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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Weathering the Storm: A Tale of Courage and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La pioggia battente tamburellava sopra il bunker sotterraneo, creando un ritmo ipnotico che scandiva il tempo.En: The pounding rain drummed above the underground bunker, creating a hypnotic rhythm that marked the passage of time.It: Nell'aria, c'era una tensione palpabile; l'odore di umido e cemento si mescolava con la paura del temporale imminente.En: In the air, there was a palpable tension; the smell of damp and concrete mixed with the fear of the impending storm.It: Luca osservava attentamente il piccolo orologio appeso alla parete.En: Luca carefully watched the small clock hanging on the wall.It: Mancava poco all'arrivo della tempesta.En: There was little time left before the storm's arrival.It: Vittoria era seduta per terra, avvolta in una coperta di lana.En: Vittoria was sitting on the floor, wrapped in a wool blanket.It: Guardava suo fratello maggiore con occhi pieni di fiducia e un pizzico di terrore.En: She looked at her older brother with eyes full of trust and a pinch of terror.It: "Luca, pensi che saremo al sicuro?" chiese con un filo di voce.En: "Luca, do you think we'll be safe?" she asked in a whisper.It: "Staremo bene, Vittoria," rispose Luca, cercando di infondere sicurezza nelle parole.En: "We'll be fine, Vittoria," replied Luca, trying to infuse confidence into his words.It: "Farò di tutto per proteggerci."En: "I'll do anything to protect us."It: Accanto al tavolo, Paolo, il padre, era assorto nei suoi pensieri, mentre esaminava le pareti del bunker.En: Next to the table, Paolo, their father, was absorbed in his thoughts as he examined the bunker walls.It: Erano lì da quando le notizie avevano annunciato la tempesta più violenta degli ultimi anni.En: They had been there since the news had announced the most violent storm in recent years.It: Paolo era preoccupato, ma sapeva che doveva restare calmo per i suoi figli.En: Paolo was worried but knew he had to remain calm for his children.It: “Dobbiamo rafforzare queste pareti”, disse Luca, indicando le zone più deboli.En: "We need to reinforce these walls," said Luca, pointing to the weaker areas.It: “Useremo tutto ciò che abbiamo.”En: "We'll use everything we have."It: Paolo sembrava esitare.En: Paolo seemed hesitant.It: “Non so, Luca… forse non è abbastanza sicuro."En: "I don't know, Luca... maybe it's not safe enough."It: “Dobbiamo fare del nostro meglio padre, fidati di me,” disse Luca con determinazione negli occhi.En: "We must do our best, father, trust me," said Luca with determination in his eyes.It: Passarono le ore in un turbinio di attività.En: The hours passed in a whirlwind of activity.It: Luca e Paolo lavoravano fianco a fianco, coprendo ogni fessura con tavole di legno e vecchi pezzi di metallo.En: Luca and Paolo worked side by side, covering every crack with wooden boards and old pieces of metal.It: Cercavano di rendere il rifugio un po' più ospitale, mentre Vittoria aiutava come poteva, portando torce e scorte di cibo dal lato opposto del bunker.En: They tried to make the shelter a bit more habitable, while Vittoria helped as best she could, bringing flashlights and food supplies from the opposite side of the bunker.It: Finalmente, il rumore del vento divenne assordante.En: Finally, the sound of the wind became deafening.It: La tempesta era arrivata.En: The storm had arrived.It: I muri tremavano, e i suoni all'esterno si facevano sempre più minacciosi.En: The walls trembled, and the noises outside grew increasingly threatening.It: Tuttavia, il bunker resisteva.En: However, the bunker held.It: Improvvisamente, si sentì un rumore sinistro.En: Suddenly, there was a sinister noise.It: Un piccolo angolo del bunker mostrava segni di cedimento.En: A small corner of the bunker showed signs of giving way.It: Luca capì immediatamente l'urgenza della situazione.En: Luca immediately understood the urgency of the situation.It: "Venite, tutti vicini a me!" gridò, prendendo per mano Vittoria e tirando Paolo verso il centro rinforzato del bunker.En: "Come, everyone close to me!" he shouted, taking Vittoria's hand and pulling Paolo toward the reinforced center of the bunker.It: Con i cuori in gola, la famiglia si tenne stretta mentre il frastuono della tempesta raggiungeva il culmine.En: With hearts in their throats, the family clung together as the roar of the storm reached its peak.It: I minuti divennero ore, ma alla fine, il rumore cominciò a diminuire.En: Minutes turned into hours, but eventually, the noise began to diminish.It: La calma si ripristinò lentamente.En: Calm was slowly restored.It: Quando furono certi che il peggio fosse passato, uscì un timido raggio di sole.En: When they were sure the worst was over, a timid ray of sunshine emerged.It: La porta del bunker si aprì, e la famiglia scrutò il mondo all'esterno.En: The bunker door opened, and the family surveyed the world outside.It: Lì fuori, i rami spezzati e l'erba bagnata raccontavano la furia della tempesta passata, ma loro erano al sicuro.En: Out there, the broken branches and wet grass told the story of the storm's past fury, but they were safe.It: Luca osservò il cielo sereno ora e sentì un'ondata di sollievo.En: Luca looked at the now-clear sky and felt a wave of relief.It: Aveva protetto la sua famiglia, e nell'avversità aveva trovato la forza e la fiducia in se stesso.En: He had protected his family, and in adversity, he found strength and confidence in himself.It: “Ce l'abbiamo fatta”, disse Vittoria, stringendo forte la mano del fratello.En: "We made it," said Vittoria, squeezing her brother's hand tightly.It: Paolo sorrise, riconoscente del coraggio dei suoi figli.En: Paolo smiled, grateful for the courage of his children.It: Quel giorno, Luca scoprì non solo quanto fosse importante la sicurezza fisica, ma anche quanto la coesione e la fiducia in famiglia fossero fondamentali per superare ogni tempesta.En: That day, Luca discovered not only how important physical safety was, but also how essential family cohesion and trust were to weather any storm. Vocabulary Words:the pounding rain: la pioggia battentethe underground bunker: il bunker sotterraneothe hypnotic rhythm: il ritmo ipnoticothe palpable tension: la tensione palpabilethe damp: l'umidothe storm: la tempestathe wool blanket: la coperta di lanaa pinch of terror: un pizzico di terrorethe clock: l'orologiothe wall: la paretethe father: il padrethe news: le notizieto reinforce: rafforzarethe crack: la fessurathe wooden boards: le tavole di legnothe flashlights: le torcethe food supplies: le scorte di cibothe wind: il ventodeafening: assordantethreatening: minacciosito hold: resisterethe sinister noise: il rumore sinistrothe urgency: l'urgenzathe reinforced center: il centro rinforzatothe roar: il frastuonothe peak: il culmineto diminish: diminuiretimid ray of sunshine: un timido raggio di solethe broken branches: i rami spezzatithe adversity: l'avversità

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Urban Legend Unveiled: A Hidden Graffiti Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-09-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: En skarp vind susede gennem de knuste vinduer i den forladte lagerbygning.En: A sharp wind whistled through the shattered windows of the abandoned warehouse.Da: Freja trak jakken tættere om sig og kiggede rundt.En: Freja pulled her jacket tighter around her and looked around.Da: "Kom nu, Mads, Kasper.En: "Come on, Mads, Kasper.Da: Dette er stedet, hvor graffiti-vægmaleriet skulle være," sagde hun med spændt stemme.En: This is the place where the graffiti mural is supposed to be," she said with an excited voice.Da: Det var efterår, og de brune og orange blade knitrede under deres fødder, mens de trådte ind i mørket.En: It was autumn, and the brown and orange leaves crackled under their feet as they stepped into the darkness.Da: Mads kiggede tøvende på Kasper.En: Mads looked hesitantly at Kasper.Da: "Er du sikker?En: "Are you sure?Da: Det er ret uhyggeligt herinde," sagde han, mens han skubbede sin lommelygte foran sig.En: It's pretty spooky in here," he said as he pushed his flashlight ahead of him.Da: Kasper nikkede enig, synligt nervøs.En: Kasper nodded in agreement, visibly nervous.Da: "Ja, og bygningen ser ikke særlig sikker ud."En: "Yeah, and the building doesn't look very safe."Da: Freja lolet.En: Freja chuckled.Da: "Kom nu, har I aldrig prøvet noget lidt vildt før?En: "Come on, haven't you ever tried something a little wild before?Da: Jeg har hørt, at dette sted er fyldt med utrolige overraskelser."En: I've heard this place is filled with incredible surprises."Da: Hendes mål var klart: finde det legendariske graffiti-vægmaleri, som hendes veninde havde beskrevet.En: Her goal was clear: to find the legendary graffiti mural her friend had described.Da: Et kunstværk, gemt og glemt blandt bygningens skygger.En: A piece of art, hidden and forgotten among the building's shadows.Da: De tre venner begyndte deres rejse gennem de snørklede gange.En: The three friends began their journey through the winding halls.Da: Hver dør de åbnede førte til flere korridorer og rum, nogle med ødelagte møbler, andre med rustne maskiner.En: Every door they opened led to more corridors and rooms, some with broken furniture, others with rusty machinery.Da: Freja kunne mærke adrenalinen pumpe, men også frygten der krøllede sig om hendes rygrad.En: Freja could feel the adrenaline pumping, but also the fear curling around her spine.Da: Det meste af tiden stolede hun på sine instinkter, men det var svært at ignorere Mads' tvivel eller Kasper, der konstant hviskede, at de måske burde vende om.En: Most of the time, she trusted her instincts, but it was hard to ignore Mads' doubts or Kasper, who was constantly whispering that they might want to turn back.Da: De gik videre.En: They continued on.Da: Lommelygterne blinkede og kastede skygger på de skæve vægge.En: The flashlights flickered, casting shadows on the crooked walls.Da: Freja holdt fast ved sin beslutning.En: Freja held firm to her decision.Da: Hun ville finde det, uanset hvad.En: She was going to find it, no matter what.Da: Men pludselig gled hun og mistede balancen.En: But suddenly she slipped and lost her balance.Da: Øjeblikkets uopmærksomhed efterlod hende fanget i et mørkt rum, adskilt fra Mads og Kasper.En: A moment of inattentiveness left her trapped in a dark room, separated from Mads and Kasper.Da: Hun trak vejret dybt.En: She took a deep breath.Da: Stilheden var overvældende, kun brudt af hendes egen frygt og ekkoet af fjern latter.En: The silence was overwhelming, broken only by her own fear and the echo of distant laughter.Da: Hun selv fulgte strålen fra sin nu svagt glødende lommelygte.En: She followed the beam from her now faintly glowing flashlight.Da: Det var der, bag hendes, forskærmning - vægmaleriet.En: There it was, behind her - the mural.Da: Et øjebliks månelys brød ind gennem et smadret vindue og afslørede værkets skønhed.En: A moment of moonlight broke through a smashed window, revealing the beauty of the work.Da: Farverne, figurerne og det skjulte budskab var overvældende.En: The colors, the figures, and the hidden message were overwhelming.Da: Freja stod stille, fanget af det ukendte kunstners talent.En: Freja stood still, captivated by the unknown artist's talent.Da: Med ny energi skyndte hun sig tilbage til Mads og Kasper, der engsteligt ledte efter hende.En: With renewed energy, she hurried back to Mads and Kasper, who were anxiously searching for her.Da: "Jeg fandt det!"En: "I found it!"Da: råbte hun.En: she shouted.Da: Hendes støvler sparkede blade op, mens hun hastigt løb hen til dem.En: Her boots kicked up leaves as she quickly ran to them.Da: "Det er fantastisk."En: "It's amazing."Da: De kiggede lettede på hende.En: They looked at her with relief.Da: Sammen forlod de lageret, hun forrest med et smil, bredt som skyerne.En: Together, they left the warehouse, with her leading the way and a smile as wide as the sky.Da: Turen havde skubbet hende ud af sin komfortzone, men hun stod nu stærkere, mutigere og med en ny forståelse for det, der kan findes, når man vover at kigge det ukendte i øjnene.En: The trip had pushed her out of her comfort zone, but now she stood stronger, braver, and with a new understanding of what can be discovered when daring to look the unknown in the eye.Da: Frejas indre ild glødede.En: Freja's inner fire glowed.Da: Hvis dette var skattene, hun kunne finde i det glemte bylandskab, hvad ville der så vente næste gang?En: If these were the treasures she could find in the forgotten urban landscape, what would await next time? Vocabulary Words:whistled: susedeshattered: knusteabandoned: forladtewarehouse: lagerbygningcrackled: knitredeexcited: spændthesitantly: tøvendespooky: uhyggeligtflashlight: lommelygtenodded: nikkedechuckled: loletwild: vildtforgotten: glemtwinding: snørkledecorridors: korridorerrusty: rustneadrenaline: adrenalinencurling: krølledeinstincts: instinkterflickered: blinkedecrooked: skævedecision: beslutningbalance: balanceninattentiveness: uopmærksomhedtrapped: fangetoverwhelming: overvældendebeam: strålenmoonlight: månelyshidden: skjultecaptivated: fanget

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Autumn's Unpredictable Magic: Maarten's Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De wind fluistert door de kleurrijke bomen van de Keukenhof.En: The wind whispers through the colorful trees of the Keukenhof.Nl: Bladeren dwarrelen als rode en oranje vlinders.En: Leaves flutter like red and orange butterflies.Nl: Maarten staat stil bij het pad, zijn camera stevig in zijn handen.En: Maarten stands still by the path, his camera firmly in his hands.Nl: Het is zijn grootste kans: de fotowedstrijd.En: It is his biggest opportunity: the photo contest.Nl: Hij droomt ervan om zijn foto's in de lokale galerie te zien hangen.En: He dreams of seeing his pictures hanging in the local gallery.Nl: Sanne loopt naast hem.En: Sanne walks beside him.Nl: "Kom op, Maarten.En: "Come on, Maarten.Nl: We kunnen dit," zegt ze met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: We can do this," she says with a friendly smile.Nl: Maarten knikt, maar zijn hoofd zit vol twijfels.En: Maarten nods, but his mind is full of doubts.Nl: Kan hij wel de juiste foto vinden?En: Can he find the right photo?Nl: Zal Anouk, de beroemde fotograaf en jury van de wedstrijd, zijn werk goed genoeg vinden?En: Will Anouk, the famous photographer and judge of the contest, find his work good enough?Nl: De lucht is grijs en het weer is wispelturig.En: The sky is gray, and the weather is fickle.Nl: Regen is niet uitgesloten.En: Rain is not out of the question.Nl: Maarten zucht en besluit zijn koers te veranderen.En: Maarten sighs and decides to change his course.Nl: Hij kiest ervoor om de veranderlijkheid van de herfst vast te leggen.En: He chooses to capture the volatility of autumn.Nl: Misschien, denkt hij, kunnen die onverwachte momenten iets bijzonders laten zien.En: Maybe, he thinks, those unexpected moments can reveal something special.Nl: Plotseling begint de regen.En: Suddenly, the rain begins.Nl: Mensen schuilen onder de bomen.En: People take shelter under the trees.Nl: Maar Maarten ziet een kans.En: But Maarten sees an opportunity.Nl: Door de druppels ziet hij prachtige reflecties in een vijver.En: Through the raindrops, he sees beautiful reflections in a pond.Nl: Toevallige kleuren en schitteringen dansen samen, een schilderij van de natuur.En: Accidental colors and glimmers dance together, a painting of nature.Nl: Hij knielt neer en begint te schieten.En: He kneels down and starts shooting.Nl: Elke klik van de camera vult hem met nieuwe energie.En: Each click of the camera fills him with new energy.Nl: Sanne kijkt toe en moedigt hem aan.En: Sanne looks on and encourages him.Nl: "Dit zijn geweldige foto's, Maarten.En: "These are amazing photos, Maarten.Nl: Echt uniek!"En: Truly unique!"Nl: Na de regen loopt Maarten samen met Sanne naar het paviljoen om zijn foto's in te dienen.En: After the rain, Maarten walks with Sanne to the pavilion to submit his photos.Nl: Zijn hart bonst, maar hij is tevreden.En: His heart pounds, but he is satisfied.Nl: Hij heeft iets gevonden dat echt van hem is.En: He has found something that is truly his.Nl: Enkele dagen later krijgt hij een uitnodiging voor de opening in de galerie.En: A few days later, he receives an invitation for the opening in the gallery.Nl: De zaal is vol, en in het midden hangen zijn foto's.En: The room is full, and in the center hang his photos.Nl: Stralende kleuren en diepe reflecties, de magie van de onvoorspelbare herfst.En: Radiant colors and deep reflections, the magic of the unpredictable autumn.Nl: Anouk kijkt naar zijn foto's.En: Anouk looks at his photos.Nl: "Indrukwekkend," hoort hij haar zeggen.En: "Impressive," he hears her say.Nl: "Zoals iets dat je niet vaak ziet.En: "Like something you don't often see.Nl: Uniek en authentiek."En: Unique and authentic."Nl: Haar ogen vertellen hem dat ze méér ziet dan alleen een goede foto.En: Her eyes tell him that she sees more than just a good photo.Nl: Maarten glimlacht.En: Maarten smiles.Nl: De prijs maakt niet uit.En: The prize doesn't matter.Nl: Hij heeft iets veel waardevollers gewonnen: vertrouwen in zichzelf.En: He has won something much more valuable: confidence in himself.Nl: Hij heeft zijn eigen stem gevonden in de fotografie, en die is meer waard dan een overwinning.En: He has found his own voice in photography, and that is worth more than a victory. Vocabulary Words:whispers: fluistertflutter: dwarrelenfirmly: stevigopportunity: kanspath: padgallery: galeriefickle: wispelturigdoubts: twijfelsvolatility: veranderlijkheidshelter: schuilenreflections: reflectiespond: vijveraccidental: toevalligeglimmers: schitteringenkneels: knieltpavilion: paviljoensubmit: indieneninvitation: uitnodigingradiant: stralendeunpredictable: onvoorspelbareimpressive: indrukwekkendauthentic: authentiekconfidence: vertrouwenvictory: overwinningcourse: koersunexpected: onverwachtesubmit: indienenvaluable: waardevollersvoice: stemknods: knikt

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Lost and Found: An Unforgettable Adventure in Veluwebos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-04-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel door de bomen van het Veluwebos.En: The sun shone brightly through the trees of the Veluwebos.Nl: De herfstbladeren kleurden het landschap in warme tinten van oranje en geel.En: The autumn leaves colored the landscape in warm hues of orange and yellow.Nl: Maarten liep vrolijk voorop tijdens het schooluitje.En: Maarten walked cheerfully at the front during the school trip.Nl: "Zien jullie dat?En: "Do you see that?Nl: Wat een prachtige kleuren!"En: What beautiful colors!"Nl: riep hij opgewonden naar zijn klasgenoten.En: he exclaimed excitedly to his classmates.Nl: Lotte volgde hem, maar haar blik bleef op de leraar gericht.En: Lotte followed him, but her gaze remained fixed on the teacher.Nl: "Maarten, we moeten bij de groep blijven," herinnerde ze hem.En: "Maarten, we need to stay with the group," she reminded him.Nl: "Jij en je avonturen.En: "You and your adventures.Nl: Straks raken we de weg nog kwijt."En: We're going to get lost."Nl: Maarten lachte en zwaaide naar haar.En: Maarten laughed and waved at her.Nl: "Kom op, Lotte.En: "Come on, Lotte.Nl: Heb je niet gehoord over die oude rotstekeningen?En: Haven't you heard about those old rock drawings?Nl: Ze liggen hier ergens verborgen.En: They're hidden around here somewhere.Nl: Dit is onze kans om ze te vinden!"En: This is our chance to find them!"Nl: Lotte voelde zich niet op haar gemak, maar Maartens enthousiasme was aanstekelijk.En: Lotte didn't feel at ease, but Maarten's enthusiasm was contagious.Nl: Na wat overleg besloot ze hem te vergezellen.En: After some consideration, she decided to join him.Nl: Samen liepen ze dieper het bos in, weg van de bekende paden.En: Together, they walked deeper into the forest, away from the familiar paths.Nl: Het Veluwebos was rustgevend en tegelijk mysterieus.En: The Veluwebos was soothing yet mysterious.Nl: Het knisperen van de bladeren onder hun voeten klonk als een zacht tapijt.En: The crunching of the leaves beneath their feet sounded like a soft carpet.Nl: Maarten genoot van elke stap, terwijl Lotte nerveus rond keek.En: Maarten savored every step, while Lotte nervously looked around.Nl: "We zijn niet meer op het pad, Maarten," zei ze bezorgd.En: "We're not on the path anymore, Maarten," she said worriedly.Nl: "Maak je geen zorgen," antwoordde hij.En: "Don't worry," he replied.Nl: "Ik ken deze bosrichting.En: "I know this direction in the woods.Nl: Kijk!"En: Look!"Nl: Hij wees naar een rotsachtige opening.En: He pointed to a rocky opening.Nl: Daar op de stenen ontdekten ze de oude gravures.En: There on the stones, they discovered the old engravings.Nl: "Wauw!En: "Wow!Nl: We hebben ze gevonden!"En: We found them!"Nl: Lotte kon een glimlach niet onderdrukken.En: Lotte couldn't suppress a smile.Nl: "Het is... prachtig," gaf ze toe.En: "It's... beautiful," she admitted.Nl: Maar al snel sloeg de vreugde om in bezorgdheid.En: But soon, the joy turned to concern.Nl: "We moeten terug voordat de zon onder is."En: "We need to get back before the sun sets."Nl: De schaduwen werden langer en het bos begon donkerder te worden.En: The shadows grew longer, and the forest began to darken.Nl: Maarten keek om zich heen en besefte dat ze geen idee hadden welke kant ze op moesten.En: Maarten looked around and realized they had no idea which way to go.Nl: "Oké, misschien ben ik een beetje afgedwaald," gaf hij toe.En: "Okay, maybe I went a little off track," he admitted.Nl: Gelukkig herinnerde Maarten zich de mosrijke bomen die altijd naar het noorden groeiden.En: Fortunately, Maarten remembered the mossy trees that always grew towards the north.Nl: Hij leidde Lotte voorzichtig terug door het bos en volgde het mos.En: He led Lotte cautiously back through the forest, following the moss.Nl: Het was spannend, maar met zijn instincten vonden ze uiteindelijk de weg terug naar het pad.En: It was thrilling, but with his instincts, they eventually found their way back to the path.Nl: Toen ze terugkeerden bij de groep, slaakte Lotte een opgeluchte zucht.En: When they returned to the group, Lotte let out a sigh of relief.Nl: "Ik dacht dat we verdwaald waren!"En: "I thought we were lost!"Nl: Maarten glimlachte naar haar.En: Maarten smiled at her.Nl: "Ik beloof dat ik de volgende keer beter oplet," zei hij.En: "I promise I'll pay better attention next time," he said.Nl: Lotte knikte.En: Lotte nodded.Nl: "En ik zal proberen wat dapperder te zijn."En: "And I'll try to be a bit braver."Nl: Ze keken beiden naar boven, naar de hemel die langzaam donkerder werd.En: They both looked up at the sky, which gradually darkened.Nl: Het was een avontuur geweest om nooit te vergeten, en voor het eerst voelden ze zich allebei een beetje veranderd.En: It had been an adventure they would never forget, and for the first time, they both felt a little changed.Nl: Maarten zag nu het belang van veiligheid, en Lotte voelde de opwinding van het onbekende.En: Maarten now saw the importance of safety, and Lotte felt the thrill of the unknown.Nl: Samen liepen ze terug naar hun groep, terwijl de avond zijn rustige sluier over de Veluwe legde.En: Together, they walked back to their group as the evening draped its calm veil over the Veluwe. Vocabulary Words:brightly: felautumn: herfstcheerfully: vrolijkexclaimed: riepgaze: blikreminded: herinnerdeadventures: avonturenenthusiasm: enthousiasmecontagious: aanstekelijkconsideration: overlegsoothing: rustgevendcrunching: knisperenfamiliar: bekendeworriedly: bezorgdengraving: gravuresuppress: onderdrukkenconcern: bezorgdheidshadows: schaduwenmossy: mosrijkecautiously: voorzichtiginstincts: instinctenrelief: opluchtingthrill: opwindingveiled: sluierchanged: veranderdimportance: belangdarkening: donkerderdiscovered: ontdektenthrilling: spannendadmitted: toegegeven

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Laughs, Lessons, and Mushroom Mischief in the Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-04-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Skoven var levende, når solen legede i trækronerne, og lyset dansede ned over de mangefarvede svampe, der stod som små paraplyer blandt mosset.En: The forest was alive when the sun played in the treetops, and the light danced down over the multicolored mushrooms that stood like small umbrellas among the moss.Da: Mathias, Sofie og Kasper gik ad de snørklede stier, deres kurve i hånden klare til dagens svampejagt.En: Mathias, Sofie, and Kasper walked along the winding paths, their baskets in hand ready for the day's mushroom hunt.Da: Mathias strålede af entusiasme, selvom han ikke vidste meget om svampe.En: Mathias beamed with enthusiasm, even though he didn't know much about mushrooms.Da: Han ønskede bare at finde den perfekte svamp for at imponere Sofie.En: He just wanted to find the perfect mushroom to impress Sofie.Da: Sofie, derimod, bevægede sig med selvsikkerhed gennem skoven, hendes øjne skarpe efter kantareller og rørhatte.En: Sofie, on the other hand, moved confidently through the forest, her eyes sharp for chanterelles and boletus.Da: Kasper, som altid, fulgte afslappet med, klar til at komme med drillerier.En: Kasper, as always, followed along relaxed, ready to make jokes.Da: "Pas på, Mathias," sagde Kasper grinende.En: "Watch out, Mathias," said Kasper with a laugh.Da: "Du skal ikke ende med at plukke fluesvamp."En: "You don't want to end up picking a fly agaric."Da: "Jeg har styr på det!" protesterede Mathias og stak brystet lidt frem.En: "I've got it under control!" protested Mathias, puffing out his chest a bit.Da: De fortsatte dybere ind i skoven, solens stråler blev sporadiske, og lugten af våd jord fyldte luften.En: They continued deeper into the forest, the sun's rays becoming sporadic, and the smell of wet earth filled the air.Da: Pludselig stoppede Mathias op.En: Suddenly, Mathias stopped.Da: Foran ham stod en stor, farverig svamp, næsten for pæn til at være sand.En: In front of him stood a large, colorful mushroom, almost too pretty to be true.Da: "Se denne her!" råbte Mathias triumferende.En: "Look at this one!" Mathias shouted triumphantly.Da: Svampen var ikke til at overse.En: The mushroom was hard to miss.Da: Den skinnede næsten under solens stråler.En: It almost shone under the sun's rays.Da: Sofie nærmede sig, hendes smil blev lidt skævt.En: Sofie approached, her smile became a bit crooked.Da: "Er du sikker på, den er spiselig?" spurgte hun med hævede øjenbryn.En: "Are you sure it's edible?" she asked with raised eyebrows.Da: "Selvfølgelig," svarede Mathias hurtigt og plukkede svampen.En: "Of course," Mathias replied quickly and picked the mushroom.Da: Men lige da han gjorde det, slap en dyb latter fra Kasper.En: But just as he did, a deep laugh escaped Kasper.Da: "Mathias, du har fundet en... plastiksvamp!" grinede han, mens han pegede.En: "Mathias, you've found a... plastic mushroom!" he laughed, pointing.Da: Mathias kiggede nærmere.En: Mathias looked closer.Da: Svampen i hans hånd var ikke kold og glat som de andre, men fast og unaturlig.En: The mushroom in his hand was not cold and smooth like the others, but firm and unnatural.Da: Hans kinder rødmede, og han kunne ikke lade være med at grine sammen med de andre.En: His cheeks reddened, and he couldn't help but laugh along with the others.Da: "Okay, jeg tabte," indrømmede Mathias.En: "Okay, I lost," Mathias admitted.Da: "Du vandt, Sofie."En: "You won, Sofie."Da: Sofie lagde en hånd på hans skulder.En: Sofie placed a hand on his shoulder.Da: "Det vigtigste er at lære.En: "The most important thing is to learn.Da: Kom, lad mig vise dig forskellen."En: Come, let me show you the difference."Da: De brugte resten af eftermiddagen på at søge i skovens hjørner, Sofie forklarede tålmodigt, hvordan de gode svampe kunne skelnes fra de dårlige.En: They spent the rest of the afternoon searching the corners of the forest, Sofie patiently explaining how to distinguish the good mushrooms from the bad ones.Da: Mathias lyttede opmærksomt, glad for at lære fra hende.En: Mathias listened attentively, happy to learn from her.Da: Da solen begyndte at gå ned, og skoven blev badet i gyldent lys, vendte de tilbage mod bilen med kurvene fyldt med ægte fund.En: As the sun began to set, and the forest was bathed in golden light, they returned to the car with baskets filled with real finds.Da: Mathias, nu mindre stolt men klogere, smilede bredt.En: Mathias, now less proud but wiser, smiled broadly.Da: "Tak, Sofie. Næste gang finder jeg den bedste svamp selv," lovede han.En: "Thanks, Sofie. Next time I'll find the best mushroom myself," he promised.Da: Sofie lo.En: Sofie laughed.Da: "Det er en aftale," sagde hun, og de gik sammen, efterladende den falske svamp til en anden nysgerrig jæger.En: "It's a deal," she said, and they walked together, leaving the fake mushroom for another curious hunter.Da: Da de kørte væk, vidste Mathias, at han havde lært noget vigtigere end bare svampekundskaber.En: As they drove away, Mathias knew that he had learned something more important than just mushroom knowledge.Da: Det var okay at spørge om hjælp og at grine af sig selv once in a while.En: It was okay to ask for help and to laugh at yourself once in a while. Vocabulary Words:treetops: trækronernemoss: mossetwinding: snørkledeenthusiasm: entusiasmechanterelles: kantarellerboletus: rørhatterelaxed: afslappetsporadic: sporadiskefly agaric: fluesvampcrooked: skævtedible: spiseligunnatural: unaturligdeep: dybtriumphantly: triumferendedistinguish: skelnesattentively: opmærksomtbathed: badetcurious: nysgerrigknowledge: kundskabermulticolored: mangefarvedefirm: fasttrails: stierprotested: protesteredeconfidently: selvsikkerhedraised eyebrows: hævede øjenbrynadmitted: indrømmedecorners: hjørnersharp: skarpebaskets: kurveimpress: imponere

