימה את החדר במוזיקה צופרת.En: They blared through the room with wailing music.He: לבו דפק חזק, אך עם זאת הרגיש שיש לו משהו בעל ערך בידיים.En: His heart pounded hard, yet he felt he held something valuable in his hands.He: כשיצאו לאור יום מוקדם בבוקר, הוא החליט לעמוד בפני הממונה.En: When dawn broke, he decided to face his supervisor.He: הוא הציג את ממצאיו וגילה עומק רב בנתוניו.En: He presented his findings and demonstrated great depth in his data.He: הממונה.. תחילה חשב להעמיד את אורי למשפט משמעתי, אבל כששמע על הגילוי, השתכנע בחשיבות המקרה של שירה.En: The supervisor initially considered subjecting Ori to disciplinary action, but when he heard about the discovery, he was convinced of Shira's importance.He: "המעבדה תהפוך את התיעדוף," אמר הממונה עם הבנה מחודשת בצליל קולו.En: "The laboratory will prioritize this," said the supervisor with renewed understanding in his voice.He: "נעבוד לפיתוח טיפול."En: "We will work to develop a treatment."He: זה היה רגע מכונן עבור אורי.En: This was a defining moment for Ori.He: הוא הבין את כוח עמידתו על עקרונותיו.En: He understood the power of standing by his principles.He: האמונות שלו היו חשובות, והוא למד שהוא יכול לשנות מציאות של אנשים אמיתיים.En: His beliefs were important, and he learned he could change the reality for real people.He: יתר על כן, חיזק את הביטחון של כל העובדים, שראו בו מנהיג שנכון למצות את האמיתות עד תום.En: Furthermore, it boosted the confidence of all the workers, who saw him as a leader willing to pursue the truth to the end.He: כך, ברוח הסתיו הנושבת בנעימות, המשיכו אורי וצוותו בשיתוף פעולה נמרץ, מתמקדים במציאת תרופה למחלה של שירה, ומעניקים תקווה חדשה לנועה ולשירה.En: Thus, in the pleasantly blowing autumn breeze, Ori and his team continued with intense collaboration, focusing on finding a cure for Shira's illness, and granting new hope to Noa and Shira.He: ליל סתיו זה סימן שינוי גדול לאורי, שלמד שכאשר הוא מתמיד בדרך אמונתו, דברים מיוחדים יכולים לקרות.En: That autumn night marked a significant change for Ori, who learned that when he perseveres in the path of his faith, special things can happen. Vocabulary Words:spectacular: מרהיביםhigh-tech: עתירת הטכנולוגיהdedicated: מסורdemanding: תובעניתignited: הדליקspark: ניצוץincomprehensible: לא מובנתdetermined: נחושconfidentiality: סודיותprotocol: פרוטוקולsupervisor: ממונהabandon: לעזובprofitable: רווחייםpersonal: אישיignore: יתעלםdecipher: לפענחalarms: אזעקותblared: הרעימהvaluable: בעל ערךdisciplinary: משמעתיconvince: השתכנעdefining: מכונןprinciples: עקרונותיוboosted: חיזקconfidence: הביטחוןpersevere: מתמידcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהgranting: מעניקיםsignificant: שינוי גדולfaith: אמונתוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unlocking Firenze: Students' Secret Library Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nelle silenziose vie di Firenze, l'autunno posava un mantello dorato sulla città.En: In the silent streets of Firenze, autumn laid a golden cloak over the city.It: Gli studenti della scuola media erano stati invitati a una visita speciale: una biblioteca segreta nel cuore della città.En: The middle school students had been invited to a special visit: a secret library in the heart of the city.It: Tra loro c'erano Luca e Giulia.En: Among them were Luca and Giulia.It: Luca camminava a passi lenti, perso nei suoi pensieri.En: Luca walked slowly, lost in his thoughts.It: Amava le storie antiche, ma la sua timidezza gli impediva di condividere il suo entusiasmo con gli altri.En: He loved ancient stories, but his shyness prevented him from sharing his enthusiasm with others.It: Si narrava che in quella biblioteca ci fosse un libro dimenticato con un codice misterioso.En: It was rumored that in that library there was a forgotten book with a mysterious code.It: Luca voleva trovarlo.En: Luca wanted to find it.It: La biblioteca era un luogo straordinario.En: The library was an extraordinary place.It: Scaffali altissimi si estendevano fino al soffitto.En: Very tall shelves stretched to the ceiling.It: L'aria profumava di vecchie pagine e storia.En: The air was scented with old pages and history.It: Luca osservava ogni angolo con occhi sognanti.En: Luca observed every corner with dreamy eyes.It: In cuor suo, decise: avrebbe cercato quel libro.En: In his heart, he decided: he would search for that book.It: La guida stava parlando, ma Luca, con il cuore che batteva forte, si staccò dal gruppo.En: The guide was speaking, but Luca, with his heart pounding, broke away from the group.It: Si muoveva con cautela, attento a non farsi notare.En: He moved cautiously, careful not to be noticed.It: Giulia, sempre attenta e curiosa, notò la sua assenza.En: Giulia, always attentive and curious, noticed his absence.It: Guardò intorno e, senza perdere tempo, decise di seguirlo.En: She looked around and, without wasting time, decided to follow him.It: Insieme si inoltrarono in una sezione riservata, trovando una porta chiusa.En: Together, they ventured into a restricted section, finding a closed door.It: Con sorpresa, la porta si aprì facilmente.En: To their surprise, the door opened easily.It: Entrambi si trovarono in una sala polverosa, avvolta da un silenzio antico.En: They both found themselves in a dusty room, wrapped in ancient silence.It: "Dobbiamo trovare quel libro", disse Luca, finalmente deciso a parlare.En: "We must find that book," said Luca, finally deciding to speak.It: Giulia sorrise, complice in quest'avventura.En: Giulia smiled, a partner in this adventure.It: "Cerchiamo insieme", rispose con entusiasmo.En: "Let's search together," she replied enthusiastically.It: Dopo alcuni minuti di ricerca, trovarono un tomo polveroso che attirava l'attenzione.En: After a few minutes of searching, they found a dusty tome that caught their attention.It: Era proprio come descritto nelle leggende.En: It was just as described in the legends.It: Lo aprirono con attenzione e iniziarono a decifrare il codice.En: They carefully opened it and began to decipher the code.It: Con grande sorpresa, il codice rivelava indicazioni per un tesoro nascosto nella città.En: To their great surprise, the code revealed directions to a hidden treasure in the city.It: I due amici si guardarono negli occhi, emozionati dalla scoperta.En: The two friends looked into each other's eyes, excited by the discovery.It: Tornati al gruppo, non parlarono a nessuno del loro segreto.En: Back with the group, they didn't tell anyone about their secret.It: Ma qualcosa era cambiato.En: But something had changed.It: Luca si sentiva diverso, più sicuro.En: Luca felt different, more confident.It: Giulia, invece, guardava Firenze con occhi nuovi, affascinata dalle storie che ancora dovevano essere scoperte.En: Giulia, on the other hand, looked at Firenze with new eyes, fascinated by the stories that still had to be discovered.It: In quella biblioteca segreta, avevano trovato molto più di un libro.En: In that secret library, they had found much more than a book.It: Avevano trovato una nuova amicizia e un'avventura indimenticabile.En: They had found a new friendship and an unforgettable adventure. Vocabulary Words:silent: silenziosecloak: mantelloshyness: timidezzarumor: si narravaforgotten: dimenticatoscented: profumavaventured: inoltraronorestricted: riservatadusty room: sala polverosapartner: compliceenthusiasm: entusiasmotome: tomodecipher: decifraredirections: indicazioniconfident: sicurounforgettable: indimenticabileancient silence: silenzio anticosearch: ricercasurprise: sorpresahidden: nascostoadventure: avventuraobserved: osservavaextraordinary: straordinarioguide: guidacareful: attentocautiously: cautelamysterious: misteriosodiscovery: scopertaexcited: emozionatiheart: cuore

Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Chaos to Culinary: A Chuseok Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 서진, 현진, 그리고 민지는 광장시장을 방문했다.En: One deepening autumn day, Seojin, Hyunjin, and Minji visited Gwangjang Market.Ko: 시장은 차례상 준비를 하려는 사람들로 붐볐다.En: The market was bustling with people preparing for their charyesang (ancestral rites table).Ko: 서진은 추석 가족 모임을 위해 전통 음식을 준비해야 했다.En: Seojin needed to prepare traditional foods for the Chuseok family gathering.Ko: 서진은 부지런했다.En: Seojin was diligent.Ko: 그녀는 가족에게 특별한 요리를 선보이고 싶었다.En: She wanted to present a special dish to her family.Ko: 하지만 시장은 너무 시끄럽고 혼란스러워서 집중하기가 어려웠다.En: However, the market was so noisy and chaotic that it was hard to concentrate.Ko: 현진은 서진의 사촌이었다.En: Hyunjin was Seojin's cousin.Ko: 그는 요리에 관심이 많았지만 경험은 없었다.En: He was interested in cooking but had no experience.Ko: 가끔 그의 열정은 더 많은 문제를 일으키곤 했다.En: Sometimes, his enthusiasm would cause more trouble.Ko: 민지는 가족의 오랜 친구였다.En: Minji was a long-time friend of the family.Ko: 그녀는 지혜롭고 경험이 많았으며, 조상 대대로 전해 내려오는 비법을 알고 있었다.En: She was wise and experienced, knowing the secrets passed down from their ancestors.Ko: 그날 시장은 특별히 붐볐다.En: That day, the market was particularly crowded.Ko: 청과물 가게에는 빨갛고 노란 가을 열매가 넘쳤다.En: The produce stalls were overflowing with red and yellow autumn fruits.Ko: 매운 향신료 냄새는 골목 사이를 가득 채웠다.En: The spicy aroma filled the spaces between the alleys.Ko: 현진은 엉뚱한 데 관심을 가졌다.En: Hyunjin was fascinated by unrelated things.Ko: 저마다 소리치며 바삐 돌아다니는 사람들 중에서 현진은 더 집중했다.En: Among the people shouting and busily moving around, Hyunjin needed more focus.Ko: 서진은 그를 붙잡고 간신히 길을 잃지 않도록 했다.En: Seojin barely managed to keep hold of him to prevent them from getting lost.Ko: "현진아, 부탁이야. 조금 진지해져야 해," 서진이 부탁했다.En: "Hyunjin ah, please. You need to be a bit more serious," Seojin implored.Ko: 현진은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Hyunjin nodded.Ko: 둘은 민지와 합류해 필요한 재료들을 확인했다.En: The two joined Minji to check the necessary ingredients.Ko: 이윽고 그들은 시장의 중앙으로 향했다.En: Soon, they headed to the center of the market.Ko: 돼지고기와 간장을 사고 싶었다.En: They wanted to buy pork and soy sauce.Ko: 그리고 마지막으로 특별한 산삼이 필요했다.En: Finally, they needed special samsam (wild ginseng).Ko: 그런데 그 재료는 이미 다 팔리고 없었다.En: However, that ingredient was already sold out.Ko: 서진은 당황했다.En: Seojin was flustered.Ko: 그녀는 민지를 쳐다보며 물었다. "어떻게 하죠, 민지 이모?"En: She looked at Minji and asked, "What should we do, Aunt 민지?"Ko: 민지는 미소를 지으며 말했다. "걱정하지 마. 다른 방법이 있을 거야."En: Minji smiled and said, "Don't worry. We'll find another way."Ko: 그러고는 민지는 비슷한 뿌리를 찾았다.En: Then Minji found a similar root.Ko: "이것도 산삼만큼 좋을 거야." 민지는 자신 있게 말했다.En: "This will be as good as samsam." Minji said confidently.Ko: 집으로 돌아와 요리를 시작했다.En: They returned home and began cooking.Ko: 민지는 요리법을 설명하며 서진과 현진을 도왔다.En: Minji explained the recipe and helped Seojin and Hyunjin.Ko: 현진은 민지가 시키는 대로 열심히 반죽을 했다.En: Hyunjin diligently kneaded the dough as Minji instructed.Ko: 서진은 볶음을 맡았다.En: Seojin took charge of the stir-frying.Ko: 시간이 흘러 드디어 음식이 완성되었다.En: As time passed, the dishes were finally completed.Ko: 가족들이 차례상에 모였다.En: The family gathered around the charyesang.Ko: 추석 음식이 한 상 가득 차려졌다.En: The Chuseok dishes were laid out on the table.Ko: 산삼 대신 사용한 뿌리는 전통적인 맛을 살려냈다.En: The root used instead of samsam captured the traditional flavor.Ko: 모두가 새로움을 즐기며 칭찬했다.En: Everyone enjoyed the novelty and praised it.Ko: 서진은 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: Seojin let out a sigh of relief.Ko: 현진은 자랑스러워하며 말했다. "나도 참 잘했지?"En: Hyunjin, feeling proud, said, "I did well too, didn't I?"Ko: 그날 서진은 배웠다. 전통은 변할 수 있고, 협동은 모든 걸 더욱 즐겁게 만든다는 것을.En: That day, Seojin learned that tradition can change, and collaboration makes everything more enjoyable.Ko: 현진 또한 자신감을 얻었다.En: Hyunjin also gained confidence.Ko: 가족들은 모두 함께 웃고 즐겼다.En: The family laughed and enjoyed being together.Ko: 새로운 맛과 전통이 어우러져 행복한 추석이 되었다.En: A happy Chuseok was created, blending new flavors with tradition. Vocabulary Words:deepening: 깊어가는bustling: 붐볐다charyesang: 차례상diligent: 부지런한chaotic: 혼란스러운concentrate: 집중하기enthusiasm: 열정flustered: 당황했다implored: 간청했다overflowing: 넘쳤다aroma: 향기fascinated: 매혹된serious: 진지한checked: 확인했다flavor: 맛kneaded: 반죽한stir-frying: 볶음captured: 포착한novelty: 새로움relief: 안도collaboration: 협동gained: 얻게 되었다blending: 어우러져gathered: 모였다passed down: 전해 내려오는particularly: 특별히produce: 청과물ingredients: 재료samsam: 산삼confidently: 자신 있게

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unexpected Connections: History Meets Photography in Belgrade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегданска тврђава је све сијала под златним јесењим сунцем.En: The Kalemegdan Fortress glistened under the golden autumn sun.Sr: Листови су љуљали на ветру, а звук музике испуњавао је простор.En: Leaves swayed in the wind, and the sound of music filled the air.Sr: Културни догађај је привукао многе посетиоце.En: A cultural event attracted many visitors.Sr: Међу њима, био је и Никола, страствени историчар који је често долазио овде у потрази за инспирацијом.En: Among them was Nikola, a passionate historian who often came here in search of inspiration.Sr: Тог дана, није се осећао баш креативно.En: That day, he didn't feel particularly creative.Sr: Иако му је срце увек брже куцало када је говорио о историји Београда, сада му је било тешко пронаћи нову перспективу.En: Although his heart always beat faster when he talked about the history of Belgrade, now it was hard for him to find a new perspective.Sr: Поглед му је клонуо на фотографије изложене у једном од култа.En: His gaze fell upon the photographs displayed in one of the exhibition areas.Sr: Тамо је угледао Ану.En: There he saw Ana.Sr: Она је, с фотоапаратом у руци, покушавала да ухвати есенцију града.En: She was with a camera in hand, trying to capture the essence of the city.Sr: И сама је била у потрази за нечим новим, нечим што би је повезало са коренима.En: She too was searching for something new, something that would connect her to her roots.Sr: Њихови путеви су се укрстили код слика.En: Their paths crossed at the pictures.Sr: Милан, заједнички пријатељ, појавио се изненада, поздрављајући обојицу с осмехом.En: Milan, a mutual friend, appeared suddenly, greeting both with a smile.Sr: „Никола, Ана, јесте ли се већ упознали?En: "Nikola, Ana, have you met yet?"Sr: “ рекао је, задовољан што их је спојио.En: he said, pleased to have brought them together.Sr: Никола и Ана су разменијали љубазне погледе и одлучили да се придруже једном научном предавању.En: Nikola and Ana exchanged polite glances and decided to join a scholarly lecture.Sr: Док су слушали говорника, који је страствено говорио о утицају историје на данашњи Београд, нешто се догодило.En: As they listened to the speaker passionately discussing the influence of history on today's Belgrade, something happened.Sr: Погледали су једно друго и осетили да прелазе невидљиву границу.En: They looked at each other and felt as if they were crossing an invisible boundary.Sr: „Како ти објашњаваш тај утицај?En: "How do you explain that influence?"Sr: “ Ана је питала Николу након предавања.En: Ana asked Nikola after the lecture.Sr: Његове речи су побудиле њену креативност.En: His words sparked her creativity.Sr: Разговор се наставио уз авантуристичке приче о старом Београду које је он поделило с њом.En: The conversation continued with adventurous tales of old Belgrade that he shared with her.Sr: До краја вечерњег окупљања, Ана је предложила: „Можда би могли заједно обићи неке историјске локације.En: By the end of the evening gathering, Ana suggested, "Maybe we could tour some historical sites together.Sr: Можда и твоје приче, и моје фотографије, могу открити нешто ново.En: Perhaps your stories and my photographs can reveal something new."Sr: “Никола је прихватио идеју с ентузијазмом.En: Nikola embraced the idea with enthusiasm.Sr: Њих двоје су изашли са Калемегдана, обоје с новим светлом у очима.En: The two of them left Kalemegdan, both with a new light in their eyes.Sr: Никола је пронашао свежу перспективу у начину на који Ана види кроз свој објектив, док се Ана осећала дубље повезаном с градом кроз Николине приче.En: Nikola found a fresh perspective in the way Ana saw through her lens, while Ana felt more deeply connected to the city through Nikola's stories.Sr: Тако је почела нова прича о историји и фотографији, две стране које су се нашле у срцу Београда, уз обале Саве и Дунава.En: Thus began a new story of history and photography, two sides that found each other in the heart of Belgrade, along the banks of the Sava and the Danube. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваglistened: сијалаautumn: јесењиswayed: љуљалиcultural: културниvisitors: посетиоцеhistorian: историчарinspiration: инспирацијаcreative: креативноperspective: перспективаgaze: погледphotographs: фотографијеcaptured: ухватилаessence: есенцијаroots: корениpaths: путевиscholarly: научномlecture: предавањеboundary: границуtales: причеadventurous: авантуристичкеgathering: окупљањеtour: обићиhistorical: историјскеenthusiasm: ентузијазмомlens: објективconnected: повезаномbank: обалеphotography: фотографијиinfluence: утицај

