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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Courage: Maarten's Halloween Stage Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koele herfstavond in Amsterdam.En: It was a cool autumn evening in Amsterdam.Nl: De zon begon onder te gaan en de lucht kleurde oranje en roze.En: The sun began to set and the sky turned orange and pink.Nl: Het geluid van lachende kinderen vulde de lucht op de speelplaats van de gated community.En: The sound of laughing children filled the air in the playground of the gated community.Nl: Overal hingen oranje en zwarte slingers, en de bomen waren versierd met papieren spookjes.En: Orange and black streamers hung everywhere, and the trees were decorated with paper ghosts.Nl: De geur van pompoenen en herfstblaadjes was overal.En: The scent of pumpkins and autumn leaves was everywhere.Nl: Ik was Maarten, elf jaar oud en net verhuisd naar deze buurt.En: I was Maarten, eleven years old, and had just moved to this neighborhood.Nl: Ik hield van acteren, maar ik was nerveus.En: I loved acting, but I was nervous.Nl: De Halloween-voorstelling op school kwam eraan.En: The Halloween performance at school was coming up.Nl: Iedereen praatte erover en maakte grapjes die ik niet begreep.En: Everyone talked about it and made jokes that I didn't understand.Nl: Ik voelde me soms buitengesloten.En: I sometimes felt left out.Nl: Maar ik wilde erbij horen en mijn angst overwinnen.En: But I wanted to fit in and overcome my fear.Nl: Een klasgenootje, Sophie, had aangeboden om met me te oefenen.En: A classmate, Sophie, had offered to practice with me.Nl: "Kom naar de speeltuin na school," had ze gezegd.En: "Come to the playground after school," she'd said.Nl: "We kunnen daar oefenen."En: "We can practice there."Nl: Sophie was aardig en hielp me mijn tekst steeds opnieuw te oefenen.En: Sophie was kind and helped me practice my lines over and over.Nl: Enorm, hoe snel ze me op mijn gemak stelde.En: It was amazing how quickly she put me at ease.Nl: Toen brak de dag aan voor het kostuumrepetitie.En: Then the day came for the costume rehearsal.Nl: De bomen wiegden zachtjes in de wind, terwijl ik op het podium stond.En: The trees swayed gently in the wind as I stood on the stage.Nl: Mijn handen trilden, mijn hart klopte in mijn keel.En: My hands trembled, my heart pounded in my throat.Nl: Halverwege mijn scène bevroor ik.En: Midway through my scene, I froze.Nl: Mijn hoofd was ineens leeg.En: My mind suddenly went blank.Nl: Maar vanuit de coulissen fluisterde Sophie mijn volgende zin.En: But from the wings, Sophie whispered my next line.Nl: Haar stem was kalm en geruststellend.En: Her voice was calm and reassuring.Nl: "Je kan het, Maarten," fluisterde ze.En: "You can do it, Maarten," she whispered.Nl: Met haar hulp vond ik mijn stem terug en voltooide ik de scène.En: With her help, I found my voice again and completed the scene.Nl: Dat moment hielp me mijn angsten onder ogen te zien.En: That moment helped me face my fears.Nl: Ik wist nu dat ik het kon, ook al was ik bang.En: I knew now that I could do it, even if I was scared.Nl: Op de avond van de voorstelling begon ik nerveus.En: On the evening of the performance, I started nervously.Nl: Het publiek zat vol ouders en klasgenoten.En: The audience was full of parents and classmates.Nl: De lichten dimden en de voorstelling begon.En: The lights dimmed, and the performance began.Nl: Toen het mijn beurt was, keek ik naar Sophie.En: When it was my turn, I looked at Sophie.Nl: Ze knikte bemoedigend.En: She nodded encouragingly.Nl: Ik sprak mijn tekst luid en duidelijk.En: I spoke my lines loud and clear.Nl: De zenuwen verdwenen, en ik raakte in de flow van mijn rol.En: The nerves disappeared, and I got into the flow of my role.Nl: Toen het applaus losbarstte, wist ik dat alles goed was gegaan.En: When the applause erupted, I knew everything had gone well.Nl: De warme glimlach van mijn klasgenoten vulde me met trots.En: The warm smiles of my classmates filled me with pride.Nl: Na de voorstelling riep Jeroen, een klasgenoot, "Maarten, je was geweldig!"En: After the performance, Jeroen, a classmate, shouted, "Maarten, you were amazing!"Nl: Ik voelde me eindelijk een onderdeel van de groep.En: I finally felt like a part of the group.Nl: Ik had geleerd dat niet alleen oefening maar ook het vragen om hulp essentieel was.En: I had learned that not only practice but also asking for help was essential.Nl: Het voelde alsof een last van mijn schouders viel.En: It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.Nl: De angst die me zo belastte leek te verdwijnen.En: The fear that had burdened me so much seemed to disappear.Nl: Ik was blij dat ik de stap had durven zetten.En: I was glad I had dared to take the step.Nl: Die avond voelde ik de herfstwind zachtjes blazen, maar vanbinnen was het warm.En: That evening, I felt the autumn wind blow gently, but inside it was warm.Nl: De gemeenschap voelde vanaf die dag als een tweede thuis.En: The community felt like a second home from that day on.Nl: Ik was niet meer alleen Maarten, de nieuwe jongen, maar Maarten, de acteur en vriend.En: I was no longer just Maarten, the new kid, but Maarten, the actor and friend. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstevening: avondgated community: gated communitystreamers: slingersdecorated: versierdpumpkins: pompoenenHalloween: Halloweenperformance: voorstellingjokes: grapjesovercome: overwinnenpractice: oefenenrehearsal: repetitietrembled: trildenpounded: kloptefroze: bevroorwings: coulissenreassuring: geruststellendaudience: publiekencouragingly: bemoedigendflow: flowapplause: applauserupted: losbarsttepride: trotsessential: essentieelrelieved: verlichtburdened: belasttedisappear: verdwijnenweight: lastnervous: nerveuswhispered: fluisterde

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

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Friendship: Milan's Transformative Halloween Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У јесен, мирис опалог лишћа испуњавао је ваздух у затвореној заједници где су се налазиле црвене цигле школских зграда и широка игралишта.En: In the autumn, the smell of fallen leaves filled the air in a gated community where the red brick school buildings and wide playgrounds were located.Sr: Милан је био нови становник у овој заједници.En: Milan was a new resident in this community.Sr: Дошао је овамо с породицом пре две недеље.En: He had moved here with his family two weeks ago.Sr: Било му је тек трећи дан у новој школи, а већ је осетио притисак да се докаже.En: It was only his third day at the new school, and he already felt the pressure to prove himself.Sr: Иза својих наочара, Милан је будно пратио шта се дешава око њега.En: Behind his glasses, Milan watched intently what was happening around him.Sr: Није било лако бити новајлија.En: It wasn't easy being the newcomer.Sr: Гледао је како деца разговарају и смеју се у групицама, док је он стајао сам.En: He watched as the children talked and laughed in groups while he stood alone.Sr: Тихо је жудео за пријатељством, али страх од одбијања обузимао је његово срце.En: He quietly longed for friendship, but the fear of rejection gripped his heart.Sr: Ближао се Ноћ вештица, празник који је овде био веома важан.En: Halloween was approaching, a holiday that was very important here.Sr: Људи су украшавали своје куће са исклесаним бундевама које су светлеле на улазима.En: People were decorating their houses with carved pumpkins that glowed at their entrances.Sr: Те вечери, школа је организовала журку за Ноћ вештица.En: That evening, the school organized a Halloween party.Sr: Јована и Вук, двоје пријатних ученика из Милановог одељења, пришли су му током великог одмора.En: Jovana and Vuk, two friendly students from Milan's class, approached him during the lunch break.Sr: „Дођи на журку“, рекла му је Јована.En: "Come to the party," Jovana said to him.Sr: „Биће забавно, и сви ће бити тамо.“En: "It'll be fun, and everyone will be there."Sr: Вук се наклонио и додао: „Имаћемо и конкурс за најбољи костим!“En: Vuk bowed and added, "We'll also have a contest for the best costume!"Sr: Милан је осетио страх.En: Milan felt fear.Sr: „Не знам...“, почео је, али у њему је у исто време порасла жеља да покуша.En: "I don't know...", he began, but at the same time, a desire grew inside him to try.Sr: Знао је да је ово прилика да упозна нове људе и можда се уклопи.En: He knew this was an opportunity to meet new people and maybe fit in.Sr: Те вечери, Милан је стајао испред школске сале, срце му је јако лупало.En: That evening, Milan stood in front of the school hall, his heart pounding.Sr: Носио је костим вешца који је направио с мамом.En: He wore a wizard costume he made with his mom.Sr: Унутра, музика је свирала, а деца у шареним костимима весело су играла.En: Inside, music was playing, and children in colorful costumes were joyfully dancing.Sr: Када је водитељ објавио конкурс за најбољи костим, срце му је још брже залупало.En: When the host announced the contest for the best costume, his heart beat even faster.Sr: Јована је незабележено дохватила његову руку и охрабрила га: „Само изађи тамо! Бићеш одличан!“En: Jovana gently took his hand and encouraged him, "Just go out there! You'll be great!"Sr: Са дубоким удахом, Милан је изашао на сцену.En: With a deep breath, Milan stepped onto the stage.Sr: Светла су била осветљена и он је био у центру пажње.En: The lights were shining, and he was in the spotlight.Sr: Али, онда се десило нешто неочекивано.En: But then something unexpected happened.Sr: После дуго времена, осмехнуо се.En: After a long time, he smiled.Sr: Видео је Вука, Јовану и многе друге како му аплаудирају и бодре га.En: He saw Vuk, Jovana, and many others applauding and cheering for him.Sr: Његов страх је почео да се топи.En: His fear began to melt away.Sr: У том тренутку, схватио је да није било разлога за бригу.En: At that moment, he realized there was no reason to worry.Sr: Публика га је поздрављала, а он је коначно осетио топлину прихватања.En: The audience was welcoming him, and he finally felt the warmth of acceptance.Sr: Након прославе, Милан је био другачији.En: After the celebration, Milan was different.Sr: Његово самопоуздање порасло је, и више није био бојажљив док приступа другима.En: His confidence had grown, and he was no longer shy about approaching others.Sr: Сувисе, Милан је пронашао место међу својим вршњацима, и то му је донело нови почетак у заједници.En: Moreover, Milan found his place among his peers, and it brought him a new beginning in the community.Sr: На крају, кући се вратио са осмехом, знајући да је учинио први велики корак.En: In the end, he returned home with a smile, knowing he had taken his first big step.Sr: Живот у новој заједници више није био страшан, јер је сада имао пријатеље.En: Life in the new community was no longer frightening because he now had friends.Sr: И живот је био срећан.En: And life was happy. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесенgated: затворенојresident: становникprove: докажеintently: будноnewcomer: новајлијаdesire: жељаapproaching: ближаоcarved: исклесанимcontest: конкурсcostume: костимpounding: лупалоwizard: вешцаspotlight: центру пажњеunexpected: неочекиваноapplauding: аплаудирајуcheering: бодреwelcoming: поздрављалаacceptance: прихватањаconfidence: самопоуздањеshy: бојажљивapproaching: приступаpeers: вршњацимаbeginning: почетакfrightening: страшанfriendship: пријатељствомfear: страхgripped: обузимаоaudience: публикаcelebration: прослава

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Misadventures at the Jerusalem Sukkot Spectacle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: רחובות ירושלים מלאים חיים.En: The streets of Jerusalem are full of life.He: האוויר נעשה קריר פחות כשהקשישים והילדים מכסים את עצמם במעילים דקים.En: The air becomes a little cooler as the elderly and children cover themselves with light jackets.He: סתיו בירושלים תמיד מרגש, במיוחד כאשר חג הסוכות מגיע.En: Autumn in Jerusalem is always exciting, especially when the holiday of Sukkot arrives.He: אוהלים קטנים מקושטים מקיפים את השווקים, מלאים באנשים שמנסים למכור טריות וצבע על בדים.En: Small decorated huts surround the markets, filled with people trying to sell freshness and color on fabrics.He: עמית, נועה ואיתן מטיילים בין הדוכנים, מתפעלים ממגוון הצבעים והצלילים.En: Amit, Noa, and Eitan stroll among the stalls, marveling at the array of colors and sounds.He: הילוך נע של החג משלך אותם באווירה מיוחדת.En: The slow pace of the holiday engulfs them in a special atmosphere.He: פתאום, קול קריאה רחוק תפס את תשומת ליבם.En: Suddenly, a distant announcement catches their attention.He: "מירוץ גמלים!En: "Camel race!"He: " נשמע, ועמית, בעיניים נוצצות והרפתקה בלב, מכריז: "אנחנו חייבים להשתתף!En: is heard, and Amit, with eyes sparkling and adventure in his heart, declares: "We have to participate!"He: ""אולי זה לא באמת מירוץ," נועה אומרת בעודה מרימה גבה ספקנית, "זה מוזר מדי.En: "Maybe it's not really a race," Noa says, raising a skeptical eyebrow, "that's too strange."He: "אך איתן, אוהב היסטוריה נלהב, מתלהב.En: But Eitan, an enthusiastic history lover, gets excited.He: "זה יכול להיות מופע היסטורי!En: "It could be a historical show!He: תמיד רציתי לראות איך זה נראה.En: I've always wanted to see how it looks.He: בואו נבדוק את זה.En: Let's check it out."He: "הם עוקבים אחר הקהל, מגיעים לשיירת אנשים שונים הנושאים בגדים צבעוניים, שפת גוף רגועה וכמה גמלים מתקדמים איתם.En: They follow the crowd, reaching a procession of various people wearing colorful clothes, with a relaxed body language and some camels advancing with them.He: עמית, מלא כוונה לרוץ ולנצח, עולה על גמל ומתחיל לדחוף אותו קדימה.En: Amit, full of intention to run and win, climbs onto a camel and begins to urge it forward.He: "קדימה!En: "Come on!He: ננצח!En: We will win!"He: " קורא ומנסה להגביר את הקצב.En: he calls out, trying to increase the pace.He: הגמלים האחרים לא חושבים אותו דבר, ורוכביהם, שמופרעים בשקט ההולך ונמשך לרקע, מתחילים להביט סביבם.En: The other camels don't think the same, and their riders, who are quietly disturbed by the growing background, start looking around.He: "מה אתה עושה, עמית?En: "What are you doing, Amit?"He: " נועה צועקת.En: Noa shouts.He: "זה לא מירוץ!En: "This isn't a race!"He: "אבל עמית מתעלם, נחוש בדעתו להוביל.En: But Amit ignores them, determined to lead.He: פתאום, הארץ מתמוטטת תחתיהם, העומדים נושרים והגמלים נבלעים בתוך נערי ההיסטוריה.En: Suddenly, the ground collapses beneath them, and those standing fall, with the camels swallowed into the sands of history.He: המון האנשים צוחקים, קומדיה קורעת תחת השמיים הבהירים.En: The crowd laughs, a riotous comedy under the bright skies.He: האיש האחראי על האירוע ניגש, מחייך.En: The person responsible for the event approaches, smiling.He: "חברים," הוא אומר בחיוך רחב, "זה לא מירוץ גמלים.En: "Friends," he says with a broad smile, "this is not a camel race.He: זה מצעד היסטורי חוגג.En: It's a historical parade to celebrate.He: אתם עוזרים לנו לעשות אותו בלתי נשכח.En: You're helping us make it unforgettable."He: "עמית מסמיק, מבין את הטעות שלו.En: Amit blushes, realizing his mistake.He: "אני כל כך מצטער," הוא אומר ומחייך.En: "I'm so sorry," he says, smiling.He: "לא התכוונתי לגרום למהומה כזו.En: "I didn't mean to cause such a commotion."He: "נועה ואיתן מתקרבים עליו, המחייכים עשו משלך את ההמולה.En: Noa and Eitan come closer to him, their smiles joining the commotion.He: ביחד הם מצטרפים למצעד, הפעם כחלק ממנו ולא כמובילים אותו בריצה.En: Together, they join the parade, this time as part of it, rather than leading it by running.He: בסוף היום, עמית לומד את הערך של תשומת לב לפרטים, ואיך לפעמים, ללכת עם הזרם יכול להיות בדיוק מה שצריך.En: By the end of the day, Amit learns the value of paying attention to details, and how sometimes, going with the flow is exactly what is needed.He: והרוחות הקרירות של ירושלים עוטפות אותם ברגש של הבנה וחברות.En: And the cool winds of Jerusalem wrap around them with a feeling of understanding and friendship. Vocabulary Words:streets: רחובותelderly: קשישיםcooler: קרירsukkot: סוכותdecorated: מקושטיםmarveling: מתפעליםarray: מגווןengulfs: משלךannouncement: קול קריאהsparkling: נוצצותskeptical: ספקניתhistorical: היסטוריprocession: שיירתintention: כוונהurging: לדחוףcommotion: מהומהdetermined: נחושcollapses: מתמוטטתriotous: קורעתparade: מצעדunforgettable: בלתי נשכחblushes: מסמיקatmosphere: אווירהdetails: פרטיםvalue: ערךfabric: בדיםbroad: רחבadvancing: מתקדמיםcelebrate: חוגגwrap: עוטפותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Overcoming Fears: Sigrid's Viking Voyage of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-27-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstvinden blåste lett gjennom det lille kystsamfunnet.En: The autumn wind blew gently through the small coastal community.No: Fjellene reiste seg majestetisk omkring, og fjordens vann glitret som sølv under den lave sol.En: The mountains rose majestically around, and the fjord's water glistened like silver under the low sun.No: Det var her, nær sjøen, at Sigrid og Eirik bodde.En: It was here, near the sea, that Sigrid and Eirik lived.No: De gikk på skolen sammen, og denne høsten hadde læreren gitt dem en helt spesiell oppgave: bygge en modell av et vikingskip.En: They went to school together, and this autumn the teacher had given them a very special assignment: build a model of a Viking ship.No: Sigrid elsket vikinghistorie.En: Sigrid loved Viking history.No: Fra en tidlig alder hadde hun lest om de modige sjøfolkene som seilte på ukjente hav.En: From an early age, she had read about the brave seafarers who sailed on unknown seas.No: Men selv om hun var fascinert, hadde hun alltid følt en uro for selve sjøen.En: But even though she was fascinated, she had always felt uneasy about the sea itself.No: Vannet var kaldt og uforutsigbart, og Sigrid likte ikke tanken på å være ute på det.En: The water was cold and unpredictable, and Sigrid didn't like the idea of being out on it.No: Heldigvis hadde hun Eirik ved sin side.En: Luckily, she had Eirik by her side.No: Eirik var fryktløs og elsket alt som hadde med eventyr å gjøre.En: Eirik was fearless and loved everything related to adventure.No: Han var Sigrids beste venn, og han hadde foreslått at deres prosjekt skulle stå i sentrum for landsbyens Halloween-feiring.En: He was Sigrid's best friend, and he had suggested that their project should be the centerpiece of the village's Halloween celebration.No: Sigrid og Eirik jobbet hardt.En: Sigrid and Eirik worked hard.No: De brukte helgene på å finne fine trestykker for å bygge skipet.En: They spent weekends finding suitable pieces of wood to build the ship.No: Eirik hadde lært noen triks fra sin far, en dyktig båtbygger, og han delte villig sin kunnskap med Sigrid.En: Eirik had learned some tricks from his father, a skilled boat builder, and he willingly shared his knowledge with Sigrid.No: De skar, pusset og satte sammen plankene på et lite verksted ved bryggen.En: They cut, sanded, and assembled the planks in a small workshop by the dock.No: Modellen begynte å ta form.En: The model began to take shape.No: Den så ut som et stolt lite vikingskip, med svingete dragehode foran.En: It looked like a proud little Viking ship, with a curved dragon head at the front.No: Da dagen kom for å teste skipet, var Sigrid nervøs.En: When the day came to test the ship, Sigrid was nervous.No: Fjorden virket mer truende enn noen gang, og hun kjente hjertet hamre i brystet.En: The fjord seemed more threatening than ever, and she felt her heart pounding in her chest.No: Eirik smilte oppmuntrende til henne.En: Eirik smiled encouragingly at her.No: "Kom igjen," sa han.En: "Come on," he said.No: "Dette klarer vi sammen."En: "We can do this together."No: Sigrid sto stille på bryggen og så på det lille skipet.En: Sigrid stood still on the dock and watched the little ship.No: Tankene raste gjennom hodet hennes.En: Her thoughts raced.No: Hun visste at hun måtte overvinne denne frykten hvis hun ønsket å lykkes med prosjektet.En: She knew she had to overcome this fear if she wanted to succeed with the project.No: Eirik foreslo at de skulle ta en liten båt ut på fjorden sammen, bare for å teste skipet ordentlig.En: Eirik suggested they take a small boat out on the fjord together, just to test the ship properly.No: Med et dypt pust tok Sigrid mot til seg.En: With a deep breath, Sigrid summoned her courage.No: "Ja," sa hun til slutt, og steg forsiktig ned i båten med Eirik.En: "Yes," she finally said, and carefully stepped into the boat with Eirik.No: Vinden strøk kjærlighetsfullt over ansiktet hennes, og hun kjente en merkelig følelse av ro.En: The wind brushed affectionately across her face, and she felt a strange sense of calm.No: Eirik kastet av fortøyningene, og båten beveget seg sakte fra bryggen.En: Eirik cast off the ropes, and the boat moved slowly from the dock.No: De små bølgene klukket rundt båten, og Sigrid fulgte skipmodellen med et øye som en ren kunstner; hun så på hvordan det gled stolt ved siden av dem.En: The small waves gurgled around the boat, and Sigrid followed the model ship with an eye like a true artist; she watched how it glided proudly beside them.No: Hver bølge det møtte, mestret det, som om det var en ekte vikingseiler på ferd.En: Every wave it encountered, it mastered, as if it was a true Viking sailor on a journey.No: Hun merket at hun sakte slapp spenningen som hadde bygd seg opp i henne.En: She noticed that she was slowly releasing the tension that had built up inside her.No: Frykten ble erstattet av stolthet og forventning.En: Fear was replaced by pride and anticipation.No: Plutselig brøt Sigrid ut i latter.En: Suddenly, Sigrid burst out laughing.No: Eirik lo også, og sammen nøt de øyeblikket.En: Eirik laughed too, and together they enjoyed the moment.No: Hun hadde konfrontert sin frykt, og i prosessen oppdaget hun gleden ved det ukjente.En: She had confronted her fear, and in the process, discovered the joy of the unknown.No: Sigrid innså at alle de modige vikingene hun beundret, også hadde følt denne blandingen av frykt og mot.En: Sigrid realized that all the courageous Vikings she admired had also felt this mix of fear and bravery.No: Da de kom tilbake til land, følte Sigrid seg forvandlet.En: When they returned to land, Sigrid felt transformed.No: Hun hadde ikke bare bygget et skip; hun hadde bygget sitt mot.En: She hadn't just built a ship; she had built her courage.No: Halloween-feiringen i landsbyen ble en suksess, både for vennskapet deres og for hennes egne grenser.En: The Halloween celebration in the village was a success, both for their friendship and for her own boundaries.No: Sigrid så nå utover fjorden med et nytt blikk, og drømte om hva mer hun kunne oppnå.En: Sigrid now looked out over the fjord with a new perspective, dreaming of what more she could achieve.No: Sigrid og Eirik hadde ikke bare laget et prosjekt sammen—de hadde skrevet sin egen historie.En: Sigrid and Eirik hadn't just created a project together—they had written their own story. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstglistened: glitretassignment: oppgavebrave: modigeseafarers: sjøfolkeneunpredictable: uforutsigbartcenterpiece: sentrumssuitable: fineassembled: satte sammenplanks: plankenethreatening: truendeencouragingly: oppmuntrendedock: bryggensuggested: foreslosummoned: tokropes: fortøyningenegurgled: klukketproudly: stoltencountered: møtteanticipation: forventningconfronted: konfronterttransform: forvandletboundaries: grenserperspective: blikkachieve: oppnåmajestically: majestetiskcarved: skarsanded: pussetjourney: ferdadventure: eventyr

Fluent Fiction - French: Secrets of a September Stroll: Unlocking Roman Whispers Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles d'automne dansaient doucement au sol tandis que le vent les portait à travers les ruines antiques.En: The autumn leaves danced gently on the ground as the wind carried them through the ancient ruins.Fr: Les rayons du soleil couchant caressaient les vieilles pierres, illuminant les inscriptions effacées par le temps.En: The rays of the setting sun caressed the old stones, illuminating the inscriptions erased by time.Fr: Émile et Claudette flânaient à travers les vestiges majestueux de l'époque romaine, absorbés par le charme du lieu.En: Émile and Claudette strolled through the majestic remnants of the Roman era, absorbed by the charm of the place.Fr: Émile, son regard vif et curieux, était captivé par l'histoire qui l'entourait.En: Émile, his gaze sharp and curious, was captivated by the history surrounding him.Fr: Il rêvait de découvrir des secrets enfouis sous la poussière des siècles.En: He dreamed of discovering secrets buried under the dust of centuries.Fr: Claudette, elle, marchait à ses côtés, mi-amusée, mi-sceptique.En: Claudette, on the other hand, walked by his side, half amused, half skeptical.Fr: Elle se méfiait des histoires de fantômes et d'apparitions que l'on murmurait sur ces lieux.En: She was wary of the ghost stories and apparitions whispered about in these places.Fr: « Claudette, tu sais, il y a une légende », commença Émile avec excitation, « il existe une chambre secrète ici.En: "Claudette, you know, there's a legend," began Émile with excitement, "there's a secret room here.Fr: Elle contiendrait des objets précieux d'un ancien festival romain.En: It supposedly contains precious objects from an ancient Roman festival."Fr: » Claudette haussa les épaules, souriant doucement.En: Claudette shrugged, smiling gently.Fr: « Émile, ces histoires… c'est bien trop pour moi.En: "Émile, these stories... they're too much for me.Fr: J'aime les vieilles pierres, mais je ne crois pas aux fantômes.En: I love old stones, but I don't believe in ghosts."Fr: » Émile ne se laissa pas décourager.En: Émile was undeterred.Fr: Il avait étudié la carte des ruines plusieurs fois et savait où chercher.En: He had studied the map of the ruins several times and knew where to look.Fr: Mais le jour avançait rapidement, et ils devaient faire vite avant la fermeture à la tombée de la nuit.En: But the day was advancing quickly, and they needed to hurry before it closed at nightfall.Fr: « Viens, je sens que nous sommes proches », insista-t-il.En: "Come on, I feel like we're close," he insisted.Fr: Ils traversèrent un chemin bordé par des colonnes brisées, s'approchant d'un endroit que peu de visiteurs avaient exploré.En: They passed along a path lined with broken columns, approaching a place few visitors explored.Fr: Soudain, Émile s'arrêta devant une arche presque cachée par la végétation.En: Suddenly, Émile stopped in front of an arch almost hidden by vegetation.Fr: « C'est là!En: "This is it!"Fr: » murmura-t-il avec enthousiasme.En: he murmured with enthusiasm.Fr: Claudette, le cœur battant un peu plus vite, jeta un œil sceptique.En: Claudette, her heart beating a bit faster, cast a skeptical glance.Fr: « Émile, c'est raisonnable de continuer?En: "Émile, is it reasonable to continue?Fr: Le soleil se couche.En: The sun is setting."Fr: » La tension entre la passion d'Émile et la prudence de Claudette était palpable.En: The tension between Émile's passion and Claudette's caution was palpable.Fr: Mais un feu intérieur poussa Émile à avancer.En: But an inner fire drove Émile forward.Fr: Après une brève hésitation, Claudette céda et suivit son ami, curieuse malgré tout.En: After a brief hesitation, Claudette relented and followed her friend, curious nonetheless.Fr: À l'intérieur, l'obscurité enveloppait tout.En: Inside, darkness enveloped everything.Fr: Une étrange aura semblait danser dans l'air.En: A strange aura seemed to dance in the air.Fr: Ils scrutaient le sol à la lueur de leur lampe de poche, trouvant des fragments de poteries, des bijoux, des traces d'un passé festif vibrant.En: They scanned the ground by the light of their flashlight, finding fragments of pottery, jewelry, traces of a vibrant festive past.Fr: Tout à coup, une brise fraiche traversa la chambre, portant avec elle un écho ancien, une mélodie lointaine comme une mémoire du passé.En: Suddenly, a cool breeze swept through the chamber, carrying with it an ancient echo, a distant melody like a memory of the past.Fr: Claudette resta immobile, le souffle coupé.En: Claudette stood still, breathless.Fr: Son scepticisme vacillait lentement.En: Her skepticism slowly wavered.Fr: « Émile… tu as raison, » murmura-t-elle, émerveillée par cette connexion tangible avec l'histoire.En: "Émile... you were right," she murmured, amazed by this tangible connection with history.Fr: Émile, ravi, lui offrit un sourire chaleureux, conscient de l'importance de cet instant.En: Émile, delighted, offered her a warm smile, aware of the importance of this moment.Fr: Ils restèrent un moment, contemplant le spectacle des souvenirs réveillés par la simple présence d'amis curieux.En: They lingered for a moment, contemplating the revived memories awakened by the simple presence of curious friends.Fr: Alors que la nuit tombait, ils retournèrent à l'entrée, main dans la main, transportés par leur aventure partagée.En: As night fell, they returned to the entrance, hand in hand, carried by their shared adventure.Fr: Claudette avait enfin vu à travers les yeux d'Émile, et Émile avait appris à respecter les limites de Claudette.En: Claudette had finally seen through Émile's eyes, and Émile had learned to respect Claudette's limits.Fr: Leur complicité renforcée, ils quittèrent les ruines, emportant avec eux une nouvelle appréciation pour les histoires du passé et de nouvelles perspectives pour celles qu'ils allaient construire ensemble.En: Their strengthened companionship, they left the ruins, carrying with them a new appreciation for the stories of the past and new perspectives for those they would build together. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les feuillesthe ruins: les ruinesthe rays: les rayonsthe stones: les pierresthe inscriptions: les inscriptionsthe remnants: les vestigesmajestic: majestueux/majestueusethe dust: la poussièrethe centuries: les siècleswary: méfiant/méfiantethe ghost: le fantômethe apparitions: les apparitionsthe legend: la légendethe secret room: la chambre secrèteprecious: précieux/précieusethe columns: les colonnesthe vegetation: la végétationhidden: caché/cachéethe darkness: l'obscuritéthe aura: l'aurathe flashlight: la lampe de pochethe fragments: les fragmentsthe pottery: les poteriesthe jewelry: les bijouxthe breeze: la brisethe echo: l'échothe melody: la mélodiethe memory: la mémoirebreathless: le souffle coupéto contemplate: contempler

