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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Autumn Leaves and Brotherhood: A Journey to Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole autunnale filtrava attraverso le grandi finestre della stanza comune nel reparto psichiatrico di Milano.En: The autumn sun filtered through the large windows of the common room in the reparto psichiatrico of Milano.It: Foglie dorate danzavano nel vento fuori, un ricordo della stagione che cambiava.En: Golden leaves danced in the wind outside, a reminder of the changing season.It: Dentro, tutto era calmo, con colori tenui e luci soffuse.En: Inside, everything was calm, with soft colors and dim lighting.It: Giorgio camminava lentamente lungo il corridoio.En: Giorgio walked slowly down the corridor.It: Era venuto a trovare suo fratello più giovane, Luca.En: He had come to visit his younger brother, Luca.It: Giorgio era un fratello affettuoso, anche se un po' scettico.En: Giorgio was a caring brother, even if somewhat skeptical.It: Amava profondamente Luca e voleva che stesse meglio.En: He deeply loved Luca and wanted him to get better.It: Ma non era convinto che questi medici potessero davvero aiutare suo fratello.En: But he wasn't convinced that these doctors could really help his brother.It: Quando arrivò alla stanza di Luca, vide suo fratello seduto su una sedia vicino alla finestra, lo sguardo perso tra gli alberi.En: When he arrived at Luca's room, he saw his brother sitting on a chair near the window, his gaze lost among the trees.It: "Ciao, Luca," disse Giorgio con un sorriso caldo.En: "Ciao, Luca," said Giorgio with a warm smile.It: "Ciao, Giorgio," rispose Luca, alzando appena lo sguardo.En: "Ciao, Giorgio," Luca replied, barely lifting his gaze.It: Gli occhi di Luca erano stanchi, un riflesso della lotta interiore che combatteva ogni giorno.En: Luca's eyes were tired, a reflection of the inner struggle he fought every day.It: "Come ti senti oggi?"En: "How are you feeling today?"It: chiese Giorgio, sedendosi accanto a lui.En: Giorgio asked, sitting next to him.It: "Un po' meglio, credo," rispose Luca con un sospiro.En: "A little better, I think," Luca replied with a sigh.It: "Ma è difficile.En: "But it's hard.It: A volte non so se capiscono davvero quello che sento."En: Sometimes I don't know if they really understand what I feel."It: Giorgio annuì.En: Giorgio nodded.It: Anche lui si sentiva incerto.En: He, too, felt uncertain.It: Voleva sfidare i dottori, chiedere loro perché Luca non sembrava migliorare davvero.En: He wanted to challenge the doctors, ask them why Luca didn't seem to really be improving.It: Ma sapeva che doveva essere lì per suo fratello.En: But he knew he had to be there for his brother.It: "E tu, Giorgio?"En: "And you, Giorgio?"It: chiese Luca, la voce tremante.En: Luca asked, his voice trembling.It: "Cosa pensi veramente di tutto questo?"En: "What do you really think of all this?"It: Giorgio esitò.En: Giorgio hesitated.It: Non voleva ferire Luca, ma doveva essere onesto.En: He didn't want to hurt Luca, but he had to be honest.It: "Non lo so, Luca.En: "I don't know, Luca.It: Voglio solo che tu stia bene.En: I just want you to be well.It: A volte non sono sicuro che questo sia il posto giusto per te."En: Sometimes I'm not sure this is the right place for you."It: Le parole pesarono nell'aria, tra i silenzi e i respiri sospesi.En: The words hung in the air, between silences and suspended breaths.It: Luca si sentì ferito, ma anche sollevato.En: Luca felt hurt, but also relieved.It: Iniziò a parlare, rivelando a Giorgio la profondità della sua ansia e della sua depressione.En: He began to speak, revealing to Giorgio the depth of his anxiety and depression.It: "Mi sento perso, Giorgio.En: "I feel lost, Giorgio.It: Voglio solo capire cosa succede dentro di me.En: I just want to understand what's happening inside me.It: Voglio solo essere normale."En: I just want to be normal."It: Giorgio prese un respiro profondo.En: Giorgio took a deep breath.It: Sentì il dolore di suo fratello.En: He felt his brother's pain.It: Sentì la sua lotta.En: He felt his struggle.It: All'improvviso comprese che doveva fidarsi.En: Suddenly, he understood that he had to trust.It: "Luca, io sono qui per te.En: "Luca, I'm here for you.It: Mi fiderò di chi ti sta curando.En: I will trust those who are treating you.It: L'importante è che tu sappia che non sei solo."En: The important thing is for you to know that you're not alone."It: Luca abbassò la testa, poi la rialzò con una nuova luce nei suoi occhi.En: Luca lowered his head, then lifted it again with a new light in his eyes.It: "Grazie, Giorgio," sussurrò, commosso.En: "Thank you, Giorgio," he whispered, moved.It: Era un piccolo passo verso la speranza, verso la possibilità di una guarigione.En: It was a small step toward hope, toward the possibility of healing.It: Il vento autunnale continuava a soffiare tra le foglie, ma dentro il cuore dei due fratelli, c'era una rinnovata promessa di comprensione e di supporto.En: The autumn wind continued to blow through the leaves, but within the hearts of the two brothers, there was a renewed promise of understanding and support.It: Giorgio lasciò la clinica più aperto di mente e Luca, per la prima volta da tanto tempo, si sentì finalmente un po' più vicino alla serenità che cercava.En: Giorgio left the clinic more open-minded, and Luca, for the first time in a long time, finally felt a bit closer to the serenity he was seeking. Vocabulary Words:autumn: l'autunnowindow: la finestraleaves: le fogliecorridor: il corridoioskeptical: scetticodoctors: i medicigaze: lo sguardoreflection: il riflessostruggle: la lottacertain: certochallenge: la sfidaimproving: migliorarehurt: feritorelieved: sollevatoanxiety: l'ansiadepression: la depressionetrust: fidarsihealing: la guarigionewind: il ventopromise: la promessahope: la speranzaserenity: la serenitàclinic: la clinicacalm: calmolost: persobreath: il respiroinner: interiorepossibility: la possibilitàsupport: il supportounderstanding: la comprensione

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Mystery at the Station: Mikkel's Comedic Bike Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-16-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Mikkel og Ingrid gikk inn i politistasjonen i Oslo.En: Mikkel and Ingrid walked into the police station in Oslo.No: Det var høst, og en kjølig bris fulgte dem inn fra gaten.En: It was autumn, and a chilly breeze followed them in from the street.No: Inne var det travelt.En: Inside, it was busy.No: Politi strømmet mellom skrivebordene, og det luktet svakt av kaffe.En: Police officers flowed between desks, and there was a faint smell of coffee.No: “Er du sikker, Mikkel?En: "Are you sure, Mikkel?"No: ” spurte Ingrid skeptisk mens de nærmet seg skranken.En: asked Ingrid skeptically as they approached the counter.No: Utenfor hadde bladene dekket bakken i et gyllent teppe.En: Outside, the leaves had covered the ground in a golden carpet.No: “Ja, jeg er sikker,” svarte Mikkel bestemt, men en liten usikkerhet lurte i stemmen hans.En: "Yes, I'm sure," answered Mikkel firmly, but a small uncertainty lurked in his voice.No: “Sykkelen min er stjålet!En: "My bike is stolen!No: Vi må rapportere det.En: We need to report it."No: ”En politibetjent, Ola, kikket opp fra papirene sine og smilte vennlig til dem.En: A police officer, Ola, looked up from his papers and smiled kindly at them.No: “Hvordan kan jeg hjelpe dere?En: "How can I help you?"No: ”“Min sykkel,” begynte Mikkel ivrig, “den ble stjålet utenfor butikken jeg var i går.En: "My bike," Mikkel began eagerly, "it was stolen outside the store I was at yesterday."No: ”Ingrid skulte mot Mikkel og hevet et øyenbryn.En: Ingrid glanced at Mikkel and raised an eyebrow.No: Hun følte på seg at noe ikke stemte, men valgte å tie.En: She sensed something was off, but chose to remain silent.No: “Kan du beskrive sykkelen og gi flere detaljer?En: "Can you describe the bike and provide more details?"No: ” spurte Ola tålmodig.En: asked Ola patiently.No: Mikkel begynte å forklare.En: Mikkel began to explain.No: Han beskrev sykkelen ned til de minste detaljer.En: He described the bike down to the smallest details.No: Men jo mer han pratet, jo mer begynte han å huske.En: But the more he talked, the more he started to remember.No: “Vent,” sa han plutselig og stoppet midt i setningen.En: "Wait," he suddenly said, stopping mid-sentence.No: En gnist av erkjennelse lyste opp i øynene hans.En: A spark of realization lit up his eyes.No: “Hva er det?En: "What is it?"No: ” spurte Ingrid, og så håpefullt at dette ville gå mot en positiv vending.En: asked Ingrid, looking hopefully that this would turn into a positive outcome.No: “Jeg tror .En: "I think...No: jeg kan ha parkert den utenfor en annen butikk,” sa Mikkel sakte, mens ansiktet hans ble rødt av forlegenhet.En: I might have parked it outside another store," said Mikkel slowly, as his face turned red with embarrassment.No: Ingrid sukket, lettet, men latet som hun var irritert.En: Ingrid sighed, relieved, but pretended to be annoyed.No: "Skal vi sjekke?En: "Shall we check?"No: " spurte hun og så mot Ola som nikket forståelsesfullt.En: she asked, looking at Ola who nodded understandingly.No: Mikkel og Ingrid hastet ut fra politistasjonen og videre nedover gaten.En: Mikkel and Ingrid rushed out of the police station and further down the street.No: De snudde hjørnet, og der, like utenfor en liten kaffebar, sto sykkelen hans trygt parkert.En: They turned the corner, and there, just outside a small café, his bike stood safely parked.No: “Der er den,” mumlet Mikkel, tydelig lettet.En: "There it is," Mikkel mumbled, obviously relieved.No: Ingrid lo.En: Ingrid laughed.No: “Nå, hva har du lært?En: "So, what have you learned?"No: ” spurte hun, lett ertende.En: she asked, teasing lightly.No: “Å tenke meg om før jeg drar til politiet,” svarte Mikkel med et lite smil.En: "To think before going to the police," replied Mikkel with a small smile.No: De begynte å gå hjemover, og Mikkel følte seg takknemlig for Ingrid, som hadde holdt hodet kaldt.En: They began to walk home, and Mikkel felt grateful for Ingrid, who had kept a cool head.No: Og Ingrid, hun satte pris på et lite eventyr, selv når det handlet om en glemsk venn og hans feilparkerte sykkel.En: And Ingrid, she appreciated a little adventure, even when it was about a forgetful friend and his misplaced bike.No: Oslo's høst omfavnet dem med sin friske luft og gyllent lys, og de var lykkeligere med lærdommen bak dem.En: Oslo's autumn embraced them with its fresh air and golden light, and they were happier with the lesson behind them. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstchilly: kjøligbreeze: brisfaint: svaktsceptically: skeptiskcounter: skrankgolden: gyllentfirmly: bestemtuncertainty: usikkerhetlurked: lurteeagerly: ivrigglanced: skulteeyebrow: øyenbrynsensed: føltedescribe: beskrivepatiently: tålmodigspark: gnistrealization: erkjennelseturned red: ble rødtembarrassment: forlegenhetrelieved: lettetannoyed: irritertcheck: sjekkecorner: hjørnemumbled: mumletobviously: tydeligteasing: ertendegrateful: takknemligappreciated: satte pris påforgetful: glemsk

Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Art of Deception: Unraveling a High-Stakes Theft in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-16-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en grå efterårsdag i København.En: It was a gray autumn day in København.Da: Bladene fløj gennem luften som små skibe på en stille sø, og foran politistationen samledes de i hjørnerne.En: The leaves flew through the air like small ships on a quiet lake, and in front of the police station, they gathered in the corners.Da: Indenfor var der travlt.En: Inside, it was busy.Da: Lydene af telefoner, der ringede, og mennesker, der talte, fyldte lokalet.En: The sounds of phones ringing and people talking filled the room.Da: Lars, en høj mand med en skaldet plet lige på toppen af hovedet, åbnede døren med en skæv bevægelse.En: Lars, a tall man with a bald spot right on top of his head, opened the door with an awkward motion.Da: Han trådte ind i varmen fra politistationen, hans lange frakke svajede let bag ham.En: He stepped into the warmth of the police station, his long coat swaying slightly behind him.Da: Han havde en bekymret rynke i panden.En: He had a worried furrow in his brow.Da: "Goddag," sagde Lars til betjenten bag skranken.En: "Hello," said Lars to the officer behind the counter.Da: "Jeg vil gerne anmelde et tyveri."En: "I would like to report a theft."Da: Betjenten pegede hen mod en kvinde, der sad ved et skrivebord.En: The officer pointed towards a woman sitting at a desk.Da: "Tove tager sig af tyverier," sagde han, og Lars gik hen mod kvinden.En: "Tove handles thefts," he said, and Lars walked over to the woman.Da: Tove, efterforskeren, så op fra sine papirer.En: Tove, the investigator, looked up from her papers.Da: Hendes briller sad på næsetippen, og hun havde et venligt, men fast udtryk.En: Her glasses sat on the tip of her nose, and she had a friendly but firm expression.Da: "Hvad kan jeg hjælpe med?"En: "How can I help you?"Da: spurgte hun.En: she asked.Da: "Et maleri fra mit galleri er forsvundet," svarede Lars.En: "A painting from my gallery has disappeared," replied Lars.Da: "Det er vigtigt.En: "It's important.Da: Det er midtpunktet i min samling."En: It's the centerpiece of my collection."Da: Tove nikkede.En: Tove nodded.Da: "Hvornår opdagede du, at det var væk?"En: "When did you discover that it was missing?"Da: "Sent i går aftes, efter vi lukkede.En: "Late last night, after we closed.Da: Der er ingen optagelser fra natten.En: There are no recordings from the night.Da: Kameraet var slukket," svarede Lars med en frustreret håndbevægelse.En: The camera was turned off," Lars answered with a frustrated hand gesture.Da: Tove noterede på sin blok.En: Tove noted this in her pad.Da: "Var der nogen mistænkelige personer i galleriet for nylig?"En: "Were there any suspicious persons in the gallery recently?"Da: Lars tøvede.En: Lars hesitated.Da: "Der var en rival fra et andet galleri der," sagde han lavmælt, "men jeg vil nødig skabe problemer."En: "There was a rival from another gallery there," he said softly, "but I don't want to create problems."Da: Lige imens rakte Maja, Lars' assistent, sin hånd op.En: Just then, Maja, Lars' assistant, raised her hand.Da: Hun havde stået diskret i baggrunden, men nu trådte hun frem.En: She had been standing discreetly in the background, but now stepped forward.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg ved noget," sagde hun.En: "I think I know something," she said.Da: Lars kiggede på hende med rynket pande.En: Lars looked at her with a furrowed brow.Da: "Maja!"En: "Maja!"Da: udbrød Lars, mens han så på hende.En: exclaimed Lars as he looked at her.Da: Hun skubbede sine briller op med en nervøs bevægelse og sagde, "Jeg havde set nogen nærme sig placeringen af maleriet efter lukketid.En: She pushed up her glasses with a nervous motion and said, "I had seen someone approach the location of the painting after closing.Da: En rival."En: A rival."Da: Tove kiggede skarpt på dem begge.En: Tove looked sharply at both of them.Da: "Okay, lad os følge op på det spor," sagde hun.En: "Okay, let's follow up on that lead," she said.Da: Efter timers intensiv efterforskning, fik Tove en uventet opringning.En: After hours of intensive investigation, Tove received an unexpected call.Da: Det var en anonym tip, der afslørede en forbavsende detalje.En: It was an anonymous tip, revealing an astounding detail.Da: Maleriet var blevet set i en rivaliserende gallerieejers varetægt.En: The painting had been seen in the possession of a rival gallery owner.Da: Med Oplysningerne gik Tove og hendes team hurtigt i aktion.En: With the information, Tove and her team quickly sprang into action.Da: De fandt maleriet, skjult, men intakt, på et lager tilhørende den rivaliserende galleriejer.En: They found the painting, hidden but intact, in a warehouse belonging to the rival gallery owner.Da: Tilbage i politistationen, mens Lars og Maja ventede på Toves tilbagevenden, sagde Maja forsigtigt, "Jeg forsøgte bare at beskytte dig og galleriets ry, Lars.En: Back at the police station, while Lars and Maja waited for Tove's return, Maja said cautiously, "I was just trying to protect you and the gallery's reputation, Lars.Da: Du arbejder så hårdt."En: You work so hard."Da: Lars satte sig ned og stirrede på hende.En: Lars sat down and stared at her.Da: Hans øjne blødte op.En: His eyes softened.Da: "Jeg forstår nu, Maja.En: "I understand now, Maja.Da: Men vi har brug for tillid.En: But we need trust.Da: Jeg vil sikre, at vi er åbne fremover."En: I want to ensure that we are open from now on."Da: Tove trådte ind, maleriet i hænderne.En: Tove walked in, the painting in her hands.Da: "Her er det," sagde hun med et tilfreds smil.En: "Here it is," she said with a satisfied smile.Da: Lars tog det forsigtigt, hans øjne lyste op.En: Lars took it gently, his eyes lighting up.Da: "Tak, Tove.En: "Thank you, Tove.Da: Det betyder alt."En: It means everything."Da: Udenfor var bladene stadig dansende i den kølige luft, mens byen summede videre af eftermiddagen, men inde i Lars' sind var der en ny beslutning om klarhed og oprigtighed.En: Outside, the leaves were still dancing in the cool air, while the city continued to buzz with the afternoon, but inside Lars' mind, there was a new resolve of clarity and sincerity. Vocabulary Words:furrow: rynkebald: skaldetinvestigator: efterforskerencounter: skranktheft: tyverisuspicious: mistænkeliganonymous: anonympossession: varetægtwarehouse: lagerswaying: svajederival: rivaliserenderesolve: beslutningclarity: klarhedgesture: bevægelsetip: tipastonishing: forbavsendefrustrated: frustreretreputation: ryintact: intaktassistant: assistenthesitated: tøvedecame across: opdagedeoperation: aktionsatisfied: tilfredsdiscreetly: diskretout of focus: slukketfirm: fastastounding: overraskelsegently: forsigtigtsincerity: oprigtighed

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sagrada Família's Magic: A Tale of Rediscovered Passion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La llum de la tarda d'autumne jugava entre les espigues de la Sagrada Família, il·luminant els detalls intricats amb una bellesa gairebé màgica.En: The afternoon autumn light played among the spires of the Sagrada Família, illuminating the intricate details with an almost magical beauty.Ca: Júlia, una jove arquitecta de València, sentia el pes de la seva desil·lusió mentre es barrejava amb el grup de turistes que esperaven el començament de la visita guiada.En: Júlia, a young architect from València, felt the weight of her disillusionment as she mingled with the group of tourists waiting for the guided tour to begin.Ca: L'anhel de trobar nova inspiració l'havia portat a Barcelona, però la multitud l'aterria.En: The longing to find new inspiration had brought her to Barcelona, but the crowd made her uneasy.Ca: "Aquí, el passat i el futur es fusionen," digué Oriol, el guia local, amb veu ferma i passió.En: "Here, the past and the future merge," said Oriol, the local guide, with a firm voice and passion.Ca: Ell, resident de Barcelona, adorava cada racó del temple.En: He, a resident of Barcelona, adored every corner of the temple.Ca: Però ara somiava amb més: una connexió autèntica que elevés la monotonia de la seva jornada.En: But now he dreamed of more: an authentic connection that would elevate the monotony of his day.Ca: Júlia estava escèptica.En: Júlia was skeptical.Ca: Com pot una estructura tan popular encendre una espurna en el seu cor cansat d'arquitectura?En: How can such a popular structure ignite a spark in her tired architect's heart?Ca: A mesura que Oriol conduïa el grup cap a l'interior, Júlia va decidir aventurar-se fora de la seva zona de confort.En: As Oriol led the group inside, Júlia decided to venture out of her comfort zone.Ca: "Com es va sentir Gaudí en crear això?" preguntà, sorprenent-se a ella mateixa.En: "How did Gaudí feel creating this?" she asked, surprising even herself.Ca: La seva pregunta aturà Oriol.En: Her question stopped Oriol.Ca: Ningú preguntava mai amb tant d'interès.En: No one ever asked with such interest.Ca: "Gaudí veia la seva obra com un homenatge diví.En: "Gaudí saw his work as a divine tribute.Ca: Aquestes columnes recorden arbres al bosc," respongué Oriol, allunyant-se del seu guió habitual.En: These columns resemble trees in a forest," replied Oriol, veering away from his usual script.Ca: Començava a compartir històries que mai abans no havia explicat, cada frase revestida de la seva pròpia passió per l'art.En: He began sharing stories he had never shared before, each sentence wrapped in his own passion for art.Ca: Dins del temple, els vitralls pintaven el terra de pedra amb colors vius.En: Inside the temple, the stained glass painted the stone floor with vibrant colors.Ca: Júlia alçà la mirada cap a la volta.En: Júlia looked up at the vault.Ca: La seva respiració es va aturar per un moment.En: Her breath stopped for a moment.Ca: La història encesa d'Oriol ressonava amb el color vibrant al voltant.En: Oriol's fiery story resonated with the vibrant color around.Ca: No era només un monument; era una obra viva.En: It wasn't just a monument; it was a living work.Ca: "Saps, mai no vaig veure res semblant," admeté Júlia, tornant a veure Oriol.En: "You know, I've never seen anything like it," admitted Júlia, looking back at Oriol.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven d'entusiasme renovat.En: Her eyes glowed with renewed enthusiasm.Ca: Oriol li somrigué, percebent una nova obertura en la seva pròpia vida.En: Oriol smiled at her, sensing a new opening in his own life.Ca: Va ser sota aquest arc de llums que Júlia i Oriol van començar a compartir més que un tour.En: It was under this arch of lights that Júlia and Oriol began to share more than just a tour.Ca: Parlaven de milers de detalls arquitectònics i de somnis no confessats.En: They talked about thousands of architectural details and unconfessed dreams.Ca: El temps semblava desaparèixer, com l'ombra davant del sol.En: Time seemed to disappear, like a shadow before the sun.Ca: Quan el tour va acabar, Júlia va sentir que la seva ànima renaixia.En: When the tour ended, Júlia felt her soul reborn.Ca: "Hauríem de explorar més llocs junts," suggerí, notant per primer cop un futur vibrant.En: "We should explore more places together," she suggested, noticing for the first time a vibrant future.Ca: "Sí, m'agradaria molt," accedí Oriol.En: "Yes, I would like that very much," Oriol agreed.Ca: La seva veu ara semblava més ferma, més segura.En: His voice now seemed firmer, more confident.Ca: Aquest moment havia canviat alguna cosa profunda dins seu.En: This moment had changed something deep within him.Ca: Des de llavors, la Sagrada Família no era tan sols un lloc turístic.En: Since then, the Sagrada Família was not just a tourist spot.Ca: Era el començament d'una història compartida.En: It was the beginning of a shared story.Ca: I tot l'interior de Júlia, que pensava que havia vist tot el que l'arquitectura podia oferir, brillava amb una nova llum.En: And all within Júlia, who thought she had seen all that architecture could offer, shone with a new light.Ca: I Oriol, per primera vegada en molt de temps, es permeté l'esperança.En: And Oriol, for the first time in a long time, allowed himself to hope. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autumnethe light: la llumthe spire: l'espigathe architect: l'arquitectathe disillusionment: la desil·lusióthe longing: l'anheluneasy: aterritathe crowd: la multitudthe connection: la connexióthe monotony: la monotoniaskeptical: escèpticathe comfort zone: la zona de confortto venture: aventurar-sethe tribute: l'homenatgethe column: la columnathe forest: el boscthe script: el guióthe stained glass: els vitrallsthe vault: la voltavibrant: vibrantto resonate: ressonarthe shadow: l'ombrato reborn: renaixiathe soul: l'ànimathe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmerenewed: renovatto glow: brillarconfident: segurathe hope: l'esperançashared: compartit

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Adventure Beyond Bounds: A Hide and Seek Escapade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På Akershus festning, omgitt av brosteinsbelagte stier og gamle bygninger, danset høstløvene i vinden.En: At Akershus festning, surrounded by cobblestone paths and old buildings, the autumn leaves danced in the wind.No: Lars, Astrid og Kjell hadde bestemt seg for å tilbringe dagen med å leke gjemsel.En: Lars, Astrid, and Kjell had decided to spend the day playing hide and seek.No: Kjell, alltid på utkikk etter det neste store latterbrølet, blinket lurt mot Lars.En: Kjell, always on the lookout for the next big burst of laughter, winked slyly at Lars.No: "Hva med den beste gjemmeplassen noensinne?" spurte han.En: "How about the best hiding place ever?" he asked.No: Lars, alltid ivrig for eventyr, nikket.En: Lars, always eager for adventure, nodded.No: Han så seg rundt og fant en liten dør midt i en historisk utstilling.En: He looked around and found a small door in the middle of a historical exhibition.No: Skiltet ved siden av døra advarte, "Historisk område - ikke rør."En: The sign next to the door warned, "Historical area - do not touch."No: Lars kunne ikke motstå fristelsen.En: Lars couldn't resist the temptation.No: "Vent her," ropte han, mens han pilte inn.En: "Wait here," he shouted as he darted in.No: Astrid, som alltid forsøkte å holde styr på guttene, sukket.En: Astrid, always trying to keep the boys in check, sighed.No: "Kanskje dette ikke er en god idé?" Men det var for sent.En: "Maybe this isn't a good idea?" But it was too late.No: Lars hadde forsvunnet bak den tunge døren.En: Lars had disappeared behind the heavy door.No: Inne i utstillingen klemte Lars seg inn i en nisje ved siden av en gammel rustning.En: Inside the exhibition, Lars squeezed into a niche beside an old suit of armor.No: "Perfekt gjemmested," tenkte han.En: "Perfect hiding spot," he thought.No: Men da han prøvde å røre på seg, innså han raskt problemet.En: But when he tried to move, he quickly realized the problem.No: Han satt fast!En: He was stuck!No: Ute i korridoren begynte Kjell og Astrid å telle ned for å finne vennene sine.En: Out in the corridor, Kjell and Astrid began to count down to find their friend.No: "Fem, fire, tre, to, én! Klar, ferdig, gå!" ropte Kjell, full av energi.En: "Five, four, three, two, one! Ready, set, go!" shouted Kjell, full of energy.No: De lette overalt, men Lars var som sunket i jorden.En: They searched everywhere, but Lars was as if he had vanished into thin air.No: Astrid begynte å bli bekymret.En: Astrid began to worry.No: "Han setter seg alltid i trøbbel," mumlet hun mens hun fortsatte letingen.En: "He's always getting himself into trouble," she mumbled as she continued searching.No: Til slutt kom de tilbake til utstillingen.En: Finally, they returned to the exhibition.No: Astrids blikk stoppet på den lukkede døren Lars hadde gått inn gjennom.En: Astrid's gaze stopped at the closed door Lars had gone through.No: "Kanskje..." sa hun, og de smøg seg inn.En: "Maybe..." she said, and they sneaked in.No: Inni stod Lars fast, mildt panikkslagen, men fortsatt med et tappert smil.En: Inside, Lars stood stuck, mildly panicked, but still with a brave smile.No: "Eh... litt hjelp her?" spurte han forsiktig.En: "Uh... a little help here?" he asked cautiously.No: Astrid klødde seg i hodet.En: Astrid scratched her head.No: "Vi trenger en plan," hvisket hun til Kjell.En: "We need a plan," she whispered to Kjell.No: Kjell tenkte raskt.En: Kjell thought quickly.No: "La oss lage en avledning."En: "Let's create a diversion."No: Plutselig begynte Kjell å rope mot inngangen. "Se! En kjendis!"En: Suddenly, Kjell began shouting towards the entrance. "Look! A celebrity!"No: Astrid brukte øyeblikket til å fange kommentarene til en eldre guide som passerte.En: Astrid used the moment to grab the attention of an older guide who was passing by.No: "Unnskyld, kan De hjelpe oss?"En: "Excuse me, can you help us?"No: Den vennlige guiden smilte og nikket.En: The friendly guide smiled and nodded.No: På en eller annen måte, med en blanding av smidighet og tålmodighet, klarte de å få Lars løs.En: Somehow, with a mix of agility and patience, they managed to get Lars free.No: Utenfor utstillingen pustet Lars lettet ut.En: Outside the exhibition, Lars breathed a sigh of relief.No: "Takk, dere to," sa han. "Jeg skulle nok ha valgt en enklere plass."En: "Thanks, you two," he said. "I probably should have picked an easier spot."No: Astrid smilte, lettet over at alt gikk bra.En: Astrid smiled, relieved that everything turned out well.No: "Vel, Lars, noen ganger er det greit å være litt kjedelig for å holde seg ute av trøbbel."En: "Well, Lars, sometimes it's okay to be a little boring to stay out of trouble."No: Med det lo de alle tre, godt fornøyde med dagens eventyr.En: With that, all three laughed, quite satisfied with the day's adventure.No: På vei ut av festningen, mens de så de fargerike trærne danse rundt festningsmuren, visste Lars en ting sikkert.En: On their way out of the fortress, as they watched the colorful trees dance around the fortress wall, Lars knew one thing for sure.No: Eventyr ville alltid være en del av ham.En: Adventure would always be a part of him.No: Men neste gang? Kanskje litt mindre trangt.En: But next time? Maybe a bit less cramped. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: brosteinsbelagteautumn: høstløveneexhibition: utstillingtemptation: fristelsenhide and seek: gjemselniche: nisjesuit of armor: rustningdiversion: avledningcorridor: korridorenvanished: forsvunnetcramped: trangtcount down: telle nedseized: fangeplan: planagility: smidighetrelief: lettetadventure: eventyrtrouble: trøbbelfortress: festningengaze: blikkslyly: lurtbrave: tappertsqueezed: klemteskimpy: enkelpanicked: panikkslagencelebrity: kjendissmiled: smiltewarning: advarteburst of laughter: latterbrøletsneaked: smøg