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Tea House Reunion: Healing Old Wounds in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-21-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi Budapest meghitt teázói között állt egy különleges hely: Árnyas Teaház.En: Among the cozy tea houses of autumnal Budapest, there stood a special place: Árnyas Teaház.Hu: A teaház belsejét melegséggel töltötte meg a teák gazdag aromája, kiegészítve frissen sült sütemények édes illatával.En: The interior of the tea house was filled with the warmth of rich tea aromas, complemented by the sweet scent of freshly baked pastries.Hu: Nagy ablakok szűrtek be aranyszínű napfényt, amitől még inkább hívogató volt a hely.En: Large windows filtered in golden sunlight, making the place even more inviting.Hu: István, egy gondolataiba mélyedt, tartózkodó férfi, belépett a teaházba.En: István, a pensive, reserved man, entered the tea house.Hu: Felkavarodott érzésekkel a szívében sétált az asztalok között.En: With tumultuous feelings in his heart, he walked among the tables.Hu: Régi emlékek kavarogtak benne; egy régi barátság fájdalmával.En: Old memories swirled within him; the pain of an old friendship.Hu: Réka, mint egykor legjobb barátja, évekkel ezelőtt eltávolodott tőle egy félreértés miatt, amit azóta is mélyen megbánt.En: Réka, once his best friend, had drifted away years ago due to a misunderstanding that he had deeply regretted ever since.Hu: Épp egy sarokban lévő asztalhoz ült le, amikor észrevette, hogy a másik asztalnál valaki régi kedvelt teát rendel.En: He had just sat down at a corner table when he noticed someone at another table ordering an old favorite tea.Hu: Kamilla méz és gyömbérrel – Réka kedvence.En: Chamomile with honey and ginger – Réka's favorite.Hu: A pillanat megakadt István torkán; Réka volt ott.En: The moment caught in István's throat; it was Réka there.Hu: Ugyanolyan határozott, sugárzó nő, mint amilyenre emlékezett, de most távolinak tűnt.En: She was the same resolute, radiant woman as he remembered, but now she seemed distant.Hu: István nyugtalanul felállt, majd egy mély levegőt vett.En: István stood up nervously and took a deep breath.Hu: „Kérem, egy kamilla teát mézzel és gyömbérrel," kérte a pincért, és elindult Rékához.En: "Please, a chamomile tea with honey and ginger," he asked the waiter, and headed towards Réka.Hu: Szíve kalapált, de tudta, hogy a teával kifejezheti a békülés szándékát.En: His heart was pounding, but he knew that with the tea, he could express his intention for reconciliation.Hu: Megállt Réka mellett, és bizonytalan mosollyal mutatta fel a teáscsészét.En: He stopped beside Réka and showed the teacup with an uncertain smile.Hu: Réka felpillantott, szemeiben meglepettség.En: Réka looked up, surprise in her eyes.Hu: A tea látványa és István jelenléte megannyi emléket idézett fel benne.En: The sight of the tea and István's presence evoked countless memories in her.Hu: Kis csend következett, majd megszólalt: „Te is emlékszel?" kérdezte halkan.En: A little silence followed, then she spoke: "Do you remember too?" she asked softly.Hu: István leült elé, és halkan bólintott.En: István sat down in front of her and nodded quietly.Hu: „Igen, Réka. Hiányoztál. És szeretném megérteni, mi romlott el köztünk."En: "Yes, Réka. I missed you. And I want to understand what went wrong between us."Hu: Réka sóhajtott, és tekintetét az ablak felé fordította, ahol az arany és vörös levelek táncoltak a szélben.En: Réka sighed and turned her gaze towards the window, where the golden and red leaves danced in the wind.Hu: „Mindig is nehéz volt nyíltan beszélni egymással. Pedig a barátságunk fontos volt számomra."En: "It was always hard for us to speak openly with each other. Yet our friendship was important to me."Hu: A csend súlya alatt István összeszedte bátorságát.En: Under the weight of silence, István gathered his courage.Hu: Elmagyarázta a félreértést, amitől eltávolodtak egymástól.En: He explained the misunderstanding that had driven them apart.Hu: Réka figyelmesen hallgatta, majd őszintén elmondta saját érzéseit és frusztrációját.En: Réka listened attentively, then honestly shared her own feelings and frustrations.Hu: Egy hosszú, érzelmes beszélgetés következett, ahol minden szívfájdalmat kitettek az asztalra.En: A long, emotional conversation followed, where all the heartaches were laid bare on the table.Hu: A levegő megtisztult köztük, és a régóta zárt ajtók újra kinyíltak.En: The air cleared between them, and long-closed doors opened again.Hu: Ahogy a nap lassan eltűnt az égbolton, a teázót is béke lengedezte körbe.En: As the sun slowly vanished from the sky, peace wafted around the tea house as well.Hu: István és Réka elmosolyodtak, tudatosan és együtt döntöttek úgy, hogy újra nekivágnak a barátságuk építésének.En: István and Réka smiled, consciously and together deciding to embark on rebuilding their friendship.Hu: Már nem voltak köztük régi sérelmek; csak a jövő ígérete.En: There were no more old grievances between them; only the promise of the future.Hu: Így lett a megbékélésből egy újrakezdés lehetősége, ahol István tanult, hogy nyitottabb legyen, Réka pedig megtanulta megbocsátani és újra bízni.En: Thus, reconciliation became the possibility of a new beginning, where István learned to be more open, and Réka learned to forgive and trust again.Hu: Az Árnyas Teaház továbbra is meghitten fogadta a látogatókat, akárcsak egy barátság, amely átvészeli az idő próbáját.En: The Árnyas Teaház continued to warmly welcome visitors, just like a friendship that withstands the test of time. Vocabulary Words:cozy: meghittautumnal: ősziaroma: aromacomplemented: kiegészítvepensive: gondolataiba mélyedtreserved: tartózkodótumultuous: felkavarodottswirled: kavarogtakmisunderstanding: félreértésregretted: megbántradiant: sugárzódistant: távolinakreconciliation: megbékélésthroat: torokevoked: idézett felattentive: figyelmesfrustrations: frusztrációembark: nekivágnakwafted: lengedezteconsciously: tudatosangrievances: sérelmekwithstands: átvészeligathered: összeszedtecourage: bátorságexplained: elmagyaráztabearing: súlyasigh: sóhajtvanished: eltűntpossibility: lehetőségforgive: megbocsátani

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Disappearing Art: Solving the Mystery in Stockholm's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Höstmorgonens kyliga luft fyllde marknadsplatsen i Stockholm med en krispig energi.En: The chilly air of the autumn morning filled the market square in Stockholm with a crisp energy.Sv: De färgglada löven prasslade under fötterna på folk medan de vandrade längs kullerstensgångarna.En: The colorful leaves rustled under people's feet as they wandered along the cobblestone paths.Sv: Bland sorlet från försäljare och ljudet av skratt från barn, sträckte sig en byggnad som lockade konstälskare.En: Among the chatter of vendors and the sound of children's laughter, a building stood that attracted art lovers.Sv: Den var varm och inbjudande: den lokala konstutställningen.En: It was warm and inviting: the local art exhibition.Sv: På insidan, väl upplyst med mjuk guldglöd från lampljusen, smög Nils, en ung och hoppfull konstnär, omkring.En: Inside, well-lit with a soft golden glow from the lamps, Nils, a young and hopeful artist, quietly moved around.Sv: Han drömde om att en dag se sina tavlor hänga här.En: He dreamed of one day seeing his paintings hanging here.Sv: Men denna dag, hans tankar stördes.En: But on this day, his thoughts were disturbed.Sv: Det hade skett ett mysterium.En: A mystery had occurred.Sv: En betydelsefull målning hade plötsligt försvunnit.En: A significant painting had suddenly disappeared.Sv: Elsa, utställningens kurator, var djärv och oroad.En: Elsa, the exhibition's curator, was bold and worried.Sv: Hon förstod värdet i varje tavla.En: She understood the value of each painting.Sv: För henne var det personligt.En: For her, it was personal.Sv: Hon hade varit den som noggrant valt varje konstverk.En: She had been the one who carefully selected each artwork.Sv: Nu var en av dem borta.En: Now one of them was gone.Sv: I panik, sökte hon hjälp från Kasper, den nyfikna lokala detektiven känd för att ha ett sinne för detaljer och mysterier.En: In a panic, she sought help from Kasper, the curious local detective known for having an eye for detail and mysteries.Sv: Han anlände snart med en resolut blick och började att begrunda ledtrådar.En: He soon arrived with a determined look and began to ponder the clues.Sv: Säkerhetsfilmerna var på något konstigt sätt raderade.En: The security footage had been mysteriously erased.Sv: Detta gjorde situationen mer komplex.En: This made the situation more complex.Sv: Ingen trodde att det var möjligt att målningen bara kunde försvinna så där.En: No one believed it was possible for the painting to just disappear like that.Sv: Men där var ingenting synbart misstänkt.En: But there was nothing visibly suspicious.Sv: Nils, ivrig att bevisa sitt värde, föreslog Dante, "Låt mig hjälpa till!En: Nils, eager to prove his worth, suggested to Dante, "Let me help!Sv: Vi kan utreda de personer som var här vid tiden."En: We can investigate the people who were here at the time."Sv: Elsa, förvånad över hans mod, gav honom en chans.En: Elsa, surprised by his courage, gave him a chance.Sv: Kasper log och sa, "Trevligt, låt oss arbeta tillsammans."En: Kasper smiled and said, "Nice, let's work together."Sv: De började i marknaden.En: They began in the market.Sv: Dagens ljus reflekterade vackert över varorna.En: The day's light beautifully reflected over the goods.Sv: Folk pratade, handlade och skrattade.En: People talked, shopped, and laughed.Sv: Nils och Kasper rörde sig smidigt genom mängden, frågade utställningens besökare.En: Nils and Kasper moved smoothly through the crowd, questioning the exhibition's visitors.Sv: De märkte en suspekt man, som tidigare hade visats ett ovanligt stort intresse för konstverket.En: They noticed a suspicious man, who had earlier shown an unusually keen interest in the artwork.Sv: De följde hans steg med diskreta blickar.En: They followed his steps with discreet glances.Sv: Efter flera timmar av frågor och observation, återvände de.En: After several hours of questioning and observation, they returned.Sv: Nils kände sig orolig, men han visste att de närmade sig en ledtråd.En: Nils felt anxious, but he knew they were closing in on a clue.Sv: Med en idé i tanken sprang han tillbaka till galleriet, följd av Kasper och Elsa.En: With an idea in mind, he ran back to the gallery, followed by Kasper and Elsa.Sv: De upptäckte en nästan osynlig dörr, en passage bakom ett arrangemang av tyger och skärmar.En: They discovered an almost invisible door, a passage behind an arrangement of fabrics and screens.Sv: "Den här vägen," pekade Nils ivrigt.En: "This way," Nils pointed eagerly.Sv: Passagen var smal och dunkelt belyst.En: The passage was narrow and dimly lit.Sv: Med stigande spänning följde de den tills de fann ett litet rum, och där, lutad mot en mur, återkände Nils genast den saknade målningen.En: With rising excitement, they followed it until they found a small room, and there, leaning against a wall, Nils immediately recognized the missing painting.Sv: Elsa kände en våg av lättnad och tacksamhet.En: Elsa felt a wave of relief and gratitude.Sv: "Ditt mod och skarpa öga ledde oss hit," sa hon till Nils.En: "Your bravery and sharp eye led us here," she said to Nils.Sv: Som en belöning beslutade Elsa att uppmärksamma Nils för hans tapperhet och beslutade att ställa ut hans konstverk i nästa utställning.En: As a reward, Elsa decided to commend Nils for his bravery and decided to showcase his artworks in the next exhibition.Sv: Nils kände en nyvunnen självsäkerhet.En: Nils felt a newfound confidence.Sv: Han stod bredvid sina målningar under nästa öppning, och hans hjärta fylldes av stolthet och tacksamhet.En: He stood next to his paintings at the next opening, and his heart filled with pride and gratitude.Sv: Nu applåderades han av både Elsa och Kasper, nya vänner och kollegor.En: Now he was applauded by both Elsa and Kasper, new friends and colleagues.Sv: Deras respekt fullbordade hans dröm.En: Their respect completed his dream.Sv: Vad hade börjat som ett mysterium, blev istället en ny början för en konstnär som en gång bara hade drömt om erkännande.En: What had begun as a mystery turned into a new beginning for an artist who once only dreamed of recognition. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligacobblestone: kullerstensgångarnachatter: sorletvendors: försäljarecurator: kuratordaring: djärvresolved: resolutponder: begrundafootage: filmernaeager: ivrigsuspicions: misstänktdiscreet: diskretaquestioning: frågorobservation: observationanxious: oroligclue: ledtrådnarrow: smaldimly: dunkeltleaning: lutadgratitude: tacksamhetbravery: tapperhetcommend: uppmärksammarecognition: erkännandepassage: passageresolved: resolutmystery: mysteriumdisturbed: stördessignificant: betydelsefullvanished: försvunnitkeen: ovanligt stort

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Pumpkin Showdown: A Market Tale of Friendship and Festivity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón del bullicioso Mercado Luminoso, un canto de voces y risas llenaba el aire de primavera.En: In the heart of the bustling Mercado Luminoso, a symphony of voices and laughter filled the springtime air.Es: Era Día de las Brujas, una fecha poco usual en esta estación del año, pero no menos celebrada.En: It was Día de las Brujas, an unusual date in this season, but no less celebrated.Es: Las sombras jugaban entre los coloridos puestos de frutas y artesanías.En: Shadows danced among the colorful stalls of fruits and crafts.Es: Isidora, joven maestra, paseaba entre las filas de calabazas.En: Isidora, a young teacher, strolled among the rows of pumpkins.Es: Su misión era encontrar la calabaza perfecta.En: Her mission was to find the perfect pumpkin.Es: Quería decorar su salón para crear un ambiente mágico para sus alumnos.En: She wanted to decorate her classroom to create a magical atmosphere for her students.Es: Al otro lado del mercado, Javier, siempre de buen humor, buscaba la calabaza ideal para su colección de linternas de calabaza.En: Across the market, Javier, always in good spirits, searched for the ideal pumpkin for his collection of jack-o'-lanterns.Es: Él adoraba hacer reír a sus vecinos con sus creativas obras.En: He loved to make his neighbors laugh with his creative works.Es: Ambos se detuvieron frente al último puesto.En: Both stopped in front of the last stall.Es: Entre los demás productos, una calabaza resplandecía, robusta y anaranjada.En: Among the other products, one pumpkin stood out, robust and orange.Es: Sin decir palabra, Isidora y Javier extendieron sus manos, los dedos casi rozando la misma calabaza.En: Without saying a word, Isidora and Javier extended their hands, fingers almost touching the same pumpkin.Es: "¡Esa calabaza es mía!"En: "That pumpkin is mine!"Es: exclamó Isidora, sonriendo pero decidida.En: exclaimed Isidora, smiling but determined.Es: "Lo siento, pero la vi primero", replicó Javier, también sonriendo con un brillo de picardía.En: "I'm sorry, but I saw it first," replied Javier, also smiling with a glint of mischief.Es: Ninguno estaba dispuesto a ceder.En: Neither was willing to yield.Es: Las miradas atentas de los otros compradores se fijaron en ellos, curiosos por ver quién ganaría.En: The attentive gazes of the other shoppers fixed on them, curious to see who would win.Es: Isidora pensó rápido.En: Isidora thought quickly.Es: "Podría ofrecerte un intercambio", sugirió.En: "I could offer you a trade," she suggested.Es: Javier movió la cabeza, divertido.En: Javier shook his head, amused.Es: "¿Y si hacemos una competencia de trivia de Halloween?"En: "How about we have a Halloween trivia contest?"Es: propuso.En: he proposed.Es: Ambos sabían que esto llamaría la atención de la multitud.En: Both knew this would attract the crowd's attention.Es: Así lo hicieron, organizando un concurso improvisado en medio del mercado.En: So they did, organizing an impromptu contest in the middle of the market.Es: Las preguntas volaban de un lado a otro.En: Questions flew back and forth.Es: ¿Cuál es el origen del Día de las Brujas?En: What is the origin of Día de las Brujas?Es: ¿Qué criatura representa mejor la noche de Halloween?En: Which creature best represents Halloween night?Es: Sus conocimientos eran igual de afilados, y la audiencia los animaba con cada respuesta correcta.En: Their knowledge was equally sharp, and the audience cheered them on with each correct answer.Es: Al final, el puntaje quedó empatado.En: In the end, the score was tied.Es: Isidora y Javier se miraron, cada uno admirando la pasión del otro.En: Isidora and Javier looked at each other, each admiring the other's passion.Es: En un gesto de camaradería, decidieron cortar la calabaza por la mitad.En: In a gesture of camaraderie, they decided to cut the pumpkin in half.Es: Isidora usaría su parte para decorar el aula, mientras que Javier crearía su famosa linterna.En: Isidora would use her part to decorate the classroom, while Javier would craft his famous lantern.Es: Cuando el mercado comenzó a vaciarse, ambos prometieron trabajar juntos el próximo año.En: When the market began to empty, both promised to work together the following year.Es: Habían ganado algo más que una calabaza: una nueva amistad forjada en el espíritu de una celebración compartida.En: They had gained more than just a pumpkin: a new friendship forged in the spirit of a shared celebration.Es: Así, entre los vívidos colores del Mercado Luminoso y la calidez de la primavera, Isidora y Javier se alejaron sin una calabaza completa, pero con el corazón lleno de gratitud y camaradería.En: Thus, among the vivid colors of the Mercado Luminoso and the warmth of spring, Isidora and Javier walked away without a whole pumpkin, but with hearts full of gratitude and camaraderie. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe market: el mercadothe teacher: la maestrathe stall: el puestothe shadow: la sombrathe pumpkin: la calabazathe classroom: el salónthe neighbor: el vecinothe collection: la colecciónthe glance: la miradathe crowd: la multitudthe audience: la audienciathe score: el puntajethe gesture: el gestothe camaraderie: la camaraderíabustling: bulliciosorobust: robustacreative: creativasdetermined: decididamischief: picardíacurious: curiososthe trade: el intercambiothe trivia: la triviaimprovised: improvisadosharp: afiladostied: empatadoto admire: admirarthe spring: la primaverathe colors: los coloresgratitude: gratitud

