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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Warmth Amidst the Snow: A Coffee Time Revelations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de koude straten van Amsterdam dwarrelde sneeuw naar beneden.En: In the cold streets of Amsterdam, snow drifted down.Nl: De geur van vers gebrande koffie vulde de lucht.En: The scent of freshly roasted coffee filled the air.Nl: In een knusse koffiebranderij aan de Prinsengracht zat Bram aan een klein tafeltje bij het raam.En: In a cozy coffee roastery on the Prinsengracht, Bram sat at a small table by the window.Nl: Het was zijn favoriete plek.En: It was his favorite spot.Nl: Hier ontmoette hij vaak Liselotte voor hun wekelijkse koffiepauze.En: Here, he often met Liselotte for their weekly coffee break.Nl: Bram had net nieuws ontvangen dat zijn wereld op zijn kop zette.En: Bram had just received news that turned his world upside down.Nl: Hij staarde naar de dampende cappuccino voor hem, zich afvragend hoe hij verder moest.En: He stared at the steaming cappuccino in front of him, wondering how to proceed.Nl: Toen kwam Liselotte binnen.En: Then Liselotte came in.Nl: Ze bracht een warme energie met zich mee, als een zonnestraal op een sombere dag.En: She brought a warm energy with her, like a ray of sunshine on a gloomy day.Nl: "Bram!"En: "Bram!"Nl: riep ze opgewekt, haar ogen stralend.En: she called cheerfully, her eyes shining.Nl: "Hoe gaat het met je?"En: "How are you?"Nl: Bram glimlachte zwakjes.En: Bram smiled faintly.Nl: "Het gaat," antwoordde hij.En: "It's okay," he replied.Nl: Maar Liselotte kende Bram goed genoeg om te merken dat er iets meer aan de hand was.En: But Liselotte knew Bram well enough to notice that something more was going on.Nl: Ze keek naar hem, haar hoofd een beetje schuin.En: She looked at him, her head tilted slightly.Nl: "Wil je erover praten?"En: "Do you want to talk about it?"Nl: vroeg ze zachtjes.En: she asked softly.Nl: Bram zuchtte.En: Bram sighed.Nl: Hij nam een slok van zijn koffie, keek uit het raam naar de sneeuw die zachtjes viel.En: He took a sip of his coffee, looking out the window at the gently falling snow.Nl: "Ik heb net iets van de dokter gehoord," begon hij aarzelend.En: "I just heard something from the doctor," he began hesitantly.Nl: "Het is...En: "It's...Nl: zorgwekkend."En: concerning."Nl: Liselotte boog voorover, haar gezicht bezorgd.En: Liselotte leaned forward, her face worried.Nl: "Wat is er gebeurd?"En: "What happened?"Nl: Met een diepe ademhaling deelde Bram zijn diagnose.En: With a deep breath, Bram shared his diagnosis.Nl: "Het is een gezondheidsprobleem.En: "It's a health issue.Nl: Het kan mijn leven veranderen," zei hij, snellend naar woorden.En: It could change my life," he said, searching for words.Nl: "Ik weet niet hoe ik ermee om moet gaan."En: "I don't know how to deal with it."Nl: Liselotte reikte haar hand uit en kneep bemoedigend in de zijne.En: Liselotte reached out her hand and gave his a reassuring squeeze.Nl: "Je bent niet alleen, Bram.En: "You're not alone, Bram.Nl: We pakken dit samen aan," verzekerde ze hem.En: We're going to tackle this together," she assured him.Nl: "Misschien is het tijd om wat veranderingen aan te brengen.En: "Maybe it's time to make some changes.Nl: Kleine stappen, weet je.En: Small steps, you know.Nl: Je gezondheid verbeteren, positief blijven."En: Improving your health, staying positive."Nl: Bram voelde een golf van opluchting.En: Bram felt a wave of relief.Nl: Zijn zorgen waren er nog steeds, maar het voelde lichter met Liselotte naast zich.En: His worries were still there, but they felt lighter with Liselotte by his side.Nl: "Dank je," zei hij zacht.En: "Thank you," he said softly.Nl: "Ik was bang om te veel te delen."En: "I was afraid to share too much."Nl: Liselotte glimlachte.En: Liselotte smiled.Nl: "Niemand hoeft dit alleen te doen.En: "No one should have to do this alone.Nl: Kom, laten we een plan maken.En: Come on, let's make a plan.Nl: En voor nu... laten we genieten van deze heerlijke koffie."En: And for now... let's enjoy this wonderful coffee."Nl: Bram knikte, terwijl de zenuwen die eerder aanwezig waren langzaam plaats maakten voor een gevoel van vastberadenheid.En: Bram nodded, as the nerves that were present earlier slowly gave way to a sense of determination.Nl: Hij keek om zich heen naar de gezelligheid van de roastery, luisterend naar het warme geroezemoes en het zachte gesis van de espressomachines.En: He looked around at the coziness of the roastery, listening to the warm buzz and the soft hiss of the espresso machines.Nl: Een toekomst gevuld met onzekerheden, maar ook met hoop en vriendschap.En: A future filled with uncertainties, but also with hope and friendship.Nl: Hij wist nu dat hij het aankon.En: He knew now he could handle it.Nl: Met Liselotte aan zijn zijde voelde hij zich sterker.En: With Liselotte by his side, he felt stronger.Nl: Hij nam nog een slok van zijn cappuccino, genietend van de smaak en het gezelschap.En: He took another sip of his cappuccino, savoring the taste and the company.Nl: Het begin van een nieuwe weg, met stapjes die hij niet alleen hoefde te zetten.En: The beginning of a new path, with steps he didn't have to take alone.Nl: De wereld buiten was nog steeds koud en wit, maar binnen was er alleen warmte en steun.En: The world outside was still cold and white, but inside there was only warmth and support. Vocabulary Words:drifted: dwarreldecozy: knusseroastery: koffiebranderijupside down: op zijn kopsteaming: dampendewondering: zich afvragendgloomy: somberecheerfully: opgewektfaintly: zwakjesnotice: merkenhesitantly: aarzelendconcerning: zorgwekkendworried: bezorgdsqueeze: knijpenreassuring: bemoedigendtackle: aanpakkenrelief: opluchtingafraid: bangdetermination: vastberadenheiduncertainties: onzekerhedenfriendship: vriendschapsavoring: genietend vanpath: wegbuzz: geroezemoessupport: steunwarmth: warmtegently: zachtjesbreath: ademhalingimproving: verbeterenplan: plan

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Brewing Bonds: A Coffee Tale from Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בוקר חורפי אחד בתל אביב, אווירת הרחוב הייתה רטובה וקררה ולמרות זאת המחסן של הקפה היה חם ומזמין.En: One wintery morning in Tel Aviv, the street atmosphere was wet and chilly, yet the coffee warehouse was warm and inviting.He: אבי נכנס פנימה, מחפש את הקסם שישנה את הבוקר שלו – תערובת הקפה המושלמת.En: Avi stepped inside, searching for the magic that would change his morning – the perfect coffee blend.He: שורות של מדפים מעץ מלאים בשקיות קפה מארצות שונות קיבלו את פניו.En: Rows of wooden shelves filled with bags of coffee from different countries greeted him.He: ריח הקפה הנפלא מילא את חלל הרוסטריה.En: The wonderful aroma of coffee filled the roastery space.He: אבי היה נרגש, אך גם קצת לחוץ.En: Avi was excited, but also a bit nervous.He: הוא רצה להפתיע את נועה, חברתו לעבודה, שתפסה את תשומת ליבו לאחרונה.En: He wanted to surprise Noa, his coworker, who had recently caught his attention.He: הוא שמע שהיא אוהבת קפה טוב, והוא ידע שכוס קפה טובה תשאיר רושם נהדר.En: He heard she loved good coffee, and he knew a good cup of coffee would leave a great impression.He: אבל איך ידע לבחור את התערובת המתאימה?En: But how would he know which blend to choose?He: מיא נכנסה לתמונה.En: Maya stepped in.He: היא הייתה הבריסטה המנוסה במקום, תמיד עוזרת אל הלקוחות ויודעת בדיוק איזו תערובת תתאים לכל אדם.En: She was the experienced barista at the place, always helping customers and knowing exactly which blend would suit each person.He: אבי התקרב אליה והיא חייכה אליו, "שלום, אני מאיה.En: Avi approached her, and she smiled at him, "Hello, I'm Maya.He: איך אוכל לעזור?En: How can I help?"He: ""שלום," ענה אבי, "אני מחפש תערובת מיוחדת.En: "Hello," replied Avi, "I'm looking for a special blend.He: אני רוצה להרשים חברה.En: I want to impress a friend."He: "מיא חייכה שוב והובילה את אבי לפינת הטעימות.En: Maya smiled again and led Avi to the tasting corner.He: "נסה את התערובת הזו," היא הציעה, מזגה בקפידה את הקפה לכוס קטנה.En: "Try this blend," she suggested, carefully pouring the coffee into a small cup.He: "זו תערובת ערביקה מאתיופיה עם נגיעה של קפה קטן מקולומביה.En: "This is an Arabica blend from Ethiopia with a touch of a small coffee bean from Colombia.He: טעמים פרחוניים, פירותיים.En: Floral, fruity flavors."He: "אבי טעם בזהירות, וחיוך גדול התפשט על פניו.En: Avi tasted cautiously, and a big smile spread across his face.He: היה זה קפה שלא רק הוא אהב, אלא גם ידע שנועה תתלהב ממנו.En: It was coffee not only he liked but also knew that Noa would be thrilled with it.He: "זה מושלם," הכריז בחיוך.En: "It's perfect," he declared with a smile.He: בהתרגשות הוא רכש את השקית ונפרד לשלום ממיא.En: Excitedly, he purchased the bag and bid farewell to Maya.He: בדרכו החוצה, הרגיש מלא ביטחון, מצפה לפגישת הקפה הקרובה עם נועה.En: On his way out, he felt full of confidence, looking forward to the upcoming coffee meeting with Noa.He: הקור בחוץ לא הפריע לו יותר, לבו היה חם מתמיד.En: The cold outside no longer bothered him; his heart was warmer than ever.He: בערב, אבי הכין את התערובת המיוחדת בביתו והזמין את נועה לנסות אותה.En: In the evening, Avi prepared the special blend at home and invited Noa to try it.He: הם ישבו יחד, כל אחד עם כוס קפה, והתחלקו בחיוך על כל שלוק.En: They sat together, each with a cup of coffee, sharing a smile with every sip.He: כך, עם כוס קפה חמה בידה של נועה, אבי הרגיש שהצליח לא רק להרשים, אלא גם ליצור קשר חזק יותר עם מי שהיה קרוב לליבו.En: Thus, with a warm cup of coffee in Noa's hand, Avi felt he had not only impressed her but also created a stronger connection with someone who was close to his heart. Vocabulary Words:wintery: חורפיwarehouse: מחסןinviting: מזמיןblend: תערובתshelves: מדפיםaroma: ריחroastery: רוסטריהimpress: להרשיםspecial: מיוחדתfloral: פרחונייםfruity: פירותייםdeclared: הכריזconfidence: ביטחוןupcoming: הקרובהbothered: הפריעtogether: יחדshared: התחלקוsavor: שלוקrelationship: קשרexperienced: מנוסהcustomers: לקוחותcarefully: בקפידהcautiously: בזהירותthrilled: תתלהבfarewell: להתראותsurprise: להפתיעattention: תשומת לבcreate: ליצורstronger: חזק יותרmeeting: פגישתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Silence to Colors: Marçal's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol s'amagava darrere les muntanyes de Montserrat, pintant el cel amb colors rosats i taronges.En: The sun was hiding behind the Montserrat mountains, painting the sky with pink and orange colors.Ca: La Núria, asseguda en una pedra a l'entrada del centre de retir, contemplava el paisatge espectacular mentre escrivia notes per al seu blog.En: Núria, seated on a rock at the entrance of the retreat center, contemplated the spectacular landscape while writing notes for her blog.Ca: A prop seu, en Marçal, amb un abric gruixut, mirava la vall amb ulls cansats.En: Near her, Marçal, wearing a thick coat, looked at the valley with tired eyes.Ca: Va venir aquí perquè cercava respostes, lluny del soroll constant de l'escola i del Carnaval que vibrava a la distància.En: He had come here because he sought answers, far from the constant noise of school and the Carnival that buzzed in the distance.Ca: Dins del centre, Oriol organitzava la sessió de meditació.En: Inside the center, Oriol was organizing the meditation session.Ca: La sala, il·luminada per la llum tènue de les espelmes, acollia un silenci ple de calma.En: The room, lit by the dim light of candles, embraced a silence full of calm.Ca: Començava el retir amb unes paraules senzilles: "Deixem que el silenci ens parli avui, que la nostra ànima pugui respirar.En: He began the retreat with a few simple words: "Let the silence speak to us today, so our souls may breathe."Ca: "Mentre la meditació avançava, en Marçal sentia la seva ment i el seu cor en conflicte.En: As the meditation progressed, Marçal felt his mind and heart in conflict.Ca: Pensava en els seus alumnes, en la rutina diària i en el buit que sentia.En: He thought about his students, the daily routine, and the emptiness he felt.Ca: Era difícil concentrar-se quan, fora, els tambors i les disfresses del Carnaval feien bategar l'aire amb energia.En: It was difficult to concentrate when, outside, the drums and costumes of the Carnival made the air pulse with energy.Ca: Tanmateix, va decidir obrir-se a Oriol, confessar-li les seves preocupacions.En: Nevertheless, he decided to open up to Oriol, confessing his concerns.Ca: "Com puc trobar la pau que busco, si no em deixo portar per la gent i el món exterior?En: "How can I find the peace I seek if I don't let myself be carried away by people and the outside world?"Ca: " va preguntar en Marçal, trencant el silenci amb una veu feble.En: Marçal asked, breaking the silence with a weak voice.Ca: Oriol el va mirar amb compassió.En: Oriol looked at him with compassion.Ca: "De vegades, les respostes estan dins teu mateix," va respondre.En: "Sometimes, the answers are within you," he replied.Ca: "Prova d'escoltar el que el teu cor vol expressar.En: "Try to listen to what your heart wants to express."Ca: "En aquell moment, en Marçal va experimentar una sensació inesperada, una claredat que il·luminava el seu interior.En: At that moment, Marçal experienced an unexpected sensation, a clarity that illuminated his interior.Ca: Va veure una imatge clara: ell, envoltat de colors, de pintures i de creacions.En: He saw a clear image: himself, surrounded by colors, paintings, and creations.Ca: Havia oblidat quant gaudia de l'art.En: He had forgotten how much he enjoyed art.Ca: Després de la sessió, l'energia de la Núria es va endur el Marçal a un racó tranquil.En: After the session, Núria's energy led Marçal to a quiet corner.Ca: "Tens alguna cosa a oferir al món," va dir ella amb un somriure empàtic.En: "You have something to offer the world," she said with an empathetic smile.Ca: "No passa res per integrar una mica de caos creatiu en la teva vida.En: "It's okay to integrate a bit of creative chaos into your life."Ca: "Amb aquelles paraules de suport, en Marçal va decidir canviar.En: With those supportive words, Marçal decided to change.Ca: Tindria el coratge de fer espai per al que realment el feia feliç.En: He would have the courage to make room for what truly made him happy.Ca: Utilitzaria l'art per expressar-se, per treure les emocions que, fins ara, amagava darrere de llibres i regles.En: He would use art to express himself, to release the emotions he had hidden behind books and rules until now.Ca: Quan el retir va acabar, en Marçal es va acomiadar de la Núria i Oriol amb un optimisme renovat.En: When the retreat ended, Marçal bid farewell to Núria and Oriol with renewed optimism.Ca: S'havia alliberat de l'opressió interna que el bloquejava i estava decidit a portar aquesta nova llum al seu dia a dia.En: He had freed himself from the internal oppression that blocked him and was determined to bring this new light into his day-to-day life.Ca: La muntanya de Montserrat quedava enrere, però el camí del seu art començava precisament ara.En: The Montserrat mountain was left behind, but the path of his art was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe mountains: les muntanyesthe sky: el celthe rock: la pedrathe valley: la vallthe retreat center: el centre de retirthe landscape: el paisatgethe coat: l'abricthe noise: el sorollthe school: l'escolathe distance: la distànciathe room: la salathe candles: les espelmesthe silence: el silencithe soul: l'ànimathe heart: el corthe emptiness: el buitthe drums: els tamborsthe costumes: les disfressesthe energy: l'energiathe compassion: la compassióthe sensation: la sensacióthe clarity: la claredatthe image: la imatgethe colors: els colorsthe paintings: les pinturesthe creations: les creacionsthe corner: el racóthe chaos: el caosthe courage: el coratge

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Fossils and Family: Unearthing Bonds at Møns Klint Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel var pakket ind i sin varme vinterjakke, mens han stod ved kanten af Møns Klint.En: Mikkel was wrapped up in his warm winter coat as he stood at the edge of Møns Klint.Da: Den skarpe vind gav hans kinder en rød glød, og det grå hav slog mod klipperne nedenfor.En: The sharp wind gave his cheeks a red glow, and the gray sea crashed against the cliffs below.Da: Birgitte og Viggo, hans forældre, tog billeder af det imponerende landskab.En: Birgitte and Viggo, his parents, took pictures of the impressive landscape.Da: Mikkel skottede til dem og mærkede længslen efter at dele noget særligt med dem.En: Mikkel glanced at them and felt the longing to share something special with them.Da: "Se, hvor smukt det er!"En: "Look how beautiful it is!"Da: sagde Birgitte, mens hun pegede kameraet mod horisonten.En: said Birgitte, pointing the camera towards the horizon.Da: "Ja, smukt," svarede Viggo, med hænderne dybt begravet i lommerne.En: "Yes, beautiful," replied Viggo, with his hands deeply buried in his pockets.Da: Men Mikkel havde et andet blik.En: But Mikkel had a different perspective.Da: Han så efter fossiler.En: He was looking for fossils.Da: Der var noget i de hvide skrænter, der kaldte på ham.En: There was something in the white cliffs that called to him.Da: Han havde læst om ammonitter, der gemte sig mellem lagene af kridt.En: He had read about ammonites hidden among the layers of chalk.Da: "Jeg vil gå lidt længere ned," sagde han og pegede mod en sti, der snog sig ned ad bakken.En: "I want to go a bit further down," he said, pointing to a path that wound down the hill.Da: "Pas nu på, det er glat," advarede Birgitte, lidt bekymret.En: "Be careful, it's slippery," warned Birgitte, a little concerned.Da: "Jeg skal nok," svarede Mikkel og begyndte sin forsigtige nedstigning.En: "I will," replied Mikkel and began his cautious descent.Da: Mikkel gik langsomt.En: Mikkel walked slowly.Da: Underlaget var glat, og han måtte holde fast i de bare grene for at holde balancen.En: The ground was slippery, and he had to hold on to the bare branches to keep his balance.Da: Han kunne høre sine forældre snakke bag sig.En: He could hear his parents talking behind him.Da: Langt om længe stødte han på noget.En: At long last, he stumbled upon something.Da: En glimt af noget, der skinnede blandt kridtet.En: A glint of something that shone among the chalk.Da: Han bøjede sig ned og skrabede forsigtigt.En: He bent down and carefully scraped at it.Da: En ammonit!En: An ammonite!Da: "Hvor er du dog fin," hviskede han, øjnene strålende af opdagelsen.En: "How beautiful you are," he whispered, his eyes shining from the discovery.Da: Men da han ville rejse sig, opdagede han, at stien var blevet endnu mere glat.En: But when he tried to get up, he realized the path had become even more slippery.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: Han prøvede at tage et skridt tilbage, men gled lidt.En: He tried to take a step back but slipped a little.Da: Fra toppen hørte han pludselig sin mors stemme.En: From the top, he suddenly heard his mother's voice.Da: "Mikkel, er du okay?"En: "Mikkel, are you okay?"Da: "Jeg har fundet en ammonit!"En: "I found an ammonite!"Da: råbte han tilbage.En: he shouted back.Da: "Men det er glat!"En: "But it's slippery!"Da: Viggo og Birgitte skyndte sig hen til kanten.En: Viggo and Birgitte hurried to the edge.Da: De så deres søn stå dernede, lidt usikker på benene, men tydeligt begejstret.En: They saw their son standing down there, a bit unsure on his feet but clearly excited.Da: Med forsigtige skridt kom de ned til ham.En: With careful steps, they made their way down to him.Da: "Wow, den er smuk!"En: "Wow, it's beautiful!"Da: sagde Birgitte, da hun fik øje på fossilen i hans hånd.En: said Birgitte when she spotted the fossil in his hand.Da: "Vi må hellere hjælpe dig op igen," sagde Viggo og rakte hånden ud.En: "We better help you back up," said Viggo, extending his hand.Da: Med fælles kræfter kom de alle op af den glatte stigning.En: With combined efforts, they all made it up the slippery climb.Da: Mikkel stod tilbage med fossilen i hånden, og den varme følelse af at have delt noget vigtigt med sin familie.En: Mikkel stood there with the fossil in his hand, and the warm feeling of having shared something important with his family.Da: På vejen hjem talte de om geologi og fossiler.En: On the way home, they talked about geology and fossils.Da: Mikkel forklarede ivrigt, hvad han vidste.En: Mikkel eagerly explained what he knew.Da: Pludselig var det som om, de alle så på klipperne med nye øjne.En: Suddenly, it was as if they all looked at the cliffs with new eyes.Da: Den dag på Møns Klint blev en dag, hvor Mikkel opdagede, at hans interesse kunne bringe familien tættere sammen.En: That day at Møns Klint became a day where Mikkel discovered that his interest could bring the family closer together.Da: Og mens de gik tilbage mod bilen, kunne han svagt høre havets brusen som en venlig påmindelse om dagens succes.En: And as they walked back to the car, he could faintly hear the sea's roar as a friendly reminder of the day's success. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: pakketglow: glødcliffs: klippernelandscape: landskabglanced: skottedelonging: længslenperspective: blikfossils: fossilerwound: snogslippery: glatconcerned: bekymretdescent: nedstigningbare: barebalance: balancenstumbled: stødteglint: glimtscraped: skrabedebent: bøjedeshining: strålendediscovery: opdagelsenbreathed: indåndingslipped: gledhurried: skyndtespotted: øjefossil: fossilencombined: fællesclimb: stigningeagerly: ivrigtinterest: interessesuccess: succes

Fluent Fiction - French: Rebuilding Bonds: A Sibling Reunion at Mont Saint-Michel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent glacial soufflait autour du Mont Saint-Michel, donnant au lieu une allure presque intemporelle.En: The icy wind blew around Mont Saint-Michel, giving the place an almost timeless look.Fr: Luc se tenait devant le pont menant au mont, ressentant le poids de ses décisions passées sur ses épaules.En: Luc stood before the bridge leading to the mount, feeling the weight of his past decisions on his shoulders.Fr: Il n'avait pas vu Sophie et Émilie depuis trop longtemps.En: He hadn't seen Sophie and Émilie for too long.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il espérait tourner la page.En: Today, he hoped to turn the page.Fr: Luc était architecte à Paris.En: Luc was an architect in Paris.Fr: Ses projets étaient immenses, sa reconnaissance croissante, mais sa vie personnelle souffrait.En: His projects were immense, his recognition growing, but his personal life was suffering.Fr: Ses sœurs, Sophie et Émilie, vivaient près de Rennes et avaient leur propre vie.En: His sisters, Sophie and Émilie, lived near Rennes and had their own lives.Fr: Les années avaient creusé un fossé entre eux.En: The years had created a rift between them.Fr: Luc voulait réparer cela.En: Luc wanted to fix that.Fr: La marée montait lentement alors que Luc montait les marches de l'abbaye.En: The tide rose slowly as Luc climbed the steps of the abbey.Fr: Sophie et Émilie l'attendaient à l'entrée.En: Sophie and Émilie waited for him at the entrance.Fr: Ils échangèrent des sourires timides, indécis.En: They exchanged timid, unsure smiles.Fr: Le choc de se revoir était palpable.En: The shock of seeing each other again was palpable.Fr: Les conversations étaient initialement superficielles.En: The conversations were initially superficial.Fr: "Comment va le travail, Luc ?En: "How's work, Luc?"Fr: ", demanda Émilie.En: asked Émilie.Fr: "Très occupé, comme toujours", répondit-il, évitant le sujet des regrets.En: "Very busy, as always," he replied, avoiding the subject of regrets.Fr: Dans la salle principale de l'abbaye, les murs imposants semblaient écouter.En: In the main hall of the abbey, the imposing walls seemed to listen.Fr: "Regarde, le sommet là-haut", dit Luc impulsivement, pointant vers la flèche de l'abbaye.En: "Look, the peak up there," Luc said impulsively, pointing to the spire of the abbey.Fr: Avant qu'elles puissent réagir, il avait déjà commencé à grimper.En: Before they could react, he had already started climbing.Fr: Le vent était fort au sommet, mais Luc avait une vue exceptionnelle.En: The wind was strong at the top, but Luc had an exceptional view.Fr: La mer s'étendait à l'infini, et le mont semblait flotter.En: The sea stretched to infinity, and the mount seemed to float.Fr: Ses sœurs le rejoignirent rapidement, la peur et l'inquiétude visibles sur leurs visages.En: His sisters quickly joined him, fear and concern visible on their faces.Fr: Elles le réprimandèrent pour sa folie.En: They reprimanded him for his foolishness.Fr: Émilie, avec sa voix douce, dit : "Tu n'as pas besoin de faire des choses folles pour attirer notre attention."En: Émilie, with her gentle voice, said: "You don't need to do crazy things to get our attention."Fr: Ce fut un moment décisif.En: It was a decisive moment.Fr: Perché là-haut, Luc sentit l'importance de tout cela.En: Perched up there, Luc felt the importance of it all.Fr: "Je suis désolé", dit-il finalement.En: "I'm sorry," he finally said.Fr: "Je suis désolé de ne pas avoir été là pour vous."En: "I'm sorry for not being there for you."Fr: De retour à l'intérieur, le froid les obligea à se rapprocher.En: Back inside, the cold forced them to huddle together.Fr: Ils s'assirent sur un banc, entourés par le silence ancien de l'abbaye.En: They sat on a bench, surrounded by the ancient silence of the abbey.Fr: Une conversation sincère et émotive s'amorça.En: A sincere and emotional conversation began.Fr: Sophie partagea ce qu'elle avait ressenti pendant toutes ces années.En: Sophie shared what she had felt all these years.Fr: Émilie parla de ses craintes pour leur famille.En: Émilie talked about her fears for their family.Fr: Luc écouta, vraiment écouta, pour la première fois depuis longtemps.En: Luc listened, truly listened, for the first time in a long time.Fr: Finalement, ils s'embrassèrent, les larmes aux yeux, promettant de ne plus se perdre de vue.En: Finally, they embraced, tears in their eyes, promising not to lose touch again.Fr: Luc comprit qu'il devait trouver l'équilibre entre sa carrière et sa famille.En: Luc understood he needed to find a balance between his career and his family.Fr: Alors qu'ils quittaient l'abbaye, le ciel commençait à s'éclaircir, offrant une lueur d'espoir pour cette nouvelle étape de leur vie ensemble.En: As they left the abbey, the sky began to clear, offering a glimmer of hope for this new chapter of their life together.Fr: L'unité retrouvée, ils se dirigèrent vers le village pour partager un repas chaud, un nouveau départ dans l'air frais de l'hiver.En: Reunited, they headed to the village to share a warm meal, a fresh start in the crisp winter air. Vocabulary Words:the mount: le montthe bridge: le ponttimeless: intemporellethe weight: le poidsto turn the page: tourner la pageimmense: immensesthe recognition: la reconnaissanceto suffer: souffrirthe rift: le fosséto fix: réparerthe tide: la maréeto climb: grimperthe steps: les marchesthe entrance: l'entréetimid: timidessuperficial: superficiellesto avoid: éviterimposing: imposantsthe spire: la flèchethe peak: le sommetexceptional: exceptionnelleto reprimand: réprimanderthe foolishness: la foliethe importance: l'importanceto huddle: se rapprocherthe bench: le bancemotional: émotivethe fear: la craintethe balance: l'équilibreto embrace: s'embrasser

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Winter Reunion: Rediscovering Love in Keukenhof's Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een ijskoude winterochtend in Nederland.En: It was an icy cold winter morning in Nederland.Nl: De lucht was helder, maar er hing een scherpe kou in de omgeving.En: The sky was clear, but there was a sharp chill in the air.Nl: Marit stapte uit de trein en voelde de tinteling van de winterlucht op haar wangen.En: Marit stepped out of the train and felt the tingle of the winter air on her cheeks.Nl: Keukenhof, in de winter, was een bijzondere plek.En: Keukenhof, in the winter, was a special place.Nl: Alles was stil en sereen, met kale bomen en bevroren vijvers.En: Everything was quiet and serene, with bare trees and frozen ponds.Nl: Geen bloemenzee zoals in de lente, maar toch vol schoonheid.En: Not a sea of flowers like in the spring, but still full of beauty.Nl: Marit en Pieter hadden afgesproken bij de ingang van de tuinen.En: Marit and Pieter had arranged to meet at the entrance of the gardens.Nl: Marit ademde diep in en hoopte dat deze ontmoeting hen dichter bij elkaar zou brengen.En: Marit took a deep breath and hoped that this meeting would bring them closer together.Nl: Jarenlang had ze in het buitenland gewoond, haar carrière gebouwd, terwijl Pieter thuisbleef en voor de familiezaak zorgde.En: For years, she had lived abroad, building her career, while Pieter stayed home to take care of the family business.Nl: Hun paden waren uit elkaar gegroeid, net als hun band.En: Their paths had grown apart, just like their connection.Nl: Pieter stond al bij de poort, zijn handen diep in zijn zakken gestoken.En: Pieter was already at the gate, his hands deep in his pockets.Nl: Zijn gezicht was een mengeling van verwachting en bezorgdheid.En: His face was a mix of anticipation and concern.Nl: "Marit," begroette hij haar met een knikje.En: "Marit," he greeted her with a nod.Nl: Zijn glimlach was vermoeid maar oprecht.En: His smile was tired but sincere.Nl: Samen wandelden ze over de lege paden van de Keukenhof.En: Together they walked along the empty paths of the Keukenhof.Nl: De stilte tussen hen was tastbaar.En: The silence between them was palpable.Nl: Marit keek naar de kale perken, zoekend naar woorden.En: Marit looked at the bare flowerbeds, searching for words.Nl: "Het is hier heel anders in de winter," begon ze.En: "It's very different here in the winter," she began.Nl: "Ja, rustiger.En: "Yes, quieter.Nl: Je kunt nadenken," antwoordde Pieter.En: You can think," Pieter replied.Nl: Zijn stem klonk afstandelijk, voorzichtig.En: His voice sounded distant, cautious.Nl: "Ik wou dat ik eerder was gekomen," zei Marit zachtjes.En: "I wish I had come earlier," Marit said softly.Nl: Pieter zweeg even en bijna onmerkbaar veranderde zijn houding.En: Pieter was silent for a moment, and his posture almost imperceptibly changed.Nl: "Je had je eigen weg te gaan."En: "You had your own path to follow."Nl: Er was een onderstroom van verdriet in zijn woorden.En: There was an undercurrent of sadness in his words.Nl: Marit zuchtte en verzamelde haar moed.En: Marit sighed and gathered her courage.Nl: "Ik heb je gemist, Pieter.En: "I missed you, Pieter.Nl: Ik heb ons gemist."En: I missed us."Nl: Dat was het moment waarop hun opgebouwde spanningen explodeerden.En: That was the moment when their built-up tensions exploded.Nl: Pieter stopte en draaide zich naar haar om.En: Pieter stopped and turned towards her.Nl: "Weet je wel hoe vaak ik alleen was?En: "Do you know how often I was alone?Nl: Hoe vaak ik wilde dat je gewoon hier was?"En: How often I wished you were just here?"Nl: Marit keek naar beneden, voelde een steek van schuld.En: Marit looked down, feeling a pang of guilt.Nl: "Ik weet het.En: "I know.Nl: Maar ik dacht dat je boos op me was omdat ik ging."En: But I thought you were angry with me for leaving."Nl: Pieter schudde zijn hoofd.En: Pieter shook his head.Nl: "Ik was nooit boos.En: "I was never angry.Nl: Gewoon... teleurgesteld, denk ik."En: Just... disappointed, I think."Nl: Een emotionele stilte volgde, gevuld met jaren van verloren momenten.En: An emotional silence followed, filled with years of lost moments.Nl: Uiteindelijk legde Marit haar hand op Pieter's arm.En: Finally, Marit placed her hand on Pieter's arm.Nl: "Het spijt me.En: "I'm sorry.Nl: Echt waar."En: Truly."Nl: Pieter keek naar haar, zijn ogen zachter nu.En: Pieter looked at her, his eyes softer now.Nl: "Het spijt mij ook.En: "I'm sorry too.Nl: Misschien moeten we gewoon proberen vaker te praten."En: Maybe we should just try to talk more often."Nl: Met een kleine glimlach knikte ze.En: With a small smile, she nodded.Nl: "Ja, laten we dat doen."En: "Yes, let's do that."Nl: Ze omarmden elkaar stevig, een vereende belofte voor de toekomst.En: They embraced tightly, a united promise for the future.Nl: De kou leek minder intens te zijn terwijl ze langzaam verder liepen, hand in hand.En: The cold seemed less intense as they slowly walked on, hand in hand.Nl: Samen vonden ze de kalmte in de winterse schoonheid van de Keukenhof, wetende dat hun band sterker zou worden.En: Together they found calm in the wintry beauty of the Keukenhof, knowing that their bond would grow stronger.Nl: In hun hart voelden ze de warmte van een nieuw begin.En: In their hearts, they felt the warmth of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:icy: ijskoudechill: koutingle: tintelingbare: kaleserene: sereenarranged: afgesprokenabroad: buitenlandpaths: padenanticipation: verwachtingpalpable: tastbaarcautious: voorzichtigimperceptibly: bijna onmerkbaarundercurrent: onderstroomgathered: verzameldetensions: spanningenpang: steekguilt: schulddisappointed: teleurgesteldemotional: emotionelesoftly: zachtjesembraced: omarmdenunited: vereendebond: bandcalm: kalmtewintry: wintersebeauty: schoonheidfrozen: bevrorenconcern: bezorgdheidsigh: zuchtenpromise: belofte