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Discovering Strength in Vulnerability at the Danish Naval Base Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: På den Kongelige Danske Flådebase i København var der en særlig ro midt i morgenens hektiske aktivitet.En: At the Kongelige Danske Flådebase in København, there was a special calm amidst the hectic morning activity.Da: Himlen var klar, og efterårsvinden blæste friskt i ansigterne på de travle søofficerer.En: The sky was clear, and the autumn wind blew briskly in the faces of the busy naval officers.Da: De faldende blade, i gyldne og orange farver, svævede fredeligt hen over gårdspladsen.En: The falling leaves, in golden and orange hues, floated peacefully across the courtyard.Da: Astrid, en af de mest disciplineret officerer, stod stiv som en klippe ved inspektionen.En: Astrid, one of the most disciplined officers, stood stiff as a rock during the inspection.Da: Hun bar sin uniform med stolthed, altid opsat på at vise styrke og usårlighed.En: She wore her uniform with pride, always intent on showing strength and invulnerability.Da: Men dybt inde bar hun på en hemmelig frygt for at vise svaghed.En: But deep down, she harbored a secret fear of showing weakness.Da: Denne dag var anderledes.En: This day was different.Da: Ikke på grund af inspektionen, men fordi noget i luften havde udløst en allergisk reaktion hos hende.En: Not because of the inspection, but because something in the air had triggered an allergic reaction in her.Da: Hendes hals begyndte at klø, og en svag rødme bredte sig på hendes kinder.En: Her throat began to itch, and a faint redness spread across her cheeks.Da: Astrid vidste, at hun var ved at miste kontrollen.En: Astrid knew she was about to lose control.Da: Jonas og Freja, hendes nære kollegaer, stod tæt på.En: Jonas and Freja, her close colleagues, stood nearby.Da: De bemærkede hurtigt hendes stigende ubehag.En: They quickly noticed her increasing discomfort.Da: Jonas, en betænksom og snarrådig officer, spurgte lavmælt: "Er du okay, Astrid?"En: Jonas, a thoughtful and quick-witted officer, asked quietly, "Are you okay, Astrid?"Da: Astrid nikkede kort og forsøgte at smile.En: Astrid nodded briefly and tried to smile.Da: Hun ønskede ikke at vise, hvor meget hun egentlig kæmpede.En: She didn't want to show how much she was actually struggling.Da: Inspektionen var vigtig, og Astrid ville ikke fremstå svag eller ude af stand.En: The inspection was important, and Astrid did not want to appear weak or incapable.Da: Men som inspektøren nærmede sig, blev hendes symptomer værre.En: But as the inspector approached, her symptoms worsened.Da: Hendes vejrtrækning blev besværet, og hun kunne næsten ikke holde sig oprejst.En: Her breathing became labored, and she could hardly remain standing.Da: Panik blussede op i hende.En: Panic flared within her.Da: Hvordan kunne hun, den stærke og ufejlbarlige Astrid, stå her og miste kontrollen?En: How could she, the strong and infallible Astrid, stand here and lose control?Da: Freja, som altid var klar til at hjælpe, tøvede ikke et sekund.En: Freja, who was always ready to help, didn't hesitate for a second.Da: Hun tog et fast greb i Astrids arm og sagde blidt: "Vi hjælper dig.En: She took a firm grip on Astrid's arm and said gently, "We'll help you.Da: Det er okay at have brug for hjælp."En: It's okay to need help."Da: Astrid mærkede en bølge af lettelse; hendes maskerede frygt trængte frem.En: Astrid felt a wave of relief; her masked fear surfaced.Da: Jonas kaldte hurtigt på medicinsk hjælp, mens Freja førte Astrid til et sted, hvor hun kunne sidde ned.En: Jonas quickly called for medical assistance while Freja led Astrid to a place where she could sit down.Da: Da Astrid endelig kunne trække vejret normalt igen, så hun på Jonas og Freja med taknemmelighed.En: When Astrid could finally breathe normally again, she looked at Jonas and Freja with gratitude.Da: Hun indså, at det at være stærk også kunne betyde, at man accepterede hjælp fra sine venner.En: She realized that being strong could also mean accepting help from your friends.Da: "Tak," sagde hun stille.En: "Thank you," she said quietly.Da: "Jeg troede, jeg kunne klare det selv."En: "I thought I could handle it myself."Da: Jonas smilte: "Vi er her for hinanden.En: Jonas smiled: "We're here for each other.Da: Det er det, der gør os stærke."En: That's what makes us strong."Da: Og mens den kolde efterårsvind fortsatte med at blæse, lærte Astrid, at sårbarhed også kan være en styrke.En: And as the cold autumn wind continued to blow, Astrid learned that vulnerability could also be a strength.Da: Hun indså, at kollegaer som Jonas og Freja ikke så hendes svaghed, men hendes mod.En: She realized that colleagues like Jonas and Freja did not see her weakness but her courage.Da: Så gik Astrid, Jonas og Freja ind igen, mens de farvede blade dansede omkring dem, og Astrid følte sig mere lettet end nogensinde før.En: Then Astrid, Jonas, and Freja went back inside, while the colored leaves danced around them, and Astrid felt more relieved than ever before. Vocabulary Words:calm: rohectic: hektiskbriskly: frisktdisciplined: disciplineretinvulnerability: usårlighedharbored: bar påsecret: hemmeligallergic: allergiskreaction: reaktionitch: kløfaint: svagredness: rødmediscomfort: ubehagquick-witted: snarrådigworsened: værrelabored: besværetpanic: panikflared: blussede opinfallible: ufejlbarlighesitate: tøvedefirm: fastrelief: lettelsemasked: maskeredegratitude: taknemmelighedhandle: klarevulnerability: sårbarhedcourage: modrealized: indsåworsened: værresurface: trængte frem

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Fusion of Cultures: The Harmony of Diverse Ideas Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-14-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles es movien suaument a l'exterior mentre la brisa de tardor feia xiular els arbres abans de començar la reunió.En: The leaves moved gently outside as the autumn breeze made the trees whistle before the meeting began.Ca: Laia va observar per la finestra del segon pis de la biblioteca futurista.En: Laia observed through the window of the second floor of the futuristic library.Ca: Era un espai il·luminat pel sol, els raigs filtrant-se a través de les finestres escampades pel sostre alt.En: It was a sunlit space, with rays filtering through the windows scattered across the high ceiling.Ca: Les pantalles digitals interactives lluïen de colors vius, i les estanteries estaven plenes de llibres hologràfics que ballaven suavement amb el moviment de les mans dels estudiants.En: The interactive digital screens shone with bright colors, and the shelves were full of holographic books that danced softly with the movement of the students' hands.Ca: Laia es va acomodar a una de les càpsules de lectura, un espai acollidor on els coixins et convidaven a somniar desperta.En: Laia settled into one of the reading pods, a cozy space where the cushions invited you to daydream.Ca: Al seu costat, Oriol i Marta es preparaven amb els seus dispositius.En: Beside her, Oriol and Marta prepared with their devices.Ca: El projecte de treball sobre cultures mundials era la prioritat del trimestre i Laia hi tenia grans aspiracions.En: The project on world cultures was the priority of the term, and Laia had high aspirations for it.Ca: "Què us sembla si comencem amb les cultures maia i inca?En: "How about we start with the Maya and Inca cultures?"Ca: ", va proposar Laia amb girs de les mans per acompanyar les imatges que apareixien a l'aire, projectades des de la seva tauleta.En: Laia suggested, gesturing with her hands to accompany the images that appeared in the air, projected from her tablet.Ca: "Laieta, potser podríem incorporar-hi també cultures més contemporànies, com la japonesa o la índia," va suggerir Oriol amb la seva veu suau però decidida.En: "Laieta, maybe we could also incorporate more contemporary cultures, like Japanese or Indian," suggested Oriol with his soft yet determined voice.Ca: Marta va assentir amb entusiasme, afegint: "I podríem fer-ho més visual, amb vídeos i escenes teatrals!En: Marta nodded enthusiastically, adding, "And we could make it more visual, with videos and theatrical scenes!"Ca: "El conflicte va arribar ràpid.En: The conflict quickly arose.Ca: Laia sentia la pressió de crear un projecte que no només fos acadèmicament impressionant sinó també revolucionari.En: Laia felt the pressure of creating a project that was not only academically impressive but also revolutionary.Ca: "Però, si ens desviem massa, podrem perdre l'enfocament," va dir Laia, esclatant amb una passió que amagava la seva preocupació.En: "But if we diverge too much, we might lose focus," Laia said, bursting with a passion that hid her concern.Ca: Les veus van augmentar de to, i l'aire dins de la biblioteca semblava més carregat, malgrat el silenci que regnava a l'entorn.En: The voices rose in tone, and the air inside the library seemed heavier, despite the silence that reigned in the environment.Ca: Marta va aturar-se un moment, mirant al voltant: "Som aquí, junts, i tenim diferents perspectives.En: Marta paused for a moment, looking around: "We're here together, and we have different perspectives.Ca: Això és una riquesa.En: That's a richness.Ca: Laia, podríem trobar el punt mig?En: Laia, could we find common ground?"Ca: "Laia es va quedar callada un moment.En: Laia was silent for a moment.Ca: Va mirar les cares dels seus companys, reflectides a les pantalles llegiblement.En: She looked at her companions' faces, clearly reflected on the screens.Ca: En aquell instant, va adonar-se que cedir no era perdre, sinó sumar.En: In that instant, she realized that yielding was not losing, but adding.Ca: Amb un somriure petit, va respondre: "D'acord.En: With a small smile, she replied, "Okay.Ca: Barregem les nostres idees i fem quelcom inoblidable.En: Let's mix our ideas and create something unforgettable.Ca: Apostem per una fusió amb el vostre toc modern.En: Let's opt for a fusion with your modern twist."Ca: "Al final, el projecte va esdevenir un mosaic vibrant de cultures, entre les quals les maies, incas, japoneses i índies radiaven amb llum pròpia.En: In the end, the project became a vibrant mosaic of cultures, among which the Maya, Inca, Japanese, and Indian cultures shone with their own light.Ca: Un document visual i escènic que va captivar a tota la classe, incloent el mestre, que va somriure amb satisfacció.En: A visual and scenic document that captivated the entire class, including the teacher, who smiled with satisfaction.Ca: Laia va aprendre que col·laborar significava obrir el cor i la ment, acceptant que diverses perspectives podien enriquir qualsevol idea inicial.En: Laia learned that collaborating meant opening the heart and mind, accepting that various perspectives could enrich any initial idea.Ca: Els llibres hologràfics brillaven amb més força, i les ombres dels arbres a fora ballaven cel amunt, tal i com feien ara les seves idees, lliures i compartides.En: The holographic books shone more brightly, and the shadows of the trees outside danced towards the sky, just like their ideas, free and shared. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les fullesthe breeze: la brisathe meeting: la reunióthe floor: el pisthe library: la bibliotecathe ceiling: el sostrethe screens: les pantallesthe shelves: les estanteriesholographic: hologràficthe reading pods: les càpsules de lecturathe cushions: els coixinsto invite: convidarto settle: acomodarsethe project: el projecteto suggest: proposarcontemporary: contemporanito incorporate: incorporarenthusiastically: amb entusiasmevisual: visualtheatrical scenes: escenes teatralsconflict: conflicteto diverge: desviar-seto lose focus: perdre l'enfocamentto burst: esclatarto hide: amagarto reflect: reflectirto yield: cedirto realize: adonar-seto fuse: barrejarmosaic: mosaic

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rediscovering Life's Colors at the Rijksmuseum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koele herfstdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a cool autumn day in Amsterdam.Nl: De bladeren vielen langzaam van de bomen, terwijl Bram de grote trap van het Rijksmuseum op liep.En: The leaves were slowly falling from the trees as Bram walked up the grand steps of the Rijksmuseum.Nl: Hij had de rol van de rugzak over zijn schouder geslagen en zijn gedachten dwaalden af naar de kunst die hij hoopte te zien.En: He had slung the roll of his backpack over his shoulder, and his thoughts drifted to the art he hoped to see.Nl: Hij verlangde naar troost en inspiratie.En: He longed for comfort and inspiration.Nl: Sinds zijn recente breuk voelde zijn hart zwaar aan.En: Since his recent breakup, his heart felt heavy.Nl: Binnen in het museum was het warm en uitnodigend.En: Inside the museum, it was warm and inviting.Nl: De grote ramen lieten het zachte herfstlicht naar binnen.En: The large windows let in the soft autumn light.Nl: Het licht viel op de schilderijen en maakte de kleuren nog levendiger.En: The light fell on the paintings and made the colors even more vibrant.Nl: Bram wandelde door de zalen vol oude meesters en voelde zich klein te midden van zoveel schoonheid.En: Bram wandered through the halls full of old masters and felt small amidst so much beauty.Nl: Plotseling hoorde hij een vertrouwde stem.En: Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice.Nl: Het was Sanne, een vriendin uit zijn kindertijd.En: It was Sanne, a friend from his childhood.Nl: Ze was inmiddels curator en leek druk in gesprek met een groep bezoekers.En: She was now a curator and seemed busy talking with a group of visitors.Nl: Bram aarzelde.En: Bram hesitated.Nl: Hij wilde haar graag spreken, maar was ook bang dat zijn verdriet zichtbaar zou zijn.En: He wanted to speak to her but was also afraid that his sadness would be visible.Nl: Sanne zag hem staan en riep blij: "Bram!En: Sanne saw him standing there and called out happily, "Bram!Nl: Wat leuk om je hier te zien!"En: How nice to see you here!"Nl: Haar ogen straalden, en Bram voelde iets warms in zijn borst.En: Her eyes sparkled, and Bram felt something warm in his chest.Nl: Even vergat hij al zijn zorgen.En: For a moment, he forgot all his worries.Nl: Ze dronken koffie in het museumcafé.En: They drank coffee in the museum café.Nl: Sanne vertelde hoe ze soms de passie voor kunst verloor in haar werk.En: Sanne told him how she sometimes lost her passion for art in her work.Nl: Maar als ze weer verbinding vond met iets dat haar raakte, kwam het altijd weer terug.En: But when she reconnected with something that touched her, it always came back.Nl: "Kunst is als een oude vriend," zei ze glimlachend.En: "Art is like an old friend," she said, smiling.Nl: Later op de dag volgde Bram haar naar een privébezichtiging van het werk van Daan, een vriend uit hun verleden.En: Later in the day, Bram followed her to a private viewing of Daan's work, a friend from their past.Nl: Daan had nu een eigen expositie in het museum.En: Daan now had his own exhibition in the museum.Nl: Bram voelde een steek van jaloezie.En: Bram felt a pang of jealousy.Nl: Daan was zo succesvol.En: Daan was so successful.Nl: Bram besefte dat zijn gevoelens dieper gingen.En: Bram realized that his feelings ran deeper.Nl: Hij miste niet alleen zijn ex, maar ook de simpele vreugde die hij vroeger vond in kunst en vriendschap.En: He missed not only his ex but also the simple joy he used to find in art and friendship.Nl: Daan zag hen en kwam erbij staan.En: Daan saw them and came over.Nl: "Bram!En: "Bram!Nl: Het is lang geleden," zei hij en sloeg hem op zijn schouder.En: It's been a long time," he said, patting him on the shoulder.Nl: "Hoe gaat het met je, vriend?"En: "How are you, my friend?"Nl: Bram voelde zich klein, maar ook opgelucht dat Daan nog steeds dezelfde vriendelijke lach had.En: Bram felt small but also relieved that Daan still had the same friendly smile.Nl: Tijdens de bezichtiging kon Bram zijn ogen niet afhouden van de schilderijen.En: During the viewing, Bram couldn't take his eyes off the paintings.Nl: Ze vertelden verhalen van hoop, liefde en verlies.En: They told stories of hope, love, and loss.Nl: Het raakte iets in hem.En: They touched something in him.Nl: De beelden gaven hem de moed om zijn emoties te delen met Sanne.En: The images gave him the courage to share his emotions with Sanne.Nl: Hij vertelde haar over zijn breuk en het gevoel van verlorenheid.En: He told her about his breakup and his feeling of being lost.Nl: Sanne luisterde geduldig, haar ogen zacht.En: Sanne listened patiently, her eyes soft.Nl: "Iedereen voelt zich wel eens verloren.En: "Everyone feels lost sometimes.Nl: Maar kunst helpt ons om onszelf terug te vinden," zei ze.En: But art helps us find ourselves," she said.Nl: Ze nodigde Bram uit om mee te doen aan een nieuw project dat ze aan het ontwikkelen was.En: She invited Bram to join a new project she was developing.Nl: Toen Bram het museum verliet, voelde hij zich lichter.En: When Bram left the museum, he felt lighter.Nl: Hij had niet alleen de kracht gevonden om zijn pijn te confronteren, maar ook nieuwe mogelijkheden gezien.En: He had not only found the strength to confront his pain but also seen new possibilities.Nl: Hij had hoop en inspiratie gevonden in de kunst en de vriendschappen die het leven speciaal maakten.En: He had found hope and inspiration in the art and friendships that made life special.Nl: Dat was, dacht hij, de echte kracht van het Rijksmuseum en de mensen die hij daar liefdevol herontdekte.En: That was, he thought, the true power of the Rijksmuseum and the people he lovingly rediscovered there. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstgrand: groteroll: roldrifted: dwaalden aflonged: verlangdecomfort: troostinviting: uitnodigendvibrant: levendigerwandered: wandeldeamidst: te midden vanhesitated: aarzeldesparkled: straaldenpangs: stekenjealousy: jaloezierealized: beseftefriendship: vriendschapcurator: curatorexhibition: expositierelieved: opgeluchtcourage: moedemotions: emotiespatience: geduldpossibilities: mogelijkhedenrekindled: opnieuw aangewakkerdbreakup: breukheavy: zwaarspark: vonkconfront: confronterenlight: lichtstories: verhalen

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Oslo to Sydney: A Surprise Love Soars Across Oceans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Knut stirret ut av vinduet, mens den kalde høstluften i Oslo snek seg inn gjennom sprekker i leiligheten hans.En: Knut stared out the window, as the cold autumn air in Oslo crept in through the cracks in his apartment.No: De gyldne bladene danset i vinden utenfor, men tankene hans var et helt annet sted — millioner av kilometer unna, i varme Sydney.En: The golden leaves danced in the wind outside, but his thoughts were somewhere entirely different—millions of kilometers away, in warm Sydney.No: Ingrid hadde bodd der i flere måneder nå, og arbeidet med et prosjekt hun hadde drømt om så lenge.En: Ingrid had been living there for several months now, working on a project she had dreamed about for so long.No: De pratet ofte via videosamtaler, men tidsforskjellen gjorde det vanskelig.En: They often talked via video calls, but the time difference made it difficult.No: Det var som om avstanden mellom dem vokste hver dag.En: It was as if the distance between them grew every day.No: Sigrid, Knuts trofaste venn, satt ved siden av ham på kaféen, hvor de ofte møttes for å snakke om livet.En: Sigrid, Knut's faithful friend, sat next to him at the café where they often met to talk about life.No: «Hvordan går det med deg og Ingrid?En: "How are things between you and Ingrid?"No: » spurte hun forsiktig, selv om hun allerede visste svaret.En: she asked carefully, even though she already knew the answer.No: «Det er vanskelig,» svarte Knut med et sukk.En: "It's difficult," Knut replied with a sigh.No: Han så på henne, og i de blå øynene til Sigrid lå en dyp forståelse og noe mer, noe han ikke kunne sette fingeren på.En: He looked at her, and in Sigrid's blue eyes lay a deep understanding and something more, something he couldn't quite pinpoint.No: Plutselig, en idé begynte å forme seg i Knuts hode.En: Suddenly, an idea began to take shape in Knut's mind.No: Han ville overraske Ingrid.En: He wanted to surprise Ingrid.No: Halloween var nær, og han kunne ikke forestille seg et bedre tidspunkt å vise henne hvor mye hun betydde for ham.En: Halloween was near, and he couldn't imagine a better time to show her how much she meant to him.No: Hans besluttsomhet vokste, og uten å nøle, bestilte han en flybillett til Sydney.En: His determination grew, and without hesitation, he booked a plane ticket to Sydney.No: Noen dager senere stod Knut ved Kingsford Smith flyplass, Sydney i full vårprakt.En: A few days later, Knut stood at Kingsford Smith airport, Sydney in full spring bloom.No: Luften var mild og duften av blomstrende jacaranda trær fylte gatene.En: The air was mild, and the scent of blooming jacaranda trees filled the streets.No: Hver blomst virket som en liten hyllest til kjærligheten han bar i hjertet.En: Each flower seemed like a small tribute to the love he carried in his heart.No: På Halloween, iført en enkel maske for anledningen, banket han på Ingrids dør.En: On Halloween, wearing a simple mask for the occasion, he knocked on Ingrid's door.No: Da hun åpnet, sto hun målløs.En: When she opened it, she was speechless.No: Øynene hennes skinte.En: Her eyes shone.No: «Knut!En: "Knut!"No: » utbrøt hun, og kastet seg i armene hans.En: she exclaimed, throwing herself into his arms.No: De tilbrakte kvelden sammen, kledd ut og lo så det runget mellom de høye bygningene.En: They spent the evening together, dressed up and laughing as it echoed between the tall buildings.No: Gatene var fylt med barn i kostymer og voksne som også hadde overgitt seg til Halloween-gleden.En: The streets were filled with children in costumes and adults who had also surrendered to the Halloween joy.No: Under en blomstrende jacaranda, tok de seg tid til å snakke ærlig.En: Under a blooming jacaranda tree, they took the time to talk honestly.No: Ingrid delte sine utfordringer og håp, mens Knut forklarte hvordan avstanden hadde fått han til å innse hvor dyp kjærligheten hans for henne var.En: Ingrid shared her challenges and hopes, while Knut explained how the distance had made him realize how deep his love for her was.No: De ble enige om å finne en løsning sammen, og lover å kommunisere mer og støtte hverandre gjennom avstanden.En: They agreed to find a solution together and promised to communicate more and support each other across the distance.No: Knut, mer sikker enn noen gang, skjønte at det var med Ingrid han ønsket å dele livet sitt.En: Knut, more certain than ever, realized that it was with Ingrid he wanted to share his life.No: Da han reiste hjem til Oslo igjen, var høstløvet fremdeles der, skjørt og gyldent.En: When he returned home to Oslo, the autumn leaves were still there, delicate and golden.No: Men i hjertet hans hadde våren begynt.En: But in his heart, spring had begun. Vocabulary Words:stared: stirretapartment: leilighetencrept: snekdreamed: drømtvideo calls: videosamtalerfaithful: trofastecarefully: forsiktigpinpoint: sette fingeren påhesitation: nølebloom: vårprakttribute: hyllestblooming: blomstrendeexclaimed: utbrøtspeechless: målløscostumes: kostymersurrendered: overgittchallenges: utfordringersupport: støttesolution: løsningdetermination: besluttsomhetsurprise: overraskedistance: avstandenrealize: innseunderstanding: forståelsedelicate: skjørtmild: mildknocked: banketlaughed: locommunicate: kommuniserescent: duften

