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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Luca's Electrifying Halloween: A Hero Emerges at Lago di Como Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca guardava fuori dalla finestra, il buio dell'autunno abbracciava la community esclusiva di Lago di Como.En: Luca looked out the window, the darkness of autumn embracing the exclusive community of Lago di Como.It: Le zucche illuminate disegnavano ombre danzanti sui vialetti.En: The lit pumpkins cast dancing shadows on the walkways.It: Era la sera di Halloween, una festa amata dai ragazzi del quartiere.En: It was Halloween evening, a favorite holiday for the neighborhood kids.It: Giulia e Marco, suoi amici, erano già pronti con costumi da vampiro e strega.En: Giulia and Marco, his friends, were already dressed in vampire and witch costumes.It: Ma quando tutto sembrava perfetto, le luci si spensero all'improvviso, calando il buio anche sulle risate.En: But when everything seemed perfect, the lights suddenly went out, casting darkness over the laughter as well.It: Nel silenzio inquietante, il rumore delle foglie cadenti copriva quello dei cuori palpitanti.En: In the unsettling silence, the sound of falling leaves covered that of pounding hearts.It: "È un guasto?En: "Is it a malfunction?"It: ", si chiese Giulia, incerta.En: Giulia wondered, uncertain.It: Marco alzò le spalle, mentre intorno si sentivano solo sussurri di preoccupazione.En: Marco shrugged, while only whispers of concern were heard around them.It: Le feste si interruppero e i bambini tornarono alle loro case un po' amareggiati.En: The parties came to a halt, and the children returned to their homes a bit disappointed.It: Luca sentì una fitta di preoccupazione.En: Luca felt a pang of worry.It: Gli adulti parlavano di aspettare l'elettricista del paese.En: The adults talked about waiting for the town electrician.It: Ma Luca sapeva che poteva farlo.En: But Luca knew he could do it.It: Aveva sempre amato smontare e rimontare oggetti elettronici, anche se i suoi genitori dicevano che perdeva tempo.En: He had always loved dismantling and reassembling electronic items, even though his parents said he was wasting time.It: Ora aveva l'occasione di dimostrare a tutti il contrario.En: Now he had the chance to prove them wrong.It: La decisione era presa.En: The decision was made.It: Si infilò una torcia in tasca e silenziosamente uscì di casa.En: He slipped a flashlight into his pocket and quietly left the house.It: Si diresse verso la piccola stanza delle utility elettroniche.En: He headed towards the small electronic utility room.It: Il cancello cigolava appena, e Luca si trovò davanti al quadro elettrico, un labirinto confuso di fili e interruttori.En: The gate creaked slightly, and Luca found himself facing the electrical panel, a confusing maze of wires and switches.It: Mentre il vento freddo dell'autunno gli solleticava la schiena, Luca esaminò attentamente i componenti.En: As the cold autumn wind tickled his back, Luca carefully examined the components.It: Notò subito qualcosa di strano: fili tagliati e un interruttore fuori posto.En: He immediately noticed something strange: cut wires and a misplaced switch.It: "Qualcuno deve averlo manomesso," pensò, concentrandosi.En: "Someone must have tampered with it," he thought, concentrating.It: Con mani esperte e sicure, Luca iniziò ad aggiustare i collegamenti.En: With expert and steady hands, Luca began to fix the connections.It: Sapeva di avere poco tempo prima che l'adorata festa di Halloween fosse rovinata.En: He knew he had little time before the beloved Halloween celebration was ruined.It: L'orologio della chiesa del villaggio rintoccava le undici e mezza.En: The village church clock struck eleven-thirty.It: Doveva muoversi veloce.En: He had to move quickly.It: Mentre la mezzanotte si avvicinava, Luca finalmente collegò l'ultimo filo.En: As midnight approached, Luca finally connected the last wire.It: Con il cuore in gola, schiacciò l'interruttore principale.En: With his heart in his throat, he flipped the main switch.It: Con un brillio improvviso, ogni casa della comunità si illuminò, risplendendo come stelle nel cielo nero.En: With a sudden brilliance, every house in the community lit up, shining like stars in the black sky.It: Giulia e Marco uscirono fuori, meravigliati.En: Giulia and Marco came outside, amazed.It: "Sei stato tu?"En: "Was it you?"It: chiesero, e Luca annuì, un sorriso timido sul volto.En: they asked, and Luca nodded, a shy smile on his face.It: La gente del vicinato si radunò, applaudendo il giovane eroe della serata.En: The neighborhood gathered, applauding the young hero of the evening.It: Anche i suoi genitori lo abbracciarono, orgogliosi.En: Even his parents hugged him, proud.It: Le risate e i giochi ripresero, i vicini tornarono a festeggiare sotto le lanterne arancioni.En: The laughter and games resumed, the neighbors returned to celebrating under the orange lanterns.It: Luca sentiva ora di non essere più il ragazzo che smontava giocattoli per curiosità, ma un giovane capace e rispettato.En: Luca now felt he was no longer the boy who disassembled toys out of curiosity, but a capable and respected young man.It: Aveva superato la sua paura, e ora guardava avanti, con la certezza che nulla era impossibile.En: He had overcome his fear, and now looked forward, with the certainty that nothing was impossible. Vocabulary Words:darkness: il buiocommunity: la communitypumpkins: le zuccheshadows: le ombrewalkways: i vialettiwitch: la stregacostume: il costumelaughter: le risatesilence: il silenzioleaves: le fogliehearts: i cuorimalfunction: il guastoconcern: la preoccupazionefence: il cancelloelectrical panel: il quadro elettricomaze: il labirintowires: i filiswitches: gli interruttoricomponents: i componenticonnections: i collegamenticlock: l'orologiobrilliance: il brillioflashlight: la torciaheroes: gli eroifear: la paurawind: il ventocuriosity: la curiositàcertainty: la certezzaelectrocution: l'elettrocuzionehands: le mani

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Reuniting in Autumn: Jinsu's Journey Back Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 인천공항은 바쁘다.En: Incheon Airport is busy.Ko: 사람들 소리, 짐 가방 끌리는 소리.En: Sounds of people, sounds of luggage being dragged.Ko: 공항은 언제나 활기차다.En: Airports are always lively.Ko: 창밖 하늘은 높고 푸르다.En: The sky outside the window is high and blue.Ko: 단풍은 오색빛깔이다.En: The autumn leaves are multicolored.Ko: 가을이다.En: It is autumn.Ko: 추석이 지났다.En: Chuseok has passed.Ko: 인천공항에는 많은 사람들이 있다.En: There are many people at Incheon Airport.Ko: 많은 이들이 가족과 친구를 만난다.En: Many are meeting with family and friends.Ko: 진수는 두근거린다.En: Jinsu is excited.Ko: 그는 두 해 동안 외국에서 공부했다.En: He studied abroad for two years.Ko: 이제 그는 한국에 돌아왔다.En: Now he has returned to Korea.Ko: 비행기에서 내리자마자 그는 가벼운 웃음을 지어본다.En: As soon as he gets off the plane, he tries a light smile.Ko: 긴장이 되었다.En: He is nervous.Ko: 자신의 집에 돌아온 기분이 이상하다.En: The feeling of returning home is strange.Ko: 모든 것이 어떻게 변했을지 궁금하다.En: He wonders how everything might have changed.Ko: 도착장에 오자 진수는 흥분과 걱정이 섞인 느낌이다.En: Upon arriving at the arrivals area, Jinsu feels a mix of excitement and anxiety.Ko: 마침내, 그는 소중한 얼굴들을 본다.En: Finally, he sees cherished faces.Ko: 혜진, 그의 누나, 그리고 민지, 그의 어린 시절 친구가 있다.En: There is Hyejin, his older sister, and Minji, his childhood friend.Ko: 두 사람은 손을 흔들며 큰 미소로 그를 맞이한다.En: Both are waving their hands and greeting him with big smiles.Ko: 진수는 마음이 따뜻해진다.En: Jinsu feels heart-warmed.Ko: 하지만 여전히 불안하다.En: Yet, he is still uneasy.Ko: "네가 없어서 많이 허전했어," 혜진이 말한다.En: "We've felt very empty without you," Hyejin says.Ko: 민지는 웃으며 고개를 끄덕인다.En: Minji nods with a smile.Ko: "맞아, 진수. 너 많이 보고 싶었어."En: "That's right, Jinsu. We missed you a lot."Ko: 그러나 진수는 웃는 얼굴로 그들의 말을 듣는다.En: But Jinsu listens to their words with a smiling face.Ko: 그는 걱정이 많다.En: He has many worries.Ko: 그는 달라졌을까?En: Has he changed too much?Ko: 그들도 변했을까?En: Have they changed?Ko: 그 차이가 거리감을 만들까?En: Will those differences create a distance?Ko: 진수는 결심한다.En: Jinsu decides.Ko: 그는 솔직해지기로 한다.En: He will be honest.Ko: 공항 한쪽에 서서 그는 드디어 말한다.En: Standing on one side of the airport, he finally speaks.Ko: "혜진 누나, 민지야... 솔직히 난 좀 걱정이 돼.En: "Hyejin nuna, Minji... honestly, I'm a bit worried.Ko: 내가 너무 변한 것 같아.En: I feel like I've changed too much.Ko: 우리 사이가 어색해질까 봐."En: I'm afraid our relationship will become awkward."Ko: 혜진과 민지는 조용히 그의 말을 듣고 있다.En: Hyejin and Minji quietly listen to his words.Ko: 그러다가 혜진이 따뜻하게 말을 건넨다.En: Then Hyejin speaks warmly.Ko: "우리가 너를 많이 기다렸어.En: "We've been waiting for you a lot.Ko: 너의 변화를 우리는 받아들일 거야.En: We will accept your changes.Ko: 중요한 건 네가 돌아왔다는 거야."En: What's important is that you've returned."Ko: 민지도 웃으며 말한다.En: Minji also speaks with a smile.Ko: "맞아.En: "That's right.Ko: 너의 모든 변화가 우리와의 관계를 더 강하게 만들 거야."En: All your changes will make our relationship stronger."Ko: 진수는 안도의 한숨을 쉰다.En: Jinsu breathes a sigh of relief.Ko: 그의 걱정은 줄어들고, 가슴이 가벼워진다.En: His worries decrease, and his heart feels lighter.Ko: 모두가 카페로 이동한다.En: They all move to a café.Ko: 삼 사람은 이야기를 나누며 따뜻한 커피를 마신다.En: The three of them share stories while drinking warm coffee.Ko: 진수는 깨달았다. 진심은 강한 유대를 만든다.En: Jinsu realized that sincerity creates strong bonds.Ko: 그는 다시 한국 생활에 자신감을 얻는다.En: He gains confidence in living in Korea again.Ko: 진수는 자신이 변했다 해도, 사랑하는 사람들이 그의 곁에 있다는 것을 느낀다.En: Even if he has changed, he feels that his loved ones are by his side.Ko: 그들은 함께 일렁이는 가을 바람처럼 따뜻한 우정을 나누고 있었다.En: They shared a warm friendship like the swirling autumn wind. Vocabulary Words:lively: 활기차다multicolored: 오색빛깔이다excited: 두근거린다abroad: 외국cherished: 소중한uneasy: 불안하다awkward: 어색해질까nervous: 긴장이 되었다anxiety: 걱정realized: 깨달았다sincerity: 진심bonds: 유대confidence: 자신감worries: 걱정changes: 변화relationship: 관계heart-warmed: 마음이 따뜻해진다returning: 돌아온autumn leaves: 단풍cherishing: 소중한differences: 차이distance: 거리감side: 한쪽heightened: 높고blue: 푸르다familiar: 익숙한strange: 이상하다accept: 받아들일decrease: 줄어들고waving: 손을 흔들며

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Autumn Awakening: Elin's Journey to Self-Care and Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-26-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig höstdag i Stockholm när Elin, en flitig frilansande grafisk designer, satt djupt koncentrerad vid sitt favoritbord i Freelancer's Home, ett mysigt café i Gamla Stan.En: It was a chilly autumn day in Stockholm when Elin, a diligent freelance graphic designer, sat deeply concentrated at her favorite table in Freelancer's Home, a cozy café in Gamla Stan.Sv: Doften av nybryggt kaffe fyllde rummet medan Elin försökte slutföra ett viktigt projekt.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the room as Elin tried to finish an important project.Sv: Hon befann sig under tidspress, driven av rädslan att göra sina kunder besvikna.En: She was under time pressure, driven by the fear of disappointing her clients.Sv: Elin kände plötsligt en svag yrsel.En: Elin suddenly felt a slight dizziness.Sv: Hon ignorerade det först, så fokuserad på sin deadline.En: She ignored it at first, so focused was she on her deadline.Sv: Sidan i photoshop rullade ner över skärmen, men hennes syn blev suddig.En: The page in Photoshop scrolled down the screen, but her vision became blurry.Sv: Hon svepte hastigt ner stora klunkar kaffe och bet ihop.En: She quickly took large gulps of coffee and clenched her teeth.Sv: Magnus, den uppmärksamma baristan, märkte Elins allt mer ansträngda ansikte.En: Magnus, the attentive barista, noticed Elin's increasingly strained face.Sv: Genom hans ögon var kunder inte bara kunder; de var människor som behövde omsorg.En: Through his eyes, customers were not just customers; they were people who needed care.Sv: När Elin insåg att yrseln inte ville ge med sig, reste hon sig för att gå mot caféets toalett, men benen svajade under henne.En: When Elin realized that the dizziness wouldn't subside, she got up to head towards the café's bathroom, but her legs wobbled beneath her.Sv: Det var då Magnus, som följde henne noggrant, närmade sig henne försiktigt.En: It was then that Magnus, who was closely watching her, approached her carefully.Sv: "Mår du bra?" frågade han med en orolig blick.En: "Are you okay?" he asked with a concerned look.Sv: Elin log svagt och viftade bort hans oro.En: Elin smiled faintly and waved away his concern.Sv: "Jag... jag har bara mycket att göra," mumlade hon, fast besluten att återgå till sitt arbete.En: "I... I just have a lot to do," she mumbled, determined to get back to her work.Sv: Men hennes kropp orkade inte längre.En: But her body couldn't take it any longer.Sv: Strax innan Elin nådde dörren, blev världen runt henne svart och hon föll.En: Just before Elin reached the door, the world around her went black and she fell.Sv: Magnus fångade henne precis i tid.En: Magnus caught her just in time.Sv: Hjärtat bankade av skräck när han ropade på hjälp och ringde efter ambulans.En: His heart pounded with fear as he called for help and dialed for an ambulance.Sv: När Elin vaknade nästa gång, låg hon i en sjukhussäng, omgiven av steril enkelhet.En: When Elin next awoke, she was lying in a hospital bed, surrounded by sterile simplicity.Sv: Magnus hade följt med och väntade oroligt i korridoren.En: Magnus had followed and was waiting anxiously in the corridor.Sv: Läkaren förklarade lugnt att Elins kropp behövde vila; pressen hade tagit ut sin rätt.En: The doctor calmly explained that Elin's body needed rest; the stress had taken its toll.Sv: Det blev en ögonöppnare för Elin.En: It was an eye-opener for Elin.Sv: Hon förstod att hälsa måste komma först.En: She understood that health must come first.Sv: När Magnus besökte henne, log hon tacksamt.En: When Magnus visited her, she smiled gratefully.Sv: "Tack för att du hjälpte mig," sa hon mjukt.En: "Thank you for helping me," she said softly.Sv: Magnus log tillbaka.En: Magnus smiled back.Sv: "Ibland behöver man stanna upp och andas," svarade han.En: "Sometimes you need to stop and breathe," he replied.Sv: Elin nickade och lovade att ta hans ord till hjärtat.En: Elin nodded and promised to take his words to heart.Sv: Hon lärde sig en värdefull läxa om självvård och att det är okej att be om hjälp.En: She learned a valuable lesson about self-care and that it's okay to ask for help.Sv: Även om hösten utanför fortsatte med sina kalla vindar och fallande löv, kände Elin en ny värme och lättnad inom sig.En: Even though the autumn outside continued with its cold winds and falling leaves, Elin felt a new warmth and relief within her.Sv: Hon skulle återgå till sitt arbete, men med en ny prioritering: sig själv.En: She would return to her work, but with a new priority: herself. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligdiligent: flitigconcentrated: koncentreradbrew: bryggadizzy: yrselblurry: suddiggulp: klunkclench: bita ihopstrained: ansträngdsubside: vikawobble: sväjaconcerned: oroligmumble: mumladefaintly: svagtpound: bankadial: ringaawake: vaknasterile: sterilanxiously: oroligttoll: ta ut sin rätteye-opener: ögonöppnarerelief: lättnadpriority: prioriteringsterile simplicity: steril enkelhetvaluable: värdefullfalling: fallandebreathe: andascare: omsorgcorridor: korridorgratefully: tacksamt

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: When Power Fails: How Collaboration Sparks Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-26-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У самом срцу Београда, окружена живописним јесењим лишћем, налазила се Фриленсерска кућа.En: In the heart of Belgrade, surrounded by picturesque autumn leaves, there was the Freelancer House.Sr: Овај савремени коворкинг простор био је препун предузетника и удаљених радника, који су тежили иновацијама и креативности.En: This modern coworking space was packed with entrepreneurs and remote workers, all striving for innovation and creativity.Sr: У овој живописној атмосфери, Никола и Милош су редовно радили на својим пројектима.En: In this vibrant atmosphere, Nikola and Miloš regularly worked on their projects.Sr: Никола је био амбициозан и усмерен на успех.En: Nikola was ambitious and focused on success.Sr: Осећао је тежину пројекта као терет који стоји на његовим раменима.En: He felt the weight of the project like a burden on his shoulders.Sr: С друге стране, Милош је био креативан и опуштен, верујући да импровизација и мирноћа увек доносе најбоље резултате.En: On the other hand, Miloš was creative and relaxed, believing that improvisation and calmness always bring the best results.Sr: Њихов задатак тог дана био је посебно важан.En: Their task that day was particularly important.Sr: Испуњење пројекта на време значило је склапање вредног уговора за будућност.En: Completing the project on time meant securing a valuable contract for the future.Sr: Дан је започео уобичајено.En: The day started as usual.Sr: Компјутери су радили, кафа је мирисала и све је изгледало обећавајуће.En: Computers were running, coffee smelled inviting, and everything seemed promising.Sr: Али изненада, светла су почела да трепере, а затим је уследио потпуни мрак.En: But suddenly, the lights began to flicker, followed by complete darkness.Sr: Прекид струје!En: A power outage!Sr: Никола је одмах почео да улази у панику.En: Nikola immediately began to panic.Sr: „Милоше, морамо нешто да урадимо!En: "Miloš, we have to do something!Sr: Не можемо изгубити овај уговор!En: We can't lose this contract!"Sr: “, узвикнуо је Никола.En: shouted Nikola.Sr: Милош је, међутим, задржао свој мир.En: Miloš, however, remained calm.Sr: „Хајде да се не бринемо превише.En: "Let's not worry too much.Sr: Можемо пронаћи начин да радимо без струје.En: We can find a way to work without power."Sr: “Никола је хтео да похрли у други простор, где струја још увек ради, али Милош га је убедио да остану.En: Nikola wanted to rush to another space where electricity was still working, but Miloš convinced him to stay.Sr: Предложио је да искористе време за планирање и размену идеја уместо да се фокусирају само на технологију.En: He suggested they use the time for planning and exchanging ideas instead of focusing solely on technology.Sr: „Ако не мислимо журно, можемо пронаћи креативно решење.En: "If we don't think hastily, we can find a creative solution.Sr: Знамо шта умемо, и можемо импровизовати“, рекао је Милош с осмехом.En: We know what we're capable of, and we can improvise," said Miloš with a smile.Sr: Напетост између њих се повећавала.En: The tension between them increased.Sr: Никола је, у моменту фрустрације, оптужио Милоша да не узима ситуацију озбиљно.En: In a moment of frustration, Nikola accused Miloš of not taking the situation seriously.Sr: Милош, због тога, остао је тужан.En: Miloš, because of this, was saddened.Sr: У тој тренутку, Никола је схватио да нешто мора да промени.En: At that moment, Nikola realized that something had to change.Sr: Одлучио је да слуша Милоша и прихвати његову креативну перспективу.En: He decided to listen to Miloš and embrace his creative perspective.Sr: Милош, са своје стране, почео је да више цени Николину амбицију и решеност.En: Miloš, for his part, began to appreciate Nikola's ambition and determination more.Sr: Након интензивног разговора, успели су да осмисле нову стратегију.En: After an intense discussion, they managed to devise a new strategy.Sr: Њихов клијент је био одушевљен резултатима.En: Their client was thrilled with the results.Sr: И без струје, креативност и сарадња су победиле.En: Even without electricity, creativity and collaboration prevailed.Sr: Никола је схватио да је важан баланс и да Милошево опуштено понашање може да допринесе успеху.En: Nikola realized the importance of balance and that Miloš's relaxed demeanor could contribute to success.Sr: Са новоуспостављеном равнотежом између амбиције и креативности, њихов партнерски рад је узео нови замах.En: With a newly established balance between ambition and creativity, their partnership took on new momentum.Sr: На крају дана, док су велике прозорске стакла приказивале златно лишће како нежно плеше на ветру, Никола и Милош су знали да су научили важну лекцију.En: At the end of the day, as the large window panes showcased golden leaves gently dancing in the wind, Nikola and Miloš knew they had learned an important lesson.Sr: У тимском раду, најважније је слушати и веровати један другом.En: In teamwork, the most important thing is to listen and trust each other.Sr: Заједно, они су јачи.En: Together, they are stronger. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: живописнимfreelancer: фриленсерскаcoworking: коворкингentrepreneurs: предузетникаinnovation: иновацијамаcreativity: креативностиambitious: амбициозанburden: теретimprovisation: импровизацијаcalmness: мирноћаvaluable: вредногflicker: трепереpanic: паникуhastily: журноcreative: креативноsolution: решењеtension: напетостfrustration: фрустрацијеaccused: оптужиоsaddened: тужанintense: интензивногstrategy: стратегијуthrilled: одушевљенbalance: равнотежуmomentum: замахlessons: лекцијуtrust: вероватиshowcased: приказивалеdemeanor: понашањеcollaboration: сарадња

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sky-High Bonds: A Family's Heartfelt Transformations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: אביב הסתיו הצבעוני נפל על ניו יורק, והמשפחה הקטנה של אבי מצאה עצמה במרכז העניינים על גג בניין אמפייר סטייט.En: The colorful fall of spring descended upon New York, and Avi's small family found themselves at the center of attention on the roof of the Empire State Building.He: אבי, מאיה אשתו ותמר בתם, עמדו מול הנוף המרהיב של העיר שהתפרשה למרחקים.En: Avi, Maya his wife, and Tamar, their daughter, stood facing the magnificent view of the city stretching into the distance.He: עם רוח נעימה שמנשבת, אבי נלחם בחיוך בלתי נשלט.En: With a pleasant breeze blowing, Avi fought an uncontrollable smile.He: הוא קיבל קידום בעבודה, וגאוותו הייתה גדולה.En: He had received a promotion at work, and his pride was immense.He: אבל הוא ידע שעדיין מורגש הכישוף של העבודה בין המודעות שלו.En: But he knew that the spell of work was still felt among his thoughts.He: "זה יפה, אבא!En: "It's beautiful, Daddy!"He: " קראה תמר, מצביע על העצים הנראים כמו שטיח אדום זהב למטה.En: exclaimed Tamar, pointing at the trees below that looked like a gold-red carpet.He: מאיה הנהנה בחום.En: Maya nodded warmly.He: היא תפסה את ידו של אבי, והוא הבין שעליו להתרכז ברגעים האלה עם משפחתו.En: She grasped Avi's hand, and he realized that he needed to focus on these moments with his family.He: הוא הכניס את הטלפון לכיס.En: He put his phone in his pocket.He: אפילו שהודעות המשיכו לבוא, הוא החליט להתעלם.En: Even though messages kept coming, he decided to ignore them.He: העדיפות הייתה להיות כאן ועכשיו, בלב משפחתו.En: The priority was to be here and now, at the heart of his family.He: מנקודת התצפית הם דנו בתוכניות לסוכות, ותמר הראתה להם את הקישוטים הצבעוניים שהכינה לסוכה.En: From the observation point, they discussed plans for Sukkot, and Tamar showed them the colorful decorations she had made for the sukkah.He: פתאום, רוח חזקה העיפה את הקישוטים מידיה של תמר.En: Suddenly, a strong wind blew the decorations out of Tamar's hands.He: היא קראה במצוקה, דמעות עולות בעיניה.En: She cried out in distress, tears welling in her eyes.He: אבי חש משהו מתכווץ בתוכו.En: Avi felt something tighten inside him.He: הוא ניגש אליה, כרע ברך וחיבק אותה.En: He approached her, kneeled down, and hugged her.He: "תמרי, יש לך עדיין את הדמיון שלך," הוא אמר ברוך.En: "Tamar, you still have your imagination," he said gently.He: "נוכל למצוא משהו חדש לקשט את הסוכה שלנו.En: "We can find something new to decorate our sukkah."He: "יחד הם חיפשו סביבם, מצאו עלים צבעוניים, גלילי נייר ומעט סרטים שנותרו בכיס.En: Together they searched around them, found colorful leaves, paper rolls, and a few ribbons left in his pocket.He: הם יצרו קישוטים מאולתרים אך מרגשים.En: They created impromptu yet exciting decorations.He: תמר חייכה חיוך רחב, ואבי חש סיפוק שלא חש קודם.En: Tamar smiled a wide smile, and Avi felt a satisfaction he hadn't felt before.He: הלב שלו היה עם המשפחה, והטלפון נותר בכיס, נשכח.En: His heart was with the family, and the phone remained in his pocket, forgotten.He: בערב, כשחזרו למלון והסוכה שהקימו הייתה מוכנה, אבי לא יכול היה שלא לחשוב על הלקח של היום.En: In the evening, when they returned to the hotel and the sukkah they had set up was ready, Avi couldn't help but think about the day's lesson.He: להיות נוכח ולהניח לדברים לעבוד לבד, זה היה המסר חשוב יותר מקידום או כל דבר אחר.En: Being present and letting things fall into place was a message more important than the promotion or anything else.He: זה היה זמן של שמחה ואהבה, ודקות פשוטות כאלה הן אחת ממתנות החיים הגדולות ביותר.En: It was a time of joy and love, and such simple moments are one of life's greatest gifts. Vocabulary Words:descended: נפלmagnificent: מרהיבpride: גאווהimmense: גדולהspell: כישוףobservation: תצפיתdistress: מצוקהtighten: מתכווץimagination: דמיוןimpromptu: מאולתריםsatisfaction: סיפוקignored: התעלםwelled: עולותkneeling: כרעgrasped: תפסהpriority: עדיפותpromotion: קידוםmessage: הודעותpleasant: נעימהbreeze: רוחstretching: התפרשהheart: לבconcentrate: להתרכזfocus: להתרכזhugged: חיבקtears: דמעותdecorations: קישוטיםrealized: הביןjoy: שמחהgifts: מתנותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Confessions: A High School Halloween Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Lars staarde naar de regen die langs het raam gleed.En: Lars stared at the rain sliding down the window.Nl: Het was een typische herfstdag op de middelbare school.En: It was a typical autumn day at high school.Nl: De bladeren hadden levendige kleuren aangenomen, rood en goud, en het geluid van voetstappen op de natte stoep vulde de lucht.En: The leaves had taken on vibrant colors, red and gold, and the sound of footsteps on the wet pavement filled the air.Nl: Binnen was het warmer, versierd voor Halloween.En: Inside, it was warmer, decorated for Halloween.Nl: Spinraggen en uitgeholde pompoenen maakten de school een beetje griezelig, maar ook gezellig.En: Cobwebs and carved pumpkins made the school a bit spooky, but also cozy.Nl: "Wat ga je doen?"En: "What are you going to do?"Nl: vroeg Rik, zijn beste vriend, plagerig.En: asked Rik, his best friend, teasingly.Nl: Lars zuchtte.En: Lars sighed.Nl: "Ik weet het niet, Rik.En: "I don't know, Rik.Nl: Sanne is zo bezig met het Halloweenfeest.En: Sanne is so busy with the Halloween party.Nl: Het lijkt alsof ik geen kans krijg."En: It feels like I don't get a chance."Nl: Rik knikte begripvol.En: Rik nodded understandingly.Nl: "Je moet het gewoon proberen, Lars.En: "You just have to try, Lars.Nl: Je hebt niets te verliezen."En: You have nothing to lose."Nl: Maar Lars voelde de knoop in zijn maag groeien.En: But Lars felt the knot in his stomach growing.Nl: Hij had altijd al een zwak voor Sanne gehad.En: He had always had a soft spot for Sanne.Nl: Ze was aardig, ze lachte altijd en haar enthousiasme voor het Halloweenfeest was aanstekelijk.En: She was kind, always smiled, and her enthusiasm for the Halloween party was contagious.Nl: Ze had zelfs een speciale hoek in de gymzaal ingericht voor pompoensnijden.En: She had even set up a special corner in the gym for pumpkin carving.Nl: Het was nu of nooit, dacht Lars.En: It was now or never, thought Lars.Nl: Het feest was morgenavond en de dagen naar het eindexamen kwamen snel dichterbij.En: The party was tomorrow night, and the days until graduation were quickly approaching.Nl: Hij had besloten het haar tijdens het feest te vertellen.En: He had decided to tell her during the party.Nl: Maar hoe?En: But how?Nl: De avond van het feest brak eindelijk aan.En: The evening of the party finally arrived.Nl: De gymzaal was kleurrijk en vol met verklede studenten.En: The gym was colorful and full of costumed students.Nl: Spoken en vampieren dansten op de muziek.En: Ghosts and vampires danced to the music.Nl: Lars, verkleed als een simpele tovenaar, hield het nog steeds niet droog.En: Lars, dressed as a simple wizard, still couldn't keep it together.Nl: Hij zocht naar Sanne.En: He searched for Sanne.Nl: Daar zag hij Rik, gekleed als een piraat, dansend met een groepje vrienden.En: There he saw Rik, dressed as a pirate, dancing with a group of friends.Nl: "Je kunt het!"En: "You can do it!"Nl: riep Rik terwijl hij zijn duimen opstak.En: yelled Rik as he gave a thumbs up.Nl: Lars glimlachte nerveus en zocht verder.En: Lars smiled nervously and continued searching.Nl: Tot zijn opluchting vond hij Sanne.En: To his relief, he found Sanne.Nl: Ze stond bij de punchtafel, alleen, in haar heksenkostuum.En: She was standing by the punch table, alone, in her witch costume.Nl: Hij verzamelde al zijn moed en stapte naar haar toe.En: He gathered all his courage and stepped up to her.Nl: "Hoi Sanne," begon hij, zijn handen vochtig van nervositeit.En: "Hi Sanne," he began, his hands damp with nervousness.Nl: "Mag ik je even spreken?"En: "Can I talk to you for a moment?"Nl: Sanne keek op, verrast maar glimlachend.En: Sanne looked up, surprised but smiling.Nl: "Natuurlijk, Lars.En: "Of course, Lars.Nl: Wat is er?"En: What's up?"Nl: Lars haalde diep adem.En: Lars took a deep breath.Nl: Het was nu of nooit.En: It was now or never.Nl: "Sanne, ik… ik vind je echt leuk.En: "Sanne, I… I really like you.Nl: Ik wilde het al een tijdje zeggen, maar wist niet hoe.En: I've wanted to say it for a while, but didn't know how.Nl: Ik denk gewoon dat je geweldig bent."En: I just think you're amazing."Nl: Sanne's ogen werden groot van verbazing.En: Sanne's eyes widened in surprise.Nl: Voor een moment was het stil, alleen het zachte geluid van Halloweenmuziek op de achtergrond.En: For a moment, it was silent, only the soft sound of Halloween music in the background.Nl: "Wow, Lars," zei Sanne uiteindelijk.En: "Wow, Lars," Sanne finally said.Nl: "Dat had ik niet verwacht.En: "I didn't expect that.Nl: Dank je wel.En: Thank you.Nl: Het is dapper dat je dat zegt."En: It's brave of you to say that."Nl: Lars bloosde, onzeker wat hij nu moest zeggen.En: Lars blushed, unsure of what to say next.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we hierna eens samen wat drinken," stelde Sanne voor.En: "Maybe we can have a drink together after this," suggested Sanne.Nl: "Ik wil dit verder verkennen en je beter leren kennen.En: "I want to explore this further and get to know you better.Nl: Laten we de drukte even achter ons laten, goed?"En: Let's leave the crowd behind, okay?"Nl: Lars knikte opgelucht.En: Lars nodded, relieved.Nl: Dat was meer dan hij durfde te hopen.En: That was more than he dared to hope for.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat het uitspreken van zijn gevoelens misschien nog het engste was wat hij ooit had gedaan, maar het was ook het begin van iets nieuws.En: He realized that expressing his feelings might have been the scariest thing he'd ever done, but it was also the beginning of something new.Nl: Toen de avond vorderde, voelde hij zich opgelucht en zelfs een beetje trots.En: As the evening progressed, he felt relieved and even a little proud.Nl: Zelfs in het spookachtige licht van de gymzaal, met spinnenwebben boven zijn hoofd, voelde zijn wereld een stuk lichter.En: Even in the spooky light of the gym, with cobwebs above his head, his world felt much lighter.Nl: De verandering was begonnen, niet alleen in de seizoenen, maar ook in Lars zelf.En: The change had begun, not just in the seasons, but also in Lars himself.Nl: Het was inderdaad een veelbelovende herfst.En: It was indeed a promising autumn. Vocabulary Words:stared: staardetypical: typischeautumn: herfstdagvibrant: levendigefootsteps: voetstappenpavement: stoepdecorated: versierdcobwebs: spinraggencarved: uitgeholdespooky: griezeligteasingly: plagerigsigh: zuchtteenthusiasm: enthousiasmecontagious: aanstekelijkcourage: moednervousness: nervositeitexpect: verwachtrelieved: opgeluchtdared: durfdeexplore: verkennenprogressed: vorderdepromising: veelbelovendeseason: seizoenencostumed: verkledewizard: tovenaarrelief: opluchtingblushed: bloosdeproud: trotsgathered: verzameldebeginning: begin