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Balance: Johan's Winter Exam Revelations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll lätt över Göteborgs Universitet den här vintermorgonen.En: The snow fell lightly over Göteborgs Universitet this winter morning.Sv: De gamla tegelbyggnaderna var täckta av ett tunt vitt täcke, och från havet kom en skarp kyla som gjorde att alla studenter hade dragit på sig sina varmaste sjalar och kappor.En: The old brick buildings were covered by a thin white blanket, and from the sea came a sharp chill that made all the students put on their warmest scarves and coats.Sv: Det var tentavecka, och stressen låg som en tung filt över hela campus.En: It was exam week, and stress lay like a heavy blanket over the entire campus.Sv: Johan hade suttit uppe sent i biblioteket.En: Johan had stayed up late in the library.Sv: Han drömde om att få toppbetyg för att säkra ett viktigt stipendium.En: He dreamed of getting top grades to secure an important scholarship.Sv: Men hans oro bet honom ständigt i nacken.En: But his worry constantly nagged at him.Sv: Han öppnade en av sina böcker igen men kunde inte riktigt koncentrera sig.En: He opened one of his books again but couldn't quite concentrate.Sv: Elin, hans vän, lutade sig fram över bordet och log.En: Elin, his friend, leaned over the table and smiled.Sv: "Kom ihåg att ta pauser, Johan," sa hon.En: "Remember to take breaks, Johan," she said.Sv: "Ditt välmående är minst lika viktigt som betygen."En: "Your well-being is just as important as the grades."Sv: Johan nickade men fyllde sitt huvud med mer information.En: Johan nodded but filled his head with more information.Sv: Lucas, deras gemensamma vän, kom in, skrattandes och gnuggade sina händer för att få upp värmen.En: Lucas, their mutual friend, came in, laughing and rubbing his hands to get warm.Sv: "Tentar du nu?"En: "Are you cramming now?"Sv: skrattade han när han såg Johans berg av böcker.En: he laughed when he saw Johan's mountain of books.Sv: "Måste," svarade Johan, ögonen fixerade på en rad text.En: "Have to," replied Johan, eyes fixed on a line of text.Sv: "Jag har knappt öppnat böckerna än," sa Lucas avslappnat.En: "I've barely opened the books yet," said Lucas casually.Sv: "Men det löser sig."En: "But it'll work out."Sv: "Alla kan inte vara som du, Lucas," svarade Elin och skakade på huvudet.En: "Not everyone can be like you, Lucas," replied Elin shaking her head.Sv: Lucas ryckte på axlarna och fortsatte mot kaféet.En: Lucas shrugged and continued toward the café.Sv: Natten innan den svåraste tentan bestämde Johan sig för att dra en all-nighter.En: The night before the hardest exam, Johan decided to pull an all-nighter.Sv: Elin hade varnat honom att det skulle vara bättre att sova, men hans oroliga tankar pressade honom till att läsa mer.En: Elin had warned him that it would be better to sleep, but his anxious thoughts pushed him to read more.Sv: Han satt med uppslagna böcker framför sig och kaffekoppen ständigt fylld.En: He sat with open books in front of him and his coffee cup constantly filled.Sv: När tentadagen äntligen kom, tågade studenterna genom den krispiga luften mot de gamla föreläsningssalarna.En: When exam day finally came, the students marched through the crisp air toward the old lecture halls.Sv: Johan kände sig trött och nervös.En: Johan felt tired and nervous.Sv: När han fick tentan framför sig, verkade orden simma framför hans trötta ögon.En: When he got the exam in front of him, the words seemed to swim before his tired eyes.Sv: En viktig fråga stirrade mot honom, men hans tankar var tomma.En: An important question stared at him, but his mind was blank.Sv: Paniken kröp in, men då mindes han något Elin hade sagt.En: Panic crept in, but then he remembered something Elin had said.Sv: "Andas in djupt och släpp ut sakta.En: "Breathe in deeply and exhale slowly.Sv: Det hjälper."En: It helps."Sv: Johan stängde ögonen ett ögonblick, fokuserade på att andas.En: Johan closed his eyes for a moment, focused on breathing.Sv: När han öppnade dem igen tycktes allt klarna.En: When he opened them again, everything seemed to clear up.Sv: Han skrev och texten fyllde sidorna med nyvunnen säkerhet.En: He wrote, and the pages filled with text and newfound confidence.Sv: När Johan lämnade in sin tenta mötte han Elin utanför.En: When Johan handed in his exam, he met Elin outside.Sv: "Hur gick det?"En: "How did it go?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: "Bra, tack vare dig," log Johan.En: "Good, thanks to you," smiled Johan.Sv: "Du hade rätt.En: "You were right.Sv: Ibland behöver man bara andas."En: Sometimes you just need to breathe."Sv: Johan gick därifrån med en ny insikt.En: Johan walked away with a new insight.Sv: Balansen mellan studier och hälsa var viktigt.En: The balance between studies and health was important.Sv: Han skulle inte glömma det.En: He would not forget it.Sv: Göta älvs kyliga bris påminde honom om att livet alltid skulle vara fullt av utmaningar, men med rätt balans skulle han klara dem alla.En: Göta älv's chilly breeze reminded him that life would always be full of challenges, but with the right balance, he would manage them all. Vocabulary Words:chill: kylascholarship: stipendiumnagged: betconcentrate: koncentreracramming: tentarcasually: avslappnatblank: tommapanic: panikencrept: kröpbreathe: andasexhale: släpp utconfidence: säkerhetinsight: insiktbalance: balansanxious: oroligatired: tröttmutual: gemensammalecture halls: föreläsningssalarnacafé: kaféetscarves: salarstared: stirradewarned: varnatfilled: fylldblanket: täckemarch: tågacrisp: krispigascarf: sjalcoat: kappamaintain: upprätthållareminded: påminde

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Spring Awakening: Finding New Confidence in Myeongdong Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 명동의 쇼핑 거리는 언제나 활기찼다.En: The shopping streets of Myeongdong were always bustling.Ko: 매장마다 봄을 준비하는 사람들로 가득했다.En: Every store was filled with people preparing for spring.Ko: 진우는 그 중 한 사람이었다.En: Jinwoo was one of them.Ko: 그는 새로운 봄 의상이 필요했다.En: He needed a new spring outfit.Ko: 최근 이별로 힘들었던 마음을 새 옷으로 달래고 싶었다.En: He wanted to soothe his heart, which had been troubled by a recent breakup, with some new clothes.Ko: 수진과 대현은 그런 진우와 함께 명동에 왔다.En: Sujin and Daehyun came to Myeongdong with Jinwoo.Ko: 수진은 패션 전문가였다.En: Sujin was a fashion expert.Ko: 그녀는 진우의 고민을 알고 도움을 주고 싶었다.En: She knew Jinwoo's concerns and wanted to help him.Ko: 대현은 친구들과 함께 시간을 보내고 싶었다.En: Daehyun, on the other hand, wanted to spend time with his friends.Ko: 그의 스타일은 단순했지만 친구들과의 시간이 소중했다.En: His style was simple, but time with friends was precious to him.Ko: "진우, 이건 어때?" 수진은 꽃무늬 셔츠를 건넸다.En: "Jinwoo, what do you think of this?" Sujin handed him a floral shirt.Ko: "너한테 잘 어울릴 것 같아." 진우는 미소를 지었다.En: "I think it would look great on you." Jinwoo smiled, though his heart was complicated.Ko: 하지만 마음은 복잡했다.En: He wanted to find his own style for a new beginning.Ko: 그는 새로운 시작을 위해 자신만의 스타일을 찾고 싶었다.En: Meanwhile, Daehyun was looking at other clothes.Ko: 한편 대현은 다른 옷을 보고 있었다.En: He told Jinwoo, "Maybe you should just choose what you like?"Ko: 그는 진우에게 말했다.En: His words resonated with Jinwoo.Ko: "그냥 네가 좋아하는 걸 고르는 게 좋지 않을까?" 그 말은 진우의 마음에 울림을 줬다.En: It was simple but sincere advice.Ko: 간단하지만 진실된 충고였다.En: In the end, Jinwoo held the shirt that Sujin recommended in his hands.Ko: 결국 진우는 수진이 추천한 셔츠를 손에 들고 있었다.En: But Daehyun's words came back to him.Ko: 하지만 대현의 말이 떠올랐다.En: After much thought, he decided to find his own style.Ko: 그는 고민 끝에 자신만의 스타일을 찾기로 했다.En: Jinwoo found another piece of clothing that suited him.Ko: 진우는 자신과 어울리는 또 다른 옷을 찾았다.En: "How about this?" Jinwoo asked Sujin.Ko: "이거 어때?" 진우는 수진에게 물었다.En: She smiled brightly.Ko: 그녀는 환하게 웃었다.En: "It's perfect for you!" Her words made Jinwoo feel at ease.Ko: "너한테 딱이야!" 진우는 그녀의 말을 듣고 마음이 편해졌다.En: Daehyun also nodded in agreement.Ko: 대현도 고개를 끄덕였다.En: In the end, Jinwoo blended Sujin's recommendation with his own style harmoniously.Ko: 결국 진우는 수진의 추천과 자신의 스타일을 조화롭게 섞었다.En: The outfit became a bridge connecting his past and his new self.Ko: 그 옷은 과거와 새로운 자신을 연결해 주는 다리가 되었다.En: Preparing for a new start, Jinwoo gained confidence.Ko: 새로운 시작을 준비하는 진우는 자신감을 얻었다.En: Under the bright lights of Myeongdong street, the three friends walked together.Ko: 명동 거리의 밝은 불빛 아래, 세 친구는 함께 걸었다.En: Jinwoo deeply felt the support of his friends.Ko: 진우는 마음 깊이 친구들의 지지를 느꼈다.En: He realized they were his true strength.Ko: 그는 그들이야말로 자신의 진정한 힘이라는 것을 알게 되었다.En: And so, the three friends left Myeongdong.Ko: 그렇게 세 친구는 명동을 빠져나왔다.En: The spring breeze was blowing.Ko: 봄바람이 불어오고 있었다.En: A new beginning awaited. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 활기찼다outfit: 의상soothe: 달래고expert: 전문가concerns: 고민precious: 소중했다floral: 꽃무늬complicated: 복잡했다resonated: 울림을 줬다sincere: 진실된recommendation: 추천harmoniously: 조화롭게bridge: 다리gain: 얻었다confidence: 자신감deeply: 마음 깊이realized: 알게 되었다strength: 힘support: 지지prepared: 준비하는troubled: 힘들었던recent: 최근spring: 봄beginning: 시작find: 찾고suit: 어울리는bright: 밝은lights: 불빛walked: 걸었다awaited: 기다리고 있었다

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Fork in the Road: Árpád's Dilemma in High-Tech Város Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A város szívében, ahol a modern építmények az égbe nyúlnak, Árpád lassan sétált a jövőbe mutató utcákon.En: In the heart of the city, where modern structures reach towards the sky, Árpád walked slowly through the streets pointing towards the future.Hu: Körülötte mindenhol digitális táblák villogtak, és a tömeg gyors tempóban suhant el mellette.En: Around him, digital signs flashed everywhere, and the crowd rushed past him at a fast pace.Hu: A High-Tech Város télen is volt, de már érezte a tavasz közelgő ünnepének izgalmát a levegőben.En: Though it was still winter in the High-Tech Város, he could already feel the excitement of the upcoming spring festival in the air.Hu: Árpád, egy kíváncsi és kalandvágyó fiatalember, most nagy döntés előtt állt.En: Árpád, a curious and adventurous young man, was now facing a significant decision.Hu: Egy külföldi munkalehetőség várta, ami szakmai fejlődést ígért.En: An overseas job opportunity awaited him, promising professional growth.Hu: Azonban a családja, különösen a húga, Katalin támogatásra szorult.En: However, his family, especially his sister Katalin, needed his support.Hu: Katalinnak nehézségei voltak az iskolában, és Árpád mindig ott volt, hogy segítsen neki.En: Katalin was having difficulties at school, and Árpád was always there to help her.Hu: Zoltán, Árpád legjobb barátja, mindig azt mondta: „Ha álmodsz valamiről, ne engedd el!”En: Zoltán, Árpád's best friend, always said, "If you dream of something, don't let it go!"Hu: De Árpád számára a család is álom volt.En: But for Árpád, family was also a dream.Hu: Hogyan hagyhatná el őket, amikor szükségük van rá?En: How could he leave them when they needed him?Hu: Az utcán a magas toronyépületek között Árpád megállt.En: On the street, among the tall skyscrapers, Árpád stopped.Hu: A távolban látta a közlekedési központot, ahol a járművek új kezdetekbe vitték az embereket.En: In the distance, he could see the transport hub, where vehicles carried people to new beginnings.Hu: Állt, és a szíve kettészakadt.En: He stood there, his heart torn apart.Hu: Az élete két útra ágazott: az egyik a karrier felé, a másik haza.En: His life branched into two paths: one towards his career, and the other homewards.Hu: Mély levegőt vett, és elképzelte a jövőt mindkét úton.En: He took a deep breath and imagined the future on both paths.Hu: Az egyik út sikerrel és új élményekkel ígérkezett, a másik azonban biztonsággal és családi szeretettel.En: One path promised success and new experiences, but the other offered safety and family love.Hu: Árpád végül a hazavezető utat választotta.En: Árpád eventually chose the path leading home.Hu: De nem adta fel a karrierlehetőségét sem.En: Yet he did not give up his career opportunity either.Hu: Otthon elmagyarázta a családjának a helyzetet.En: At home, he explained the situation to his family.Hu: Ügyelt rá, hogy magyarázata egyszerű legyen: „Külföldre nem megyek, de távmunkában dolgozhatom. Otthon is segíthetek, és mégis előre lépek.”En: He made sure his explanation was simple: "I won't go abroad, but I can work remotely. I can help at home, and still move forward."Hu: A döntés nem volt egyszerű, de helyesnek tűnt.En: The decision wasn't easy, but it seemed right.Hu: Árpád így megtanulta, hogy a növekedés nem mindig jelenti a mindent hátrahagyást.En: Árpád thus learned that growth doesn't always mean leaving everything behind.Hu: Néha kreatív megoldásokra van szükség, amelyek tiszteletben tartják az értékeinket.En: Sometimes creative solutions are needed that honor our values.Hu: Ahogy ült az ablak mellett, és figyelte a hópelyheket az éj sötétjén át táncolni, tudta, hogy ez az új terv mindent megváltoztat, de nem veszíti el azt, ami igazán fontos.En: As he sat by the window, watching the snowflakes dance through the dark night, he knew this new plan would change everything, yet he wouldn't lose what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:structures: építményekflashed: villogtakcrowd: tömegpace: tempóbanexcitement: izgalmátadventurous: kalandvágyóopportunity: munkalehetőségprofessional: szakmaigrowth: fejlődéstsupport: támogatásradifficulties: nehézségeiskyscrapers: toronyépületektransport hub: közlekedési központotheart: szívetorn apart: kettészakadtbranches: ágazottexperiences: élményekkelsafety: biztonsággaleventually: végülremotely: távmunkábanexplanation: magyarázatacreative solutions: kreatív megoldásokrahonor: tiszteletben tartjákvalues: értékeinketdance: táncolniplan: tervchange: megváltoztatsnowflakes: hópelyhekettruly mattered: igazán fontos

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Heartfelt Choice: Freja's Winter Gift Hunt in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Vintervinden blæser koldt gennem de farverige gader i Nyhavn.En: The winter wind blows cold through the colorful streets of Nyhavn.Da: De smukke, gamle bygninger skaber en hyggelig atmosfære, selvom kulden bider hårdt.En: The beautiful, old buildings create a cozy atmosphere, even though the cold bites hard.Da: Markedsboderne er fyldt med kunsthåndværk og spændende genstande, hvor folk lystigt handler og nyder lune drikke.En: The market stalls are filled with crafts and intriguing items, where people cheerfully shop and enjoy warm drinks.Da: Freja og Soren går gennem markedet, indpakket i varme frakker og tørklæder.En: Freja and Soren walk through the market, wrapped in warm coats and scarves.Da: Freja er på jagt efter den perfekte gave til sin søster.En: Freja is on the hunt for the perfect gift for her sister.Da: Hun ved, det skal være noget helt særligt, noget der viser, hvor meget hun sætter pris på hende.En: She knows it has to be something truly special, something that shows how much she appreciates her.Da: Men budgettet er stramt, og de mange valgmuligheder får Frejas tanker til at køre i ring.En: But the budget is tight, and the many choices make Freja's thoughts race.Da: Mobben omkring hende gør det ikke lettere, og selv Soren, der normalt er så rolig, synes at mærke, hvordan Frejas usikkerhed voksede.En: The crowd around her doesn't make it any easier, and even Soren, who is normally so calm, seems to notice how Freja's uncertainty grew.Da: "Freja, se den fine smykkestand derovre," siger Soren og peger på en bod fyldt med glitrende smykker.En: "Freja, look at the fine jewelry stand over there," says Soren, pointing to a stall filled with sparkling jewelry.Da: "Hvad med noget derfra?En: "How about something from there?Da: Det er håndlavet og unikt."En: It's handmade and unique."Da: Freja nikker tøvende og går hen til boden.En: Freja nods hesitantly and walks to the stall.Da: Hun beundrer de smukke halskæder og øreringe.En: She admires the beautiful necklaces and earrings.Da: En af dem glimter i solen, og Freja forestiller sig, hvordan den vil se ud på hendes søster.En: One of them glitters in the sun, and Freja imagines how it would look on her sister.Da: Men så tvivler hun igen.En: But then she doubts again.Da: Er det virkelig den rigtige gave?En: Is it really the right gift?Da: Soren trækker hende ved armen.En: Soren pulls her by the arm.Da: "Der er også noget andet du skal se."En: "There's something else you should see."Da: Han fører hende ind mellem boderne, indtil de står foran en lille stand fyldt med finurlige statuer.En: He leads her among the stalls until they stand in front of a small stand filled with whimsical statues.Da: En af dem, en lille snub 'snegl med et fjollet smil, fanger Frejas opmærksomhed.En: One of them, a little snail with a silly smile, catches Freja's attention.Da: "Kan du huske, hvordan din søster altid griner af den video med sneglen?"En: "Do you remember how your sister always laughs at the video with the snail?"Da: spørger Soren med et smil.En: asks Soren with a smile.Da: Freja griner ved tanken.En: Freja laughs at the thought.Da: Hendes søster elsker sneglehistorier, og denne statue ville bringe så meget glæde.En: Her sister loves snail stories, and this statue would bring so much joy.Da: Men usikkerheden stikker stadig.En: But the uncertainty still stirs.Da: Smykket er smukt, men sneglen er sjov og personlig.En: The jewelry is beautiful, but the snail is fun and personal.Da: Hvilken er den rigtige?En: Which one is right?Da: Soren ser hende ind i øjnene.En: Soren looks her in the eyes.Da: "Følg dit hjerte, Freja.En: "Follow your heart, Freja.Da: Din søster elsker din humor.En: Your sister loves your humor.Da: Sneglen er perfekt."En: The snail is perfect."Da: Efter en dyb indånding beslutter Freja sig.En: After a deep breath, Freja decides.Da: Hun køber hurtigt sneglen, og en følelse af lettelse skyller over hende.En: She quickly buys the snail, and a sense of relief washes over her.Da: Ved siden af står Soren og smiler.En: Next to her, Soren stands smiling.Da: "Du tog den rigtige beslutning," siger han.En: "You made the right decision," he says.Da: "Din søster vil elske det!"En: "Your sister will love it!"Da: De forlader markedet, mens snefnuggene langsomt begynder at falde, og Freja føler sig lettere.En: They leave the market as snowflakes slowly begin to fall, and Freja feels lighter.Da: Hun er taknemmelig for Soren, der hjalp hende med at vælge med hjertet.En: She is grateful for Soren, who helped her choose with her heart.Da: Beslutningsprocessen har bragt hende tættere på sin egen intuition.En: This decision-making process has brought her closer to her own intuition.Da: Denne dag i Nyhavn vil hun huske som dagen, hvor hun lærte at stole mere på sig selv.En: She will remember this day in Nyhavn as the day she learned to trust herself more. Vocabulary Words:winter: vinterwind: vindcolorful: farverigeatmosphere: atmosfærecrafts: kunsthåndværkintriguing: spændendestalls: boderscarves: tørklæderhunt: jagtappreciates: sætter pris påbudget: budgettetuncertainty: usikkerhedsparkling: glitrendehesitantly: tøvendedoubts: tvivlerwhimsical: finurligestatues: statuersilly: fjolletsnail: sneglhumor: humorrelief: lettelsedecision-making: beslutningsprocessenintrospection: indtrospektiontrust: stoleintuition: intuitiongrateful: taknemmeligsnowflakes: snefnuggenecozy: hyggeliggifts: gavercrowd: mobben

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Peace Among Snowy Pines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I den tystnaden av vintern under de höga tallarna vid Skogskyrkogården var det endast ljudet av snön som knastrade under stövlarna som hördes.En: In the silence of winter beneath the tall pine trees at Skogskyrkogården, the only sound was the snow crunching under their boots.Sv: Elsa och Magnus gick tillsammans genom den vita värld som omringade dem.En: Elsa and Magnus walked together through the white world that surrounded them.Sv: Det var kallt och andedräkten kom i små puffar.En: It was cold, and their breath came in small puffs.Sv: De var på väg mot familjegraven.En: They were on their way to the family grave.Sv: Elsa gick långsamt och hennes blick stirrade på marken.En: Elsa walked slowly, her gaze fixed on the ground.Sv: Hon var djup i sina tankar om sin nyligen bortgångna styvfar.En: She was deep in thought about her recently deceased stepfather.Sv: De hade haft ett komplicerat förhållande, fyllt med både bra och dåliga stunder.En: They had had a complicated relationship, filled with both good and bad moments.Sv: Magnus, å andra sidan, hade alltid sett upp till honom.En: Magnus, on the other hand, had always looked up to him.Sv: Det gjorde situationen svår för dem båda.En: This made the situation difficult for them both.Sv: "Magnus," började Elsa tveksamt.En: "Magnus," began Elsa hesitantly.Sv: "Hur känner du egentligen?En: "How do you really feel?"Sv: "Magnus stannade upp, tvekande.En: Magnus paused, unsure.Sv: "Jag vet inte," svarade han ärligt.En: "I don't know," he answered honestly.Sv: "Det är som en tom plats i mitt bröst.En: "It feels like an empty space in my chest.Sv: Men jag vill inte att du ska känna att du inte kan prata med mig.En: But I don't want you to feel like you can't talk to me."Sv: "Elsa andades in djupt.En: Elsa took a deep breath.Sv: "Det var inte alltid lätt," sa hon.En: "It wasn't always easy," she said.Sv: "Jag.En: "I...Sv: jag kämpade med våra skillnader.En: I struggled with our differences.Sv: Men samtidigt saknar jag honom.En: But at the same time, I miss him."Sv: "Magnus nickade och lade en hand på hennes axel.En: Magnus nodded and placed a hand on her shoulder.Sv: "Det är okej att känna så.En: "It's okay to feel that way.Sv: Alla har olika upplevelser.En: Everyone has different experiences."Sv: "De stod framför graven nu.En: They stood in front of the grave now.Sv: Snön lade sig varsamt över stenen, och namnen på de älskade var nästan överlappade av det vita.En: The snow gently settled over the stone, and the names of the loved ones were almost covered by the white.Sv: Elsa kände en tår rinna nerför sin kind.En: Elsa felt a tear run down her cheek.Sv: "Jag önskar jag kunde säga allt det här till honom också," viskade hon.En: "I wish I could say all this to him too," she whispered.Sv: Precis där, med kylan i luften och stillheten som omgav dem, fann de något gemensamt.En: Right there, with the cold in the air and the stillness surrounding them, they found something in common.Sv: Genom att öppna sina hjärtan för varandra, började en läkande process.En: By opening their hearts to each other, a healing process began.Sv: De förstod varandra bättre och kände sig mindre ensamma i sorgen.En: They understood each other better and felt less alone in their grief.Sv: När de lämnade graven och gick tillbaka genom de majestätiska träden, gick de närmare varandra än förut.En: As they left the grave and walked back through the majestic trees, they walked closer together than before.Sv: Elsa hade lärt sig att det var viktigt att uttrycka sina känslor, och Magnus hade funnit tröst i att dela sina egna.En: Elsa had learned that it was important to express her feelings, and Magnus had found comfort in sharing his own.Sv: Det var fortfarande vinter, kall och bister, men nu kändes det som om de hade en liten värme inom sig.En: It was still winter, cold and harsh, but now it felt as if they had a small warmth within them.Sv: En värme som kom av förståelse och närhet.En: A warmth that came from understanding and closeness.Sv: Och när de gick därifrån, kände de hopp om att dessa mörka dagar skulle ge plats för ljusare tider.En: And as they walked away, they felt hope that these dark days would make way for brighter times. Vocabulary Words:silence: tystnadencrunching: knastradesurrounded: omringadegaze: blickdeceased: bortgångnacomplicated: kompliceratstruggled: kämpadeplaced: ladeshoulder: axeltear: tårcheek: kindwhispered: viskadecold: kylastillness: stillhetenhealing: läkandeprocess: processgrief: sorgmajestic: majestätiskaexpress: uttryckafeelings: känslorcomfort: tröstharsh: bisterwarmth: värmeunderstanding: förståelsecloseness: närhethope: hoppdark: mörkagive way: ge platsbrighter: ljusarehestitantly: tveksamt

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Connections: Capturing Tulips and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de Keukenhof en kleurde de wereld in een zee van levendige tinten.En: The sun shone brightly above the Keukenhof, painting the world in a sea of vibrant hues.Nl: Maartje liep rustig door de tuinen, haar camera in de hand.En: Maartje walked leisurely through the gardens, her camera in hand.Nl: Het was vroeg in de lente, en de tulpen stonden net in volle bloei.En: It was early spring, and the tulips were just in full bloom.Nl: Sanne liep naast haar en praatte enthousiast over de verschillende soorten bloemen die ze zag.En: Sanne walked next to her, chatting excitedly about the different types of flowers she saw.Nl: "Het is gewoon prachtig hier," zei Sanne terwijl ze een dieprode tulp aanraakte.En: "It is just beautiful here," Sanne said as she touched a deep-red tulip.Nl: "Je moet proberen deze schoonheid te vangen, Maartje."En: "You have to try to capture this beauty, Maartje."Nl: Maartje knikte, maar ze voelde zich ondanks de pracht om haar heen ietwat verloren.En: Maartje nodded, but despite the splendor around her, she felt somewhat lost.Nl: Ze wilde de perfecte foto maken die de essentie van de lente kon vastleggen.En: She wanted to take the perfect photo that could capture the essence of spring.Nl: Maar iedere keer dat ze haar camera ophief, leek ze de verbinding te verliezen met wat ze wilde vastleggen.En: But every time she lifted her camera, she seemed to lose the connection with what she wanted to capture.Nl: Terwijl ze verder wandelden, trok een plotse regendruppel haar aandacht.En: As they continued walking, a sudden raindrop caught her attention.Nl: Ze keek naar de lucht.En: She looked up at the sky.Nl: Donkere wolken verzamelden zich snel.En: Dark clouds were gathering quickly.Nl: Sanne greep Maartje's arm.En: Sanne grabbed Maartje's arm.Nl: "Laten we een schuilplaats zoeken!"En: "Let's find some shelter!"Nl: Ze renden naar een grote kastanjeboom die bescherming bood tegen de regen.En: They ran to a large chestnut tree that offered protection from the rain.Nl: Onder dezelfde boom stond een man, compleet met een notitieboekje in zijn hand.En: Under the same tree stood a man, complete with a notebook in his hand.Nl: "Hoi," zei hij met een vriendelijke glimlach terwijl hij zijn bril rechtzette.En: "Hi," he said with a friendly smile as he adjusted his glasses.Nl: "Ik ben Joris."En: "I'm Joris."Nl: "Hallo," antwoordde Maartje, enigszins verrast.En: "Hello," Maartje replied, somewhat surprised.Nl: "Ik ben Maartje, en dit is mijn vriendin Sanne."En: "I'm Maartje, and this is my friend Sanne."Nl: Sanne knikte en wees naar de bloemen om hen heen.En: Sanne nodded and pointed to the flowers around them.Nl: "Wat brengt jou hierheen, Joris?"En: "What brings you here, Joris?"Nl: "Ik ben horticulteur," zei Joris trots.En: "I'm a horticulturist," said Joris proudly.Nl: "Ik bestudeer tulpen.En: "I study tulips.Nl: Ze zijn echt fascinerend, vind je niet?"En: They are really fascinating, don't you think?"Nl: Door zijn enthousiasme voelde Maartje iets in zichzelf ontwaken.En: Through his enthusiasm, Maartje felt something awaken within herself.Nl: Ze glimlachte.En: She smiled.Nl: "Ja, ze zijn prachtig.En: "Yes, they are beautiful.Nl: Al vind ik het soms moeilijk om dat vast te leggen met mijn camera."En: Although I sometimes find it difficult to capture that with my camera."Nl: Joris keek geïnteresseerd.En: Joris looked interested.Nl: "Fotografie, juist?En: "Photography, right?Nl: Hoe mooi.En: How wonderful.Nl: Misschien kunnen we onze passies combineren."En: Maybe we can combine our passions."Nl: De regen viel nu genadeloos, maar onder de boom was het gezellig en droog.En: The rain now fell mercilessly, but under the tree, it was cozy and dry.Nl: Joris en Maartje spraken en lachten, en hun gesprekken vloeiden moeiteloos over bloemen, fotografie en hoe natuur hen beiden inspireerde.En: Joris and Maartje talked and laughed, and their conversations flowed effortlessly over flowers, photography, and how nature inspired them both.Nl: Toen de regen eindelijk stopte en de zon weer doorbrak, schaamde Sanne zich een beetje dat ze hen moest onderbreken.En: When the rain finally stopped and the sun broke through again, Sanne felt a bit embarrassed to have to interrupt them.Nl: "Laten we verder gaan, meiden?"En: "Shall we continue, ladies?"Nl: Maartje keek naar Joris met een glimlach.En: Maartje looked at Joris with a smile.Nl: "Zullen we samen de tuinen verder ontdekken?"En: "Shall we explore the gardens together?"Nl: Joris knikte enthousiast.En: Joris nodded enthusiastically.Nl: "Graag.En: "I'd love to.Nl: Misschien kunnen we ook eens afspreken voor een project.En: Maybe we can also arrange to meet up for a project.Nl: Tulpen vastleggen door de seizoenen heen?"En: Capturing tulips through the seasons?"Nl: Maartje voelde weer een sprankel van inspiratie en hoop.En: Maartje felt a spark of inspiration and hope again.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat haar passie gedeeld kon worden, dat het haar niet hoefde te isoleren.En: She realized that her passion could be shared, that it didn't have to isolate her.Nl: Samen met Joris wandelend door de kleurrijke paden van Keukenhof voelde ze eindelijk de verbinding waarnaar ze verlangde.En: Walking with Joris through the colorful paths of the Keukenhof, she finally felt the connection she longed for.Nl: En zo begon een nieuw hoofdstuk, niet alleen in Maartje's kunst, maar ook in haar leven, vol beloftes van bloei en samenwerking.En: And so, a new chapter began, not only in Maartje's art but also in her life, full of promises of growth and collaboration. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenvibrant: levendigehues: tintenleisurely: rustigsplendor: prachtcapture: vastleggenessence: essentieraindrop: regendruppelgathering: verzameldenshelter: schuilplaatschestnut: kastanjeboomhorticulturist: horticulteurenthusiasm: enthousiasmeawaken: ontwakenmercilessly: genadelooscozy: gezelliginspired: inspireerdeeffortlessly: moeiteloosembarrassed: schaamdespark: sprankelisolate: isolerenconnection: verbindinggrowth: bloeicollaboration: samenwerkingpromises: beloftescapture: vangennotebook: notitieboekjeadjusted: rechtzetteexplore: ontdekkenfascinating: fascinerend