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Turning Study Sessions Into a Game: A Library Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig de la quietud suau de la biblioteca de l'escola, Llúcia i Marc s'asseien junts a una taula de fusta esmolada pel temps.En: Amidst the gentle stillness of the school library, Llúcia and Marc sat together at a wooden table worn smooth by time.Ca: A fora, les fulles ballaven als arbres en un ballet de colors càlids, un recordatori viu de la tardor que envoltava l'escola.En: Outside, the leaves danced on the trees in a ballet of warm colors, a vivid reminder of the autumn that surrounded the school.Ca: Els prestatges alts, plens de llibres gastats amb històries oblidades, donaven al lloc una sensació de saviesa antiga.En: The tall shelves, filled with books worn with forgotten stories, lent the place an air of ancient wisdom.Ca: Llúcia, amb els seus apunts perfectament ordenats i un planificador ple de tasques de color, cercava concentrar-se en l'examen d'història que s'apropava.En: Llúcia, with her perfectly organized notes and a planner full of color-coded tasks, was trying to focus on the upcoming history exam.Ca: Els seus ulls es movien de la pàgina als apunts, del passat al present, amb una determinació implacable.En: Her eyes moved from the page to the notes, from past to present, with relentless determination.Ca: A la seva esquerra, Marc estava assegut, jugant amb un bolígraf entre els dits, els seus ulls brillants buscant qualsevol cosa menys els llibres.En: To her left, Marc sat, toying with a pen between his fingers, his bright eyes looking for anything but the books.Ca: —Ei, Llúcia, —va dir Marc amb un somriure ample—.En: "Hey, Llúcia," Marc said with a wide smile.Ca: Què et sembla si abans fem una pausa i parlem una mica?En: "How about we take a break and chat for a bit first?"Ca: Llúcia va aixecar la vista, dubtant.En: Llúcia looked up, hesitating.Ca: Marc tenia un encant natural que feia difícil ignorar-lo, però ella sabia que cada minut comptava.En: Marc had a natural charm that made him hard to ignore, but she knew that every minute counted.Ca: Sentia la temptació de mantenir-se ferma i dir-li que no tenien temps per perdre.En: She felt tempted to stand firm and tell him that they didn't have time to lose.Ca: Però, just en aquell moment, una idea va sorgir-li al cap.En: But at that very moment, an idea struck her.Ca: —Marc, què et sembla —va començar en un to nou—, si fem preguntes d'història com si fos un joc?En: "Marc, how about," she began in a new tone, "we make history questions like it's a game?"Ca: Marc va arxar les celles interessat.En: Marc raised his eyebrows, interested.Ca: —Un joc?En: "A game?Ca: M'encanten els jocs!En: I love games!"Ca: Llúcia va somriure i va començar a fer preguntes tipus concurs.En: Llúcia smiled and began asking quiz-like questions.Ca: Cada resposta correcta feia que Marc estigués més implicat i, sense adonar-se'n, estava aprenent.En: Each correct answer got Marc more engaged, and without realizing it, he was learning.Ca: Ell reia i es divertia, mentre ella començava a relaxar-se.En: He laughed and enjoyed himself, while she began to relax.Ca: Els concurs de preguntes els havia portat a una col·laboració inesperada.En: The quiz had led them to an unexpected collaboration.Ca: Amb el pas del temps, el sol va començar a baixar per l'horitzó, projectant ombres llargues al terra de la biblioteca.En: As time passed, the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows on the library floor.Ca: La sessió de repàs va arribar a la seva fi.En: The review session came to an end.Ca: Llúcia es va sentir molt més segura sobre l'examen, plena d'una energia nova, no només de coneixement, sinó també de versatilitat.En: Llúcia felt much more confident about the exam, filled with new energy, not only from knowledge but also from versatility.Ca: —Llúcia, això ha estat divertit —va comentar Marc, recolzant-se a la cadira—.En: "Llúcia, that was fun," Marc commented, leaning back in the chair.Ca: Mai hauria cregut que estudiant aprendre coses podria ser-ho.En: "I never would've thought that studying and learning things could be so enjoyable."Ca: Ella va somriure i va tancar els apunts amb satisfacció.En: She smiled and closed her notes with satisfaction.Ca: —Només cal saber com girar la tàctica.En: "You just have to know how to turn the tactic around.Ca: Gràcies a tu hem fet un bon equip.En: Thanks to you, we made a great team."Ca: Tots dos es van aixecar mentre el bibliotecari apagava les llums suaus.En: They both stood up while the librarian turned off the softly glowing lights.Ca: Llúcia va entendre que, de tant en tant, podia permetre's sortir de la seva rutina habitual.En: Llúcia realized that every now and then, she could afford to step out of her usual routine.Ca: Mentrestant, Marc va caminar al costat d'ella, sorprès que una tarda d'estudi pogués acabar amb tan bon humor, descobrint que el coneixement pot ser tan ple d'energia com una aventura.En: Meanwhile, Marc walked beside her, surprised that a study afternoon could end in such good spirits, discovering that knowledge can be as full of energy as an adventure.Ca: Els dos van sortir de la biblioteca amarant-se del fred de novembre, fent passos entre les fulles que cruixien dolçament sota els seus peus.En: The two left the library enveloped in the chill of November, stepping among the leaves that crunched softly under their feet.Ca: Llúcia havia après a afegir un toc d'espontaneïtat a la seva vida estudiantil i Marc va trobar una nova estima per a l'aprenentatge viu i juganer.En: Llúcia had learned to add a touch of spontaneity to her student life, and Marc found a newfound appreciation for lively and playful learning.Ca: La tardor, amb la seva màgica transformació, havia marcat també un canvi en tots dos, dins mateix de la petita biblioteca de l'escola.En: Autumn, with its magical transformation, marked a change in both, right within the small school library. Vocabulary Words:stillness: la quietudgentle: suausmooth: esmoladadanced: ballavenballet: el balletplanners: el planificadordetermination: la determinaciórelentless: implacableengaged: implicatcharm: l'encanthesitating: dubtanttempted: la temptaciócollaboration: la col·laboracióhorizon: l'horitzóshadows: les ombresversatility: la versatilitatexam: l'examensatisfaction: la satisfaccióroutine: la rutinaenergy: l'energiaadventure: l'aventurachill: el fredspontaneity: l'espontaneïtattransformation: la transformacióautumn: la tardorquiz: el concursnotes: els apuntswisdom: la saviesaancient: antigaforgotten: oblidades

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost and Found in Vigeland: A Park's Unexpected Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park var kledd i høstens prakt.En: Vigeland Park was dressed in autumn's splendor.No: Gylne blader danset i vinden, og skulpturene strakte sine kalde armer mot himmelen.En: Golden leaves danced in the wind, and the sculptures stretched their cold arms toward the sky.No: Ingrid gikk langs stiene, øynene på bakken.En: Ingrid walked along the paths, her eyes on the ground.No: Hun lette etter et armbånd, et armbånd fullt av minner fra sin bestemor.En: She was searching for a bracelet, a bracelet full of memories from her grandmother.No: Det var ikke bare et smykke, men en del av hennes hjerte.En: It wasn't just a piece of jewelry, but a part of her heart.No: Ikke langt unna, viklet Sven seg gjennom menneskemengden.En: Not far away, Sven wove through the crowd.No: Hans tanker var tynget av et savnet minnekort.En: His thoughts were burdened by a missing memory card.No: Bildene fra hans siste prosjekt lå på det kortet.En: The photos from his latest project were on that card.No: Han trengte dem for en viktig utstilling.En: He needed them for an important exhibition.No: Hodet var fullt av kreative tanker, men hjertet lå bekymringsfullt.En: His mind was full of creative thoughts, but his heart was worry-laden.No: Kari, Ingrids trofaste venn, gikk ved hennes side.En: Kari, Ingrid's loyal friend, walked by her side.No: "Du finner det.En: "You'll find it.No: Jeg er sikker," sa hun og ga Ingrid et oppmuntrende klapp på skulderen.En: I'm sure," she said, giving Ingrid an encouraging pat on the shoulder.No: "La oss tenke logisk.En: "Let's think logically.No: Hvor var du sist du hadde det?En: Where was the last place you had it?"No: "Samtidig, mens Sven sjekket kameravesken for hundre gang, krysset han Ingrids sti.En: Meanwhile, as Sven checked his camera bag for the hundredth time, he crossed Ingrid's path.No: De kolliderte nesten.En: They almost collided.No: "Unnskyld," sa Ingrid, smilende nervøst.En: "Sorry," said Ingrid, smiling nervously.No: "Hele parker er kompliserte," sa Sven med et skjevt smil.En: "Whole parks are complicated," said Sven with a crooked smile.No: "Jeg leter etter noe jeg også.En: "I'm searching for something too."No: "Ingrid nølte ikke lenge.En: Ingrid didn't hesitate for long.No: "Hva leter du etter?En: "What are you looking for?"No: "Sven fortalte henne om minnekortet.En: Sven told her about the memory card.No: De innså raskt at det kunne være en god idé å samarbeide.En: They quickly realized that it might be a good idea to team up.No: "To hjerner tenker bedre enn en," svarte Ingrid og smilte svakt.En: "Two heads think better than one," replied Ingrid, smiling faintly.No: De begynte å lete sammen.En: They began searching together.No: Kari foreslo et system.En: Kari suggested a system.No: De delte parken i sektorer og planla å søke hver del grundig.En: They divided the park into sectors and planned to search each part thoroughly.No: De snakket mens de lette, og de delte historier.En: They talked while they searched, sharing stories.No: Ingrid fortalte om sin bestemor og betydningen armbåndet hadde.En: Ingrid spoke about her grandmother and the significance of the bracelet.No: Sven delte sine drømmer som fotograf.En: Sven shared his dreams as a photographer.No: Plutselig stanset Ingrid, øynene opplyst.En: Suddenly Ingrid stopped, her eyes lighting up.No: Der, på en av skulpturene, hang armbåndet.En: There, on one of the sculptures, hung the bracelet.No: Det glitret i sollyset, fylt med minner.En: It sparkled in the sunlight, filled with memories.No: Hun grep det og holdt det tett.En: She grabbed it and held it tight.No: Samtidig følte Sven et lett sug i magen.En: At the same moment, Sven felt a light flutter in his stomach.No: Han åpnet en ukjent glidelås på kameravesken.En: He opened an unfamiliar zipper on his camera bag.No: Der, mellom noen gamle kvitteringer, var hans savnede minnekort.En: There, among some old receipts, was his missing memory card.No: De lo av tilfeldigheten.En: They laughed at the coincidence.No: To mennesker, hver med sitt tap, hadde funnet hverandres støtte og håp.En: Two people, each with their own loss, had found support and hope in each other.No: De satte seg på en benk, delte medbragt kaffe og kjente varmen fra den gryende vennskapet.En: They sat down on a bench, shared their packed coffee, and felt the warmth of a budding friendship.No: Kari satte seg ved dem, glødende av glede på deres vegne.En: Kari sat down with them, glowing with joy on their behalf.No: "Dette må vi feire!En: "We have to celebrate this!"No: " sa hun, og planla straks en liten fest.En: she said, immediately planning a small party.No: Ingrid blikket på Sven og smilte.En: Ingrid glanced at Sven and smiled.No: "Det er rart," sa hun tankefullt.En: "It's strange," she said thoughtfully.No: "Hvordan en dag i parken kan endre alt.En: "How a day in the park can change everything."No: "Sven nikket medfølende.En: Sven nodded sympathetically.No: "Det beste er ikke alltid fanget i et bilde," svarte han, "men opplevd i virkeligheten.En: "The best is not always captured in a photo," he replied, "but experienced in reality."No: " Og så, mens solen satte seg over Vigeland Park, ble en ny forbindelse skapt.En: And so, as the sun set over Vigeland Park, a new connection was created.No: Og det var kanskje den største skatten av dem alle.En: And perhaps that was the greatest treasure of all. Vocabulary Words:splendor: praktautumn: høstgolden: gylnebracelet: armbåndjewelry: smykkeburdened: tyngetmissing: savnetworried: bekymringsfulltthoughtfully: tankefulltexhibition: utstillingloaded: fyltencouraging: oppmuntrendecollided: kollidertethoroughly: grundiggreatest: størstememories: minnerconnection: forbindelsecreative: kreativehope: håplaughter: losympathetically: medfølendetreasure: skattenflutter: sugsparkled: glitretphotographer: fotograflogical: logiskunfamiliar: ukjentreceipts: kvitteringerbudding: gryendecelebrate: feire

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

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Against the Odds: Anouk's Tulip Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven de tulpenvelden, een zee van kleuren die zich uitstrekte tot aan de horizon.En: The sun shone brightly above the tulip fields, a sea of colors stretching to the horizon.Nl: De lucht was koel en fris, terwijl de wind een zachte bries over de bloemen stuurde.En: The air was cool and fresh, while the wind sent a gentle breeze over the flowers.Nl: Midden in dit kleurrijke landschap stond Anouk, haar laarzen stevig in de rijke, donkere aarde.En: In the middle of this colorful landscape stood Anouk, her boots firmly in the rich, dark soil.Nl: Haar ogen glansden van vastberadenheid.En: Her eyes sparkled with determination.Nl: Ze was klaar om haar tulpen tot leven te brengen voor het grote Bloemenfestival.En: She was ready to bring her tulips to life for the big Bloemenfestival.Nl: Anouk was een toegewijde boerin.En: Anouk was a dedicated farmer.Nl: Haar liefde voor tulpen was zo diepgeworteld als de bollen zelf.En: Her love for tulips was as deep-rooted as the bulbs themselves.Nl: Maar dit jaar was anders.En: But this year was different.Nl: Ze wilde meer dan ooit de beste tulpen kweken, omdat ze erkend wilde worden als een van de besten in haar vak.En: She wanted more than ever to grow the best tulips, because she wanted to be recognized as one of the best in her field.Nl: Ze verlangde ernaar om te schitteren tijdens het festival.En: She longed to shine during the festival.Nl: Naast haar werkten Jasper en Mia, haar trouwe vrienden.En: Beside her worked Jasper and Mia, her loyal friends.Nl: Ze hielpen hard mee, maar ze voelden de spanning.En: They helped hard, but they felt the tension.Nl: Het weer was ongewoon dit jaar, veel regen gevolgd door droogte.En: The weather had been unusual this year, with lots of rain followed by drought.Nl: De tulpen kregen niet genoeg tijd om te bloeien zoals zou moeten.En: The tulips didn't get enough time to bloom as they should.Nl: "Hoe gaan we dit doen, Anouk?"En: "How are we going to do this, Anouk?"Nl: vroeg Jasper bezorgd.En: Jasper asked worriedly.Nl: "We hebben nog maar twee weken."En: "We only have two weeks left."Nl: Anouk zweeg even, haar gedachten draaiend als de wind.En: Anouk was silent for a moment, her thoughts swirling like the wind.Nl: Ze kende verhulde verhalen van oude boeren over geheime technieken.En: She knew veiled stories from old farmers about secret techniques.Nl: Zou zij dat risico durven nemen?En: Would she dare to take that risk?Nl: Het antwoord kwam 's nachts toen ze een oud boek vond dat van haar grootmoeder was geweest.En: The answer came at night when she found an old book that had belonged to her grandmother.Nl: Het stond vol verrassende methodes die haar onbekend waren.En: It was full of surprising methods unknown to her.Nl: Vol hoop besloot ze een paar technieken uit te proberen, in het geheim.En: Full of hope, she decided to try out a few techniques, in secret.Nl: Ze had niets te verliezen.En: She had nothing to lose.Nl: De dagen daarop werkten ze met vernieuwde energie.En: In the days that followed, they worked with renewed energy.Nl: Anouk gebruikte haar ontdekkingen.En: Anouk used her discoveries.Nl: Samen met Jasper en Mia bewaterden ze de bloemen op ongebruikelijke tijden en met speciale mengsels.En: Together with Jasper and Mia, they watered the flowers at unusual times and with special mixtures.Nl: De verandering was subtiel, maar zichtbaar.En: The change was subtle but visible.Nl: Binnen enkele dagen begonnen de tulpen te bloeien in kleuren die stralender leken dan ooit.En: Within a few days, the tulips began to bloom in colors that seemed more radiant than ever.Nl: De dag van het Bloemenfestival brak aan.En: The day of the Bloemenfestival arrived.Nl: De velden van Anouk schitterden als nooit tevoren.En: Anouk's fields shone like never before.Nl: Mensen uit het hele dorp en toeristen van ver kwamen kijken.En: People from the entire village and tourists from afar came to see.Nl: De tulpen lachten in het herfstlicht, elk bloemblad een kunstwerk.En: The tulips laughed in the autumn light, each petal a masterpiece.Nl: Toen de jury haar veld bereikte, was er een stilte van bewondering.En: When the jury reached her field, there was a hush of admiration.Nl: Anouk's tulpen waren de trots van het festival.En: Anouk's tulips were the pride of the festival.Nl: Haar vrienden knikten goedkeurend, en ze werd omringd door felicitaties en bewondering.En: Her friends nodded approvingly, and she was surrounded by congratulations and admiration.Nl: Hier stond ze nu, niet alleen als boerin, maar als kunstenaar van de natuur.En: Here she stood now, not just as a farmer but as an artist of nature.Nl: Met het festival achter de rug en de erkenning in haar zak, voelde Anouk iets nieuws.En: With the festival behind her and the recognition in her pocket, Anouk felt something new.Nl: Ze voelde vertrouwen in zichzelf, maar ook het belang van het eren van traditie terwijl ze openstond voor vernieuwing.En: She felt confidence in herself, but also the importance of honoring tradition while being open to innovation.Nl: Haar tulpen hadden hun verhaal verteld, en zij was klaar om haar volgende hoofdstuk te schrijven.En: Her tulips had told their story, and she was ready to write her next chapter. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenhorizon: horizonbreeze: briessoil: aardesparkled: glansdendetermination: vastberadenheiddedicated: toegewijdedeep-rooted: diepgeworteldrecognized: erkendloyal: trouwetension: spanningdrought: droogteworriedly: bezorgdswirling: draaiendveiled: verhulderisk: risicosecret: geheimsubtle: subtielradiant: stralenderpride: trotsadmiration: bewonderingcongratulations: felicitatiesartist: kunstenaarconfidence: vertrouwenhonoring: ereninnovation: vernieuwingchapter: hoofdstukrecognized: erkendunusual: ongewoonmethods: methodes

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Autumn Harvest: A Tale of Resilience and Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az aranyló nap sugarai eljátszottak a búzamezőn, ahogy az őszi szelek finoman ringatták a búzakalászokat.En: The golden rays of the sun played across the wheat field as the autumn winds gently swayed the wheat stalks.Hu: Katalin a farmján állt, figyelve a végtelen kukorica- és sütőtöktáblákat.En: Katalin stood on her farm, watching the endless fields of corn and pumpkins.Hu: A színek tűzpiros és narancssárga táncával köszöntötte az őszt a természet, de Katalinnak más dolgok jártak a fejében.En: Nature greeted autumn with a dance of fiery red and orange colors, but Katalin had other things on her mind.Hu: El kellett ugyan az utolsó kerítést is javítania, mielőtt a hideg hónapok beköszöntenek.En: She had to repair the last fence before the cold months arrived.Hu: Ahogy Katalin lehajolt a rozsdás kerítéshez, megcsúszott a nedves füvön.En: As Katalin bent down to the rusty fence, she slipped on the wet grass.Hu: Egy éles fájdalom futott végig a lábán, és tudta, hogy nagy a baj: eltörött a lába.En: A sharp pain shot through her leg, and she knew she was in big trouble: her leg was broken.Hu: Az erős, szorgos kezei, melyek olyan sokat tettek a farmért, most nehezedni kezdtek.En: The strong, diligent hands that had done so much for the farm now began to feel heavy.Hu: Hogy fogja így befejezni a betakarítást?En: How would she finish the harvest like this?Hu: Katalin szomorúan hátradőlt a barátságos csűr falának, ahol a késő őszi nap sugarai még gyengéden melengették a környéket.En: Katalin sadly leaned back against the friendly barn wall, where the late autumn sunrays still gently warmed the area.Hu: A gazdaság sorsa a szívére nehezedett.En: The fate of the farm weighed heavily on her heart.Hu: Mindig is félt attól, hogy egy nap elveszítheti azt, amit annyira szeretett és épített.En: She always feared that one day she might lose what she loved and built so much.Hu: De Katalin sosem volt az a feladós fajta.En: But Katalin was never the type to give up.Hu: Elhatározta, hogy megszervez egy "betakarítási ünnepet".En: She decided to organize a "harvest festival."Hu: Amikor őszi esték köszöntöttek, üzenetet küldött a szomszédoknak.En: When autumn evenings arrived, she sent a message to the neighbors.Hu: Meghívta őket, hogy segítsenek neki a betakarításban.En: She invited them to help with the harvest.Hu: Cserébe egy részét megkapják a termésnek, és egy kis ünnepet csapnak a csűrben.En: In return, they would receive a portion of the crops, and they would have a little celebration in the barn.Hu: Meglepő módon az emberek nagy számban érkeztek.En: Surprisingly, many people came.Hu: László, az idősebb szomszéd, aki mindig szívesen mesélt történeteket a régi időkről, már kora reggel ott volt.En: László, the older neighbor who always liked to tell stories about the old days, was there early in the morning.Hu: István, a fiatal gazda a szomszéd birtokról, aki épp most kezdte a saját gazdálkodását, szintén ott volt.En: István, the young farmer from the neighboring estate who had just started his own farming, was also there.Hu: És így folytatta mindenki más is, szorgalmasan dolgozva Katalin földjén.En: And so everyone else continued, diligently working on Katalin's land.Hu: A nap gyorsan elszállt a közös munkában, és a kukoricát, tököt és más terményeket sikeresen betakarították.En: The day passed quickly with the shared work, and the corn, pumpkins, and other crops were successfully harvested.Hu: Az égen már gyülekeztek a sötét felhők, mintha köszöntet akartak mondani az összegyűlt segítőknek a közösen végzett munkáért.En: Dark clouds gathered in the sky as if to thank the helpers for the joint work.Hu: Az este elérkeztével a csűr belseje meleg fényben fürdött.En: As evening arrived, the inside of the barn bathed in warm light.Hu: Zene szállt a levegőben, és mindenki együtt ünnepelt.En: Music filled the air, and everyone celebrated together.Hu: Az étel bőséges volt, a nevetés pedig még bőségesebb.En: The food was abundant, and the laughter even more so.Hu: Katalin a barátai körében ült, lábát felpolcolva, ahogy csodálta a közösséget, amely körülötte formálódott.En: Katalin sat among her friends, her leg propped up, as she marveled at the community forming around her.Hu: Rájött, nem kell egyedül szembenéznie a kihívásokkal.En: She realized she didn't have to face challenges alone.Hu: Szorosabb kötelék alakult ki közte és a szomszédai között.En: A tighter bond formed between her and her neighbors.Hu: Újra megtapasztalta, hogy a közösség ereje felbecsülhetetlen.En: She once again experienced that the power of community is invaluable.Hu: A farm, amely hamarabb nyomasztotta őt, most a szeretet és az összetartás jelképévé vált.En: The farm, which had felt burdensome earlier, now became a symbol of love and unity.Hu: És így érkezett el az ősz Katalin életébe, nemcsak a felkészülést jelentve a hideg hónapokra, hanem a szívek melegen tartására is egymás iránti odaadás formájában.En: And so autumn arrived in Katalin's life, not only signaling preparation for the cold months but also keeping hearts warm in the form of devotion to one another. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraiwheat field: búzamezőnswayed: ringattákendless: végtelenpumpkins: sütőtökgreeted: köszöntöttebent down: lehajoltrusty: rozsdáspain: fájdalomdiligent: szorgosharvest: betakarítástleaned back: hátradőltbarn: csűrfate: sorsadevotion: odaadásorganized: megszervezfestival: ünnepetinvited: meghívtaportion: részétsurprisingly: meglepő módonneighbor: szomszédestate: birtokgathered: gyülekeztekclouds: felhőkcelebrated: ünnepeltabundant: bőségeslaughter: nevetéspropped up: felpolcolvabond: kötelékinvaluable: felbecsülhetetlen

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Farmers, Follies, and Fabulous Pumpkins: A Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-05-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en lys høstdag, danset de gyldne bladene i vinden rundt bondegården til Kjell.En: On a bright autumn day, the golden leaves danced in the wind around Kjell's farm.No: Gården lå vakkert til i en liten dal omgitt av fjell og bølgende enger.En: The farm was beautifully situated in a small valley surrounded by mountains and rolling meadows.No: Kjell var en glad og flittig bonde.En: Kjell was a happy and diligent farmer.No: Han dyrket gresskar som ble større for hvert år.En: He grew pumpkins that got bigger every year.No: Denne høsten hadde han et spesielt mål.En: This autumn, he had a special goal.No: Han skulle vinne den lokale gresskarkonkurransen med sitt gigantiske gresskar.En: He aimed to win the local pumpkin competition with his gigantic pumpkin.No: Gjennom sommeren hadde Kjell vennet seg til å snakke med sin kjæreste gresskar, som om det var en gammel venn.En: Throughout the summer, Kjell had gotten used to talking to his dearest pumpkin as if it were an old friend.No: Det stod stolt midt i åkeren som en oransje konge.En: It stood proudly in the middle of the field like an orange king.No: Men nå nærmet det seg Halloween, og det var tid for å gjøre gresskaret klart for konkurransen.En: But now Halloween was approaching, and it was time to get the pumpkin ready for the competition.No: Kjell satte i gang arbeidet med å grave ut gresskaret.En: Kjell set to work hollowing out the pumpkin.No: Han var inne i sitt eget lille univers, fornøyd med kjernearbeidet.En: He was in his own little universe, pleased with the core work.No: Men med en uforsiktig bevegelse, gled Kjell inn i det tomme rommet i gresskaret.En: But with one careless move, Kjell slipped into the empty space inside the pumpkin.No: Plutselig befant han seg i mørket, omgitt av kalde, glatte vegger.En: Suddenly, he found himself in the dark, surrounded by cold, smooth walls.No: "Dette var ikke helt planen," mumlet Kjell for seg selv.En: "This wasn't exactly the plan," mumbled Kjell to himself.No: Han prøvde å klatre opp, men veggene var for glatte.En: He tried to climb up, but the walls were too slippery.No: Kjell begynte å rope på hjelp.En: Kjell began to call for help.No: "Hei Astrid!En: "Hey Astrid!No: Magnus!En: Magnus!No: Er det noen der?En: Is anyone there?"No: "På gården ved siden av, hørte Astrid og Magnus et fjernt rop.En: On the neighboring farm, Astrid and Magnus heard a distant call.No: De så på hverandre med et nysgjerrig blikk.En: They looked at each other with curious glances.No: "Hør, Magnus, jeg tror det er Kjell," sa Astrid.En: "Listen, Magnus, I think it's Kjell," said Astrid.No: Sammen ruslet de mot Kjells åker.En: Together they strolled over to Kjell's field.No: Da de nærmet seg, kunne de høre merkelige, dempede lyder.En: As they approached, they could hear strange, muffled sounds.No: Det kom fra det store gresskaret.En: It came from the big pumpkin.No: "Kjell er du der inne?En: "Kjell, are you in there?"No: " lo Magnus da han skjønte situasjonen.En: laughed Magnus when he realized the situation.No: "Hvordan i all verden har du klart dette?En: "How in the world did you manage this?"No: " Kjell lo litt nervøst fra innsiden.En: Kjell laughed slightly nervously from inside.No: "Det er en lang historie," svarte han.En: "It's a long story," he replied.No: Ved hjelp av noen planker og et sterkt tau, hjalp de Kjell ut av gresskaret.En: With the help of some planks and a strong rope, they helped Kjell out of the pumpkin.No: Da han var trygg på bakken igjen, brøt de alle ut i latter.En: When he was safe on the ground again, they all burst into laughter.No: "Du er den første som har blitt sittende fast i sitt eget gresskar, Kjell," sa Astrid med et glimt i øyet.En: "You're the first to get stuck in your own pumpkin, Kjell," said Astrid with a twinkle in her eye.No: Med litt arbeid fikk de ordnet hullet, og gresskaret stod klart til konkurransen.En: With a bit of work, they fixed the hole, and the pumpkin stood ready for the competition.No: Kjell stilte det ut på konkurransedagen med stolt sinn.En: Kjell displayed it on competition day with a proud heart.No: Han hadde ikke vunnet, men det var heller ikke viktig lenger.En: He hadn't won, but that didn't matter anymore.No: Han hadde fått en historie som skulle fortelles i mange år fremover.En: He had gained a story that would be told for many years to come.No: På vei hjem fra konkurransen, tok Kjell inn det vakre landskapet rundt seg.En: On the way home from the competition, Kjell took in the beautiful landscape around him.No: Han følte seg lettere enn på lenge.En: He felt lighter than he had in a long time.No: Kanskje var det ikke den største gresskarkonkurransen som talte mest, men vennlige latterkuler og gode naboer.En: Maybe it wasn't the largest pumpkin competition that mattered the most but friendly laughs and good neighbors.No: Slik rullet livet videre på gården til Kjell, med både store gresskar og enda større smil.En: Thus, life rolled on at Kjell's farm, with both big pumpkins and even bigger smiles. Vocabulary Words:diligent: flittiggigantic: gigantiskehollowing: grave utslippery: glattemumbled: mumletplanks: plankerburst: brøtstrolled: rusletcurious: nysgjerrigcareless: uforsiktigglimmer: glimtlandscape: landskapmeadows: engerdark: mørketsurrounded: omgittfix: ordneproudly: stoltnervously: nervøstapproaching: nærmetvalley: daltaunted: ertesummertime: sommerenbiggest: størstecore: kjerneadjacent: ved siden avdearest: kjærestecompete: konkurrereneighboring: naboaccompanying: tilstedelaughter: latter