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Autumn at Kafeterija: A Day of Serendipity and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Кафетерија Београд била је пуна, а мирис свеже припремљене кафе ширио се просторијом.En: The Kafeterija Beograd was full, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.Sr: Јесење декорације красиле су унутрашњост, а лишће је бацало сенке кроз велике прозоре.En: Autumn decorations adorned the interior, and leaves cast shadows through the large windows.Sr: Милан, промишљени бариста, маштао је о музици док је припремао капућино за Јовану, редовну муштерију.En: Milan, the thoughtful barista, was daydreaming about music while preparing a cappuccino for Jovana, a regular customer.Sr: Јована је тог дана у руци држала фотоапарат.En: Jovana was holding a camera that day.Sr: Хтела је да ухвати савршен јесењи кадар за своју изложбу.En: She wanted to capture the perfect autumn shot for her exhibition.Sr: Њена љубав према фотографији често ју је доводила у кафетерију, где је инспирацију налазила у свакодневном животу.En: Her love for photography often brought her to the café, where she found inspiration in everyday life.Sr: Док је седела за својим уобичајеним столом, осетила је свраб у грлу и чуђење у телу.En: As she sat at her usual table, she felt a tingling in her throat and a strange sensation in her body.Sr: Нешто није било у реду, али није одмах схватила шта се дешава.En: Something was wrong, but she didn't immediately realize what was happening.Sr: Милан је приметио да Јована изгледа нелагодно и био је у недоумици шта да ради.En: Milan noticed that Jovana seemed uncomfortable and was puzzled about what to do.Sr: Стефан, медицински студент, седео је за другим столом.En: Stefan, a medical student, was sitting at another table.Sr: Видео је како Јована покушава да дође до даха.En: He saw Jovana struggling to catch her breath.Sr: Одвраћен сопственим недоумицама о медицинској каријери, није био сигуран да ли да интервенише.En: Preoccupied with his own uncertainties about a medical career, he wasn't sure if he should intervene.Sr: У том тренутку, Милан је пришао Стефану и замолио га за помоћ.En: At that moment, Milan approached Stefan and asked for help.Sr: „Можда ти можеш да помогнеш,“ прошаптао је Милан, погледом указујући на Јовану.En: "Maybe you can help," Milan whispered, nodding toward Jovana.Sr: Стефан је брзо размишљао.En: Stefan thought quickly.Sr: Знао је шта треба да уради, али је оклевао.En: He knew what needed to be done but hesitated.Sr: Време је истицало.En: Time was running out.Sr: Одлучио је да се укључи.En: He decided to get involved.Sr: Присетио се лекција о алергијским реакцијама и одлучио се за хитне мере.En: He recalled lessons about allergic reactions and opted for emergency measures.Sr: „Молим те, покушај да се опустиш,“ рекао је Јовани док јој је прилазио, нудећи јој воду и позивајући хитну помоћ.En: "Please, try to relax," he said to Jovana as he approached her, offering her water and calling for emergency assistance.Sr: Уколико није ухватио њен поглед, Милан је већ звао питање да ли је све у реду.En: Even if he didn't catch her glance, Milan was already worriedly questioning if everything was okay.Sr: Стефан је пажљиво пратио њено стање, све док није стигла медицинска помоћ.En: Stefan carefully monitored her condition until medical help arrived.Sr: После неколико минута, Јована је поново могла да дише нормално.En: After a few minutes, Jovana was able to breathe normally again.Sr: Лекари су јој пружили потребну помоћ и објаснили да мора да обрати пажњу на нови алерген у њеном животу.En: The doctors provided the necessary help and explained that she needed to be cautious of a new allergen in her life.Sr: „Хвала вам,“ рекла је, погледавши прво Милана, а онда Стефана.En: "Thank you," she said, looking first at Milan, then at Stefan.Sr: „Не знам шта бих радила да сте ме оставили саме.En: "I don't know what I would have done if you had left me alone."Sr: “Како је време пролазило, Јована је схватила да њено здравље треба да буде у првом плану.En: As time passed, Jovana realized that her health needed to take priority.Sr: Њена изложба ће морати да причека, али сада је знала да може да се ослони на друге.En: Her exhibition would have to wait, but now she knew she could rely on others.Sr: Милан је пронашао ново поверење у себе и одлучио да настави са својим музичким сновима, инспирисан тиме што је могао да помогне.En: Milan found new confidence in himself and decided to pursue his musical dreams, inspired by his ability to help.Sr: Стефан, пак, добио је нову мотивацију за своју медицинску каријеру, схватајући да може истински да помогне људима.En: Stefan, on the other hand, gained new motivation for his medical career, realizing that he can truly help people.Sr: Јесење сунце је и даље обасјавало улицу испред Кафетерије Београд, а треперење лишћа на ветру подсећало је све троје на промене које су се одвијале, не само у граду већ и у њиховим животима.En: The autumn sun continued to shine on the street outside the Kafeterija Beograd, and the fluttering leaves in the wind reminded all three of the changes taking place, not just in the city but in their lives as well. Vocabulary Words:aroma: мирисadorned: красилеcast: бацалоthoughtful: промишљениdaydreaming: маштаоcaptured: ухватиtingling: сврабsensation: чуђењеuncomfortable: нелагодноpuzzled: недоумициpreoccupied: одвраћенintervene: интервенишеhesitated: оклеваоreactions: реакцијамаemergency: хитнеassistance: помоћtrembling: треперењеallergen: алергенpriority: приоритетinterior: унутрашњостexhibition: изложбаbreathe: дишеmotivation: мотивацијаconfidence: поверењеfluttering: треперењеquestioning: звао питањеrealized: схватилаpursue: наставиinspiration: инспирацијуhesitate: оклева

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unveiling Nyhavn: The Echoes of Hidden Whispers Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Frejas nysgerrighed var større end hendes frygt.En: Frejas curiosity was greater than her fear.Da: Hver nat blev hun vækket af den mystiske lyd, der kom fra et af de farverige huse i Nyhavn.En: Every night she was awakened by the mysterious sound coming from one of the colorful houses in Nyhavn.Da: Det var en klar efterårsnat, og vinden bar en kølig luft med sig over den stille kanal.En: It was a clear autumn night, and the wind carried a cool air over the quiet canal.Da: Lyden mindede om hvisken, en melodi af ukendt oprindelse, der lokkede til dybere undersøgelse.En: The sound resembled a whisper, a melody of unknown origin that beckoned for deeper investigation.Da: Freja, en dygtig journalist, tog sin notesbog og diktafon med sig, fast besluttet på at finde ud af sandheden.En: Freja, a skilled journalist, took her notebook and voice recorder with her, firmly determined to find out the truth.Da: Hun havde hørt rygter om et spøgelse, der skulle forstyrre freden.En: She had heard rumors of a ghost that was supposedly disturbing the peace.Da: Men Freja troede ikke på spøgelser.En: But Freja didn't believe in ghosts.Da: Hun ønskede en logisk forklaring.En: She wanted a logical explanation.Da: På gaden møder hun Nikolaj, en lokal sømand.En: On the street, she meets Nikolaj, a local sailor.Da: Hans øjne var alvorlige, da han advarede hende.En: His eyes were serious as he warned her.Da: "Ingen taler om huset," sagde han.En: "No one talks about the house," he said.Da: "Det er en lokal hemmelighed."En: "It's a local secret."Da: Søren, der havde boet i Nyhavn hele sit liv, var lige så skeptisk, men kunne heller ikke forklare den mystiske lyd.En: Søren, who had lived in Nyhavn his entire life, was just as skeptical but couldn't explain the mysterious sound either.Da: "Jeg tror ikke på ånder," sagde han, "men lyden er ægte."En: "I don't believe in spirits," he said, "but the sound is real."Da: Freja besluttede at tilbringe natten i nærheden af det berørte hus.En: Freja decided to spend the night near the affected house.Da: Klokken slog midnat, og lyden begyndte igen.En: The clock struck midnight, and the sound began again.Da: Hendes hjerte slog hurtigt, da hun fulgte lyden gennem mørket og fandt en skjult dør.En: Her heart beat fast as she followed the sound through the darkness and found a hidden door.Da: Denne dør førte til et kammer, som ingen havde kendt til.En: This door led to a chamber that no one had known about.Da: Det var støvet, og luften var tyk med historie.En: It was dusty, and the air was thick with history.Da: Midt i rummet lå en gammel dagbog.En: In the middle of the room lay an old diary.Da: Da Freja bladrede igennem siderne, faldt alt på plads.En: As Freja flipped through the pages, everything fell into place.Da: Lydens kilde var vinden, der passerede gennem kammerets usædvanlige arkitektur og skabte melodien.En: The source of the sound was the wind passing through the chamber's unusual architecture, creating the melody.Da: Selvom Freja nu havde fundet en logisk forklaring, havde mysteriet stadig en magisk kvalitet.En: Even though Freja had now found a logical explanation, the mystery still had a magical quality.Da: Hendes artikel ville besidde både fakta og et strejf af det ukendte.En: Her article would contain both facts and a touch of the unknown.Da: Hun smilede tilfreds; hendes nysgerrighed havde ført til en fantastisk opdagelse.En: She smiled contentedly; her curiosity had led to a fantastic discovery.Da: Freja lærte, at ikke alle mysterier krævede en overnaturlig forklaring.En: Freja learned that not all mysteries required a supernatural explanation.Da: Men de kunne stadig være fyldt med en form for magi, som kun findes i dagligdagens små hemmeligheder.En: But they could still be filled with a form of magic found only in the small secrets of everyday life. Vocabulary Words:curiosity: nysgerrighedmysterious: mystiskemelody: melodiinvestigation: undersøgelsejournalist: journalistnotebook: notesbogvoice recorder: diktafondetermined: besluttetrumors: rygterghost: spøgelselogical: logiskexplanation: forklaringsailor: sømandwarned: advaredesecret: hemmelighedskeptical: skeptiskspirits: åndermidnight: midnathidden: skjultchamber: kammerdusty: støvetdiary: dagbogflipped: bladredesource: kildearchitectural: arkitekturcontentedly: tilfredsdiscovery: opdagelsesupernatural: overnaturligquality: kvalitetmagic: magi

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jisoo's Autumn: From Athlete to Team Hero Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 한 주택가.En: A residential area in Seoul.Ko: 가을이 오고, 거리에는 빨간색과 노란색의 나무 잎이 바람에 흔들리고 있다.En: Autumn has arrived, and on the streets, red and yellow tree leaves sway in the wind.Ko: 추석도 지나고, 길가에는 떨어진 잎사귀가 발밑에 사락사락 소리를 낸다.En: With Chuseok having passed, fallen leaves on the roadside make rustling sounds underfoot.Ko: 공기는 서늘하고 깨끗하지 않다.En: The air is cool but not clean.Ko: 지수는 고등학생이다.En: Jisoo is a high school student.Ko: 그녀는 천식을 앓고 있고, 항상 뛰어난 오빠의 그늘에 가려져 있다.En: She suffers from asthma and is always overshadowed by her outstanding older brother.Ko: 이번 가을에는 육상 대회를 준비하고 싶다.En: This autumn, she wants to prepare for the athletics competition.Ko: 하지만 공기가 좋지 않다.En: However, the air quality is poor.Ko: 부모님은 그녀의 건강이 걱정되어 반대하신다.En: Her parents worry about her health and oppose the idea.Ko: 지수는 고민한다.En: Jisoo is conflicted.Ko: "이런 상태로는 대회에 나갈 수 없겠어,"라고 지수는 속으로 생각한다.En: "In this condition, I can't participate in the competition," Jisoo thinks to herself.Ko: 그녀는 결심한다.En: She makes up her mind.Ko: 먼저, 동네 병원에 있는 민호 선생님을 찾아간다.En: First, she visits Minho at the local clinic.Ko: "선생님, 어떻게 해야 천식을 관리할 수 있을까요?" 지수가 물어본다.En: "Doctor, how can I manage my asthma?" Jisoo asks.Ko: 민호 선생님은 지수에게 친절하게 설명한다.En: Dr. Minho explains kindly to Jisoo.Ko: "지수야, 운동 전에 항상 천식 약을 챙겨 먹어야 해.En: "You must always take your asthma medication before exercising, Jisoo.Ko: 그리고 상태가 나빠지면 바로 멈춰야 해." 지수는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: And if your condition worsens, stop immediately." Jisoo nods in understanding.Ko: 다음으로, 지수는 학교 육상부 코치인 은진 선생님을 만난다.En: Next, Jisoo meets with her school track coach, Eunjin.Ko: "선생님, 대회를 준비하고 싶어요. 하지만 천식 때문에 걱정이에요," 지수가 말한다.En: "Coach, I want to prepare for the competition, but I'm worried about my asthma," Jisoo says.Ko: 은진 선생님은 생각에 잠긴다.En: Coach Eunjin thinks for a moment.Ko: "음, 그러면 나랑 같이 훈련 일정을 조절해보자.En: "Hmm, then let's adjust your training schedule together.Ko: 너무 무리하지 않는 선에서 해보자꾸나."En: Let's try not to overdo it."Ko: 지수는 최선을 다했다.En: Jisoo did her best.Ko: 그러나 어느 날, 연습 중 갑작스럽게 증상이 심해졌다.En: However, one day during practice, her symptoms suddenly worsened.Ko: "헉, 헉..." 숨쉬기가 어려웠다.En: "Huff, huff..." She found it difficult to breathe.Ko: 주위 사람들은 부랴부랴 달려와 그녀를 도왔다.En: People around her quickly rushed to help her.Ko: 그날 이후, 지수는 고민 끝에 결심을 했다.En: After that day, Jisoo made a decision after much thought.Ko: "난 나의 건강이 더 중요해.En: "My health is more important.Ko: 하지만 팀을 위해 내가 할 수 있는 방법이 있어."En: But there is a way I can still contribute to the team."Ko: 지수는 팀의 매니저 역할을 맡기로 했다.En: Jisoo decided to take on the role of the team's manager.Ko: 그녀는 스케줄을 관리하고, 팀원들에게 필요한 것들을 챙겨준다.En: She managed schedules and took care of what the team members needed.Ko: 처음에는 조금 아쉬웠지만, 차츰 팀에 큰 도움이 되는 것을 느꼈다.En: At first, she felt a bit disappointed, but gradually she found she was of great help to the team.Ko: 팀의 일원으로서의 기쁨은 또 다른 것이었다.En: The joy of being part of the team was something different.Ko: 지수는 스스로의 한계를 인정하고, 다른 방식으로 팀을 도울 수 있다는 사실에 만족스러웠다.En: Jisoo was satisfied with acknowledging her own limitations and finding a new way to help the team.Ko: 비록 트랙 위에서 달리지 않아도, 그녀는 소중한 팀의 일원이었다.En: Even though she wasn't running on the track, she was an invaluable member of the team.Ko: 그리고 그것이 충분히 가치 있다는 것을 깨달았다.En: And she realized that was valuable enough. Vocabulary Words:residential: 주택가overshadowed: 가려져outstanding: 뛰어난athletics: 육상competition: 대회conflicted: 고민하다participate: 나가다management: 관리kindly: 친절하게adjust: 조절하다schedule: 일정symptoms: 증상worsened: 심해졌다breathe: 숨쉬기invaluable: 소중한limitations: 한계acknowledge: 인정하다contribute: 도울rustling: 사락사락underfoot: 발밑에oppose: 반대하다worsen: 나빠지다nod: 끄덕였다exercising: 운동manager: 매니저manage: 관리하다satisfied: 만족하다gradually: 차츰decision: 결심cool: 서늘한

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: When Tradition Meets Innovation: A Lucia Miracle in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-18-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gamla Stan glödde i höstiga färger, och Mikael stod vid kanten av torget med armarna korslagda över bröstet.En: Gamla Stan glowed in autumn colors, and Mikael stood at the edge of the square with his arms crossed over his chest.Sv: Han blickade ut över de kullerstensbelagda gatorna och kände en blandning av förväntan och oro.En: He gazed over the cobblestone streets and felt a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.Sv: Det var dags att organisera årets Lucia-tåg, och han ville hedra sin mormor som alltid älskat traditionen.En: It was time to organize this year's Lucia-procession, and he wanted to honor his grandmother who had always loved the tradition.Sv: Elin, en talangfull men bestämd musiker, hade gått med på att hjälpa.En: Elin, a talented but determined musician, had agreed to help.Sv: Men från första början hade de olika idéer om hur processionen skulle se ut.En: But from the very beginning, they had different ideas about how the procession should look.Sv: Mikael höll fast vid traditionerna.En: Mikael clung to the traditions.Sv: Elin, däremot, föreslog en modern twist som inkluderade popmusikinslag.En: Elin, on the other hand, suggested a modern twist that included elements of pop music.Sv: "Vi måste hyra Storkyrkan," sa Mikael en dag när de möttes på det lokala kaféet.En: "We have to rent Storkyrkan," said Mikael one day when they met at the local café.Sv: Men hyresavgiften var hög och platsen i stort efterfrågan.En: But the rental fee was high, and the location was in great demand.Sv: Det blev en utmaning.En: It became a challenge.Sv: "Varför inte prova något nytt i år?"En: "Why not try something new this year?"Sv: föreslog Elin.En: suggested Elin.Sv: "En utomhusscen på Stortorget kanske?"En: "An outdoor stage on Stortorget maybe?"Sv: Mikael skakade på huvudet.En: Mikael shook his head.Sv: "Det handlar om att hålla traditionen vid liv, Elin."En: "It's about keeping the tradition alive, Elin."Sv: Men djupt inne visste han att de behövde nå en överenskommelse för att lyckas.En: But deep down, he knew they needed to reach an agreement to succeed.Sv: Ju närmare Lucia-dagen kom, desto mer växte spänningarna.En: The closer Lucia-day came, the more the tensions grew.Sv: Under en repetition när Elin förde fram sin modernare musik, avbröts de av ett samtal.En: During a rehearsal when Elin introduced her more modern music, they were interrupted by a call.Sv: Storkyrkan hotade att avboka deras tid om planerna inte snart fastställdes.En: Storkyrkan threatened to cancel their time if the plans were not finalized soon.Sv: Mikael suckade djupt.En: Mikael sighed deeply.Sv: Det verkade som om allt rämnade.En: It seemed as if everything was falling apart.Sv: Han såg på Elin, som ivrigt tittade tillbaka och vägrade ge upp sin vision.En: He looked at Elin, who eagerly looked back and refused to give up her vision.Sv: Till slut insåg Mikael att de behövde varandra.En: In the end, Mikael realized they needed each other.Sv: "Okej," började han försiktigt.En: "Okay," he began cautiously.Sv: "Hur kan vi blanda våra idéer?"En: "How can we merge our ideas?"Sv: Elin log, lättad.En: Elin smiled, relieved.Sv: "Vi kan använda traditionella sånger men addera någon modern melodi som en överraskning."En: "We can use traditional songs but add some modern melody as a surprise."Sv: De arbetade hela kvällen, och när de gick ut på torget nästa gång, var det som ett nytt team.En: They worked all evening, and when they went out to the square next time, they were like a new team.Sv: Lucia-dagen kom, och processionen framskred genom Gamla Stans slingrande gator.En: Lucia-day came, and the procession moved through Gamla Stan's winding streets.Sv: Det var en blandning av ljus, ljud och historia.En: It was a blend of light, sound, and history.Sv: Folkmassan som samlats på Stortorget leddar i beundran.En: The crowd gathered at Stortorget beamed in admiration.Sv: Även de äldre i publiken klappade händerna när tradition mötte nutid på ett oväntat vackert sätt.En: Even the older ones in the audience clapped their hands when tradition met the present in an unexpectedly beautiful way.Sv: Mikael såg upp mot himlen, kanske såg han ett stjärnfall, kanske inte.En: Mikael looked up at the sky, maybe he saw a shooting star, maybe not.Sv: Han kände sig lättad och tacksam.En: He felt relieved and grateful.Sv: Han hade bevarat sin mormors minne, knutit an till sina rötter och upptäckt värdet av samarbete.En: He had preserved his grandmother's memory, connected to his roots, and discovered the value of collaboration.Sv: Tillsammans med Elin hade han åstadkommit något utöver det vanliga.En: Together with Elin, he had achieved something beyond the ordinary.Sv: En harmonisk blandning av gammalt och nytt som lämnade ett bestående intryck på alla närvarande.En: A harmonious blend of old and new that left a lasting impression on all present.Sv: Det var ett firande inte bara av Lucia utan av gemenskap och förståelse.En: It was a celebration not only of Lucia but of community and understanding.Sv: Och det var i Gamla Stan, där historia fick liv och drömmar blev verklighet, som Mikael fann sin plats.En: And it was in Gamla Stan, where history came to life and dreams became reality, that Mikael found his place. Vocabulary Words:glowed: glöddeautumn: höstigacobblestone: kullerstensbelagdaanticipated: förväntananxiety: oroprocession: processionenhonor: hedradetermined: bestämdtwist: twistelements: inslagrent: hyrafee: hyresavgiftendemand: efterfråganchallenge: utmaningagreement: överenskommelsetensions: spänningarnarehearsal: repetitionfinalized: fastställdessigh: suckadevision: visionmerge: blandarelieved: lättadmelody: melodiharmony: harmoniskadmiration: beundrangrateful: tacksampreserve: bevaratcollaboration: samarbetecommunity: gemenskapunderstanding: förståelse

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Journey of Tiny Twists: Jisoo's Autumn Subway Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 지하철역은 언제나처럼 바쁘다.En: The Seoul subway station is busy as always.Ko: 가을이 되면서 낙엽이 땅에 흩어져 있고, 명절을 알리는 전등과 장식품들이 따뜻한 분위기를 더한다.En: With the arrival of autumn, fallen leaves are scattered on the ground, and lights and decorations announcing the holiday season add a warm atmosphere.Ko: 지수는 출근길에 서 있다.En: Jisoo stands on her way to work.Ko: 그녀는 회사가 있는 거리의 무채색 풍경을 응시하며 한숨을 내쉰다.En: She sighs as she gazes at the monotonous scenery of the street where her company is located.Ko: 매일 반복되는 일상이 지루하기만 하다.En: The daily repetitive routine is just boring to her.Ko: 오늘은 추석이라 가족들이 모여 즐거운 시간을 보낼 것이다.En: Today is Chuseok, so families will gather to spend joyful times together.Ko: 그러나 지수는 친구 민준과 수진을 만나기 위해 홍대에 가기로 했다.En: However, Jisoo has decided to go to Hongdae to meet her friends Minjun and Sujin.Ko: 홍대 카페에서의 약속이 그녀의 유일한 하루 중 기대다.En: Her appointment at a Hongdae café is the only thing she looks forward to today.Ko: 그녀는 지하철역 플랫폼 중앙에 서 있다.En: She stands in the middle of the subway platform.Ko: 사람들은 각자의 목적지를 향해 바쁘게 움직인다.En: People are busily moving towards their respective destinations.Ko: 지하철이 곧 도착할 예정이고, 지수는 그녀의 일상적인 노선을 따르지 않고 다른 모험을 할지 고민한다.En: The subway is about to arrive, and Jisoo contemplates whether to deviate from her usual route and embark on a different adventure.Ko: '다른 곳으로 가볼까?' 그녀는 생각에 잠긴다.En: 'Should I go somewhere different?' she ponders.Ko: 하지만 동시에 이것이 그저 충동적인 행동인지, 안전한 일상이 더 나은 선택인지 망설인다.En: Yet, at the same time, she hesitates about whether this is just an impulsive act or if the safer routine is a better choice.Ko: 지수는 플랫폼 위에 서서, 주변을 둘러본다.En: Jisoo stands on the platform, looking around.Ko: 그녀의 마음은 모험과 안정을 사이에서 요동친다.En: Her mind sways between adventure and stability.Ko: 그러나 갑자기 마음속 한쪽에서 용기가 차오른다.En: But suddenly, a surge of courage wells up in one corner of her heart.Ko: '언젠가는 더 큰 변화를 시도할 거야.' 그녀는 자신에게 약속한다.En: 'One day, I will attempt a bigger change,' she promises herself.Ko: 그녀는 오늘 홍대행을 선택하지만, 미래의 그녀에게 다양한 순간을 더 많이 즐겨 보겠다고 다짐한다.En: She chooses to go to Hongdae today, but she vows to future herself to savor more varied moments.Ko: 지하철이 도착하고 지수는 플랫폼 에스크레이터를 향해 걸음을 옮긴다.En: The subway arrives, and Jisoo walks toward the escalator on the platform.Ko: "다음에는 더 다른 길을 선택할 수도 있어." 그녀는 자신에게 말하며 여정의 첫 발을 내딛는다.En: "Next time, I might choose a different path," she tells herself as she takes the first step of her journey.Ko: 오늘의 선택이 항상 같지 않을 수도 있음을 알고, 그녀는 작은 변화가 큰 변화를 불러올 것이라 믿는다.En: Aware that today's choice may not always be the same, she believes that small changes can lead to big transformations.Ko: 늘 같은 일상의 반복 속에서도, 지수는 달라질 수 있다는 희망을 놓지 않는다.En: Even amid the endless repetition of the same daily routine, Jisoo does not let go of the hope that things can change.Ko: 서울 지하철역의 떠들썩함 속에서 그녀는 조용히 미소 짓는다.En: Amid the bustle of Seoul subway station, she smiles quietly.Ko: 작은 발걸음이, 큰 변화를 만들 것이다.En: Small steps will make a big change. Vocabulary Words:subway: 지하철station: 역arrival: 도착autumn: 가을scattered: 흩어져decorations: 장식품monotonous: 무채색scenery: 풍경repetitive: 반복되는routine: 일상gather: 모여joyful: 즐거운appointment: 약속destination: 목적지contemplate: 고민한다deviate: 따르지adventure: 모험impulsive: 충동적인hesitates: 망설인다stability: 안정surge: 차오른다courage: 용기savor: 즐겨varied: 다양한escalator: 에스크레이터aware: 알고transformations: 변화endless: 끝없는bustle: 떠들썩함smiles: 미소 짓는다

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn Reflections: Finding Strength in Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en solfylt høstdag i Oslo.En: It was a sunny autumn day in Oslo.No: Fargene i Botanisk Hage var sterke; rød, gul og oransje blader danset i vinden.En: The colors in Botanisk Hage were vivid; red, yellow, and orange leaves danced in the wind.No: En liten kafé lå i hjørnet av hagen.En: A small café lay in the corner of the garden.No: Inne var det varmt og hyggelig, lukten av nytraktet kaffe fyllte rommet.En: Inside, it was warm and cozy, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.No: Eirik satt ved et bord ved vinduet.En: Eirik sat by a window table.No: Han så ut på trærne og tenkte.En: He looked out at the trees and thought.No: Han hadde hatt en vanskelig tid etter operasjonen.En: He had had a tough time after the surgery.No: Selv om smerten var mindre nå, var følelsene fortsatt kaotiske.En: Even though the pain was less now, his emotions were still chaotic.No: Han var usikker på hvordan han skulle gå videre.En: He wasn't sure how to move forward.No: For første gang på måneder skulle han møte sine gamle venner, Solveig og Karin.En: For the first time in months, he was going to meet his old friends, Solveig and Karin.No: Døra til kafeen åpnet seg, og en kald vind sveipet inn.En: The door of the café opened, and a cold wind swept in.No: Solveig kom først, smilende og med en kopp te til Eirik.En: Solveig came first, smiling and with a cup of tea for Eirik.No: "Hei, Eirik! Hvordan har du det?" sa hun med en mild stemme.En: "Hi, Eirik! How are you?" she said with a gentle voice.No: Eirik trakk på skuldrene.En: Eirik shrugged.No: "Det går greit," svarte han, men Solveig så på ham med et blikk som sa at hun visste bedre.En: "I'm doing okay," he replied, but Solveig looked at him with a gaze that said she knew better.No: Kort tid etter fulgte Karin.En: Shortly afterward, Karin followed.No: Hun var full av energi, som vanlig.En: She was full of energy, as usual.No: "Hei, folkens! Jeg har savnet dere!" sa hun og satte seg ned med en stor kopp cappuccino.En: "Hi, folks! I've missed you!" she said and sat down with a large cup of cappuccino.No: Tross sitt glade ytre, hadde Karin sine egne bekymringer.En: Despite her cheerful exterior, Karin had her own worries.No: Men hun holdt dem skjult, og Eirik merket det ikke helt.En: But she kept them hidden, and Eirik didn't quite notice.No: De snakket om alt mulig.En: They talked about all sorts of things.No: Fra hverdagslivet, til små minner de hadde delt.En: From daily life to small memories they had shared.No: Stemningen var god, men under overflaten var det noe mer.En: The mood was good, but beneath the surface, there was something more.No: Eirik ville forsikre dem om at han hadde det bra, men tvilen gnagde i ham.En: Eirik wanted to reassure them that he was fine, but doubt gnawed at him.No: Solveig og Karin så på ham med forventning, som om de ventet på at han skulle fortelle alt.En: Solveig and Karin looked at him with expectation as if they were waiting for him to tell all.No: Eirik trakk pusten dypt, usikker på hva han skulle si.En: Eirik took a deep breath, unsure of what to say.No: "Jeg må innrømme noe," begynte Eirik brått.En: "I have to admit something," Eirik began abruptly.No: Ordene kom ut før han rakk å stoppe dem.En: The words came out before he could stop them.No: Solveig lente seg fram.En: Solveig leaned forward.No: Karin sin latter ble stille.En: Karin's laughter went silent.No: "Jeg er redd," fortsatte Eirik, stemmen dirrende.En: "I'm scared," Eirik continued, his voice trembling.No: "Jeg vet ikke hvordan jeg skal komme meg gjennom dette.En: "I don't know how I'm going to get through this.No: Hva om jeg aldri blir den samme igjen?"En: What if I never become the same again?"No: Solveig satte fra seg teen og tok Eiriks hånd.En: Solveig put down her tea and took Eirik's hand.No: "Det er greit å være redd, Eirik," sa hun forsiktig.En: "It's okay to be scared, Eirik," she said gently.No: "Vi er her for deg, uansett hva."En: "We're here for you, no matter what."No: Karin nikket alvorlig.En: Karin nodded seriously.No: "Du er ikke alene.En: "You're not alone.No: Vi er venner.En: We're friends.No: Vi hjelper hverandre."En: We help each other."No: En pause oppstod mens Eirik lot vennenes ord synke inn.En: A pause arose while Eirik let his friends' words sink in.No: En varme spredte seg i kroppen hans, en lettelse.En: A warmth spread through his body, a relief.No: Det var som om de fargerike høstbladene utenfor speilet de nye følelsene inni ham.En: It was as if the colorful autumn leaves outside mirrored the new feelings inside him.No: Uten å tenke seg om, begynte også Karin å dele.En: Without thinking, Karin also began to share.No: "Jeg har hatt det vanskelig også," sa hun stille.En: "I've been having a hard time too," she said quietly.No: "Å holde masken har vært slitsomt.En: "Keeping up appearances has been exhausting.No: Jeg er glad for å ha dere."En: I'm glad to have you."No: De tre vennene satt sammen, oppslukt av de delte tankene og følelsene.En: The three friends sat together, absorbed in the shared thoughts and feelings.No: Eirik følte seg lettere.En: Eirik felt lighter.No: Det var ikke lenger nødvendig å bære byrden alene.En: It was no longer necessary to carry the burden alone.No: Selv de sterkeste trenger hjelp noen ganger, og nå visste Eirik at han ikke var alene.En: Even the strongest need help sometimes, and now Eirik knew he was not alone.No: Solveig, Karin og han, de var et lag.En: Solveig, Karin, and he, they were a team.No: Da de forlot kafeen, lå kvelden over Oslo.En: As they left the café, evening lay over Oslo.No: De følte seg ikke bare sterkere, men også nærmere hverandre, som om vennskapet deres var et trygt, fargerikt teppe å støtte seg på.En: They felt not only stronger but also closer to each other, as if their friendship was a safe, colorful blanket to lean on. Vocabulary Words:sunny: solfyltautumn: høstcorner: hjørnewarm: varmtcozy: hyggeligscent: lukttough: vanskeligsurgery: operasjonchaotic: kaotiskemotions: følelserfriends: vennergentle: mildgaze: blikkfollowed: fulgtecheerful: gladexterior: ytrehidden: skjultreassure: forsikredoubt: tvilgnawed: gnagdeabruptly: bråtttrembling: dirrendenod: nikkerpause: pauserelief: lettelsemirrored: speiletburden: byrdestrongest: sterkestehelp: hjelpecloser: nærmere