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Balancing Lights and Deadlines: A Diwali Lesson for Aarav Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दीपावली की तैयारी पूरे जोर-शोर से चल रही थी।En: Preparations for Diwali were in full swing.Hi: हर गली और हर मकान रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी से सजाया गया था।En: Every street and every house was decorated with colorful lights.Hi: अरोमा कैंडल्स की खुशबू और पटाखों की आवाज़ से पूरा शहर जगमगा रहा था।En: The aroma of candles and the sound of crackers were making the entire city shine.Hi: इसी बीच, आरव पसीने-पसीने था।En: Amidst all this, Aarav was sweating profusely.Hi: उसके घर में कायदे से अलग ही हलचल थी।En: There was a different kind of hustle and bustle in his house.Hi: आरव का फ्लैट एक छोटे से कारीगर फ़्रीलांसर का बेस था।En: Aarav's flat was a base for a small artisan freelancer.Hi: उसे एक बड़ी कंपनी के लिए ग्राफ़िक डिज़ाइन का प्रोजेक्ट पूरा करना था।En: He had to complete a graphic design project for a big company.Hi: काम का दबाव बहुत ज्यादा था क्योंकि ये उसका सबसे बड़ा क्लाइंट था।En: The pressure of work was immense because this was his biggest client.Hi: अगर वो समय पर प्रोजेक्ट पूरा कर लेता, तो उसका भविष्य उज्ज्वल हो सकता था।En: If he managed to finish the project on time, his future could be bright.Hi: लेकिन घर में त्यौहार का माहौल था।En: But the festive atmosphere was in the air at home.Hi: आरव की दोस्त, मीरा, जो खुद एक फ़्रीलांसर थी, उसके पास आई।En: Aarav's friend, Meera, who was a freelancer herself, came over.Hi: वह मिठाई लेकर आई थी और उसके चेहरे पर एक खुशमिजाज़ मुस्कान थी।En: She brought sweets and had a cheerful smile on her face.Hi: "आरव, आज काम के बारे में मत सोचो।En: "Aarav, don't think about work today.Hi: चलो, थोड़ी देर पटाखे जलाते हैं और मिठाई खाते हैं," मीरा ने उत्साह से कहा।En: Come on, let's light some crackers and eat sweets for a while," Meera said with enthusiasm.Hi: लेकिन आरव का दिल भारी था।En: But Aarav's heart was heavy.Hi: "मीरा, मैं इस काम में अब तक नहीं जुट पाया हूँ।En: "Meera, I haven't been able to focus on this work so far.Hi: ऊपर से परिवार की ज़रूरतें भी हैं।En: On top of that, there are the needs of the family.Hi: दीवाली का मज़ा तो दूर की बात है।En: Enjoying Diwali is out of the question."Hi: "मीरा ने उसे समझाया, "आरव, कभी-कभी काम से थोड़ा आराम लेना जरूरी होता है।En: Meera explained to him, "Aarav, sometimes it's necessary to take a little break from work.Hi: इससे दिमाग की ऊर्जा वापस आती है।En: It helps recharge the mind's energy."Hi: "आरव ने घड़ी की ओर देखा।En: Aarav looked at the clock.Hi: अगले दिन क्लाइंट की कॉल थी, और हर क्षण कीमती था।En: The next day, there was a call with the client, and every moment was precious.Hi: लेकिन फिर उसने एक गहरी सांस ली।En: But then he took a deep breath.Hi: "चलो, थोड़ी देर के लिए," उसने आखिरकार कहा।En: "Alright, for a little while," he finally said.Hi: दोनों ने कुछ समय का मज़ा लिया।En: The two enjoyed some time together.Hi: उन्होंने मिठाइयाँ खाईं, कुछ फुलझड़ियाँ जलाईं, और परिवार के साथ बातचीत भी की।En: They ate sweets, lit some sparklers, and also had a chat with the family.Hi: आरव का मन थोड़ा हल्का हो गया।En: Aarav's mind felt a bit lighter.Hi: इसके बाद, जब वह काम पर वापस लौटा, तो उसका दिमाग तरोताज़ा था।En: After that, when he returned to work, his mind was refreshed.Hi: वह बेहद फुर्ती के साथ काम में जुटा और एक के बाद एक रचनात्मक हल खोज लिये।En: He dove into the work with great agility and found creative solutions one after another.Hi: अगले दिन की सुबह, कॉफ़ी का एक कप लेते हुए आरव ने खुशी से देखा कि उसने काम पूरा कर लिया था।En: The next morning, while having a cup of coffee, Aarav happily saw that he had completed the work.Hi: क्लाइंट की कॉल आई।En: The client called.Hi: आरव ने प्रेजेंटेशन प्रस्तुत की, और क्लाइंट उसकी मेहनत से बेहद खुश हुआ।En: Aarav presented the presentation, and the client was extremely pleased with his hard work.Hi: काम समय पर हो गया था और आरव ने एक नया सबक सीखा - काम और जीवन के बीच संतुलन बनाना भी एक कला है।En: The work was completed on time, and Aarav learned a new lesson - balancing work and life is an art too.Hi: दीवाली की छुट्टी ने उसे सिखाया कि कभी-कभी रुककर सांस लेना भी जरूरी होता है।En: The Diwali break taught him that sometimes it's necessary to pause and take a breath. Vocabulary Words:preparations: तैयारीswing: जोर-शोरaroma: खुशबूcandles: मोमबत्तियाँcrackers: पटाखेamidst: बीचprofusely: पसीने-पसीनेhustle: हलचलbustle: व्यस्तताartisan: कारीगरfreelancer: फ़्रीलांसरgraphic design: ग्राफ़िक डिज़ाइनproject: प्रोजेक्टimmense: बड़ाfuture: भविष्यfestive: त्यौहारenthusiasm: उत्साहfocus: ध्यानrecharge: पुनः ऊर्जाprecious: कीमतीrefreshed: तरोताजाagility: फुर्तीcreative: रचनात्मकsolutions: समाधानpresentation: प्रेजेंटेशनpleased: खुशbalancing: संतुलनart: कलाpause: रुकनाbreath: सांस

Fluent Fiction - French: Autumn Magic: Élodie's Eiffel Tower Triumph in Photos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le ciel doré de l'automne, la Tour Eiffel brillait d'un éclat magique.En: Under the golden autumn sky, the Tour Eiffel shone with a magical glow.Fr: Les feuilles orange tourbillonnaient au rythme du vent, et les rires des enfants déguisés pour Halloween emplissaient l'air.En: The orange leaves swirled to the rhythm of the wind, and the laughter of children dressed up for Halloween filled the air.Fr: Élodie, une élève de lycée passionnée par la photographie, se tenait en bas de la tour, son appareil photo à la main.En: Élodie, a high school student passionate about photography, stood at the bottom of the tower, her camera in hand.Fr: Elle ressentait une pression immense.En: She felt immense pressure.Fr: Son projet photo pour l'école était sa chance de prouver à ses parents sceptiques qu'elle avait un vrai talent.En: Her photo project for school was her chance to prove to her skeptical parents that she had real talent.Fr: Mais comment faire quelque chose de spécial avec la Tour Eiffel, déjà tellement photographiée ?En: But how could she create something special with the Tour Eiffel, which had already been photographed so much?Fr: Raphaël, son meilleur ami, était à ses côtés, vêtu d'un costume de squelette.En: Raphaël, her best friend, stood by her side, dressed in a skeleton costume.Fr: "Allez, Élodie," dit-il en riant, "on va y arriver !"En: "Come on, Élodie," he said with a laugh, "we'll make it!"Fr: Élodie réfléchit, sa confiance vacillant.En: Élodie pondered, her confidence wavering.Fr: Elle décida de monter plus haut dans la tour, espérant trouver une perspective différente.En: She decided to climb higher up the tower, hoping to find a different perspective.Fr: Peut-être que les festivités d'Halloween donneraient une touche unique à sa photo.En: Perhaps the Halloween festivities would add a unique touch to her photo.Fr: En grimpant, Élodie observait les couleurs changeantes du ciel, passant du bleu clair à l'orange intense du coucher de soleil.En: As she climbed, Élodie observed the changing colors of the sky, transitioning from light blue to the intense orange of sunset.Fr: Arrivée à un étage plus haut, elle trouva un petit coin tranquille.En: Arriving at a higher floor, she found a small quiet spot.Fr: C'était parfait.En: It was perfect.Fr: En bas, les rues fourmillaient de gens en costumes créatifs.En: Below, the streets were bustling with people in creative costumes.Fr: Raphaël, toujours plein d'énergie, sauta au milieu des danseurs costumés.En: Raphaël, always full of energy, jumped into the middle of the costumed dancers.Fr: Élodie sourit.En: Élodie smiled.Fr: Ce mélange d'amusement et d'émerveillement, voilà ce qu'elle voulait capturer.En: This mix of fun and wonder was exactly what she wanted to capture.Fr: Elle ajusta son objectif et attendit le moment parfait.En: She adjusted her lens and waited for the perfect moment.Fr: Soudain, Raphaël se mit à danser de manière exagérée, faisant rire la foule autour de lui.En: Suddenly, Raphaël began to dance exaggeratedly, making the crowd around him laugh.Fr: Élodie saisit cet instant de joie pure, déclenchant l'appareil photo.En: Élodie captured this moment of pure joy by clicking the camera.Fr: Le lendemain, elle présenta sa photo à la classe.En: The next day, she presented her photo to the class.Fr: La lumière dorée, le mouvement et la joie présents dans l'image captivèrent tout le monde.En: The golden light, the movement, and the joy in the image captivated everyone.Fr: Son professeur la félicita, et même ses parents, d'abord hésitants, furent impressionnés.En: Her teacher congratulated her, and even her initially hesitant parents were impressed.Fr: "Bravo, ma chérie," dit sa mère, "tu es vraiment douée."En: "Bravo, my dear," said her mother, "you really have talent."Fr: Élodie se sentit emplie de fierté et de confiance.En: Élodie felt filled with pride and confidence.Fr: Grâce à cet événement, Élodie comprit qu'avec de la patience et de la persévérance, elle pouvait véritablement capter la magie de sa ville et partager sa vision unique avec le monde.En: Thanks to this event, Élodie understood that with patience and perseverance, she could truly capture the magic of her city and share her unique vision with the world.Fr: Raphaël, fidèle et joyeux, était fier de son amie.En: Raphaël, faithful and joyful, was proud of his friend.Fr: Il savait qu'ils avaient réussi, ensemble.En: He knew they had succeeded together.Fr: La passion d'Élodie pour la photographie venait de franchir une étape décisive.En: Élodie's passion for photography had just crossed a major milestone.Fr: Elle savait désormais qu'elle pouvait croire en elle-même, car la vraie beauté n'était pas seulement ce qu'elle voyait, mais aussi ce qu'elle ressentait.En: She now knew she could believe in herself, for true beauty was not only in what she saw, but also in what she felt. Vocabulary Words:the sky: le cielgolden: doréthe glow: l'éclatto swirl: tourbillonnerthe wind: le ventlaughter: les riresto fill: emplirthe pressure: la pressionskeptical: sceptiqueto prove: prouverthe talent: le talentthe perspective: la perspectivethe festivities: les festivitésthe sunset: le coucher de soleilquiet: tranquilleto bustle: fourmillercreative: créatifthe lens: l'objectifto adjust: ajusterto jump: sauterto capture: capturerpure joy: la joie pureto click: déclencherto congratulate: féliciterfilled: empliepride: la fiertéperseverance: la persévéranceto share: partagerfaithful: fidèleto succeed: réussir

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

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Serendipitous Discovery in Aarhus' Enchanted Bookstore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I Aarhus, hvor efteråret havde malet byen i gyldne nuancer, lå der en lille, hyggelig boghandel ved siden af Aarhus Katedralskole.En: In Aarhus, where autumn had painted the city in golden hues, there was a small, cozy bookstore next to Aarhus Katedralskole.Da: Denne gamle bygning, en højborg af læring og historie, stod som et vidnesbyrd om tider, der var gået.En: This old building, a bastion of learning and history, stood as a testament to times gone by.Da: Astrid og Jens, begge elever på skolen, trådte ind i boghandlen.En: Astrid and Jens, both students at the school, stepped into the bookstore.Da: Butikken duftede af gamle bøger og friskbrygget kaffe.En: The shop smelled of old books and freshly brewed coffee.Da: Astrid havde en plan.En: Astrid had a plan.Da: Hun var fast besluttet på at finde alt det, hun havde brug for, til hendes naturvidenskabsprojekt om skolens arkitektoniske historie.En: She was determined to find everything she needed for her science project on the school's architectural history.Da: Hun elskede skolens buer og høje lofter, og hun kunne brugt timer på at betragte dem.En: She loved the school's arches and high ceilings and could spend hours admiring them.Da: Jens derimod, med sin evige trang til eventyr, begyndte straks at kigge på bøger om alt muligt andet.En: Jens, on the other hand, with his eternal craving for adventure, immediately started looking at books on all sorts of other topics.Da: "Astrid, se!En: "Astrid, look!Da: En bog om vikinger!En: A book about vikings!Da: Den ser spændende ud!"En: It looks exciting!"Da: sagde han med et begejstret grin.En: he said with an enthusiastic grin.Da: Astrid sukkede let.En: Astrid sighed softly.Da: Hun vidste, at Jens' nysgerrighed ofte ledte dem ud på sidespor.En: She knew that Jens' curiosity often led them astray.Da: De gik forbi rækker af bøger.En: They walked past rows of books.Da: Astrid søgte på hylderne efter bøger om arkitektur og skolens historie.En: Astrid searched the shelves for books about architecture and the school's history.Da: Men tiden gik hurtigt, og hun fandt intet.En: But time flew by, and she found nothing.Da: Frustrationen byggede sig op i hende.En: The frustration built up inside her.Da: "Jeg finder aldrig det rigtige," mumlede hun stille.En: "I'll never find the right thing," she mumbled quietly.Da: "Kom nu, Astrid.En: "Come on, Astrid.Da: Måske er det netop i at lade sig distrahere, vi finder det, vi leder efter," sagde Jens med sit sædvanlige ukuelige optimisme.En: Maybe it's precisely in letting ourselves get distracted that we find what we're looking for," Jens said with his usual unyielding optimism.Da: Astrid rystede på hovedet, men smilede.En: Astrid shook her head but smiled.Da: Han havde en pointe.En: He had a point.Da: De vendte rundt et hjørne, og der, i en stille krog, lå en gammel bog med titlen "Aarhus Katedralskoles Arkitektoniske Samling."En: They rounded a corner, and there, in a quiet nook, lay an old book titled "Aarhus Katedralskoles Arkitektoniske Samling."Da: Astrids hjerte sprang et slag over.En: Astrid's heart skipped a beat.Da: "Jens, se!"En: "Jens, look!"Da: sagde hun ivrigt og greb bogen.En: she said eagerly and grabbed the book.Da: Bogen var et skatkammer af information og billeder, netop det, hun havde brug for til sit projekt.En: The book was a treasure trove of information and pictures, exactly what she needed for her project.Da: Astrid rettede sig op og så på Jens.En: Astrid straightened up and looked at Jens.Da: "Jeg tror, dine omveje alligevel ikke var så dårlige," sagde hun taknemmeligt.En: "I guess your detours weren't so bad after all," she said gratefully.Da: De forlod boghandlen sammen, begge lidt klogere.En: They left the bookstore together, both a little wiser.Da: Astrid havde nu alt, hun skulle bruge til at lave et fantastisk projekt.En: Astrid now had everything she needed to create a fantastic project.Da: Hun havde lært at værdsætte det uventede.En: She had learned to appreciate the unexpected.Da: Jens havde set, hvordan fokus også kan føre til nye eventyr og resultater.En: Jens had seen how focus can also lead to new adventures and results.Da: På hjemvejen hvinede vinden gennem de farverige blade, men Astrid følte sig varm inden i.En: On the way home, the wind whistled through the colorful leaves, but Astrid felt warm inside.Da: De havde klaret det.En: They had succeeded.Da: Sammen.En: Together. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårethues: nuancerbastion: højborgtestament: vidnesbyrdcozy: hyggeligdetermined: fast besluttetarches: buertrail: sidesporenthusiastic: begejstretcraving: trangduftede: smelledfrustration: frustrationmumbled: mumledeunyielding: ukueligedetours: omvejeskipped a beat: sprang et slag overtreasure trove: skatkammergratefully: taknemmeligtappreciate: værdsætteunexpected: uventedeadventure: eventyrstraightened up: rettede sig opnook: krogarchitectural: arkitektoniskeproject: projektcuriosity: nysgerrighedleaves: bladewarm inside: varm inden isucceeded: klaret detstroked: hvinede

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: When the Game Gets Tough: Milan's Journey to Self-Health Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На фудбалском терену у Београду, с мирисом јесени у ваздуху, Милан је стајао на ивици снага.En: On the soccer field in Beogradu, with the scent of autumn in the air, Milan was standing on the edge of his strength.Sr: Лишће је падало око њега док је ветар нежно дувао кроз поља.En: Leaves were falling around him as the wind gently blew through the fields.Sr: Вече је било савршено за тренинг, али Милан се осећао изразито нервозним.En: The evening was perfect for training, but Milan felt extremely nervous.Sr: Желео је да буде најбољи, и у школи и на терену, али притисак је био превелик.En: He wanted to be the best, both in school and on the field, but the pressure was overwhelming.Sr: "Хајде, Милане, све је у реду," рекла је Јована близу њега, посматрајући га с брижом.En: "Come on, Milane, it's all right," said Jovana nearby, watching him with concern.Sr: "Не мораш бити савршен."En: "You don't have to be perfect."Sr: "Знам, али моји родитељи очекују пуно од мене," одговорио је Милан, кратко успостављајући контакт очима пре него што се вратио на утакмицу.En: "I know, but my parents expect a lot from me," replied Milan, briefly making eye contact before returning to the game.Sr: Никола, капитен тима, који је увек изгледао строго, али је дубоко бринуо за своје саиграче, гледао је Милана како се криви под тежином.En: Nikola, the team captain, who always seemed strict but deeply cared for his teammates, watched Milan buckle under the weight.Sr: "Одмори мало," предложио је, прелазећи преко терена.En: "Take a rest," he suggested, crossing the field.Sr: "Здравље је најбитније."En: "Health is most important."Sr: Милан је климнуо главом, али није могао да се ослободи тог осећаја да не сме стати.En: Milan nodded, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he couldn't stop.Sr: Игнорисао је прву вртоглавицу.En: He ignored the first dizziness.Sr: "Још мало, па ћу направити паузу," мислио је.En: "Just a bit more, then I'll take a break," he thought.Sr: Али, његово тело је имало другачији план.En: But his body had a different plan.Sr: Док је јурцао за лоптом, изненада је све постало црно.En: As he raced for the ball, suddenly everything went black.Sr: Срушио се на траву.En: He collapsed on the grass.Sr: Узбуђење је нагло стало.En: The excitement abruptly stopped.Sr: Јована је прва стигла до њега, а Никола је мобилисао тим и дозволио Милану да дише.En: Jovana was the first to reach him, while Nikola mobilized the team and let Milan breathe.Sr: "Милане, чујеш ли ме?" питала је Јована, држећи га за руку.En: "Milane, can you hear me?" Jovana asked, holding his hand.Sr: "Морам... да наставим," замумлао је брзо отворивши очи.En: "I have to... keep going," he mumbled, quickly opening his eyes.Sr: "Не, не мораш," одговорила је она са осмехом.En: "No, you don't have to," she replied with a smile.Sr: "Мораш се бринути о себи."En: "You have to take care of yourself."Sr: Касније, док је Милан седео на клупи са чашом воде у руци, Никола га је погледао дубоко у очи.En: Later, as Milan sat on the bench with a glass of water in his hand, Nikola looked him deeply in the eyes.Sr: "Твоја упорност је велика, али моја брига за твоје здравље је већа."En: "Your determination is great, but my concern for your health is greater."Sr: Милан је уздахнуо и насмешио се.En: Milan sighed and smiled.Sr: "Хвала вам обоје. Мислим да сам учио важну лекцију данас.En: "Thank you both. I think I've learned an important lesson today.Sr: Морам боље да приоритетирам своје време и не заборавим на своје здравље."En: I need to better prioritize my time and not forget about my health."Sr: Јована га је загрлила, док је тмурно небо изнад њих наговештавало почетак нових дана.En: Jovana hugged him as the gloomy sky above hinted at the beginning of new days.Sr: Касније, док су сви одлазили кући спремајући се за другарску Хеловин забаву, Милан је осетио мир.En: Later, as everyone went home preparing for a friendly Halloween party, Milan felt at peace.Sr: Знао је да је на правом путу, а са пријатељима попут Јоване и Николе, био је сигуран да ће успети.En: He knew he was on the right path, and with friends like Jovana and Nikola, he was sure he would succeed. Vocabulary Words:scent: мирисedge: ивицаstrength: снагаnerve: нервозаpressure: притисакconcern: бригаcaptain: капитенteammates: саиграчиbuckle: кривити сеdizziness: вртоглавицаcollapse: срушити сеgloomy: тмурноprioritize: приоритетиратиdetermination: упорностexpect: очекујуmobilize: мобилисатиabruptly: наглоunburden: ослободитиessential: најбитнијеhint: наговештаватиhealth: здрављеlesson: лекцијаplan: планgaze: посматрањеbriefly: краткоfield: теренexcited: узбуђењеessential: битноbreathe: дисатиpeace: мир

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Secret Lab to Science Fair Triumph: A Halloween Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I det stilla höstljuset, bland löv och buskar i färgsprakande orange och rött, låg Astrids hemliga laboratorium.En: In the still autumn light, among leaves and bushes in blazing orange and red, lay Astrid's secret laboratory.Sv: Dörrarna var täckta av fladdrande spindelväv, och innanför, i mystisk belysning, bubblade kolvar på rader av hyllor fyllda med underliga uppfinningar.En: The doors were covered in fluttering cobwebs, and inside, in mysterious lighting, flasks bubbled on rows of shelves filled with unusual inventions.Sv: På denna plats förberedde Freja, Lars och Sofia sitt projekt för den årliga vetenskapsmässan.En: At this site, Freja, Lars, and Sofia were preparing their project for the annual science fair.Sv: Halloween var nära, och stämningen fyllde luften med förväntan.En: Halloween was near, and the atmosphere filled the air with anticipation.Sv: Freja var full av idéer.En: Freja was full of ideas.Sv: Hon var fast besluten att skapa något spektakulärt.En: She was determined to create something spectacular.Sv: Något som kunde vinna första priset och samtidigt imponera på Lars.En: Something that could win the first prize and at the same time impress Lars.Sv: Lars, som alltid var skeptisk men beskyddande, trodde inte riktigt på Frejas vision.En: Lars, who was always skeptical but protective, didn't quite believe in Freja's vision.Sv: Han hade sett henne kämpa förut och var rädd att hon skulle misslyckas.En: He had seen her struggle before and was afraid she would fail.Sv: Men Sofia, lojal och uppfinningsrik, var Frejas starkaste allierade.En: But Sofia, loyal and inventive, was Freja's strongest ally.Sv: "Vi måste tänka utanför boxen," sa Freja entusiastiskt medan hon tittade på ingredienserna i sitt experiment.En: "We have to think outside the box," said Freja enthusiastically as she looked at the ingredients in her experiment.Sv: Sofia nickade.En: Sofia nodded.Sv: "Vad sägs om att lägga till lite av detta?"En: "What about adding a bit of this?"Sv: föreslog hon och pekade på en mystisk kristall under en av hyllorna.En: she suggested, pointing to a mysterious crystal under one of the shelves.Sv: Freja tog kristallen, tvekade först, men placerade den sedan bland de bubblande kemikalierna.En: Freja took the crystal, hesitated at first, but then placed it among the bubbling chemicals.Sv: Men allting gick fel.En: But everything went wrong.Sv: Blandningen började ryka och en konstig lukt fyllde rummet.En: The mixture began to smoke and a strange smell filled the room.Sv: Lars tittade på med en medkännande min.En: Lars watched with a sympathetic expression.Sv: "Kanske är det bäst att vi stoppar här," sa han försiktigt.En: "Maybe it's best we stop here," he said cautiously.Sv: Men Freja skakade på huvudet.En: But Freja shook her head.Sv: "Jag tänker inte ge upp," svarade hon trotsigt.En: "I'm not giving up," she replied defiantly.Sv: "Kom, vi försöker något nytt," föreslog Sofia med ögon som glittrade av inspiration.En: "Come on, let's try something new," suggested Sofia with eyes sparkling with inspiration.Sv: Freja förstod.En: Freja understood.Sv: De kunde kombinera kunskapen från naturvetenskapen med Sofias kreativa förslag.En: They could combine the knowledge from natural sciences with Sofia's creative suggestions.Sv: De satte igång, arbetade snabbt och koncentrerat.En: They set to work, quickly and with focus.Sv: Högljudda klockor tickade i bakgrunden.En: Loud clocks ticked in the background.Sv: Plötsligt hände det.En: Suddenly it happened.Sv: En ljusblixt fyllde rummet, och från experimentet dök en svävande, lysande Halloween-pumpa upp i ett moln av gnistrande stoft.En: A flash of light filled the room, and from the experiment emerged a floating, glowing Halloween pumpkin in a cloud of sparkling dust.Sv: Det var vackert och oväntat, nästan magiskt.En: It was beautiful and unexpected, almost magical.Sv: På vetenskapsmässan stod alla stilla, förundrade.En: At the science fair, everyone stood still, amazed.Sv: Juryn var imponerad, och Lars stod stolt bredvid sin syster.En: The jury was impressed, and Lars stood proudly next to his sister.Sv: När Freja tog emot första priset, log Lars mot henne.En: When Freja accepted the first prize, Lars smiled at her.Sv: "Jag visste inte att du hade det i dig," erkände han, och det var stunden då deras relation förändrades.En: "I didn't know you had it in you," he admitted, and that was the moment their relationship changed.Sv: Freja kände sig starkare, mer självsäker.En: Freja felt stronger, more confident.Sv: Hon hade inte bara vunnit en tävling; hon hade också vunnit respekten från sin bror och en värdefull insikt om vikten av samarbete.En: She had not only won a competition; she had also earned the respect of her brother and a valuable insight into the importance of collaboration.Sv: Höstvinden svepte mjukt runt dem när de lämnade skolan, frön till framtida äventyr sjudande i Frejas sinne.En: The autumn wind swept softly around them as they left the school, seeds of future adventures simmering in Freja's mind. Vocabulary Words:still: stillaflask: kolvshelf: hyllaanticipation: förväntandetermined: fast beslutenspectacular: spektakulärtskeptical: skeptiskvision: visionstruggle: kämpaloyal: lojalally: allieradenthusiastically: entusiastiskthesitated: tvekadedefiantly: trotsigtsparkling: gnistrandeunexpected: oväntatamazed: förundradeimpressed: imponeradrelationship: relationconfident: självsäkervaluable insight: värdefull insiktcollaboration: samarbetesimmering: sjudandemysterious: mystiskfluttering: fladdrandecautiously: försiktigtsuggestion: förslagcreate: skapaprotective: beskyddandeglowing: lysande

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sukkot Serendipity: A Magical Tea Adventure in Yerushalayim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-21-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בירושלים המלאה בשמחה של חג סוכות, היה יום יפה של סתיו.En: In Yerushalayim filled with the joy of Chag Sukkot, it was a beautiful autumn day.He: עלים זהובים נפלו על המדרכה והתיירים גדשו את הרחובות.En: Golden leaves fell on the sidewalk, and tourists crowded the streets.He: בארומה של תבלינים וצמחים בחנות התה הציורית, שלושת החברים התיישבו סביב שולחן עץ קטן.En: In the aromatic blend of spices and herbs at the picturesque tea shop, the three friends sat around a small wooden table.He: מול המנה של עוגות הדבש, אוירה ידידותית פשטה בחדר.En: Opposite the serving of honey cakes, a friendly atmosphere spread through the room.He: נועם, עם חיוך מתגרה, הציע לנסות את המשקאות האלטרנטיביים ביותר בתפריט.En: Noam, with a teasing smile, suggested trying the most alternative drinks on the menu.He: אריאלה, בדרך כלל זהירה, צעדה במקום בלב מלא חשש.En: Ariella, usually cautious, paced in place with a heart full of worry.He: היא ידעה שזה חג חשוב ולא רצתה לבזבז את הערב על ניסויים מוזרים.En: She knew it was an important festival and didn't want to waste the evening on strange experiments.He: תמר, כרגיל, צחקה מהצד, הניחה שבילוי עם נועם ואריאלה יהיה תמיד חוויה מבדרת.En: Tamar, as usual, laughed from the side, assuming that an outing with Noam and Ariella would always be an entertaining experience.He: "נו, אריאלה, פעם אנחנו פה.En: "Come on, Ariella, once we're here.He: סוכות זה זמן לשמחה וחיוכים," אמר נועם בהתלהבות.En: Sukkot is a time for joy and smiles," Noam said enthusiastically.He: לבסוף, כאשר ההזמנה כבר היתה בידיהם והתרגשות החברים הפכה מדבקת מדי, אריאלה נכנעה.En: Finally, when the order was already in their hands, and the friends' excitement became too contagious, Ariella gave in.He: היא הסכימה ונכנסה להרפתקה יוצאת דופן.En: She agreed and entered an extraordinary adventure.He: התא הלך והתמלא בניחוחות מוזרים כשהמלצר הניח לפניהם את כוסות התה.En: The booth filled with strange aromas as the waiter placed the tea cups in front of them.He: כל אחד מהם לקח לגימה, וטעמי הצמחים החלו לפעול השפעתם.En: Each of them took a sip, and the flavors of the herbs began to take effect.He: לפתע, אריאלה חשה כאילו היא בסוכה קסומה.En: Suddenly, Ariella felt as if she was in a magical sukkah.He: הם התחילו לראות מראות לא רגילים, חזיונות צבעוניים של סוכות מקושטות, אושפיזין שמחים וענפים ירוקים.En: They started to see unusual sights, colorful visions of decorated sukkot, joyful ushpizin, and green branches.He: נועם ותמר התחילו לצחוק ללא סיבה נראית לעין, כאשר הם מדברים עם דמויות שלא נראו.En: Noam and Tamar started laughing for no apparent reason, as they talked to unseen characters.He: אריאלה הרגישה שהיא בתוך סיפור אגדה.En: Ariella felt like she was in a fairy tale.He: היא דמיינה כיצד היא משוחחת עם אושפיזין על משמעות החג ועל החיים בירושלים.En: She imagined conversing with the ushpizin about the holiday's meaning and life in Yerushalayim.He: "זה כל כך מצחיק," אמרה תמר בעיניים מצוחקות.En: "This is so funny," Tamar said with tear-filled eyes.He: "מי ידע שתה יכול לעשות את זה?En: "Who knew tea could do this?"He: " למרות הבלבול הראשוני, המצב נהיה משעשע מאוד.En: Despite the initial confusion, the situation became very amusing.He: אריאלה גילתה שהקסם שבחן החדשה חיבר אותה עם החג והחברים בצורה שהיא לא ציפתה לה.En: Ariella discovered that the magic of the new experience connected her with the festival and her friends in an unexpected way.He: היא צחקה יותר מאשר שצחקה אי פעם בסוכות.En: She laughed more than she ever had on Sukkot.He: לולא התה המוזר, הערב לא היה הופך לזיכרון כה מיוחד.En: Without the strange tea, the evening wouldn't have turned into such a special memory.He: אריאלה למדה לעזוב את החששות ולהתחבר לרגעים לא צפויים.En: Ariella learned to let go of her worries and connect to unexpected moments.He: בסוף הערב, כאשר החברים יצאו מהחנות ופנו לכיוון הסוכה לשבת תחת הכוכבים, אריאלה ידעה שהיא לקחה צעד חשוב לעבר חיים עם יותר ספונטניות ושמחה.En: By the end of the evening, when the friends left the shop and headed towards the sukkah to sit under the stars, Ariella knew she had taken an important step toward a life with more spontaneity and joy.He: הם חייכו לביחד שלהם וידעו שזה היה סוכות שהם לא ישכחו.En: They smiled at their togetherness and knew it was a Sukkot they wouldn't forget. Vocabulary Words:aromatic: ארומהblend: תערובתpicturesque: ציוריתalternative: אלטרנטיבייםcautious: זהירהcontagious: מדבקתextraordinary: יוצאת דופןbooth: תאsip: לגימהherbs: צמחיםeffect: השפעתםmagical: קסומהvisions: חזיונותushpizin: אושפיזיןunseen: שאינם נראיםfaery tale: סיפור אגדהenchanted: מכושפתcomical: מבדרתinitial: הראשוניconfusion: בלבולspontaneity: ספונטניותcapture: תפסהsignificant: חשובcohesion: ביחדunanticipated: בלתי צפוייםcuriosity: סקרנותendeavor: מאמץcomrade: חבריםimbued: חלחלsatirical: סטיריBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Sipping Possibilities: Áron's Quest for Creative Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tea shop kis ablakainál csalogatott be a fény.En: The light beckoned through the small windows of the tea shop.Hu: Meleg, aranyszínű fények játszottak a falakon, és a levegő tele volt a gyömbér és az áfonya illatával.En: Warm, golden lights danced on the walls, and the air was filled with the scent of ginger and cranberry.Hu: Áron, Kata és Zoltán a legkedvesebb sarokasztalnál ültek egymással szemben.En: Áron, Kata, and Zoltán sat at the most delightful corner table, facing each other.Hu: Az asztalon gőzölgő teáscsészék sorakoztak.En: Steaming tea cups lined the table.Hu: „Az ősz varázslatos itt Budapesten” mondta Kata, játszva a teáskanálával.En: “Autumn is magical here in Budapest,” said Kata, playing with her teaspoon.Hu: Hangjában izgalom bujkált, de a mosoly mögött elrejtette félelmeit, amit csak ő ismert.En: Excitement lurked in her voice, but behind her smile, she hid fears only she knew.Hu: „Igen,” bólintott Zoltán, „de egy kis természet sosem árt.En: “Yes,” nodded Zoltán, “but a bit of nature never hurts.Hu: Gondoljatok Pannónia zöld dombjaira!” Praktikus szavai mögött rejtett vágy lapult, változtatni akart.En: Think of the green hills of Pannonia!” Behind his practical words lay a hidden desire; he wanted change.Hu: Áron hallgatott.En: Áron remained silent.Hu: Vékony ujjaival felvette a teáscsészét és mélyen belemerült annak aromájába.En: With his slender fingers, he picked up the tea cup and immersed himself deeply in its aroma.Hu: Festő volt, mindig keresett új ihletet, de most aggódott.En: He was a painter, always seeking new inspiration, but now he worried.Hu: „Mi van, ha ott sincs meg az inspiráció?” töprengett.En: “What if inspiration can't be found there either?” he pondered.Hu: „Gyere velünk, Áron!” bíztatta Kata, izgatottan.En: “Come with us, Áron!” encouraged Kata, excitedly.Hu: „Együtt sokkal érdekesebb lesz!En: “It will be much more interesting together!Hu: És ki tudja, mit találsz majd?En: And who knows what you might find?Hu: Talán pont erre van szükséged.”En: Maybe that's exactly what you need.”Hu: Áron mélyen nézett Kata szemébe, majd Zoltánra pillantott.En: Áron looked deeply into Kata's eyes, then glanced at Zoltán.Hu: Tudta, hogy ezek a barátok olyan perspektívát kínálnak, amit egyedül nem találna meg.En: He knew these friends offered a perspective he could not find alone.Hu: „Rendben,” mondta végül.En: “Alright,” he finally said.Hu: „Veletek tartok.En: “I'll join you.”Hu: Zoltán elégedetten bólintott.En: Zoltán nodded with satisfaction.Hu: „Jó döntés.En: “Good decision.Hu: Autentikus helyekre viszlek titeket, ahol a természet meghitt közelsége új ötleteket adhat.”En: I'll take you to authentic places where the intimate closeness of nature can provide new ideas.”Hu: Az este ráérősen kavargott a tea illatos páráiban, miközben a három barát tervezgetett.En: The evening slowly swirled in the fragrant steam of tea as the three friends made plans.Hu: Ahogy a nap lebukott a belvárosi épületek mögött, Áron érezte, hogy valami megmozdul benne.En: As the sun set behind the downtown buildings, Áron felt something stir within him.Hu: A félelmek helyét lassan átvette az elvárás izgalma.En: The place of fears was slowly overtaken by the excitement of anticipation.Hu: A tea íze és barátai nevetése megtöltötte a helyiséget élettel.En: The taste of tea and the laughter of friends filled the room with life.Hu: Az ablakon túl az ősz aranya már az új lehetőségekkel ígérkezett.En: Beyond the window, the gold of autumn promised new possibilities.Hu: Áron tudta, hogy a vidéki út több lesz egyszerű kirándulásnál.En: Áron knew that the trip to the countryside would be more than just a simple excursion.Hu: Talán nem a céltól, hanem az úttól várta a legtöbbet.En: Perhaps he expected the most not from the destination, but from the journey itself.Hu: És a legnagyobb ihletet talán barátai adták majd, akik megosztották vele ezt a teázást, a terveket és az utat.En: And maybe the greatest inspiration would come from his friends, who shared this tea, these plans, and the journey with him.Hu: Ahogy a tea elfogyott, úgy döntött, hogy nyitott szívvel és elmével fordul az ismeretlen felé.En: As the tea ran out, he decided to turn towards the unknown with an open heart and mind.Hu: Az utazás elkezdődött, és Áron készen állt megélni minden pillanatát.En: The journey had begun, and Áron was ready to live every moment of it.Hu: Az alkotás várta, és ő is várta a vidék rejtett kincseit.En: Creation awaited him, and he was eager to discover the hidden treasures of the countryside. Vocabulary Words:beckoned: csalogatottdelightful: legkedvesebbexcitement: izgalomlurked: bujkáltimmersed: belemerültpondered: töprengettauthentic: autentikusintimate: meghittcloseness: közelségeanticipation: elvárásovertaken: átvetteperspective: perspektívátsatisfaction: elégedettenswirled: kavargottfragrant: illatosplans: tervezgetettdowntown: belvárosistir: megmozdulanticipation: elváráspossibilities: lehetőségekkelexcursion: kirándulásnáldestination: céltóljourney: úttólcreation: alkotáscountryside: vidékitreasures: kincseithidden: rejtettawaited: vártaslender: vékonyglanced: pillantott