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: When Love Escapes the Urban Jungle: Finding Peace in Silence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-04-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Áron és Zsófi egy őszi délutánon a város szívében találkoztak.En: Áron and Zsófi met one autumn afternoon in the heart of the city.Hu: Sok levél borította az utakat, ahogy a szél vidáman sodorta őket.En: Many leaves covered the roads as the wind cheerfully swept them along.Hu: Mindketten élvezték a hűvös időjárást Budapest utcáin, amikor beléptek az Urban Jungle nevű kávézóba.En: Both enjoyed the cool weather on the streets of Budapest when they entered the café called Urban Jungle.Hu: Amint beléptek, egy sűrű dzsungel fogadta őket.En: As they walked in, they were greeted by a dense jungle.Hu: A falakat zöld növények fedték, és mindenhol indák lógtak.En: The walls were covered with green plants, and vines hung everywhere.Hu: „Imádom ezt a helyet!” kiáltotta Zsófi lelkesen, de Áron alig hallotta meg a mesterséges papagájhangoktól, amelyek a hangszórókból szóltak.En: “I love this place!” exclaimed Zsófi enthusiastically, but Áron barely heard her over the artificial parrot sounds blaring from the speakers.Hu: A kávézó tele volt emberekkel, mind körülöttük foglalták el a székeket és asztalokat.En: The café was full of people, occupying the chairs and tables all around them.Hu: Áron próbált Zsófira mosolyogni, de a zaj egyszerűen elnyomta a szavait.En: Áron tried to smile at Zsófi, but the noise simply drowned out his words.Hu: Leültek egy kis asztalhoz a sarokban, ahol leginkább a majomhuhogás volt hallható.En: They sat at a small table in the corner, where mostly monkey hoots were audible.Hu: Áron próbált figyelni Zsófi történeteire, de a fejében más járt.En: Áron tried to focus on Zsófi's stories, but his mind was elsewhere.Hu: „Hogyan lehetne ezt elviselni?” gondolta.En: “How can anyone stand this?” he thought.Hu: Áron íróember volt, és sokszor mély figyelem és csend kellett neki, hogy dolgozni tudjon.En: Áron was a writer, and he often needed deep focus and silence to work.Hu: Zsófi viszont élvezte a vibráló hangulatot.En: Zsófi, on the other hand, enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere.Hu: Hangosan mesélt arról, hogyan fedezte fel ezt a helyet, és milyen izgalmas itt ülni.En: She spoke loudly about how she discovered this place and how exciting it was to sit here.Hu: „Hallottad, hogy van élő kígyó a hátsó sarokban?” kérdezte izgatottan, de Áron csak bólintott, ahogy próbálta túlélni az újabb gorillakiáltást.En: “Did you hear there's a live snake in the back corner?” she asked excitedly, but Áron just nodded as he tried to endure another gorilla scream.Hu: Áron szorongva kezdte el a kávéját kortyolgatni, és próbálta elmondani Zsófinak az új könyv tervét.En: Áron anxiously began sipping his coffee and tried to tell Zsófi about his new book plan.Hu: De minden próbálkozását elnyomta a zaj.En: But all his attempts were drowned out by the noise.Hu: „Ha tovább maradunk, nem tudok összpontosítani” – gondolta Áron.En: “If we stay any longer, I won't be able to concentrate,” Áron thought.Hu: Ahogy a hangok egyre hangosabbak lettek, és a gorillakiáltások szinte dübörögtek, Áron érezte, hogy elérte a tűréshatárát.En: As the sounds grew louder and the gorilla screams almost thundered, Áron felt he had reached his limit.Hu: Zavartan nézett körül, majd gyengéden megérintette Zsófi karját.En: Looking around in dismay, he gently touched Zsófi's arm.Hu: „Szerintem ideje mennünk. Nem bírom elviselni ezt a zajt” – próbálta megértetni vele.En: “I think it's time to go. I can't take this noise anymore,” he tried to explain.Hu: Zsófi látta, hogy Áron kicsit feszült, ezért bólintott.En: Seeing that Áron was a bit tense, Zsófi nodded.Hu: „Oké, menjünk valahová máshová. Egy csendesebb helyre” – mosolygott rá megértően.En: “Okay, let's go somewhere else. To a quieter place,” she smiled at him understandingly.Hu: Amint kiléptek az Urban Jungle kávézóból, Áron fellélegzett.En: As soon as they stepped out of the Urban Jungle café, Áron breathed a sigh of relief.Hu: „Mit szólnál a Duna-parthoz?” javasolta.En: “How about the Danube riverbank?” he suggested.Hu: Zsófi örömmel elfogadta az ötletet, és kéz a kézben sétáltak tovább a csendesebb, nyugodtabb környezet felé.En: Zsófi happily accepted the idea, and hand in hand, they walked towards a quieter, more peaceful environment.Hu: Ahogy sétáltak, Áron úgy érezte, hogy először sikerült kicsit magabiztosabban kiállnia maga mellett, míg Zsófi kezdte felismerni, hogy néha a csend többet mond minden szónál.En: As they walked, Áron felt that, for the first time, he managed to assert himself a little more confidently, while Zsófi began to realize that sometimes silence says more than any words. Vocabulary Words:autumn: ősziencounter: találkoztakdense: sűrűvines: indákexclaimed: kiáltottacheerfully: vidámanartificial: mesterségesblaring: zúdítottákoccupying: foglaljákaudible: hallhatófocus: összpontosítaniendure: elviselnianxiously: szorongvasipping: kortyolgatnidrowned: elnyomtaconcentrate: összpontosítanithundered: dübörögtekdismay: zavartantouched: megérintettequieter: csendesebbrelief: fellélegzettassert: kiállniaconfidently: magabiztosabbanrealize: felismernisilence: csendenvironment: környezetsignificantly: lényegesenendurance: tűréshatárátsuggestion: javaslatsnake: kígyó

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Chaos to Triumph: Solving the Code Crisis in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-30-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de vroege ochtend hing er een koekjeslucht in de lucht van Amsterdam.En: In the early morning, the scent of cookies wafted through the air of Amsterdam.Nl: Een frisse bries speelde met de herfstbladeren die zachtjes neerdaalden langs de grachten.En: A fresh breeze played with the autumn leaves that gently floated down along the canals.Nl: Binnen in het startup incubator, dat uitkeek over diezelfde rustige grachten, heerste spanning in de lucht.En: Inside the startup incubator, which overlooked those same tranquil canals, there was tension in the air.Nl: Jeroen zat voor zijn scherm.En: Jeroen sat before his screen.Nl: Zijn vingers raasden over het toetsenbord, maar zijn voorhoofd was bedekt met zweet.En: His fingers raced across the keyboard, but his forehead was covered with sweat.Nl: "Wat als ik het niet kan oplossen?"En: "What if I can't solve it?"Nl: dacht hij bij zichzelf.En: he thought to himself.Nl: De deadline naderde snel en hij voelde de druk van de aankomende productlancering.En: The deadline was quickly approaching, and he felt the pressure of the upcoming product launch.Nl: Een bug, zo kritisch als een lek in een dam, bedreigde hun werk.En: A bug, as critical as a leak in a dam, threatened their work.Nl: Annelies wandelde door het kantoor.En: Annelies strolled through the office.Nl: Haar koele blik nam alles in zich op.En: Her cool gaze took everything in.Nl: Ze wist hoe belangrijk deze lancering was, niet alleen voor het bedrijf maar voor het hele team.En: She knew how important this launch was, not only for the company but for the entire team.Nl: "Hoe gaat het, Jeroen?"En: "How's it going, Jeroen?"Nl: vroeg ze terwijl ze naast hem kwam staan.En: she asked as she stood beside him.Nl: "Niet goed," antwoordde Jeroen, zijn stem beefde een beetje.En: "Not good," Jeroen replied, his voice trembling slightly.Nl: "Ik maak steeds fouten.En: "I keep making mistakes.Nl: We hebben nog maar weinig tijd."En: We don't have much time left."Nl: Annelies knikte begripvol.En: Annelies nodded understandingly.Nl: Ze kende de druk, maar wist ook dat zonder kalmte ze het nooit zouden redden.En: She knew the pressure, but also knew that without calm, they would never make it.Nl: "We werken samen," stelde ze voor, "laten we een oplossing vinden."En: "Let's work together," she suggested, "let's find a solution."Nl: Jeroen aarzelde.En: Jeroen hesitated.Nl: Zijn trots zei dat hij het alleen moest doen, maar zijn verstand vertelde iets anders.En: His pride told him he had to do it alone, but his reason said otherwise.Nl: "Oké," zei hij uiteindelijk, zijn ogen omhoog naar haar opkijkend.En: "Okay," he finally said, looking up at her.Nl: "Ik heb hulp nodig."En: "I need help."Nl: Ze begonnen methodisch te brainstormen.En: They began to brainstorm methodically.Nl: Annelies hielp de chaos in zijn hoofd te ordenen.En: Annelies helped to organize the chaos in his mind.Nl: Uren vlogen voorbij.En: Hours flew by.Nl: Buiten viel de regen zachtjes neer, maar binnen groeide hoop.En: Outside, the rain fell softly, but inside, hope was growing.Nl: Het team verzamelde zich rond hen, ieder met een kleine bijdrage aan het grote probleem.En: The team gathered around them, each with a small contribution to the large problem.Nl: Net toen het avondlicht begon te vervagen, vonden ze de oplossing.En: Just as the evening light began to fade, they found the solution.Nl: De code was eindelijk vrij van fouten.En: The code was finally free of errors.Nl: Jeroen ademde opgelucht uit.En: Jeroen breathed a sigh of relief.Nl: Het gevoel van succes vulde de ruimte, als een warme bries na een storm.En: The feeling of success filled the room, like a warm breeze after a storm.Nl: De lancering ging zonder verdere problemen van start.En: The launch went off without further problems.Nl: Applaus vulde het incubator en een trots gevoel verbond iedereen aanwezig.En: Applause filled the incubator and a sense of pride connected everyone present.Nl: Jeroen voelde zich niet alleen erkend, maar ook verbonden.En: Jeroen felt not only acknowledged but also connected.Nl: Samenwerken was de sleutel geweest.En: Collaboration had been the key.Nl: Annelies lachte naar Jeroen.En: Annelies smiled at Jeroen.Nl: "Goed werk," zei ze, "we hebben het gered."En: "Good work," she said, "we made it."Nl: Ze wist nu dat ze op haar team kon vertrouwen.En: She now knew she could trust her team.Nl: In dat moment waren de grachten niet alleen stille getuigen, maar deel van een groter, triomfantelijk verhaal.En: In that moment, the canals were not just silent witnesses, but part of a larger, triumphant story.Nl: De les was duidelijk: soms is het belangrijkste niet hoe snel je werkt, maar met wie je werkt.En: The lesson was clear: sometimes the most important thing is not how fast you work, but who you work with.Nl: En met die gedachte sloten ze de dag af, klaar voor wat er komen zou.En: And with that thought, they closed the day, ready for whatever was to come. Vocabulary Words:incubator: incubatorscent: koekjesluchtwafted: hingbreeze: briestranquil: rustigetension: spanningforehead: voorhoofdapproaching: naderdeupcoming: aankomendecritical: kritischtrembling: beefdecalm: kalmtehesitated: aarzeldepride: trotsreason: verstandbrainstorm: brainstormenmethodically: methodischchaos: chaosfaded: vervagenrelief: opgeluchttriumphant: triomfantelijkacknowledged: erkendconnected: verbondencollaboration: samenwerkenwitnesses: getuigencontribution: bijdrageoverlooked: uitkeekredeemed: geredaccomplished: volbrachtteamwork: inspanningen

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Nerves to Triumph: Bálint's Budapest Pitch Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-30-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi Budapest különleges hangulatot árasztott.En: Autumn in Budapest exuded a special atmosphere.Hu: A levelek színes kavalkádként hullottak az Andrássy úton, és a Startup Inkubátor termében sűrűn vibrált a levegő az izgalomtól.En: The leaves fell like a colorful cavalcade along Andrássy út, and in the Startup Inkubátor room, the air was thick with excitement.Hu: Bárki, aki oda belépett, érezhette a fiatal vállalkozók ambícióinak ütemét, ahogy új ötleteikkel próbálták lenyűgözni az érkező befektetőket.En: Anyone who entered could feel the rhythm of young entrepreneurs' ambitions as they tried to impress incoming investors with their new ideas.Hu: Bálint izgatottan készült előadása előtt.En: Bálint was nervously preparing for his presentation.Hu: A zöld szemű, barna hajú fiatalember megigazította az inggallérját.En: The green-eyed, brown-haired young man adjusted his shirt collar.Hu: Mekkorát változott minden, amióta utoljára próbálkozott hasonlóval!En: How much had everything changed since the last time he attempted something similar!Hu: Most itt állt, önbizalommal küszködve, de szikrázóan tisztán maga előtt látva álmait.En: Now he stood here, struggling with confidence, but with a crystal-clear vision of his dreams.Hu: Mellette Zsanett, a szorgalmas asszisztens, gépészkedett a kivetítővel, míg László, a csendes, megbízható társalapító, mögöttük ült és jegyzetelt.En: Next to him, Zsanett, the diligent assistant, was tinkering with the projector, while László, the quiet, reliable co-founder, sat behind them, taking notes.Hu: "Minden rendben lesz," suttogta Zsanett, miközben az utolsó kábeleket csatlakoztatta.En: "Everything will be fine," whispered Zsanett as she connected the last cables.Hu: Bálint mosolygott, bár kissé ideges volt.En: Bálint smiled, although he was a bit nervous.Hu: Tudta, hogy Zsanett szerető támogatása nélkül nem lenne most itt.En: He knew that without Zsanett's loving support, he wouldn't be here now.Hu: Amint beléptek a konferenciaterembe, az asztaloknál különböző befektetők foglaltak helyet.En: As they entered the conference room, various investors were seated at the tables.Hu: Bálint gyomra egy zabszemnyivel lett kisebb.En: Bálint's stomach shrank to the size of a pinhead.Hu: Kedvező benyomást akart kelteni, tudta, hogy az ötlete, az öko-barát háztartási termékek nem találkozik minden üzletember szimpátiájával.En: He wanted to make a positive impression, knowing that his idea of eco-friendly household products might not win every business person's approval.Hu: Az első percek simán alakultak.En: The first few minutes went smoothly.Hu: Az esettanulmány jól sikerült, amíg... egy hirtelen technikai malőr következtében leállt a prezentáció.En: The case study was going well until... a sudden technical glitch caused the presentation to halt.Hu: Bálint az egyik pillanatról a másikra a projektor függésében találta magát.En: Bálint found himself, in an instant, dependent on the projector.Hu: Vérét jeges izzadság váltotta fel, amikor az előadás utolsó diaját is képtelenek voltak megjeleníteni.En: Cold sweat replaced his blood when they couldn't display the last slide of the presentation.Hu: László szeme találkozott Bálintéval.En: László's eyes met Bálint's.Hu: Egy kicsiny, szótlan, támogató gesztus.En: A small, silent, supportive gesture.Hu: Bálint mélyet lélegzett.En: Bálint took a deep breath.Hu: Úgy döntött, most önmagáért beszél, saját hangján, a szívéből.En: He decided to speak for himself now, in his own voice, from the heart.Hu: "Ez az ötlet nem csupán egy termék. Ez az életmódunk jövője," – kezdte magabiztosan.En: "This idea is not just a product. This is the future of our lifestyle," he began confidently.Hu: A befektetők figyelmesen hallgatták, ahogy lelkesen tárta fel előttük a környezettudatosság fontosságát.En: The investors listened attentively as he passionately unfolded the importance of environmental consciousness before them.Hu: Szavai közvetlenek és hitelesek voltak.En: His words were direct and genuine.Hu: Érződött benne a valódi szenvedély és elkötelezettség.En: There was real passion and commitment in them.Hu: Az egyik asztalnál egy idős, tekintélyes befektető mosolyodott el.En: At one table, an elderly, distinguished investor smiled.Hu: "Jó magát végre látni, nemcsak a vállalkozást," jegyezte meg a prezentáció végén.En: "It's good to finally see you, not just the business," he remarked at the end of the presentation.Hu: Elérkezett a pillanat, amikor Bálint rájött, hogy az üzleti siker nem csak számokon és stratégiákon múlik, hanem az őszinte kapcsolódáson is.En: The moment arrived when Bálint realized that business success depends not only on numbers and strategies but also on genuine connections.Hu: Az idős férfi néhány nap múlva visszajelzett, támogatja Bálint terveit és készen áll a befektetésre.En: The elderly man responded a few days later, supporting Bálint's plans and ready to invest.Hu: A Startup Inkubátor továbbra is hangos maradt az ambiciózus álmoktól.En: The Startup Inkubátor remained alive with ambitious dreams.Hu: Bálint pedig újra megérezte az őszi levegő halavány erényeit: a változás szelét.En: Bálint once again felt the faint virtues of the autumn air: the wind of change.Hu: Végül, tudta, hogy bármilyen nehézségeken is megy keresztül, a hitelesség, amit Zsanettől tanult és barátaitól kapott támogatás, mindig iránymutató csillag marad számára.En: In the end, he knew that no matter what difficulties he might face, the authenticity he learned from Zsanett and the support from his friends would always remain a guiding star for him. Vocabulary Words:exuded: árasztottcavalcade: kavalkádambitions: ambíciókdiligent: szorgalmasassistant: asszisztenstinkering: gépészkedettshrug: vállrándításimpress: lenyűgözninervously: izgatottanpresentation: előadásconfidence: önbizalomentrepreneurs: vállalkozókgenuine: hitelespassionately: lelkesencommitment: elkötelezettségdistinguished: tekintélyesauthenticity: hitelességinvestors: befektetőktentatively: óvatosanglitch: malőrenvironmental consciousness: környezettudatosságstrategy: stratégiasupportive: támogatóhousehold products: háztartási termékekatmosphere: hangulatambitious: ambiciózusconfidence: önbizalomprojection: vetítésreluctantly: vonakodvaprofound: mélyreható

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A New Beginning: Finding Courage at Balaton's Harvest Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap már alacsonyan járt az égen, mikor a Balaton partján a fesztivál életre kelt.En: The sun hung low in the sky when the festival came to life on the shores of Balaton.Hu: Az őszi színekben pompázó falevelek úgy hullottak a földre, mint az elpergő idő pillanatai.En: The autumn-colored leaves fell to the ground like moments of time passing by.Hu: Az évnek ebben az időszakában a helyi aratófesztivál mindenkit izgalommal töltött el.En: At this time of year, the local harvest festival filled everyone with excitement.Hu: A főutcán sorakozó standok színes forgataga vonzotta a látogatókat, akik finomabbnál finomabb magyar ételeket és kézműves tárgyakat kóstolgattak, keresgéltek.En: The colorful array of stalls lining the main street attracted visitors who sampled exquisite Hungarian dishes and browsed for handcrafted items.Hu: Bence, a kissé visszahúzódó tanító, igyekezett elmerülni a nyüzsgésben, de gondolatai folyton máshol jártak.En: Bence, a somewhat shy teacher, tried to immerse himself in the bustle, but his thoughts constantly wandered elsewhere.Hu: Ott volt mellette Katalin, régi barátja, aki mindig biztatta, hogy merjen nyitni mások felé.En: Beside him was Katalin, an old friend who always encouraged him to open up to others.Hu: Most is vele tartott, hogy segítse őt a félelmei leküzdésében.En: She accompanied him now, too, to help him overcome his fears.Hu: "Próbáld meg ma este, Bence," mondta Katalin bátorítóan, miközben rápillantott egy közeledő, mosolygós lányra.En: "Give it a try tonight, Bence," said Katalin encouragingly, glancing at a smiling girl approaching.Hu: "Nézd, ott van Eszter.En: "Look, there's Eszter."Hu: "Eszter, a vidám és kalandvágyó utazási blogger, most járta először Magyarország e vidékét.En: Eszter, the cheerful and adventurous travel blogger, was visiting this part of Hungary for the first time.Hu: Célja az volt, hogy felfedezze és megörökítse a hagyományok szépségét.En: Her aim was to discover and capture the beauty of traditions.Hu: Könnyed mozdulattal közeledett a tömegben, szemében kíváncsiság tükröződött.En: She moved smoothly through the crowd, with curiosity reflected in her eyes.Hu: Bence szíve gyorsabban vert, de emlékezett Katalin szavaira.En: Bence's heart beat faster, but he remembered Katalin's words.Hu: "Légy őszinte, Bence.En: "Be honest, Bence.Hu: Mesélj neki a kedvenc történeteidről.En: Share your favorite stories with her."Hu: "A fesztivál közepette a hagyományos tánc következett.En: In the midst of the festival, the traditional dance began.Hu: Az emberek egymás kezét fogva kört alakítottak, hogy a népzene ütemére táncoljanak.En: People joined hands to form a circle and danced to the rhythm of folk music.Hu: Bence úgy érezte, ez a pillanat fontos számára.En: Bence felt this moment was important for him.Hu: Összeszedte bátorságát és lassan Eszter mellé lépett.En: He mustered up his courage and slowly stepped next to Eszter.Hu: "Szia, Eszter," kezdte bátortalanul.En: "Hi, Eszter," he started timidly.Hu: "Tudom, hogy szereted a történeteket.En: "I know you love stories.Hu: Szeretném elmesélni, mit jelent nekünk ez a fesztivál.En: I'd like to tell you what this festival means to us."Hu: "Eszter szívélyesen mosolygott.En: Eszter smiled warmly.Hu: "Nagyon örülnék, ha megosztanád velem.En: "I'd love for you to share with me."Hu: "Ahogy beszélgettek, Bence mesélt az aratófesztivál hagyományairól, a szőlővel és borral kapcsolatos szokásokról, és elmondta néhány régi mesét, amely itt, a Balaton partján születtek.En: As they talked, Bence recounted the traditions of the harvest festival, customs related to grapes and wine, and shared some old tales that originated here on the shores of Balaton.Hu: Eszter minden szavát figyelmesen hallgatta, és közben egyre közelebb került hozzá.En: Eszter listened attentively to every word, drawing progressively closer to him.Hu: A tánc végéhez közeledett, de az este varázsa még érezhető volt.En: As the dance neared its end, the magic of the evening was still palpable.Hu: Bence úgy érezte, hogy most másként látja saját magát.En: Bence felt he saw himself differently now.Hu: Merészebb és magabiztosabb lett.En: He was bolder and more confident.Hu: "Örülök, hogy találkoztunk, Bence," mondta Eszter mosolyogva, miközben a zene elhalkult.En: "I'm glad we met, Bence," said Eszter with a smile as the music quieted down.Hu: "Remélem, hogy lesz még alkalmam Magyarországot felfedezni.En: "I hope I'll have more chances to explore Hungary."Hu: ""Mindenképp," válaszolta Bence.En: "Absolutely," replied Bence.Hu: "Mi lenne, ha legközelebb is találkoznánk egy helyi eseményen?En: "How about we meet at another local event next time?Hu: Szívesen bevezetnélek még jobban a tradícióink rejtelmeibe.En: I'd be happy to introduce you further to the secrets of our traditions."Hu: "Eszter bólintott, és ahogy elbúcsúzott, Bence tudta, hogy valami új kezdődött számára.En: Eszter nodded, and as she said goodbye, Bence knew something new had begun for him.Hu: Bátrabban nézett a jövőbe, hiszen Katalin segítségével átlépte korábbi korlátait, és megnyitotta szívét egy új barátság felé.En: He looked to the future more bravely, as Katalin's help had enabled him to overcome previous barriers and open his heart to a new friendship.Hu: Az ősz új színt hozott az életébe, és Bence már várta, hogy a következő szüret mit tartogat majd kettejük számára.En: Autumn brought a new color to his life, and Bence eagerly awaited what the next harvest would hold for the two of them. Vocabulary Words:hung: jártshores: partjánimmerse: elmerülniwandered: jártakencouraged: biztatottmustered: összeszedtebustle: nyüzsgésbenexquisite: finomabbnálhandcrafted: kézművestimidly: bátortalanulrecounted: meséltattentively: figyelmesengrapes: szőlővelharvest: szüretcheerful: vidámadventurous: kalandvágyóblogger: bloggercuriosity: kíváncsiságrhythm: üteméremustered: összeszedtelush: pompázóexplore: felfedeznismoothly: könnyedapproaching: közeledőcapturing: megörökítsebolder: merészebboriginate: születtekmagical: varázsaconfident: magabiztosabbeagerly: várta

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mystery, Friendship, and Festivity: A Navratri Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: शरद ऋतु की सर्पीली सड़कों पर कार चलाते हुए, हवा में जरा सी ठंडक थी।En: Driving on the winding roads of the autumn season, there was a slight chill in the air.Hi: अरुण, माया और रिया, अपने दोस्ती की डोर को फिर से मजबूती से बांधने के उद्देश्य से, जयपुर की ओर निकल पड़े थे।En: Arun, Maya, and Ria set off towards Jaipur with the aim of strengthening the bond of their friendship.Hi: उनके घूमने का मुख्य अवसर था नवरात्रि, जो जयपुर में बड़े धूमधाम से मनाया जाता है।En: The main occasion for their trip was Navratri, which is celebrated with great pomp in Jaipur.Hi: रास्ते में एक जगह रुक कर जब अरुण ने कार के ट्रंक से अपना बैग निकाला, तो उसे एक पुरानी सी नोटबुक मिली।En: Stopping at a place along the way, when Arun took his bag out of the car trunk, he found an old notebook.Hi: उस पर धूल जमी हुई थी और कवर के किनारे पूरे घिस चुके थे।En: Dust had accumulated on it and the edges of the cover were completely worn out.Hi: जिज्ञासा वश, उसने उसे खोल लिया।En: Out of curiosity, he opened it.Hi: अंदर कुछ उलझे हुए चेतावनी भरे नोट्स थे।En: Inside were some tangled, warning-filled notes.Hi: माया ने देखा, "क्या मिला, अरुण?En: Maya noticed, "What did you find, Arun?"Hi: " उसने पूछा।En: she asked.Hi: "एक पुरानी नोटबुक।En: "An old notebook.Hi: इसमें कुछ अजीब सी बातें लिखी हैं," अरुण ने जवाब दिया।En: It has some strange things written in it," Arun replied.Hi: "यह राजसी किले के बारे में बातें करती है।En: "It talks about a royal fort."Hi: "रिया ने ध्यान से सुना।En: Ria listened carefully.Hi: वह पहेलियों को सुलझाने में माहिर थी।En: She was an expert at solving puzzles.Hi: "हमें इस पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।En: "We should pay attention to this.Hi: शायद इस यात्रा में कुछ नया है।En: Maybe there's something new on this trip."Hi: "माया ने अपनी योजना पर ध्यान दिए बगैर कहा, "हमें जयपुर समय पर पहुँचना है।En: Without paying heed to her plan, Maya said, "We need to reach Jaipur on time.Hi: त्यौहार का मज़ा कैसे छूट सकता है?En: How can we miss the fun of the festival?"Hi: "अरुण ने तय किया कि वह अपनी योजना छेड़े बिना इस रहस्य पर काम करेगा।En: Arun decided that he would work on this mystery without disrupting his plan.Hi: रास्ते में पड़ने वाली ढाबों पर वह किताब के संकेतों को पढ़ता।En: At the roadside eateries, he would read the clues from the book.Hi: सूरज ढलते हुए, तीनों ने जयपुर के पास के एक ऐतिहासिक किले पर कदम रखा।En: As the sun set, the three stepped foot on a historic fort near Jaipur.Hi: वहां पहुंचने पर, उनकी नजर किले की प्राचीर पर पड़ी।En: Upon arriving, their eyes fell on the walls of the fort.Hi: नोटबुक में लिखा था, "इसी त्योहार में गुज़र चुकी घटनाओं को दोहराने से रोकें।En: The notebook had written, "Prevent the repetition of past events during this festival."Hi: " किले के पास एक छोटी भीड़ इकट्ठा थी।En: A small crowd had gathered near the fort.Hi: अरुण ने किताब के अंतिम निर्देश को उजागर किया।En: Arun revealed the final instructions of the book.Hi: उनके निर्णय का समय आ चुका था।En: The time for their decision had come.Hi: "हमें इस पर विश्वास कर कुछ करना होगा।En: "We have to believe in this and take action."Hi: "तीनों ने मिलकर स्थिति को संभाला।En: Together, they handled the situation.Hi: चेतावनी का तात्पर्य एक परंपरा से था, जिसे गलत ढंग से देखा जा रहा था।En: The warning pertained to a tradition that was being misinterpreted.Hi: उन्होंने अपने प्रयासों से एक छोटी आपदा टाल दी।En: With their efforts, they averted a small disaster.Hi: यात्रा के अंत में, अरुण ने महसूस किया कि योजनाओं में स्वाभाविकता जरूरी होती है।En: At the end of the journey, Arun realized that spontaneity is necessary in plans.Hi: उसने अपनी दोस्ती को नए सिरे से समझा।En: He understood his friendship in a new way.Hi: माया और रिया के साथ मिलकर उसने न केवल एक रहस्य सुलझाया बल्कि अपनी दोस्ती में भी नया जोश और विश्वास लाया।En: Along with Maya and Ria, not only did he solve a mystery, but also brought new enthusiasm and trust into their friendship.Hi: जयपुर में उनके नवरात्रि का नया अध्याय खुला, बड़ी धूमधाम और उस अदभुत साहसिकता की तीखी ठंडक की याद के साथ।En: In Jaipur, their Navratri opened a new chapter, with great fanfare and the sharp chill of that unforgettable adventure. Vocabulary Words:winding: सर्पीलीchill: ठंडकstrengthening: मजबूतीbond: डोरoccasion: अवसरpomp: धूमधामtrunk: ट्रंकaccumulated: जमी हुईworn out: घिस चुकेcuriosity: जिज्ञासाtangled: उलझे हुएheed: ध्यानeateries: ढाबोंhistoric: ऐतिहासिकfort: किलाprevent: रोकेंrepetition: दोहरानाcrowd: भीड़instructions: निर्देशdecision: निर्णयpertained: तात्पर्यmisinterpreted: गलत ढंग से देखाaverted: टाल दीdisaster: आपदाspontaneity: स्वाभाविकताenthusiasm: जोशtrust: विश्वासfanfare: धूमधामunforgettable: अदभुतadventure: साहसिकता