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

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Mystery of the Missing Icon: Triumph in Beograd's Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-16-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Изван прозора полицијске станице, ветар је носио жуте и црвене листове по улицама Београда.En: Outside the window of the police station, the wind was carrying yellow and red leaves through the streets of Beograd.Sr: Унутра, на станици, владала је ужурбана атмосфера.En: Inside the station, there was a bustling atmosphere.Sr: Полицајци у плавим униформама журили су ходницима, а грађани са забринутих лица чекали су своје редове.En: Police officers in blue uniforms were hurrying down the corridors, and citizens with worried faces were waiting their turn.Sr: У ћошку собе, Владимирове очи су одлучно светлеле.En: In the corner of the room, Vladimir's eyes glowed with determination.Sr: Био је вансеријски историчар уметности са жудњом за признањем у свом раду.En: He was an extraordinary art historian with a yearning for recognition in his work.Sr: Његов свет се окренуо наглавачке када је сазнао да је из музеја нестала безценна православна икона од непроцењиве вредности.En: His world had turned upside down when he learned that a priceless Orthodox icon had disappeared from the museum.Sr: Осетио је да је његова прилика да покаже умеће и докаже вредност истраживања.En: He felt it was his opportunity to showcase his skills and prove the value of research.Sr: Но, тај пут није био лак.En: However, that path was not easy.Sr: Полиција је била скептична према његовим инсинуацијама, а запослени у музеју су били резервисани.En: The police were skeptical of his insinuations, and the museum staff were reserved.Sr: Чак су и колеге биле некако суздржане, сумњајући у његове интуиције.En: Even his colleagues were somehow restrained, doubting his intuition.Sr: "Ако ниједан од њих неће да ме слуша, морам сам то да истражим", одлучио је Владимир.En: "If none of them will listen to me, I must investigate this on my own," Vladimir decided.Sr: Са мапом Београда и неколико старих докумената, он је почео свој паралелни истражни подухват.En: With a map of Beograd and a few old documents, he began his parallel investigative venture.Sr: Дубље него икад раније, уложио је сву своју страст и знање у тај задатак.En: Deeper than ever before, he poured all his passion and knowledge into this task.Sr: Састанак са Анцом и Миланом, стручњацима за безбедност и реставрацију уметнина, открио је неке кључне трагове.En: A meeting with Anca and Milan, experts in art security and restoration, revealed some key clues.Sr: Заједно су усмерили фокус на архитонске планове музеја и сигурносне камере.En: Together, they focused on the architectural plans of the museum and the security cameras.Sr: Владимир је имао осећај да нешто није у реду са једним од запослених, али није имао чврст доказ.En: Vladimir had a feeling that something was not right with one of the employees, but he had no concrete proof.Sr: Управо у полицијској станици, након бесаних ноћи и безброј анализираних докумената, Владимир је коначно пронашао оно што је тражио.En: It was precisely at the police station, after sleepless nights and countless analyzed documents, that Vladimir finally found what he was looking for.Sr: Узбуђен, одлучио је да суочи осумњиченог.En: Excited, he decided to confront the suspect.Sr: "Имам доказе који вас директно повезују са нестанком иконе", рече Владимир храбро, држећи документе у руци.En: "I have evidence directly tying you to the disappearance of the icon," Vladimir said boldly, holding the documents in his hand.Sr: Осумњичени се узнемирио, покушавајући да се брани, али на крају је признао крађу.En: The suspect became agitated, trying to defend themselves, but in the end, they confessed to the theft.Sr: Полиција је, уз Владимирову помоћ, пронашла скривену икону у оближњој напуштеној згради.En: With Vladimir's help, the police found the hidden icon in a nearby abandoned building.Sr: Био је то невероватан моменат тријумфа за Владимира.En: It was an incredible moment of triumph for Vladimir.Sr: Његов труд се исплатио, а правда је била задовољена.En: His efforts paid off, and justice was served.Sr: Владимир је коначно добио поштовање које је заслужио.En: Vladimir finally earned the respect he deserved.Sr: Поред своје новооткривене самопоузданости, почео је да осећа задовољство и спокој који долази од дуго очекиваног успеха.En: Alongside his newfound confidence, he began to feel satisfaction and tranquility that come from long-awaited success.Sr: Његова прича је постала инспирација за многе младе историчаре уметности.En: His story became an inspiration for many young art historians.Sr: Сада су ветрови јесени доносили нове наде и снагу, која га је испуњавала док је корачао улицама Београда.En: Now the autumn winds brought new hopes and strength, which filled him as he walked the streets of Beograd.Sr: Владимир је знао да је напокон пронашао своје место у свету који је дубоко волео.En: Vladimir knew he had finally found his place in the world he deeply loved. Vocabulary Words:bustling: ужурбанаordinary: вансеријскиpriceless: безценнаupside down: наглавачкеrecognition: признањеinsinuations: инсинуацијамаreserved: резервисаниrestraint: суздржаноintuition: интуицијаventure: подухватpassion: страстarchitectural: архитонскеconcrete: чврстsleepless: бесанихconfess: признаоtriumph: тријумфrestoration: реставрацијуexpert: стручњацимаsurveillance: сигурносне камереbuilding: зградаemerged: изаћиconfidence: самопоузданостиfrankly: отвореноdisappearance: нестанкаsecurity: безбедностhesitant: оклевањеconfront: суочитиevidence: доказиresolution: резолуцијаtranquility: спокој

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Tromsø's Turning Leaves: A Marine Biologist's Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Tåken la seg som et teppe over Tromsø denne morgenen.En: The fog lay like a blanket over Tromsø this morning.No: Det var høst, og luften var skarp og ren.En: It was autumn, and the air was sharp and clean.No: Bladene knaset under føttene til de som hastet inn og ut av Tromsø Universitetssykehus.En: The leaves crunched under the feet of those hurrying in and out of Tromsø Universitetssykehus.No: Selv trærne rundt sykehuset bar preg av forandring, gyllent og rustent, som signaliserte at vinteren nærmet seg.En: Even the trees around the hospital showed signs of change, golden and rusty, signaling that winter was approaching.No: Inne på sykehuset satt Sigrid.En: Inside the hospital sat Sigrid.No: Hun ventet utålmodig på nyheter om tilstanden sin.En: She waited impatiently for news about her condition.No: Kjell, hennes kjæreste og kollega, satt ved siden av henne.En: Kjell, her boyfriend and colleague, sat next to her.No: Han holdt henne i hånden og prøvde å skjule sin egen uro.En: He held her hand and tried to hide his own anxiety.No: Sigrid, en dedikert marinbiolog, hadde i all hast blitt sendt til sykehuset dagen før.En: Sigrid, a dedicated marine biologist, had been urgently sent to the hospital the day before.No: De neste månedene var planlagt med en viktig forskningsreise til Arktis, som hun hadde ventet på hele året.En: The coming months were planned with an important research trip to the Arctic, which she had been looking forward to all year.No: Men nå var alt usikkert.En: But now everything was uncertain.No: Sigrid hadde merket at noe var galt, men ignorerte det i presset av arbeidet.En: Sigrid had noticed something was wrong but ignored it under the pressure of work.No: Kjell hadde ofte advart henne om å ikke overanstrenge seg, men Sigrids lidenskap for arbeidet tok ofte overhånd.En: Kjell had often warned her not to overwork herself, but Sigrid's passion for her work often took over.No: "Det er bedre å vite hva som skjer, enn å bekymre oss," sa Kjell, mens han strøk henne forsiktig over hånden.En: "It's better to know what's happening than to worry," said Kjell, gently stroking her hand.No: "Særlig hvis det betyr at jeg må droppe turen," svarte Sigrid.En: "Especially if it means I have to skip the trip," replied Sigrid.No: En sykepleier kom inn og smilte varmt til dem, men Sigrid så engstelsen i øynene hennes.En: A nurse came in and smiled warmly at them, but Sigrid saw the anxiety in her eyes.No: Deretter kom legen.En: Then the doctor came.No: Øyeblikket for sannheten var der.En: The moment of truth had arrived.No: Legen fortalte dem rolig hva testene viste: en underliggende tilstand som trengte umiddelbar behandling.En: The doctor calmly told them what the tests showed: an underlying condition that needed immediate treatment.No: Ordene var som isvann.En: The words were like ice water.No: Det betydde at forskningsreisen måtte vente.En: It meant that the research trip had to wait.No: Sigrid følte motstridende følelser skylle over seg – skuffelse og lettelse, frykt og håp.En: Sigrid felt conflicting emotions wash over her—disappointment and relief, fear and hope.No: "Du kan dra på mange turer etter dette," sa Kjell forsiktig.En: "You can go on many trips after this," said Kjell cautiously.No: "Din helse er viktigst.En: "Your health is most important."No: "Sigrid nikket sakte.En: Sigrid nodded slowly.No: Den selvfølgelige beslutningen var både vanskelig og lett på samme tid.En: The obvious decision was both difficult and easy at the same time.No: Hun måtte sette sin helse først, noe hun hadde skjøvet til side altfor lenge.En: She had to put her health first, something she had pushed aside for far too long.No: Og idet de forlot sykehuset, hånd i hånd, innså hun at Kjell hadde vært ved hennes side hele tiden, støttende og tålmodig.En: And as they left the hospital, hand in hand, she realized that Kjell had been by her side all along, supportive and patient.No: Planene skulle endres, men dette var ikke slutten.En: Plans should be changed, but this was not the end.No: Bare en ny begynnelse.En: Just a new beginning.No: Vinteren ville bringe nye muligheter, og med Kjell ved hennes side, var hun mer klar enn noen gang til å møte fremtiden.En: Winter would bring new opportunities, and with Kjell by her side, she was more ready than ever to face the future.No: Sigrid hadde lært en viktig leksjon – balanse.En: Sigrid had learned an important lesson—balance.No: Arbeidet kunne vente, men livet og kjærligheten kunne ikke.En: Work could wait, but life and love could not.No: Tromsø Universitetssykehus hadde vært stedet for en vanskelig, men nødvendig, vekst.En: Tromsø Universitetssykehus had been the place for difficult but necessary growth.No: Naturens overgang utenfor var en perfekt refleksjon av forandringen i hennes liv.En: The transition in nature outside was a perfect reflection of the change in her life.No: Høsten var en tid for forandring og forberedelse, og Sigrid var klar til å møte den nye sesongen med mot og visdom.En: Autumn was a time for change and preparation, and Sigrid was ready to meet the new season with courage and wisdom. Vocabulary Words:fog: tåkeblanket: teppecrunch: knaseimpatiently: utålmodiganxiety: urourgent: hastunderlying: underliggendedisappointment: skuffelserelief: lettelsetreatment: behandlingcondition: tilstandhesitate: nøletransition: overgangdedicated: dedikertresearch: forskningwarn: advarecourage: motwisdom: visdomopportunity: mulighetapproach: nærme segsignal: signaleremarine biologist: marinbiologcolleague: kollegaskip: droppemoment of truth: øyeblikket for sannhetenice water: isvannobvious: selvfølgeligenecessary: nødvendigchange: forandringpreparation: forberedelse

Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Solitude to Belonging: A Heartfelt Chuseok at the DMZ Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 찬바람이 부는 가을 아침, 진수는 철책 사이에 서 있었다.En: On a fall morning with a chilly breeze, Jinsu stood between the barbed wire fences.Ko: 하늘은 회색빛으로 물들었고, 바람은 쌀쌀했다.En: The sky was colored gray, and the wind felt cold.Ko: 그는 DMZ에서의 근무가 익숙해졌지만, 고향 생각이 그를 자주 찾아왔다.En: He had grown accustomed to his duty at the DMZ, but thoughts of home often came to him.Ko: 오늘은 추석이었다.En: Today was Chuseok.Ko: 명절과 가족을 떠올리면 그의 마음은 더 무거워졌다.En: Recalling the holiday and his family made his heart heavier.Ko: 피부는 차가웠고, 목은 따끔거렸다.En: His skin was cold, and his throat felt scratchy.Ko: 감기 기운이 점점 나빠져 간다.En: His cold was getting worse.Ko: 하지만 진수는 자신의 위치를 지켜야 했다.En: However, Jinsu had to stay at his post.Ko: 다른 전우들은 가까운 협동조합으로 가 추석 음식을 준비했다.En: Other comrades went to a nearby cooperative to prepare Chuseok food.Ko: 진수는 혼자였다.En: Jinsu was alone.Ko: 그렇게 그는 작은 식탁을 꾸리기로 마음먹었다.En: So, he decided to set up a small table by himself.Ko: 허락된 일이 아니었지만, 마음을 달래기 위한 작은 결심이었다.En: It wasn't allowed, but it was a small decision to comfort his heart.Ko: 작은 바위 위에 작은 돌멩이를 놓고, 나뭇잎을 얹었다.En: He placed a small pebble on a rock and laid a leaf on top.Ko: 그의 머릿속엔 가족의 얼굴이 맴돌았다.En: In his mind, the faces of his family lingered.Ko: 어머니가 해주시던 송편과 아버지의 환한 미소.En: The songpyeon his mother used to make and his father's bright smile.Ko: 눈을 감았다. 잠시나마 그리운 마음을 흔들어 보였다.En: He closed his eyes, and for a moment, he let the longing in his heart show.Ko: 하지만 그의 몸은 견디지 못했다.En: But his body couldn't hold on.Ko: 갑자기 모든 것이 흐릿해졌다.En: Suddenly everything became blurry.Ko: 진수는 힘없이 넘어졌다.En: Jinsu fell weakly.Ko: 전우들이 그를 발견했을 때, 작은 제단이 눈에 들어왔다.En: When his comrades found him, they noticed the small altar.Ko: 그들은 놀랐지만, 이해했다.En: They were surprised but understood.Ko: 진수는 의무실에서 깨어났다.En: Jinsu woke up in the medical room.Ko: 주변엔 해영과 민준이 있었다.En: Haeyoung and Minjun were there.Ko: 그들은 병상 옆에 작은 제단을 완성해 놓았다.En: They had completed a small altar beside the bed.Ko: 그 옆에서 송편을 함께 나누며 말했다.En: They shared songpyeon and spoke together.Ko: 민준이 말했다. "형, 우리는 가족이야,"En: Minjun said, "Hyung, we are family."Ko: 해영도 미소 지으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Haeyoung nodded with a smile.Ko: 그 순간, 진수는 알았다.En: At that moment, Jinsu realized.Ko: 여긴 더 이상 홀로 있는 곳이 아니었다.En: This place was no longer a place of solitude.Ko: 새로운 가족과 함께 있는 곳이었다.En: It was a place with a new family.Ko: 그의 마음은 따뜻해졌다.En: His heart warmed.Ko: 멀리 떨어진 곳에서도, 마음의 가족은 가까이 있었다.En: Even from a distance, the family of the heart was close.Ko: 그렇게 진수는 새로운 시작을 맞이했다.En: Thus Jinsu embraced a new beginning.Ko: 가족은 피로만 이루어지지 않는다는 것을 깨달으며, DMZ의 가을은 더 이상 쓸쓸하지 않았다.En: Realizing that family is not just formed by blood, autumn in the DMZ was no longer lonely.Ko: 아름다운 인연이 사방에 있었고, 그는 그것을 소중히 간직하기로 했다.En: Beautiful connections were everywhere, and he decided to cherish them.Ko: 그날 바람은 한층 더 부드럽게 진수를 감싸 안았다.En: On that day, the wind wrapped around Jinsu more gently. Vocabulary Words:chilly: 쌀쌀하다breeze: 바람accustomed: 익숙해지다cooperative: 협동조합altar: 제단pebble: 돌멩이linger: 맴돌다blurred: 흐릿하다comrade: 전우solitude: 홀로 있음cherish: 소중히 간직하다embrace: 맞이하다scratchy: 따끔거리다coax: 달래다yearning: 그리움contemplate: 생각하다resilience: 견디다solitarily: 혼자gaze: 쳐다보다murmur: 말하다earnest: 진지한distant: 멀리 떨어진nebulous: 흐릿한stoically: 담담하게summon: 소환하다inwardly: 마음속으로consolation: 위안luminous: 빛나는metamorphosis: 변모effervescent: 발랄한

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love, Seoul, and Surprises: Jiho's Heartfelt Proposal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 가을은 아름다웠다.En: Autumn in Seoul was beautiful.Ko: 나무에는 붉고 노란 단풍이 물들어 있었으며, 찬 공기가 기분 좋게 불어왔다.En: The trees were colored with red and yellow foliage, and the cold air blew pleasantly.Ko: 남산 서울타워는 관광객과 현지인, 커플들로 북적였고, 전통 장식이 곳곳을 꾸몄다.En: Namsan Seoul Tower was bustling with tourists, locals, and couples, and traditional decorations adorned various places.Ko: 추석을 맞아 많은 사람들이 소중한 이들과 시간을 보내고 있었다.En: With Chuseok approaching, many people were spending time with their loved ones.Ko: 지호는 오래 기다려온 이 순간을 맞이하기 위해 서울에 있었다.En: Jiho was in Seoul to embrace this long-awaited moment.Ko: 그의 마음은 두근거렸고, 손에는 반지가 들려 있었다.En: His heart was pounding, and he was holding a ring in his hand.Ko: 연애를 시작한 이후 처음으로 하나에게 직접 고백하려는 계획이었다.En: This was his first plan to confess to Hana directly since they started dating.Ko: 그들은 지금 장거리 연애 중이었고, 매 순간은 도전이었다.En: They were in a long-distance relationship now, and every moment was a challenge.Ko: 하지만 지호는 하나의 모습 하나로 그 모든 어려움을 극복할 수 있었다.En: But Jiho found that he could overcome all these difficulties just by thinking of Hana's presence.Ko: 타워 꼭대기에 올라가던 중, 예기치 않은 일이 일어났다.En: An unexpected incident occurred while they were going up to the top of the tower.Ko: 디지털 스크린에 어떤 메시지가 떠올랐다. "하나야, 우리 대화가 필요해."En: A message appeared on the digital screen: "Hana, we need to talk."Ko: 지호의 마음은 순간 얼어붙었다.En: Jiho's heart momentarily froze.Ko: 이게 무슨 뜻일까?En: What could this mean?Ko: 메시지가 잘못된 걸까, 아니면 그가 생각하는 것과 다른 일이 벌어지고 있는 걸까?En: Was the message a mistake, or was something different happening from what he thought?Ko: 그는 혼란에 빠질 수밖에 없었다.En: He couldn't help but fall into confusion.Ko: 주저하던 지호는 결심했다.En: Hesitant, Jiho made a decision.Ko: 그는 하나의 진짜 마음을 알아야 했다.En: He had to know Hana's true feelings.Ko: 불확실성을 안고 꼭대기로 올라가 다시 만난 하나에게 조심스럽게 물었다.En: With uncertainty in his heart, he went up to the top and carefully asked Hana when they met again.Ko: 두려움과 불안이 가득했지만, 사랑하는 사람과의 명확한 대화를 위해선 그의 마음의 문을 열어야만 했다.En: Filled with fear and anxiety, he needed to open his heart's door for a clear conversation with his loved one.Ko: "하나," 지호는 떨리는 목소리로 말했다.En: "Hana," Jiho said in a trembling voice.Ko: "스크린 메시지... 그게 무슨 뜻이야?"En: "The screen message... what does it mean?"Ko: 하나는 놀랐지만, 곧 미소를 지었다.En: Hana was surprised, but soon smiled.Ko: "지호야, 그건 사실 우리 친구들이 준비한 거야.En: "Jiho, that was actually prepared by our friends.Ko: 너에게 특별한 추억을 남기고 싶었나 봐."En: They wanted to leave a special memory for you."Ko: 지호는 혼란 속에서도 안도했다.En: Even amid the confusion, Jiho felt relief.Ko: 그리고 그는 반지를 꺼내며 무릎을 꿇었다.En: And then, he took out the ring and knelt down.Ko: "하나야, 나랑 결혼해줄래?"En: "Hana, will you marry me?"Ko: 하나는 눈물을 흘리며 환하게 웃었다.En: Hana shed tears and smiled brightly.Ko: "네가 내게 돌아가길 원했어.En: "I wanted you to come back to me.Ko: 서울에서 함께 시작하면 좋겠어."En: It would be great to start together in Seoul."Ko: 그날 밤, 남산의 바람은 여전히 차가웠지만 그들은 따뜻한 마음으로 서로를 바라보며 웃었다.En: That night, the wind on Namsan was still cold, but they smiled at each other with warm hearts.Ko: 지호는 하나와의 관계에서 무엇보다도 가장 중요한 교훈을 얻었다.En: Jiho learned the most important lesson in his relationship with Hana.Ko: 사랑은 용기와 신뢰, 그리고 소통으로 이루어진다는 것을.En: Love is comprised of courage, trust, and communication.Ko: 두 사람은 손을 잡고 어두운, 그러나 빛나던 서울의 풍경 속으로 걸어갔다.En: The two held hands and walked into the dark but shining landscape of Seoul. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을foliage: 단풍bustling: 북적였다adorned: 꾸몄다embrace: 맞이하다pounding: 두근거리다confess: 고백하다long-distance: 장거리overcome: 극복하다unexpected: 예기치 않은incident: 일confusion: 혼란hesitant: 주저하다uncertainty: 불확실성trembling: 떨리는message: 메시지prepared: 준비한memory: 추억amid: 속에서도relief: 안도courage: 용기trust: 신뢰communication: 소통landscape: 풍경approaching: 맞아confess: 고백top: 꼭대기clear: 명확한kneel: 무릎을 꿇다shedding: 흘리며

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Lost in Gamla Stan: A Heartfelt Exploration of Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: De mjuka tonerna av höstbladen svepte runt Astrid när hon vandrade genom Gamla Stan i Stockholm.En: The soft tones of the autumn leaves swirled around Astrid as she wandered through Gamla Stan in Stockholm.Sv: De smala, kullerstensbelagda gatorna slingrade sig mellan medeltida byggnader, och det kändes som om varje steg ledde henne längre bort från hennes mål.En: The narrow, cobblestone streets wound between medieval buildings, and it felt as if every step led her further away from her goal.Sv: Astrid, en ung kvinna med önskan att ansluta sig till sitt svenska ursprung, hade kommit hit för att hitta ett kafé som hennes mormor brukade besöka.En: Astrid, a young woman eager to connect with her Swedish heritage, had come here to find a café her grandmother used to visit.Sv: Hon kände sig lite ensam i staden, där varje hörn påminde henne om det förflutna hon aldrig fått uppleva.En: She felt a little lonely in the city, where every corner reminded her of a past she had never experienced.Sv: Kylan bet lätt i kinderna när hon snurrade runt i labyrinten av gränder.En: The cold nipped gently at her cheeks as she spun around in the labyrinth of alleyways.Sv: Vilse, vilsen, började frustration gro inom henne.En: Lost and feeling lost, frustration began to grow within her.Sv: Plötsligt fångade ett skyltfönster hennes blick.En: Suddenly, a shop window caught her eye.Sv: Hon såg sig själv speglas i glaset till en liten bokhandel.En: She saw herself reflected in the glass of a small bookstore.Sv: "Kanske kan någon där hjälpa mig," tänkte Astrid, och steg in.En: "Maybe someone there can help me," Astrid thought and stepped inside.Sv: Inuti doftade det av gamla böcker och kaffe.En: Inside, it smelled of old books and coffee.Sv: En vänlig röst hälsade henne välkommen.En: A friendly voice greeted her.Sv: "Hej!En: "Hello!Sv: Behöver du hjälp med något?"En: Do you need help with something?"Sv: sa Eva, en kvinna med vänliga ögon.En: said Eva, a woman with kind eyes.Sv: Astrid tog ett djupt andetag och förklarade sin situation.En: Astrid took a deep breath and explained her situation.Sv: "Jag letar efter ett gammalt kafé.En: "I'm looking for an old café.Sv: Min mormor brukade gå dit, men jag har tappat bort mig," sa hon lite förläget.En: My grandmother used to go there, but I've gotten lost," she said, feeling a bit embarrassed.Sv: Eva log och nickade förstående.En: Eva smiled and nodded understandingly.Sv: "Jag tror jag vet vilket du menar!En: "I think I know which one you mean!Sv: Det är en bit längre bort, men jag kan visa vägen."En: It's a bit further away, but I can show you the way."Sv: Tillsammans gick de genom de slingrande gatorna.En: Together, they walked through the winding streets.Sv: Eva berättade historier om området, och Astrid började känna en värme i hjärtat.En: Eva told stories about the area, and Astrid began to feel a warmth in her heart.Sv: Även om förändringar sker, finns det alltid något beständigt.En: Even though changes happen, there is always something constant.Sv: När de kom fram, såg Astrid att kaféet hade förvandlats — nu var det modernt, men med en charm som genljöd av det förflutna.En: When they arrived, Astrid saw that the café had transformed—it was now modern, but with a charm that resonated with the past.Sv: Astrid kände först en tomhet, men sedan ett lugn.En: Astrid initially felt an emptiness, but then a calmness.Sv: Kanske hade platsen förändrats, men det viktiga var betydelsen den hade i hennes hjärta.En: Perhaps the place had changed, but what mattered was the meaning it held in her heart.Sv: Hon beställde kaffe och tackade Eva varmt för hjälpen.En: She ordered coffee and warmly thanked Eva for her help.Sv: De pratade länge vid ett bord nära fönstret, delande historier om sina liv.En: They talked for a long time at a table near the window, sharing stories about their lives.Sv: När skymningen föll, gick Astrid tillbaka genom Gamla Stan.En: As dusk fell, Astrid walked back through Gamla Stan.Sv: Hon kände sig inte längre vilse, varken i staden eller i hennes sökande efter arv.En: She no longer felt lost, neither in the city nor in her search for heritage.Sv: Gamla och nya minnen flätades samman i henne, som de färgglada löven i vinden.En: Old and new memories intertwined within her, like the colorful leaves in the wind.Sv: Astrid insåg att även om platser förändras, är det människorna och upplevelserna som ger dem liv.En: Astrid realized that even though places change, it is the people and experiences that give them life.Sv: Med nya vänskaper och ett lugn i hjärtat, vandrade hon hemåt, nöjd med både nutiden och det förflutna.En: With new friendships and a calm heart, she walked home, content with both the present and the past. Vocabulary Words:soft: mjukatones: tonernawandered: vandradenarrow: smalacobblestone: kullerstensbelagdawound: slingrademedieval: medeltidaconnect: anslutaheritage: ursprunglonely: ensamnipped: betlabyrinth: labyrintenalleyways: gränderfrustration: frustrationcaught: fångadereflected: speglasembarrassed: förlägetfurther: längrewinding: slingrandewarmth: värmecomforting: tröstandetransformed: förvandlatsresonated: genljödemptiness: tomhetcalmness: lugnintertwined: flätadeschange: förändrascontent: nöjdpresent: nutidenconstant: beständigt

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Serendipity in Seoul Forest: A Tale of New Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 숲은 가을의 아름다움으로 덮여 있었다.En: Seoul Forest was covered with the beauty of autumn.Ko: 나무들은 빨강과 금색으로 물들었고, 바스락거리는 낙엽들이 땅을 덮고 있었다.En: The trees were colored in red and gold, and the rustling fallen leaves covered the ground.Ko: 추석이 지난 지 얼마 되지 않아, 나무 가지에는 여전히 색색의 등이 걸려 있었고, 주변에는 작은 축제 장식들이 남아 있었다.En: Not long after Chuseok, colorful lanterns still hung from the tree branches, and small festive decorations remained around.Ko: 준은 대학생이었다.En: Jun was a college student.Ko: 매일 학업에 치이며 힘든 시간을 보내고 있었다.En: He was going through tough times, overwhelmed by his studies every day.Ko: 그는 자주 서울 숲을 찾아왔다.En: He often visited Seoul Forest.Ko: 마음을 비우고 자연을 느끼고 싶었다.En: He wanted to clear his mind and feel nature.Ko: 하지만 그는 종종 다른 사람들과 연결되지 않음을 느꼈다.En: However, he often felt disconnected from other people.Ko: 혜진은 예술가였다.En: Hyejin was an artist.Ko: 그녀는 영감이 필요했다.En: She needed inspiration.Ko: 얼마 동안 그녀의 예술은 정체되어 있었다.En: Her art had been stagnant for a while.Ko: 그래서 서울 숲에 와서 스케치를 했다.En: So she came to Seoul Forest to sketch.Ko: 자연은 그녀에게 보물을 가져다주곤 했다.En: Nature often brought her treasures.Ko: 그날도 그녀는 페인트와 연필을 가방에 챙겨 나왔다.En: That day, too, she packed her paints and pencils and came out.Ko: 준은 파크벤치에 앉아 그녀의 활동을 조용히 지켜보았다.En: Jun sat on a park bench quietly observing her activities.Ko: 혜진은 집중하며 캔버스에 그림을 그렸다.En: Hyejin concentrated on drawing on the canvas.Ko: 준은 망설였지만 용기를 내어 다가갔다.En: Jun hesitated but mustered the courage to approach her.Ko: "안녕하세요, 그림 정말 멋지네요," 준은 말했다.En: "Hello, your drawing is really wonderful," Jun said.Ko: 그의 목소리에는 약간의 떨림이 있었다.En: There was a slight tremor in his voice.Ko: 혜진은 순간 멈칫했다.En: Hyejin paused for a moment.Ko: 그녀는 낯선 이에게 자신의 작품을 보여주는 것이 두려웠다.En: She was afraid to show her work to a stranger.Ko: 하지만 준의 진심 어린 칭찬에 마음이 조금 열렸다.En: But Jun's sincere compliment slightly opened her heart.Ko: "고마워요. 당신은 자주 여기 오나요?"En: "Thank you. Do you come here often?"Ko: 준은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jun nodded.Ko: "네, 공부 때문에 머리가 너무 복잡할 때 여기 옵니다."En: "Yes, I come here when my head is too cluttered from studying."Ko: 둘은 조용히 앉아 이야기를 나누기 시작했다.En: They sat quietly and began to talk.Ko: 그들은 서로의 꿈과 고민을 이야기했다.En: They shared their dreams and worries.Ko: 준은 새로운 친구가 필요하다고 느꼈고, 혜진은 영감을 찾고 있었다.En: Jun felt he needed a new friend, and Hyejin was seeking inspiration.Ko: 나뭇잎이 떨어지는 소리를 들으며, 그들의 대화는 깊어졌다.En: As they listened to the sound of the falling leaves, their conversation deepened.Ko: "당신의 스케치, 정말 멋져요. 어디서 그런 영감을 받았나요?" 준이 물었다.En: "Your sketch is really amazing. Where did you get such inspiration?" Jun asked.Ko: "다양한 곳에서요. 자연에서, 사람들 속에서요.En: "From various places. In nature, among people.Ko: 요즘은 좀 어려웠지만, 오늘은 당신 덕분에 새로운 아이디어가 떠오를 것 같아요." 혜진이 웃으며 말했다.En: It's been a bit difficult recently, but today, thanks to you, I think new ideas will come to me," Hyejin said with a smile.Ko: 그들은 다시 만날 약속을 했다.En: They promised to meet again.Ko: 같은 곳, 같은 시간에.En: Same place, same time.Ko: 이번에는 더 자연스럽게 이야기할 수 있을 것 같았다.En: This time, it seemed they could talk more naturally.Ko: 준은 예전보다 자신감이 넘쳤다.En: Jun was more confident than before.Ko: 그는 더 이상 혼자가 아니었다.En: He was no longer alone.Ko: 혜진도 새로운 영감과 함께 활기를 되찾았다.En: Hyejin also regained her vitality with new inspiration.Ko: 서울 숲은 이제 둘만의 특별한 장소가 되었다.En: Seoul Forest had now become a special place for the two of them.Ko: 그곳은 그들 사이에 다리를 놓아준 장소였다.En: It was a place that built a bridge between them.Ko: 바람이 불어 나뭇잎을 흩날리며 떠들썩한 사람들 속에서도, 두 사람의 세계는 더욱 선명해졌다.En: Even among the bustling people with the wind scattering the leaves, their world became more vivid. Vocabulary Words:overwhelmed: 치이다rustling: 바스락거리다disconnected: 연결되지 않음hesitated: 망설이다mustered: 용기를 내다tremor: 떨림cluttered: 복잡하다stagnant: 정체되어 있다vitality: 활기various: 다양한sincere: 진심 어린cluttered: 복잡하다treasures: 보물sketch: 스케치confidence: 자신감observing: 지켜보다treasures: 보물scattering: 흩날리다vivid: 선명하다festive: 축제decoration: 장식approach: 다가가다regained: 되찾다naturally: 자연스럽게compliment: 칭찬art: 예술covered: 덮이다bridge: 다리bustling: 떠들썩한artist: 예술가