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Bond Forged in the Heart of Bergen's Bustling Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en frisk høstdag i Bergen, der gule blader fløy rundt i vinden, var det et yrende liv ved Fisketorget.En: On a brisk autumn day in Bergen, where yellow leaves flew around in the wind, there was bustling life at Fisketorget.No: Lukten av saltvann blandet med aromaen fra fersk sjømat lå tungt i luften.En: The scent of saltwater mixed with the aroma of fresh seafood hung heavily in the air.No: Her, midt blant boder fulle av kraftige krabber og glinsende sild, møttes to tenåringer for første gang.En: Here, amidst stalls full of robust crabs and gleaming herring, two teenagers met for the first time.No: Eirik gikk langs bodene sammen med sin far.En: Eirik walked along the stalls with his father.No: Han trakk jakken tettere rundt seg, ikke bare for å holde høstkulda ute, men også for å skjerme seg fra sine egne tanker.En: He pulled his jacket tighter around him, not only to keep out the autumn chill but also to shield himself from his own thoughts.No: Han visste at dette møtet var uunngåelig, men det rokket ved alt han var komfortabel med.En: He knew this meeting was inevitable, but it unsettled everything he was comfortable with.No: Foran ham gikk Astrid, morens nye stebarn, med et åpent smil og et nysgjerrig blikk som utforsket alt rundt dem.En: Ahead of him walked Astrid, his mother's new stepchild, with an open smile and a curious look exploring everything around them.No: "Se der, Eirik!En: "Look there, Eirik!"No: " Astrid ropte plutselig, mens hun pekte mot en bod hvor en mann holdt en stor levende krabbe i hendene.En: Astrid suddenly shouted, pointing towards a stall where a man held a large live crab in his hands.No: Eirik nølte, men hennes oppspilte glede vekket en gnist av nysgjerrighet i ham.En: Eirik hesitated, but her excited joy sparked a hint of curiosity in him.No: "Kom og se!En: "Come and see!"No: " Astrid vinket, og Eirik tok et skritt frem.En: Astrid waved, and Eirik took a step forward.No: De stod nå sammen ved boden.En: They now stood together at the stall.No: Krabben strevde ved selgerens grep, og Astrid lo da den sprutet vann.En: The crab struggled in the seller's grip, and Astrid laughed as it splashed water.No: Eirik kunne ikke la være å smile, om så bare for et øyeblikk.En: Eirik couldn't help but smile, if only for a moment.No: "Er den ikke fascinerende?En: "Isn't it fascinating?"No: " spurte Astrid med et glimt i øynene.En: Astrid asked with a twinkle in her eyes.No: Eirik nikket, litt overrasket over at han faktisk begynte å slappe av.En: Eirik nodded, a bit surprised that he was actually starting to relax.No: De beveget seg videre gjennom markedet, og Astrids entusiasme begynte å smitte over på Eirik.En: They moved on through the market, and Astrid's enthusiasm began to rub off on Eirik.No: En gateartist tiltrakk seg en mengde ved å spille trekkspill.En: A street performer attracted a crowd by playing the accordion.No: Lyden var oppløftende, og snart sto Eirik og Astrid sammen blant publikum.En: The sound was uplifting, and soon Eirik and Astrid were standing together among the audience.No: Plutselig begynte artisten å danse en morsom dans, og Astrid fniste.En: Suddenly, the performer began to dance a funny dance, and Astrid giggled.No: "Sjekk de bevegelsene!En: "Check out those moves!"No: " sa hun, og Eirik lo med henne.En: she said, and Eirik laughed with her.No: Øyeblikket fylte Eirik med en uventet varme, en lettelse fra den tunge følelsen han hadde båret med seg.En: The moment filled Eirik with unexpected warmth, a relief from the heavy feeling he had been carrying.No: Da ettermiddagen gled over til tidlig kveld, og det dempet lys dannet et gyllent skjær over markedet, vendte de to tenåringene tilbake til foreldrene sine.En: As the afternoon faded into early evening, and the dim light cast a golden hue over the market, the two teenagers returned to their parents.No: "Det var ikke så ille, ikke sant?En: "It wasn't so bad, was it?"No: " sa Astrid forsiktig.En: Astrid said cautiously.No: "Nei, det var ikke så ille," svarte Eirik med et lite smil.En: "No, it wasn't so bad," Eirik replied with a small smile.No: De delte et blikk, en forståelse, og kanskje, tenkte Eirik, var dette starten på noe nytt.En: They shared a look, an understanding, and perhaps, Eirik thought, this was the start of something new.No: Det var en enkel innsikt, men den hadde kraft.En: It was a simple insight, but it had power.No: Eirik skjønte at endringene ikke trengte å være skumle.En: Eirik realized that changes didn't have to be scary.No: Med Astrid ved sin side, virket den nye familien hans ikke lenger som en byrde, men som en mulighet for vennskap.En: With Astrid by his side, his new family no longer seemed like a burden, but an opportunity for friendship.No: De ruslet hjemover, pulsen fra markedets liv rundt dem, men nå med et fellesskap av egen.En: They strolled home, the pulse of the market's life surrounding them, but now with a sense of their own togetherness.No: Eirik hadde funnet litt av seg selv ved Fisketorget den dagen — og kanskje en venn, selv om hun kom i form av en ny stesøster.En: Eirik had found a bit of himself at Fisketorget that day—and perhaps a friend, even if she came in the form of a new stepsister. Vocabulary Words:brisk: friskbustling: yrendescent: luktrobust: kraftigeteenagers: tenåringerstalls: boderunsettled: rokketinevitable: uunngåeligstride: skrittgleaming: glinsendehesitated: nøltecuriosity: nysgjerrighetstruggled: strevdegrip: grepfascinating: fascinerendeuplifting: oppløftendeperformer: artistaudience: publikumdim: dempethue: skjærcautiously: forsiktiginsight: innsiktopportunity: mulighetstroll: ruslettogetherness: fellesskapcurious: nysgjerrigshield: skjermeexploring: utforsketenthusiasm: entusiasmegiggled: fniste

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Transforming Spooky Doubts: A Halloween Conversion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Den frodige høstmorgen i nabolaget var spesielt livlig denne dagen.En: The lush autumn morning in the neighborhood was particularly lively that day.No: Bladene lå spredd på fortauet, og husene var kledd i gresskar og høstpynt.En: Leaves were scattered on the sidewalk, and the houses were adorned with pumpkins and autumn decorations.No: Det var en kriblende stemning i luften, en følelse av forventning.En: There was a tingling feeling in the air, a sense of anticipation.No: Halloween nærmet seg, og det gjorde Astrid både spent og glad.En: Halloween was approaching, and it made Astrid both excited and happy.No: Hun elsket Halloween, alle de kreative mulighetene, kostymene og festene.En: She loved Halloween, all the creative possibilities, costumes, and parties.No: Men i dag var hun ikke alene; hun hadde Leif ved sin side.En: But today she was not alone; she had Leif by her side.No: Leif var ikke like begeistret som Astrid.En: Leif was not as enthusiastic as Astrid.No: For ham var Halloween mest en unødvendig anledning til å bruke penger på pynt og kostymer.En: For him, Halloween was mostly an unnecessary occasion to spend money on decorations and costumes.No: Han likte ting som var praktiske.En: He liked things that were practical.No: "Vi trenger ikke bruke tid og penger på dette," sa Leif idet de gikk nedover gaten mot første butikk.En: "We don't need to spend time and money on this," said Leif as they walked down the street toward the first store.No: "Leif, det kan være så gøy! Bare tenk, å kle seg ut som noen andre for en dag," sa Astrid med et stort smil.En: "Leif, it can be so much fun! Just think, dressing up as someone else for a day," said Astrid with a big smile.No: Hun markedet ivrig mot butikken.En: She eagerly pointed toward the store.No: Hun visste at det skulle bli en utfordring å overbevise ham.En: She knew it would be a challenge to convince him.No: Likevel var hun fast bestemt.En: Nevertheless, she was determined.No: De startet på en liten butikk som solgte kostymer.En: They started at a small store that sold costumes.No: Hele butikken var fylt med heksekapper, vampyrtenner og monsterdrakter.En: The entire store was filled with witch capes, vampire teeth, and monster outfits.No: Astrid plukket opp en stråhatt med strittende hår og prøvde den på.En: Astrid picked up a straw hat with sticking-out hair and tried it on.No: "Leif, se! Hva med denne?"En: "Leif, look! How about this?"No: Leif trakk på skuldrene.En: Leif shrugged.No: "Det er ikke min stil," mumlet han.En: "It's not my style," he mumbled.No: Astrid sukket, men ga ikke opp.En: Astrid sighed but didn't give up.No: Hun dro Leif bort til en annen del av butikken.En: She dragged Leif over to another part of the store.No: "Hva med denne?" sa hun og holdt opp en sjørøverhatt og en øyelapp.En: "What about this?" she said, holding up a pirate hat and an eyepatch.No: Leif så på dem med skeptiske øyne.En: Leif looked at them with skeptical eyes.No: "Tror ikke det passer meg."En: "I don't think it suits me."No: Astrid bøyde seg nærmere.En: Astrid leaned closer.No: "Kom igjen, Leif. Bare prøv én ting. Jeg lover, du vil kanskje overraskes."En: "Come on, Leif. Just try one thing. I promise, you might be surprised."No: Etter mye om og men dro Leif på seg en kappe og en maske.En: After much hesitation, Leif put on a cape and a mask.No: Astrid kikket på ham og fniste.En: Astrid looked at him and giggled.No: "Se, du ser flott ut!"En: "See, you look great!"No: Noe i Leif endret seg da han kikket seg i speilet.En: Something in Leif changed when he looked at himself in the mirror.No: Kanskje var det feriefølelsen som endelig hadde sneket seg inn.En: Maybe it was the holiday spirit that had finally snuck in.No: Kanskje var det Astrids entusiasme.En: Perhaps it was Astrid's enthusiasm.No: Uansett, han så på kostymet i et nytt lys.En: Regardless, he saw the costume in a new light.No: "Kanskje dette er noe likevel," sa han med et lite smil.En: "Maybe this is something after all," he said with a slight smile.No: Da de forlot butikken, var Leif i bedre humør.En: When they left the store, Leif was in a better mood.No: "Hva om vi lager en gresskarlykt?" foreslo han plutselig.En: "What if we carve a pumpkin lantern?" he suddenly suggested.No: Astrid gliste fra øre til øre.En: Astrid beamed from ear to ear.No: "Ja! Og vi kan lage en skummel historie rundt flammene!"En: "Yes! And we can create a spooky story around the flames!"No: Sammen fortsatte de til flere butikker og fant kostymer som passet for festen.En: Together they continued to several stores and found costumes suitable for the party.No: Leif begynte å bidra med ideer til både kostymer og dekorasjoner.En: Leif began to contribute ideas for both costumes and decorations.No: Kvelden før Halloween var de siste forberedelsene gjort.En: The night before Halloween, the final preparations were done.No: Leif, nå i storform, var klar for festen.En: Leif, now in great form, was ready for the party.No: Han hadde planlagt en liten skremmende overraskelse for nabolaget sammen med Astrid.En: He had planned a little frightening surprise for the neighborhood together with Astrid.No: Når festen endelig kom, var Leif like engasjert som Astrid.En: When the party finally arrived, Leif was as engaged as Astrid.No: De delte sin glede med vennene og naboene, og kvelden ble en stor suksess.En: They shared their joy with friends and neighbors, and the evening was a huge success.No: Gjennom denne erfaringen lærte Leif å sette pris på gleden ved høytider, og enda viktigere, hva det betydde å dele øyeblikk og opplevelser med andre.En: Through this experience, Leif learned to appreciate the joy of holidays and, more importantly, what it meant to share moments and experiences with others.No: Sammen, med Astrid ved sin side, fant han en ny glede i høstens festligheter.En: Together, with Astrid by his side, he found new joy in the festive autumn celebrations. Vocabulary Words:lush: frodigtingling: kriblendeanticipation: forventningapproaching: nærmet segenthusiastic: begeistretoccasion: anledningpractical: praktiskeeagerly: ivrigchallenge: utfordringdetermined: fast bestemtstore: butikkwitch: heksstraw: stråskeptical: skeptiskeovercome: overbevisehesitation: om og mencape: kappechanged: endretspooky: skummellantern: lyktcontribute: bidradecorations: dekorasjonerpreparations: forberedelserfrightening: skremmendeengaged: engasjerthuge: storexperience: erfaringappreciate: sette pris påfestive: festligheter

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Shadows to Spotlight: Oriol's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Gràcia, els carrers vibraven amb l'arribada de la tardor.En: In Gràcia, the streets vibrated with the arrival of autumn.Ca: Les fulles ballaven al vent, tintades d'un groc i marró càlid.En: The leaves danced in the wind, tinged with a warm yellow and brown.Ca: La Castanyada estava a punt de començar.En: La Castanyada was about to begin.Ca: L'olor de castanyes rostides omplia l'aire, atraient tothom cap a la festa local.En: The smell of roasted chestnuts filled the air, drawing everyone towards the local festival.Ca: Les rialles dels nens que feien castells humans se sentien a cada cantonada.En: Laughter from children building human towers could be heard at every corner.Ca: La música tradicional catalana sonava, i les danses de la gent gran animaven el barri.En: Traditional Catalan music played, and the dances of the elderly enlivened the neighborhood.Ca: Amagat al racó d'un petit taller hi havia l'Oriol.En: Hidden away in the corner of a small workshop was Oriol.Ca: Era un jove artista, tímid però amb un gran talent ocult.En: He was a young artist, shy but with a great hidden talent.Ca: Els seus quadres reflectien la vida vibrant de Barcelona.En: His paintings reflected the vibrant life of Barcelona.Ca: A les parets del seu estudi, arcs de Sant Martí de colors i escenes de la ciutat cobrien cada centímetre.En: On the walls of his studio, rainbows of colors and city scenes covered every inch.Ca: Però l'Oriol tenia por.En: But Oriol was afraid.Ca: Temia el judici de les altres persones, i per això mai no sortia a mostrar la seva obra.En: He feared the judgment of others, and for that reason, he never stepped out to showcase his work.Ca: Aquell any, l'Elena, la seva amiga de tota la vida, el va animar a participar al festival.En: That year, Elena, his lifelong friend, encouraged him to participate in the festival.Ca: "És el moment perfecte, Oriol!En: "It's the perfect moment, Oriol!Ca: La Castanyada és la festa on tothom comparteix el que té al cor.En: La Castanyada is the festival where everyone shares what's in their heart.Ca: Vine, mostra el teu art," li deia, amb entusiasme.En: Come, show your art," she said with enthusiasm.Ca: Oriol es va remoure incòmode, però també va sentir un xic d'esperança a la seva mirada.En: Oriol squirmed uncomfortably, but he also saw a glimmer of hope in her eyes.Ca: "Potser és l'oportunitat que necessito," va pensar.En: "Maybe it's the opportunity I need," he thought.Ca: La nit abans del festival, Oriol es va quedar despert, dubtant.En: The night before the festival, Oriol stayed awake, doubting.Ca: "Seré capaç?En: "Will I be able to?Ca: I si no agrada el que faig?En: What if they don't like what I do?"Ca: " es preguntava.En: he wondered.Ca: Però, finalment, va decidir provar-ho.En: But finally, he decided to give it a try.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpidament, va carregar els seus quadres i es va dirigir cap als carrers plens del barri de Gràcia.En: With his heart beating quickly, he loaded his paintings and headed towards the bustling streets of the Gràcia neighborhood.Ca: El día de la festa, les taules estaven cobertes de panellets i moniatos, mestres castanyeres repartien racions de castanyes calentetes.En: On the day of the festival, the tables were covered with panellets and sweet potatoes, and castanyeres were distributing portions of warm chestnuts.Ca: Oriol va muntar una petita exposició d'art sota un tendal, a prop de la plaça principal.En: Oriol set up a small art exhibition under a canopy, near the main square.Ca: Al principi, es va amagar darrere dels seus quadres, mirant de reüll, mentre la gent passejava per allà.En: At first, he hid behind his paintings, peeking out as people strolled by.Ca: Va ser en Jordi, un nen curiós, qui va parar-se primer.En: It was Jordi, a curious child, who stopped first.Ca: "Oh!En: "Oh!Ca: Mira aquests colors!En: Look at these colors!Ca: Són com els de la nostra ciutat!En: They're like those of our city!"Ca: " va exclamar, cridant als altres nens.En: he exclaimed, calling to the other children.Ca: Poc a poc, una petita multitud es va anar formant al voltant.En: Slowly, a small crowd began forming around.Ca: Veient la reacció positiva, Oriol es va atrevir a sortir del seu amagatall.En: Seeing the positive reaction, Oriol dared to come out of his hiding spot.Ca: La gent el felicitava, i molts es mostraven interessats a saber més sobre les seves obres.En: People congratulated him, and many were interested in learning more about his works.Ca: L'Elena el va abraçar, orgullosa del seu amic.En: Elena hugged him, proud of her friend.Ca: L'Oriol, per primer cop, va somriure sincerament.En: Oriol, for the first time, smiled sincerely.Ca: Se sentia acceptat per la seva comunitat.En: He felt accepted by his community.Ca: La por es va anar esvaint i, en el seu lloc, va créixer una nova confiança.En: The fear began to fade, and in its place, a new confidence grew.Ca: Aquell vespre, mentre el sol es ponia, Oriol sabia que, finalment, havia trobat el seu lloc en el món.En: That evening, as the sun set, Oriol knew that he had finally found his place in the world.Ca: I així, en aquell racó de Gràcia, sota la llum càlida dels fanals, Oriol va deixar de ser un artista amagat.En: And so, in that corner of Gràcia, under the warm light of the streetlamps, Oriol ceased to be a hidden artist.Ca: Va començar a ser part de la vida vibrant del barri, esperant amb ànsia la pròxima ocasió per compartir el seu art amb la comunitat que ara l'acceptava.En: He began to be part of the vibrant life of the neighborhood, eagerly awaiting the next opportunity to share his art with the community that now accepted him.Ca: La Castanyada va acabar, però per a l'Oriol, aquell va ser només el començament.En: La Castanyada ended, but for Oriol, that was only the beginning. Vocabulary Words:the leaf: la fullathe chestnut: la castanyathe workshop: el tallerthe painting: el quadrethe rainbow: l'arc de Sant Martíthe judgment: el judicito encourage: animarthe friend: l'amic/l'amigathe hope: l'esperançato doubt: dubtarthe heart: el corthe exhibition: l'exposicióthe canopy: el tendalto peek: mirar de reüllthe crowd: la multitudcurious: curiós/curiosato congratulate: felicitarthe community: la comunitatthe fear: la porto fade: esvair-sethe sunset: la posta de solthe streetlamp: el fanalto cease: deixar dethe opportunity: l'oportunitathidden: amagat/amagadato share: compartirto vibrate: vibrarthe laughter: les riallesthe dance: la dansathe scene: l'escena

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rediscovering Belonging: A Roman Festival Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Lorenzo guardava fuori dalla sua finestra.En: Lorenzo was looking out of his window.It: Il sole autunnale colorava le vie strette del quartiere di Roma.En: The autumn sun colored the narrow streets of the quartiere in Roma.It: Le foglie croccanti sotto gli alberi erano un tappeto arancione e giallo.En: The crunchy leaves under the trees were a carpet of orange and yellow.It: Le decorazioni del festival del raccolto penzolavano tra i balconi, portando un tocco di allegria.En: The harvest festival decorations hung between the balconies, bringing a touch of cheer.It: Il profumo di caldarroste e vin brulé riempiva l'aria.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine filled the air.It: Da anni Lorenzo non partecipava al festival.En: For years, Lorenzo hadn't participated in the festival.It: I suoi ricordi d'infanzia erano pieni di risate e musica.En: His childhood memories were full of laughter and music.It: Ma ora, l'idea di unirsi alla folla lo faceva tremare.En: But now, the idea of joining the crowd made him tremble.It: Passava le giornate in silenzio nel suo appartamento, evitando il contatto con gli altri.En: He spent his days in silence in his apartment, avoiding contact with others.It: Il desiderio di far parte della comunità era forte, ma la sua ansia era ancora più forte.En: The desire to be part of the community was strong, but his anxiety was even stronger.It: Decise però che quest'anno tutto sarebbe stato diverso.En: However, he decided that this year everything would be different.It: Tenerezza nei suoi occhi, decise di iniziare piano.En: With tenderness in his eyes, he decided to start slowly.It: Indossò un vecchio cappotto e uscì nel vicolo.En: He put on an old coat and stepped out into the alley.It: Vedeva Giulia, la sua vicina gentile, impegnata a salutare i passanti con calore.En: He saw Giulia, his kind neighbor, busy greeting passersby warmly.It: Scese i gradini e, percorrendo la strada, accennò un timido saluto da lontano.En: He went down the steps and, walking along the street, gave a timid wave from afar.It: Il suono della musica e il chiacchiericcio allegramente si facevano più forti.En: The sound of music and cheerful chatter grew louder.It: Lorenzo si fermò in un angolo, da dove poteva osservare senza essere visto.En: Lorenzo stopped in a corner, from where he could watch without being seen.It: Sentiva le risate e i canti, mentre cercava di calmare il cuore che batteva troppo veloce.En: He heard the laughter and singing as he tried to calm his heart that was beating too fast.It: Poi, accadde qualcosa di inaspettato.En: Then, something unexpected happened.It: Giulia lo vide.En: Giulia saw him.It: Con un sorriso accolse Lorenzo, invitandolo a unirsi ai festeggiamenti.En: With a smile, she welcomed Lorenzo, inviting him to join the celebrations.It: "Vieni, Lorenzo!En: "Come, Lorenzo!It: C'è tanto cibo e tanta compagnia," gli disse con una voce calda.En: There's plenty of food and company," she said to him warmly.It: Lorenzo esitò un attimo, ma poi, incoraggiato dalla gentilezza di Giulia, fece un passo avanti.En: Lorenzo hesitated for a moment, but then, encouraged by Giulia's kindness, he took a step forward.It: Sollevato dalla sua accoglienza, si unì a lei e alla sua famiglia, assaporando un delizioso piatto di pasta fatta in casa.En: Relieved by her welcome, he joined her and her family, savoring a delicious dish of homemade pasta.It: Tra una chiacchiera e l'altra, riconobbe un volto familiare.En: Between chats here and there, he recognized a familiar face.It: Marco!En: Marco!It: Il suo vecchio amico d'infanzia, che non vedeva da anni.En: His old childhood friend, whom he hadn't seen in years.It: I due risero, ricordando i tempi passati, e la conversazione fluisse naturale come una melodia conosciuta.En: The two laughed, recalling the old times, and the conversation flowed as naturally as a well-known melody.It: Alla fine del festival, Lorenzo sentiva qualcosa che da tempo non provava: appartenenza.En: By the end of the festival, Lorenzo felt something he hadn't felt in a long time: belonging.It: Capì che non era solo, che poteva affrontare le sue paure e che la comunità lo accoglieva.En: He realized he wasn't alone, that he could face his fears, and that the community embraced him.It: Tornò a casa quella sera con il cuore leggero, consapevole che c'era un posto per lui nel suo quartiere di Roma.En: He returned home that evening with a light heart, aware that there was a place for him in his quartiere in Roma. Vocabulary Words:window: la finestrasun: il solestreets: le viedistrict: il quartierecrunchy: croccantileaves: le fogliecarpet: il tappetoharvest: il raccoltodecorations: le decorazionibalconies: i balconiscent: il profumochestnuts: le caldarrostemulled wine: il vin brulémemories: i ricordilaughter: le risatecrowd: la follaapartment: l'appartamentocommunity: la comunitàtenderness: la tenerezzaalley: il vicoloneighbor: la vicinapassersby: i passantiwave: il salutocorner: l'angoloheart: il cuorechatter: il chiacchiericciocelebrations: i festeggiamentidish: il piattopasta: la pastamelody: la melodia