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ari's Bold Adventure: Unearthing Secrets in the Golan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בגולן היפה והירוק, בעונת הסתיו, התלמידים יצאו לטיול בית ספרי מרגש.En: In the beautiful and green Golan, during the autumn season, the students went on an exciting school trip.He: ארי, יעל ונועם פסעו בין הגבעות המתגלגלות והנוף המרשים.En: Ari, Yael, and Noam walked among the rolling hills and the impressive landscape.He: היה חג סוכות, והאווירה הייתה מלאה בשמחה וחגיגיות.En: It was the festival of Sukkot, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and festivity.He: ארי, נער סקרן והרפתקן, לעיתים קרובות הרגיש בצל של חבריו המוחצנים יותר, יעל ונועם.En: Ari, a curious and adventurous boy, often felt overshadowed by his more outgoing friends, Yael and Noam.He: הפעם, הוא קיווה למצוא משהו מיוחד - אולי חפץ עתיק - שיוכיח את עצמו.En: This time, he hoped to find something special—perhaps an ancient artifact—to prove himself.He: אך המורים היו נוקשים, והלו"ז היה לחוץ.En: But the teachers were strict, and the schedule was tight.He: בהפסקה קצרה שאיפשרו להם, ארי החליט לקחת סיכון.En: During a short break that was allowed, Ari decided to take a risk.He: הוא הביט מסביב, וכאשר הבין שאף אחד לא שם לב, הוא התרחק מעט מהקבוצה.En: He looked around, and when he realized no one was paying attention, he distanced himself a bit from the group.He: הוא רץ בשקט לעבר הריסות עתיקות שמעולם לא חקרו לפני כן.En: He quietly ran toward ancient ruins that had never been explored before.He: הלב שלו פעם מהתרגשות ופחד יחד.En: His heart pounded with excitement and fear together.He: בין השיחים והאבנים, הוא זיהה משהו מוזר - חריטה אבן חצי קבורה באדמה.En: Among the bushes and stones, he recognized something strange—a stone carving half-buried in the ground.He: נראה שזה לא שייך לכאן.En: It seemed out of place.He: אבל הזמן היה קצר.En: But time was short.He: האם יחקור עוד או יחזור לקבוצה?En: Should he explore further or return to the group?He: לבסוף, ארי לקח החלטה אמיצה.En: In the end, Ari made a courageous decision.He: הוא חזר במהירות לקבוצה, כשבידו האבן החפורה.En: He quickly returned to the group with the carved stone in hand.He: תחילה, המורים התרגזו.En: At first, the teachers were annoyed.He: איך יכול הוא להתרחק?En: How could he wander off?He: אך כשראו את האבן המיוחדת שהביא, הסקרנות גברה.En: But when they saw the special stone he brought back, curiosity won over.He: המדריך, כן המדריך עצמו, שיבח את ארי על תגליתו.En: The guide, yes, the guide himself, praised Ari for his discovery.He: בזמן שהשמש שוקעת בשמיים הצבעוניים של הגולן, ארי הרגיש שינוי פנימי.En: As the sun set in the colorful Golan skies, Ari felt an internal change.He: הוא זכה בהכרה מצד חבריו ותחושת גאווה עצמית.En: He gained recognition from his friends and a sense of self-pride.He: הוא הבין שחייב להיות נאמן לעצמו – וכשהוא לוקח יוזמה, קורים דברים מדהימים.En: He realized he must remain true to himself—and when he takes initiative, amazing things happen.He: החיוכים של החברים והמורים גרמו לו להבין שהדרך אל ההצלחה היא לעיתים דרך החלטות אמיצות.En: The smiles of his friends and teachers made him understand that the path to success is sometimes through brave decisions. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוimpressive: מרשיםfestival: חגatmosphere: אווירהfestivity: חגיגיותcurious: סקרןadventurous: הרפתקןovershadowed: בצלoutgoing: מוחצניםartifact: חפץ עתיקstrict: נוקשיםschedule: לו"זrisk: סיכוןdistanced: התרחקruins: הריסותexplored: חקרוpounded: פעםexcitement: התרגשותrecognized: זיההcarving: חריטהburied: קבורהcourageous: אמיצהannoyed: התרגזוcuriosity: סקרנותpraise: שיבחrecognition: הכרהinitiative: יוזמהinternal: פנימיself-pride: גאווה עצמיתdecisions: החלטותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Cobblestones to Dreams: A Tale of Serendipity & Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Under den klara himlen i Gamla Stan, bland smala kullerstensgator och färgglada byggnader, doftade marknaden av nybakade bullar och kryddor.En: Under the clear sky in Gamla Stan, among narrow cobblestone streets and colorful buildings, the market smelled of freshly baked pastries and spices.Sv: Höstlöven knastrade under fötterna medan människor strosade mellan stånden.En: Autumn leaves crunched underfoot as people strolled between the stalls.Sv: Elin, som var klädd i sin favoritjacka, stannade vid ett bord fyllt med handgjorda keramikskålar.En: Elin, dressed in her favorite jacket, paused at a table filled with handmade ceramic bowls.Sv: Hennes dröm var att öppna en egen liten hantverksbutik en dag.En: Her dream was to open her own small craft store one day.Sv: Oskar, som nyligen flyttat till Stockholm, gick nyfiken omkring.En: Oskar, who had recently moved to Stockholm, wandered around curiously.Sv: Han hoppades att de gamla gatorna skulle ge honom inspiration till sin roman.En: He hoped the old streets would provide him with inspiration for his novel.Sv: Efter några månader utan framgång kände han sig fast och behövde en ny vinkel för sin berättelse.En: After several months without success, he felt stuck and needed a new angle for his story.Sv: De stötte ihop av en slump vid ett bord med trähantverk.En: They bumped into each other by chance at a table with wooden crafts.Sv: Oskar hade plockat upp en snidad häst när Elin såg upp och log.En: Oskar had picked up a carved horse when Elin looked up and smiled.Sv: "Visst är de vackra?En: "Aren't they beautiful?"Sv: " sa hon och pekade på hästen i hans hand.En: she said, pointing to the horse in his hand.Sv: Oskar nickade.En: Oskar nodded.Sv: "Jag försöker hitta nya idéer för min bok.En: "I'm trying to find new ideas for my book.Sv: Vet du något om historien här?En: Do you know anything about the history here?"Sv: " Elin, som älskade historia lika mycket som hantverk, började genast berätta om Gamla Stans rika förflutna.En: Elin, who loved history as much as crafts, immediately began to tell him about Gamla Stan's rich past.Sv: De började prata, och snart delade Elin en hemlighet om sin dröm att starta en butik.En: They started talking, and soon Elin shared a secret about her dream to start a store.Sv: Hon undrade om Oskar kunde ge några råd, vilket han gärna ville.En: She wondered if Oskar could offer any advice, which he gladly wanted to do.Sv: Oskar lyssnade noga.En: Oskar listened carefully.Sv: "Kanske kan vi hjälpa varandra," sa han.En: "Perhaps we can help each other," he said.Sv: "Jag behöver inspiration.En: "I need inspiration.Sv: Hur skulle du känna för att visa mig staden?En: How would you feel about showing me the city?"Sv: ”De tillbringade eftermiddagen med att vandra genom Gamla Stan.En: They spent the afternoon wandering through Gamla Stan.Sv: Då de rundade ett hörn, stannade de plötsligt framför ett gammalt, stängt butikshörn.En: As they rounded a corner, they suddenly stopped in front of an old, closed shopfront.Sv: Fönstren var dammiga, men det gick ändå att ana potentialen.En: The windows were dusty, but the potential was still apparent.Sv: Elins ögon lyste.En: Elin's eyes lit up.Sv: "Det här är perfekt!En: "This is perfect!"Sv: " utbrast hon.En: she exclaimed.Sv: Oskar höll med.En: Oskar agreed.Sv: Han kunde se sitt nya kapitel utvecklas precis här, i denna gamla, mystiska byggnad.En: He could see his new chapter unfolding right here, in this old, mysterious building.Sv: Där, bland löv som virvlade i vinden, bestämde de sig för att samarbeta.En: There, among leaves swirling in the wind, they decided to collaborate.Sv: Oskar skulle väva in Elins drömmar i sin roman, medan hon började planera för hur butiken kunde bli verklighet.En: Oskar would weave Elin's dreams into his novel, while she began to plan how the store could become a reality.Sv: De lämnade Gamla Stan med ett leende, vetande att de båda funnit nytt hopp och inspiration.En: They left Gamla Stan with a smile, knowing that they both had found new hope and inspiration.Sv: Och så, i den klara höstluften, steg två drömmar mot framtiden, en sida och en glashurts i taget.En: And so, in the clear autumn air, two dreams rose towards the future, one page and one glass counter at a time. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: kullerstenspastries: bullarcrunched: knastradestrolled: strosadeceramic: keramiknovel: romanangled: vinkelcarved: snidadpointing: pekadechatter: pratadesecret: hemlighetcollaborate: samarbetapotential: potentialswirling: virvladeglass counter: glashurtsshopfront: butikshörnunfolding: utvecklasstumbled: stötteeagerly: gärnascene: scenrecommendation: råddusty: dammigaappeared: anadesweave: vävawandered: vandrainspiration: inspirationpotential: potentialchapter: kapitelbridging: bryggahope: hopp

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

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Autumn Secrets: A Family's Unveiling Over Dinner Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den gula lampan kastade ett varmt sken över vårt lilla matbord, dekorerat med löv i bronsfärger och ljus som doftade av kanel och pumpa.En: The gula lamp cast a warm glow over our small dining table, decorated with leaves in bronze colors and candles scented with cinnamon and pumpkin.Sv: Hösten hade omfamnat världen utanför, men jag kände kylan inom familjen när vi satte oss till bords.En: Autumn had embraced the world outside, but I felt the chill within the family as we sat down at the table.Sv: Elin plockade lite nervöst med sina bestick, medan Johan redan hade ett irriterat uttryck på ansiktet.En: Elin fiddled nervously with her cutlery, while Johan already had an irritated expression on his face.Sv: Jag visste att jag var orsaken bakom det.En: I knew I was the cause of it.Sv: Jag var den äldsta och förväntningarna på mig hade alltid varit höga.En: I was the oldest, and the expectations for me had always been high.Sv: Mamma och pappa var inte här, men deras förväntningar var det, som en osynlig närvaro vid bordet.En: Mom and Dad were not here, but their expectations were, like an invisible presence at the table.Sv: "Varför ser ni så allvarliga ut?"En: "Why do you all look so serious?"Sv: försökte Elin med ett svagt leende.En: Elin tried with a weak smile.Sv: Jag kunde se genom hennes leende, en mask för hennes osäkerhet.En: I could see through her smile, a mask for her insecurity.Sv: Hon spelade alltid rollen av den glada, självsäkra, men nu märkte jag något annat i hennes ögon – kanske en längtan efter att få vara sig själv, precis som jag.En: She always played the role of the happy, confident one, but now I noticed something else in her eyes—perhaps a longing to be herself, just like I did.Sv: Jag tog ett djupt andetag och bröt tystnaden.En: I took a deep breath and broke the silence.Sv: "Jag måste prata med er," sa jag.En: "I need to talk to you all," I said.Sv: Johan skrattade kort, men det var inte ett glatt ljud.En: Johan laughed shortly, but it was not a happy sound.Sv: "Säg inte att du ska flytta," hävde han ur sig.En: "Don't tell me you're moving out," he blurted out.Sv: "Försöker du lämna oss, Lars?"En: "Are you trying to leave us, Lars?"Sv: Elin såg förvirrad och orolig ut.En: Elin looked confused and worried.Sv: Jag kände att en knut i magen började dra åt.En: I felt a knot in my stomach begin to tighten.Sv: "Jag vill leva mitt eget liv," svarade jag och kände mig lugnare än väntat.En: "I want to live my own life," I replied, feeling calmer than expected.Sv: "Jag vill inte fly, men jag vill göra saker på mitt eget sätt."En: "I don't want to run away, but I want to do things my own way."Sv: Johan stirrade på mig, ilskan i hans ögon ersattes gradvis av något mer sårbart.En: Johan stared at me, the anger in his eyes gradually replaced by something more vulnerable.Sv: "Du har alltid varit den perfekta," sa han.En: "You have always been the perfect one," he said.Sv: "Hur tror du det känns för oss andra?"En: "How do you think it feels for the rest of us?"Sv: Elin lade handen på Johans arm.En: Elin placed her hand on Johan's arm.Sv: "Vi vill bara att alla ska ha det bra," sa hon försiktigt.En: "We just want everyone to be okay," she said cautiously.Sv: Argumenten flög fram och tillbaka, orden krockade som löv i blåsten.En: Arguments flew back and forth, the words clashed like leaves in the wind.Sv: Men ju mer vi pratade, desto mer insåg vi vad som dolt sig under ytan.En: But the more we talked, the more we realized what had been hidden beneath the surface.Sv: Jag förstod att Johan inte var arg på mig, utan på känslan av att hela sitt liv jämföras.En: I understood that Johan wasn't angry at me, but at the feeling of being compared all his life.Sv: Och Elin, hon behövde veta att hon också var värdefull, oavsett hur mina livsval såg ut.En: And Elin, she needed to know that she was valuable too, no matter how my life choices looked.Sv: Till slut lugnade vi ner oss.En: Eventually, we calmed down.Sv: Vi blev tysta, fastän inte den obekväma tystnaden, utan en lugnande.En: We fell silent, though not the uncomfortable silence, but a soothing one.Sv: "Låt oss stödja varandra," föreslog jag.En: "Let's support each other," I suggested.Sv: "Vi är olika, men vi är samma familj."En: "We are different, but we are the same family."Sv: Johan nickade och Elin log, ett leende som kändes äkta den här gången.En: Johan nodded and Elin smiled, a smile that felt genuine this time.Sv: Vi kanske inte hade alla lösningar, men vi hade valt att förstå och respektera.En: We might not have all the solutions, but we had chosen to understand and respect.Sv: Det räckte för nu.En: That was enough for now.Sv: Middagstodooften dröjde kvar när vi reste oss från bordet.En: The scent of dinner lingered as we rose from the table.Sv: Det var något nytt i luften – kanske en känsla av hopp eller en gemensam ny början.En: There was something new in the air—perhaps a sense of hope or a shared new beginning.Sv: Vi hade konfronterat våra hemligheter och det kanske inte löste allt, men det förändrade oss ändå.En: We had confronted our secrets and it might not have solved everything, but it changed us nonetheless.Sv: Och kanske var det mer än vi någonsin vågat hoppas på.En: And maybe that was more than we had ever dared to hope for. Vocabulary Words:embraced: omfamnatfiddled: plockadecutlery: bestickirritated: irriteratexpectations: förväntningarinvisible: osynligpresence: närvaroinsecurity: osäkerhetlonging: längtancalmer: lugnarevulnerable: sårbartcomparisons: jämförelservaluable: värdefullarguments: argumentenclashed: krockadebeneath: undersurface: ytangradually: gradvissupport: stödjasoothing: lugnandegenuine: äktalingered: dröjde kvarconfronted: konfronteratsecrets: hemligheterdared: vågatirritated: irriteratvulnerable: sårbartcomparisons: jämförelservaluable: värdefullshared: gemensam

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Family Feasts and Fiascos: A Recipe for Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gula löv låg som ett gyllene täcke över parkeringsplatsen utanför den stora mataffären.En: Golden leaves lay like a golden blanket over the parking lot outside the large supermarket.Sv: Lars tog ett djupt andetag, fylld av höstens friska luft.En: Lars took a deep breath, filled with the fresh autumn air.Sv: Det var hans plan att samla familjen för en trevlig middag.En: It was his plan to gather the family for a pleasant dinner.Sv: Kan det verkligen bli trevligt?En: Could it really be pleasant?Sv: tänkte han för sig själv.En: he thought to himself.Sv: Med Karin och Oskar kunde vad som helst hända.En: With Karin and Oskar, anything could happen.Sv: Familjemiddagar brukade inte vara fredliga.En: Family dinners usually weren't peaceful.Sv: Med en vag känsla av förväntan steg Lars, Karin och Oskar in genom de automatiska dörrarna.En: With a vague feeling of anticipation, Lars, Karin, and Oskar stepped in through the automatic doors.Sv: Inne i butiken, bland doften av pumpor och kanel, börja de första tecknen på oenighet redan bubbla upp.En: Inside the store, amidst the scent of pumpkins and cinnamon, the first signs of disagreement already began to bubble up.Sv: Lars höll listan hårt i handen.En: Lars held the list tightly in his hand.Sv: "Vi borde ta äppelpaj", sa Karin över sin axel när de kom till dessertsektionen.En: "We should get apple pie," said Karin over her shoulder when they reached the dessert section.Sv: "Nej, chokladtårta är bättre", påpekade Oskar med sin vanliga suck.En: "No, chocolate cake is better," Oskar remarked with his usual sigh.Sv: "Vi har alltid äppelpaj!En: "We always have apple pie!"Sv: ", insisterade Karin.En: insisted Karin.Sv: Lars stod där, vilse mellan deras argument som vanligt.En: Lars stood there, lost between their arguments as usual.Sv: Han visste att han måste göra något.En: He knew he had to do something.Sv: "Vad sägs om att vi tar båda?"En: "How about we get both?"Sv: föreslog han försiktigt.En: he suggested cautiously.Sv: Båda stirrade på honom.En: Both stared at him.Sv: Karin log smått, vilket var sällsynt, och Oskar ryckte på axlarna.En: Karin smiled slightly, which was rare, and Oskar shrugged.Sv: "Visst, varför inte båda?En: "Sure, why not both?"Sv: ", sa Oskar oväntat generöst.En: said Oskar unexpectedly generously.Sv: De fortsatte sin väg genom butiken, men lugnet var kortlivat.En: They continued their way through the store, but the calm was short-lived.Sv: Vid mejerihyllan bröt en ny argumentation ut.En: At the dairy aisle, a new argument broke out.Sv: "Ekologisk mjölk är bättre", sa Karin.En: "Organic milk is better," said Karin.Sv: "Det är slöseri med pengar", svarade Oskar.En: "It's a waste of money," replied Oskar.Sv: Lars insåg att han måste göra något mer.En: Lars realized he had to do something more.Sv: "Hörni", sa han, nu med mer eftertryck, "Låt oss tänka på vad vi egentligen ska göra här.En: "Hey," he said, now with more emphasis, "Let's think about what we're really doing here.Sv: Vi vill ju bara ha en trevlig middag.En: We just want to have a pleasant dinner.Sv: Kan vi försöka samarbeta?"En: Can we try to cooperate?"Sv: Det var en märklig tystnad, som om båda funderade på vad han sa.En: There was a strange silence, as if both were considering what he said.Sv: De smålog sedan, något generade.En: They then smiled slightly, somewhat embarrassed.Sv: De insåg att de kanske kunde använda sin energi bättre.En: They realized they might be able to use their energy better.Sv: När de nådde kassorna började något märkligt hända.En: When they reached the checkouts, something strange began to happen.Sv: Den ena kassan gick sönder, och kön blev lång.En: One of the registers broke down, and the line became long.Sv: Karin tappade en burk soppa som rullade mot Oskar.En: Karin dropped a can of soup that rolled towards Oskar.Sv: Han plockade upp den och började skratta.En: He picked it up and started to laugh.Sv: Det fick Karin att också skratta.En: It made Karin laugh too.Sv: "Vi kanske skulle ha gått till den där andra affären", skämtade Oskar.En: "Maybe we should have gone to that other store," joked Oskar.Sv: Deras fnittrighet smittade av sig på Lars.En: Their giggles were contagious to Lars.Sv: I ett ögonblick av harmoni betalade de för varorna och gick tillbaka mot bilen.En: In a moment of harmony, they paid for the groceries and headed back to the car.Sv: Luften var kallare nu, och de tre gick tillsammans med fulla händer, men lättare hjärtan.En: The air was colder now, and the three walked together with full hands, but lighter hearts.Sv: Lars insåg att det inte bara handlade om mat eller tradition.En: Lars realized that it wasn't just about food or tradition.Sv: Det handlade om att förstå och hjälpa.En: It was about understanding and helping each other.Sv: Kanske, tänkte han, var detta en början mot mer fred, om än bara för den kvällen.En: Maybe, he thought, this was the beginning of more peace, even if only for that evening. Vocabulary Words:blanket: täckeanticipation: förväntanautomatic: automatiskacinnamon: kaneldisagreement: oenighetinsisted: insisteradecautiously: försiktigtgenerously: generöstcooperate: samarbetaembarrassed: generadecheckout: kassornacontagious: smittadetradition: traditionorganic: ekologiskautumn: höstenargument: argumentationbubbling: bubblapleasant: trevligaisle: hyllansupermarket: mataffärengather: samlapeaceful: fredligashrugged: ryckte på axlarnaharmony: harmoniconsidering: funderabegan: börjaproposal: föresloggiggled: fnittrighetrealized: insågvague: vag

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Family's Heartfelt Battle: From Silence to Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Дани су били све краћи, а хладноћа јесени почела је да испуњава ваздух.En: The days were getting shorter, and the chill of autumn began to fill the air.Sr: Јасминина кућа била је средиште читавог света Милана и Александра.En: Jasmina's house was the center of Milan and Aleksandar's entire world.Sr: Скромна кућа у предграђу, са двориштем које је у себи кријало непокошену траву и шуштеће суво лишће.En: A modest house in the suburbs, with a yard hiding uncut grass and rustling dry leaves.Sr: Милан је седео у својој омиљеној фотељи, загледан у замућено стакло одакле је могао да види златне и црвене нијансе дрвећа.En: Milan sat in his favorite armchair, staring at the fogged-up window from where he could see the golden and red hues of the trees.Sr: Знао је да му срце није као некада.En: He knew his heart was not as it once was.Sr: Неизговорене речи лебделе су у ваздуху, а страх је тињао у грудима.En: Unspoken words lingered in the air, and fear simmered in his chest.Sr: Јасмина је прала судове у кухињи, мисли јој нису давале мира.En: Jasmina was washing dishes in the kitchen, her thoughts unrested.Sr: Већ месецима покушава да убеди Милана да озбиљно схвати његово стање.En: For months, she had been trying to persuade Milan to take his condition seriously.Sr: Њихова свађа око доктора и лечења постала је свакодневна.En: Their arguments about doctors and treatment had become daily.Sr: Знам каквог сам човека одабрала, мислила је, али и љубав има своје границе.En: I know what kind of man I chose, she thought, but even love has its limits.Sr: Александар је седео у својој старој соби, покушавајући да се концентрише на посао преко компјутера.En: Aleksandar was sitting in his old room, trying to concentrate on work via the computer.Sr: Недавни повратак у родитељски дом због финансијских проблема није му лако пао.En: His recent return to the parental home due to financial problems was not easy for him.Sr: Жудео је за независношћу, али је знао да сада родитељи требају његову подршку више него икад.En: He longed for independence, but he knew that now his parents needed his support more than ever.Sr: Тензије су се осећале сваки дан.En: Tensions were felt every day.Sr: Милан је наставио да игнорише савете, али Александару је било доста.En: Milan continued to ignore advice, but Aleksandar had had enough.Sr: Одлучио је да једне вечери искрено поразговара са оцем.En: He decided to have an honest conversation with his father one evening.Sr: „Тата, морамо да причамо,“ почео је, нестрпљив да прекине тишину која је оптерећивала породицу.En: "Dad, we need to talk," he began, impatient to break the silence burdening the family.Sr: Милан га је погледао, стиснувши усне.En: Milan looked at him, pressing his lips together.Sr: Александар је наставио, „Бринем се за тебе.En: Aleksandar continued, "I'm worried about you.Sr: Ми сви.En: We all are.Sr: Али ако не промениш став, шта ће нам остати?En: But if you don't change your stance, what will be left for us?Sr: Како ћемо даље без тебе?En: How will we go on without you?"Sr: “Јасмина је дошуњала испред продавнице и слушала разговор.En: Jasmina sneaked in front of the store and listened to the conversation.Sr: Срце јој се стеже, али је осетила малу искру наде.En: Her heart tightened, but she felt a small spark of hope.Sr: Те вечери их је окупио на вечери, тишина је била готово опипљива.En: That evening, he gathered them for dinner, and the silence was almost palpable.Sr: Тада, као из ведра неба, Милан је рукама стегао груди.En: Then, as if out of the blue, Milan clutched his chest with his hands.Sr: Бол је био јак и непобитан.En: The pain was sharp and undeniable.Sr: Јасмина је компромитовану чинију са шницлом бацила на сто и скамењено гледала док је Милан губио свест.En: Jasmina threw the compromised dish with the schnitzel onto the table and stared stone-faced as Milan lost consciousness.Sr: Брза реакција Александра и хитна помоћ учинили су своје.En: Quick reactions from Aleksandar and the emergency services proved crucial.Sr: Милан је након неколико дана потпуно другачији лежао у болничком кревету, али најважније је било да је жив.En: Milan lay in the hospital bed completely changed after a few days, but the most important thing was that he was alive.Sr: Са њим су били Јасмина и Александар.En: With him were Jasmina and Aleksandar.Sr: Милан је коначно схватио да треба да се мења, да се своје храбрости не стиди пред сопственим страхом.En: Milan finally realized he needed to change, not to be ashamed of his courage in the face of his fears.Sr: „Хвала вам што сте ту,“ прошаптао је Милан, гледајући у светло изнад кревета.En: "Thank you for being here," Milan whispered, gazing at the light above the bed.Sr: „Променићу се.En: "I will change.Sr: Време је.En: It's time."Sr: “Породица је тада осетила нешто што дуго нису — наду и топлину.En: The family then felt something they hadn't in a long time — hope and warmth.Sr: Јесен је сигурно пришла крај прозора, али унутра је било топло и испуњено љубављу и разумевањем.En: Autumn had certainly approached the window, but inside it was warm and filled with love and understanding.Sr: Александра је поново обузела радост због породичног јединства и могућности за нови почетак.En: Aleksandar was once again filled with joy for the family's unity and the possibility of a new beginning.Sr: Све је било могуће с оцем који је коначно спреман да се бори — за себе и за своје вољене.En: Everything was possible with a father who was finally ready to fight — for himself and his loved ones. Vocabulary Words:chill: хладноћаgust: гуштsuburbs: предграђеrustling: шуштањеhues: нијансеlinger: лебдетиsimmered: тињатиpersuade: убедитиarguments: свађаstance: ставburdening: оптерећиватиtightened: стежеcompromised: компромитованstone-faced: скамењенcrucial: кључанunrested: немирindependence: независностsupport: подршкаtensions: тензијеimpatient: нстрпљивdeniable: непобитанfilled: испуњенseized: стегнутиconsciousness: свестtransformed: променитиgazing: гледајућиunity: јединствоsparkles: искриfate: судбинаdenying: одбијање