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Her Roots: Eliana's Journey Back to the Kibbutz Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הקיבוץ היה מקום שקט ויפה, מוקף גבעות ירוקות של הגליל.En: The kibbutz was a quiet and beautiful place, surrounded by the green hills of the Galilee.He: שורות עצי זית סודרו כמו חיילים נאמנים תחת שמש סוף הקיץ, והאבן הלבנה של השבילים הצביעה על הבתים הפשוטים אך המסורתיים בקהילה.En: Rows of olive trees were arranged like loyal soldiers under the late summer sun, and the white stone of the pathways pointed to the simple yet traditional houses in the community.He: אליאנה חזרה הביתה.En: Eliana returned home.He: אחרי שנים של לימודים בחו"ל, היא חשה כמו זרה בין המשפחה והחברים.En: After years of studying abroad, she felt like a stranger among family and friends.He: היא התגעגעה לקיבוץ בזמן ששהתה בחוץ, אך משהו תמיד עצר אותה מלחזור.En: She had missed the kibbutz while she was away, but something always held her back from returning.He: היה ראש השנה. זמן של התחדשות ותקווה.En: It was Rosh Hashanah, a time of renewal and hope.He: המשפחה התקבצה יחד לקטיף הזיתים המסורתי.En: The family gathered together for the traditional olive harvest.He: דוד ונועה הובילו את הקבוצה, מיומנים בעבודת השטח כמו תמיד.En: David and Noa led the group, skilled in fieldwork as always.He: אליאנה רצתה להשתלב, אך חשה נבוכה וחסרת ביטחון.En: Eliana wanted to fit in, but she felt awkward and insecure.He: כל תנועה שלה הייתה נראית לה מוזרה ולא טבעית.En: Every move she made seemed strange and unnatural to her.He: "בואי, אליאנה!" קראה נועה בהתרגשות, "הזיתים השנה נפלאים. בואי נקטוף יחד."En: "Come, Eliana!" called Noa excitedly, "The olives are wonderful this year. Let's pick them together."He: אליאנה ניסתה, אך תחושת הניתוק לא נעלמה.En: Eliana tried, but the feeling of disconnection did not disappear.He: כשהקטיף התקדם, ענני סערה הופיעו באופק.En: As the harvest progressed, storm clouds appeared on the horizon.He: הרוח התחזקה, והמשפחה הבינה שעליהם למהר.En: The wind grew stronger, and the family realized they needed to hurry.He: אליאנה ראתה בפניהם דאגה.En: Eliana saw the concern on their faces.He: "אני יכולה לעזור!" היא הכריזה פתאום, מפתיעה את עצמה.En: "I can help!" she suddenly declared, surprising herself.He: היא החלה לארגן את האנשים עם אנרגיה החלטית.En: She began to organize the people with determined energy.He: "בואו נתחלק לקבוצות, וכל אחת תטפל בעץ אחר."En: "Let's divide into groups, and each group will take care of a different tree."He: בתדהמה, כולם החלו לפעול יחד.En: Amazingly, everyone began to work together.He: הזיתים ניצלו, ובסוף היום המשפחה התכנסה לסעודת החג.En: The olives were saved, and at the end of the day, the family gathered for the holiday meal.He: שולחן הארוחה היה מלא בכל טוב - תפוחים בדבש, רימונים, וכל מה שמשמעות ראש השנה.En: The dining table was filled with all sorts of good things—apples in honey, pomegranates, and everything that symbolizes Rosh Hashanah.He: אליאנה צפתה במשפחה וצחקה איתם.En: Eliana watched her family and laughed with them.He: היא הרגישה שייכת.En: She felt like she belonged.He: היא הבינה שהיא יכולה לשלב בין העולם החדש שגילתה לבין הבית שהיא תמיד תאהב.En: She realized she could integrate the new world she had discovered with the home she would always love.He: כולם הודו לה על שנעמדה מנהיגה ברגע הקשה.En: Everyone thanked her for stepping up as a leader in a difficult moment.He: עם סיום הארוחה, אליאנה הרגישה שמחת לב יוצאת מן הכלל.En: As the meal ended, Eliana felt an extraordinary joy.He: היא מצאה מחדש את הקשר למשפחתה ולשורשים שלה, והבינה שמקומה הוא כאן, בלב הקהילה המסודרת והחמה של הקיבוץ.En: She had rediscovered her connection to her family and her roots and understood that her place was here, in the heart of the organized and warm community of the kibbutz. Vocabulary Words:kibbutz: קיבוץsurrounded: מוקףpathways: שביליםrenewal: התחדשותhope: תקווהharvest: קטיףawkward: נבוכהinsecure: חסרת ביטחוןstorm: סערהhorizon: אופקwind: רוחconcern: דאגהorganized: מסודרתdetermined: החלטיתamazing: תדהמהgathered: התקבצהmeal: סעודהintegrate: לשלבextraordinary: יוצאת מן הכללroots: שורשיםloyal: נאמניםtraditional: מסורתייםcommunity: קהילהabroad: חו"לdisconnection: ניתוקdeclare: להכריזleader: מנהיגהbelong: שייכתdiscovered: גילתהconcern: דאגהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reviving Family Traditions: A Heartfelt Harvest Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kølig efterårsdag i den danske natur, hvor gyldne blade dækkede jorden som et tæppe.En: It was a cool autumn day in the danske countryside, where golden leaves covered the ground like a blanket.Da: Astrid gik ad den gamle grusvej, hendes skridt lette, men hendes sind tungt af tanker.En: Astrid walked along the old gravel road, her steps light but her mind heavy with thoughts.Da: Hun havde tænkt meget over, hvordan hun kunne bringe sin familie tættere sammen igen.En: She had been thinking a lot about how she could bring her family closer together again.Da: I dag var dagen.En: Today was the day.Da: Høstfestivalen var vendt tilbage til deres lille by, og Astrid havde besluttet sig for at deltage.En: The harvest festival had returned to their small town, and Astrid had decided to participate.Da: Hun kunne dufte kanelsneglene og æbleskiverne langt væk.En: She could smell the kanelsnegle and æbleskiver from afar.Da: Hyggen og glæden fyldte luften.En: The coziness and joy filled the air.Da: Astrid huskede, hvordan hendes familie plejede at glæde sig over denne begivenhed.En: Astrid remembered how her family used to delight in this event.Da: Men efter deres forældres død, var traditionen visnet bort.En: But after their parents' death, the tradition had withered away.Da: Hendes bror Lars mente, det ikke var værd at genoptage.En: Her brother Lars thought it wasn't worth reviving.Da: "Fortiden er fortiden," sagde han tit.En: "The past is the past," he often said.Da: Astrid følte dog noget andet.En: However, Astrid felt differently.Da: Hun henvendte sig til deres yngre fætter, Mikkel.En: She approached their younger cousin, Mikkel.Da: "Vil du ikke med?"En: "Don't you want to come?"Da: spurgte hun med et håb i stemmen.En: she asked, hope in her voice.Da: Mikkel tøvede først, men lod sig til sidst overtale.En: Mikkel hesitated at first, but was finally persuaded.Da: Han huskede også de glade stunder fra barndommen.En: He also remembered the happy times from childhood.Da: De nåede festivalen, hvor børn løb omkring og folk grinede.En: They reached the festival, where children ran around and people laughed.Da: Der var boder med håndlavede genstande, og musikken spillede munterligt i baggrunden.En: There were stalls with handmade items, and music played merrily in the background.Da: Astrid og Mikkel gik hen til den gamle laden, hvor en gruppe dansede folkedanse.En: Astrid and Mikkel went to the old barn, where a group was dancing folk dances.Da: Astrid tog en dyb indånding og gik hen til dem.En: Astrid took a deep breath and walked over to them.Da: Hun trak Mikkel med sig, og snart blev de en del af den snoede række.En: She pulled Mikkel with her, and soon they became part of the winding line.Da: Folk begyndte at lægge mærke til dem.En: People began to notice them.Da: En venlig murmur steg op i skaren.En: A friendly murmur rose from the crowd.Da: Astrid kunne mærke angsten slippe sit tag, erstattet af glæde.En: Astrid could feel the anxiety release its grip, replaced by joy.Da: "Kom nu, Mikkel," råbte hun med et smil.En: "Come on, Mikkel," she shouted with a smile.Da: De dansede, som om de aldrig havde været væk, som om deres forældre stod der med dem.En: They danced as if they had never been away, as if their parents were there with them.Da: Fra kanten af festivalen så Lars til.En: From the edge of the festival, Lars watched.Da: Noget rørte ved hans hjerte, da han så sin søster smile.En: Something touched his heart as he saw his sister smile.Da: Han huskede de dage, hvor de alle havde været sammen.En: He remembered the days when they had all been together.Da: Noget blødt og varmt fandt vej til hans indre.En: Something soft and warm found its way into his heart.Da: Til sidst gav han sig og gik hen imod dem.En: Finally, he gave in and walked towards them.Da: Hans skridt var tøvende, men beslutsomme.En: His steps were hesitant but determined.Da: Da han nåede Astrid, tog hun hans hånd uden et ord.En: When he reached Astrid, she took his hand without a word.Da: Han smilte skævt tilbage og sluttede sig til dansen.En: He smiled wryly back and joined the dance.Da: Efter dansen stod Lars, Astrid og Mikkel tilbage, stadig let forpustede og grinende.En: After the dance, Lars, Astrid, and Mikkel stood back, still slightly out of breath and laughing.Da: "Måske... måske tager jeg fejl," sagde Lars blidt, "måske er traditioner vigtigere, end jeg troede."En: "Maybe... maybe I was wrong," Lars said gently, "maybe traditions are more important than I thought."Da: Astrid nikkede, tilfreds.En: Astrid nodded, satisfied.Da: De var måske ikke altid enige, men i dag havde de fundet en fælles grund.En: They might not always agree, but today they had found common ground.Da: De tre gik hjem ad grusvejen, natten nærmede sig, og stjernerne begyndte at glimte.En: The three walked home along the gravel road, night approaching, and the stars beginning to twinkle.Da: "Det var en god dag," tænkte Astrid og mærkede en ny begyndelse inden i sig.En: "It was a good day," thought Astrid, feeling a new beginning inside herself.Da: De var én familie igen, bundet sammen af minder om fortiden og håb for fremtiden.En: They were one family again, bound together by memories of the past and hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:countryside: naturgravel: grusheavy: tungtharvest: høstfestival: festivalencoziness: hyggenjoy: glædendelight: glædewithered: visnettradition: traditionapproached: henvendte sigpersuaded: overtaltbarn: ladenfolk: folkedansebreath: indåndinganxiety: angstgrip: tagwryly: skævthesitant: tøvendedetermined: beslutsommewry: skævtcommon ground: fælles grundapproaching: nærmede sigtwinkle: glimtenew beginning: ny begyndelsebound: bundetmemories: minderhope: håbfuture: fremtiden

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Crafting Autumn Magic: Budget-Friendly Home Inspirations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-02-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca adorava l'autunno.En: Luca loved autumn.It: Ogni anno, trasformava la sua casa in un accogliente rifugio autunnale, sperando di stupire i suoi ospiti.En: Every year, he transformed his house into a cozy autumn refuge, hoping to amaze his guests.It: Quel sabato mattina, lui e Gianna passeggiavano lungo le vie del quartiere moderno, con le vetrine dei negozi illuminate da calde tinte di arancione e oro.En: That Saturday morning, he and Gianna were strolling along the streets of the modern neighborhood, with the store windows illuminated by warm shades of orange and gold.It: "Guarda, Gianna, questo negozio ha delle foglie d'acero decorative," disse Luca, con lo sguardo lucido di entusiasmo.En: "Look, Gianna, this store has decorative maple leaves," said Luca, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.It: Entrò, seguito da Gianna, in un negozio di articoli per la casa.En: He entered, followed by Gianna, a home goods store.It: Luca si avventurò subito tra le decorazioni.En: Luca immediately ventured among the decorations.It: Gianna lo osservava con un sorriso paziente.En: Gianna watched him with a patient smile.It: "Luca, non esagerare.En: "Luca, don't overdo it.It: Non serve spendere una fortuna per abbellire la casa."En: There's no need to spend a fortune to beautify the house."It: Luca annuì, ma poi vide un centrotavola magnifico: un vaso pieno di zucche di ceramica e candele profumate alla cannella.En: Luca nodded, but then he saw a magnificent centerpiece: a vase full of ceramic pumpkins and cinnamon-scented candles.It: Il prezzo, però, era più alto di quanto sperasse.En: The price, however, was higher than he had hoped.It: Gianna, accanto a lui, incrociò le braccia.En: Gianna, next to him, crossed her arms.It: "Davvero pensi che ne valga la pena?"En: "Do you really think it's worth it?"It: Luca si fermò a riflettere.En: Luca stopped to think.It: "È perfetto, Gianna.En: "It's perfect, Gianna.It: Ma mi rendo conto che dobbiamo pensare anche al budget."En: But I realize we also have to think about the budget."It: "Esatto.En: "Exactly.It: Ci sono tanti altri modi per rendere la tua casa accogliente senza spendere così tanto," disse Gianna, con un tono incoraggiante.En: There are plenty of other ways to make your home cozy without spending so much," said Gianna, in an encouraging tone.It: "Dai, cerchiamo qualcosa di simile ma più abbordabile."En: "Come on, let's look for something similar but more affordable."It: Proseguirono nella ricerca e, dopo aver visitato altri negozi, entrarono in un piccolo mercatino.En: They continued their search and, after visiting other stores, they entered a small market.It: Qui, tra una bancarella di mele e una di sciarpe, trovarono dei semplici sottopiatti in feltro e candele artigianali.En: Here, between a stall of apples and one of scarves, they found simple felt placemats and handcrafted candles.It: Gianna iniziò a negoziare con il venditore, e alla fine, il prezzo era sorprendentemente vantaggioso.En: Gianna began to negotiate with the vendor, and in the end, the price was surprisingly advantageous.It: Quella sera, a casa di Luca, i nuovi acquisti erano sistemati con cura sul tavolo del soggiorno.En: That evening, at Luca's house, the new purchases were carefully arranged on the living room table.It: Le candele accese diffondevano un dolce profumo di vaniglia, mentre i sottopiatti donavano un tocco rustico e accogliente.En: The lit candles spread a sweet vanilla scent, while the placemats added a rustic and cozy touch.It: "Meglio di quanto immaginassi," ammise Luca, guardando il suo lavoro.En: "Better than I imagined," admitted Luca, looking at his work.It: "Grazie, Gianna."En: "Thanks, Gianna."It: "È stato divertente," rispose lei, dando un colpetto amichevole sulla spalla di Luca.En: "It was fun," she replied, giving Luca a friendly pat on the shoulder.It: "Spero che i tuoi ospiti apprezzino."En: "I hope your guests appreciate it."It: Gianna, da quel giorno, apprezzò di più la creatività di Luca, mentre lui imparò a bilanciare estetica e praticità.En: From that day on, Gianna appreciated Luca's creativity more, while he learned to balance aesthetics and practicality.It: Insieme, riuscirono a creare una perfetta atmosfera autunnale senza sacrificare il portafoglio, unendo passione e ragione.En: Together, they managed to create the perfect autumn atmosphere without sacrificing their budget, combining passion and reason.It: Il quartiere, con le sue foglie fruscianti e il vento fresco, sembrava approvare quella nuova armonia.En: The neighborhood, with its rustling leaves and fresh wind, seemed to approve of this new harmony. Vocabulary Words:cozy: accoglienterefuge: rifugioto stroll: passeggiaredecorative: decorativecenterpiece: il centrotavolacinnamon: la cannellaaffordable: abbordabilevendor: il venditoreto negotiate: negoziarebudget: il budgetadvantageous: vantaggiosoto venture: avventurarsienthusiasm: l'entusiasmosparkling: luminosorustic: rusticoto beautify: abbellireharmony: l'armoniato balance: bilanciarepatience: la pazienzato sacrifice: sacrificarepracticality: la praticitàto approve: approvarecraftsmanship: l'artigianatogestures: gestito transform: trasformarepatient: pazienteto realize: rendersi contoencouraging: incoraggianteto spread: diffonderesparkling (eyes): lucido

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Ice Cream, Lost Brothers, and Back-to-School Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Karl Johans gate i Oslo var fylt med liv og røre.En: Karl Johans gate in Oslo was filled with life and excitement.No: Solen skinte varmt, som om det ville holde fast på sommeren bare litt til.En: The sun shone warmly, as if it wanted to hold on to summer just a little longer.No: Sigrid gikk bestemt gjennom folkemengden.En: Sigrid walked determinedly through the crowd.No: Hun hadde en liste.En: She had a list.No: En lang liste over alt hun trengte til skolestart.En: A long list of everything she needed for the start of school.No: Ved siden av henne gikk Lars, hennes yngre bror, med et søkende blikk.En: Beside her walked Lars, her younger brother, with a searching gaze.No: Astrid, hennes beste venninne, trippet lett ved deres side, og stanset ofte ved utstillingsvinduene for å beundre klærne.En: Astrid, her best friend, skipped lightly by their side, often stopping at the display windows to admire the clothes.No: "Kom igjen, Lars, vi må fokusere," sa Sigrid og kastet et blikk mot de mange butikker.En: "Come on, Lars, we need to focus," said Sigrid, casting a glance at the many shops.No: "Vi trenger blyanter, notatblokker og kanskje noen nye klær også.En: "We need pencils, notepads, and maybe some new clothes too."No: "Men Lars hadde allerede blitt fanget av en iskremselger.En: But Lars had already been captivated by an ice cream vendor.No: "Jeg vil ha iskrem!En: "I want ice cream!"No: " utbryter han, med et stort smil.En: he exclaimed, with a big smile.No: Astrid lo, "La oss få is først, Sigrid.En: Astrid laughed, "Let's get ice cream first, Sigrid.No: Vi har tid.En: We have time."No: "Sigrid sukket.En: Sigrid sighed.No: Hun visste at ting alltid tok lengre tid enn planlagt når Astrid og Lars var med.En: She knew that things always took longer than planned when Astrid and Lars were with her.No: Etter å ha kjøpt iskrem og sjonglert bæreposer, begynte de igjen.En: After buying ice cream and juggling shopping bags, they set off again.No: De gikk inn i en stor bokhandel.En: They went into a large bookstore.No: Sigrid fant noen fine notatblokker og begynte å se på kalkulatorer.En: Sigrid found some nice notepads and began looking at calculators.No: Lars forsvant bak noen hylle med leketøy før hun kunne stoppe ham.En: Lars disappeared behind some shelves filled with toys before she could stop him.No: "Å nei, hvor blir det av Lars nå!En: "Oh no, where is Lars now!"No: " Sigrids stemme var desperat og frustrert.En: Sigrid's voice was desperate and frustrated.No: Astrid, med en ny kjole over armen, svarte, "Han er nok i nærheten.En: Astrid, with a new dress draped over her arm, replied, "He's probably nearby.No: Jeg skal bare prøve denne på meg.En: I'll just try this on."No: "På dette punktet kunne Sigrid ikke lenger holde frustrasjonen tilbake.En: At this point, Sigrid could no longer hold back her frustration.No: "Nei, Astrid.En: "No, Astrid.No: Vi må fullføre dette.En: We need to finish this.No: Jeg trenger din hjelp med å finne Lars, og så må vi få gjort handlelisten min.En: I need your help to find Lars, and then we need to get my shopping list done."No: "Astrid så på Sigrid og nikket, for første gang gir opp sin impuls.En: Astrid looked at Sigrid and nodded, for the first time giving up her impulse.No: De gikk sammen og oppdaget Lars som satt i en lekeavdeling, helt fornøyd.En: They went together and discovered Lars sitting contently in a toy section.No: Astrid ristet på hodet med et smil.En: Astrid shook her head with a smile.No: "Vi har overgikk oss selv, ikke sant?En: "We've outdone ourselves, haven't we?"No: "Sigrid smilte til slutt.En: Sigrid finally smiled.No: "Ja, men nå må vi skynde oss.En: "Yes, but now we must hurry.No: Skolestart er rett rundt hjørnet!En: The start of school is just around the corner!"No: "Med en ny energi samlet de alt på listen og avsluttet shoppingturen.En: With new energy, they gathered everything on the list and completed the shopping trip.No: Da de gikk ut av den siste butikken, kunne de se det storslåtte Slottet i solnedgangen.En: As they walked out of the last store, they could see the majestic Slottet in the sunset.No: Lars holdt Sigrids hånd med et unnskyldende blikk, mens Astrid ryddet av seg kjolen hun aldri prøvde.En: Lars held Sigrid's hand with an apologetic look, while Astrid put away the dress she never tried on.No: "Unnskyld, Sigrid," sa Lars.En: "Sorry, Sigrid," said Lars.No: "Jeg skulle vært mer hjelpsom.En: "I should have been more helpful."No: ""Jeg også," la Astrid til.En: "Me too," added Astrid.No: Sigrid så på dem begge med et varmt smil.En: Sigrid looked at them both with a warm smile.No: "Det er greit.En: "It's okay.No: La oss dra hjem og nyte de siste sommerdagene sammen.En: Let's go home and enjoy the last days of summer together.No: Vi gjør det bedre neste gang.En: We'll do better next time."No: "De forlot Karl Johans gate med en følelse av lettelse og nye lærdommer.En: They left Karl Johans gate with a feeling of relief and new lessons learned.No: Skolestarten hadde aldri sett lysere ut, med nye forsyninger og fornyet vennskap.En: The start of school had never looked brighter, with new supplies and renewed friendships. Vocabulary Words:excitedly: røredeterminedly: bestemtcrowd: folkemengdenskipping: trippetcapture: fangetdesperate: desperatfrustrated: frustrertgaze: blikkglance: blikkvendor: iskremselgerexclaimed: utbryterjuggling: sjonglertshelves: hyllesigh: sukketmajestic: storslåtteapologetic: unnskyldenderenewed: fornyetimpulse: impulscontently: fornøyddrapped: ryddetlessons: lærdommernewly: nysymbolic: symbolskfreedom: frihetcontrast: kontrastshadow: skyggechorus: korunison: uniseternal: evigserene: rolig

Fluent Fiction - French: From Mistake to Masterpiece: A Latte Art Journey in Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: À Paris, l'été était ensoleillé et chaud.En: In Paris, the summer was sunny and hot.Fr: Les cafés étaient pleins de gens profitant des vacances.En: The cafes were full of people enjoying their vacations.Fr: Ce jour-là, Élodie, une jeune graphiste, était assise au "Café des Amis", un charmant café parisien, pour se détendre après une longue journée de travail.En: That day, Élodie, a young graphic designer, was sitting at the "Café des Amis," a charming Parisian café, to relax after a long day of work.Fr: Elle aimait l'ambiance ici : les murs tapissés d'affiches vintage, l'odeur du café fraîchement moulu et le bruit des conversations animées.En: She loved the ambiance here: the walls covered with vintage posters, the smell of freshly ground coffee, and the noise of lively conversations.Fr: Élodie avait commandé un cappuccino mais, par erreur, elle prit un latte macchiato posé à côté.En: Élodie had ordered a cappuccino but, by mistake, she took a latte macchiato placed next to it.Fr: En s'installant à une table, elle remarqua la tasse joliment décorée.En: As she settled at a table, she noticed the beautifully decorated cup.Fr: Avant qu'elle puisse échanger la tasse, un homme s'approcha : "Ah!En: Before she could exchange the cup, a man approached her: "Ah!Fr: Vous êtes la participante suivante!En: You are the next participant!Fr: Venez par ici, s'il vous plaît."En: Come over here, please."Fr: C'était Mathieu, le barista du café, qui l'emmenait sur une petite estrade.En: It was Mathieu, the barista of the café, who was leading her to a small stage.Fr: Claire, une amie d'Élodie, la suivait du regard, curieuse.En: Claire, a friend of Élodie, watched with curiosity.Fr: Élodie était confuse mais n'eut pas le temps de protester avant que le concours de latte art ne commence.En: Élodie was confused but had no time to protest before the latte art contest began.Fr: Le café était rempli et l'excitation dans l'air était palpable.En: The café was packed and the excitement in the air was palpable.Fr: Élodie se retrouva avec un pichet de lait dans une main et une tasse dans l'autre.En: Élodie found herself with a pitcher of milk in one hand and a cup in the other.Fr: Elle regarda les autres concurrents, chacun créant des motifs magnifiques.En: She looked at the other competitors, each creating beautiful patterns.Fr: Elle n'avait jamais fait cela auparavant, mais l'idée d'essayer la tentait.En: She had never done this before, but the idea of trying was tempting.Fr: Elle décida de canaliser sa créativité.En: She decided to channel her creativity.Fr: Après tout, elle était graphiste.En: After all, she was a graphic designer.Fr: Avec une concentration intense, Élodie versa le lait en formant un motif abstrait.En: With intense concentration, Élodie poured the milk to form an abstract pattern.Fr: Elle se perdit dans le moment, oubliant la foule et ses peurs.En: She lost herself in the moment, forgetting the crowd and her fears.Fr: En quelques minutes, son design était terminé : unique, audacieux.En: In a few minutes, her design was finished: unique, bold.Fr: Les juges, surpris, échangèrent des regards avant de sourire.En: The judges, surprised, exchanged glances before smiling.Fr: Mathieu annonça les résultats.En: Mathieu announced the results.Fr: "Et le gagnant est...En: "And the winner is...Fr: Élodie!"En: Élodie!"Fr: La salle éclata d'applaudissements, Claire était debout, applaudissant fort.En: The room burst into applause, Claire was standing up, clapping loudly.Fr: Élodie ne pouvait pas y croire.En: Élodie couldn't believe it.Fr: Son abstraction avait touché les juges.En: Her abstraction had touched the judges.Fr: Elle sentit un nouvel élan de confiance.En: She felt a new surge of confidence.Fr: En quittant le café, elle comprit que prendre des risques pouvait mener à des aventures formidables.En: Upon leaving the café, she realized that taking risks could lead to wonderful adventures.Fr: Le sourire aux lèvres, elle se promit d'être plus spontanée à l'avenir.En: Smiling, she promised herself to be more spontaneous in the future.Fr: Le soleil continuait de briller sur Paris, mais pour Élodie, ce jour avait apporté un nouvel éclat à sa vie.En: The sun continued to shine on Paris, but for Élodie, that day had brought a new sparkle to her life. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'ététhe vacations: les vacancesthe graphic designer: la graphistethe ambiance: l'ambiancevintage posters: affiches vintagefreshly ground: fraîchement mouluthe mistake: l'erreurbeautifully decorated: joliment décoréethe man: l'hommethe participant: la participantethe barista: le baristathe stage: la estradethe curiosity: la curiositéto protest: protesterthe contest: le concourspacked: remplipalpable: palpablethe pitcher: le pichetthe competitors: les concurrentsthe pattern: le motiftempting: tentantto channel: canaliserthe concentration: la concentrationbold: audacieuxthe judges: les jugesto exchange glances: échanger des regardsthe applause: les applaudissementsto clap: applaudirthe abstraction: l'abstractionthe adventure: l'aventure

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Courage in Harmony: A Talent Show Journey of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De late zomerzon scheen zachtjes over het prestigieuze, roodstenen internaat in Nederland.En: The late summer sun softly shone over the prestigious, red-bricked boarding school in Nederland.Nl: De paden waren bedekt met kinderkopjes en leidden naar een centraal plein waar studenten samenkwamen.En: The paths were covered with cobblestones and led to a central square where students gathered.Nl: Hier begon de spanning van het naderende talentenshow langzaam te stijgen.En: Here, the tension of the upcoming talent show was slowly rising.Nl: Jasmijn zat op een houten bankje onder een grote kastanjeboom.En: Jasmijn sat on a wooden bench under a large chestnut tree.Nl: Haar viool rustte op haar schoot.En: Her violin rested on her lap.Nl: Ze keek naar een groepje studenten dat lachend voorbijliep.En: She watched a group of students walking by, laughing.Nl: Ze hoorde hun stemmen, maar hun woorden leken te vervagen.En: She heard their voices, but their words seemed to blur.Nl: Haar gedachten waren bij de aankomende talentenshow.En: Her thoughts were on the upcoming talent show.Nl: Jasmijn was een getalenteerde maar verlegen violiste.En: Jasmijn was a talented but shy violinist.Nl: Ze twijfelde aan zichzelf, vooral als ze dacht aan het optreden voor een groot publiek.En: She doubted herself, especially when she thought about performing in front of a large audience.Nl: Haar beste vriend, Thijs, was anders.En: Her best friend, Thijs, was different.Nl: Hij was zelfverzekerd en hield ervan om evenementen te organiseren.En: He was confident and loved organizing events.Nl: Hij wist precies hoe hij Jasmijn moest aanmoedigen.En: He knew exactly how to encourage Jasmijn.Nl: "Kom op, Jasmijn," zei Thijs vrolijk terwijl hij naast haar kwam zitten.En: "Come on, Jasmijn," said Thijs cheerfully as he sat down next to her.Nl: "Dit is jouw kans!"En: "This is your chance!"Nl: "Ik weet het niet, Thijs," antwoordde Jasmijn zacht.En: "I don't know, Thijs," answered Jasmijn softly.Nl: Haar ogen keken naar de viool in haar handen.En: Her eyes looked at the violin in her hands.Nl: "Ik ben zo bang."En: "I'm so scared."Nl: Thijs glimlachte bemoedigend.En: Thijs smiled encouragingly.Nl: "Je kunt het!En: "You can do it!Nl: En Maarten, die nieuwe jongen, hij doet misschien stoer, maar hij is waarschijnlijk net zo nerveus als jij."En: And Maarten, that new guy, he might act tough, but he's probably just as nervous as you are."Nl: Maarten was inderdaad een mysterie.En: Maarten was indeed a mystery.Nl: Slechts een paar weken op school, maar al gingen er geruchten rond dat hij een briljant muzikant was.En: Only a few weeks at school, yet rumors were already circulating that he was a brilliant musician.Nl: Sommigen zeiden zelfs dat hij zijn talenten overschatte om anderen af te schrikken.En: Some even said that he overestimated his talents to intimidate others.Nl: Die avond nam Jasmijn een besluit.En: That evening, Jasmijn made a decision.Nl: Ze oefende urenlang, haar vingers vlogen over de snaren terwijl de muziek zich door haar heen afspeelde.En: She practiced for hours, her fingers flying over the strings as the music played through her.Nl: Ze besloot ook om met Maarten te praten.En: She also decided to talk to Maarten.Nl: Ze wilde de waarheid horen, zonder zich meer druk te maken over de geruchten.En: She wanted to hear the truth without worrying about the rumors anymore.Nl: De volgende dag vond ze Maarten in de bibliotheek.En: The next day, she found Maarten in the library.Nl: Hij zat rustig te lezen.En: He was sitting quietly, reading.Nl: Jasmijn stapte op hem af.En: Jasmijn approached him.Nl: "Maarten, kunnen we praten?"En: "Maarten, can we talk?"Nl: Maarten keek op, enigszins verbaasd maar knikte.En: Maarten looked up, somewhat surprised, but nodded.Nl: Ze vertelden elkaar over hun angsten en wensen.En: They shared their fears and wishes.Nl: Tot Jasmijns verrassing was Maarten helemaal niet zo zeker als hij leek.En: To Jasmijn's surprise, Maarten was not as confident as he seemed.Nl: Hij was simpelweg bang om net zo te worden afgewezen als op zijn vorige scholen.En: He was simply afraid of being rejected just like at his previous schools.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we elkaar helpen," stelde Jasmijn voor, en Maarten glimlachte opgelucht.En: "Maybe we can help each other," Jasmijn suggested, and Maarten smiled in relief.Nl: Samen begonnen ze te oefenen voor de talentenshow, hun aanvankelijke rivaliteit veranderde in wederzijdse steun.En: Together they began practicing for the talent show, their initial rivalry turning into mutual support.Nl: Thijs had een briljant idee.En: Thijs had a brilliant idea.Nl: Hij organiseerde een klein concertje voor Jasmijn in de tuin met een groepje vrienden als publiek.En: He organized a small concert for Jasmijn in the garden with a group of friends as the audience.Nl: Dit gaf Jasmijn de moed die ze nodig had.En: This gave Jasmijn the courage she needed.Nl: Op de avond van de talentenshow vulde het auditorium zich met studenten en leraren.En: On the night of the talent show, the auditorium filled with students and teachers.Nl: Het was eindelijk Jasmijns beurt.En: It was finally Jasmijn's turn.Nl: Ze stapte het podium op met haar viool in de hand, haar hart kloppend.En: She stepped onto the stage with her violin in hand, her heart pounding.Nl: Maar toen begon ze te spelen, en al haar angsten smolten weg.En: But then she began to play, and all her fears melted away.Nl: Haar muziek vulde de ruimte en hield iedereen in de ban.En: Her music filled the room and captivated everyone.Nl: Na de laatste noot vulde applaus de lucht.En: After the last note, applause filled the air.Nl: Jasmijn straalde en keek naar Thijs en Maarten die trots naar haar keken.En: Jasmijn beamed and looked at Thijs and Maarten, who were looking at her proudly.Nl: Maarten stapte daarna het podium op, en zijn optreden was net zo meeslepend.En: Maarten then stepped onto the stage, and his performance was just as captivating.Nl: Die avond vond Jasmijn niet alleen acceptatie, maar ook zelfvertrouwen.En: That evening, Jasmijn found not only acceptance but also self-confidence.Nl: Ze leerde dat het confronteren van haar angsten en het openstaan voor anderen nieuwe deuren kon openen.En: She learned that confronting her fears and being open to others could open new doors.Nl: En zo was het prestigieuze internaat niet alleen het decor voor hun talenten, maar ook voor nieuwe vriendschappen en zelfontdekkingen.En: And thus, the prestigious boarding school was not only the setting for their talents but also for new friendships and self-discoveries. Vocabulary Words:prestigious: prestigieuzeboarding school: interna(a)tcobblestones: kinderkopjescentral: centraaltension: spanningtalent show: talentenshowchestnut: kastanjeblur: vervagenviolist: violisteencourage: aanmoedigenconfident: zelfverzekerdcheerfully: vrolijkmystery: mysterierumors: geruchtenbrilliant: briljantintimidate: afschrikkendecision: besluitlibrary: bibliotheekfears: angstenrejected: afgewezenrivalry: rivaliteitmutual: wederzijdseauditorium: auditoriumheart pounding: hart kloppendcaptivated: in de banapplause: applausbeamed: straaldeself-confidence: zelfvertrouwenconfronting: confronterenacceptance: acceptatie

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Mural Unites: The Festival That Transformed Milan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У школи у Београду, где се зидови преплићу са бршљаном, спрема се велики летњи фестивал.En: At a school in Beograd, where the walls intertwine with ivy, a big summer festival is being prepared.Sr: У дворишту школе, где сунце баца дуге сенке преко добро одржаваних травњака, ученици су у пуној припреми.En: In the schoolyard, where the sun casts long shadows over well-maintained lawns, the students are in full preparation.Sr: Милан хода полако, са својом тишином која га увек прати.En: Milan walks slowly, with the silence that always follows him.Sr: Воли уметност, али не зна како да покаже то другима.En: He loves art but doesn't know how to show it to others.Sr: Јована, насмејана и бучна, је свуда.En: Jovana, smiling and loud, is everywhere.Sr: Жели да фестивал буде савршен.En: She wants the festival to be perfect.Sr: Она брине за сваки детаљ и то је све што њени пријатељи обожавају код ње.En: She cares for every detail and that's what her friends love about her.Sr: Видела је код Милана нешто дивно први пут кад га је упознала.En: She saw something wonderful in Milan the first time she met him.Sr: Осетила је да крије уметнички таленат.En: She felt he was hiding an artistic talent.Sr: Скоро се нехотице зауставила када је приметила Милана како гледа бео зид школе.En: Almost inadvertently, she stopped when she noticed Milan looking at the white wall of the school.Sr: Прошла је поред њега и тихо рекла: „Ти имаш идеју, зар не?“En: She passed by him and quietly said, "You have an idea, don't you?"Sr: Милан ју је погледао, помало изненађен, и одмах оборио поглед.En: Milan looked at her, somewhat surprised, and immediately lowered his gaze.Sr: Дуго је размишљао о томе да ли треба да подели своју идеју са комитетом фестивала.En: He had been thinking for a long time about whether he should share his idea with the festival committee.Sr: Јована му прилази поново, овог пута са чоколадом у руци.En: Jovana approaches him again, this time with a chocolate in hand.Sr: „Хајде, реци ми“, насмејано каже.En: "Come on, tell me," she says with a smile.Sr: Милан је мрзовољно попустио.En: Reluctantly, Milan gave in.Sr: „Замишљам мурал... нешто велико, што би пратио тему фестивала.“En: "I imagine a mural... something big that would follow the theme of the festival."Sr: Насмејао се неловко док је ово изговарао, као да је сам себе изненадио.En: He laughed awkwardly as he said this, as if he surprised himself.Sr: Јована га је охрабрила.En: Jovana encouraged him.Sr: „Зашто не би представио ту идеју? Људи би то волели!“En: "Why wouldn't you present that idea? People would love it!"Sr: Милан је осетио јак страх, али истовремено и потребу да буде део нечега важног.En: Milan felt a strong fear but also a need to be part of something important.Sr: После неколико бесаних ноћи и дугих разговора са самим собом, одлучио је да ризикује.En: After a few sleepless nights and long conversations with himself, he decided to take the risk.Sr: Пред комитетом је било тихо док је Милан предавао своју скицу.En: It was silent before the committee as Milan handed over his sketch.Sr: Руке су му се тресле, али Јована му је намигнула са стране, дајући му додатну снагу.En: His hands were shaking, but Jovana winked at him from the side, giving him extra strength.Sr: Њихова лица су се осветлила на исти начин на који сунце осветљава брилијантне боје на мозаицима.En: Their faces lit up in the same way the sun illuminates the brilliant colors on mosaics.Sr: Милан је осетио да му се терет полако скида с рамена.En: Milan felt the weight slowly lifting off his shoulders.Sr: Последњи дан фестивала, мурал је завршен.En: The last day of the festival, the mural was finished.Sr: Сви су га хвалили и фотографисали се пре њега.En: Everyone praised it and took photos in front of it.Sr: Било је то више од слике ─ било је то дело које је спајало људе.En: It was more than a picture ─ it was a work that brought people together.Sr: Милан је стајао поносно са Јованом поред себе.En: Milan stood proudly with Jovana beside him.Sr: Коначно се осетио као део нечега већег.En: He finally felt like a part of something bigger.Sr: Његова самопоуздање је порасло, баш као што је сунце те савршене летње вечери полако залазило иза школског зида.En: His confidence grew, just as the sun of that perfect summer evening slowly set behind the school wall.Sr: Милан је знао да живот неће увек бити лак, али овај тренутак, у коме је коначно припадао, био је довољан да га повуче напред.En: Milan knew that life would not always be easy, but this moment, in which he finally belonged, was enough to carry him forward.Sr: Јована је закључила реченицом која је остала да одзвања међу њима: „Уметност је срце нашег заједништва.“En: Jovana concluded with a sentence that continued to resonate among them: "Art is the heart of our community." Vocabulary Words:intertwine: преплитајуivy: бршљанpreparation: припремаsilence: тишинаinadvertently: нехотицеgaze: погледreluctantly: мрзовољноawkwardly: неловкоencouraged: охрабрилаrisk: ризикујеcommittee: комитетsketch: скицаshaking: треслеweight: теретpraised: хвалилиmural: муралconfidence: самопоуздањеbelong: припадаcommunity: заједништвоfestival: фестивалshadows: сенкеwell-maintained: добро одржаваниartistic: уметничкиtalent: таленатneed: потребуproudly: поносноsleepless: бесанихconversations: разговораilluminate: осветљаваbrilliant: брилијантне