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rediscovering Diwali: Aarav's Heartfelt Homecoming Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: आरव ने दिल्ली के लाजपत नगर की भीड़भाड़ वाली गलियों में कदम रखा, भीतर यह गहरी चाह लिए हुए कि इस बार की दिवाली, उसे अपने बचपन की याद दिलाएगी।En: Aarav stepped into the bustling streets of Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, carrying a deep longing that this year's Diwali would remind him of his childhood.Hi: चारों ओर टिमटिमाती हुई लाइट्स, गली मोहल्लों में मिठाइयों की दुकानों पर लगी भीड़ और चमकदार सजावटें - ये सब देख आरव के मन में उत्सुकता और चिंता दोनों उमड़ रही थी।En: The twinkling lights all around, the crowds at sweet shops in the lanes, and the dazzling decorations—seeing all of this, Aarav felt both excitement and anxiety stirring within him.Hi: आरव, जो अब तीस साल का एक ग्राफिक डिज़ाइनर था, हाल ही में विदेश में नौकरी छोड़कर अपने देश लौट आया था।En: Aarav, now a thirty-year-old graphic designer, had recently left his job abroad to return to his country.Hi: वर्षों तक विदेश में रहने के कारण उसे दिल्ली की तेजी से बदलती जिंदगी और त्योहारों की बदलती धारा समझ नहीं आ रही थी।En: After living abroad for years, he struggled to comprehend Delhi's rapidly changing life and the evolving nature of festivals.Hi: उसे अपने बीच के इस बदलाव से तालमेल बिठाना मुश्किल लग रहा था।En: He found it challenging to adjust to these changes around him.Hi: "क्या ये वही दिवाली है जिसे मैं जानता था?" उसने खुद से पूछा।En: "Is this the same Diwali that I knew?" he asked himself.Hi: आरव ने निर्णय लिया कि वो इस बार कुछ अलग करेगा।En: Aarav decided that he would do something different this time.Hi: उसने अपने पुराने मित्रों से मिलने की योजना बनाई।En: He planned to meet his old friends.Hi: बचपन की दोस्त माया और उसका भाई कबीर अब भी उसी मोहल्ले में रहते थे।En: His childhood friend Maya and her brother Kabir still lived in the same neighborhood.Hi: उसने सोचा, क्यों न उन्हें दिवाली की तैयारी में मदद की जाए और अपनी जड़ों से दोबारा जुड़ने की कोशिश की जाए।En: He thought, why not help them with the Diwali preparations and try to reconnect with his roots.Hi: अगले ही दिन, आरव माया से मिलने उसके घर गया।En: The very next day, Aarav went to meet Maya at her home.Hi: माया और कबीर ने उसे बड़े गर्मजोशी से स्वागत किया।En: Both Maya and Kabir welcomed him warmly.Hi: "आरव, कितना समय हो गया तुमसे मिले हुए!" माया ने कहा, और उसकी आँखों में चमक थी।En: "Aarav, it's been so long since we met!" Maya said, with a sparkle in her eyes.Hi: "चलो, तुम्हारे साथ ही इस बार की दिवाली खास बनाएंगे," कबीर ने सुझाया।En: "Come on, let's make this year's Diwali special with you," Kabir suggested.Hi: दिवाली की तैयारी पूरे जोर-शोर से चल रही थी।En: The preparations for Diwali were in full swing.Hi: आरव, माया और कबीर ने मिलकर दीपों की सजावट की और रंगोली बनाई।En: Together, Aarav, Maya, and Kabir decorated with lamps and made rangoli.Hi: हर रंगीन रंगोली का टुकड़ा आरव को उसके बचपन की एक मीठी याद की तरह लगा।En: Each piece of colorful rangoli felt to Aarav like a sweet memory from his childhood.Hi: अखिरकार, दिवाली की रात आ पहुंची।En: Finally, the night of Diwali arrived.Hi: मार्ग में दियों की कतारें साधी गईं।En: Rows of lamps were arranged on the paths.Hi: आरव ने जब दियों को जलाया, उसे अचानक से बचपन की दिवाली की यादों की लहर महसूस हुई।En: When Aarav lit the lamps, he suddenly felt a wave of childhood Diwali memories.Hi: उसे महसूस हुआ कि यही वो जगह थी जहाँ उसकी असली खुशी थी, उसके अपने लोग थे।En: He realized that this was where his true happiness lay, among his own people.Hi: रात होते ही, सारे पड़ोसी इकट्ठा हुए।En: As night fell, all the neighbors gathered.Hi: पूजा की ध्वनि, आरतियों के अलौकिक सुर, और हंसी-मज़ाक के बीच आरव ने अपना खोया हुआ स्नेह पाया।En: Amid the sounds of prayer, the ethereal tunes of hymns, and the laughter and fun, Aarav found his lost affection.Hi: आरव अब अकेला नहीं था; उसके पास अब दोस्तों का एक परिवार था, एक समुदाय था।En: Aarav was no longer alone; he now had a family of friends, a community.Hi: वो जान गया कि दिवाली के असली मायने यही हैं - अपनेपन और परंपरा में।En: He understood that the true meaning of Diwali is in belonging and tradition.Hi: उस रात, आरव ने महसूस किया कि उसकी खोज पूरी हो गई थी।En: That night, Aarav felt that his search was complete.Hi: उसने अपने संस्कृति से दोबारा जोड़ते हुए खुद को इस त्योहार में समर्पित कर दिया।En: By reconnecting with his culture, he dedicated himself to the festival.Hi: हर्ष और उल्लास से भरी इस दिवाली ने उसकी आत्मा को छू लिया।En: This Diwali, filled with joy and happiness, touched his soul.Hi: आरव समझ चुका था कि दिवाली की सच्ची भावना लोगों में और उनके साथ बिताए गए पलों में बसती है।En: Aarav realized that the true spirit of Diwali resides in people and the moments spent with them.Hi: आरव ने फिर से अपनी सांस्कृतिक पहचान पाई, और महसूस किया कि इस सफर का सबसे बड़ा उपहार नए और पुराने रिश्तों की पुनः खोज है।En: Aarav rediscovered his cultural identity and understood that the greatest gift of this journey is the rediscovery of new and old relationships.Hi: लाजपत नगर, अंततः उसके दिल का नया घर बन चुका था।En: Lajpat Nagar, ultimately, had become the new home of his heart. Vocabulary Words:bustling: भीड़भाड़ वालीlonging: चाहanxiety: चिंताstirring: उमड़ रही थीcomprehend: समझevolving: बदलतीreconnect: दोबारा जुड़नेsparkle: चमकpreparations: तैयारीrangoli: रंगोलीsweet memory: मीठी यादethereal: अलौकिकhymns: आरतियोंaffection: स्नेहbelonging: अपनेपनdedicated: समर्पितrediscovered: फिर से पाईcultural identity: सांस्कृतिक पहचानgift: उपहारjourney: सफरresides: बसतीgathered: इकट्ठा हुएlost: खोया हुआrow: कतारेंlanes: गली मोहल्लोंadjust: तालमेल बिठानाchallenging: मुश्किलwarmly: गर्मजोशी सेlamps: दीपोंsoul: आत्मा

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 - Danish: Mystery and Magic: An Unexpected Reunion at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Efterårssolen hang lavt over Tivoli Have, hvor farverige blade raslede under fødderne af besøgende, og duften af karamelliserede mandler fyldte luften.En: The autumn sun hung low over Tivoli Have, where colorful leaves rustled under the feet of visitors, and the scent of caramelized almonds filled the air.Da: Astrid, en eventyrlysten kvinde med en evig nysgerrighed, gik hånd i hånd med sine venner, Lucas og Maja.En: Astrid, an adventurous woman with an eternal curiosity, walked hand in hand with her friends, Lucas and Maja.Da: Deres latter blev svævende i den kølige brise, der signalerede efterårets strenge ankomst til København.En: Their laughter floated in the cool breeze, signaling the stern arrival of autumn in København.Da: Astrid stak hånden i sin jakkelomme for at finde sin telefon, men stødte i stedet på noget uventet.En: Astrid reached into her jacket pocket to find her phone but instead encountered something unexpected.Da: En lille seddel.En: A small note.Da: Den var foldet flere gange, og papiret var gammelt og blødt.En: It was folded several times, and the paper was old and soft.Da: Hun mærkede en bølge af nysgerrighed.En: She felt a wave of curiosity.Da: "Hvad er det?"En: "What's that?"Da: spurgte Lucas, og Maja kiggede også over hendes skulder.En: asked Lucas, and Maja also looked over her shoulder.Da: Astrid foldede forsigtigt sedlen ud.En: Astrid carefully unfolded the note.Da: Tegn og symboler i stedet for ord pyntede papiret.En: Signs and symbols instead of words adorned the paper.Da: "Det ser mystisk ud," sagde hun og mærkede en velkendt gnist af eventyrånden antændes.En: "It looks mysterious," she said, feeling a familiar spark of adventure ignite.Da: Maja rynkede panden.En: Maja frowned.Da: "Det er sikkert bare noget vrøvl," sagde hun, mens Lucas trak på skuldrene.En: "It's probably just nonsense," she said, while Lucas shrugged.Da: "Kom nu, Astrid.En: "Come on, Astrid.Da: Lad os nyde forlystelserne."En: Let's enjoy the rides."Da: Men Astrids instinkt sagde noget andet.En: But Astrid's instinct said otherwise.Da: Hun følte, at løbet ikke var spildt.En: She felt that following this was not a waste of time.Da: “Jeg bliver nødt til at finde ud af det her,” insisterede hun.En: “I have to figure this out,” she insisted.Da: Trods vennernes skepsis besluttede hun sig for at følge sporene på sedlen.En: Despite her friends' skepticism, she decided to follow the clues on the note.Da: Hun studerede symbolerne nøje.En: She studied the symbols closely.Da: Ét lignede Himmelskibet, én af parkens ikoniske attraktioner.En: One resembled Himmelskibet, one of the park's iconic attractions.Da: Astrid bevægede sig mod den karrusel, følelsen af spænding voksede med hvert skridt.En: Astrid moved towards the carousel, her sense of excitement growing with each step.Da: Lucas og Maja tøvede bag hende, men fulgte alligevel med.En: Lucas and Maja hesitated behind her but followed nevertheless.Da: Skilt en smule fra mængden, førte symbolerne Astrid dybere ind i haven, væk fra de livlige stier og blinkende lys.En: Slightly separated from the crowd, the symbols led Astrid deeper into the garden, away from the lively paths and blinking lights.Da: De kom til en stille, skjult del af haven, hvor træerne dannede en blid bue over grusstien.En: They arrived at a quiet, hidden part of the garden, where the trees formed a gentle arch over the gravel path.Da: Her ventede en skikkelse, hvis ansigt øjeblikkeligt fangede Astrids opmærksomhed.En: Here waited a figure whose face instantly captured Astrid's attention.Da: Det var Thomas, en gammel ven fra hendes studieår, som hun ikke havde set i årevis.En: It was Thomas, an old friend from her study years whom she hadn't seen in years.Da: Astrid gispede.En: Astrid gasped.Da: "Thomas!En: "Thomas!Da: Hvad laver du her?"En: What are you doing here?"Da: spurgte hun, stadig holdende sedlen i sin hånd.En: she asked, still holding the note in her hand.Da: “Jeg vidste, at du ville finde sporene,” svarede han med et smil.En: “I knew you would find the clues,” he replied with a smile.Da: “Jeg har en overraskelse til dig.” Han rakte en ny seddel til hende, men denne gang var der ord skrevet: “Du må stole på dit eget eventyr.” Astrid smilede, hendes hjerte var fyldt med glæde over genforeningen og den rejse, sedlen havde ledt hende på.En: “I have a surprise for you.” He handed her a new note, but this time there were words written: “You must trust your own adventure.” Astrid smiled, her heart filled with joy over the reunion and the journey the note had led her on.Da: De brugte resten af dagen på at dele minder og historier.En: They spent the rest of the day sharing memories and stories.Da: Astrid indså, at hendes nysgerrighed og instinkt havde ført hende til mere end blot et mysterium; det førte til en genforbindelse med en vigtig del af hendes fortid.En: Astrid realized that her curiosity and instinct had led her to more than just a mystery; it led to a reconnection with an important part of her past.Da: "Jeg skal altid følge min intuition," tænkte Astrid, mens hun kiggede på sine to venner, nu smilende og tilsyneladende tilfredse med ved dagens afslutning.En: "I must always follow my intuition," thought Astrid, as she looked at her two friends, now smiling and seemingly content at the day's end.Da: De forlod Tivoli sammen, hvor bladene stadig faldt i en blid brise, og Astrid følte, at verden var fyldt med magiske opdagelser, der ventede på dem, der havde modet til at se.En: They left Tivoli together, where leaves still fell in a gentle breeze, and Astrid felt that the world was filled with magical discoveries waiting for those who had the courage to see. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårcolorful: farverigerustled: rasledecaramelized: karamelliseredecuriosity: nysgerrighedstern: strengeencountered: stødteunexpected: uventetfolded: foldetencounter: mødemysterious: mystisknonsense: vrøvlinstinct: instinktskepticism: skepsisresembled: lignedecarousel: karruselseparated: skiltgarden: haveblinking: blinkendefigure: skikkelsereunion: genforeningjourney: rejsememories: minderrealized: indsåmystery: mysteriumreconnection: genforbindelseintuition: intuitioncontent: tilfredsemagical: magiskediscoveries: opdagelser

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 - Swedish: From Office Zombies to Halloween Heroes: Sven's Surprise Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-17-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Tivoli-trädgårdarna i Köpenhamn var fyllda med liv och glädje.En: The Tivoli-trädgårdarna in Copenhagen were filled with life and joy.Sv: Träden gnistrade i sina röda och gula höstlöv, och doften av rostade kastanjer låg tung i luften.En: The trees sparkled in their red and yellow autumn leaves, and the smell of roasted chestnuts hung heavy in the air.Sv: Det var Halloween, och parken var dekorerad med spöken och pumpor.En: It was Halloween, and the park was decorated with ghosts and pumpkins.Sv: Sven, en noggrann och strukturerad man, strövade genom folkmassan, klädd i sina vanliga arbetskläder: en vit skjorta och mörka byxor.En: Sven, a precise and structured man, wandered through the crowd, dressed in his usual work clothes: a white shirt and dark pants.Sv: Han ville ha en lugn dag, utan något ståhej.En: He wanted a calm day, without any fuss.Sv: Isabella, hans kollega, hade övertalat honom att följa med.En: Isabella, his colleague, had persuaded him to come along.Sv: Hon älskade överraskningar och skrattade ofta när något oväntat hände.En: She loved surprises and often laughed when something unexpected happened.Sv: Just idag verkade Sven känna att han behövde en paus från jobbet, så han följde med trots sin oro för överraskningar.En: Just today, Sven seemed to feel that he needed a break from work, so he followed along despite his worry about surprises.Sv: Mitt i parken såg Isabella en scen där ett Halloween-kostymtävling precis skulle börja.En: In the middle of the park, Isabella saw a stage where a Halloween costume contest was just about to begin.Sv: Johan, den entusiastiska värden, välkomnade alla med ett stort leende.En: Johan, the enthusiastic host, welcomed everyone with a big smile.Sv: Han letade efter folk som ville delta.En: He was looking for people who wanted to participate.Sv: "Nu börjar vår fantastiska kostymtävling!"En: "Now our fantastic costume contest begins!"Sv: ropade han.En: he shouted.Sv: Isabella skojade med Sven och puffade honom i sidan.En: Isabella joked with Sven and nudged him in the side.Sv: "Kom igen, Sven!En: "Come on, Sven!Sv: Var med!"En: Join in!"Sv: skrattade hon.En: she laughed.Sv: Innan Sven riktigt förstod vad som hände, stod han plötsligt på scenen.En: Before Sven really understood what was happening, he suddenly found himself on stage.Sv: Han vinkade halvskarpt till publiken, med sin portfölj i handen.En: He waved a bit awkwardly to the audience, with his briefcase in hand.Sv: "Välkommen vår kontorszombie!"En: "Welcome our office zombie!"Sv: ropade Johan, utan att tveka.En: Johan called out without hesitation.Sv: Publiken brast ut i skratt.En: The audience burst into laughter.Sv: Sven, som vanligtvis ogillar uppmärksamhet, blev först stel av chock.En: Sven, who usually dislikes attention, was initially paralyzed with shock.Sv: Men sedan beslöt han att spela med.En: But then he decided to play along.Sv: Med ett förvånansvärt humoristiskt uttryck började Sven stappla omkring som om han var en trött zombie efter en lång arbetsdag.En: With a surprisingly humorous expression, Sven began to stagger around as if he were a tired zombie after a long workday.Sv: Han låtsades knäppa på sin dator som en del av hans kontors-zombierutin.En: He pretended to type on his computer as part of his office-zombie routine.Sv: Det fick publiken att jubla av skrattsalvor.En: This made the audience roar with laughter.Sv: När showen närmade sig sitt slut, hade Sven oväntat blivit en stjärna.En: As the show neared its end, Sven unexpectedly became a star.Sv: Johan, imponerad av hans spontana humor, tillkännagav honom som en av vinnarna.En: Johan, impressed by his spontaneous humor, announced him as one of the winners.Sv: Priset?En: The prize?Sv: En stor pumpa fylld med godis och en tavla med texten "Årets Skratt".En: A large pumpkin filled with candy and a plaque with the words "Laughter of the Year."Sv: Sven tackade generat, men kunde inte låta bli att le när han såg Isabella i publiken.En: Sven thanked bashfully but couldn't help but smile when he saw Isabella in the audience.Sv: Hon vinkade glatt och gestikulerade att hon visste att han skulle klara det.En: She waved happily and gestured that she knew he would manage.Sv: Sven lärde sig något viktigt denna dag.En: Sven learned something important that day.Sv: Även om han älskar struktur, kan en oväntad händelse ibland ge de mest minnesvärda och roliga stunderna.En: Even though he loves structure, an unexpected event can sometimes give the most memorable and fun moments.Sv: När han gick därifrån, kände han sig lite lättare, och kanske, bara kanske, lite mer villig att tillåta överraskningar i framtiden.En: As he walked away, he felt a bit lighter, and perhaps, just perhaps, a little more willing to allow surprises in the future.Sv: Tivoli-trädgårdarna var inte längre bara en plats för lugn.En: The Tivoli-trädgårdarna was no longer just a place for peace.Sv: Nu var det en plats för glädje och skratt också, något som Sven aldrig hade förutsett.En: Now it was a place for joy and laughter too, something Sven had never anticipated. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: gnistraderoasted: rostadewandered: strövadenudge: puffaparticipate: deltaawkwardly: halvskarptzombie: zombiehesitation: tvekaparalyzed: stelstagger: stapplaroutine: rutinroar: jublaenthusiastic: entusiastiskahost: värdenbriefcase: portföljoffice: kontorshumorous: humoristisktexpression: uttryckannounce: tillkännageplaque: tavlagesture: gestikuleraanticipate: förutsepersuaded: övertalatsurprises: överraskningarcalm: lugnfuss: ståhejunusual: ovanligtspontaneous: spontanamanage: klaramemorable: minnesvärda

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Chaos, Laughter, and a Parrot: Finding Friendship in the Ward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En una alegre y luminosa mañana de primavera, en una sala psiquiátrica del hemisferio sur, Rafael se encontraba en un curioso aprieto.En: On a cheerful and bright spring morning, in a psychiatric ward in the southern hemisphere, Rafael found himself in a curious predicament.Es: Estaba atrapado en el pequeño y polvoriento armario de almacenamiento junto a Isabel, su estricta pero comprensiva enfermera.En: He was trapped in the small, dusty storage closet alongside Isabel, his strict but understanding nurse.Es: El armario estaba lleno de cajas de suministros y revistas viejas, pero lo más llamativo era el travieso loro que volaba descontrolado, causando estragos.En: The closet was filled with boxes of supplies and old magazines, but the most striking thing was the mischievous parrot flying chaotically, causing havoc.Es: El loro había escapado del programa de animales de terapia y ahora se posaba de cajón en cajón, repitiendo frases inadecuadas que Rafael solía utilizar en sus sesiones de terapia.En: The parrot had escaped from the therapy animals program and was now perching from box to box, repeating inappropriate phrases that Rafael used to employ in his therapy sessions.Es: Rafael observó fascinado cómo el loro exclamaba cosas como "¡Rafael es el rey de la fiesta!"En: Rafael watched, fascinated, as the parrot exclaimed things like "Rafael is the life of the party!"Es: y "¡Viva la pizza!En: and "Long live pizza!Es: ", provocando que Isabel, normalmente seria, frunciera el ceño con molestia.En: ", provoking Isabel, normally serious, to frown in annoyance.Es: "¿Por qué dices eso, loro?En: "Why do you say that, parrot?"Es: ", preguntó Isabel, tratando de mantener la compostura.En: asked Isabel, trying to maintain her composure.Es: Su amor oculto por la observación de aves le impedía enojarse del todo.En: Her hidden love for birdwatching prevented her from getting completely angry.Es: Rafael, notando la oportunidad de alegrar el día de Isabel, decidió hacerse amigo del loro.En: Rafael, noticing the opportunity to brighten Isabel's day, decided to befriend the parrot.Es: "¡Vamos, amigo!En: "Come on, pal!"Es: ", dijo Rafael, extendiendo su mano al loro.En: said Rafael, extending his hand to the parrot.Es: Pero el loro, siempre revoltoso, voló y se posó en la cabeza de Rafael.En: But the parrot, always unruly, flew and perched on Rafael's head.Es: Entonces, soltó la bomba: "¡Rafael ama a Isabel!".En: Then, it dropped the bombshell: "Rafael loves Isabel!"Es: Ambos se quedaron helados un segundo antes de estallar en carcajadas, el momento rompió la tensión en la pequeña habitación.En: They both froze for a second before bursting into laughter; the moment broke the tension in the small room.Es: Isabel no pudo contener su risa, y Rafael, sonriendo abiertamente, aprovechó el momento para hacer un gesto amistoso hacia Isabel.En: Isabel couldn't contain her laughter, and Rafael, smiling openly, took the moment to make a friendly gesture toward Isabel.Es: “Parece que mi secreto ya no es tan secreto”, bromeó Rafael riendo.En: "Looks like my secret is not so secret anymore," joked Rafael, laughing.Es: Con el ambiente alivianado, Isabel se unió al juego de Rafael.En: With the atmosphere lightened, Isabel joined in Rafael's game.Es: Juntos, usaron una caja de cartón para intentar atrapar al loro.En: Together, they used a cardboard box to try to catch the parrot.Es: Con una combinación de paciencia y risas, finalmente lograron que el loro entrara en su jaula.En: With a combination of patience and laughter, they finally managed to get the parrot back into its cage.Es: Encerrado de nuevo, el loro miró a sus captores con aparente inocencia.En: Safely enclosed again, the parrot looked at its captors with apparent innocence.Es: Rafael vio a Isabel con un nuevo respeto.En: Rafael saw Isabel with newfound respect.Es: "Gracias por ayudarme, Isabel.En: "Thank you for helping me, Isabel.Es: Me alegra poder hacerte reír", dijo sinceramente.En: I'm glad I could make you laugh," he said sincerely.Es: "Gracias por hacer este trabajo más llevadero", respondió Isabel, su usual seriedad suavizada por un cálido gesto.En: "Thank you for making this job more bearable," replied Isabel, her usual seriousness softened by a warm gesture.Es: "Y no te preocupes, tu secreto está a salvo conmigo".En: "And don't worry, your secret is safe with me."Es: Con la tarea cumplida y un nuevo entendimiento compartido, salieron del armario, dejando atrás un alegre caos transformado en una alianza inesperada.En: With the task completed and a new understanding shared, they exited the closet, leaving behind a joyful chaos turned into an unexpected alliance.Es: Isabel continuó su turno con una chispa de buen humor, y Rafael, satisfecho, supo que había ganado algo más que un simple momento de risa.En: Isabel continued her shift with a spark of good humor, and Rafael, satisfied, knew he had gained more than just a simple moment of laughter.Es: Había ganado una amiga.En: He had gained a friend. Vocabulary Words:the ward: la salathe predicament: el aprietothe storage closet: el armario de almacenamientothe supplies: los suministrosthe magazine: la revistathe mischievous parrot: el travieso lorothe havoc: los estragosthe therapy session: la sesión de terapiathe opportunity: la oportunidadthe composure: la composturathe laughter: la risathe cage: la jaulathe cardboard box: la caja de cartónthe innocence: la inocenciathe respect: el respetothe understanding: el entendimientothe spark: la chispathe shift: el turnothe seriousness: la seriedadthe gesture: el gestoto peruse: exclamarto contain: contenerto provoke: provocarto perch: posarseto frown: fruncir el ceñoto amaze: fascinarto seize: aprovecharto befriend: hacerse amigo deto lighten: alivianarto escape: escapar

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Unexpected Ingredient: Sukkot Surprises at Shuk HaCarmel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בסמטאות הצפופות של שוק הכרמל תל אביב, ריח תבלינים ועושר של צבעים חשמלו את האוויר.En: In the crowded alleys of Shuk HaCarmel in Tel Aviv, the scent of spices and the richness of colors electrified the air.He: נועה, עם עיניים בורקות ונחישות בשפתיה, תרה אחר המצרכים המושלמים לארוחת החג של סוכות.En: Noa, with sparkling eyes and determination on her lips, was searching for the perfect ingredients for the holiday meal of Sukkot.He: איתי, אחיה, פסע לצידה, עינו במוצרים אבל מוחו כבר דמיין את טעם הארוחה הביתית.En: Itay, her brother, walked beside her, his eyes on the products but his mind already imagining the taste of the homemade meal.He: "נועה, את בטוחה שאנחנו צריכים לחפש עוד?En: "Noa, are you sure we need to look for more?"He: " שאל איתי בקול קליל.En: Itay asked in a light tone.He: "השווקים מלאים, ואנחנו יכולים למצוא משהו לא רע בכלל ולפני שהכול ייגמר.En: "The markets are full, and we can find something not bad at all before everything runs out."He: "​"לא, איתי," השיבה נועה בהתלהבות, "אני חייבת לבחור את הכי טוב.En: "No, Itay," Noa replied enthusiastically, "I have to choose the best.He: בוא, זה שוק הכרמל, ולא השוק השכונתי שלנו.En: Come on, this is Shuk HaCarmel, not our neighborhood market."He: "הם נעצרו ליד דוכן ירקות בו צעדה נועה לאורך הירקות הבוהקים, חיפשה עגבניות כמותן לא ראתה בשום מקום אחר.En: They stopped by a vegetable stand where Noa walked along the shiny vegetables, looking for tomatoes like she had seen nowhere else.He: התחושה הפנימית שלה דרשה שלמות, אפילו אם זה ייקח עוד שעה.En: Her inner feeling demanded perfection, even if it took another hour.He: בזמן שהיא בוחרת, איתי עצר ליד דוכן תבלינים, כל כך עמוס שהריח כמעט סחרר אותו.En: While she was choosing, Itay stopped by a spice stall, so full that the smell almost made him dizzy.He: כשנועה ממשיכה, היא שומעת קול זקן.En: As Noa continued, she heard an old voice.He: "היי, ילדה צעירה," פנה אליה המוכר, עיניו מאירות באור ידידותי.En: "Hey, young lady," the vendor addressed her, his eyes shining with friendly light.He: "נסה את הרימונים האלה.En: "Try these pomegranates.He: טריים כמו גן עדן.En: Fresh like paradise.He: תכניסי משהו באמת מיוחד לסלט שלך.En: Add something truly special to your salad."He: "נועה הציצה ועיניה נדלקו.En: Noa glanced over and her eyes lit up.He: "רימונים?En: "Pomegranates?He: אבל זה לא היה ברשימה שלי.En: But they weren't on my list."He: ""ובכל זאת," חייך הזקן בהבנה, "לפעמים זה מה שצריך כדי להפתיע את כולם.En: "And yet," the old man smiled understandingly, "sometimes that's what it takes to surprise everyone."He: "נעה נשמה עמוק והבינה שעליה לשחרר קצת מהדרישות המצופות שלה.En: Noa took a deep breath and realized she should let go of some of her expected demands.He: היא רכשה את הרימונים, ואז פנתה לאיתי כשרושם חיוך על פניה.En: She bought the pomegranates and then turned to Itay with a smile on her face.He: "אוקי, אתה צודק, אולי הגיע הזמן להיות יצירתית יותר.En: "Okay, you're right, maybe it's time to be more creative."He: "הם חזרו הביתה, מלאים בתיקים ובמחשבות חדשות על הארוחה.En: They returned home, loaded with bags and new thoughts about the meal.He: נועה התכוננה לסוכות, והפעם היא שילבה את הרימונים במגוון הארוחות שלה, חכמה יותר, מתאימה יותר.En: Noa prepared for Sukkot, and this time she incorporated the pomegranates into a variety of her meals, wiser and more adaptable.He: היא גילתה שאין צורך לחפש שלמות בכל מחיר, אלא ללמוד להעריך את הבלתי צפוי, במיוחד כשזה מוסיף טעם לחיים.En: She discovered that there is no need to seek perfection at all costs, but to learn to appreciate the unexpected, especially when it adds flavor to life. Vocabulary Words:crowded: צפופותalleys: סמטאותscent: ריחspices: תבליניםenriches: עושרelectrified: חשמלוdetermination: נחישותingredients: מצרכיםtone: קולshiny: בוהקיםvendor: מוכרdizzy: סחררincorporated: שילבהparadise: גן עדןappreciate: להעריךunexpected: הבלתי צפויhomemade: הביתיתimagine: לדמייןenthusiastically: בהתלהבותadapts: מתאימהcreative: יצירתיתsparkling: בורקותglance: הציצהpeculiar: מיוחדsurprise: להפתיעburst: נדלקוperfect: שלמותvariety: מגווןcosts: מחירfocused: תשומת לבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Discovering Hidden Treasures in Tivoli's Autumn Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var fyldt med glade mennesker.En: Tivoli Gardens was filled with happy people.Da: Efteråret havde lagt et smukt tæppe af brune og røde blade over parken.En: Autumn had laid a beautiful carpet of brown and red leaves over the park.Da: Mikkel og Freja gik hånd i hånd ned ad stierne.En: Mikkel and Freja walked hand in hand down the paths.Da: Luften var kold, men ikke ubehagelig.En: The air was cold but not unpleasant.Da: "Vi skal finde nogle flotte Halloween-dekorationer," sagde Mikkel med et fast blik på sin liste.En: "We need to find some beautiful Halloween decorations," said Mikkel with a determined look at his list.Da: Freja blinkede til Mikkel.En: Freja winked at Mikkel.Da: "Vi kunne også bare kigge rundt og se, hvad vi finder," foreslog hun.En: "We could also just look around and see what we find," she suggested.Da: Mikkel rystede på hovedet.En: Mikkel shook his head.Da: "Vi har en plan, Freja.En: "We have a plan, Freja.Da: Vi skal holde os til den."En: We must stick to it."Da: Freja lo og trak Mikkel i armen.En: Freja laughed and pulled Mikkel by the arm.Da: "Kom, lad os kigge herovre," sagde hun og pegede på en lille butik.En: "Come on, let's look over here," she said, pointing at a small shop.Da: Mikkel sukkede, men fulgte efter hende.En: Mikkel sighed but followed her.Da: Inde i butikken var der farverige græskar og sorte lys.En: Inside the shop, there were colorful pumpkins and black candles.Da: Freja holdt en lille heks op.En: Freja held up a small witch.Da: "Se, Mikkel!En: "Look, Mikkel!Da: Hun er perfekt!"En: She's perfect!"Da: Mikkel kiggede rundt og fandt en samling af spøgelseslys.En: Mikkel looked around and found a collection of ghost candles.Da: "Disse er på min liste," sagde han tilfreds.En: "These are on my list," he said, pleased.Da: Men Freja havde øje på noget andet.En: But Freja had her eye on something else.Da: Hun fandt en lille, skjult dør i hjørnet.En: She found a small, hidden door in the corner.Da: "Lad os se derinde," sagde hun spændt.En: "Let's see in there," she said excitedly.Da: Mikkel tøvede, men han gik med hende.En: Mikkel hesitated, but he went with her.Da: Bag døren var der en skjult skatkammer med håndlavede dekorationer.En: Behind the door was a hidden treasure room with handmade decorations.Da: Der var små flagermus lavet af stof og lysende kødædende planter.En: There were little bats made of fabric and glowing carnivorous plants.Da: Begge var betagede.En: Both were captivated.Da: "Dette er nu noget særligt," indrømmede Mikkel.En: "This is something special," admitted Mikkel.Da: Freja nikkede.En: Freja nodded.Da: "Det er perfekt.En: "It's perfect.Da: Vi skal have dem til festen," sagde hun.En: We have to have them for the party," she said.Da: De valgte det bedste fra begge verdener.En: They chose the best of both worlds.Da: Til sidst gik de begge ud af butikken, glade og tilfredse.En: Finally, they both left the shop, happy and satisfied.Da: Mikkel lærte, at spontanitet kunne føre til fantastiske opdagelser.En: Mikkel learned that spontaneity could lead to amazing discoveries.Da: Freja forstod betydningen af ​​planlægning for at holde styr på tingene.En: Freja understood the importance of planning to keep things on track.Da: De gik videre gennem Tivoli, hånd i hånd, mens de talte om, hvordan de ville dekorere til deres Halloween-fest.En: They continued through Tivoli, hand in hand, as they talked about how they would decorate for their Halloween party.Da: En blanding af Mikkels struktur og Frejas nysgerrighed ville gøre det til en nat at huske.En: A mix of Mikkel's structure and Freja's curiosity would make it a night to remember. Vocabulary Words:unpleasant: ubehageligdetermined: fastplan: planwinked: blinkedesuggested: foreslogshook: rystedelaughed: losighed: sukkedefollowed: fulgtecolorful: farverigecandles: lyscollection: samlingpleased: tilfredshesitated: tøvedetreasure: skatkammerhandmade: håndlavedebats: flagermusfabric: stofglowing: lysendecarnivorous: kødædendecaptivated: betagedeadmitted: indrømmedespontaneity: spontanitetdiscoveries: opdagelserimportance: betydningcuriosity: nysgerrighedsatisfied: tilfredsestructure: strukturmixture: blandingdecorate: dekorere