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Autumn Confessions: Love Blossoms on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz beköszöntött az Amalfi-parton, ahol a narancs és sárga levelek színesítették a tájat.En: Autumn arrived on the Amalfi Coast, where the orange and yellow leaves colored the landscape.Hu: A tenger mélykékje mindenkit elbűvölt, akik a part mentén sétáltak.En: The deep blue of the sea enchanted everyone who walked along the shore.Hu: Zoltán és Éva régóta barátok voltak.En: Zoltán and Éva had been friends for a long time.Hu: Egy csoport közös barátjukkal érkeztek a festői tájra.En: They arrived with a group of mutual friends to the picturesque scenery.Hu: Éva mindig kalandos szellem volt.En: Éva always had an adventurous spirit.Hu: Most is előreszaladt, miközben Zoltán lassan andalgott mögötte, elmerülve saját gondolataiban.En: Even now, she ran ahead while Zoltán strolled leisurely behind her, lost in his own thoughts.Hu: Évek óta érzett valamit Éva iránt, ami többről szólt, mint barátság.En: For years, he had felt something for Éva that went beyond friendship.Hu: Soha nem volt elég bátor ahhoz, hogy ezt elmondja neki.En: He had never been brave enough to tell her.Hu: Félt a visszautasítástól.En: He was afraid of rejection.Hu: Rettegett attól, hogy elveszíti Éva barátságát.En: He was terrified of losing Éva's friendship.Hu: Most azonban, a szellő és a hullámok lágy hangjai között, úgy érezte, hogy eljött az idő.En: Now, however, amidst the gentle sounds of the breeze and waves, he felt that the time had come.Hu: Éva, bár nem tudott Zoltán érzéseiről, nemrég kezdte elgondolkodni, hogy talán van valami több is kettejük között.En: Éva, although unaware of Zoltán's feelings, had recently started to wonder if there might be something more between them.Hu: Mostanában egy bonyolult kapcsolatban volt, de Zoltán mindig is különleges helyet foglalt el a szívében.En: She was currently in a complicated relationship, but Zoltán had always held a special place in her heart.Hu: Egyik délután a csoport a part mentén sétált, amikor Zoltán és Éva egy kis, eldugott strandra tévedtek.En: One afternoon, the group was walking along the shore when Zoltán and Éva wandered onto a small, secluded beach.Hu: A többiek lemaradtak, így ketten maradtak a csendben, csak a tenger halk zúgása hallatszott.En: The others lagged behind, leaving the two of them alone in the silence, with only the soft murmuring of the sea audible.Hu: "Itt gyönyörű" – mondta Éva mosolyogva.En: "It's beautiful here," Éva said with a smile.Hu: "Te mit gondolsz, Zoltán?En: "What do you think, Zoltán?"Hu: ""Éva… szeretnék neked mondani valamit.En: "Éva… I want to tell you something."Hu: " Zoltán szíve hevesen dobogott, majd nagy levegőt vett.En: Zoltán's heart was pounding as he took a deep breath.Hu: "Évek óta gondolok ránk, nem csak mint barátokra," kezdte félénken.En: "I've been thinking about us for years, not just as friends," he began timidly.Hu: "Nagyon bátor lenne részemről azt mondani, hogy szerelmes vagyok beléd.En: "It would be very bold of me to say that I'm in love with you."Hu: "Éva szava elakadt a döbbenettől.En: Éva was struck dumb with astonishment.Hu: Sosem gondolta volna, hogy Zoltán így érez.En: She had never imagined that Zoltán felt this way.Hu: Zoltán nyitott, őszinte tekintete egyfajta nyugalmat árasztott.En: Zoltán's open, honest gaze exuded a sense of calm.Hu: Zoltán kitartóan nézett a szemébe, és Éva érezte a hitelességet a szavaiban.En: Zoltán looked persistently into her eyes, and Éva sensed the authenticity in his words.Hu: "Én…" kezdte Éva, próbálva megfogalmazni érzelmeit.En: "I…" Éva began, trying to articulate her feelings.Hu: "Sosem gondoltam volna, de az utóbbi időben, én is elgondolkodtam arról, hogy talán van több is köztünk, mint barátság.En: "I never would have thought, but lately, I've been wondering if there's more between us than just friendship."Hu: "Mindketten csendben álltak egy pillanatig, ahogy az ősz szellő játszadozott körülöttük.En: Both stood in silence for a moment as the autumn breeze played around them.Hu: Tudták, hogy ez komoly beszélgetést igényel, különösen Éva bonyolult kapcsolata miatt.En: They knew this required a serious conversation, especially considering Éva's complicated relationship.Hu: De ez az őszinte pillanat megnyitotta az ajtót számukra egy új lehetőség előtt.En: But this honest moment opened the door for them to a new possibility.Hu: Eldöntötték, hogy együtt fognak beszélni a lehetőségekről és a jövőről, miközben sétáltak vissza a csoporthoz.En: They decided to talk together about the possibilities and the future as they walked back to the group.Hu: Zoltán érezte, hogy a szíve könnyebb lett, és Éva új szemmel nézett barátjára.En: Zoltán felt his heart become lighter, and Éva looked at her friend with new eyes.Hu: Ez az út talán nem várt eredményt hozott, de mindkettejük életét új irányba terelte.En: This trip may have brought an unexpected outcome, but it steered both their lives in a new direction.Hu: A partvidék naplementében fürdőző színei között Zoltán és Éva kezdték újragondolni, mit is jelent számukra a barátság és a szerelem ezen a varázslatos helyen, ahol minden lehetségesnek tűnt.En: Amidst the sunset-drenched colors of the coastline, Zoltán and Éva began to rethink what friendship and love meant to them in this magical place where everything seemed possible. Vocabulary Words:leisurely: lassanenchanted: elbűvöltpicturesque: festőiadventurous: kalandosbreeze: szellőterrified: rettegettmutual: közöswandered: tévedteksecluded: eldugottmurmuring: halk zúgásapounding: hevesen dobogotttimidly: félénkenbold: bátorastonishment: döbbenetarticulate: megfogalmazniauthenticity: hitelességpossibilities: lehetőségekrőldrenched: fürdőzőrethink: újragondolniamidst: közöttgentle: lágybewildered: megzavarodottstunned: megszégyenültcomplicated: bonyolultafraid: féltsilent: csendbenheld: foglalt elpersistent: kitartóanserious: komolyoutcome: eredmény

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unearthing Amalfi: The Hidden Treasures of Folklore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: समुद्र की लहरों की सुगंध और पत्तों के सरसराहट के बीच, अमाल्फी कोस्ट का खूबसूरत नजारा अपनी ओर खींच रहा था।En: Amidst the fragrance of the ocean waves and the rustling of leaves, the beautiful view of the Amalfi Coast was drawing Rohan in.Hi: ऋतु थी पतझड़ की, जब पर्यटकों की भीड़ घटने लगती है, पर जगह की सुंदरता बनी रहती है।En: It was the season of autumn, when the crowd of tourists begins to dwindle, but the beauty of the place remains.Hi: यहाँ, इस शांतिपूर्ण स्थान में, रोहन अपने जीवन का अगला बड़ा किस्सा ढूंढ रहा था।En: Here, in this peaceful environment, Rohan was searching for the next big story of his life.Hi: रोहन एक यात्रा पत्रकार था, जो तथ्यों को ही सत्य मानता था।En: Rohan was a travel journalist who believed only in facts.Hi: उसके साथ उसके मित्र अर्जुन भी था, जो पुरातत्व और इतिहास में रुचि रखता था।En: Accompanying him was his friend Arjun, who had an interest in archaeology and history.Hi: उनका लक्ष्य एक पुरानी, रहस्यमयी नक्शे के पीछे की सच्चाई जानना था, जिसे उन्होंने संयोग से खोजा था।En: Their goal was to uncover the truth behind an old, mysterious map they had stumbled upon by chance.Hi: इस यात्रा में उनका साथ देने वाली थी मीरा, जो स्थानीय इतिहासकार थी।En: Joining them on this journey was Meera, a local historian.Hi: मीरा को उस नक्शे पर विश्वास था और वह उसके लोककथाओं से जुड़ी थी।En: Meera believed in the map, as it was connected to local folklore.Hi: रोहन को मीरा का यह विश्वास शुरुआत में थोड़ा अजीब लगा, लेकिन अर्जुन ने उसे समझाया कि कभी-कभी रहस्य की खोज हमारे प्रश्नों को नए अर्थ देती है।En: Initially, Rohan found Meera's belief a bit strange, but Arjun explained to him that sometimes the pursuit of mystery gives new meaning to our questions.Hi: एक शाम, तेज़ लहरों की गूंज के बीच, मीरा ने बताया कि यह नक्शा एक प्राचीन खजाने का है, जो स्थानीय कहानियों में वर्णित था।En: One evening, amidst the echoes of the crashing waves, Meera revealed that this map was of an ancient treasure described in local tales.Hi: भले ही रोहन को इस पर विश्वास नहीं हुआ, लेकिन उसने तय किया कि वह मीरा के साथ इस यात्रा को आगे बढ़ाएगा।En: Even though Rohan didn't believe it at first, he decided to continue this journey with Meera.Hi: तीनों मिलकर नक्शे को समझने निकल पड़े।En: The three of them set out to understand the map.Hi: चट्टानों के किनारे चलते हुए, वो उस स्थान के करीब पहुँचे जहाँ नक्शे के अनुसार कुछ छिपा हुआ था।En: Walking alongside the cliffs, they reached the area where, according to the map, something was hidden.Hi: एकांत स्थल पर, उन्होंने एक छोटी सी गुफा देखी।En: In a secluded spot, they saw a small cave.Hi: अंदर जाते ही, धूप की किरणों से एक प्राचीन मूर्ति चमकने लगी।En: Once inside, a beam of sunlight made an ancient statue glow.Hi: वो मूर्ति वही थी, जो स्थानीय कथाओं में सालों से गुम थी।En: The statue was the very one that had been missing from local legends for years.Hi: इस खोज ने रोहन के विचारों को बदल दिया।En: This discovery changed Rohan's perspective.Hi: उसने न सिर्फ एक कथा पाई थी, बल्कि उसने यह भी समझा कि कभी-कभी सत्य और कहानी के बीच एक सुंदर सामंजस्य होता है।En: He found not just a tale, but also understood that sometimes there's a beautiful harmony between truth and story.Hi: उसने अपने लेख में इस यथार्थ को शामिल किया और पाया कि कहानियों का जादू कभी-कभी तथ्यों से ज्यादा सजीव हो सकता है।En: He included this reality in his article and realized that the magic of stories can sometimes be more vivid than facts.Hi: अंत में, रोहन ने अपनी पत्रकारिता में एक नए दृष्टिकोण को शामिल किया।En: In the end, Rohan incorporated a new perspective into his journalism.Hi: उसने समझ लिया था कि हर कहानी में एक हिस्सा रहस्य का भी होना चाहिए।En: He understood that every story should have an element of mystery.Hi: इस यात्रा ने उसे दिखाया कि सुंदरता का अर्थ सिर्फ असली या नकली में नहीं होता, बल्कि इस बात में होता है कि हम हर कथा को किस नज़रिये से देखते हैं।En: This journey showed him that the meaning of beauty doesn't lie merely in whether something is real or fake, but in the perspective from which we view each tale.Hi: अमाल्फी कोस्ट का यह अनुभव उसकी ज़िन्दगी का एक महत्वपूर्ण मोड़ साबित हुआ।En: This experience at the Amalfi Coast proved to be a significant turning point in his life. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: सुगंधrustling: सरसराहटdwindle: घटनेjournalist: पत्रकारarchaeology: पुरातत्वuncover: अनावरणfolklore: लोककथाओंpursuit: खोजmystery: रहस्यमयीechoes: गूंजtreasure: खजानाsecluded: एकांतcave: गुफाbeam: किरणharmonious: सामंजस्यincorporated: शामिलvivid: सजीवsignificant: महत्वपूर्णperspective: नज़रियेocean: समुद्रview: नजाराpeaceful: शांतिपूर्णenvironment: स्थानancient: प्राचीनstatue: मूर्तिrealize: समझाbeauty: सुंदरताtale: कथाओंmoment: क्षणtruth: सत्य

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Ties: A Walk to Remember in Nice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La brise marine effleurait doucement la Promenade des Anglais.En: The sea breeze gently caressed the Promenade des Anglais.Fr: C'était une belle après-midi d'automne.En: It was a beautiful autumn afternoon.Fr: Le soleil déclinant enveloppait Nice dans une lumière dorée.En: The setting sun bathed Nice in a golden light.Fr: Les gens marchaient, riaient, profitaient du doux climat.En: People were walking, laughing, enjoying the mild weather.Fr: Émile et Chantal ne parlaient plus beaucoup.En: Émile and Chantal didn't speak much anymore.Fr: À cause d'un désaccord vieux de trois ans.En: Because of a disagreement three years old.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, ils avaient décidé de se retrouver.En: But today, they had decided to meet.Fr: Émile partait bientôt vivre dans une autre ville.En: Émile was soon leaving to live in another city.Fr: Il voulait faire la paix avec sa sœur.En: He wanted to make peace with his sister.Fr: Leurs pas étaient lents, leurs mots rares.En: Their steps were slow, their words rare.Fr: Ils parlaient du temps, de la mer, de tout sauf du vrai problème.En: They talked about the weather, the sea, everything except the real issue.Fr: Émile hésitait.En: Émile hesitated.Fr: Chantal semblait détendue, mais son regard trahissait une profonde tristesse.En: Chantal seemed relaxed, but her gaze betrayed a deep sadness.Fr: "Chantal," dit Émile doucement, "je voudrais parler de ce qui s'est passé."En: "Chantal," said Émile softly, "I would like to talk about what happened."Fr: Chantal s'arrêta un instant.En: Chantal paused for a moment.Fr: Le bruit des vagues était apaisant.En: The sound of the waves was soothing.Fr: Émile continua : "J'ai fait des erreurs.En: Émile continued, "I made mistakes.Fr: Je m'en veux."En: I regret them."Fr: Les yeux de Chantal brillèrent un peu plus.En: Chantal's eyes shone a bit more.Fr: Elle baissa légèrement la tête.En: She slightly lowered her head.Fr: "Moi aussi, Émile," répondit-elle.En: "Me too, Émile," she replied.Fr: "J'ai essayé de faire comme si cela ne me dérangeait pas.En: "I tried to pretend it didn't bother me.Fr: Mais tu m'as beaucoup manqué."En: But I've missed you a lot."Fr: Ils reprirent leur marche, plus proches qu'au début.En: They resumed their walk, closer than at the beginning.Fr: Les mots difficiles avaient été dits.En: The difficult words had been spoken.Fr: Tous deux ressentaient un poids en moins.En: Both felt a burden lifted.Fr: "Tu dois savoir," dit Émile.En: "You must know," said Émile.Fr: "J'ai vraiment envie que nous restions en contact.En: "I really want us to stay in touch.Fr: Même si je pars."En: Even if I'm leaving."Fr: Chantal acquiesça.En: Chantal nodded.Fr: "Je le veux aussi.En: "I want that too.Fr: Ça me fait du bien de te parler."En: It feels good to talk to you."Fr: Leur promenade se finit doucement.En: Their walk ended gently.Fr: Le soleil disparaissait derrière l'horizon, teintant le ciel de couleurs chaudes.En: The sun disappeared behind the horizon, coloring the sky with warm hues.Fr: Émile et Chantal souriaient.En: Émile and Chantal smiled.Fr: La paix retrouvée.En: Peace regained.Fr: Ils firent la promesse de s'appeler souvent, de ne plus laisser le silence les éloigner.En: They made a promise to call each other often, not to let silence distance them again.Fr: Ils avaient changé.En: They had changed.Fr: Émile acceptait ses émotions, et Chantal valorisait davantage les liens familiaux.En: Émile accepted his emotions, and Chantal valued family ties more.Fr: Ils se quittèrent sur une note d'espoir, prêts à reconstruire leur relation.En: They parted on a hopeful note, ready to rebuild their relationship.Fr: L'amour fraternel renaissait, porté par le doux vent du soir.En: Brotherly love was reborn, carried by the gentle evening breeze. Vocabulary Words:the sea breeze: la brise marineto caress: effleurerthe sunset: le soleil déclinantthe disagreement: le désaccordthe peace: la paixto hesitate: hésiterto betray: trahirto regret: s'en vouloirto pretend: faire comme sito feel: ressentirto accept: accepterto nod: acquiescerthe burden: le poidsthe evening breeze: le vent du soirto reborn: renaîtreto enjoy: profiter dethe setting sun: le soleil déclinantthe golden light: la lumière doréethe mild weather: le doux climatto resume: reprendreto be soothing: être apaisantthe horizon: l'horizonthe warm hues: les couleurs chaudesto value: valoriserthe family ties: les liens familiauxthe sadness: la tristessethe gaze: le regardthe hope: l'espoirthe brotherly love: l'amour fraternelto part: se quitter

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Surprise Proposal Amidst Nature's Splendor in Geirangerfjord Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstfargene lyste opp hele Geirangerfjorden.En: The autumn colors illuminated the whole of Geirangerfjorden.No: Trærne var malt i gylne og røde nyanser, og fjordens vann glitret som krystaller.En: The trees were painted in golden and red shades, and the fjord's water glittered like crystals.No: Kristoffer og Lina hadde planlagt en tur langs en av de mest populære stiene i området.En: Kristoffer and Lina had planned a hike along one of the most popular trails in the area.No: Med dem var Marius, Kristoffers beste venn, som skulle hjelpe å fange det spesielle øyeblikket.En: With them was Marius, Kristoffer's best friend, who was to help capture the special moment.No: Kristoffers hjerte banket raskere enn noensinne, for i dag hadde han noe spesielt i tankene.En: Kristoffer's heart was beating faster than ever, for today he had something special in mind.No: De begynte å gå, og luften var klar og kjølig.En: They began to walk, and the air was clear and chilly.No: Været i fjordene er alltid et mysterium.En: The weather in the fjords is always a mystery.No: Kristoffer kjente en voksende uro da han så tette skyer som truet i horisonten.En: Kristoffer felt a growing unease as he saw thick clouds threatening on the horizon.No: Heldigvis hadde han ringen trygt plassert i lommen, men nervene hans ble ikke roligere av den grunn.En: Luckily, he had the ring safely placed in his pocket, but his nerves weren't calmed by that fact.No: Stien snodde seg oppover de majestetiske klippene, og utsikten var fenomenal når tåken tillot innsyn.En: The trail twisted upward along the majestic cliffs, and the view was phenomenal when the mist allowed visibility.No: Lina gikk foran, smilende og uvitende om den store overraskelsen som ventet.En: Lina walked ahead, smiling and unaware of the big surprise that awaited.No: Marius, noen skritt bak, bar diskret på kameraet sitt, klar til å fange øyeblikket.En: Marius, a few steps behind, discreetly carried his camera, ready to capture the moment.No: Plutselig tetnet tåken, og fjordens glans forsvant som i en grå malstrøm.En: Suddenly the mist thickened, and the fjord's brilliance disappeared like in a gray whirlpool.No: Kristoffer kjente en klump i magen.En: Kristoffer felt a lump in his stomach.No: Hva hvis de ikke fikk se utsikten?En: What if they couldn't see the view?No: Ville Lina fortsatt si ja?En: Would Lina still say yes?No: Han gikk i sine egne tanker, usikker på hva som ville skje videre.En: He walked lost in his own thoughts, uncertain about what would happen next.No: Men som om naturen ville spille på lag, begynte tåken å lette akkurat i det øyeblikket de nådde toppen av stien.En: But as if nature wanted to cooperate, the mist began to clear just as they reached the top of the trail.No: Solstråler snek seg gjennom skyene, lyste opp landskapet og ga fjorden en nesten magisk glød.En: Sun rays sneaked through the clouds, illuminating the landscape and giving the fjord an almost magical glow.No: Dette var øyeblikket.En: This was the moment.No: Kristoffer pustet dypt, gikk ned på ett kne og tok Linas hender i sine.En: Kristoffer took a deep breath, went down on one knee, and took Lina's hands in his.No: Overraskelsen i øynene hennes var ubetalelig.En: The surprise in her eyes was priceless.No: "Lina," begynte han, med hjertet i halsen, "vil du gifte deg med meg?En: "Lina," he began, with his heart in his throat, "will you marry me?"No: "Det var et kort øyeblikk av stillhet før Lina brøt ut i et strålende smil og nikket.En: There was a brief moment of silence before Lina broke into a radiant smile and nodded.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig!En: "Yes, of course!"No: " ropte hun entusiastisk.En: she exclaimed enthusiastically.No: Marius, som hadde stått klar, fanget det perfekte bildet av de to foran den fantastiske utsikten.En: Marius, who had been ready, captured the perfect picture of the two of them against the stunning view.No: Gleden var overveldende.En: The joy was overwhelming.No: De omfavnet hverandre, og det var som om både tiden og kulden sto stille.En: They embraced each other, and it felt as if both time and the cold stood still.No: Alt føltes perfekt, som om hele naturen hadde planlagt denne øyeblikkets magi sammen med Kristoffer.En: Everything felt perfect, as if all of nature had planned this magical moment together with Kristoffer.No: Opplevelsen gjorde Kristoffer tryggere på liver spontaniteter.En: The experience made Kristoffer more confident in life's spontaneities.No: Selv når ting ikke går helt etter planen, kan de likevel bli til noe vakkert.En: Even when things don't go exactly as planned, they can still turn into something beautiful.No: Lina og Kristoffer sto der lenge, hånd i hånd, og så ut over den mektige fjorden, nå forlovet og klare til å starte sin nye reise sammen.En: Lina and Kristoffer stood there for a long time, hand in hand, looking out over the mighty fjord, now engaged and ready to start their new journey together. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: lyste opphorizon: horisontenunease: uromystery: mysteriummajestic: majestetiskephenomenal: fenomenaldiscreetly: diskretbrilliance: glanswhirlpool: malstrømuncertain: usikkerspontaneity: spontaniteterunexpected: uvanligeglittered: glitretgrowing: voksendethreatening: truetcalmed: roligeretwisted: snoddeawareness: uvitendethickened: tetnetradiant: strålendeoverwhelming: overveldendeembraced: omfavnetcooperate: spille på laglandscape: landskapetcapture: fangeengaged: forlovetplanned: planlagtcapture: fangemajestic: majestetiskespontaneity: spontaniteter

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unearthing Patience: An Archaeologist's Knossos Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinner på ruinerne af Knossos.En: The sun shines on the ruins of Knossos.Da: De gamle mure står stille og majestætiske i den bløde, gyldne eftermiddag.En: The old walls stand still and majestic in the soft, golden afternoon.Da: Søren ser rundt med spænding.En: Søren looks around with excitement.Da: Han er ikke alene.En: He is not alone.Da: Lise og Freja er med ham.En: Lise and Freja are with him.Da: Lise, Sørens kollega, er klog og hjælpsom.En: Lise, Søren's colleague, is clever and helpful.Da: Freja er hans datter, en nysgerrig pige på ti år.En: Freja is his daughter, a curious ten-year-old girl.Da: Hun ser på de overgroede stier med store øjne.En: She looks at the overgrown paths with wide eyes.Da: Der er skønhed i forfaldet, men også hemmeligheder.En: There is beauty in the decay, but also secrets.Da: Søren er en dedikeret arkæolog.En: Søren is a dedicated archaeologist.Da: Han drømmer om at finde den skjulte kammer, som mange taler om.En: He dreams of finding the hidden chamber that many talk about.Da: "Den skal indeholde gamle artefakter," siger han ofte.En: "It is supposed to contain ancient artifacts," he often says.Da: Men der er problemer.En: But there are problems.Da: Vejret er ustabilt denne tid af året.En: The weather is unstable this time of year.Da: Regeringen er også bekymret for sikkerheden.En: The government is also concerned about safety.Da: Da gruppen går længere ind i ruinerne, blæser vinden stærkere.En: As the group goes further into the ruins, the wind blows stronger.Da: Bladene rasler og varsler om en kommende storm.En: The leaves rustle and warn of an impending storm.Da: Søren standser ved en gammel mur.En: Søren stops by an old wall.Da: Der er noget mærkeligt over den.En: There is something strange about it.Da: "Se her," siger Søren.En: "Look here," says Søren.Da: Lise og Freja kommer tættere.En: Lise and Freja come closer.Da: Bag murens revner er der en lille åbning.En: Behind the cracks in the wall, there is a small opening.Da: Søren kan næsten mærke historien, der venter bag muren.En: Søren can almost feel the history waiting behind the wall.Da: "Vi burde forsegle stedet," siger Lise forsigtigt.En: "We should seal the place," says Lise cautiously.Da: Hun er bekymret for deres sikkerhed.En: She is worried about their safety.Da: En del af Søren vil fortsætte.En: A part of Søren wants to continue.Da: Hans hjerte banker hurtigt ved tanken om opdagelsen.En: His heart beats fast at the thought of the discovery.Da: Men han ved, at Lise har ret.En: But he knows Lise is right.Da: Selv da stormen nærmer sig, overvejer Søren sin beslutning.En: Even as the storm approaches, Søren considers his decision.Da: Han ser på Freja.En: He looks at Freja.Da: Hendes ansigt er lysende, fyldt med tillid og ærefrygt.En: Her face is glowing, filled with trust and awe.Da: Han tænker på deres sikkerhed.En: He thinks about their safety.Da: Med et suk træffer Søren en beslutning.En: With a sigh, Søren makes a decision.Da: Han lader åbningen være.En: He leaves the opening as it is.Da: "Vi skal gå," siger han stille.En: "We should go," he says quietly.Da: Lise nikker forstående.En: Lise nods understandingly.Da: Freja tager sin fars hånd.En: Freja takes her father's hand.Da: De træder forsigtigt tilbage og forlader stedet.En: They step cautiously back and leave the site.Da: Søren ser en sidste gang tilbage.En: Søren looks back one last time.Da: Han mærker en ny respekt for tidens gang og naturens magt.En: He feels a new respect for the passage of time and the power of nature.Da: Da de når bilen, begynder regnen at falde.En: As they reach the car, the rain begins to fall.Da: Søren indser, at nogle hemmeligheder er værd at vente på.En: Søren realizes that some secrets are worth waiting for.Da: At opdagelsen ikke altid er den største triumf, men respekten for fortiden og naturen.En: That discovery is not always the greatest triumph, but respect for the past and nature.Da: Sådan slutter deres eventyr i Knossos denne gang.En: And so ends their adventure in Knossos this time.Da: En dag vil Søren komme tilbage, men han haster ikke.En: One day, Søren will return, but he is in no hurry.Da: Han har lært, at de bedste opdagelser kræver tålmodighed og respekt.En: He has learned that the best discoveries require patience and respect. Vocabulary Words:ruins: ruinernemajestic: majestætiskecautiously: forsigtigtdecay: forfaldetsecrets: hemmelighederdedicated: dedikeretchamber: kammerartifacts: artefakterunstable: ustabiltconcerned: bekymretsafety: sikkerhedenrustle: raslerimpending: kommendecracks: revneropening: åbningseal: forseglebeware: varslerglowing: lysendeawe: ærefrygtsigh: sukrespect: respektadventure: eventyrpatience: tålmodighedreturn: komme tilbagehurry: hasterdiscovery: opdagelsentriumph: triumfpassage: tidens gangapproaches: nærmer sigleaves: bladene

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Light: The Preikestolen Journey of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høsten malte fjellene i Lysefjordens daler med gull og kobber.En: Autumn painted the mountains in the Lysefjordens valleys with gold and copper.No: Trærne glødet, og Preikestolen prydet seg som en keiserinne med det beste av naturens smykker.En: The trees glowed, and Preikestolen adorned itself like an empress with the finest of nature's jewels.No: Sindre, en ivrig fotograf, stirret opp mot den monumentale steinformasjonen, håpefull om å ta det perfekte bildet.En: Sindre, an avid photographer, stared up at the monumental rock formation, hopeful of capturing the perfect picture.No: Han var klar for å løfte kameraet mot verdens ende.En: He was ready to lift the camera toward the world's end.No: Ved hans side sto Ingrid, stille, men med en viss nervøsitet i øynene.En: By his side stood Ingrid, silent but with a certain nervousness in her eyes.No: Hun kjente Preikestolen og visste om høydene som ventet.En: She knew Preikestolen and was aware of the heights that awaited.No: "Er du sikker på at dette er en god idé?En: "Are you sure this is a good idea?"No: " spurte hun forsiktig.En: she asked cautiously.No: Selv om hun hadde gått mange turer før, var tanken på å stå på kanten av den mektige klippen skremmende.En: Even though she had been on many hikes before, the thought of standing on the edge of the mighty cliff was frightening.No: Lars, derimot, var fullt utstyrt for sitt første ordentlige fjelleventyr.En: Lars, on the other hand, was fully equipped for his first proper mountain adventure.No: Hans ryggsekk var fylt med energibarer, vann og et kart han hadde brettet ut flere ganger for å imponere Ingrid.En: His backpack was filled with energy bars, water, and a map he had unfolded several times to impress Ingrid.No: "Ikke bekymre dere," sa han entusiastisk.En: "Don't worry," he said enthusiastically.No: "Vi skal klare dette sammen!En: "We can do this together!"No: "Stien opp til Preikestolen var bratt, og stien var sleip av nylig regn.En: The path up to Preikestolen was steep, and the trail was slippery from recent rain.No: Sindre holdt blikket mot toppen, og telte mentale bilder av solnedgangen han ønsket å forevige.En: Sindre kept his eyes on the top, counting mental images of the sunset he wanted to capture.No: Men alt stilte seg i kø bak realitetene av egne valg.En: But everything lined up behind the realities of his own choices.No: Ingrid pustet tungt.En: Ingrid breathed heavily.No: Føttene hennes fant usikre skritt mellom steinene, og Lars måtte innrømme at forventningen om enkelheten hadde vært forhastet.En: Her feet found uncertain steps between the stones, and Lars had to admit that the expectation of simplicity had been premature.No: "Hvordan går det, Ingrid?En: "How are you doing, Ingrid?"No: " spurte Sindre, full av omsorg.En: Sindre asked, full of care.No: Hun nikket, men utrygghet skinte gjennom hennes tapre smil.En: She nodded, but uncertainty shone through her brave smile.No: "Jeg klarer meg," svarte hun svakt og tvilende.En: "I'm managing," she replied weakly and doubtfully.No: Sindre så på solen som lurte over fjelltoppene, tiden rant ut.En: Sindre watched the sun lingering over the mountain tops, time was running out.No: Skulle han fortsette i forveien for å sikre seg sitt etterlengtede fotografi, eller bli med vennene?En: Should he continue ahead to secure his longed-for photograph, or stay with his friends?No: Han tok et dypt åndedrag.En: He took a deep breath.No: "Vi gjør dette sammen.En: "We're doing this together.No: Jeg bryr meg ikke om å miste lyset," erklærte han til slutt.En: I don't care if I miss the light," he finally declared.No: Oppstigningen var langsom.En: The ascent was slow.No: Med Sindre ved hennes side og Lars' forsøk på å spre god stemning, overvant Ingrid gradvis frykten.En: With Sindre by her side and Lars' attempts to spread good cheer, Ingrid gradually overcame her fear.No: Da de endelig kom til toppen, stanset naturen dem i ærefrykt.En: When they finally reached the top, nature stopped them in awe.No: Solen, nå lav på himmelen, sendte et varmt teppe av lys over fjorden.En: The sun, now low in the sky, cast a warm blanket of light over the fjord.No: Sindre trakk kameraet opp fra ryggsekken.En: Sindre pulled the camera out of his backpack.No: Solen farget horisonten oransje, og Lysefjorden glitret som en likesinnet venn.En: The sun colored the horizon orange, and Lysefjorden sparkled like a kindred friend.No: "Dette er fantastisk," Ingrid hvisket med et nytt funn av styrke.En: "This is amazing," Ingrid whispered with a newfound strength.No: "Takk for at du ble.En: "Thank you for staying."No: "Sindre smilte, kameraet kneppet en symfoni av minneverdige bilder, men det viktigste øyeblikket hadde ingen filmrull kunnet fange.En: Sindre smiled, the camera clicked a symphony of memorable images, but the most important moment no film could capture.No: Sammen, blikkende utover én av Norges mest spektakulære utsikter, delte de noe som gikk dypere enn bilder og høyder.En: Together, gazing out over one of Norway's most spectacular views, they shared something deeper than pictures and heights.No: Til slutt, mens høstvinden bar med seg løvets hvisking, visste Sindre at han ikke bare hadde vunnet vennskapets tause triumf, men også en velfortjent følelse av endring.En: In the end, as the autumn wind carried the whisper of leaves, Sindre knew he had won not just the silent triumph of friendship, but also a well-deserved sense of change.No: Ingrid beskuttet om, Lars var inspirert, og Sindre hadde funnet noe mer enn et verdensbilde – han hadde funnet styrken i å bli.En: Ingrid felt protected, Lars was inspired, and Sindre had found something more than a world view – he had found the strength in staying. Vocabulary Words:painted: maltevalleys: daleradorned: prydetempress: keiserinneavid: ivrigmonumental: monumentaleequipment: utstyrtbackpack: ryggsekkunfolded: brettetslippery: sleipuncertainty: utrygghetbrave: tapresunset: solnedgangensecure: sikredeclaration: erklærteascent: oppstigningengradually: gradvisawe: ærefrykthorizon: horisontenkindred: likesinnetwhispered: hvisketsymphony: symfonigazing: blikkendespectacular: spektakulæretriumph: triumfwell-deserved: velfortjentnervousness: nervøsitetfrightening: skremmendeenthusiastically: entusiastiskenergy bars: energibarer