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Yonah's Breakthrough: Finding His Voice at the Conference Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בסופה של חורף קר בירושלים, קבוצת תלמידי תיכון נרגשת מתכנסת מחוץ לאולם הגדול, המקום בו מתקיים כנס בינלאומי חשוב.En: At the end of a cold winter in Jerusalem, a group of excited high school students gathered outside the large hall, the venue of an important international conference.He: האולם מלא בשלל צבעים ודגלים מכל העולם.En: The hall was filled with a variety of colors and flags from around the world.He: פוסטרים ותצוגות אינטראקטיביות מעטרות את הקירות, ותחושת לימוד ושיתוף פעולה בינלאומי מרחפת באוויר.En: Posters and interactive displays adorned the walls, and a sense of learning and international collaboration floated in the air.He: יונה, תלמיד רציני ומחושב, עמד ליד חבריו, אביטל ונועם.En: Yonah, a serious and thoughtful student, stood next to his friends, Avital and Noam.He: יונה תמיד שאף לשתף פעולה ולתרום לפרויקט הכיתתי שלהם, אך פעמים רבות הרגיש שהנוכחות החזקה של אביטל מאפילה עליו.En: Yonah always aspired to collaborate and contribute to their class project, but often felt overshadowed by Avital's strong presence.He: אביטל הייתה אנרגטית ומקסימה, תמיד ידעה למשוך את תשומת הלב בסביבה קבוצתית.En: Avital was energetic and charming, always knowing how to attract attention in a group setting.He: נועם היה החבר שבין השניים, תמיד ידע להקשיב ולעזור כשצריך.En: Noam was the friend between the two, always knowing how to listen and help when needed.He: הכיתה התכוננה לפרויקט שלהם בכנס, ויונה ידע שיש לו רעיונות חשובים שיכולים לתרום להצלחה.En: The class was preparing for their project at the conference, and Yonah knew he had important ideas that could contribute to its success.He: אך החשש שלא ישמעו אותו גרם לו להסס.En: But the fear that he wouldn't be heard made him hesitate.He: הוא החליט להסתכן ולפנות לנועם.En: He decided to take a risk and turn to Noam.He: "נועם," הוא אמר בהיסוס, "אני מרגיש שרעיונותיי לא ישמעו.En: "Noam," he said hesitantly, "I feel my ideas won't be heard.He: אני לא יודע איך לתפוס את המקום שלי ליד אביטל.En: I don't know how to find my place next to Avital."He: "נועם לקח נשימה עמוקה וענה, "יונה, אתה כישרוני ויש לך דברים חשובים לומר.En: Noam took a deep breath and replied, "Yonah, you are talented and have important things to say.He: אני אהיה כאן כדי לתמוך בך.En: I will be here to support you.He: אני בטוח שהקול שלך יהיה משמעותי.En: I'm sure your voice will be significant."He: "בזמן הכנס, כשהפרויקט עמד להצגה, התרחשה הפתעה.En: During the conference, when the project was about to be presented, a surprise occurred.He: מישהו מהמארגנים פנה ליונה וביקש ממנו להציג את הרעיון שלהם.En: Someone from the organizers approached Yonah and asked him to present their idea.He: התחיל לחץ.En: Pressure began to mount.He: יונה ידע שזו ההזדמנות שלו, ועם תמיכתו השקטה של נועם, הוא החליט לקחת את אתגר.En: Yonah knew this was his opportunity, and with Noam's quiet support, he decided to take on the challenge.He: יונה עלה לבמה.En: Yonah went up on stage.He: בהתרגשות רבה הוא התחיל לדבר, וכל העיניים הופנו אליו.En: With great excitement, he began to speak, and all eyes turned to him.He: הוא הסביר את הרעיון שלו באופן ברור ומסודר.En: He explained his idea clearly and coherently.He: לאט לאט הוא ראה את הבעות הפנים הנלהבות של הקהל, וגם של אביטל, שהקשיבה בתשומת לב כנה.En: Gradually he saw the enthusiastic expressions of the audience, including Avital, who listened with genuine attention.He: בסוף ההצגה, מחיאות הכפיים היו מחרידות.En: At the end of the presentation, the applause was thunderous.He: חבריו ניגשו אליו, ואביטל אמרה בחיוך גדול, "יונה, היית מצוין!En: His friends approached him, and Avital said with a big smile, "Yonah, you were excellent!He: הרעיונות שלך היו יוצאים מן הכלל.En: Your ideas were extraordinary."He: "יונה הרגיש תחושת ביטחון פנימית חדשה.En: Yonah felt a new inner confidence.He: הוא למד שהקול שלו חשוב ושיש לו מה לתרום.En: He learned that his voice mattered and that he had something to contribute.He: איך לעמוד על שלו ולבטא את רעיונותיו בקול רם.En: How to stand his ground and express his ideas loudly.He: השפעת התחזקותו נמשכה על חייו, והוא כבר לא חשש להביע את דעתו.En: The impact of his newfound strength continued to affect his life, and he was no longer afraid to express his opinion.He: הכנס בירושלים לא רק פתח עיניים ולבבות בין קבוצות שונות, אלא גם בתוך עצמו, העניק ליונה את האמון שהוא זקוק לו.En: The conference in Jerusalem not only opened eyes and hearts between different groups but also within himself, granting Yonah the confidence he needed. Vocabulary Words:excited: נרגשתvenue: מקוםconference: כנסadorned: מעטרותcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהaspired: שאףovershadowed: מאפילהenthusiastic: נלהבותpresentation: הצגהthunderous: מחרידותconfidence: ביטחוןsignificant: משמעותיhesitant: היסוסpressure: לחץexpress: לבטאtalented: כישרוניorganizers: המארגניםsupport: תמיכהgenuine: כנהtook a deep breath: לקח נשימה עמוקהinner: פנימיתfloated: מרחפתcharm: מקסימהextraordinary: יוצאים מן הכללhesitate: להססopportunity: הזדמנותchallenge: אתגרexpression: הבעתcontribute: לתרוםgranting: העניקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Carnestoltes: Where Catalan Roots Meet Modern Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El fred de l'hivern cobria Montserrat, però el fervor del Carnestoltes feia brillar cada racó del monestir amb colors i música.En: The winter cold covered Montserrat, but the fervor of Carnestoltes made every corner of the monastery shine with colors and music.Ca: Els carrers estaven plens de tallers autèntics, i en un d'ells es trobava en Lluís, plegat d'atenció sobre una màscara de fusta.En: The streets were full of authentic workshops, and in one of them was Lluís, bent attentively over a wooden mask.Ca: Els seus dits eren prodigis, transformant bocins de natura en art viu.En: His fingers were prodigious, transforming pieces of nature into living art.Ca: Els colors intensos i les formes intricades reflectien l'ànima del seu país.En: The intense colors and intricate shapes reflected the soul of his country.Ca: "Tot ha de mantenir-se com sempre, Mariona," deia mentre observava la seva màscara acabada.En: "Everything must remain as always, Mariona," he said while observing his finished mask.Ca: Volia que el festival fos una celebració de les arrels catalanes, sense interferències modernes.En: He wanted the festival to be a celebration of Catalan roots, without modern interferences.Ca: Mariona, plena d'energia com sempre, li somreia amb confiança.En: Mariona, full of energy as always, smiled at him with confidence.Ca: "Lluís, les tradicions són importants, però la modernitat pot portar nova vida.En: "Lluís, traditions are important, but modernity can bring new life.Ca: Els dos poden coexistir, ja ho veuràs.En: The two can coexist, you'll see."Ca: "Júlia anava d'un cantó a l'altre amb la seva càmera, capturant la màgia de l'instant.En: Júlia was moving from one side to the other with her camera, capturing the magic of the moment.Ca: El seu objectiu era narrar una història a través de les seves imatges.En: Her goal was to tell a story through her images.Ca: Ella entenia els sentiments d'en Lluís i de la Mariona.En: She understood the feelings of Lluís and Mariona.Ca: "Què tal si combinem el millor dels dos móns?En: "How about we combine the best of both worlds?"Ca: " suggerí amb entusiasme.En: she suggested with enthusiasm.Ca: El matí del festival, la predictibilitat de l'hivern va fallar.En: On the morning of the festival, the predictability of winter failed.Ca: Una tempesta es formà ràpidament, amenaçant amb destruir tant la tradició com la innovació que tots dos havien preparat amb tan d'afany.En: A storm formed quickly, threatening to destroy both the tradition and the innovation that both had prepared so eagerly.Ca: En Lluís i la Mariona, tot i les seves diferències, es van veure obligats a col·laborar.En: Lluís and Mariona, despite their differences, were forced to collaborate.Ca: Amb presses, van improvisar un recinte tancat dins del monestir.En: With haste, they improvised an indoor venue within the monastery.Ca: Al final, les màscares d'en Lluís van compartir espai amb una instal·lació làser colorida que portava la signatura de la Mariona.En: In the end, Lluís's masks shared space with a colorful laser installation carrying Mariona's signature.Ca: Quan la música va començar, l'harmonia entre tradició i modernitat va esdevenir evident.En: When the music started, the harmony between tradition and modernity became evident.Ca: Els visitants dançaven amb alegria entre els passadissos il·luminats.En: The visitors danced joyfully between the illuminated corridors.Ca: Des de la seva mirada curiosa, Júlia capturava instants de joia.En: From her curious gaze, Júlia captured moments of joy.Ca: Les seves fotografies narraven una història nova, una on el passat i el present troben un punt d'unió.En: Her photographs told a new story, one where the past and the present find a meeting point.Ca: El festival va ser un èxit rotund.En: The festival was a resounding success.Ca: Les fotografies de la Júlia van obtenir l'atenció de tothom, travessant fronteres fins arribar a competicions internacionals.En: Júlia's photographs captured everyone's attention, crossing borders to reach international competitions.Ca: En Lluís, mirant la seva obra enmig de les llums modernes, va comprendre finalment que el canvi no havia d'amençar les tradicions.En: Lluís, looking at his work amidst the modern lights, finally understood that change didn't have to threaten traditions.Ca: "La modernitat et pot envoltar de novetat, sense tapar les arrels de qui som," va reflexionar.En: "Modernity can surround you with novelty, without overshadowing the roots of who we are," he reflected.Ca: Aquesta experiència va canviar tant en Lluís com la Mariona.En: This experience changed both Lluís and Mariona.Ca: Ell va aprendre a veure el valor de l'adaptabilitat, mentre que ella va guanyar un respecte renovat per la riquesa de les tradicions catalanes.En: He learned to see the value of adaptability, while she gained a renewed respect for the richness of Catalan traditions.Ca: En mig dels cims de Montserrat, on el passat i el present s'abraçaven, es contava una nova història que ara pertanyia a tots.En: In the midst of the peaks of Montserrat, where the past and present embraced, a new story was told that now belonged to everyone. Vocabulary Words:the fervor: el fervorthe corner: el racóthe monastery: el monestirauthentic: autènticprodigious: prodigisintricate: intricadesthe soul: l'ànimathe roots: les arrelsto interfere: interferirthe modernity: la modernitatto coexist: coexistirto capture: capturarthe storm: la tempestato threaten: amenaçarthe venue: el recintethe workshop: el tallerthe mask: la màscarawith haste: amb pressesthe installation: la instal·lacióto encompass: envoltarnovelty: novetatto overshadow: taparthe harmony: l'harmoniajoyfully: amb alegriathe corridor: el passadísthe tradition: la tradicióto embrace: abraçarthe peak: el cimvisionary: visionarithe success: l'èxit

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Hot Chocolate Mishap to New Friendships in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Alrik steg in i det lilla hörncafét i Stockholm.En: Alrik stepped into the small corner café in Stockholm.Sv: Snön föll stilla utanför och kylde den brusande staden.En: The snow fell quietly outside, cooling the bustling city.Sv: Inne i cafét var det varmt och välkomnande.En: Inside the café, it was warm and welcoming.Sv: Doften av nybakade bullar och nybryggt kaffe fyllde luften.En: The scent of freshly baked buns and freshly brewed coffee filled the air.Sv: Trätaken sörjde för en hemtrevlig känsla.En: The wooden ceiling provided a homely feel.Sv: Alrik kände sig som hemma, trots att han var en turist, långt från sina egna breddgrader.En: Alrik felt at home, despite being a tourist, far from his own latitude.Sv: Alrik gick fram till disken.En: Alrik approached the counter.Sv: Baristan, en ung man med namnet Bjorn, log vänligt.En: The barista, a young man named Bjorn, smiled kindly.Sv: "Vad kan jag fixa till dig?"En: "What can I fix for you?"Sv: frågade han.En: he asked.Sv: Alrik log tillbaka.En: Alrik smiled back.Sv: Han bestämde sig för att beställa på svenska, för att känna sig som en av lokalbefolkningen.En: He decided to order in Swedish, hoping to feel like one of the locals.Sv: "En varm choklad, tack," sade han, osäker på om han uttalade rätt.En: "A hot chocolate, please," he said, unsure if he pronounced it correctly.Sv: Bjorn nickade och vek sig över maskinerna.En: Bjorn nodded and leaned over the machines.Sv: Alrik kände sig nöjd, tills hans dryck kom.En: Alrik felt satisfied, until his drink arrived.Sv: I stället för en traditionell varm choklad, serverades han en udda mix av örtte och espresso, dolt under ett lager kanel.En: Instead of a traditional hot chocolate, he was served an odd mix of herbal tea and espresso, hidden under a layer of cinnamon.Sv: Han rynkade på näsan men kände att han inte kunde erkänna sitt misstag.En: He wrinkled his nose but felt he couldn't admit his mistake.Sv: Vid bordet bredvid satt Sofia.En: At the table next to him sat Sofia.Sv: Hon hade redan lagt märke till Alrik och hans märkliga dryck.En: She had already noticed Alrik and his peculiar drink.Sv: Hon log roat när hon fångade hans blick.En: She smiled amusedly when she caught his gaze.Sv: "Det där ser spännande ut.En: "That looks interesting.Sv: Hur smakar det?"En: How does it taste?"Sv: frågade hon vänligt.En: she asked kindly.Sv: Alrik skrattade lite nervöst och tog modigt en klunk.En: Alrik laughed a bit nervously and bravely took a sip.Sv: Hans ögon vidgades av överraskning.En: His eyes widened in surprise.Sv: Smakerna var minst sagt... oväntade.En: The flavors were, to say the least, unexpected.Sv: Det hördes ett lätt skratt från borden omkring.En: A light laughter was heard from the surrounding tables.Sv: Sofia reste sig och kom över till hans bord.En: Sofia got up and came over to his table.Sv: "Låt mig hjälpa dig nästa gång," erbjöd hon.En: "Let me help you next time," she offered.Sv: Tillsammans gick de till disken igen.En: Together they went to the counter again.Sv: "Han skulle vilja ha en riktigt varm choklad," sa Sofia till Bjorn med ett snäll leende.En: "He would like a real hot chocolate," Sofia said to Bjorn with a kind smile.Sv: Bjorn skrattade och gav Alrik rätt beställning.En: Bjorn laughed and gave Alrik the correct order.Sv: Alrik kände sig tacksam och lättad.En: Alrik felt thankful and relieved.Sv: De satte sig tillbaka vid bordet med varsin kopp het choklad.En: They sat back at the table with a cup of hot chocolate each.Sv: Alrik log och sa: "Jag antar att jag inte är så bra på svenska än."En: Alrik smiled and said, "I guess I'm not very good at Swedish yet."Sv: Sofia skrattade mjukt.En: Sofia laughed softly.Sv: "Det är okej, vi gör alla misstag.En: "It's okay, we all make mistakes.Sv: Det viktigaste är att försöka," svarade hon.En: The important thing is to try," she replied.Sv: De fortsatte prata, och Alrik kände sig glad.En: They continued to talk, and Alrik felt happy.Sv: Han insåg att även om han inte alltid skulle passa in, så var det äkta vänskap som spelade roll.En: He realized that even if he wouldn't always fit in, it was genuine friendship that mattered.Sv: Och ibland kunde en varm choklad leda till ett helt nytt kapitel i livet.En: And sometimes a hot chocolate could lead to a whole new chapter in life. Vocabulary Words:stepped: stegbustling: brusandewelcoming: välkomnandelatitude: breddgraderapproached: gick fram tillbarista: baristanbrew: bryggtmachine: maskinernatraditional: traditionellherbal: örtteespresso: espressocinnamon: kanelwrinkled: rynkanose: näsanpeculiar: märkligagaze: blicktranslate: översättasip: klunkunexpected: oväntadelaughter: skrattoffer: erbjudasatisfied: nöjdsmile: leendefriendly: vänligtpronounce: uttaladerelieved: lättadgenuine: äktafriendship: vänskapchapter: kapitellight: lätt

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mikkel's Midnight Breakthrough: A Winter Tale of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinteraften i København.En: It was a cold winter evening in København.Da: Den snefyldte gade ved siden af kontorbygningen lyste op af gadelygterne, og inde på kontoret sad Mikkel ved sit skrivebord.En: The snow-covered street next to the office building was lit up by the street lamps, and inside the office, Mikkel sat at his desk.Da: Han var projektleder og havde et vigtigt projekt, der snart skulle afleveres.En: He was a project manager working on an important project that was soon to be delivered.Da: Det var en stor præsentation, og tidsfristen gik på livet løs.En: It was a large presentation, and the deadline was fast approaching.Da: Kontoret var fyldt med travlhed.En: The office was bustling with activity.Da: Freja, en dygtig grafisk designer, arbejdede intensivt ved computeren.En: Freja, a talented graphic designer, was working intensely at the computer.Da: Hun tænkte på de farver og billeder, der skulle få præsentationen til at skinne.En: She was thinking about the colors and images that would make the presentation shine.Da: Søren, den erfarne chef, gik rundt mellem skrivebordene og sikrede sig, at alle arbejdede effektivt.En: Søren, the experienced boss, walked around between the desks ensuring that everyone was working efficiently.Da: Selvom han var streng, mindede han også ofte teamet om at holde humøret oppe.En: Even though he was strict, he often reminded the team to keep their spirits up.Da: Mikkel kiggede hen på Freja.En: Mikkel glanced over at Freja.Da: Han havde længe haft et godt øje til hende, men havde aldrig turdet sige noget.En: He had long had an eye for her but had never dared to say anything.Da: Det var snart Valentine's Day, og han ønskede mere end noget andet at invitere hende ud.En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and more than anything, he wanted to ask her out.Da: Men nu var der tekniske problemer med projektet, og det pressede Mikkel.En: But now there were technical problems with the project, and it was pressuring Mikkel.Da: "Mikkel," sagde Søren, der kom hen til hans skrivebord.En: "Mikkel," said Søren, coming over to his desk.Da: "Hvordan går det med teknikken?En: "How's it going with the tech?Da: Vi har brug for at løse problemet hurtigt."En: We need to solve the issue quickly."Da: Mikkel nikkede.En: Mikkel nodded.Da: "Jeg skal nok få det ordnet.En: "I'll get it sorted.Da: Jeg bliver her så længe, det kræver."En: I'll stay as long as it takes."Da: Søren klappede ham på skulderen og gik videre.En: Søren patted him on the shoulder and moved on.Da: Mikkel vidste, at hvis han kunne løse problemerne, ville han måske også få mod til at tale med Freja.En: Mikkel knew that if he could solve the problems, he might also muster the courage to talk to Freja.Da: Han dykkede dybt ned i løsningen af de tekniske udfordringer.En: He dove deep into solving the technical challenges.Da: Timerne gik, og langsomt faldt de omkringværende kollegaer fra, indtil der kun var få tilbage.En: The hours passed, and gradually the surrounding colleagues left, until there were only a few remaining.Da: Freja var stadig ved computeren og arbejdede.En: Freja was still at the computer working.Da: Endelig, omkring midnat, fik Mikkel teknikken til at køre igen.En: Finally, around midnight, Mikkel got the tech up and running again.Da: Han åndede lettet op, og han kiggede op for at se Freja pakke sine ting.En: He breathed a sigh of relief, and he looked up to see Freja packing her things.Da: Her var muligheden, tænkte han og gik hen til hende.En: Here was the opportunity, he thought, and he went over to her.Da: "Hej Freja," sagde han lidt nervøst.En: "Hi Freja," he said a little nervously.Da: "Jeg tænkte, om du måske ville have lyst til en kop kaffe en dag... måske på Valentine's Day?"En: "I was wondering if you might like to grab a cup of coffee one day... maybe on Valentine's Day?"Da: Freja så overrasket op.En: Freja looked up surprised.Da: "En kop kaffe lyder dejligt, Mikkel.En: "A cup of coffee sounds lovely, Mikkel.Da: Det ville jeg gerne."En: I would like that."Da: Mikkel smilede, og de gik sammen ud af kontoret, nu lidt mindre stressede og med et nyt håb.En: Mikkel smiled, and they left the office together, now a little less stressed and with a new hope.Da: Projektet blev afleveret succesfuldt dagen efter, og Søren var tilfreds.En: The project was delivered successfully the next day, and Søren was satisfied.Da: Mikkel følte sig mere selvsikker.En: Mikkel felt more confident.Da: Han havde ikke kun overvundet de tekniske udfordringer, men også fundet modet til at ændre sit liv lidt uden for kontoret.En: He had not only overcome the technical challenges but had also found the courage to change his life a bit outside the office.Da: Vinteren i København føltes pludselig lidt varmere.En: Winter in København suddenly felt a little warmer. Vocabulary Words:project manager: projektlederpresentation: præsentationdeadline: tidsfristbustling: fyldt med travlhedgraphic designer: grafisk designerintensely: intensivtcolors: farverimages: billedershine: skinneexperienced: erfarenefficiently: effektivtstrict: strengremind: mindespirits: humørdared: turdetechnical problems: tekniske problemerpressure: pressesolve: løsemuster: finde modetchallenge: udfordringgradually: langsamtsurrounding: omkringværendeopportunity: mulighednervously: nervøstgrab: tagecup of coffee: kop kaffesigh of relief: lettetconfident: selvsikkerovercome: overvindehope: håb

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Creativity: A Winter's Tale in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Varm choklad doftade från kaféet, och snöflingor föll mjukt utanför fönstret.En: The scent of hot chocolate wafted from the kaféet, and snowflakes fell softly outside the window.Sv: Det var Alla hjärtans dag i Gamla Stan, och löften av värme och romantik fyllde luften.En: It was Valentine's Day in Gamla Stan, and promises of warmth and romance filled the air.Sv: Elin satt ensam vid ett hörn, gömd bakom sin skissbok.En: Elin sat alone in a corner, hidden behind her sketchbook.Sv: Hon tecknade figurer och anletsdrag, men någonting kändes tomt.En: She drew figures and facial features, but something felt empty.Sv: Inspirationen hade saknats länge.En: Inspiration had been lacking for a long time.Sv: Precis då dörren till kaféet öppnades, och med en kall bris kom Håkan in.En: Just then, the door to the kaféet opened, and with a cold breeze, Håkan entered.Sv: Hans bekanta ansikte fick Elin att minnas deras gamla skoltid.En: His familiar face reminded Elin of their old school days.Sv: Han hade ett lättsamt leende, som alltid, och hans steg dirigenterades av självsäkerhet.En: He had an easygoing smile, as always, and his steps were guided by confidence.Sv: När hans blick mötte Elins, stannade han upp.En: When his gaze met Elin's, he stopped.Sv: "Elin?"En: "Elin?"Sv: frågade han, nästan tveksamt.En: he asked, almost hesitantly.Sv: Hon nickade med ett förvånat leende.En: She nodded with a surprised smile.Sv: "Håkan.En: "Håkan.Sv: Länge sedan sist."En: It's been a long time."Sv: De satte sig ned tillsammans, varma från atmosfären och kaffet.En: They sat down together, warmed by the atmosphere and the coffee.Sv: De bytte artigheter om livet, jobb och minnen från skolan.En: They exchanged pleasantries about life, work, and memories from school.Sv: Håkan, fastän han var framgångsrik, talade i eviga cirklar om det senaste projektet, men något verkade saknas i hans ögon.En: Håkan, even though he was successful, spoke in eternal circles about his latest project, but something seemed missing in his eyes.Sv: Elin såg det.En: Elin saw it.Sv: Hon kände igen känslan.En: She recognized the feeling.Sv: "Hur går det, egentligen?"En: "How are things really going?"Sv: frågade hon till sist.En: she finally asked.Sv: Håkan pausade, nyansen i hans röst förändrades.En: Håkan paused, the tone of his voice changed.Sv: "Jag antar att något saknas.En: "I suppose something is missing.Sv: Riktig mänsklig kontakt kanske?"En: Real human connection, maybe?"Sv: Han funderade ett ögonblick och sa, "Minns du skolans konstutställning?En: He pondered for a moment and said, "Do you remember the school's art exhibition?Sv: Du lyste då.En: You shone then.Sv: Dina bilder var fantastiska."En: Your drawings were fantastic."Sv: Elin log och mindes tillbaka.En: Elin smiled and thought back.Sv: Den känslan, att verkligen skapa och vara en del av något.En: That feeling of truly creating and being part of something.Sv: "Jag har inte ritat så på länge," erkände hon.En: "I haven't drawn like that in a long time," she admitted.Sv: "Saknar du det?"En: "Do you miss it?"Sv: Håkan frågade varsamt.En: Håkan asked gently.Sv: Hon nickade långsamt, och en våg av mod tvättade över henne.En: She nodded slowly, and a wave of courage washed over her.Sv: "Ja, jag gör det.En: "Yes, I do.Sv: Jag måste komma tillbaka till den där känslan.En: I need to return to that feeling.Sv: Är det inte konstigt hur vi ibland glömmer det som ger oss glädje?"En: Isn't it strange how we sometimes forget what brings us joy?"Sv: Håkan lutade sig tillbaka, lättad av ärligheten mellan dem.En: Håkan leaned back, relieved by the honesty between them.Sv: "Jag gissar att vi alla behöver den påminnelsen.En: "I guess we all need that reminder.Sv: Tack för att du delade."En: Thank you for sharing."Sv: Klockan tickade vidare och snart var det dags att lämna.En: Time ticked on and soon it was time to leave.Sv: Med en nyvunnen förståelse och uppskattning för varandra, bytte de kontaktuppgifter.En: With a newfound understanding and appreciation for each other, they exchanged contact information.Sv: "Låt oss ta en kaffe igen snart," föreslog Håkan.En: "Let's have coffee again soon," Håkan suggested.Sv: Elin höll med, nu fylld med en ny känsla av inspiration.En: Elin agreed, now filled with a new sense of inspiration.Sv: Kanske hade detta möte varit början på att hitta tillbaka till den hon verkligen var.En: Perhaps this meeting had been the beginning of finding her way back to who she truly was.Sv: Kanske hade Håkan äntligen funnit den genuina kontakt han saknat.En: Perhaps Håkan had finally found the genuine connection he had been missing.Sv: De lämnade kaféet, varsamt inneslutna i vinterkylan och Gamla Stans magi.En: They left the kaféet, gently enveloped in the winter cold and the magic of Gamla Stan.Sv: Bara några molekylär förändringar i själen, men ibland är det precis vad som behövs.En: Just a few molecular changes in the soul, but sometimes that's exactly what's needed. Vocabulary Words:scent: doftwafted: sveptesketchbook: skissbokfeatures: anletsdraginspiration: inspirationenfamiliar: bekantahesitantly: tveksamtpleasantries: artighetereternal: evigamissing: saknasreal human connection: riktig mänsklig kontaktexhibition: konstutställningfantastic: fantastiskapondered: funderadegently: varsamtcourage: modjoy: glädjerelieved: lättadhonesty: ärlighetenreminder: påminnelsenappreciation: uppskattninginspiration: inspirationgenuine: genuinaenveloped: inneslutnamolecular: molekylärconfidence: självsäkerhetsuccessful: framgångsrikspoke: taladetick: tickadeexchange: bytte

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Valentine's Ice Rink Miracle in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Amsterdam lag stil onder een deken van sneeuw.En: Amsterdam lay still under a blanket of snow.Nl: De lichten langs de grachten fonkelden als sterren in de nacht.En: The lights along the grachten twinkled like stars in the night.Nl: Op de Amsterdamse grachten was een speciale plek voorbereid: de IJsbaan.En: On the Amsterdamse grachten, a special place was prepared: the ice rink.Nl: Het was winter, en Valentijnsdag stond voor de deur.En: It was winter, and Valentine's Day was just around the corner.Nl: Bram, de enthousiaste maar ietwat onhandige organisator van het evenement, stond midden op de ijsbaan.En: Bram, the enthusiastic but somewhat clumsy organizer of the event, stood in the middle of the ice rink.Nl: Bram had een plan.En: Bram had a plan.Nl: Hij wilde een onvergetelijke Valentijnsdag creëren op de ijsbaan.En: He wanted to create an unforgettable Valentine's Day on the ice rink.Nl: Er zouden schaatsen, warme chocolademelk en zelfs muziek zijn.En: There would be skates, hot chocolate, and even music.Nl: Zijn geheim?En: His secret?Nl: Hij hoopte dat Inge, die altijd sierlijk over het ijs glijdde, zou onder de indruk zijn.En: He hoped that Inge, who always glided gracefully over the ice, would be impressed.Nl: Maar er was een probleem.En: But there was a problem.Nl: De bevriezingsinstallatie begaf het.En: The freezing installation broke down.Nl: Het ijs begon te smelten, en het evenement dreigde in het water te vallen.En: The ice began to melt, and the event was in danger of failing.Nl: Bram zuchtte diep.En: Bram sighed deeply.Nl: Hoe kon hij dit oplossen?En: How could he fix this?Nl: Hij besloot hulp te vragen aan Inge.En: He decided to ask Inge for help.Nl: Ze zat op de rand van de ijsbaan en maakte haar schaatsen vast.En: She was sitting on the edge of the ice rink, fastening her skates.Nl: "Inge, ik heb een probleem," begon Bram aarzelend.En: "Inge, I have a problem," Bram began hesitantly.Nl: "Het systeem werkt niet meer.En: "The system isn't working anymore.Nl: Kun je me helpen een oplossing te vinden?"En: Can you help me find a solution?"Nl: Inge keek hem aan, haar ogen glinsterden van nieuwsgierigheid.En: Inge looked at him, her eyes glistening with curiosity.Nl: Samen bedachten ze een plan.En: Together they came up with a plan.Nl: Het was koud genoeg, dus ze zouden proberen het ijs op natuurlijke wijze opnieuw te bevriezen.En: It was cold enough, so they would try to refreeze the ice naturally.Nl: Met de hulp van enkele vrijwilligers verspreidden ze water over de baan en wachtten tot de ijzige wind zijn werk deed.En: With the help of a few volunteers, they spread water over the rink and waited for the icy wind to do its job.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker werd het ijs harder.En: Slowly but surely, the ice hardened.Nl: Bram en Inge werkten zij aan zij, lachten en praatten, terwijl de eerste sneeuwvlokken om hen heen dwarrelden.En: Bram and Inge worked side-by-side, laughing and talking, as the first snowflakes swirled around them.Nl: Het was zwaar werk, maar ze gaven niet op.En: It was hard work, but they didn't give up.Nl: En toen, eindelijk, was het ijs sterk genoeg.En: And then, finally, the ice was strong enough.Nl: Het evenement kon beginnen.En: The event could begin.Nl: Mensen kwamen in drommen naar de ijsbaan.En: People flocked to the ice rink.Nl: De muziek speelde, warme chocolademelk werd geserveerd, en de schaatsers gleden met vreugde over het ijs.En: The music played, hot chocolate was served, and the skaters glided joyfully over the ice.Nl: Bram stond aan de kant en keek naar Inge die over het ijs gleed, sierlijk en vol vertrouwen.En: Bram stood on the side and watched Inge glide over the ice, graceful and confident.Nl: Ze stopte naast hem, haar wangen rood van de kou en inspanning.En: She stopped next to him, her cheeks red from the cold and exertion.Nl: "Dankzij jou is dit allemaal gelukt, Bram," zei ze met een warme glimlach.En: "Thanks to you, all this succeeded, Bram," she said with a warm smile.Nl: Die avond, toen de sterren aan de hemel stonden en het feest in volle gang was, deelden Bram en Inge een bijzonder moment.En: That evening, as the stars stood in the sky and the party was in full swing, Bram and Inge shared a special moment.Nl: Hand in hand stonden ze in het midden van de baan, omringd door het gelach en het gejoel van de mensen.En: Hand in hand, they stood in the middle of the rink, surrounded by the laughter and cheers of the people.Nl: Bram besefte dat samenwerken de sleutel was tot succes.En: Bram realized that working together was the key to success.Nl: Hij had niet alleen een evenement georganiseerd, maar ook iemand gevonden die hem begreep.En: He had not only organized an event but also found someone who understood him.Nl: En Inge ontdekte dat ze meer wilde doen met haar liefde voor schaatsen; misschien anderen leren en coachen.En: And Inge discovered that she wanted to do more with her love for skating; perhaps teaching and coaching others.Nl: De vriendschap tussen Bram en Inge was gegroeid.En: The friendship between Bram and Inge had grown.Nl: Ze zagen nu de waarde in van elkaar helpen en de schoonheid van samenwerken.En: They now saw the value in helping each other and the beauty of working together.Nl: Terwijl de nacht vorderde, wisten ze dat deze Valentijnsdag ze blijvende herinneringen had gegeven.En: As the night wore on, they knew that this Valentine's Day had given them lasting memories.Nl: En zo eindigde het evenement aan de Amsterdamse gracht, onder de fonkelende sterren, met een belofte van nieuwe avonturen voor hen beiden.En: And so the event ended on the Amsterdamse gracht, under the twinkling stars, with a promise of new adventures for both of them. Vocabulary Words:blanket: dekengrachten: grachtenenthusiastic: enthousiasteclumsy: onhandigeevent: evenementunforgettable: onvergetelijkeglided: glijddeimpressed: onder de indrukfreezing installation: bevriezingsinstallatiemelt: smeltenexertion: inspanninghesitantly: aarzelendsolution: oplossingcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidvolunteers: vrijwilligersspread: verspreiddenhardened: harderside-by-side: zij aan zijsnowflakes: sneeuwvlokkenswirled: dwarreldenflocked: kwamen in drommengraceful: sierlijkconfident: vol vertrouwenexertion: inspanningsucceeded: geluktcheers: gejoelkey: sleutelteaching: lerencoaching: coachenbeauty: schoonheid

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Journey to the Haunted Bunker: A Tale of Love and Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald februardag.En: It was a cold February day.No: Snøen lå tungt over bakken, og vinden stillede en uhyggelig lyd.En: The snow lay heavily over the ground, and the wind made an eerie sound.No: Lars, en stille og tankefull mann, stirret mot inngangen til bunkeren.En: Lars, a quiet and thoughtful man, stared at the entrance to the bunker.No: Den gamle bunkeren lå godt skjult under et snødekt bakkedrag.En: The old bunker was well hidden under a snow-covered hillock.No: Murene var rustne og isdekte, og det var sagt at den var hjemsøkt.En: The walls were rusty and ice-covered, and it was said to be haunted.No: Lars tenkte på familien sin.En: Lars thought about his family.No: Han kunne nesten høre bestemorens stemme som fortalte historier om gamle dager.En: He could almost hear his grandmother's voice telling stories of the old days.No: I dag, på Valentinsdagen, følte han seg mer sentimental enn ellers.En: Today, on Valentine's Day, he felt more sentimental than usual.No: Han ønsket å finne det forsvunne arvestykket – en medaljong med bilder av besteforeldrene.En: He wished to find the missing heirloom—a locket with pictures of his grandparents.No: Deres kjærlighet var ekte og varig, svært forskjellig fra det han ofte så i dagens verden.En: Their love was genuine and enduring, very different from what he often saw in today's world.No: Folk i landsbyen hadde advart ham.En: People in the village had warned him.No: "Bunkeren er farlig," sa Siri, hans nære venninne.En: "The bunker is dangerous," said Siri, his close friend.No: "Det er ikke trygt der inne.En: "It's not safe in there."No: " Men Lars visste at dette var noe han måtte gjøre alene.En: But Lars knew this was something he had to do alone.No: Han pustet dypt, trakk skjerfet tettere rundt halsen, og begynte den glatte stien ned til bunkeren.En: He took a deep breath, pulled the scarf tighter around his neck, and began the slippery path down to the bunker.No: Inngangen var delvis skjult under snøen, som om den ville holde hemmelighetene sine for verden.En: The entrance was partially hidden under the snow, as if it wanted to keep its secrets from the world.No: Med iskalde hender åpnet han den tunge døren.En: With icy hands, he opened the heavy door.No: En muggen, kjølig luft slo mot ham, og mørket omfavnet ham da han trådte inn.En: A musty, cool air hit him, and darkness embraced him as he stepped inside.No: Inni bunkeren var atmosfæren tykk av fortidens gjengangere.En: Inside the bunker, the atmosphere was thick with the past's specters.No: Lars hørte rare lyder, som hvisking i de raslende veggene.En: Lars heard strange noises, like whispering in the creaking walls.No: Men han presset seg videre.En: But he pushed himself further.No: Han navigerte gjennom korridorene, hvor kulden krøp inn under huden gradvis.En: He navigated through the corridors, where the cold gradually crept under his skin.No: Tålmodighet og håp ledet ham frem.En: Patience and hope guided him forward.No: Et sted langt inne følte Lars en merkelig trekning.En: Somewhere deep inside, Lars felt a strange tug.No: En liten, skjult dør fanget blikket hans.En: A small, hidden door caught his eye.No: Han åpnet døren med hjertet dunkende i brystet.En: He opened the door with his heart pounding in his chest.No: Bak den lå en gammel, støvete kasse.En: Behind it lay an old, dusty box.No: Med skjelvende hender åpnet han kassen, og der, blant glemte minner, lå medaljongen forsiktig innpakket.En: With trembling hands, he opened the box, and there, among forgotten memories, lay the locket carefully wrapped.No: Da han holdt medaljongen, kjente han en bølge av ro.En: As he held the locket, he felt a wave of calm.No: Bildene av besteforeldrene smilte opp på ham fra den lille rammen.En: The pictures of his grandparents smiled up at him from the small frame.No: De hadde lykkes med kjærligheten, selv i de vanskeligste tider.En: They had succeeded in love, even in the hardest times.No: Lars følte en forbindelse, en dyptliggende forståelse av kjærlighetens styrke.En: Lars felt a connection, a deep understanding of the strength of love.No: Han steg ut av bunkeren, medaljongen kjært i hånden.En: He stepped out of the bunker, the locket dear in hand.No: Vinden føltes mindre kald, som om den feiret seieren sammen med ham.En: The wind felt less cold, as if celebrating the victory with him.No: Med hvert skritt tilbake mot landsbyen, vokste følelsen av takknemlighet.En: With each step back toward the village, the feeling of gratitude grew.No: Lars visste at hans reise ikke bare hadde vært for en medaljong, men for forståelse og fred med sin egen historie.En: Lars knew that his journey had not just been for a locket but for understanding and peace with his own history.No: Da han kom tilbake, ventet Siri på ham.En: When he returned, Siri was waiting for him.No: Med et varmt smil ga hun ham en kopp varm kakao.En: With a warm smile, she handed him a cup of hot cocoa.No: "Hvordan gikk det?En: "How did it go?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: Lars svarte med et rolig nikk og et smil som sa mer enn ord kunne uttrykke.En: Lars responded with a calm nod and a smile that said more than words could express.No: Han hadde funnet det han lette etter – både i bunkeren og i seg selv.En: He had found what he was looking for—both in the bunker and in himself. Vocabulary Words:eerie: uhyggeligthoughtful: tankefullbunker: bunkerhillock: bakkedragrusty: rustneheirloom: arvestykkelocket: medaljonggenuine: ekteenduring: varigslippery: glattesecrets: hemmelighetenemusty: muggenspecters: gjengangerecreaking: raslendenavigated: navigertecorridors: korridorenetug: trekningpounding: dunkendetrembling: skjelvendecalm: roconnection: forbindelseunderstanding: forståelsestrength: styrkevictory: seierengratitude: takknemlighetjourney: reisemedalion: kjedesilhouette: silhuetthaunted: hjemsøktcool air: kjølig luft