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: An Imperfect Halloween: Family, Flaws & Finding Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-18-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht in Vondelpark was fris en gevuld met de geur van natte bladeren.En: The air in Vondelpark was fresh and filled with the scent of wet leaves.Nl: Het was herfst in Amsterdam.En: It was autumn in Amsterdam.Nl: De bomen waren gouden schilderijen geworden, met hun bladeren die glinsterden in het zwakke zonlicht.En: The trees had turned into golden paintings, with their leaves glistening in the faint sunlight.Nl: Hier, in dit levendige park, had Sanne een familiepicknick gepland.En: Here, in this lively park, Sanne had planned a family picnic.Nl: Het moest perfect zijn.En: It had to be perfect.Nl: Ze had het allemaal georganiseerd met Marcus en Emma, haar neefjes die dol waren op Halloween.En: She had organized everything with Marcus and Emma, her nephews who loved Halloween.Nl: Tussen de bomen en het gelach van andere gezinnen zette Sanne een tafelkleed neer, beladen met lekkernijen.En: Among the trees and the laughter of other families, Sanne set down a tablecloth laden with treats.Nl: Ze glimlachte, al was ze bezorgd.En: She smiled, although she was worried.Nl: De wolken hingen dreigend boven hen.En: The clouds hung threateningly above them.Nl: "Kom op jongens, de pompoensoep wacht!"En: "Come on, guys, the pumpkin soup is waiting!"Nl: riep ze opgewonden.En: she called excitedly.Nl: De soup dampte in de koele lucht, naast de zelfgebakken appeltaart en sandwiches.En: The soup steamed in the cool air, next to the homemade apple pie and sandwiches.Nl: De familie had de laatste tijd wat afstand genomen.En: The family had been a bit distant lately.Nl: Kleine ruzies, vergeten verjaardagen, drukke levens.En: Small arguments, forgotten birthdays, busy lives.Nl: Sanne wilde vandaag alles anders maken.En: Sanne wanted to change everything today.Nl: Ze wilde dat oude sfeer van verbondenheid.En: She wanted that old sense of connection.Nl: Ze wilde de Halloween-magic van haar kindertijd terugbrengen.En: She wanted to bring back the Halloween magic of her childhood.Nl: Emma kwam vrolijk aangelopen, verkleed als een heks, met een bezem in haar hand.En: Emma came cheerfully running, dressed as a witch, with a broom in her hand.Nl: Marcus stoeide ergens in de bladeren, sprak met de anderen, maar leek afwezig.En: Marcus was playing somewhere in the leaves, talking with the others but seemed absent.Nl: Sanne voelde een steek van zorgen; was dit wel een goed idee?En: Sanne felt a pang of worry; was this a good idea?Nl: Na de eerste hapjes begon het gesprek te draaien.En: After the first bites, the conversation began to turn.Nl: Eerst was het gezellig, herinneringen werden gedeeld, maar daarna kwamen de woorden die al zolang ingehouden waren.En: At first, it was cozy, memories were shared, but then came the words that had been held back for so long.Nl: De problemen, de misverstanden en de oude pijn kwamen naar boven.En: The problems, the misunderstandings, and the old pain surfaced.Nl: Het werd stil.En: It became quiet.Nl: Plots ruiste de wind sterker, en de eerste regendruppels vielen neer.En: Suddenly, the wind rustled stronger, and the first raindrops began to fall.Nl: Sanne zuchtte diep, vouwde het tafelkleed snel in en keek de anderen aan.En: Sanne sighed deeply, quickly folded the tablecloth, and looked at the others.Nl: "Kom allemaal, ik heb een plan B," zei ze kalm.En: "Come on, everyone, I have a plan B," she said calmly.Nl: Ze leidde hen naar een paviljoen vlakbij, droog en warm.En: She led them to a nearby pavilion, dry and warm.Nl: Daar gingen ze verder.En: There, they continued.Nl: De gesprekken werden opener, de sfeer losser.En: The conversations became more open, the atmosphere more relaxed.Nl: Iemand haalde een gitaar tevoorschijn en begon zacht te spelen.En: Someone pulled out a guitar and started playing softly.Nl: Langzaam verdween de boosheid en kwamen de glimlachen terug.En: Slowly, the anger disappeared, and the smiles returned.Nl: Sanne zat stil, keek om zich heen.En: Sanne sat silently, looking around.Nl: Misschien was het niet perfect, maar dat hoefde ook niet.En: Maybe it wasn't perfect, but it didn't have to be.Nl: Ze zag hoe haar familie nader tot elkaar kwam, door verhalen en soms wat tranen.En: She saw how her family was coming closer together through stories and sometimes a few tears.Nl: Ze wist nu dat juist deze imperfecte momenten de moeite waard waren.En: She now knew that these imperfect moments were the ones worth having.Nl: Ze hoefde niet alles te beheersen; soms was bij elkaar zijn al genoeg.En: She didn't need to control everything; sometimes just being together was enough.Nl: Buiten miezerde het zachtjes, maar binnen was het warm en gezellig.En: Outside, it drizzled softly, but inside it was warm and cozy.Nl: Sanne glimlachte terwijl ze naar Marcus en Emma zwaaide; ze wisten dat deze Halloween anders was, maar precies goed.En: Sanne smiled as she waved at Marcus and Emma; they knew this Halloween was different, but just right.Nl: En zo eindigde de dag, met open harten en de belofte van nieuwe herinneringen.En: And so the day ended, with open hearts and the promise of new memories. Vocabulary Words:fresh: frisscent: geurglistening: glinsterdenfaint: zwakkelively: levendigenephews: neefjesladen: beladentreats: lekkernijenthreateningly: dreigendsteamed: damptedistance: afstandarguments: ruziesforgotten: vergetenpang: steekcheerfully: vrolijkshared: gedeeldmisunderstandings: misverstandensurfaced: kwamen naar bovenrustled: ruisteraindrops: regendruppelscalmly: kalmfolded: vouwdepavilion: paviljoenrelaxed: losserpulled out: haalde tevoorschijndisappeared: verdweennodded: zwaaideimperfect: imperfectedrizzled: miezerdepromise: belofte

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Culinary Dance: Tradition Meets Innovation in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'octubre escalfava suau sobre Barcelona mentre una brisa fresca anunciava la tardor.En: The October sun warmed softly over Barcelona while a fresh breeze announced the fall.Ca: Arnau i Laia caminaven cap al mercat de La Boqueria, un lloc ple de vida, escoltant el bullici de la gent i el càntic dels venedors oferint el millor del dia.En: Arnau and Laia walked towards the La Boqueria market, a lively place, listening to the hustle and bustle of the people and the songs of the vendors offering the best of the day.Ca: Arnau, un jove cuiner apassionat, portava una llista en una mà i una bossa de roba a l'altra.En: Arnau, a young passionate cook, held a list in one hand and a cloth bag in the other.Ca: Laia, la seva germana, li seguia de prop.En: Laia, his sister, followed closely.Ca: "Mira, Laia, cal trobar els millors tomàquets de Montserrat, pebrots de Belllota, i sípia fresca", deia emocionat Arnau, visualitzant ja la sopa de peix i marisc que volia preparar per al dinar familiar.En: "Look, Laia, we need to find the best Montserrat tomatoes, Belllota peppers, and fresh cuttlefish," Arnau said excitedly, already visualizing the fish and seafood soup he wanted to prepare for the family lunch.Ca: "Arnau, sempre vols fer el mateix", va replicar Laia amb un somriure.En: "Arnau, you always want to make the same thing," Laia replied with a smile.Ca: "I si canviem una mica i fem una versió moderna?"En: "What if we change things up a bit and make a modern version?"Ca: "Moderna?", va preguntar Arnau, lleugerament escèptic.En: "Modern?" Arnau asked, slightly skeptical.Ca: "Es tracta de respectar l'essència de la nostra cuina."En: "It's about respecting the essence of our cuisine."Ca: Entre la multitud, els dos germans es van anar obrint camí per trobar el que necessitaven.En: Among the crowd, the two siblings made their way to find what they needed.Ca: Els colors dels fruits, els peixos i les verdures brillaven sota la llum del sòl.En: The colors of the fruits, fish, and vegetables shone under the sunlight.Ca: Però aquell dia la demanda era alta, el mercat estava especialment atapeït i molts ingredients s'estaven acabant.En: But that day, the demand was high; the market was especially crowded, and many ingredients were running out.Ca: Arnau es va sentir una mica frustrat.En: Arnau felt a bit frustrated.Ca: S'adonava que potser no podria complir amb el seu pla, però no volia deixar de banda la tradició.En: He realized that he might not be able to fulfill his plan but didn't want to abandon tradition.Ca: "Mira, Laia, anem a aquell últim estand, potser trobem alguna cosa bona."En: "Look, Laia, let's go to that last stall; maybe we'll find something good."Ca: Quan van arribar al final del mercat, es van trobar davant un venedor amable oferint un assortiment de bolets de temporada i hortalisses exòtiques.En: When they reached the end of the market, they found themselves in front of a friendly vendor offering an assortment of seasonal mushrooms and exotic vegetables.Ca: Laia va veure l'oportunitat perfecta.En: Laia saw the perfect opportunity.Ca: "Què et semblaria fer un plat amb aquests bolets i una mica de crema de carabassa? Podem fer un acompanyament més modern al plat de sempre."En: "How about making a dish with these mushrooms and a bit of pumpkin cream? We can make a more modern accompaniment to the usual dish."Ca: Arnau es va aturar, dubtant un instant, mirant els bolets frescos.En: Arnau stopped, hesitating for an instant, looking at the fresh mushrooms.Ca: "Potser... potser podríem fer una crema de bolets amb el peix", va suggerir després d'un moment de reflexió.En: "Maybe... maybe we could make a mushroom cream with the fish," he suggested after a moment of reflection.Ca: La seva discussió es va tornar més animada.En: Their discussion became more animated.Ca: Laia defensava la innovació i la sorpresa, mentre que Arnau seguia posant èmfasi en la importància de mantenir les receptes de l'àvia.En: Laia advocated for innovation and surprise, while Arnau continued to emphasize the importance of maintaining their grandmother's recipes.Ca: Però, més tard, els dos es van posar d'acord amb un somriure.En: But later, they agreed with a smile.Ca: Van decidir combinar el millor de cada idea.En: They decided to combine the best of each idea.Ca: Arnau incorporaria els bolets a la seva sopa i prepararien també una crema de carabassa com aplat modern.En: Arnau would incorporate the mushrooms into his soup, and they would also prepare a pumpkin cream as a modern dish.Ca: Amb aquesta decisió, van aferrar les compres i van sortir del mercat.En: With this decision, they gathered their purchases and left the market.Ca: De tornada a casa, Arnau va començar a cuinar amb un nou entusiasme.En: Back home, Arnau began cooking with renewed enthusiasm.Ca: Prepararien plats que delectarien la família, barrejant el respecte per la tradició amb un toc innovador.En: They would prepare dishes that would delight the family, mixing respect for tradition with an innovative touch.Ca: Laia observava el seu germà amb admiració, mentre Arnau trobava que hi havia bellesa en la flexibilitat i la creativitat.En: Laia watched her brother with admiration, while Arnau found beauty in flexibility and creativity.Ca: Al final, el dinar es va convertir en un autèntic èxit.En: In the end, the lunch turned into a true success.Ca: Tots van felicitar el duo de germans pel talent culinari que havien demostrat.En: Everyone congratulated the sibling duo for the culinary talent they had demonstrated.Ca: Amb aquesta experiència, Arnau va aprendre a amarar-se de noves idees, i Laia va començar a apreciar profundament l'aroma de la tradició.En: Through this experience, Arnau learned to embrace new ideas, and Laia began to deeply appreciate the aroma of tradition.Ca: I aquell dia, el sol de tardor va seguir il·luminant el camí dels dos germans, ara més units que mai, al voltant de la taula familiar.En: And that day, the autumn sun continued to light the path for the two siblings, now more united than ever, around the family table. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisathe hustle and bustle: el bullicilively: ple de vidato visualize: visualitzarthe crowd: la multitudthe sun: el solto shine: brillarthe stall: l'estandthe vendor: el venedorthe assortment: l'assortimentexotic: exòticthe opportunity: l'oportunitatto hesitate: dubtarto advocate: defensarthe innovation: la innovacióthe surprise: la sorpresato emphasize: posar èmfasito incorporate: incorporarenthusiasm: l'entusiasmeto delight: delectarcreativity: la creativitatthe success: l'èxitto congratulate: felicitarthe sibling: el germàthe talent: el talentto demonstrate: demostrarto embrace: amarar-se deto appreciate: apreciarthe aroma: l'aromato illuminate: il·luminar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unlocking Secrets: Art, Imagination, and Mysteries on La Rambla Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-18-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Rambla bullia d'activitat aquella tarda de tardor.En: La Rambla was bustling with activity that autumn afternoon.Ca: Els arbres de plataner dibuixaven una ombra suau amb les seves fulles marronoses que queien lentament al terra.En: The plane trees cast a gentle shadow with their brownish leaves slowly falling to the ground.Ca: Turistes i locals passejaven amunt i avall, gaudint de les paradetes de flors, artesania i art.En: Tourists and locals strolled up and down, enjoying the flower stalls, crafts, and art.Ca: Els músics de carrer i els ballarins portaven alegria als passants, mentre les olors de castanyes torrades s'estenien per l'aire.En: Street musicians and dancers brought joy to passersby, while the scent of roasted chestnuts filled the air.Ca: Entre la multitud, es trobaven l'Oriol i la Mireia.En: Among the crowd were Oriol and Mireia.Ca: Ell, un escriptor curiós però bloquejat, mirava amb ulls brillants cada detall del carrer.En: He, a curious but blocked writer, looked with bright eyes at every detail of the street.Ca: Ella, una historiadora de l'art escèptica i pragmàtica, intentava incorporar una visió racional a tot.En: She, a skeptical and pragmatic art historian, tried to incorporate a rational view into everything.Ca: De sobte, van veure un artista de carrer amb una pintura que els va captivar immediatament.En: Suddenly, they saw a street artist with a painting that immediately captivated them.Ca: La pintura era complexa i intrigant.En: The painting was complex and intriguing.Ca: Semblava mostrar una escena futurista, amb Barcelona sota un cel tumultuós mentre el caliu de Halloween vibrava a la tela.En: It seemed to depict a futuristic scene, with Barcelona under a tumultuous sky while the warmth of Halloween vibrated on the canvas.Ca: Oriol es va sentir atret per la idea que aquella pintura podria ser la inspiració que necessitava per superar el seu bloqueig creatiu.En: Oriol felt drawn to the idea that this painting could be the inspiration he needed to overcome his creative block.Ca: Mireia, en canvi, estava decidida a demostrar que només era una obra d'art enginyosa.En: Mireia, on the other hand, was determined to prove that it was just a clever piece of art.Ca: —Hem d'investigar més sobre això —va dir Oriol, amb entusiasme a la seva veu.En: "We must investigate this further," said Oriol, with enthusiasm in his voice.Ca: La Mireia va sospirar, però la seva curiositat també estava despertant-se.En: Mireia sighed, but her curiosity was also awakening.Ca: Van decidir seguir l'artista després de la seva exhibició.En: They decided to follow the artist after his exhibition.Ca: Mentre el sol es ponia, l'artista, una figura misteriosa emmascarada, va desaparèixer per un carreró fosc.En: As the sun set, the artist, a mysterious masked figure, disappeared down a dark alley.Ca: Van seguir el camí sinuós fins a trobar-se amb ell.En: They followed the winding path until they found him.Ca: L'artista va explicar que havia tingut una visió del futur, una visió d'un desastre a Barcelona la nit de Halloween.En: The artist explained that he had a vision of the future, a vision of a disaster in Barcelona on Halloween night.Ca: Oriol estava fascinat, però Mireia va sospitar que tot era un tret dramàtic per donar dimensió a la seva obra.En: Oriol was fascinated, but Mireia suspected it was just a dramatic twist to give dimension to his work.Ca: A prop de l'artista, va trobar uns missatges ocults, pistes que parlaven d'un gran esdeveniment d'art programat per aquella mateixa nit.En: Near the artist, they found some hidden messages, clues talking about a major art event scheduled for that very night.Ca: Sense perdre temps, van decidir assistir per veure amb els seus propis ulls.En: Without wasting time, they decided to attend to see it with their own eyes.Ca: La nit de Halloween, La Rambla es va transformar.En: On Halloween night, La Rambla was transformed.Ca: L'artista i altres col·laboradors van crear una instal·lació artística elaborada, una barreja de llum i so que representava l'escenari predit per la pintura.En: The artist and other collaborators created an elaborate art installation, a mix of light and sound that depicted the scene predicted by the painting.Ca: Era una crítica poderosa a les pors de la societat moderna, plena d'emoció i simbolisme.En: It was a powerful critique of modern societal fears, full of emotion and symbolism.Ca: Oriol va sentir com la seva inspiració revivia, adonant-se de com l'art podia provocar pensaments més enllà dels fets.En: Oriol felt his inspiration revive, realizing how art could provoke thoughts beyond facts.Ca: Mireia, tot i que continuava escèptica, va apreciar la fusió de misteri i realitat que l'art oferia.En: Mireia, although still skeptical, appreciated the blend of mystery and reality that art offered.Ca: Quan l'espectacle va acabar, es van mirar i van somriure.En: When the show ended, they looked at each other and smiled.Ca: Havien après alguna cosa nova sobre els límits de la realitat i la imaginació.En: They had learned something new about the limits of reality and imagination.Ca: Era la màgia de La Rambla, en plena tardor, en ple Halloween.En: It was the magic of La Rambla, in the midst of autumn, in the midst of Halloween. Vocabulary Words:bustling: bulliagentle: suaustrolled: passejavenstall: paradetacraft: artesaniapassersby: passantsscent: olorsroasted chestnuts: castanyes torradesbright: brillantsskeptical: escèpticapragmatic: pragmàticadepict: mostrarfuturistic: futuristatumultuous: tumultuóscanvas: telainspiration: inspiracióenthusiasm: entusiasmeawaken: despertarexhibition: exhibiciówinding path: camí sinuósvision: visiódisaster: desastredramatic: dramàtichidden messages: missatges ocultsclues: pistesart installation: instal·lació artísticablend: barrejaemotion: emociósymbolism: simbolismefusion: fusió