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Moonlit Discoveries: Unearthing Khajuraho's Hidden Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: शरद ऋतु की रात थी।En: It was a winter night.Hi: खजुराहो के मंदिर चाँदनी में नहाए हुए थे।En: The Khajuraho temples were bathed in moonlight.Hi: पत्थर की प्राचीन मूर्तियाँ और नक्काशी ऐसी लग रही थीं मानो वे कहानियाँ सुना रही हों।En: The ancient stone sculptures and carvings seemed as if they were telling stories.Hi: दूर से आती ढोल-नगाड़ों की ध्वनि और नव दुर्गा की भेंट की गूंज इस रहस्यमयी माहौल को और भी आकर्षक बना रही थी।En: The distant sounds of drums and the echoes of offerings for Nav Durga made this mysterious atmosphere even more captivating.Hi: अदिति, एक उत्साही पुरातत्वविद्, उम्मीद भरी नज़र से मंदिरों के आसपास देख रही थी।En: Aditi, an enthusiastic archaeologist, was looking around the temples with hopeful eyes.Hi: उसके मन में एक नई खोज की चाहत थी—खजुराहो मंदिर के इतिहास का एक अनकहा अध्याय लिखने की।En: She had a desire for a new discovery—to write an untold chapter of the history of the Khajuraho temples.Hi: उसकी टीम को सरकार की ओर से ज्यादा समर्थन नहीं मिला था, पर अदिति का हौसला बुलंद था।En: Her team hadn't received much support from the government, but Aditi's spirit was high.Hi: उसके साथ रोहन था, जो अदिति के काम और जुनून से प्रभावित था, लेकिन परियोजना की सफलता को लेकर संदेह में था।En: With her was Rohan, who was impressed by Aditi's work and passion, though he was doubtful about the project's success.Hi: फिर भी, वह अदिति का साथी होने के नाते उसका साथ दे रहा था।En: Even so, as a partner, he stood by her.Hi: टीम में करन भी था, जो एक स्थानीय इतिहासकार था।En: The team also included Karan, a local historian.Hi: वह बाहरी लोगों से थोड़ी दूरी रखता था, लेकिन अदिति की खोज की दिशा से प्रभावित था।En: He generally kept some distance from outsiders but was impressed by the direction of Aditi's quest.Hi: उसे लगा कि यह खोज स्थानीय समुदाय के लिए भी महत्त्वपूर्ण साबित हो सकती है।En: He felt this discovery could prove significant for the local community as well.Hi: अदिति ने निर्णय लिया कि रात को देर तक खुदाई का काम जारी रखेंगे।En: Aditi decided to continue the excavation work late into the night.Hi: उसने रोहन और करन को अपनी योजना पर विश्वास करने के लिए कहा।En: She asked Rohan and Karan to trust her plan.Hi: यह दोनों के लिए एक चुनौती थी, लेकिन अदिति के विश्वास ने उन्हें इस अभियान का हिस्सा बनने के लिए प्रेरित किया।En: It was a challenge for both, but Aditi's confidence inspired them to be a part of the mission.Hi: नवरात्रि की अंतिम रात की रोशनी में, अदिति और उसकी टीम ने मंदिर के नीचे कुछ अनोखा खोज निकाला।En: In the light of the final night of Navratri, Aditi and her team discovered something unique beneath the temple.Hi: मिट्टी के नीचे एक प्राचीन वस्तु छिपी थी, जो एक नए मंदिर के संरचना का सुराग दे रही थी।En: Hidden under the soil was an ancient artifact, hinting at the structure of a new temple.Hi: यह एक महत्त्वपूर्ण खोज थी, जिसने टीम के सभी सदस्यों की परेशानियॉं दूर कर दीं।En: This was a significant discovery that dispelled all the team's worries.Hi: इस खोज ने स्थानीय प्रशासन और समुदाय का ध्यान आकर्षित किया।En: This discovery attracted the attention of the local administration and community.Hi: परियोजना को न केवल समर्थन बल्कि अतिरिक्त वित्तीय सहायता भी मिल गई।En: The project not only received support but also additional financial assistance.Hi: रोहन ने इस अनुभव से सीखा कि टीम वर्क और सकारात्मक सोच से बड़ी बाधाएं भी पार की जा सकती हैं।En: Rohan learned from this experience that teamwork and positive thinking can overcome great obstacles.Hi: करन न केवल सहयोगी बन गया बल्कि परियोजना में उसकी भूमिका और भी प्रमुख हो गई।En: Karan not only became a collaborator but his role in the project became even more prominent.Hi: अदिति को यह अहसास हुआ कि स्थानीय दृष्टिकोण का सम्मान और तालमेल कितना आवश्यक है।En: Aditi realized how essential it is to respect and harmonize with the local perspective.Hi: खजुराहो के मंदिरों के इतिहास में एक नया पृष्ठ जुड़ गया था।En: A new page had been added to the history of the Khajuraho temples.Hi: अब यह प्राचीन मंदिर फिर से विश्वस्तर पर चर्चा का विषय बनने को तैयार थे।En: Now, these ancient temples were ready to become a topic of global discussion once again.Hi: और इस बार, सबकी उम्मीदें और उत्साह भी साथ थे।En: And this time, everyone's hopes and enthusiasm were also along for the ride. Vocabulary Words:winter: शरद ऋतुbathed: नहाए हुएsculptures: मूर्तियाँcarvings: नक्काशीdistant: दूर सेechoes: गूंजofferings: भेंटmysterious: रहस्यमयीcaptivating: आकर्षकenthusiastic: उत्साहीarchaeologist: पुरातत्वविद्discovery: खोजuntold: अनकहाchapter: अध्यायspirit: हौसलाpassion: जुनूनproject: परियोजनाsuccess: सफलताcollaborator: सहयोगीprominent: प्रमुखexcavation: खुदाईartifact: वस्तुsignificant: महत्त्वपूर्णadministration: प्रशासनfinancial: वित्तीयassistance: सहायताperspective: दृष्टिकोणharmonize: तालमेलancient: प्राचीनglobal: विश्वस्तर

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

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Moonlit Memories: A Halloween Tribute at Playa del Resplandor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La luna brillaba intensamente sobre la Playa del Resplandor, un lugar encantador donde las aguas iluminadas por algas bioluminiscentes creaban un espectáculo mágico.En: The moon shone intensely over Playa del Resplandor, a charming place where waters illuminated by bioluminescent algae created a magical spectacle.Es: Carlos y su hija, Sofía, caminaban lentamente junto a la orilla.En: Carlos and his daughter, Sofía, walked slowly along the shore.Es: Era la primera vez que celebraban Halloween sin Mariana, la amada esposa de Carlos y madre de Sofía.En: It was the first time they celebrated Halloween without Mariana, the beloved wife of Carlos and mother of Sofía.Es: Hacía seis meses que había partido, pero su amor por la vida y las tradiciones seguía presente en sus corazones.En: It had been six months since she passed, but her love for life and traditions remained present in their hearts.Es: Carlos llevaba una gran mochila llena de sorpresas.En: Carlos carried a large backpack full of surprises.Es: Desde adentro, intentaba con todas sus fuerzas ocultar el dolor que le oprimía el pecho.En: From within, he tried with all his strength to hide the pain that weighed on his chest.Es: Había prometido a Sofía que este Halloween sería especial.En: He had promised Sofía that this Halloween would be special.Es: Mariana adoraba las historias de fantasmas y los picnic nocturnos.En: Mariana loved ghost stories and nighttime picnics.Es: Por eso, decidió recrear un picnic de Halloween en la playa, tal como solían hacer en los años anteriores.En: That's why he decided to recreate a Halloween picnic on the beach, just as they used to do in previous years.Es: La brisa era suave, y la arena estaba fresca bajo sus pies.En: The breeze was gentle, and the sand was cool under their feet.Es: Carlos extendió una gran manta colorida sobre la arena.En: Carlos spread out a large colorful blanket on the sand.Es: Sacó una linterna pequeña y unas velas, como Mariana solía hacerlo.En: He took out a small lantern and some candles, just as Mariana used to do.Es: Pronto aparecieron las galletas en forma de calabaza, los bocadillos de brujas y un jugo de manzana especiado que llenó el aire con un aroma dulce.En: Soon, pumpkin-shaped cookies, witch snacks, and spiced apple juice appeared, filling the air with a sweet aroma.Es: Sofía sonrió mientras se acomodaba.En: Sofía smiled as she settled in.Es: "Papi, cuéntame una historia nueva de mamá", pidió mientras miraba el mar brillante.En: "Daddy, tell me a new story about mom," she asked while looking at the shining sea.Es: Carlos sintió un nudo en la garganta.En: Carlos felt a lump in his throat.Es: Mariana siempre tenía las mejores historias para compartir con Sofía.En: Mariana always had the best stories to share with Sofía.Es: Saber que ahora le tocaba a él era un desafío, pero también un honor.En: Knowing it was now up to him was a challenge but also an honor.Es: "Muy bien, cariño", dijo Carlos, tratando de controlar todas las emociones que sentía al recordar.En: "Alright, sweetheart," said Carlos, trying to control all the emotions he felt as he remembered.Es: "Érase una vez en esta misma playa, cuando mamá era joven.En: "Once upon a time on this very beach, when mom was young.Es: Ella vino aquí una noche de Halloween, igual que nosotras hoy.En: She came here on a Halloween night, just like we are today.Es: Las olas brillaban como estrellas caídas y, de repente, el viento susurró su nombre.En: The waves shone like fallen stars, and suddenly, the wind whispered her name.Es: Era como si la luna misma le contara secretos antiguos.En: It was as if the moon itself was telling her ancient secrets.Es: En ese momento, mamá prometió compartir ese amor por el misterio y la magia con su familia algún día."En: In that moment, mom promised to share that love for mystery and magic with her family someday."Es: Mientras Carlos hablaba, su voz se llenó de calidez y nostalgia.En: As Carlos spoke, his voice filled with warmth and nostalgia.Es: Sofía lo escuchaba atentamente, sus ojos reflejando las luces danzantes del mar.En: Sofía listened attentively, her eyes reflecting the dancing lights of the sea.Es: "Mamá era valiente y siempre veía lo bello en lo desconocido", continuó Carlos, sintiendo la conexión con Mariana más fuerte que nunca.En: "Mom was brave and always saw the beauty in the unknown," continued Carlos, feeling the connection with Mariana stronger than ever.Es: "Incluso en las noches más oscuras, ella encontraba luz."En: "Even in the darkest nights, she found light."Es: Sofía se inclinó hacia él, sus pequeños brazos rodearon a Carlos, y juntos miraron al cielo, donde la luna les devolvía la mirada.En: Sofía leaned towards him, her small arms wrapped around Carlos, and together they looked at the sky, where the moon gazed back at them.Es: En ese instante, Carlos comprendió que Mariana nunca se había ido realmente.En: In that instant, Carlos understood that Mariana had never really left.Es: Vivía en los recuerdos, en las risas y en cada celebración que ellos mantuvieran viva.En: She lived in the memories, in the laughter, and in every celebration they kept alive.Es: Con lágrimas brillando en sus ojos, Carlos abrazó a Sofía más fuerte.En: With tears shining in his eyes, Carlos held Sofía tighter.Es: Había logrado sentir la presencia de Mariana y enseñó a su hija a hacer lo mismo.En: He had managed to feel Mariana's presence and taught his daughter to do the same.Es: Esa noche, entre risas y lágrimas, Carlos transformó la tristeza en un homenaje a la mujer que siempre sería parte de sus vidas.En: That night, between laughter and tears, Carlos transformed the sadness into a tribute to the woman who would always be a part of their lives.Es: La Playa del Resplandor no solo era una vista hermosa, sino el lugar donde las historias de amor eterno surgían bajo la luz de una luna mágica.En: Playa del Resplandor was not only a beautiful sight but the place where stories of eternal love arose under the light of a magical moon. Vocabulary Words:the moon: la lunathe shore: la orillathe backpack: la mochilathe breeze: la brisathe sand: la arenathe blanket: la mantathe lantern: la linternathe candles: las velasthe pumpkin: la calabazathe snacks: los bocadillosthe apple juice: el jugo de manzanathe waves: las olasthe stars: las estrellasthe wind: el vientothe secrets: los secretosthe stories: las historiasthe memories: los recuerdosthe laughter: las risasthe presence: la presenciathe sadness: la tristezathe tribute: el homenajethe love: el amorthe life: la vidathe traditions: las tradicionesthe pain: el dolorthe chest: el pechothe lights: las lucesthe tears: las lágrimasthe celebration: la celebración

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Dancing in the Rain: A Chuseok Festival at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-07-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을의 선선한 바람이 서울의 경복궁을 부드럽게 감쌌다.En: The cool autumn breeze gently enveloped Gyeongbokgung in Seoul.Ko: 그 웅장한 궁의 배경에서 축제 준비가 바쁘게 진행되었다.En: Amidst the backdrop of the majestic palace, preparations for the festival were busily underway.Ko: 민수는 경복궁에서의 특별한 추석 문화 축제를 준비하고 있었다.En: Minsoo was preparing for a special Chuseok cultural festival at Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 민수는 한국 문화를 널리 알리고 싶어했다.En: Minsoo wanted to spread awareness of Korean culture.Ko: 하나는 민수의 친구이자 창의적인 디자이너였다.En: Hana was Minsoo's friend and a creative designer.Ko: 그녀는 민수와 함께 축제의 장식을 맡았다.En: Together with Minsoo, she took charge of the festival's decorations.Ko: 행사에 전통적인 맛을 더하고자 둘은 조화로운 한옥 스타일을 활용했다.En: To add a traditional touch to the event, they utilized a harmonious hanok style.Ko: 지수는 이번 축제에서 전통 한국 무용을 선보일 재능 있는 공연자였다.En: Jisoo was a talented performer set to showcase traditional Korean dance at this festival.Ko: 그녀의 공연은 축제의 하이라이트로 예정되어 있었다.En: Her performance was scheduled to be the highlight of the event.Ko: 그러나, 예기치 못한 상황들이 닥쳤다.En: However, unexpected situations arose.Ko: 행사의 물류 문제와 공연 일정의 변화가 있었다.En: There were logistical issues with the event and changes in the performance schedule.Ko: 그리고, 축제 당일날 비가 올 것이라는 예보까지 있었다.En: Additionally, there was a forecast of rain on the day of the festival.Ko: 민수는 중요한 결정을 해야 했다.En: Minsoo faced important decisions.Ko: 행사 장소를 실내로 옮길지 아니면 새로운 방안을 마련할 것인지 고민했다.En: He had to consider whether to move the event indoors or come up with a new plan.Ko: 날씨에 대처할 방법을 찾아야 했다. 그리고, 지수의 공연을 안전하게 진행하기 위해 시간표를 다시 조정해야 했다.En: He needed to find a way to cope with the weather and had to reschedule to ensure Jisoo's performance could go on safely.Ko: 축제 당일, 흐린 구름이 하늘을 뒤덮었다.En: On the day of the festival, cloudy skies draped overhead.Ko: 민수는 빠르게 팀을 모아 마련한 계획을 실행했다.En: Minsoo quickly gathered the team to execute the planned arrangements.Ko: 지수의 공연이 취소될 뻔했지만 민수는 창의적인 방법으로 문제를 해결했다.En: Jisoo's performance was almost canceled, but Minsoo creatively resolved the problem.Ko: 최고의 순간이 다가왔을 때, 지수는 예상치 못한 여건 속에서도 아름답게 춤을 추었다.En: As the peak moment approached, Jisoo danced beautifully despite the unexpected circumstances.Ko: 비가 오락가락하는 가운데 관객들은 우산을 펴고도 공연을 놓치지 않았다.En: Even with the intermittent rain, the audience opened their umbrellas and didn't miss a moment of the performance.Ko: 비로 인해 공연은 오히려 더욱 특별한 분위기를 자아냈다.En: The rain created an even more special atmosphere for the performance.Ko: 결국 축제는 성공적으로 마무리되었다.En: In the end, the festival concluded successfully.Ko: 민수는 자신의 노력이 결실을 맺어 기뻤다.En: Minsoo was happy that his efforts bore fruit.Ko: 많은 방문객들은 한국 문화에 대한 새롭고 깊은 감상을 안고 돌아갔다.En: Many visitors returned with a newfound and deep appreciation for Korean culture.Ko: 지수의 공연은 장관이었다는 칭찬이 이어졌다.En: Compliments continued that Jisoo's performance was spectacular.Ko: 이번 경험으로 민수는 문제 해결 능력에 대한 자신감을 얻었다.En: From this experience, Minsoo gained confidence in his problem-solving abilities.Ko: 앞으로 더 많은 문화 행사를 기획하리라 결심했다.En: He resolved to plan more cultural events in the future.Ko: 역경을 창의적으로 극복할 수 있는 능력을 가진 민수는 더 큰 꿈을 꾸게 되었다.En: With the capacity to creatively overcome adversity, Minsoo began to dream even bigger. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 바람enveloped: 감쌌다backdrop: 배경preparations: 준비awareness: 알리고utilized: 활용했다harmonious: 조화로운logistical: 물류forecast: 예보cope: 대처할reschedule: 조정해야overhead: 뒤덮었다intermittent: 오락가락하는umbrellas: 우산resolved: 해결했다adversity: 역경appreciation: 감상spectacular: 장관gently: 부드럽게majestic: 웅장한cultural: 문화highlight: 하이라이트unexpected: 예기치 못한circumstances: 상황indoor: 실내creatively: 창의적으로execute: 실행했다moment: 순간draped: 뒤덮었다concluded: 마무리되었다

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Lena's Autumn Quest: Finding Comfort in Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lena strosar genom de smala gränderna i Gamla Stan.En: Lena strolls through the narrow alleys of Gamla Stan.Sv: Det är en vacker höstdag.En: It's a beautiful autumn day.Sv: Löven på träden skiftar i gult och rött.En: The leaves on the trees are changing to yellow and red.Sv: Det är kyligt, och en svag doft av kanel sprider sig från kaféerna.En: It's chilly, and a faint scent of cinnamon wafts from the cafés.Sv: Lena är på jakt efter nya höstkläder.En: Lena is on the hunt for new autumn clothes.Sv: Hon går sida vid sida med sina vänner, Sven och Elin.En: She walks side by side with her friends, Sven and Elin.Sv: Sven pekar på en modern butik.En: Sven points at a modern store.Sv: "Titta, Lena!En: "Look, Lena!"Sv: ", säger han uppmuntrande.En: he says encouragingly.Sv: Men Lena stannar inte.En: But Lena doesn't stop.Sv: Hon söker efter något speciellt, ett plagg som kan erbjuda tröst och värme.En: She is searching for something special, a garment that can offer comfort and warmth.Sv: Butikerna är fulla av folk och priserna är höga.En: The stores are full of people and the prices are high.Sv: Det är svårt att hitta något passande.En: It's difficult to find something suitable.Sv: Lena blir frustrerad.En: Lena becomes frustrated.Sv: Hon känner en längtan efter de enklare tiderna i sitt liv.En: She feels a longing for the simpler times in her life.Sv: Plötsligt minns hon en gammal liten butik i närheten.En: Suddenly, she remembers an old little store nearby.Sv: "Jag ska gå in där", säger Lena och pekar mot en liten mysig butik i en av gränderna.En: "I'm going in there," says Lena and points towards a small cozy shop in one of the alleys.Sv: Butiken påminner henne om utflykter med sin mormor.En: The store reminds her of outings with her grandmother.Sv: De brukade stanna där när hon var liten.En: They used to stop there when she was little.Sv: Inne i butiken är det lugnt och fridfullt.En: Inside the store, it's calm and peaceful.Sv: Atmosfären känns hemtrevlig.En: The atmosphere feels homely.Sv: Lena drar handen över en rad med mjuka tröjor.En: Lena runs her hand over a row of soft sweaters.Sv: Plötsligt får hon syn på en som tar andan ur henne.En: Suddenly, she spots one that takes her breath away.Sv: Den är nästan identisk med den tröja hennes mormor stickade åt henne som barn.En: It is almost identical to the sweater her grandmother knitted for her as a child.Sv: Tröjan är varm, med en vacker stickad mönster som Lena känner igen.En: The sweater is warm, with a beautiful knitted pattern that Lena recognizes.Sv: Lena ler.En: Lena smiles.Sv: Hon känner en våg av minnen skölja över sig.En: She feels a wave of memories wash over her.Sv: Hon ser sin mormors leende ansikte framför sig och känner värmen i sitt hjärta.En: She sees her grandmother's smiling face in front of her and feels warmth in her heart.Sv: Utan att tveka köper hon tröjan.En: Without hesitation, she buys the sweater.Sv: När de återvänder ut på gatan igen, känner Lena sig mer bunden till sina minnen.En: When they return to the street again, Lena feels more connected to her memories.Sv: Trots att tiden har gått, inser hon att hennes förflutna alltid kommer att vara en del av henne.En: Even though time has passed, she realizes that her past will always be part of her.Sv: Hon håller tröjan tätt intill sig, känner tyget mot sin hud och ett leende sprider sig över hennes läppar.En: She holds the sweater close to her, feeling the fabric against her skin, and a smile spreads across her lips.Sv: "Lena, hittade du det du letade efter?"En: "Lena, did you find what you were looking for?"Sv: frågar Elin.En: asks Elin.Sv: "Ja", svarar Lena, "jag hittade precis det jag behövde."En: "Yes," replies Lena, "I found exactly what I needed."Sv: Hon känner sig lugn.En: She feels calm.Sv: Höstvindarna känns inte lika kalla längre.En: The autumn winds don't feel as cold anymore.Sv: Med sina vänner vid sin sida och tröjan i sin väska vet hon att det finns tröst i minnena och att de alltid kan ge henne värme i hjärtat.En: With her friends by her side and the sweater in her bag, she knows there is comfort in memories and that they can always give her warmth in her heart. Vocabulary Words:strolls: strosarnarrow: smalaalleys: grändernachilly: kyligtfaint: svaghunt: jaktgarment: plaggfrustrated: frustreradlonging: längtanoutings: utflykterpeaceful: fridfullthomely: hemtrevligsweaters: tröjorbreath away: andan ur henneidentical: identiskknitted: stickadepattern: mönstermemories: minnenhesitation: tvekaconnected: bundenfabric: tygetspreads: sprider sigcalm: lugnautumn winds: höstvindarnascent: doftspecial: specielltsuitable: passanderecognizes: känner igenwarmth: värmewave: våg

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds Amidst Jerusalem's Vibrant Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-04-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בשוק מחנה יהודה בירושלים, הסתיו נמצא באוויר.En: In the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, autumn is in the air.He: הריחות של הפירות הטריים והלחם הטרי ממלאים את האוויר.En: The scents of fresh fruits and freshly baked bread fill the atmosphere.He: הקישוטים של סוכות תלויים מכל צד והאנשים ממהרים בין הדוכנים.En: The Sukkot decorations hang from every side, and people hurry between the stalls.He: זהו מקום שבו כל חמשת החושים מתעוררים.En: It is a place where all five senses are awakened.He: בין כל האנשים, יעל מסתובבת.En: Amid all the people, Yael is wandering.He: היא מחפשת את החברים הישנים שלה, אורן ושירה.En: She is searching for her old friends, Oren and Shira.He: יעל מחייכת לעצמה, נזכרת בזמנים שבהם שלושתם בילו יחד - צחוק בלתי פוסק ושיחות עד השעות הקטנות של הלילה.En: Yael smiles to herself, reminiscing about the times when the three of them spent time together—endless laughter and conversations that lasted until the wee hours of the night.He: המצב מסובך.En: The situation is complicated.He: השוק רועש ומלא, קשה לשמוע ולהתמקד.En: The market is noisy and crowded, making it hard to hear and focus.He: אי אפשר למצוא מישהו בין כל ההמולה הזאת.En: It's impossible to find anyone among such commotion.He: בלבה, היא יודעת שיש ביניהם דברים לא פתורים מהעבר, דברים שכדאי לדבר עליהם.En: In her heart, she knows there are unresolved matters between them from the past, things worth discussing.He: אבל יעל נחושה.En: But Yael is determined.He: היא מרגישה את רוח הסוכות ורוצה לשחזר את רגעי החברות החמימים.En: She feels the spirit of Sukkot and wants to rekindle those warm moments of friendship.He: היא יודעת שאורן ושירה הם חלק חשוב מהזיכרונות שלה ושל חייה.En: She knows that Oren and Shira are an important part of her memories and her life.He: לפתע, היא רואה אותם.En: Suddenly, she sees them.He: אורן ושירה עומדים ליד סוכה רגועה ומיוחדת.En: Oren and Shira are standing beside a calm and special sukkah.He: הלב של יעל פועם מהר.En: Yael's heart beats quickly.He: היא מתקרבת אליהם, כל כך הרבה זיכרונות עולים בראשה.En: She approaches them, and so many memories flood her mind.He: באותו רגע, כל המתחים מהעבר נראים קטנים מאוד.En: In that moment, all the past tensions seem very small.He: הם מתחבקים וצוחקים, כאילו כל השנים לא הפרידו ביניהם.En: They hug and laugh, as if all the years hadn't separated them.He: הם נכנסים לסוכה, והצבעים והקישוטים סביבה יוצרים אווירה קסומה ומשפחתית.En: They enter the sukkah, and the colors and decorations around them create a magical and familial atmosphere.He: הם מתחילים לשתף חוויות ולספר סיפורים.En: They begin sharing experiences and telling stories.He: הסוכה מלאת צחוק ושמחה.En: The sukkah is filled with laughter and joy.He: הם מדברים על החיים, מפרקים קונפליקטים ישנים ומסכימים להתראות לעיתים קרובות יותר.En: They talk about life, resolve old conflicts, and agree to meet more often.He: יעל מבינה, בזמן שהם יושבים בסוכה, שהחברות האמיתית לא נעלמת.En: Yael realizes, while they sit in the sukkah, that true friendship never disappears.He: היא אולי משתנה, אבל הבסיס נשאר חזק כפי שהיה.En: It may change, but the foundation remains as strong as it was.He: אפילו בשוק ההומה וברעש החג, התחושה הזו של חיבור אמיתי לא הולכת לאיבוד.En: Even in the bustling market and the noise of the holiday, this feeling of true connection isn't lost. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוscents: ריחותatmosphere: אווירawakened: מתעורריםwandering: מסתובבתreminiscing: נזכרתcompanions: חבריםlaughter: צחוקwee hours: שעות קטנותcomplicated: מסובךcommotion: המולהunresolved: לא פתוריםdetermined: נחושהrekindle: לשחזרmemories: זיכרונותcalm: רגועהflood: עוליםtensions: מתחיםfamiliar: משפחתיתresolve: מפרקיםconflicts: קונפליקטיםfrequent: לעיתים קרובותgenuine: אמיתיתconnection: חיבורbustling: הומהdisappears: נעלמתfoundation: בסיסremains: נשארsimplify: לפשטcomplicated: מסובךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: When Elephants Made a Dad Disconnect and Connect Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-04-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Bence állt a Budapest Zoo és Botanikus Kert bejáratánál, mellette kis lánya, Réka.En: Bence stood at the entrance of the Budapest Zoo és Botanikus Kert, with his little daughter, Réka, by his side.Hu: Az ősz színei elvarázsolták a parkot; arany és narancssárga falevelek borították a földet, a levegő pedig friss volt és kellemesen hűvös.En: The colors of autumn enchanted the park; golden and orange leaves covered the ground, and the air was fresh and pleasantly cool.Hu: Ahogy beléptek, Bence mélyet lélegzett és elmosolyodott.En: As they walked in, Bence took a deep breath and smiled.Hu: Ez a nap Rékáé volt, érezte, hogy most fontos, hogy együtt legyenek és közelebb kerüljenek egymáshoz.En: This day was meant for Réka, he felt it was important to be together and become closer.Hu: "Mit szeretnél először látni?" kérdezte Bence vidáman.En: "What would you like to see first?" Bence asked cheerfully.Hu: "Az elefántokat!" kiáltotta Réka izgatottan, és már húzta is őt a park belseje felé.En: "The elephants!" Réka shouted excitedly, already pulling him toward the interior of the park.Hu: Amerre csak mentek, mindenhol családok kacagása és állatok zajai töltötték meg a teret.En: Everywhere they went, the laughter of families and the noises of animals filled the space.Hu: Az út során azonban Bence telefonja többször is megcsörent.En: However, during the visit, Bence's phone rang several times.Hu: Munka hívta, és bár előre megfogadta, hogy ma félreteszi a munkát, mégis fel kellett vennie.En: Work was calling, and though he had promised himself to put work aside today, he still had to answer.Hu: Réka néha megállt és várta, hogy apja végre befejezze.En: Réka occasionally stopped and waited for her father to finally finish.Hu: Hiába élvezte a látványt, érezte, hogy valami elvonja Bence figyelmét.En: Even though she enjoyed the sights, she could feel that something was distracting Bence's attention.Hu: Az elefántházhoz érve, az esti etetés előtt, Réka megállt, és mélyen Bence szemébe nézett.En: Arriving at the elephant house, just before the evening feeding, Réka stopped and looked deep into Bence's eyes.Hu: "Apa, szeretnék veled lenni, igazán. Olyan, mintha mindig csak a telefonoddal és a munkáddal lennél" - mondta csöndesen.En: "Dad, I want to be with you, really. It feels like you're always with your phone and work," she said quietly.Hu: Bence szíve összeszorult.En: Bence's heart tightened.Hu: Rájött, mennyire elhanyagolta a pillanat értékét.En: He realized how much he had neglected the value of the moment.Hu: Ebben a percben a döntés megszületett benne.En: At that moment, he made a decision.Hu: Elrakta a telefont, lezárta, és zsebre tette.En: He put away the phone, closed it, and slipped it into his pocket.Hu: "Mostantól csak veled vagyok, Réka. Ez a nap a miénk!" mondta eltökélten.En: "From now on, I'm just with you, Réka. This day is ours!" he said resolutely.Hu: Aznap délután együtt nézték az elefánt etetést.En: That afternoon, they watched the elephant feeding together.Hu: Réka csillogó szemekkel mutogatott és mesélte az elefántok történeteit, amiket az iskolában tanult.En: Réka, with sparkling eyes, pointed and told stories about the elephants that she had learned in school.Hu: Bence pedig figyelt és mosolygott, szívébe zárva minden pillanatot.En: Bence listened and smiled, cherishing every moment in his heart.Hu: Az ősz minden szépsége körülvette őket, az állatok közelsége pedig megteremtette annak az élménynek a varázsát, amire Réka mindig emlékezni fog.En: The beauty of autumn surrounded them, and the proximity of the animals created the magic of the experience that Réka would always remember.Hu: Bence most már tudta, hogy minden nap egy kicsit Rékáé, és a munka nem lehet fontosabb az együtt töltött időnél.En: Bence now knew that every day was a little bit Réka's, and work could not be more important than the time spent together.Hu: Mikor kijöttek a park kapuján, a nap lassan búcsúzott a horizont mögött, és Bence megfogadta magában: soha nem fogja elfelejteni, mennyire fontos is az a szépséges, közösen töltött idő.En: When they left the park's gate, the sun slowly bid farewell behind the horizon, and Bence made a vow to himself: he would never forget how important that beautiful, shared time was. Vocabulary Words:entrance: bejáratenchanted: elvarázsoltákleaves: falevelekpleasantly: kellemesencheerfully: vidámaninterior: belsejelaughter: kacagásaoccasionally: néhadistracting: elvonjafeeding: etetésquietly: csöndesentightened: összeszorultneglected: elhanyagoltaresolutely: eltökéltencherishing: szívébe zárvaproximity: közelségemagic: varázsahorizon: horizontvow: megfogadtashared: közösengolden: aranyrealized: rájöttmoments: pillanatoksparkling: csillogóignored: elfelejtenipark: parkotexperience: élménynekpromised: megfogadtafocused: figyelmetstories: történeteit