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

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Sparking Inspiration: A Día de la Hispanidad Aquarium Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-26-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El aire fresco de otoño se sentía en las mejillas de Lucía mientras cruzaba la entrada principal del acuario.En: The cool autumn air was felt on Lucía's cheeks as she crossed the main entrance of the aquarium.Es: Hoy era el Día de la Hispanidad, y el lugar estaba lleno de niños y familias.En: Today was Día de la Hispanidad, and the place was filled with children and families.Es: Lucía llevaba su cuaderno en mano, lista para encontrar inspiración para su proyecto final de biología marina.En: Lucía carried her notebook in hand, ready to find inspiration for her final marine biology project.Es: Se movía entre los tanques, observando cada especie con detenimiento.En: She moved among the tanks, observing each species closely.Es: No muy lejos, Carlos, un maestro con gran entusiasmo, dirigía a su grupo de niños.En: Not far away, Carlos, a teacher with great enthusiasm, was leading his group of children.Es: Ellos miraban fascinados los coloridos peces.En: They watched the colorful fish with fascination.Es: Carlos sonreía, pero en su interior, sentía que debía hacer algo más para captar la atención de sus estudiantes.En: Carlos smiled, but inside, he felt he needed to do more to capture his students' attention.Es: En el área de los tiburones, Lucía observó al grupo de niños señalando y riendo mientras Carlos intentaba mantener el orden.En: In the shark area, Lucía observed the group of children pointing and laughing while Carlos tried to maintain order.Es: Por un momento, las miradas de Lucía y Carlos se cruzaron, y ambos sonrieron.En: For a moment, Lucía and Carlos's eyes met, and they both smiled.Es: Lucía, aunque reservada al principio, sentía que el entusiasmo de Carlos era genuino y contagioso.En: Lucía, though reserved at first, felt that Carlos' enthusiasm was genuine and infectious.Es: Mientras los niños corrían hacia la siguiente exhibición, ella se acercó.En: As the children ran to the next exhibit, she approached.Es: "Hola, soy Lucía," dijo tímidamente.En: "Hello, I'm Lucía," she said shyly.Es: "Puedo ayudarte si quieres.En: "I can help you if you want.Es: Estudio biología marina."En: I study marine biology."Es: Carlos, aliviado y al mismo tiempo intrigado, aceptó encantado.En: Carlos, relieved and at the same time intrigued, gladly accepted.Es: "¡Qué suerte la mía!En: "What luck I have!Es: Soy Carlos.En: I'm Carlos.Es: Podemos trabajar juntos para que los niños aprendan mejor."En: We can work together so the children learn better."Es: Poco a poco, Lucía compartía datos curiosos sobre los peces, las algas, y los corales.En: Little by little, Lucía shared interesting facts about the fish, algae, and corals.Es: Carlos utilizaba sus consejos para captar la atención de los niños, creando historias emocionantes que enriquecían el viaje.En: Carlos used her advice to capture the children's attention, creating exciting stories that enriched the trip.Es: Llegaron al área de las medusas.En: They reached the jellyfish area.Es: La luz suave creaba un ambiente mágico, cuando de repente, todo el acuario se apagó.En: The soft light created a magical atmosphere when suddenly, the entire aquarium went dark.Es: Un apagón dejó solo las luces de emergencia encendidas.En: A blackout left only the emergency lights on.Es: Los niños, asustados al principio, se calmaron al ver cómo Carlos y Lucía mantenían la calma.En: The children, scared at first, calmed down when they saw how Carlos and Lucía remained calm.Es: En medio de la penumbra, Lucía y Carlos comenzaron a hablar más personalmente.En: In the dim light, Lucía and Carlos began to talk more personally.Es: Lucía compartió su pasión por la conservación del océano.En: Lucía shared her passion for ocean conservation.Es: Carlos habló de su deseo de inspirar a los jóvenes.En: Carlos talked about his desire to inspire young people.Es: Rieron, conectaron y comprendieron que compartían un objetivo común.En: They laughed, connected, and understood that they shared a common goal.Es: Cuando regresó la luz, ya no eran simplemente conocidos, sino colegas con un proyecto en mente.En: When the lights came back on, they were no longer just acquaintances but colleagues with a project in mind.Es: Carlos miró a Lucía con un brillo nuevo en los ojos.En: Carlos looked at Lucía with a new sparkle in his eyes.Es: "¿Qué te parece si trabajamos juntos en un programa educativo para los niños sobre la conservación marina?"En: "How about we work together on an educational program for children about marine conservation?"Es: Lucía, con el corazón lleno de entusiasmo, aceptó.En: Lucía, with her heart full of enthusiasm, accepted.Es: Intercambiaron números y quedaron de encontrarse pronto para empezar su proyecto.En: They exchanged numbers and planned to meet soon to start their project.Es: Así, Lucía aprendió a compartir su pasión, y Carlos descubrió lo valioso de colaborar para hacer algo increíble.En: Thus, Lucía learned to share her passion, and Carlos discovered the value of collaborating to do something incredible.Es: El acuario, refugio de tantas especies, se convirtió también en el inicio de una amistad y una misión compartida.En: The aquarium, a refuge for so many species, also became the beginning of a friendship and a shared mission.Es: Y aunque el frío de otoño aguardaba fuera, dentro del acuario, el calor de una nueva idea y una nueva conexión ocupaban su lugar.En: And although the autumn cold awaited outside, inside the aquarium, the warmth of a new idea and a new connection took its place. Vocabulary Words:the cheeks: las mejillasthe entrance: la entradathe project: el proyectothe aquarium: el acuarioto observe: observarthe species: la especiethe teacher: el maestrothe enthusiasm: el entusiasmothe students: los estudiantesto smile: sonreírto maintain: mantenerto approach: acercarseto share: compartirthe advice: el consejothe attention: la atenciónto enrich: enriquecerthe jellyfish: las medusasthe atmosphere: el ambientethe blackout: el apagónthe emergency lights: las luces de emergenciato calm down: calmarsethe connection: la conexiónthe sparkle: el brilloeducational: educativothe conservation: la conservaciónto inspire: inspirarthe goal: el objetivothe refuge: el refugioto collaborate: colaborarthe warmth: el calor

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Crafting Connections: A Heartfelt Sukkot Gift from Afar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הריחות החזקים של קפה קלוי מילאו את חלל האוויר בתוך בית הקלייה בירושלים.En: The strong aroma of roasted coffee filled the air inside the beit hakliya in Yerushalayim.He: לוי, ארי ויעל התכנסו שם בלית ברירה, בזמן שהמתינו לטיסתם הבאה.En: Levi, Ari, and Yael gathered there reluctantly while waiting for their next flight.He: לוי היה שקוע בהרהורים.En: Levi was lost in thought.He: זמן הסוכות מתקרב והוא היה רחוק מהמשפחה שלו.En: The time of Sukkot was approaching, and he was far from his family.He: תחושת האשמה על החגים הקודמים שהחמיץ לעבודתו גרמה לו לחפש פיצוי.En: The guilt of missing previous holidays for work made him seek compensation.He: חוץ מלהגיע בזמן לחג, היה לו חשוב גם להביא מתנה מיוחדת.En: Besides arriving in time for the holiday, it was important for him to bring a special gift.He: אבל מה אפשר למצוא בבית קלייה?En: But what could one find in a roasting house?He: המקום היה מלא בקולי קולות ובאנשים ממהרים, אך לוי הרגיש את הדאגה.En: The place was bustling with noise and hurried people, but Levi felt the concern.He: "איך אני אמצא מתנה משמעותית כאן?En: "How will I find a meaningful gift here?"He: " שאל את ארי.En: he asked Ari.He: ארי הציע: "אפשר למצוא פה משהו מיוחד, אולי אפילו להכין מתנה בעזרת מה שיש כאן".En: Ari suggested, "We can find something special here, maybe even make a gift with what's available."He: בעודו מסתובב בין שקי פולי הקפה ומכונות הקלייה מבהיקות, פתאום עלתה לוי מחשבה.En: While wandering among the sacks of coffee beans and the gleaming roasting machines, a thought suddenly occurred to Levi.He: הוא החליט לא להרפות ולא לתת לבעיית הזמן להפריע לו.En: He decided not to let go and not to let the problem of time hinder him.He: הוא הביט סביבו ואסף קופסה, חוטים, ופולי קפה.En: He looked around and gathered a box, some strings, and coffee beans.He: הוא החל ליצור.En: He started to create.He: כל פול קפה הונח בעדינות, בונה צורה מיוחדת ומוכרת.En: Each coffee bean was gently placed, building a unique and familiar shape.He: כל פעולה שלו הייתה מלאה בכוונה ובמחשבה.En: Every action he took was filled with intention and thought.He: לוי ידע שהוא יוכל לשלב את המסר הנכון, אפילו אם האתגר לא פשוט.En: Levi knew he could convey the right message, even if the challenge was not simple.He: תוך זמן קצר הוא הצליח ליצור לולב ואתרוג מאולתרים, סמלים של אחדות וצמיחה, כפי שחווה בחגים בילדותו עם משפחתו.En: In a short time, he managed to create improvised lulav and etrog, symbols of unity and growth, as he had experienced during holidays in his childhood with his family.He: בזמן שהוא עבד, יעל הציעה לו מים ומקום לשבת, והבעת פניה שיקפה את ההערכה שלה למעשיו.En: As he worked, Yael offered him water and a place to sit, her expression reflecting her appreciation for his actions.He: משהו בפנים שלה הצית בלבי אור גדול.En: Something in her face ignited a great light in his heart.He: לוי הבין שהמתנה איננה עצמה הדבר החשוב, אלא המאמץ והכוונה שמאחוריה.En: Levi realized that the gift itself was not the important thing, but rather the effort and intention behind it.He: כשבחוץ כבר נפשוט הערב, הגיע הזמן לעלות לטיסה.En: When evening already spread outside, it was time to board the flight.He: לוי נפרד מארי ויעל בתחושת סיפוק.En: Levi parted from Ari and Yael with a sense of satisfaction.He: בתוך המטוס, הוא החזיק בידיו את "המתנה" המיוחדת שלו, והרגיש שמחה חדשה מתפשטת בו.En: Inside the plane, he held in his hands his special "gift," and felt a new joy spreading within him.He: ולבסוף, כשהמטוס נגע בקרקע ליד בית הוריו, הבין לוי שהמשפחה תחכה לא רק למתנה, אלא לו, איתו.En: Finally, when the plane touched down near his parents' house, Levi realized that his family would be waiting not just for the gift, but for him, with him.He: החיוך שלו היה רחב, משוחרר מתחושת האשמה.En: His smile was wide, free from the feeling of guilt.He: הוא למד שהתקווה, הכוונה והמאמץ הם החשובים, הרבה מעבר לשלמות.En: He had learned that hope, intention, and effort are the important things, far beyond perfection.He: חג הסוכות הקרוב יהיה להם משמעות מיוחדת.En: The upcoming Sukkot would have a special meaning for them. Vocabulary Words:aroma: ריחותroasted: קלויreluctantly: בלית ברירהguilt: תחושת האשמהcompensation: פיצויbustling: מלא בקולי קולותconcern: דאגהwandering: מסתובבgleaming: מבריקותhinder: להפריעintention: כוונהconvey: לשלבimprovised: מאולתריםunity: אחדותappreciation: הערכהeffort: מאמץreflection: שיקפהignite: להציתsatisfaction: תחושת סיפוקcompensation: פיצויintention: כוונהeffort: מאמץupcoming: הקרובmeaningful: משמעותיתbustling: קולי קולותconvey: להעבירfamiliar: מוכרתgently: בעדינותshort time: זמן קצרspreading: מתפשטתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Coffee Aromas to Classroom Triumphs: A Team's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aroma de cafè recentment torrat omplia l'aire de la torrefactora.En: The aroma of freshly roasted coffee filled the air of the torrefactora.Ca: Les petites taules de fusta, les llums càlides i les parets amb llibres li donaven un aire acollidor.En: The small wooden tables, warm lights, and walls lined with books gave it a cozy feel.Ca: Núria va decidir reunir-se amb el seu grup aquí.En: Núria decided to meet her group here.Ca: Espai tranquil, perfecte per al seu projecte escolar.En: A quiet space, perfect for their school project.Ca: Oriol, amb una tassa d'espresso a la mà, estava fent esbossos al seu quadern.En: Oriol, with a cup of espresso in hand, was sketching in his notebook.Ca: "I si fem una maqueta gegant?En: "What if we make a giant model?"Ca: ", suggerí amb entusiasme.En: he suggested enthusiastically.Ca: Els ulls li brillaven amb idees.En: His eyes sparkled with ideas.Ca: "És interessant", va dir Núria, observant-lo amb un somriure, "però com la farem exactament?En: "That's interesting," said Núria, watching him with a smile, "but how exactly are we going to do it?Ca: Recorda que tenim poc temps".En: Remember, we have little time."Ca: Martí, amb les mans envoltant una tassa de cafè amb llet, sacsejà el cap lleugerament.En: Martí, with his hands wrapped around a cup of café amb llet, shook his head slightly.Ca: "Una maqueta així pot ser massa complicat", va advertir amb serenitat.En: "A model like that might be too complicated," he warned calmly.Ca: "Ens hem de concentrar en el que funciona.En: "We need to focus on what works.Ca: Millor un bon PowerPoint amb dades concretes".En: Better a good PowerPoint with concrete data."Ca: Núria va sospirar.En: Núria sighed.Ca: Tenia Oriol, sempre amb idees noves, i Martí, que volia seguretat.En: She had Oriol, always with new ideas, and Martí, who wanted security.Ca: Com podia aconseguir que treballessin junts?En: How could she get them to work together?Ca: La reunió avançava i la tensió creixia.En: The meeting progressed and the tension grew.Ca: Núria va decidir prendre el control.En: Núria decided to take control.Ca: “Què us sembla si combinem les dues coses?En: “What do you guys think if we combine both ideas?Ca: Oriol, la maqueta pot ser un punt destacat al final, i Martí, podem incloure gràfics clars al PowerPoint.En: Oriol, the model can be a highlight at the end, and Martí, we can include clear graphics in the PowerPoint."Ca: "Els ulls d'Oriol es van obrir de bat a bat.En: Oriol's eyes opened wide.Ca: "Podria funcionar", va dir amb un somriure.En: "It could work," he said with a smile.Ca: Martí va assentir, encara que amb prudència.En: Martí nodded, albeit cautiously.Ca: "Sí, sempre i quan tinguem un pla clar.En: "Yes, as long as we have a clear plan."Ca: "Amb un pla combinat, el grup va començar a treballar de valent.En: With a combined plan, the group began to work diligently.Ca: Oriol va aportar elements artístics mentre Martí va assegurar-se que tot tenia sentit.En: Oriol contributed artistic elements while Martí ensured everything made sense.Ca: Núria va actuar com a mediadora, assegurant-se que el projecte progressava.En: Núria acted as a mediator, ensuring the project progressed.Ca: El dia de la presentació, l'aula estava plena de nervis.En: On the day of the presentation, the classroom was full of nerves.Ca: Quan va ser el torn de Núria, Oriol i Martí, el seu esforç es va veure recompensat.En: When it was Núria, Oriol, and Martí's turn, their efforts were rewarded.Ca: La maqueta va captivar l'atenció, mentre els gràfics explicaven els conceptes amb claredat.En: The model captivated attention, while the graphics explained the concepts clearly.Ca: El professor els va elogiar per l'equilibri entre creativitat i ordre.En: The teacher praised them for the balance between creativity and order.Ca: "Heu fet un treball fantàstic", va dir.En: "You've done a fantastic job," he said.Ca: En sortir de l'aula, Núria es va sentir satisfeta.En: Leaving the classroom, Núria felt satisfied.Ca: Havia après la importància de combinar diferents idees i aprofitar les habilitats de tothom.En: She had learned the importance of combining different ideas and leveraging everyone's skills.Ca: Al final, el cafè de la torrefactora no era l'únic que havia estat molt ben barrejat.En: In the end, the coffee from the torrefactora wasn't the only thing that had been well-mixed.Ca: Una amistat forta i un projecte brillant havien sortit de la col·laboració.En: A strong friendship and a brilliant project emerged from the collaboration.Ca: I això era només el principi.En: And this was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:aroma: l'aromaair: l'airewooden: de fustacozy: acollidorsketching: fent esbossosnotebook: el quadernsuggested: suggerísparkled: brillavenenthusiastically: amb entusiasmewrapped: envoltantshook: sacsejàcautiously: amb prudènciacombining: combinanthighlight: el punt destacatmediator: la mediadoraprogressed: progressavadiligently: de valentrewarded: recompensatcaptivated: captivarattention: l'atencióexplained: explicavenpraised: elogiàbalance: l'equilibricreativity: la creativitatorder: l'ordresatisfied: satisfetaleveraging: aprofitantskills: les habilitatsmix: barrejatfriendship: la amistat

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Beneath the Delhi Sun: A Journey from Turmoil to Tranquility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रवि के दिल में एक हिचकिचाहट थी।En: रवि had a hesitation in his heart.Hi: दिल्ली की हलचल भरी सड़कों पर चलते हुए, वह अपनी बहन मीना के कॉफी रोस्टरी की ओर बढ़ रहा था।En: Walking through the bustling streets of Delhi, he was heading towards his sister Meena's coffee roastery.Hi: चारों ओर लगीं रंग-बिरंगी पताकाएं आने वाले त्यौहारों की आहट दे रही थीं, परंतु रवि के मन में उथल-पुथल मची थी।En: The colorful flags all around gave a hint of the upcoming festivals, but रवि's mind was in turmoil.Hi: कॉफी रोस्टरी के अंदर कदम रखते ही, ताजा भुनी कॉफी की खुशबू ने उसे कुछ पल के लिए अपनी समस्याओं को भुला दिया।En: As soon as he stepped inside the coffee roastery, the aroma of freshly roasted coffee made him forget his problems for a moment.Hi: बड़े-बड़े खिड़कियों से सुनहरी धूप भीतर आ रही थी, और जगह-जगह लोग हंसते-बोलते नज़र आ रहे थे।En: Golden sunlight was streaming in through the large windows, and people were seen chatting and laughing everywhere.Hi: चाय के कपों की खनक और बातचीत की गूंज के बीच, मीना काउंटर के पीछे खड़ी थी, मुस्कुराती हुई।En: Amidst the clink of tea cups and the buzz of conversation, मीना was standing behind the counter, smiling.Hi: "अरे रवि!En: "Hey रवि!Hi: कैसे हो?En: How are you?"Hi: " मीना ने अपने चिर-परिचित अंदाज में कहा।En: मीना asked in her familiar manner.Hi: उसकी आवाज़ में वही पुरानी गर्मजोशी थी।En: There was the same old warmth in her voice.Hi: रवि ने हल्की मुस्कान दी और एक गहरी सांस लेकर काउंटर की ओर बढ़ा।En: रवि gave a slight smile and took a deep breath as he approached the counter.Hi: "बस, आजकल ऑफिस में बहुत काम है," रवि ने संक्षेप में बात शुरू की।En: "Just a lot of work at the office these days," रवि began briefly.Hi: मीना ने उसके लिए एक विशेष कप्पुचिनो तैयार किया और उसके पास बैठ गई।En: मीना prepared a special cappuccino for him and sat down beside him.Hi: "मैं जानती हूं कि तुम कितने मेहनती हो, पर क्या काम ज़िंदगी से भी ज़्यादा महत्वपूर्ण है?En: "I know how hardworking you are, but is work more important than life?"Hi: " उसने धीरे से पूछा।En: she gently asked.Hi: रवि ने सिर हिलाकर हामी भरी।En: रवि nodded in agreement.Hi: साथ ही, पार्थ भी वहीं आ गया, अपने चुटकुले सुनाने की चिर-परिचित कोशिश में।En: Meanwhile, Parth also arrived, trying his usual attempt at jokes.Hi: "अरे भाई, तुम्हारे चेहरे की चिंता तो कॉफी की तरह गहरी है," उसने हंसते हुए कहा।En: "Hey man, the worry on your face is as deep as coffee," he said with a laugh.Hi: रवि हंसी रोक ना सका, और इसी बहाने उसकी परेशानी कुछ हल्की हुई।En: रवि couldn't hold back his laughter, and through this excuse, his worries lightened a bit.Hi: रवि ने महसूस किया कि मीना उसकी चिंता को समझ रही थी।En: रवि realized that मीना understood his concerns.Hi: उसने धीरे से कहा, "याद है जब हम छोटे थे, मा हमेशा कहती थीं कि रिश्तों में मिठास बनाए रखने के लिए थोड़े-थोड़े 'गुड़' की जरूरत होती है।En: She softly said, "Remember when we were young, mom always said that to keep sweetness in relationships, a little 'jaggery' is needed."Hi: "रवि के मन में जैसे किसी ने घंटी बजा दी।En: A bell seemed to ring in रवि's mind.Hi: "हाँ," उसने सोचा, "छोटे-छोटे पल ही रिश्तों को मजबूत बनाते हैं।En: "Yes," he thought, "it's the small moments that strengthen relationships."Hi: " उसी शाम, जब वह मीना से विदा ले रहा था, उसके दिल में एक नया निश्चय था।En: That evening, as he was bidding farewell to मीना, he had a new resolve in his heart.Hi: वह अपनी पत्नी और बच्चों के लिए एक छोटे से पारिवारिक पिकनिक की योजना बनाएगा।En: He would plan a small family picnic for his wife and children.Hi: "धन्यवाद, दीदी," रवि ने मीना को गले लगाते हुए कहा।En: "Thank you, didi," रवि said, hugging मीना.Hi: मीना ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "समझदारी छोटे-छोटे कामों में दिखती है, बड़े साहस में नहीं।En: मीना smiled and said, "Wisdom shows in small deeds, not big bravery."Hi: "उसके शब्दों ने रवि को दिशा दी।En: Her words gave रवि direction.Hi: अब वह जानता था कि उसे काम और परिवार के बीच संतुलन कैसे बनाना है।En: He now knew how to balance work and family.Hi: घर लौटते हुए, उसके कदम हल्के थे, जैसे उसके कंधों से एक भारी बोझ उतर गया हो।En: As he returned home, his steps were light, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.Hi: उसे एहसास था कि असली खुशी उन छोटे-छोटे पलों में है जो हम रोजाना जीते हैं।En: He realized that real happiness is in those small moments we live every day. Vocabulary Words:hesitation: हिचकिचाहटbustling: हलचल भरीturmoil: उथल-पुथलaroma: खुशबूstepping: कदम रखतेfreshly: ताजाstreaming: भीतर आ रहीamidst: बीचclink: खनकbuzz: गूंजfamiliar: चिर-परिचितgently: धीरे सेagreement: हामीconcerns: चिंताworry: परेशानीlaughter: हंसीrealized: एहसासmoment: पलresolve: निश्चयfarewell: विदाburden: बोझlightened: हल्कीhardworking: मेहनतीbalance: संतुलनstrengthen: मजबूत बनातेfestival: त्यौहारupcoming: आने वालेcounter: काउंटरstrength: मजबूतीpicnic: पिकनिक

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Grace: Martí's Journey to True Spiritual Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-24-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El inquietant silenci del Monestir de Montserrat només es trencava quan el vent feia xiular les fulles dels arbres.En: The unsettling silence of the Monestir de Montserrat was only broken when the wind made the leaves of the trees whistle.Ca: La tardor havia tenyit el paisatge de colors càlids, i el monestir, emmidonat de boira, estava embolcallat en un misteri tranquil.En: Autumn had painted the landscape with warm colors, and the monastery, starched with mist, was enveloped in a calm mystery.Ca: Ens trobem aquí, en l'última llum del dia, on Martí conduïa un petit grup en un recés espiritual.En: We find ourselves here, in the last light of the day, where Martí led a small group on a spiritual retreat.Ca: Martí semblava serè i ple de saviesa.En: Martí seemed serene and full of wisdom.Ca: Caminava amb pas ferm, com si cada pedra i cada branca li xerrés als peus.En: He walked with a firm step as if every stone and every branch spoke to his feet.Ca: Havien vingut per trobar pau i claredat en els seus cors.En: They had come to find peace and clarity in their hearts.Ca: Però només Martí, a soles amb els seus pensaments, patia una tempesta interna de dubtes.En: But only Martí, alone with his thoughts, suffered an internal storm of doubts.Ca: S'havia dedicat al guiatge espiritual durant anys, però la sensació de pèrdua de rumb personal el consumia silenciosament.En: He had dedicated himself to spiritual guidance for years, but the feeling of personal loss of direction silently consumed him.Ca: Pau, un jove amb inquietuds espirituals, seguia Martí amb devoció, observant cada gest i escoltant cada paraula.En: Pau, a young man with spiritual concerns, followed Martí with devotion, observing every gesture and listening to every word.Ca: Iselda, una dona d'ulls profunds i mirada tranquil·la, semblava comprendre més del que es deia en veu alta.En: Iselda, a woman with profound eyes and a calm gaze, seemed to understand more than what was spoken aloud.Ca: Els participants es van agrupar en un espai del monestir amb vistes a les muntanyes escarpades, preparats per a una sessió de meditació.En: The participants gathered in an area of the monastery overlooking the rugged mountains, prepared for a meditation session.Ca: En aquell moment crític, Martí va dubtar.En: At that critical moment, Martí hesitated.Ca: No podia amagar més la seva vulnerabilitat.En: He could no longer hide his vulnerability.Ca: Com podria ell, qui necessitava respostes, oferir guiatge als altres?En: How could he, who needed answers, offer guidance to others?Ca: Amb el cor ple de confusió, Martí es va girar cap a Iselda, cercant una mà amiga en la foscor de la seva inseguretat.En: With a heart full of confusion, Martí turned to Iselda, seeking a friendly hand in the darkness of his insecurity.Ca: "Iselda", va començar amb veu tremolosa, "no sé si puc continuar.En: "Iselda," he began with a trembling voice, "I don't know if I can continue.Ca: Tinc dubtes sobre el meu camí.En: I have doubts about my path."Ca: "Iselda li va fer un somriure comprensiu, observant els seus ulls cansats.En: Iselda gave him an understanding smile, observing his tired eyes.Ca: "Martí, tots tenim dubtes.En: "Martí, we all have doubts.Ca: És part de ser humans.En: It's part of being human.Ca: Acceptem aquests moments i compartim-los.En: Let's accept these moments and share them."Ca: "A l'alba, durant la meditació, els primers raigs de sol van revelar la bellesa amagada del paisatge.En: At dawn, during meditation, the first rays of sun revealed the hidden beauty of the landscape.Ca: En aquell silenci sagrat, Martí es va atrevir a deixar caure la màscara de líder infal·lible.En: In that sacred silence, Martí dared to drop the mask of the infallible leader.Ca: Es va permetre sentir la inseguretat, però també l'esperança.En: He allowed himself to feel the insecurity, but also the hope.Ca: Va parlar al grup amb el cor obert, confessant les seves pròpies lluites internes.En: He spoke to the group with an open heart, confessing his own internal struggles.Ca: A mesura que Martí va obrir-se, una força inesperada va emergir del grup.En: As Martí opened up, an unexpected strength emerged from the group.Ca: Cada persona va començar a compartir les seves pròpies històries de dubtes i incertesa.En: Each person began to share their own stories of doubts and uncertainty.Ca: Van entendre que la veritable saviesa sorgeix de la vulnerabilitat i l'autenticitat.En: They understood that true wisdom arises from vulnerability and authenticity.Ca: Martí ja no necessitava amagar-se darrere de la façana d'un líder impecable.En: Martí no longer needed to hide behind the facade of an impeccable leader.Ca: Va trobar consol en la comprensió compartida, en la humanitat que tots duien dins.En: He found solace in shared understanding, in the humanity that everyone carried inside.Ca: En aquella tardor, al bressol de Montserrat, va experimentar una transformació espiritual, aprenent que ser genuí l'enfortia més que qualsevol saviesa ensinistrada.En: In that autumn, in the cradle of Montserrat, he experienced a spiritual transformation, learning that being genuine strengthened him more than any taught wisdom.Ca: Quan el dia de La Mercè es va acostar, Martí va comprendre que la gràcia veritable no està en la perfecció, sinó en abraçar-nos amb totes les nostres imperfeccions.En: When the day of La Mercè approached, Martí understood that true grace is not in perfection, but in embracing ourselves with all our imperfections.Ca: I així, en el monestir entre muntanyes i boires, Martí va trobar la seva pau.En: And so, in the monastery between mountains and mists, Martí found his peace. Vocabulary Words:the silence: el silencito whistle: xiularthe leaves: les fullesto envelop: embolcallarthe landscape: el paisatgestarched: emmidonatthe mystery: el misterito lead: conduirserene: serèthe storm: la tempestathe guidance: el guiatgethe understanding: la comprensióthe gaze: la miradathe vulnerability: la vulnerabilitatto hesitate: dubtarto reveal: revelarthe dawn: l'albato confess: confessarthe mask: la màscaraauthenticity: l'autenticitatthe solace: el consolthe facade: la façanaunexpected: inesperatto share: compartirto embrace: abraçarthe imperfection: la imperfeccióthe strength: la forçathe security: la seguretatto transform: transformargenuine: genuí