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Secrets Beneath the Colosseo: An Archaeologist's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole d'autunno illuminava il Colosseo, il gigante di pietra che vegliava su Roma da secoli.En: The autumn sun illuminated the Colosseo, the stone giant that has watched over Roma for centuries.It: Le foglie si accumulavano ai lati delle antiche mura, danzando al ritmo di un vento leggero.En: Leaves piled up on the sides of the ancient walls, dancing to the rhythm of a gentle wind.It: Luca, un archeologo in cerca del passato della sua famiglia, si fermò a osservare la magnifica costruzione, riflettendo sul suo segreto obiettivo.En: Luca, an archaeologist in search of his family's past, stopped to observe the magnificent structure, reflecting on his secret objective.It: Accanto a lui c'era Isabella, una storica che amava i racconti dei gladiatori e delle battaglie che un tempo risuonavano lì.En: Beside him was Isabella, a historian who loved the tales of gladiators and battles that once echoed there.It: Non sapeva che Luca aveva un'agenda personale, una che poteva scuotere le fondamenta del loro lavoro insieme.En: She didn't know that Luca had a personal agenda, one that could shake the foundations of their work together.It: Luca guardò Isabella, sorridendo per nascondere la sua inquietudine.En: Luca looked at Isabella, smiling to hide his unease.It: "Andiamo a esplorare," disse, cercando di apparire tranquillo.En: "Let's go explore," he said, trying to appear calm.It: Guidandoli attraverso il labirinto di archi e tunnel, c'era Marco.En: Leading them through the labyrinth of arches and tunnels was Marco.It: Era un esperto del Colosseo, o almeno questo è quello che voleva far credere.En: He was an expert on the Colosseo, or at least that's what he wanted everyone to believe.It: "Ci sono più storie tra queste pietre di quanto si possa immaginare," disse Marco, con un mezzo sorriso.En: "There are more stories among these stones than one could imagine," said Marco, with a half-smile.It: Lento e misterioso, conosceva ogni angolo di quel luogo antico.En: Slow and mysterious, he knew every corner of that ancient place.It: All'improvviso, Luca si fermò.En: Suddenly, Luca stopped.It: Tra le pietre consumate, vide qualcosa.En: Among the worn stones, he saw something.It: Era un pezzo di pergamena, ingiallito dal tempo.En: It was a piece of parchment, yellowed by time.It: Lo prese delicatamente, tenendo il respiro.En: He picked it up gently, holding his breath.It: La nota era scritta in un dialetto antico.En: The note was written in an ancient dialect.It: Luca non riuscì a decifrala completamente, ma sapeva che poteva contenere una chiave importante del passato della sua famiglia.En: Luca couldn't fully decipher it, but he knew it might contain an important key to his family's past.It: Cercando di nascondere la sua emozione, decise di allontanarsi dal gruppo.En: Trying to hide his emotion, he decided to step away from the group.It: "Vado a ispezionare da solo," disse rapidamente, mentre si dirigeva verso una zona più oscura del Colosseo.En: "I'm going to inspect on my own," he said quickly, as he headed toward a darker area of the Colosseo.It: Arrivato in un angolo nascosto, iniziò a esaminare il suo segreto.En: Reaching a hidden corner, he began to examine his secret.It: In quei momenti di solitudine, sentì un passo alle sue spalle.En: In those moments of solitude, he heard a footstep behind him.It: Era Marco.En: It was Marco.It: "So cosa stai cercando," disse con un tono quieto.En: "I know what you're looking for," he said in a quiet tone.It: "Vieni con me.En: "Come with me.It: C'è molto di più da scoprire."En: There's much more to discover."It: Con esitazione, Luca lo seguì.En: With hesitation, Luca followed him.It: Marco lo condusse verso una delle sale più segrete del Colosseo.En: Marco led him to one of the most secret halls of the Colosseo.It: Aprendo una porta nascosta, rivelò una scalinata che conduceva a una camera sotterranea.En: Opening a hidden door, he revealed a staircase leading to an underground chamber.It: In quella stanza, il tempo sembrava essersi fermato.En: In that room, time seemed to have stopped.It: Sulle pareti c'erano iscrizioni e simboli familiari a Luca.En: On the walls were inscriptions and symbols familiar to Luca.It: E al centro, un'antica reliquia che faceva parte della storia della sua famiglia.En: And at the center, an ancient relic that was part of his family's history.It: La verità era davanti a lui, ma anche una nuova consapevolezza.En: The truth was in front of him, but also a new awareness.It: Luca capì che la scoperta poteva cambiare il modo in cui il mondo vedeva la sua famiglia.En: Luca understood that the discovery could change the way the world saw his family.It: Ma anche che portava una responsabilità.En: But he also realized it carried a responsibility.It: Decise di mantenere il segreto per ora, bilanciando i suoi desideri personali con il dovere professionale.En: He decided to keep the secret for now, balancing his personal desires with professional duty.It: Uscendo dal Colosseo, con Isabella e Marco al suo fianco, Luca sentì il fresco vento d'autunno.En: Exiting the Colosseo, with Isabella and Marco by his side, Luca felt the cool autumn wind.It: Sapeva che sarebbe tornato, non per sfide personali, ma per portare alla luce storie che spesso rimanevano nascoste.En: He knew he would return, not for personal challenges, but to bring to light stories that often remained hidden.It: In quell'istante, per la prima volta sentì che stava veramente iniziando il suo viaggio come archeologo e custode della storia.En: In that instant, for the first time, he felt he was truly beginning his journey as an archaeologist and keeper of history. Vocabulary Words:the archaeologist: l'archeologothe parchment: la pergamenathe labyrinth: il labirintothe arches: gli archithe tunnel: il tunnelthe relic: la reliquiathe responsibility: la responsabilitàthe historian: la storicathe agenda: l'agendathe foundation: la fondazionethe dialect: il dialettothe key: la chiavethe emotion: l'emozionethe corner: l'angolothe tone: il tonothe staircase: la scalinatathe chamber: la camerathe inscription: l'iscrizionethe symbol: il simbolothe awareness: la consapevolezzathe discovery: la scopertathe truth: la veritàthe desire: il desideriothe duty: il doverethe keeper: il custodethe wind: il ventohidden: nascostoancient: anticoworn: consumatoyellowed: ingiallito

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Untold Masterpieces: A Blossoming Art Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-03-es Story Transcript:Es: En la vibrante ciudad, la primavera transformaba las calles en ríos de pétalos rosados.En: In the vibrant city, spring transformed the streets into rivers of pink petals.Es: Los cerezos florecían en las avenidas, y la brisa transportaba el suave aroma de las flores por todo el entorno urbano.En: The cherry trees bloomed along the avenues, and the breeze carried the gentle aroma of the flowers throughout the urban environment.Es: Entre los altos edificios, un antiguo almacén reciclado se alzaba como un faro de creatividad: la galería de arte de Rodrigo.En: Among the tall buildings stood an old recycled warehouse, a beacon of creativity: Rodrigo's art gallery.Es: Ismael había soñado con este momento desde hace mucho tiempo.En: Ismael had dreamed of this moment for a long time.Es: Era un amante del arte, meticuloso en sus propias creaciones que mantenía en secreto.En: He was an art lover, meticulous in his own creations which he kept secret.Es: Ni Catalina, su mejor amiga, había visto su obra.En: Not even Catalina, his best friend, had seen his work.Es: Dentro de su pequeño apartamento, Ismael pintaba cada noche, dejando que su imaginación fluyera sin restricciones.En: Inside his small apartment, Ismael painted every night, letting his imagination flow without restrictions.Es: Su objetivo: sorprender a sus amigos y ganar su admiración.En: His goal: to surprise his friends and earn their admiration.Es: Ahora, tenía un plan.En: Now, he had a plan.Es: La galería de Rodrigo preparaba una nueva exposición.En: Rodrigo's gallery was preparing a new exhibition.Es: Sin que su amigo lo supiera, Ismael envió sus pinturas de forma anónima, cruzando los dedos para que Rodrigo, siempre en busca de nuevos talentos, seleccionara su trabajo.En: Without his friend's knowledge, Ismael sent his paintings anonymously, crossing his fingers that Rodrigo, always in search of new talent, would select his work.Es: La idea de ver sus pinturas en las paredes del galería lo llenaba de emoción y temor.En: The idea of seeing his paintings on the gallery's walls filled him with excitement and fear.Es: La noche de la inauguración llegó con una mezcla de nervios y expectativa.En: The night of the opening arrived with a mix of nerves and expectation.Es: La galería estaba llena de luces brillantes y conversaciones animadas.En: The gallery was filled with bright lights and lively conversations.Es: Ismael se mezcló con el gentío, su identidad como artista aún un secreto bien guardado.En: Ismael mingled with the crowd, his identity as an artist still a well-guarded secret.Es: Catalina estaba allí también, admirando las piezas de arte con ojos críticos pero comprensivos.En: Catalina was there too, admiring the art pieces with critical yet understanding eyes.Es: Cuando la obra de Ismael fue revelada, un murmullo se elevó entre los asistentes.En: When Ismael's work was revealed, a murmur rose among the attendees.Es: Las pinturas eran vibrantes, llenas de vida y emoción.En: The paintings were vibrant, full of life and emotion.Es: Rodrigo se detuvo, fascinado.En: Rodrigo paused, fascinated.Es: "Este artista es increíble," murmuró Catalina, sus ojos brillando con admiración.En: "This artist is incredible," Catalina murmured, her eyes shining with admiration.Es: Pero había algo en las pinturas que le parecían conocidas.En: But there was something familiar about the paintings.Es: Conjeturando rápidamente, Catalina se giró, buscando a Ismael entre la multitud.En: Quickly conjecturing, Catalina turned, searching for Ismael among the crowd.Es: Lo encontró de pie, apartado, observando con una sonrisa tentativa en los labios.En: She found him standing apart, watching with a tentative smile on his lips.Es: "¡Ismael!"En: "¡Ismael!"Es: llamó en voz alta, atrayendo la atención de los presentes.En: she called out loudly, drawing the attention of those present.Es: Rodrigo se acercó, aún asombrado.En: Rodrigo approached, still amazed.Es: "¿Ismael?En: "Ismael?Es: ¿Eres tú el artista de estas obras?"En: Are you the artist of these works?"Es: preguntó con incredulidad.En: he asked incredulously.Es: Ismael simplemente asintió, sus mejillas ruborizándose, pero la confianza comenzaba a florecer dentro de él como los cerezos en el exterior.En: Ismael simply nodded, his cheeks blushing, but confidence began to bloom inside him like the cherry trees outside.Es: Los aplausos rompieron el silencio, llenando la galería con calidez y reconocimiento.En: Applause broke the silence, filling the gallery with warmth and recognition.Es: Esa noche, Ismael emergió como un auténtico artista.En: That night, Ismael emerged as a true artist.Es: La aceptación y admiración de Catalina y Rodrigo le dieron la fuerza para seguir adelante, aceptando y valorando su verdadero yo.En: The acceptance and admiration of Catalina and Rodrigo gave him the strength to move forward, accepting and valuing his true self.Es: La urbanización se volvió un poco más brillante, iluminada por las historias compartidas y los sueños cumplidos dentro de aquel renovado refugio artístico.En: The city became a bit brighter, illuminated by the shared stories and fulfilled dreams within that renovated artistic refuge. Vocabulary Words:the warehouse: el almacénthe aroma: el aromathe opening: la inauguraciónthe gallery: la galeríathe exhibition: la exposiciónthe breeze: la brisathe artist: el artistathe environment: el entornothe admirers: los admiradoresthe tales: las historiasthe refuge: el refugiothe crowd: el gentíothe petals: los pétalosthe emotions: las emocionesthe paintings: las pinturasthe avenue: la avenidathe silence: el silenciothe cheeks: las mejillasthe nerves: los nerviosthe admiration: la admiraciónthe talent: el talentothe recognition: el reconocimientothe creativity: la creatividadthe ambition: la ambiciónthe breeze: la brisathe blossom: el florecerthe murmur: el murmullothe expectation: la expectativathe critical eyes: los ojos críticosthe imagination: la imaginación