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unmasking Family Bonds: A Carnevale Reunion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Le calli di Venezia erano in festa.En: The calli of Venezia were festive.It: I colori brillanti delle maschere e dei costumi del Carnevale illuminavano l'inverno freddo.En: The bright colors of the masks and costumes of Carnevale lit up the cold winter.It: Giulio guardava il Canal Grande, il suo cuore pesante come il cielo grigio sopra di lui.En: Giulio watched the Canal Grande, his heart as heavy as the gray sky above him.It: Era arrivato il momento della riunione familiare, ma il suo spirito era tutt'altro che festoso.En: The moment for the family reunion had arrived, but his spirit was anything but festive.It: Giulio, il maggiore dei tre, aveva sempre sentito il peso delle responsabilità familiari.En: Giulio, the eldest of the three, had always felt the weight of family responsibilities.It: C'era la sua sorella minore, Livia, appena tornata dai suoi viaggi emozionanti in giro per il mondo.En: There was his younger sister, Livia, just back from her exciting travels around the world.It: Lei portava con sé storie di terre lontane, ma trovava sempre difficoltà a essere compresa dalla famiglia.En: She carried stories of distant lands with her but always found it difficult to be understood by the family.It: E poi c'era Matteo, il fratello di mezzo, il mediatore della famiglia, che soffriva in silenzio il peso di essere spesso ignorato.En: And then there was Matteo, the middle brother, the family mediator, who silently suffered the burden of often being overlooked.It: La Piazza San Marco era affollata.En: Piazza San Marco was crowded.It: Le maschere celavano i volti, ma non le emozioni.En: The masks concealed the faces but not the emotions.It: Giulio, Livia e Matteo si trovarono riuniti al Palazzo Ducale per il ballo in maschera.En: Giulio, Livia, and Matteo found themselves gathered at the Palazzo Ducale for the masked ball.It: Le risate risuonavano ovunque, ma nel cuore di Giulio c'era una tempesta.En: Laughter resonated everywhere, but in the heart of Giulio, there was a storm.It: Mentre le danze continuavano, Giulio decise di allontanarsi un po'.En: As the dances continued, Giulio decided to step away for a bit.It: Si ritrovò su un balcone, il vento freddo sul viso.En: He found himself on a balcony, the cold wind on his face.It: Poco dopo, Livia e Matteo arrivarono.En: Shortly after, Livia and Matteo arrived.It: Era il momento, pensò Giulio.En: It was time, Giulio thought.It: "Livia, Matteo, dobbiamo parlare," iniziò, la sua voce tremante ma decisa.En: "Livia, Matteo, we need to talk," he began, his voice trembling but determined.It: Livia alzò lo sguardo, confusa.En: Livia looked up, confused.It: "Di cosa?"En: "About what?"It: "Di noi.En: "About us.It: Delle cose non dette.En: About the things left unsaid.It: Delle parole che ci siamo sempre trattenuti," rispose Giulio, cercando il coraggio.En: About the words we've always held back," Giulio replied, seeking courage.It: Matteo, che ascoltava attentamente, aggiunse: "Sì, forse dovremmo davvero."En: Matteo, who was listening intently, added, "Yes, perhaps we really should."It: Giulio parlò.En: Giulio spoke.It: Raccontò di come si sentisse intrappolato nel ruolo del responsabile.En: He told of how he felt trapped in the role of the responsible one.It: Di quanto desiderasse essere apprezzato per ciò che era, non solo per quello che faceva.En: How he longed to be appreciated for who he was, not just for what he did.It: Livia si avvicinò.En: Livia moved closer.It: "Mi dispiace se non ti ho mostrato abbastanza riconoscenza, Giulio.En: "I'm sorry if I haven't shown you enough gratitude, Giulio.It: A volte è difficile quando vedi il mondo solo dal tuo punto di vista."En: Sometimes it's difficult when you only see the world from your own viewpoint."It: Matteo fece eco al sentimento.En: Matteo echoed the sentiment.It: "E sono stanco di nascondere ciò che provo.En: "And I'm tired of hiding what I feel.It: Abbiamo ignorato troppi segnali."En: We've ignored too many signs."It: Sotto le stelle di Venezia, senza maschere, i fratelli si raccontarono.En: Under the stars of Venezia, without masks, the siblings shared their stories.It: Aprirono i cuori nonostante il freddo.En: They opened their hearts despite the cold.It: Compresero le sofferenze reciproche e, con questo, trovando un legame rinnovato.En: They understood each other's sufferings and, with that, found a renewed connection.It: Quando tornarono dentro, il palazzo sembrava diverso.En: When they returned inside, the palace seemed different.It: Giulio sentiva un calore nuovo crescere in lui.En: Giulio felt a new warmth growing in him.It: Non era più solo il fratello maggiore.En: He was no longer just the older brother.It: Era parte di un trio che, finalmente, trovava la propria armonia.En: He was part of a trio that, at last, found its harmony.It: Il Carnevale continuava, e nel cuore dei fratelli nacque una nuova promessa.En: The Carnevale continued, and in the hearts of the siblings, a new promise was born.It: Si sarebbero visti, ascoltati e apprezzati di più.En: They would see each other, listen more, and appreciate one another more.It: Venezia era la città dei sogni, e loro ne stavano realizzando uno insieme.En: Venezia was the city of dreams, and they were realizing one together.It: Quel giorno, il vento gelido portò via i vecchi rancori, e la loro famiglia risplendette come le luci sul Canal Grande.En: That day, the icy wind carried away old grudges, and their family shone like the lights on the Canal Grande. Vocabulary Words:the calli: le callifestive: in festathe reunion: la riunionethe sibling: il fratellothe burden: il pesoto overlook: ignorarethe mediator: il mediatoresilently: in silenziothe gratitude: la riconoscenzato conceal: celarethe storm: la tempestato resonate: risuonaretrembling: tremantedetermined: decisoto trap: intrappolareto long: desiderareto appreciate: apprezzareviewpoint: punto di vistato hide: nascondereto ignore: ignorareto share: raccontarethe stars: le stellewithout masks: senza maschereto find: trovareto return: tornarethe palace: il palazzoto grow: crescerethe harmony: l'armoniato promise: promettereto shine: risplendere

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Snowstorms to Scholarships: A Medical Student's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Hófúvás verte a sátorlapokat, miközben a szél zúgása körbejárta a hóborította mezőt.En: Snow gusts battered the tent flaps while the roar of the wind swept around the snow-covered field.Hu: A terepi kórház, ideiglenesen felhúzva ezen a zord téli tájon, élénk tevékenységek helyszíne volt.En: The field hospital, temporarily set up in this harsh winter landscape, was a site of lively activities.Hu: Bence, a szorgalmas orvostanhallgató, épp egy beteg állapotát vizsgálta az egyik sátorban.En: Bence, the diligent medical student, was examining a patient's condition in one of the tents.Hu: Az arca koncentrált volt, de fáradtság érződött a tekintetében.En: His face was focused, but fatigue showed in his eyes.Hu: Réka, a tapasztalt ápoló, odalépett hozzá.En: Réka, the experienced nurse, approached him.Hu: "Bence, sok új páciens érkezett," mondta aggódva.En: "Bence, many new patients have arrived," she said worriedly.Hu: "Nagy szükség van rád.En: "You're really needed."Hu: " Bence bólintott, bár fejében csak a közelgő vizsga járt.En: Bence nodded, though his mind was preoccupied with the upcoming exam.Hu: A záróvizsgák az orvosi kar legnehezebb állomásai voltak, és a várva várt ösztöndíj elnyerése mindent megérne neki.En: The final exams were the toughest hurdles at the medical faculty, and winning the coveted scholarship was worth everything to him.Hu: A vizsgálatok során Bence elmerült a betegek állapotának elemzésében.En: During the examinations, Bence was immersed in analyzing the patients' conditions.Hu: A betegek között volt Marcell is, az egykori futballista, akit lábtörés miatt kezeltek.En: Among the patients was Marcell, the former football player, who was being treated for a leg fracture.Hu: "Hogy van ma, Marcell?En: "How are you today, Marcell?"Hu: " kérdezte Bence.En: Bence asked.Hu: Marcell mosolyogva válaszolt: "Jobban, köszönöm.En: Marcell replied with a smile, "Better, thank you.Hu: A múlt héten nehezebb volt.En: Last week was harder."Hu: " Később Bence visszatért a jegyzeteihez.En: Later, Bence returned to his notes.Hu: Megpróbált tanulni, de a betegek folyamatosan érkeztek, és a sürgős esetek nem vártak.En: He attempted to study, but the continuous arrival of patients and urgent cases couldn't wait.Hu: A dilemma nőtt Bence szívében: tanuljon vagy segítsen?En: The dilemma grew in Bence's heart: study or help?Hu: Most fontosabbnak tűnt, hogy a jelenben cselekedjen.En: It seemed more important now to act in the present.Hu: Ahogy a nap az ég aljára süllyedt, váratlanul megérkezett egy újabb betegáradat.En: As the sun dipped below the horizon, an unexpected influx of patients arrived.Hu: Az orvosok és ápolók feszített tempóban dolgoztak, és Bencére is nagyobb teher hárult.En: The doctors and nurses worked at a relentless pace, and Bence faced a heavier burden.Hu: Az idő sürgetett, és a helyzet válságosra fordult.En: Time was pressing, and the situation turned critical.Hu: Előlépett, hogy több feladatot vegyen át, bízva a tanulmányaiból nyert tudásában és a gyakorlati tapasztalatban, amit az itt töltött idő alatt szerzett.En: He stepped forward to take on more tasks, trusting in his knowledge from studies and the practical experience gained during his time there.Hu: A reggel első sugarai áttörték az éjszaka sötétjét, amikor végül lecsillapodott a zűrzavar.En: The first rays of morning pierced the night's darkness when the chaos finally subsided.Hu: Bence megállt, fáradtan, de elégedetten.En: Bence stood tired but satisfied.Hu: Az orvosok és a személyzet is elismerően nézett rá.En: The doctors and staff looked at him approvingly.Hu: Réka odament hozzá, enyhén megveregetve a vállát.En: Réka came over, gently patting his shoulder.Hu: "Bence, ezt nagyon jól csináltad," mondta mosolyogva.En: "Bence, you did very well," she said with a smile.Hu: "Mindenki látta, milyen elkötelezett és tehetséges vagy.En: "Everyone saw how dedicated and talented you are."Hu: " Bence megkönnyebbült, és bár tudta, hogy a tanulás miatt aggódnia kell, a bizalom benne növekedett.En: Bence felt relieved, and although he knew he had to worry about studying, his confidence grew.Hu: Aznap este az egyik felügyelője, aki a vizsgáztató bizottság tagja is volt, odaült mellé.En: That evening, one of his supervisors, who was also a member of the examining committee, sat down next to him.Hu: "Lehet, hogy nem tanultál annyit, amennyit szerettél volna," kezdte a felügyelő, "de olyan tudást mutattál, amit nem lehet könyvekből megszerezni.En: "You may not have studied as much as you would have liked," the supervisor began, "but you showed knowledge that can't be gained from books.Hu: Megérdemled az ösztöndíjat.En: You deserve the scholarship."Hu: " A hó csendesen hullott, elmosva a fárasztó nap nyomait.En: The snow fell quietly, washing away the traces of the tiring day.Hu: Az égbolt feketéje alatt Bence ráeszmélt, hogy a siker nemcsak a tanulásból, hanem az igazi élettapasztalatokból is származik.En: Under the black sky, Bence realized that success comes not only from studying but also from real-life experiences.Hu: Boldog volt, hogy figyelemmel és szeretettel segíthetett másokon.En: He was happy to have helped others with attention and care.Hu: És ez volt a legfontosabb tanulság.En: And that was the most important lesson. Vocabulary Words:gusts: hófúvásbattered: verteflaps: sátorlapokatroar: zúgásatemporary: ideiglenesenharsh: zorddiligent: szorgalmascondition: állapotátfatigue: fáradtságpreoccupied: bár fejében csakcoveted: várva várthurdles: állomásaiimmersed: elmerültfracture: lábtörésdilemma: dilemmainflux: megérkezettrelentless: feszített tempóbanpressing: sürgetettburden: teherhorizon: az ég aljárapierced: áttörtéksubsided: lecsillapodottapprovingly: elismerőenpatting: megveregetvededicated: elkötelezettsupervisor: felügyelőjecommittee: bizottságscholarship: ösztöndíjattraces: nyomaitrealized: ráeszmélt

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Solitude to Strength: Erik's Journey of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Den grå himmel pressede sig ned over det kolde markhospital.En: The gray sky pressed down upon the cold field hospital.Da: Indenfor var luften fyldt med en blanding af angst og beslutsomhed.En: Inside, the air was filled with a mix of anxiety and determination.Da: Erik sad ved et langt bord, omgivet af sine notesbøger og bøger.En: Erik sat at a long table, surrounded by his notebooks and books.Da: Et stearinlys brændte næsten usynligt i den store hal, som var oplyst af blege, fluorescerende lamper.En: A candle burned almost invisibly in the large hall, illuminated by pale, fluorescent lamps.Da: Det var vinter, og sneen dækkede jorden udenfor i et tykt, hvidt tæppe.En: It was winter, and the snow covered the ground outside in a thick, white blanket.Da: Erik kiggede op fra sine noter.En: Erik looked up from his notes.Da: Øjnene gled over mod Mette og Søren, der sad og hviskede sammen om noget i deres lærebog.En: His eyes drifted towards Mette and Søren, who were sitting and whispering about something in their textbook.Da: Frustrationen voksede i ham.En: Frustration grew within him.Da: Han vidste, at Mette var skarp og Søren konsistent.En: He knew that Mette was sharp and Søren consistent.Da: De to var altid blandt de bedste i klassen.En: The two were always among the best in the class.Da: Erik følte sig ofte overset, som en anonym figur blandt stjernerne.En: Erik often felt overlooked, like an anonymous figure among stars.Da: "Jeg skal klare det selv," tænkte han, vendte tilbage til sine noter, og skrev videre.En: "I have to manage this on my own," he thought, returning to his notes and continued writing.Da: Men linjerne slørede for hans øjne, og en indre stemme drillede, "Hvad hvis du fejler?"En: But the lines blurred before his eyes, and an inner voice teased, "What if you fail?"Da: Dagen gik, og sneen udenfor blev kun tykkere.En: The day passed, and the snow outside only grew thicker.Da: Kulden gik gennem markhospitalets tynde vægge, men Erik lagde ikke mærke til kulden.En: The cold seeped through the thin walls of the field hospital, but Erik didn't notice the cold.Da: Det var bare ét af de mange distraktioner.En: It was just one of many distractions.Da: Han pressede blyanten mod papiret lidt for hårdt, brækkede spidsen, og sukkede højt.En: He pressed the pencil against the paper a little too hard, breaking the tip, and sighed loudly.Da: Længere nede ved bordet kiggede Mette op.En: Further down the table, Mette looked up.Da: "Erik, er du okay?"En: "Erik, are you okay?"Da: spurgte hun, med et lille, omsorgsfuldt smil.En: she asked, with a small, caring smile.Da: Han tøvede.En: He hesitated.Da: "Jeg...En: "I...Da: Jeg tror, jeg er overvældet," indrømmede Erik, med en rystende stemme.En: I think I'm overwhelmed," admitted Erik, with a trembling voice.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, om jeg kan følge med."En: "I don't know if I can keep up."Da: Mette og Søren udvekslede et hurtigt blik.En: Mette and Søren exchanged a quick glance.Da: "Hvorfor arbejder vi ikke sammen?"En: "Why don't we work together?"Da: foreslog Søren roligt, "Vi kunne hjælpe hinanden."En: suggested Søren calmly, "We could help each other."Da: Erik overvejede det i et øjeblik.En: Erik considered it for a moment.Da: Han havde stadig en nagende frygt for at være en byrde.En: He still had a nagging fear of being a burden.Da: Men så kom tanken om at stå alene til eksamen, helt uden støtte.En: But then the thought of standing alone at the exam, completely without support, came to him.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: "Okay, det ville jeg gerne."En: "Okay, I'd like that."Da: Således begyndte en ny slags forberedelse.En: Thus began a new kind of preparation.Da: Hver dag, i den kolde hal, sad de tre sammen, diskuterede og forklarede.En: Every day, in the cold hall, the three sat together, discussing and explaining.Da: Erik opdagede, at han ikke var så langt bagud, som han havde troet.En: Erik discovered that he wasn't as far behind as he had thought.Da: Mette og Søren hjalp ham med at se tingene fra nye vinkler, og Erik begyndte at dele sine egne ideer og forståelser.En: Mette and Søren helped him see things from new angles, and Erik began to share his own ideas and understandings.Da: Månederne gik, og Erik følte sig styrket.En: Months passed, and Erik felt strengthened.Da: Ikke kun fagligt, men også i sit indre.En: Not only academically, but also internally.Da: Han vidste, at han havde taget det rigtige valg.En: He knew he had made the right choice.Da: Sammenholdet havde givet ham et nyt perspektiv på hans egne evner og værdi.En: The camaraderie had given him a new perspective on his own abilities and worth.Da: Da eksamensdagen kom, var Erik nervøs, men også bemærkelsesværdigt rolig.En: When exam day came, Erik was nervous, but also remarkably calm.Da: Han vidste, at han havde gjort sit bedste og havde støtte i sine venner.En: He knew he had done his best and had the support of his friends.Da: Efter eksamen ventede Mette og Søren udenfor.En: After the exam, Mette and Søren waited outside.Da: Deres ansigter lyste op, da de så Erik komme ud.En: Their faces lit up when they saw Erik come out.Da: "Hvordan gik det?"En: "How did it go?"Da: spurgte Mette ivrigt.En: asked Mette eagerly.Da: Erik smilede, en varm, lettet følelse bredte sig i hans bryst.En: Erik smiled, a warm, relieved feeling spreading in his chest.Da: "Det gik godt," sagde han med overbevisning.En: "It went well," he said with conviction.Da: "Tak for jeres hjælp."En: "Thanks for your help."Da: De fejrede med varme drikke, og Erik tænkte over, hvordan hans liv måske havde ændret sig.En: They celebrated with warm drinks, and Erik pondered how his life might have changed.Da: Han vidste, at han stadig ville få øjeblikke af tvivl, men nu vidste han også, hvor værdifuldt et fællesskab kunne være.En: He knew that he would still have moments of doubt, but now he also knew how valuable a community could be.Da: Og så, mens de gik tilbage mod hospitalet, i den stabile rytme af sammenhold, kiggede Erik op mod himlen.En: And so, as they walked back towards the hospital, in the steady rhythm of togetherness, Erik looked up at the sky.Da: Sneen dalede fortsat ned, men den føltes ikke længere kold og uvelkommen.En: The snow was still falling, but it no longer felt cold and unwelcome.Da: Den var bare en del af livet, som han nu kunne håndtere.En: It was just a part of life, which he could now handle. Vocabulary Words:pressed: pressedefield: markhospital: hospitalanxiety: angstdetermination: beslutsomhedilluminated: oplystdrifted: gledoverlooked: oversetblurred: sløredeoverwhelmed: overvældethesitated: tøvedeburden: byrdefurther: længerecalmly: roligttrembling: rystendeconsidered: overvejedeexam: eksamensupport: støttedistractions: distraktionerangles: vinklerstrengthened: styrketcamaraderie: sammenholdperspective: perspektivvaluable: værdifuldtnervous: nervøsremarkably: bemærkelsesværdigtpondered: tænkte oversteady: stabilecandle: stearinlysinvisibly: næsten usynligt

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lost and Found: Mateo's Arctic Journey to Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El viento cortaba como mil agujas en la tundra ártica.En: The wind cut like a thousand needles in the Arctic tundra.Es: Mateo, un científico ambiental, avanzaba con dificultad.En: Mateo, an environmental scientist, advanced with difficulty.Es: La nieve parecía envolverlo, y las huellas de su equipo desaparecían rápidamente.En: The snow seemed to envelop him, and the tracks of his team quickly disappeared.Es: Estaba solo, después de que una tormenta de nieve lo separara de su grupo de investigación.En: He was alone, after a snowstorm had separated him from his research group.Es: Era invierno y el Día de San Valentín, pero el frío no perdonaba ni conocía de fechas especiales.En: It was winter and el Día de San Valentín, but the cold spared no one and knew nothing of special dates.Es: Mateo trabajaba en entender el cambio climático.En: Mateo worked to understand climate change.Es: Su pasión lo había alejado de Isabella, su pareja, y Carlos, su hermano.En: His passion had distanced him from Isabella, his partner, and Carlos, his brother.Es: Solo, en el paisaje blanco y desolado, Mateo reflexionaba sobre su vida.En: Alone, in the white and desolate landscape, Mateo reflected on his life.Es: "¿Cómo llegué aquí?En: "How did I get here?"Es: ", se preguntaba Mateo.En: he wondered.Es: En la tundra, sin un camino claro, las palabras frías del viento eran su única compañía.En: In the tundra, without a clear path, the cold words of the wind were his only company.Es: Recordaba las discusiones con Isabella y la distancia con Carlos.En: He remembered the arguments with Isabella and the distance with Carlos.Es: Se prometió a sí mismo que, si salía de ahí, buscaría una forma de reconciliarse.En: He promised himself that, if he got out of there, he would find a way to reconcile.Es: Con el último rayo de luz del día, Mateo decidió usar su conocimiento científico.En: With the last ray of daylight, Mateo decided to use his scientific knowledge.Es: Reunió lo que tenía: una linterna, una manta de emergencia brillante y sus propios movimientos.En: He gathered what he had: a flashlight, a shiny emergency blanket, and his own movements.Es: Con paciencia, armó una señal en el hielo.En: With patience, he constructed a signal on the ice.Es: Aguantó el frío y el hambre.En: He endured the cold and hunger.Es: Su única esperanza era que alguien viera su señal.En: His only hope was that someone would see his signal.Es: Mientras la tormenta rugía, Mateo pensaba en los momentos felices con Isabella y Carlos.En: As the storm raged, Mateo thought about the happy moments with Isabella and Carlos.Es: Pensaba en lo importante que eran ellos para él.En: He thought about how important they were to him.Es: Su corazón, helado por la distancia, empezaba a descongelarse.En: His heart, frozen by distance, began to thaw.Es: Hizo una promesa: si sobrevivía, equilibraría su trabajo con su vida personal.En: He made a promise: if he survived, he would balance his work with his personal life.Es: Finalmente, cuando se sentía al borde de la desesperación, vio luces en el horizonte.En: Finally, when he felt on the brink of despair, he saw lights on the horizon.Es: Una luz fuerte iluminó la nieve.En: A strong light illuminated the snow.Es: Eran rescatistas, y su señal había funcionado.En: They were rescuers, and his signal had worked.Es: Mateo cerró los ojos, agradecido.En: Mateo closed his eyes, grateful.Es: De vuelta en casa, Mateo cumplió su promesa.En: Back home, Mateo kept his promise.Es: Buscó a Isabella y Carlos.En: He sought out Isabella and Carlos.Es: Fue un camino lento, pero paso a paso, reconstruyeron sus relaciones.En: It was a slow journey, but step by step, they rebuilt their relationships.Es: Mateo aprendió la importancia de estar presente para los suyos.En: Mateo learned the importance of being present for his loved ones.Es: La tundra le enseñó que los lazos humanos son tan valiosos como cualquier descubrimiento científico.En: The tundra taught him that human connections are as valuable as any scientific discovery.Es: Y así, Mateo encontró no solo el camino de regreso a su equipo, sino también hacia su familia.En: And so, Mateo found not only the way back to his team, but also to his family.Es: La tundra ártica no solo era un laboratorio de hielo, sino también un espacio de reflexión y cambio.En: The Arctic tundra was not only a laboratory of ice but also a space for reflection and change. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el vientothe needles: las agujasthe tundra: la tundrathe scientist: el científicothe difficulty: la dificultadthe snowstorm: la tormenta de nievethe research: la investigaciónthe distance: la distanciathe daylight: la luz del díathe flashlight: la linternathe blanket: la mantathe patience: la pacienciathe signal: la señalthe hope: la esperanzathe storm: la tormentathe despair: la desesperaciónthe horizon: el horizontethe rescuers: los rescatistasthe promise: la promesathe journey: el caminothe step: el pasothe relationships: las relacionesthe presence: la presenciathe connections: los lazosthe discovery: el descubrimientothe ice: el hielothe reflection: la reflexiónthe change: el cambiothe path: el caminothe company: la compañía

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Snowy Beginnings: Finding Confidence in the Dutch Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de koude wintermaanden, lag de Nederlandse platteland bedekt met een dikke laag sneeuw.En: In the cold winter months, the Nederlandse countryside lay covered with a thick layer of snow.Nl: Het knarsen van voetstappen op de bevroren grond vulde de lucht terwijl Bram, Sanne en Hanneke over het landschap liepen.En: The crunching of footsteps on the frozen ground filled the air as Bram, Sanne, and Hanneke walked across the landscape.Nl: Ze verbleven in een gezellig boerderijtje, omgeven door niets anders dan stilte en de aanblik van de rustige kanalen.En: They were staying in a cozy little farmhouse, surrounded by nothing but silence and the sight of tranquil canals.Nl: Het knetterende haardvuur thuis zorgde voor een warme sfeer.En: The crackling fireplace at home created a warm atmosphere.Nl: "Het is hier prachtig," zei Sanne, terwijl ze druipende sneeuw van haar laarzen uitklopte bij de voordeur.En: "It's beautiful here," said Sanne, shaking off the dripping snow from her boots at the front door.Nl: Bram glimlachte kort.En: Bram gave a brief smile.Nl: Hij was dankbaar voor de rust, maar zijn gedachten waren elders.En: He was grateful for the peace, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Nl: Zijn nieuwe baan wachtte, en zijn zenuwen waren een constante bron van onrust.En: His new job awaited, and his nerves were a constant source of unrest.Nl: "Hoe voel je je over morgen?"En: "How do you feel about tomorrow?"Nl: vroeg Hanneke, terwijl ze warme chocolademelk inschonk.En: Hanneke asked as she poured hot chocolate.Nl: Bram haalde diep adem.En: Bram took a deep breath.Nl: "Beetje nerveus," gaf hij eerlijk toe.En: "A bit nervous," he admitted honestly.Nl: "Ik wil een goede indruk maken, maar ik ken nog niemand."En: "I want to make a good impression, but I don't know anyone yet."Nl: Sanne en Hanneke overlegden elkaar een kort glimlachje.En: Sanne and Hanneke exchanged a quick smile.Nl: "Daarom zijn we hier," herinnerde Sanne hem.En: "That's why we're here," Sanne reminded him.Nl: "Om je te helpen ontspannen."En: "To help you relax."Nl: Samen lachten ze om stomme spelletjes en maakten korte wandelingen door het krakende, witte landschap.En: Together, they laughed at silly games and took short walks through the creaking, white landscape.Nl: Langzaam begon Bram zich op zijn gemak te voelen.En: Slowly, Bram began to feel at ease.Nl: Terwijl hij gesprekken met zijn vrienden voerde, begon hij ook te oefenen in hoe hij met nieuwe collega's zou praten.En: As he conversed with his friends, he also started practicing how he would talk with new colleagues.Nl: Iedere keer dat hij kleine obstakels overwon, groeide zijn zelfvertrouwen een beetje.En: Every time he overcame small obstacles, his confidence grew a bit.Nl: Op de vooravond van zijn eerste werkdag, zaten de drie vrienden knus bij de open haard.En: On the eve of his first day of work, the three friends sat cozily by the fireplace.Nl: De vlammen wierpen een warme gloed over de kamer.En: The flames cast a warm glow over the room.Nl: Terwijl hij over zijn twijfels sprak, luisterden Sanne en Hanneke aandachtig.En: As he spoke about his doubts, Sanne and Hanneke listened intently.Nl: "Bram," begon Sanne, "je vergeet hoe bekwaam je bent.En: "Bram," began Sanne, "you forget how capable you are.Nl: Je hoeft niet te veranderen wie je bent om indruk te maken.En: You don't need to change who you are to make an impression.Nl: Gewoon jezelf zijn is al genoeg."En: Just being yourself is enough."Nl: Hanneke knikte instemmend.En: Hanneke nodded in agreement.Nl: "En onthoud, we zijn er altijd om je te steunen."En: "And remember, we're always here to support you."Nl: Die woorden raakten Bram diep.En: Those words touched Bram deeply.Nl: Voor het eerst voelde hij een golf van kalmte en vertrouwen in zich opkomen.En: For the first time, he felt a wave of calm and confidence rising within him.Nl: Het was alsof een last van zijn schouders viel.En: It was as if a weight had lifted from his shoulders.Nl: De volgende ochtend baadde de zon het boerenland in een zachte oranje gloed.En: The next morning, the sun bathed the farmland in a soft orange glow.Nl: De sneeuw glinsterde buiten langs het raam.En: The snow glittered outside the window.Nl: Bram stond vroeg op, trok zijn netste pak aan en keek in de spiegel.En: Bram got up early, put on his smartest suit, and looked in the mirror.Nl: Hij vouwde zijn das om met vaste handen.En: He tied his tie with steady hands.Nl: Toen hij vertrok voor zijn eerste dag, voelden zijn voetstappen in de sneeuw vastberaden.En: As he left for his first day, his footsteps in the snow felt determined.Nl: Niet langer bang, maar klaar om elke uitdaging met open armen te begroeten.En: No longer afraid, but ready to embrace any challenge with open arms.Nl: Met de steun van Sanne en Hanneke wist Bram dat hij een plek in zijn nieuwe wereld kon vinden.En: With the support of Sanne and Hanneke, Bram knew he could find his place in his new world.Nl: En dat voelde als een overwinning.En: And that felt like a victory. Vocabulary Words:countryside: plattelandcrunching: knarsentranquil: rustigecrackling: knetterendeatmosphere: sfeerdripping: druipendegrateful: dankbaarunrest: onrustnervous: nerveusimpression: indrukexchanged: overlegdenrelax: ontspannensilly: stommecreaking: krakendelandscape: landschapovercame: overwonobstacles: obstakelscozily: knusflames: vlammenglow: gloeddoubts: twijfelscapable: bekwaamsupport: steunenconfidence: zelfvertrouwencalm: kalmtewave: golfweight: lastmirror: spiegeldetermined: vastberadenembrace: begroeten

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Amid the Amalfi Snows: Rediscovering Friendship's Fire Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il vento soffiava freddo lungo la Costiera Amalfitana, portando con sé il profumo del mare invernale e il rumore delle onde che s'infrangevano contro le scogliere.En: The wind was blowing cold along the Costiera Amalfitana, carrying with it the scent of the winter sea and the sound of waves crashing against the cliffs.It: Alessandro osservava il paesaggio dalla finestra della loro piccola pensione, mentre pensava ai momenti che un tempo condividevano lui, Giulia e Marco.En: Alessandro observed the landscape from the window of their small guesthouse, while he thought about the times he once shared with Giulia and Marco.It: Sperava che questo viaggio avrebbe ricreato quelle risate e quella leggerezza di un tempo.En: He hoped that this trip would recreate those laughs and that light-heartedness of the past.It: Giulia era seduta accanto al camino, sfogliando un vecchio album di foto.En: Giulia was sitting by the fireplace, flipping through an old photo album.It: Sobbalzava ogni tanto sulla stessa immagine: un'estate di molti anni fa, loro tre sulla spiaggia, sorridenti e pieni di vita.En: She paused now and then on the same image: a summer many years ago, the three of them on the beach, smiling and full of life.It: Anche Marco era lì, ma il suo sguardo era più pragmatico, preso dalla lunga lista di spese che immancabilmente accompagnavano questo viaggio inaspettato.En: Marco was also there, but his gaze was more pragmatic, taken up by the long list of expenses that inevitably accompanied this unexpected trip.It: "Fa più freddo di quanto pensassi," commentò Alessandro, voltandosi verso i suoi amici.En: "It's colder than I thought," commented Alessandro, turning towards his friends.It: "Ma ho un'idea.En: "But I have an idea.It: Possiamo fare una sorpresa.En: We can make a surprise.It: C'è un sito storico non lontano da qui, poco conosciuto."En: There's a historical site not far from here, little known."It: Marco, sollevando lo sguardo dai suoi calcoli, alzò un sopracciglio.En: Marco, raising his eyes from his calculations, raised an eyebrow.It: "Quanto ci costerebbe questa sorpresa?"En: "How much would this surprise cost us?"It: "Non molto," rispose Alessandro.En: "Not much," replied Alessandro.It: "Ed è un'opportunità unica.En: "And it's a unique opportunity.It: Possiamo creare nuovi ricordi."En: We can create new memories."It: Giulia sorrise, chiudendo l'album.En: Giulia smiled, closing the album.It: "Sì, possiamo provarci.En: "Yes, we can give it a try.It: Ho sempre desiderato vedere qualcosa di nuovo."En: I've always wanted to see something new."It: Così, il giorno seguente, partirono per la loro avventura.En: So, the next day, they set off on their adventure.It: Le strade erano silenziose, e la neve li sorprese, iniziando a cadere fitta.En: The streets were quiet, and the snow surprised them, starting to fall heavily.It: Alessandro guidava con attenzione, mentre il panorama si trasformava in un incantevole mondo bianco e argentato.En: Alessandro drove carefully, as the landscape transformed into an enchanting white and silver world.It: Ma presto, la neve divenne una tempesta.En: But soon, the snow turned into a storm.It: Il vento ululava e la visibilità si riduceva.En: The wind howled, and visibility diminished.It: Dovevano trovare rifugio.En: They had to find shelter.It: Marco si precipitò verso una cartina.En: Marco rushed to a map.It: "C'è un piccolo paese qui vicino.En: "There's a small village nearby.It: Dobbiamo andare lì."En: We need to go there."It: Seguendo le indicazioni, trovarono un piccolo albergo.En: Following the directions, they found a small inn.It: La locandiera li accolse con un sorriso caloroso, invitandoli a riscaldarsi vicino al fuoco.En: The innkeeper welcomed them with a warm smile, inviting them to warm up by the fire.It: Il profumo di una zuppa calda riempiva la stanza, lenendo poco a poco le tensioni.En: The scent of a hot soup filled the room, slowly easing the tensions.It: Giulia tirò fuori di nuovo l'album, ridendo mentre ricordavano le storie dietro ogni foto.En: Giulia pulled out the album again, laughing as they reminisced about the stories behind each photo.It: Marco, avvolto in una coperta, ammise che anche l'imprevisto aveva il suo fascino.En: Marco, wrapped in a blanket, admitted that even the unexpected had its charm.It: Alessandro osservava i suoi amici parlare e ridere.En: Alessandro watched his friends talk and laugh.It: Capì che non poteva ricreare il passato, ma poteva accogliere il presente.En: He realized that he could not recreate the past but could embrace the present.It: La vera essenza della loro amicizia non era nei ricordi, ma nella capacità di affrontare insieme il nuovo, con tutte le sue sfide.En: The true essence of their friendship was not in the memories but in the ability to face the new together, with all its challenges.It: La tempesta fuori si placò, lasciando un paesaggio candido e sereno.En: The storm outside calmed down, leaving behind a pristine and serene landscape.It: Dentro, al calore del fuoco, riscoprirono ciò che li univa davvero.En: Inside, by the warmth of the fire, they rediscovered what truly united them.It: Così, la notte trascorse tra risate e racconti, e un'amicizia rinnovata, pronta a superare ogni avversità del tempo.En: Thus, the night passed with laughter and stories, and a renewed friendship, ready to overcome any adversity of time. Vocabulary Words:the wind: il ventothe guesthouse: la pensionethe scent: il profumothe cliff: la scoglierathe fireplace: il caminothe album: l'albumpragmatic: pragmaticothe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe snow: la nevethe storm: la tempestathe shelter: il rifugiothe village: il paesethe innkeeper: la locandierathe blanket: la copertato embrace: accoglierethe present: il presentethe challenge: la sfidathe adversity: l'avversitàthe landscape: il paesaggioto howle: ululareto diminish: ridurrethe path: il percorsopristine: candidoserene: serenoto ease: lenireunexpected: inaspettatoto rediscover: riscoprireto face: affrontareto laugh: riderethe memory: il ricordo