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Chasing Rainbows: Adventure to the Hidden Jungle Falls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Era un matí fresc i humit en plena jungla, quan en Martí i la Núria es van posar en marxa per descobrir les cascades amagades de la selva tropical.En: It was a fresh and humid morning in the middle of the jungle, when Martí and Núria set off to discover the hidden waterfalls of the tropical forest.Ca: Els ocells cantaven acompanyats per un vent suau que feia ballar les fulles.En: The birds sang accompanied by a gentle breeze that made the leaves dance.Ca: La Núria, amb la seva motxilla plena de llibres i material de recerca, estava emocionada per trobar un nou ecosistema i estudiar la seva biodiversitat.En: Núria, with her backpack full of books and research materials, was excited to find a new ecosystem and study its biodiversity.Ca: En Martí, al seu costat, caminava amb la càmera penjada al coll, llest per capturar tota la bellesa que trobés pel camí.En: Martí, at her side, walked with the camera hanging around his neck, ready to capture all the beauty he found along the way.Ca: Han decidit explorar una part remota, allunyada dels camins usuals.En: They had decided to explore a remote part, far from the usual paths.Ca: La Núria, encara que acostumada a la natura, es mostrava escèptica del pla d'en Martí, que insistia en seguir un sender poc conegut, segons ell, el més directe cap a les cascades.En: Núria, although accustomed to nature, was skeptical of Martí's plan, who insisted on following a little-known trail, which he claimed was the most direct route to the waterfalls.Ca: "Confia en mi", li va dir mentre desplegava el mapa esgrogueït que havia comprat de segona mà.En: "Trust me," he said as he unfolded the yellowed map he had bought secondhand.Ca: "Les roques i les fulles dibuixen el camí", va afegir amb convicció.En: "The rocks and leaves draw the path," he added with conviction.Ca: La densitat de la selva era asfixiant.En: The density of the jungle was suffocating.Ca: Les lianes s'intentaven enroscar a les seves sabates, els arbres es barrejaven creant ombres i llums, i la humitat era gairebé tangible.En: The vines tried to wrap around their shoes, the trees intermingled creating shadows and lights, and the humidity was almost tangible.Ca: Van topar amb un riu, on es van asseure un moment per descansar i menjar una mica.En: They came across a river, where they sat for a moment to rest and eat a little.Ca: Però sabien que el temps no era al seu favor.En: But they knew that time was not on their side.Ca: De sobte, el cel es va enfosquir i van començar a caure gotes grans i pesades.En: Suddenly, the sky darkened and large, heavy drops began to fall.Ca: La Núria i en Martí es van mirar nerviosos.En: Núria and Martí looked at each other nervously.Ca: "Vinga!En: "Come on!"Ca: ", va cridar en Martí, agafant la mà de la Núria i corrent cap endavant, seguits per la cortina de pluja.En: shouted Martí, grabbing Núria's hand and running forward, followed by the curtain of rain.Ca: Poc després, les cascades es van mostrar davant d'ells en una explosió de rugir d'aigua i esplendor natural.En: Soon after, the waterfalls appeared before them in an explosion of roaring water and natural splendor.Ca: Gairebé sense alè, la Núria va començar immediatament a fer apunts mentre en Martí disparava fotografia rere fotografia, atrapant l'arc de Sant Martí que es formava amb cada esquitxada d'aigua.En: Almost out of breath, Núria immediately began taking notes while Martí shot photo after photo, capturing the rainbow that formed with each splash of water.Ca: La pluja intensificava els colors i l'energia del lloc.En: The rain intensified the colors and the energy of the place.Ca: Els crits d'alegria i sorpresa es mesclaven amb el so de la cascada.En: Their cries of joy and surprise mingled with the sound of the waterfall.Ca: Quan va caure la nit, amb les robes xopes però el cor lleuger, van fer el camí de tornada, una llanterna petita assenyalant el camí.En: When night fell, with their clothes soaked but their hearts light, they made their way back, a small flashlight pointing the way.Ca: La Núria estava feliç per totes les dades recollides.En: Núria was happy with all the data collected.Ca: En Martí, amb la seva càmera plena de moments inoblidables, sentia que el seu llibre de fotografies començava a prendre forma.En: Martí, with his camera full of unforgettable moments, felt his photo book beginning to take shape.Ca: En arribar al campament, es van asseure sota un arbre gran i en Martí, esgotat, li va dir: "Ara sé que puc confiar en la meva intuïció, i tu, Núria, m'has ensenyat a no tenir por de perdre'm mentre busco bellesa".En: Upon reaching the camp, they sat under a large tree and Martí, exhausted, said to her: "Now I know I can trust my intuition, and you, Núria, have taught me not to fear getting lost while searching for beauty."Ca: La Núria va somriure, mirant el mapa amb ulls diferents.En: Núria smiled, looking at the map with different eyes.Ca: Aquesta aventura els havia canviat, no només com a exploradors, sinó també en la seva amistat i confiança mútua.En: This adventure had changed them, not only as explorers but also in their friendship and mutual trust.Ca: I així, el bosc, amb tot el seu misteri i dificultat, es va convertir en un record de superació i un tribut a la força de la natura i a la perseverança humana.En: And so, the forest, with all its mystery and difficulty, became a memory of achievement and a tribute to the strength of nature and human perseverance. Vocabulary Words:fresh: freschumid: humitthe jungle: la junglawaterfalls: les cascadeshidden: amagadestropical: tropicalbreeze: vent suauecosystem: ecosistemabiodiversity: biodiversitatpath: el camískeptical: escèpticatrail: el senderroute: la rutaunfolded: desplegavayellowed: esgrogueïttangible: tangiblevines: les lianesshadows: les ombresheavy: pesadesroaring: rugirsplendor: l'esplendorbreath: l'alèrainbow: l'arc de Sant Martísplash: l'esquitxadaintensified: intensificavasoaked: xopesflashlight: la llanternaexhausted: esgotatintuition: intuïcióperseverance: perseverança

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Hope in the Ruins: The Quest for the Legendary Book Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol del verano ardía implacable sobre la Ciudad de México en ruinas.En: The summer sun burned relentlessly over Ciudad de México in ruins.Es: Las calles estaban vacías, solo el silencio y una brisa ocasional acompañaban a Esteban y Catalina en su viaje.En: The streets were empty, only silence and an occasional breeze accompanied Esteban and Catalina on their journey.Es: La biblioteca, ahora apenas un esqueleto, se alzaba en el horizonte.En: The library, now barely a skeleton, rose on the horizon.Es: En otro tiempo, fue un lugar de conocimiento y esperanza.En: At one time, it was a place of knowledge and hope.Es: Catalina caminaba con decisión.En: Catalina walked with determination.Es: Su cabello oscuro ondeaba con el viento mientras hablaba sobre sus sueños.En: Her dark hair waved in the wind as she spoke about her dreams.Es: "Esteban, si encontramos el libro, podemos comenzar de nuevo.En: "Esteban, if we find the book, we can start over.Es: El mundo puede vivir otra vez".En: The world can live again."Es: Esteban fruncía el ceño.En: Esteban frowned.Es: Era un hombre de pocas palabras.En: He was a man of few words.Es: La culpa por el pasado lo consumía.En: The guilt of the past consumed him.Es: Antes fue historiador, ahora solo buscaba redención.En: He was once a historian, now he only sought redemption.Es: "Catalina, no podemos dejarnos engañar por rumores.En: "Catalina, we can't be deceived by rumors.Es: Pero tal vez... tal vez el libro existe".En: But maybe... maybe the book does exist."Es: Avanzaron por los pasillos polvorientos de la biblioteca.En: They advanced through the dusty aisles of the library.Es: Estantes caídos, libros desparramados.En: Fallen shelves, scattered books.Es: La naturaleza reclamaba su espacio.En: Nature was reclaiming its space.Es: Hiedra trepaba por las paredes agrietadas.En: Ivy climbed the cracked walls.Es: Dentro, todo era oscuro y misterioso.En: Inside, everything was dark and mysterious.Es: Pero Catalina mantenía una linterna encendida, su luz reflejándose en las paredes cubiertas de polvo.En: But Catalina kept a flashlight on, its light reflecting off the dust-covered walls.Es: "Hice mapas", explicó Catalina.En: "I made maps," Catalina explained.Es: "Aquí, en esta sección sobre leyendas antiguas, encontraremos pistas sobre el libro".En: "Here, in this section on ancient legends, we'll find clues about the book."Es: Horas pasaron.En: Hours passed.Es: La tensión entre ellos crecía.En: The tension between them grew.Es: La falta de recursos era un problema constante.En: The lack of resources was a constant problem.Es: Un ruido interrumpió su búsqueda.En: A noise interrupted their search.Es: "¿Qué fue eso?"En: "What was that?"Es: preguntó Esteban, alertando a Catalina sobre la amenaza cercana.En: Esteban asked, alerting Catalina about the nearby threat.Es: Eran los merodeadores, siempre al acecho, buscando lo que otros tenían.En: It was the marauders, always lurking, searching for what others had.Es: Catalina y Esteban debían decidir: tomar un atajo peligroso para evitar el encuentro o seguir su camino programado.En: Catalina and Esteban had to decide: take a dangerous shortcut to avoid the encounter or continue on their scheduled route.Es: Arriesgaron todo y eligieron el atajo.En: They risked everything and chose the shortcut.Es: Se movieron con cautela entre los escombros hasta llegar a una sala en el fondo, donde encontraron un mural.En: They moved cautiously through the rubble until they reached a room in the back, where they found a mural.Es: En él, una figura sostenía un libro brillante entre sus manos.En: In it, a figure held a shining book in its hands.Es: Esteban observó detenidamente.En: Esteban observed closely.Es: "Es una pista.En: "It's a clue.Es: Debe ser aquí", señaló.En: It must be here," he pointed.Es: En ese instante, los merodeadores entraron.En: At that moment, the marauders entered.Es: Catalina se aferró a Esteban.En: Catalina clung to Esteban.Es: El peligro era inminente, pero Catalina no dio marcha atrás.En: The danger was imminent, but Catalina didn't turn back.Es: "¡Ven conmigo, rápido!En: "Come with me, quickly!"Es: ", susurró, liderándolos hacia una puerta oculta que había notado antes.En: she whispered, leading them towards a hidden door she had noticed before.Es: Esteban y Catalina escaparon por los pelos, dejando atrás los gritos confusos de los merodeadores.En: Esteban and Catalina escaped by the skin of their teeth, leaving behind the confused shouts of the marauders.Es: Afuera, una leve brisa les dio la bienvenida al mundo exterior.En: Outside, a slight breeze welcomed them to the outside world.Es: Catalina sonrió.En: Catalina smiled.Es: "Lo logramos.En: "We did it.Es: Juntos podemos hacerlo".En: Together we can do it."Es: Esteban miró al cielo despejado y respiró hondo.En: Esteban looked at the clear sky and took a deep breath.Es: "Tienes razón, Catalina.En: "You're right, Catalina.Es: Hay esperanza".En: There is hope."Es: Juntos, con el mural como pista, avanzaron decididos.En: Together, with the mural as a clue, they moved forward decisively.Es: En ese momento, sus diferencias se fundieron en una amistad basada en confianza y sueños compartidos.En: At that moment, their differences melded into a friendship based on trust and shared dreams.Es: Esteban había aprendido a ver la luz en la oscuridad, mientras Catalina comprendía el valor de la prudencia y el conocimiento.En: Esteban had learned to see the light in the darkness, while Catalina understood the value of prudence and knowledge.Es: Y así, con el destello de un nuevo amanecer, comenzaron su búsqueda de reconstruir el mundo.En: And so, with the glimmer of a new dawn, they began their quest to rebuild the world. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: las ruinasrelentlessly: implacablethe skeleton: el esqueletothe horizon: el horizonteredemption: la redenciónthe rumor: el rumorthe shelf: el estantescattered: desparramadosthe ivy: la hiedracracked: agrietadasdust-covered: cubiertas de polvothe legend: la leyendathe resource: el recursothe tension: la tensiónthe threat: la amenazathe marauder: el merodeadorlooming: inminentethe shortcut: el atajocautiously: con cautelathe rubble: los escombrosthe mural: el muralshining: brillantethe clue: la pistathe danger: el peligrohidden: ocultato cling: aferrarseby the skin of their teeth: por los pelosconfused: confusosthe breeze: la brisathe dawn: el amanecer

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sunny Connections: Building a New Life in Oslo's Vigeland Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en solfylt dag i slutten av sommeren, var Vigeland Park i Oslo fylt med liv.En: On a sunny day at the end of summer, Vigeland Park in Oslo was filled with life.No: Trærne strakte seg mot himmelen, mens solen kastet myke skygger over de berømte skulpturene.En: The trees stretched towards the sky, while the sun cast soft shadows over the famous sculptures.No: Sindre gikk sakte langs de buede stiene med Balder, den trofaste labradoren sin, som snuste nysgjerrig på hvert hjørne.En: Sindre walked slowly along the curved paths with Balder, his loyal Labrador, who sniffed curiously at every corner.No: Sindre hadde nylig flyttet til Oslo, og denne morgenen føltes stille og fredelig, akkurat som han foretrakk det.En: Sindre had recently moved to Oslo, and this morning felt quiet and peaceful, just the way he liked it.No: "Kom igjen, Balder," mumlet Sindre mens de ruslet videre.En: "Come on, Balder," mumbled Sindre as they strolled on.No: Det var Mikkel, hans svært entusiastiske nabo, som hadde fått ham til å utforske byens grøntområder.En: It was Mikkel, his extremely enthusiastic neighbor, who had encouraged him to explore the city's green spaces.No: "Du må ut og møte folk," hadde Mikkel sagt med et smil.En: "You need to get out and meet people," Mikkel had said with a smile.No: Selv om Sindre ofte satte pris på alenetid i naturen, visste han at han trengte å knytte noen bånd i sin nye tilværelse.En: Although Sindre often appreciated alone time in nature, he knew he needed to make some connections in his new life.No: Mens de gikk, møtte Balder plutselig en annen hund på stien.En: As they walked, Balder suddenly encountered another dog on the path.No: En energisk Border Collie pilte rundt, pelskragen dansende i vinden.En: An energetic Border Collie darted around, its fur collar dancing in the wind.No: "Luna, ro deg," kalte en kvinne med et vennlig smil, som løftet blikket fra hunden sin.En: "Luna, calm down," called a woman with a friendly smile, who looked up from her dog.No: Ane, viste det seg, var en travel veterinærstudent med et hjerte for dyr og liten tid til annet.En: Ane, it turned out, was a busy veterinary student with a heart for animals and little time for anything else.No: Men akkurat nå så Ane Luna og Balder leke, og hun smilte bredt.En: But right now, Ane watched Luna and Balder play, and she smiled broadly.No: Sindre, varsom etter tidligere skuffelser, ble fascinert av Ane og hennes genuine glede over de firbente vennene.En: Sindre, cautious after past disappointments, was fascinated by Ane and her genuine joy over the furry friends.No: "Det ser ut som de blir venner," sa Sindre forsiktig og betraktet hundene som lekte.En: "It looks like they're becoming friends," said Sindre cautiously, observing the dogs playing.No: Ane lo.En: Ane laughed.No: "Ja, det gjør de," svarte hun.En: "Yes, they are," she replied.No: "Kanskje vi skal ta en kopp kaffe mens de leker videre?En: "Maybe we should have a cup of coffee while they keep playing?"No: "Sindre, litt overrasket over seg selv, nikket.En: Sindre, a bit surprised by himself, nodded.No: De satte seg ved et nærliggende kafébord, med utsikt over parkens fargerike hager.En: They sat down at a nearby café table, with a view over the park's colorful gardens.No: Over kaffekopper, delte de historier og latter.En: Over cups of coffee, they shared stories and laughter.No: Sindre åpnet seg om sin flytting til Oslo og om lengselen etter å skape nye forbindelser.En: Sindre opened up about his move to Oslo and his longing to create new connections.No: Ane, på sin side, delte sine bekymringer om å balansere studier, arbeid, og sitt ønske om et sosialt liv.En: Ane, in turn, shared her concerns about balancing studies, work, and her desire for a social life.No: "Det høres ut som vi begge har utfordringer," sa Ane stille.En: "It sounds like we both have challenges," said Ane quietly.No: "Men kanskje vi kan hjelpe hverandre litt?En: "But maybe we can help each other a bit?"No: "Sindre, som kjente en varme han hadde savnet, smilte bredt.En: Sindre, feeling a warmth he had missed, smiled widely.No: "Jeg tror det kunne vært hyggelig.En: "I think that would be nice."No: " Solen begynte sakte å gå ned, og kastet et gyllent lys over parken.En: The sun began to slowly set, casting a golden light over the park.No: De avtalte å møtes igjen, klare for å støtte hverandre i det som ventet.En: They agreed to meet again, ready to support each other in what lay ahead.No: Med fornyet mot til å møte byens og livets mangfold, innså Sindre at han kanskje ikke trengte å gå veien alene.En: With renewed courage to face the city's and life's diversity, Sindre realized that he might not need to walk the path alone.No: Ane følte seg tryggere på at hun kunne finne balansen, med vissheten om at hun hadde funnet noen som forsto.En: Ane felt more reassured that she could find balance, knowing she had found someone who understood.No: Sammen, under den varme Oslo-solen, begynte de å bygge en ny forbindelse, en som kunne romme begge deres drømmer og utfordringer.En: Together, under the warm Oslo sun, they began to build a new connection, one that could accommodate both their dreams and challenges. Vocabulary Words:sunny: solfylttrees: trærnestretched: strakteshadows: skyggersculptures: skulpturenecurved: buedeloyal: trofastesniffed: snusteenthusiastic: entusiastiskeexplore: utforskequiet: stillepeaceful: fredeligencountered: møtteenergetic: energiskdarted: piltecollar: pelskragencalm: rogenuine: genuineobserving: betraktetsurprised: overrasketfurry: firbentestories: historierlaughed: loset: gå nedcasting: kastetgolden: gyllentaccommodate: rommechallenges: utfordringerdiversity: mangfoldreassured: tryggere

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sindre's Discovery: Unearthing Confidence in the Mountains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre, Astrid og Ola sto ved foten av en stor fjellkjede.En: Sindre, Astrid, and Ola stood at the foot of a large mountain range.No: Solen skinte klart på en vakker sommerdag, og landskapet rundt dem var både grønt og fylt med steinet terreng.En: The sun shone brightly on a beautiful summer day, and the landscape around them was both green and filled with rocky terrain.No: Det var en utflukt for geologiklassen, og alle var spente.En: It was an excursion for the geology class, and everyone was excited.No: Sindre var ivrig og nysgjerrig på fjellene.En: Sindre was eager and curious about the mountains.No: Han drømte om å finne noe spesielt, en unik geologisk formasjon som kunne imponere læreren og vennene hans.En: He dreamed of finding something special, a unique geological formation that could impress the teacher and his friends.No: Men han kjente en knute i magen.En: But he felt a knot in his stomach.No: Ola, som alltid ville være best, var der også.En: Ola, who always wanted to be the best, was there too.No: Han strålte av selvtillit og konkurranseånd.En: He radiated confidence and competitiveness.No: Astrid, Sindres venn, hadde en annerledes energi.En: Astrid, Sindre's friend, had a different energy.No: Hun elsket eventyr og nye opplevelser.En: She loved adventure and new experiences.No: "Kom igjen, Sindre," sa hun med et smil, "la oss gå bort fra stien.En: "Come on, Sindre," she said with a smile, "let's go off the path.No: Du vil aldri vite hva du kan finne!En: You never know what you might find!"No: "Med litt nøling bestemte Sindre seg for å gå med Astrid.En: With a bit of hesitation, Sindre decided to go with Astrid.No: De beveget seg forsiktig vekk fra gruppen og inn i de dypere delene av fjellene.En: They carefully moved away from the group and into the deeper parts of the mountains.No: Den klare luften var fylt med lydene av fugler og vinden som strøk gjennom trærne.En: The clear air was filled with the sounds of birds and the wind brushing through the trees.No: Det var etter en stunds vandring at de oppdaget noe ekstraordinært.En: It was after a while of walking that they discovered something extraordinary.No: En hul, skjult bak steinete formasjoner.En: A cave, hidden behind rocky formations.No: "Se på det!En: "Look at that!"No: " utbrøt Sindre, med øyne fylt med nytt liv.En: exclaimed Sindre, with eyes filled with new life.No: De utforsket inne i hulen.En: They explored inside the cave.No: Krystaller glitret fra veggene, og rare steinmønstre dekket gulvet.En: Crystals glistened from the walls, and strange rock patterns covered the floor.No: Men plutselig gikk det opp for dem at de ikke visste veien tilbake.En: But suddenly it dawned on them that they didn't know the way back.No: Sindre kjente panikk stige.En: Sindre felt panic rising.No: Men Astrid grep hånden hans.En: But Astrid grabbed his hand.No: "Vi finner tilbake," sa hun beroligende.En: "We'll find our way back," she said soothingly.No: Sammen navigerte de hulen, satte små steiner for å markere veien.En: Together they navigated the cave, placing small stones to mark the path.No: Til slutt fant de veien ut, og lysstrålene fra solen møtte dem igjen.En: Eventually, they found their way out, and the sun's rays greeted them once again.No: Sindre kjente en bølge av lettelse og stolthet.En: Sindre felt a wave of relief and pride.No: Han hadde klart det.En: He had done it.No: De vendte tilbake til klassen, og Sindre viste oppdagelsen sin til læreren og de andre elevene.En: They returned to the class, and Sindre showed his discovery to the teacher and the other students.No: Alle, selv Ola, var imponerte.En: Everyone, even Ola, was impressed.No: Læreren smilte og skrøt av funnet.En: The teacher smiled and praised the find.No: For første gang følte Sindre seg ikke bare som en elev blant mange, men som en som virkelig hadde bidratt.En: For the first time, Sindre didn't feel just like a student among many, but someone who had truly contributed.No: Han sto der, i det klare sollyset, med en nyvunnet selvtillit.En: He stood there, in the bright sunlight, with newfound confidence.No: Han visste nå at han kunne mer enn han hadde trodd.En: He now knew he could do more than he had thought.No: Med fjellkjeden som vitne, fylte Sindre seg med glede.En: With the mountain range as witness, Sindre filled himself with joy.No: En stille løfte ble laget om å alltid utforske, alltid utfordre seg selv, og aldri tvile på sine egne evner igjen.En: A silent promise was made to always explore, always challenge himself, and never doubt his own abilities again. Vocabulary Words:range: fjellkjedeterrain: terrengexcursion: utflukteager: ivrigcurious: nysgjerrigformation: formasjonknot: knutestomach: mageradiated: stråltecompetitiveness: konkurranseåndhesitation: nølingcarefully: forsiktigextraordinary: ekstraordinærtcave: hulcrystals: krystallerglistened: glitretpatterns: mønstredawned: gikk opppanic: panikksoothingly: beroligendenavigate: navigereplacing: settemarked: markererelief: lettelsepride: stolthetimpressed: imponertepraised: skrøtcontributed: bidrattnewfound: nyvunnetabilities: evner

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unveiling Södermalm's Hidden Melodies: A Summer Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen värmde den gamla skolan på Södermalm.En: The sun warmed the old school on Södermalm.Sv: Trädet utanför musiksalen kastade skuggor på golvet.En: The tree outside the music room cast shadows on the floor.Sv: I salen satt Sven och Elin.En: In the room sat Sven and Elin.Sv: Sven hade just hittat en märklig lapp i ett av de rostiga notställena.En: Sven had just found a strange note in one of the rusty music stands.Sv: "Låt oss se vad denna lapp säger," sa Sven ivrigt.En: "Let's see what this note says," said Sven eagerly.Sv: Texten var skriven med stora, rundade bokstäver.En: The text was written in big, rounded letters.Sv: "Följ ljudets väg till det som är dolt."En: "Follow the sound's path to what is hidden."Sv: Elin suckade.En: Elin sighed.Sv: "Det låter som barnsliga skämt."En: "That sounds like childish jokes."Sv: Hon var alltid skeptisk, men hon visste hur nyfiken Sven kunde bli.En: She was always skeptical, but she knew how curious Sven could become.Sv: "Bara för att det är sommar betyder det inte att vi måste följa gåter," fortsatte Elin.En: "Just because it's summer doesn't mean we have to follow riddles," Elin continued.Sv: "Men tänk om vi hittar något spännande?"En: "But what if we find something exciting?"Sv: svarade Sven med glimten i ögat.En: replied Sven with a twinkle in his eye.Sv: "Kom igen, Elin, hjälp mig!"En: "Come on, Elin, help me!"Sv: Skolans golv knarrade under deras fötter när de gick.En: The school's floor creaked under their feet as they walked.Sv: Elin följde motvilligt efter Sven, som hade riktat stegen mot källaren.En: Elin reluctantly followed Sven, who had directed his steps toward the basement.Sv: För varje steg blev ljudet från trafiken ovanför svagare.En: With each step, the sound of traffic above became fainter.Sv: Trappan ner till källaren var smal.En: The staircase down to the basement was narrow.Sv: Sven lyste med sin ficklampa och i ljuskäglan svävade dammpartiklar.En: Sven shone his flashlight, and dust particles floated in the beam of light.Sv: De nådde en dörr som de aldrig tidigare hade lagt märke till.En: They reached a door they had never noticed before.Sv: På dörren satt en gammal metallplakett: "Musiksalen F".En: On the door hung an old metal plaque: "Music Room F." "We've never been here, have we?"Sv: "Här har vi nog aldrig varit," sa Sven.En: said Sven.Sv: Hans ögon lyste av äventyrslystnad.En: His eyes shone with a sense of adventure.Sv: Elin drog ett djupt andetag.En: Elin took a deep breath.Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att lita på Sven, även om hon fortfarande kände sig lite tveksam.En: She decided to trust Sven, even though she still felt a little hesitant.Sv: Dörren gnisslade när de öppnade den.En: The door creaked as they opened it.Sv: Inuti fann de en kammare full med papper och dammiga instrument.En: Inside, they found a chamber full of papers and dusty instruments.Sv: På borden låg notpapper, gulnade av tidens tand.En: On the tables lay sheet music, yellowed with age.Sv: Sven släppte ut ett tyst "Wow" och lyfte försiktigt upp ett av de gamla notbladen.En: Sven let out a quiet "Wow" and carefully lifted one of the old sheets of music.Sv: "Detta kan vara historiskt," sa han med nästan vördnad.En: "This could be historical," he said with almost reverence.Sv: Elin kände hur hennes skepsis löstes upp, ersatt av en växande känsla av respekt för Sven.En: Elin felt her skepticism dissolve, replaced by a growing sense of respect for Sven.Sv: De hade hittat ett arkiv av bortglömda musikaliska kompositioner, skolans dolda skatt.En: They had found an archive of forgotten musical compositions, the school's hidden treasure.Sv: Under de följande veckorna arbetade de tillsammans med att katalogisera och skydda de unika noterna.En: In the weeks that followed, they worked together to catalog and protect the unique notes.Sv: Skolledningen blev så småningom informerad och en plan sattes i verket för att bevara upptäckten.En: The school administration was eventually informed, and a plan was put in place to preserve the discovery.Sv: I slutet av sommaren, när solens strålar målade himlen röd, satt Sven och Elin på skolgårdens bänk.En: By the end of the summer, when the sun's rays painted the sky red, Sven and Elin sat on the schoolyard bench.Sv: Deras vänskap var starkare än någonsin.En: Their friendship was stronger than ever.Sv: De hade lärt sig att balansera lusten för mystik med behovet av försiktighet.En: They had learned to balance the desire for mystery with the need for caution.Sv: Och skolan, med sin rika historia bevarad, sjöng av sommarliv igen.En: And the school, with its rich history preserved, sang of summer life again. Vocabulary Words:warmed: värmderusty: rostigaeagerly: ivrigtrounded: rundadechildish: barnsligaskeptical: skeptisktwinkle: glimtenreluctantly: motvilligtfainter: svagarenarrow: smalfloated: svävadeplaque: plakettadventure: äventyrhesitant: tveksamcreaked: gnissladechamber: kammareyellowed: gulnadereverence: vördnadskepticism: skepsisdissolve: löstesarchive: arkivpreserve: bevaraadministration: skolledningcatalog: katalogiseraunique: unikauncommon: ovanligtcurious: nyfikentrust: litaskeptical: skeptiskadventure: äventyr

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: A Talent Show Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el instituto público, los pasillos estaban llenos de estudiantes y el sonido de las conversaciones flotaba en el aire.En: In the public school, the hallways were full of students, and the sound of conversations floated in the air.Es: Había posters de colores pegados en las paredes anunciando el gran espectáculo de talentos que se avecinaba.En: There were colorful posters stuck on the walls announcing the upcoming big talent show.Es: Era invierno en el hemisferio sur, y una brisa fría se colaba por las ventanas.En: It was winter in the southern hemisphere, and a cold breeze slipped through the windows.Es: Mateo y Lucía caminaban juntos hacia el aula de historia.En: Mateo and Lucía walked together toward the history classroom.Es: Mateo sostenía sus baquetas de batería, golpeándolas suavemente contra su pierna mientras caminaba.En: Mateo was holding his drumsticks, tapping them lightly against his leg as he walked.Es: Lucía llevaba su guitarra a la espalda, su cara llena de emoción y determinación.En: Lucía carried her guitar on her back, her face full of excitement and determination.Es: Tenían una misión clara: convencer al profesor de historia, el señor Gómez, de unirse a su banda para el espectáculo.En: They had a clear mission: convince the history teacher, Mr. Gómez, to join their band for the show.Es: Mateo estaba nervioso.En: Mateo was nervous.Es: No le gustaba mucho la idea de tocar frente a una multitud.En: He didn't much like the idea of playing in front of a crowd.Es: Tenía miedo de equivocarse y no quería decepcionar a Lucía.En: He was afraid of making mistakes and didn't want to disappoint Lucía.Es: Sin embargo, Lucía estaba convencida de que el humor podía ser su arma secreta.En: However, Lucía was convinced that humor could be their secret weapon.Es: —Mateo, no te preocupes tanto —dijo Lucía con una sonrisa—.En: "Mateo, don't worry so much," said Lucía with a smile.Es: Si logramos que el señor Gómez se ría, ¡seguro dirá que sí!En: "If we can make Mr. Gómez laugh, he'll surely say yes!"Es: Entraron al aula justo cuando el timbre sonó.En: They entered the classroom just as the bell rang.Es: El señor Gómez, un hombre de mediana edad con gafas y expresión seria, levantó la vista de sus papeles.En: Mr. Gómez, a middle-aged man with glasses and a serious expression, looked up from his papers.Es: Lucía tomó la iniciativa y comenzó: —¡Buenas, profesor!En: Lucía took the initiative and began: "Hello, professor!Es: Tenemos una petición especial para usted.En: We have a special request for you.Es: Prometemos que no es una broma... bueno, tal vez un poco— bromeó, guiñándole un ojo.En: We promise it's not a joke… well, maybe a little," she joked, winking.Es: El profesor Gómez arqueó una ceja, intrigado.En: Mr. Gómez raised an eyebrow, intrigued.Es: Lucía continuó: —Queremos que se una a nuestra banda para el espectáculo de talentos.En: Lucía continued: "We want you to join our band for the talent show.Es: ¡Imagínelo, ser la estrella del instituto!En: Imagine it, being the star of the school!"Es: Mateo sintió un nudo en el estómago.En: Mateo felt a knot in his stomach.Es: No estaba seguro de que esto funcionara.En: He wasn't sure this would work.Es: El profesor se echó hacia atrás en su silla, pensativo.En: The teacher leaned back in his chair, thoughtful.Es: —Ah, jóvenes… —empezó el profesor—.En: "Ah, young ones…" the teacher began.Es: No sé si soy la mejor opción.En: "I don't know if I'm the best option."Es: Lucía no se detuvo.En: Lucía didn't stop.Es: Sabía que debía hacerle cambiar de opinión.En: She knew she had to change his mind.Es: —Vamos, profesor, ¿quién no quiere tocar en una banda?En: "Come on, professor, who wouldn't want to play in a band?Es: Es divertido.En: It's fun.Es: Además, si necesita una razón más para hacerlo, ¡será una experiencia que todos recordarán para siempre!En: Besides, if you need another reason to do it, it'll be an experience everyone will remember forever!"Es: El profesor Gómez sonrió, un poco más relajado.En: Mr. Gómez smiled, a bit more relaxed.Es: —Les cuento una historia, entonces.En: "Let me tell you a story then.Es: Cuando yo estaba en el colegio, formé parte de una banda… fue un desastre.En: When I was in school, I was part of a band… it was a disaster.Es: Nuestro cantante se olvidó la letra, y el guitarrista tocó toda la canción en el tono equivocado.En: Our singer forgot the lyrics, and the guitarist played the whole song in the wrong key."Es: Mateo y Lucía soltaron una carcajada.En: Mateo and Lucía burst into laughter.Es: El relato del profesor rompió la tensión, y Mateo, sintiendo algo de alivio, se atrevió a compartir: —¡Eso es genial, profesor!En: The teacher's story broke the tension, and Mateo, feeling some relief, dared to share: "That's great, professor!Es: Pero eso demuestra que todo se trata de pasarla bien.En: But it shows that it's all about having fun."Es: Al final, el profesor Gómez no accedió a tocar en la banda, pero les dio una idea mejor.En: In the end, Mr. Gómez didn't agree to play in the band, but he gave them a better idea.Es: —Les ayudaré con consejos, practicaré con ustedes.En: "I'll help you with advice, practice with you.Es: Haremos pruebas de actuación para que ganen confianza —ofreció.En: We'll do performance tests so you can gain confidence," he offered.Es: Mateo sintió una ola de gratitud.En: Mateo felt a wave of gratitude.Es: Con la ayuda del profesor, poco a poco, fue ganando seguridad en sí mismo y su miedo a tocar frente al público comenzó a desvanecerse.En: With the teacher's help, he gradually gained confidence in himself, and his fear of playing in front of an audience began to fade.Es: El día del espectáculo llegó, y aunque el profesor Gómez no estaba en el escenario con ellos, su consejo y apoyo hicieron toda la diferencia.En: The day of the show arrived, and even though Mr. Gómez wasn't on stage with them, his guidance and support made all the difference.Es: Mateo, con Lucía a su lado y una creciente confianza en su corazón, dio lo mejor de sí.En: Mateo, with Lucía by his side and growing confidence in his heart, gave his best.Es: Cuando terminó la actuación, el aplauso del público fue ensordecedor.En: When the performance ended, the applause from the audience was deafening.Es: Mateo sonrió, sabiendo que había superado su miedo y que esta era solo el comienzo de una nueva aventura musical.En: Mateo smiled, knowing he had overcome his fear and that this was just the beginning of a new musical adventure.Es: El talento brilla más allá del miedo, y gracias a una buena dosis de humor y apoyo, Mateo lo había aprendido bien.En: Talent shines beyond fear, and thanks to a good dose of humor and support, Mateo had learned it well. Vocabulary Words:hallway: el pasilloupcoming: que se avecinabreeze: la brisadrumsticks: las baquetasdetermination: la determinaciónmission: la misióncrowd: la multitudmistakes: los erroresweapon: el armainitiative: la iniciativaeyebrow: la cejaknot: el nudooption: la opciónreason: la razónconfidence: la confianzagratitude: la gratitudfear: el miedoaudience: el públicoapplause: el aplausoadventure: la aventurasupport: el apoyotalent: el talentohumor: el humorperformance: la actuaciónstory: el relatoadvice: el consejotest: la pruebaexpression: la expresiónexperience: la experienciadisaster: el desastre