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Love and Wishes at the Fontana di Trevi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nella luce morbida dell'autunno, la Fontana di Trevi brillava con un incanto speciale.En: In the gentle autumn light, the Fontana di Trevi shone with a special enchantment.It: Un vento leggero sollevava le foglie dorate lungo il marciapiede, mentre turisti lanciavano monetine nella fontana, ognuno con un desiderio nel cuore.En: A light breeze lifted the golden leaves along the sidewalk, while tourists tossed coins into the fountain, each with a wish in their heart.It: Tra la folla, Marco aspettava nervosamente, i suoi occhi fissi sull'acqua scintillante.En: Among the crowd, Marco waited nervously, his eyes fixed on the shimmering water.It: Pensava alla proposta che aveva fatto a Chiara proprio lì, anni fa.En: He thought about the proposal he had made to Chiara right there, years ago.It: Chiara arrivò poco dopo.En: Chiara arrived shortly after.It: Il suo sorriso era incerto, i suoi occhi riflettevano la bellezza del luogo e la gravità della situazione.En: Her smile was uncertain, her eyes reflecting the beauty of the place and the gravity of the situation.It: La loro relazione a distanza aveva perso la sua magia, complici le migliaia di chilometri tra loro.En: Their long-distance relationship had lost its magic, aided by the thousands of kilometers between them.It: Marco voleva fare qualcosa per cambiarlo.En: Marco wanted to do something to change that.It: "Chiara," iniziò Marco con voce tremante, "questo posto è speciale per noi.En: "Chiara," began Marco with a trembling voice, "this place is special for us.It: Voglio ricordarti quanto ci amiamo."En: I want to remind you how much we love each other."It: Chiara ascoltava in silenzio, il suono della fontana e la voce di Marco mescolavano i suoi pensieri.En: Chiara listened silently, the sound of the fountain and Marco's voice blending her thoughts.It: Elena, la sorella di Marco, si avvicinò.En: Elena, Marco's sister, approached.It: Era venuta per sostenere entrambi.En: She had come to support them both.It: "Chiara, Marco è stato qui tutto il giorno a preparare questo momento.En: "Chiara, Marco has been here all day preparing for this moment.It: Vuole che tu sappia quanto tieni a lui," disse, sperando di fare da ponte tra i desideri di Marco e i dubbi di Chiara.En: He wants you to know how much you mean to him," she said, hoping to bridge the gap between Marco's desires and Chiara's doubts.It: "Marco," rispose Chiara, "non sono sicura.En: "Marco," replied Chiara, "I'm not sure.It: La distanza è difficile.En: The distance is difficult.It: Non è semplice lasciare tutto alle spalle."En: It's not easy to leave everything behind."It: Marco guardò Chiara negli occhi.En: Marco looked into Chiara's eyes.It: "Non voglio perderti.En: "I don't want to lose you.It: Credo che possiamo farcela, insieme, con pazienza e amore."En: I believe we can make it, together, with patience and love."It: Poi Marco fece un passo avanti, prese una moneta e la lanciò nella fontana con un sorriso speranzoso.En: Then Marco took a step forward, picked up a coin, and tossed it into the fountain with a hopeful smile.It: "Ho fatto un desiderio.En: "I made a wish.It: E spero che lo farai anche tu."En: And I hope you will too."It: Chiara sospirò, guardò la fontana e poi Marco.En: Chiara sighed, looked at the fountain, and then at Marco.It: In quel momento, ricordò tutte le risate, le avventure e i sogni che avevano condiviso.En: At that moment, she remembered all the laughter, adventures, and dreams they had shared.It: Senza una parola, prese una moneta dalla tasca.En: Without a word, she took a coin from her pocket.It: Guardò Marco, poi il cielo rossastro dell'autunno.En: She looked at Marco, then at the reddish autumn sky.It: Chiara chiuse gli occhi e lanciò la moneta nell'acqua.En: Chiara closed her eyes and tossed the coin into the water.It: Un sorriso leggero apparve sul viso di Marco mentre Chiara lo abbracciava lentamente.En: A light smile appeared on Marco's face as Chiara slowly embraced him.It: "Lo farò.En: "I will.It: Voglio provare ancora," disse lei, le emozioni che le rigavano il volto.En: I want to try again," she said, emotions streaming down her face.It: La Fontana di Trevi continuava a brillare, testimone di un nuovo inizio.En: The Fontana di Trevi continued to shine, witnessing a new beginning.It: Entrambi sentivano che mentre l'amore poteva sfidare la distanza, erano la comprensione e l'ascolto a mantenerlo vivo.En: Both felt that while love could challenge distance, it was understanding and listening that kept it alive.It: Mentre si allontanavano tenendosi per mano, Elena li guardò andare via, contenta del loro ritrovato passo avanti.En: As they walked away holding hands, Elena watched them go, happy for their newfound step forward.It: E così, l'autunno alla Fontana di Trevi diventò il simbolo di speranza e ricordi riaccesi, promettendo che l'amore, con la sua forza, può superare qualsiasi distanza.En: And so, autumn at the Fontana di Trevi became a symbol of hope and rekindled memories, promising that love, with its strength, can overcome any distance. Vocabulary Words:gentle: morbidafountain: la fontanaenchanted: incantobreeze: vento leggerotourists: i turistiproposal: la propostasmile: il sorrisogravity: la gravitàrelationship: la relazionemagic: la magialong-distance: a distanzasister: la sorellabridge: fare da ponteshake: tremantegap: il divariopatience: la pazienzaforward: avanticoin: la monetahopeful: speranzososigh: sospirolaughter: le risateadventures: le avventureembrace: abbracciareto witness: essere testimonebeginning: il nuovo iniziounderstanding: la comprensionedistance: la distanzato walk away: allontanarsihope: la speranzamemories: i ricordi

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Lieke's Enigmatic Discovery: Secrets of the Keukenhof Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de schitterende herfst van de Keukenhof Gardens, waar de bladeren goud en rood kleuren, begint ons verhaal.En: In the splendid autumn of the Keukenhof Gardens, where the leaves turn gold and red, our story begins.Nl: Lieke, een nieuwsgierige botanist, loopt rustig langs de paden.En: Lieke, a curious botanist, walks calmly along the paths.Nl: De lucht is fris, en de bloemen bloeien nog steeds met een late vurigheid die zeldzaam is.En: The air is fresh, and the flowers are still blooming with a late fervor that is rare.Nl: Ze stopt bij een bed van tulpen, haar favoriete bloem, om hun schoonheid in zich op te nemen.En: She stops at a bed of tulips, her favorite flower, to take in their beauty.Nl: Daar tussen de bloemen ziet ze iets ongewoons.En: Among the flowers, she sees something unusual.Nl: Een onopvallende enveloppe ligt onopgemerkt op de grond.En: An unassuming envelope lies unnoticed on the ground.Nl: De enveloppe is ongeopend, zonder naam of adres.En: The envelope is unopened, without a name or address.Nl: Lieke's nieuwsgierigheid wint.En: Lieke's curiosity prevails.Nl: Ze pakt de enveloppe op en voelt een lichte aarzeling.En: She picks up the envelope and feels a slight hesitation.Nl: Wat zou erin zitten?En: What could be inside?Nl: Zonder dat iemand het ziet, glijdt ze het in haar tas en besluit hem later te openen.En: Without anyone noticing, she slips it into her bag and decides to open it later.Nl: Niet ver weg leiden Jeroen en Bram, de lokale gidsen, een groep toeristen rond.En: Not far away, Jeroen and Bram, the local guides, are leading a group of tourists around.Nl: Lieke weet dat ze veel over de tuinen weten.En: Lieke knows that they know a lot about the gardens.Nl: Misschien weten ze ook iets over deze mysterieuze enveloppe?En: Maybe they also know something about this mysterious envelope?Nl: Wanneer Lieke even alleen is, opent ze de enveloppe.En: When Lieke is briefly alone, she opens the envelope.Nl: Tot haar verbazing zitten er vreemde tekens en symbolen in.En: To her surprise, it contains strange signs and symbols.Nl: Ze krabt aan haar hoofd.En: She scratches her head.Nl: Deze codes zijn niet zomaar te ontcijferen.En: These codes are not easily decipherable.Nl: Ze weet dat ze voorzichtig moet zijn.En: She knows she must be careful.Nl: Ze wil haar vondst niet openbaar maken, maar ze heeft wel hulp nodig.En: She does not want to make her find public, but she does need help.Nl: Die avond, tijdens een wandeling langs de tuinen met Jeroen en Bram in de buurt, maakt ze een beslissing.En: That evening, during a walk through the gardens with Jeroen and Bram nearby, she makes a decision.Nl: Ze vraagt op subtiele wijze of ze ooit iets vreemds hebben gevonden in de tuinen.En: She subtly asks if they have ever found anything strange in the gardens.Nl: Jeroen lacht en vertelt verhalen over verborgen paden en vergeten beelden.En: Jeroen laughs and tells stories about hidden paths and forgotten statues.Nl: Bram, die meer interesse lijkt te hebben, knikt en zegt dat er ooit sprake was van geheime symbolen die naar een verborgen plek leidden.En: Bram, who seems more interested, nods and says that there was once talk of secret symbols leading to a hidden place.Nl: Lieke's hart slaat sneller.En: Lieke's heart beats faster.Nl: Dit is grootser dan ze dacht.En: This is bigger than she thought.Nl: Met de informatie van de gidsen en haar kennis van planten, begint ze de symbolen te ontcijferen.En: With the information from the guides and her knowledge of plants, she starts to decipher the symbols.Nl: Het kost haar enkele dagen en nachten vol studeren en vergelijken met botanische teksten, maar ze komt verder.En: It takes her several days and nights of studying and comparing with botanical texts, but she makes progress.Nl: Elk symbool staat voor een bepaalde plant of locatie binnen de tuinen.En: Each symbol represents a particular plant or location within the gardens.Nl: Op een mistige ochtend, gewapend met een notitieboekje vol aantekeningen, volgt Lieke de aanwijzingen.En: On a misty morning, armed with a notebook full of notes, Lieke follows the clues.Nl: Ze leidt zichzelf door de tuinen, langs oude eiken, tot ze een plek bereikt die onbekend lijkt.En: She leads herself through the gardens, past ancient oaks, until she reaches a place that seems unfamiliar.Nl: Hier, tussen de struiken, ontdekt ze een oude marmeren standbeeld, bedekt met mos, dat grandeur en mysterie uitstraalt.En: Here, among the shrubs, she discovers an old marble statue, covered with moss, exuding grandeur and mystery.Nl: Lieke kijkt met bewondering en besef naar het standbeeld.En: Lieke gazes with admiration and realization at the statue.Nl: Ze heeft niet alleen een historisch geheim ontdekt, maar ook een diepere waardering gekregen voor de plek die ze zo liefheeft.En: She has not only discovered a historical secret but also gained a deeper appreciation for the place she holds dear.Nl: Bij het verlaten van de verborgen hoek van de tuin, besluit ze openhartig te zijn tegen Jeroen en Bram over haar ontdekking.En: As she leaves the hidden corner of the garden, she decides to be open with Jeroen and Bram about her discovery.Nl: Hun gezichten lichten op met ongeloof en enthousiasme.En: Their faces light up with disbelief and enthusiasm.Nl: Met een versterkte passie voor de geschiedenis en de botanie die zo met elkaar verweven zijn, loopt Lieke door de tuinen vol nieuwe verhalen en mogelijkheden die wachten om ontdekt te worden.En: With a renewed passion for the intertwined history and botany, Lieke walks through the gardens full of new stories and possibilities waiting to be discovered.Nl: De Keukenhof zal nooit meer hetzelfde zijn voor haar.En: The Keukenhof will never be the same for her.Nl: Ze glimlacht, verheugd over de keuze om haar vondst te delen, en beseft dat sommige geheimen gedeeld moeten worden om hun ware schoonheid te onthullen.En: She smiles, delighted by the choice to share her find, and realizes that some secrets must be shared to reveal their true beauty. Vocabulary Words:splendid: schitterendecurious: nieuwsgierigebotanist: botanistfervor: vurigheidunassuming: onopvallendeunnoticed: onopgemerktprevails: winthesitation: aarzelingdecipherable: ontcijferenpublic: openbaarsubtly: subtiele wijzehidden: verborgensymbols: symbolendecipher: ontcijferenarmed: gewapendnotebook: notitieboekjeadmiration: bewonderingrealization: besefhistorical: historischappreciation: waarderingpassion: passieintertwined: verwevenpossibilities: mogelijkhedendelighted: verheugdgrandeur: grandeurmystery: mysteriesubtle: subtieleclues: aanwijzingendiscover: ontdekkenblooming: bloeien

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Triumph of Passion: Giovanni's Bold Pitch in Siena Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Le foglie d'autunno danzavano leggere nella brezza, mentre la Piazza del Campo a Siena brulicava di vita.En: The autumn leaves danced lightly in the breeze, while the Piazza del Campo in Siena bustled with life.It: Tra turisti con macchine fotografiche e residenti che si godevano un caffè, Giovanni sedeva nervoso al tavolino di un piccolo caffè all'aperto.En: Among tourists with cameras and residents enjoying a coffee, Giovanni sat nervously at a small outdoor café table.It: Davanti a lui, Luca osservava, pensieroso.En: In front of him, Luca watched, pensive.It: Giovanni era un giovane imprenditore, pieno di sogni e ambizioni.En: Giovanni was a young entrepreneur, full of dreams and ambitions.It: Il suo obiettivo era convincere Luca, uomo d'affari esperto e potenziale investitore, a finanziare la sua startup.En: His goal was to convince Luca, an experienced businessman and potential investor, to finance his startup.It: Il progetto di Giovanni aveva bisogno di sostegno economico per spiccare il volo, e il sì di Luca avrebbe cambiato tutto.En: Giovanni's project needed financial support to take off, and Luca's "yes" would change everything.It: "Mentre il mercato è instabile, i tuoi risultati non mi danno sicurezza," disse Luca, sorseggiando il caffè, pensieroso.En: "While the market is unstable, your results don't give me confidence," Luca said, sipping his coffee, thoughtful.It: A poca distanza, Sofia, una rivale agguerrita, non perse l'occasione.En: Not far away, Sofia, a fierce rival, did not miss the opportunity.It: Si avvicinò al tavolo e con un sorriso sicuro iniziò a presentare la sua proposta.En: She approached the table and with a confident smile began to present her proposal.It: Giovanni sapeva di dover agire in fretta.En: Giovanni knew he had to act quickly.It: Decise di ascoltare il suo istinto.En: He decided to listen to his instincts.It: "Luca, so che il mercato è difficile.En: "Luca, I know the market is tough.It: Ma il mio progetto è innovativo.En: But my project is innovative.It: Ho aggiornato il piano per affrontare queste sfide," spiegò Giovanni, la sua voce più sicura di quanto si sentisse.En: I've updated the plan to tackle these challenges," explained Giovanni, his voice more assured than he felt.It: Luca sgranò gli occhi, sorpreso dalla sicurezza ritrovata di Giovanni.En: Luca widened his eyes, surprised by Giovanni's newfound confidence.It: Sentendo la determinazione e la passione nel tono del giovane imprenditore, iniziò a ricredersi.En: Hearing the determination and passion in the young entrepreneur's tone, he began to reconsider.It: Giovanni proseguì, "Immagina dove potremmo arrivare insieme.En: Giovanni continued, "Imagine where we could go together.It: I benefici a lungo termine superano i rischi di oggi."En: The long-term benefits outweigh today's risks."It: Luca incrociò le braccia, riflettendo.En: Luca crossed his arms, reflecting.It: Il desiderio di Giovanni di adattarsi e il suo spirito persistente lo colpirono.En: Giovanni's desire to adapt and his persistent spirit impressed him.It: Alla fine, con un sorriso, disse: "Va bene, Giovanni.En: In the end, with a smile, he said, "Alright, Giovanni.It: Investirò."En: I will invest."It: Giovanni si lasciò andare a un sospiro di sollievo, la tensione sciolta dal calore del successo.En: Giovanni let out a sigh of relief, the tension melted by the warmth of success.It: Sofia, dall'altro lato, rimase a guardare, costretta a riconsiderare la sua strategia.En: Sofia, on the other side, stood watching, forced to reconsider her strategy.It: Mentre il sole calava sulla piazza, Giovanni camminò via, il cuore leggero e il passo deciso.En: As the sun set over the square, Giovanni walked away, his heart light and his step firm.It: Aveva imparato una lezione importante: flessibilità e passione potevano fare la differenza.En: He had learned an important lesson: flexibility and passion could make the difference.It: E la piazza, con la sua architettura medievale e l'atmosfera vivace, testimoniava un altro giorno di storia, mentre il futuro si apriva luminoso davanti a Giovanni.En: And the square, with its medieval architecture and lively atmosphere, witnessed another day of history, as the future opened bright before Giovanni. Vocabulary Words:the autumn leaves: le foglie d'autunnobreeze: la brezzabustled: brulicavaoutdoor café table: tavolino di un caffè all'apertopensive: pensierosoentrepreneur: l'imprenditoreambitions: le ambizionigoal: l'obiettivoto convince: convincereinvestor: l'investitorefinance: finanziarestartup: la startupsupport: il sostegnoto take off: spiccare il volounstable: instabileresults: i risultatito sip: sorseggiarefierce rival: una rivale agguerritato present: presentareto act quickly: agire in frettainstinct: l'istintoinnovative: innovativoto tackle: affrontareto widen: sgranaredetermination: la determinazionepassion: la passionetone: il tonobenefits: i beneficito outweigh: superarerisks: i rischi