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Snowed In: Building Bonds and Confidence Among the Peaks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det blev en stormig vinterdag när Lars och Ella anlände till Åre för sin efterlängtade skidsemester.En: It was a stormy winter day when Lars and Ella arrived in Åre for their long-awaited ski vacation.Sv: Snön föll tungt och molnen täckte himlen, men stämningen var ändå fylld av förväntan.En: The snow fell heavily and the clouds covered the sky, but the atmosphere was still filled with anticipation.Sv: Lars såg ut mot de snötäckta bergen och kände hur äventyrslystnaden växte inom honom.En: Lars looked out at the snow-covered mountains and felt the sense of adventure growing within him.Sv: Han ville visa sina vänner att han inte bara var en del av gruppen utan också en av de bästa skidåkarna.En: He wanted to show his friends that he was not just part of the group but also one of the best skiers.Sv: Ella gillade också idén med semester, men hon föredrog värmen i stugan framför kylan ute på slopes.En: Ella also liked the idea of a vacation, but she preferred the warmth of the cabin over the cold out on the slopes.Sv: Hon såg på Lars när han försvann med sina tankar in i bergen.En: She watched Lars as he disappeared with his thoughts into the mountains.Sv: Det ryckte lite i hennes hjärta.En: Her heart tugged slightly.Sv: Hon visste att det var nu eller aldrig om hon skulle få honom att förstå hur mycket hon brydde sig om honom.En: She knew it was now or never if she was going to make him understand how much she cared about him.Sv: Deras hyra stuga var mysig och rustik, gömd bland de höga tallarna vars toppar täcktes av ett tjockt lager snö.En: Their rented cabin was cozy and rustic, hidden among the tall pines whose tops were covered by a thick layer of snow.Sv: Inne i stugan sprakade en brasa, och doften av varm choklad spred sig genom rummen.En: Inside the cabin, a fire crackled, and the scent of hot chocolate spread through the rooms.Sv: Det var här de skulle tillbringa nästa vecka, men vädret hade andra planer.En: This was where they would spend the next week, but the weather had other plans.Sv: Stormen ökade och snart slog den till.En: The storm intensified and soon it hit full force.Sv: Snön föll i oförsonliga mängder och färden ut på skidbackarna fick vänta.En: Snow fell in unforgiving amounts, and venturing out onto the ski slopes had to wait.Sv: Gruppens energi sjönk när de insåg att de blev insnöade.En: The group's energy dropped when they realized they were snowed in.Sv: Lars såg fundersam ut.En: Lars looked pensive.Sv: Hur skulle han nu visa sina färdigheter?En: How was he now going to showcase his skills?Sv: Han kände sig rastlös.En: He felt restless.Sv: Ella märkte hans frustration.En: Ella noticed his frustration.Sv: Hon ville hjälpa till, men visste inte riktigt hur.En: She wanted to help but wasn't quite sure how.Sv: Lars, beslutsam att inte låta besvikelsen ta över, tog initiativet att organisera inomhusaktiviteter.En: Lars, determined not to let disappointment take over, took the initiative to organize indoor activities.Sv: Hans kreativitet och ledarskap höjde gruppens stämning, och snart hördes skratt och glada röster fylla stugan.En: His creativity and leadership lifted the group's spirits, and soon laughter and cheerful voices filled the cabin.Sv: Ella anslöt sig till Lars i planeringen.En: Ella joined Lars in the planning.Sv: De spelade spel, lagade god mat, och berättade historier runt brasan.En: They played games, cooked delicious food, and told stories around the fire.Sv: Efter middagen samlades alla vid bordet för att fira en framgångsrik dag inomhus.En: After dinner, everyone gathered at the table to celebrate a successful day indoors.Sv: Ella såg sin chans och prisade Lars öppet för hans insats att hålla moralen uppe.En: Ella saw her chance and openly praised Lars for his effort in keeping up morale.Sv: Lars log, men snart blev samtalet mer allvarsamt.En: Lars smiled, but soon the conversation became more serious.Sv: De två delade sina osäkerheter.En: The two shared their insecurities.Sv: Lars, att inte räcka till; Ella, att inte våga säga vad hon kände.En: Lars, fearing he wasn't enough; Ella, afraid to say what she felt.Sv: Samtalet blev en vändpunkt.En: The conversation became a turning point.Sv: De kände sig lättade och närmare varandra än någonsin förut.En: They felt relieved and closer to each other than ever before.Sv: Stormen avtog.En: The storm subsided.Sv: Morgonsolen reflekterade mot den gnistrande snön och gruppen gjorde sig redo för äventyret ute på backarna.En: The morning sun reflected off the glistening snow, and the group prepared for the adventure out on the slopes.Sv: Lars stod nu i skidspåren fylld av en nyvunnen trygghet.En: Lars now stood in the ski tracks filled with newfound confidence.Sv: Han förstod att värdet inte bara mättes i skicklighet, utan i vänskap och ledarskap.En: He understood that value wasn't just measured in skill, but in friendship and leadership.Sv: På toppen av berget, blickade han ner mot en leende Ella.En: At the top of the mountain, he looked down at a smiling Ella.Sv: De hade skapat ett band som skulle hålla även bortom Åres snölandskap.En: They had created a bond that would endure even beyond Åre's snowy landscape.Sv: Det var början på något nytt.En: It was the beginning of something new.Sv: Lars hade hittat en inre trygghet och var redo att möta världen med öppet sinne.En: Lars had found an inner confidence and was ready to face the world with an open mind.Sv: Ella, med ett leende på läpparna, visste nu att hon vågat säga det som behövde sägas.En: Ella, with a smile on her lips, now knew she had dared to say what needed to be said.Sv: När de rusade nerför de vita backarna tillsammans, kändes framtiden ljusare än någonsin förut.En: As they raced down the white slopes together, the future felt brighter than ever before. Vocabulary Words:stormy: stormiganticipation: förväntanadventure: äventyrpreferred: föredrogtugged: rycktecozy: mysigrustic: rustikintensified: ökadeunforgiving: oförsonligaventuring: färdenpensive: fundersamfrustration: frustrationdetermined: beslutsaminitiative: initiativcreativity: kreativitetleadership: ledarskappraised: prisadeeffort: insatsmorale: moralinsecurities: osäkerheterconversation: samtalsubsided: avtogglistening: gnistrandeendure: hållabond: bandinner confidence: inre trygghetopen mind: öppet sinnedared: vågatbright: ljusarereflection: reflekterade

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Trapped by Snow: A Tale of Survival and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је падао без престанка, покривајући чак и кров оне мале брвнаре.En: The snow was falling nonstop, covering even the roof of that small cabin.Sr: Никола, Ивана и Марко нашли су се заробљени на планини Копаоник.En: Nikola, Ivana, and Marko found themselves trapped on Mount Kopaonik.Sr: Нису очекивали да ће сећи да остану унутра, далеко од скијалишта и свежег горског ваздуха, али снежна олуја се није дала лако.En: They hadn't expected to be stuck inside, far from the ski slopes and fresh mountain air, but the snowstorm was relentless.Sr: Унутра, брвнара је изгледала топло и пријатно.En: Inside, the cabin looked warm and cozy.Sr: Мирис дрвета мешао се са мирисом чаја који је Ивана кувала.En: The smell of wood mixed with the aroma of tea that Ivana was brewing.Sr: Али, напетост је била опипљива.En: However, tension was palpable.Sr: Никола, обично онај који покреће акцију, сада је изгледао тише и препуштен размишљању.En: Nikola, usually the one to spur into action, now appeared quieter and lost in thought.Sr: Ивана је покушавала да остане смирена, иако је страх од олује бујао у њој.En: Ivana tried to remain calm, even though the fear of the storm was growing within her.Sr: Марко је седео по страни, некако затурен у сопствене мисли, осећајући се као сенка иза Николиних одлука.En: Marko sat aside, somewhat lost in his own thoughts, feeling like a shadow behind Nikola's decisions.Sr: "Морамо остати мирни," рече Ивана, одлучна да одржи ред.En: "We have to stay calm," said Ivana, determined to maintain order.Sr: "Ускоро ће се олуја стишати, и можемо се вратити кући.En: "Soon, the storm will subside, and we can return home."Sr: ""А ако се не стиша?En: "And if it doesn't?"Sr: " питао је Марко, тихо.En: Marko asked quietly.Sr: "Како ћемо знати шта да радимо?En: "How will we know what to do?"Sr: "Сви погледи окренули су се ка Николи.En: All eyes turned to Nikola.Sr: Био је тренутак истине.En: It was a moment of truth.Sr: "Можда би требало да покушамо сами да нађемо помоћ," брзо је рекао, али му је глас одзвањао несигурно.En: "Maybe we should try to find help ourselves," he quickly said, but his voice echoed uncertainly.Sr: "Не можемо сада," рекла је Ивана.En: "We can't go now," Ivana said.Sr: "Погледај само напоље.En: "Just look outside."Sr: " Ветар је вијао снијег као бели прах око брвнаре, а гранчице су ударале о прозоре.En: The wind was whipping the snow like white powder around the cabin, and branches were hitting the windows.Sr: Марко је устао и погледао ка прозору.En: Marko got up and looked out the window.Sr: "Никола, шта ти мислиш?En: "Nikola, what do you think?"Sr: " његов тон је био неочекивано озбиљан.En: his tone was unexpectedly serious.Sr: Тишина је накратко завладала просторијом.En: Silence briefly filled the room.Sr: Ипак, док су споља вијали ветрови, унутар брвнаре нешто се променило.En: However, while the winds howled outside, something changed inside the cabin.Sr: Никола је схватио да мора преузети одговорност.En: Nikola realized he had to take responsibility.Sr: "У реду," рекао је.En: "Alright," he said.Sr: "Планираћемо и уколико олуја не стане до јутра, покушаћемо пронаћи помоћ.En: "We'll make a plan, and if the storm doesn't stop by morning, we'll try to find help.Sr: До тада, морамо се сачувати.En: Until then, we need to stay safe."Sr: "Сви су осетили олакшање.En: Everyone felt relief.Sr: Више нису били у несигурности.En: They were no longer in uncertainty.Sr: Седећи око камина, поделили су храну и приче, учећи да цене једни друге.En: Sitting around the fireplace, they shared food and stories, learning to appreciate one another.Sr: Никола је знао да је Ивана храбра, и да Марко има много више чим допринети њиховој дружини, него што је показивао.En: Nikola knew Ivana was brave and that Marko had much more to contribute to their group than he showed.Sr: Док се олуја полако стишавала, напетост је заменила нова дружба.En: As the storm slowly subsided, tension was replaced by newfound friendship.Sr: Кад су се следећег јутра пробудили, сунце је већ зрачило преко снежних врхова.En: When they woke up the next morning, the sun was already shining over the snowy peaks.Sr: Пут је био јасан, и било је време за повратак.En: The path was clear, and it was time to return.Sr: На путу низ планину, Никола је самоуверено водио дружину.En: On the way down the mountain, Nikola confidently led the group.Sr: Сада знајући да је одлучност пут ка сигурности, знали су да ће свака будућа олуја бити само још једно искуство кроз које ће заједно проћи.En: Now knowing that determination is the path to safety, they knew that any future storm would just be another experience they would go through together.Sr: И тако су, уз шале и смех, путовали ка дому, знајући да су постали јачи и ближи него икад.En: And so, with jokes and laughter, they traveled home, knowing they had become stronger and closer than ever before. Vocabulary Words:nonstop: без престанкаcabin: брвнараrelentless: непопустљиваcozy: пријатноtension: напетостpalpable: опипљиваspur into action: покреће акцијуsubside: стишати сеwhipping: вијањеpowder: прахbranches: гранчицеsilence: тишинаresponsibility: одговорностuncertainty: несигурностappreciate: ценитиdetermination: одлучностrelief: олакшањеshadow: сенкаhowled: вијалиsubside: стишатиpeaks: врховаproperly: исправноconfidence: самоувереноjourney: путовањеfear: страхbrew: куватиecho: одзвањатиcontribute: допринетиfriendship: дружбаexperience: искуство

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Zlatibor Adventures: Friendship Tested on the Slopes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Хладан зимски ветар јурцао је око борових дрвећа, док се сунце пробијало кроз снежну завесу, стварајући сликовит призор на Златибору.En: A cold winter wind was racing around the borovih pine trees as the sun pierced through the snowy curtain, creating a picturesque scene on Zlatibor.Sr: Живахни дани испуњени снегом и авантурама чекали су троје пријатеља - Милоша, Луку и Јовану.En: Lively days filled with snow and adventures awaited the three friends - Miloš, Luka, and Jovana.Sr: Милош је већ замишљао бекство низ стрме скијашке стазе, док је Луки већ био на уму савршен снимак беле пејзажне чаролије, а Јована је само желела да се опусти у пријатној кабини са чашом топле чоколаде.En: Miloš was already imagining a descent down the steep ski slopes, while Luka had the perfect shot of the white landscape magic in mind, and Jovana just wanted to relax in a cozy cabin with a cup of hot chocolate.Sr: Док су се припремали за дан пуна узбуђења, Милош је нестрпљиво предложио да покуша напредну стазу.En: As they prepared for a day full of excitement, Miloš eagerly suggested trying the advanced slope.Sr: „То ће бити права авантура!En: "It will be a real adventure!"Sr: “ узвикну Милош.En: exclaimed Miloš.Sr: Јована је била уплашена.En: Jovana was frightened.Sr: „Милоше, стрме су стазе.En: "Miloš, the slopes are steep.Sr: Можда је опасно,“ рекла је с боловима у гласу.En: It might be dangerous," she said with a tremor in her voice.Sr: Лука је погледао наизменично у њих двоје, покушавајући да пронађе баланс између Милошеве страсти и Јованине узнемирености.En: Luka looked between the two, trying to find a balance between Miloš's passion and Jovana's unease.Sr: „Ја ћу ипак покушати,“ рекао је Милош самоуверено, осмехујући се пријатељима.En: "I'll try it anyway," Miloš said confidently, smiling at his friends.Sr: Лука је одлучио да остане са Јованом.En: Luka decided to stay with Jovana.Sr: „Добро ћемо провести време на лаганим стазама, а касније се срећемо за ручак,“ рекао је.En: "We'll have a good time on the easy slopes, and meet for lunch later," he said.Sr: Милош је кренуо и залеђени терен му је пружио озбиљан изазов.En: Miloš set off, and the icy terrain presented him with a serious challenge.Sr: Узбуђење се заменило са концентрацијом.En: Excitement was replaced with concentration.Sr: Осетио је како му пада адреналин када су се појавили ледени плочници.En: He felt his adrenaline surge when icy surfaces appeared.Sr: „Могу ја ово,“ мислио је.En: "I can do this," he thought.Sr: Срце му је лупало, али успео је да савлада стазу.En: His heart was pounding, but he managed to conquer the slope.Sr: После напорног спуста, Милош се вратио, очи му сијале од узбуђења.En: After a strenuous descent, Miloš returned, his eyes shining with excitement.Sr: Јована и Лука су већ били у топлом ресторану, спремни за ручак.En: Jovana and Luka were already in the warm restaurant, ready for lunch.Sr: „Како је било?En: "How was it?"Sr: “ питала је Јована, сада опуштена и осмехнута.En: Jovana asked, now relaxed and smiling.Sr: „Било је невероватно!En: "It was incredible!Sr: Али научио сам да морам бити опрезнији,“ признао је Милош, узимајући дуг гутљај топле супе.En: But I learned I need to be more cautious," Miloš admitted, taking a long sip of hot soup.Sr: Пријатељи су прошло већег дела дана уразговору и смеху.En: The friends spent the better part of the day in conversation and laughter.Sr: Уз топлину у души и задовољство у срцу, пријатељство им је постало снажније.En: With warmth in their souls and satisfaction in their hearts, their friendship grew stronger.Sr: Милош је научио да обузда своје авантуристичке апетите, док је Јована схватила да може веровати његовом умећу.En: Miloš learned to reign in his adventurous appetites, while Jovana realized she could trust his skills.Sr: Лука је био срећан да је њихов боравак на Златибору завршен уз осмехе и у дубљем пријатељству.En: Luka was happy that their stay at Zlatibor ended with smiles and a deeper friendship. Vocabulary Words:racing: јурцаоpierced: пробијалоpicturesque: сликовитadventure: авантураdescent: бекствоsteep: стрмеunease: узнемиреностиcozy: пријатнојtremor: боловимаconfidently: самоувереноterrain: теренchallenge: изазовexcitement: узбуђењеconcentration: концентрацијомsurge: падаconquer: савладаstrenuous: напорногshine: сијалеrelaxed: опуштенаcautious: опрезнијиconversation: у разговоруlaughter: смехуsatisfaction: задовољствоreign: обуздаappetites: апетитеtrust: вероватиskills: умећуsmiles: осмехиcurtain: завесуbalance: баланс

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Florentine Valentine's: Love Blooms in the Botanico Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca cammina con passo deciso, ma un po' nervoso, lungo le stradine di Firenze.En: Luca walks with a determined but slightly nervous step along the streets of Firenze.It: È febbraio e l'aria è fresca, ma c'è il sole.En: It is February, and the air is fresh, but the sun is shining.It: È San Valentino, e vuole trovare il regalo perfetto per Giulia, la sua compagna.En: It is Valentine's Day, and he wants to find the perfect gift for Giulia, his partner.It: Giulia ama l'arte e la natura, ed è una studentessa appassionata.En: Giulia loves art and nature, and she is a passionate student.It: I classici regali di cioccolatini e gioielli non sembrano adatti.En: The classic gifts of chocolates and jewelry don't seem suitable.It: Vuole qualcosa di più significativo.En: He wants something more meaningful.It: Decide di portarla al Giardino Botanico di Firenze.En: He decides to take her to the Giardino Botanico di Firenze.It: È un posto speciale, un rifugio di tranquillità nel cuore della città.En: It's a special place, a refuge of tranquility in the heart of the city.It: Anche in inverno, il giardino è un'esplosione di colori.En: Even in winter, the garden is an explosion of colors.It: Gli alberi sempreverdi e i fiori invernali creano un'atmosfera magica.En: The evergreen trees and winter flowers create a magical atmosphere.It: "Giulia, perché non facciamo una passeggiata al giardino oggi?"En: "Giulia, why don't we take a walk in the garden today?"It: propone Luca.En: Luca proposes.It: Giulia sorride.En: Giulia smiles.It: Adora quel posto.En: She loves that place.It: Arrivati al giardino, camminano mano nella mano.En: Upon arriving at the garden, they walk hand in hand.It: Percorrono i sentieri sinuosi, osservando la bellezza intorno a loro.En: They follow the winding paths, observing the beauty around them.It: Luca comincia a raccogliere fiori lungo il percorso.En: Luca begins to gather flowers along the way.It: Vuole creare un bouquet speciale, un dono fatto con amore e attenzione.En: He wants to create a special bouquet, a gift made with love and care.It: Mentre passeggiano, scoprono un angolo nascosto del giardino.En: As they stroll, they discover a hidden corner of the garden.It: Qui crescono i fiori preferiti di Giulia.En: Here grow Giulia's favorite flowers.It: È un momento perfetto.En: It's a perfect moment.It: L'ispirazione colpisce Luca.En: Inspiration strikes Luca.It: "Che ne dici di un picnic qui, tra i fiori?"En: "How about a picnic here, among the flowers?"It: chiede, mostrando il bouquet fatto con le sue mani.En: he asks, showing the bouquet made with his own hands.It: Giulia è sorpresa e felice.En: Giulia is surprised and happy.It: Non si aspetta un gesto così semplice e dolce.En: She doesn't expect such a simple and sweet gesture.It: Siedono sull'erba, condividendo del pane e formaggio che Luca ha portato.En: They sit on the grass, sharing some bread and cheese that Luca brought.It: Parlano, ridono e si godono la bellezza del momento.En: They talk, laugh, and enjoy the beauty of the moment.It: Luca capisce che l'amore si trova nelle esperienze condivise.En: Luca realizes that love is found in shared experiences.It: Giulia apprezza il pensiero, il tempo passato insieme.En: Giulia appreciates the thought, the time spent together.It: Si sente più vicino a lei che mai.En: He feels closer to her than ever.It: Il sole inizia a calare, colorando il cielo di sfumature rosate.En: The sun begins to set, painting the sky with pink hues.It: Si avviano verso casa, mano nella mano, felici.En: They head towards home, hand in hand, happy.It: Il regalo perfetto per Giulia non era materiale.En: The perfect gift for Giulia was not material.It: Era il momento, il ricordo, l'esperienza vissuta insieme.En: It was the moment, the memory, the experience lived together.It: Luca sorride.En: Luca smiles.It: Ha imparato che l'affetto si dimostra con gesti sinceri, non con oggetti costosi.En: He has learned that affection is shown with sincere gestures, not expensive objects.It: Giulia stringe la sua mano, grata per quell'indimenticabile San Valentino.En: Giulia squeezes his hand, grateful for that unforgettable Valentine's Day. Vocabulary Words:the step: il passodetermined: decisothe partner: la compagnathe gift: il regalosuitable: adattimeaningful: significativothe refuge: il rifugiothe tranquility: la tranquillitàthe heart: il cuorethe explosion: l'esplosionethe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe path: il sentierothe bouquet: il bouquetthe corner: l'angolothe inspiration: l'ispirazioneto stroll: passeggiarethe gesture: il gestoto share: condividerethe grass: l'erbathe experience: l'esperienzathe memory: il ricordothe moment: il momentoto appreciate: apprezzareto squeeze: stringereunforgettable: indimenticabilethe hues: le sfumaturethe student: la studentessato observe: osservareto gather: raccoglierepassionate: appassionata

Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Missing Vase: A Winter Mystery at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: På en stille vintermorgen var der en spænding i luften på Statens Naturhistoriske Museum i København.En: On a quiet winter morning, there was a tension in the air at the Statens Naturhistoriske Museum in København.Da: Snefnug dalede blidt udenfor de store vinduer, og varmen fra indelukkede besøgende blandede sig med duften af gammelt træ og historie.En: Snowflakes gently drifted outside the large windows, and the warmth from the enclosed visitors mingled with the scent of old wood and history.Da: I midten af museet stod Lars, museumsvagt igennem mange år.En: In the center of the museum stood Lars, a museum guard for many years.Da: Han bar sin uniform med stolthed og hadede tanken om, at noget kunne gå galt på hans vagt.En: He wore his uniform with pride and hated the thought that something might go wrong on his watch.Da: Denne dag var speciel.En: This day was special.Da: En ny udstilling med gamle artefakter trak mange besøgende til, og det betød ekstra opmærksomhed for Lars.En: A new exhibition featuring ancient artifacts attracted many visitors, which meant extra attention for Lars.Da: Ved siden af ham gik Freja, en entusiastisk arkæologistuderende.En: Next to him walked Freja, an enthusiastic archaeology student.Da: Hun var nervøs men spændt over at være en del af noget så vigtigt.En: She was nervous but excited to be part of something so important.Da: Hun havde hørt rygter om en særlig gæst, Maja, der kendte utrolig meget til museets samling.En: She had heard rumors of a special guest, Maja, who knew an incredible amount about the museum's collection.Da: Pludselig kom der en alarm.En: Suddenly, an alarm went off.Da: En artefakt manglede.En: An artifact was missing.Da: En gammel vase, sjælden og uvurderlig, var ikke længere i sit glasmontre.En: An old vase, rare and invaluable, was no longer in its glass case.Da: Lars følte sit hjerte banke hurtigere.En: Lars felt his heart beat faster.Da: Hvordan kunne dette ske på hans vagt?En: How could this happen on his watch?Da: Han måtte finde den forsvundne vase for at beskytte både museets og hans eget ry.En: He had to find the missing vase to protect both the museum's and his own reputation.Da: Freja besluttede, at dette var hendes chance til at bevise sit værd.En: Freja decided that this was her chance to prove her worth.Da: Hun svor at løse mysteriet sammen med Lars.En: She vowed to solve the mystery alongside Lars.Da: De gik systematisk gennem udstillingen og talte med hver besøgende, indtil de stødte på Maja, der stod og kiggede intenst på en anden skærm.En: They systematically went through the exhibition and talked to every visitor, until they encountered Maja, who was intently looking at another display.Da: "Undskyld mig," sagde Freja.En: "Excuse me," said Freja.Da: "Har du lagt mærke til noget mistænkeligt?"En: "Have you noticed anything suspicious?"Da: Maja smilede, men hendes øjne skjulte noget.En: Maja smiled, but there was something hidden in her eyes.Da: "Måske," svarede hun.En: "Perhaps," she replied.Da: "Nogle gange er det, vi ser, ikke altid det der er."En: "Sometimes what we see is not always what it is."Da: Lars og Freja fandt ud af, at Maja vidste meget mere om vase-end hendes umiddelbare handlinger afslørede.En: Lars and Freja discovered that Maja knew much more about the vase than her initial actions revealed.Da: Efterhånden, og med diskrete spørgsmål, forstod de, at Maja forsøgte at rette en fejl.En: Gradually, and with discreet questions, they understood that Maja was trying to correct a mistake.Da: Vasen var blevet placeret med forkert information.En: The vase had been placed with incorrect information.Da: Maja, en historiker, ønskede at vende det til sin rette plads.En: Maja, a historian, wanted to return it to its rightful place.Da: I nattens mulm og mørke, uden at alarmere nogen, fulgte Lars og Freja Maja.En: Under the cover of night, without alerting anyone, Lars and Freja followed Maja.Da: De fandt hende på vej til at returnere vasen.En: They found her on her way to return the vase.Da: Maja løftede vasen forsigtigt og satte den tilbage på sin rette piedestal med den rigtige information.En: Maja carefully lifted the vase and placed it back on its rightful pedestal with the correct information.Da: Lars så lettet ud.En: Lars looked relieved.Da: "Din hjælp er uundværlig," sagde han til Maja.En: "Your help is invaluable," he said to Maja.Da: "Måske kan du hjælpe os med at formidle den rigtige historie om denne vase."En: "Perhaps you can help us convey the correct story about this vase."Da: Freja smilte, stolt af deres teamwork.En: Freja smiled, proud of their teamwork.Da: Denne oplevelse lærte hende, hvor komplekst museumsarbejde kunne være, og hun lærte, at selv en ældre vagt som Lars kunne være en fantastisk mentor.En: This experience taught her how complex museum work could be, and she learned that even an older guard like Lars could be a fantastic mentor.Da: Da dagen sluttede, havde museet genvundet sin orden og respekt, og sneen faldt stadig blidt udenfor.En: As the day ended, the museum had regained its order and respect, and the snow was still gently falling outside.Da: Lars gik hjem med en ny tro på den unge generation, og Freja vidste, at hendes krav på museets fremtid kun lige var begyndt.En: Lars went home with a renewed faith in the younger generation, and Freja knew that her claim on the museum's future had only just begun.Da: Maja var forsvundet ligeså mystisk som hun var kommet, men havde efterladt sin viden sammen med et tilbageført, uvurderligt artefakt.En: Maja disappeared just as mysteriously as she had arrived, but left her knowledge along with a returned, invaluable artifact. Vocabulary Words:tension: spændingdrifted: daledemingled: blandedeartifact: artefaktinvaluable: uvurderligvowed: svorsuspicious: mistænkeligtdiscreet: diskretepedestal: piedestalconvey: formidlenervous: nervøsvisitor: besøgendeintrigued: intensexhibition: udstillinguniform: uniformcorrect: retterumors: rygterhistorian: historikerrelieved: lettetmystery: mysterietencountered: stødte påcorrect: rigtigsystematically: systematiskblame: bevægementor: mentorregained: genvundetblend: blandefaith: trointently: intensmistake: fejl

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Trapped in Tradition: A Snowy Day at the Nordiska Museet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll tätt mot marken när Lennart, Elin och Astrid klev av bussen vid Djurgårdsbron.En: The snow was falling heavily on the ground as Lennart, Elin, and Astrid got off the bus at Djurgårdsbron.Sv: Vinterkylan bet i kinderna och andedräkten lös som rök i den kalla luften.En: The winter chill bit at their cheeks, and their breath shimmered like smoke in the cold air.Sv: Trots vädret var de alla spända inför dagen.En: Despite the weather, they were all excited for the day ahead.Sv: Lennart, en ivrig älskare av historia, hade länge velat besöka Nordiska Museet för att se utställningen om traditionella svenska folkdräkter.En: Lennart, a keen lover of history, had long wanted to visit the Nordiska Museet to see the exhibition on traditional Swedish folk costumes.Sv: "Kom igen, Elin!"En: "Come on, Elin!"Sv: sa Lennart och försökte uppmuntra sin kusin.En: said Lennart, trying to encourage his cousin.Sv: "Du kommer verkligen att gilla det här, jag lovar."En: "You're really going to like this, I promise."Sv: Elin sneglade mot museets mäktiga byggnad.En: Elin glanced at the museum's imposing building.Sv: "Jag vet inte, Lennart," svarade hon tveksamt.En: "I don't know, Lennart," she replied hesitantly.Sv: "Jag vill gärna se mer av Stockholm istället för att spendera hela dagen inne."En: "I'd like to see more of Stockholm instead of spending the whole day indoors."Sv: Astrid log uppmuntrande åt Elin.En: Astrid smiled encouragingly at Elin.Sv: "Vi kan hinna med båda.En: "We can manage both.Sv: Jag vet några bra platser i närheten vi kan utforska efteråt, om du vill."En: I know some great places nearby we can explore afterward, if you'd like."Sv: Inne på museet välkomnades de av den varma luften och doften av gamla träbänkar.En: Inside the museum, they were greeted by the warm air and the smell of old wooden benches.Sv: De stora hallarna var fyllda med färgglada utställningar och ljudet av viskande röster.En: The large halls were filled with colorful exhibitions and the sound of whispering voices.Sv: Väggarna var prydda med berättelser om svenskt liv genom tiderna.En: The walls were adorned with stories of Swedish life throughout the ages.Sv: "Kolla på den här dräkten!"En: "Look at this costume!"Sv: utropade Lennart och pekade på en ståtlig folkdräkt från Dalarna.En: exclaimed Lennart, pointing at a magnificent folk costume from Dalarna.Sv: "Jag älskar hur de har bevarat dessa traditioner."En: "I love how they've preserved these traditions."Sv: Elin lutade sig närmare.En: Elin leaned closer.Sv: "Hur gamla är de här dräkterna egentligen?"En: "How old are these costumes, really?"Sv: Astrid förklarade entusiastiskt, "Vissa av dem är flera hundra år gamla.En: Astrid explained enthusiastically, "Some of them are several hundred years old.Sv: De är ett fönster till vårt förflutna."En: They are a window into our past."Sv: Elin lyssnade intresserat medan snöflingorna utanför täckte staden med ett tjockt vitt täcke.En: Elin listened with interest as snowflakes outside covered the city with a thick white blanket.Sv: Plötsligt tjöt vädret till från utanför fönstret, och en guide meddelade att en snöstorm tvingat museet att stänga sina dörrar tillfälligt.En: Suddenly, the weather howled from outside the window, and a guide announced that a snowstorm had forced the museum to close its doors temporarily.Sv: "Vi är fast här ett tag," sa Astrid med ett leende.En: "We're stuck here for a while," said Astrid with a smile.Sv: "Men vi har god tid att utforska nu."En: "But we have plenty of time to explore now."Sv: De fortsatte turen bland folkdräkter, verktyg och gamla fotografier.En: They continued their tour among the folk costumes, tools, and old photographs.Sv: Tiden flöt på, och till slut fann sig Elin fascinerad av historierna och detaljerna i utställningarna.En: Time passed by, and eventually, Elin found herself captivated by the stories and the details in the exhibitions.Sv: "Jag antar att jag förstår varför du gillar det här, Lennart," medgav hon med ett skratt.En: "I guess I understand why you like this, Lennart," she admitted with a laugh.Sv: När stormen äntligen lugnat sig och museet öppnade sina dörrar igen, steg det trevliga sällskapet ut i friska luften.En: When the storm finally calmed down and the museum reopened its doors, the pleasant company stepped out into the fresh air.Sv: Snön gnistrade som stjärnor mot gatlyktornas sken.En: The snow sparkled like stars against the glow of the streetlights.Sv: "Så, vad sägs om att vi utforskar mer av Stockholm tillsammans?"En: "So, how about we explore more of Stockholm together?"Sv: föreslog Lennart.En: Lennart suggested.Sv: Han såg på Elin som nu hade en ny glöd i ögonen.En: He looked at Elin, who now had a new spark in her eyes.Sv: "Kanske Gamla Stan?"En: "Maybe Gamla Stan?"Sv: "Ja!"En: "Yes!"Sv: svarade Elin ivrigt.En: replied Elin eagerly.Sv: "Jag vill se allt mitt nya intresse kan erbjuda."En: "I want to see everything my new interest can offer."Sv: Astrid hängde på, och tillsammans gick de vidare, berikade av dagens upptäckter och med ett djupare band till varandra och den historia de delade.En: Astrid joined in, and together they moved on, enriched by the day's discoveries and with a deeper bond to each other and the history they shared. Vocabulary Words:falling: föllheavily: tättwinter: vintercheeks: kindernabreath: andedräktenlover: älskareencourage: uppmuntraglanced: snegladeimposing: mäktigahesitantly: tveksamtindoors: inneencouragingly: uppmuntrandeexplore: utforskaexhibition: utställningencostumes: dräkteradorned: pryddamagnificent: ståtligpreserved: bevaratwindow: fönsterblanket: täckehowled: tjötstorm: snöstormtemporarily: tillfälligtcaptivated: fascineradsparkled: gnistradeglow: skeneagerly: ivrigtbond: banddiscoveries: upptäckterenthusiastically: entusiastiskt