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Hunt for Rare Tulips: A Gardener's Triumph in Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstbladeren ritselden zacht onder de voeten van de bezoekers van de Keukenhof Tuinen.En: The autumn leaves rustled softly under the feet of the visitors in the Keukenhof Tuinen.Nl: De lucht was fris en helder, en de geur van de bloemen hing nog altijd in de lucht.En: The air was fresh and clear, and the scent of the flowers still lingered.Nl: Onder een luifel van bomen lag de kleine cadeauwinkel verscholen, waar de opwinding voelbaar was.En: Hidden under a canopy of trees lay the small gift shop, where excitement was palpable.Nl: Mensen kozen met zorg bloembollen voor hun lente tuinen.En: People carefully chose flower bulbs for their spring gardens.Nl: Sander, een gepassioneerde tuinier, betrad met zijn vrienden Marijke en Finn de drukke winkel.En: Sander, a passionate gardener, entered the busy shop with his friends Marijke and Finn.Nl: Sander was op zoek naar zeldzame tulpenbollen.En: Sander was in search of rare tulip bulbs.Nl: Zijn droom was een unieke tuin creëren voor de komende lente.En: His dream was to create a unique garden for the coming spring.Nl: Marijke had haar camera bij zich.En: Marijke had her camera with her.Nl: Ze genoot ervan om de schoonheid van de bloemen vast te leggen.En: She enjoyed capturing the beauty of the flowers.Nl: Finn, een enthousiaste winkelier, verwelkomde hen met een brede glimlach.En: Finn, an enthusiastic shopkeeper, welcomed them with a broad smile.Nl: "Welkom!En: "Welcome!Nl: Waar kan ik mee helpen?"En: How can I help you?"Nl: vroeg hij.En: he asked.Nl: Sander vertelde over zijn zoektocht naar de bijzondere tulpenbollen.En: Sander spoke about his quest for the special tulip bulbs.Nl: Finn's ogen glinsterden.En: Finn's eyes sparkled.Nl: "Ah, die zijn inderdaad populair dit jaar," zei Finn.En: "Ah, they are indeed popular this year," said Finn.Nl: "De voorraad is beperkt."En: "The stock is limited."Nl: Dat was precies wat Sander vreesde.En: That was exactly what Sander feared.Nl: De vraag naar deze bollen was groter dan ooit.En: The demand for these bulbs was greater than ever.Nl: Hij moest een besluit nemen.En: He had to make a decision.Nl: Moest hij onderhandelen met Finn of zoeken naar een alternatief?En: Should he negotiate with Finn or look for an alternative?Nl: De druk op zijn schouders nam toe.En: The pressure on his shoulders increased.Nl: Marijke zag de twijfel in zijn ogen.En: Marijke saw the doubt in his eyes.Nl: Ze legde een geruststellende hand op zijn schouder.En: She laid a reassuring hand on his shoulder.Nl: "We kunnen het proberen, Sander.En: "We can try, Sander.Nl: Misschien is er toch nog een manier."En: Maybe there is still a way."Nl: Finn doorzocht de planken.En: Finn searched through the shelves.Nl: "Wacht even," zei hij na een korte pauze.En: "Wait a moment," he said after a short pause.Nl: "Ik herinner me dat we een laatste zending hebben ontvangen.En: "I remember that we received a last shipment.Nl: Die kan jullie geluk zijn."En: That could be your luck."Nl: De spanning steeg terwijl Finn naar de achterkant van de winkel liep.En: The tension rose as Finn walked to the back of the shop.Nl: Sander wachtte nerveus.En: Sander waited nervously.Nl: Zou hij geluk hebben?En: Would he be lucky?Nl: Even later kwam Finn terug met een kleine doos.En: A little later, Finn returned with a small box.Nl: "Dit zijn ze," zei hij, terwijl hij de doos naar Sander schoof.En: "Here they are," he said, sliding the box towards Sander.Nl: Sander's gezicht straalde van opluchting.En: Sander's face shone with relief.Nl: Maar er was nog een horde te nemen: de prijs.En: But there was still one hurdle to overcome: the price.Nl: Marijke, met haar vriendelijke stem en overtuigingskracht, hielp.En: Marijke, with her kind voice and persuasive power, helped.Nl: "Zou u misschien een kleine korting kunnen geven?En: "Could you perhaps give a small discount?Nl: Sander heeft heel hard naar deze bollen gezocht," vroeg ze.En: Sander has worked very hard to find these bulbs," she asked.Nl: Finn knikte langzaam, geraakt door hun enthousiasme.En: Finn nodded slowly, moved by their enthusiasm.Nl: "Voor jullie zal ik een uitzondering maken," zei hij glimlachend.En: "For you, I'll make an exception," he said with a smile.Nl: Het was gelukt.En: It was a success.Nl: Met de bollen veilig in zijn tas, verliet Sander de winkel samen met Marijke.En: With the bulbs safely in his bag, Sander left the shop together with Marijke.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat geduld en samenwerking hielpen om doelen te bereiken.En: He had learned that patience and collaboration helped achieve goals.Nl: Hoewel hij het niet alleen deed, was het dankzij hun teamwerk een succes.En: Although he didn't do it alone, it was thanks to their teamwork that it was a success.Nl: Ze liepen samen door de tuinen, klaar voor het volgende avontuur en een unieke tuin in de lente.En: They walked through the gardens together, ready for the next adventure and a unique garden in the spring. Vocabulary Words:rustled: ritseldenvisitors: bezoekerslinger: hingencanopy: luifelpalpable: voelbaarexcitement: opwindingcarefully: met zorgpassionate: gepassioneerderare: zeldzamecapture: vast te leggenenthusiastic: enthousiastequest: zoektochtsparkled: glinsterdenstock: voorraaddemand: vraagalternative: alternatiefpressure: drukreassuring: geruststellendetension: spanningshipment: zendingrelief: opluchtinghurdle: hordediscount: kortingpersuasive: overtuigingskrachtexception: uitzonderingpatience: geduldcollaboration: samenwerkinggoal: doelenteamwork: teamwerkadventure: avontuur

Fluent Fiction - French: From Sideline to Hero: Clément's Alpine Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-21-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Un air frais et vif balayait doucement les feuilles dorées qui jonchaient le sol des Alpes françaises.En: A fresh and brisk breeze gently swept over the golden leaves scattered on the ground in the French Alps.Fr: Un petit groupe d'élèves du collège était arrivé dans une cabane douillette nichée au cœur de ce paysage automnal.En: A small group of middle school students had arrived at a cozy cabin nestled in the heart of this autumn landscape.Fr: Clément, le garçon timide et réfléchi, observait discrètement ses camarades.En: Clément, the shy and thoughtful boy, discreetly watched his classmates.Fr: Elodie, avec son esprit audacieux et sa confiance débordante, proposa : « Allons explorer les environs, les amis !En: Elodie, with her bold spirit and overflowing confidence, suggested, "Let's explore the surroundings, friends!"Fr: » Mathieu, toujours prêt à faire rire, ajouta : « Oui, peut-être qu'on découvrira un yéti.En: Mathieu, always ready to make people laugh, added, "Yes, maybe we'll discover a yéti."Fr: » Clément hésita.En: Clément hesitated.Fr: Il préférait habituellement les livres à l'aventure, mais quelque chose en lui désirait prouver qu'il était digne de ce groupe.En: He usually preferred books to adventure, but something within him wanted to prove that he was worthy of this group.Fr: Alors, prenant une grande inspiration, il déclara : « Je viens aussi.En: So, taking a deep breath, he declared, "I'm coming too."Fr: » La petite troupe, menée par Elodie, s'engagea sur un sentier forestier.En: The little troop, led by Elodie, set off on a forest trail.Fr: Les arbres ornaient le chemin de teintes rouges et oranges, créant un tapis de couleurs éclatantes.En: The trees adorned the path with shades of red and orange, creating a carpet of vibrant colors.Fr: Mathieu lançait des blagues pour alléger l'atmosphère, ce qui fit rire tout le monde, même Clément.En: Mathieu cracked jokes to lighten the mood, which made everyone laugh, even Clément.Fr: À mesure qu'ils avançaient, un secret se dévoila : une vallée cachée et splendide apparaissait devant eux, remplie de couleurs chatoyantes.En: As they moved forward, a secret was revealed: a hidden and splendid valley appeared before them, filled with shimmering colors.Fr: Cependant, la vallée n'était pas sans défis.En: However, the valley was not without its challenges.Fr: Un ruisseau turbulent barrait leur chemin, demandant une coopération délicate.En: A turbulent stream blocked their path, requiring delicate teamwork.Fr: « Comment le franchir ?En: "How do we cross it?"Fr: » demanda Elodie, son esprit vif cherchant déjà des solutions.En: asked Elodie, her sharp mind already seeking solutions.Fr: Clément, observant attentivement, conseilla : « Et si on utilisait ces planches comme un petit pont ?En: Clément, watching attentively, advised, "What if we use these planks as a little bridge?"Fr: » Soudain, toute hésitation avait disparu.En: Suddenly, all hesitation had vanished.Fr: Usant de ses idées, il guida ses camarades à assembler un passage de fortune.En: Using his ideas, he guided his friends to assemble a makeshift crossing.Fr: Tous ensemble, ils traversèrent le ruisseau, riant de joie lorsqu'ils atteignirent l'autre rive.En: Together, they crossed the stream, laughing with joy when they reached the other side.Fr: Ce fut un moment de triomphe pour Clément.En: It was a moment of triumph for Clément.Fr: Il avait réussi à vaincre ses appréhensions et avait montré son potentiel.En: He had managed to overcome his apprehensions and had shown his potential.Fr: Sur le chemin du retour vers la cabane, Elodie lui donna une tape amicale dans le dos : « Clément, tu es génial.En: On the way back to the cabin, Elodie gave him a friendly pat on the back: "Clément, you're great.Fr: Merci pour ton aide.En: Thanks for your help."Fr: » Mathieu ajouta en riant : « Ouais, qui aurait cru que notre Clément le silencieux deviendrait notre guide ?En: Mathieu added, laughing, "Yeah, who would have thought our quiet Clément would become our guide?"Fr: » En regagnant la chaleur réconfortante de la cabane, Clément sentit un changement.En: Upon returning to the comforting warmth of the cabin, Clément felt a change.Fr: La chaleur n'était pas seulement physique; c'était la chaleur de l'amitié et de la camaraderie.En: The warmth was not just physical; it was the warmth of friendship and camaraderie.Fr: Il sourit en lui-même, conscient qu'il avait trouvé sa place parmi eux.En: He smiled to himself, realizing that he had found his place among them.Fr: Il n'était plus juste le garçon à l'écart, mais un véritable membre du groupe.En: He was no longer just the boy on the sidelines, but a true member of the group.Fr: Ainsi, ce week-end en montagne avait apporté plus que des paysages magnifiques à Clément.En: Thus, this weekend in the mountains had brought more than just magnificent landscapes to Clément.Fr: Il avait gagné en confiance et réalisé qu'il avait beaucoup à partager avec ses camarades.En: He had gained confidence and realized that he had much to share with his friends.Fr: Les rires et les souvenirs créés au cœur de la nature seraient un trésor qu'il garderait longtemps.En: The laughter and memories created in the heart of nature would be a treasure he would cherish for a long time. Vocabulary Words:breeze: l'aircabin: la cabaneleaves: les feuilleslandscape: le paysageshy: timidethoughtful: réfléchibold: audacieuxconfidence: la confiancetrail: le sentierstream: le ruisseauteamwork: la coopérationplanks: les planchesmakeshift: de fortunecamaraderie: la camaraderieovercome: vaincreapprehensions: les appréhensionspotential: le potentieltriumph: le triomphepat: la tapequiet: silencieuxguide: le guidewarmth: la chaleurfriendship: l'amitiésidelines: l'écartmember: le membrerealize: réalisercherish: garderhidden: cachéesplendid: splendidevibrant: éclatantes

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: When Colors Collide: A Creative Awakening on La Rambla Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La Rambla de Barcelona brillaba con los colores y sonidos del festival de La Mercè.En: La Rambla de Barcelona shone with the colors and sounds of the La Mercè festival.Es: Las luces colgaban de los faroles, y los artistas inundaban las calles con sus obras.En: Lights hung from the streetlamps, and artists flooded the streets with their works.Es: Entre la multitud, Esteban caminaba lentamente.En: Among the crowd, Esteban walked slowly.Es: Su cámara colgaba de su cuello, pero no la había tocado en días.En: His camera hung from his neck, but he hadn't touched it in days.Es: Necesitaba inspiración, algo que despertara su creatividad dormida.En: He needed inspiration, something to awaken his dormant creativity.Es: A unos metros, Marisol observaba un puesto de artesanías.En: A few meters away, Marisol was observing a crafts stall.Es: Sus ojos se detenían en una serie de cuadros llenos de colores vivos y formas abstractas.En: Her eyes lingered on a series of paintings full of bright colors and abstract shapes.Es: "¿Cómo hacen para ser tan libres con su arte?En: "How do they manage to be so free with their art?"Es: ", pensaba, sintiendo la presión de crear algo nuevo pero sin saber cómo.En: she thought, feeling the pressure to create something new but not knowing how.Es: El destino decidió que estos dos soñadores se encontraran.En: Destiny decided that these two dreamers would meet.Es: Chocaron suavemente al girar en el mismo momento para ver una obra de cerámica en un puesto cercano.En: They bumped into each other softly as they turned at the same moment to see a ceramic piece at a nearby stall.Es: Ambos sonrieron, un poco avergonzados.En: Both smiled, a bit embarrassed.Es: "Perdón," dijo Esteban.En: "Sorry," said Esteban.Es: "Estos colores... son impresionantes."En: "These colors... are impressive."Es: Marisol asintió.En: Marisol nodded.Es: "Sí, tienen una energía especial.En: "Yes, they have a special energy.Es: Estoy buscando nuevos enfoques para mi pintura, pero estoy bloqueada."En: I'm looking for new approaches to my painting, but I'm blocked."Es: "Yo también," confesó Esteban.En: "So am I," Esteban confessed.Es: "Soy fotógrafo.En: "I'm a photographer.Es: Busco algo que despierte mis ganas de capturar el mundo."En: I'm searching for something that will reignite my desire to capture the world."Es: Animándose, Esteban preguntó, "¿Te gustaría ver el resto de las exhibiciones conmigo?"En: Encouraged, Esteban asked, "Would you like to see the rest of the exhibitions with me?"Es: Marisol dudó por un instante pero finalmente aceptó.En: Marisol hesitated for a moment but finally agreed.Es: Juntos caminaron entre los artistas, compartiendo sus opiniones sobre cada obra.En: Together they walked among the artists, sharing their opinions about each work.Es: Finalmente, se detuvieron frente a un puesto repleto de esculturas de metal.En: Finally, they stopped in front of a stall filled with metal sculptures.Es: Una pieza los atrajo especialmente: un intrincado laberinto de engranajes que, al girar uno, movía a todos los demás.En: One piece particularly attracted them: an intricate maze of gears that, when one was turned, moved all the others.Es: Fascinados, comenzaron a discutir el simbolismo de la obra.En: Fascinated, they began to discuss the symbolism of the artwork.Es: "Es como la vida, ¿no crees?"En: "It's like life, don't you think?"Es: sugirió Esteban.En: Esteban suggested.Es: "Cada decisión afecta todo lo demás."En: "Every decision affects everything else."Es: Marisol asintió, sintiéndose comprendida.En: Marisol nodded, feeling understood.Es: "Es bonito pensar que nuestras decisiones son como esos movimientos.En: "It's nice to think that our decisions are like those movements.Es: Quizás solo necesitamos iniciar uno para seguir avanzando."En: Maybe we just need to start one to keep moving forward."Es: Con esta nueva perspectiva, Esteban sintió que su bloqueo desaparecía.En: With this new perspective, Esteban felt his creative block disappear.Es: Y Marisol sonrió con renovada confianza.En: And Marisol smiled with renewed confidence.Es: Compartieron sus números de teléfono, prometiendo encontrarse pronto para colaborar.En: They exchanged phone numbers, promising to meet again soon to collaborate.Es: Al despedirse, a cada uno le brillaban los ojos con nuevas ideas.En: As they parted, their eyes shone with new ideas.Es: Esteban se dirigió a casa, seguro de que encontraría magia detrás de su lente nuevamente.En: Esteban headed home, confident that he would find magic behind his lens again.Es: Marisol cerró los ojos e imaginó sus nuevas pinceladas.En: Marisol closed her eyes and envisioned her new brushstrokes.Es: La Rambla continuaba con el bullicio del festival, pero para estos dos artistas, el verdadero espectáculo había sido el encuentro que cambió el rumbo de sus caminos creativos.En: La Rambla continued with the buzz of the festival, but for these two artists, the true spectacle had been the meeting that changed the course of their creative paths.Es: Y así, con una simple conversación en una tarde de otoño, la inspiración volvió a florecer.En: And so, with a simple conversation on an autumn afternoon, inspiration blossomed once more. Vocabulary Words:the streetlamps: los farolesthe crowd: la multituddormant: dormidathe crafts stall: el puesto de artesaníasbright: vivosabstract: abstractasto awaken: despertarato observe: observarblocked: bloqueadato bump into: chocaronimpressive: impresionantesinspiration: inspiraciónapproaches: enfoquesphotographer: fotógrafoto reignite: despierteexhibitions: exhibicionesopinions: opinionesthe sculptures: las esculturasintricate: intrincadothe gears: los engranajesto turn: girarfascinated: fascinadossymbolism: simbolismoto suggest: sugirióunderstood: comprendidato advance: avanzandoto exchange: compartieronrenewed: renovadaspectacle: espectáculothe magic: la magia

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unveiling Art: A Tale of Courage at Kalemegdan Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-20-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Ветар је деликатно миловао лишће које је прекривало стазе Калемегдана, носећи са собом мирис јесењих боја и весеље фестивала.En: The wind gently caressed the leaves that covered the paths of Kalemegdan, carrying with it the scent of autumn colors and the joy of the festival.Sr: Калемегданска тврђава, са својим древним каменим зидовима, изгледала је задивљујуће док су сунчеви зраци обасјавали њен простор.En: The Kalemegdan fortress, with its ancient stone walls, looked magnificent as the sun's rays illuminated its area.Sr: Калемегдан је тог дана био домаћин јесењег фестивала уметности.En: Kalemegdan was hosting the autumn art festival that day.Sr: Посетиоци су шетали између штандова, повремено се заустављајући да погледају уметничка дела изложена на сваки.En: Visitors strolled among the stalls, occasionally stopping to look at the artworks displayed at each one.Sr: Милан је са помешаним осећајима стајао поред свог штанда.En: Milan stood by his stall with mixed feelings.Sr: Био је сликар, страствени и затворен у свом свету боја и четкица.En: He was a painter, passionate and enclosed in his world of colors and brushes.Sr: Његове слике су изражавале осећања дубоке меланхолије и лепоте света око њега.En: His paintings expressed feelings of deep melancholy and the beauty of the world around him.Sr: Ипак, увек је осећао несигурност да своје уметничке визије дели са другима.En: Yet, he always felt insecure about sharing his artistic visions with others.Sr: Само што се овог пута надао промени.En: However, this time he hoped for change.Sr: Недалеко, Ана је узбуђено разговарала са групом посетилаца.En: Not far away, Ana was excitedly talking to a group of visitors.Sr: Била је вајарка, и њене скулптуре биле су живахне и пуне енергије.En: She was a sculptor, and her sculptures were lively and full of energy.Sr: Ана је веровала у снагу заједнице и удила радост својом уметношћу.En: Ana believed in the power of community and instilled joy with her art.Sr: Њена отворена природа чинила ју је популарном међу свима.En: Her open nature made her popular with everyone.Sr: Милан је пажљиво посматрао како Ана лагано прилази групама људи, подстичући их да износе своја мишљења о њеном раду.En: Milan carefully observed as Ana gently approached groups of people, encouraging them to voice their opinions about her work.Sr: Пожелео је да има ту јасноћу и самопоуздање.En: He wished he had that clarity and confidence.Sr: Одлучио је прићи јој након што је завршила са групом.En: He decided to approach her after she finished with the group.Sr: „Изгледа као да уживаш у сваком тренутку,“ рекао је Милан када је пришао.En: "You look like you're enjoying every moment," Milan said as he approached her.Sr: „Како то радиш?En: "How do you do it?"Sr: “Ана је топло осмехнула и рекла: „Морам да будем ту за своје радове.En: Ana smiled warmly and said, "I have to be there for my works.Sr: Имам снажну жељу да делим оно што волим.En: I have a strong desire to share what I love."Sr: “ Осетивши Миланову стидљивост, додала је: „Можемо покушати заједно?En: Sensing Milan's shyness, she added, "Shall we try together?Sr: Желиш ли да направимо заједничку уметност овде на фестивалу?En: Would you like to create joint art here at the festival?"Sr: “Милан је у почетку оклевао.En: Milan hesitated at first.Sr: Његово срце је јако куцало, али нешто је у њему одговарало том изазову.En: His heart was pounding, but something inside him responded to the challenge.Sr: Пристао је, и тако су заједно почели да праве нову уметност, користећи његову боју и њену технику.En: He agreed, and so they began to create new art together, using his paint and her technique.Sr: Ускоро су се окупили људи око њих, коментаришући и похваљујући њихов рад.En: Soon, people gathered around them, commenting and praising their work.Sr: „Одлично је,“ рекла је једна посетиљка, дивећи се њиховом заједничком делу.En: "It's wonderful," one visitor said, admiring their joint piece.Sr: Милан је, слушајући те речи, осетио како му самопоуздање расте.En: Listening to those words, Milan felt his confidence grow.Sr: На крају фестивала, кад су светла почела да се гасе и људи су се полако разилазили, Милан је пришао Ани.En: At the end of the festival, as the lights began to dim and people slowly dispersed, Milan approached Ana.Sr: „Хвала ти,“ рекао је искрено.En: "Thank you," he said sincerely.Sr: „Помогла си ми да пређем важан корак.En: "You helped me take an important step."Sr: “Од тог тренутка, Милан више није био исти.En: From that moment, Milan was no longer the same.Sr: Почео је чешће излагати свој рад и отварати се за разговоре о његовом стварању.En: He began to exhibit his work more often and opened up to conversations about his creations.Sr: Ана и он су развили пријатељство, а он је коначно схватио колико је важно делити своју страст са другима.En: Ana and he developed a friendship, and he finally understood how important it was to share his passion with others.Sr: Јесење поподне је полако прелазило у вечер, али за Милана, то је био нови почетак испуњен бојама и топлином коју је уметност могла да пружи.En: The autumn afternoon was slowly turning into evening, but for Milan, it was a new beginning filled with the colors and warmth that art could provide.Sr: Калемегдан је остао тих сведок ослобођене креативности и новог пријатељства.En: Kalemegdan remained a silent witness to liberated creativity and a new friendship. Vocabulary Words:caressed: миловаоscent: мирисfortress: тврђаваstrolled: шеталиstalls: штандоваmelancholy: меланхолијеinsecure: несигурностexpressed: изражавалеcommunity: заједницеconfidence: самопоуздањеclarity: јасноћуapproach: приближавањеencouraging: подстичућиhesitated: оклеваоpounding: куцалоadmiring: дивећиpraising: похваљујућиdispersed: разилазилиliberated: ослобођенеcreativity: креативностиsincerely: искреноvisions: визијеpassionate: страствениsculptures: скулптуреgently: деликатноinstilled: удиалаartworks: уметничка делаexhibit: излагатиfriendship: пријатељствоwitness: сведок

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Under the Jacarandas: Bridging Sibling Silence in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba alto en el cielo, iluminando el Parque de la Independencia en Buenos Aires.En: The sun shone high in the sky, illuminating the Parque de la Independencia in Buenos Aires.Es: La primavera había llegado, y con ella, el parque estaba lleno de estudiantes celebrando el Día del Estudiante.En: Spring had arrived, and with it, the park was full of students celebrating Student's Day.Es: Las flores del jacarandá pintaban de morado los caminos, y el aire olía a una mezcla de hierba fresca y esperanza.En: The jacarandá flowers painted the paths purple, and the air smelled of fresh grass and hope.Es: Inés llegó al parque con un propósito claro.En: Inés arrived at the park with a clear purpose.Es: Quería hablar con Rafa, su hermano mayor.En: She wanted to talk to Rafa, her older brother.Es: Desde el divorcio de sus padres, Rafa se había distanciado.En: Since their parents' divorce, Rafa had become distant.Es: Inés lo entendía pero no lo aceptaba.En: Inés understood this but did not accept it.Es: La familia siempre debía estar unida.En: Family should always stay united.Es: Vio a Rafa sentado bajo un gran árbol con una expresión seria.En: She saw Rafa sitting under a large tree with a serious expression.Es: Parecía fuera de lugar en medio de tanta alegría juvenil.En: He seemed out of place amidst so much youthful joy.Es: Decidida, Inés se acercó con una sonrisa.En: Determined, Inés approached with a smile.Es: —Hola, Rafa.En: "Hello, Rafa.Es: ¿Cómo estás?En: How are you?"Es: —saludó con entusiasmo.En: she greeted enthusiastically.Es: Rafa levantó la vista, sorprendido.En: Rafa looked up, surprised.Es: —Hola, Inés —respondió, sin mucho ánimo.En: "Hello, Inés," he replied, without much energy.Es: Inés se sentó a su lado y miró a los niños jugando cerca.En: Inés sat down next to him and watched the children playing nearby.Es: —¿Te acuerdas cuando jugábamos aquí?En: "Do you remember when we used to play here?"Es: —preguntó recordando su infancia feliz.En: she asked, recalling their happy childhood.Es: Rafa asintió, pero no dijo nada.En: Rafa nodded but said nothing.Es: El silencio entre ellos era tangible, pero Inés estaba decidida.En: The silence between them was tangible, but Inés was determined.Es: —Rafa, sé que todo ha cambiado.En: "Rafa, I know everything has changed.Es: Pero no quiero perderte.En: But I don't want to lose you.Es: Somos hermanos.En: We are siblings.Es: Y créeme, lo que más quiero es que podamos hablar —dijo Inés con suavidad.En: And believe me, what I want most is for us to be able to talk," Inés said gently.Es: Rafa suspiró y miró el suelo.En: Rafa sighed and looked at the ground.Es: —No es fácil, Inés.En: "It's not easy, Inés.Es: Me siento... traicionado.En: I feel... betrayed.Es: Abandonado.En: Abandoned.Es: Es como si todo se hubiera desmoronado —confesó finalmente, su voz llena de sentimientos reprimidos.En: It's like everything has fallen apart," he finally confessed, his voice full of repressed feelings.Es: Inés le puso una mano en el brazo.En: Inés placed a hand on his arm.Es: —Entiendo.En: "I understand.Es: El divorcio nos ha afectado a todos... pero podemos enfrentarlo juntos —respondió con sinceridad.En: The divorce has affected us all... but we can face it together," she responded sincerely.Es: Rafa finalmente miró a su hermana.En: Rafa finally looked at his sister.Es: Había una chispa de dolor en sus ojos, pero también un toque de comprensión.En: There was a spark of pain in his eyes, but also a hint of understanding.Es: —No sabía cuánto necesitaba escuchar eso —admitió.En: "I didn't know how much I needed to hear that," he admitted.Es: El clima se suavizó entre ellos, creando un espacio seguro para el entendimiento.En: The atmosphere softened between them, creating a safe space for understanding.Es: Decidieron dar un paseo por el parque, recordando viejas historias y compartiendo nuevos sueños.En: They decided to take a walk through the park, recalling old stories and sharing new dreams.Es: Al final del día, mientras el sol comenzaba a esconderse detrás de las jacarandas, Rafa miró a Inés.En: At the end of the day, as the sun began to hide behind the jacarandas, Rafa looked at Inés.Es: —Gracias por estar aquí.En: "Thanks for being here.Es: Prometo intentarlo, pero a veces necesito mi espacio —dijo con honestidad.En: I promise to try, but sometimes I need my space," he said honestly.Es: —Claro, Rafa.En: "Of course, Rafa.Es: Estoy aquí cuando me necesites —respondió Inés, contenta de haber dado ese paso hacia la reconciliación.En: I'm here whenever you need me," Inés replied, pleased to have taken this step toward reconciliation.Es: Mientras se alejaban del parque, ambos sabían que no sería fácil, pero tenían algo más fuerte que cualquier dificultad: se tenían el uno al otro, y eso era un buen comienzo.En: As they walked away from the park, they both knew it wouldn't be easy, but they had something stronger than any difficulty: they had each other, and that was a good start. Vocabulary Words:to illuminate: iluminarthe purpose: el propósitodistant: distanteto accept: aceptarsibling: el/la hermano/ato betray: traicionarabandoned: abandonadoto fall apart: desmoronarseto confess: confesarrepressed: reprimidoto affect: afectarhonest: honestothe understanding: el entendimientoreconciliation: la reconciliaciónthe pain: el dolortangible: tangiblechildhood: la infanciaspark: la chispato recall: recordaryouthful: juvenilto create: crearto express: expresarto unite: unirhonestly: con honestidadthe atmosphere: el climato hide: esconderseto share: compartirdetermined: decididoto greet: saludarto promise: prometer