Fluent Fiction - Italian: An Autumn Night in Firenze: The Awakening of an Artist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole autunnale splendeva sulla Piazza del Duomo.En: The autumn sun shone over the Piazza del Duomo.It: L'aria era frizzante e i colori delle foglie cadevano dolcemente lungo le strade di Firenze.En: The air was crisp, and the colors of the leaves gently fell along the streets of Firenze.It: Tra la folla di turisti e artisti di strada, Luca si fermava, osservando la maestosa Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.En: Among the crowd of tourists and street artists, Luca paused, observing the majestic Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.It: Quel giorno era speciale.En: That day was special.It: Era il giorno precedente alla sua prima esposizione artistica.En: It was the day before his first art exhibition.It: Accanto a lui c'era Alessandra, con lo sguardo attento.En: Beside him was Alessandra, with an attentive gaze.It: "Luca, sei sicuro di voler includere quel nuovo quadro?"En: "Luca, are you sure you want to include that new painting?"It: chiese, cercando di non mostrarsi troppo preoccupata.En: she asked, trying not to seem too worried.It: "Sì, Ale," rispose Luca, incrociando le braccia sul petto.En: "Yes, Ale," replied Luca, crossing his arms over his chest.It: "Questo quadro rappresenta la mia visione.En: "This painting represents my vision.It: Voglio che Marco lo veda."En: I want Marco to see it."It: Alessandra sospirò.En: Alessandra sighed.It: Lei amava Luca e sosteneva il suo sogno, ma era anche pragmatica.En: She loved Luca and supported his dream, but she was also pragmatic.It: A volte, lottava per vedere un futuro stabile nella carriera artistica di Luca.En: At times, she struggled to envision a stable future in Luca's artistic career.It: Nel frattempo, Marco, il proprietario della galleria, li stava aspettando vicino all'entrata.En: Meanwhile, Marco, the gallery owner, was waiting for them near the entrance.It: Era un uomo appassionato di arte, sempre alla ricerca di nuovi talenti.En: He was a man passionate about art, always on the lookout for new talents.It: "Luca, sei pronto per domani?"En: "Luca, are you ready for tomorrow?"It: chiese con un sorriso incoraggiante.En: he asked with an encouraging smile.It: "Sì, Marco.En: "Yes, Marco.It: Non vedo l'ora," rispose Luca con un entusiasmo un po' nervoso.En: I can't wait," replied Luca with slightly nervous enthusiasm.It: La sera arrivò presto, portando con sé l'atmosfera mistica delle luci delle case e il profumo delle castagne arrostite.En: Evening came early, bringing with it the mystical atmosphere of the house lights and the scent of roasted chestnuts.It: Luca trascorse la notte a mettere a punto gli ultimi dettagli.En: Luca spent the night fine-tuning the final details.It: Alla galleria, l'arte prendeva vita.En: At the gallery, the art came to life.It: Il giorno dell'esposizione, la sala si riempì di curiosi, artisti e critici.En: On the day of the exhibition, the hall filled with curious onlookers, artists, and critics.It: Ogni quadro di Luca rifletteva una parte di lui, ma era il nuovo pezzo a catturare l'attenzione di tutti.En: Every painting of Luca's reflected a part of him, but it was the new piece that captured everyone's attention.It: Alcuni mormoravano, incerti; altri erano affascinati.En: Some murmured, uncertain; others were fascinated.It: "Questo è diverso da tutto," disse una signora che osservava attentamente.En: "This is different from everything," said a woman observing carefully.It: Luca, osservando la scena da lontano, sentì il nodo allo stomaco allentarsi leggermente.En: Luca, watching the scene from afar, felt the knot in his stomach ease slightly.It: "È unica," disse Marco, avvicinandosi.En: "It's unique," said Marco, approaching.It: "Voglio offrirti uno spazio per una mostra personale.En: "I want to offer you a space for a personal exhibition.It: Vedo qualcosa di speciale nel tuo lavoro."En: I see something special in your work."It: Gli occhi di Luca si illuminarono.En: Luca's eyes lit up.It: Marco era colpito!En: Marco was impressed!It: Alessandra si avvicinò a Luca e gli strinse la mano.En: Alessandra approached Luca and squeezed his hand.It: "Vedi?En: "See?It: Hai fatto colpo.En: You made an impression.It: Sono fiera di te," sussurrò dolcemente.En: I'm proud of you," she whispered softly.It: "Io devo ringraziarti, Ale.En: "I have to thank you, Ale.It: Per tutto il supporto," disse Luca con voce trepidante.En: For all the support," said Luca with a trembling voice.It: Quella sera, tornando a casa, Luca camminava più leggero, il cuore pieno di speranza e fiducia.En: That evening, returning home, Luca walked more lightly, his heart filled with hope and confidence.It: Aveva finalmente trovato la sua strada, sostenuto da chi amava.En: He had finally found his path, supported by those he loved.It: A Firenze, sotto il cielo stellato di autunno, Luca aveva compreso che il vero valore dell'arte sta nel rischiare e nel credere in sé stessi.En: In Firenze, under the starry autumn sky, Luca understood that the true value of art lies in taking risks and believing in oneself.It: E con quella nuova consapevolezza, iniziava un nuovo capitolo della sua vita artistica.En: And with that new awareness, he began a new chapter of his artistic life. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autunnothe cathedral: la cattedralemajestic: maestosathe exhibition: l'esposizioneattentive: attentoto include: includereto cross: incrociareto represent: rappresentareto support: sostenerepragmatic: pragmaticato struggle: lottarethe gallery: la galleriapassionate: appassionatothe talent: il talentothe evening: la seramystical: misticaroasted: arrostiteto fine-tune: mettere a puntothe detail: il dettaglioto reflect: riflettereto murmur: mormorareuncertain: incertito be fascinated: essere affascinatiunique: unicato light up: illuminarsito impress: colpireto squeeze: stringeretrembling: trepidantehope: la speranzato understand: comprendere

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Rivals to Allies: A Debate Duo's Winning Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek halkan zizegtek a library ablakai előtt.En: The leaves rustled softly in front of the könyvtár windows.Hu: Az ősz színei a vidéki edzőtáborhoz méltó hangulatot teremtettek.En: The colors of autumn created an atmosphere worthy of the rural training camp.Hu: A könyvtár falai között egy csendes szentély tárult fel, tele könyvekkel és puha fényekkel.En: Within the library walls, a quiet sanctuary unfolded, filled with books and soft lights.Hu: Itt készült Bence és Zsófia egy fontos vitaversenyre.En: Here, Bence and Zsófia were preparing for an important debate competition.Hu: Bence tele volt ambícióval.En: Bence was full of ambition.Hu: Bizonyítani akart a többi debattőr előtt, és ösztöndíjat nyerni a jövőre.En: He wanted to prove himself before the other debaters and win a scholarship for the future.Hu: A könyvekkel teli polcok között izgatta a felismerés, hogy a győzelem már csak karnyújtásnyira van.En: Among the bookshelves filled with books, he was excited by the realization that victory was just within arm's reach.Hu: „Meg tudjuk csinálni, Zsófi!En: "Meg tudjuk csinálni, Zsófi!"Hu: ” – mondta önbizalommal teli mosollyal.En: – he said with a smile full of confidence.Hu: Zsófia csak halványan mosolygott vissza.En: Zsófia only smiled faintly back.Hu: Ő sokkal csendesebb volt, a stratégiákra koncentrált.En: She was much quieter, focusing on strategies.Hu: Szinte észrevétlenül emésztette magát a gondolattal, hogy talán még nincs elég gyakorlata.En: Almost imperceptibly, she was consumed by the thought that perhaps she didn't have enough practice yet.Hu: A vita témái különösen nehéznek bizonyultak.En: The debate topics turned out to be particularly challenging.Hu: „Ezek a kérdések nem könnyűek” – jegyezte meg Zsófia, miközben az egyik asztalnál ült és jegyzetelt.En: "Ezek a kérdések nem könnyűek" – noted Zsófia as she sat at one of the tables, taking notes.Hu: Bence vállat vont.En: Bence shrugged.Hu: „Ne aggódj, megoldom!En: "Ne aggódj, I'll handle it!"Hu: ” – válaszolta.En: – he replied.Hu: Szükségtelennek érezte Zsófia aggodalmait.En: He felt Zsófia's concerns were unnecessary.Hu: Ahogy egyre közeledett a versenynap, a feszültség nőtt köztük.En: As the competition day drew nearer, the tension between them increased.Hu: Egy nap, gyakorlatozás közben Bence érvei összeomlottak.En: One day, during practice, Bence's arguments fell apart.Hu: Nem találta meg a helyes szavakat.En: He couldn't find the right words.Hu: A csend nyomasztóvá vált, amíg csak Zsófia nem szólalt meg.En: The silence became oppressive until Zsófia spoke up.Hu: „Próbáljuk ezt meg így” – ajánlotta lassan, majd ügyesen felépítette az érvet, amit Bence nem tudott.En: "Próbáljuk ezt meg így" – she suggested slowly, then deftly constructed the argument Bence couldn't.Hu: Hirtelen Bence ráeszmélt.En: Suddenly, Bence realized.Hu: Túlzott önbizalma miatt figyelmen kívül hagyta Zsófia értékes meglátásait.En: His excessive confidence had led him to overlook Zsófia's valuable insights.Hu: Be kellett látnia hibáit.En: He had to admit his mistakes.Hu: „Köszönöm, Zsófi” – mondta halkabban, elismerve barátja tehetségét.En: "Köszönöm, Zsófi" – he said more quietly, acknowledging his friend's talent.Hu: Tudta, hogy együtt, egy csapatként sokkal erősebbek.En: He knew that together, as a team, they were much stronger.Hu: Az utolsó napokban Bence és Zsófia együtt dolgozták ki a stratégiát, javítottak az időzítésen és a pontosságon.En: In the last days, Bence and Zsófia worked out the strategy together, improving timing and accuracy.Hu: Azóta Bence megtanulta tisztelni Zsófiát, és megbízott az ő ítéletében.En: Since then, Bence learned to respect Zsófia and trusted her judgment.Hu: Együtt beléptek a verseny napjára, már nemcsak mint partnerek, de mint igazi társak.En: Together, they entered the competition day, not just as partners but as true companions.Hu: Az ősz már nemcsak az elmúlás, hanem a tanulás ideje is volt a könyvtárba burkolózva.En: Autumn was no longer only a time of passing but also a time of learning, wrapped in the library.Hu: Az együttműködés ereje valamennyiükben meghozta a változást, és a verseny már csak egy újabb meghódítandó kihívássá vált.En: The power of collaboration brought change within them all, and the competition became just another challenge to conquer. Vocabulary Words:rustled: zizegtekautumn: őszsanctuary: szentélyambition: ambícióvaldebater: debattőrscholarship: ösztöndíjrealization: felismerésconfidence: önbizalomimperceptibly: észrevétlenülpractice: gyakorlatachallenging: nehéznekunnecessary: szükségtelennektension: feszültségoppressive: nyomasztóvásuggested: ajánlottadeftly: ügyesenexcessive: túlzottoverlook: figyelmen kívül hagytaadmit: be kellett látniaacknowledging: elismervetiming: időzítésaccuracy: pontosságonrespect: tisztelnijudgment: ítéletébencompanion: társakwrapped: burkolózvacollaboration: együttműködésconquer: meghódítandóatmosphere: hangulatotstrategy: stratégiát

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Fear to Leadership: Overcoming the Storm Together Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig høstmorgen i Ålesund.En: It was a chilly autumn morning in Ålesund.No: En gruppe ivrige idrettsutøvere ankom treningsleiren, klare for en viktig treningsøkt.En: A group of eager athletes arrived at the training camp, ready for an important workout session.No: Blant dem var Johan, en dedikert atlet med en skjult frykt for å mislykkes.En: Among them was Johan, a dedicated athlete with a hidden fear of failing.No: Han ønsket å vise seg som en kapabel leder for laget sitt.En: He wanted to prove himself as a capable leader for his team.No: Ved siden av Johan stod Elin, alltid oppmuntrende, alltid med en varm kommentar for å heve humøret.En: Next to Johan stood Elin, always encouraging, always offering a warm comment to lift the mood.No: Kjetil, den pragmatiske treneren, så på gruppen med et skarpt øye.En: Kjetil, the pragmatic coach, watched the group with a keen eye.No: Han var fokusert på forbedring, på å presse laget til sitt fulle potensial.En: He was focused on improvement, on pushing the team to its full potential.No: Dagen begynte som vanlig, med styrketrening og løpeturer langs de majestetiske fjordene som omkranset leiren.En: The day began as usual, with strength training and running along the majestic fjords surrounding the camp.No: Men plutselig, uten forvarsel, begynte snøen å falle.En: But suddenly, without warning, the snow began to fall.No: Og det var ikke bare et forsiktig dryss – det var en voldsom snøstorm som kom fra ingensteds.En: And it wasn't just a gentle sprinkle—it was a fierce snowstorm that came out of nowhere.No: Kjetil ropte til laget for å samle dem, men snøen falt tykk og rask.En: Kjetil shouted to the team to gather them, but the snow was falling thick and fast.No: Johan kjente angsten stige.En: Johan felt the anxiety rising.No: Tanken på å miste kontrollen, på å svikte laget, skremte ham.En: The thought of losing control, of failing the team, frightened him.No: "Vi må finne en løsning," sa Elin med en rolig trygghet.En: "We have to find a solution," said Elin with calm confidence.No: "Vi stoler på deg, Johan.En: "We trust you, Johan."No: "Ordene hennes traff ham som en bølge av varme.En: Her words hit him like a wave of warmth.No: Johan visste at han måtte handle.En: Johan knew he had to act.No: Med en plutselig følelse av ansvar samlet han alle rundt seg.En: With a sudden sense of responsibility, he gathered everyone around him.No: "Vi må lage en midlertidig leir," sa Johan bestemt.En: "We need to make a temporary shelter," said Johan decisively.No: "Vi kan bruke det vi har for å lage et ly.En: "We can use what we have to make a shelter."No: "Gruppen begynte raskt å samle kvister og de få presenningene de hadde med seg.En: The group quickly began to gather branches and the few tarps they had with them.No: Johan ledet arbeidet, og Elin hjalp til med å holde stemningen oppe.En: Johan led the work, and Elin helped to keep the spirits high.No: Med fokus og samarbeid bygde de et lite, men solid ly for vinden og snøen.En: With focus and teamwork, they built a small but sturdy shelter from the wind and snow.No: Stormen raste videre, men inne i det provisoriske skjulet holdt Johan og teamet humøret oppe.En: The storm raged on, but inside the makeshift shelter, Johan and the team kept their spirits up.No: Han snakket med hver av dem, forsikret seg om at alle hadde det godt.En: He spoke with each of them, making sure everyone was okay.No: Det vi gjorde dem sterkere.En: What they did made them stronger.No: Frykten forsvant sakte, erstattet av en følelse av samhold.En: The fear slowly vanished, replaced by a sense of camaraderie.No: Til slutt begynte stormen å avta.En: Eventually, the storm began to subside.No: Skyene drev bort, og avslørte en klar, stjernefylt himmel.En: The clouds drifted away, revealing a clear, starry sky.No: Åndedragene ble roligere, og Johan visste at de hadde kommet seg gjennom det verste.En: Breaths became calmer, and Johan knew they had gotten through the worst.No: "Vi gjorde det," sa Johan, med ekte lettelse i stemmen.En: "We did it," said Johan, with genuine relief in his voice.No: "Takk for at dere stolte på meg.En: "Thank you for trusting me."No: "Elin smilte og klappet Johan på skulderen.En: Elin smiled and patted Johan on the shoulder.No: "Du var en fantastisk leder i dag.En: "You were a fantastic leader today."No: "Kjetil nikket, stolt over laget sitt.En: Kjetil nodded, proud of his team.No: "Dette var en test, men også en styrke.En: "This was a test, but also a strength.No: Nå vet vi hva vi kan håndtere sammen.En: Now we know what we can handle together."No: "Da de gikk tilbake til leiren, var Johan en endret mann.En: As they returned to the camp, Johan was a changed man.No: Han kjente seg tryggere, klar til å møte fremtidige utfordringer med nytt mot og tillit til seg selv.En: He felt more confident, ready to face future challenges with new courage and trust in himself.No: Han hadde ikke bare overvunnet stormen, men også sin egen frykt, og steg frem som en leder som laget kunne stole på.En: He had not only overcome the storm but also his own fear, emerging as a leader the team could rely on. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligathletes: idrettsutøvereeager: ivrigeworkout: treningsøktpragmatic: pragmatiskdedicated: dedikertfailure: å mislykkesencouraging: oppmuntrendemajestic: majestetiskesurrounding: omkransetgentle: forsiktigsprinkle: dryssfierce: voldsomsubside: avtacamaraderie: samholdfear: frykttemporary: midlertidigshelter: lyanxiety: angstresponsibility: ansvarsturdy: solidmakeshift: provisoriskspirits: humøretstarry: stjernefyltreveal: avslørtebreaths: åndedragenerelief: lettelsefantastic: fantastiskhandle: håndterechallenge: utfordringer