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Siblings in Snow: Navigating Family and Personal Paths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-06-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park var stille denne vinterdagen.En: Vigeland Park was quiet this winter day.No: Snøen dekket bakken som et mykt teppe, og sterke skulpturer tittet frem fra den hvite expanse.En: Snow covered the ground like a soft blanket, and strong sculptures peered out from the white expanse.No: Knut gikk sakte gjennom parken.En: Knut walked slowly through the park.No: Han skulle møte Sigrid.En: He was going to meet Sigrid.No: Det hadde gått et år siden de sist så hverandre.En: It had been a year since they last saw each other.No: Knut hadde savnet henne, men også vært frustrert.En: Knut had missed her, but he had also been frustrated.No: Familien trengte hjelp, og han følte seg ansvarlig.En: The family needed help, and he felt responsible.No: Sigrid sto ved siden av en stor skulptur, pakket inn i et tykt skjerf.En: Sigrid stood beside a large sculpture, wrapped in a thick scarf.No: Hun så på skulpturen som viste en familie i en varm omfavnelse.En: She looked at the sculpture depicting a family in a warm embrace.No: Hun smilte da hun så broren komme.En: She smiled when she saw her brother coming.No: "Knut," sa hun med varme i stemmen.En: "Knut," she said warmly.No: Knut svarte med et lite smil.En: Knut answered with a small smile.No: "Hei, Sigrid.En: "Hi, Sigrid.No: Hvordan har du det?En: How are you?"No: ""Jeg har det bra," svarte hun.En: "I'm doing well," she replied.No: "Jeg har tenkt mye på deg og familien.En: "I've been thinking a lot about you and the family."No: "De begynte å gå rundt i parken sammen.En: They began to walk around the park together.No: Det var en kjølig, men klar vinterdag.En: It was a chilly but clear winter day.No: Knut trakk pusten dypt før han begynte å snakke.En: Knut took a deep breath before he began to speak.No: "Vi savner deg hjemme.En: "We miss you at home.No: Foreldrene våre trenger hjelp med butikken.En: Our parents need help with the store.No: Jeg vil gjerne ha deg der.En: I would really like to have you there."No: "Sigrid så på broren sin, og deretter på skulpturene rundt dem.En: Sigrid looked at her brother, and then at the sculptures around them.No: "Jeg vet det, Knut.En: "I know, Knut.No: Men jeg trenger å finne min egen vei også.En: But I need to find my own path too.No: Jeg vil bli fotograf.En: I want to become a photographer."No: "Knut stoppet opp ved en annen skulptur, en som viste et barn som ga slipp på en annen.En: Knut stopped at another sculpture, one that showed a child letting go of another.No: "Jeg forstår.En: "I understand.No: Det er bare.En: It's just...No: Jeg synes det er tøft å klare alt alene.En: I find it tough to manage everything alone."No: "Sigrid la en hånd på armen hans.En: Sigrid placed a hand on his arm.No: "Jeg kan hjelpe, bare ikke hele tiden.En: "I can help, just not all the time.No: Jeg vil besøke oftere.En: I will visit more often.No: Vi kan finne en balanse.En: We can find a balance."No: "De gikk videre, og etter en stund stoppet de igjen ved en annen skulptur.En: They continued walking, and after a while, they stopped again at another sculpture.No: Denne viste en mor og far med åpne hender.En: This one showed a mother and father with open arms.No: Knut pustet dypt inn.En: Knut took a deep breath.No: "Du har rett, Sigrid.En: "You're right, Sigrid.No: Vi kan ikke holde deg tilbake.En: We can't hold you back.No: Jeg stoler på at du gjør det som er best for deg.En: I trust that you will do what's best for you.No: Og vi vil alltid være her for deg, uansett hva.En: And we will always be here for you, no matter what."No: ""Det betyr mye for meg, Knut," sa Sigrid, synlig rørt.En: "That means a lot to me, Knut," said Sigrid, visibly touched.No: "Og jeg vil ikke glemme hvor jeg kommer fra.En: "And I won't forget where I come from.No: Familien er viktig for meg.En: Family is important to me."No: "Solen begynte å forsvinne bak trærne, og lysene i parken ga et magisk skinn over snøen.En: The sun began to disappear behind the trees, and the lights in the park cast a magical glow over the snow.No: De begynte å gå tilbake, begge med en ny forståelse og et løfte om at familien ville forbli en viktig del av livet deres, selv om veiene deres var forskjellige.En: They began to walk back, both with a new understanding and a promise that the family would remain an important part of their lives, even though their paths were different. Vocabulary Words:quiet: stilleblanket: teppesculptures: skulpturerexpanse: expansefrustrated: frustrertresponsible: ansvarligdepicting: visteembrace: omfavnelsechilly: kjøligtough: tøftmanage: klarebalance: balansepromise: løftepaths: veiertouched: rørtdisappear: forsvinnecast: gamagical: magiskglow: skinnground: bakkenwrapped: pakketscarves: skjerfbreathe: pustestore: butikkenpath: veiphotographer: fotografletting go: ga slippopen arms: åpne hendertrust: stolerremain: forbli

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Home: Carmen's Dance Under El Yunque's Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de la selva de El Yunque, bajo el dosel verde, los sonidos del bosque se mezclan con la música de Carnaval.En: In the heart of the selva of El Yunque, under the green canopy, the sounds of the forest mix with the music of Carnival.Es: Carmen llegó desde Nueva York a Puerto Rico, buscando algo más que una simple reunión familiar.En: Carmen arrived from Nueva York to Puerto Rico, looking for something more than just a simple family reunion.Es: Quiere sentir esa conexión que a veces se le escapa.En: She wants to feel that connection that sometimes eludes her.Es: Carmen camina con Luis y María por el sendero del bosque.En: Carmen walks with Luis and María along the forest trail.Es: Luis, su primo, canta una canción alegre mientras su hermana, María, rie.En: Luis, her cousin, sings a cheerful song while his sister, María, laughs.Es: Carmen los observa, sintiendo un pequeño nudo en el estómago.En: Carmen watches them, feeling a small knot in her stomach.Es: ¿Cómo puede ella, con sus zapatos relucientes y su español entrecortado, pertenecer realmente aquí?En: How can she, with her shiny shoes and her halting Spanish, truly belong here?Es: A lo lejos, la familia prepara la celebración.En: In the distance, the family prepares the celebration.Es: Las mesas se llenan de platos coloridos, olores que despiertan recuerdos de infancia.En: The tables are filled with colorful dishes, smells that awaken childhood memories.Es: Carmen ve a su abuela, quien mueve una cazuela, agitándola suavemente.En: Carmen sees her grandmother, who is stirring a pot, shaking it gently.Es: El aire huele a arroz con gandules y lechón asado.En: The air smells of arroz con gandules and roasted lechón.Es: El ambiente es cálido, acogedor.En: The atmosphere is warm, welcoming.Es: Y sin embargo, Carmen se siente como si estuviera mirando a través de una ventana, separada de todo.En: And yet, Carmen feels as if she is looking through a window, separated from it all.Es: La música comienza a sonar más fuerte.En: The music starts to play louder.Es: Tambores vibrantes y maracas animadas.En: Vibrant drums and lively maracas.Es: Luis agarra su mano, llevándola al centro de la fiesta.En: Luis grabs her hand, leading her to the center of the party.Es: "Baila, Carmen", dice riendo.En: "Dance, Carmen," he says, laughing.Es: Ella duda, pero algo dentro de ella quiere responder al llamado del ritmo.En: She hesitates, but something inside her wants to answer the call of the rhythm.Es: Poco a poco, Carmen se suelta.En: Little by little, Carmen lets go.Es: El sonido de la música llena su corazón.En: The sound of the music fills her heart.Es: Mira a sus primos, tías y abuelos bailando alrededor de una fogata que crepita al centro.En: She looks at her cousins, aunts, and grandparents dancing around a crackling bonfire in the center.Es: Siente un calor subir desde sus pies, transformando su inseguridad en confianza.En: She feels a warmth rising from her feet, transforming her insecurity into confidence.Es: Carmen se ríe.En: Carmen laughs.Es: Sus miedos se desvanecen con cada movimiento de sus caderas.En: Her fears fade away with every move of her hips.Es: De repente, entiende que pertenecer no es simplemente compartir un espacio, es ser parte activa de ese espacio.En: Suddenly, she understands that belonging is not simply sharing a space; it is being an active part of that space.Es: La música es fuerte, su familia está cerca.En: The music is strong, her family is close.Es: Carmen sabe que está en casa.En: Carmen knows she is home.Es: Al final de la noche, mientras la luna se asoma tímidamente entre las hojas, Carmen se sienta con María y Luis.En: At the end of the night, as the moon peeks timidly through the leaves, Carmen sits with María and Luis.Es: Observa a su familia, riendo, disfrutando juntos.En: She watches her family, laughing, enjoying together.Es: Siente una paz profunda.En: She feels a deep peace.Es: El corazón le late con fuerza, pero ya no por la duda, sino por el orgullo de ser parte de todo esto.En: Her heart beats strongly, but no longer from doubt, rather from the pride of being part of all of this.Es: Así, bajo las estrellas del Caribe y la sombra de los árboles de El Yunque, Carmen encuentra esa conexión que tanto buscaba.En: Thus, under the Caribbean stars and the shadow of the trees of El Yunque, Carmen finds that connection she was so searching for.Es: Y mientras el último tambor resuena en la noche, ella sonríe, sabiendo que su hogar siempre estará esperándola.En: And as the last drum resonates in the night, she smiles, knowing that her home will always be waiting for her. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe jungle: la selvathe canopy: el doselto mix: mezclarthe reunion: la reuniónto elude: escaparthe trail: el senderothe stomach: el estómagoto belong: pertenecerthe dish: el platothe stewpot: la cazuelato stir: moverthe smell: el olorto roast: asarto hesitate: dudarthe drum: el tamborthe maraca: la maracato lead: llevarthe rhythm: el ritmoto let go: soltarseto crackle: crepitarthe insecurity: la inseguridadthe confidence: la confianzato fade away: desvanecerseto_transform: transformarthe pride: el orgulloto peek: asomarsethe peace: la pazto beat: latirto resonate: resonar

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Doubt to Masterpiece: The Joy of Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I den lilla byn, omgiven av snötäckta fält och evigt gröna skogar, var det dags för den årliga vinterfestivalen.En: In the small village, surrounded by snow-covered fields and evergreen forests, it was time for the annual winter festival.Sv: Byborna, insvepta i sina varmaste kappor, samlades på torget.En: The villagers, wrapped in their warmest coats, gathered in the square.Sv: Festliga ljus lyste upp de små trästugorna och en doft av kanel och nybakat bröd fyllde luften.En: Festive lights illuminated the small wooden cottages, and a scent of cinnamon and freshly baked bread filled the air.Sv: Erik, byns tyste och eftertänksamma snickare, gick genom folkmassan.En: Erik, the village's quiet and thoughtful carpenter, walked through the crowd.Sv: Han ville vinna isstatytävlingen.En: He wanted to win the ice sculpture competition.Sv: Det här var hans chans att visa sina färdigheter och få den uppmärksamhet han drömde om.En: This was his chance to show his skills and get the attention he dreamed of.Sv: Men hans hjärta var tungt av tvivel.En: But his heart was heavy with doubt.Sv: Han hade inte alla verktyg han behövde.En: He didn't have all the tools he needed.Sv: Hans tro på sig själv var svag.En: His confidence in himself was weak.Sv: Sofia, hans bästa vän, såg honom på torget.En: Sofia, his best friend, saw him in the square.Sv: Hon vinkade glatt och kom till honom.En: She waved happily and approached him.Sv: "Hej Erik!En: "Hi Erik!Sv: Du ser bekymrad ut.En: You look worried.Sv: Hur går det med statyn?"En: How is the sculpture going?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: "Jag vet inte," Erik svarade och suckade djupt.En: "I don't know," Erik replied, sighing deeply.Sv: "Jag behöver fler material och kanske lite hjälp."En: "I need more materials and maybe a bit of help."Sv: "Kom, vi kan leta tillsammans," föreslog Sofia med ett leende.En: "Come on, we can search together," Sofia suggested with a smile.Sv: Efter några timmar hade de samlat allt Erik behövde.En: After a few hours, they had gathered everything Erik needed.Sv: Han beslutade sig för att fråga Lars, en erfaren skulptör, om råd.En: He decided to ask Lars, an experienced sculptor, for advice.Sv: Stoltheten satte dock först stopp för honom.En: Pride, however, first held him back.Sv: Men till slut övervann han sin tvekan.En: But in the end, he overcame his hesitation.Sv: "Lars, kan du hjälpa mig lite?"En: "Lars, can you help me a little?"Sv: frågade Erik blygt när han kom till Lars verkstad.En: Erik asked shyly when he came to Lars's workshop.Sv: "Naturligtvis," svarade Lars, varsamt.En: "Of course," Lars replied gently.Sv: Han förklarade för Erik hur man kunde förbättra grunden till statyn.En: He explained to Erik how to improve the base of the sculpture.Sv: Dagen för festivalen kom.En: The day of the festival arrived.Sv: Erik arbetade hårt hela dagen, skapade en ståtlig skulptur föreställande en dansande älgflock.En: Erik worked hard all day, creating a magnificent sculpture depicting a dancing herd of moose.Sv: Men när kvällen föll, blev snön tyngre och botten svagare.En: But as evening fell, the snow grew heavier, and the base weakened.Sv: Med ett krasande ljud kollapsade skulpturen.En: With a crashing sound, the sculpture collapsed.Sv: Erik stod närmast förtvivlad.En: Erik stood almost in despair.Sv: Sofia sprang fram till honom.En: Sofia rushed over to him.Sv: "Du kan göra det, Erik!En: "You can do it, Erik!Sv: Vi fixar det tillsammans!"En: We'll fix it together!"Sv: ropade hon.En: she shouted.Sv: Lars lade en hand på hans axel.En: Lars put a hand on his shoulder.Sv: "Ibland är den bästa konsten den som kommer från hjärtat, Erik."En: "Sometimes the best art is the one that comes from the heart, Erik."Sv: Med förnyad beslutsamhet började Erik om.En: With renewed determination, Erik began anew.Sv: Tillsammans med Sofia och med Lars uppmuntran skapade han snabbt en ny staty.En: Together with Sofia and with Lars's encouragement, he quickly created a new statue.Sv: Denna gång en färgglad vinterfågel.En: This time, a colorful winter bird.Sv: Så vacker, så levande.En: So beautiful, so vibrant.Sv: När natten föll och ljusen från torget glittrade på den nya skulpturen, applåderade publiken högt.En: As night fell and the lights from the square glittered on the new sculpture, the audience applauded loudly.Sv: "Det är fantastisk, Erik!"En: "It's amazing, Erik!"Sv: Sofia kramade om honom.En: Sofia hugged him.Sv: Erik log.En: Erik smiled.Sv: Han insåg att han inte behövde perfektion för att vara lycklig.En: He realized he didn't need perfection to be happy.Sv: Ibland var det nog att samarbeta och låta fantasin flöda fritt.En: Sometimes, it was enough to collaborate and let the imagination flow freely.Sv: Och i detta ögonblick, i det lilla torgets ljusglimmer, kände han sig mer än bara en snickare.En: And in this moment, in the little square's shimmering light, he felt more than just a carpenter.Sv: Han var en skapare.En: He was a creator.Sv: Festivalen fortsatte med musik och skratt, medan Erik, Sofia och Lars stod tillsammans, stolta och glada över deras gemensamma mästerverk.En: The festival continued with music and laughter, while Erik, Sofia, and Lars stood together, proud and happy over their joint masterpiece. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: omgivenevergreen: evigt grönafestival: festivalenvillagers: bybornawrapped: insveptacottages: trästugornascent: doftthoughtful: eftertänksammacompetition: tävlingendoubt: tvivelconfidence: tro på sig självsuggested: föreslogmaterials: materialovercame: övervannhesitation: tvekangently: varsamtimprove: förbättrabase: grundenmagnificent: ståtligherd: älgflockcollapsed: kollapsadedespair: förtvivladdetermination: beslutsamhetvibrant: levandeapplauded: applåderaderealized: insågcollaborate: samarbetacreator: skaparejoint: gemensammamasterpiece: mästerverk

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Valley of Serendipity: Unplanned Paths to Peace and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón del Valle de Guadalupe, donde las colinas verdes se extienden bajo un cielo despejado, Marcela caminaba entre las vides con su amigo Luis.En: In the heart of the Valle de Guadalupe, where the green hills stretch out under a clear sky, Marcela was walking among the vines with her friend Luis.Es: Habían llegado al valle buscando paz y buen vino.En: They had come to the valley seeking peace and good wine.Es: Era invierno, pero el sol brillaba con suavidad.En: It was winter, but the sun shone gently.Es: Marcela, una entusiasta del vino y una profesional agobiada por su trabajo en la ciudad, estaba decidida a aprender más y relajarse.En: Marcela, a wine enthusiast and a professional overwhelmed by her city job, was determined to learn more and relax.Es: Luis, siempre el aventurero, la persuadió a dejar atrás sus planes estrictos.En: Luis, always the adventurer, persuaded her to leave her strict plans behind.Es: Mientras recorrían el viñedo, se encontraron con Javier, un joven guía local con ojos brillantes y energía inagotable.En: As they toured the vineyard, they encountered Javier, a young local guide with bright eyes and boundless energy.Es: Javier soñaba con tener su propia bodega algún día.En: Javier dreamed of having his own winery someday.Es: Invitó a Marcela y a Luis a una cata improvisada.En: He invited Marcela and Luis to an impromptu wine tasting.Es: A Luis le pareció una estupenda idea.En: To Luis, it seemed like a wonderful idea.Es: “Marcela, debes probar esto.En: “Marcela, you must try this.Es: Confía en mí”, dijo Luis.En: Trust me,” said Luis.Es: Javier ofreció a Marcela una copa de un vino rojo robusto.En: Javier offered Marcela a glass of robust red wine.Es: Ella sonrió, pero su mente todavía repasaba las actividades que había anotado en su agenda.En: She smiled, but her mind was still going over the activities she had written down in her planner.Es: Sin embargo, bajo la influencia del valle y el entusiasmo de Luis, decidió dejar de lado el control.En: However, under the valley's influence and Luis's enthusiasm, she decided to let go of control.Es: Ese día, Javier los llevó a un lugar escondido en el viñedo.En: That day, Javier took them to a hidden spot in the vineyard.Es: Se sentaron sobre una manta y compartieron un picnic sencillo: queso, pan y más vino.En: They sat on a blanket and shared a simple picnic: cheese, bread, and more wine.Es: El aire era fresco, y el paisaje, perfecto.En: The air was fresh, and the landscape was perfect.Es: “¿Por qué viniste al valle?”, preguntó Javier, mirándola con interés genuino.En: “Why did you come to the valley?” Javier asked, looking at her with genuine interest.Es: “Quería escapar.En: “I wanted to escape.Es: El trabajo es demasiado.En: Work is too much.Es: Quiero tranquilidad”, respondió Marcela.En: I want peace,” Marcela replied.Es: Durante la conversación, Marcela y Javier descubrieron una conexión inesperada.En: During the conversation, Marcela and Javier discovered an unexpected connection.Es: Compartieron sueños y aspiraciones.En: They shared dreams and aspirations.Es: La risa era fácil, y el tiempo pasó volando.En: Laughter came easily, and time flew by.Es: El día de San Valentín se acercaba, y para Marcela, parecía que la vida le daba una sorpresa anticipada.En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and for Marcela, it seemed life was giving her an early surprise.Es: Decidió que no quería regresar de inmediato a la ciudad.En: She decided she didn't want to return to the city immediately.Es: Quería explorar más con Javier.En: She wanted to explore more with Javier.Es: “¿Qué te parece quedarte unos días más?”, sugirió Luis.En: “How about staying a few more days?” suggested Luis.Es: Marcela finalmente entendió que el momento y la compañía eran más valiosos que su itinerario.En: Marcela finally understood that the moment and the company were more valuable than her itinerary.Es: Así, extendió su estadía, dispuesta a descubrir no solo más sobre el vino, sino también sobre la vida y el amor.En: Thus, she extended her stay, willing to discover not only more about wine but also about life and love.Es: El Valle de Guadalupe, con su paz y encanto, le mostró a Marcela que a veces, los planes más bellos son aquellos que uno no hace.En: The Valle de Guadalupe, with its peace and charm, showed Marcela that sometimes, the most beautiful plans are those one doesn't make.Es: Y, quizás, en esa extensión de su viaje, encontró más de lo que había estado buscando.En: And perhaps, in extending her trip, she found more than she had been seeking. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe valley: el vallethe vine: la vidthe winter: el inviernothe enthusiast: el/la entusiastathe itinerary: el itinerariothe influence: la influenciathe vineyard: el viñedothe wine tasting: la catathe adventurer: el aventurerothe peace: la pazthe charm: el encantothe cheese: el quesothe bread: el panthe picnic: el picnicthe company: la compañíathe city: la ciudadthe surprise: la sorpresathe landscape: el paisajethe energy: la energíathe sun: el solthe activity: la actividadthe agenda: la agendathe dream: el sueñothe aspiration: la aspiraciónthe connection: la conexiónto persuade: persuadirto relax: relajarseto extend: extenderto escape: escapar

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love in Rotterdam: A Winter Café Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een koude februaridag in Rotterdam wandelde Maarten naar het café om de hoek.En: On a cold February day in Rotterdam, Maarten walked to the café around the corner.Nl: Het was bijna Valentijnsdag, en de straten waren bedekt met een zachte laag sneeuw.En: It was almost Valentine's Day, and the streets were covered with a soft layer of snow.Nl: Het café, een bekende plek voor hem en zijn vrienden, straalde warmte uit met zijn houten interieur en zachte verlichting.En: The café, a familiar place for him and his friends, exuded warmth with its wooden interior and soft lighting.Nl: De geur van versgemalen koffie vulde de lucht.En: The smell of freshly ground coffee filled the air.Nl: Maarten voelde zich niet best.En: Maarten didn't feel well.Nl: Zijn hoofd deed pijn, zijn keel was schor en zijn lichaam voelde zwaar.En: His head ached, his throat was hoarse, and his body felt heavy.Nl: Toch was vandaag de dag waarop hij Elsa, zijn goede vriendin, zijn ware gevoelens wilde vertellen.En: Still, today was the day he wanted to tell Elsa, his good friend, his true feelings.Nl: Ze zaten vaak samen in dit café met hun goede vriend Jeroen.En: They often sat together in this café with their good friend Jeroen.Nl: Maar dit keer wilde hij alleen met Elsa zijn.En: But this time he wanted to be alone with Elsa.Nl: Bij binnenkomst zag Maarten Elsa al zitten bij hun vaste tafel.En: Upon entering, Maarten saw Elsa already seated at their usual table.Nl: Ze lachte toen ze hem zag en zwaaide vrolijk.En: She laughed when she saw him and waved cheerfully.Nl: Hij probeerde terug te lachen, maar het kostte moeite.En: He tried to smile back, but it took effort.Nl: Ze hadden afgesproken onder het voorwendsel van een gewone koffiedate, maar voor Maarten betekende het meer.En: They had arranged to meet under the pretense of an ordinary coffee date, but for Maarten, it meant more.Nl: "Hoe gaat het?"En: "How are you?"Nl: vroeg Elsa, terwijl ze een warme kop chocolademelk voor hem neerzette.En: asked Elsa, as she set a warm cup of hot chocolate in front of him.Nl: Maarten glimlachte zwakjes.En: Maarten smiled weakly.Nl: "Beetje moe, denk ik," zei hij.En: "A bit tired, I think," he said.Nl: Zijn neus begon te jeuken, en hij voelde een nies opkomen.En: His nose began to itch, and he felt a sneeze coming on.Nl: Hij wilde niet dat zij al te bezorgd zou worden.En: He didn't want her to become too worried.Nl: "Maar alles is oké."En: "But everything is okay."Nl: Ze praatten over alledaagse dingen, de sneeuw, en wat ze dit weekend zouden doen.En: They talked about everyday things, the snow, and what they would do this weekend.Nl: Maarten knikte en glimlachte zo goed als hij kon, maar zijn gedachten waren bij wat hij wilde zeggen.En: Maarten nodded and smiled as best he could, but his thoughts were on what he wanted to say.Nl: Hij wist dat hij het nu moest doen.En: He knew he had to do it now.Nl: "Elsa," begon hij zachtjes, zijn stem trillend.En: "Elsa," he began softly, his voice trembling.Nl: Ze keek hem aan, nieuwsgierigheid in haar ogen.En: She looked at him, curiosity in her eyes.Nl: Maar net op dat moment draaide alles om hem heen.En: But just at that moment, everything around him started to spin.Nl: Zijn blik werd wazig.En: His vision blurred.Nl: Hij voelde de kracht uit zijn lichaam wegvloeien en stortte bijna in elkaar.En: He felt the strength drain from his body and almost collapsed.Nl: Elsa stond meteen op, legde haar hand op zijn arm en hielp hem overeind.En: Elsa immediately stood up, placed her hand on his arm, and helped him up.Nl: "Maarten!"En: "Maarten!"Nl: riep ze.En: she exclaimed.Nl: "Je ziet er niet goed uit.En: "You don't look well.Nl: Hoe lang voel je je al zo?"En: How long have you been feeling like this?"Nl: In dat moment, terwijl hij leunde op Elsa, ontsnapte het hem.En: In that moment, as he leaned on Elsa, it slipped out of him.Nl: "Elsa, ik ben verliefd op je," fluisterde hij voordat hij zich realiseerde wat hij had gezegd.En: "Elsa, I'm in love with you," he whispered before he realized what he had said.Nl: Tranen welden op in zijn ogen, niet zeker of het door de koorts of de emoties kwam.En: Tears welled up in his eyes, unsure if it was from the fever or the emotions.Nl: Elsa keek hem aan, haar blik verzachtend.En: Elsa looked at him, her gaze softening.Nl: "Oh, Maarten," zei ze en trok hem dicht tegen zich aan.En: "Oh, Maarten," she said, pulling him close.Nl: "Ik ben ook verliefd op jou."En: "I'm in love with you too."Nl: Terwijl ze hem hielp naar een rustigere plek in het café, voelde Maarten een warme golf van opluchting.En: As she helped him to a quieter spot in the café, Maarten felt a warm wave of relief.Nl: Ondanks zijn kwakkelende gezondheid, voelde hij zich lichter dan ooit.En: Despite his ailing health, he felt lighter than ever.Nl: Terwijl Elsa voor hem zorgde, besefte hij dat hij zich nooit meer zou verbergen achter een masker van angst.En: While Elsa took care of him, he realized he would never again hide behind a mask of fear.Nl: Maarten had ontdekt dat kwetsbaarheid niet altijd een zwakte was, maar een kracht.En: Maarten had discovered that vulnerability was not always a weakness, but a strength.Nl: En dat de waarheid spreken een liefdevolle band alleen maar sterker kon maken.En: And that speaking the truth could only strengthen a loving bond.Nl: Terwijl hij daar zat in dat knusse café, omringd door de geur van koffie en liefde, voelde hij zich eindelijk thuis.En: As he sat there in that cozy café, surrounded by the scent of coffee and love, he finally felt at home. Vocabulary Words:exuded: straalde uithoarse: schorpretense: voorwendselache: pijn doengaze: blikblurred: wazigtrembling: trillendvulnerability: kwetsbaarheidwhispered: fluisterdeailing: kwakkelendeweakness: zwaktestrength: krachttrue feelings: ware gevoelensrelief: opluchtingarranged: afgesprokenpretend: doen alsofseated: zittenleaned: leundenodded: kniktedrain: wegvloeiencollapsed: stortte in elkaarsoftening: verzachtendquieter: rustigerecover: bedekkenfamiliar: bekendeffort: moeitecozy: knusseground coffee: versgemalen koffiescattered: verstrooiditch: jeuken

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Snowy New Beginnings: A Love Tale in an Oslo Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: I den moderne forstaden til Oslo, snødde det lett, og den hvite duken la seg over gater og hustak.En: In the modern suburb of Oslo, it lightly snowed, and the white blanket settled over streets and rooftops.No: En liten kafé, med det passende navnet "Vinterhagen", bød på varme og hygge.En: A small café, with the fitting name "Vinterhagen," offered warmth and coziness.No: Kaféen var kjent for sine kremete cappuccinoer og nystekte kanelboller.En: The café was known for its creamy cappuccinos and freshly baked cinnamon buns.No: Innvendig var det trivelig og behagelig, med lave lamper som hang fra taket og spredte et mykt lys over mørke trebord.En: Inside, it was pleasant and comfortable, with low lamps hanging from the ceiling, spreading a soft light over dark wooden tables.No: Gjennom de store vinduene kunne man se snøfnuggene som dalte stille ned.En: Through the large windows, one could see the snowflakes quietly drifting down.No: Astrid satt ved et bord i hjørnet, kledd i en tykk strikkegenser.En: Astrid sat at a corner table, dressed in a thick knit sweater.No: Hun stirret ned på kaffekoppen foran seg, dampen som steg opp fra den sorte væsken bar en deig av minner.En: She stared down at the coffee cup in front of her, the steam rising from the dark liquid carrying a swirl of memories.No: Dagen i dag var spesiell.En: Today was special.No: En blanding av spenning og usikkerhet fylte henne.En: A mix of excitement and uncertainty filled her.No: Hun skuttet seg litt i stolen, så seg rundt i det travle kafélokalet.En: She shifted slightly in her chair, looking around the busy café.No: Lyden av prat og latter blandet seg med kaffemaskinens lave brumming.En: The sound of chatter and laughter mixed with the low hum of the coffee machine.No: Astrid så mot døra, akkurat i det den åpnet seg, og Lars kom inn.En: Astrid glanced towards the door just as it opened, and Lars came in.No: Han ristet snøen av jakken, så seg rundt, og da han fikk øye på henne, lyste ansiktet hans opp i et bredt smil.En: He shook the snow off his jacket, looked around, and when he spotted her, his face lit up with a broad smile.No: Astrid vinket, prøvde å holde nervene i sjakk.En: Astrid waved, trying to keep her nerves in check.No: Lars nærmet seg bordet, og snart satt han motsatt henne, med et vennlig glimt i øyet.En: Lars approached the table, soon sitting across from her, with a friendly twinkle in his eye.No: "Heisann, Astrid.En: "Hey, Astrid.No: Det har vært lenge," sa Lars med en lett tone.En: It's been a while," said Lars in a light tone.No: "Ja, altfor lenge," svarte Astrid og tok en slurk av kaffen.En: "Yes, far too long," replied Astrid, taking a sip of her coffee.No: "Hvordan har du det?En: "How have you been?"No: "De snakket lett om gamle minner, om felles venner og fortidige opplevelser.En: They talked easily about old memories, mutual friends, and past experiences.No: Men et lite gnagsår i Astrids bevissthet nektet å gå bort.En: But a small nagging feeling in Astrid's mind refused to go away.No: Hun visste hun måtte ta mot til seg.En: She knew she had to gather the courage.No: Hun tok et dypt pust, prøvde å tone ned lydene rundt seg.En: She took a deep breath, trying to tune out the sounds around her.No: "Lars," begynte hun, "jeg har tenkt mye på oss.En: "Lars," she began, "I've been thinking a lot about us.No: På vennskapet vårt.En: About our friendship."No: " Hun nølte et øyeblikk.En: She hesitated for a moment.No: "Jeg har savnet det.En: "I've missed it.No: Savnet deg.En: Missed you."No: "Lars så på henne, hans blå øyne var varme og åpne.En: Lars looked at her, his blue eyes warm and open.No: "Jeg har savnet deg også, Astrid.En: "I've missed you too, Astrid."No: "Med hjertet bankende raskt, beveget hun seg inn i ukjent farvann.En: With her heart pounding rapidly, she stepped into unknown waters.No: "Jeg bare.En: "I just...No: jeg lurer på om vi kanskje kunne utforske hva mer det kan være mellom oss?En: I wonder if we could maybe explore what more there could be between us?"No: "Lars smilte, et smil fylt med forståelse og glede.En: Lars smiled, a smile filled with understanding and joy.No: "Jeg har tenkt det samme.En: "I've thought the same.No: Kanskje vi skal prøve litt mer, ja?En: Maybe we should give it a try?"No: "De delte et øyeblikk av stillhet, men ikke av det ubehagelige slaget.En: They shared a moment of silence, but not the uncomfortable kind.No: Det var en enighet, en ny begynnelse.En: It was an agreement, a new beginning.No: De bestemte seg for å møtes igjen, for å utforske denne nye muligheten sammen.En: They decided to meet again, to explore this new possibility together.No: Snøen falt fortsatt utenfor, som om den applaus likt en myk hånd for det modige steget de nettopp hadde tatt.En: The snow still fell outside, like an applause akin to a gentle hand for the brave step they had just taken.No: Astrid følte seg lettere, fylt av et håp og en forventning om hva som skulle komme.En: Astrid felt lighter, filled with hope and anticipation for what was to come.No: Med løfter om å møtes snart igjen, gikk de ut av kaféen, hånd i hånd, inn i den kalde, klare vinterkvelden.En: With promises to meet again soon, they left the café, hand in hand, into the cold, clear winter evening. Vocabulary Words:suburb: forstadblanket: dukcoziness: hyggecreamy: kremetecinnamon: kanelpleasant: triveligroof: takswirl: deiguncertainty: usikkerhetchatter: prathum: brummingnagging: gnagsårhesitate: nølecourage: motfriendship: vennskaptwinkle: glimtapplause: applausanticipation: forventningexplore: utforskemutual: fellesdrifting: daltbroad: bredspecial: spesielljacket: jakkesteam: damppropose: bevege seg innpossibility: mulighetwarm: varmcomfortable: behageligsilence: stillhet

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Love Blooms in a Cozy Stockholm Café: Emil's Bold Move Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig vinterkväll i Stockholm.En: It was a chilly winter evening in Stockholm.Sv: Snön föll mjukt utanför fönstret på det lilla, mysiga kaféet.En: The snow was softly falling outside the window of the small, cozy café.Sv: Inne, där värmen kändes som en kram, satt människor och njöt av sina varma drycker.En: Inside, where the warmth felt like a hug, people were enjoying their hot drinks.Sv: Doften av nybryggt kaffe fyllde rummet medan låg musik svävade i bakgrunden.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the room while soft music floated in the background.Sv: Den timrade luckan var öppen, och Sofia stod bakom disken, välkomnande som alltid.En: The wooden serving hatch was open, and Sofia stood behind the counter, welcoming as always.Sv: Emil, en tystlåten man med varmt hjärta, satt vid sitt favoritbord nära fönstret.En: Emil, a quiet man with a warm heart, sat at his favorite table near the window.Sv: Hans blick drogs till Karin, en strålande frekvent gäst som just hade kommit in.En: His gaze was drawn to Karin, a radiant frequent guest who had just walked in.Sv: Emil hade länge tyckt om Karin i hemlighet.En: Emil had secretly admired Karin for a long time.Sv: Han önskade att han kunde bjuda henne på kaffe denna kommande Alla hjärtans dag.En: He wished he could invite her for coffee this coming Valentine's Day.Sv: "Nå, Emil, är du redo än?"En: "Well, Emil, are you ready yet?"Sv: sa Sofia och log uppmuntrande medan hon gjorde en cappuccino.En: said Sofia, smiling encouragingly while making a cappuccino.Sv: "Jag tror att Karin också skulle vilja prata med dig."En: "I think Karin would also like to talk to you."Sv: Emil log osäkert tillbaka, men en nervös rodnad spred sig över hans kind.En: Emil smiled back uncertainly, but a nervous blush spread across his cheek.Sv: Han kände plötsligt en kittlande känsla i halsen.En: He suddenly felt a tickling sensation in his throat.Sv: Han hade glömt att den kakan, vars smulor nu låg bredvid hans kaffe, innehöll nötter.En: He had forgotten that the cookie, whose crumbs now lay beside his coffee, contained nuts.Sv: Han var lite allergisk.En: He was a little allergic.Sv: Hans ansikte började svälla en aning.En: His face began to swell a bit.Sv: Detta var knappast den charmfulla inledningen han hade hoppats på.En: This was hardly the charming introduction he had hoped for.Sv: Med ett försök att dölja sin nervositet och obehag, reste Emil sig.En: In an attempt to hide his nervousness and discomfort, Emil stood up.Sv: "Karin!"En: "Karin!"Sv: ropade han, lite hest.En: he called, a little hoarsely.Sv: Hans ansikte var nu en intressant nyans av rosa, men han gick rakt mot henne, fast besluten.En: His face was now an interesting shade of pink, but he walked straight toward her, determined.Sv: Karin såg upp, lite förvånad men vänlig.En: Karin looked up, a little surprised but friendly.Sv: "Hej, Emil!En: "Hi, Emil!Sv: Hur är det?"En: How are you?"Sv: frågade hon och log varmt.En: she asked, smiling warmly.Sv: "Åh, alldeles utmärkt," sa Emil med ett skratt, även om hans ansikte sa något annat.En: "Oh, just excellent," said Emil with a laugh, even though his face said something else.Sv: "Jag ser ut som en ros — bokstavligt talat!En: "I look like a rose — literally!Sv: Allergi gör mig lite blyg."En: Allergy makes me a bit shy."Sv: Hans humor bröt isen, och deras skratt fyllde kaféet.En: His humor broke the ice, and their laughter filled the café.Sv: Emils mod växte.En: Emil's courage grew.Sv: "Jag vet att Alla hjärtans dag närmar sig," fortsatte Emil, nu mer självsäker.En: "I know Valentine's Day is coming up," Emil continued, now more confident.Sv: "Skulle du vilja ta en fika med mig då?"En: "Would you like to have a coffee with me then?"Sv: Karin skrattade till, inte åt hans ansikte utan åt hans mod och ärlighet.En: Karin chuckled, not at his face but at his courage and honesty.Sv: "Det låter härligt, Emil," svarade hon.En: "That sounds lovely, Emil," she replied.Sv: "Jag skulle gärna göra det."En: "I would love to."Sv: Emils hjärta kändes lättare, och för första gången på länge kände han sig fullständigt nöjd.En: Emil's heart felt lighter, and for the first time in a long time, he felt completely content.Sv: Den milda allergireaktionen hade plötsligt blivit ett minne som band dem samman på ett oväntat sätt.En: The mild allergic reaction had suddenly become a memory that bonded them together in an unexpected way.Sv: Sofia bakom disken log bredare än någonsin, glad för att hennes vän äntligen vågat ta steget.En: Sofia behind the counter smiled wider than ever, happy that her friend had finally dared to take the step.Sv: Kaféet, med sitt varma ljus och trygga atmosfär, blev platsen där rädsla och tvekan lämnades bakom och där handlingskraft och ärlighet belönades.En: The café, with its warm light and safe atmosphere, became the place where fear and hesitation were left behind, and where action and honesty were rewarded.Sv: Emil gick därifrån den kvällen, inte bara med en dejt på Alla hjärtans dag, utan också med en nyvunnen tilltro till sig själv.En: Emil left that evening not just with a date on Valentine's Day, but also with newfound confidence in himself.Sv: Han lärde sig att ibland är det risken för sårbarhet som leder till de mest meningsfulla upplevelserna.En: He learned that sometimes it's the risk of vulnerability that leads to the most meaningful experiences. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligcozy: mysigagaze: blickradiant: strålandefrequent: frekventencouragingly: uppmuntrandenervous: nervösblush: rodnadtickling: kittlandeallergic: allergiskswell: svällahoarsely: hestdetermined: fast beslutenshy: blygconfident: självsäkercontent: nöjdmild: mildbonded: bandhesitation: tvekanaction: handlingskraftvulnerability: sårbarhetmeaningful: meningsfullascent: doftencrumbs: smulorhatch: luckanblush: rodnadintroduction: inledningenunusually: ovanligtatmosphere: atmosfärrewarded: belönades