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Harmony: Embracing Tradition and Charting New Paths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lena andades in den krispiga höstluften när hon steg in på Skansen.En: Lena inhaled the crisp autumn air as she stepped into Skansen.Sv: Marken var täckt av gyllene löv som prasslade under hennes fötter.En: The ground was covered with golden leaves that rustled under her feet.Sv: Det var festival, och dofter av pepparkakor och glögg fyllde luften.En: It was a festival, and the scents of pepparkakor and glögg filled the air.Sv: Trots den festliga stämningen kände Lena en klump i magen.En: Despite the festive atmosphere, Lena felt a lump in her stomach.Sv: Idag var hon här för att hitta något mer än bara nöje.En: Today, she was here to find something more than just enjoyment.Sv: Hon letade efter en känsla av frid och en koppling till sitt förflutna.En: She was searching for a sense of peace and a connection to her past.Sv: Johan, hennes sprudlande kusin, vinkade åt henne från en av de pittoreska bodarna.En: Johan, her lively cousin, waved to her from one of the picturesque stalls.Sv: Han hade alltid varit motsatsen till Lena.En: He had always been the opposite of Lena.Sv: Med sitt smittande skratt och sina oändliga historier drog han ofta med sig familjen på äventyr.En: With his infectious laughter and endless stories, he often dragged the family along on adventures.Sv: Johan ville att Lena skulle känna samma glädje som han fann i deras familjehistorier.En: Johan wanted Lena to feel the same joy he found in their family stories.Sv: "Kom, Lena!En: "Come, Lena!Sv: Vi måste se det här!"En: We have to see this!"Sv: Johan ropade och pekade mot en grupp människor som samlats kring en folkmusikgrupp.En: Johan called out, pointing towards a group of people gathered around a folk music group.Sv: Lena log och följde efter, trots sin inre tveksamhet.En: Lena smiled and followed him, despite her inner hesitation.Sv: Plötsligt, när de strosade genom festivalens stånd, stötte de på Elin, en främling med ett varmt leende och ett glimtande ljus i ögonen.En: Suddenly, as they strolled through the festival stands, they encountered Elin, a stranger with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eyes.Sv: Hon var där med sina egna vänner, men när hon talade med Johan och Lena var det som om de känt varandra länge.En: She was there with her own friends, but when she spoke with Johan and Lena, it was as if they had known each other for a long time.Sv: Hennes närvaro var lätt och naturlig, och Lena fann det märkligt enkelt att prata med henne, som om Elin hade förmågan att öppna ett fönster till hennes dolda tankar.En: Her presence was light and natural, and Lena found it strangely easy to talk to her, as if Elin had the ability to open a window to her hidden thoughts.Sv: Medan dagen gick blev Lena alltmer absorberad av samtalen.En: As the day went on, Lena became increasingly absorbed in the conversations.Sv: Vid ett tillfälle, när de stod framför en gammal bondgård, delade Johan en historia om deras farfar som Lena aldrig hade hört.En: At one point, as they stood in front of an old farmhouse, Johan shared a story about their grandfather that Lena had never heard.Sv: Han pratade om hur deras farfar en gång räddade en hel by från en illegalt fälld skog.En: He talked about how their grandfather once saved an entire village from an illegally felled forest.Sv: Berättelsen berörde något djupt inom Lena.En: The story touched something deep within Lena.Sv: Elin, som hade lyssnat uppmärksamt, vände sig till Lena och sa mjukt, "Det verkar som din familj har en stark historia av att skydda och ta hand om andra."En: Elin, who had been listening attentively, turned to Lena and said softly, "It seems like your family has a strong history of protecting and caring for others."Sv: Lena kände en plötslig värme inombords.En: Lena felt a sudden warmth inside.Sv: Kanske kunde hon också vara del av den berättelsen.En: Maybe she could also be a part of that story.Sv: När skymningen föll tändes ljus över hela Skansen.En: As dusk fell, lights were lit all over Skansen.Sv: Strax innan Allhelgonahelgen var platsen full av små eldar och ljus som hedrade dem som gått bort.En: Just before Allhelgonahelgen, the place was full of small fires and lights honoring those who had passed.Sv: Medan de såg ut över det ljusskimrande museiområdet berättade Lena för Elin och Johan om sin rädsla att inte riktigt passa in i familjens historia.En: As they looked out over the shimmering museum grounds, Lena told Elin and Johan about her fear of not truly fitting into the family's history.Sv: Men i det ögonblicket, omgiven av tända ljus och deras lyssnande öron, insåg hon att det inte handlade om att passa in, utan om att vara del av en ständigt växande berättelse.En: But in that moment, surrounded by lit candles and their listening ears, she realized that it was not about fitting in, but about being part of an ever-growing story.Sv: Med nyfunnen klarhet vände sig Lena mot Johan och Elin.En: With newfound clarity, Lena turned to Johan and Elin.Sv: "Jag är redo att skapa mina egna minnen, mina egna traditioner," sa hon, och kände en frid inom sig som hon inte känt på länge.En: "I am ready to create my own memories, my own traditions," she said, feeling a peace within herself that she hadn't felt in a long time.Sv: Medan de lämnade Skansen, fylld av den magiska kvällen och alla familjens historier, visste Lena att hon öppnat ett nytt kapitel i sitt liv.En: As they left Skansen, filled with the magic of the evening and all the family's stories, Lena knew she had opened a new chapter in her life.Sv: Hon upptäckte att hon kunde omfamna både sin familjs traditioner och sin egen väg framåt.En: She discovered that she could embrace both her family's traditions and her own path forward.Sv: Med Johan och Elin vid sin sida kände hon sig äntligen fri att vara sig själv, full av historia och hopp.En: With Johan and Elin by her side, she finally felt free to be herself, full of history and hope. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigainhale: andas inrustle: prasslaatmosphere: stämningfestive: festligahesitation: tveksamhetfolk music: folkmusikstroll: strosaencounter: stöta påstranger: främlingpresence: närvaroabsorbed: absorberadattentively: uppmärksamtillegally: illegaltfelled: fälldshimmering: ljusskimrandedusk: skymningclarity: klarhetembrace: omfamnapath: vägtwinkle: glimtaconnection: kopplingpast: förflutnapicturesque: pittoreskainfectious: smittandestories: berättelserwarmth: värmeancestors: förfädertraditions: traditionerchapter: kapitel

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Thrills to Tranquility: A Halloween at Efteling Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-14-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstzon scheen zwakjes door de wolken en verlichtte de kleurrijke bladeren rond het Efteling-park.En: The autumn sun shone weakly through the clouds, illuminating the colorful leaves around Efteling park.Nl: Het park was gezellig druk.En: The park was pleasantly crowded.Nl: Overal waren pompoenen en spinnenwebben te zien voor Halloween.En: Everywhere, pumpkins and spider webs could be seen for Halloween.Nl: Liesbeth keek om zich heen met een brede glimlach.En: Liesbeth looked around with a broad smile.Nl: Ze hield van de Efteling, vooral tijdens Halloween.En: She loved Efteling, especially during Halloween.Nl: Naast haar liep Tijs, ietwat nerveus, met zijn ogen gericht op de grond.En: Beside her walked Tijs, somewhat nervous, with his eyes fixed on the ground.Nl: “Kom op, Tijs! Laten we naar de Python gaan!” riep Liesbeth enthousiast.En: "Come on, Tijs! Let's go to the Python!" Liesbeth called enthusiastically.Nl: Tijs slikte.En: Tijs gulped.Nl: De Python, een snelle en draaiende achtbaan, was niet zijn favoriete attractie.En: The Python, a fast and twisting roller coaster, was not his favorite ride.Nl: Maar hij besloot mee te gaan; voor Liesbeth deed hij dat graag.En: But he decided to join; he gladly did that for Liesbeth.Nl: Ze sloten aan in de rij en voelden de spanning van het moment.En: They joined the queue and felt the thrill of the moment.Nl: De rit was wild en proefde naar adrenaline.En: The ride was wild and tasted of adrenaline.Nl: Bij het uitstappen voelde Tijs zich echter vreemd.En: However, when stepping out, Tijs felt strange.Nl: Hij was duizelig en zijn adem ging snel.En: He was dizzy and his breathing was rapid.Nl: “Liesbeth,” bracht hij zwakjes uit, “ik voel me niet zo goed.”En: "Liesbeth," he weakly uttered, "I don't feel so well."Nl: Zijn gezicht was bleek.En: His face was pale.Nl: Liesbeth keek om zich heen, haar vrolijkheid maakte plaats voor bezorgdheid.En: Liesbeth looked around; her cheerfulness was replaced by concern.Nl: Ze hielp Tijs naar een bankje en besloot dat ze hulp moest halen.En: She helped Tijs to a bench and decided she needed to get help.Nl: “Blijf hier, ik kom snel terug!”En: "Stay here, I'll be back soon!"Nl: Ze haastte zich door de menigte, op zoek naar een medische post.En: She hurried through the crowd, searching for a medical post.Nl: Gelukkig was die vlakbij, verborgen tussen de sprookjesachtige gebouwen.En: Luckily, it was nearby, hidden among the fairytale-like buildings.Nl: Het personeel bij de medische post was vriendelijk en efficiënt.En: The staff at the medical post was friendly and efficient.Nl: Tijs werd op een bed gelegd.En: Tijs was laid on a bed.Nl: Liesbeth hield zijn hand vast terwijl een dokter hem controleerde.En: Liesbeth held his hand while a doctor examined him.Nl: De diagnose was eenvoudig: uitdroging en angst.En: The diagnosis was simple: dehydration and anxiety.Nl: “Je hebt slechts rust en water nodig,” verzekerde de dokter hen.En: "You just need rest and water," the doctor assured them.Nl: Met een flesje water in de hand en een opgeluchter gezicht vroeg Tijs: “Sorry, Liesbeth. Ik wilde je dag niet verpesten.”En: With a bottle of water in hand and a more relieved face, Tijs said, "Sorry, Liesbeth. I didn't want to ruin your day."Nl: Liesbeth schudde haar hoofd.En: Liesbeth shook her head.Nl: “Oh, Tijs, je gezondheid is veel belangrijker.En: "Oh, Tijs, your health is much more important.Nl: De Halloween-attracties lopen niet weg.”En: The Halloween attractions aren't going anywhere."Nl: Ze besloten de rest van de dag rustiger aan te doen.En: They decided to take it easier for the rest of the day.Nl: Ze vonden een plek in de Droomvlucht, een kalme attractie waar ze door een sprookjesbos zweefden.En: They found a place in the Droomvlucht, a calm attraction where they floated through a fairytale forest.Nl: De zachte muziek en de vredige sfeer werkten kalmerend op Tijs.En: The soft music and peaceful atmosphere had a calming effect on Tijs.Nl: Liesbeth genoot eveneens, nu met een nieuw inzicht.En: Liesbeth enjoyed it too, now with a new understanding.Nl: Het was niet altijd de snelheid of de spanning die een dag perfect maakte, maar de zorg voor elkaar.En: It wasn't always the speed or excitement that made a day perfect, but the care for each other.Nl: Terwijl de avond viel en de eerste sterren begonnen te fonkelen, omarmde de Efteling hen in een warme deken van herfst en magie.En: As evening fell and the first stars began to twinkle, Efteling embraced them in a warm blanket of autumn and magic.Nl: Tijs, nu meer op zijn gemak, lachte oprecht.En: Tijs, now more at ease, genuinely laughed.Nl: En Liesbeth leerde dat sommige momenten meer betekenen dan een rit in een achtbaan.En: And Liesbeth learned that some moments mean more than a ride on a roller coaster.Nl: Hun vriendschap was dat moment.En: Their friendship was that moment.Nl: Samen genoten ze van de mysterieuze Halloween-atmosfeer, nu met een groter gevoel van verbondenheid.En: Together, they enjoyed the mysterious Halloween atmosphere, now with a greater sense of connection. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstilluminating: verlichtteleaves: bladerenpleasantly: gezelligcrowded: drukspider webs: spinnenwebbenbroad: bredenervous: nerveusqueue: rijthrill: spanningadrenaline: adrenalinedizzy: duizeligconcern: bezorgdheidmedical post: medische postfairytale-like: sprookjesachtigeefficient: efficiëntexamined: controleerdedehydration: uitdroginganxiety: angstrelieved: opgeluchterruin: verpestencalm: kalmefloated: zweefdenpeaceful: vredigeatmosphere: sfeercalming: kalmerendunderstanding: inzichttwinkle: fonkelenembraced: omarmdeconnection: verbondenheid

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Taste of Home: Mateo's Culinary Quest in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: Mateo paseaba lentamente por los pasillos del supermercado en Buenos Aires.En: Mateo strolled slowly through the aisles of the supermarket in Buenos Aires.Es: A su alrededor, personas empujaban carritos llenos de frutas frescas, bolsas de harina, y cajas de leche.En: Around him, people pushed carts full of fresh fruits, bags of flour, and boxes of milk.Es: El lugar estaba iluminado con luces brillantes y había un aroma agradable a pan recién horneado en el aire.En: The place was lit with bright lights and there was a pleasant aroma of freshly baked bread in the air.Es: Era primavera y las ventanas del supermercado dejaban entrar una suave brisa que hacía que Mateo se sintiera un poco menos melancólico.En: It was spring, and the supermarket windows let in a gentle breeze that made Mateo feel a little less melancholic.Es: Mateo había llegado a Argentina hacía solo unos meses desde España.En: Mateo had arrived in Argentina just a few months ago from Spain.Es: Aunque su corazón pertenecía a Buenos Aires por amor a Sofía, su pareja, Mateo extrañaba mucho a su familia y los momentos que compartían en la cocina.En: Although his heart belonged to Buenos Aires for his love for Sofía, his partner, Mateo missed his family and the moments they shared in the kitchen very much.Es: Así que decidió preparar una paella, un plato que le recordaba su hogar.En: So he decided to prepare a paella, a dish that reminded him of home.Es: Carlos, su buen amigo, lo acompañaba en esta misión.En: Carlos, his good friend, accompanied him on this mission.Es: "¡Vamos, Mateo! Aquí deben tener todo lo que necesitas," decía Carlos con entusiasmo, intentando animarlo.En: "Come on, Mateo! They must have everything you need here," said Carlos enthusiastically, trying to cheer him up.Es: Sin embargo, Mateo se sentía abrumado.En: However, Mateo felt overwhelmed.Es: El supermercado era un laberinto de pasillos llenos de productos que le resultaban extraños.En: The supermarket was a maze of aisles full of products that seemed strange to him.Es: Mientras caminaba, Mateo intentaba recordar la lista mental de ingredientes: arroz, azafrán, mariscos, pollo…En: As he walked, Mateo tried to recall his mental list of ingredients: rice, saffron, seafood, chicken...Es: Pero encontrar exactamente lo que necesitaba resultaba complicado, especialmente cuando sus ojos buscaban etiquetas familiares entre las filas de opciones desconocidas.En: But finding exactly what he needed was complicated, especially when his eyes searched for familiar labels among the rows of unknown options.Es: "Sofía estará tan sorprendida," pensaba Mateo mientras avanzaba.En: "Sofía will be so surprised," Mateo thought as he moved forward.Es: Aún así, su preocupación por no encontrar lo adecuado comenzaba a agobiarlo.En: Still, his worry about not finding the right ingredients began to weigh on him.Es: Finalmente, decidió buscar ayuda.En: Finally, he decided to seek help.Es: Con un tímido "disculpa," se dirigió a un empleado del supermercado.En: With a timid "excuse me," he approached a supermarket employee.Es: El empleado, amable y con una sonrisa, le indicó dónde podría encontrar las especias y el arroz que buscaba.En: The employee, kind and smiling, indicated where he could find the spices and rice he was looking for.Es: "¿Y el azafrán?" preguntó Mateo, nervioso.En: "And the saffron?" Mateo asked, nervous.Es: El joven empleado frunció el ceño por un momento, pero luego sonrió otra vez.En: The young employee frowned for a moment, but then smiled again.Es: "Tal vez no el exacto, pero te puedo mostrar algo similar que usamos aquí."En: "Maybe not the exact one, but I can show you something similar that we use here."Es: Mateo también decidió llamar a su abuela en España.En: Mateo also decided to call his grandmother in Spain.Es: Con el sonido familiar y reconfortante de su voz, ella le dio algunos consejos sobre ingredientes sustitutos que podría utilizar.En: With the familiar and comforting sound of her voice, she gave him some advice on substitute ingredients he could use.Es: Con la ayuda del empleado y los consejos de su abuela, Mateo logró llenar su carrito con todo lo necesario.En: With the help of the employee and his grandmother's advice, Mateo managed to fill his cart with everything he needed.Es: Sintió una pequeña chispa de confianza volver a encenderse.En: He felt a small spark of confidence reignite.Es: A su lado, Carlos insistía, "¡Vas a hacerlo genial, hermano!"En: Beside him, Carlos insisted, "You're going to do great, brother!"Es: De regreso a casa, Mateo comenzó a cocinar con determinación.En: Back home, Mateo began to cook with determination.Es: Se sentía tranquilo mientras las ollas y sartenes se calentaban en el fuego.En: He felt calm as the pots and pans heated on the stove.Es: Las imágenes de su familia preparando el mismo plato llenaban su mente, y su corazón latía con ritmo esperanzador.En: Images of his family preparing the same dish filled his mind, and his heart beat with a hopeful rhythm.Es: Cuando el aroma de la paella comenzó a llenar su hogar en Buenos Aires, Mateo supo que había valido la pena.En: When the aroma of the paella began to fill his home in Buenos Aires, Mateo knew it had been worth it.Es: Sofía llegó justo a tiempo, su rostro iluminándose con alegría al ver la mesa puesta.En: Sofía arrived just in time, her face lighting up with joy at the sight of the set table.Es: "¡Mateo, esto huele increíble!" exclamó Sofía, abrazándolo con calidez.En: "Mateo, this smells incredible!" exclaimed Sofía, hugging him warmly.Es: La cena fue un éxito.En: The dinner was a success.Es: Mateo y Sofía disfrutaron cada bocado de la paella.En: Mateo and Sofía enjoyed every bite of the paella.Es: Al fin, el sentimiento de ser un poco más como en casa se hizo presente, y Mateo sonrió al darse cuenta de que, aunque estaba lejos de su patria, podía traer un trocito de España a su nueva vida en Argentina.En: Finally, the feeling of being a little more at home became present, and Mateo smiled, realizing that, although he was far from his homeland, he could bring a piece of Spain to his new life in Argentina.Es: Con su confianza renovada, Mateo entendió que podía adaptar sus tradiciones a su nuevo entorno.En: With his confidence renewed, Mateo understood that he could adapt his traditions to his new environment.Es: Buenos Aires comenzaba a sentirse como un verdadero hogar, una síntesis perfecta de sus dos mundos.En: Buenos Aires was beginning to feel like a true home, a perfect synthesis of his two worlds. Vocabulary Words:the aisle: el pasilloto stroll: pasearthe cart: el carritoto push: empujarthe flour: la harinabright: brillantethe aroma: el aromathe breeze: la brisamelancholic: melancólicoto belong: pertenecerto miss: extrañarthe maze: el laberintooverwhelmed: abrumadocomplicated: complicadoworry: la preocupaciónto weigh on: agobiartimid: tímidothe employee: el empleadosmiling: con una sonrisato frown: fruncir el ceñosubstitute: el sustitutothe spark: la chispathe stove: el fuegohopeful: esperanzadorthe homeland: la patriato light up: iluminarseto hug: abrazarto enjoy: disfrutarto adapt: adaptarthe synthesis: la síntesis

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Longing to Belonging: A Danish Halloween in Savannah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Gaderne i Savannah var fyldt med liv og farver.En: The streets of Savannah were filled with life and colors.Da: Det var efterår, og bladene dansede i vinden.En: It was autumn, and the leaves danced in the wind.Da: Freja, en dansk udvekslingsstudent, gik langs markedet med sine venner Lars og Mikkel.En: Freja, a Danish exchange student, walked along the market with her friends Lars and Mikkel.Da: Hun kiggede på de mange boder fyldt med græskar, heksekoste og spøgelser.En: She looked at the many stalls filled with pumpkins, witches' brooms, and ghosts.Da: Freja følte sig lidt ensom.En: Freja felt a bit lonely.Da: Hun savnede Danmark.En: She missed Danmark.Da: Hun savnede familie og venner.En: She missed family and friends.Da: Men hun vidste, at hun også ville opleve noget nyt.En: But she knew she also wanted to experience something new.Da: Lars, hendes lokale ven, var begejstret.En: Lars, her local friend, was excited.Da: "Jeg elsker Halloween!"En: "I love Halloween!"Da: sagde han med et grin.En: he said with a grin.Da: "Du vil elske det, Freja!"En: "You'll love it, Freja!"Da: Freja smilede lidt.En: Freja smiled a little.Da: Lars' entusiasme var smittende.En: Lars' enthusiasm was contagious.Da: Mikkel, hendes danske ven, så skeptisk ud.En: Mikkel, her Danish friend, looked skeptical.Da: "Det er bare en amerikansk ting," sagde han.En: "It's just an American thing," he said.Da: "Vi fejrer det ikke i Danmark."En: "We don't celebrate it in Danmark."Da: Men Freja vil gerne prøve.En: But Freja wanted to try.Da: Hun vil gerne føle sig som en del af det hele.En: She wanted to feel like part of it all.Da: De gik fra bod til bod.En: They went from stall to stall.Da: Lars forklarede betydningen af hver dekoration.En: Lars explained the meaning of each decoration.Da: Freja lyttede opmærksomt.En: Freja listened attentively.Da: Hun begyndte at finde det hele spændende.En: She began to find it all exciting.Da: "Se!"En: "Look!"Da: sagde Freja og pegede på en stor græskarmand.En: said Freja, pointing at a large pumpkin man.Da: "Den ser sjov ud."En: "He looks funny."Da: Lars nikkede.En: Lars nodded.Da: "Det er en Jack-o'-lantern," forklarede han.En: "That's a Jack-o'-lantern," he explained.Da: "Vi skærer sjove ansigter i dem."En: "We carve funny faces into them."Da: Freja fik en idé.En: Freja got an idea.Da: Hun vendte sig mod Mikkel.En: She turned to Mikkel.Da: "Kom nu, vi skal prøve det," sagde hun.En: "Come on, we have to try it," she said.Da: "Vi kan lave vores egne græskarmænd."En: "We can make our own pumpkin men."Da: Mikkel sukkede, men lod sig overtale.En: Mikkel sighed but was persuaded.Da: Sammen gik de til en bod fyldt med græskar.En: Together they went to a stall filled with pumpkins.Da: De købte de største, de kunne finde.En: They bought the largest they could find.Da: Deres hænder blev klæbrige, da de skrabede indmaden ud.En: Their hands became sticky as they scooped out the insides.Da: Det var sjovt.En: It was fun.Da: Da de stod der og skar i græskarrene, begyndte Freja at grine.En: As they stood there carving the pumpkins, Freja began to laugh.Da: Mikkel kunne ikke lade være med at grine med, selvom han stadig virkede lidt skeptisk.En: Mikkel couldn't help but laugh along, even though he still seemed a bit skeptical.Da: Aftenen blev til en dejlig fest.En: The evening turned into a lovely celebration.Da: Markedet lyste op i mørket med lanterner og musik.En: The market lit up in the dark with lanterns and music.Da: Freja kunne mærke, hvordan hendes hjemve forsvandt lidt mere for hver time, der gik.En: Freja could feel how her homesickness faded a little more each hour that passed.Da: Hun følte sig glad og fri.En: She felt happy and free.Da: Da natten faldt på, og de vendte hjem, var Freja fyldt med ny energi.En: As night fell and they headed home, Freja was filled with new energy.Da: Hun følte, at hun havde fået nye venskaber og en varm forbindelse til Halloween.En: She felt she had made new friendships and a warm connection to Halloween.Da: "Tak," sagde hun til Lars.En: "Thank you," she said to Lars.Da: "Det her var præcis, hvad jeg havde brug for."En: "This was exactly what I needed."Da: Lars vinkede det væk med et smil.En: Lars waved it off with a smile.Da: "Du har også gjort min dag bedre," sagde han.En: "You've also made my day better," he said.Da: Freja vidste nu, at hun kunne åbne sig for nye oplevelser uden at miste sig selv.En: Freja now knew she could open herself to new experiences without losing herself.Da: Hun havde fundet en balance mellem sin danske arv og det nye amerikanske eventyr.En: She had found a balance between her Danish heritage and the new American adventure.Da: Savn blev til samhørighed, og Freja gik hjem med et smil.En: Longing turned to belonging, and Freja went home with a smile. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårexchange student: udvekslingsstudentmarket: markedetstall: bodwitches' brooms: heksekosteghosts: spøgelserlonely: ensomenthusiasm: entusiasmecontagious: smittendesceptical: skeptiskattentively: opmærksomtexciting: spændendepumpkin: græskarJack-o'-lantern: Jack-o'-lanterncarve: skærepersuade: overtalescoop: skræbecelebration: festhomesickness: hjemvebelonging: samhørighedfade: forsvindeheritage: arvadventure: eventyrlonging: savnbalance: balanceenergy: energiconnection: forbindelselanterns: lanternersticky: klæbrigegrin: grin

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Proposals Amid Storms: An Unplanned Journey to Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Kaskader af bølger brager mod klipperne ved Amalfikysten.En: Cascades of waves crash against the rocks at the Amalfikysten.Da: Blå, livlige farver danser i havets skum, mens små pastelfarvede huse klynger sig til de stejle skråninger.En: Blue, vibrant colors dance in the sea's foam while small pastel-colored houses cling to the steep slopes.Da: Det er efterår, og Freja og Kasper er her for at nyde skønheden.En: It is autumn, and Freja and Kasper are here to enjoy the beauty.Da: Freja trækker Kasper ned ad en smal sti.En: Freja pulls Kasper down a narrow path.Da: "Kom nu, Kasper!En: "Come on, Kasper!Da: Se, hvor smukt det er her!"En: Look how beautiful it is here!"Da: siger hun.En: she says.Da: Freja elsker eventyr.En: Freja loves adventure.Da: Hendes øjne skinner, når hun ser noget nyt.En: Her eyes shine when she sees something new.Da: Kasper følger tøvende.En: Kasper follows hesitantly.Da: Han foretrækker en plan og lidt forudsigelighed.En: He prefers a plan and a little predictability.Da: Men Freja lokker ham altid med.En: But Freja always lures him along.Da: En mørk sky trækker sig ind over kysten.En: A dark cloud draws over the coast.Da: "Det ser ud som om stormen kommer hurtigt," bemærker Kasper.En: "It looks like the storm is coming quickly," Kasper remarks.Da: Men Freja ler.En: But Freja laughs.Da: "We finder snart et sted at søge ly," siger hun ubekymret.En: "We'll find a place to shelter soon," she says nonchalantly.Da: Kasper har en hemmelig plan.En: Kasper has a secret plan.Da: Han vil fri til Freja.En: He wants to propose to Freja.Da: Han venter bare på det perfekte øjeblik.En: He's just waiting for the perfect moment.Da: En romantisk udsigt, god timing.En: A romantic view, good timing.Da: Han har ringen skjult i sin lomme.En: He has the ring hidden in his pocket.Da: Pludselig bryder stormen ud.En: Suddenly, the storm breaks out.Da: Vinden pisker, regnen falder hårdt.En: The wind whips, the rain falls hard.Da: Stien bliver glat.En: The path becomes slippery.Da: De beslutter sig for at finde et sted at tage ly, men klipperne er farlige.En: They decide to find a place to take shelter, but the rocks are treacherous.Da: Freja glider, skrækken malet i hendes ansigt.En: Freja slips, fear painted on her face.Da: Kasper reagerer instinktivt og griber fat i hende.En: Kasper reacts instinctively and grabs hold of her.Da: Han trækker hende væk fra kanten, hans hjerte banker.En: He pulls her away from the edge, his heart pounding.Da: "Freja, jeg kan ikke miste dig," siger han.En: "Freja, I cannot lose you," he says.Da: De når et lille, rustikt hotel.En: They reach a small, rustic hotel.Da: Det er hyggeligt og gammeldags.En: It's cozy and old-fashioned.Da: I stenpejsen knitrer et varmt bål.En: In the stone fireplace, a warm fire crackles.Da: De er sikre, men våde og kolde.En: They are safe but wet and cold.Da: Kasper ser ind i Frejas øjne og indser, at her og nu er perfekt.En: Kasper looks into Freja's eyes and realizes that here and now is perfect.Da: Ikke planlagt, men alligevel perfekt.En: Not planned, yet perfect.Da: Han tager ringen frem.En: He takes out the ring.Da: "Freja," siger han, og hans stemme er blød og kærlig.En: "Freja," he says, his voice soft and loving.Da: "Vil du gifte dig med mig?"En: "Will you marry me?"Da: Frejas øjne fyldes med tårer af glæde.En: Freja's eyes fill with tears of joy.Da: "Ja, Kasper!En: "Yes, Kasper!Da: Selvfølgelig vil jeg det!"En: Of course, I will!"Da: Udenfor raser stormen stadig, men indeni er de varme og lykkelige.En: Outside, the storm still rages, but inside they are warm and happy.Da: Kasper lærer at omfavne det uforudsigelige.En: Kasper learns to embrace the unpredictable.Da: Freja sætter pris på Kaspers faste kærlighed.En: Freja appreciates Kasper's steadfast love.Da: Sammen ser de frem mod en fremtid fuld af nye eventyr, hvor de bedste øjeblikke ofte er dem, man ikke kan planlægge.En: Together, they look forward to a future full of new adventures, where the best moments are often those one cannot plan. Vocabulary Words:cascades: kaskadercrash: bragercling: klynger sigvibrant: livligesteep: stejleadventure: eventyrhesitantly: tøvendepredictability: forudsigelighedlures: lokkernonchalantly: ubekymretshelter: lytreacherous: farligeinstinctively: instinktivtpounding: bankerrustic: rustiktcozy: hyggeligtold-fashioned: gammeldagscrackles: knitrerpocket: lommepropose: frifright: skrækkenembrace: omfavneunpredictable: uforudsigeligesteadfast: fasteview: udsigtenmoment: øjeblikslippery: glatromantic: romantiskhidden: skjultwhips: pisker