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Digging Deep: A Journalist's Journey to Unearth True Truffles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Alba, nel cuore delle Langhe, è un piccolo gioiello d'autunno.En: Alba, in the heart of the Langhe, is a small jewel of autumn.It: Le foglie degli alberi colorano il paesaggio e l'aria profuma di tartufi.En: The leaves on the trees color the landscape and the air is scented with truffles.It: È il festival del tartufo, un evento tanto atteso.En: It's the truffle festival, a much-anticipated event.It: Fra le bancarelle c'è un'artigianalità autentica, un tripudio di formaggi, vini, e miele.En: Among the stalls, there is genuine craftsmanship, an explosion of cheeses, wines, and honey.It: Il sole filtrava tra le nuvole, riscaldando le persone che si accalcavano per una degustazione.En: The sun filtered through the clouds, warming the people who crowded for a tasting.It: Luca, un cacciatore di tartufi della zona, attraversa la folla con una sicurezza familiare.En: Luca, a truffle hunter from the area, moves through the crowd with familiar confidence.It: Conosce ogni angolo del bosco, ogni segreto delle colline.En: He knows every corner of the woods, every secret of the hills.It: Ama la sua terra e vuole proteggerne le tradizioni.En: He loves his land and wants to protect its traditions.It: Ma in questi giorni, molti turisti affollano Alba.En: But these days, many tourists flock to Alba.It: Sono entusiasti, ma spesso fraintendono la vera essenza di ciò che li circonda.En: They are enthusiastic but often misunderstand the true essence of what surrounds them.It: Gianna è tra loro.En: Gianna is among them.It: Viene da Roma, è una giornalista alla ricerca di storie autentiche.En: She comes from Rome, and is a journalist in search of authentic stories.It: Spera di trovare qualcosa che la ispiri, qualcosa che parli al cuore dei suoi lettori.En: She hopes to find something that inspires her, something that speaks to the hearts of her readers.It: Il festival è affascinante, i colori, i sapori.En: The festival is fascinating, its colors, its flavors.It: Ma Gianna non cerca solo una bella immagine, vuole un racconto che restituisca verità.En: But Gianna is not just looking for a beautiful image, she wants a story that conveys truth.It: Luca nota la donna.En: Luca notices the woman.It: È curioso ma anche scettico.En: He is curious but also skeptical.It: I suoi precedenti con i giornalisti non sono sempre stati positivi.En: His past experiences with journalists have not always been positive.It: Si avvicina, la osserva mentre prende appunti, assapora i prodotti tipici.En: He approaches, observing her as she takes notes, tastes the typical products.It: "Ti interessano davvero i tartufi?"En: "Are you really interested in truffles?"It: chiede, con un tono velato di diffidenza.En: he asks, with a tone faintly tinged with distrust.It: Gianna sorride, cercando di trasmettere sincerità.En: Gianna smiles, trying to convey sincerity.It: "Li trovo affascinanti.En: "I find them fascinating.It: Mi piacerebbe capire come voi li trovate, come li apprezzate."En: I would like to understand how you find them, how you appreciate them."It: Luca, senza troppa convinzione, decide di metterla alla prova.En: Luca, with little conviction, decides to put her to the test.It: "Vuoi scoprire i veri tartufi?En: "Do you want to discover the real truffles?It: Unisciti a me domani.En: Join me tomorrow.It: Ma devi svegliarti presto."En: But you'll have to wake up early."It: La mattina seguente, Gianna si presenta puntuale.En: The next morning, Gianna shows up on time.It: Indossa un paio di stivali robusti ed è pronta a immergersi nel fango dei boschi.En: She wears a pair of sturdy boots and is ready to immerse herself in the mud of the woods.It: Luca, accompagnato dal suo fedelissimo cane, riconosce in lei una determinazione che va oltre l'immagine di giornalista.En: Luca, accompanied by his faithful dog, recognizes in her a determination that goes beyond the image of a journalist.It: Camminano insieme, tra le foglie umide e i profumi del sottobosco.En: They walk together, through the damp leaves and the scents of the undergrowth.It: Mentre si addentrano, Luca inizia a raccontare.En: As they venture deeper, Luca begins to narrate.It: Parla degli alberi, del terreno, del suo legame profondo con la sua terra.En: He talks about the trees, the land, his deep bond with his land.It: Gianna ascolta, prende parte con interesse, dimenticando appunti e registratori.En: Gianna listens, participates with interest, forgetting notes and recorders.It: Il cane si ferma, comincia a scavare con entusiasmo.En: The dog stops, starts digging enthusiastically.It: Luca sorride e si abbassa per curare l'operazione.En: Luca smiles and bends down to oversee the operation.It: Trovano un tartufo bianco, raro e prezioso.En: They find a white truffle, rare and precious.It: Questa scoperta è un evento speciale, un legame con la terra che entrambi sentono intensamente.En: This discovery is a special event, a bond with the land that they both feel intensely.It: Tornati ad Alba, Lucía e Gianna si salutano con calore.En: Back in Alba, Luca and Gianna say their goodbyes warmly.It: Lei ha capito il valore di ciò che ha vissuto.En: She has understood the value of what she has experienced.It: Scrive un articolo con il cuore, descrivendo la tradizione del tartufo, la passione di Luca, la bellezza di Alba.En: She writes an article with her heart, describing the tradition of truffles, Luca's passion, the beauty of Alba.It: Dà credito alla comunità e sottolinea l'importanza di preservare questi tesori culturali.En: She credits the community and emphasizes the importance of preserving these cultural treasures.It: Quando pubblica il suo pezzo, l'interesse che suscita è autentico e profondo.En: When she publishes her piece, the interest it arouses is genuine and deep.It: Luca legge l'articolo e si rende conto che, grazie a Gianna, la storia della sua amata comunità ha trovato le parole giuste.En: Luca reads the article and realizes that, thanks to Gianna, the story of his beloved community has found the right words.It: È felice di averle dato una possibilità.En: He is happy to have given her a chance.It: La diffidenza lascia il posto all'apertura.En: The distrust gives way to openness.It: Luca impara che, con le persone giuste, condividere non significa perdere.En: Luca learns that, with the right people, sharing does not mean losing.It: Gianna trova nuova linfa per il suo lavoro, sentendosi più connessa che mai alla gente e alle storie che racconta.En: Gianna finds new energy for her work, feeling more connected than ever to the people and the stories she tells.It: Il festival del tartufo si conclude, ma il legame tra due anime appassionate inizia a germogliare, proprio come un buon tartufo, nascosto ma prezioso.En: The truffle festival concludes, but the bond between two passionate souls begins to blossom, just like a good truffle, hidden but precious. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe jewel: il gioiellothe leaf: la fogliathe festival: il festivalthe craftsmanship: l'artigianalitàthe stall: la bancarellathe tasting: la degustazionethe hunter: il cacciatorethe crowd: la follathe secret: il segretoto protect: proteggereto misunderstand: fraintenderethe journalist: il/la giornalistathe essence: l'essenzafascinating: affascinantethe curiosity: la curiositàskeptical: scettico/athe note: l'appuntothe sincerity: la sinceritàthe determination: la determinazionethe undergrowth: il sottoboscothe bond: il legameto discover: scoprireto narrate: raccontarethe recorder: il registratorethe dog: il caneprecious: prezioso/athe community: la comunitàthe energy: la linfato blossom: germogliare

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Seagull Escapade: A Picnic Adventure in Empúries Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A les ruïnes antigues d'Empúries, les fulles de tardor ballaven al vent, creant un paisatge màgic contra el mar Mediterrani.En: Among the ancient ruins of Empúries, the autumn leaves danced in the wind, creating a magical landscape against the Mediterranean Sea.Ca: En Jordi, la Marta i en Pau havien viatjat fins allà per gaudir d'un pícnic tranquil.En: Jordi, Marta, and Pau had traveled there to enjoy a peaceful picnic.Ca: La Marta admirava les restes de pedra mentre en Pau feia broma sobre si els romans també tenien problemes amb les gavines.En: Marta admired the stone remains while Pau joked about whether the Romans also had trouble with seagulls.Ca: En Jordi, amb el seu toc meticulós, havia portat una cistella plena de deliciosos entrepans.En: Jordi, with his meticulous touch, had brought a basket full of delicious sandwiches.Ca: Volia que tot fos perfecte.En: He wanted everything to be perfect.Ca: Van trobar un lloc assolellat i van estendre una tovallola de quadres.En: They found a sunny spot and spread out a checkered blanket.Ca: Els riures ressonaven entre les ruïnes mentre gaudien de la vista.En: Laughter echoed among the ruins as they enjoyed the view.Ca: De sobte, l'aparició inesperada d'una gavina destorbà la pau.En: Suddenly, the unexpected appearance of a seagull disturbed the peace.Ca: Amb un moviment ràpid i atrevit, l'ocell va agafar un dels entrepans i va sortir volant.En: With a quick and bold move, the bird grabbed one of the sandwiches and flew away.Ca: La Marta primer va quedar sorpresa, però la situació va començar a fer-la riure.En: Marta was initially surprised, but the situation soon made her laugh.Ca: En Pau, no perdent l'oportunitat de fer una altra broma, va cridar: "És el roba entrepans més ràpid de la història!En: Pau, not missing a chance to make another joke, yelled, "It's the fastest sandwich thief in history!"Ca: "En Jordi es va aixecar ràpidament.En: Jordi quickly stood up.Ca: Aquest no era el pícnic que havia planejant, però no es rendiria sense més.En: This wasn't the picnic he had planned, but he wouldn't give up just like that.Ca: Es va girar cap als seus amics i, amb un somriure decidit, els va proposar seguir l'ocell.En: He turned to his friends and, with a determined smile, proposed they follow the bird.Ca: Els tres van començar una persecució divertida a través dels antics carrers d'Empúries.En: The three began a fun chase through the ancient streets of Empúries.Ca: Les ruïnes, amb els seus racons secrets i arcs antics, es van convertir en un escenari per a la seva aventura.En: The ruins, with their secret corners and ancient arches, became a stage for their adventure.Ca: En Pau, aprofitant les columnes, corria d'un costat a l'altre fent veure que era un explorador boig.En: Pau, taking advantage of the columns, ran from side to side pretending to be a mad explorer.Ca: La Marta seguia la gavina amb crits plens d'alegria.En: Marta followed the seagull with shouts full of joy.Ca: Finalment, després de moltes rialles i corredisses, van trobar la gavina aturada sobre una pedra, ja sense interès en l'entrepà.En: Finally, after much laughter and running, they found the seagull perched on a stone, no longer interested in the sandwich.Ca: En Pau, amb una idea esbojarrada, va fer una petita dansa que fins i tot va sorprendre l'ocell.En: Pau, with a wild idea, did a little dance that even surprised the bird.Ca: La gavina es va posar a volar, deixant enrere el que quedava de l'entrepà.En: The seagull took flight, leaving behind what remained of the sandwich.Ca: Amb l'entrepà recuperat, tot i que una mica desfet, el trio va tornar al seu lloc original del pícnic.En: With the sandwich recovered, although a bit ruined, the trio returned to their original picnic spot.Ca: Vam riure fins que no vam poder més mentre gaudien de la resta de l'àpat.En: They laughed until they couldn't anymore while enjoying the rest of the meal.Ca: En Jordi va adonar-se que, moltes vegades, l'alegria dels moments inesperats supera qualsevol pla perfecte.En: Jordi realized that, many times, the joy of unexpected moments surpasses any perfect plan.Ca: I així, mentre el sol s'amagava lentament darrere de les onades, en Jordi, la Marta i en Pau van saber que aquell pícnic seria recordat, no pels entrepans sinó per l'aventura compartida.En: And so, as the sun slowly set behind the waves, Jordi, Marta, and Pau knew that the picnic would be remembered, not for the sandwiches but for the shared adventure. Vocabulary Words:ruins: les ruïnesleaves: les fulleswind: el ventlandscape: el paisatgestone: la pedraremains: les restesseagulls: les gavinesmeticulous: meticulósblanket: la tovallolaappearance: l'apariciópeace: la paumove: el movimentthief: el lladreadventure: l'aventurachase: la persecucióstreets: els carrerscorners: els raconsarches: els arcsstage: l'escenariexplorer: l'exploradordance: la dansasunset: la posta de solwaves: les onadesmeal: l'àpatjoy: l'alegriamoment: el momentplan: el placolumns: les columnesmoonlight: la llum de la llunawhisper: el murmuri

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Ancient Secrets & Team Triumph: Unearthing Aquincum's Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hajnali köd lassan eloszlott az ősi Aquincum romjai felett.En: The early morning mist slowly dissipated over the ancient ruins of Aquincum.Hu: Zoltán az ásatás helyszínén állt, nézegette a romos oszlopok és kőtömbök között húzódó ösvényt.En: Zoltán stood at the excavation site, gazing at the path that wound between the dilapidated columns and stone blocks.Hu: A levegő hűvös volt, tele eső ígéretével.En: The air was cool, filled with the promise of rain.Hu: Ősz derekán jártunk, s a levelek narancs és arany színekbe öltöztek.En: We were in the heart of autumn, and the leaves had donned shades of orange and gold.Hu: Ez különösen széppé tette a tájat.En: This made the landscape especially beautiful.Hu: Zoltán izgatott volt, de a szíve mélyén aggódott.En: Zoltán was excited, yet deep down he was worried.Hu: Egy fiatal régész volt, tele bizonyítási vággyal.En: He was a young archaeologist, full of the desire to prove himself.Hu: Ő és csapata – Éva és Tamás – már hetek óta itt dolgozott, de minden erőfeszítésük ellenére sem találtak semmit jelentőset.En: He and his team—Éva and Tamás—had been working here for weeks, but despite all their efforts, they had not found anything significant.Hu: Az idő és a forrásaid kezdtek kimerülni.En: Time and resources were starting to dwindle.Hu: Ahogy a nap felkelt, Zoltán érezte, hogy dönteni kell.En: As the sun rose, Zoltán felt a decision needed to be made.Hu: "Kockáztatni fogok," mondta magának, miközben Evat és Tamást figyelte.En: "I'm going to take a risk," he told himself as he watched Éva and Tamás.Hu: Ők mindketten tapasztaltak voltak, és Zoltán nagyon tisztelte a véleményüket.En: Both were experienced, and Zoltán greatly respected their opinions.Hu: Mégis, valamiért úgy érezte, meg kell próbálnia valami mást.En: Yet, for some reason, he felt he needed to try something different.Hu: Egy távolabbi, keveset kutatott területre akart menni.En: He wanted to go to a more distant, little-researched area.Hu: Éva nem értett vele egyet.En: Éva disagreed.Hu: "Túl veszélyes," mondta aggódva.En: "It's too dangerous," she said worriedly.Hu: De Zoltán hajthatatlan volt.En: But Zoltán was adamant.Hu: Elindult a romok hátsó részébe, ahol a növényzet sűrűbb volt.En: He headed to the back of the ruins, where the vegetation was thicker.Hu: Miközben lépdelt, a levelek száraz zörgése kísérte útját.En: As he walked, the dry crunching of leaves accompanied his steps.Hu: Hamarosan talált egy kis részt, ahol a fák és a romok furcsa harmóniában voltak.En: Soon, he found a small area where the trees and ruins were in a strange harmony.Hu: Zoltán érezte, hogy valami különleges van a levegőben.En: Zoltán felt there was something special in the air.Hu: Közeledett az alkony, a nap sugarai aranylóan átszűrődtek a fák között.En: Dusk was approaching, and the golden rays of the sun filtered through the trees.Hu: Váratlanul csillanásra lett figyelmes a föld alatt.En: Suddenly, he noticed a glint beneath the ground.Hu: Egy ősi ékszert látott!En: He saw an ancient piece of jewelry!Hu: Arra gondolt, ez talán az évszázad lelete lehet.En: He thought this might be the find of the century.Hu: De a fény csupán halvány villanás volt, mielőtt a felhők eltakarták a napot, és szélvihar kerekedett.En: But the light was just a faint flash before the clouds covered the sun, and a storm arose.Hu: Zoltán tudta, hogy gyorsan kell cselekednie.En: Zoltán knew he had to act quickly.Hu: A szél erősödött, a felhők egyre sötétebbek lettek.En: The wind was strengthening, and the clouds were getting darker.Hu: Visszaszaladt a táborba, de nem egyedül ment vissza.En: He ran back to the camp, but he didn't go back alone.Hu: Segítséget kért Évától és Tamástól.En: He sought help from Éva and Tamás.Hu: "Van egy lehetőség!En: "There's a possibility!Hu: Talán ez lesz az, amit mind kerestünk!En: This might be what we've all been looking for!"Hu: " mondta izgatottan.En: he said excitedly.Hu: Mindenki együtt dolgozott a vihar előtt, hogy az ékszert biztonságosan a felszínre hozhassák.En: Everyone worked together before the storm to safely bring the jewelry to the surface.Hu: Ahogy az első esőcseppek lehulltak, sikerült kiszabadítaniuk a tárgyat.En: As the first raindrops fell, they managed to free the object.Hu: Az ékszer valóban lenyűgöző volt, mintha mesékből lépett volna elő.En: The jewelry was truly captivating, as if it had stepped out of a fairy tale.Hu: Visszatérve a táborba, Zoltán ráébredt, hogy bár valóra válhat a vágya a nagy felfedezésről, az egész csapat áldozatai és közös munkája nélkül nem sikerült volna.En: Returning to the camp, Zoltán realized that although his desire for a major discovery might come true, without the sacrifices and joint efforts of the entire team, it wouldn't have succeeded.Hu: Megérezte, hogy nem csak a tudomány igazolta vissza, hanem saját belső ereje is.En: He felt not only had science vindicated him, but so had his own inner strength.Hu: Megértette, hogy az igazi siker nem egyedül, hanem együtt érhető el.En: He understood that true success is achieved not alone but together.Hu: A nap végére az eső is elcsendesedett, és a felhők mögött a hold halványan derengve ragyogott.En: By the end of the day, the rain had also quieted down, and behind the clouds, the moon glowed faintly.Hu: Zoltán boldogan ölelte át társait, és tudta, hogy mostantól mindent közösen fognak megoldani.En: Zoltán happily embraced his companions, knowing that from now on, they would solve everything together.Hu: Az ősi Aquincum romjai között ezen az őszies estén új fejezet kezdődött mindannyiuk életében.En: Among the ancient ruins of Aquincum on this autumnal evening, a new chapter began in all their lives. Vocabulary Words:mist: köddissipated: eloszlottancient: ősiruins: romjaiexcavation: ásatásdilapidated: romosgazing: nézegettepath: ösvényautumn: őszdonning: öltöztekdwindle: kimerülnidecision: döntenirisk: kockáztatniadamant: hajthatatlancrunching: zörgéseharmony: harmóniábandusk: alkonyglint: csillanásrajewelry: ékszertvindicated: igazoltafaintly: halványansacrifices: áldozataiinner strength: belső erejediscovery: felfedezésrőlstorm: szélviharcaptivating: lenyűgözőfilter: átszűrődtekrespected: tiszteltesignificant: jelentősetstrange: furcsa