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Football Dreams to Dog Agility Delight: A Lesson in Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre el campo de fútbol.En: The sun shone intensely over the campo de fútbol.Es: Era un día de verano en el hemisferio sur, y el aire olía a pasto fresco.En: It was a summer day in the southern hemisphere, and the air smelled of fresh grass.Es: Matías estaba lleno de emoción.En: Matías was filled with excitement.Es: "Hoy es mi día", pensó mientras trotaba hacia el campo con Rocío a su lado.En: "Today is my day," he thought as he jogged towards the field with Rocío by his side.Es: Llevaba semanas esperando la oportunidad de impresionar al cazatalentos local, buscando un lugar en un equipo profesional.En: He had been waiting for weeks for the chance to impress the local scout, hoping for a spot on a professional team.Es: "Vamos, Rocío.En: "Let's go, Rocío.Es: No quiero llegar tarde", dijo Matías.En: I don't want to be late," said Matías.Es: Rocío sonrió, aunque sabía que había algo especial en el ambiente, algo que Matías no había notado aún.En: Rocío smiled, although she knew there was something special about the atmosphere, something Matías hadn't noticed yet.Es: Al llegar al campo, las risas y ladridos reemplazaron el sonido de pelotas siendo pateadas.En: As they arrived at the field, laughter and barking replaced the sound of balls being kicked.Es: Las banderas ondeaban alegremente, y la gente se reunía en grupos, con perros corriendo por doquier.En: Flags waved cheerfully, and people gathered in groups, with dogs running everywhere.Es: Rocío miró a su alrededor y luego a Matías, quien había dejado de caminar.En: Rocío looked around and then at Matías, who had stopped walking.Es: "Esto no es un entrenamiento de fútbol", dijo Matías, perplejo.En: "This isn't a football practice," said Matías, perplexed.Es: "Es una competencia de agilidad para perros", respondió Rocío con una risa contenida.En: "It's a dog agility competition," replied Rocío with a stifled laugh.Es: El color en las mejillas de Matías se intensificó.En: The color in Matías' cheeks intensified.Es: Se sintió avergonzado al instante.En: He felt instantly embarrassed.Es: ¿Cómo podría explicar su error a los demás?En: How could he explain his mistake to the others?Es: Pero antes de que pudiera pensar en una excusa, Rocío habló.En: But before he could think of an excuse, Rocío spoke.Es: "Podríamos participar.En: "We could participate.Es: Nina, mi Collie, adora estas cosas.En: Nina, my Collie, loves these things.Es: Sería divertido".En: It would be fun."Es: Observar los saltos y trucos de los perros, junto con las risas de las familias, lo convenció.En: Watching the dogs' jumps and tricks, along with the laughter of families, convinced him.Es: "Sí, claro.En: "Yes, sure.Es: ¡Por qué no!En: Why not!"Es: ", dijo, tratando de sonar relajado.En: he said, trying to sound relaxed.Es: Nina, la Collie, parecía entender la situación mejor que Matías.En: Nina, the Collie, seemed to understand the situation better than Matías.Es: Sus ojos brillaban con energía mientras trotaban hacia la línea de salida.En: Her eyes sparkled with energy as they trotted towards the starting line.Es: "Déjame ayudarte, Matías.En: "Let me help you, Matías.Es: Nina y yo podemos hacerlo juntos", sugirió Rocío, entregándole la correa.En: Nina and I can do it together," suggested Rocío, handing him the leash.Es: A pesar de su nerviosismo inicial, Matías pronto encontró el ritmo.En: Despite his initial nervousness, Matías soon found the rhythm.Es: Las pruebas implicaban más agilidad de lo que había previsto, y su amor por el deporte lo llevó a tomárselo con seriedad al principio.En: The tests involved more agility than he had anticipated, and his love for sports led him to take it seriously at first.Es: Pero, a medida que pasaba el tiempo, se dio cuenta de que estaba disfrutando.En: But, as time went by, he realized he was enjoying it.Es: Las acrobacias de Nina eran rápidas y gráciles.En: Nina's acrobatics were quick and graceful.Es: Rocío lo animaba desde un lado, y el público aplaudía con entusiasmo.En: Rocío cheered him from the side, and the audience applauded enthusiastically.Es: Llegaron a la última etapa, y con una sonrisa genuina en el rostro, Matías y Nina cruzaron la línea de meta.En: They reached the final stage, and with a genuine smile on his face, Matías and Nina crossed the finish line.Es: El público estalló en vítores, y Rocío lo abrazó.En: The crowd erupted in cheers, and Rocío hugged him.Es: "¡Ganaste el evento de obstáculos para principiantes!"En: "You won the beginner obstacle event!"Es: Matías se rió por primera vez ese día.En: Matías laughed for the first time that day.Es: "Quizás me equivoqué al venir aquí, pero realmente me alegro de haberlo hecho".En: "Maybe I was wrong to come here, but I'm really glad I did."Es: Mientras el sol comenzaba a caer, Rocío y Matías se sentaron sobre el pasto, observando a los demás participantes.En: As the sun began to set, Rocío and Matías sat on the grass, watching the other participants.Es: "Matías, la verdadera prueba de fútbol es la próxima semana", le aseguró Rocío.En: "Matías, the real football tryout is next week," Rocío assured him.Es: "Lo sé", dijo él, recordando que a veces la vida reservaba sorpresas inesperadas.En: "I know," he said, remembering that sometimes life held unexpected surprises.Es: "Esto me enseñó a disfrutar los desafíos que no veía venir".En: "This taught me to enjoy the challenges I didn't see coming."Es: Matías se levantó, pleno, decidido a regresar a su práctica de fútbol con un nuevo enfoque.En: Matías stood up, fulfilled, determined to return to his football practice with a new approach.Es: Pero ahora sabía que podía reírse de sus propios errores, encontrar alegría en lo inesperado y abrirse a nuevas experiencias.En: But now he knew he could laugh at his own mistakes, find joy in the unexpected, and open himself up to new experiences.Es: Y así, el campo de fútbol, lleno de risas y ladridos, le regaló una valiosa lección que nunca olvidaría.En: And so, the campo de fútbol, full of laughter and barking, gifted him a valuable lesson he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:sun: el solfield: el campoexcitement: la emociónscout: el cazatalentosflags: las banderaslaughter: las risasbarking: los ladridosperplexed: perplejoagility: la agilidadcompetition: la competenciacheeks: las mejillasembarrassed: avergonzadomistake: el errorexcuse: la excusaleash: la correanervousness: el nerviosismorhythm: el ritmosports: el deporteacrobatics: las acrobaciasenthusiastically: con entusiasmostage: la etapagenuine: genuinoobstacle: el obstáculoapproach: el enfoquejoy: la alegríaexperience: la experienciasurprise: la sorpresalesson: la lecciónfresh: frescograss: el pasto

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love, Laughter, and Potluck Magic: A Valentine's Day Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På et lite og travelt studenthjem, der snøen falt mykt utenfor vinduene, var det Valentinsdagen.En: In a small and busy student dorm, where the snow fell softly outside the windows, it was Valentine's Day.No: Lars, en entusiastisk og håpløs romantiker, hadde storstilte planer.En: Lars, an enthusiastic and hopeless romantic, had grand plans.No: Han ønsket å imponere Solveig, den praktiske jenta med det skeptiske blikket, med et hjemmelaget måltid.En: He wanted to impress Solveig, the practical girl with the skeptical glance, with a homemade meal.No: Men Lars hadde likevel en liten utfordring: Han var ikke særlig flink på kjøkkenet.En: But Lars had a little challenge: he wasn't particularly skilled in the kitchen.No: "Mikkel, dette må virke," sa Lars nervøst, mens han leste oppskriften for tredje gang.En: "Mikkel, this has to work," said Lars nervously, as he read the recipe for the third time.No: Mikkel, hans romkamerat, stod ved siden av med et smil.En: Mikkel, his roommate, stood beside him with a smile.No: Han mente alltid vel, men likte også litt kaos.En: He always meant well, but also enjoyed a bit of chaos.No: "Slapp av, Lars.En: "Relax, Lars.No: Dette skal nok gå bra," beroliget Mikkel.En: This will probably go well," reassured Mikkel.No: Lars startet med å kutte grønnsaker.En: Lars started chopping vegetables.No: Han var så oppslukt i sine egne tanker om hvordan Solveig ville reagere, at han mistet kontrollen over stekepannen.En: He was so engrossed in his own thoughts about how Solveig would react that he lost control of the frying pan.No: Plutselig begynte røyk å fylle kjøkkenet.En: Suddenly, smoke began to fill the kitchen.No: "Alarmen!En: "The alarm!"No: " ropte Mikkel, men det var for sent.En: shouted Mikkel, but it was too late.No: Den skingrende lyden av brannalarmen fikk hele bygningen til å våkne til live.En: The shrill sound of the fire alarm brought the whole building to life.No: Studenter, pakket i pysjamas og vinterjakker, hastet mot utgangene, mens de ga Lars og hans svartsvidde middag meningsfulle blikk.En: Students, bundled in pajamas and winter jackets, hurried towards the exits, while they gave Lars and his charred dinner meaningful looks.No: Ute i kulden samlet studentene seg sammen.En: Out in the cold, the students gathered together.No: Lars stod der, skamfull, men fast bestemt på å ikke gi opp.En: Lars stood there, ashamed but determined not to give up.No: Han så på Solveig fra avstand.En: He looked at Solveig from a distance.No: Hun smilte svakt, noe som ga ham et snev av håp.En: She smiled faintly, which gave him a glimmer of hope.No: Han gikk tilbake inn i bygningen så snart brannmennene hadde bekreftet at det ikke var noen fare.En: He went back inside the building as soon as the firefighters confirmed there was no danger.No: Lars ryddet raskt opp og bestemte seg for å tenke raskt.En: Lars quickly cleaned up and decided to think on his feet.No: Han ropte ut til folkemengden.En: He called out to the crowd.No: "Hei alle sammen!En: "Hey everyone!No: Hva med et spontant potluck måltid?En: How about a spontaneous potluck meal?No: Ta med noe enkelt dere har på rommene, så kan vi ha en liten feiring likevel!En: Bring something simple you have in your rooms, and we can have a small celebration anyway!"No: "Folkemengden svarte entusiastisk, en etter en dro de frem snacks og enkle retter fra rommene sine.En: The crowd responded enthusiastically; one by one, they brought out snacks and simple dishes from their rooms.No: Stemningen ble snart varm og hyggelig.En: The atmosphere soon became warm and pleasant.No: Det lille kjøkkenet gikk fra smelling av røyk til lukten av ulike hjemmelagde retter og latter.En: The little kitchen went from smelling of smoke to the scent of various homemade dishes and laughter.No: Solveig gikk bort til Lars, med et overbærende smil.En: Solveig walked over to Lars, with an indulgent smile.No: "Jeg liker dette bedre enn et fancy måltid, Lars.En: "I like this better than a fancy meal, Lars.No: Du vet hvordan du kan lage et godt kaos.En: You know how to create good chaos."No: "Lars lo lettet, mens han så rundt på menneskene som koste seg.En: Lars laughed with relief, as he looked around at the people enjoying themselves.No: "Teamarbeid, ikke sant?En: "Teamwork, right?"No: "Kvelden ble en uventet suksess, takket være Lars's evne til å improvisere og litt hjelp fra hans venner i studenthjemmet.En: The evening became an unexpected success, thanks to Lars's ability to improvise and a little help from his friends in the dorm.No: Gjennom snøens stille fall utenfor vinduene, forstod Lars at det var det ekte forsøket og fellesskapet som gjorde dagen spesiell, ikke perfeksjon.En: Through the quiet fall of snow outside the windows, Lars realized that it was the genuine effort and community that made the day special, not perfection. Vocabulary Words:dorm: studenthjementusiastic: entusiastiskhopeless: håpløsimpress: imponerepractical: praktisksceptical: skeptiskehomemade: hjemmelagetskill: flinkrecipe: oppskriftnervously: nervøstchaotic: kaosengrossed: oppsluktcontrol: kontrollalarm: alarmshrill: skingrendecharred: svartsviddegathered: samletashamed: skamfulldetermined: fast bestemtfaintly: svaktglimmer: snevfirefighters: brannmennenespontaneous: spontantenthusiastically: entusiastiskwarm: varmpleasant: hyggeligindulgent: overbærendeimprovise: improviseregenuine: ektecommunity: fellesskap

Fluent Fiction - Italian: When Laptops Swap: Serendipity Brews in Trastevere Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-01-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole invernale splendeva sul quartiere di Trastevere, dove un piccolo caffè era nascosto tra le strade strette di Roma.En: The winter sun was shining on the quartiere di Trastevere, where a small café was hidden among the narrow streets of Roma.It: Era un luogo perfetto per chi cercava una pausa tranquilla dal ritmo frenetico della città.En: It was a perfect place for those seeking a quiet break from the fast pace of the city.It: Dentro, l'aroma del caffè riempiva l'aria, mentre i clienti chiacchieravano e sorseggiavano i loro espressi.En: Inside, the aroma of coffee filled the air, while the patrons chatted and sipped their espressos.It: Lorenzo, un artista dal cuore d'oro e dalla testa tra le nuvole, sedeva a un tavolino, immerso nei suoi pensieri.En: Lorenzo, an artist with a heart of gold and his head in the clouds, sat at a little table, lost in his thoughts.It: Aveva appena finito di sistemare i suoi disegni, quando Paolo, il suo amico che lavorava al caffè, gli portò un cappuccino.En: He had just finished organizing his drawings when Paolo, his friend who worked at the café, brought him a cappuccino.It: "Grazie, Paolo," disse Lorenzo distrattamente, sfogliando il suo sketchbook.En: "Grazie, Paolo," said Lorenzo distractedly, flipping through his sketchbook.It: Nel frattempo, Giulia, una donna d'affari precisa e organizzata, entrò nel caffè in cerca di un tavolo libero.En: Meanwhile, Giulia, a precise and organized businesswoman, entered the café looking for a free table.It: Aveva un'importante riunione più tardi e stava facendo gli ultimi controlli sulla sua presentazione.En: She had an important meeting later and was making the last checks on her presentation.It: Si sedette accanto al tavolo di Lorenzo, senza notare i suoi disegni sulla sua destra.En: She sat down next to Lorenzo's table, without noticing his drawings to her right.It: Quando Lorenzo si alzò per prendere un dolce al bancone, prese di fretta la custodia del suo laptop – o almeno così pensava.En: When Lorenzo got up to get a pastry from the counter, he hurriedly took the case of his laptop — or so he thought.It: Tornato al suo posto, aprì la custodia solo per trovare dei grafici aziendali invece dei suoi schizzi.En: Back at his seat, he opened the case only to find business charts instead of his sketches.It: "Che strano!"En: "How strange!"It: pensò, mentre osservava meglio quella che era chiaramente una presentazione business.En: he thought, as he looked more closely at what was clearly a business presentation.It: Dall'altro lato del caffè, Giulia controllò il suo laptop e scoprì con orrore i disegni di un artista.En: On the other side of the café, Giulia checked her laptop and discovered with horror the drawings of an artist.It: "Questo non è mio!"En: "This isn't mine!"It: esclamò con preoccupazione.En: she exclaimed with concern.It: Fece una rapida ricognizione del locale e notò Lorenzo con una custodia che sembrava familiare.En: She quickly looked around the place and noticed Lorenzo with a case that seemed familiar.It: "Scusa!"En: "Excuse me!"It: disse Lorenzo, sollevando lo sguardo mentre Giulia si avvicinava.En: said Lorenzo, looking up as Giulia approached.It: "Credo che ci sia stato un errore."En: "I think there's been a mix-up."It: "Già," annuì Giulia, leggermente irritata.En: "Indeed," nodded Giulia, slightly irritated.It: "Credo che tu abbia il mio laptop."En: "I think you have my laptop."It: Lorenzo sorrise imbarazzato.En: Lorenzo smiled embarrassedly.It: "Ups, che pasticcio!En: "Oops, what a mess!It: Facciamo cambio?"En: Shall we swap?"It: In quel momento, Paolo osservava la scena con un sorriso di compiacimento.En: In that moment, Paolo watched the scene with a smile of satisfaction.It: Era quel tipo di serendipità a cui sperava di assistere.En: It was the kind of serendipity he hoped to witness.It: "Forse il destino sa cosa fa," pensò.En: "Maybe destiny knows what it's doing," he thought.It: Dopo aver risolto il malinteso e ristabilito l'ordine, Lorenzo e Giulia risero insieme, sedendosi di nuovo ai loro tavoli.En: After resolving the mistake and restoring order, Lorenzo and Giulia laughed together, sitting back down at their tables.It: "Sai," disse Lorenzo, "forse dovrei prestare più attenzione."En: "You know," said Lorenzo, "maybe I should pay more attention."It: Giulia, finalmente rilassata, rispose: "E io forse dovrei essere meno rigida."En: Giulia, finally relaxed, replied, "And maybe I should be less rigid."It: Poco dopo, Paolo portò due tazze di caffè e si unì a loro.En: Shortly after, Paolo brought two cups of coffee and joined them.It: "Vi offro questo per festeggiare una nuova amicizia," disse, strizzando l'occhio.En: "I'll treat you to this to celebrate a new friendship," he said, winking.It: Con il profumo di caffè fresco nell'aria e sorrisi sinceri sui loro volti, Lorenzo e Giulia scoprirono che c'era più che solo lavoro in quel caffè.En: With the scent of fresh coffee in the air and genuine smiles on their faces, Lorenzo and Giulia discovered that there was more than just work in that café.It: Tra i sorsi e le risate, il freddo di febbraio sembrava lontano, e così pure le frenesie del quotidiano.En: Between sips and laughs, the February cold seemed distant, as did the daily hustle.It: Forse, dopotutto, Paolo aveva ragione: il destino ha sempre un modo per riunire le persone giuste al momento giusto.En: Perhaps, after all, Paolo was right: destiny always has a way of bringing the right people together at the right time. Vocabulary Words:the sunshine: lo splendore del solethe neighborhood: il quartierethe pace: il ritmothe patrons: i clientithe aroma: l'aromathe laptop: il laptopthe sketchbook: il sketchbookthe pastry: il dolcethe counter: il banconethe mistake: il malintesothe serendipity: la serendipitàthe destiny: il destinothe drawing: il disegnothe hustle: la frenesiathe error: l'errorethe mess: il pasticciothe satisfaction: il compiacimentothe order: l'ordinethe scene: la scenathe expression: l'espressionestrange: stranorigid: rigidoto swap: fare cambioto treat: offrireto resolve: risolvereto witness: assistereto discover: scoprirethe fragrance: il profumothe realization: la realizzazionethe cup: la tazza

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Locked in Time: Night Adventure at the Viking Exhibit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-01-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Erik gick långsamt genom Vasa Museet i Stockholm.En: Erik walked slowly through the Vasa Museet in Stockholm.Sv: Han hade väntat länge på att få se den nya vikingautställningen.En: He had waited a long time to see the new Viking exhibition.Sv: Det var vinter, och snön föll sakta utanför de stora fönstren i entrén.En: It was winter, and snow was slowly falling outside the large windows in the entrance.Sv: Museet var tyst denna sena eftermiddag, nästan öde, precis som Erik hade hoppats.En: The museum was quiet this late afternoon, almost deserted, just as Erik had hoped.Sv: Erik, en lite klumpig men alltid entusiastisk historieälskare, gick med snabba steg mot den nya utställningen.En: Erik, a bit clumsy but always an enthusiastic lover of history, walked briskly towards the new exhibition.Sv: Skeppet Vasa tronade mörkt i mitten av rummet, nästan levande i skuggorna och med ljud av svagt knarrande trä och avlägsna vågor som skapade en historisk stämning.En: The swept Vasa loomed darkly in the center of the room, almost alive in the shadows, with sounds of faintly creaking wood and distant waves creating a historical atmosphere.Sv: Erik stod där, fascinerad, hans blick fascinerad av detaljerna på de gamla plankorna och de rika konstruktionerna.En: Erik stood there, fascinated, his gaze captivated by the details on the old planks and the rich constructions.Sv: Timmen blev sen, men Erik märkte inte tiden.En: The hour grew late, but Erik did not notice the time.Sv: Han var helt absorberad av de gamla föremålen.En: He was completely absorbed by the ancient artifacts.Sv: Det var först när han hörde ett svagt klickande ljud följt av en lågt surrande ton, som han insåg att museet stängdes.En: It wasn't until he heard a faint clicking sound followed by a low humming tone that he realized the museum was closing.Sv: Paniken grep tag i honom.En: Panic gripped him.Sv: "Jag är inlåst!"En: "I'm locked in!"Sv: tänkte han förskräckt.En: he thought in horror.Sv: Han kunde inte tro att han hade tappat bort sig i tiden så fullständigt.En: He couldn't believe he had lost track of time so completely.Sv: Erik började leta frenetiskt efter en lösning.En: Erik began to search frantically for a solution.Sv: Hur skulle han kunna larma någon utan att sätta igång ett alarm?En: How could he alert someone without setting off an alarm?Sv: Han försökte skicka meddelanden från sin telefon, men det fanns ingen täckning i de tjocka betongväggarna.En: He tried sending messages from his phone, but there was no reception in the thick concrete walls.Sv: Han började gå omkring, försökte tänka klart.En: He started to walk around, trying to think clearly.Sv: Plötsligt snavade han mot en interaktiv utställning.En: Suddenly, he stumbled upon an interactive display.Sv: Han rörde vid en knapp av misstag, och en hög, dramatisk segerdån klingade genom museet.En: He accidentally touched a button, and a loud, dramatic victory sound echoed through the museum.Sv: Eriks hjärta hoppade till i hans bröst.En: Erik's heart jumped in his chest.Sv: I samma ögonblick hörde han steg närma sig.En: At the same moment, he heard footsteps approaching.Sv: En säkerhetsvakt, Sven, en äldre herre med ett vänligt leende kom in i rummet.En: A security guard, Sven, an older gentleman with a friendly smile, came into the room.Sv: "Så du ville ha en VIP-tur?"En: "So, you wanted a VIP tour?"Sv: skämtade Sven när han såg Eriks förlägna uttryck.En: joked Sven when he saw Erik's embarrassed expression.Sv: Den gamle vakten verkade mer rolig än arg.En: The old guard seemed more amused than angry.Sv: "Kom, låt mig visa dig vägen ut," tillade han och ledde Erik genom de mörka korridorerna.En: "Come, let me show you the way out," he added, and led Erik through the dark corridors.Sv: När Erik äntligen kom ut i den friska vinterluften, kände han sig lättad men också tacksam.En: When Erik finally came out into the fresh winter air, he felt relieved but also grateful.Sv: Trots kaoset hade han haft en unik upplevelse.En: Despite the chaos, he had had a unique experience.Sv: Och han hade lärt sig att alltid hålla koll på klockan!En: And he had learned always to keep an eye on the clock!Sv: Med ett vänligt farväl från Sven, lovade Erik sig själv att vara mer uppmärksam nästa gång.En: With a friendly farewell from Sven, Erik promised himself to be more attentive next time.Sv: Erik gick hem den kvällen med ett leende.En: Erik went home that evening with a smile.Sv: Han hade fått se utställningen i tysthet och ensamhet, och trots incidenten värderade han den upplevelsen högt.En: He had gotten to see the exhibition in silence and solitude, and despite the incident, he valued the experience highly.Sv: Kanske skulle han komma tillbaka snart, men med lite bättre tidshantering.En: Perhaps he would return soon, but with a little better time management. Vocabulary Words:slowly: långsamtexhibition: utställningdeserted: ödeclumsy: klumpigentusiastic: entusiastiskloomed: tronadefascinated: fascineradartifact: föremålcreaking: knarrandecaptivated: fängsladgripped: grep tag ipanic: panikfrantically: frenetisktreception: täckningstumbled: snavadeinteractive: interaktivdisplay: utställningvictory: segerfootsteps: stegguard: vaktembarrassed: förlägencorridors: korridorerrelieved: lättadunique: unikchaos: kaoslearned: lärtattentive: uppmärksamsolitude: ensamhetincident: incidentvalued: värderade

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Heritage: Rediscovering a Legacy in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-01-31-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gamla Stan var täckt av ett tunt lager snö.En: Gamla Stan was covered with a thin layer of snow.Sv: Axel drog sin halsduk tätare kring halsen.En: Axel pulled his scarf tighter around his neck.Sv: Han hade just kommit från Göteborg och Stockholm kändes främmande, men också fascinerande.En: He had just arrived from Göteborg and Stockholm felt foreign, yet also fascinating.Sv: Hans steg ekade mot de kullerstensbelagda gatorna.En: His steps echoed on the cobblestone streets.Sv: Gamla Stan, med sina smala gränder och gamla byggnader, kändes nästan som en tidsresa.En: Gamla Stan, with its narrow alleys and old buildings, felt almost like a journey through time.Sv: Det var dags att utforska hans farmors favoritplatser.En: It was time to explore his grandmother's favorite places.Sv: Axel hade ofta hört sin farmor berätta om sitt favoritkafé.En: Axel had often heard his grandmother talk about her favorite café.Sv: Hon hade älskat att sitta där med en kopp kaffe och titta ut över det livliga torget.En: She had loved to sit there with a cup of coffee and watch the bustling square.Sv: Axel kände behovet av att förstå denna del av hennes liv.En: Axel felt the need to understand this part of her life.Sv: På vägen dit blev han flera gånger förvirrad av de slingrande gatorna.En: On his way there, he got confused several times by the winding streets.Sv: Snön gjorde det hela ännu svårare, men han gav inte upp.En: The snow made it even harder, but he didn't give up.Sv: Efter vad som kändes som en evighet, fann han kaféet.En: After what felt like an eternity, he found the café.Sv: Det låg vid hörnet av en liten gränd, nästan osynligt om man inte kände till det.En: It was located at the corner of a small alley, almost invisible if you didn't know it was there.Sv: När han kom in, blev han hälsad av en varm atmosfär och doften av nybakade kanelbullar.En: When he entered, he was greeted by a warm atmosphere and the scent of freshly baked cinnamon buns.Sv: En kvinna bakom disken log mot honom.En: A woman behind the counter smiled at him.Sv: "Hej, jag är Felicia.En: "Hello, I'm Felicia.Sv: Vad kan jag hjälpa dig med?"En: How can I help you?"Sv: Axel kände på sig att denna Felicia hade mer att berätta.En: Axel sensed that this Felicia had more to tell.Sv: Han frågade försiktigt om hans farmor.En: He cautiously asked about his grandmother.Sv: Felicia såg förvånad ut men ledde honom till en vägg där det hängde många fotografier.En: Felicia looked surprised but led him to a wall where many photographs were hanging.Sv: Ett av dem visade hans farmor som ung, leende och full av liv.En: One of them showed his grandmother when she was young, smiling and full of life.Sv: Axel blev rörd.En: Axel was moved.Sv: Han såg något i hennes blick som han aldrig tidigare sett.En: He saw something in her gaze that he had never seen before.Sv: Felicia berättade att hans farmor varit en regelbunden gäst.En: Felicia recounted that his grandmother had been a regular guest.Sv: "Hon älskade att prata med alla och var alltid snäll mot personalen," sa Felicia.En: "She loved to talk to everyone and was always kind to the staff," Felicia said.Sv: Kaféet hade blivit en oas för henne, en plats där hon kände sig hemma.En: The café had become an oasis for her, a place where she felt at home.Sv: Men det fanns också en sorglig nyhet.En: But there was also sad news.Sv: Kaféet riskerade att stänga ned.En: The café was at risk of closing.Sv: Flera fastighetsägare ville omvandla byggnaden till något mer lönsamt.En: Several property owners wanted to convert the building into something more profitable.Sv: Axel kände en plötslig beslutsamhet.En: Axel felt a sudden resolve.Sv: Han kunde inte låta denna plats försvinna utan att göra något.En: He could not let this place disappear without doing something.Sv: Att bevara kaféet blev lika viktigt för honom som att upprätthålla kontakten med sin farmor.En: Preserving the café became as important to him as maintaining the connection with his grandmother.Sv: "Jag kommer göra vad jag kan för att hjälpa," lovade han Felicia.En: "I will do what I can to help," he promised Felicia.Sv: Där, omgiven av Gamla Stans gamla murar och värmen från kaféet, insåg Axel att han hittat något värdefullt.En: There, surrounded by the old walls of Gamla Stan and the warmth of the café, Axel realized he had found something valuable.Sv: Det var inte bara ett sätt att förstå sin farmor bättre, utan också en chans att hitta sitt eget sammanhang i världen.En: It was not only a way to understand his grandmother better but also a chance to find his own place in the world.Sv: Han beslutade att stanna längre i Stockholm, att lära känna staden och dess människor bättre.En: He decided to stay longer in Stockholm, to get to know the city and its people better.Sv: Axel kände sig nu mer förankrad och mer i samklang med sin historiska familjeband.En: Axel now felt more grounded and more in tune with his historical family ties.Sv: När han lämnade kaféet nöp kylan i hans kinder, men inom sig kände han en varm och varaktig glöd.En: As he left the café, the cold pinched his cheeks, but inside he felt a warm and lasting glow.Sv: Han gick med beslutsamma steg genom de snötäckta gatorna, nu med en starkare känsla av tillhörighet och mening.En: He walked with determined steps through the snow-covered streets, now with a stronger sense of belonging and purpose. Vocabulary Words:layer: lagerechoed: ekadecobblestone: kullerstensbelagdanarrow: smalaalleys: gränderwinding: slingrandeatmosphere: atmosfärbaked: nybakadecautiously: försiktigtphotographs: fotografiergaze: blickrecounted: berättaderegular: regelbundenoasis: oaspreserve: bevararisk: riskeradeconvert: omvandlaresolve: beslutsamhetmaintain: upprätthållaconnection: kontaktwalls: murarvaluable: värdefulltopportunity: chansgrounded: förankradhistorical: historiskabelonging: tillhörighetpurpose: meningpinched: nöpglow: glöddetermined: beslutsamma