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rediscovering Flavors: Friendship at Café Prerna Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्द हवाएँ समुद्र की लहरों के साथ खेल रही थीं, और हर गिरी हुई पत्ती उस शांत कैफे की ओर इशारा कर रही थी जो समुद्र के किनारे बसा था।En: The cold breezes were playing with the sea waves, and every fallen leaf pointed towards that serene café settled by the sea.Hi: इस कैफे का नाम "प्रेरणा" था।En: This café was named "Prerna".Hi: लकड़ी की पुरानी मेजें, ऊँची खिड़कियों से आती धूप, और ताजगी भरे कॉफी के महकने से भरपूर था यह कैफे।En: It was full of old wooden tables, sunlight streaming through tall windows, and the aroma of fresh coffee.Hi: अनन्या, एक युवा और उत्सुक शेफ, यूरोप के इस खूबसूरत हिस्से में प्रेरणा की तलाश में निकली थी।En: Ananya, a young and eager chef, had ventured out in search of inspiration in this beautiful part of Europe.Hi: उसका दिल हमेशा कुछ नया और रोमांचक बनाने के लिए धड़कता था।En: Her heart always beat for creating something new and exciting.Hi: वो खुद को साबित करना चाहती थी लेकिन उसके मन में संदेह के बादल थे।En: She wanted to prove herself, but clouds of doubt lingered in her mind.Hi: क्या उसका खाना लोगों के दिलों को छू पाएगा?En: Would her food be able to touch people's hearts?Hi: उसी कैफे में रवि, एक प्रसिद्ध स्थानीय खाद्य समीक्षक, अक्सर अपनी किताब के साथ आता था।En: In the same café, Ravi, a renowned local food critic, often came with his book.Hi: उसे भोजन में संतुलन और स्थिरता पसंद थी।En: He liked balance and consistency in food.Hi: लेकिन पिछले कुछ समय से उसे नई चीज़ें कुछ खास भा नहीं रही थीं, और वह उसी चिंगारी को फिर से ढूंढने की कोशिश में था जिसने कभी उसे भोजन प्रेमी बनाया था।En: But for some time now, new things hadn't particularly appealed to him, and he was trying to rediscover the spark that once made him a food lover.Hi: अनन्या ने कैफे में कदम रखा और एक कोने की मेज पर बैठ गई।En: Ananya stepped into the café and sat at a corner table.Hi: उसने अपने नोटबुक में कुछ स्केच बनाना शुरू किया।En: She began sketching something in her notebook.Hi: रवि वहां बैठा अनजाने में उसकी ओर देख रहा था। उसे अनन्या की तस्वीरें और उसकी एकाग्रता में कुछ खास नजर आया।En: Ravi, sitting there unknowingly, found something special in her pictures and her concentration.Hi: कैफे के मैनेजर से उन्होंने बातचीत शुरू की।En: They started a conversation with the café's manager.Hi: कुछ ही मिनटों में, उन्होंने अपने सपनों और अपने डर को साझा करना शुरू कर दिया।En: Within minutes, they began to share their dreams and fears.Hi: अनन्या ने अपने दिल की बात कही, “मुझे हमेशा लगता है कि मैं कुछ नया कर सकती हूँ, लेकिन क्या वो सच में लोगों को पसंद आएगा?”En: Ananya spoke from her heart, "I always feel I can do something new, but will people really like it?"Hi: रवि ने सोचा और कहा, “कभी-कभी स्थिरता से हटकर कुछ अलग करने में ही असली आनंद है।En: Ravi thought for a moment and said, "Sometimes, stepping away from stability and doing something different is where the real joy lies.Hi: चलो, मुझे तुम्हारा एक नया पकवान चखने का मौका दो।”En: Come on, give me a chance to taste a new dish of yours."Hi: अनन्या ने हिम्मत जुटाई और एक नया व्यंजन बनाने का फैसला किया।En: Ananya gathered her courage and decided to create a new dish.Hi: वह तत्काल अपनी कल्पना में खो गई और मसालों का मेल बिठाने लगी।En: She immediately lost herself in her imagination, blending spices together.Hi: थोड़ी ही देर में उसकी मेहनत रंग लाई।En: In no time, her hard work paid off.Hi: उसने एक अनोखा डिश बनाया, जो समुद्री तट के ठीक सामने जैसी ताजगी से भरपूर था।En: She created a unique dish, full of freshness just like being right in front of the seaside.Hi: रवि ने पहला कौर लिया और उसकी आँखों में चमक लौट आई।En: Ravi took the first bite, and a sparkle returned to his eyes.Hi: “वाह, ये तो कमाल है!” वह बोला।En: "Wow, this is amazing!" he exclaimed.Hi: “तुम्हारे इसमें जो स्वाद है, वह अद्वितीय है।”En: "The flavors you have in this are unique."Hi: रवि के इस प्रोत्साहन ने अनन्या की आत्मविश्वास को पंख दिए।En: Ravi's encouragement gave wings to Ananya's confidence.Hi: दोनों ने निर्णय लिया कि वे अगली कुछ दिनें साथ में बिताएंगे और वहां के स्थानीय भोजन पर प्रयोग करेंगे।En: They decided to spend the next few days together experimenting with the local cuisine.Hi: अब उनके पास दोस्ती और भोजन की वैश्विक दुनिया थी।En: Now, they had the global world of friendship and food.Hi: इस प्रकार, अनन्या को प्रेरणा मिली और वह बिना किसी संकोच के अपनी कला को संवारने लगी।En: Thus, Ananya found her inspiration and began to refine her art without any hesitation.Hi: रवि ने भी भोजन की नई शैली में अपना खोया हुआ जुनून पाया।En: Ravi also found his lost passion in the new style of cuisine.Hi: समुद्र की लहरें उनकी दोस्ती की नई शुरुआत की गवाह बन गईं।En: The waves of the ocean became witnesses to the new beginning of their friendship. Vocabulary Words:serene: शांतsunlight: धूपaroma: महकeager: उत्सुकventured: निकलीinspiration: प्रेरणाlingered: लंबे समय तक रहाfears: डरstability: स्थिरताimagination: कल्पनाblending: मेल बिठानाsparkle: चमकunique: अद्वितीयencouragement: प्रोत्साहनconfidence: आत्मविश्वासexperimenting: प्रयोग करनाcuisine: भोजनrefine: संवारनाhesitation: संकोचrenowned: प्रसिद्धcritic: समीक्षकconsistency: संतुलनappealed: भा नहीं रही थीsketching: स्केच बनानाunknowingly: अनजाने मेंconcentration: एकाग्रताconversation: बातचीतventure: निर्णय लियाromantic: रोमांचकdoubts: संदेह

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

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Embracing Chaos: An Artist's Journey to Rediscover Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Martí passejava per La Rambla amb una sensació de confusió.En: Martí was walking through La Rambla with a feeling of confusion.Ca: Feia setmanes que l'artista no trobava la inspiració.En: It had been weeks since the artist had found inspiration.Ca: Mirava els colors vius dels estands, les flors de la tardor que s'acumulaven al terra, i la gent que gaudia de la festa de La Mercè.En: He looked at the vivid colors of the stands, the autumn flowers accumulating on the ground, and the people enjoying the La Mercè festival.Ca: Al seu costat, la Núria, la seva amiga de sempre, l'animava.En: Beside him, Núria, his longtime friend, was encouraging him.Ca: "Martí, mira això!En: "Martí, look at this!"Ca: " va dir ella, assenyalant un petit mercat de carrer.En: she said, pointing to a small street market.Ca: Martí la va seguir, tot i que el soroll el marejava.En: Martí followed her, although the noise made him dizzy.Ca: Havien quedat per comprar regals, però Martí necessitava més que això.En: They had planned to buy gifts, but Martí needed more than that.Ca: Necessitava una idea, una visió per al seu proper quadre.En: He needed an idea, a vision for his next painting.Ca: La multitud omplia l'aire amb rialles i converses alegres.En: The crowd filled the air with laughter and cheerful conversations.Ca: De fons, es sentia la música d'algun artista de carrer.En: In the background, the music of some street artist could be heard.Ca: Martí tancà els ulls per un moment, intentant trobar calma enmig del caos.En: Martí closed his eyes for a moment, trying to find calm amidst the chaos.Ca: "Núria, no puc veure-ho", va admetre amb frustració.En: "Núria, I can't see it," he admitted with frustration.Ca: Ella li agafà la mà amb un somriure tranquil·litzador.En: She took his hand with a reassuring smile.Ca: "Vine, conec un lloc més tranquil", va dir mentre el guiava fora de la multitud.En: "Come, I know a quieter place," she said, guiding him away from the crowd.Ca: Van arribar a un racó on Pau, un jove venedor de carrer, tocava la guitarra.En: They reached a corner where Pau, a young street vendor, was playing the guitar.Ca: Les seves notes volaven dolçament, contrastant amb el bullici de l'avinguda principal.En: His notes flew sweetly, contrasting with the bustle of the main avenue.Ca: Martí es va aturar, tancant els ulls una altra vegada, però aquesta vegada va deixar que la música l'envolti.En: Martí stopped, closing his eyes again, but this time he let the music envelop him.Ca: A cada acord, Martí va començar a visualitzar la seva pintura.En: With each chord, Martí began to visualize his painting.Ca: Les imatges del festival es difuminaven, i el soroll es convertia en un murmuri llunyà.En: The images of the festival blurred, and the noise became a distant murmur.Ca: Veia la gent ballant, sentia el ritme de la Rambla, però amb una serenitat nova.En: He saw the people dancing, felt the rhythm of La Rambla, but with a newfound serenity.Ca: "Pau, quina música més bonica", va dir Martí, dirigint-se al jove músic després de la cançó.En: "Pau, what beautiful music," Martí said, addressing the young musician after the song.Ca: Pau somrigué amb timidesa.En: Pau smiled shyly.Ca: "Gràcies, només intento guanyar-me la vida", va respondre Pau mentre mirava els seus objectes de venda.En: "Thank you, I'm just trying to make a living," Pau replied as he looked at his items for sale.Ca: Martí va agafar un petit penjoll en forma de sol.En: Martí picked up a small sun-shaped pendant.Ca: "Això té bonic record del dia", va dir, pagant a Pau.En: "This is a lovely memory of the day," he said, paying Pau.Ca: De camí a casa, Martí sentia que portava un tresor dins seu: la inspiració que cercava tan desesperadament.En: On the way home, Martí felt he was carrying a treasure inside him: the inspiration he had been so desperately searching for.Ca: A l'endemà a l'estudi, començaria un nou quadre, ple de vida i serenitat.En: The next day in the studio, he would begin a new painting, full of life and serenity.Ca: Al final, Martí va aprendre que no calia fugir del caos.En: In the end, Martí learned that he didn't need to escape the chaos.Ca: Podia abraçar-lo, transformant-lo en la seva pròpia forma d'art.En: He could embrace it, transforming it into his own form of art.Ca: La Rambla, amb tot el seu enrenou, li havia proporcionat el més valuós: un record d'energia vibrant i calma entranyable.En: La Rambla, with all its hustle and bustle, had provided him with the most valuable thing: a memory of vibrant energy and endearing calm. Vocabulary Words:confusion: la confusióinspiration: la inspiracióvivid: viusaccumulating: s'acumulavenfestival: la festaencouraging: l'animavadizzy: el marejavacrowd: la multitudlaughter: les riallescalm: la calmafrustration: la frustracióreassuring: tranquil·litzadorquieter: més tranquilbustle: el bulliciavenue: l'avingudachord: l'acordblurred: es difuminavenmurmur: el murmurishyly: amb timidesaliving: la vidapendant: el penjolltreasure: el tresordesperately: desesperadamentstudio: l'estudiembrace: abraçarhustle: l'enrenoumemory: el recordserenity: la serenitatvendor: el venedoritem: l'objecte

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Crafting Heritage: A Day at Skansen's Living History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en klar och krispig höstdag i Stockholm, och luften doftade av fuktig jord och rök från vedeldade ugnar.En: It was a clear and crisp autumn day in Stockholm, and the air smelled of damp earth and smoke from wood-fired ovens.Sv: Sofia och Axel promenerade genom Skansen, omgivna av träd i flammande färger.En: Sofia and Axel were walking through Skansen, surrounded by trees ablaze with color.Sv: Trots Axels höjda ögonbryn när de kom in på området, hade Sofia redan bestämt sig – det här skulle bli en dag att minnas.En: Despite Axel's raised eyebrows when they entered the area, Sofia had already made up her mind – this would be a day to remember.Sv: Sofia älskade allt med Skansen.En: Sofia loved everything about Skansen.Sv: De gamla husen, hantverkarna klädda i traditionella kläder och känslan av att kliva rakt in i historieböckerna – det var som att återknyta till alla delar av hennes svenska arv.En: The old houses, the artisans dressed in traditional clothing, and the feeling of stepping right into the history books – it was like reconnecting with all parts of her Swedish heritage.Sv: Axel däremot gav ifrån sig ett skeptiskt morrande ljud.En: Axel, on the other hand, let out a skeptical grumbling sound.Sv: "Hur vet vi ens att allt här är historiskt korrekt?"En: "How do we even know that everything here is historically accurate?"Sv: frågade han utan att vänta på svar.En: he asked without waiting for an answer.Sv: Sofia log tålmodigt och pekade mot en stuga där man gjorde hantverk.En: Sofia smiled patiently and pointed toward a cottage where crafts were being made.Sv: "Kom, låt oss prova lite traditionellt hantverk.En: "Come on, let's try some traditional crafts.Sv: Det kanske fångar ditt intresse?"En: It might catch your interest?"Sv: De gick in i stugan där lukten av trä och lack fyllde rummet.En: They went into the cottage where the smell of wood and varnish filled the room.Sv: Det fanns bänkar med olika handverktyg och på ett bord låg små trästycken staplade.En: There were benches with various hand tools, and on a table, small pieces of wood were stacked.Sv: "Vill ni göra en egen Dalahäst?"En: "Would you like to make your own Dala horse?"Sv: frågade en äldre dam med ett vänligt leende.En: asked an elderly lady with a friendly smile.Sv: Trots sin skepsis plockade Axel upp en träbit och satte sig med Sofia.En: Despite his skepticism, Axel picked up a piece of wood and sat down with Sofia.Sv: Till en början verkade han fortfarande bekymrad, men hans uttryck förändrades snart.En: At first, he still seemed concerned, but his expression soon changed.Sv: När de skar och slipade sina hästar, började han ställa frågor om olika tekniker och målning.En: As they carved and sanded their horses, he began asking questions about different techniques and painting.Sv: Sofia såg på honom och kunde inte hjälpa att le.En: Sofia looked at him and couldn't help but smile.Sv: "Det är inte så illa, eller hur?"En: "It's not so bad, is it?"Sv: Axel ryckte på axlarna men log tillbaka.En: Axel shrugged but smiled back.Sv: "Det är faktiskt roligare än jag trodde."En: "It's actually more fun than I thought."Sv: Under resten av besöket i Skansen vandrade de runt, deltog i fler aktiviteter, och Sofia njöt av Axels alltmer entusiastiska närvaro.En: For the rest of their visit to Skansen, they wandered around, participated in more activities, and Sofia enjoyed Axel's increasingly enthusiastic presence.Sv: När de tillslut lämnade platsen, höll Axel stolt sin färdiga Dalahäst i handen.En: When they finally left the place, Axel proudly held his finished Dala horse in his hand.Sv: "Det finns något speciellt med det här," sa Axel när de gick mot utgången.En: "There's something special about this," said Axel as they walked toward the exit.Sv: "Kanske var jag lite för snabb med att döma."En: "Maybe I was a bit too quick to judge."Sv: Sofia nickade och kramade honom lätt om armen.En: Sofia nodded and lightly hugged his arm.Sv: "Det handlar om att hitta och bevara vår historia.En: "It's about finding and preserving our history.Sv: Det kopplar oss till vårt förflutna."En: It connects us to our past."Sv: Både Sofia och Axel gick därifrån med starkare band till det svenska kulturarvet och en oförglömlig dag bakom sig.En: Both Sofia and Axel left with stronger ties to the Swedish cultural heritage and an unforgettable day behind them.Sv: Axel hade funnit en ny uppskattning för de rika historierna och traditionerna, och Sofia var glad att ha delat detta med honom.En: Axel had found a new appreciation for the rich stories and traditions, and Sofia was glad to have shared this with him.Sv: Den krispiga hösten och Skansen hade visat sig vara den perfekta bakgrunden för deras resa genom tiden och dem själva.En: The crisp autumn and Skansen had proven to be the perfect backdrop for their journey through time and themselves. Vocabulary Words:clear: klarcrisp: krispigdamp: fuktigablaze: flammandeheritage: arvskeptical: skeptiskgrumbling: morrandepatiently: tålmodigtcottage: stugavarnish: lackstacked: stapladeelderly: äldresanded: slipadeshrugged: ryckte på axlarnaappreciation: uppskattningpreserving: bevaracultural: kulturellaenthusiastic: entusiastiskunforgettable: oförglömligbackground: bakgrundearth: jordsurrounded: omgivnabenches: bänkarartisans: hantverkaremind: bestämt sigaccurate: korrekttechniques: teknikerexpression: uttryckjudge: dömaconnects: kopplar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Destiny in the Ruins: Núria's Pursuit of Passion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'una tarda de tardor il·luminava les ruïnes antigues d'Empúries amb una llum daurada i suau.En: The sun of an autumn afternoon illuminated the ancient ruins of Empúries with a golden and gentle light.Ca: Les fulles dels arbres es tornaven grogues i taronges, creant un contrast bell amb les pedres antigues.En: The leaves of the trees turned yellow and orange, creating a beautiful contrast with the ancient stones.Ca: Una dolça brisa marina acariciava Núria mentre caminava pel lloc amb la seva classe.En: A sweet sea breeze caressed Núria as she walked through the site with her class.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven d'emoció mentre contemplava els vestigis del passat.En: Her eyes shone with excitement as she contemplated the remnants of the past.Ca: Era el dia de La Mercè, una festa molt estimada a Catalunya, i l'escola havia organitzat una visita a aquestes ruïnes històriques.En: It was the day of La Mercè, a much-loved festival in Catalunya, and the school had organized a visit to these historical ruins.Ca: Núria sempre havia sentit una fascinació especial per la història, però últimament es trobava en una cruïlla, incapaç de decidir si el seu amor per la història era prou fort per convertir-se en una carrera.En: Núria had always felt a special fascination for history, but lately, she found herself at a crossroads, unable to decide if her love for history was strong enough to become a career.Ca: Marc, el seu company de classe, la va interrompre dels seus pensaments.En: Marc, her classmate, interrupted her thoughts.Ca: "Vinga, Núria!En: "Come on, Núria!Ca: No somien massa.En: Don't daydream too much.Ca: Anem a explorar!En: Let's go explore!"Ca: ", li va dir amb entusiasme.En: he said with enthusiasm.Ca: Marc era conegut per la seva naturalesa aventurera i despreocupada.En: Marc was known for his adventurous and carefree nature.Ca: "Sí, sí, ara vinc", va respondre ella amb un somriure lleuger, però la seva atenció es va esvair de nou cap a una petita multitud reunida no gaire lluny.En: "Yes, yes, I'm coming," she replied with a light smile, but her attention drifted again towards a small crowd gathered not far away.Ca: Es va col·locar al costat de l'escena on Laia, una històriadora apassionada, estava donant una conferència.En: She positioned herself next to the scene where Laia, a passionate historian, was giving a lecture.Ca: Laia parlava amb una energia que captivava qualsevol que l'escoltés.En: Laia spoke with an energy that captivated anyone who listened.Ca: Les seves paraules semblaven donar vida a les pedres mortes.En: Her words seemed to breathe life into the dead stones.Ca: Després que la multitud es dispersés, Núria va aprofitar l'oportunitat per apropar-se a Laia.En: After the crowd dispersed, Núria took the opportunity to approach Laia.Ca: "Perdona, pots arribar un moment?En: "Excuse me, can you spare a moment?Ca: Tinc algunes preguntes.En: I have some questions.Ca: M'agrada molt la història, però no estic segura de voler dedicar-m'hi professionalment.En: I really like history, but I'm not sure if I want to pursue it professionally."Ca: "Laia la va mirar amb ulls càlids i comprensius.En: Laia looked at her with warm and understanding eyes.Ca: "Sabia que aquesta passió crema dins teu.En: "I knew this passion burns within you.Ca: Sovint aquesta incertesa és una bona senyal.En: Often this uncertainty is a good sign.Ca: Vol dir que t'importa.En: It means you care.Ca: Deixa'm explicar-te alguna cosa.En: Let me tell you something."Ca: "Laia va compartir històries d'aventures arqueològiques, del descobriment de secrets ocults per segles i la emoció de desvetllar noves veritats històriques.En: Laia shared stories of archaeological adventures, the discovery of secrets hidden for centuries, and the thrill of uncovering new historical truths.Ca: Cada paraula de Laia va inspirar Núria, encenent el foc d'una passió que mai havia sentit tan clarament.En: Each word from Laia inspired Núria, igniting the fire of a passion she had never felt so clearly.Ca: Les seves històries van fer palès que la història no era només el passat sinó també una porta cap a l'infinit de les possibilitats.En: Her stories made it clear that history was not just the past but also a gateway to an infinite world of possibilities.Ca: Amb la posta de sol tenyint el cel de tons taronja i vermell, Núria va prendre finalment una decisió.En: With the sunset painting the sky in shades of orange and red, Núria finally made a decision.Ca: Era moment de seguir el que realment estimava, sense por al que podia semblar més pràctic.En: It was time to follow what she truly loved, without fear of what might seem more practical.Ca: Mentre Marc la cridava de lluny per veure d'altres racons de les ruïnes, Núria va respondre plena de confiança renovada.En: While Marc called her from afar to see other corners of the ruins, Núria responded full of renewed confidence.Ca: "Vaig cap allà, però primer passo per la meva ambició.En: "I'm coming over, but first, I follow my ambition."Ca: "Aquest instint li donaria direcció en l'elecció del seu camí d'estudis i de vida.En: This instinct would give her direction in choosing her path of studies and in life.Ca: Sabia que la història seria el centre del seu futur, i aquell dia a Empúries, amb la inspiració de Laia, havia trobat la resposta que portava temps buscant.En: She knew that history would be the center of her future, and that day at Empúries, with Laia's inspiration, she had found the answer she had been searching for. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: les ruïnesancient: antiguesilluminated: il·luminavaleaves: les fullesbreeze: la brisato contemplate: contemplarremnants: els vestigiscrossroads: una cruïllacarefree: despreocupadacrowd: la multitudlecture: la conferènciato captivate: captivarto disperse: dispersar-searchaeological: arqueològiquessecrets: els secretsto uncover: desvetllarpossibilities: les possibilitatssunset: la posta de solconfidence: la confiançaambition: la ambicióinstinct: l'instintpath: el camíadventures: les aventuresfascination: la fascinaciófestival: la festato inspire: inspirartruths: les veritatsenergy: l'energiaopportunity: l'oportunitatgateway: la porta

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Discover Ancient Secrets: A Magical Day on Gotland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig höstdag på Gotland.En: It was a chilly autumn day on Gotland.Sv: Solen kastade långa skuggor över de gamla ruinerna där en livlig festival pågick.En: The sun cast long shadows over the ancient ruins where a lively festival was taking place.Sv: Lars, en ivrig historiker, gick bredvid sin lilla syster Kajsa.En: Lars, an eager historian, walked beside his little sister Kajsa.Sv: Hon såg sig omkring med stora ögon, fascinerad av allt som fanns att upptäcka.En: She looked around with wide eyes, fascinated by everything there was to discover.Sv: Luften var fylld av doften av nybakade lakritskakor och ljudet av glada röster.En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly baked licorice cookies and the sound of joyful voices.Sv: "Det är magiskt här," sa Kajsa och kramade Lars arm.En: "It's magical here," said Kajsa, hugging Lars' arm.Sv: Lars log.En: Lars smiled.Sv: "Ja, kanske vi hittar något speciellt för dig."En: "Yes, maybe we'll find something special for you."Sv: De promenerade mellan olika stånd.En: They walked between various stalls.Sv: Det fanns keramik, textilier och smycken inspirerade av vikingatiden.En: There were ceramics, textiles, and jewelry inspired by the Viking era.Sv: Lars stannade vid ett stånd där en kvinna med mörkrött hår sålde vackra silversmycken.En: Lars stopped at a stall where a woman with dark red hair was selling beautiful silver jewelry.Sv: Hennes namn var Elin, och hon var en känd hantverkare i området.En: Her name was Elin, and she was a well-known artisan in the area.Sv: "Ett av de här halsbanden skulle vara perfekt för Kajsa," tänkte Lars och pekade på ett speciellt stycke.En: "One of these necklaces would be perfect for Kajsa," thought Lars, pointing to a specific piece.Sv: Det hade intrikata mönster av en båt inristad, som om det berättade en historia från forntiden.En: It had intricate designs of a boat engraved, as if it told a story from ancient times.Sv: Men Elin såg sorgset på honom.En: But Elin looked at him sadly.Sv: "Jag är ledsen," sa hon, "men det har redan blivit sålt.En: "I'm sorry," she said, "but it has already been sold.Sv: Det var ett unikt stycke, och jag har inte inspirerats på samma sätt igen."En: It was a unique piece, and I haven't been inspired in the same way again."Sv: Lars blev besviken men gav inte upp så lätt.En: Lars was disappointed but didn't give up so easily.Sv: Han vände sig till Kajsa och log uppmuntrande.En: He turned to Kajsa and smiled encouragingly.Sv: "Kom, vi kan utforska ruinerna.En: "Come, we can explore the ruins.Sv: Kanske hittar vi något som ger inspiration."En: Maybe we'll find something that provides inspiration."Sv: De vandrade längre in i ruinerna.En: They wandered further into the ruins.Sv: Träden prasslade i vinden och de färgglada höstlöven virvlade kring deras fötter.En: The trees rustled in the wind, and the colorful autumn leaves swirled around their feet.Sv: Plötsligt stannade Kajsa till, ögonen vidgades av förvåning.En: Suddenly, Kajsa stopped, her eyes widened in amazement.Sv: "Titta, Lars!"En: "Look, Lars!"Sv: utbrast hon och pekade mot en gammal sten.En: she exclaimed, pointing at an old stone.Sv: Där, inristad i stenen, fanns ett uråldrigt motiv av en sol och en båt.En: There, engraved on the stone, was an ancient motif of a sun and a boat.Sv: Bilden verkade nästan levande, som om den bar på Gotlands gamla hemligheter.En: The image seemed almost alive, as if it carried Gotland's old secrets.Sv: Lars kände hjärtat slå snabbare.En: Lars felt his heart beat faster.Sv: "Detta är perfekt, Kajsa!"En: "This is perfect, Kajsa!"Sv: De skyndade sig tillbaka till Elins stånd och delade sin upptäckt med henne.En: They hurried back to Elin's stall and shared their discovery with her.Sv: Elin lyssnade noga, och i hennes ögon tändes en ny glöd av inspiration.En: Elin listened intently, and in her eyes, a new spark of inspiration was lit.Sv: "Jag kan göra något ännu mer speciellt än det första," lovade hon.En: "I can make something even more special than the first," she promised.Sv: Så satte Elin igång med att skapa, och resultatet var ett lyxigt halsband som fångade både solen och båten från ruinen.En: Elin then set to work, and the result was a luxurious necklace that captured both the sun and the boat from the ruin.Sv: Lars gav det till Kajsa, stolta över sitt gemensamma äventyr.En: Lars gave it to Kajsa, proud of their shared adventure.Sv: "Detta halsband är inte bara ett smycke," sa Lars.En: "This necklace is not just a piece of jewelry," said Lars.Sv: "Det är minnena av vår dag tillsammans och vår historia."En: "It's the memories of our day together and our history."Sv: Kajsa nickade och kramade sin bror.En: Kajsa nodded and hugged her brother.Sv: Hon hade fått mer än bara ett vackert smycke; hon hade upplevt Gotlands magi och delat den med sin bror.En: She had gained more than just a beautiful piece of jewelry; she had experienced the magic of Gotland and shared it with her brother.Sv: Och så lärde sig Lars att det som räknas mest ibland inte är vad vi äger, utan vad vi delar och lär oss på resans gång.En: And so Lars learned that what sometimes matters most is not what we own, but what we share and learn along the journey. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligruins: ruinereager: ivrigfascinated: fascineradscent: doftenmagical: magisktceramics: keramiktextiles: textilierjewelry: smyckenintricate: intrikataengraved: inristaddisappointed: besvikenexplore: utforskarustled: prassladeswirled: virvladeamazed: förvåningancient: uråldrigtmotif: motivalive: levandesecrets: hemligheterspark: glödluxurious: lyxigtproud: stoltashared: gemensammaadventure: äventyrmemories: minnenahistory: historiajourney: resansartisan: hantverkarediscover: upptäcka

Fluent Fiction - French: Forbidden Ruins: A Journey Through Autumn's Golden Glimpse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles dorées de l'automne tapissaient le sol, bruissant doucement sous les pas d'Élodie et Mathieu.En: The golden leaves of autumn carpeted the ground, rustling softly under the steps of Élodie and Mathieu.Fr: Ils naviguaient à travers les ruines anciennes d'une vieille ville romaine en Provence.En: They navigated through the ancient ruins of an old Roman town in Provence.Fr: Les colonnes de pierre cassées s'élevaient encore fièrement, portant les souvenirs d'une époque révolue.En: The broken stone columns still rose proudly, bearing the memories of a bygone era.Fr: Élodie, avec ses yeux pétillants, expliquait à Mathieu les histoires fascinantes des vestiges qu'ils croisaient.En: Élodie, with her sparkling eyes, explained to Mathieu the fascinating stories of the remains they passed by.Fr: Elle était passionnée par l'histoire, toujours à la recherche du mystère caché dans les pierres anciennes.En: She was passionate about history, always searching for the mystery hidden within the ancient stones.Fr: "Il y a une légende," commença-t-elle, "qui parle d'un passage secret rempli d'artefacts précieux."En: "There's a legend," she began, "that speaks of a secret passage filled with precious artifacts."Fr: Mathieu ajustait son appareil photo, capturant la beauté romanesque des ruines.En: Mathieu adjusted his camera, capturing the romantic beauty of the ruins.Fr: Il aimait immortaliser chaque détail, mais de loin.En: He loved to immortalize every detail, but from a distance.Fr: "Soyons prudents," répondit-il.En: "Let's be careful," he replied.Fr: "Ces pierres sont instables."En: "These stones are unstable."Fr: Mais l'esprit d'aventure d'Élodie ne connaissait pas de limites.En: But Élodie's spirit of adventure knew no bounds.Fr: Elle s'était renseignée sur une partie des ruines interdite aux visiteurs en raison de sa fragilité.En: She had informed herself about a part of the ruins forbidden to visitors due to its fragility.Fr: "Allez, Mathieu, c'est notre chance!"En: "Come on, Mathieu, it's our chance!"Fr: l'encouragea-t-elle.En: she encouraged him.Fr: Après quelques hésitations, la curiosité l'emporta.En: After a few hesitations, curiosity won out.Fr: Mathieu suivit Élodie en grimpant prudemment sur les pierres qui supportaient le poids des siècles.En: Mathieu followed Élodie by carefully climbing over the stones that supported the weight of the centuries.Fr: Le cœur battant, ils pénétrèrent dans un couloir sombre.En: With their hearts beating, they entered a dark corridor.Fr: La lumière se faufilait à travers les fissures des pierres, projetant des ombres mystérieuses.En: Light slipped through the cracks in the stones, casting mysterious shadows.Fr: À leur grande surprise, le passage secret s'ouvrit devant eux.En: To their great surprise, the secret passage opened before them.Fr: Illuminant leur chemin, ils avançaient avec précaution, mais soudain, la terre trembla sous leurs pieds.En: Illuminating their path, they advanced cautiously, but suddenly, the ground shook beneath their feet.Fr: Une pluie de petits cailloux tomba autour d'eux.En: A shower of small stones fell around them.Fr: "Vite, Élodie!"En: "Hurry, Élodie!"Fr: cria Mathieu, son instinct prudent prenant le dessus.En: shouted Mathieu, his cautious instinct taking over.Fr: "Nous devons partir!"En: "We have to leave!"Fr: Mais Élodie, emportée par sa soif de découverte, hésita un instant de trop.En: But Élodie, carried away by her thirst for discovery, hesitated a moment too long.Fr: Elle réalisa alors la gravité de la situation.En: She then realized the gravity of the situation.Fr: En un éclair, elle répondit, "Tu as raison, dépêchons!"En: In a flash, she responded, "You're right, let's hurry!"Fr: Main dans la main, ils coururent vers la lumière du jour, ne s'arrêtant qu'une fois en sécurité hors du passage.En: Hand in hand, they ran towards the daylight, stopping only once they were safely out of the passage.Fr: Haletants, ils s'arrêtèrent pour reprendre leur souffle, le cœur encore vibrant de l'expérience.En: Panting, they stopped to catch their breath, their hearts still vibrant from the experience.Fr: "Merci, Mathieu," dit Élodie, un sourire reconnaissant sur les lèvres.En: "Thank you, Mathieu," said Élodie, a grateful smile on her lips.Fr: "Ta prudence nous a sauvés."En: "Your caution saved us."Fr: Mathieu hocha la tête.En: Mathieu nodded.Fr: "Et ton courage m'a fait vivre quelque chose d'unique."En: "And your courage made me experience something unique."Fr: Alors qu'ils quittaient les ruines, un respect nouveau les unissait.En: As they left the ruins, a new respect united them.Fr: L'alliance de la prudence et de l'audace leur offrit un regard neuf sur la magie de l'exploration.En: The alliance of caution and boldness offered them a fresh outlook on the magic of exploration.Fr: Dans l'or profond de l'automne provençal, Élodie et Mathieu quittèrent les ruines, plus proches que jamais.En: In the deep gold of the Provençal autumn, Élodie and Mathieu left the ruins, closer than ever. Vocabulary Words:leaves: les feuillesground: le solrustling: bruissantruins: les ruinescolumns: les colonnesmemories: les souvenirsera: l'époqueremains: les vestigeslegend: la légendeartifacts: les artefactscamera: l'appareil photoromantic: romanesquecautious: prudentinstinct: l'instinctpassion: la passionadventure: l'aventurepath: le chemindark: sombrecracks: les fissuresshadows: les ombressurprise: la surpriseground shook: la terre tremblapebbles: les caillouxthirst for discovery: la soif de découvertegravity: la gravitébreath: le soufflegrateful: reconnaissantcourage: le couragebond: le lienboldness: l'audace