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Locked in Holmenkollen: An Unplanned Night at the Ski Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Holmenkollen Ski Museum ligger stille og rolig, med bare lyden av vind som suser utenfor.En: The Holmenkollen Ski Museum lies quiet and calm, with only the sound of the wind whistling outside.No: Inne i mørket står Sindre og Anniken.En: Inside the dark, Sindre and Anniken stand.No: "Hvordan skjedde dette?" hvisker Sindre, og ser rundt seg etter en utvei.En: "How did this happen?" Sindre whispers, looking around for a way out.No: Han er ivrig etter å lære mer om historien, men ville heller gjort det i dagslys!En: He's eager to learn more about history, but would rather do it in daylight!No: Anniken, fascinert av byggets arkitektur, trekker opp skuldrene.En: Anniken, fascinated by the building's architecture, shrugs.No: "Kanskje de ikke så oss før de låste dørene?" sier hun nysgjerrig.En: "Maybe they didn't see us before they locked the doors?" she says curiously.No: Skivisningene kaster lange skygger over veggene.En: The ski displays cast long shadows on the walls.No: Sindre tenker fort.En: Sindre thinks quickly.No: "Vi må finne en vei ut, uten å utløse noen alarm," sier han bestemt.En: "We have to find a way out without triggering any alarm," he says decisively.No: Han husker noe om en tjenesteutgang.En: He remembers something about a service exit.No: Kanskje den er åpen?En: Maybe it's open?No: "Kom," sier han og leder an.En: "Come," he says, leading the way.No: Anniken holder igjen.En: Anniken hesitates.No: "Hva om vi finner en telefon? Vi kan ringe personalet," foreslår hun.En: "What if we find a phone? We can call the staff," she suggests.No: Hennes praktiske sans vil alltid finne en trygg løsning.En: Her practical sense always opts for a safe solution.No: De går nedover gangene.En: They walk down the hallways.No: Museet har glassvegger.En: The museum has glass walls.No: Utenfor ser de Oslo, stille og vakker i sommerskinnet.En: Outside, they see Oslo, quiet and beautiful in the summer light.No: Forskjellige skiutstyr er utstilt; fra gammelt tre til dagens moderne utgaver.En: Various ski equipment is on display; from old wood to today's modern versions.No: De hører plutselig skritt.En: Suddenly, they hear footsteps.No: "Hva gjør vi?" hvisker Sindre, øynene fulle av uro.En: "What do we do?" whispers Sindre, his eyes filled with worry.No: Skal de skjule seg?En: Should they hide?No: "Vi må være ærlige," svarer Anniken.En: "We have to be honest," Anniken replies.No: Med et betryggende blikk møter hun Sindres øyne.En: With a reassuring glance, she meets Sindre's eyes.No: De står sammen når personalet finner dem.En: They stand together as the staff finds them.No: En lattermild museumsvakt kikker på dem.En: A good-humored museum guard looks at them.No: "Er dere på oppdagelsestur?" spør han med et smil.En: "Are you on an exploration trip?" he asks with a smile.No: Sindre rødmer lett, men smiler tilbake.En: Sindre blushes slightly but smiles back.No: Anniken forklarer, "Vi ble visst glemt her inne."En: Anniken explains, "We seem to have been forgotten in here."No: Heldigvis utløser de ingen alarmer.En: Fortunately, they don't trigger any alarms.No: Vakten leier dem ut, og det oppstår vennlig prat på veien.En: The guard leads them out, and friendly conversation arises along the way.No: På vei hjem, tenker Sindre på opplevelsen.En: On their way home, Sindre reflects on the experience.No: Han har lært at forskjellige problemer krever forskjellige løsninger.En: He has learned that different problems require different solutions.No: Og Anniken innser at nysgjerrighet er bra, men man bør planlegge litt også.En: And Anniken realizes that curiosity is good, but a bit of planning is also necessary.No: Solen er på vei ned.En: The sun is setting.No: Sindre og Anniken går ned fra Holmenkollen med en ny erfaring.En: Sindre and Anniken descend from Holmenkollen with a new experience.No: Sommeren favner Oslo, og eventyrene kommer uansett hvor man måtte gå.En: Summer embraces Oslo, and adventures come no matter where one might go. Vocabulary Words:whistles: susereager: ivrigarchitecture: arkitekturshrugs: trekker opp skuldrenecuriously: nysgjerrigtriggering: utløseservice exit: tjenesteutgangopt: foretrekkeglass walls: glassveggerfootsteps: skrittworry: uroreassuring: betryggendegood-humored: lattermildguard: vaktblushes: rødmerforgotten: glemtcontribution: bidragsolution: løsningreflexes: reflekserdescend: gå nedembraces: favnervarious: forskjelligeequipment: utstyrwood: tremodern: moderneurgent: presserendedecisively: bestemtcuriosity: nysgjerrighetadventures: eventyrenesolutions: løsninger

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Braving the Ballot: Bram's Courageous Voting Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven Amsterdam.En: The sun shone brightly above Amsterdam.Nl: In het stadsdeel De Pijp stond een groot, levendig gebouw met hoge ramen.En: In the neighborhood of De Pijp, there was a large, lively building with tall windows.Nl: Dit was het buurtcentrum, dat vandaag dienstdeed als stembureau.En: This was the community center, which today served as a polling station.Nl: Binnen was het druk.En: Inside, it was busy.Nl: Mensen stonden in de rij, klaar om hun stem uit te brengen.En: People stood in line, ready to cast their vote.Nl: Bram zat thuis voor het raam, kijkend naar de voorbijgangers.En: Bram sat at home by the window, watching the passersby.Nl: Hij was net hersteld van een zware operatie.En: He had just recovered from a major operation.Nl: De wereld leek nieuw en anders.En: The world seemed new and different.Nl: Hij voelde zich kwetsbaar, maar ook vastberaden.En: He felt vulnerable, but also determined.Nl: Vandaag wilde hij stemmen.En: Today he wanted to vote.Nl: Het was zijn manier om weer grip op zijn leven te krijgen.En: It was his way of regaining control over his life.Nl: Mireille, zijn goede vriendin, zat naast hem op de bank.En: Mireille, his good friend, sat next to him on the couch.Nl: "Denk je dat je het aankan?"En: "Do you think you can handle it?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: "Ik wil mijn stem uitbrengen.En: "I want to cast my vote.Nl: Maar ik ben bang dat ik het niet alleen red."En: But I'm afraid I won't make it on my own."Nl: Mireille gaf hem een bemoedigende glimlach.En: Mireille gave him an encouraging smile.Nl: "Ik ga met je mee.En: "I'll go with you.Nl: Samen kunnen we het aan."En: Together, we can do it."Nl: Dit gaf Bram de moed die hij nodig had.En: This gave Bram the courage he needed.Nl: Ze pakten hun spullen en gingen op pad.En: They gathered their things and set out.Nl: De straten waren levendig, gevuld met fietsers en wandelaars die van de zomerzon genoten.En: The streets were lively, filled with cyclists and walkers enjoying the summer sun.Nl: Toen ze bij het stembureau aankwamen, voelde Bram zich zwak.En: When they arrived at the polling station, Bram felt weak.Nl: Zijn benen trilden een beetje, en hij leunde zwaar op Mireille.En: His legs trembled a little, and he leaned heavily on Mireille.Nl: Ze gaf hem een geruststellende schouderklop.En: She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.Nl: "Kom op, je bent er bijna."En: "Come on, you're almost there."Nl: Binnen was het warm en druk.En: Inside, it was warm and crowded.Nl: De geluiden van mensen die zachtjes praatten vulden de ruimte.En: The sounds of people speaking softly filled the space.Nl: Bram sloot even zijn ogen, zich concentrerend op zijn ademhaling.En: Bram closed his eyes for a moment, focusing on his breathing.Nl: Stap voor stap gingen ze verder.En: Step by step, they moved forward.Nl: Opeens voelde hij de uitputting.En: Suddenly, he felt the exhaustion.Nl: Hij kon niet verder.En: He couldn't go any further.Nl: Een vriendelijke vrouw in de rij zag het.En: A kind woman in the line noticed it.Nl: Ze liep naar hen toe en bood hulp aan.En: She walked over to them and offered help.Nl: Samen hielpen ze Bram naar voren.En: Together, they helped Bram to the front.Nl: Hij was dankbaar, ook al vond hij het lastig hulp te accepteren.En: He was grateful, even though he found it hard to accept help.Nl: Toen kwam het moment.En: Then came the moment.Nl: Bram stond voor het stembiljet.En: Bram stood before the ballot.Nl: Hij vulde het met een tevreden gevoel in.En: He filled it out with a feeling of satisfaction.Nl: Het kostte hem moeite, maar hij had het gedaan.En: It took effort, but he had done it.Nl: Na het stemmen voelde hij een golf van voldoening.En: After voting, he felt a wave of fulfillment.Nl: Buiten het stembureau haalde hij diep adem.En: Outside the polling station, he took a deep breath.Nl: De frisse lucht voelde bevrijdend.En: The fresh air felt liberating.Nl: Mireille keek hem aan en zei: "Zie je, je kunt het wel.En: Mireille looked at him and said, "See, you can do it.Nl: En het is altijd oké om hulp te vragen."En: And it's always okay to ask for help."Nl: Bram glimlachte.En: Bram smiled.Nl: Hij had meer geleerd dan alleen stemmen.En: He had learned more than just voting.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat samenwerken krachtig is.En: He had learned that collaboration is powerful.Nl: Dat hulp vragen geen teken van zwakte is.En: That asking for help is not a sign of weakness.Nl: Met een nieuw gevoel van dankbaarheid en kracht gingen ze samen naar huis, de stad verlicht door de gouden gloed van de zomerzon.En: With a new sense of gratitude and strength, they went home together, the city illuminated by the golden glow of the summer sun. Vocabulary Words:brightly: helderneighborhood: stadsdeellively: levendigcommunity center: buurtcentrumpolling station: stembureaupassersby: voorbijgangersrecovered: hersteldoperation: operatievulnerable: kwetsbaardetermined: vastberadenregaining: terugwinnenencouraging: bemoedigendetrembled: trildenreassuring: geruststellendecrowded: drukexhaustion: uitputtinggrateful: dankbaarsatisfaction: tevredenheidfulfillment: voldoeningliberating: bevrijdendgratitude: dankbaarheidstrength: krachtwatched: kijkendsummer sun: zomerzonhandle it: het aankancourage: moedbreathed: ademhalingstep by step: stap voor stapmoment: momentcollaboration: samenwerken

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Sunlit Encounter: A Writer's Serendipitous Break Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rayons du soleil d'été dansaient à travers les fenêtres du café parisien.En: The rays of the summer sun danced through the windows of the café in Paris.Fr: L'air était rempli d'arômes de café fraîchement moulu et de viennoiseries chaudes.En: The air was filled with aromas of freshly ground coffee and warm pastries.Fr: Camille était assise à une table près de la fenêtre.En: Camille was sitting at a table near the window.Fr: Devant elle, un carnet à moitié rempli de notes et d'idées.En: In front of her, a notebook half-filled with notes and ideas.Fr: Elle prenait une pause, cherchant l'inspiration et la stabilité qu'elle désirait tant.En: She was taking a break, searching for inspiration and the stability she so desired.Fr: Mathieu, un entrepreneur au visage amical, s'installa à la table voisine.En: Mathieu, an entrepreneur with a friendly face, settled at the neighboring table.Fr: Il sortit son téléphone, les yeux rivés sur son écran.En: He took out his phone, his eyes glued to the screen.Fr: Chloé, amie de longue date de Camille, traversa la foule et s'assit en face d'elle.En: Chloé, a long-time friend of Camille, weaved through the crowd and sat down across from her.Fr: "Salut, Camille !En: "Salut, Camille!Fr: Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?"En: How are you today?"Fr: demanda Chloé avec son sourire réconfortant.En: asked Chloé with her comforting smile.Fr: Camille soupira, "Oh, Chloé, tu sais... c'est difficile en ce moment.En: Camille sighed, "Oh, Chloé, you know... it's tough right now.Fr: J'aimerais tant trouver un emploi stable dans l'écriture."En: I would so love to find a stable job in writing."Fr: Chloé hocha la tête, attentive.En: Chloé nodded, attentive.Fr: "Tu es très talentueuse, Camille.En: "You are very talented, Camille.Fr: Tu dois croire en toi.En: You must believe in yourself.Fr: Peut-être que l'opportunité viendra quand tu t'y attends le moins."En: Maybe an opportunity will come when you least expect it."Fr: À ce moment, Mathieu releva la tête, attiré par la conversation.En: At that moment, Mathieu raised his head, drawn by the conversation.Fr: "Pardon, je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher d'entendre.En: "Pardon me, I couldn't help but overhear.Fr: Vous êtes écrivain ?"En: Are you a writer?"Fr: Camille rougit légèrement.En: Camille blushed slightly.Fr: "Oui, j'essaie," répondit-elle timidement.En: "Yes, I'm trying," she replied shyly.Fr: Mathieu sourit.En: Mathieu smiled.Fr: "Je travaille dans l'édition.En: "I work in publishing.Fr: Mon entreprise vient de se lancer dans un projet innovant.En: My company just launched an innovative project.Fr: Nous cherchons des écrivains passionnés."En: We are looking for passionate writers."Fr: Le cœur de Camille se mit à battre plus vite.En: Camille's heart started to beat faster.Fr: Elle hésita, luttant contre sa peur du rejet.En: She hesitated, battling her fear of rejection.Fr: Chloé posa doucement sa main sur celle de Camille.En: Chloé gently placed her hand on Camille's.Fr: "C'est peut-être ta chance," murmura-t-elle.En: "This might be your chance," she murmured.Fr: Encouragée par son amie, Camille prit une grande respiration et sortit son portfolio.En: Encouraged by her friend, Camille took a deep breath and pulled out her portfolio.Fr: "Puis-je vous montrer quelques-unes de mes œuvres ?"En: "May I show you some of my work?"Fr: demanda-t-elle à Mathieu.En: she asked Mathieu.Fr: Mathieu parcourut les pages.En: Mathieu looked through the pages.Fr: "C'est impressionnant !En: "This is impressive!Fr: Je pense que vous seriez parfaite pour notre projet.En: I think you would be perfect for our project.Fr: Nous avons besoin d'une voix authentique comme la vôtre."En: We need an authentic voice like yours."Fr: Camille ne pouvait pas croire ce qu'elle entendait.En: Camille couldn't believe what she was hearing.Fr: "Vraiment ?En: "Really?Fr: Vous voulez que je travaille avec vous ?"En: You want me to work with you?"Fr: "Absolument," répondit Mathieu avec enthousiasme.En: "Absolutely," replied Mathieu enthusiastically.Fr: "Venez nous voir au bureau mardi après la fête de l'Assomption.En: "Come see us at the office on Tuesday after the fête de l'Assomption.Fr: Nous discuterons des détails."En: We'll discuss the details."Fr: Le visage de Camille s'illumina.En: Camille's face lit up.Fr: "Merci beaucoup !En: "Thank you so much!Fr: C'est une incroyable opportunité."En: This is an incredible opportunity."Fr: Alors que Mathieu quittait le café, Chloé serra Camille dans ses bras.En: As Mathieu left the café, Chloé hugged Camille.Fr: "Tu vois ?En: "See?Fr: Tu l'as fait !"En: You did it!"Fr: Camille sentit une chaleur nouvelle s'emparer d'elle, une confiance qu'elle n'avait jamais connue.En: Camille felt a newfound warmth take hold of her, a confidence she had never known.Fr: Elle avait osé prendre le risque et se lançait vers un avenir prometteur.En: She had dared to take the risk and was heading towards a promising future.Fr: À cet instant, tout semblait possible sous le ciel d'été de Paris.En: At that moment, everything seemed possible under the summer sky of Paris. Vocabulary Words:the rays: les rayonsthe window: la fenêtrethe café: le caféthe aroma: l'arômethe crowd: la foulethe notebook: le carnetthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe stability: la stabilitéthe entrepreneur: l'entrepreneurthe screen: l'écranto weave through: traverserto sigh: soupirerthe friend: l'amiethe head: la têteto hesitate: hésiterthe portfolio: le portfoliothe opportunity: l'opportunitéto murmur: murmurerto blush: rougirto launch: lancerthe project: le projetauthentic: authentiqueto encourage: encouragerto beat: battrethe rejection: le rejetthe voice: la voixenthusiastic: enthousiastethe detail: le détailthe confidence: la confianceto dare: oser

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Peacock Parade: When Chaos Meets Tranquility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En una fresca mañana de invierno en el hemisferio sur, el sol brillaba suavemente sobre la comunidad cerrada.En: On a fresh winter morning in the southern hemisphere, the sun shone softly over the gated community.Es: Las palmeras se balanceaban perezosamente y el aroma de las flores se mezclaba con el aire fresco.En: The palm trees swayed lazily and the scent of flowers mixed with the fresh air.Es: Evaristo y Malena disfrutaban de una tarde tranquila en su jardín, una rara pausa de tranquilidad en su agitada vida.En: Evaristo and Malena enjoyed a quiet afternoon in their garden, a rare pause of tranquility in their hectic life.Es: Evaristo, con su amor por el orden, revisaba mentalmente sus tareas pendientes, mientras Malena, con su espíritu aventurero, tomaba fotos de las coloridas flores.En: Evaristo, with his love for order, mentally reviewed his pending tasks, while Malena, with her adventurous spirit, took photos of the colorful flowers.Es: De repente, un orgulloso pavo real apareció en el césped.En: Suddenly, a proud peacock appeared on the lawn.Es: Su plumaje resplandecía al sol y sus pasos eran firmes.En: Its plumage glistened in the sun and its steps were confident.Es: "¡Mira, Evaristo!En: "Look, Evaristo!"Es: ", exclamó Malena, emocionada por la inesperada visita.En: exclaimed Malena, excited by the unexpected visitor.Es: "¡Es un pavo real!"En: "It's a peacock!"Es: Evaristo, algo inquieto por la presencia inesperada, sugirió: "No hagamos ruido, no queremos asustarlo".En: Evaristo, somewhat uneasy by the unexpected presence, suggested, "Let's not make any noise, we don't want to scare it."Es: Sin embargo, el pavo real, con toda la arrogancia de un rey, se pavoneó hacia ellos.En: However, the peacock, with all the arrogance of a king, strutted towards them.Es: Malena, divertida, intentó acercarse para sacar una foto, pero Evaristo, nervioso, retrocedió hacia la puerta de la casa.En: Malena, amused, tried to get closer to take a photo, but Evaristo, nervous, backed towards the house's door.Es: "Vamos, quedémonos adentro hasta que se vaya", propuso, tratando de mantener la calma.En: "Come on, let's stay inside until it leaves," he proposed, trying to stay calm.Es: Sin embargo, mientras retrocedían, la puerta se cerró de golpe.En: However, as they stepped back, the door slammed shut.Es: Con horror, se dieron cuenta de que la habían dejado sin seguro.En: To their horror, they realized they had left it unlocked.Es: "¡Oh, no!En: "Oh, no!"Es: ", suspiró Evaristo, dándose cuenta de que estaban encerrados afuera.En: sighed Evaristo, realizing they were locked outside.Es: "El repuesto está bajo la maceta, pero... ¡el pavo real está justo allí!"En: "The spare is under the pot, but... the peacock is right there!"Es: Malena rió, disfrutando del absurdo de la situación.En: Malena laughed, enjoying the absurdity of the situation.Es: "Voy a intentar acercarme y tomar una buena foto.En: "I'll try to get closer and take a good photo.Es: Siempre podemos ahuyentarlo después."En: We can always scare it away later."Es: Evaristo suspiró y, con su plan meticuloso, decidió atraer al pavo real lejos de la puerta.En: Evaristo sighed and, with his meticulous plan, decided to lure the peacock away from the door.Es: Fue a la cocina al aire libre y encontró un trozo de pan.En: He went to the outdoor kitchen and found a piece of bread.Es: Con cuidado, comenzó a lanzar migajas para llevar al colorido intruso lejos de las llaves.En: Carefully, he began throwing crumbs to lead the colorful intruder away from the keys.Es: El pavo real, curioso, comenzó a seguir las migajas.En: The peacock, curious, began to follow the crumbs.Es: Sin embargo, justo cuando Evaristo estaba a punto de alcanzar la maceta, Malena, bebida por la emoción, tomó una foto perfecta.En: However, just as Evaristo was about to reach the pot, Malena, overcome with excitement, took a perfect photo.Es: El flash de la cámara asustó al ave, que abrió sus brillantes alas y corrió de vuelta hacia Evaristo.En: The camera's flash startled the bird, which spread its bright wings and rushed back towards Evaristo.Es: "¡Malena!En: "Malena!"Es: ", gritó Evaristo, esquivando las plumas agitadas.En: shouted Evaristo, dodging the flapping feathers.Es: Finalmente, en medio del caos, Evaristo logró agarrar las llaves y abrir la puerta.En: Finally, amidst the chaos, Evaristo managed to grab the keys and open the door.Es: Malena, con una risa fresca, celebró su foto perfecta.En: Malena, with a fresh laugh, celebrated her perfect photo.Es: "Lo siento, pero no pude resistirme", dijo, mostrando la imagen perfecta del pavo real en su cámara.En: "Sorry, but I couldn't resist," she said, showing the perfect picture of the peacock on her camera.Es: Evaristo, respirando hondo, comenzó a reír también.En: Evaristo, taking a deep breath, started to laugh too.Es: "Supongo que un poco de caos no hace daño", admitió, disfrutando del momento inesperado.En: "I guess a bit of chaos doesn't hurt," he admitted, enjoying the unexpected moment.Es: Mientras el pavo real desaparecía elegantemente entre los arbustos y la pareja volvía al cálido refugio de su casa, Evaristo y Malena comprendieron algo valioso.En: As the peacock gracefully disappeared among the bushes and the couple returned to the warm refuge of their home, Evaristo and Malena understood something valuable.Es: A veces, la vida es más divertida cuando nos dejamos llevar por la sorpresa, y siempre es útil estar preparado para el siguiente paso.En: Sometimes, life is more fun when we let ourselves be carried away by surprise, and it's always useful to be prepared for the next step. Vocabulary Words:the hemisphere: el hemisferiothe community: la comunidadtranquility: la tranquilidadthe chore: la tareaadventurous: aventurerothe plumage: el plumajeto glitter: resplandecerthe lawn: el céspedthe arrogance: la arroganciato strut: pavonearseconfident: firmethe king: el reyto back away: retrocederhectic: agitadathe chaos: el caosunlocked: sin segurothe spare: el repuestometiculous: meticulosothe crumb: la migajacurious: curiosoto dodge: esquivarto gasp: respirar hondothe refuge: el refugiounexpected: inesperadoto lure: atraerthe intruder: el intrusoto spread (wings): abrir (alas)to celebrate: celebrarvaluable: valiosoto disappear: desaparecer

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

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Roots: Sibling Bonds Forged in Viking History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sommeren i Oslo var spesielt lysende den dagen.En: The summer in Oslo was particularly bright that day.No: Solstrålene skimret gjennom de store vinduene til Vikingskipshuset, og lot seg falle mykt på de majestetiske skipene.En: Sunbeams shimmered through the large windows of the Vikingship Museum, softly falling upon the majestic ships.No: Aksel sto ved inngangen og så på de eldgamle båtene med en tankevekker i blikket.En: Aksel stood at the entrance, looking at the ancient boats with a pensive gaze.No: Ved siden av ham sto Ingrid, klar for å dykke inn i en del av deres egen historie.En: Beside him was Ingrid, ready to dive into a part of their own history.No: Kjell, på den andre siden, så allerede utålmodig ut, som om han helst skulle vært et annet sted.En: Kjell, on the other hand, already looked impatient, as if he would rather be elsewhere.No: Aksel hadde organiserte dette besøket av en grunn.En: Aksel had organized this visit for a reason.No: Han ønsket å føle seg tettere knyttet til sitt opphav og sin familie.En: He wanted to feel more closely connected to his heritage and his family.No: "Kom, la oss gå inn," sa Ingrid med et smil og dro dem videre.En: "Come on, let's go in," said Ingrid with a smile, leading them further.No: Inne i museet fylte duften av gammel tre og saltvann luften.En: Inside the museum, the scent of old wood and seawater filled the air.No: De sto foran Gokstadskipet.En: They stood in front of the Gokstad ship.No: "Se på håndverket," sa Ingrid beundrende.En: "Look at the craftsmanship," said Ingrid admiringly.No: "Vikingene var virkelig dyktige.En: "The Vikings were truly skilled."No: "Kjell bare trakk på skuldrene.En: Kjell just shrugged.No: "Det er gammelt," svarte han ubekymret.En: "It's old," he replied indifferently.No: Aksel merket Ingrids frustrasjon og følte nølen som hang i luften.En: Aksel noticed Ingrid's frustration and felt the hesitation hanging in the air.No: Da de nærmet seg Osebergskipet, begynte Ingrid å forklare historiene og mytene knyttet til skipet.En: As they approached the Oseberg ship, Ingrid began explaining the stories and myths connected to the vessel.No: Aksel lyttet oppmerksomt, men han merket snart at Kjell så ut til å distansere seg mer.En: Aksel listened attentively, but he soon noticed that Kjell seemed to distance himself even more.No: "Kjell, kan du i det minste prøve å finne noe interessant?En: "Kjell, can you at least try to find something interesting?"No: " Aksel spurte, litt desperat.En: Aksel asked, a bit desperately.No: "Jeg bare skjønner ikke hva det har med oss å gjøre," svarte Kjell svakt.En: "I just don't see what it has to do with us," Kjell replied weakly.No: Det var da en engasjert diskusjon startet.En: That's when an engaged discussion started.No: "Dette er vår fortid, bror.En: "This is our past, brother.No: Det er en del av oss," insisterte Ingrid.En: It's a part of us," insisted Ingrid.No: "Vi er en del av noe større.En: "We are part of something larger."No: "Kjell sukket.En: Kjell sighed.No: "Jeg vil heller se fremover enn bakover," sa han.En: "I'd rather look forward than backward," he said.No: De sto der, diskuterende, rett foran det storslåtte Osebergskipet.En: They stood there, discussing right in front of the magnificent Oseberg ship.No: Det var som om de eldgamle planker lyttet til deres ulike perspektiver, nesten som vitner til familien deres indre kamp.En: It was as if the ancient planks were listening to their different perspectives, almost like witnesses to their family's internal struggle.No: I stillheten etterpå, da følelser hadde roet seg, gikk de videre til en av de mindre utstillingene.En: In the silence that followed, after emotions had calmed down, they moved on to one of the smaller exhibitions.No: Der fant Kjell et lite, dekorert skjold.En: There, Kjell found a small, decorated shield.No: Han plukket det opp, betatt av de intrikate utskjæringene.En: He picked it up, captivated by the intricate carvings.No: "Det minner meg om tegningene bestefar pleide å lage," sa han lavt, for seg selv.En: "It reminds me of the drawings grandfather used to make," he said quietly, to himself.No: Plutselig ble noe tent i ham.En: Suddenly, something was sparked in him.No: Da de dro fra museet, hand i hånd som søsken, var det med et sterkere bånd enn da de kom.En: As they left the museum, hand in hand as siblings, it was with a stronger bond than when they came.No: Aksel hadde funnet litt av det han lette etter.En: Aksel had found a bit of what he was looking for.No: Kjell, på sin egen måte, hadde også åpnet opp for å forstå litt mer om hvor de kom fra.En: Kjell, in his own way, had also opened up to understand a little more about where they came from.No: Oslo-solen, som nå sto lavt på himmelen, fulgte dem mens de vandret hjemover, fortsatt diskuterende om den spennende dagen de hadde hatt.En: The Oslo sun, now low in the sky, followed them as they walked homeward, still discussing the exciting day they had had.No: Aksel visste nå at fortiden kunne knytte dem nærmere sammen, dag for dag.En: Aksel now knew that the past could bring them closer together, day by day. Vocabulary Words:particularly: spesieltshimmered: skimretmajestic: majestetiskepensive: tankevekkergaze: blikketheritage: opphavseawater: sjøvanncraftsmanship: håndverketskilled: dyktigeindifferently: ubekymretfrustration: frustrasjonhesitation: nølenvessel: skipetattentively: oppmerksomtdistance: distansereengaged: engasjertdiscussion: diskusjonperspectives: perspektivermagnificent: storslåttewitnesses: vitnersilence: stillhetintricate: intrikatecarvings: utskjæringercaptivated: betattsparked: tentsiblings: søskenbond: båndexciting: spennendeheritage: arvconnected: knyttet

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Adventures Off the Beaten Track: A Day in Pompeji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen glödde het över ruinerna av Pompeji.En: The sun glowed hot over the ruins of Pompeji.Sv: Skuggorna från gamla tempel svepte över de stenvägar som en gång myllrade av liv.En: Shadows from old temples swept across the stone paths that once teemed with life.Sv: Idag var det turister i solhattar och solglasögon som fyllde de slitna stigarna.En: Today it was tourists in sun hats and sunglasses who filled the worn paths.Sv: Nils och Lena gick bredvid sina föräldrar.En: Nils and Lena walked beside their parents.Sv: Föräldrarna lyssnade noggrant på guiden, men Nils kunde inte hålla sig still.En: The parents listened attentively to the guide, but Nils could not stay still.Sv: Hans ögon gnistrade av iver varje gång de passerade en ny ruin.En: His eyes sparkled with eagerness every time they passed a new ruin.Sv: "Vi måste se allt!"En: "We have to see everything!"Sv: sa han.En: he said.Sv: "Vi måste hålla oss på stigen," svarade Lena, alltid den försiktiga av de två.En: "We have to stay on the path," replied Lena, always the cautious one of the two.Sv: Hennes ögon dröjde på varje skylt som varnade för förbjudna områden.En: Her eyes lingered on every sign that warned of forbidden areas.Sv: Men inom sig kände Lena också en dragning till äventyret.En: But within herself, Lena also felt a pull towards adventure.Sv: När de kom till en korsning sneglade Nils mot en avspärrad väg.En: When they came to a crossroads, Nils eyed a blocked-off path.Sv: "Tänk om vi bara tittar lite?"En: "What if we just take a quick look?"Sv: viskade han till Lena.En: he whispered to Lena.Sv: "Vi ska inte," insisterade Lena, men när hon vände bort blicken, såg hon Nils smyga iväg.En: "We shouldn't," insisted Lena, but when she looked away, she saw Nils sneaking off.Sv: Ångerfull men beslutsam sprang Lena efter honom.En: Regretful but determined, Lena ran after him.Sv: De följde en smal stig som ledde dem djupt in i ruinerna.En: They followed a narrow path that led them deep into the ruins.Sv: Snart var de omgivna av forntida stenväggar som reste sig högt omkring dem.En: Soon they were surrounded by ancient stone walls rising high around them.Sv: "Nils!En: "Nils!Sv: Vi borde inte vara här," sade Lena och hörde ekot av sin egen röst studsa mot de tysta väggarna.En: We shouldn't be here," said Lena, hearing the echo of her own voice bounce off the quiet walls.Sv: Nils log busigt.En: Nils grinned mischievously.Sv: "Kom igen, det är spännande!"En: "Come on, it's exciting!"Sv: Men spänningen förvandlades snart till förvirring när de insåg att de var vilse.En: But the excitement soon turned into confusion when they realized they were lost.Sv: Varenda hörn såg likadant ut, och solen började sakta sjunka på himlen.En: Every corner looked the same, and the sun began to slowly sink in the sky.Sv: "Jag visste att detta var en dålig idé," mumlade Lena, men hennes blick fångade Nils' ögon.En: "I knew this was a bad idea," muttered Lena, but her gaze caught Nils' eyes.Sv: "Förlåt," sa han tyst, plötsligt medveten om allvaret i situationen.En: "Sorry," he said quietly, suddenly aware of the seriousness of the situation.Sv: De bestämde sig för att försöka hitta tillbaka tillsammans.En: They decided to try to find their way back together.Sv: Lena drog fram en liten karta hon sett på ett informationsbord och tillsammans studerade de den.En: Lena pulled out a small map she had seen on an information board, and together they studied it.Sv: Efter några felaktiga svängar och mycket letande hittade de slutligen tillbaka till de säkra stigar där turisterna fortfarande vandrade.En: After a few wrong turns and much searching, they finally made their way back to the safe paths where the tourists were still wandering.Sv: "Vi lyckades," flämtade Lena och kände hur adrenalinet sakta lämnade hennes kropp.En: "We made it," panted Lena, feeling the adrenaline slowly leave her body.Sv: Nils skrattade, lättad.En: Nils laughed, relieved.Sv: "Nästa gång kanske vi kan stanna på stigen från början."En: "Next time maybe we can stay on the path from the start."Sv: Lena log snett.En: Lena smiled wryly.Sv: "Eller så kan jag leda nästa äventyr."En: "Or maybe I can lead the next adventure."Sv: När de återvände till sina föräldrar hade de inte märkt något alls.En: When they returned to their parents, they hadn't noticed anything at all.Sv: Nils och Lena delade ett hemligt leende.En: Nils and Lena shared a secret smile.Sv: Deras band hade stärkts, och de hade båda lärt sig något nytt om varandra.En: Their bond had strengthened, and they had both learned something new about each other.Sv: En dag i Pompeji hade blivit ett osannolikt äventyr, och de skulle alltid minnas det som dagen då de fann kompromissens värde mitt i historiens skuggor.En: A day in Pompeji had turned into an unlikely adventure, and they would always remember it as the day they discovered the value of compromise amidst the shadows of history. Vocabulary Words:glowed: glödderuins: ruinernashadows: skuggornatemples: tempelteemed: myllradeattentively: noggranteagerness: ivercautious: försiktigacrossroads: korsningblocked-off: avspärradwhispered: viskaderegretful: ångerfulldetermined: beslutsamnarrow: smalruins: ruinernaancient: forntidarising: reste siggrinned: logmischievously: busigtexcitement: spänningenconfusion: förvirringmuttered: mumladecaught: fångaderealized: insågadrenaline: adrenalinetpanted: flämtaderelieved: lättadwryly: snettcompromise: kompromissensbond: band