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From City Lights to Orchard Nights: Yael's Return Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בין שדות התפוחים, בחיק הקיבוץ הצפוני, חזרה יעל הביתה.En: Between the apple fields, in the embrace of the northern kibbutz, Yael returned home.He: היא עזבה את העולם העירוני כדי למצוא את שורשיה מחדש.En: She left the urban world to rediscover her roots.He: הנשמה שלה חיפשה מקום שקט, עם תחושת שייכות וחיבור לארץ.En: Her soul was searching for a quiet place, with a sense of belonging and connection to the land.He: עכשיו זה סתיו, והקיבוץ מתכונן לקראת סוכות.En: Now it's autumn, and the kibbutz is preparing for Sukkot.He: האוויר נוצץ מאור השמש ומפושט ניחוחות התפוחים הבשלים.En: The air sparkles with sunlight and is filled with the scent of ripe apples.He: הקהילה כבר עסוקה בהכנות לחגיגות, אך העיקרי הוא קטיף התפוחים - אירוע שמאחד את כולם.En: The community is already busy with preparations for the celebrations, but the main focus is the apple harvest—an event that unites everyone.He: אבי, חבר קיבוץ וותיק ומקובל, עוקב אחרי יעל בעין ספקנית.En: Avi, a veteran and respected member of the kibbutz, observes Yael with a skeptical eye.He: הוא אינו בטוח שהיא תעמוד בדרישות החיים כאן.En: He is unsure if she will meet the demands of life here.He: בשבילו, מסורת וחברות הן מעל הכל.En: For him, tradition and camaraderie are above all.He: ויעל הבריקה מברק צעיר, שונה מכל מה שהוא רגיל לו.En: And Yael shone with youthful brilliance, different from anything he was used to.He: יום קודם לתחילת הקטיף, יעל פונה לאבי.En: A day before the start of the harvest, Yael approaches Avi.He: "אני רוצה לעזור," היא אומרת, הקול שלה יציב.En: "I want to help," she says, her voice steady.He: אבי מביט בה, שאריות ספק נכרכות במבטו.En: Avi looks at her, remnants of doubt lingering in his gaze.He: "את בטוחה?En: "Are you sure?He: אנו צריכים מישהו שיוכל לשאת פעמיים מהרגיל.En: We need someone who can carry twice the usual.He: זה לא למשחק.En: This isn't a game."He: "יעל לא נרתעת.En: Yael is undaunted.He: היא מחליטה להתנדב למטרות המאתגרות ביותר.En: She decides to volunteer for the most challenging tasks.He: היא מתעוררת עם עלות השחר, לקראת יום שבוּע עבודה שהיא יודעת שבסופו יוכיח את עצמו.En: She rises at dawn, ready for a work week she knows will prove itself in the end.He: הימים מתקדמים בין סלי התפוחים, ידיים עובדות והפסקות קצרות.En: The days pass among baskets of apples, working hands, and short breaks.He: גם כששרירי יעלה עייפים, היא לא מוותרת.En: Even when Yael's muscles are tired, she doesn't give up.He: אבי ממשיך לפקח עליה, מבטו עדיין חוקר.En: Avi continues to supervise her, his gaze still inquisitive.He: בחגיגה המרכזית של סוכות, פתאום מגיעה סערה עזה.En: During the main Sukkot celebration, a fierce storm suddenly arrives.He: הרוחות שואגות והגלים יורדים.En: The winds howl, and waves descend.He: הקציר נמצא בסכנה כששלכת מעיפה תפוחים לכל כיוון.En: The harvest is at risk as the wind blows apples in every direction.He: יעל ואבי נזעקים לאסוף את השאריות.En: Yael and Avi rush to gather the remnants.He: ביחד הם עובדים.En: Together they work.He: מרימים, מסדרים, נאבקים ברוח החזקה.En: Lifting, arranging, struggling against the strong wind.He: יעל מתפקדה בעקביות, ואבי נדהם לקבל עזרה שאינה מתקררת.En: Yael performs consistently, and Avi is amazed to receive unwavering help.He: כשהסערה נרגעת, התפוחים נאספים שוב.En: When the storm calms, the apples are collected again.He: האובדן בלתי נמנע, אך הרוח וההתמדה נותרים בלבבות כולם.En: The loss is inevitable, but the spirit and perseverance remain in everyone's hearts.He: הקהילה מתחילה לחגוג את החוסן והאחדות.En: The community begins to celebrate resilience and unity.He: אבי פונה ליעל, נימה חדשה בקולו.En: Avi turns to Yael, a new tone in his voice.He: "את הוכחת את עצמך," הוא אומר בחיוך קטן.En: "You proved yourself," he says with a small smile.He: "ברוך הבא לשבט.En: "Welcome to the tribe."He: "יעל מחייכת בהקלה ובהכרה עצמית.En: Yael smiles with relief and self-recognition.He: היא מצאה את מקומה כאן.En: She found her place here.He: קיבוץ זה לא רק חיים בקבוצה, זה גם לדעת כיצד להתמודד יחד מול הסערות.En: Kibbutz is not just about living in a group; it's also about knowing how to face the storms together. Vocabulary Words:embrace: חיקroots: שורשיהbelonging: שייכותsparkles: נוצץripe: בשליםveteran: וותיקcamaraderie: חברותskeptical: ספקניתundaunted: לא נרתעתvolunteer: להתנדבchallenging: המאתגרותdawn: עלות השחרinquisitive: חוקרfierce: עזהhowl: שואגותremnants: שאריותstruggling: נאבקיםconsistently: בעקביותunwavering: שאינה מתקררתinevitable: בלתי נמנעperseverance: וההתמדהresilience: חוסןtribe: שבטself-recognition: הכרה עצמיתsupervise: לפקחharvest: קטיףcelebrations: חגיגותprepare: מתכונןgaze: מבטprove: יוכיחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lucía's Hope: Healing and Heartbeats in Ciudad de México Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de la Ciudad de México, el hospital estaba lleno de actividad.En: In the heart of Ciudad de México, the hospital was bustling with activity.Es: En los pasillos, el colorido papel picado anunciaba la llegada del Día de los Muertos.En: In the hallways, the colorful papel picado announced the arrival of Día de los Muertos.Es: Lucía, una enfermera dedicada, caminaba rápidamente entre las habitaciones.En: Lucía, a dedicated nurse, was walking quickly between rooms.Es: Estaba agotada, pero no dejaba de sonreír.En: She was exhausted, but she didn't stop smiling.Es: Lucía amaba su trabajo.En: Lucía loved her job.Es: Ese otoño, las hojas crujientes y el aire fresco le recordaban la belleza de su ciudad, incluso mientras corría entre pacientes.En: That autumn, the crunchy leaves and the fresh air reminded her of the beauty of her city, even while she ran between patients.Es: Sin embargo, había algo que le preocupaba más: Javier, un niño dulce de tan solo nueve años, que había sido admitido con síntomas misteriosos.En: However, there was something that worried her more: Javier, a sweet nine-year-old boy, who had been admitted with mysterious symptoms.Es: Javier era curioso, a pesar de su enfermedad.En: Javier was curious, despite his illness.Es: Todos los días preguntaba a Lucía sobre sus instrumentos médicos.En: Every day he asked Lucía about her medical instruments.Es: Ella siempre le respondía con paciencia, aunque el cansancio la golpeaba.En: She always answered him patiently, even though fatigue hit her.Es: Él soñaba con estar de vuelta en casa para el Día de los Muertos, decorando su altar con Marisol, su hermana mayor.En: He dreamed of being back home for Día de los Muertos, decorating his altar with Marisol, his older sister.Es: Marisol, siempre al lado de su hermano, mostraba una valentía admirable.En: Marisol, always by her brother's side, showed admirable bravery.Es: Su amor por Javier la hacía fuerte, pero estaba cansada.En: Her love for Javier made her strong, but she was tired.Es: Necesitaba respuestas.En: She needed answers.Es: Lucía entendía su desesperación.En: Lucía understood her desperation.Es: Decidió que haría todo lo posible para encontrar una solución.En: She decided she would do everything possible to find a solution.Es: El hospital estaba lleno y los recursos limitados.En: The hospital was full and resources were limited.Es: Aun así, Lucía se comprometió a no rendirse.En: Even so, Lucía committed to not giving up.Es: Decidió quedarse tarde, sumergiéndose en libros y consultando a otros especialistas.En: She decided to stay late, immersing herself in books and consulting other specialists.Es: Debía descifrar las señales que el cuerpo de Javier mostraba.En: She had to decipher the signals Javier's body was showing.Es: Finalmente, tras horas de investigación, Lucía descubrió algo crucial.En: Finally, after hours of research, Lucía discovered something crucial.Es: Un resultado de prueba reveló el misterio; una rara enfermedad tropical era la causante.En: A test result revealed the mystery; a rare tropical disease was the cause.Es: Pero justo en ese momento, Javier empeoró.En: But just at that moment, Javier worsened.Es: Lucía actuó rápidamente.En: Lucía acted quickly.Es: No había tiempo que perder.En: There was no time to lose.Es: Al día siguiente, con el tratamiento adecuado, Javier comenzó a mejorar.En: The following day, with the right treatment, Javier began to improve.Es: Lucía lo visitó y encontró en sus ojos un brillo nuevo y feliz.En: Lucía visited him and found a new, happy sparkle in his eyes.Es: El día en que lo dieron de alta, la familia la invitó a su celebración.En: On the day he was discharged, the family invited her to their celebration.Es: Marisol y Javier la rodearon con un gran abrazo.En: Marisol and Javier surrounded her with a big hug.Es: Lucía, conmovida, aceptó con gratitud.En: Lucía, moved, accepted with gratitude.Es: En la noche de Día de los Muertos, Lucía se unió a la familia de Javier, rodeada de calaveritas de azúcar y las brillantes flores de cempasúchil.En: On the night of Día de los Muertos, Lucía joined Javier's family, surrounded by calaveritas de azúcar and the bright flores de cempasúchil.Es: Sus preocupaciones parecían disiparse en el calor de la compañía y el espíritu de la festividad.En: Her worries seemed to dissipate in the warmth of the company and the spirit of the festivity.Es: Lucía entendió que su papel en el hospital era más que un trabajo; era una conexión humana profunda.En: Lucía understood that her role in the hospital was more than a job; it was a deep human connection.Es: Esa noche, se fue a casa con un renovado sentido de propósito, agradecida por haber sido parte de una historia de amor, familia y esperanza.En: That night, she went home with a renewed sense of purpose, grateful to have been part of a story of love, family, and hope. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe hallway: el pasillothe nurse: la enfermeraexhausted: agotadathe autumn: el otoñocrunchy: crujientesthe leaf: la hojato worry: preocuparthe symptom: el síntomathe instrument: el instrumentothe altar: el altaradmirable bravery: una valentía admirableto understand: entenderthe desperation: la desesperaciónto commit: comprometerseto give up: rendirseto immerse oneself: sumergirseto consult: consultarto decipher: descifrarthe signal: la señalcrucial: crucialthe test result: el resultado de pruebathe disease: la enfermedadthe treatment: el tratamientothe sparkle: el brilloto discharge: dar de altathe hug: el abrazoto move emotionally: conmoverto dissipate: disiparsethe festivity: la festividad

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Friendship Goals: Jiho's Heartwarming Autumn at the Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 고아원은 가을맞이 준비로 분주했습니다.En: The orphanage in Seoul was busy preparing for autumn.Ko: 창밖에는 형형색색의 나뭇잎이 선명한 하늘을 배경으로 떨어지고 있었어요.En: Outside the window, colorful leaves fell against the backdrop of a bright sky.Ko: 아이들은 언제나처럼 뒤뜰 작은 축구장에 모여 바람을 맞으며 축구를 했습니다.En: As always, the children gathered on the small soccer field in the backyard, playing soccer in the wind.Ko: 지호는 12살의 꼭 축구를 사랑하는 소년이었습니다.En: Jiho was a 12-year-old boy who loved soccer.Ko: 그러나 그는 요즘 아픕니다.En: However, he had been unwell lately.Ko: 그의 마음속에 걱정과 불안이 가득했습니다.En: His heart was filled with worries and anxiety.Ko: 축구 챔피언십 시즌이 다가오고 있었지만, 그는 병으로 인해 경기에 참여할 수 없었습니다.En: The soccer championship season was approaching, but due to his illness, he could not participate in the game.Ko: 지호는 다른 아이들과 함께 하는 경기를 그리워하며 이상하게도 소외감을 느꼈습니다.En: Longing to play with the other kids, Jiho strangely felt left out.Ko: 추석이 다가오자 고아원은 더욱 활기찼습니다.En: As Chuseok approached, the orphanage became livelier.Ko: 각종 전통 음식이 준비되고, 복도에는 송편의 맛있는 냄새가 가득했습니다.En: Various traditional foods were prepared, and the delicious smell of songpyeon filled the hallways.Ko: 하지만 지호는 여전히 침대에 누워 촉촉하게 찬 조명 속에서 휴식했습니다.En: But Jiho continued to lie in bed, resting under the gentle, cool lights.Ko: 그때, 그의 친구 은지와 태양이 옆으로 다가왔습니다.En: Then, his friends Eunji and Taeyang came up to him.Ko: "지호, 넌 꼭 나아질 거야," 은지는 따뜻하게 말하며 지호의 이마를 만졌습니다.En: "Jiho, you will get better," Eunji said warmly, touching his forehead.Ko: 태양도 웃으며 말했습니다. "우린 너 없이 경기를 이길 수 없어."En: Taeyang smiled and said, "We can't win the game without you."Ko: 지호는 결심했습니다.En: Jiho made up his mind.Ko: 그가 경기에 참여할 수 없더라도, 그는 다시 강해질 것입니다.En: Even if he couldn't participate in the game, he would become strong again.Ko: 그는 비밀스럽게 혼자 작은 운동을 시작하고, 좋아하는 축구선수의 영상을 보며 스스로를 동기부여했습니다.En: He secretly began doing small exercises and watched videos of his favorite soccer players to motivate himself.Ko: 드디어 대망의 경기 날, 지호는 여전히 몸이 약했지만 나서기로 결심했습니다.En: Finally, on the day of the much-anticipated match, although still weak, Jiho decided to step up.Ko: 경기장은 흥미로운 분위기로 가득 찼고 주변에는 환호하는 아이들로 가득찼습니다.En: The stadium was filled with an exciting atmosphere and surrounded by cheering children.Ko: 지호는 축구장에 들어섰고, 그의 마음은 두근거렸습니다.En: Jiho stepped onto the field, his heart pounding.Ko: 그는 공을 잡고 뛰기 시작했지만, 몸은 쉽게 지쳤습니다.En: He started to run with the ball, but his body tired easily.Ko: 그 순간, 그의 친구들이 달려와 그를 도왔습니다.En: At that moment, his friends came running to help him.Ko: 은지와 태양은 지호의 어깨를 잡고 그에게 미소 지었습니다.En: Eunji and Taeyang held his shoulders and smiled at him.Ko: "괜찮아, 지호야. 네가 여기 있는 것만으로 우린 충분해," 태양이 말했습니다.En: "It's okay, Jiho. Just having you here is enough for us," Taeyang said.Ko: 은지와 태양의 말에 지호는 깨달았습니다. 그는 축구를 통해 단순히 경기를 하는 것 이상으로 소중한 우정을 쌓았음을 알게 되었습니다.En: Through their words, Jiho realized he had built a precious friendship through soccer, something more than just playing the game.Ko: 지호는 친구들의 미소를 보며 진정한 연결이야말로 자신이 필요로 했던 것임을 깨달았습니다.En: Seeing the smiles of his friends, he understood that true connection was what he needed.Ko: 추석이 끝나갈 즈음, 지호는 비록 축구 경기에 참여하지 못했지만 마음속 깊이 행복을 느꼈습니다.En: As Chuseok was coming to an end, although he hadn't participated in the soccer match, Jiho felt true happiness deep in his heart.Ko: 아이들은 지호를 보고 "우리는 항상 함께야, 지호야,"라며 따뜻하게 안아주었습니다.En: The children warmly hugged him and said, "We are always together, Jiho."Ko: 지호는 웃으며 말했습니다. "고마워, 정말로."En: Jiho smiled and said, "Thank you, truly."Ko: 따뜻한 가을바람이 불며, 모든 것이 평온했습니다.En: The warm autumn wind blew, and everything was peaceful.Ko: 지호는 결국 자신이 어딘가에 속해 있다는 것을 깊이 깨달았습니다.En: Jiho finally realized that he belonged somewhere.Ko: 그는 결코 혼자가 아니었습니다.En: He was not alone at all. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: 고아원autumn: 가을backdrop: 배경anxiety: 불안championship: 챔피언십participate: 참여하다longing: 그리워하다strangely: 이상하게도excluded: 소외감을 느끼다delicious: 맛있는motivated: 동기부여하다anticipated: 대망의stadium: 경기장pounding: 두근거리다precious: 소중한realized: 깨달았다connection: 연결belonged: 속하다peaceful: 평온하다various: 각종songpyeon: 송편hallways: 복도gathered: 모이다whispering: 속삭이다exercise: 운동surrounded: 둘러싸다precipice: 절벽embraced: 안아주다decided: 결심하다horizon: 수평선

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Voice: Sindre's Journey from Invisible to Indomitable Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: I stuen hos familien til Sindre var det alltid liv og røre.En: In stuen at Sindre's family home, there was always life and excitement.No: Tradisjonen tro samlet slekta seg hver høst, og huset luktet av nytraktet kaffe som blandet seg med den skarpe høstlufta som snek seg inn gjennom det åpne vinduet.En: As per tradition, the relatives gathered each autumn, and the house smelled of freshly brewed coffee mixed with the crisp autumn air sneaking in through the open window.No: Sollyset strømmet inn og badet de gulnende løvtrærne utenfor i et varmt lys.En: Sunlight streamed in, bathing the yellowing trees outside in a warm light.No: Sindre satt på en av de mange uensartede stolene, plassert litt i utkanten av slektens samtaler.En: Sindre sat on one of the many mismatched chairs, placed slightly on the outskirts of the family's conversations.No: Han visste hvordan disse familietreffene alltid endte; han ble ofte oversett, ikke ulikt hvordan det var i skolehverdagen.En: He knew how these family gatherings always ended; he was often overlooked, not unlike how it was during school days.No: Sindre hadde alltid vært den stille og litt usynlige typen.En: Sindre had always been the quiet and somewhat invisible type.No: På skolen hadde læreren delt ut en stor gruppeoppgave, og Sindre håpet dette kunne bli sjansen hans til å skille seg ut.En: At school, the teacher had assigned a large group project, and Sindre hoped this could be his chance to stand out.No: På den andre siden av rommet satt Lina, hans eldre kusine, som likte å være midtpunktet.En: On the other side of the room sat Lina, his older cousin, who liked to be the center of attention.No: Hun lo høyt sammen med de andre familiemedlemmene, og det virket som alle i rommet lente seg mot henne, som om hennes selvsikkerhet var en magnet.En: She laughed loudly with the other family members, and it seemed as if everyone in the room leaned towards her, as if her confidence was a magnet.No: Sindre sukket, men bestemt reiste han seg opp.En: Sindre sighed, but resolutely he stood up.No: Han hadde bestemt seg.En: He had made up his mind.No: Selv om gruppen i prosjektet allerede hadde oversett hans ideer, var han fast bestemt på ikke å la det fortsette.En: Even though the group in the project had already dismissed his ideas, he was determined not to let it continue.No: Han hadde tenkt ut en unik løsning på oppgaven, noe han var sikker på ville imponere læreren.En: He had come up with a unique solution to the assignment, something he was sure would impress the teacher.No: "Kan jeg få alles oppmerksomhet?" sa Sindre, en anelse lavt, men med en viss styrke i stemmen.En: "Can I have everyone's attention?" said Sindre, a hint quietly but with a certain strength in his voice.No: Overraskende nok stilnet rommet.En: Surprisingly, the room quieted down.No: Lina kastet et nysgjerrig blikk mot ham.En: Lina cast a curious glance at him.No: Sindre kjente på sitringen i luften.En: Sindre felt the tingling in the air.No: Han forklarte ideen sin kort og tydelig.En: He explained his idea briefly and clearly.No: Han snakket om hvordan gruppen kunne forbedre prosjektet med hans forslag, hvordan det kunne spare tid og gi bedre resultater.En: He talked about how the group could improve the project with his suggestion, how it could save time and give better results.No: Lina så på ham med et lite smil.En: Lina looked at him with a small smile.No: "Jeg visste ikke at du hadde jobbet med noe så interessant," sa hun.En: "I didn't know you were working on something so interesting," she said.No: I akkurat det øyeblikket ringte telefonen.En: At that very moment, the phone rang.No: Det var læreren til Sindre.En: It was Sindre's teacher.No: Læreren hadde hørt om ideen hans og ønsket at han skulle presentere den for klassen - på egen hånd.En: The teacher had heard about his idea and wanted him to present it to the class—on his own.No: "Hvordan gikk det med prosjektet?" spurte Sindre litt senere, mens samtalene i stuen hadde tilbakegått til det vanlige, og kaffe igjen ble fylt på halvtomme kopper.En: "How did the project go?" Sindre asked a little later, while the conversations in the living room had returned to the usual, and coffee was being poured into half-empty cups again.No: "Læreren likte det veldig godt," sa han, forsiktig, men med et glimt av stolthet.En: "The teacher liked it very much," he said, cautiously but with a glint of pride.No: "Hun vil at jeg skal presentere det i morgen."En: "She wants me to present it tomorrow."No: Familien så på ham med fornyet respekt, til og med Lina.En: The family looked at him with renewed respect, even Lina.No: Det var som om de endelig så han, ikke bare som den usynlige gutten.En: It was as if they finally saw him, not just as the invisible boy.No: Sindre gjorde seg klar til å dra hjem, og mens han gikk ut døra, følte han noe annet enn før.En: Sindre got ready to go home, and as he walked out the door, he felt something different than before.No: Det var som om løvene utenfor skinte enda litt sterkere nå.En: It was as if the leaves outside shone even a little brighter now.No: Han visste at han kunne hevde seg, både i familien og på skolen.En: He knew he could assert himself, both in the family and at school.No: Han hadde funnet sin stemme.En: He had found his voice. Vocabulary Words:excitement: røretradition: tradisjonenrelatives: slektaautumn: høstfreshly brewed: nytraktetcrisp: skarpeoutskirts: utkantenoverlooked: oversettinvisible: usynligeassignment: oppgavenattention: oppmerksomhetconfidence: selvsikkerhetmagnet: magnetresolutely: bestemtunique: unikimpress: imponerequieted: stilnetsuggestion: forslagimprove: forbedreresults: resultatercurious: nysgjerrigglance: blikktingling: sitringenrenewed: fornyetrespect: respektglint: glimtpride: stolthetassert: hevdeshone: skintevoice: stemme

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost Ring in Aquarium: A Proposal with Unexpected Twists Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-26-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars stå foran Oslo Akvarium.En: Lars stood in front of the Oslo Akvarium.No: Hjertet hans banket raskt.En: His heart was pounding quickly.No: Det var høst.En: It was autumn.No: Trærne var dekket av vakre, gyldne blader.En: The trees were covered with beautiful, golden leaves.No: Lars planla noe spesielt.En: Lars planned something special.No: Han ønsket å fri til Kari.En: He wanted to propose to Kari.No: I lomma lå en ring.En: In his pocket was a ring.No: Han hadde tenkt på dette øyeblikket lenge.En: He had thought about this moment for a long time.No: Alt skulle være perfekt.En: Everything had to be perfect.No: Erik var også med dem.En: Erik was also with them.No: Han var Lars' beste venn.En: He was Lars' best friend.No: Inne i akvariet var det livlig.En: Inside the aquarium, it was lively.No: Folk samlet seg rundt de store tankene, barna hoppet opp og ned i entusiasme mens fiskene svømte forbi.En: People gathered around the large tanks, children jumping up and down with excitement as the fish swam by.No: Det store rommet var fylt med et mykt skinn fra tankene som lyste opp ansiktene deres.En: The large room was filled with a soft glow from the tanks that lit up their faces.No: Lars, Kari og Erik vandret rundt.En: Lars, Kari, and Erik wandered around.No: Kari lo.En: Kari laughed.No: Hun pekte på de fargerike fiskene.En: She pointed at the colorful fish.No: Lars tok dype åndedrag.En: Lars took deep breaths.No: Snart skulle han fri.En: Soon, he would propose.No: Planen var å gjøre det foran den store hajtanken.En: The plan was to do it in front of the big shark tank.No: Men så skjedde noe uventet.En: But then something unexpected happened.No: Lars stakk hånden i lomma.En: Lars reached into his pocket.No: Ringen var borte.En: The ring was gone.No: Panikk grep ham.En: Panic gripped him.No: Hvordan kunne dette skje?En: How could this happen?No: Han hadde vært så forsiktig.En: He had been so careful.No: Tankene strømmet rundt i hodet hans.En: Thoughts raced through his head.No: Skulle han fortelle Kari?En: Should he tell Kari?No: Eller lete stille?En: Or search silently?No: Han stoppet foran tangskogen, klarte ikke å skjule bekymringen.En: He stopped in front of the kelp forest, unable to hide his worry.No: Kari merket det.En: Kari noticed.No: "Lars, er du ok?En: "Lars, are you okay?"No: " spurte hun forsiktig.En: she asked gently.No: Lars så på henne.En: Lars looked at her.No: Han visste han måtte være ærlig.En: He knew he had to be honest.No: "Kari, kan vi snakke?En: "Kari, can we talk?"No: "De satte seg på en benk.En: They sat down on a bench.No: "Jeg hadde en plan.En: "I had a plan.No: Jeg ville be deg om å bli min for alltid," startet Lars, stemmen litt skjelven.En: I wanted to ask you to be mine forever," Lars started, his voice a bit shaky.No: "Men jeg mistet ringen.En: "But I lost the ring."No: "Kari så på ham, øynene fylt av kjærlighet.En: Kari looked at him, her eyes filled with love.No: "Lars, det er i orden.En: "Lars, it's okay.No: Det er tanken som teller.En: It's the thought that counts."No: "Med denne støtten fra Kari følte Lars seg roligere.En: With this support from Kari, Lars felt calmer.No: Erik, som hadde hørt samtalen, tilbød seg å hjelpe.En: Erik, who had heard the conversation, offered to help.No: Han kontaktet personalet i akvariet.En: He contacted the aquarium staff.No: De var veldig hjelpsomme.En: They were very helpful.No: Sammen jobbet de for å finne ringen.En: Together, they worked to find the ring.No: Etter litt leting, fikk de øye på noe glinsende på bunnen av tangskogen.En: After some searching, they spotted something shiny at the bottom of the kelp forest.No: Med forsiktig hjelp fra personalet ble ringen hentet opp.En: With careful assistance from the staff, the ring was retrieved.No: Erik ropte stolt til Lars: "Her er den!En: Erik shouted proudly to Lars: "Here it is!"No: "Lars følte en bølge av lettelse og glede.En: Lars felt a wave of relief and joy.No: Han gikk bort til Kari, med ringen fast i hånden.En: He walked over to Kari, with the ring firmly in hand.No: Han sank ned på ett kne.En: He sank down on one knee.No: Selv om det ikke var som planlagt, var øyeblikket perfekt på sin egen måte.En: Even though it wasn't as planned, the moment was perfect in its own way.No: "Kari, vil du gifte deg med meg?En: "Kari, will you marry me?"No: "Kari smilte, tårene glinset i øynene hennes.En: Kari smiled, tears glistening in her eyes.No: "Ja, ja, det vil jeg.En: "Yes, yes, I will."No: "De omfavnet hverandre mens publikum rundt dem jublet.En: They embraced each other while the crowd around them cheered.No: I et rom fylt med lys og liv, hadde Lars lært noe viktig.En: In a room filled with light and life, Lars had learned something important.No: Perfeksjon var ikke nødvendig.En: Perfection wasn't necessary.No: Autentisitet var det som virkelig telte.En: Authenticity was what truly mattered.No: Hver ny uke de tilbrakte sammen, minnet dem om denne kvelden.En: Every new week they spent together reminded them of that evening.No: Og hver gang de besøkte akvariet på nytt, smilte de begge over minnene, vel vitende om at en ring, en venn og litt ærlighet kunne skape magi der du minst venter det.En: And every time they visited the aquarium again, they both smiled at the memories, knowing well that a ring, a friend, and a little honesty could create magic where you least expect it. Vocabulary Words:stood: ståpounding: banketautumn: høstcovered: dekketplan: planlapropose: fripocket: lommelively: livliggathered: samlettanks: tankersoft: myktglow: skinnwandered: vandretbreathe: åndedragunexpected: uventetpanic: panikkgripped: grepcareful: forsiktigthoughts: tankeneforest: skogworry: bekymringbench: benkshaky: skjelvensupport: støtterelief: lettelseretrieve: hentetsank: sankembraced: omfavnetauthenticity: autentisitetmattered: telte

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Inspiration and Friendship at Insadong's Tea House Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-25-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 인사동의 어느 가을날, 쌀쌀한 바람이 불었습니다.En: One autumn day in Insadong, a chilly wind was blowing.Ko: 추석을 맞아 곳곳에서는 활기찬 소리가 들렸습니다.En: In celebration of Chuseok, lively sounds could be heard everywhere.Ko: 길가에는 오색빛깔의 단풍잎들이 수놓여 있었습니다.En: The roadside was adorned with multicolored autumn leaves.Ko: 지윤은 어느 멋진 주말, 인사동에 있는 찻집을 찾았습니다.En: Jiyun visited a tea house in Insadong on a wonderful weekend.Ko: 그녀는 새로운 영감을 찾아 헤매는 젊은 화가였습니다.En: She was a young artist searching for new inspiration.Ko: 찻집은 조용한 공간이었습니다.En: The tea house was a quiet space.Ko: 부드러운 조명 아래, 섬세한 종이등이 달려 있었습니다.En: Under soft lighting, delicate paper lanterns were hung.Ko: 다양한 차의 향기가 은은하게 퍼졌습니다.En: The subtle aroma of various teas gently filled the air.Ko: 여기서 차를 마시면 마음이 차분해졌습니다.En: Drinking tea here would calm anyone's mind.Ko: 그 찻집에서 민석이라는 청년이 있었습니다.En: In the tea house, there was a young man named Minseok.Ko: 그는 전통 차 문화를 사랑하는 문화 역사 학생이었습니다.En: He was a cultural history student who loved traditional tea culture.Ko: 추석을 맞아 그는 찻집에서 자원봉사를 했습니다.En: To celebrate Chuseok, he volunteered at the tea house.Ko: 그가 바쁘게 일을 하는 동안 지윤이 조용히 찻집 안으로 들어왔습니다.En: While he was busy working, Jiyun quietly entered.Ko: 지윤은 새로운 것을 시도하는 것이 두려웠습니다.En: Jiyun was afraid of trying new things.Ko: 하지만 그날 따라 그녀는 찻집의 차 시연회를 보고 싶었습니다.En: However, on this day, she wanted to see the tea demonstration at the tea house.Ko: 마침내 그녀는 마음을 다잡고 참석하기로 결심했습니다.En: Finally, she resolved to attend.Ko: 민석은 바쁜 가운데서도 지윤의 진지한 눈빛을 놓치지 않았습니다.En: Even in his busyness, Minseok did not miss the earnest look in her eyes.Ko: 민석은 지윤에게 다가갔습니다.En: Minseok approached Jiyun.Ko: "차 시연회는 잠시 뒤 시끄러울 수도 있어요.En: "The tea demonstration might get a bit noisy soon.Ko: 특별히 이곳을 좀 보여드릴까요?En: Would you like a special tour of this place?"Ko: " 민석은 조심스럽게 제안했습니다.En: Minseok suggested carefully.Ko: 지윤은 머뭇거리다 결국 고개를 끄덕였습니다.En: Jiyun hesitated but eventually nodded.Ko: 둘은 조용한 공간에서 차 한 잔을 나누었습니다.En: The two shared a cup of tea in the quiet space.Ko: 차 한 모금을 마시며 이야기를 나누었습니다.En: They exchanged stories over sips of tea.Ko: 지윤은 자신의 그림에 대한 고민을 털어놓았습니다.En: Jiyun confided her concerns about her paintings.Ko: 민석은 차의 문화에 대해 이야기했습니다.En: Minseok talked about the culture of tea.Ko: 둘은 공통점을 발견하고, 서로 이해하기 시작했습니다.En: They found common ground and began to understand each other.Ko: 대화가 깊어지며 둘은 예술과 차, 전통과 현대에 대해 열띤 토론을 했습니다.En: As their conversation deepened, they passionately discussed art and tea, tradition and modernity.Ko: 그들은 서로의 세계를 잠시 엿볼 수 있었습니다.En: They caught a glimpse into each other's worlds.Ko: 시간이 흐르면서 지윤은 점점 마음의 벽을 허물었습니다.En: As time passed, Jiyun gradually broke down her emotional barriers.Ko: 민석 또한 더 많은 것을 알고 싶은 새로운 친구와의 관계에 마음이 열렸습니다.En: Minseok, too, opened his heart to the relationship with this new friend, eager to learn more.Ko: 추석의 밤이 깊어가고, 찻집이 닫을 시간이 되었습니다.En: As the night of Chuseok deepened, it was closing time for the tea house.Ko: 지윤과 민석은 연락처를 교환했습니다.En: Jiyun and Minseok exchanged contact information.Ko: "다음에는 다른 찻잎으로 차를 만들어볼까요?En: "Shall we try brewing tea with different leaves next time?Ko: 또 만나자고요," 민석이 웃으며 말했습니다.En: Let's meet again," Minseok said with a smile.Ko: 지윤은 행복한 마음으로 그 제안을 받아들였습니다.En: With happiness in her heart, Jiyun accepted the offer.Ko: 인사동의 찻집을 나설 때, 그녀는 그저 단순한 차 한 잔을 넘어서 많은 영감을 얻었습니다.En: As she left the tea house in Insadong, she found more inspiration than just a simple cup of tea.Ko: 민석은 이번 추석이 오래도록 기억에 남을 것이라 생각하며 손님을 배웅했습니다.En: Seeing off the guests, Minseok thought this Chuseok would remain memorable for a long time.Ko: 차가운 바람이 불어오는 인사동 거리에서, 둘은 새로운 시작을 맞이하며 각자의 길을 갔습니다.En: In the cold wind blowing through the streets of Insadong, they each went their separate ways, welcoming a new beginning.Ko: 그 가을의 찻집은 그들에게 특별한 곳이 되었습니다.En: That autumn tea house became a special place for them. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을chilly: 쌀쌀한adorned: 수놓다multicolored: 오색빛깔lanterns: 등subtle: 은은하게aroma: 향기demonstration: 시연회hesitated: 머뭇거리다confided: 털어놓다concerns: 고민glimpse: 엿보다emotional: 마음의barriers: 벽exchange: 교환하다inspiration: 영감passionately: 열띤tradition: 전통modernity: 현대volunteered: 자원봉사하다cultural: 문화history: 역사common: 공통ground: 점memorable: 기억에 남다earnest: 진지한resolved: 결심했다suggested: 제안했다tour: 보여드리다silence: 조용한