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mystery at Zaanse Schans: The Heist of the Hidden Masterpiece Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-07-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven Zaanse Schans was grijs, en de wind blies door de bomen.En: The sky above Zaanse Schans was gray, and the wind blew through the trees.Nl: De bladeren dansten naar de grond.En: The leaves danced to the ground.Nl: Jeroen en Nina stonden stil voor het museum.En: Jeroen and Nina stood still in front of the museum.Nl: Ze waren vastbesloten.En: They were determined.Nl: De schilderij die eeuwen geleden was gemaakt was recentelijk gestolen.En: The painting, which had been created centuries ago, was recently stolen.Nl: Het was een meesterwerk, en het moest teruggebracht worden.En: It was a masterpiece, and it needed to be returned.Nl: Jeroen, de kunsthistoricus, had zijn tablet vol met aantekeningen en boeken onder zijn arm.En: Jeroen, the art historian, had his tablet full of notes and books under his arm.Nl: "Kom op, Nina," zei hij terwijl hij naar de ingang van het museum wees.En: "Come on, Nina," he said as he pointed to the entrance of the museum.Nl: "We moeten beginnen."En: "We need to start."Nl: Nina, met haar avontuurlijke geest en liefde voor puzzels, knikte.En: Nina, with her adventurous spirit and love for puzzles, nodded.Nl: Ze had al enkele oude documenten bij zich die haar zouden helpen bij het ontrafelen van het mysterie.En: She already had some old documents with her that would help her unravel the mystery.Nl: "We moeten stilletjes te werk gaan.En: "We must work quietly.Nl: Het museum wil geen ophef," fluisterde ze.En: The museum doesn't want a fuss," she whispered.Nl: Binnen het museum, terwijl toeristen langs de vitrines liepen, bekeken Jeroen en Nina de hoofdgalerij.En: Inside the museum, as tourists walked past the display cases, Jeroen and Nina looked at the main gallery.Nl: Daar hing ooit het gestolen schilderij.En: That's where the stolen painting had once hung.Nl: Jeroen merkte een oudere bewaker op, die het pand al jaren in de gaten hield.En: Jeroen noticed an older guard who had been watching over the place for years.Nl: Hij besloot met hem te praten.En: He decided to talk to him.Nl: "Weet u iets over de diefstal?"En: "Do you know anything about the theft?"Nl: vroeg Jeroen nonchalant.En: Jeroen asked nonchalantly.Nl: De bewaker aarzelde maar deelde uiteindelijk dat er geruchten waren van geheime doorgangen in de buurt van de oude windmolens.En: The guard hesitated but eventually shared that there were rumors of secret passageways near the old windmills.Nl: Dit was het eerste belangrijke spoor.En: This was the first important clue.Nl: Voordat ze verder gingen, liep Nina alleen naar de gesloten secties van het museum.En: Before proceeding, Nina walked alone to the closed sections of the museum.Nl: Haar blik viel op een deur die half openstond.En: Her eyes fell on a door that was half-open.Nl: Ze glipte naar binnen.En: She slipped inside.Nl: Het stof en de stilte begroetten haar.En: The dust and silence greeted her.Nl: Terwijl ze rondkeek, ontdekte zij vage sporen van voetstappen leidend naar een kier in de muur.En: As she looked around, she discovered vague traces of footprints leading to a crack in the wall.Nl: Ondertussen had Jeroen zich buiten bij de molens verzameld.En: Meanwhile, Jeroen had gathered outside by the mills.Nl: De wind maakte het moeilijk te horen, maar hij luisterde aandachtig naar de verhalen van dorpsbewoners.En: The wind made it hard to hear, but he listened intently to the stories of the villagers.Nl: Er werd gefluisterd over een geheime kamer onder een van de molens.En: There were whispers about a secret room beneath one of the mills.Nl: Na elkaar gevonden te hebben, besloten ze de molen te betreden.En: After finding each other, they decided to enter the mill.Nl: Binnen was het donker, en de houten vloer kraakte.En: Inside, it was dark, and the wooden floor creaked.Nl: Ze volgden een smalle trap omlaag.En: They followed a narrow staircase downwards.Nl: Tot hun verbazing ontdekten ze een verborgen kamer.En: To their surprise, they discovered a hidden room.Nl: Daar hing het gestolen schilderij, nog beter: het archaïsche meesterwerk was niet alleen heel, maar ook omringd door oudere kunstwerken.En: There hung the stolen painting, and even better: the archaic masterpiece was not only intact but also surrounded by older artworks.Nl: Het bleek dat de diefstal het werk was van een eeuwenoude bende, die kunstwerken verborg voor persoonlijk voordeel.En: It turned out the theft was the work of an ancient gang that hid artworks for personal gain.Nl: Met bewijsmateriaal in handen, keerden Jeroen en Nina terug naar het dorp.En: With evidence in hand, Jeroen and Nina returned to the village.Nl: Ze meldden hun bevindingen aan de lokale autoriteiten.En: They reported their findings to the local authorities.Nl: De schilderijen keerden terug naar het museum, en Jeroen kreeg de erkenning die hij wilde.En: The paintings were returned to the museum, and Jeroen received the recognition he desired.Nl: Nina had de kunstwerken gered en voelde zich verbonden met haar missie om kunst te behouden.En: Nina had saved the artworks and felt connected to her mission to preserve art.Nl: De koude wind fluisterde hun succes door het land.En: The cold wind whispered their success across the land.Nl: Zaanse Schans was weer compleet, haar culturele erfgoed veilig dankzij twee vastberaden zielen.En: Zaanse Schans was whole again, its cultural heritage safe thanks to two determined souls.Nl: Jeroen en Nina keken naar de molens en wisten dat hun passie voor kunst echte veranderingen teweeg had gebracht.En: Jeroen and Nina looked at the mills and knew that their passion for art had brought about real change. Vocabulary Words:gray: grijsdetermined: vastbeslotencenturies: eeuwenmasterpiece: meesterwerkart historian: kunsthistoricusadventurous: avontuurlijkeunravel: ontrafelenfuss: ophefnonchalantly: nonchalanthesitated: aarzelderumors: geruchtenpassageways: doorgangenwhispers: gefluisterdfootprints: sporen van voetstappencreaked: kraaktenarrow: smallearchaic: archaïscheintact: heelgain: voordeelrecognition: erkenningpreserve: behoudenvague: vagegreeted: begroettentrace: spoormill: molensoul: zielnodded: kniktedisplay cases: vitrinescrack: kiersurprise: verbazing

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing the Northern Lights: A Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: En kjølig høstvind blåste over stranda, mens elevene samlet seg i små grupper.En: A chilly autumn wind blew across the beach, as the students gathered in small groups.No: Det var en spesiell kveld for klassen.En: It was a special evening for the class.No: En skøytetur for å se nordlyset.En: A skating trip to see the nordlyset.No: Kjetil var veldig spent.En: Kjetil was very excited.No: Han hadde lest mye om nordlyset og gledet seg til å imponere Astrid og Maja.En: He had read a lot about the nordlyset and was looking forward to impressing Astrid and Maja.No: Astrid stod ved siden av Kjetil.En: Astrid stood next to Kjetil.No: Hun rakk opp det tynne skjerfet sitt og smilte til ham.En: She adjusted her thin scarf and smiled at him.No: "Dette blir gøy," sa hun.En: "This will be fun," she said.No: "Er du sikker på at vi faktisk ser lyset i kveld?En: "Are you sure we will actually see the lights tonight?"No: "Kjetil nikket ivrig.En: Kjetil nodded eagerly.No: "Jeg vet det!En: "I know it!"No: " svarte han.En: he replied.No: "Det er litt skyet nå, men vi må prøve.En: "It's a bit cloudy now, but we have to try."No: "Maja, som nettopp hadde flyttet fra en storby, stod litt for seg selv.En: Maja, who had just moved from a big city, stood a little by herself.No: Hun så seg rundt, litt usikker.En: She looked around, a bit uncertain.No: Kjetil bestemte seg for å inkludere henne.En: Kjetil decided to include her.No: "Hei, Maja!En: "Hey, Maja!No: Kom og bli med oss.En: Come and join us.No: Dette blir en fantastisk opplevelse.En: This will be an amazing experience."No: "De begynte å gå langs stranden.En: They started to walk along the beach.No: Havet var stille, og bølgene bruset svakt mot land.En: The sea was calm, and the waves gently lapped against the shore.No: De mørke trærne i skogen dannet en vakker bakgrunn mot den grå himmelen.En: The dark trees in the forest formed a beautiful backdrop against the gray sky.No: De gikk til en mer avsides del av stranden.En: They walked to a more secluded part of the beach.No: Kjetil håpet været ville klare seg.En: Kjetil hoped the weather would hold.No: Plutselig klarnet himmelen litt opp.En: Suddenly, the sky cleared a bit.No: "Se!En: "Look!"No: " utbrøt Kjetil entusiastisk.En: exclaimed Kjetil enthusiastically.No: "Der er nordlyset!En: "There is the nordlyset!"No: " Et grønt slør begynte å danse over himmelen.En: A green veil began to dance across the sky.No: Maja kikket opp, øynene lyste opp med et overrasket smil.En: Maja looked up, her eyes lighting up with a surprised smile.No: "Det er utrolig vakkert," sa hun stille.En: "It's incredibly beautiful," she said quietly.No: Astrid nikket enig.En: Astrid nodded in agreement.No: "Helt magisk.En: "Completely magical."No: "Men deres glede ble avbrutt av en fjern rumling fra himmelen.En: But their joy was interrupted by a distant rumbling from the sky.No: Skyene rullet raskt inn igjen, og en storm truet i horisonten.En: The clouds quickly rolled back in, and a storm threatened on the horizon.No: "Vi må gå tilbake," sa Astrid bestemt.En: "We have to go back," said Astrid decisively.No: De tre vennene snudde og begynte å gå tilbake mot hovedgruppen.En: The three friends turned and began to walk back to the main group.No: Vinden ble sterkere, og regndråper begynte å falle, men Kjetil sørget for at de holdt seg samlet.En: The wind grew stronger, and raindrops began to fall, but Kjetil made sure they stayed together.No: Tilbake hos de andre var alle lettet over å ha kommet i sikkerhet før stormen brøt ut for alvor.En: Back with the others, everyone was relieved to have reached safety before the storm broke out in earnest.No: Selv om stunden med nordlyset var kort, hadde Kjetil oppnådd det han ønsket.En: Even though the moment with the nordlyset was brief, Kjetil had achieved what he wanted.No: De hadde sett lyset, og både Astrid og Maja var imponert.En: They had seen the lights, and both Astrid and Maja were impressed.No: Han skjønte at det også var viktig å sørge for at alle følte seg inkludert og trygge.En: He realized it was also important to ensure that everyone felt included and safe.No: Maja, som nå følte seg mer velkomment i gruppen, smilte til Kjetil.En: Maja, who now felt more welcomed in the group, smiled at Kjetil.No: "Takk for at du inviterte meg med," sa hun.En: "Thank you for inviting me," she said.No: Kjetil smilte tilbake.En: Kjetil smiled back.No: "Alle burde få se noe så vakkert.En: "Everyone should get to see something so beautiful."No: "Og med det hadde de alle fått en kveld de aldri ville glemme.En: And with that, they all had an evening they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøliggathered: samletsecluded: avsidesbackdrop: bakgrunnveil: slørenthusiastically: entusiastiskmagical: magiskrumbling: rumlingthreatened: truetrelieved: lettetsafety: sikkerhetimpressed: imponertensured: sørget forincluded: inkludertwelcomed: velkommentdecisively: bestemtbrief: kortadjusted: rakk oppeagerly: ivriguncertain: usikkercalm: stillegently: svaktshore: landsurprised: overrasketsmile: smilstorm: stormhorizon: horisontraindrops: regndråperachieved: oppnåddexperience: opplevelse

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

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Conquering Trollstigen: A Journey of Discovery and Safety Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Trollstigen var et storslått syn denne høstdagen.En: Trollstigen was a magnificent sight this autumn day.No: Fargerike blader danset i brisen, mens brusende bekker sang blant steiner og trær.En: Colorful leaves danced in the breeze, while rushing streams sang among the rocks and trees.No: Sigrid og Magnus stirret opp på de majestetiske fjellene som reiste seg foran dem.En: Sigrid and Magnus stared up at the majestic mountains rising before them.No: "Dette blir fantastisk, Sigrid," sa Magnus med et stort smil.En: "This is going to be fantastic, Sigrid," said Magnus with a big smile.No: "Jeg har alltid drømt om å nå toppen her.En: "I've always dreamed of reaching the top here."No: "Sigrid nikket og justerte ryggsekken.En: Sigrid nodded and adjusted her backpack.No: Hun var forsiktig og godt forberedt, med kart, ekstra klær og nok vann.En: She was careful and well-prepared, with a map, extra clothes, and enough water.No: Hun elsket eventyr, men sikkerheten kom alltid først.En: She loved adventure, but safety always came first.No: De begynte å vandre oppover de bratte stiene.En: They began to hike up the steep paths.No: Stegene deres knaste i den friske høstløvet.En: Their steps crunched in the fresh autumn leaves.No: Trollstigen var en vidunderlig sti med mektige fjell på alle kanter, og fossefall som brølte i duett med vinden.En: Trollstigen was a wondrous trail with mighty mountains on all sides, and waterfalls roaring in duet with the wind.No: Landskapet rundt dem var som et postkort.En: The landscape around them was like a postcard.No: Etter en times klatring begynte Sigrid å føle seg litt annerledes.En: After an hour of climbing, Sigrid started to feel a bit different.No: Hodet hennes snurret, og en kvalm følelse vokste i magen.En: Her head spun, and a nauseous feeling grew in her stomach.No: Hun stoppet og prøvde å fokusere.En: She stopped and tried to focus.No: "Magnus, jeg føler meg litt dårlig," sa hun.En: "Magnus, I feel a little sick," she said.No: Magnus lo lett.En: Magnus laughed lightly.No: "Du er nok bare litt anpusten.En: "You're probably just a bit winded.No: Kom igjen, vi har ikke langt igjen!En: Come on, we don't have far to go!"No: "Men Sigrid visste at noe var galt.En: But Sigrid knew something was wrong.No: Hun kjente seg ør, og det ble vanskeligere å puste.En: She felt dizzy, and breathing became harder.No: Men Magnus insisterte på å fortsette.En: However, Magnus insisted on continuing.No: Han var alltid så eventyrlysten og elsket å presse seg selv.En: He was always so adventurous and loved to push himself.No: De fortsatte å klatre, men for hvert tiende skritt ble Sigrid verre.En: They continued to climb, but with every tenth step, Sigrid felt worse.No: Hun satte seg ned for å få pusten tilbake.En: She sat down to catch her breath.No: "Jeg tror jeg har høydesyke," sa hun mykt, mens hun så opp på Magnus.En: "I think I have altitude sickness," she said softly, looking up at Magnus.No: Magnus så endelig uro i ansiktet hennes.En: Magnus finally saw the worry on her face.No: "Er det alvorlig?En: "Is it serious?"No: " spurte han, nå bekymret.En: he asked, now concerned.No: "Det kan bli alvorlig hvis jeg ikke gjør noe," svarte Sigrid.En: "It could become serious if I don't do something," answered Sigrid.No: "Vi bør snu.En: "We should turn back."No: "Magnus sukket, tydelig skuffet.En: Magnus sighed, clearly disappointed.No: Men han visste at Sigrid hadde rett.En: But he knew that Sigrid was right.No: Helsen hennes var viktigere enn utsikten fra toppen.En: Her health was more important than the view from the top.No: De begynte å klatre nedover, og etter hvert som de beveget seg mot lavere høyder, begynte Sigrid å føle seg bedre.En: They began to climb down, and as they moved to lower altitudes, Sigrid started to feel better.No: Magnus så på henne med en ny forståelse.En: Magnus looked at her with newfound understanding.No: "Jeg burde ha lyttet til deg tidligere," sa Magnus.En: "I should have listened to you earlier," said Magnus.No: "Beklager.En: "I'm sorry."No: "Sigrid smilte svakt, fortsatt litt blek.En: Sigrid smiled faintly, still a bit pale.No: "Det går bra, Magnus.En: "It's okay, Magnus.No: Neste gang lytter vi til hverandre.En: Next time we listen to each other."No: "På vei ned, beundret de de vakre høstfargene på nytt, denne gangen med en dypere takknemlighet for naturens skjønnhet og de grensene den kan sette.En: On the way down, they admired the beautiful autumn colors again, this time with a deeper appreciation for nature's beauty and the boundaries it can set.No: Magnus lærte viktigheten av sikkerhet, og Sigrid følte seg tryggere på å stole på sine instinkter.En: Magnus learned the importance of safety, and Sigrid felt more confident in trusting her instincts.No: De kom tilbake til startpunktet i trygghet, omfavnet av trollenes skogsarme.En: They returned safely to the starting point, embraced by the forest arms of the trolls.No: Der satte de seg ned, tok frem en termos med varm te og delte et øyeblikks stillhet, med forståelse for hva som virkelig betydde noe.En: There they sat down, took out a thermos of hot tea, and shared a moment of silence, with an understanding of what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: storslåttmajestic: majestetiskebreeze: brisrushing: brusendewell-prepared: godt forberedtsteep: brattecrunched: knastewondrous: vidunderligmighty: mektigeroaring: brølteduet: duettlandscape: landskapnauseous: kvalmspun: snurretdizzy: ørinsisted: insistertealtitude: høydealtitude sickness: høydesykeserious: alvorligconcerned: bekymretsigh: sukkboundaries: grenserappreciation: takknemlighetconfidence: trygghettrusting: stoleinstincts: instinkterembraced: omfavnetthermos: termospale: blekgrateful: takknemlig

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Mysteries Unveiled: Signe and Elias's Secret Attic Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På toppen av åsen i Trondheim ligger et gammelt barnehjem, omgitt av høye eiketrær.En: On top of the hill in Trondheim lies an old orphanage, surrounded by tall oak trees.No: Det er høst, og de fargerike bladene danser i vinden.En: It's autumn, and the colorful leaves dance in the wind.No: Inne i den store steinbygningen bor Signe, en eventyrlysten jente på elleve år, sammen med andre barn.En: Inside the large stone building lives Signe, an adventurous eleven-year-old girl, along with other children.No: Hun føler seg ofte litt utenfor, selv om hun er omringet av så mange barn.En: She often feels a bit out of place, even though she is surrounded by so many kids.No: Signe elsker mysterier.En: Signe loves mysteries.No: Hun har hørt rykter blant barna om en skjult loftsetasje med gamle brev.En: She has heard rumors among the children about a hidden attic with old letters.No: Elias, en tolv år gammel gutt som liker historie, er den eneste som tror på Signe når hun sier at det er noe spesielt med loftet.En: Elias, a twelve-year-old boy who likes history, is the only one who believes Signe when she says there's something special about the attic.No: Han har alltid en lommelykt og en varm genser klar til eventyr.En: He always has a flashlight and a warm sweater ready for adventure.No: En dag, like før Halloween, er vinden ute kraftig.En: One day, just before Halloween, the wind outside is strong.No: Barnehjemmets direktør, en streng dame, har klart sagt at loftet er forbudt område.En: The orphanage director, a strict lady, has clearly stated that the attic is off-limits.No: Men dette avskrekker ikke Signe.En: But this doesn't deter Signe.No: "Kom igjen, Elias," sier hun.En: "Come on, Elias," she says.No: "Vi må finne sannheten.En: "We have to find the truth."No: " Elias nøler litt, men nysgjerrigheten tar overhånd.En: Elias hesitates a little, but curiosity gets the better of him.No: Sammen lister de seg opp den knirkete trappen.En: Together they sneak up the creaky stairs.No: Loftsrommet er støvete og dunkelt.En: The attic room is dusty and dim.No: Gamle møbler og kofferter er dekket med spindelvev.En: Old furniture and suitcases are covered with cobwebs.No: En smal lysstråle fra et vindu lyser opp de dansende støvpartiklene i luften.En: A thin beam of light from a window illuminates the dancing dust particles in the air.No: Mens de går forsiktig rundt, snubler Elias over en kiste.En: As they cautiously walk around, Elias stumbles upon a chest.No: Inne finner de bunker med gamle brev.En: Inside, they find stacks of old letters.No: De begynner å lese.En: They begin to read.No: Ett av brevene avslører noe utrolig—barnehjemmet skjuler en hemmelighet om en forsvunnet arv.En: One of the letters reveals something incredible—the orphanage hides a secret about a lost inheritance.No: "Elias!En: "Elias!No: Vi må fortelle direktøren," sier Signe opphisset.En: We have to tell the director," says Signe excitedly.No: Elias nikker, overrasket over den store hemmeligheten de har oppdaget.En: Elias nods, surprised at the big secret they've discovered.No: Tilbake i direktørens kontor banker de forsiktig på døren.En: Back in the director's office, they knock gently on the door.No: Med brevet i hånden forklarer Signe hva de har funnet.En: With the letter in hand, Signe explains what they've found.No: Direktøren stirrer på dem overrasket.En: The director stares at them, surprised.No: Etter en pause, smiler hun for første gang.En: After a pause, she smiles for the first time.No: "Dere har vist stort mot," sier hun mildt.En: "You have shown great courage," she says gently.No: "Jeg skal fortelle mer om barnehjemmets historie.En: "I will tell you more about the orphanage's history."No: "Plutselig føles barnehjemmet som et hjem.En: Suddenly, the orphanage feels like a home.No: Signe og Elias blir venner, bundet av eventyret og mysteriene de løste sammen.En: Signe and Elias become friends, bonded by the adventure and the mysteries they solved together.No: For første gang føler Signe at hun hører til, og Elias får en ny forståelse for historien rundt dem.En: For the first time, Signe feels that she belongs, and Elias gains a new understanding of the history around them.No: Når de går tilbake, ser de bladene falle fra eiketrærne, og den klare høstluften fyller lungene deres.En: As they walk back, they see the leaves falling from the oak trees, and the crisp autumn air fills their lungs.No: De vet begge at dette bare er begynnelsen på flere eventyr.En: They both know this is just the beginning of more adventures. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: barnehjemadventurous: eventyrlystendeter: avskrekkecreaky: knirketedim: dunkeltcautiously: forsiktigstumbles: snublerinheritance: arvcourage: motrumors: rykterflashlight: lommelykthesitates: nølergently: forsiktigdiscovered: oppdagetoak trees: eiketrærdances: danserdirector: direktørsecret: hemmelighetlures: lokkbeam: stråledust particles: støvpartiklerletters: brevstrict: strengoff-limits: forbudt områdeattic: loftilluminates: lyser oppbounded: bundetunderstanding: forståelseknocks: bankerinheritance: arv

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Silent Sketches: Friendships Formed at Namal Jaffa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: נעם ואוריאל התהלכו לאורך נמל יפו, האווירה שם הייתה של חג סוכות.En: @NoamNoam and @UrielUriel strolled along Namal Jaffa, where the atmosphere was all about the Sukkot holiday.He: הצלילים של הגלים נוגעים בחוף והצחוק של תיירים ומקומיים נשמע באוויר.En: The sounds of the waves touching the shore and the laughter of tourists and locals filled the air.He: היסטוריה וחיים מודרניים התמזגו יחד במקום הזה.En: History and modern life blended together in this place.He: נעם, עם פנקס הציורים שלו בידו, הביט על הארכיטקטורה העתיקה.En: @NoamNoam, with his sketchbook in hand, gazed at the ancient architecture.He: הוא תמיד אהב לצייר, זה היה השפה שבה הוא דיבר הכי טוב.En: He had always loved to draw; it was the language he spoke best.He: אוריאל, לצדו, סיפרה סיפורים על הנמל, על העבר וההווה.En: @UrielUriel, beside him, was telling stories about the port, about the past and present.He: היא הייתה בטוחה וטבעית.En: She was confident and natural.He: היא הכירה את נעם זמן קצר והבינה שהוא נחבא אל הכלים.En: She had known Noam for a short while and understood that he was reserved.He: הוא היה שקט והיה צריך עידוד כדי להיפתח.En: He was quiet and needed encouragement to open up.He: תאי סוכה מקיפים אותם, מלאים בקישוטים צבעוניים ולימונים, יצרו אווירה של שמחה וחום.En: The sukkah booths surrounded them, filled with colorful decorations and lemons, creating an atmosphere of joy and warmth.He: "בוא ותראה," אמרה אוריאל, מובילה את נעם לפינה מסתורית עם כתובות עתיקות על הקיר.En: "Come and see," said @UrielUriel, leading Noam to a mysterious corner with ancient inscriptions on the wall.He: "כאן אפשר לראות סימנים שהשאירו האנשים שחיו פה לפני מאות שנים.En: "Here you can see signs left by people who lived here hundreds of years ago."He: "נעם הביט בכתובות, והדמיון שלו התעורר.En: @NoamNoam looked at the inscriptions, and his imagination was ignited.He: הוא הושיט לאוריאל את רישום הנמל שצייר בשקט במהלך היום.En: He handed @UrielUriel the drawing of the port he had quietly sketched throughout the day.He: זה היה פשוט ויפה, עם כל הפרטים הקטנים שתפסו את עיניו.En: It was simple and beautiful, capturing all the little details that caught his eye.He: אוריאל הופתעה ונגעה.En: Uriel was surprised and touched.He: היא יכלה להרגיש את המאמצים והרגשות שהושקעו בציור.En: She could feel the effort and emotions poured into the drawing.He: "זה נהדר, נעם," היא אמרה בחיוך כנה.En: "This is wonderful, @NoamNoam," she said with a genuine smile.He: "אני רואה את מה שאתה רואה.En: "I see what you see."He: "באותו רגע, נעם חייך חזרה.En: In that moment, @NoamNoam smiled back.He: השקט שהיה שולח אותו תמיד לפינות חדרים התמוסס.En: The silence that always sent him to the corners of rooms dissolved.He: בעיניי אוריאל, הוא הרגיש נח.En: In @Uriel'sUriel's eyes, he felt comfortable.He: הוא הבין שהציור יכול להביע את מה שהמילים לא מצליחות.En: He realized that drawing could express what words failed to convey.He: הם ישבו יחד, מביטים על המים, ושיתפו רגע של הבנה והתחברות.En: They sat together, gazing at the water, sharing a moment of understanding and connection.He: נעם גילה שהחשיפה יכולה להוביל לחיבור עמוק יותר, ואוריאל מצאה הערכה חדשה לצורות ביטוי שקטות.En: @NoamNoam discovered that exposure could lead to deeper connection, and @UrielUriel found a new appreciation for quiet forms of expression.He: כך, בנמל יפו, בין העבר להווה, נוצר קשר חדש בין שני אנשים שונים אך משלימים.En: Thus, at Namal Jaffa, between the past and the present, a new bond was formed between two different yet complementary people.He: השקט והשיחה מצאו את האיזון הנכון.En: Silence and conversation found the right balance.He: חג הסוכות הביא להם תחושה של הבנה והרמוניה.En: The Sukkot brought them a sense of understanding and harmony. Vocabulary Words:strolled: התהלכוancient: עתיקהarchitecture: ארכיטקטורהreserved: נחבא אל הכליםencouragement: עידודbooths: תאייםdecorations: קישוטיםmysterious: מסתוריתinscriptions: כתובותimagination: דמיוןignited: התעוררsketched: ציירcapturing: עם כל הפרטים הקטניםgenuine: כנהsilence: שקטconvey: להביעexposure: חשיפהappreciation: הערכהbond: קשרcomplementary: משלימיםunderstanding: הבנהharmony: הרמוניהshore: חוףlaughter: צחוקconfidence: בטוחהcontemporary: מודרנייםemotions: רגשותeffort: מאמציםrealized: הביןconnected: התחברותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mystery in the Factory: When Ghostly Secrets Fuel Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-30-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een frisse herfstmiddag baadde de Van Nelle Fabriek in het zachte licht van de dalende zon.En: On a crisp autumn afternoon, the Van Nelle Fabriek bathed in the soft light of the setting sun.Nl: De gouden bladeren vielen langzaam langs de oude ramen.En: The golden leaves fell slowly past the old windows.Nl: Jasmijn, een jonge en ambitieuze ondernemer, voelde een tinteling in haar vingertoppen.En: Jasmijn, a young and ambitious entrepreneur, felt a tingling in her fingertips.Nl: Haar startup, gericht op duurzame technologieën, had dringend een nieuwe impuls nodig.En: Her startup, focused on sustainable technologies, urgently needed a new push.Nl: Bram, haar zakenpartner, stond naast haar en staarde naar een mysterieus pakket dat aan de voet van de oude koffiebrander lag.En: Bram, her business partner, stood next to her and stared at a mysterious package lying at the foot of the old coffee roaster.Nl: Het was geen gewoon pakket.En: It was no ordinary package.Nl: Er zat geen label op.En: It had no label.Nl: De fabrieksvloer was stiller dan normaal, alsof de oude muren het geheim in zich opslokten.En: The factory floor was quieter than usual, as if the old walls were swallowing the secret.Nl: Bram keek nerveus om zich heen.En: Bram looked around nervously.Nl: "Jasmijn, dit voelt niet goed.En: "Jasmijn, this doesn't feel right.Nl: Die spookverhalen..." Jasmijn glimlachte uitdagend.En: Those ghost stories..." Jasmijn smiled defiantly.Nl: "Kom op, Bram.En: "Come on, Bram.Nl: Dit is precies de kans die we nodig hebben."En: This is exactly the opportunity we need."Nl: Ze bukte zich en scheurde voorzichtig het papier open.En: She bent down and carefully tore open the paper.Nl: Binnen vond ze stoffige documenten, bedekt met krabbels en technische tekeningen uit een vervlogen tijdperk.En: Inside she found dusty documents, covered with scribbles and technical drawings from a bygone era.Nl: Intussen verscheen Thijs uit de schaduwen.En: Meanwhile, Thijs appeared from the shadows.Nl: Hij was een stille historicus met een schat aan kennis over de fabriek.En: He was a quiet historian with a wealth of knowledge about the factory.Nl: "Interessant," mompelde hij terwijl hij met een gerimpelde vinger over de oude papieren ging.En: "Interesting," he muttered as he ran a wrinkled finger over the old papers.Nl: "Dit lijkt een vergeten uitvinding van de fabriek zelf."En: "This seems like a forgotten invention from the factory itself."Nl: De papieren spraken over een ingenieus maar nooit gerealiseerd concept van energieopslag.En: The papers spoke of an ingenious but never realized concept of energy storage.Nl: Als Jasmijn en Bram dit konden moderniseren, zou hun startup een unieke voorsprong krijgen.En: If Jasmijn and Bram could modernize this, their startup would gain a unique advantage.Nl: Maar Thijs keek plotseling bezorgd naar de duistere hoeken van de fabriek.En: But Thijs suddenly looked concerned at the dark corners of the factory.Nl: "Er zijn dingen in dit gebouw die we nooit helemaal begrijpen."En: "There are things in this building we will never fully understand."Nl: Op dat moment hoorde Bram een zacht gefluister dat zijn nekhaar deed rijzen.En: At that moment, Bram heard a soft whisper that made the hair on the back of his neck stand up.Nl: Jasmijn, echter, voelde alleen maar opwinding.En: Jasmijn, however, felt nothing but excitement.Nl: Dit verhaal kon geruchten omzetten in magie, publiek aantrekken, hun startup bevorderen.En: This story could turn rumors into magic, attract an audience, and promote their startup.Nl: De dagen erna gebeurden er vreemde dingen.En: The days that followed were filled with strange occurrences.Nl: Machines maakten geluiden zonder reden.En: Machines made noises for no reason.Nl: Schaduwen leken te bewegen.En: Shadows seemed to move.Nl: Thijs, hoewel nieuwsgierig, bleef nuchter.En: Though Thijs was curious, he remained sensible.Nl: Hij hielp Jasmijn en Bram om de papieren te ontcijferen en context te geven aan de puzzelstukken van het verleden.En: He helped Jasmijn and Bram decipher the papers and give context to the puzzle pieces of the past.Nl: Naarmate hun werk vorderde, verschoof de angst in de fabriek langzaam naar fascinatie.En: As their work progressed, the fear in the factory slowly shifted to fascination.Nl: Lokale media pikten het mysterieuze verhaal op.En: Local media picked up on the mysterious story.Nl: Jasmijn en Bram's startup kreeg onverwachte aandacht.En: Jasmijn and Bram's startup received unexpected attention.Nl: De geesten van de fabriek, zo leek het, hielpen in plaats van tegen te werken.En: The spirits of the factory, it seemed, were helping rather than hindering.Nl: Jasmijn leerde geschiedenis en innovatie te verenigen.En: Jasmijn learned to unite history and innovation.Nl: Bram begreep dat verhalen krachtiger zijn dan bijgeloof.En: Bram understood that stories are more powerful than superstition.Nl: En Thijs, ja, hij genoot stilletjes van de nieuw ontdekte liefde voor het verleden.En: And Thijs, yes, he quietly enjoyed the newfound love for the past.Nl: De fabriek, vol met verhalen en geheimen, was niet langer een plek van angst, maar van wonder en ontdekking.En: The factory, full of stories and secrets, was no longer a place of fear, but of wonder and discovery.Nl: En elke herfst, als de bladeren vielen, herinnerden Jasmijn, Bram en Thijs zich die dag dat het verleden hun toekomst veranderde.En: And every autumn, as the leaves fell, Jasmijn, Bram, and Thijs remembered that day when the past changed their future. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frissebath: baaddesetting sun: dalende zonamazing: verbazingwekkendentrepreneur: ondernemertingling: tintelingurgently: dringendmysterious: mysterieuspackage: pakketlabel: labelswallowing: opsloktendefiantly: uitdagendbent down: bukte zichtear open: scheurde opendusty: stoffigescribbles: krabbelsbygone: vervlogenshadows: schaduwenmuttered: mompeldewrinkled: gerimpeldeingenious: ingenieusunrealized: never realizedenergy storage: energieopslagadvantage: voorsprongconcerned: bezorgdfascination: fascinatiedecipher: ontcijferencontext: contextfascination: fascinatiemedia: media