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Revelations: A Love Blossoms at Skansen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det vibrerar av liv och glädje i luften.En: The air vibrates with life and joy.Sv: Skansen, en plats där historia möter natur, är vackert dekorerad för midsommarfirande.En: Skansen, a place where history meets nature, is beautifully decorated for the midsommarfirande.Sv: Barn skrattar, människor i färgglada folkdräkter dansar, och doften av nyslagna blomsterkransar fyller omgivningen.En: Children laugh, people in colorful folk costumes dance, and the scent of freshly picked flower crowns fills the surroundings.Sv: Det är en perfekt dag för nya minnen och kanske, för Elsa, en ny början.En: It is a perfect day for new memories and perhaps, for Elsa, a new beginning.Sv: Elsa och Johan går sida vid sida genom folkmassan.En: Elsa and Johan walk side by side through the crowd.Sv: Johan är som alltid avslappnad och lite busig.En: Johan is, as always, relaxed and a little mischievous.Sv: Han drar med Elsa till dansen kring midsommarstången, hans skratt smittar av sig.En: He pulls Elsa into the dance around the midsommarstången, his laughter contagious.Sv: Elsa ler, men hennes hjärta slår snabbt.En: Elsa smiles, but her heart beats quickly.Sv: Hon har en hemlighet, och det är en dag tänkt för mod.En: She has a secret, and it's a day meant for bravery.Sv: "Kom igen, Elsa!En: "Come on, Elsa!Sv: Livet är här och nu!En: Life is here and now!"Sv: ", ropar Johan och snurrar runt med armarna i luften.En: shouts Johan and spins around with his arms in the air.Sv: Elsa studerar honom diskret.En: Elsa studies him discreetly.Sv: Han är så fri, så opmärksamhet.En: He is so free, so carefree.Sv: Hon önskar hon kunde vara mer som honom.En: She wishes she could be more like him.Sv: De två vännerna tar en paus, sätter sig på en gräsplätt.En: The two friends take a break, sitting on a patch of grass.Sv: De delar på en tallrik med jordgubbar och gräddfil.En: They share a plate of strawberries and sour cream - a traditional encounter.Sv: – Tradition ens gensyn.En: Johan picks flowers for Elsa and gently places them in her crown.Sv: Johan plockar blommor till Elsa och sätter dem försiktigt i hennes krans.En: He looks at her with warmth in his eyes, but Elsa can't help but hesitate.Sv: Han tittar på henne med värme i ögonen, men Elsa kan inte låta bli att tveka.En: Should she say something?Sv: Ska hon säga något?En: What if it changes everything?Sv: Tänk om det förändrar allt?En: "Elsa?"Sv: "Elsa?"En: Johan's voice pulls her from her thoughts.Sv: Johans röst drar henne ur hennes tankar.En: "Everything okay?"Sv: "Allt okej?"En: Elsa takes a deep breath.Sv: Elsa tar ett djupt andetag.En: It's now or never.Sv: Det är nu eller aldrig.En: "Johan," she begins as they rise for a walk along the small gravel roads, "there's something I want to say."Sv: "Johan," börjar hon medan de reser sig för en promenad längs de små grusvägarna, "det är något jag vill säga."En: Johan nods and smiles encouragingly.Sv: Johan nickar och ler uppmuntrande.En: They stop at a small bridge, where stillness reigns beyond the large festivities.Sv: De stannar vid en liten bro, där stillhet råder bortom de stora festligheterna.En: Inside her, there is a storm, but she continues.Sv: Inom henne är det storm, men hon fortsätter.En: "I like you, Johan.Sv: "Jag gillar dig, Johan.En: More than a friend.Sv: Mer än som en vän.En: And I...Sv: Och jag... jag har gjort det länge."En: I've liked you for a long time."Sv: Hennes ord hänger i luften, och för en stund är allt stilla.En: Her words hang in the air, and for a moment, everything is still.Sv: Elsa känner hjärtat bulta i bröstet och tystnaden eka i allt.En: Elsa feels her heart pounding in her chest and the silence echoing in everything.Sv: Sedan, Johan ler stort.En: Then, Johan smiles broadly.Sv: "Åh, Elsa," säger han mjukt.En: "Oh, Elsa," he says softly.Sv: "Jag har känt likadant."En: "I've felt the same way."Sv: De rör sig närmare varandra, och under den milda skymningshimlen delas deras första kyss.En: They move closer to each other, and under the gentle twilight sky, they share their first kiss.Sv: I det ögonblicket är allt bekymmer borta.En: In that moment, all worries are gone.Sv: Skansen står omkring dem som ett vittne till deras första steg in i något nytt, något vackert.En: Skansen stands around them as a witness to their first step into something new, something beautiful.Sv: Det finns inget mer som kan sägas.En: There is nothing more to be said.Sv: Elsa har funnit modet att vara ärlig, och i det modet har hon funnit mer trygghet än hon någonsin kunnat ana.En: Elsa has found the courage to be honest, and in that courage, she has found more security than she ever could have imagined.Sv: Deras skratt flyter ut med vinden.En: Their laughter floats out with the wind.Sv: De går hand i hand tillbaka till festen, där musiken och glädjen fortsätter precis som tidigare.En: They walk hand in hand back to the celebration, where the music and joy continue just as before.Sv: Men för Elsa är världen nu lite ljusare, och hjärtat lättare.En: But for Elsa, the world is now a little brighter, and her heart lighter.Sv: Det är en ny början för dem båda, tack vare en midsommar på Skansen.En: It's a new beginning for both of them, thanks to a midsummer at Skansen. Vocabulary Words:vibrates: vibrerarjoy: glädjenature: naturdecorated: dekoreradfolk costumes: folkdräkterscent: doftencrowns: kransarsurroundings: omgivningenmischievous: busigcontagious: smittar av sigdiscreetly: diskretcarefree: opmärksamhetpatch of grass: gräsplättbreak: pausencounter: gensynhesitate: tvekaencouragingly: uppmuntrandestillness: stillhetpounding: bultastorm: stormtwilight: skymningshimlenwitness: vittnehonest: ärligcourage: modsecurity: trygghetlaughter: skrattbrighter: ljusarebeginning: börjanfestivities: festligheternaechoing: eka

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Balancing Dreams: A Summer of Art and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt ved pulten sin i ett av de varme og støyende klasserommene på Nydalen Videregående Skole.En: Sigrid sat at her desk in one of the warm and noisy classrooms at Nydalen Videregående Skole.No: Hun hørte ikke helt etter hva læreren sa.En: She wasn't really listening to what the teacher was saying.No: Tankene hennes fløy vekk til sommeren som nærmet seg raskt.En: Her thoughts drifted away to the summer that was quickly approaching.No: Rundt henne snakket klassekamerater om turer, festivaler og lange kvelder ved sjøen.En: Around her, classmates talked about trips, festivals, and long evenings by the sea.No: Men Sigrid hadde noe annet i tankene.En: But Sigrid had something else on her mind.No: Hun hadde nylig oppdaget en interesse for maling og ønsket å fordype seg i kunsten.En: She had recently discovered an interest in painting and wanted to immerse herself in art.No: Men samtidig bet tanken om å bruke sommeren sammen med vennene seg fast i hjertet hennes.En: Yet, the thought of spending the summer with friends also tugged at her heart.No: Ved siden av henne satt Johan og Elise.En: Next to her sat Johan and Elise.No: De diskuterte ivrig en campingtur ved innsjøen.En: They were eagerly discussing a camping trip by the lake.No: Johan, alltid full av energi, snakket om å låne kanoer og tilbringe nettene rundt leirbål med gitarspill.En: Johan, always full of energy, talked about borrowing canoes and spending nights around campfires with guitar music.No: Elise planla allerede hvilke filmer de skulle se sammen på den bærbare datamaskinen under stjernene.En: Elise was already planning which movies they would watch together on the laptop under the stars.No: "Du blir med oss, ikke sant, Sigrid?En: "You're coming with us, right, Sigrid?"No: " spurte Johan og ga henne et vennlig dytt.En: Johan asked, giving her a friendly nudge.No: Elise nikket ivrig, hennes krøllete hår danset rundt ansiktet.En: Elise nodded eagerly, her curly hair dancing around her face.No: Sigrid smilte, men en del av henne var usikker.En: Sigrid smiled, but part of her was uncertain.No: Dette var hennes siste sommerferie før de alle gikk videre til forskjellige steder etter videregående.En: This was her last summer vacation before they all went their separate ways after high school.No: Hun ville bruke tiden godt, men hun følte også at maling ga henne noe spesielt.En: She wanted to make good use of the time, but she also felt that painting gave her something special.No: Hun lengtet etter flere timer med lerret og pensel, og det kom en mulighet for et kunstverksted i byen.En: She longed for more hours with canvas and brush, and there was an opportunity for an art workshop in the city.No: "Jeg vet ikke," svarte Sigrid usikkert, "Jeg har tenkt på å begynne med å male.En: "I don't know," Sigrid answered uncertainly, "I've been thinking about starting to paint."No: "Elise så overrasket ut.En: Elise looked surprised.No: "Oj, det visste jeg ikke.En: "Oh, I didn't know that.No: Men det kan du jo gjøre senere, ikke sant?En: But you can do that later, right?No: Sommeren er perfekt for å være sammen.En: Summer is perfect for being together."No: "Sigrid visste at Elise hadde rett, men det var noe annet hun også ønsket sterkt.En: Sigrid knew that Elise was right, but there was something else she also wanted dearly.No: "Jeg vurderer å delta i et kunstverksted.En: "I'm considering attending an art workshop.No: Det høres spennende ut.En: It sounds exciting."No: "Johan hevet et øyenbryn.En: Johan raised an eyebrow.No: "Er det noe du virkelig vil gjøre?En: "Is it something you really want to do?"No: "Sigrid tok et dypt pust.En: Sigrid took a deep breath.No: Hun visste at dette var øyeblikket hun måtte være ærlig.En: She knew this was the moment she had to be honest.No: "Ja, virkelig.En: "Yes, really.No: Jeg vil veldig gjerne lære å male bedre.En: I'd love to learn to paint better.No: Men jeg vil heller ikke miste tid med dere.En: But I also don't want to miss out on time with you."No: "Det ble stille et øyeblikk mellom dem.En: There was a moment of silence between them.No: Så la Elise en hånd på skulderen hennes.En: Then Elise placed a hand on her shoulder.No: "Vi forstår," sa hun mykt.En: "We understand," she said softly.No: "Vi vil jo bare at du skal være lykkelig.En: "We just want you to be happy."No: "Johan nikket og smilte stort.En: Johan nodded and smiled widely.No: "Kom, vi finner en måte å gjøre begge deler på!En: "Come on, we'll find a way to do both!No: Vi vil fortsatt ha kvelder ved sjøen.En: We'll still have evenings by the sea.No: Kanskje kan du bli med noen ganger etter verkstedet?En: Maybe you can join us sometimes after the workshop?"No: "Lettelsen skylte over Sigrid.En: Relief washed over Sigrid.No: "Det ville vært fantastisk," sa hun, takknemlig.En: "That would be fantastic," she said, grateful.No: Sigrid følte seg styrket ettersom hun skjønte at hun ikke bare hadde uttrykt sitt ønske, men at hun også hadde blitt forstått og støttet.En: Sigrid felt empowered as she realized she had not only expressed her desire but had also been understood and supported.No: Hun så nå frem til en sommer full av kunst og vennskap.En: She now looked forward to a summer full of art and friendship.No: Nydalen Videregående Skole var i ferd med å bli stillere, men inne i Sigrids hjerte var det nå roligere enn noensinne.En: Nydalen Videregående Skole was becoming quieter, but inside Sigrid's heart, it was now calmer than ever.No: Sammen gikk de ut i den solfylte skolegården, klare til å starte sommeren.En: Together, they walked out into the sunny schoolyard, ready to start the summer.No: En sommer der Sigrid allerede hadde gjort sitt første lille kunstverk: et liv i balanse mellom drømmer og venner.En: A summer where Sigrid had already made her first little work of art: a life balanced between dreams and friends. Vocabulary Words:immerse: fordypedrifted: fløycanvas: lerretcampfire: leirbåleagerly: ivrigcurly: krølleteseparate: forskjelligeborrow: lånewink: dytteacknowledge: anerkjenneuncertain: usikkerworkshop: verkstedeyebrow: øyenbrynrealize: skjønneopportunity: mulighetfreely: frittsurprise: overrasketunderstand: forstårborrow: lånespooky: skummelassembled: samletdiscussing: diskutertefascinating: fascinerendestrengthened: styrketrecognize: gjenkjennenudge: dytteappreciation: takknemlighettremble: dirreaccomplished: oppnåddpuzzle: gåte

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Ferragosto Courage: Marco's Market Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore dell'estate italiana, il Mercato Luminoso di una piccola città pulsava di energia.En: In the heart of the Italian summer, the Mercato Luminoso of a small town pulsed with energy.It: Era Ferragosto, e il sole illuminava la folla chiassosa che riempiva le strade di ciottoli.En: It was Ferragosto, and the sun illuminated the noisy crowd that filled the cobblestone streets.It: Marco, un ragazzo di liceo attento e un po' ansioso, camminava tra le bancarelle.En: Marco, an attentive and slightly anxious high school boy, walked among the stalls.It: Attorno a lui, si ammiravano pomodori rossi e lucidi, melanzane viola scuro, e fiori di girasoli che sembravano voler catturare il sole.En: Around him, shiny red tomatoes, dark purple eggplants, and sunflower blooms that seemed to want to capture the sun were admired.It: Marco sentiva il profumo del pane appena sfornato mentre si avvicinava al banco dei fiori, dove Giulia, la sua amica sempre sicura, lo aspettava.En: Marco smelled freshly baked bread as he approached the flower stand, where Giulia, his ever-confident friend, waited for him.It: "Ciao, Marco!En: "Hi, Marco!It: Come va con la presentazione?"En: How's it going with the presentation?"It: chiese Giulia con un sorriso caloroso.En: Giulia asked with a warm smile.It: Marco abbassò lo sguardo verso i suoi appunti.En: Marco lowered his gaze to his notes.It: "Non bene," ammise, "sono terrorizzato."En: "Not well," he admitted, "I'm terrified."It: Giulia gli diede una pacca incoraggiante sulla spalla.En: Giulia gave him an encouraging pat on the shoulder.It: "Hai preparato benissimo, ti conosco.En: "You've prepared very well, I know you.It: Perché non proviamo a rilassarci e godere un po' del mercato?En: Why don't we try to relax and enjoy the market a bit?It: Magari ti aiuta."En: Maybe it'll help you."It: Marco annuì, cercando di allontanare i pensieri negativi.En: Marco nodded, trying to push away negative thoughts.It: Mentre camminavano, Giulia gli raccontava dei suoi trucchi per superare la paura.En: As they walked, Giulia shared her tricks for overcoming fear.It: Le sue parole erano fiduciose come sempre.En: Her words were confident as always.It: "Devi semplicemente crederci, Marco.En: "You just have to believe in yourself, Marco.It: Parlare come se stessi raccontando qualcosa di appassionante a degli amici."En: Talk as if you're telling something exciting to friends."It: Il pomeriggio trascorse tra risate e chiacchiere, e Marco iniziò a sentirsi un po' meglio.En: The afternoon passed between laughter and chatter, and Marco began to feel a bit better.It: Si asciugò il sudore dalla fronte, confortato dalla vivacità attorno a lui.En: He wiped the sweat from his forehead, comforted by the liveliness around him.It: Riccardo, l'allegro amico comune, si unì a loro.En: Riccardo, their cheerful mutual friend, joined them.It: "Su, Marco, beviamoci un caffè," propose, guidandoli alla piccola caffetteria del mercato dove l'aroma del caffè riempiva l'aria.En: "Come on, Marco, let's have a coffee," he proposed, leading them to the small market café where the aroma of coffee filled the air.It: Arrivò la mattina seguente, e la scuola risuonava già di eccitazione pre-Ferragosto.En: The following morning arrived, and the school was already resounding with pre-Ferragosto excitement.It: Marco aprì il suo zaino per prepararsi, ma il cuore gli sprofondò: aveva dimenticato gli appunti a casa.En: Marco opened his backpack to prepare, but his heart sank: he had forgotten his notes at home.It: Sentì la morsa del panico, ma poi pensò a Giulia e Riccardo e alla forza che aveva trovato nel mercato.En: He felt the grip of panic but then thought of Giulia and Riccardo and the strength he had found in the market.It: Decise di affrontare la paura.En: He decided to face his fear.It: Salì sul palco, il cuore battente come una tamburo.En: He stepped onto the stage, his heart beating like a drum.It: "Oggi vi parlerò di come il mercato locale sia il cuore pulsante della nostra comunità," iniziò con voce incerta.En: "Today I will talk to you about how the local market is the beating heart of our community," he began with an uncertain voice.It: Tuttavia, man mano che parlava, i suoi pensieri si allinearono con i ricordi del giorno prima, e la sicurezza crebbe in lui.En: However, as he spoke, his thoughts aligned with the memories of the day before, and his confidence grew.It: Gli studenti lo ascoltavano interessati, e alla fine, Marco ricevette un grande applauso.En: The students listened attentively, and in the end, Marco received great applause.It: Si inchinò, gli occhi luminosi di nuova fiducia.En: He bowed, his eyes shining with newfound confidence.It: Aveva superato la sua paura più grande, e in quel momento, comprese che poteva fare molto più di quanto avesse mai creduto possibile.En: He had overcome his greatest fear, and at that moment, he understood that he could do much more than he had ever believed possible.It: Tornò con i suoi amici e Giulia gli sorrise, piena di orgoglio.En: He returned to his friends, and Giulia smiled at him, full of pride.It: "Lo sapevo che ce l'avresti fatta," disse.En: "I knew you could do it," she said.It: Marco, finalmente rilassato, si unì a loro sotto il cielo d'estate, finalmente sereno.En: Marco, finally relaxed, joined them under the summer sky, finally at peace. Vocabulary Words:heart: il cuoresunflower: il girasoleeggplant: la melanzanastall: la bancarellashoulder: la spallaconfidence: la sicurezzaanxiety: l'ansiapanic: il panicopassion: la passionecommunity: la comunitàlivelihood: la vivacitàapplause: l'applausofear: la pauraconfidence: la fiduciafriendship: l'amiciziasummer: l'estatemorning: la mattinapresentation: la presentazionemarket: il mercatoflower: il fiorecoffee: il caffèexcitement: l'eccitazionecrowd: la follacobblestone: il ciottolohigh school: il liceosweat: il sudoredrum: il tamburoforehead: la fronteshoulder: la spallastrength: la forza

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Sibling Magic: Creating Memories in Stockholm's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken starkt över Bright Marketplace i Stockholm, och luften var fylld med doften av nybakade kanelbullar och färska blommor.En: The sun shone brightly over Bright Marketplace in Stockholm, and the air was filled with the scent of freshly baked cinnamon buns and fresh flowers.Sv: Staden vaknade till liv kring de livliga marknadsstånden.En: The city came alive around the bustling market stalls.Sv: Lars och Sofie, syskon och bästa vänner, stod vid ingången och kände spänningen i magen.En: Lars and Sofie, siblings and best friends, stood at the entrance, feeling excitement in their stomachs.Sv: Det var dags att hitta allt de behövde för föräldrarnas bröllopsdagsöverraskning.En: It was time to find everything they needed for their parents' anniversary surprise.Sv: Lars, den äldre av de två, var alltid praktisk och hade en noggrann plan.En: Lars, the older of the two, was always practical and had a meticulous plan.Sv: Med en lista i handen tittade han bestämt ut över folkmassan.En: With a list in hand, he looked determinedly out over the crowd.Sv: Sofie, å andra sidan, var en drömmare.En: Sofie, on the other hand, was a dreamer.Sv: Hennes ögon glimmade av idéer, och varje nytt stånd tycktes ge henne inspiration.En: Her eyes sparkled with ideas, and each new stand seemed to inspire her.Sv: "Vi måste börja med att hitta blommor," sa Lars och såg på sin lista.En: "We have to start by finding flowers," said Lars, looking at his list.Sv: "Visst," svarade Sofie med ett leende.En: "Sure," replied Sofie with a smile.Sv: "Men titta, där borta ser det ut som om de har några fina ljus också!"En: "But look, over there it looks like they have some nice candles too!"Sv: Hon pekade mot ett bord fullt av pastellfärgade ljus.En: She pointed to a table full of pastel-colored candles.Sv: Lars suckade lätt, men log ändå.En: Lars sighed slightly but smiled nonetheless.Sv: Sofies entusiasmerande idéer var ofta bättre än hans egen plan.En: Sofie's enthusiastic ideas were often better than his own plan.Sv: De trängde sig fram genom folkmassan mot ljusen och blommorna.En: They pushed their way through the crowd towards the candles and flowers.Sv: Blommorna var lysande, med rosor i rött och vitt, perfekt för deras föräldrars speciella dag.En: The flowers were vibrant, with roses in red and white, perfect for their parents' special day.Sv: När de vandrade genom marknaden märkte Lars att hans noggrant uppgjorda lista började bli allt mindre relevant.En: As they wandered through the market, Lars noticed that his carefully crafted list was becoming increasingly irrelevant.Sv: Varje hörn av marknaden erbjöd något oväntat och magiskt.En: Every corner of the market offered something unexpected and magical.Sv: Trots sin oro över att förlora kontrollen, började Lars inse att Sofie kanske hade rätt.En: Despite his anxiety over losing control, Lars began to realize that Sofie might be right.Sv: Deras föräldrar älskade överraskningar, och vad kunde vara bättre än att välja ut presenter och dekorationer med hjärtat?En: Their parents loved surprises, and what could be better than choosing presents and decorations with the heart?Sv: Tidens takt ökade, och de hade snart bara en timme kvar innan de skulle återvända hem.En: Time ticked on, and soon they had only an hour left before they were to return home.Sv: Ett särskilt ställe fångade plötsligt Lars uppmärksamhet.En: A particular spot suddenly caught Lars' attention.Sv: Ett litet stånd i ett hörn av marknaden, nästan gömt, glimmade med små, handgjorda glasprydnader.En: A small stand in a corner of the market, almost hidden, glittered with small, handmade glass ornaments.Sv: “Det där ser speciellt ut,” sa Lars och blinkade åt Sofie.En: "That looks special," said Lars, winking at Sofie.Sv: Sofie log stort.En: Sofie beamed.Sv: "Kom, vi tittar närmare!"En: "Come, let's take a closer look!"Sv: De hittade underbara små glasfigurer, vars skönhet talade direkt till deras hjärtan.En: They found wonderful little glass figures, whose beauty spoke directly to their hearts.Sv: Det var precis vad de behövde för att göra festen unik.En: It was exactly what they needed to make the party unique.Sv: Med både blommor och figurer i händerna kände de sig nöjda och spända.En: With both flowers and figures in hand, they felt satisfied and excited.Sv: När de lämnade marknaden, bärande på sina skatter, kände Lars en förändring inom sig.En: As they left the market, carrying their treasures, Lars felt a change within himself.Sv: Han hade lärt sig något viktigt den dagen: att ibland kunde de bästa stunderna inte planeras i förväg.En: He had learned something important that day: sometimes the best moments couldn't be planned in advance.Sv: Ibland var det Sofies impulsiva gnista som behövdes för att lysa upp dagen.En: At times, it was Sofie's impulsive spark that was needed to light up the day.Sv: När de kom hem, och överraskningsfesten sakta tog form, insåg Lars hur rätt Sofie hade haft.En: When they got home, and the surprise party slowly took shape, Lars realized how right Sofie had been.Sv: Tillsammans hade de skapat något magiskt för sina föräldrar, och det var perfekt.En: Together, they had created something magical for their parents, and it was perfect.Sv: Och så, i sommarnattens varma sken, firade de familjen med skratt och glädje.En: And so, in the warm glow of the summer night, they celebrated with family, laughter, and joy.Sv: Marknaden hade gett dem mer än bara presenter; den hade gett Lars och Sofie ett minne de alltid skulle bära med sig.En: The market had given them more than just presents; it had given Lars and Sofie a memory they would always carry with them. Vocabulary Words:shone: skenscent: doftenbustling: livligasiblings: syskonexcitement: spänningenmeticulous: noggranndeterminedly: bestämtsparkled: glimmadeenthusiastic: entusiasmerandevibrant: lysandecrafted: uppgjordairrelevant: irrelevantanxiety: oroglittered: glimmadehandmade: handgjordaornaments: glasprydnaderwink: blinkabeamed: log stortunique: uniksatisfied: nöjdatreasures: skatterimpulsive: impulsivaspark: gnistashape: formrealized: insågcelebrated: firadelaughter: skrattjoy: glädjememory: minnecarry: bära

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Friendship: Mikkel's Transformation at København School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Som sommeren trak sig tilbage, var København fyldt med liv.En: As summer receded, København was filled with life.Da: Olbydelen vrimlede med folk, der gik langs de brostensbelagte gader.En: The Olbydelen district teemed with people walking along the cobbled streets.Da: Gamle bygninger knejsede majestætisk, mens duften af nybrygget kaffe svævede ud fra de små cafeer.En: Old buildings stood majestically, while the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted from the small cafes.Da: Midt i denne travlhed stod Mikkel ved porten til sin nye internationale skole.En: Amidst this hustle and bustle, Mikkel stood at the gate of his new international school.Da: Mikkel kiggede nervøst rundt.En: Mikkel looked around nervously.Da: Han havde altid været stille og indadvendt.En: He had always been quiet and introverted.Da: Ved siden af ham stod Astrid, en lyshåret pige med et stort smil og en smittende energi.En: Next to him stood Astrid, a blonde girl with a big smile and infectious energy.Da: Astrid elskede at snakke og hjælpede til, hvor hun kunne.En: Astrid loved to talk and helped wherever she could.Da: Hun drejede sig mod Mikkel.En: She turned to Mikkel.Da: "Er det din første dag her også?"En: "Is it your first day here too?"Da: spurgte hun med munter stemme.En: she asked in a cheerful voice.Da: Mikkel nikkede kort og så ned i jorden.En: Mikkel nodded briefly and looked down at the ground.Da: Ikke langt derfra stod Freja.En: Not far away stood Freja.Da: Hendes hænder var fyldt med farverige brochurer.En: Her hands were filled with colorful brochures.Da: Hendes øjne skinnede bag brillerne, da hun betragtede den gamle arkitektur.En: Her eyes shone behind her glasses as she observed the old architecture.Da: Freja elskede kunst og søgte altid ny inspiration.En: Freja loved art and was always seeking new inspiration.Da: Da klokken ringede, og elever bevægede sig ind gennem de gamle døre, følte Mikkel, at håbet blussede op i ham.En: When the bell rang and students moved through the old doors, Mikkel felt hope flare up inside him.Da: Han ønskede sig at passe ind og finde rigtige venner.En: He wished to fit in and find real friends.Da: Men skolen var stor, og folk virkede så selvsikre.En: But the school was big, and people seemed so confident.Da: I kantinen sad han alene, mens Astrid hurtigt fik følgeskab.En: In the cafeteria, he sat alone while Astrid quickly found company.Da: Hun vinkede over til Mikkel.En: She waved over to Mikkel.Da: "Kom her, vi skal starte en klub!"En: "Come here, we're starting a club!"Da: råbte hun.En: she shouted.Da: Mikkel tøvede, men gik hen til dem.En: Mikkel hesitated but walked over to them.Da: Freja kiggede op.En: Freja looked up.Da: "Astrid og jeg starter en kunst- og kulturklub.En: "Astrid and I are starting an art and culture club.Da: Vil du være med?"En: Do you want to join?"Da: spurgte hun.En: she asked.Da: Mikkel tøvede igen, hans hjerte hammerede.En: Mikkel hesitated again, his heart pounding.Da: Men han vidste, at dette kunne være muligheden for at komme ud af skallen.En: But he knew this could be the opportunity to come out of his shell.Da: "Ja, det lyder spændende," svarede han stille.En: "Yes, that sounds exciting," he replied quietly.Da: Den første klubmøde blev afholdt i en lysfyldt klasseværelse med et panoramavindue mod gaden.En: The first club meeting was held in a light-filled classroom with a panoramic window facing the street.Da: Astrid ledte an, mens Freja delte sine kunstprojekter.En: Astrid took the lead while Freja shared her art projects.Da: Da der blev spurgt efter nye ideer, tog Mikkel mod til sig.En: When new ideas were solicited, Mikkel summoned the courage.Da: Han delte sin kærlighed til fotografi.En: He shared his love for photography.Da: Klubbens medlemmer lyttede opmærksomt.En: The club's members listened attentively.Da: Astrid klappede begejstret.En: Astrid clapped enthusiastically.Da: "Det er fantastisk, Mikkel!En: "That's fantastic, Mikkel!Da: Måske kan du lede en fotografi workshop?"En: Maybe you could lead a photography workshop?"Da: sagde hun.En: she said.Da: Freja nikkede.En: Freja nodded.Da: "Ja, det kunne være sjovt!"En: "Yes, that could be fun!"Da: Mikkel følte en varme sprede sig i kroppen.En: Mikkel felt warmth spreading through his body.Da: For første gang følte han sig accepteret.En: For the first time, he felt accepted.Da: Efter mødet gik han ud sammen med Astrid og Freja.En: After the meeting, he went out together with Astrid and Freja.Da: Gaderne i Olbydelen summede stadig af liv, men denne gang følte Mikkel, at han gik der sammen med venner.En: The streets of Olbydelen still buzzed with life, but this time Mikkel felt he was walking there with friends.Da: Ved dagens ende havde Mikkel fundet en del af den tilhørsforhold, han havde søgt.En: By the end of the day, Mikkel had found some of the belonging he had been seeking.Da: Han vidste, at selvom han stadig var genert, var der nu mennesker, der så hans styrker.En: He knew that, although he was still shy, there were now people who saw his strengths.Da: Som sommerdagene blev færre, åbnede Mikkel sig mere og mere.En: As the summer days grew fewer, Mikkel opened up more and more.Da: Han var ikke længere bange for sine medelevers stærke personligheder.En: He was no longer afraid of his classmates' strong personalities.Da: Han vidste, at hans egen stil også kunne bringe noget unikt til verden.En: He knew that his own style could also bring something unique to the world. Vocabulary Words:receded: trak sig tilbageteemed: vrimledecobbled: brostensbelagtearoma: duftenwafted: svævedehustle: travlhedintroverted: indadvendtinfectious: smittendebrochures: brochurerobserved: betragtedearchitecture: arkitekturflare: blussede opconfident: selvsikrecafeteria: kantinenhesitated: tøvedepounding: hammeredeshell: skallenpanoramic: panoramavinduecourage: modphotography: fotografiattentively: opmærksomtenthusiastically: begejstretwarmth: varmeaccepted: accepteretbelonging: tilhørsforholdshy: genertstrengths: styrkergrow fewer: blev færreafraid: bangepersonalities: personligheder