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Weathering the Storm: Capturing Culture Near Qutub Minar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-23-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली में कुतुब मीनार के पास, आसमान में बादल छाए हुए थे।En: Near Qutub Minar in Delhi, the sky was overcast with clouds.Hi: हवा में ठंडक और मैदान में हलचल थी।En: There was a chill in the air and a bustle in the field.Hi: नवदुर्गा की मूर्तियों से सजा मेला हो रहा था।En: A fair adorned with Navdurga idols was taking place.Hi: लोग रंग-बिरंगे कपड़ों में घूम रहे थे।En: People were wandering around in colorful clothes.Hi: उसी भीड़-भाड़ में, एक टीम ने अपनी जगह बनाई थी - आरव, नेहा और नीलम।En: Amidst that crowd, a team had made their place – Aarav, Neha, and Neelam.Hi: आरव एक महत्वाकांक्षी निर्देशक था, जिसका सपना था कि उसकी बनाई ऐतिहासिक डॉक्यूमेंट्री को लोगों तक पहुँचना चाहिए।En: Aarav was an ambitious director whose dream was for his historical documentary to reach people.Hi: आसमान के बदलते मिजाज और कुतुब मीनार का अद्भुत दृश्य हर किसी का मन मोह रहा था, पर अचानक बारिश ने उनकी मुश्किलें बढ़ा दीं।En: The changing moods of the sky and the magnificent view of Qutub Minar were capturing everyone's heart, but suddenly the rain increased their difficulties.Hi: कैमरे के लेंस पर पानी के छींटे पड़ने लगे थे।En: Splashes of water began to land on the camera lens.Hi: नीलम, जो कि साउंड तकनीशियन थी, बार-बार अपने उपकरणों को बचाने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Neelam, who was a sound technician, was repeatedly trying to protect her equipment.Hi: चिंता ने उसे घेर लिया था।En: Anxiety surrounded her.Hi: किसी तरह उसका माइक्रोफोन काम करता रहे, यही उसकी कोशिश थी।En: Her main concern was to somehow keep her microphone working.Hi: आरव के सपने को खतरा लग रहा था, लेकिन फिर भी उसने हार नहीं मानी।En: Aarav's dream seemed to be in danger, but even then, he did not give up.Hi: "हमें बारिश से डरना नहीं है," प्रियात्वा ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "We must not fear the rain," said Priyatva with a smile.Hi: वो कैमरा वुमन थी, और आरव के हर मुश्किल वक्त में उसके साथ खड़ी थी।En: She was the camerawoman, and she stood by Aarav during every tough time.Hi: वो पास के दुकानदारों से कुछ छाते ले आई, ताकि उपकरणों को बचाया जा सके।En: She brought some umbrellas from nearby shopkeepers to protect the equipment.Hi: आरव को एक विचार आया।En: Aarav had an idea.Hi: उन्होंने स्थानीय लोगों में से कुछ को छोटे-छोटे किरदार निभाने के लिए मनाया।En: He persuaded some of the locals to play small roles.Hi: वे लोग नवदुर्गा के उत्साह में डूबे हुए थे, और खुशी-खुशी मदद करने को तैयार हो गए।En: These people were immersed in the enthusiasm of Navdurga and were happy and ready to help.Hi: हालांकि बारिश से दृश्य कठिन हो गए, लेकिन प्रियात्वा ने कैमरे का एंगल और शॉट्स इस तरह से सेट किए कि सारे रंग और उत्तेजना कैद हो सके।En: Though the rain made the scenes difficult, Priyatva adjusted the camera angles and shots in such a way that all the colors and excitement could be captured.Hi: नीलम की आँखें बारिश से भरी हुई थीं, लेकिन कैमरा और साउंड चालू थे।En: Neelam's eyes were filled with rain, but the camera and sound were rolling.Hi: उनके दृढ़ संकल्प ने उन्हें मंझधार से निकाल लिया था।En: Their determination had got them out of the mire.Hi: अंत में, शूट पूरा हुआ।En: In the end, the shoot was completed.Hi: नीलम ने मुस्कुरा कर देखा, उसे अपना आत्मविश्वास लौट आया था।En: Neelam smiled, her confidence restored.Hi: डॉक्यूमेंट्री का क्लाइमैक्स शानदार था।En: The climax of the documentary was magnificent.Hi: उसने नवदुर्गा के समय में मानवता और भारतीय संस्कृति की अनूठी झलक को पकड़ लिया था।En: It captured a unique glimpse of humanity and Indian culture during Navdurga.Hi: आरव ने महसूस किया कि हर सफर की सफलता उसकी टीम के अद्वितीय सहयोग से ही होती है।En: Aarav realized that the success of every journey is due to the unique cooperation of his team.Hi: यहां तक ​​कि वो अनजाने में ही सही, पर इस उत्सव की आत्मा को कैद करने में सफल हुए थे।En: Even unknowingly, they succeeded in capturing the soul of the festival.Hi: आरव ने मुस्कुरा कर कहा, "हमारा काम तो बस आरम्भ है।En: Aarav smiled and said, "Our work has just begun."Hi: " और वहां, कुतुब मीनार के पास, उन्होंने एक नया पाठ सीखा था - इंसान की इच्छा और सहयोग ही हर मुश्किल को आसान बना सकता है।En: And there, near Qutub Minar, they learned a new lesson – human will and cooperation can make every difficulty easier. Vocabulary Words:overcast: छाए हुएbustle: हलचलadorned: सज़ाambitious: महत्वाकांक्षीmagnificent: अद्भुतsplashes: छींटेtechnician: तकनीशियनanxiety: चिंताpersuaded: मनायाimmersed: डूबे हुएenthusiasm: उत्साहadjusted: सेटdetermination: दृढ़ संकल्पmire: मंझधारclimax: क्लाइमैक्सglimpse: झलकcooperation: सहयोगunknowingly: अनजानेcapturing: कैदlesson: पाठwill: इच्छाunique: अनूठीcoldness: ठंडकfestival: उत्सवapplied: लागूdifficulties: मुश्किलेंprotector: रक्षकscenes: दृश्यrolling: चालूsuccess: सफलता

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystical Lights: Unveiling Secrets of Ales Stenar's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Hösten hade svept in över Skåne.En: The autumn had swept over Skåne.Sv: Löv i guld och rött krispade under fötterna när Elina och Viggo gick uppför den lilla kullen mot Ales Stenar.En: Leaves of gold and red crunched underfoot as Elina and Viggo walked up the small hill towards Ales Stenar.Sv: Vinden från Östersjön var kall och fräsch.En: The wind from the Östersjön was cold and fresh.Sv: Elina kände sig hemma bland dessa mäktiga stenblock.En: Elina felt at home among these mighty stone blocks.Sv: De hade stått här i tusentals år, tittat ut över havet och bevakat hemligheter ingen riktigt förstod.En: They had stood here for thousands of years, overlooking the sea and guarding secrets that no one really understood.Sv: "Tror du verkligen på detta?"En: "Do you really believe in this?"Sv: frågade Viggo medan han balanserade sin anteckningsbok mot spolande vinden.En: Viggo asked as he balanced his notebook against the whipping wind.Sv: Han var här för ett uppdrag från sin tidning i Stockholm.En: He was here for an assignment from his newspaper in Stockholm.Sv: Hans intention var att avslöja myten om ljusen, något han ansåg var resultatet av folks godtrohet.En: His intention was to debunk the myth of the lights, something he considered the result of people's gullibility.Sv: Elina log lite hemlighetsfullt.En: Elina smiled a little mysteriously.Sv: "Du måste se det för att förstå," svarade hon.En: "You have to see it to understand," she replied.Sv: "Det är inte alltid allt kan förklaras."En: "Not everything can always be explained."Sv: Viggo skakade på huvudet men följde henne ändå.En: Viggo shook his head but followed her nonetheless.Sv: De närmade sig den ring av stenar som bildar skeppet.En: They approached the circle of stones forming the ship.Sv: Solen gick ner vid horisonten och folkmassan runt omkring dem började öka.En: The sun was setting on the horizon and the crowd around them began to grow.Sv: Det var Mabon, höstdagjämningen.En: It was Mabon, the autumn equinox.Sv: Ryktet sa att på den natten skulle stenar lysa av sig själva, dra till sig nyfikna själar från hela landet.En: The rumor said that on this night, the stones would glow by themselves, attracting curious souls from across the country.Sv: "När börjar det?"En: "When does it start?"Sv: frågade Viggo.En: Viggo asked.Sv: "Inte länge nu," svarade Elina och tittade mot den mörknande himlen.En: "Not long now," replied Elina, looking up at the darkening sky.Sv: Trots att Viggo var skeptisk, kände hon en förväntan i luften.En: Even though Viggo was skeptical, she felt an anticipation in the air.Sv: Så, precis när mörkret helt invaderade, började ett mjukt skimrande ljus att glittra runt stenarna.En: Then, just as darkness fully invaded, a soft shimmering light began to glisten around the stones.Sv: Det började i ett hörn av skeppet och spred sig sedan, som ett oändligt pärlband av ljus.En: It started in one corner of the ship and then spread like an endless string of pearls.Sv: Elina drog efter andan; det var alltid lika magiskt.En: Elina gasped; it was always just as magical.Sv: Viggo stirrade med stora ögon.En: Viggo stared with wide eyes.Sv: Han försökte hitta en förklaring.En: He tried to find an explanation.Sv: "Kanske reflekterar de ljus från något," mumlade han, men hans röster lät osäker.En: "Maybe they reflect light from something," he mumbled, but his voice sounded uncertain.Sv: Elina kunde se hur ljusen påverkade honom.En: Elina could see how the lights affected him.Sv: Han kanske inte trodde på magi, men ljusens skönhet kunde inte förnekas.En: He might not believe in magic, but the beauty of the lights could not be denied.Sv: När tiden gick började ljusen sakta att blekna.En: As time passed, the lights began to slowly fade.Sv: Folket runt omkring började röra sig, fortfarande fyllda av den fascinerande upplevelsen.En: The people around started to move, still filled with the fascinating experience.Sv: Viggo stod kvar bredvid Elina.En: Viggo remained standing next to Elina.Sv: "Jag kanske inte förstår," sa han.En: "I might not understand," he said.Sv: "Men jag kan erkänna att det var... något speciellt."En: "But I can admit that it was... something special."Sv: Elina nickade.En: Elina nodded.Sv: "Ibland är det okej att inte veta allt.En: "Sometimes it's okay not to know everything.Sv: Att bara uppleva."En: Just to experience."Sv: De vände sig om för att gå tillbaka nerför kullen.En: They turned to walk back down the hill.Sv: Viggo stoppade anteckningsboken i fickan och log mot Elina.En: Viggo put the notebook in his pocket and smiled at Elina.Sv: Hon hade lärt honom något viktigt den kvällen.En: She had taught him something important that evening.Sv: "Jag tror jag har en annan artikel att skriva," sa han.En: "I think I have a different article to write," he said.Sv: Elina skrattade, och de gick tillsammans i den stilla höstnatten, alla frågor och svar vilande under stjärnhimlen.En: Elina laughed, and they walked together in the still autumn night, all questions and answers resting under the starry sky. Vocabulary Words:autumn: höstenswept: sveptleaves: lövcrunched: krispadenotebook: anteckningsbokassignment: uppdragdebunk: avslöjagullibility: godtrohetintention: intentiondarkening: mörknandeanticipation: förväntanshimmering: skimrandeglisten: glittrainvasion: invasionpearl: pärlbandskeptical: skeptiskfascinating: fascinerandeexperience: upplevelsedeny: förnekafade: bleknarest: vilamight: kanskeadmit: erkännaarticle: artikelbalanced: balanseradeblock: stenblockequivalent: motsvararmystical: mystisktobserve: tittacontent: innehåll

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Adventures in Thy Park: One Boot, Endless Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-21-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under de gyldne træer i Thy National Park, stod en hyggelig lille hytte.En: Under the golden trees of Thy National Park, stood a cozy little cabin.Da: Luften var kølig, og den duftede af efterår.En: The air was cool, and it smelled of autumn.Da: Lars, Hanne og Jens var klar til en dag med eventyr.En: Lars, Hanne and Jens were ready for a day of adventure.Da: Lars, som altid var klar på et nyt påfund, havde planlagt en vandretur.En: Lars, who was always up for something new, had planned a hike.Da: Men netop da de skulle afsted, opdagede Lars noget uheldigt.En: But just when they were about to leave, Lars discovered something unfortunate.Da: Han havde kun én gummistøvle med.En: He only had one rubber boot.Da: Lars stoppede op.En: Lars stopped.Da: Han så ned på sine fødder og derefter på sine venner.En: He looked down at his feet and then at his friends.Da: Jens slog en latter op, og Hanne fniste.En: Jens burst out laughing, and Hanne giggled.Da: Lars lo også.En: Lars laughed too.Da: "Jeg må gøre noget ved det her," sagde han, stadig med et skævt smil.En: "I need to do something about this," he said, still with a crooked smile.Da: Han ville ikke aflyse turen.En: He didn't want to cancel the hike.Da: Han ville imponere sine venner med sin viden om parken.En: He wanted to impress his friends with his knowledge of the park.Da: Til alles overraskelse begyndte Lars at samle blade og grene.En: To everyone's surprise, Lars began to gather leaves and branches.Da: "Hvis jeg ikke kan have to støvler, så må jeg lave én selv," sagde han.En: "If I can't have two boots, then I'll have to make one myself," he said.Da: Med omhyggelige fingre begyndte han at binde grene og blade sammen.En: With careful fingers, he began tying branches and leaves together.Da: Jens og Hanne så til, fascinerede af hans kreativitet.En: Jens and Hanne watched, fascinated by his creativity.Da: Mens Lars arbejdede, gik solen på sin rejse over himlen.En: As Lars worked, the sun made its journey across the sky.Da: Snart var hans nye "støvle" klar.En: Soon, his new "boot" was ready.Da: Den så sjov ud, men den sad tæt.En: It looked funny, but it fit snugly.Da: Lars rettede sig op og sagde, "Så er vi klar."En: Lars straightened up and said, "Now we're ready."Da: Turen gik gennem lysninger og stier fyldt med rustne blade.En: The hike went through clearings and paths filled with rusty leaves.Da: Lars fortalte ivrigt om de forskellige træer og dyr.En: Lars eagerly told about the different trees and animals.Da: Hans én-gummistøvle-én-bladstøvle blev centrum for mange grin og kommentarer, men det gjorde kun turen sjovere.En: His one-rubber-boot-one-leaf-boot became the center of many laughs and comments, but it only made the hike more fun.Da: Pludselig trak skyerne sig sammen, og regnen begyndte at falde tæt.En: Suddenly, the clouds gathered, and the rain began to fall heavily.Da: Bladstøvlen blev gennemblødt og mere skrøbelig.En: The leaf boot got soaked and more fragile.Da: Lars haltede lidt, men han gav ikke op.En: Lars limped a little, but he didn't give up.Da: Med våde ansigter og latteren rungende, fortsatte de sammen.En: With wet faces and laughter echoing, they continued together.Da: Da de endelig nåede tilbage til hytten, var de gennemblødte.En: When they finally reached the cabin, they were drenched.Da: Men gløden i deres øjne var ikke til at tage fejl af.En: But the glow in their eyes was unmistakable.Da: Lars lo højt, "Næste gang husker jeg begge støvler!"En: Lars laughed out loud, "Next time I'll remember both boots!"Da: Han havde lært noget vigtigt den dag.En: He had learned something important that day.Da: Selv når alt går anderledes end forventet, kan humor og tilpasningsevne gøre en situation uforglemmelig og sjov.En: Even when everything goes differently than expected, humor and adaptability can make a situation unforgettable and fun.Da: Hanne og Jens tog hver sin kop varm kakao, mens Lars satte sig ved kaminen.En: Hanne and Jens each took a cup of hot cocoa, while Lars sat by the fireplace.Da: De tre venner så ud gennem vinduet.En: The three friends looked out the window.Da: Regndråberne strømmede ned ad ruderne, men indeni var der varmt og fyldt med latter og venskab.En: Raindrops streamed down the panes, but inside it was warm and filled with laughter and friendship. Vocabulary Words:cozy: hyggeligcabin: hytteadventure: eventyrunfortunate: uheldigtrubber boot: gummistøvlecrooked: skævtcancel: aflyseimpress: imponereknowledge: vidensurprise: overraskelsegather: samlebranches: grenecreativity: kreativitetjourney: rejsesnugly: tætstraighten: retteclearing: lysningrusty: rustnecenter: centrumcomment: kommentarerfragile: skrøbeliglimped: haltededrenched: gennemblødteunmistakable: ikke til at tage fejl afglow: glødadaptability: tilpasningsevneunforgettable: uforglemmeligfireplace: kaminraindrops: regndråberpanes: ruder

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Autumn's Secret: A Journey to Friendship and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-21-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 하늘은 높고 맑았다.En: The autumn sky was high and clear.Ko: 멀리서 산들이 붉게 물들어 아름다운 풍경을 만들어냈다.En: In the distance, the mountains had turned red, creating a beautiful landscape.Ko: 지호와 민서, 연우는 학교 소풍으로 오게 된 아늑한 오두막에 앉아 주변을 둘러보았다.En: Jiho, Minseo, and Yeonwoo sat in a cozy cabin where they had come for a school picnic, looking around the peaceful surroundings.Ko: 이곳은 조용하고 평화로웠다.En: The place was quiet and tranquil.Ko: 나뭇잎들은 살랑살랑 바람에 흔들렸다.En: The leaves swayed gently in the breeze.Ko: 지호는 항상 새로운 곳을 탐험하는 것을 좋아했다.En: Jiho always loved exploring new places.Ko: 그는 들뜬 목소리로 말했다. "이 근처에 정말 멋진 비밀 장소가 있어요. 단풍이 아주 아름답대요."En: With an excited voice, he said, ""There's a really amazing secret spot nearby. The autumn leaves are supposed to be beautiful."Ko: 민서는 걱정스러운 표정으로 지호를 바라보았다.En: Minseo looked at Jiho with a worried expression.Ko: "하지만 너무 멀리 가면 안 돼요. 해가 지면 혼날 수 있어요."En: "But we shouldn't go too far. We might get in trouble if the sun sets."Ko: 연우는 책을 읽고 있는 것처럼 보였지만 귀를 기울이고 있었다.En: Yeonwoo seemed to be reading a book but was listening intently.Ko: 그는 혼자 있는 것을 좋아했지만, 지호의 열정적인 말에 약간 흔들리는 듯했다.En: He enjoyed being alone but appeared slightly swayed by Jiho's enthusiastic words.Ko: "그래도 가고 싶어요," 지호는 말했다. "정말 멋질 거예요. 그리고 연우, 너도 좋아할 거야."En: "Even so, I want to go," Jiho said. ""It'll be really great. And Yeonwoo, you'll like it too."Ko: 결국, 세 사람은 함께 모험을 떠나기로 했다.En: In the end, the three decided to set off on an adventure together.Ko: 지호는 길을 안내하며 말했다. "우리 이쪽으로 가자."En: Leading the way, Jiho said, ""Let's go this way."Ko: 점차 해가 지고 있었다.En: Gradually, the sun was setting.Ko: 민서는 걱정스러운 눈빛으로 지호를 바라보았다.En: Minseo looked at Jiho with anxious eyes.Ko: "우리가 길을 잃으면 어떻게 해요?"En: "What if we lose our way?"Ko: "괜찮아, 내가 알고 있어," 지호는 자신 있게 말했다.En: "Don't worry, I know where we're going," Jiho said confidently.Ko: 하지만 그의 마음속에는 약간의 불안함이 있었다.En: Yet inside, he felt a bit uncertain.Ko: 숲 속 길은 점점 어두워졌다.En: The path through the forest grew darker.Ko: 나뭇가지들은 새소리로 가득 찼다.En: The branches were filled with the sounds of birds.Ko: 길을 잃은 듯한 불안감이 세 사람의 마음을 감싸기 시작했다.En: A feeling of anxiety, like they had lost their way, began to envelop them.Ko: 하지만 그때, 지호의 눈에 익숙한 풍경이 들어왔다.En: But then, something familiar caught Jiho's eye.Ko: 멀리서 그들이 찾던 그곳이 보였다.En: In the distance, he saw the place they were looking for.Ko: 그곳은 상상 이상으로 아름다웠다.En: It was even more beautiful than they had imagined.Ko: 해질녘의 노을빛이 단풍나무를 붉게 물들이고 있었다.En: The setting sun bathed the maple trees in crimson light.Ko: 세 사람은 그곳에 서서 너울거리는 수평선을 바라보았다.En: The three stood there gazing at the wavering horizon.Ko: 연우는 조용히 입을 열었다. "정말 멋지네요."En: Yeonwoo quietly spoke, ""It's really amazing."Ko: 지호는 웃으며 답했다. "그러니까, 같이 오길 잘했어요."En: Jiho replied with a smile, ""See, it was worth coming together."Ko: 이 순간, 민서는 즉흥적인 결정도 나쁘지 않다는 것을 깨달았다.En: In this moment, Minseo realized that spontaneous decisions aren't so bad.Ko: 연우는 조금 더 마음을 열었다.En: Yeonwoo opened up his heart a little more.Ko: 그리고 지호는 친구들을 이끌 수 있다는 자신감을 얻었다.En: And Jiho gained confidence in his ability to lead his friends.Ko: 그들은 서로를 바라보며 미소 지었다.En: They looked at each other and smiled.Ko: 이렇게 이날의 모험은 세 사람에게 특별한 기억을 남겼다.En: This adventure left the three with a special memory of the day.Ko: 척박한 길을 지나 그들이 발견한 것은 단순한 풍경이 아니었다.En: What they discovered along the rugged path wasn't just a simple scenery.Ko: 그들이 찾아낸 것은 우정의 가을이었다.En: What they found was an autumn of friendship. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을landscape: 풍경cozy: 아늑한tranquil: 평화로운swayed: 흔들렸다exploring: 탐험secret: 비밀worried expression: 걱정스러운 표정intently: 귀를 기울이고enthusiastic: 열정적인adventure: 모험uncertain: 불안함forest: 숲branches: 나뭇가지들anxiety: 불안감envelop: 감싸기crimson: 붉게waver: 너울거리다horizon: 수평선spontaneous: 즉흥적인decisions: 결정rugged: 척박한special memory: 특별한 기억discovered: 발견한scenery: 풍경friendship: 우정sun setting: 해가 지다gaze: 바라보다intention: 마음guidance: 안내

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Fog to Clarity: A Pilgrimage to Self-Discovery at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Un matí assolellat, Pau va decidir emprendre un pelegrinatge a Montserrat.En: One sunny morning, Pau decided to embark on a pilgrimage to Montserrat.Ca: A Barcelona, semblava un dia perfecte, però un cop va arribar a les muntanyes, es va trobar davant un escenari molt diferent.En: In Barcelona, it seemed like a perfect day, but once he arrived in the mountains, he found a very different scene.Ca: La boira espessa i el vent fresc de la tardor tenien una presència dominant al voltant del monestir.En: The thick fog and the cool autumn wind had a dominant presence around the monastery.Ca: Acompanyat de la seva germana Clara i el seu amic Mateu, Pau es trobava al peu de la muntanya.En: Accompanied by his sister Clara and his friend Mateu, Pau stood at the foot of the mountain.Ca: La diada nacional de Catalunya havia omplert els seus cors d'orgull, però també havia recordat a Pau les incerteses que l'assaltaven.En: The national day of Catalunya had filled their hearts with pride, but it had also reminded Pau of the uncertainties that beset him.Ca: Acabava de finalitzar els seus estudis universitaris, però no tenia clar quin camí seguir.En: He had just finished his university studies, but he was not sure which path to take.Ca: El volia descobrir a la serenitat de Montserrat.En: He wanted to discover it in the serenity of Montserrat.Ca: La boira semblava representar les seves pròpies confusions internes, i Clara li va suggerir esperar a que s'aclarís.En: The fog seemed to represent his own internal confusions, and Clara suggested waiting for it to clear.Ca: "Pau, potser és millor esperar", va dir ella, amb un somriure amable.En: "Pau, maybe it's better to wait," she said with a kind smile.Ca: Mateu, per altra banda, pensava que el camí boirós també era una part del viatge.En: Mateu, on the other hand, thought that the foggy path was also part of the journey.Ca: "Els camins clars no sempre porten a la veritat", va dir amb decisió.En: "Clear paths don't always lead to the truth," he said with determination.Ca: Pau no podia esperar més.En: Pau couldn't wait any longer.Ca: La seva necessitat de claredat li donava impuls.En: His need for clarity propelled him forward.Ca: Mirà la boira i, després d'un moment de reflexió, començà a caminar.En: He looked at the fog and, after a moment of reflection, began to walk.Ca: Clara i Mateu el seguien de prop, compartint el seu compromís amb l'aventura.En: Clara and Mateu followed closely, sharing in his commitment to adventure.Ca: El camí era difícil.En: The path was difficult.Ca: Les roques relliscaven sota els peus i el vent xiulava entre els arbres.En: Rocks slipped underfoot, and the wind whistled through the trees.Ca: Però cada pas que feia Pau el portava més a prop del coneixement que cercava, tant dins com fora de si mateix.En: But each step Pau took brought him closer to the knowledge he sought, both inside and outside himself.Ca: Després d'una llarga caminada, es va aturar un moment.En: After a long walk, he stopped for a moment.Ca: Ara semblava que la boira començava a aixecar-se.En: Now it seemed the fog was beginning to lift.Ca: Els contorns de les muntanyes es feien visibles i, a poc a poc, la majestuositat del monestir es podia veure.En: The contours of the mountains became visible, and gradually, the majesty of the monastery could be seen.Ca: L'esglaiador paisatge de Montserrat es revelava a ell amb tota la seva força espiritual.En: The breathtaking landscape of Montserrat revealed itself to him with all its spiritual force.Ca: Quan Pau va arribar finalment al monestir, el sol va començar a brillar entre els núvols, il·luminant el cim en un mar de llum daurada.En: When Pau finally reached the monastery, the sun began to shine through the clouds, illuminating the peak in a sea of golden light.Ca: En aquell moment, Pau va sentir una tranquil·litat interior que no havia experimentat des de feia molts mesos.En: In that moment, Pau felt an inner tranquility he hadn't experienced in many months.Ca: Sentia que estava preparat per afrontar el futur, amb la confiança que els camins incerts també podien portar a descobriments meravellosos.En: He felt ready to face the future, confident that uncertain paths could also lead to wonderful discoveries.Ca: La boira havia desaparegut, al igual que els seus dubtes.En: The fog had disappeared, as had his doubts.Ca: Ara sabia que, tot i les dificultats, estava llest per abraçar els misteris de la vida amb valentia i confiança.En: Now he knew that despite the difficulties, he was ready to embrace the mysteries of life with courage and confidence.Ca: Va somriure a Clara i Mateu, agraint-los la companyia i l'amistat que l'havien acompanyat en aquesta jornada transformadora a Montserrat.En: He smiled at Clara and Mateu, grateful for the company and friendship that had accompanied him on this transformative journey to Montserrat.Ca: Fins i tot en la incertesa, Pau havia trobat una nova claror per guiar el seu camí.En: Even in uncertainty, Pau had found a new light to guide his way. Vocabulary Words:the pilgrimage: el pelegrinatgethe fog: la boirathe wind: el ventthe monastery: el monestirthick: espessacool: frescthe autumn: la tardorthe uncertainties: les incertesesbeset: assaltaventhe serenity: la serenitatinternal: internesto clear: aclarira smile: un somriuredetermination: decisióthe clarity: la claredatto propel: donar impulsreflection: reflexióthe adventure: l'aventuradifficult: difícilto slip: relliscarknowledge: coneixementthe contours: els contornsmajesty: majestuositatto reveal: revelarthe landscape: el paisatgespiritual: espiritualto illuminate: il·luminartranquility: tranquil·litatto embrace: abraçarto guide: guiar

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Apples to Connections: A Rosh Hashanah Office Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: המשרד היה מואר ומסודר, עם חלונות גדולים שהכניסו אור טבעי.En: The misrad was lit and organized, with large windows bringing in natural light.He: היה סתיו, ועצי האדר בחוץ נשאו עלעלים זהובים ואדומים.En: It was autumn, and the maple trees outside bore golden and red leaves.He: בתוך המשרד היה תכונה רבה, במיוחד סביב אזור המטבח הגדול שהוכן לכבוד סעודת ראש השנה.En: Inside the misrad, there was a lot of activity, especially around the large kitchen area prepared for the se'udat Rosh Hashanah, the Rosh Hashanah feast.He: אריאל הייתה פרויקטורית חדשה, שקיבלה קידום.En: Ariel was a new project manager who had just been promoted.He: היא הייתה חרוצה מאוד, ותמיד דאגה לכל פרט קטן.En: She was very diligent and always attended to every small detail.He: הפעם, היא החליטה לארגן סעודת חג לעובדים במשרד.En: This time, she decided to organize a holiday feast for the employees in the office.He: היא קיוותה שמפגש כזה יחבר בין חברי הצוות וישפר את היחסים ביניהם.En: She hoped that such a gathering would bring the team members closer and improve relations among them.He: אריאל הייתה קצת נרגשת וגם דואגת שהכל יתקדם כמתוכנן, שהאנשים ידברו וייהנו.En: Ariel was a bit excited and also worried that everything would go as planned and that people would talk and enjoy themselves.He: לעומתה, תמר הייתה ממוקדת בכיוון אחר.En: In contrast, Tamar was focused in a different direction.He: היא קיוותה להרשים את כולם עם התבשיל המיוחד שלה לראש השנה.En: She hoped to impress everyone with her special dish for Rosh Hashanah.He: היא הכינה עוגת תפוחים ודבש, וקיוותה שהיא תהיה כוכבת הערב.En: She prepared an apple and honey cake and hoped it would be the star of the evening.He: אך כשהגיעה עם העוגה למשרד, ראתה שמשהו השתבש.En: But when she arrived at the office with the cake, she saw that something had gone wrong.He: על השולחן הייתה עוד עוגת תפוחים.En: On the table was another apple cake.He: תמר הייתה לחוצה.En: Tamar was stressed.He: היא רצתה להבטיח שהמנה שלה תעמוד במרכז.En: She wanted to ensure her dish stood out.He: אריאל, שראתה את המתח על פניה של תמר, החליטה להתקרב ולבקש ממנה להצטרף לפעילות שהיא תכננה לצוות.En: Ariel, seeing the tension on Tamar's face, decided to approach and ask her to join the activity she had planned for the team.He: "מה דעתך להפוך את זה לאירוע מיוחד של שיתוף אוכל?En: "How about turning this into a special food-sharing event?"He: " הציעה אריאל.En: suggested Ariel.He: תמר חשבה לרגע ואז החליטה להוסיף פיתיון.En: Tamar thought for a moment and then decided to add a twist.He: היא לקחה תפוחים ודבש שהיו על השולחן והכינה במהירות מנות קטנות של תפוחים עם דבש וסוכר.En: She took apples and honey from the table and quickly prepared small servings of apples with honey and sugar.He: כשנפגשו כולם מסביב לשולחן, אריאל הנחתה משחקי שיתוף וקירוב.En: When everyone gathered around the table, Ariel led sharing and bonding games.He: אפילו עובדי המשרד השקטים יותר חייכו והשתתפו.En: Even the quieter office workers smiled and participated.He: בעת הסעודה התברר שהתוספת הקטנה של תמר היא שגרמה לכולם לדבר עליה.En: During the feast, it became clear that Tamar's small addition got everyone talking.He: אנשים ביקשו ממנה מתכונים, ושיבצו אותה לאירועים חברתיים נוספים.En: People asked her for recipes and invited her to more social events.He: בתום הערב, סיימו כולם מלאים באוכל וטוב לב.En: At the end of the evening, everyone left full of food and goodwill.He: אריאל קיבלה מחמאות על הארגון הנהדר וחשבה לעצמה שהיא אכן יכולה להנהיג ולחבר בין אנשים.En: Ariel received compliments on the excellent organization and thought to herself that she indeed could lead and connect people.He: תמר, לעומתה, הבינה שהיא לא רק טבחית נהדרת, אלא שהיא מצליחה לעניין ולהתחבר עם אנשים גם בדרכים אחרות.En: Tamar, on the other hand, realized that she wasn't just a great cook but also managed to engage and connect with people in other ways.He: הוקרת החג הייתה מושלמת, והשנה החדשה נראתה מבטיחה, חברית ומחוברת מתמיד.En: The holiday celebration was perfect, and the new year looked promising, friendly, and more connected than ever. Vocabulary Words:lit: מוארorganized: מסודרautumn: סתיוmaple: אדרbore: נשאוdiligent: חרוצהdetail: פרטgathering: מפגשrelations: יחסיםimpress: להרשיםtwist: פיתיוןsuggested: הציעהservings: מנותbonding: קירובcompliments: מחמאותrealized: הבינהlead: להנהיגconnect: לחברfeast: סעודהfocused: ממוקדתcontrasting: לעומתהengage: לענייןensured: להבטיחparticipated: השתתפוhoping: קיוותהinvited: שיבצוworries: דואגתprepared: הכינהaddition: תוספתsuccess: הצלחהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystery Keys: Unraveling Secrets Hidden in the Office Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På kontoret denna tidiga höstmorgon var luften frisk och lätt kylig.En: At the office on this early autumn morning, the air was fresh and slightly chilly.Sv: Runtomkring svävade doften av nymalda kaffebönor, och maskinernas surrande fyllde den moderna, men något stökiga arbetsmiljön.En: Around them, the scent of freshly ground coffee beans lingered, and the humming of machines filled the modern but somewhat messy work environment.Sv: Lars, en man känd för sin punktlighet och detaljfokus, anlände till sin arbetsplats med en kopp rykande kaffe i handen.En: Lars, a man known for his punctuality and attention to detail, arrived at his workplace with a steaming cup of coffee in hand.Sv: Hans dagliga rutin blev snart avbruten av något ovanligt.En: His daily routine was soon interrupted by something unusual.Sv: På hans skrivbord, mitt bland staplar av dokument, låg ett mystiskt paket med hans namn på.En: On his desk, among stacks of documents, lay a mysterious package with his name on it.Sv: Det fanns ingen avsändaradress, vilket väckte hans nyfikenhet.En: There was no return address, which piqued his curiosity.Sv: Inuti fann han endast en uppsättning gamla nycklar med märkliga inskriptioner.En: Inside, he found only a set of old keys with strange inscriptions.Sv: "Vad kan detta betyda?", undrade Lars tyst för sig själv medan han försiktigt studerade nycklarna.En: "What could this mean?" Lars wondered silently to himself as he carefully studied the keys.Sv: Hans tankar svävade till de detektivromaner han älskade att läsa.En: His thoughts drifted to the detective novels he loved to read.Sv: Kanske var detta hans chans att lösa ett riktigt mysterium.En: Perhaps this was his chance to solve a real mystery.Sv: Sofia, hans kollega och vän, fick snabbt nys om det märkliga paketet.En: Sofia, his colleague and friend, quickly caught wind of the strange package.Sv: "Låt oss öppna alltihop nu", föreslog hon ivrigt.En: "Let's open it all up now," she suggested eagerly.Sv: Men Lars skakade bestämt på huvudet.En: But Lars shook his head firmly.Sv: "Jag måste först förstå vad det handlar om", svarade han.En: "I must first understand what it's about," he replied.Sv: Han ville inte dra förhastade slutsatser.En: He didn't want to jump to hasty conclusions.Sv: Tanken på att involvera chefen avfärdade han lika snabbt.En: The idea of involving the boss was swiftly dismissed.Sv: Istället kontaktade han Erik, kontorets tekniska geni.En: Instead, he contacted Erik, the office's technical genius.Sv: Med hjälp av Erik lyckades Lars dechiffrera en del av inskriptionerna som pekade mot en övergiven byggnad.En: With Erik's help, Lars managed to decipher some of the inscriptions which pointed to an abandoned building.Sv: Denna byggnad hade en koppling till företagets tidiga dagar.En: This building had a connection to the company's early days.Sv: Senare samma eftermiddag, med vinden varsamt lekande genom träden, begav sig Lars och Erik till den gamla byggnaden.En: Later that same afternoon, with the wind gently playing through the trees, Lars and Erik set off for the old building.Sv: Trots dess förfallna yttre fanns en viss nästan magisk aura.En: Despite its dilapidated exterior, there was an almost magical aura.Sv: Inne i byggnaden fann de en gömd liten kammare.En: Inside, they found a hidden little chamber containing old files and objects that seemed to testify to the company's shady dealings in the past.Sv: Den innehöll gamla filer och föremål, som verkade vittna om företagets skumma affärer från förr.En: It turned out that someone, a retired employee, had sent the keys with a purpose.Sv: Det visade sig att någon, en pensionerad anställd, hade skickat nycklarna med en avsikt.En: To reveal the truth before it was too late.Sv: För att avslöja sanningen innan det blev för sent.En: Lars was now faced with a moral dilemma.Sv: Framför Lars låg nu ett moraliskt dilemma.En: He could cover up what he had discovered, or take a step towards transparency and speak with the company's legal department.Sv: Han kunde täcka över det han upptäckt, eller ta ett kliv för transparens och tala med företagets juridiska avdelning.En: Lars realized that integrity is important.Sv: Lars insåg att integritet är viktigt.En: Even though the truth might be uncomfortable, he chose to disclose the findings.Sv: Även om sanningen kunde vara obekväm, valde han att avslöja fynden.En: As he once walked out through the office doors, he felt he had done the right thing.Sv: När han en gång gick ut genom kontorsdörrarna kände han att han gjort rätt.En: This experience taught him to value honesty even more in his work.Sv: Denna erfarenhet lärde honom att än mer värna om ärlighet i sitt arbete.En: And so, in the cool autumn breeze, Lars had not only solved the mystery of the old keys but also found a new path in his career.Sv: Och så, i den svala höstbrisen, hade Lars inte bara löst mysteriet om de gamla nycklarna, utan också funnit en ny väg i sitt yrkesliv.En: A path lined with truth and justice. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kylighumming: surrandepunctuality: punktlighetlingered: svävademysterious: mystisktinscriptions: inskriptionerpiqued: väcktecuriosity: nyfikenhetdrifted: svävadehasty: förhastadeswiftly: snabbtdecipher: dechiffreraabandoned: övergivendilapidated: förfallnamagical: magiskaura: aurahidden: gömdshady: skummamoral dilemma: moraliskt dilemmaintegrity: integritettransparency: transparensdisclose: avslöjafindings: fyndenhonesty: ärlighetcool: svalaautumn: höstsolve: lösatruth: sanningjustice: rättvisasteaming: rykende