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rekindling Bonds: A Father-Daughter Journey in Toscana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-29-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole autunnale illuminava le strade tortuose della Toscana.En: The autumn sun illuminated the winding streets of Toscana.It: Marco guidava la sua vecchia macchina lungo le colline dorate, con Elena e Giulia sedute dietro.En: Marco drove his old car along the golden hills, with Elena and Giulia sitting in the back.It: L'aria era fresca e il cielo era un mare azzurro senza nuvole.En: The air was fresh, and the sky was a sea of cloudless blue.It: "Guardate fuori," disse Marco, cercando di rompere il silenzio, "le vigne sono bellissime."En: "Look outside," said Marco, trying to break the silence, "the vineyards are beautiful."It: Giulia, la più giovane, fissava il paesaggio dal finestrino in silenzio.En: Giulia, the youngest, stared silently at the landscape through the window.It: Elena, più grande e introspettiva, era immersa nei suoi pensieri.En: Elena, older and introspective, was lost in her thoughts.It: Marco voleva avvicinarsi a loro, specialmente dopo la recente separazione dalla madre.En: Marco wanted to get closer to them, especially after the recent separation from their mother.It: Questo viaggio era un'opportunità per ricostruire.En: This trip was an opportunity to rebuild.It: "Dove andiamo?"En: "Where are we going?"It: chiese Elena finalmente, rompendo la tensione.En: Elena finally asked, breaking the tension.It: Marco sorrise.En: Marco smiled.It: "Stiamo andando dai nonni.En: "We're going to the grandparents'.It: È tempo di vendemmia," rispose, "ma prima, voglio mostrarvi qualcosa di speciale."En: It's harvest time," he replied, "but first, I want to show you something special."It: Lasciando la strada principale, Marco prese una deviazione.En: Leaving the main road, Marco took a detour.It: Il sentiero era stretto, circondato da alte file d'uva matura.En: The path was narrow, surrounded by high rows of ripe grapes.It: Si fermarono davanti a un vigneto nascosto, meno conosciuto, che Marco aveva scoperto anni prima.En: They stopped in front of a hidden, lesser-known vineyard that Marco had discovered years before.It: "Venite," esclamò Marco, facendo cenno alle sue figlie di seguirlo.En: "Come on," exclaimed Marco, beckoning his daughters to follow him.It: Camminarono tra le file di viti fino a una piccola collina da cui si vedeva tutta la valle.En: They walked between the rows of vines to a small hill from which the entire valley could be seen.It: Il sole stava per tramontare, dipingendo il cielo di rosso e arancione.En: The sun was about to set, painting the sky red and orange.It: "In questo posto venivo da giovane," confessò Marco.En: "I used to come to this place when I was young," confessed Marco.It: "È speciale per me e volevo condividerlo con voi."En: "It's special to me, and I wanted to share it with you."It: Elena e Giulia si guardarono, poi guardarono il padre.En: Elena and Giulia looked at each other, then at their father.It: Il silenzio non era più pesante, ma comfortante.En: The silence was no longer heavy, but comforting.It: "Papà," iniziò Elena con un sospiro, "come stai veramente?"En: "Dad," Elena began with a sigh, "how are you really?"It: Era un momento di sincerità atteso da tempo.En: It was a long-awaited moment of truth.It: Marco si sedette sull'erba, invitando le figlie a unirsi a lui.En: Marco sat on the grass, inviting his daughters to join him.It: "Non è stato facile," ammise Marco.En: "It hasn't been easy," admitted Marco.It: "Spero che questo viaggio ci aiuti a sentirci più uniti.En: "I hope this trip helps us feel more united.It: Voglio essere sempre qui per voi."En: I want to always be here for you."It: Giulia, con il coraggio trovato, si unì alla conversazione.En: Giulia, finding the courage, joined the conversation.It: "Mi manca quando eravamo tutti insieme," disse lei.En: "I miss when we were all together," she said.It: Marco annuì, consapevole del dolore comune ma determinato a voltare pagina.En: Marco nodded, aware of the shared pain but determined to turn the page.It: Continuarono a parlare finché il sole non scomparve completamente.En: They continued to talk until the sun disappeared completely.It: Nonostante i timori iniziali, quella sera, tra le vigne della Toscana, si sentirono più vicini.En: Despite the initial fears, that evening, among the vineyards of Toscana, they felt closer.It: Il viaggio si concluse con loro che promettevano di organizzare un'altra avventura, forse in primavera quando la terra sarebbe stata di nuovo in fiore.En: The trip ended with them promising to plan another adventure, perhaps in spring when the land would bloom again.It: Marco si sentiva più fiducioso, e le figlie percepivano che, pur fra i cambiamenti, il legame della loro famiglia poteva diventare ancora più forte.En: Marco felt more confident, and his daughters sensed that, despite the changes, the bond of their family could become even stronger.It: Lasciandosi alle spalle il vigneto, il cielo ormai stellato, Marco sapeva di aver fatto un passo importante.En: Leaving the vineyard behind, under the now starlit sky, Marco knew he had taken an important step.It: E le sue figlie, ora sorridenti, sapevano di avere un padre con cui condividere nuove storie e ricordi.En: And his daughters, now smiling, knew they had a father with whom to share new stories and memories. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autunnoilluminated: illuminavathe vineyards: le vigneintrospective: introspettivaopportunity: opportunitàthe detour: la deviazionenarrow: strettothe ripe grapes: l'uva maturathe vines: le vitithe valley: la vallepainting: dipingendoconfessed: confessòthe silence: il silenziohe sighed: sospiròinvited: invitòadmitted: ammisecourage: il coraggiothe pain: il doloredetermined: determinatoturn the page: voltare paginathe adventure: l'avventurathe spring: la primaverathe bond: il legamestarlit: stellatothe memories: i ricordithe trip: il viaggiothe sunset: il tramontofresh: frescathe landscape: il paesaggiocomforting: comfortante

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Lost in Celebration: An Unplanned Adventure on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Luca e Chiara erano entusiasti.En: Luca and Chiara were excited.It: Era autunno e il cielo era azzurro sopra la Costiera Amalfitana.En: It was autumn and the sky was blue above the Costiera Amalfitana.It: Gli alberi iniziavano a tingersi di colori caldi.En: The trees were beginning to turn warm colors.It: Luca, seduto al volante, sorrideva ampiamente.En: Luca, sitting behind the wheel, was smiling broadly.It: "Chiara, questo è il posto perfetto per un'avventura!"En: "Chiara, this is the perfect place for an adventure!"It: esclamò.En: he exclaimed.It: Chiara sospirò.En: Chiara sighed.It: "Sì, ma dobbiamo seguire la mappa, Luca.En: "Yes, but we need to follow the map, Luca.It: Non possiamo perderci."En: We can't get lost."It: Stavano viaggiando senza un piano preciso, cosa che a Chiara non piaceva.En: They were traveling without a precise plan, something Chiara didn't like.It: Ma Luca amava la libertà.En: But Luca loved freedom.It: Voleva esplorare, fermarsi quando voleva e ammirare i panorami senza pensieri.En: He wanted to explore, stop whenever he wanted, and admire the views without any worries.It: Chiara, invece, aveva preparato un itinerario dettagliato, con l'obiettivo di arrivare all'hotel in tempo.En: Chiara, on the other hand, had prepared a detailed itinerary aimed at arriving at the hotel on time.It: Mentre avanzavano lungo la stretta strada costiera, folte file di cipressi scorrevano ai lati.En: As they drove along the narrow coastal road, thick rows of cypress trees passed by on the sides.It: All'improvviso, Luca vide una piccola piazza decorata con bandiere colorate.En: Suddenly, Luca saw a small square decorated with colorful flags.It: "Guarda, Chiara!En: "Look, Chiara!It: Sembra esserci una festa."En: There seems to be a festival."It: Purtroppo, quando cercarono di chiedere indicazioni, nessuno capiva il loro italiano.En: Unfortunately, when they tried to ask for directions, no one understood their Italian.It: Erano immersi in un vivace festival d'autunno.En: They were amidst a lively autumn festival.It: La musica riempiva l'aria, e il profumo di castagne arrosto era ovunque.En: Music filled the air, and the smell of roasted chestnuts was everywhere.It: Luca era affascinato.En: Luca was fascinated.It: Chiara, però, era preoccupata.En: However, Chiara was worried.It: "Luca, non possiamo rimanere qui troppo a lungo."En: "Luca, we can't stay here too long."It: Ma Luca non ascoltava.En: But Luca wasn't listening.It: Un corteo di persone in colorati costumi si avvicinava, e senza pensarci due volte, Luca si unì a loro.En: A procession of people in colorful costumes was approaching, and without a second thought, Luca joined them.It: "Vieni, Chiara!"En: "Come, Chiara!"It: chiamò, prendendole la mano.En: he called, taking her hand.It: Chiara, riluttante, decise di seguirlo.En: Chiara, reluctant, decided to follow him.It: "Stiamo solo perdendo tempo!"En: "We're just wasting time!"It: gridò sopra la musica.En: she shouted over the music.It: Ma nel profondo, l'atmosfera la incuriosiva.En: But deep down, the atmosphere intrigued her.It: Le persone ballavano e cantavano, le strade erano piene di energia.En: People were dancing and singing, the streets were full of energy.It: Fiori decoravano ogni balcone.En: Flowers decorated every balcony.It: Improvvisamente, sentirono qualcuno dietro di loro gridare: "I vincitori del concorso per i migliori costumi sono i nostri amici stranieri!"En: Suddenly, they heard someone behind them shout: "The winners of the best costume contest are our foreign friends!"It: Sorpresi, e senza sapere come, si trovarono al centro dell'attenzione.En: Surprised and without knowing how, they found themselves at the center of attention.It: Una donna anziana li incoronò con ghirlande fatte di foglie e fiori.En: An elderly woman crowned them with garlands made of leaves and flowers.It: Luca scoppiò a ridere, alzando il trofeo di castagne dorate.En: Luca burst out laughing, raising the trophy of golden chestnuts.It: Chiara, inizialmente confusa, si unì a lui nel ballo.En: Chiara, initially confused, joined him in the dance.It: Attraversarono le strade, tenendosi per mano, accolti da applausi e risate.En: They crossed the streets, holding hands, welcomed by applause and laughter.It: Alla fine del corteo, un uomo con un sorriso amichevole si avvicinò.En: At the end of the procession, a man with a friendly smile approached them.It: "Parlo inglese," disse, "posso aiutarvi a trovare la strada per il vostro hotel."En: "I speak English," he said, "I can help you find your way to your hotel."It: Il sollievo di Chiara era immenso.En: Chiara's relief was immense.It: Mentre l'uomo spiegava loro la via, Chiara sentì un nuovo senso di libertà.En: As the man explained the way to them, Chiara felt a new sense of freedom.It: "Forse dovremmo lasciarci sorprendere più spesso, Luca," ammise.En: "Maybe we should let ourselves be surprised more often, Luca," she admitted.It: Luca le strinse la mano.En: Luca squeezed her hand.It: "Sì, Chiara.En: "Yes, Chiara.It: E forse io mi organizzerò un po' di più la prossima volta."En: And maybe I'll plan a bit more next time."It: Così, sotto un cielo che iniziava a tingersi d'oro, seguirono le indicazioni verso l'hotel, con un'esperienza indimenticabile in più nel cuore.En: So, under a sky that started to turn golden, they followed the directions to the hotel, with one more unforgettable experience in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:the adventure: l'avventuraexcited: entusiastithe wheel: il volanteto sigh: sospirareto admire: ammirarethe itinerary: l'itinerarioprecise: precisonarrow: strettathe procession: il corteothe trophy: il trofeothe costumes: i costumifriendly: amichevoleto be crowned: incoronatisurprised: sorpresito shout: gridareto get lost: perdersito explore: esplorarethe flag: la bandierato ask for directions: chiedere indicazionilively: vivaceapproaching: avvicinavareluctant: riluttanteto hold hands: tenersi per manothe balcony: il balconeto follow directions: seguire le indicazionithe garland: la ghirlandaroasted chestnuts: castagne arrostoto join: unirsithe relief: il sollievoimmense: immenso

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling Childhood Magic: A Night at Tibidabo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La tardor a Barcelona pintava el Tibidabo amb colors càlids i fulles que dansaven amb el vent.En: Autumn in Barcelona painted the Tibidabo with warm colors and leaves dancing with the wind.Ca: El parc d'atraccions brillava amb llumetes i banderoles per La Mercè.En: The amusement park sparkled with lights and banners for La Mercè.Ca: L'olor de xurros i fulles seques omplia l'aire, fent que cada racó fos una abraçada de records.En: The scent of churros and dry leaves filled the air, making every corner feel like a warm embrace of memories.Ca: Júlia, Pau i Marçal caminaven pel parc.En: Júlia, Pau, and Marçal walked through the park.Ca: Amics des de la infància, havien decidit retrobar-se en aquest lloc màgic.En: Friends since childhood, they had decided to reunite in this magical place.Ca: Júlia mirava tot amb ulls brillants.En: Júlia gazed around with bright eyes.Ca: Per a ella, cada cantonada del parc era una pàgina d'un conte de fades.En: For her, every corner of the park was a page from a fairy tale.Ca: Volia sentir altra vegada la màgia d'aquells dies feliços.En: She wanted to feel the magic of those happy days once again.Ca: En Pau, però, estava enganxat al telèfon.En: Pau, however, was glued to his phone.Ca: Les seves obligacions laborals el mantenien lligat a una realitat que Júlia volia que oblidés, almenys per un dia.En: His work obligations kept him tethered to a reality that Júlia wished he could forget, at least for a day.Ca: Marçal, que feia poc havia tornat a Barcelona, portava a sobre preocupacions sobre el seu futur a la ciutat.En: Marçal, who had recently returned to Barcelona, carried worries about his future in the city.Ca: —Veniu, anem al vaixell pirata! —va dir Júlia, brillant d'entusiasme.En: "Come on, let's go to the pirate ship!" exclaimed Júlia, shining with enthusiasm.Ca: Pau va aixecar la vista de la pantalla, una mica irritat.En: Pau looked up from the screen, a bit irritated.Ca: Marçal va fer un somriure tímid, però va assenyalar la barra lateral de monedes.En: Marçal gave a shy smile but pointed to the coin side bar.Ca: —Podem fer una cosa més tranquil·la? —va suggerir Marçal amb poca convicció.En: “Can we do something more relaxing?” suggested Marçal without much conviction.Ca: Però Júlia no es va deixar desanimar.En: But Júlia was not discouraged.Ca: Els va arrossegar cap al vaixell.En: She pulled them towards the ship.Ca: Les seves rialles van començar a sonar mentre la nau es movia amunt i avall.En: Their laughter began to ring out as the boat moved up and down.Ca: Pau, després d'un inici de rigidesa, va començar a gaudir del moment.En: Pau, after a rigid start, began to enjoy the moment.Ca: Marçal no podia evitar somriure amb la llibertat de l'instant.En: Marçal couldn't help but smile with the freedom of the instant.Ca: Després van anar a les cadires voladores, la nòria gegant i, finalment, a la icònica atracció del Tibidabo, l'Avió.En: They then went on the flying chairs, the giant Ferris wheel, and finally, the iconic attraction of Tibidabo, the Airplane.Ca: Cada moment va ser una bretxa oberta al passat, un túnel del temps que els portava casualment a la seva infància.En: Each moment was a gap open to the past, a time tunnel that casually led them back to their childhood.Ca: Quan la nit va caure, el cel es va il·luminar pels focs artificials de La Mercè.En: When night fell, the sky was illuminated by the fireworks of La Mercè.Ca: Els tres van quedar embruixats, el món al seu voltant parat.En: The three were enchanted, the world around them paused.Ca: Pau, per un moment, va deixar caure el telèfon i va oblidar els correus electrònics i les trucades pendents.En: Pau, for a moment, let his phone drop and forgot about the pending emails and calls.Ca: Marçal, mirant les estrelles artificials al cel, va sentir un pes alliberat de les seves espatlles.En: Marçal, watching the artificial stars in the sky, felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.Ca: Els tres amics, en silenci, van contemplar el cel lluminós.En: The three friends, in silence, contemplated the bright sky.Ca: Julià va sentir una alegria pura al veure com tots estaven presents, vivint el moment.En: Júlia felt pure joy seeing them all present, living the moment.Ca: Quan l'últim coet va explotar en una sèrie de colors, Pau es va tornar cap a Júlia, amb un somriure honest.En: When the last rocket exploded in a series of colors, Pau turned to Júlia with an honest smile.Ca: —Necessitava això, Júlia, gràcies —va dir Pau, sentint la importància d'equilibrar les seves responsabilitats amb moments com aquells.En: “I needed this, Júlia, thank you,” Pau said, feeling the importance of balancing his responsibilities with moments like these.Ca: Marçal va sospirar profundament, sabent que el seu retorn a Barcelona estava ple de possibilitats, no de preocupacions.En: Marçal sighed deeply, knowing that his return to Barcelona was full of possibilities, not worries.Ca: La música dels focs va acabar, però l'eco dels seus riures va quedar-se al parc.En: The music of the fireworks ended, but the echo of their laughter remained in the park.Ca: L'aire fresc de la nit els embolicava mentre sortien del Tibidabo, més units que mai.En: The cool night air enveloped them as they left Tibidabo, more united than ever.Ca: Així, gràcies a la màgia d'una nit de La Mercè, van descobrir que la criança i l'amistat eren les claus per retrobar l'alegria perduda entre les responsabilitats adultes.En: Thus, thanks to the magic of a night of La Mercè, they discovered that nurturing and friendship were the keys to rediscovering joy lost among adult responsibilities. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorleaf: la fullachurro: el xurrocorner: el racópage: la pàginafairy tale: el conte de fadesreality: la realitatcoin: la monedaboat: la nauferris wheel: la nòriaairplane (attraction): l'aviótunnel: el túnelfireworks: els focs artificialsshoulder: l'espatllahonest smile: el somriure honestresponsibility: la responsabilitatjoy: l'alegriamagic: la màgiaembrace: l'abraçadaenthusiasm: l'entusiasmelaughter: la riallastart (beginning): l'inicifreedom: la llibertatpossibility: la possibilitatworry: la preocupaciómusic: la músicaecho: l'ecotethered: lligatenchanted: embruixatrefreshing: fresc

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Embracing the Golden Silence: A Retreat to Inner Calm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-24-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bram stond aan de rand van het bos.En: Bram stood at the edge of the forest.Nl: Hij keek om zich heen.En: He looked around.Nl: Gouden blaadjes dwarrelden naar beneden.En: Golden leaves fluttered down.Nl: De lucht rook fris en een beetje naar natte bladeren.En: The air smelled fresh and a bit like wet leaves.Nl: In de verte hoorde hij een zacht ruisen van de bomen.En: In the distance, he heard a soft rustling of the trees.Nl: 'Waar is de muziek?'En: "Where is the music?"Nl: vroeg hij zich af.En: he wondered.Nl: Anke stond naast hem en gaf hem een vriendelijk duwtje.En: Anke stood next to him and gave him a friendly nudge.Nl: "Kom op, Bram, het wordt leuk," zei ze.En: "Come on, Bram, it will be fun," she said.Nl: Joris, die met hen meegekomen was, lachte.En: Joris, who had come along with them, laughed.Nl: "Ik wed dat dit de beste ervaring ooit wordt!"En: "I bet this will be the best experience ever!"Nl: Bram had zich aangemeld voor wat hij dacht dat een muziekfestival was.En: Bram had signed up for what he thought was a music festival.Nl: Happy Autumn Festival – hij zag het voor zich: muziek, dans, en gezelligheid.En: Happy Autumn Festival – he pictured it: music, dance, and coziness.Nl: Pas toen hij de woorden 'stilte is goud' op het grote bord zag, begon hij te twijfelen.En: It wasn't until he saw the words "silence is golden" on the big sign that he began to doubt.Nl: Het was een Stilte Retraite.En: It was a Silent Retreat.Nl: De eerste dag was moeilijk.En: The first day was difficult.Nl: De groep zat in lotushouding.En: The group sat in lotus position.Nl: De ruimte was stil.En: The room was silent.Nl: Alleen het tikken van een klok en hun ademhaling was hoorbaar.En: Only the ticking of a clock and their breathing were audible.Nl: Bram had moeite om stil te zitten.En: Bram struggled to sit still.Nl: Soms voelde het alsof de stilte op hem drukte.En: Sometimes it felt as if the silence was pressing down on him.Nl: Na een lange sessie stond hij op.En: After a long session, he stood up.Nl: Per ongeluk floot hij zachtjes.En: He accidentally whistled softly.Nl: Het geluid klonk als een donderslag in de stilte.En: The sound was like a thunderclap in the silence.Nl: Iedereen keek naar hem.En: Everyone looked at him.Nl: Zijn wangen werden rood.En: His cheeks turned red.Nl: Maar vreemd genoeg, was er geen boosheid in hun ogen.En: But strangely, there was no anger in their eyes.Nl: Alleen rust.En: Only calm.Nl: Anke glimlachte naar hem.En: Anke smiled at him.Nl: Joris knikte bemoedigend.En: Joris nodded encouragingly.Nl: Bram dacht erover om weg te sluipen, maar iets hield hem tegen.En: Bram thought about sneaking away, but something stopped him.Nl: De rust in de lucht, de rust van zijn vrienden, deed iets met hem.En: The calmness in the air, the calmness of his friends, did something to him.Nl: Op dag twee probeerde Bram het opnieuw.En: On day two, Bram tried again.Nl: Hij zat stil.En: He sat still.Nl: Zijn gedachten flitsten rond, maar langzaam kalmeerden ze.En: His thoughts raced, but slowly they calmed down.Nl: Er was geen muziek, geen dans, alleen een kleine vogel die zong.En: There was no music, no dance, just a small bird singing.Nl: Bram luisterde, en hij begon de schoonheid van stilte te zien.En: Bram listened, and he began to see the beauty of silence.Nl: Aan het einde van de retraite was Bram veranderd.En: By the end of the retreat, Bram was changed.Nl: Hij stapte terug het pad op, met Anke en Joris naast zich.En: He stepped back onto the path, with Anke and Joris beside him.Nl: De stilte voelde niet langer raar, maar als een zachte omhelzing.En: The silence no longer felt strange, but like a gentle embrace.Nl: Hij glimlachte stil.En: He smiled quietly.Nl: De wereld leek groter en tegelijkertijd kleiner.En: The world seemed both larger and smaller at the same time.Nl: Hij vroeg zich af hoe hij dit de volgende keer aan zijn vrienden zou uitleggen.En: He wondered how he would explain this to his friends next time.Nl: Op zijn gezicht zat een nieuwe rust.En: On his face was a new calm.Nl: De stilte had hem iets gegeven wat hij niet zocht, maar wel nodig had.En: The silence had given him something he wasn't searching for, but needed.Nl: Inderdaad, stilte is soms goud.En: Indeed, silence is sometimes golden. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: dwarreldenrustling: ruisennudge: duwtjebet: wedexperience: ervaringcoziness: gezelligheidgolden: goudlotus: lotushoudingbreathing: ademhalingstruggled: moeite hadthunderclap: donderslagcalmness: rustsneaking: sluipenembrace: omhelzingchanged: veranderdpath: padbird: vogelsession: sessiestrange: raarpressing: drukteticking: tikkengentle: zachtesmelled: rookdistance: vertecalmed: kalmmeerdenretreat: retraitesilence: stilteaudible: hoorbaarencouragingly: bemoedigendpicturing: zag voor zich

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Curiosity and Discovery in Bergen's Underwater World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-23-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Bergens regnvåte gater førte Sunniva, Eirik og Kasper til akvariet, hvor lukten av saltvann fylte luften.En: Bergens rain-soaked streets led Sunniva, Eirik, and Kasper to the aquarium, where the scent of saltwater filled the air.No: Det var høst, og trærne i parken utenfor hadde allerede mistet mange av sine blader.En: It was autumn, and the trees in the park outside had already lost many of their leaves.No: Klassen til Sunniva var på tur til Bergen Aquarium, et sted kjent for sine fascinerende utstillinger av sjølivet.En: Sunniva's class was on a trip to Bergen Aquarium, a place known for its fascinating displays of marine life.No: Sunniva gledet seg.En: Sunniva was excited.No: Hun hadde alltid vært fascinert av havets mysterier, og nå hadde hun en plan.En: She had always been fascinated by the mysteries of the ocean, and now she had a plan.No: Hun ville finne noe unikt som kunne inspirere henne til klasseprosjektet om bevaring av marinlivet.En: She wanted to find something unique that could inspire her for the class project on marine conservation.No: Men hun var ikke alene.En: But she was not alone.No: Kasper, alltid full av energi, hadde sine egne planer – pranks.En: Kasper, always full of energy, had his own plans – pranks.No: "Se på han der!" ropte Kasper, mens han dyttet Eirik lett i siden.En: "Look at him there!" shouted Kasper, while he lightly nudged Eirik in the side.No: Kasper pekte på en snorklende guide inne i den store tanken.En: Kasper pointed at a snorkeler guide inside the large tank.No: Eirik, alltid seriøs og metodisk, ristet bare på hodet.En: Eirik, always serious and methodical, just shook his head.No: "Kom igjen, Sunniva," sa Eirik.En: "Come on, Sunniva," said Eirik.No: "Vi må fokusere."En: "We need to focus."No: Mens de gikk fra den ene tanken til den andre, la Sunniva stadig merke til små detaljer.En: As they went from one tank to another, Sunniva kept noticing small details.No: Men det var noe annet som fanget oppmerksomheten hennes; et område rundt hovedtanken var sperret av, og det var en viss uro blant de ansatte.En: But there was something else that caught her attention; an area around the main tank was cordoned off, and there was a certain unease among the staff.No: "Vi må finne ut hva som skjer," hvisket Sunniva til Eirik.En: "We need to find out what's going on," whispered Sunniva to Eirik.No: "Ja, men hvordan? Kasper vil bare rote det til," mumlet Eirik.En: "Yeah, but how? Kasper will just mess it up," muttered Eirik.No: Sunniva nikket forstående, begge visste at Kasper lett kunne lage spetakkel.En: Sunniva nodded understandingly; both knew that Kasper could easily create a commotion.No: Men nysgjerrigheten overvant deres bekymringer.En: But curiosity overcame their worries.No: Forsiktig forlot de gruppen.En: Carefully, they left the group.No: De listet seg nærmere den sperrede tanken.En: They sneaked closer to the cordoned-off tank.No: Der, i et hjørne, svømte en liten, glitrende fisk de aldri hadde sett før.En: There, in a corner, swam a small, shimmering fish they had never seen before.No: Den skiftet farger og glitret som en regnbue.En: It changed colors and sparkled like a rainbow.No: "Wow," hvisket Sunniva.En: "Wow," whispered Sunniva.No: "Den må være ny."En: "It must be new."No: Eirik nikket, imponert.En: Eirik nodded, impressed.No: I mellomtiden snek Kasper seg opp bak dem.En: Meanwhile, Kasper snuck up behind them.No: Han ble også fascinert av hva de tittet på.En: He was also fascinated by what they were looking at.No: "Den fisken... Det er den de snakket om!" utbrøt Kasper veldig stille, for én gangs skyld mer interessert enn prank-glad.En: "That fish... it's the one they were talking about!" exclaimed Kasper very quietly, for once more interested than prank-happy.No: De gikk tilbake til guiden og delte funnet sitt.En: They went back to the guide and shared their find.No: Guiden, som nå var fri fra tankproblemene, smilte bredt.En: The guide, who was now free from the tank problems, smiled broadly.No: "Ja, dere har funnet en nyinnført art! Veldig godt sett."En: "Yes, you have found a newly introduced species! Very well observed."No: Senere samlet klassen seg rundt for en spesielt planlagt presentasjon.En: Later, the class gathered around for a specially planned presentation.No: De ansatte fortalte om tankens utfordringer, og roste Sunniva og Eirik for deres observasjonsevner.En: The staff talked about the challenges of the tank and praised Sunniva and Eirik for their observation skills.No: Kasper sto i bakgrunnen, ikke så rampete nå, men i stedet litt imponert over vennene sine.En: Kasper stood in the background, not so mischievous now, but instead a little impressed by his friends.No: På bussreisen hjem kjente Sunniva en ny selvtillit vokse.En: On the bus ride home, Sunniva felt a new confidence growing.No: Hun visste nå at hun kunne balansere mellom moro og fokus.En: She now knew she could balance fun and focus.No: Samtidig hadde hun inspirert en liten forandring i Kasper.En: At the same time, she had inspired a small change in Kasper.No: Hun visste også at havet holdt mange hemmeligheter, og hun var klar for å oppdage flere.En: She also knew that the sea held many secrets, and she was ready to discover more.No: Og dermed kunne de dra hjem, ikke bare med ny lærdom om sjølivet, men også med nye livsvisdommer.En: And thus, they could go home, not just with new knowledge about marine life, but also with new life lessons.No: Akvarieturen hadde vært ganske en opplevelse for dem alle.En: The aquarium trip had been quite an experience for them all. Vocabulary Words:aquarium: akvarietconservation: bevaringpranks: pranksnudged: dyttetmethodical: metodiskcordoned off: sperret avcommotion: spetakkelsnuck: snekshimmering: glitrendesparkled: glitretintroduced: nyinnførtobserved: settplanned: planlagtpresentation: presentasjonconfidence: selvtillitbalance: balansereinspired: inspirertsecrets: hemmelighetergathered: samlettrip: turfascinating: fascinerendemysteries: mysterierunease: urocarefully: forsiktigcorner: hjørnespecies: artobservation: observasjonimpressed: imponertexperience: opplevelsemarine life: sjølivet