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sibling Style Secrets: A Fashion Makeover in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en lys sommerdag i Oslo, hvor solen skinte over Karl Johans gate, var lufta fylt med liv og latter.En: On a bright summer day in Oslo, where the sun shone over Karl Johans gate, the air was filled with life and laughter.No: Blomsterkasser hang i full blomst langs butikkfrontene, og folk nøt is mens de spaserte på de travle gatene.En: Flower boxes hung in full bloom along the storefronts, and people enjoyed ice cream as they strolled on the busy streets.No: Sander og Lina, søsken med motsatte personligheter, skilte seg litt ut i mengden.En: Sander and Lina, siblings with opposite personalities, stood out a bit in the crowd.No: De hadde en plan denne dagen.En: They had a plan for the day.No: Sander, med sitt avslappede vesen og klær som gjenspeilte hans komfortsøken, så motvillig ut til å være der.En: Sander, with his laid-back demeanor and clothes reflecting his comfort-seeking nature, seemed reluctantly present.No: Han likte ikke store folkemengder, og shoppingen var ikke hans sterke side.En: He didn't like large crowds, and shopping was not his strong suit.No: Men Lina, hans entusiastiske og energiske lillesøster, hadde bestemt seg.En: But Lina, his enthusiastic and energetic little sister, had made up her mind.No: Hun skulle hjelpe Sander med å finne nye klær til et viktig jobbintervju.En: She was going to help Sander find new clothes for an important job interview.No: "Kom igjen, Sander," sa Lina med et smil.En: "Come on, Sander," said Lina with a smile.No: "Du trenger bare noen få stilige antrekk. Det vil hjelpe deg med å gjøre et godt inntrykk."En: "You just need a few stylish outfits. It will help you make a good impression."No: Sander sukket. "Jeg liker ikke shoppingsentre. For mange mennesker. For mange klær."En: Sander sighed. "I don't like shopping centers. Too many people. Too many clothes."No: Lina tenkte raskt. Hun visste at det var mange små butikker i nærheten som var litt roligere.En: Lina thought quickly. She knew there were many small shops nearby that were a bit quieter.No: "Vi kan gå til en liten butikk borti vegen. Jeg tror du vil like det bedre der."En: "We can go to a small shop down the road. I think you'll like it better there."No: De gikk bortover en sjarmerende gate der folk satt og drakk kaffe på små, koselige kafeer.En: They walked down a charming street where people sat drinking coffee at small, cozy cafes.No: De gikk inn i en liten, stilfull butikk.En: They entered a small, stylish shop.No: Det var roligere der, og Sander pustet lettere ut.En: It was quieter there, and Sander breathed a little easier.No: Butikkvinduene glitret med sesongens mote i varme farger, og lukten av nyvasket bomull fylte luften.En: The store windows glittered with the season's fashion in warm colors, and the smell of freshly washed cotton filled the air.No: Lina så seg rundt. Hun plukket ut en enkel, men elegant, lys skjorte og ga den til Sander.En: Lina looked around. She picked out a simple, but elegant, light shirt and handed it to Sander.No: "Prøv denne," insisterte hun.En: "Try this on," she insisted.No: Sander rynket nesen.En: Sander wrinkled his nose.No: "Jeg vet ikke om dette er min stil..." Men han visste at Lina bare prøvde å hjelpe.En: "I don't know if this is my style..." But he knew that Lina was just trying to help.No: Med et oppgitt blikk gikk han mot prøverommet.En: With a resigned look, he headed towards the fitting room.No: Noen minutter senere kom han ut, litt motvillig.En: A few minutes later he came out, a bit reluctantly.No: Skjorten satt overraskende godt, og fargen fremhevet øynene hans.En: The shirt fit surprisingly well, and the color highlighted his eyes.No: Til sin egen overraskelse kjente han en liten følelse av tilfredsstillelse.En: To his own surprise, he felt a small sense of satisfaction.No: Lina klappet entusiastisk. "Se, jeg sa jo at den ville se bra ut på deg!"En: Lina clapped enthusiastically. "See, I told you it would look good on you!"No: Sander så på seg selv i speilet og nikket langsomt.En: Sander looked at himself in the mirror and nodded slowly.No: "Jeg må innrømme, den er faktisk ikke så verst."En: "I have to admit, it's actually not too bad."No: Da de forlot butikken med en pose i hånda, takket Sander sin søster.En: As they left the store with a bag in hand, Sander thanked his sister.No: "Jeg er glad du insisterte. Kanskje jeg bør begynne å tenke mer på hvordan jeg kler meg."En: "I'm glad you insisted. Maybe I should start thinking more about how I dress."No: "Ja, litt innsats kan gjøre en stor forskjell," svarte Lina med et stort smil.En: "Yes, a little effort can make a big difference," replied Lina with a big smile.No: Denne dagen hadde ikke bare resultert i en ny skjorte, men også en ny erkjennelse for Sander.En: This day hadn't just resulted in a new shirt, but also a new realization for Sander.No: Han lærte å sette pris på hvordan klær kunne påvirke hvordan man følte og presenterte seg, spesielt når viktige dager nærmet seg.En: He learned to appreciate how clothes could affect how one felt and presented oneself, especially when important days approached.No: Med et nytt perspektiv på mote forlot Sander og Lina den travle gaten, klare for flere solfylte dager i Oslo.En: With a new perspective on fashion, Sander and Lina left the bustling street, ready for more sunny days in Oslo. Vocabulary Words:bright: lyslaughter: latterpersonalities: personligheterreluctantly: motvilligdemeanor: vesencomfort-seeking: komfortsøkenenthusiastic: entusiastiskeenergetic: energiskestylish: stiligecrowds: folkemengderquiet: roligerecozy: koseligeglittered: glitretseason's: sesongensfashion: motefreshly washed: nyvasketcotton: bomullelegant: elegantnodded: nikketeffort: innsatsappreciate: sette pris påaffect: påvirkepresented: presenterterealization: erkjennelsebusy: travleperspective: perspektivimportant: viktiginterview: intervjushining: skinteeffort: innsats

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Saffron: A Culinary Quest in Milano's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva alto nel cielo azzurro sopra il mercato all'aperto di Milano.En: The sun was shining high in the blue sky above the open-air market in Milano.It: Era un giorno d'estate, e il mercato pullulava di vita e colori.En: It was a summer day, and the market was teeming with life and colors.It: Giovanni camminava tra i banchi, sorvegliando con attenzione le esposizioni di frutta fresca, verdure e spezie.En: Giovanni walked among the stalls, carefully observing the displays of fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices.It: Accanto a lui, Luca lo accompagnava, osservando l'ambiente con un'aria rilassata.En: Next to him, Luca accompanied him, observing the scene with a relaxed air.It: "Oggi devo trovare lo zafferano," dichiarava Giovanni con determinazione.En: "Today I must find saffron," declared Giovanni with determination.It: "Voglio cucinare un risotto speciale per la cena."En: "I want to cook a special risotto for dinner."It: "Ottima idea," rispose Luca con un sorriso.En: "Great idea," replied Luca with a smile.It: "Dove iniziamo a cercare?"En: "Where should we start looking?"It: Giovanni puntò gli occhi su un banco pieno di spezie.En: Giovanni set his eyes on a stall full of spices.It: Ma con grande disappunto, lo zafferano era finito.En: But to his great disappointment, the saffron was sold out.It: Il mercato era più affollato del solito a causa di un festival estivo, e sembrava che molti banchi avessero venduto le scorte.En: The market was more crowded than usual due to a summer festival, and it seemed that many stalls had sold their stocks.It: "Dai, Giovanni," disse Luca.En: "Come on, Giovanni," said Luca.It: "Forse possiamo chiedere a qualcuno.En: "Maybe we can ask someone.It: Oppure ci dividiamo, così facciamo più in fretta."En: Or we can split up to make it quicker."It: Ma Giovanni era riluttante a separarsi.En: But Giovanni was reluctant to part ways.It: "Preferisco restare insieme," ribatté, mentre continuavano a camminare tra la folla.En: "I prefer to stay together," he replied, as they continued to walk through the crowd.It: Dopo diversi tentativi falliti, videro un banco più in fondo, ancora colmo di spezie.En: After several failed attempts, they saw a stall further down still brimming with spices.It: Proprio in quel momento, notarono un altro acquirente dirigersi verso lo stesso banco.En: Just at that moment, they noticed another shopper heading towards the same stall.It: Giovanni si fermò, incerto.En: Giovanni stopped, uncertain.It: "Che faccio?"En: "What should I do?"It: chiese Giovanni, con uno sguardo deciso e preoccupato.En: asked Giovanni, with a determined yet worried look.It: "Vai avanti, ma ricorda di essere gentile," consigliò Luca.En: "Go ahead, but remember to be kind," advised Luca.It: Giovanni avanzò con passo deciso, ma rispettoso.En: Giovanni advanced with a determined but respectful step.It: Aspettò pazientemente il suo turno, lasciando che l'altro acquirente completasse il suo acquisto.En: He patiently waited his turn, letting the other shopper complete their purchase.It: Quando finalmente fu la sua occasione, chiese al venditore: "Buongiorno, avete ancora dello zafferano?"En: When it was finally his turn, he asked the vendor, "Good morning, do you still have any saffron?"It: Il venditore sorrise e mostrò l'ultima confezione di zafferano.En: The vendor smiled and showed him the last packet of saffron.It: Giovanni l'afferrò, grato, e ringraziò sinceramente il venditore.En: Giovanni grabbed it, grateful, and sincerely thanked the vendor.It: Mentre si allontanavano dal banco, Giovanni si girò verso Luca con un sorriso di sollievo.En: As they walked away from the stall, Giovanni turned to Luca with a smile of relief.It: "Grazie per avermi incoraggiato a continuare," disse.En: "Thank you for encouraging me to keep going," he said.It: "Di niente," rispose Luca.En: "You're welcome," replied Luca.It: "Sapevo che ce l'avremmo fatta."En: "I knew we would make it."It: Alla fine, mentre il sole calava sul mercato affollato, Giovanni capì qualcosa di importante.En: In the end, as the sun was setting over the crowded market, Giovanni realized something important.It: Era riuscito a seguire il suo istinto senza lasciare da parte il valore della pazienza e del lavoro di squadra.En: He managed to follow his instincts without leaving aside the value of patience and teamwork.It: E con il suo zafferano in mano, era pronto a preparare il miglior risotto della sua vita.En: And with the saffron in hand, he was ready to prepare the best risotto of his life. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe sky: il cielothe market: il mercatoteeming: pullulavathe stalls: i banchito accompany: accompagnarethe scene: l'ambientedetermination: determinazioneto declare: dichiararethe smile: il sorrisoto observe: osservaredisappointment: disappuntothe crowd: la follato split: dividersireluctant: riluttanteto part ways: separarsito head towards: dirigersi versouncertain: incertoto advise: consigliarerespectful: rispettosopatiently: pazientementethe vendor: il venditoregrateful: gratoto encourage: incoraggiarerelief: sollievoto realize: capireinstincts: l'istintopatience: la pazienzateamwork: lavoro di squadrathe spices: le spezie

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Raindrops and Resplendence: A Shopping Adventure in जनपथ Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जनपथ मार्केट की रंगीन गलियाँ आज भीड़ से भरी हुई थीं।En: The colorful lanes of जनपथ Market were crowded today.Hi: बारिश की बूँदें छतरी पर नाच रही थीं और लोगों ने अपने कोट कस कर पकड़े हुए थे।En: Raindrops were dancing on umbrellas, and people were holding onto their coats tightly.Hi: कर्तिका अपने बचपन के दोस्त आयुष के साथ मार्केट में खड़ी थी।En: कर्ता का was standing in the market with her childhood friend आयुष.Hi: आयुष दिल्ली आया था कुछ दिनों के लिए, और कर्तिका उसे अपनी योजना का हिस्सा बना चुकी थी।En: आयुष had come to दिल्ली for a few days, and कर्तिका had already made him a part of her plan.Hi: "मुझे एक ऐसा पारंपरिक परिधान चाहिए, जिसे देखते ही सब वाह-वाह कर उठें," कर्तिका ने कहा।En: "I need a traditional outfit that makes everyone go 'wow' as soon as they see it," कर्तिका said.Hi: उसका परिवारिक जमघट आने वाला था, और वह अपनी इस शानदार योजना के लिए पूरी तरह उत्साहित थी।En: Her family gathering was coming up, and she was entirely excited about her grand plan.Hi: पर आयुष को खरीदारी का बिल्कुल भी शौक नहीं था। वह जल्दी से जल्दी यहाँ से भागना चाहता था।En: But आयुष wasn't fond of shopping at all. He wanted to escape from there as soon as possible.Hi: "कर्तिका, इतनी बारिश हो रही है। चलो कहीं कॉफी पीते हैं," आयुष ने बेचैनी से कहा।En: "कर्तिका, it's raining so much. Let's go for a coffee somewhere," आयुष said anxiously.Hi: पर कर्तिका को कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ा। वह आगे बढ़ती हुई एक दुकान में दाखिल हुई जिसका नाम था 'नीलम वस्त्रालय'।En: But कर्तिका wasn't affected. She moved forward and entered a shop called 'नीलम Vastralaya.'Hi: दुकान की मालकिन, नीलम, पारंपरिक कपड़ों का अद्भुत संग्रह रखती थी।En: The shop's owner, नीलम, had an amazing collection of traditional clothes.Hi: नीलम ने कर्तिका का स्वागत मुस्कुराते हुए किया। "आपको कैसी साड़ी चाहिए?" उसने पूछा।En: नीलम welcomed कर्तिका with a smile. "What kind of sari do you want?" she asked.Hi: तभी छत से एक बूँद कर्तिका के माथे पर गिरी।En: Just then, a drop from the ceiling fell on कर्तिका's forehead.Hi: मुस्कुराते हुए उसने अपने चारों ओर नजर दौड़ाई, और उसकी नजर एक चमकीली साड़ी पर टिक गई।En: Smiling, she looked around, and her gaze fixed on a shiny sari.Hi: साड़ी लाल और सुनहरे रंगों में थी, और उसकी चमक किसी की भी नज़र रोक लेती।En: The sari was in red and golden hues, and its brilliance could catch anyone's eye.Hi: "यह रही आपकी साड़ी," नीलम ने गर्व से बताया।En: "Here is your sari," नीलम said with pride.Hi: कर्तिका की आँखों में चमक थी।En: There was a sparkle in कर्तिका's eyes.Hi: बारिश की ऊधम के बीच भी वह साड़ी उसकी आँखों में बस गई।En: Despite the chaos of the rain, the sari had captured her heart.Hi: आयुष, जो अब तक उबासी ले चुका था, कर्तिका की खुशी देख कर चुपचाप खड़ा रह गया।En: आयुष, who had been yawning until now, stood silently looking at कर्तिका's happiness.Hi: आखिरकार कर्तिका ने साड़ी खरीद ली।En: Finally, कर्तिका bought the sari.Hi: उसने नीलम का धन्यवाद किया और आयुष को देखकर मुस्कुराई।En: She thanked नीलम and smiled at आयुष.Hi: "चलो आयुष, अब कॉफी का वक्त है।" उसने कहा।En: "Come on आयुष, it's coffee time now," she said.Hi: आयुष अब उसकी पसंद से खुश था और महसूस कर रहा था कि उसकी दोस्ती के लिए ये सब सहना वाकई में जरूरी था।En: Now pleased with her choice, आयुष felt that enduring all this was indeed necessary for their friendship.Hi: मार्केट से बाहर निकलते हुए, आयुष ने सोचा की कभी-कभी छोटी चीजों में भी बड़ी खुशियां छुपी होती हैं।En: As they exited the market, आयुष thought that sometimes big joys are hidden in small things.Hi: कर्तिका भी यह समझ चुकी थी कि धैर्य और पक्का इरादा ही सफलता की कुंजी है।En: कर्तिका also realized that patience and determination are the keys to success.Hi: आखिरकार उसने वह साड़ी पा ही ली जिसकी उसे जरूरत थी। और आयुष ने भी आज एक नई बात सीख ली - दोस्तों के लिए थोड़ा धैर्य रखना हमेशा फायदेमंद होता है।En: In the end, she got the sari she wanted, and आयुष learned a new lesson today - being patient for friends is always beneficial. Vocabulary Words:lanes: गलियाँcrowded: भीड़ से भरीraindrops: बूँदेंumbrellas: छतरीtightly: कस करfond: शौकtraditional: पारंपरिकoutfit: परिधानgathering: जमघटanxiously: बेचैनी सेescape: भागनाshop: दुकानcollection: संग्रहowner: मालकिनwelcomed: स्वागत कियाsmile: मुस्कुरातेceiling: छतforehead: माथेbrilliance: चमकpride: गर्वsparkle: चमकchaos: ऊधमenduring: सहनाexit: बाहर निकलतेpatience: धैर्यdetermination: पक्का इरादाsuccess: सफलताbeneficial: फायदेमंदlesson: बातhues: रंगों

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mystery at Efteling: The Hidden Door Adventure Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de zomerse drukte van het Efteling Park, was de lucht gevuld met de zoete geur van suikerspinnen en de vrolijke geluiden van kinderlach.En: In the summer hustle of Efteling Park, the air was filled with the sweet scent of cotton candy and the joyful sounds of children's laughter.Nl: Overal om ons heen dansten de figuren van de sprookjes tot leven.En: All around us, the figures from the fairy tales danced to life.Nl: Ik, Bram, stond in de rij voor de spannende Python-achtbaan naast mijn vrienden Sanne en Lars.En: I, Bram, was standing in line for the exciting Python roller coaster next to my friends Sanne and Lars.Nl: De zon brandde zachtjes op onze schouders, een perfecte contrast voor de koele bries die af en toe voorbij woei.En: The sun gently burned on our shoulders, a perfect contrast to the cool breeze that occasionally passed by.Nl: Lars, altijd de grappenmaker, was in een goede bui.En: Lars, always the joker, was in a good mood.Nl: "Wie durft vooraan te zitten?"En: "Who dares to sit at the front?"Nl: daagde hij ons uit, zijn ogen sprankelend van opwinding.En: he challenged us, his eyes sparkling with excitement.Nl: Sanne rolde met haar ogen maar lachte toch.En: Sanne rolled her eyes but laughed nonetheless.Nl: "Jij altijd met je uitdagingen," glimlachte ze.En: "You and your challenges all the time," she smiled.Nl: De rij was lang, maar de tijd vloog voorbij.En: The line was long, but the time flew by.Nl: De sfeer in het park was magisch, bijna alsof we in een andere wereld waren.En: The atmosphere in the park was magical, almost as if we were in another world.Nl: Toen we eindelijk aan de beurt waren, stapten we in het karretje.En: When it was finally our turn, we stepped into the cart.Nl: Ik probeerde Sanne gerust te stellen, want ze hield niet zo van achtbanen.En: I tried to reassure Sanne, as she wasn't very fond of roller coasters.Nl: "Het komt wel goed," zei ik, terwijl de sluitbalken klikten.En: "It will be okay," I said as the safety bars clicked.Nl: De rit was een wervelwind van adrenaline en snelheid.En: The ride was a whirlwind of adrenaline and speed.Nl: Toen het karretje eindelijk tot stilstand kwam, voelde ik een golf van opluchting.En: When the cart finally came to a stop, I felt a wave of relief.Nl: Maar toen we uitstapten, was er iets mis.En: But as we got off, something was wrong.Nl: Lars was nergens te zien.En: Lars was nowhere to be seen.Nl: "Waar is hij?"En: "Where is he?"Nl: vroeg Sanne, haar stem lichtelijk paniekerig.En: asked Sanne, her voice slightly panicked.Nl: "Misschien een grap van hem," probeerde ik haar gerust te stellen, al begon ik zelf ook ongerust te worden.En: "Maybe he's playing a joke," I tried to reassure her, though I was starting to worry too.Nl: We zochten overal, maar Lars bleef spoorloos.En: We searched everywhere, but Lars remained missing.Nl: Het park was zo druk, dat het moeilijk was om ons te concentreren op ons doel.En: The park was so crowded, it was hard to stay focused on our goal.Nl: Sanne begon zich zichtbaar ongemakkelijk te voelen.En: Sanne was visibly uneasy.Nl: "Kom op, we moeten gewoon logisch zijn," stelde ik voor.En: "Come on, we just need to be logical," I suggested.Nl: "Laat ons onze stappen volgen en het personeel vragen."En: "Let's retrace our steps and ask the staff."Nl: Samen begonnen we onze zoektocht, mijn gedachtes razend met zorgen.En: Together we began our search, my mind racing with concern.Nl: Sanne probeerde kalm te blijven, maar ik wist dat ze zich zorgen maakte over Lars en misschien ook wel wat over onze vriendschap.En: Sanne tried to stay calm, but I knew she was worried about Lars and maybe a bit about our friendship too.Nl: Uiteindelijk brachten de aanwijzingen ons naar een afgelegen deel van het park.En: Eventually, the clues led us to a secluded part of the park.Nl: Achter een rij nepstruiken vonden we een verborgen ingang naar een geheim deel van de attractie.En: Behind a row of fake bushes, we found a hidden entrance to a secret part of the attraction.Nl: En daar, vast tussen wat tandwielen en machines, zat Lars.En: And there, stuck between some gears and machinery, was Lars.Nl: "Wat doe jij hier?"En: "What are you doing here?"Nl: riep Sanne, half boos en half opgelucht.En: shouted Sanne, half angry and half relieved.Nl: Lars kletste nonchalant, "Ik vond deze geheime deur en moest gewoon kijken."En: Lars casually replied, "I found this secret door and just had to take a look."Nl: Samen hielpen we hem naar buiten.En: Together we helped him out.Nl: Ondanks de spanning moesten we allemaal lachen om de belachelijke situatie.En: Despite the tension, we all had to laugh about the ridiculous situation.Nl: Het was een avontuur geweest, eentje dat we niet snel zouden vergeten.En: It had been an adventure, one we wouldn't soon forget.Nl: Toen we die avond terug naar huis liepen, voelde ik dat er iets veranderd was.En: As we walked home that evening, I felt that something had changed.Nl: Ik had geleerd dat nieuwsgierigheid evenwicht nodig had, en dat mijn verantwoordelijkheden tegenover mijn vrienden niet vergeten mochten worden.En: I had learned that curiosity needed balance and that my responsibilities towards my friends shouldn't be forgotten.Nl: Sanne glimlachte naar me, en ik wist dat onze vriendschap sterker was geworden door deze ervaring.En: Sanne smiled at me, and I knew that our friendship had grown stronger through this experience.Nl: En zo eindigde onze dag in de Efteling, niet alleen met herinneringen aan ritten en sprookjes, maar ook met een nieuwe waardering voor elkaar.En: And so our day at the Efteling ended, not just with memories of rides and fairy tales, but also with a newfound appreciation for one another. Vocabulary Words:hustle: druktescent: geurjoyful: vrolijkelaughter: lachgently: zachtjesjoker: grappenmakerchallenge: uitdagingenatmosphere: sfeermagical: magischreassure: geruststellenadrenaline: adrenalinerelief: opluchtingpanicked: paniekerigjoke: grapconcern: zorgenuneasy: ongemakkelijklogical: logischretrace: stappen volgenclues: aanwijzingensecluded: afgelegenhidden: verborgengears: tandwielenmachinery: machinesrelieved: opgeluchtcasually: nonchalantabsurd: belachelijkadventure: avontuurresponsibilities: verantwoordelijkhedenappreciation: waarderingfond: hield niet zo van

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: How Loke's Impromptu Midsommar Became Unforgettable Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Loke promenerade genom Gamla stans trånga gränder i Stockholm.En: Loke walked through the narrow alleys of Gamla stan in Stockholm.Sv: Det var en varm sommardag, och solen sken över de färgglada marknadsstånden.En: It was a warm summer day, and the sun was shining over the colorful market stalls.Sv: Han var bestämd att göra detta midsommarfirande det bästa någonsin.En: He was determined to make this midsommar celebration the best ever.Sv: Men Loke kände också en gnagande oro.En: But Loke also felt a nagging worry.Sv: Allt måste bli perfekt.En: Everything had to be perfect.Sv: Överallt luktade det av nybakat bröd och friska jordgubbar.En: Everywhere, the scent of freshly baked bread and fresh strawberries filled the air.Sv: Det myllrade av folk, och rösterna från försäljare och kunder fyllde luften.En: It was teeming with people, and the voices of vendors and customers filled the atmosphere.Sv: Loke höll listan hårt i handen och började stanna vid varje stånd.En: Loke held the list tightly in his hand and began stopping at each stall.Sv: Han fick snabbt tag på färskpotatis och dill, men märkte snart att sillen redan var slut.En: He quickly got hold of fresh potatoes and dill but soon noticed that the herring was already sold out.Sv: Han kände en våg av oro skölja över sig.En: He felt a wave of anxiety wash over him.Sv: Med marknaden full av ljud, började Loke känna sig yr.En: With the market full of sounds, Loke began to feel dizzy.Sv: Planerna, hans noggrant genomtänkta planer, föll isär.En: The plans, his carefully thought-out plans, were falling apart.Sv: Han stod stilla mitt i allt kaos.En: He stood still in the midst of all the chaos.Sv: Han behövde sillen för kvällens festmåltid!En: He needed the herring for the evening's festive meal!Sv: Vad skulle han göra nu?En: What would he do now?Sv: Plötsligt dök Maja och Sven upp vid hans sida.En: Suddenly, Maja and Sven appeared by his side.Sv: "Hej Loke!"En: "Hey Loke!"Sv: ropade Maja och vinkade glatt.En: Maja shouted and waved cheerfully.Sv: "Vi kan hjälpa dig!"En: "We can help you!"Sv: lade Sven till med ett stort leende.En: added Sven with a big smile.Sv: Loke tog en djup andedräkt.En: Loke took a deep breath.Sv: Han hade alltid varit bra på att hålla sig till planen, men nu kändes det nästan omöjligt.En: He had always been good at sticking to the plan, but now it felt almost impossible.Sv: "Jag vet inte vad jag ska göra," erkände Loke och visade sin nästan tomma lista.En: "I don't know what to do," admitted Loke and showed his nearly empty list.Sv: "Ingen sill kvar."En: "No herring left."Sv: Maja log varmt.En: Maja smiled warmly.Sv: "Inga problem!En: "No problem!Sv: Vi kan improvisera.En: We can improvise.Sv: Vi hittar något annat som är lika bra!"En: We'll find something else just as good!"Sv: Sven nickade.En: Sven nodded.Sv: "Det finns alltid fler alternativ i stan.En: "There are always more options in town.Sv: Kom, vi letar tillsammans."En: Come on, let's search together."Sv: Tillsammans började de gå mellan stånden, prata och skratta.En: Together they started walking between the stalls, talking and laughing.Sv: De hittade rökta makrillar och färska örter.En: They found smoked mackerels and fresh herbs.Sv: Loke kunde känna hur spänningen inom honom sakta försvann.En: Loke could feel the tension within him slowly disappearing.Sv: När de till slut hade hittat alla ingredienser Loke aldrig hade tänkt på tidigare, insåg han att han faktiskt haft roligt.En: When they finally found all the ingredients Loke had never thought of before, he realized that he had actually had fun.Sv: När kvällen föll, samlades de alla runt ett bord fyllt med mat.En: As the evening fell, they all gathered around a table filled with food.Sv: Stämningen var lättsam, och Loke märkte att alla skrattade och pratade glatt.En: The atmosphere was lighthearted, and Loke noticed that everyone was laughing and talking happily.Sv: Loke tittade runt och förstod att det inte var maten som gjorde kvällen speciell, utan människorna omkring honom.En: Loke looked around and understood that it wasn't the food that made the evening special, but the people around him.Sv: Han insåg att det inte behövde vara perfekt.En: He realized that it didn't have to be perfect.Sv: Det var okej att improvisera och njuta av stunden.En: It was okay to improvise and enjoy the moment.Sv: Med Maja och Sven vid sin sida, log Loke för sig själv.En: With Maja and Sven by his side, Loke smiled to himself.Sv: Han hade förberett en ny sorts midsommarfest.En: He had prepared a new kind of midsommar celebration.Sv: Inte perfekt, men oförglömlig.En: Not perfect, but unforgettable.Sv: Och det var allt han egentligen hade behövt.En: And that was all he really needed. Vocabulary Words:narrow: trångaalley: gränddetermined: bestämdnagging: gnagandeworry: oroscent: luktfreshly: nybakatteeming: myllrandevendor: försäljaretightly: hårtstall: ståndanxiety: orodizzy: yrchaos: kaosfestive: festmåltidimprovise: improviseraoption: alternativsmoked: röktaherb: örttension: spänninglighthearted: lättsamunforgettable: oförglömligrealize: insegather: samlastable: bordatmosphere: stämningmeal: måltidplan: planlaughing: skrattadeenjoy: njuta

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling Ahmedabad's Hidden Gem: A Stepwell Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की धूप में चमक रहा था अहमदाबाद का प्रसिद्ध बावड़ी।En: The renowned stepwell of Ahmedabad was shining under the summer sun.Hi: आज स्कूल के बच्चों का फील्ड ट्रिप था।En: Today was a field trip for the school children.Hi: हर कोई उत्सुक था, खासकर तब जब यह एक ऐतिहासिक जगह हो।En: Everyone was excited, especially since this was a historical place.Hi: बच्चों का समूह बस से उतरा।En: The group of children disembarked from the bus.Hi: उन्होंने अपनी किताबें और पानी की बोतलें संभाल लीं।En: They grabbed their books and water bottles.Hi: उसी समूह में थे आरव, मीरा और काव्या।En: Among the group were Aarav, Meera, and Kavya.Hi: आरव नेत्रहीन जिज्ञासु था।En: Aarav was an inquisitive soul.Hi: उसे यह मौका चाहिये था, ताकि वह मीरा पर अपनी छाप छोड़ सके।En: He wanted this opportunity to make an impression on Meera.Hi: मीरा को इतिहास में गहरी दिलचस्पी थी, और काव्या हमेशा उसकी साथी थी।En: Meera had a deep interest in history, and Kavya was always her companion.Hi: बावड़ी का प्रवेश द्वार देखते ही आरव प्रभावित हुआ।En: Aarav was impressed as soon as he saw the entrance to the stepwell.Hi: बड़े-बड़े पत्थरों पर की गई उत्कृष्ट नक्काशी और बैल-बेलों जैसी वस्तु की आकृतियों वाले गहने।En: The exquisite carvings on the large stones and jewelry-like patterns of oxen and vines.Hi: अंदर गहरी छाया थी, गर्मी का कोई असर नहीं।En: Inside, there was a deep shade, and the heat had no effect.Hi: "चलो दोस्तों, जल्दी-जल्दी अंदर चलो," अध्यापक ने बच्चों को निर्देश दिया।En: "Come on friends, let's get inside quickly," the teacher instructed the children.Hi: आरव थोड़ी मुश्किल में था।En: Aarav was having a bit of trouble.Hi: वह चाहता था कि मीरा उसे नोटिस करे, पर कैसे?En: He wanted Meera to notice him, but how?Hi: मीरा तो अपने नोटपैड पर नोट्स लेने में मग्न थी।En: Meera was engrossed in taking notes on her notepad.Hi: तभी आरव को एक विचार आया।En: Just then, Aarav had an idea.Hi: वह धीरे से खिसकते हुए, एक कोने में चली गई, जहां से उसने सुना था, वहां कुछ खास था।En: He quietly slid towards a corner, where he had heard something special was.Hi: वह एक गुप्त जगह थी, जो शायद बाकी बच्चों को न दिखी हो।En: It was a secret place that perhaps the other children hadn't noticed.Hi: "मीरा, काव्या, इधर आओ," उसने बुलाया।En: "Meera, Kavya, come here," he called.Hi: "क्या हुआ आरव?En: "What happened, Aarav?"Hi: " मीरा ने सर उठाकर पूछा।En: Meera asked, looking up.Hi: "मैंने सुना है, इस तरफ कुछ दिलचस्प है," आरव बोला।En: "I heard there's something interesting this way," Aarav said.Hi: तीनों धीरे-धीरे उस दिशा में चलने लगे।En: The three of them slowly moved in that direction.Hi: एक जटिल मोड़ के बाद, उन्होंने एक सुंदर सा स्थान देखा, जहां पानी की एक गूंज भरी आवाज सुनाई दे रही थी।En: After a complex turn, they saw a beautiful spot where the echo of water could be heard.Hi: "वाह, यह तो कमाल का है!En: "Wow, this is amazing!"Hi: " मीरा ने आश्चर्यचकित होकर कहा।En: Meera exclaimed in surprise.Hi: तभी अध्यापक ने उन्हें ढूंढ़ लिया।En: Just then, the teacher found them.Hi: उन्हें थोड़ा डर लगा कि कही डांट न सुनने को मिले।En: They were a bit scared, as they feared they might get scolded.Hi: "अरे वाह, आरव!En: "Wow, Aarav!Hi: तुमने तो हमें एक बहुत बढ़िया स्थान दिखाया।En: You've shown us a wonderful place.Hi: मुझे बहुत अच्छा लग रहा है कि तुम इस तरह के स्थल में रूचि ले रहे हो," अध्यापक ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा।En: I'm thrilled that you take an interest in such sites," the teacher said, smiling.Hi: मीरा ने उसकी तरफ देखा और मुस्काइ।En: Meera looked at him and smiled.Hi: "धन्यवाद, आरव।En: "Thank you, Aarav.Hi: यह सच में अद्भुत था।En: This was truly wonderful.Hi: तुमने मुझे अलग नजरिया दिखाया।En: You've shown me a different perspective."Hi: "आरव को अहसास हुआ कि उसकी जिज्ञासा और खुलापन ही उसकी असली ताकत थी।En: Aarav realized that his curiosity and openness were his real strengths.Hi: मीरा को प्रभावित करने के लिए उसके दिखावे की जरूरत नहीं थी।En: He didn't need to put on a show to impress Meera.Hi: यह यात्रा उसके लिए यादगार हो गई।En: This trip became memorable for him.Hi: इस तरह हर कोई वहाँ से नई जानकारी और नए अनुभवों के साथ लौटा।En: In this way, everyone returned with new knowledge and experiences.Hi: आरव ने सीखा कि सच्ची दिलचस्पी बनावटी पहलों से कई गुना बेहतर है।En: Aarav learned that true interest is far better than artificial initiatives. Vocabulary Words:renowned: प्रसिद्धstepwell: बावड़ीdisembarked: उतराinquisitive: जिज्ञासुimpression: छापexquisite: उत्कृष्टcarvings: नक्काशीpatterns: आकृतियोंshade: छायाeffect: असरengrossed: मग्नnotepad: नोटपैडcomplex: जटिलecho: गूंजexclaimed: आश्चर्यचकितscolded: डांटwonderful: अद्भुतthrilled: उत्सुकperspective: नजरियाcuriosity: जिज्ञासाopenness: खुलापनmemorable: यादगारrealized: अहसासartificial: बनावटीinitiatives: पहलोंcompanion: साथीopportunity: मौकाhistorical: ऐतिहासिकgrabbed: संभालsecret: गुप्त