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Amid the Tempest: A Mid-Autumn Shelter Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋风在地面上狂啸，雨水像泼，街道变成了河流。En: The autumn wind howled fiercely across the ground, rain poured like a torrent, and the streets turned into rivers.Zh: 在这样的风雨交加之夜，李明、陈伟、张华三人正蜷缩在一座地下掩体中。En: On this stormy night, Li Ming, Chen Wei, and Zhang Hua were huddled in an underground shelter.Zh: 掩体冰冷昏暗，用钢筋混凝土建成，光线昏暗，几盏微弱的灯光在墙壁上投下长长的影子。En: The shelter was cold and dim, built with reinforced concrete, casting long shadows on the walls with a few weak lights.Zh: 这是中秋节之夜，但在此时，没有灯笼，没有团圆，只有紧张与不安。En: This was the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but at this moment, there were no lanterns, no reunions, only tension and unease.Zh: 李明是个务实的工程师，肩负着全社区的安全，但他心中有一道未解的家事，时时困扰他。En: Li Ming was a pragmatic engineer responsible for the safety of the entire community, but he had unresolved personal matters that constantly troubled him.Zh: 突如其来的暴风雨逼迫他们紧急疏散，全村的人涌入这座地下掩体。En: The sudden storm forced them to evacuate urgently, and the whole village poured into this underground shelter.Zh: 慢慢地，物资开始减少，有限的储备容不得浪费。En: Slowly, supplies began to dwindle, and the limited reserves allowed no waste.Zh: 紧张的气氛弥漫着整个掩体。En: A tense atmosphere permeated the entire shelter.Zh: 张华，一个固执又怀疑的人，对李明的管理颇有微词，“我们的物资撑不了几天，你凭什么保证我们的安全？En: Zhang Hua, a stubborn and skeptical person, had many criticisms of Li Ming's management, "Our supplies won't last for days, how can you guarantee our safety?"Zh: ”他大声质问。En: he loudly questioned.Zh: 李明静静看着张华，为什么他的声音如此尖锐。En: Li Ming quietly watched Zhang Hua, wondering why his voice was so sharp.Zh: 陈伟在旁边轻声道：“这次暴风雨来势凶猛，我们得想办法联系上外界。En: Chen Wei softly said beside him, "This storm is fierce, we have to find a way to contact the outside world."Zh: ”李明决定和陈伟一起，想办法从掩体中走出去，取得与外界的联系。En: Li Ming decided to work with Chen Wei to find a way out of the shelter and establish contact with the outside.Zh: 即使暴风雨仍在肆虐，他们必须冒险。En: Even though the storm still raged, they had to take the risk.Zh: 在出发前，他们看着所有人：“我们去寻找暴风的‘眼'，找到安全的出口。En: Before setting out, they looked at everyone and said, "We're going to find the ‘eye' of the storm, to find a safe exit."Zh: ”尽管面临危险，李明心中坚定，他知道这是他们唯一的机会。En: Despite the looming danger, Li Ming felt determined inside; he knew it was their only chance.Zh: 冒着风雨，他们走进了无边的黑夜。En: Braving the storm, they stepped into the boundless night.Zh: 路上，李明和陈伟齐心协力，在狂风中艰难前进。En: Along the way, Li Ming and Chen Wei worked together, struggling against the fierce winds.Zh: 终于，他们到达了一个高处，李明用卫星设备搜索数据。En: Finally, they reached a higher ground, and Li Ming used satellite equipment to search for data.Zh: 卫星图显示，暴风的中心即将移向西北，这给了他们一个渡过风暴的机会。En: The satellite images showed that the storm's center was about to move northwest, providing them with a chance to weather the storm.Zh: 抓住这个信息，他们返回掩体。En: Grasping this information, they returned to the shelter.Zh: 当李明告诉大家新的计划时，人们眼中重燃希望。En: When Li Ming shared the new plan, hope reignited in people's eyes.Zh: 他们相信他，相信他这次的决定。En: They trusted him and believed in his decision this time.Zh: 在李明的带领下，众人搬迁到了一个更安全的地面避难所。En: Under Li Ming's leadership, everyone relocated to a safer above-ground refuge.Zh: 风暴渐渐过去，月亮从云层中露出脸来，银辉洒在地面上，颇有几分中秋的意境。En: As the storm gradually subsided, the moon emerged from the clouds, spreading silver light across the ground, adding a touch of the Mid-Autumn atmosphere.Zh: 李明望着此时的团聚景象，内心的愧疚和自责悄然消散。En: Li Ming looked at the scene of reunion at this moment, and the guilt and self-reproach in his heart quietly dissipated.Zh: 他明白，承认自身的脆弱，依靠社区，他同样能够成为一位好领导。En: He understood that by acknowledging his vulnerability and relying on the community, he too could become a good leader.Zh: 当夜色渐深，月亮高挂，不远处，孩子们的笑声萦绕。En: As the night deepened, the moon hung high, and not far away, the laughter of children lingered.Zh: 李明与大家挚诚相拥，分享月饼，真正感受到在这风雨之后，团圆和解的珍贵。En: Li Ming embraced everyone sincerely, sharing mooncakes, truly feeling the preciousness of reunion and reconciliation after the storm. Vocabulary Words:howled: 狂啸fiercely: 凶猛torrent: 泼huddled: 蜷缩shelter: 掩体reinforced concrete: 钢筋混凝土dim: 昏暗reunions: 团圆pragmatic: 务实unresolved: 未解evacuate: 疏散dwindle: 减少reserves: 储备tense atmosphere: 紧张的气氛permeated: 弥漫stubborn: 固执skeptical: 怀疑criticisms: 微词sharp: 尖锐contact: 联系raged: 肆虐determined: 坚定boundless: 无边struggling: 艰难satellite equipment: 卫星设备relocated: 搬迁subsided: 过去reunion: 团聚vulnerability: 脆弱reconciliation: 和解

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Haunted Warehouse: A Teen's Unexpected Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-09-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lars och hans vänner, Erik och Karin, var ute på ett äventyr.En: Lars and his friends, Erik and Karin, were out on an adventure.Sv: Det var en kall höstdag.En: It was a cold autumn day.Sv: Löven föll från träden i långa, virvlande rörelser.En: The leaves were falling from the trees in long, swirling motions.Sv: De tre tonåringarna stod framför en gammal, övergiven lagerlokal.En: The three teenagers stood in front of an old, abandoned warehouse.Sv: Rykten sa att den var hemsökt.En: Rumors said it was haunted.Sv: "Perfekt plats för att hitta Halloween-dekorationer!"En: "Perfect place to find Halloween decorations!"Sv: sa Lars med glimten i ögat.En: said Lars with a twinkle in his eye.Sv: Hans vänner tittade tveksamt på byggnaden.En: His friends looked hesitantly at the building.Sv: Lagerlokalens metallstommar gnällde i vinden.En: The warehouse's metal frames creaked in the wind.Sv: Fönstren var trasiga och tunga dörrar hängde på glänt.En: The windows were broken, and heavy doors hung ajar.Sv: Erik och Karin var nervösa.En: Erik and Karin were nervous.Sv: Men Lars var beslutsam.En: But Lars was determined.Sv: Han ville överraska sina vänner med de bästa dekorationerna de någonsin sett.En: He wanted to surprise his friends with the best decorations they had ever seen.Sv: De tog ett djupt andetag och steg in.En: They took a deep breath and stepped inside.Sv: Damm och skugga mötte dem i varje hörn.En: Dust and shadows greeted them in every corner.Sv: Kartonger och gamla möbler låg staplade huller om buller.En: Boxes and old furniture were piled haphazardly.Sv: Lars ledde vägen, hans ficklampa svepte över det mörkt rummet.En: Lars led the way, his flashlight sweeping across the dark room.Sv: "Lyssna!En: "Listen!Sv: Det där ljuset är perfekt för en otäck effekt," viskade Lars.En: That light is perfect for a spooky effect," Lars whispered.Sv: De hörde saker skramla längre in.En: They heard things rattling further in.Sv: "Är det vinden?"En: "Is it the wind?"Sv: undrade Karin, hennes röst darrade lite.En: wondered Karin, her voice trembling a bit.Sv: Lars ryckte på axlarna.En: Lars shrugged.Sv: "Bästa sättet att ta reda på det är att gå närmare."En: "The best way to find out is to get closer."Sv: De gick djupare in i lagerlokalen.En: They went deeper into the warehouse.Sv: De såg gamla skyltar och tapeter med spindelväv i hörnen.En: They saw old signs and wallpapers with cobwebs in the corners.Sv: Då hördes plötsligt ett ljud, som flåsande andetag.En: Suddenly, a sound was heard, like heavy breathing.Sv: Lars kände håret resa sig på armarna.En: Lars felt the hair on his arms stand up.Sv: "Var tyst!"En: "Be quiet!"Sv: viskade Erik.En: whispered Erik.Sv: Men Lars kunde inte låta bli.En: But Lars couldn't help it.Sv: Han fortsatte framåt, mot ljudet.En: He continued forward, toward the sound.Sv: Bakom en stor stapel lådor såg de en stor, rostig lykta.En: Behind a large stack of boxes, they saw a big, rusty lantern.Sv: Den lyste mystiskt.En: It glowed mysteriously.Sv: Lars grep tag i den.En: Lars grabbed it.Sv: Plötsligt såg han en skugga röra sig snabbt förbi dem.En: Suddenly, he saw a shadow move quickly past them.Sv: "Spring!"En: "Run!"Sv: skrek Karin och de rusade mot utgången.En: Karin screamed, and they rushed toward the exit.Sv: Utanför stannade de, flämtande och med hjärtat i halsgropen.En: Outside, they stopped, panting and with their hearts in their throats.Sv: Lars höll fortfarande lyktan i sin hand.En: Lars was still holding the lantern in his hand.Sv: Den sken i det svaga ljuset från eftermiddagen och gav ett kusligt sken.En: It shone in the dim light of the afternoon, casting an eerie glow.Sv: "Wow, den är perfekt," sa Lars, fortfarande lite chockad men nöjd.En: "Wow, it's perfect," said Lars, still a bit shocked but satisfied.Sv: Lars kände sig modigare och mer nyfiken på den mystiska världen efter deras upplevelse.En: Lars felt braver and more curious about the mysterious world after their experience.Sv: Även om han var rädd, uppskattade han spänningen.En: Even though he was scared, he appreciated the thrill.Sv: Vännerna skrattade ihop, fortfarande med hjärtat rusande.En: The friends laughed together, still with hearts racing.Sv: Han hade inte bara hittat den perfekta dekorationen, han hade också upptäckt ett nytt mod inom sig.En: He had not only found the perfect decoration, but he had also discovered a new courage within himself.Sv: Halloween skulle bli oförglömlig.En: Halloween would be unforgettable. Vocabulary Words:adventure: äventyrautumn: höstleaves: lövswirling: virvlandeabandoned: övergivenrumors: ryktenhaunted: hemsökthesitantly: tveksamtcreaked: gnälldeajar: på gläntdetermined: beslutsamhaphazardly: huller om bullertrembling: darradeshrugged: ryckte på axlarnarattling: skramlacobwebs: spindelvävbreathing: flåsandepanting: flämtandelantern: lyktarusty: rostigeerie: kusligtglow: skenthrill: spänningunforgettable: oförglömlignervous: nervösasurprise: överraskafurniture: möblerflashlight: ficklampatrembling: darradeshadows: skugga

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Kjetil's Flaming BBQ Adventure: A Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-02-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte med et gyllent skjær over den rolige hagen til Kjetil.En: The sun shone with a golden hue over Kjetil's tranquil garden.No: Trærne hadde begynt å få litt høstfarger, men temperaturen var fortsatt behagelig.En: The trees had started to show a hint of autumn colors, but the temperature was still pleasant.No: Kjetil, med sitt kjente brede smil, var i full gang med å forberede grillfesten han hadde planlagt i flere uker.En: Kjetil, with his well-known broad smile, was busily preparing the barbecue party he had planned for several weeks.No: Han ønsket å imponere vennene sine, Marit og Anders, med en perfekt grillet middag.En: He wanted to impress his friends, Marit and Anders, with a perfectly grilled dinner.No: Men under lokket på Kjetils gamle grill ventet problemer.En: But beneath the lid of Kjetil's old grill awaited problems.No: Kullet var vått.En: The charcoal was wet.No: "Hvordan kunne dette skje?En: "How could this happen?"No: " mumlet han for seg selv, mens han inspiserte den fuktige bunken av kull.En: he muttered to himself as he inspected the damp pile of charcoal.No: Det var bare femten minutter til gjestene skulle ankomme, og Kjetil kjente en svak panikk snike seg innpå.En: There were only fifteen minutes until the guests were due to arrive, and Kjetil felt a slight panic creeping in.No: Kjetil, full av optimisme og gode intensjoner, skrudde opp tempoet sitt.En: Kjetil, full of optimism and good intentions, picked up his pace.No: Først grep han hårføneren fra badet.En: First, he grabbed the hairdryer from the bathroom.No: Helt sikkert kunne en god dose varm luft tørke ut kullet!En: Surely a good dose of hot air could dry out the charcoal!No: Han støpslet den inn og begynte å blåse luft over kullet.En: He plugged it in and began blowing air over the charcoal.No: Kjetil vekslet mellom fonen og en bunke papir som han drastisk reiv opp i små biter for å prøve å få antenning.En: Kjetil alternated between the hairdryer and a stack of paper that he drastically tore into small pieces to try to get it ignited.No: Luften var fylt med en merkelig kombinasjon av varm luft og knitringen fra papiret.En: The air was filled with a strange combination of warm air and the crackling of the paper.No: Plutselig så han et lite glimt av flamme.En: Suddenly he saw a small flicker of flame.No: Med en blanding av lettelse og triumf la han mer papir på, blåste forsiktig, og så lyset fra flammene vokste litt etter litt.En: With a mix of relief and triumph, he added more paper, blew gently, and watched as the flames grew little by little.No: Akkurat da han fikk den endelige flammen til å ta tak, kom Marit og Anders inn i hagen.En: Just as he finally got the flame to catch, Marit and Anders entered the garden.No: En strålende flamme steg opp med et "woosh!En: A brilliant flame shot up with a "woosh!"No: " og lyset reflekterte i de overraskede ansiktene deres.En: and the light reflected in their surprised faces.No: "Wow, Kjetil!En: "Wow, Kjetil!No: Flott timing!En: Great timing!"No: " utbrøt Anders, mens Marit lo og sa: "Det ser ut som du setter et show for oss!En: exclaimed Anders, while Marit laughed and said, "It looks like you're putting on a show for us!"No: "Med et lettet smil begynte Kjetil å legge kjøttet på grillen.En: With a relieved smile, Kjetil began laying the meat on the grill.No: Snart fylte lukten av deilig grillet mat hagen, og samtalene fløt lett rundt det solide piknikbordet.En: Soon the smell of delicious grilled food filled the garden, and conversations flowed easily around the solid picnic table.No: Da kvelden nærmet seg slutten og gjestene hadde dratt, satte Kjetil seg i den stille hagen.En: As the evening drew to a close and the guests had left, Kjetil sat in the quiet garden.No: Under stjernene tenkte han at kanskje han skulle ta seg tid til å lese en grillmanual neste gang.En: Under the stars, he thought that perhaps he should take the time to read a grilling manual next time.No: Selv om han hadde fått fyr denne gangen, var kanskje instinktene uten en plan litt for dramatiske.En: Even though he had managed to get a fire going this time, maybe relying on instincts without a plan was a bit too dramatic.No: Men til slutt, tenkte Kjetil, var det de gode vennene og de gode minnene av en vellykket grillfest som betydde mest.En: But in the end, Kjetil thought, it was the good friends and the good memories of a successful barbecue party that mattered most.No: Han pakket sammen, fornøyd med dagen og besluttet å lære både fra feil og suksesser.En: He packed up, satisfied with the day, and resolved to learn from both the mistakes and the successes. Vocabulary Words:tranquil: rolighue: skjærhint: littcharcoal: kullmuttered: mumletdamp: fuktigoptimism: optimismeintentions: intensjonerpaced: tempoetgrabbed: grephairdryer: hårfønerignite: antenningflicker: glimttriumph: triumfreflect: reflekterterelieved: lettetconversations: samtalenesolid: solidmanual: manualinstincts: instinktenerelying: stole påsatisfied: fornøydresolved: besluttetbeneath: undercreeping: snikedrastically: drastiskcombination: kombinasjonflame: flammeapproached: nærmetsuccessful: vellykket

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Beneath Tivoli's Blossoms: A Festival of Resilience and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens i København strålede endnu en sensommerdag med sine bløde lys og farverige blomster.En: Tivoli Gardens in København shone once again on a late summer day with its soft lights and colorful flowers.Da: Lars, en dedikeret gartner, stod bøjet over de frodige bede.En: Lars, a dedicated gardener, was bent over the lush flower beds.Da: Omkring ham surrede Tivolis særlige atmosfære med forventningsglæde.En: Around him, Tivoli's unique atmosphere buzzed with anticipation.Da: Folk i alle aldre nød de historiske karruseller og de hyggelige stier.En: People of all ages enjoyed the historic carousels and cozy paths.Da: Næste uge skulle Tivoli være vært for efterårsfestivalen.En: Next week, Tivoli was to host the autumn festival.Da: Lars ønskede, at alt skulle være perfekt.En: Lars wanted everything to be perfect.Da: Hans veninde Signe, som elskede at besøge haven, kom forbi for at se hans arbejde.En: His friend Signe, who loved to visit the garden, stopped by to see his work.Da: “Det ser vidunderligt ud, Lars,” sagde hun opmuntrende, mens hun betragtede de nyligt plantede krysantemum.En: “It looks wonderful, Lars,” she said encouragingly, as she observed the newly planted chrysanthemums.Da: Men ikke alle var lige begejstrede.En: But not everyone was equally excited.Da: Rune, en mere skeptisk kollega, gik forbi med en hævet øjenbryn.En: Rune, a more skeptical colleague, walked by with a raised eyebrow.Da: “Denne festival ligner de andre,” mumlede han.En: “This festival looks like the others,” he muttered.Da: “Selv hvis vejret ikke ødelægger dine anstrengelser.” Rune havde set mange festivaler komme og gå, og han havde altid en kritisk komment.En: “Even if the weather doesn't ruin your efforts.” Rune had seen many festivals come and go, and he always had a critical comment.Da: Da vejrudsigten meldte om pludselige regnbyger, blev Lars bekymret.En: When the weather forecast predicted sudden rain showers, Lars became worried.Da: Tivoli's ledelse havde desuden bedt om budgetnedskæringer, og det betød færre midler til blomster.En: Tivoli's management had also requested budget cuts, which meant fewer funds for flowers.Da: Men Lars var fast besluttet.En: But Lars was determined.Da: Han blev ved sent om aftenen, brugte egne metoder og skabte farverige blomsterarrangementer.En: He stayed late into the night, using his own methods and creating colorful flower arrangements.Da: Signe besøgte ham, overleverede en termos fyldt med varm kaffe og sagde: “Jeg tror på dig, Lars.” Natten før festivalen blev det værste mareridt til virkelighed – en storm var på vej.En: Signe visited him, handed over a thermos filled with hot coffee, and said, “I believe in you, Lars.” The night before the festival, the worst nightmare became reality—a storm was on its way.Da: Dråber hærgede haven, og Lars arbejdede hektisk for at redde, hvad der kunne reddes.En: Raindrops ravaged the garden, and Lars worked frantically to save what could be saved.Da: Rune tilbød endda sin hjælp, selvom han tidligere havde tvivlet.En: Rune even offered his help, despite his previous doubts.Da: Sammen med Signe og Rune arbejdede de utrætteligt hele natten.En: Together with Signe and Rune, they worked tirelessly all night.Da: Morgenen efter stormen så Tivoli-området ud som en drøm.En: The morning after the storm, the Tivoli area looked like a dream.Da: Solens morgenstråler bragte en ny dag, og det var festivalens dag.En: The morning rays of the sun brought a new day, and it was the day of the festival.Da: Blomsterne stod stadig stærke, og haven blev beundret af de mange besøgende.En: The flowers still stood strong, and the garden was admired by many visitors.Da: "Fantastisk arbejde, Lars!"En: "Fantastic work, Lars!"Da: fremhævede Signe, mens hun tog et dybt indgående åndedrag af den friske blomsterduft.En: highlighted Signe, as she took a deep breath of the fresh floral scent.Da: Lars indså, at perfektion ikke altid handlede om kontrol.En: Lars realized that perfection wasn't always about control.Da: Det handlede om at tilpasse sig, om at stole på venner og om at værdsætte hvert øjeblik.En: It was about adapting, trusting friends, and cherishing every moment.Da: Sammen skabte de ikke blot en festival; de skabte minder.En: Together, they not only created a festival; they created memories. Vocabulary Words:shone: stråledelush: frodigebuzzed: surredeanticipation: forventningsglædecozy: hyggeligededicated: dedikeretchrysanthemums: krysantemumskeptical: skeptiskmuttered: mumledeforecast: vejrudsigtenshowers: regnbygerworried: bekymretbudget cuts: budgetnedskæringerdetermined: fast besluttetthermos: termoshand: overleveredenightmare: mareridtravaged: hærgedefrantically: hektiskoffered: tilbødtirelessly: utrætteligtadmired: beundretfantastic: fantastiskhighlighted: fremhævedetrusting: stolecherishing: værdsætteperfection: perfektionadapting: tilpasse sigrays: morgenstrålerfloral scent: blomsterduft

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Tuscan Dreams: Luca's Artistic Journey and Newfound Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore dell'estate, il sole splendeva su una villa toscana, un luogo magico ai confini di Firenze.En: In the heart of summer, the sun shone upon a villa toscana, a magical place on the outskirts of Firenze.It: Qui, una nuova avventura stava per cominciare per Luca.En: Here, a new adventure was about to begin for Luca.It: Era la prima volta che lasciava il suo paese per frequentare un collegio famoso in tutta Italia.En: It was the first time he was leaving his hometown to attend a boarding school famous throughout Italia.It: Il giardino era pieno di fiori profumati e il suono delle cicale riempiva l'aria calda.En: The garden was full of fragrant flowers, and the sound of cicadas filled the warm air.It: Luca, timido ma curioso, stava ancora cercando di ambientarsi.En: Luca, shy but curious, was still trying to adjust.It: Era un artista nel cuore, sognando segretamente di diventare pittore.En: He was an artist at heart, secretly dreaming of becoming a painter.It: Con lui, c'era Marco, il suo nuovo compagno di stanza.En: With him was Marco, his new roommate.It: Marco era una persona solare e aperta, sempre pronto ad aiutare.En: Marco was a sunny and open person, always ready to help.It: "Hai sentito dell'associazione di arte qui?"En: "Have you heard about the art association here?"It: gli chiese una sera, mentre stavano sistemando le loro cose.En: he asked one evening, while they were organizing their things.It: "L'associazione di arte?"En: "The art association?"It: rispose Luca, con un filo di nervosismo nella voce.En: responded Luca, with a hint of nervousness in his voice.It: "Sì, dovresti andarci.En: "Yes, you should go.It: Potresti conoscere persone come te," suggerì Marco con un sorriso.En: You might meet people like yourself," suggested Marco with a smile.It: E così Luca decise di unirsi al club d'arte.En: And so Luca decided to join the art club.It: Mentre camminava verso la sala destinata agli incontri, i suoi pensieri erano un groviglio di emozioni: eccitazione, ansia, speranza.En: As he walked toward the room designated for the meetings, his thoughts were a tangle of emotions: excitement, anxiety, hope.It: Al momento dell'incontro, vide Giulia.En: At the meeting, he saw Giulia.It: Lei era circondata da un gruppo di persone, sorridendo e raccontando storie.En: She was surrounded by a group of people, smiling and telling stories.It: Giulia era conosciuta per la sua passione per la letteratura, amava raccontare storie che catturavano l'immaginazione di chiunque.En: Giulia was known for her passion for literature; she loved telling stories that captured the imagination of everyone.It: Luca si avvicinò piano piano, titubante.En: Luca approached slowly, hesitant.It: Marco, vedendo il suo amico esitante, gli diede una lieve spinta in avanti.En: Marco, seeing his friend hesitate, gave him a gentle push forward.It: Giulia si voltò verso di lui e gli rivolse un caloroso sorriso.En: Giulia turned towards him and greeted him with a warm smile.It: "Ciao, sei nuovo qui?En: "Hi, are you new here?It: Io sono Giulia," disse con calore.En: I'm Giulia," she said warmly.It: "Sì, sono Luca," rispose, cercando di nascondere il proprio imbarazzo.En: "Yes, I'm Luca," he replied, trying to hide his embarrassment.It: Così iniziò una nuova amicizia.En: So began a new friendship.It: Con il passare dei giorni, Luca e Giulia si avvicinarono sempre di più.En: As the days passed, Luca and Giulia grew closer.It: Giulia era affascinata dalla visione artistica di Luca, mentre lui era incantato dalla passione di Giulia per le storie.En: Giulia was fascinated by Luca's artistic vision, while he was enchanted by Giulia's passion for stories.It: Entrambi sentivano di aver trovato qualcuno che li capiva davvero.En: They both felt they had found someone who truly understood them.It: Tuttavia, c'erano ancora dubbi e paure che li trattenevano.En: However, there were still doubts and fears holding them back.It: Un pomeriggio, Luca decise di prendere coraggio.En: One afternoon, Luca decided to gather his courage.It: Invitò Giulia a vedere uno dei suoi dipinti.En: He invited Giulia to see one of his paintings.It: Era un paesaggio che ritraeva i dolci colli toscani, dipinto con colori vivaci.En: It was a landscape depicting the gentle Tuscan hills, painted with vibrant colors.It: Mostrare il suo lavoro a qualcun altro lo rendeva vulnerabile, ma il sorriso estasiato di Giulia cancellò ogni sua paura.En: Showing his work to someone else made him feel vulnerable, but Giulia's delighted smile erased all his fears.It: "Luca, è meraviglioso!En: "Luca, it's wonderful!It: Davvero, hai un grande talento," esclamò.En: Really, you have great talent," she exclaimed.It: In cambio, Giulia condivise il suo quaderno di racconti, pieni di vicende di avventura e fantasia.En: In return, Giulia shared her notebook of stories, full of adventures and fantasy tales.It: Per la prima volta, lei parlò di come la scrittura fosse la sua vera passione.En: For the first time, she spoke about how writing was her true passion.It: Anche con il peso delle aspettative familiari, voleva trovare la sua strada.En: Even with the weight of family expectations, she wanted to find her own path.It: Quella sera, il tramonto dipingeva il cielo di Firenze e un vento fresco lieve passava tra gli alberi.En: That evening, the sunset painted the Firenze sky, and a light, cool breeze passed through the trees.It: Luca e Giulia si resero conto di quanto ammirevolmente si completassero a vicenda.En: Luca and Giulia realized how admirably they complemented each other.It: Le loro paure pian piano svanirono, sostituite da una nuova sicurezza e un'intensa connessione.En: Their fears slowly faded, replaced by a newfound confidence and an intense connection.It: Dal quel momento, Luca aveva finalmente trovato la sua fiducia attraverso la sua arte, mentre Giulia cominciava a immaginare un futuro scritto da lei stessa.En: From that moment, Luca had finally found his confidence through his art, while Giulia began to imagine a future written by herself.It: Le storie di Giulia e i dipinti di Luca erano i mattoni della loro nuova avventura romantica, nella meraviglia di un'estate italiana.En: Giulia's stories and Luca's paintings were the building blocks of their new romantic adventure, in the wonders of an Italian summer. Vocabulary Words:the outskirts: i confinifragrant: profumatithe cicadas: le cicaleto adjust: ambientarsinervousness: nervosismoto suggest: suggerireexcitement: eccitazioneanxiety: ansiahope: speranzaa tangle: un grovigliohesitant: titubanteto greet: rivolgereembarrassment: imbarazzoartistic vision: visione artisticato enchant: incantaredoubts: dubbito gather courage: prendere coraggiovulnerable: vulnerabileto be delighted: essere estasiatoa smile: un sorrisoexpectations: aspettativeto admire: ammirareto fade: svanirethe connection: la connessioneconfidence: fiduciaromantic adventure: avventura romanticaa breeze: un ventopassion: passioneto hide: nasconderetalent: talento