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Snowy Celebrations: Nadav's Tu Bishvat Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: נבה בוקר אחד התעורר נדב עם מחשבה אחרת בראשו.En: One morning, Nadav woke up with a different thought in his mind.He: שלג כבד כיסה את האדמה מסביב לפנימייה שבה למד, וזמן תו בשבט התקרב.En: Heavy snow covered the ground around the boarding school where he studied, and the time for Tu Bishvat was approaching.He: נדב רצה להרגיש מחובר יותר לשורשיו ולקהילה שלו, במיוחד בזמן שכולם חגגים את "ראש השנה לאילנות".En: Nadav wanted to feel more connected to his roots and his community, especially at a time when everyone celebrates the "New Year of the Trees."He: הבעיה הייתה שהשוק המקומי היה מוגבל במוצרים בעונת החורף.En: The problem was that the local market was limited in products during the winter season.He: השוק היה קרוב לפנימייה, ובכל זאת התפוזים והתמרים המסורתיים של תו בשבט היו יקרים וקשים להשגה.En: The market was close to the boarding school, yet the traditional oranges and dates for Tu Bishvat were expensive and hard to find.He: נדב חש תחושת בדידות וזהות מעורפלת, והוא חיפש דרך למצוא את המקום שלו.En: Nadav felt a sense of loneliness and an unclear identity, and he sought a way to find his place.He: שירה, החברה הצוהלת שלו, ידעה כיצד לעודד אותו.En: Shira, his cheerful friend, knew how to encourage him.He: "בוא נדב, נלך לשוק ונמצא דרך לחגוג את תו בשבט", היא הציעה.En: "Come on Nadav, let's go to the market and find a way to celebrate Tu Bishvat," she suggested.He: יוני, החבר המעשי של נדב, הצטרף גם הוא למשימה.En: Yoni, Nadav's practical friend, also joined the mission.He: "אני בטוח שנוכל למצוא משהו מתאים, אפילו בשוק הקטן הזה," אמר יוני בביטחון.En: "I'm sure we can find something suitable, even in this small market," Yoni said with confidence.He: שלושת החברים הגיעו לשוק, שנראה צבעוני אפילו בתוך החורף.En: The three friends arrived at the market, which looked colorful even in the winter.He: הרוכלים נראו עסוקים, והאוויר התמלא בריח מרקים חמים ועשבים טריים.En: The vendors seemed busy, and the air was filled with the smell of hot soups and fresh herbs.He: נדב הביט סביבו, המחשבות מסתובבות בראשו.En: Nadav looked around, thoughts swirling in his mind.He: "כיצד נוכל לחגוג אם אין את הפירות המסורתיים?En: "How can we celebrate without the traditional fruits?"He: " שאל נדב, מנסה לחשוב על פתרון.En: Nadav asked, trying to think of a solution.He: שירה נזכרה כי תו בשבט הוא גם חג של עצי הפרי והאדמה.En: Shira remembered that Tu Bishvat is also a celebration of fruit trees and the land.He: היא הציעה: "אולי נשתמש במה שיש לנו מהשוק וניצור חגיגה משלנו?En: She suggested, "Perhaps we can use what we have from the market and create our own celebration?"He: " יוני הסכים והציע לקנות צמחים ועצים קטנים.En: Yoni agreed and proposed buying small plants and trees.He: בערב האירוע, נדב, שירה ויוני הכינו את האולם הקטן בפנימייה.En: On the evening of the event, Nadav, Shira, and Yoni prepared the small hall in the boarding school.He: הם קישטו בעציצים קטנים ופירות מקומיים שקנו בשוק.En: They decorated it with small potted plants and local fruits bought at the market.He: נדב עמד מול התלמידים, ובפעם הראשונה הוא הרגיש חלק ממשהו גדול ממנו.En: Nadav stood in front of the students, and for the first time, he felt part of something bigger than himself.He: הוא הסביר את משמעות הפירות, ואת הקשר למקורות.En: He explained the significance of the fruits and the connection to the origins.He: כשהאירוע התקדם, נדב הרגיש פתאום תחושה של חיבור ושייכות.En: As the event progressed, Nadav suddenly felt a sense of connection and belonging.He: המתוק של הפירות והחום של הילדים שסביבו הביאו לו אושר.En: The sweetness of the fruits and the warmth of the children around him brought him joy.He: כולם נהנו מהחגיגה הפשוטה אך המשמעותית.En: Everyone enjoyed the simple yet meaningful celebration.He: בסוף האירוע, נדב, שירה ויוני חוו הצלחה שלא ציפו לה.En: At the end of the event, Nadav, Shira, and Yoni experienced an unexpected success.He: "אולי נתחיל גינה בית הספר?En: "Maybe we should start a school garden?"He: " שאל נדב בהתלהבות.En: Nadav asked with excitement.He: שירה ויוני הסכימו, והם החליטו לעבוד יחד כדי להקים מקום ירוק שבו יוכלו לטפח וללמוד על הטבע.En: Shira and Yoni agreed, and they decided to work together to establish a green space where they could nurture and learn about nature.He: נדב הבין שתחושת חיבור אינה דורשת תשובות לכל השאלות אלא מציאת מכנה משותף עם האנשים שסביבך ויצירת משהו חדש יחד.En: Nadav realized that a sense of connection does not require answers to all questions but finding common ground with the people around you and creating something new together.He: החגיגה הפשוטה הזו חיברה אותו לשורשיו ולחבריו בדרך שלא ידע קודם לכן.En: This simple celebration connected him to his roots and his friends in a way he had not known before. Vocabulary Words:boarding: פנימייהapproaching: מתקרבloneliness: בדידותcheerful: צוהלתencourage: לעודדconfident: ביטחוןvendors: רוכליםsolution: פתרוןorigins: מקורותbelonging: שייכותunexpected: שלא ציפו להexcitement: בהתלהבותnurture: לטפחcommon ground: מכנה משותףcreate: ליצורroots: שורשיםcommunity: קהילהlimited: מוגבלtraditional: מסורתייםidentity: זהותsuitable: מתאיםconfusion: מעורפלתsignificance: משמעותconnection: חיבורwarmth: חוםcelebration: חגיגהestablish: להקיםprogressed: התקדםsimple: פשוטהdecorate: קישטוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Sven's Snowy Triumph: A Journey of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Sven satt ensam i sitt rum på internatskolan.En: Sven sat alone in his room at the boarding school.Sv: Utanför fönstret låg ett tjockt täcke av snö över landskapet.En: Outside the window, a thick blanket of snow covered the landscape.Sv: De gamla stenbyggnaderna omgavs av kala träd och allting var alldeles vitt.En: The old stone buildings were surrounded by bare trees, and everything was completely white.Sv: Sven kände sig liten i detta stora och kalla vinterlandskap.En: Sven felt small in this large and cold winter landscape.Sv: Hans ben var i gips och det gjorde allt mycket svårare.En: His leg was in a cast, and it made everything much more difficult.Sv: Lena, Svens bästa vän, kom in i rummet med ett stort leende.En: Lena, Sven's best friend, came into the room with a big smile.Sv: "Hej Sven!En: "Hi Sven!Sv: Hur mår benet idag?"En: How's your leg today?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: "Det gör ont, och jag känner mig efter i skolan," svarade Sven med en dyster ton.En: "It hurts, and I feel behind in school," answered Sven in a gloomy tone.Sv: Han kämpade med att hänga med i skolarbetet och att röra sig i byggnaden.En: He struggled to keep up with schoolwork and to move around the building.Sv: "Mina föräldrar skickade böcker till mig.En: "My parents sent books to me.Sv: Vill du ha hjälp att plugga?"En: Would you like help studying?"Sv: erbjöd Lena hjälpsamt.En: Lena offered helpfully.Sv: Sven nickade tacksamt, men innerst inne ville han klara det själv.En: Sven nodded gratefully, but deep inside he wanted to manage it himself.Sv: Han ville visa att han trots sitt brutna ben kunde stå på egna ben, metaforiskt sett.En: He wanted to show that despite his broken leg, he could stand on his own two feet, metaphorically speaking.Sv: En dag när Sven satt med en hög med böcker och anteckningar, knackade det lätt på dörren.En: One day when Sven was sitting with a pile of books and notes, there was a light knock on the door.Sv: Det var Anja, den nya studenten på skolan.En: It was Anja, the new student at the school.Sv: Hon tittade nyfiket in och sa, "Jag hörde att du har svårt med läxorna.En: She peeked in curiously and said, "I heard you're having trouble with homework.Sv: Kanske jag kan hjälpa?"En: Maybe I can help?"Sv: Sven hade hört att Anja hade annorlunda idéer.En: Sven had heard that Anja had different ideas.Sv: Hon föreslog att de skulle studera utomhus, trots kylan.En: She suggested they study outdoors, despite the cold.Sv: "Frisk luft kan hjälpa hjärnan," sa Anja med ett glädjefyllt leende.En: "Fresh air can help the brain," Anja said with a joyful smile.Sv: Trots tvekan följde Sven med ut.En: Despite hesitation, Sven followed her outside.Sv: De satte sig på en bänk under ett träd.En: They sat on a bench under a tree.Sv: Anja visade honom hjälpsamma studietekniker.En: Anja showed him helpful study techniques.Sv: Till Svens överraskning fungerade det bra.En: To Sven's surprise, it worked well.Sv: Han kände sig mer fokuserad och pigg.En: He felt more focused and alert.Sv: Tiden gick, och snart närmade sig en viktig skolhändelse.En: Time went on, and soon an important school event approached.Sv: Eleverna skulle presentera sina projekt.En: The students were to present their projects.Sv: Sven, fortfarande med kryckor, kände sig osäker.En: Sven, still with crutches, felt uncertain.Sv: Lena och Anja hejade på honom.En: Lena and Anja cheered him on.Sv: Anja sa, "Kom ihåg, detta är din chans att glänsa."En: Anja said, "Remember, this is your chance to shine."Sv: Med deras uppmuntran vågade Sven samla allt sitt mod.En: With their encouragement, Sven dared to gather all his courage.Sv: På presentationsdagen stod han framför klassen, hjärtat slog hårt.En: On presentation day, he stood in front of the class, his heart pounding.Sv: Men något hade förändrats inom honom.En: But something had changed within him.Sv: Med klar röst berättade han om sitt projekt med passion.En: With a clear voice, he talked about his project with passion.Sv: Klassen lyssnade med intresse och när han var klar applåderade de högt.En: The class listened with interest, and when he was done, they applauded loudly.Sv: Efteråt kände Sven en våg av stolthet.En: Afterward, Sven felt a wave of pride.Sv: Han hade klarat det, trots sitt brutna ben.En: He had done it, despite his broken leg.Sv: Människor samlades runt honom, komplimenterade hans prestation.En: People gathered around him, complimenting his performance.Sv: Han insåg att han äntligen kände sig som en del av gemenskapen.En: He realized that he finally felt like a part of the community.Sv: Efter den dagen blev Sven mer självsäker.En: After that day, Sven became more confident.Sv: Han lärde sig att ibland behövde man hjälp, och att det inte betydde att man var svag.En: He learned that sometimes you needed help, and that didn't mean you were weak.Sv: Med Lena och Anja vid sin sida visste Sven att han kunde hantera vad som helst.En: With Lena and Anja by his side, Sven knew he could handle anything.Sv: Tillsammans gick de genom den snötäckta skolgården, och i vinterns kyla kände Sven värmen från vänskap.En: Together they walked across the snow-covered schoolyard, and in the winter's cold, Sven felt the warmth of friendship. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: internatskolalandscape: landskapbare: kalacast: gipsgloomy: dysterstruggled: kämpadegratefully: tacksamtmetaphorically: metaforisktcuriously: nyfikethesitation: tvekantechniques: teknikerfocused: fokuseradalert: piggapproached: närmade sigcrutches: kryckorencouragement: uppmuntrandared: vågadegather: samlapounding: slog hårtpassion: passionapplauded: applåderadepride: stolthetperformance: prestationcomplimenting: komplimenteradecommunity: gemenskapconfident: självsäkerhandle: hanterasnow-covered: snötäcktaschoolyard: skolgårdfriendship: vänskap

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sandcastles of Winter: Creativity Amidst Nyhavn's Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-27-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en vinterdag i Nyhavn.En: It was a winter day in Nyhavn.Da: Sneen lå som et tyndt tæppe over de farverige huse langs kanalen.En: The snow lay like a thin blanket over the colorful houses along the canal.Da: Jesper, med sin dynejakke tæt omkring sig, stod forundret.En: Jesper, with his down jacket tightly around him, stood in wonder.Da: Foran ham var en samling mennesker, der alle byggede sandborge.En: In front of him was a gathering of people, all building sandcastles.Da: Han kiggede ned på brochuren i sin hånd.En: He looked down at the brochure in his hand.Da: "Nyhavn Sandcastle Konkurrence" stod der.En: "Nyhavn Sandcastle Konkurrence" it read.Da: Det var jo ikke det, han havde tilmeldt sig.En: This wasn't what he had signed up for.Da: Jesper, med hjertet sat på is-skulpturer, havde fejllæst og endte i en forkert konkurrence.En: Jesper, with his heart set on ice sculptures, had misread and ended up in the wrong competition.Da: Maja, Jespers bedste ven, grinede ved siden af ham.En: Maja, Jesper's best friend, laughed beside him.Da: "Det her er vist lidt forkert, hva'? Men måske er det en mulighed, Jesper," sagde hun opmuntrende.En: "This is a bit off, isn't it? But maybe it's an opportunity, Jesper," she said encouragingly.Da: Jesper trak vejret dybt.En: Jesper took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg må finde på noget," tænkte han højt.En: "I need to come up with something," he thought aloud.Da: Men det var vinter.En: But it was winter.Da: Og koldt.En: And cold.Da: Sandet var stift.En: The sand was stiff.Da: Lars, en erfaren sandborg-by mester, bemærkede den forvirrede Jesper og gik hen til ham.En: Lars, an experienced sandcastle master, noticed the confused Jesper and approached him.Da: "Jeg ser, du har brug for hjælp," sagde Lars venligt.En: "I see you need help," said Lars kindly.Da: Jesper forklarede sin fejl, og Lars lo hjerteligt.En: Jesper explained his mistake, and Lars laughed heartily.Da: "Lad os se, hvad vi kan gøre sammen," foreslog Lars.En: "Let's see what we can do together," suggested Lars.Da: Bevæbnet med simple spader og en spand, gik Jesper og Maja i gang.En: Armed with simple shovels and a bucket, Jesper and Maja got started.Da: Jesper manglede erfaring med sand, men hans kunstneriske sans kom til live.En: Jesper lacked experience with sand, but his artistic sense came alive.Da: "Hvordan får man sand til at stå," spurgte han.En: "How do you get sand to stand?" he asked.Da: Lars svarede: "Fugt er nøglen, men pas på, det fryser let."En: Lars replied, "Moisture is the key, but be careful, it freezes easily."Da: Timerne gik, og Jesper byggede ivrigt.En: Hours passed, and Jesper built eagerly.Da: Til tider lignede hans borg mere en bunke sne end et mesterværk.En: At times, his castle looked more like a pile of snow than a masterpiece.Da: Maja heppede fra sidelinjen, og Lars gav små tips.En: Maja cheered from the sidelines, and Lars offered small tips.Da: Men som solen begyndte at gå ned, skete katastrofen.En: But as the sun began to set, disaster struck.Da: Koldvinden blæste, og Jespers struktur kollapsede.En: The cold wind blew, and Jesper's structure collapsed.Da: Sandet var blevet til is og bøjet forkert.En: The sand had turned to ice and bent incorrectly.Da: Skuffelsen var stor.En: The disappointment was great.Da: "Hvad nu?" spurgte Maja forsigtigt.En: "What now?" Maja asked cautiously.Da: Men Jesper så på ruinen og fik en idé.En: But Jesper looked at the ruin and got an idea.Da: Med kreativitet og desperation formede han de faldne sandstykker til skulpturer.En: With creativity and desperation, he shaped the fallen sand pieces into sculptures.Da: Det blev til en abstrakt, men smuk formation, der sprang frem i det grånende lys.En: It became an abstract but beautiful formation that emerged in the gray light.Da: Da konkurrencen sluttede, havde juryen noteret Jespers anstrengelser.En: When the competition ended, the jury noted Jesper's efforts.Da: Lars, med respekt, nikkede til Jesper.En: Lars, with respect, nodded to Jesper.Da: "Du har fundet skønhed i kaos," sagde han.En: "You've found beauty in chaos," he said.Da: Jesper smilte stolt.En: Jesper smiled proudly.Da: Han havde lært, at kreativitet kunne blomstre, selv når alt gik galt.En: He had learned that creativity could bloom even when everything went wrong.Da: Dagen endte med en varm følelse, trods vinterkulden.En: The day ended with a warm feeling, despite the winter cold.Da: Jesper vandt ingen præmie, men han vandt respekt og en værdifuld lektion.En: Jesper didn't win a prize, but he won respect and a valuable lesson.Da: Opportunisme og fleksibilitet var lige så vigtige som kunstnerisk talent, havde han lært.En: Opportunism and flexibility were just as important as artistic talent, he had learned.Da: Da sneen begyndte at falde igen, sluttede Jesper armene om Maja i en taknemmelig kram.En: As the snow began to fall again, Jesper wrapped his arms around Maja in a grateful hug.Da: "Det var en god dag," sagde han.En: "It was a good day," he said.Da: Nyhavn-skulpturerne bag dem stod som minder om en uventet oplevelse.En: The Nyhavn sculptures behind them stood as reminders of an unexpected experience.Da: Jesper gik tilbage over brostenene med et nyt syn på det at være kunstner.En: Jesper walked back over the cobblestones with a new perspective on being an artist. Vocabulary Words:blanket: tæppecanal: kanalgathering: samlingbrochure: brochurecompetition: konkurrenceheart set: hjertet satmisread: fejllæstencouragingly: opmuntrendestiff: stiftexperienced: erfarenmistake: fejlheartedly: hjerteligtarmed: bevæbnetartistic: kunstneriskemoisture: fugteagerly: ivrigmasterpiece: mesterværksidelines: sidelinjendisaster: katastrofenstructure: strukturcollapse: kollapsededisappointment: skuffelsenruin: ruinenabstract: abstraktemerged: sprang fremnoted: noteretchaos: kaosrespect: respektdesperation: desperationvaluable: værdifuld

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Capturing Budapest: A Wintry Tale of Beauty and Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Horgász-bástya a hó alatt csendesen pihent.En: The Horgász-bástya rested quietly under the snow.Hu: Bence és Réka ott álltak, és csodálták Budapest gyönyörű látképét.En: Bence and Réka stood there, admiring the beautiful view of Budapest.Hu: A Duna túlpartján a Parlament épülete büszkén magasodott az ég felé.En: On the other side of the Duna, the building of the Parliament proudly rose towards the sky.Hu: Bence nagyon lelkes volt.En: Bence was very enthusiastic.Hu: Az építészet mindig is érdekelte, és ez a hely különösen megigézte.En: He had always been interested in architecture, and this place particularly fascinated him.Hu: — Mennyire csodás! — mondta Bence.En: "How wonderful!" said Bence.Hu: — Muszáj készítenem egy képet!En: "I have to take a picture!"Hu: — Rendben, de vigyázz magadra! — figyelmeztette Réka.En: "Alright, but be careful!" warned Réka.Hu: — Nagyon hideg van, és a talaj csúszós.En: "It's very cold, and the ground is slippery."Hu: Bence elővette a fényképezőgépét.En: Bence took out his camera.Hu: Fújt a hideg szél, de őt ez nem érdekelte.En: The cold wind blew, but he didn't care.Hu: Csak a tökéletes fotóra koncentrált.En: He focused solely on the perfect shot.Hu: Ám ahogy kitartotta a gépet, hirtelen szédülni kezdett.En: But as he held out the camera, he suddenly started to feel dizzy.Hu: A világ körülötte forogni látszott.En: The world around him seemed to spin.Hu: — Jaj, Bence! Ülj le egy kicsit! — kiáltott Réka aggódva.En: "Oh, Bence! Sit down for a moment!" shouted Réka worriedly.Hu: — Csak egy pillanat, mindjárt kész... — Bence próbálta összeszedni magát, de a szédülés nem múlt.En: "Just a moment, almost done..." Bence tried to compose himself, but the dizziness didn't pass.Hu: Nem akarta elengedni a lehetőséget, hogy lefotózza a Parlamentet.En: He didn't want to miss the opportunity to photograph the Parliament.Hu: — Kérlek, pihenj egy kicsit — kérlelte Réka.En: "Please, rest a little," pleaded Réka.Hu: — Nem akarlak bajba sodorni.En: "I don't want you to get into trouble."Hu: Bence végül engedett.En: Bence eventually acquiesced.Hu: Réka segített neki leülni egy közeli padra.En: Réka helped him sit down on a nearby bench.Hu: A széllökéseknek már kevésbé voltak kitéve, így egy kicsit megnyugodott.En: They were less exposed to the gusts of wind there, so he calmed down a little.Hu: Réka nem tágított mellőle, lassan visszatért a világosság Bence szeme elé.En: Réka stayed by his side, and slowly the clarity returned to Bence's vision.Hu: — Készen vagy? Megpróbáljuk újra? — kérdezte Réka gyengéden.En: "Are you ready? Shall we try again?" asked Réka gently.Hu: Bence bólogatott.En: Bence nodded.Hu: Réka odatartotta Bence kezét, hogy megfoghassa a fényképezőt.En: Réka supported Bence's hand to help him hold the camera.Hu: Együtt sikerült megörökíteniük a pillanatot.En: Together, they managed to capture the moment.Hu: A Parlament most már a fotón is épp olyan gyönyörű volt, mint élőben.En: The Parliament was just as beautiful in the photo as it was in real life.Hu: Miután elkészültek, Réka segítette Bencét felállni.En: After they finished, Réka helped Bence stand up.Hu: Elindultak egy közeli kávézó felé.En: They headed towards a nearby café.Hu: A meleg teától Bence hamarosan jobban érezte magát.En: The warm tea soon made Bence feel better.Hu: — Köszönöm, hogy itt voltál velem — mondta Bence.En: "Thank you for being here with me," said Bence.Hu: — Mindig itt vagyok neked — mosolygott Réka.En: "I'm always here for you," smiled Réka.Hu: Nézegették a képeket együtt.En: They looked through the pictures together.Hu: Gyönyörűek lettek.En: They turned out beautifully.Hu: Bence megtanulta, hogy az izgalom fontos, de az egészség még inkább.En: Bence learned that excitement is important, but health even more so.Hu: Megfogadta, hogy a jövőben jobban vigyáz magára.En: He promised to take better care of himself in the future.Hu: A téli Budapest örök emlék maradt számukra, és a nap vége felé már csak a szép pillanatokra emlékeztek.En: The winter Budapest remained an everlasting memory for them, and by the end of the day, they only remembered the beautiful moments. Vocabulary Words:admiring: csodáltákview: látképenthusiastic: lelkesarchitecture: építészetfascinated: megigéztecareful: vigyázzslippery: csúszósdizzy: szédülniclarity: világosságcompose: összeszedniopportunity: lehetőségacquiesced: engedettgusts: széllökésekexposed: kitévebench: padracapture: megörökíteniphotograph: lefotózzawarm: melegtea: teapromised: megfogadtaremain: maradteverlasting: örökmemory: emlékpleaded: kérleltesoon: hamarosanworry: aggódvahealth: egészségimportant: fontosparticularly: különösenwind: szél

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Frozen Inspirations: Where Photography Meets Art in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen la seg som et mykt teppe over Vigelandsparken i Oslo.En: The snow lay like a soft blanket over Vigelandsparken in Oslo.No: Skulpturene sto majestetisk, stille omgitt av den dansende snøen.En: The sculptures stood majestically, silently surrounded by the dancing snow.No: Bare lyden av snøkrystaller som knaset under støvlene til Sindre og den svake latteren fra en familie som bygde en snømann, brøt stillheten.En: Only the sound of snow crystals crunching under Sindre's boots and the faint laughter from a family building a snowman broke the silence.No: Sindre, en lidenskapelig amatørfotograf, vandret gjennom parken med kameraet sitt.En: Sindre, a passionate amateur photographer, wandered through the park with his camera.No: Han lette etter det perfekte bakgrunnsbilde hvor vinterens ro kunne bli fanget.En: He was looking for the perfect background image where winter's calm could be captured.No: Men ensomheten lå som en skygge over ham, en kontrast til den fredelige scenen rundt ham.En: But loneliness lay like a shadow over him, a contrast to the peaceful scene around him.No: På en annen sti gikk Ragnhild.En: On another path walked Ragnhild.No: Hun var en kunststudent og kjente seg fast i sin kreativitet.En: She was an art student and felt stuck in her creativity.No: Hjertet hennes var tungt av forventningene fra kunstskolen, og hun lette etter ny inspirasjon blant skulpturene.En: Her heart was heavy with the expectations from art school, and she was searching for new inspiration among the sculptures.No: Plutselig stoppet Sindre.En: Suddenly, Sindre stopped.No: Han så Ragnhild fokusere på den samme skulpturen som han rettet linsen mot.En: He saw Ragnhild focus on the same sculpture that he had aimed his lens at.No: Skulpturen var dekket av et tynt lag snø, som ga den et nytt uttrykk.En: The sculpture was covered by a thin layer of snow, which gave it a new expression.No: Nysgjerrigheten fikk ham til å nærme seg henne.En: Curiosity made him approach her.No: "Hei," sa Sindre forsiktig.En: "Hi," said Sindre cautiously.No: "Ser du også etter noe spesielt i dag?En: "Are you also looking for something special today?"No: "Ragnhild så opp fra notatene sine, overrasket.En: Ragnhild looked up from her notes, surprised.No: "Hei," svarte hun med et nølende smil.En: "Hi," she replied with a hesitant smile.No: "Jeg leter etter inspirasjon.En: "I'm looking for inspiration.No: Jeg føler meg litt fast i kunsten min.En: I feel a bit stuck in my art."No: "Sindre nikket forstående.En: Sindre nodded understandingly.No: "Jeg forsøker å fange øyeblikkets ro, men noen ganger distraherer savnet av forbindelse meg.En: "I'm trying to capture the moment's calm, but sometimes the lack of connection distracts me."No: "De fortsatte samtalen, delte sine utfordringer og drømmer.En: They continued the conversation, sharing their challenges and dreams.No: De hadde forskjellige mål, men forsto hverandres hindringer.En: They had different goals but understood each other's obstacles.No: Plutselig, mens de gikk langs den glatte stien, mistet de begge balansen og falt latterfullt ned i snøen.En: Suddenly, as they walked along the slippery path, they both lost their balance and fell laughing into the snow.No: Momentet brøt spenningen, og de lo høyt sammen, noe som skapte en varm, ny forbindelse.En: The moment broke the tension, and they laughed loudly together, creating a warm, new connection.No: Da de reiste seg, børstet de av snøen og så på hverandre med et nytt blikk.En: When they got up, they brushed off the snow and looked at each other with a new perspective.No: "Hva med å kombinere foto og skulptur?En: "How about combining photography and sculpture?"No: " foreslo Ragnhild.En: Ragnhild suggested.No: "Vi kan samarbeide og kanskje skape noe virkelig unikt.En: "We could collaborate and maybe create something truly unique."No: "Sindre lyste opp ved tanken.En: Sindre lit up at the thought.No: De byttet kontaktinformasjon, lovet å møtes igjen og tenkte allerede på prosjektet de skulle skape sammen.En: They exchanged contact information, promised to meet again, and were already thinking about the project they would create together.No: Da de gikk hver til sitt, føltes Vigelandsparken ikke lenger like stille og ensom.En: As they went their separate ways, Vigelandsparken no longer felt as quiet and lonely.No: Sindre hadde funnet trøst i deling av sin lidenskap, og Ragnhild følte ny inspirasjon strømme gjennom hodet sitt.En: Sindre had found comfort in sharing his passion, and Ragnhild felt new inspiration flowing through her head.No: Snøen fortsatte å falle, men nå virket den mer som en myk omfavnelse enn en kulde.En: The snow continued to fall, but now it seemed more like a soft embrace than a chill. Vocabulary Words:blanket: teppesculptures: skulpturenemajestic: majestetiskcrunching: knasetfaint: svakepassionate: lidenskapeligamateur: amatørwandered: vandretbackground: bakgrunnsloneliness: ensomhetenshadow: skyggecontrast: kontrastcreativity: kreativitetexpectations: forventningeneinspiration: inspirasjonlens: linsencuriosity: nysgjerrighetencautiously: forsiktighesitant: nølendeunderstandingly: forståendelack: savnetconnection: forbindelseslippery: glattebalance: balansenlaughing: latterfulltcollaborate: samarbeideunique: uniktperspective: blikkcomfort: trøstembrace: omfavnelse

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Snowstorm Serendipity: A Chance Reunion in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald vintermorgen på Oslo S.En: It was a cold winter morning at Oslo S.No: Snøfnugg danset gjennom luften, store og tunge.En: Snowflakes were dancing through the air, large and heavy.No: Ingrid klemte skjerfet tett rundt halsen.En: Ingrid wrapped her scarf tightly around her neck.No: Hun fokuserte på målet: å komme til jobbmøtet med Aksel.En: She focused on the goal: to get to the work meeting with Aksel.No: Men snøstormen truet med å ødelegge planene hennes.En: But the snowstorm threatened to ruin her plans.No: Plattformene var glatte, og toget til Drammen var forsinket.En: The platforms were slippery, and the train to Drammen was delayed.No: "Ikke nå," hvisket Ingrid for seg selv.En: "Not now," Ingrid whispered to herself.No: Hun tok et dypt pust, forsiktig med isen under føttene.En: She took a deep breath, careful with the ice under her feet.No: Mens hun ventet, hørte hun en kjent stemme.En: While she waited, she heard a familiar voice.No: "Ingrid?En: "Ingrid?No: Er det virkelig deg?En: Is it really you?"No: " Mathias sto der, smilende og avslappet, som om vinteren kun var en skygge.En: Mathias stood there, smiling and relaxed, as if winter was just a shadow.No: "Ingrid!En: "Ingrid!No: Det er lenge siden sist," sa Mathias.En: It's been a long time," said Mathias.No: Han hadde vært en nær venn i ungdomsårene hennes, men livets veier hadde ført dem fra hverandre.En: He had been a close friend in her younger years, but life's paths had led them apart.No: "Hva gjør du her?En: "What are you doing here?"No: " spurte hun, overrasket men glad for å se ham.En: she asked, surprised but happy to see him.No: "Jeg pendler fra Oslo til Asker.En: "I commute from Oslo to Asker.No: Og snøen, den liker jeg.En: And the snow, I like it.No: Den gir meg en unnskyldning til å ta det med ro," svarte Mathias med et lurt smil.En: It gives me an excuse to take it easy," replied Mathias with a sly smile.No: Ingrid lo, men følte samtidig trykket av klokken.En: Ingrid laughed but felt the pressure of the clock at the same time.No: Hun hadde lite tid.En: She had little time.No: Toget hennes kunne dukke opp når som helst.En: Her train could show up at any moment.No: "Hvordan har du det?En: "How have you been?"No: " spurte Mathias.En: asked Mathias.No: "Urolig," innrømmet Ingrid.En: "Anxious," Ingrid admitted.No: "Jeg har en viktig jobbintervju snart, og snøen gjør meg nervøs.En: "I have an important job interview soon, and the snow is making me nervous."No: "De snakket litt videre, og Ingrid kjente gamle følelser av komfort og varme for Mathias.En: They chatted a bit further, and Ingrid felt old feelings of comfort and warmth for Mathias.No: Men ansvaret kalte.En: But responsibility called.No: Hun måtte ta et valg.En: She had to make a choice.No: "Det er hyggelig å se deg igjen, Mathias.En: "It's nice to see you again, Mathias.No: Kan vi bytte nummer?En: Can we exchange numbers?No: Jeg må løpe til toget," sa Ingrid, raskt.En: I have to run to the train," said Ingrid, quickly.No: Mathias rakte henne telefonen, og de utvekslet kontaktinfo.En: Mathias handed her the phone, and they exchanged contact info.No: "Lykke til med intervjuet, Ingrid.En: "Good luck with the interview, Ingrid.No: Vi får ta en kaffe snart!En: We should grab a coffee soon!"No: " ropte han mens Ingrid skyndte seg mot plattformen.En: he shouted as Ingrid hurried toward the platform.No: Med snøflak i håret og en bankende puls, fant hun endelig riktig tog.En: With snowflakes in her hair and a pounding pulse, she finally found the right train.No: Hun pustet lettet ut da det gled bort fra stasjonen.En: She sighed with relief as it glided away from the station.No: Selv med distraksjonen av gamle minner, var Ingrid takknemlig for øyeblikket hun hadde delt med Mathias.En: Even with the distraction of old memories, Ingrid was grateful for the moment she had shared with Mathias.No: Det skapte en ny gnist av håp og motivasjon.En: It created a new spark of hope and motivation.No: Vel fremme, møtte hun Aksel, litt anpusten men i tide.En: Once there, she met Aksel, slightly out of breath but on time.No: Intervjuet gikk bra.En: The interview went well.No: Ingrid klarte å balansere mellom presisjon og følelser, og hun følte en ny styrke i seg.En: Ingrid managed to balance precision and emotions, and she felt a new strength within herself.No: Oslo S forble en katedral av støy bak henne, men denne gangen hadde reisen annet å tilby – vennskap og muligheter.En: Oslo S remained a cathedral of noise behind her, but this time the journey had more to offer – friendship and opportunities.No: Ingrid smilte, for hun visste at noen ganger gir også snøstormer plass for solskinn.En: Ingrid smiled, for she knew that sometimes snowstorms also make way for sunshine. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snøfnuggscarf: skjerfgoal: målthreatened: truetslippery: glattedelayed: forsinketfamiliar: kjentsurprised: overrasketcommute: pendlerexcuse: unnskyldningsly: lurtpressure: trykketanxious: urolignervous: nervøschosen: dukket oppresponsibility: ansvaretchoice: valgexchange: byttecontact info: kontaktinfohurried: skyndte segpounding: bankendeglided: gledrelief: lettet utdistraction: distraksjonengrateful: takknemligspark: gnistmotivation: motivasjonbalance: balansereprecision: presisjonstrength: styrke

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Uncovering Winter's Secrets: A Journey of Renewal and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-22-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: היער היה חשוך וקר.En: The forest was dark and cold.He: ארי וליה, תלמידים מיהודים, צעדו בזהירות בין העצים הגבוהים.En: Ari and Leah, students from the Jewish school, walked cautiously among the tall trees.He: הנהגתם טיול בבית הספר, לכבוד ט"ו בשבט, חג האילנות.En: Their school arranged a hike in honor of Tu BiShvat, the festival of trees.He: האדמה מתחת לרגליהם הייתה מכוסה בשלג לבן, וצורות עגולות של פתיתי שלג ירדו מהשמיים האפורים.En: The ground beneath their feet was covered with white snow, and round shapes of snowflakes were falling from the gray sky.He: "אתה רואה, ארי," אמרה ליה, תוך שהיא מציינת את השלד של העצים, "היער אולי נראה קפוא וחסר חיים, אבל יש מחזור בתוך הטבע.En: "You see, Ari," Leah said, pointing to the skeletons of the trees, "the forest may look frozen and lifeless, but there's a cycle within nature.He: הכל יחזור לפרוח.En: Everything will bloom again."He: "ארי היה ספקן.En: Ari was skeptical.He: "אני רואה רק קרח ושלג," הוא אמר, הבעה מהורהרת על פניו.En: "All I see is ice and snow," he said, a thoughtful expression on his face.He: "איך אפשר שהיער יחזור לחיים בחורף?En: "How can the forest come back to life in winter?"He: "ליה חייכה.En: Leah smiled.He: "יש קסם, ארי.En: "There's magic, Ari.He: רק צריך לדעת לחפש.En: You just need to know where to look.He: בוא נחקור קצת יותר פנימה.En: Let's explore a little further in."He: "הסופה הממשמשת ובאה נשבה קלות בקרבתם.En: The approaching storm lightly blew nearby.He: הרוח הפכה חריפה יותר והפתיתים החלו ליפול מהר יותר.En: The wind became sharper, and the flakes began to fall more rapidly.He: ארי היסס.En: Ari hesitated.He: הוא ידע שהמורה קראה להיעצר בקרוב ושהם צריכים לחזור לקבוצה.En: He knew that the teacher called for a stop soon and that they needed to return to the group.He: "אני יכולה להראות לך משהו מדהים," הבטיחה ליה.En: "I can show you something amazing," Leah promised.He: החלטתו נחרצה.En: His decision was made.He: ארי הסכים להמשיך מעט עמוק יותר לתוך היער.En: Ari agreed to continue a bit deeper into the forest.He: הם הלכו זה בזה, ולפתע, כמו יש מאין, הופיע מולם חורשה קטנה של עצי אורן ירוקים.En: They walked together, and suddenly, as if out of nowhere, a small grove of green pine trees appeared before them.He: בין העצים נראו ציפורים קטנות חוגגות, מוקפות חיים צמחיים עדין.En: Among the trees, small birds were seen celebrating, surrounded by delicate plant life.He: לארי נשימתו נעצרה.En: Ari's breath was taken away.He: "הנה, ראית?En: "See, you were right?He: הטבע קשוח.En: Nature is resilient."He: " הוא הביט בהערצה בליה ובציפורים הקטנות.En: He looked admiringly at Leah and the small birds.He: הוא החל להאמין שברוך הזמן, היער אכן יתחדש.En: He began to believe that in due time, the forest would indeed renew itself.He: אחרי שהחלו הפתיתים לנחות על פני האדמה, ארי וליה חזרו לקבוצה.En: After the flakes started landing on the ground, Ari and Leah returned to the group.He: ארי הביט דרך השלג הכבד, אבל ראייתו על היער השתנתה.En: Ari looked through the heavy snow, but his perception of the forest had changed.He: הוא גילה יופי ביער, גם כשבחוץ הכל נראה קפוא.En: He discovered beauty in the forest, even when everything outside appeared frozen.He: בסוף היום, כשחזרו לבית הספר, ארי חיכה בשקט עד שיכול היה לשבח את ליה.En: At the end of the day, when they returned to school, Ari quietly waited until he could commend Leah.He: "תודה לך," הוא אמר.En: "Thank you," he said.He: "לימדת אותי לראות מעבר לפני השטח.En: "You taught me to see beyond the surface."He: "ליה הנהנה.En: Leah nodded.He: "היער הוא מתנה, ארי.En: "The forest is a gift, Ari.He: כל מה שצריך זה עיניים פקוחות ולב" היא השיבה, כשהם צעדו יחד במורד השביל המוכר, עם תקווה לעוד הרפתקאות שממתינות להם בטבע.En: All you need are open eyes and a heart," she replied, as they walked together down the familiar path, with hope for more adventures awaiting them in nature. Vocabulary Words:cautiously: בזהירותarranged: הנהגתםskeletons: השלדlifeless: חסר חייםcycle: מחזורbloom: לפרוחskeptical: ספקןthoughtful: מהורהרתexpression: הבעהmagic: קסםstorm: סופהsharper: חריפה יותרhesitated: היססpromised: הבטיחהdecision: החלטתוgrove: חורשהcelebrating: חוגגותdelicate: עדיןbreath: נשימתוresilient: קשוחadmiringly: בהערצהrenew: יתחדשperception: ראייתוcommend: לשבחbeyond: מעברsurface: פני השטחnod: הנהנהgift: מתנהfamiliar: המוכרadventures: הרפתקאותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.