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sun-Kissed Spontaneity: Love and Tomatoes in Amalfi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart over Amalfikysten, mens Jens og Mette gik langs de smalle gader.En: The sun shone brightly over the Amalfikysten as Jens and Mette walked along the narrow streets.Da: De lette duft af saltvand og citrontræer fyldte luften, mens Middelhavets bølger blidt slog mod kysten.En: The light scent of saltwater and lemon trees filled the air while the waves of the Mediterranean gently lapped against the shore.Da: Det var en perfekt sommerdag i Italien.En: It was a perfect summer day in Italy.Da: Jens, fuld af nysgerrighed, pegede mod en stor menneskemængde nede ad gaden.En: Jens, full of curiosity, pointed towards a large crowd down the street.Da: "Kom, Mette!En: "Come on, Mette!Da: Lad os se, hvad der sker!"En: Let's see what's happening!"Da: sagde han med et glimt i øjet.En: he said with a twinkle in his eye.Da: Mette, der havde deres rejseplan sirligt organiseret i sin notesbog, sukkede.En: Mette, who had their travel itinerary neatly organized in her notebook, sighed.Da: "Vi skulle egentlig besøge kirken i dag," svarede hun, men fulgte alligevel efter ham.En: "We were actually supposed to visit the church today," she replied, but she followed him anyway.Da: Da de nærmede sig, opdagede de, at folk omkring dem var smurt ind i tomater.En: As they approached, they discovered that people around them were covered in tomatoes.Da: Det var en fest!En: It was a festival!Da: En tomat-throwing festival, nærmest som den berømte spanske Tomatina.En: A tomato-throwing festival, much like the famous Spanish Tomatina.Da: Jens grinede bredt.En: Jens grinned widely.Da: "Det her kan vi da ikke gå glip af!"En: "We can't miss this!"Da: Mette rynkede på næsen.En: Mette wrinkled her nose.Da: "Vi bliver beskidte.En: "We'll get dirty.Da: Og det er måske ikke så sjovt, som det ser ud," sagde hun forsigtigt.En: And it might not be as fun as it looks," she said cautiously.Da: Jens tog hendes hånd og sagde: "Kom nu.En: Jens took her hand and said, "Come on.Da: Lad os få lidt spontan sjov."En: Let's have some spontaneous fun."Da: Modvilligt gik Mette ind i mængden sammen med Jens.En: Reluctantly, Mette entered the crowd with Jens.Da: Snart fløj de første tomater gennem luften og ramte dem begge.En: Soon, the first tomatoes flew through the air and hit them both.Da: Til hendes overraskelse brød Mette ud i latter.En: To her surprise, Mette burst into laughter.Da: Den bløde tomatmos drønede gennem luften i alle retninger, mens musikken spillede højlydt og folk jublede omkring dem.En: The soft tomato pulp soared through the air in all directions, as music played loudly and people cheered around them.Da: Midt i kaosset voksne Mette og Jens sig fri fra deres hæmninger.En: Amidst the chaos, Mette and Jens freed themselves from their inhibitions.Da: De kastede tomater med liv og sjæl.En: They threw tomatoes with heart and soul.Da: Hele pladsen blev til et stort, rødt lærred af grin og jubel.En: The entire square turned into a big, red canvas of laughter and joy.Da: Solen glimtede over det glinsende rod af saftige tomater.En: The sun sparkled over the glistening mess of juicy tomatoes.Da: Da festivalen var ved at være slut, stod Jens og Mette dækket af tomatsaft, deres tøj nu en mosaik af rødlige pletter.En: As the festival neared its end, Jens and Mette stood covered in tomato juice, their clothes now a mosaic of reddish stains.Da: De kunne ikke andet end le.En: They couldn't help but laugh.Da: "Det her var fantastisk," indrømmede Mette.En: "This was amazing," admitted Mette.Da: Jens smilede tilfreds.En: Jens smiled in satisfaction.Da: "Se, hvad lidt spontanitet kan gøre!"En: "See what a bit of spontaneity can do!"Da: Da de senere sad på en café med udsigt over det glitrende hav, besluttede de at blande planlægning med lidt spontan sjov resten af deres tur.En: Later, as they sat at a café overlooking the shimmering sea, they decided to blend planning with a little spontaneous fun for the rest of their trip.Da: De skålede i brusende, kølig limonada og skabte minder, der strakte sig langt ud over deres nøje udførte rejseplan.En: They toasted with sparkling, cool lemonade and created memories that extended far beyond their carefully crafted itinerary.Da: Så, med en blanding af livlige, italienske traditioner og afslappende feriemode, fortsatte Jens og Mette deres eventyr langs den smukke Amalfikyst.En: So, with a mix of lively, Italian traditions and a relaxing holiday mode, Jens and Mette continued their adventure along the beautiful Amalfikysten.Da: Fra den dag opdagede de begge charmen ved at give øjeblikket en chance.En: From that day, they both discovered the charm of giving the moment a chance. Vocabulary Words:narrow: smallescent: duftcuriosity: nysgerrigheditinerary: rejseplanneatly: sirligtfestival: festspontaneous: spontanchaos: kaosinhibitions: hæmningercanvas: lærredglistening: glinsendemosaic: mosaiksparkling: glitrendememories: minderblend: blandelively: livligeadventure: eventyrdiscovered: opdagedeextend: straktefilled: fyldteshone: skinnedeglimpse: glimtsighed: sukkedereluctantly: modvilligtsoared: drønedesoft: blødehit: ramtebeyond: ud overclothes: tøjdecided: besluttede

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Beneath Skagens' Waves: A Young Explorer's Seaside Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart over Skagens strand, hvor sandet var gyldent og havet blidt skvulpede ind mod kysten.En: The sun shone brightly over Skagens beach, where the sand was golden, and the sea gently lapped against the shore.Da: Luften var fuld af sommerens varme, og havmågerne skreg over hovedet.En: The air was full of summer warmth, and the seagulls cried overhead.Da: Skagens strande var kendte for deres skønhed, og i dag var speciel, fordi Sørens skole var på udflugt.En: Skagens beaches were known for their beauty, and today was special because Sørens school was on an excursion.Da: De skulle lære om havets vidundere.En: They were to learn about the wonders of the sea.Da: Søren var en stille dreng, altid nysgerrig og klar til at lære mere om det, der fængslede ham mest: havbiologi.En: Søren was a quiet boy, always curious and ready to learn more about what fascinated him the most: marine biology.Da: Hans lærer, Jakob, var lige så entusiastisk.En: His teacher, Jakob, was just as enthusiastic.Da: Jakob havde fortalt dem om farverige fisk, tangskove og skinnende skaller, der lå skjult under vandets overflade.En: Jakob had told them about colorful fish, seaweed forests, and shiny shells hidden beneath the water's surface.Da: Søren havde læst om en særlig sjælden muslingeskal i en bog.En: Søren had read about a particularly rare mussel shell in a book.Da: Den var hans mål for dagen.En: It was his goal for the day.Da: Hvis han kunne finde den, ville han kunne vise Jakob og sine klassekammerater sin opdagelse.En: If he could find it, he could show Jakob and his classmates his discovery.Da: Hans ven Kirsten så ham granske med blikket over stranden.En: His friend Kirsten saw him scanning the beach.Da: Hun var modig og altid på udkig efter et eventyr.En: She was brave and always on the lookout for an adventure.Da: "Kom nu, Søren," sagde Kirsten og nikkede mod den fjernere del af stranden.En: "Come on, Søren," said Kirsten, nodding towards the more distant part of the beach.Da: ”Der kan være noget specielt derude.En: "There might be something special out there."Da: ” Søren tøvede.En: Søren hesitated.Da: Tidevandet kom hurtigt ind nu, og det kunne være farligt.En: The tide was coming in quickly now, and it could be dangerous.Da: Men Kirstens begejstring var smittende.En: But Kirstens enthusiasm was contagious.Da: De gik længere væk fra de andre, mens Jakob med rette overvågede dem på afstand.En: They walked further away from the others, while Jakob rightly kept an eye on them from a distance.Da: Søren spejdede, og der - som en glimtende perle i sollyset - lå den sjældne muslingeskal.En: Søren searched, and there - like a shimmering pearl in the sunlight - lay the rare mussel shell.Da: Han tøvede igen, da bølgerne skyllede nærmere.En: He hesitated again as the waves washed closer.Da: Men tanken om at opdage noget ekstraordinært gav ham modet.En: But the thought of discovering something extraordinary gave him the courage.Da: Med et hurtigt skridt sprang Søren frem, skolens kanter dyppede i vandet, da han greb skallen.En: With a quick step, Søren jumped forward, the edges of his shoes dipping into the water as he grabbed the shell.Da: Hans fødder blev gennemblødte, men skallen var i hans hånd.En: His feet became soaked, but the shell was in his hand.Da: Hovedet højt og smilende vendte han tilbage til Jakob og de andre.En: Head held high and smiling, he returned to Jakob and the others.Da: Jakob så begejstret ud.En: Jakob looked excited.Da: "Godt gået, Søren," sagde han, og klappede ham på skulderen.En: "Well done, Søren," he said, patting him on the shoulder.Da: Søren blev mere selvsikker, følte en boblen af stolthed og vidste, at han fremover kunne tage velovervejede risici.En: Søren felt more confident, feeling a bubbling of pride and knowing that he could take well-considered risks in the future.Da: Solen begyndte langsomt at nærme sig horisonten, og Søren følte, at denne sommerdag ville blive et minde, han altid ville værne om.En: The sun slowly began to approach the horizon, and Søren felt that this summer day would be a memory he would always cherish.Da: I hans hånd bar han ikke bare en muslingeskal, men en ny glødende tro på sig selv.En: In his hand, he carried not just a mussel shell but a new glowing faith in himself. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedeshore: kystenwarmth: varmeexcursion: udflugtfascinated: fængsledeenthusiastic: entusiastiskseaweed: tangrare: sjældenmussel: muslingdiscovery: opdagelsescanning: granskedistant: fjerneretide: tidevandcontagious: smittendeshimmering: glimtendehesitated: tøvedegrabbed: grebsoaked: gennemblødtepride: stolthedhorizon: horisontencherish: værneglowing: glødendecurious: nysgerrigforests: skoveenthusiasm: begejstringbrave: modigapproach: nærmeconsidered: overvejedeadventure: eventyrwashed: skyllede

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling History and Friendship in Bryggen's Shadow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte over Bergen den dagen sommerleiren dro til Bryggen.En: The sun was shining over Bergen the day the summer camp went to Bryggen.No: De fargerike trehusene speilet seg i vannet, og duften av sjø blandet seg med lyden av glade turister.En: The colorful wooden houses mirrored in the water, and the scent of the sea mingled with the sound of happy tourists.No: Bryggen var full av liv, og blant menneskemengden befant Lars og Ingrid seg, klare for en dag fylt med oppdagelser.En: Bryggen was full of life, and among the crowd were Lars and Ingrid, ready for a day filled with discoveries.No: Lars gikk litt bak gruppen, tankene hans var stille men dype.En: Lars walked a little behind the group, his thoughts quiet but deep.No: Han elsket historie, og Bryggen var et sted med mange historier å fortelle.En: He loved history, and Bryggen was a place with many stories to tell.No: Ingrid, derimot, gikk foran, og lo sammen med venner.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, walked ahead, laughing with friends.No: Hun var alltid den som ladet opp stemningen med sitt smil.En: She was always the one who charged up the atmosphere with her smile.No: "Hei, Lars!En: "Hey, Lars!"No: " ropte Ingrid plutselig.En: suddenly shouted Ingrid.No: Hun vinket ham over.En: She waved him over.No: "Bli med oss, vi skal sjekke ut et gammelt lager.En: "Join us, we're going to check out an old warehouse."No: "Lars nølte.En: Lars hesitated.No: Han likte å være alene med tankene sine, men det var noe ved Ingrid som tiltrakk ham.En: He liked to be alone with his thoughts, but there was something about Ingrid that attracted him.No: Hun var nysgjerrig og vendte seg alltid mot ham med et smil som virket ekte.En: She was curious and always turned to him with a smile that seemed genuine.No: "Kom igjen, det blir gøy!En: "Come on, it will be fun!"No: " Ingrid ventet på noe mer enn bare et smil fra ham.En: Ingrid waited for something more than just a smile from him.No: Kanskje hun virkelig ville høre hva han hadde å si.En: Maybe she truly wanted to hear what he had to say.No: Da de kom til lageret, begynte Ingrid å spørre ham om historien til Bryggen.En: When they reached the warehouse, Ingrid began to ask him about the history of Bryggen.No: Lars, litt nervøs, men glad for sjansen, begynte å fortelle om de hanseatiske kjøpmennene som en gang levde der.En: Lars, a bit nervous but glad for the chance, started telling about the Hanseatic merchants who once lived there.No: Ordene hans fløt lettere enn forventet, og snart hadde en liten gruppe samlet seg rundt for å lytte.En: His words flowed more easily than expected, and soon a small group had gathered around to listen.No: Til og med Ingrid sine venninner så fascinert ut.En: Even Ingrid's friends looked fascinated.No: Lars følte seg uvanlig komfortabel, begeistret over interessen han vekket.En: Lars felt unusually comfortable, excited by the interest he had sparked.No: For første gang følte han at han passet inn.En: For the first time, he felt that he fit in.No: Da dagen nærmet seg slutten, begynte solen å sette.En: As the day drew to a close, the sun began to set.No: Ingrid og Lars satt på bryggekanten, pustet inn den salte lufta og så på solstrålene som traff de fargerike husene.En: Ingrid and Lars sat on the edge of the wharf, breathing in the salty air and watching the sun's rays hit the colorful houses.No: "Takk, Lars.En: "Thank you, Lars.No: Jeg lærte mye i dag," sa Ingrid med et oppriktig smil.En: I learned a lot today," said Ingrid with a sincere smile.No: "Takk selv," svarte Lars.En: "Thank you too," replied Lars.No: "Det var fint å dele det med noen som brydde seg.En: "It was nice to share it with someone who cared."No: "Han så på Ingrid og merket at hun, som alltid hadde vært omringet av mange, nå satte pris på de stille øyeblikkene.En: He looked at Ingrid and noticed that she, who had always been surrounded by many, now appreciated the quiet moments.No: Den dagen ved Bryggen førte til en ny begynnelse for både Lars og Ingrid.En: That day at Bryggen led to a new beginning for both Lars and Ingrid.No: Lars fant en ny styrke i å være åpen, og Ingrid oppdaget verdien i dype forbindelser.En: Lars found a new strength in being open, and Ingrid discovered the value in deep connections.No: Begge gledet seg til hva fremtiden kunne bringe, nå med en ny forståelse og respekt for hverandres verdener.En: Both looked forward to what the future could bring, now with a new understanding and respect for each other's worlds. Vocabulary Words:shining: skintecamp: sommerleirenmirrored: speiletscent: duftencrowd: menneskemengdendiscoveries: oppdagelsercharged: ladetattracted: tiltrakkgenuine: ektehesitated: nøltewarehouse: lagerchance: sjansemerchants: kjøpmennenefascinated: fascinertunusually: uvanligsparked: vekketfit in: passet innwharf: bryggekantensalty: saltesincere: oppriktigshare: deleappreciated: satte pris påquiet: stilleunderstanding: forståelserespect: respektstrength: styrkeconnections: forbindelsergenuine: ektedrew: nærmetset: sette

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Inspiration and Friendship Under the Stockholm Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken varmt över Stockholm när Karin steg in i Vasamuseet.En: The sun shone warmly over Stockholm as Karin stepped into the Vasamuseet.Sv: Hon var en konststudent som behövde inspiration för sitt projekt.En: She was an art student in need of inspiration for her project.Sv: Just nu var det mitt på sommaren, och staden var livlig med Midsommarfiranden.En: It was midsummer, and the city was bustling with Midsommar celebrations.Sv: Karin gick runt i museet.En: Karin wandered around the museum.Sv: Hon fascinerades av den stora skeppet Vasa och alla dess detaljer.En: She was fascinated by the large sailing ship Vasa and all its details.Sv: De höga fönstren släppte in solens strålar, vilket skapade en varm och välkomnande känsla över hela museet.En: The tall windows let in the sun's rays, which created a warm and welcoming feeling throughout the museum.Sv: Efter att ha utforskat utställningarna bestämde sig Karin för att hitta ett unikt minne i museets presentbutik.En: After exploring the exhibits, Karin decided to find a unique keepsake in the museum's gift shop.Sv: Hon ville ha något som fångade hela hennes upplevelse i Stockholm.En: She wanted something that captured her entire experience in Stockholm.Sv: Butiken var full med turister, och alla vanliga souvenirer verkade så generiska - kylskåpsmagneter, vykort och nyckelringar.En: The shop was filled with tourists, and all the usual souvenirs seemed so generic—fridge magnets, postcards, and keyrings.Sv: Klockan började närma sig stängningstid, och hon blev alltmer orolig.En: The clock was nearing closing time, and she was growing increasingly anxious.Sv: Just då fick hon syn på Sven, en vänlig kille som arbetade som volontär i butiken.En: Just then, she noticed Sven, a friendly guy working as a volunteer in the shop.Sv: Sven hade stort intresse för historia och älskade att hjälpa besökare.En: Sven had a great interest in history and loved helping visitors.Sv: Karin gick fram till honom och frågade försynt, "Har du något speciellt här?En: Karin approached him and gently asked, "Do you have anything special here?Sv: Jag letar efter något unikt."En: I'm looking for something unique."Sv: Sven log varmt.En: Sven smiled warmly.Sv: "Följ med mig," sa han och visade henne en liten, bortglömd hylla längst bak i butiken.En: "Come with me," he said and showed her a small, forgotten shelf at the back of the store.Sv: Där låg en samling med exklusiva, begränsade upplagor av tryck från Vasa-skeppet, vackert illustrerade av en lokal konstnär.En: There lay a collection of exclusive, limited edition prints of the Vasa ship, beautifully illustrated by a local artist.Sv: Karin blev förtjust.En: Karin was delighted.Sv: Hon visste genast att dessa tryck var perfekt för henne.En: She immediately knew these prints were perfect for her.Sv: De var sällsynta och fångade essensen av hennes besök.En: They were rare and captured the essence of her visit.Sv: Hon kände en glädje av att ha hittat precis vad hon letat efter.En: She felt a joy at having found exactly what she was looking for.Sv: När hon gick ut från museet med sitt nyförvärvda tryck kände hon sig tvungen att tacka Sven ännu en gång.En: As she left the museum with her newly acquired print, she felt compelled to thank Sven once more.Sv: Han nickade glatt och sa, "Det var bara roligt att kunna hjälpa till."En: He nodded happily and said, "It was just fun to be able to help."Sv: De delade ett ögonblick av förståelse.En: They shared a moment of understanding.Sv: Karin insåg vikten av att be om hjälp när hon behövde det, och Sven kände sig uppmuntrad att fortsätta dela sin passion för historia.En: Karin realized the importance of asking for help when she needed it, and Sven felt encouraged to continue sharing his passion for history.Sv: Båda lämnade museet med ett leende och ett minne för livet.En: Both left the museum with a smile and a memory for life.Sv: Det var en dag som fångade både sommarsolens glans och de oskattbara människomötena som Stockholm kunde erbjuda.En: It was a day that captured both the splendor of the summer sun and the invaluable human interactions that Stockholm could offer. Vocabulary Words:stepped: steginspiration: inspirationbustling: livligfascinated: fascineradesdetails: detaljerwelcoming: välkomnandeexploring: utforskatsouvenirs: souvenirergeneric: generiskaapproached: gick fram tillanxious: oroligvolunteer: volontärunique: unikaspecial: specielltshelf: hyllaexclusive: exklusivalimited edition: begränsade upplagorillustrated: illustreradedelighted: förtjustessence: essensenacquired: nyförvärvdacompelled: tvungenencouraged: uppmuntradsplendor: glansunvaluable: oskattbarainteractions: människomöten

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hidden Heirlooms: A Sibling Quest Under Buda Castle's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-23-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap lemenő sugarai aranyszínű fénybe borították a Buda vár romjait.En: The setting sun's rays bathed the ruins of Buda Castle in golden light.Hu: Réka és Bence egy szűk ösvényen sétáltak fel a dombon, ahol a régi erődítmények emlékei halkan suttogtak az elmúlt korokról.En: Réka and Bence walked up a narrow path on the hill where the old fortifications whispered softly of past ages.Hu: Bence izgatott volt. A kezében egy régi térkép, amit dédapjától örökölt.En: Bence was excited, holding an old map inherited from his great-grandfather.Hu: Réka kissé vonakodva követte, kétkedve hallgatta bátyja szenvedélyét a családi történelem iránt.En: Réka followed a bit hesitantly, listening skeptically to her brother's passion for family history.Hu: "Biztos vagy benne, hogy itt van elrejtve?" kérdezte Réka, leporolva egy pókhálót az arcáról.En: "Are you sure it's hidden here?" asked Réka, brushing a cobweb from her face.Hu: "Biztos vagyok" – válaszolta Bence, tekintetét a térképre szegezve.En: "I'm sure," replied Bence, his eyes fixed on the map.Hu: "Ez a hely fontos volt a családunknak.En: "This place was important to our family.Hu: Nagyapánk mesélte, hogy a múltban itt rejtegették a legnagyobb kincseket."En: Our grandfather used to say that the greatest treasures were hidden here in the past."Hu: Ahogy közelebb értek a főkapuhoz, látták, hogy a romok egy része felújítás alatt áll. A belépés a munkaterületekre tilos volt.En: As they approached the main gate, they saw that some parts of the ruins were under renovation, and access to the work sites was forbidden.Hu: Bence azonban nem hagyta, hogy ez megállítsa őket.En: However, Bence wasn't about to let that stop them.Hu: "Gyere, menjünk erre," mondta halkan, egy rejtett ösvény felé bökve a kezével.En: "Come, let's go this way," he said quietly, pointing toward a hidden path.Hu: "Bence, ha elkapnak minket!" súgta Réka összehúzott szemöldökkel.En: "Bence, what if they catch us?" whispered Réka, her brows furrowed.Hu: "Megér egy próbát.En: "It's worth a try.Hu: Egy titkos szoba van a térkép szerint, talán ott találjuk meg, amit keresünk."En: According to the map, there's a secret room; maybe that's where we'll find what we're looking for."Hu: Réka felsóhajtott, de követte Bencét.En: Réka sighed but followed Bence.Hu: A szűk járatokban haladva, csak a saját lépteik halk zaja kísérte őket.En: As they moved through the narrow passages, only the soft sound of their footsteps accompanied them.Hu: Végül egy sötét boltívhez értek.En: Finally, they arrived at a dark archway.Hu: Bence zseblámpát rántott elő, és fényével bevilágította a teret.En: Bence pulled out a flashlight and illuminated the space with its beam.Hu: A falakon régi jelek voltak bevésve.En: Old symbols were engraved on the walls.Hu: Réka közelebb lépett, és megérintette az egyiket.En: Réka stepped closer and touched one.Hu: "Ez lehet a családunk címere?" csodálkozott.En: "Could this be our family's crest?" she wondered.Hu: Bence bólintott, majd a sarokban egy föld alatti nyílásra mutatott.En: Bence nodded, then pointed to an underground opening in the corner.Hu: A kanál szélén egy régi, poros doboz pihent.En: At the edge of the opening rested an old, dusty box.Hu: Bence szinte remegő kézzel emelte fel a fedelet.En: With almost trembling hands, Bence lifted the lid.Hu: Odabent egy apró, ékes tárgy pihent.En: Inside lay a small, ornate object.Hu: Ekkor meghallották a közelgő léptek zaját.En: Just then, they heard the sound of approaching footsteps.Hu: Réka halkan felkiáltott, és azonnal húzni kezdte Bencét a kijárat felé.En: Réka gasped softly and immediately began pulling Bence toward the exit.Hu: "Gyorsan, menjünk!"En: "Quickly, let's go!"Hu: Bence gyorsan visszatette a dobozt, és a tárgyat gyengéden a zsebébe süllyesztette. A testvérek lábaik alá vették a dohos, szűk mennyezet alatti folyosót.En: Bence quickly replaced the box, gently slipped the object into his pocket, and the siblings hurried down the musty hallway with its low ceiling.Hu: Ahogy kiértek a friss levegőre, mindketten megkönnyebbült sóhajt nyomtak el.En: As they emerged into the fresh air, they both stifled a sigh of relief.Hu: "Bence, ez őrült volt," fújta ki Réka a levegőt, miközben visszaindultak a domb aljáról.En: "Bence, that was crazy," Réka exhaled as they started back down the hill.Hu: "Tudom, de megérte.En: "I know, but it was worth it.Hu: Nézd!" – mondta Bence, elővéve a zsebéből az apró tárgyat.En: Look!" said Bence, taking the small object from his pocket.Hu: Egy különleges alakú medál volt, rajta az ősi jelekkel.En: It was a uniquely shaped pendant with ancient symbols on it.Hu: Réka elmosolyodott.En: Réka smiled.Hu: "Lehet, hogy tévedtem.En: "I might have been wrong.Hu: Talán tényleg van valami ebben a családi hagyományban."En: Maybe there really is something to this family tradition."Hu: Bence büszkén nézett húgára.En: Bence looked at his sister proudly.Hu: "Ezt együtt fogjuk kibogozni."En: "We'll unravel this together."Hu: A nap már lement, mire visszaértek, de a felfedezés fénye még mindig ott csillogott a szemükben.En: The sun had already set by the time they returned, but the light of discovery still sparkled in their eyes.Hu: Az új nyom új reményeket ébresztett, és bár a keresésük még messze nem ért véget, testvéri kötelékük erősebbé vált.En: The new clue sparked new hopes, and even though their quest was far from over, their sibling bond had grown stronger.Hu: Aznap este mindketten úgy érezhették, megtaláltak valamit, ami összeköti őket a múlttal és egymással.En: That night, they both felt they had found something that connected them to the past and to each other. Vocabulary Words:setting: lemenőrays: sugaraibathed: borítottákruins: romjaitfortifications: erődítményekwhispered: suttogtakhesitantly: vonakodvasceptically: kétkedvepassion: szenvedélyétbrushing: leporolvainherited: örököltforbidden: tilosfurrowed: összehúzotteng-traduction1: megér egy próbátaccompanied: kísérteilluminated: bevilágítottaengraved: bevésvecrest: címereornate: ékestrembling: remegőapproaching: közelgőgently: gyengédenmusty: dohosstifled: elnyomtakexhaled: fújta kiuniquely: különlegespendant: medálunravel: kibogoznisparkled: csillogottquest: keresésük

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Ancient Storms & Secret Stones: A Midsummer's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-23-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken starkt över skogen där Vilhelm och Astrid hade bestämt sig för att campa.En: The sun shone brightly over the forest where Vilhelm and Astrid had decided to camp.Sv: Det var Midsommar, och luften var fylld av doften av blommor och granbarr.En: It was Midsummer, and the air was filled with the scent of flowers and pine needles.Sv: De hade hört talas om de gamla stenristningarna djupt inne i skogen och bestämde sig för att utforska.En: They had heard about the ancient rock carvings deep in the forest and decided to explore.Sv: Vilhelm hade alltid varit fascinerad av arkeologi.En: Vilhelm had always been fascinated by archaeology.Sv: Han drömde om att hitta något betydelsefullt.En: He dreamed of finding something significant.Sv: "Kom igen, Astrid!En: "Come on, Astrid!Sv: Stenarna är inte långt härifrån", sa han entusiastiskt.En: The stones aren't far from here," he said enthusiastically.Sv: Astrid log men kände sig lite orolig.En: Astrid smiled but felt a little worried.Sv: Hon tyckte om lugnet i skogen och ville inte bli fångad i ett oväder.En: She liked the tranquility of the forest and didn't want to get caught in a storm.Sv: De vandrade djupt in bland de höga träden.En: They wandered deep among the tall trees.Sv: Under deras fötter låg mjuka mossmattor, och de kunde höra en och annan fågel kvittra i bakgrunden.En: Beneath their feet were soft mossy carpets, and they could hear an occasional bird chirping in the background.Sv: När de nådde de gamla ruinerna, blev Vilhelm överväldigad av nyfikenhet.En: When they reached the ancient ruins, Vilhelm was overwhelmed with curiosity.Sv: Stenarna var täckta av mossa men detaljerna i ristningarna var fortfarande synliga.En: The stones were covered in moss, but the details of the carvings were still visible.Sv: "Vilhelm, himlen ser inte bra ut", sa Astrid när hon blickade upp mot molnen som började samla sig.En: "Vilhelm, the sky doesn't look good," said Astrid as she glanced up at the clouds beginning to gather.Sv: "Vi borde sätta upp tältet innan det börjar regna."En: "We should set up the tent before it starts raining."Sv: Men Vilhelm var för uppslukad av stenarna för att lyssna.En: But Vilhelm was too absorbed in the stones to listen.Sv: "Jag måste utforska lite till", svarade han.En: "I need to explore a little more," he answered.Sv: Blixten lyste upp himlen och regnet började falla.En: Lightning lit up the sky, and the rain began to fall.Sv: Vilhelm fann äntligen något spännande – en liten, konstig artefakt inbäddad bland stenarna.En: Vilhelm finally found something exciting—a small, strange artifact embedded among the stones.Sv: "Astrid, titta på det här!"En: "Astrid, look at this!"Sv: ropade han, men Astrid drog honom bort i panik.En: he shouted, but Astrid pulled him away in a panic.Sv: Med regnet ösande ner sökte de skydd i en avskild del av ruinerna.En: With the rain pouring down, they sought shelter in a secluded part of the ruins.Sv: Där, i dunklet, upptäckte de en hemlig ristning.En: There, in the dim light, they discovered a secret carving.Sv: Den såg ut som en gammal kompass, nästan som om den visade en väg genom stormen.En: It looked like an ancient compass, almost as if it was showing a path through the storm.Sv: De satte sig tätt intill för att hålla värmen.En: They sat closely together to keep warm.Sv: Vilhelm insåg vikten av att lyssna på Astrid.En: Vilhelm realized the importance of listening to Astrid.Sv: "Förlåt, jag borde ha lyssnat", mumlade han.En: "Sorry, I should have listened," he mumbled.Sv: Astrid nickade och sa: "Jag förstår nu varför du tycker om detta.En: Astrid nodded and said, "I understand now why you love this.Sv: Det finns något magiskt i dessa gamla berättelser."En: There is something magical in these old stories."Sv: Stormen avtog långsamt och himlen klarnade upp igen.En: The storm slowly subsided, and the sky cleared up again.Sv: Vilhelm och Astrid kom överens om att både äventyret och tryggheten var viktiga.En: Vilhelm and Astrid agreed that both adventure and safety were important.Sv: Tillsammans hjälptes de åt att sätta upp tältet och torka sig vid brasan.En: Together, they helped each other set up the tent and dry off by the fire.Sv: När mörkret föll, satt de tillsammans och tittade på de stjärnklara himlen, omgivna av mystiska skuggor från de gamla träden och stenar.En: As darkness fell, they sat together watching the starry sky, surrounded by the mysterious shadows of the ancient trees and stones.Sv: De visste att detta var en Midsommar de alltid skulle minnas – en där både säkerhet och äventyr balanserade perfekt.En: They knew this was a Midsummer they would always remember—one where safety and adventure were perfectly balanced. Vocabulary Words:shone: skenneedles: barrarcheology: arkeologisignificant: betydelsefulltenthusiastically: entusiastiskttranquility: lugnetmossy: mossmattoroverwhelmed: överväldigadcuriosity: nyfikenhetabsorbed: uppslukadartifact: artefaktembedded: inbäddadsecluded: avskilddim: dunkletsubside: avtogsecluded: avskildstorm: oväderruins: ruinerlightning: blixtenshelter: skydddiscover: upptäcktepath: vägimportance: viktenembed: inbäddadpanic: panikrealize: insågmumbled: mumlademagical: magisktmysterious: mystiskabalanced: balanserade

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rediscovering Roots: Lars' Midsummer Journey Back Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken klart över den svenska landsbygden.En: The sun shone brightly over the svenska countryside.Sv: Den lilla röda stugan stod stolt på familjegården.En: The little red cottage stood proudly on the family farm.Sv: Birka träd och färgglada blommor kantade grusgången.En: Birka trees and colorful flowers lined the gravel path.Sv: Det var midsommar och hela familjen hade samlats.En: It was midsummer and the whole family had gathered.Sv: Lars stod vid husknuten och tittade ut över åkern.En: Lars stood by the corner of the house, gazing out over the field.Sv: Han hade nyligen flyttat till staden för ett jobb han verkligen gillade.En: He had recently moved to the city for a job he really liked.Sv: Men där, mitt i stadens puls, kände Lars sig ibland ensam och saknade gården.En: But there, in the midst of the city's hustle and bustle, Lars sometimes felt lonely and missed the farm.Sv: Hans lillasyster, Astrid, sprang runt i trädgården.En: His little sister, Astrid, ran around in the garden.Sv: Hon var full av liv och verkade alltid hemma här.En: She was full of life and always seemed at home here.Sv: Emil, deras barndomsvän, hjälpte till att sätta upp midsommarstången med blommor och band.En: Emil, their childhood friend, was helping to put up the midsummer pole with flowers and ribbons.Sv: Med glada rop kallade Astrid på Lars.En: With cheerful shouts, Astrid called for Lars.Sv: "Kom!En: "Come!Sv: Vi behöver din hjälp!"En: We need your help!"Sv: Lars tvekade.En: Lars hesitated.Sv: Han kände sig som en främmande fågel, men han ville inget hellre än att hitta tillbaka till de sina.En: He felt like a strange bird, but he wanted nothing more than to find his way back to his family.Sv: Han sköt tveksamheten åt sidan och gick med.En: He pushed aside his hesitation and joined in.Sv: Tillsammans bar de stången till mitten av den stora gräsmattan.En: Together they carried the pole to the middle of the large lawn.Sv: Musikerna stämde upp och låtarna från hans barndom fyllde luften.En: The musicians tuned up, and the songs from his childhood filled the air.Sv: Lars tittade på Astrid och Emil, hur naturligt de rörde sig till musiken.En: Lars watched Astrid and Emil, how naturally they moved to the music.Sv: Han, däremot, ville inte sticka ut.En: He, on the other hand, didn't want to stand out.Sv: Men Astrid tog tag i hans hand.En: But Astrid took his hand.Sv: "Kom igen, storebror!"En: "Come on, big brother!"Sv: ropade hon med ett skratt, och Lars kände värmen sprida sig inombords.En: she shouted with a laugh, and Lars felt warmth spread inside him.Sv: När de dansade runt stången, och smög som små grodor, glömde Lars sin osäkerhet.En: As they danced around the pole, leaping like little frogs, Lars forgot his insecurity.Sv: Mitt i all sång och glädje fann han sig själv skratta och dansa.En: In the midst of all the singing and joy, he found himself laughing and dancing.Sv: Emil klappade honom på ryggen och sa, "Jag visste att du fortfarande hade det i dig."En: Emil patted him on the back and said, "I knew you still had it in you."Sv: Det var som om den traditionella dansen hade väckt något inom honom.En: It was as if the traditional dance had awakened something within him.Sv: Känslan av att höra till fanns där, starkare än någonsin.En: The feeling of belonging was there, stronger than ever.Sv: Han insåg att rötterna till familjen och gården alltid skulle vara med honom, oavsett var han bodde.En: He realized that the roots of family and the farm would always be with him, no matter where he lived.Sv: När natten föll över den svenska sommaren och lyktor lyste upp trädgården, kände Lars sig hel.En: When night fell over the svenska summer and lanterns lit up the garden, Lars felt whole.Sv: Han insåg att han kunde bära med sig sitt ursprung vart han än gick.En: He realized he could carry his origins with him wherever he went.Sv: Lars log för sig själv.En: Lars smiled to himself.Sv: Han hade hittat balansen mellan sin nya stadsliv och sina ursprungliga rötter, och den känslan skulle bära honom långt.En: He had found the balance between his new city life and his original roots, and that feeling would carry him far. Vocabulary Words:countryside: landsbygdengravel: grusgångengazing: tittadehustle: pulsbustle: pulslonely: ensamhesitated: tvekadestrange: främmandebird: fågelpushed: sköttuned: stämdeinsecurities: osäkerhetspread: spredawakened: väcktbelonging: höra tillrealized: insågroots: rötterlanterns: lyktorwhole: helorigins: ursprungbalance: balansrecently: nyligencarried: barmusicians: musikernashouted: ropadeleaping: smögfrogs: grodordancing: dansafilled: fylldegarden: trädgården