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Moonlit Adventure: Courage and Friendship on Sukkot Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: מעל חוף הים, שבו האור משתקף מהירח והחול זוהר בזהב, התאספו תלמידי בית הספר לטיול שנתי.En: Above the beach, where the light reflects from the moon and the sand glows like gold, the school students gathered for their annual trip.He: זה היה יום חג סוכות, והחוף היה מנוקד בסוכות קטנות וחגיגיות.En: It was the holiday of Sukkot, and the beach was dotted with small, festive sukkot.He: האווירה הייתה שמחה במיוחד, עם ילדים רצים, צוחקים ומשחקים על החול.En: The atmosphere was especially cheerful, with children running, laughing, and playing on the sand.He: בין הילדים היה אריאל, ילד שקט ומכונס בעצמו, אשר אהב לחקור את הטבע.En: Among the children was Ariel, a quiet and introspective boy who loved exploring nature.He: לצידו הייתה מעיין, חברתו ההפוכה ממנו – נועזת, סקרנית, ומלאת חיים.En: Beside him was Maayan, his opposite friend—bold, curious, and full of life.He: בעוד רוב הילדים התמקמו סביב הסוכות, אריאל הביט סביבו, מחפש משהו מיוחד – קונכייה שונה שתשלים את האוסף שלו ותסמל את מסעו האישי בכל שנת לימודים.En: While most kids settled around the sukkot, Ariel looked around, searching for something special—a unique shell to complete his collection and symbolize his personal journey each school year.He: "אולי תמצא את הקונכייה שאתה מחפש היום?En: "Perhaps you'll find the shell you're looking for today?"He: " שאלה מעיין בצחוק קל והכתה על כתפו של אריאל.En: Maayan asked with a light laugh, tapping Ariel's shoulder.He: הוא חייך, אבל היה בו ספק.En: He smiled, though he was doubtful.He: החוף היה עמוס בתלמידים, והגאות עלתה מהר.En: The beach was crowded with students, and the tide was rising quickly.He: המקום שבו יכלו לחפש את אוצרות הטבע הצטמצם מהר.En: The space where they could search for nature's treasures was shrinking fast.He: "נלך לשם," ציערה מעיין, מצביעה על החוף הקצת יותר רחוק.En: "Let's go there," suggested Maayan, pointing to the slightly more distant beach.He: החוף היה שקט יותר, אבל הכניסה אליו הייתה אסורה.En: That beach was quieter, but entry was prohibited.He: אריאל ידע שזה יהיה קצת מסוכן, אבל ההתרגשות התעוררה בו.En: Ariel knew it would be a bit dangerous, but the excitement stirred within him.He: "אני הולך," אמר אריאל בהחלטיות שקטה.En: "I'm going," said Ariel with quiet determination.He: מעיין התיישבה בקרבת מקום, צופה בו בעיניים מלאות סקרנות ולא מוותרת.En: Maayan sat nearby, watching him with curious eyes, not giving up.He: אריאל דשדש במהירות לאורך החוף, מביט לכל כיוון.En: Ariel quickly shuffled along the beach, looking in every direction.He: לפתע, מתוך החול נגלה צליל זוהר, קונכייה לבנה ויפהפייה ששבתה את עיניו.En: Suddenly, from the sand emerged a shimmering sight—a beautiful white shell that captivated his eyes.He: אבל המים כבר התקרבו, ואריאל ידע שעליו לפעול מהר.En: But the water was already close, and Ariel knew he had to act quickly.He: מעיין, מבינה את המצב, החליטה להעסיק את המורה במחזה מרהיב של סיפורי עם על חוף הים.En: Understanding the situation, Maayan decided to distract the teacher with a captivating display of folklore stories on the beach.He: המורה, שהתלהב מהאופן שבו מעיין שמרה על שלום הכיתה ושימרה מסורת, הצטרפה ברצון למפגש הסיפורים.En: The teacher, excited about how Maayan maintained the class's safety and preserved tradition, willingly joined the storytelling gathering.He: בזמן הזה, אריאל אחז בקונכייה, בדיוק כשגל גדול שטף את החוף.En: During this time, Ariel grasped the shell just as a large wave washed over the beach.He: הוא הצליח לחזור במהירות לסוכה הגדולה, לפני שהמורה הבחין בהיעדרו.En: He managed to return quickly to the main sukkah before the teacher noticed his absence.He: "זה היה מטורף," אמרה מעיין בצחוק, כשאריאל חזר, הקונכייה בידו.En: "That was crazy," Maayan said with a laugh when Ariel returned, the shell in his hand.He: הוא הביט בה בהכרת תודה, מבין עד כמה חשובה הייתה התמיכה שלה.En: He looked at her with gratitude, understanding how important her support had been.He: המורה עמד עם חיוך, לא מודע להרפתקה הקטנה שלהם.En: The teacher stood by with a smile, unaware of their little adventure.He: "חג שמח!En: "Happy holiday!"He: " הכריזה מעיין כשהם חזרו לחבורה, והתחילה ריקוד מאולתר מסביב לסוכה.En: Maayan declared as they rejoined the group, starting an impromptu dance around the sukkah.He: אריאל, מנהל את הקונכייה בעדינות, חש תחושת סיפוק ושלוה.En: Ariel, holding the shell gently, felt a sense of satisfaction and peace.He: המסע הזה לימד אותו לא רק על הסיכון, אלא גם על האומץ והחברות האמיתית.En: This journey taught him not only about risk but also about courage and true friendship.He: הוא הביט אל מעיין, יודע שהיא הייתה שם בשבילו, והיא חייכה חזרה, מרוצה.En: He looked at Maayan, knowing she was there for him, and she smiled back, content.He: כך, הסיפור שלהם הסתיים בחוף הקטן והמוצל, אבל אריאל ידע שהמסע שלהם רק התחיל.En: Thus, their story concluded at the small shaded beach, but Ariel knew their journey had just begun.He: כל שנה, כל סוכה – וכל קונכייה נושאת סיפור מיוחד משלה.En: Each year, each sukkah—and each shell carries its unique story. Vocabulary Words:reflects: משתקףintrospective: מכונס בעצמוsukkot: סוכותcheerful: שמחהunique: שונהsymbolize: תסמלgathered: התאספוtide: גאותprohibited: אסורהdetermination: בהחלטיותcurious: סקרניתexcitement: התרגשותshuffled: דשדשshimmering: זוהרcaptivated: שבתהgrasped: אחזwave: גלsatisfaction: סיפוקpeace: שלוהcourage: אומץcontent: מרוצהlittle adventure: הרפתקה קטנהdisplay: מחזהfolklore: סיפורי עםwillingly: ברצוןabsence: היעדרוsupport: תמיכהgratitude: הכרת תודהimprovised: מאולתרjourney: מסעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Tokaj's Vineyards Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-06-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Tokaj dombjai között, ahol a szőlő illata keveredik az őszi levegő frissességével, egy családi birtokon pezsdül az élet.En: Among the hills of Tokaj, where the scent of grapes mixes with the freshness of the autumn air, life is stirring on a family estate.Hu: Ez Gábor, Réka és István különleges otthona, ahol a szőlőtőkék arany színű sorokba rendezve terülnek el.En: This is the special home of Gábor, Réka, and István, where the grapevines stretch out in rows of golden hues.Hu: A kis, rusztikus ház előtt fő a forgalom; mindenki izgatottan készül a szüreti fesztiválra.En: In front of the small, rustic house, there's a bustle of activity; everyone is eagerly preparing for the harvest festival.Hu: Gábor, a legidősebb fiú, komoly tekintettel figyeli az előkészületeket.En: Gábor, the eldest son, watches the preparations with a serious expression.Hu: A szívében érzi a felelősség súlyát.En: He feels the weight of responsibility in his heart.Hu: Ő szeretne megfelelni apja elvárásainak, és biztosítani a sikeres szüretet, akárcsak minden évben.En: He wants to meet his father's expectations and ensure a successful harvest, just like every year.Hu: Távolabb, Réka, a húga, tele van energiával és ötleteivel, hogy megújítsa a szüreti hagyományokat.En: Further away, Réka, his sister, is full of energy and ideas to renew the harvest traditions.Hu: Réka úgy véli, hogy az újítások felpezsdíthetik a szőlészetet.En: Réka believes that innovations could invigorate the vineyard.Hu: István, a család feje, régimódi ember.En: István, the head of the family, is an old-fashioned man.Hu: Ő hisz a hagyományok erejében és kételkedik a modern módszerekben.En: He believes in the power of traditions and doubts modern methods.Hu: Hébe-hóba megakad a kiszáradt mégis tapasztalt kezével szorított vörösborral telt pohár peremén, mikor Réka modern javaslatairól hall.En: Occasionally, he pauses, clutching a glass filled with red wine with his worn yet experienced hand, whenever he hears Réka's modern suggestions.Hu: A fesztivál közeledtével a feszültség nő.En: As the festival approaches, tensions rise.Hu: Gábor érzi, hogy dönteni kell.En: Gábor feels that he must decide.Hu: Kinek a módszereit válassza?En: Whose methods should he choose?Hu: A megszokott, bizonyított hagyományokat, vagy próbálja ki Réka újító ötleteit?En: The familiar, proven traditions, or should he try Réka's innovative ideas?Hu: Az utolsó éjszaka előtt egy megdöbbentő vihar átszáguld Tokaj fölött.En: Before the last night, a startling storm rushes over Tokaj.Hu: A szőlőtermés veszélybe kerül.En: The grape harvest is in jeopardy.Hu: Ezen a kritikus éjszakán Gábor újat álmodik.En: On this critical night, Gábor dreams of something new.Hu: Egyensúlyt talál a hagyomány és az innováció között.En: He finds a balance between tradition and innovation.Hu: A vihar csillapodásakor, Réka és Gábor együtt munkálkodik a szőlő üdvösségéért.En: As the storm calms, Réka and Gábor work together for the salvation of the vineyard.Hu: Réka újszerű ötleteit Gábor régi bölcsességeivel ötvözik.En: They blend Réka's innovative ideas with Gábor's old wisdom.Hu: A nap felkeltével a szőlő épen és virágzóan áll.En: As the sun rises, the vineyard stands intact and flourishing.Hu: A fesztivál sikeresen lezajlik, miközben a szőlőtől átázott levelek a földön pihennek.En: The festival goes on successfully, while the grape-soaked leaves rest on the ground.Hu: Réka mosolyogva néz körül, István pedig büszkén bólogat.En: Réka looks around with a smile, and István nods proudly.Hu: Gábor megtalálta az egyensúlyt.En: Gábor has found the balance.Hu: Megtanulta, hogyan egyesítse a család különböző nézeteit.En: He has learned how to unite the family's different views.Hu: A régi hagyományok tovább élnek, de nyitott az új ötletekre.En: The old traditions live on, but he is open to new ideas.Hu: Most már tudja, hogy a Tokaj dombjaiban rejlő szépséget minden generációnak át kell élnie.En: Now he understands that the beauty hidden in the hills of Tokaj must be experienced by every generation. Vocabulary Words:scent: illatstirring: pezsdülestate: birtokrustic: rusztikusbustle: fő a forgalomexpectations: elvárásokinnovations: újításokinvigorate: felpezsdíthetikgrapevines: szőlőtőkéktraditions: hagyományokmethods: módszerekclutching: szorítottjeopardy: veszélybesalvation: üdvösségflourishing: virágzóannods: bólintgenerations: generációkintact: épentensions: feszültségbalance: egyensúlytproven: bizonyítottresponsibility: felelősségcritically: kritikusblend: ötvözicalms: csillapodásapproaches: közeledtévelrenew: megújítsadoubts: kételkedikstartling: megdöbbentőharvest: szüret

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unintentional Protest: Jordi's Unexpected Leadership Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-04-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Un dissabte tardorenc, Las Ramblas de Barcelona estava plena de gent.En: One autumn Saturday, Las Ramblas in Barcelona was full of people.Ca: Els arbres lluïen colors grocs i taronges, i l'aire fresc invitava a caminar per aquell carrer tan conegut.En: The trees displayed yellow and orange colors, and the fresh air invited a walk along that well-known street.Ca: Entre turistes i venedors, hi havia Jordi, un noi jove i despreocupat que adorava els animals.En: Among tourists and vendors, there was Jordi, a carefree young guy who loved animals.Ca: Aquell dia, pensava participar en una desfilada per celebrar el Dia Mundial dels Animals.En: That day, he planned to participate in a parade to celebrate World Animal Day.Ca: Amb un somriure a la cara, Jordi es movia entre la multitud buscant l'inici del que ell creia que era una festa d'animals.En: With a smile on his face, Jordi moved through the crowd looking for the beginning of what he believed was an animal festival.Ca: Portava una gorra amb orelles de gat, un detall que li semblava perfecte per l'ocasió.En: He wore a cap with cat ears, a detail he thought was perfect for the occasion.Ca: De sobte, va veure un grup amb pancartes i va sentir crits d'entusiasme.En: Suddenly, he saw a group with banners and heard enthusiastic shouts.Ca: Sense pensar-s'ho, es va unir al grup, plens de passió i energia.En: Without thinking twice, he joined the group, full of passion and energy.Ca: Al seu costat, Marina i Pau també estaven allà, però amb una missió diferent.En: Next to him, Marina and Pau were also there, but with a different mission.Ca: Ells sabien que es tractava d'una protesta política, però van veure la il·lusió de Jordi i no el van voler alertar de l'error.En: They knew it was a political protest, but they saw Jordi's excitement and didn't want to alert him to his mistake.Ca: Jordi aplaudia i cridava sense saber exactament què deien els lemes, però estava convençut que era tot per una bona causa.En: Jordi clapped and shouted without knowing exactly what the slogans were about, but he was convinced it was all for a good cause.Ca: Mentre avançaven pels carrers, les seves gesticulacions exagerades i els seus crits plens d'entusiasme van començar a atreure l'atenció dels altres manifestants.En: As they moved through the streets, his exaggerated gestures and enthusiastic shouts began to attract the attention of the other protestors.Ca: Malauradament, el seu divertit equívoc es feia cada cop més evident.En: Unfortunately, his amusing misunderstanding was becoming more apparent.Ca: Els organitzadors es van fixar en ell i, creient-lo un líder enèrgic, el van convidar a pujar a un escenari improvisat.En: The organizers noticed him and, thinking he was an energetic leader, invited him to step onto an improvised stage.Ca: Jordi va acceptar l'oportunitat amb encant, pensant que finalment havia estat reconegut per la seva passió pels drets dels animals.En: Jordi accepted the opportunity with charm, thinking he was finally being recognized for his passion for animal rights.Ca: Quan va pujar, es va adonar de la serietat del moment.En: Once he got up, he realized the seriousness of the moment.Ca: Es trobava davant d'un públic esperant un discurs significatiu.En: He found himself in front of an audience expecting a meaningful speech.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpidament, Jordi va parlar amb espontaneïtat i humor.En: With his heart beating rapidly, Jordi spoke with spontaneity and humor.Ca: Va començar dient que els animals mereixen amor i respecte, cosa que tothom va entendre i aplaudir.En: He started by saying that animals deserve love and respect, something everyone understood and applauded.Ca: Quan va intentar lligar això amb la causa política, els seus mots es van convertir en un divertit caos.En: When he tried to tie this to the political cause, his words turned into a funny chaos.Ca: Les expressions confoses i les rialles dels assistents el van fer adonar-se que estava molt lluny de la realitat del moment.En: The confused expressions and laughter of the attendees made him realize he was far from the reality of the moment.Ca: Finalment, va cloure simplement: "Donem-nos suport els uns als altres, siguin persones o animals!En: Finally, he simply concluded: "Let's support each other, whether we are people or animals!"Ca: " Aquella innocència va guanyar el cor de la gent, que va trencar a aplaudir amb alegria.En: That innocence won the hearts of the people, who burst into joyful applause.Ca: Després de baixar, Marina i Pau el van felicitar.En: After stepping down, Marina and Pau congratulated him.Ca: Jordi es va adonar que s'havia ficat en una situació inesperada, però també va veure que, amb el seu discurs, havia aconseguit unir a la gent encara que fos involuntàriament.En: Jordi realized he had gotten himself into an unexpected situation, but he also saw that, with his speech, he had managed to unite people even if unintentionally.Ca: A mesura que s'allunyava, es va prometre prestar més atenció a les coses que l'envoltaven, sabent que el primer pas per tenir un impacte és entendre realment el que està passant.En: As he walked away, he promised himself to pay more attention to the things around him, knowing that the first step to making an impact is truly understanding what is going on.Ca: Així, el noi somiador que va fer riure a tothom va marxar de Las Ramblas amb un nou compromís cap a causes que van molt més enllà del que aparenten a primera vista.En: Thus, the dreamy boy who made everyone laugh walked away from Las Ramblas with a new commitment to causes that go far beyond what they seem at first glance.Ca: Aquell dia, ell no només havia participat en una protesta –havia après una valuosa lliçó de vida.En: That day, he had not only taken part in a protest—he had learned a valuable life lesson. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorcarefree: despreocupatvendors: els venedorsbanners: les pancartesslogans: els lemesexaggerated: exageradesmisunderstanding: l'equívocorganizers: els organitzadorsleader: el líderstage: l'escenarispontaneity: l'espontaneïtathumor: l'humorchaos: el caosexpressions: les expressionslaughter: les riallesinnocence: la innocènciaaudience: el públiccommitment: el compromísimpact: l'impactegestures: les gesticulacionsattention: l'atencióunexpected: inesperadalesson: la lliçófestival: la festamission: la missióconfused: confosesenthusiasm: l'entusiasmerights: els dretsinnocent: innocentsprotest: la protesta