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blooms in the Urban Jungle: A Tale of Fear and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van de stad, verborgen tussen betonnen torens en drukke straten, lag de Urban Jungle.En: In the heart of the city, hidden between concrete towers and busy streets, was the Urban Jungle.Nl: Een plek vol groen, waar de lucht vochtig was en de geur van bloemen overal hing.En: A place full of greenery, where the air was humid and the scent of flowers hung everywhere.Nl: Het was een zonnige zomerdag en Marek en Liesbeth stonden voor de ingang van de grote binnenstedelijke botanische tuin.En: It was a sunny summer day and Marek and Liesbeth stood at the entrance of the large urban botanical garden.Nl: Marek keek opzij naar Liesbeth, die met haar ogen straalde van opwinding.En: Marek looked sideways at Liesbeth, whose eyes sparkled with excitement.Nl: "Dit wordt fantastisch!"En: "This is going to be fantastic!"Nl: zei ze enthousiast.En: she said enthusiastically.Nl: Marek knikte moedig, maar zijn maag draaide zich om.En: Marek nodded bravely, but his stomach turned.Nl: Hij was bang voor planten.En: He was afraid of plants.Nl: Grote, kleine, het maakte niet uit.En: Large, small, it didn't matter.Nl: Ze leken altijd te veel te leven voor zijn geruststelling.En: They always seemed too alive for his comfort.Nl: Terwijl ze naar binnen liepen, omringden de planten hen onmiddellijk.En: As they walked inside, the plants surrounded them immediately.Nl: Reusachtige varens zwaaiden zachtjes in de luchtstroom en tropische bloemen schitterden in alle kleuren.En: Gigantic ferns swayed gently in the airflow and tropical flowers shone in all colors.Nl: Liesbeth liep vol enthousiasme van de ene plant naar de andere en vertelde weetjes over elke soort.En: Liesbeth walked enthusiastically from one plant to another, sharing trivia about each species.Nl: Marek probeerde geïnteresseerd te lijken, maar zijn ogen bleven op de wriemelende wortels en kronkelende lianen gericht.En: Marek tried to appear interested, but his eyes remained fixed on the wriggling roots and twisting vines.Nl: "Kom mee, deze kant op!"En: "Come on, this way!"Nl: riep Liesbeth, haar hand uitstrekkend.En: called Liesbeth, extending her hand.Nl: Ze wees naar een pad dat dieper de binnenwalde tuin in leidde.En: She pointed to a path that led deeper into the urban garden.Nl: Marek slikte moeizaam, knikte nogmaals en volgde meenend door zijn verlangen om Liesbeth te imponeren.En: Marek swallowed with difficulty, nodded once more, and followed, driven by his desire to impress Liesbeth.Nl: Hoe verder ze liepen, hoe dichter de planten leken te komen.En: The further they walked, the closer the plants seemed to come.Nl: De weg was omsloten door woekerende bladeren, en Marek voelde zich alsof de jungle hem verslond.En: The path was enclosed by rampant leaves, and Marek felt as if the jungle was swallowing him.Nl: Zijn hart klopte sneller, en zijn ademhaling werd kort.En: His heart beat faster, and his breathing became short.Nl: Plotseling stootte hij tegen een gigantische varens, die boven hem uittorende.En: Suddenly, he bumped into a gigantic fern, towering above him.Nl: In zijn haast om weg te komen, struikelde Marek over een laaghangende liaan.En: In his haste to get away, Marek stumbled over a low-hanging vine.Nl: Toen hij zich probeerde op te vangen, raakte zijn hand een metalen doosje aan de muur.En: As he tried to catch himself, his hand touched a metal box on the wall.Nl: Een luide zoemer weerklonk.En: A loud buzzer echoed.Nl: Marek was versteend, maar al snel begon een zacht geruis om hen heen.En: Marek was petrified, but soon a soft rustling began around them.Nl: Water sproeide plotseling vanuit verborgen sproeiers, als regen in een zomerstorm.En: Water suddenly sprayed from hidden sprinklers, like rain in a summer storm.Nl: Binnen een mum van tijd waren ze doorweekt.En: Before long, they were soaked.Nl: Liesbeth lachte, terwijl het water over haar gezicht stroomde.En: Liesbeth laughed as the water streamed down her face.Nl: Ze keek naar Marek en zag de schok op zijn gezicht.En: She looked at Marek and saw the shock on his face.Nl: "Gaat het, Marek?"En: "Are you okay, Marek?"Nl: vroeg ze tussen het lachen door.En: she asked between laughs.Nl: Marek kon de waarheid niet langer verbergen, terwijl het water over zijn wangen stroomde als tranen van schaamte.En: Marek could no longer hide the truth, as the water streamed down his cheeks like tears of shame.Nl: "Ik ben bang voor planten," gaf hij toe, zijn blik naar de grond gericht.En: "I'm afraid of plants," he admitted, his gaze directed at the ground.Nl: "Maar ik wilde je gewoon niet teleurstellen."En: "But I just didn't want to disappoint you."Nl: Liesbeth stopte met lachen, haar ogen zacht en begripvol.En: Liesbeth stopped laughing, her eyes soft and understanding.Nl: Ze reikte over naar hem en drukte zijn hand.En: She reached over to him and pressed his hand.Nl: "Wat dapper van je om mee te komen," zei ze teder.En: "How brave of you to come along," she said tenderly.Nl: "Ik vind het fantastisch dat je me dit probeerde te delen."En: "I think it's fantastic that you tried to share this with me."Nl: Hoewel Marek er nog steeds belachelijk uit zag met zijn doorweekte kleding, voelde hij een lichtheid in zijn hart.En: Although Marek still looked ridiculous in his soaked clothes, he felt a lightness in his heart.Nl: Hij besefte dat eerlijkheid soms krachtiger is dan moed, en in dat moment voelde hij zich meer verbonden met Liesbeth dan ooit tevoren.En: He realized that honesty is sometimes more powerful than courage, and in that moment he felt more connected to Liesbeth than ever before.Nl: Samen liepen ze terug, met natte kleren maar warme harten, de Urban Jungle uit.En: Together they walked back, with wet clothes but warm hearts, out of the Urban Jungle.Nl: Marek glimlachte naar zichzelf, terwijl hij dacht aan hoe iets simpels als een regenbui hen dichter bij elkaar had gebracht.En: Marek smiled to himself, thinking about how something as simple as a rain shower had brought them closer together. Vocabulary Words:humid: vochtigsparkled: straaldeenthusiastically: enthousiasttrivia: weetjeswriggling: wriemelendetwisting: kronkelendeswallowed: verslondbreathtaking: verbluffendegigantic: reusachtigebumped: stoottetowering: uittorendepetrified: versteendsprinklers: sproeierssoaked: doorweektshame: schaamteadmitted: gaf toeunderstanding: begripvolconnected: verbondenbravely: moedigcomfort: geruststellinglow-hanging: laaghangingcaught: op te vangenmetal: metalenbuzzer: zoemerechoed: weerklonkrustling: geruisadrenaline: adrenalineconfession: bekentenispressed: druktetenderly: teder

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unlocking Mumbai's Mysteries: Aarav's Rainy Day Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के लोकाण्डवाला कॉम्प्लेक्स में, बड़ी-बड़ी इमारतों के बीच पत्ता वाली बारिश तीव्र रफ्तार से बरस रही थी।En: In the Lokhandwala complex of Mumbai, amidst the towering buildings, raindrops were pouring down at a rapid pace.Hi: भीगी हुई सड़कें और नन्हे-नन्हे दुकानदारों की हलचल, पूरे शहर को एक नया जीवन दे रही थी।En: The wet streets and the activity of small shopkeepers were giving the whole city a new lease on life.Hi: इसी भागमभाग के बीच, एक छोटी सी खिड़की में खड़ा था आरव।En: Amidst this hustle and bustle, Aarav stood at a small window.Hi: आकाश में काले बादल छाए हुए थे, जब आरव ने अपने दादा जी के अध्ययन कक्ष में एक धूल-मिट्टी से सना बक्सा देखा।En: The sky was filled with dark clouds when Aarav noticed a dust-covered box in his grandfather's study.Hi: दादा जी की मृत्यु के बाद, यह कमरा उसे हमेशा रहस्यमयी सा लगता था।En: After his grandfather's death, this room always seemed mysterious to him.Hi: बक्से को खोलते ही, उसकी आँखों के सामने एक पुरानी वस्तु आई—वह एक प्राचीन कलाकृति थी।En: Opening the box revealed an old artifact before his eyes.Hi: उसके मन में अजीब ख्याल आने लगे।En: Strange thoughts began to form in his mind.Hi: यह किसकी थी?En: Whose could it be?Hi: दादा जी ने इसे कहाँ से पाया होगा?En: Where might his grandfather have found it?Hi: आरव ने परिवार के कुछ सदस्यों से पूछताछ करनी चाही, लेकिन उन्हें जैसे इस विषय पर बात करने से डर लग रहा था।En: Aarav wanted to inquire with some family members, but it seemed they were afraid to talk about it.Hi: "कुछ चीज़ें छुपी रहनी चाहिए," उसकी माँ ने कहा, आँखों में चिंता का भाव लिए।En: "Some things should remain hidden," his mother said, with a worried look in her eyes.Hi: लेकिन आरव का हौसला बढ़ गया।En: But Aarav's determination grew.Hi: वो जानता था, कि कुछ ऐसा है जिसे वो नहीं जानता।En: He knew there was something he didn't know.Hi: आरव ने आखिरकार फैसला किया कि वह दादा जी के एक पुराने दोस्त मीरा जी से मदद मांगेगा।En: Aarav finally decided to seek help from his grandfather's old friend, Meera Ji.Hi: मीरा जी को अच्छे से पता था कि कैसे इतिहास जुड़ता है।En: Meera Ji knew well how history is connected.Hi: "तुम्हारे दादा जी बहुत अलग थे।En: "Your grandfather was very different.Hi: उन्होंने जो बातें बताई हैं, वो विशेष हैं," मीरा जी ने कहा।En: The stories he shared are special," Meera Ji said.Hi: "आओ, हम इस कलाकृति का इतिहास जानने म्यूजियम चलते हैं।En: "Come, let's go to the museum to discover the history of this artifact."Hi: "चटपटी शिवाजी महाराज वास्तु संग्रहालय की ओर जाते हुए, बारिश और मुंबई की धड़धड़ाती भीड़ भी उन्हें रोक नहीं पाई।En: Heading towards the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Museum, neither the rain nor Mumbai's bustling crowd could stop them.Hi: वहाँ, मीरा जी ने क्यूरेटर को समझाया कि ये कलाकृति कितनी अनोखी है।En: There, Meera Ji explained to the curator how unique this artifact was.Hi: धीरे-धीरे बातें खुलती गईं।En: Gradually, the story unfolded.Hi: इस कलाकृति का संबंध दादा जी के एक पुराने मिशन से था, जहां उन्होंने अपनी ज़िंदगी की अनकही कहानियाँ जीती थीं।En: This artifact was related to an old mission of his grandfather's, where he had lived untold stories of his life.Hi: यह जानकर, आरव को अपने दादा जी पर गर्व हुआ।En: Knowing this, Aarav felt proud of his grandfather.Hi: "मैंने कभी सोचा नहीं था कि इसका इतना गहरा संबंध होगा," आरव ने कहा।En: "I never thought it would have such a deep connection," Aarav said.Hi: जब आरव ने परिवार को इस सफर का विवरण दिया, तो उनके चेहरों पर खुशी और गर्व की झलक थी।En: When Aarav shared the details of this journey with his family, their faces reflected happiness and pride.Hi: आरव ने महसूस किया कि उसकी जड़ों की गहराइयों को समझना कितना महत्वपूर्ण था।En: Aarav realized how important it was to understand the depths of his roots.Hi: उस दिन के अंत में, आरव ने न सिर्फ अपने परिवार को करीब पाया बल्कि अपने इतिहास के प्रति सम्मान भी महसूस किया।En: By the end of that day, Aarav not only found himself closer to his family but also felt a deep respect for his history.Hi: मजबूत बारिश के बावजूद, उसे एक नई दिशा मिल गई थी।En: Despite the heavy rains, he found a new direction. Vocabulary Words:amidst: बीच मेंtowering: बड़े-बड़ेlease: जीवनhustle: भागमभागbustle: हलचलstudy: अध्ययन कक्षartifact: कलाकृतिmysterious: रहस्यमयीinquire: पूछताछdetermination: हौसलाcurator: क्यूरेटरunfolded: खुलती गईंmission: मिशनuntold: अनकहीdepths: गहराइयोंroots: जड़ोंrespects: सम्मानamidst: बीच मेंraindrops: पत्ता वाली बारिशrapid: तीव्रpace: रफ्तारlease: जीवनmysterious: रहस्यमयीstrange: अजीबafraid: डरunique: अनोखीgradually: धीरे-धीरेreflected: झलकdespite: बावजूदdirection: दिशा

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Overcoming Fear: Sven's Magical Roller Coaster Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-00-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven het betoverende Efteling park.En: The sun shone brightly over the enchanting Efteling park.Nl: Het was zomer en overal klonk vrolijk gelach.En: It was summer, and joyful laughter was heard everywhere.Nl: Tussen de sprookjesachtige attracties en kleurrijke tuinen liepen Sven, Maartje en Niels.En: Among the fairy-tale attractions and colorful gardens walked Sven, Maartje, and Niels.Nl: Sven keek nerveus naar de hoge achtbanen.En: Sven looked nervously at the tall roller coasters.Nl: Hij voelde zijn maag al draaien.En: He already felt his stomach turning.Nl: Maartje, met haar sprankelende ogen, wees enthousiast naar de Python.En: Maartje, with her sparkling eyes, enthusiastically pointed to the Python.Nl: "Zullen we daar beginnen?"En: "Shall we start there?"Nl: vroeg ze vrolijk.En: she asked cheerfully.Nl: Niels, altijd vol energie, juichte meteen mee.En: Niels, always full of energy, immediately cheered along.Nl: "Ja, die is echt geweldig!"En: "Yes, that one is really amazing!"Nl: Sven stond tenslotte stil, nam een diepe ademhaling en vond snel een excuus.En: Sven finally stood still, took a deep breath, and quickly found an excuse.Nl: "Misschien kunnen jullie eerst gaan?En: "Maybe you can go first?Nl: Ik houd wel onze jassen vast."En: I'll hold our jackets."Nl: Maar Niels zag Sven's bezorgde blik.En: But Niels saw Sven's worried look.Nl: Hij grijnsde en gaf Sven een vriendschappelijke duw.En: He grinned and gave Sven a friendly nudge.Nl: "Kom op, Sven," zei hij, "deze achtbaan is Maartje's favoriet!"En: "Come on, Sven," he said, "this roller coaster is Maartje's favorite!"Nl: De gedachte dat dit Maartje's favoriete rit was, zorgde ervoor dat Sven zich iets minder zorgen maakte.En: The thought that this was Maartje's favorite ride made Sven a little less worried.Nl: Toch bleef de angst hem plagen.En: Still, the fear kept haunting him.Nl: Zou hij het durven toegeven?En: Would he dare to admit it?Nl: Nee, dat durfde hij niet.En: No, he didn't dare.Nl: Hij wilde laten zien dat hij net zo dapper was als Niels.En: He wanted to show that he was just as brave as Niels.Nl: Terwijl ze in de rij stonden, bekeek Sven de achtbaan opnieuw.En: While they stood in line, Sven looked at the roller coaster again.Nl: Het apparaat zag er reusachtig uit, maar misschien was deze rit beter dan zijn angst.En: The contraption looked gigantic, but maybe this ride was better than his fear.Nl: De glinsterende ogen van Maartje moedigde hem aan.En: The sparkling eyes of Maartje encouraged him.Nl: Ze lachte hem vriendelijk toe en dat gaf hem een beetje moed.En: She smiled at him kindly, and that gave him a bit of courage.Nl: Ze stapten in de karretjes.En: They climbed into the carts.Nl: Sven klemde zich vast aan de stang.En: Sven clutched the bar tightly.Nl: De rit begon traag, en hoe hoger ze gingen, hoe sneller zijn hart klopte.En: The ride started slowly, and the higher they went, the faster his heart beat.Nl: Toen kwamen de scherpe bochten en steile afdalingen.En: Then came the sharp turns and steep drops.Nl: Sven kneep zijn ogen dicht, maar voelde plotseling een vreemde opwinding.En: Sven clenched his eyes shut but suddenly felt a strange excitement.Nl: De wind streek door zijn haren en hij begon te lachen.En: The wind brushed through his hair, and he began to laugh.Nl: Toen ze weer veilig op de grond stonden, voelde Sven zich duizelig maar ook trots.En: When they were safely back on the ground, Sven felt dizzy but also proud.Nl: "Wow, dat was... geweldig," gaf hij toe met een brede glimlach.En: "Wow, that was... amazing," he admitted with a broad smile.Nl: Maartje straalde van blijdschap.En: Maartje beamed with joy.Nl: "Ik wist dat je het kon," zei ze.En: "I knew you could do it," she said.Nl: "Zullen we nu naar de Baron 1898 gaan?"En: "Shall we go to the Baron 1898 now?"Nl: Sven dacht even na.En: Sven thought for a moment.Nl: Met een glimlach knikte hij.En: With a smile, he nodded.Nl: "Ja, laten we gaan!"En: "Yes, let's go!"Nl: Hij had zijn angst overwonnen en realiseerde zich dat moed hem meer kon brengen dan hij ooit dacht.En: He had overcome his fear and realized that courage could bring him more than he ever thought.Nl: En zo marcheerde hij met zijn vrienden verder door de magische wereld van de Efteling, klaar voor meer avonturen.En: And so he marched on with his friends through the magical world of the Efteling, ready for more adventures. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenenchanting: betoverendelaughter: gelachnervously: nerveusstomach: maagsparkling: sprankelendeenthusiastically: enthousiastcheerfully: vrolijkexcuse: excuusworried: bezorgdegrinned: grijnsdenudge: duwcontraption: apparaatgigantic: reusachtigencouraged: moedigdeclutched: klemde zich vastbar: stangturned: draaienclenched: kneepexcitement: opwindingdizzy: duizeligproud: trotsadmitted: gaf toebeamed: straaldejoy: blijdschapovercome: overwonnencourage: moedmarched: marcheerdeadventures: avonturenhaunting: plagen

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Embracing Spontaneity: A Perfect Picnic Along Amalfi's Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Era una calda mattina d'estate sulla Costiera Amalfitana.En: It was a warm summer morning on the Costiera Amalfitana.It: Il sole splendeva alto nel cielo, e le acque turchesi del mare brillavano in lontananza.En: The sun was shining high in the sky, and the turquoise waters of the sea sparkled in the distance.It: Le strade di Amalfi erano affollate di turisti e venditori che riempivano l'aria di voci e risate.En: The streets of Amalfi were crowded with tourists and vendors, filling the air with voices and laughter.It: Profumi di limoni freschi e pane appena sfornato riempivano le narici di chi passeggiava lungo i caratteristici vicoli.En: The scents of fresh lemons and freshly baked bread filled the nostrils of those walking along the characteristic alleys.It: Giulia camminava accanto a Marco e Elena.En: Giulia walked beside Marco and Elena.It: I tre amici erano in missione: organizzare il picnic perfetto.En: The three friends were on a mission: to organize the perfect picnic.It: Giulia voleva che questa giornata fosse speciale, una pausa dalle preoccupazioni quotidiane.En: Giulia wanted this day to be special, a break from daily worries.It: Tuttavia, il mercato era affollato e le loro prelibatezze preferite sembravano scomparire sotto le mani dei turisti.En: However, the market was crowded, and their favorite delicacies seemed to disappear under the hands of the tourists.It: "Non possiamo perdere troppo tempo qui," disse Marco controllando l'orologio, "dobbiamo seguire il nostro piano."En: "We can't spend too much time here," said Marco, checking the watch, "we have to stick to our plan."It: Giulia sospirò, guardando l'espressione seria di Marco.En: Giulia sighed, looking at Marco's serious expression.It: Voleva convincerlo a vivere il momento, a lasciarsi trasportare dalle onde dell'imprevisto.En: She wanted to convince him to live in the moment, to let himself be carried away by the waves of the unexpected.It: "Marco, perché non proviamo qualcosa di diverso?"En: "Marco, why don't we try something different?"It: suggerì, "Possiamo comprare del formaggio locale e olive, sono deliziosi!"En: she suggested, "We can buy some local cheese and olives, they're delicious!"It: Elena sorrideva, osservando come Giulia cercava di "navigare" le acque turbolente dell'organizzazione.En: Elena smiled, observing how Giulia tried to "navigate" the turbulent waters of organization.It: "Sì, Marco, hai mai provato la ricotta di bufala con il miele?En: "Yes, Marco, have you ever tried buffalo ricotta with honey?It: È un'esperienza magica," aggiunse Elena con entusiasmo.En: It's a magical experience," added Elena enthusiastically.It: Alla fine, Marco cedette, convinto dai sorrisi delle due ragazze.En: In the end, Marco gave in, convinced by the smiles of the two girls.It: Insieme, scelsero frutta fresca, pane artigianale e specialità locali dai vivaci banchetti del mercato.En: Together, they chose fresh fruit, artisanal bread, and local specialties from the lively market stalls.It: Con il cestino pieno di leccornie, Giulia sentì una piccola vittoria.En: With the basket full of goodies, Giulia felt a small victory.It: "Dai, c'è una spiaggia nascosta qui vicino, vediamo com'è," propose Giulia, guardando Marco negli occhi.En: "Come on, there's a hidden beach nearby, let's see what it's like," proposed Giulia, looking Marco in the eye.It: Dopo un momento di esitazione, Marco annuì, incuriosito.En: After a moment of hesitation, Marco nodded, intrigued.It: Giunsero alla spiaggia, un piccolo paradiso lontano dalla folla.En: They reached the beach, a small paradise away from the crowd.It: Le acque cristalline lambivano dolcemente la sabbia dorata.En: The crystal-clear waters gently lapped against the golden sand.It: Sistemati sui teli, i tre iniziarono a gustare i sapori scelti al mercato, mentre il mare cantava la sua melodia infinita.En: Settled on the blankets, the three began to enjoy the flavors chosen at the market, while the sea sang its endless melody.It: Mentre Elena si allontanava per raccogliere conchiglie, Giulia e Marco si trovarono seduti gomito a gomito.En: While Elena wandered off to collect shells, Giulia and Marco found themselves sitting elbow to elbow.It: Il rumore delle onde riempiva il silenzio tra di loro.En: The sound of the waves filled the silence between them.It: "Giulia, a volte temo di non vivere abbastanza," confessò Marco.En: "Giulia, sometimes I'm afraid I'm not living enough," confessed Marco.It: "Il mio desiderio di ordine mi tiene lontano da ciò che è veramente importante."En: "My desire for order keeps me away from what's truly important."It: Giulia lo guardò, sorpresa dalla sua sincerità.En: Giulia looked at him, surprised by his honesty.It: "Anche io ho paura," ammise, "del futuro, della mia carriera.En: "I'm afraid too," she admitted, "about the future, about my career.It: Ma oggi mi hai mostrato che si può trovare bellezza anche nel cambiare direzione."En: But today you showed me that beauty can be found even in changing directions."It: Marco sorrise, sentendo una connessione più profonda con Giulia.En: Marco smiled, feeling a deeper connection with Giulia.It: In quel momento, il loro legame era più forte che mai.En: At that moment, their bond was stronger than ever.It: Il pomeriggio scivolò tra risate e racconti di avventure passate.En: The afternoon slipped away amid laughter and tales of past adventures.It: Elena tornò con un sorrisone, mostrandosi felice di ciò che avevano creato insieme.En: Elena returned with a big smile, happy with what they had created together.It: Quando il sole iniziò a calare, colorando il cielo di sfumature rosate e dorate, sapevano che la giornata era stata un successo.En: When the sun began to set, coloring the sky with pink and golden hues, they knew the day had been a success.It: Non secondo i piani, ma secondo l'improvvisazione.En: Not according to the plans, but according to the improvisation.It: Giulia si sentiva rassicurata.En: Giulia felt reassured.It: A volte la vita ti sorprende e ti offre più di quanto tu possa immaginare, e spesso le sorprese migliori nascono dai momenti più semplici, accanto alle persone che contano davvero.En: Sometimes life surprises you and offers more than you can imagine, and often the best surprises come from the simplest moments, beside the people who truly matter. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solewarm: caldathe waters: le acquethe streets: le stradecrowded: affollatethe vendors: i venditorithe scents: i profumithe alleys: i vicolithe mission: la missionethe delicacies: le prelibatezzethe watch: l'orologioserious: seriaunexpected: l'imprevistolocal cheese: il formaggio localenavigate: navigarebuffalo ricotta: la ricotta di bufalahoney: il mieleartisanal bread: il pane artigianalemarket stalls: i banchetti del mercatogoodies: le leccorniethe blanket: il telocrystal-clear: cristallinegolden sand: la sabbia doratashells: le conchigliethe waves: le ondeafraid: temoorder: l'ordinecareer: la carrierabond: il legamethe sunset: il tramonto

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Dancing at Dusk: Embracing Spontaneity at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var fyldt med liv og farver på denne smukke midsommerdag.En: Tivoli Gardens was filled with life and colors on this beautiful midsummer day.Da: Solen var ved at gå ned, og den gyldne himmel kastede et varmt skær over de mange festglade mennesker.En: The sun was setting, and the golden sky cast a warm glow over the many festive people.Da: Freja og Mikkel gik langs stierne, omringet af duften af sukkersød candyfloss og lyden af glade skrig fra rutchebanerne.En: Freja and Mikkel walked along the paths, surrounded by the scent of sugary candyfloss and the sound of joyful screams from the roller coasters.Da: Freja snurrede rundt, hendes stemning smittende som sommerens humle.En: Freja spun around, her mood as infectious as the summer's bumblebee.Da: "Kom nu, Mikkel!En: "Come on, Mikkel!Da: Det bliver sjovt!En: It'll be fun!Da: Lad os danse og fejre!"En: Let's dance and celebrate!"Da: Freja's øjne strålede, mens hun kiggede på ham.En: Freja's eyes sparkled as she looked at him.Da: Hun elskede midsommeren med dens lys og liv.En: She loved midsummer with its light and life.Da: Mikkel trak på skuldrene og skuttede sig lidt; han var ikke så meget for store folkemængder og larm.En: Mikkel shrugged and shivered a little; he wasn't much for large crowds and noise.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, Freja.En: "I don't know, Freja.Da: Der er så mange mennesker.En: There are so many people.Da: Måske skulle vi finde et roligt sted?"En: Maybe we should find a quiet spot?"Da: foreslog Mikkel forsigtigt.En: suggested Mikkel cautiously.Da: Men Freja tog hans hånd, spændingsfyldt og munter.En: But Freja took his hand, excited and cheerful.Da: "Bare lidt, Mikkel!En: "Just a little, Mikkel!Da: Når du først oplever det, vil du også elske det."En: Once you experience it, you'll love it too."Da: De gik videre, og musikken blev højere.En: They walked on, and the music grew louder.Da: Folk samlede sig omkring en stor bonfire i midten af haven.En: People gathered around a large bonfire in the middle of the garden.Da: Stemningen var elektrisk.En: The atmosphere was electric.Da: Freja sprang ind i kredsen og fangede Mikkels blik.En: Freja jumped into the circle and caught Mikkel's gaze.Da: "Kom nu, bare tag en chance!"En: "Come on, just take a chance!"Da: Tøvende men med et smil krybende fram på sine læber, tog Mikkel det første skridt ind i cirklen.En: Hesitant but with a smile creeping onto his lips, Mikkel took the first step into the circle.Da: Flammerne dansede i den varme sommervind, ligesom de dansede omkring dem.En: The flames danced in the warm summer breeze, just as they danced around them.Da: Freja greb hans hænder, de svingede, drejede, latteren flød ubesværet ud af dem begge.En: Freja grabbed his hands, they swung, turned, laughter flowed effortlessly from both of them.Da: Mikkel kunne mærke sit hjerte slå hurtigere, ikke af frygt men af en uventet glæde.En: Mikkel felt his heart beating faster, not out of fear but from an unexpected joy.Da: Denne spontanitet, denne ubekymrede frihed, fik ham til at føle sig i live.En: This spontaneity, this carefree freedom, made him feel alive.Da: "Det her er ikke så slemt," indrømmede han med et grin.En: "This isn't so bad," he admitted with a grin.Da: Da natten blev til morgen, sad Freja og Mikkel ved en bænk, omgivet af den blide summen fra folkemængderne, der langsomt spredtes.En: As night turned to morning, Freja and Mikkel sat on a bench, surrounded by the gentle hum of the crowds slowly dispersing.Da: "Tak, Freja," sagde Mikkel blidt.En: "Thank you, Freja," Mikkel said softly.Da: "For at vise mig noget nyt.En: "For showing me something new.Da: Det var fantastisk."En: It was amazing."Da: Freja smilede og lagde hovedet på hans skulder.En: Freja smiled and rested her head on his shoulder.Da: "Alle har brug for lidt spontanitet i deres liv, Mikkel."En: "Everyone needs a little spontaneity in their life, Mikkel."Da: Og således, i lyset af midsommermorgenens første stråler, lærte Mikkel at omfavne det uventede og fandt glæden i plastiske øjeblikke.En: And so, in the light of the first rays of the midsummer morning, Mikkel learned to embrace the unexpected and found joy in spontaneous moments. Vocabulary Words:festive: festgladecautiously: forsigtigtinfectious: smittendeshrugged: trak på skuldreneshivered: skuttede siggaze: blikhesitant: tøvendeeffortlessly: ubesværetspontaneity: spontanitetcarefree: ubekymredeunexpected: uventetdispersing: spredtesjoy: glædeembrace: omfavnebondfire: bonfirehum: summenelectric: elektrisksparkled: stråledecast: kastedeeffulgent: skærcrowds: folkemængderbench: bænkmidsummer: midsommerfreedom: frihedsurrounded: omringetbreeze: sommervindcheerful: munterswung: svingedetook: togsnurrede: spun around

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rediscovering Heritage: A Journey Beyond the Lens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole scaldava la splendida Costiera Amalfitana.En: The sun warmed the beautiful Costiera Amalfitana.It: Marco e Elena stavano viaggiando lungo la costa, tra i villaggi colorati che sembravano scendere a picco nel mare.En: Marco and Elena were traveling along the coast, among the colorful villages that seemed to plunge into the sea.It: Marco si fermava spesso per scattare foto.En: Marco often stopped to take photos.It: Voleva catturare l'essenza del luogo per un suo progetto fotografico.En: He wanted to capture the essence of the place for his photography project.It: Milano era lontana, ma il suo sogno di far colpo su una prestigiosa galleria l'accompagnava.En: Milano was far away, but his dream of impressing a prestigious gallery accompanied him.It: Elena era con lui.En: Elena was with him.It: Amica dai tempi dell'università, aveva un motivo diverso per questo viaggio.En: A friend since university, she had a different reason for this trip.It: La sua famiglia era originaria di qui.En: Her family was originally from here.It: Cercava di riscoprire le sue radici.En: She sought to rediscover her roots.It: Mentre Marco prendeva il suo tempo per trovare gli angoli perfetti, Elena guardava i vecchi edifici e le strade strette.En: While Marco took his time to find the perfect angles, Elena looked at the old buildings and narrow streets.It: Ogni pietra raccontava una storia.En: Every stone told a story.It: Lei desiderava comprendere meglio il suo passato.En: She wished to better understand her past.It: I giorni passavano, e la tensione tra i due cresceva.En: Days went by, and the tension between the two grew.It: Marco voleva esplorare con la sua macchina fotografica.En: Marco wanted to explore with his camera.It: Elena aveva bisogno di esplorare se stessa e il suo passato.En: Elena needed to explore herself and her past.It: Un giorno, Marco vide l'amica pensierosa davanti a una vecchia casa diroccata.En: One day, Marco saw his thoughtful friend in front of an old, ruined house.It: "Vieni", disse Elena.En: "Come," said Elena.It: La casa apparteneva alla sua famiglia tanti anni fa.En: The house had belonged to her family many years ago.It: Entrarono insieme, sollevando una nube di polvere.En: They entered together, raising a cloud of dust.It: Tra i mobili abbandonati, trovarono un vecchio diario.En: Among the abandoned furniture, they found an old diary.It: La copertina era rovinata dal tempo.En: The cover was worn by time.It: Elena lo aprì, iniziando a leggere a voce alta.En: Elena opened it, beginning to read aloud.It: Pagina dopo pagina, il diario svelava segreti dimenticati della famiglia di Elena.En: Page after page, the diary revealed forgotten secrets of Elena's family.It: Storie di amore, di partenze dolorose e di promesse mantenute nel tempo.En: Stories of love, painful departures, and promises kept over time.It: Marco ascoltava in silenzio, colpito dalla profondità di quei racconti.En: Marco listened in silence, struck by the depth of those tales.It: La sua macchina fotografica era posata da parte.En: His camera was set aside.It: Questa scoperta cambiò tutto.En: This discovery changed everything.It: Marco realizzò che la vera essenza della costa non era solo nei suoi paesaggi mozzafiato, ma anche nelle storie di chi vi aveva vissuto.En: Marco realized that the true essence of the coast was not only in its breathtaking landscapes but also in the stories of those who had lived there.It: Decise di aiutare Elena a ricostruire il suo passato.En: He decided to help Elena reconstruct her past.It: Insieme, traboccanti di emozioni, trasformarono quel viaggio.En: Together, overflowing with emotions, they transformed that trip.It: Non erano più un fotografo e un'amica.En: They were no longer just a photographer and a friend.It: Erano compagni in un'avventura personale e potente.En: They were companions in a personal and powerful adventure.It: Il progetto di Marco cambiò direzione.En: Marco's project changed direction.It: Iniziò a documentare le storie di Elena e della sua famiglia, ogni ritratto un frammento di storia.En: He began to document the stories of Elena and her family, each portrait a fragment of history.It: Al ritorno a Milano, aveva trovato qualcosa di molto più prezioso delle immagini spettacolari: il vero significato delle radici e dell'identità.En: Upon returning to Milano, he had found something much more precious than spectacular images: the true meaning of roots and identity.It: Alla fine del viaggio, Marco era cresciuto e cambiato.En: By the end of the journey, Marco had grown and changed.It: La sua empatia per le storie degli altri lo fece sentire più completo.En: His empathy for the stories of others made him feel more complete.It: La Costiera Amalfitana gli aveva regalato nuove prospettive, ben oltre la lente della sua macchina fotografica.En: The Costiera Amalfitana had given him new perspectives, far beyond the lens of his camera. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe trip: il viaggiothe village: il villaggioto plunge: scendere a piccothe coast: la costathe essence: l'essenzaprestigious: prestigiosathe gallery: la galleriato capture: catturarethe roots: le radicithe university: l'universitànarrow: stretteto discover: scoprirethe ruins: le rovinethe story: la storiathe furniture: i mobilithe diary: il diariothe cover: la copertinaworn: rovinatato reveal: svelarethe secret: il segretothe promise: la promessabreathtaking: mozzafiatopowerful: potentethe companion: il compagnoto transform: trasformarethe perspective: la prospettivato reconstruct: ricostruireto overflow: traboccarethe identity: l'identità