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Friendship: Elsa and Viktor's Mabon Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Hösten kastade sina gyllene löv över staden, och solen sken med ett milt ljus genom sjukhusfönstren.En: Autumn cast its golden leaves over the city, and the sun shone with a mild light through the hospital windows.Sv: Luften utanför var krispig och fylld av doften av friska löv, en påminnelse om att det var dags för Mabon, höstsabbaten.En: The air outside was crisp and filled with the scent of fresh leaves, a reminder that it was time for Mabon, the autumn sabbat.Sv: Inne i sjukhusrummet låg Elsa, en patient nyss återhämtad från en svår sjukdom.En: Inside the hospital room, Elsa lay, a patient just recovering from a serious illness.Sv: Hon låg i sängen och tittade ut på de dansande löven, försjunken i sina tankar.En: She lay in bed watching the dancing leaves, absorbed in her thoughts.Sv: Det var en ovanlig dag.En: It was an unusual day.Sv: Hon hade precis fått veta att hennes nya läkare var Viktor, hennes gamla barndomsvän.En: She had just found out that her new doctor was Viktor, her old childhood friend.Sv: Tankar virvlade runt i hennes huvud.En: Thoughts swirled around in her head.Sv: Hur många år hade det gått sedan de senast såg varandra?En: How many years had it been since they last saw each other?Sv: Elsa kände sig plötsligt liten och sårbar, men med ett starkt behov av att försonas med det förflutna.En: Elsa suddenly felt small and vulnerable, but with a strong need to reconcile with the past.Sv: Dörren sköts försiktigt upp och Viktor klev in i rummet.En: The door was gently pushed open, and Viktor stepped into the room.Sv: Han log artigt, klädd i sin vita rock, men Elsas hjärta sjönk.En: He smiled politely, dressed in his white coat, but Elsa's heart sank.Sv: Kom ihåg han henne?En: Did he remember her?Sv: Eller var hon bara en annan patient för honom?En: Or was she just another patient to him?Sv: Trots osäkerheten bestämde sig Elsa för att ta initiativet.En: Despite the uncertainty, Elsa decided to take the initiative.Sv: "Hej, Viktor," sa hon mjukt och såg honom i ögonen.En: "Hi, Viktor," she said softly, looking him in the eyes.Sv: Viktor stannade upp ett ögonblick, överraskad.En: Viktor stopped for a moment, surprised.Sv: En skymt av igenkänning blixtrade till i hans blick.En: A flash of recognition flickered in his gaze.Sv: Han rynkade pannan lite, sen log han igen, denna gång varmare.En: He frowned a little, then smiled again, this time warmer.Sv: "E-Elsa?En: "E-Elsa?Sv: Är det verkligen du?"En: Is it really you?"Sv: frågade han osäkert.En: he asked uncertainly.Sv: "Ja, det är jag.En: "Yes, it's me.Sv: Lång tid har gått," svarade Elsa med en suck, lättad över att han kom ihåg henne.En: It's been a long time," replied Elsa with a sigh, relieved that he remembered her.Sv: De pratade länge, och det var som om tiden rullats tillbaka.En: They talked for a long time, and it was as if time had rolled back.Sv: Viktor satte sig vid hennes sängkant, och de började dela minnen från deras barndom.En: Viktor sat down at her bedside, and they began to share memories from their childhood.Sv: Men ett tyst skugga fanns mellan dem, deras ofullständigt avslutade vänskap och de obesvarade frågor.En: But there was a silent shadow between them, their incomplete friendship and unanswered questions.Sv: "Vi tappade kontakten så plötsligt," sade Elsa och såg ner på sina händer.En: "We lost touch so suddenly," said Elsa, looking down at her hands.Sv: Hon visste inte hur hon skulle fråga vad som hände, men hon behövde försöka.En: She didn't know how to ask what happened, but she needed to try.Sv: Viktor tog ett djupt andetag.En: Viktor took a deep breath.Sv: "Jag vet.En: "I know.Sv: Jag var en dålig vän, Elsa.En: I was a bad friend, Elsa.Sv: Livet drog mig med, men jag har ofta tänkt på dig."En: Life pulled me away, but I've often thought of you."Sv: Det blev tyst ett ögonblick, vindens sus hördes genom fönstret.En: There was a silent moment, the sound of the wind heard through the window.Sv: Sedan tog Viktor hennes hand.En: Then Viktor took her hand.Sv: "Vill du träffas utanför det här stället, prata mer?En: "Do you want to meet outside this place, talk more?Sv: Jag vill verkligen reparera det vi hade."En: I really want to mend what we had."Sv: Elsa kände en våg av lättnad och hopp.En: Elsa felt a wave of relief and hope.Sv: "Ja, det vill jag gärna," svarade hon, med ett leende som nådde hela vägen till ögonen.En: "Yes, I'd like that," she replied, with a smile that reached all the way to her eyes.Sv: När Viktor lämnade rummet den dagen hade något förändrats.En: When Viktor left the room that day, something had changed.Sv: Elsa kände sig lugnare, liksom befriad från en del av de tunga känslorna.En: Elsa felt calmer, as if freed from some of the heavy emotions.Sv: De beslutade att träffas igen, inte som läkare och patient, utan som gamla vänner med en gemensam historia att utforska.En: They decided to meet again, not as doctor and patient, but as old friends with a shared history to explore.Sv: Och medan ännu fler löv föll utanför, reflekterade båda över vikten av balans - mellan yrkesliv och personliga relationer, mellan det förflutna och nuet.En: And as even more leaves fell outside, both reflected on the importance of balance—between professional life and personal relationships, between the past and the present.Sv: Det var Mabon, en tid för balans och reflektion, och det kändes rätt.En: It was Mabon, a time for balance and reflection, and it felt right. Vocabulary Words:cast: kastademild: miltcrisp: krispigscent: doftenreminder: påminnelsesabbat: sabbatenabsorbed: försjunkenunusual: ovanligswirled: virvladevulnerable: sårbarreconcile: försonasgently: försiktigtrecognition: igenkänninggaze: blickfrowned: rynkade pannansigh: suckrelieved: lättadbedside: sängkantshadow: skuggaincomplete: ofullständigtunanswered: obesvaradebreathe: andetagmend: reparerawave: våghope: hoppcalmer: lugnarereflected: reflekteradebalance: balansrelationships: relationerexplore: utforska

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Autumn Memories: Bridging History and Art at Kalemegdan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегданска тврђава, на месту где се сусрећу реке Сава и Дунав, блистала је јесењим бојама.En: The Kalemegdan fortress, at the place where the rivers Sava and Danube meet, glittered with autumn colors.Sr: Лишће је тихо падало, стварајући шарену тепих поред стаза.En: Leaves were quietly falling, creating a colorful carpet along the paths.Sr: Стефан је стајао на једној од зидина, погледом изгубљен у далекој панорами Београда.En: Stefan stood on one of the walls, his gaze lost in the distant panorama of Belgrade.Sr: Његове мисли су биле уметничке природе, али су га и мучиле сумње.En: His thoughts were of an artistic nature, though plagued by doubt.Sr: Његови претходни покушаји створити нешто инспиративно изгледали су туђе и празно.En: His previous attempts to create something inspiring felt foreign and empty.Sr: Мила, његова пријатељица и искусна кустоскиња, пришла је са осмехом.En: @s{Mila}, his friend and an experienced curator, approached with a smile.Sr: "Како иде, Стефане?En: "How's it going, Stefan?Sr: Да ли си пронашао инспирацију за нову инсталацију?En: Have you found inspiration for the new installation?"Sr: " питала је благо, али с оном професионалном нотом која је увек знала како да га подстакне.En: she asked gently, but with that professional tone that always knew how to encourage him.Sr: Стефан је с уздахом одговорио, "Ништа није довољно добро, Мила.En: Stefan sighed and replied, "Nothing is good enough, Mila.Sr: Бојим се да моје идеје не остављају утисак.En: I'm afraid my ideas don't make an impact."Sr: "Мила га је посматрала пажљиво.En: @s{Mila} observed him carefully.Sr: "Можда треба да се окренеш својим коренима.En: "Perhaps you should turn to your roots.Sr: Шта те највише везује за ово место?En: What connects you most to this place?"Sr: " предложила је, затежући његове мисли у новом правцу.En: she suggested, steering his thoughts in a new direction.Sr: Стефан је заћутао, затим климнуо главом.En: Stefan fell silent, then nodded.Sr: "Да, мој деда ме је често водио овде као дете.En: "Yes, my grandfather often brought me here as a child.Sr: Говорио је приче о историји и догађајима који су исписали зидове тврђаве," одговорио је и осетио топлину успомена како га поново обузима.En: He would tell stories about the history and events that have etched the walls of the fortress," he answered, feeling the warmth of those memories envelop him once again.Sr: У данима који су уследили, Стефан је ронио у своје успомене, сећања на дедин глас и мирис лепог јесенског ваздуха.En: In the days that followed, Stefan delved into his memories, recalling his grandfather's voice and the scent of the pleasant autumn air.Sr: Радио је са жаром који је раније био утихнут.En: He worked with a passion that had been previously subdued.Sr: Његова инсталација полако је добијала облик - слике и скулптуре преплеле су историјске теме са личним причама и емоцијама.En: His installation slowly took shape—paintings and sculptures intertwined historical themes with personal stories and emotions.Sr: Коначно, дан отварања је стигао.En: Finally, the opening day arrived.Sr: Калемегдан је био пуни људи - туриста и локалаца који су дошли да виде нову уметничку поставку.En: Kalemegdan was full of people—tourists and locals who had come to see the new art exhibit.Sr: Стефанова инсталација одисала је дубоком емотивном снагом.En: Stefan's installation exuded deep emotional strength.Sr: Људи су стајали тихо, посматрајући његово дело, неки су прикривено брисали сузе.En: People stood silently, observing his work, some discreetly wiping away tears.Sr: Мила је пришла и рекла, "Успео си, Стефане.En: @s{Mila} approached and said, "You did it, Stefan.Sr: Пренео си своју причу, а публика је осетила.En: You conveyed your story, and the audience felt it."Sr: " Његово срце је забрзало од радости.En: His heart raced with joy.Sr: Стефан је осетио ново поверење у своје уметничке способности.En: Stefan felt newfound confidence in his artistic abilities.Sr: Схватио је важност личног додира у уметности - тајна која допире до душа свих, упркос различитим животним причама.En: He realized the importance of a personal touch in art—a secret that reaches the souls of everyone, despite different life stories.Sr: Те јесени, Стефан је изашао из сенке сопствених сумњи и нашао свој глас, захваљујући снази успомена на деду и дах историје Калемегдана.En: That autumn, Stefan emerged from the shadow of his own doubts and found his voice, thanks to the strength of memories of his grandfather and the breath of history at Kalemegdan.Sr: Његово дело остало је поштовано и вољено, као мост између прошлих времена и креативне садашњости.En: His work remained respected and loved, serving as a bridge between past times and the creative present. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваglittered: блисталаautumn: јесењимcarpet: тепихpanorama: панорамиartistic: уметничкеplagued: мучилеdoubt: сумњеcurator: кустоскињаinstallation: инсталацијуimpact: утискаroots: коренимаconnects: везујеetched: исписалиenvelop: обузимаsubdued: утихнутintertwined: преплелеexhibit: поставкаemotional: емотивномsilently: тихоdiscreetly: прикривеноconfidence: поверењеcapabilities: способностиdespite: упркосdifferent: различитимshadow: сенкеmemories: успоменаremained: осталоrespected: поштованоcreative: креативне

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

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Anxious Desk to Stage: Sindre's Transformative Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Kaffetrakteren surret i det moderne kontoret der ansatte hastet frem og tilbake.En: The coffee maker hummed in the modern office where employees hurried back and forth.No: Det var høst i Oslo, og trærnes blader hadde skiftet til dyp oransje og rød.En: It was autumn in Oslo, and the trees' leaves had changed to deep orange and red.No: Sindre, en prosjektleder i slutten av 30-årene, satt ved skrivebordet sitt.En: Sindre, a project manager in his late 30s, sat at his desk.No: Han studerte presentasjonen som hadde kostet ham mange søvnløse netter.En: He studied the presentation that had cost him many sleepless nights.No: I morgen skulle han til Amsterdam, til en stor teknologikonferanse.En: Tomorrow he was headed to Amsterdam, to a large technology conference.No: Han følte både spenning og uro.En: He felt both excitement and anxiety.No: "Sindre, er du klar til konferansen?" spør Ingrid mens hun kikker inn på kontoret hans.En: "Sindre, are you ready for the conference?" asked Ingrid as she peeked into his office.No: Ingrid var Sindres assistent.En: Ingrid was Sindre's assistant.No: Hun var alltid organisert, men dessverre ofte undervurdert.En: She was always organized, but unfortunately often underestimated.No: "Jeg tror det," svarte Sindre, men stemmen hans skjelvet litt.En: "I think so," replied Sindre, but his voice trembled a bit.No: Han var nervøs.En: He was nervous.No: "Jeg må virkelig imponere der."En: "I really have to impress there."No: Tidlig neste dag satt Sindre allerede på flyet.En: Early the next day, Sindre was already on the plane.No: Byen Amsterdam møtte ham med ruskvær og den friske lukten av regn i luften.En: The city of Amsterdam greeted him with drizzly weather and the fresh smell of rain in the air.No: Konferanserommet var fullt av teknologiinteresserte og ledere.En: The conference room was full of tech enthusiasts and leaders.No: Sindre la merke til de elegante dekorasjonene og den avanserte teknologien som omga ham.En: Sindre noticed the elegant decorations and the advanced technology surrounding him.No: Men så oppdaget han at presentasjonen hans hadde blitt flyttet til en tidligere tid.En: But then he discovered that his presentation had been moved to an earlier time slot.No: Nå hadde han knapp tid til å forberede seg.En: Now he had little time to prepare.No: Angsten vokste.En: The anxiety grew.No: Hvordan skulle han rekke det?En: How would he manage?No: "Vi må lage en ny plan," sa han nervøst til Ingrid og Marius, som hadde sluttet seg til ham i Amsterdam.En: "We need to make a new plan," he said nervously to Ingrid and Marius, who had joined him in Amsterdam.No: Marius var erfaren og visste hvordan man holdt hodet kaldt under press.En: Marius was experienced and knew how to stay calm under pressure.No: "Ingrid, jeg trenger hjelp til å ordne lysbildene," sa Sindre.En: "Ingrid, I need help organizing the slides," said Sindre.No: "Marius, kan du sørge for at alt det tekniske fungerer?"En: "Marius, can you ensure that all the technical aspects are working?"No: Idet tiden for presentasjonen nærmet seg, samlet Sindre alt motet han kunne finne.En: As the time for the presentation approached, Sindre gathered all the courage he could find.No: Han gikk inn i det store rommet, fullt av oppmerksomme blikk.En: He entered the large room, full of attentive eyes.No: Plutselig frøs skjermen.En: Suddenly, the screen froze.No: En teknisk feil.En: A technical error.No: Stresset steg i Sindre, men Ingrid og Marius var raskt på banen.En: Sindre's stress rose, but Ingrid and Marius quickly took action.No: Ingrid holdt publikum engasjert mens Marius fikset det teknologiske problemet.En: Ingrid kept the audience engaged while Marius fixed the technical problem.No: Sindre tok en dyp pust og startet på nytt.En: Sindre took a deep breath and started again.No: Hans frykt forsvant som tåke i solen da han begynte å snakke med glød og overbevisning.En: His fear vanished like mist in the sun as he began to speak with enthusiasm and conviction.No: Publikum lyttet nøye, og da han avsluttet, brøt applausen ut.En: The audience listened closely, and when he finished, applause erupted.No: Etterpå kom sjefen hans bort til ham.En: Afterwards, his boss came over to him.No: "Strålende jobb, Sindre," sa han med et smil.En: "Brilliant job, Sindre," he said with a smile.No: "Vi bør snakke om dine fremtidige muligheter når du er tilbake."En: "We should talk about your future opportunities when you're back."No: Sindre følte en varm bølge av selvtillit.En: Sindre felt a warm wave of confidence.No: Han innså at han kunne stole på teamet sitt.En: He realized he could rely on his team.No: Med Ingrid og Marius ved hans side følte han seg mer kapabel enn noen gang.En: With Ingrid and Marius by his side, he felt more capable than ever.No: Med en nyvunnet tro på seg selv, vendte Sindre tilbake til Norge, klar for nye utfordringer.En: With newfound belief in himself, Sindre returned to Norway, ready for new challenges.No: Han forlot Amsterdam med mer enn bare en vellykket presentasjon; han hadde fått en ny forståelse for sitt eget potensiale.En: He left Amsterdam with more than just a successful presentation; he had gained a new understanding of his own potential. Vocabulary Words:hummed: surretautumn: høstsleepless: søvnløseanxiety: urotrembled: skjelvetdrizzly: ruskværenthusiasts: teknologiinteresserteelegant: elegantediscovered: oppdagetslot: tidanxiety: angstengathered: samletattentive: oppmerksommeerror: feilengaged: engasjertenthusiasm: glødconviction: overbevisningapplause: applausenvanished: forsvantmist: tåkebrilliant: strålendeconfidence: selvtillitrely: stolechallenges: utfordringerpotential: potensialedecorations: dekorasjonenetechnical: tekniskaspects: aspektercapable: kapabelopportunities: muligheter

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Harvesting Hope: A Tale of Collaboration and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den friska, krispiga luften drog in över Göteborgs Botaniska trädgård.En: The fresh, crisp air swept through Göteborgs Botaniska trädgård.Sv: Bladen prydde marken i olika nyanser av bärnsten och karminrött.En: Leaves adorned the ground in various shades of amber and carmine red.Sv: Det var den tid på året som Lars alltid hade älskat — hösten, med sina färger och dofter.En: It was the time of year Lars had always loved — autumn, with its colors and scents.Sv: Men i år var det annorlunda.En: But this year was different.Sv: Den tidiga frosten hade tagit hans bästa växter och lämnat honom med en obeskrivlig känsla av misslyckande.En: The early frost had claimed his best plants, leaving him with an indescribable feeling of failure.Sv: Lars gick mellan växthusen, hans panna rynkad av oro.En: Lars walked between the greenhouses, his forehead creased with worry.Sv: Han hade planerat årets Höstdagjämningsutställning långt i förväg men nu verkade allt gå emot honom.En: He had planned this year's Höstdagjämningsutställning well in advance, but now everything seemed to be against him.Sv: När han passerade det nya orangeriet såg han Sofia, en ung kurator, som också arbetade ivrigt.En: As he passed the new orangery, he saw Sofia, a young curator, who was also working diligently.Sv: Hon hade just börjat skapa sitt eget bidrag till utställningen.En: She had just started to create her own contribution to the exhibition.Sv: Sofia log när hon såg Lars.En: Sofia smiled when she saw Lars.Sv: "Hej Lars!En: "Hi Lars!Sv: Hur går det med dina arrangemang?"En: How are your arrangements coming along?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: Lars ryckte på axlarna.En: Lars shrugged his shoulders.Sv: "Ärligt talat, inte så bra.En: "Honestly, not so well.Sv: Jag har inte tillräckligt med växter tack vare frosten."En: I don't have enough plants due to the frost."Sv: Det blev tyst för en stund.En: There was a moment of silence.Sv: Lars visste att Sofia hade fantastisk kunskap om växter och en kreativ förmåga.En: Lars knew that Sofia had fantastic knowledge about plants and a creative talent.Sv: Men han tvekade.En: But he hesitated.Sv: Skulle det kännas som ett misstag att fråga hennes hjälp?En: Would it feel like a mistake to ask for her help?Sv: Trots sin osäkerhet bestämde sig Lars.En: Despite his uncertainty, Lars decided.Sv: "Sofia, skulle du vilja samarbeta med mig?En: "Sofia, would you like to collaborate with me?Sv: Dina idéer är alltid inspirerande."En: Your ideas are always inspiring."Sv: Sofias ansikte lyste upp.En: Sofia's face lit up.Sv: "Det skulle jag älska!En: "I would love to!Sv: Jag har några tankar som kanske kan hjälpa oss."En: I have some ideas that might help us."Sv: Så började de arbeta tillsammans.En: So they began to work together.Sv: Lars och Sofia kombinerade sina resurser och delade sina idéer.En: Lars and Sofia combined their resources and shared their ideas.Sv: De två skapade fantasifulla arrangemang av blommor, grenar och bär.En: The two created imaginative arrangements of flowers, branches, and berries.Sv: Deras gemensamma insats förvandlade utställningen till något magiskt.En: Their joint effort turned the exhibition into something magical.Sv: När utställningen så småningom öppnade för besökare, blev det en sådan succé att trädgården aldrig förut hade sett så många besökare på en gång.En: When the exhibition eventually opened to visitors, it was such a success that the garden had never before seen so many visitors at once.Sv: Kritikerna hyllade samarbetet och utställningen blev ämnet för alla samtal i staden.En: Critics praised the collaboration, and the exhibition became the talk of the town.Sv: Lars stod bredvid Sofia och såg besökarna beundra deras arbete.En: Lars stood next to Sofia and watched the visitors admire their work.Sv: Hans hjärta var fyllt av en nyvunnen stolthet.En: His heart was filled with a newfound pride.Sv: Han hade lärt sig något viktigt – ibland behöver man inte klara allt på egen hand.En: He had learned something important — sometimes you don't have to do everything on your own.Sv: Att dela framgången kunde kännas ännu mer givande.En: Sharing success could feel even more rewarding.Sv: Höstdagjämningen markerades av ljusets och skuggarnas balans.En: The autumnal equinox was marked by the balance of light and shadows.Sv: Och nu balanserades även Lars osäkerhet med en nyvunnen tro på samarbete och vänskap.En: And now Lars's uncertainty was balanced with a newfound belief in collaboration and friendship.Sv: Han kände sig äntligen hemma bland de färgglada löven och den djupa känslan av höst.En: He finally felt at home among the colorful leaves and the deep feeling of autumn. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigaadorned: pryddeamber: bärnstencarmine: karminröttforehead: pannacreased: rynkadworry: oroorangery: orangerietcurator: kuratordiligently: ivrigtarrangements: arrangemangshrugged: rycktehesitated: tvekadecollaborate: samarbetalit up: lyste uppresources: resurserimaginative: fantasifullaexhibition: utställningenpraised: hylladeadmire: beundranewfound: nyvunnenautumnal: höstequinox: dagjämningbalance: balansuncertainty: osäkerhetbelief: tromagical: magisktmarked: markeradesshadows: skuggornacreative: kreativ

Fluent Fiction - French: From Rivalry to Blooming Friendship at the Flower Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil d'automne éclairait doucement le marché aux fleurs.En: The autumn sun gently illuminated the flower market.Fr: Les cris des marchands se mêlaient au parfum des plantes fraîches.En: The cries of the sellers mixed with the scent of fresh plants.Fr: Les fleurs d'automne transformaient le marché en un festival de couleurs.En: The autumn flowers transformed the market into a festival of colors.Fr: Luc était là, comme chaque semaine, à la recherche de la perle rare pour son jardin bien-aimé.En: Luc was there, as he was every week, searching for the rare gem for his beloved garden.Fr: Luc était un jardinier passionné, toujours à la chasse de nouvelles plantes.En: Luc was a passionate gardener, always on the hunt for new plants.Fr: Ce jour-là, il avait un objectif précis : dénicher une variété rare de chrysanthème pour compléter sa collection.En: That day, he had a specific goal: to find a rare variety of chrysanthemum to complete his collection.Fr: Il avançait entre les étals, les yeux rivés sur les magnifiques couleurs des feuilles d'automne.En: He moved between the stalls, eyes fixed on the magnificent colors of the autumn leaves.Fr: Des asters violets, des graminées ornées s'étendaient devant lui, mais il gardait en tête sa quête.En: Purple asters, ornate grasses stretched out before him, but he kept his quest in mind.Fr: Près de l'étal des chrysanthèmes, Luc vit la foule.En: Near the chrysanthemum stall, Luc saw the crowd.Fr: Des gens en vestes légères discutaient, riaient, et se disputaient presque les dernières plantes.En: People in light jackets chatted, laughed, and almost argued over the last plants.Fr: Il s'approcha, le cœur battant.En: He approached, heart pounding.Fr: Parmi les amateurs de fleurs, il remarqua Claire, une autre jardinière passionnée.En: Among the flower enthusiasts, he noticed Claire, another passionate gardener.Fr: Comme lui, elle semblait fascinée par les chrysanthèmes.En: Like him, she seemed fascinated by the chrysanthemums.Fr: Luc s'arrêta un moment, observant Claire.En: Luc paused for a moment, watching Claire.Fr: Elle avait l'air déterminé, mais aussi prêt à discuter.En: She looked determined, but also ready to talk.Fr: Il décida d'aller lui parler, essayant de trouver un accord.En: He decided to speak to her, trying to come to an agreement.Fr: "Bonjour," dit Luc en souriant, "Vous aimez aussi les chrysantèmes, n'est-ce pas ?"En: "Hello," said Luc with a smile, "You also love chrysanthemums, don't you?"Fr: Claire lui rendit son sourire.En: Claire returned his smile.Fr: "Oui, j'adore ces fleurs.En: "Yes, I adore these flowers.Fr: Elles sont si belles en automne."En: They are so beautiful in autumn."Fr: La foule autour d'eux se pressait, et il ne restait que quelques chrysanthèmes.En: The crowd around them pressed in, and only a few chrysanthemums were left.Fr: La situation devenait tendue lorsque Luc et Claire tendirent simultanément la main vers le même plant rare.En: The situation became tense as Luc and Claire simultaneously reached for the same rare plant.Fr: Luc hésita, puis fit un pas en arrière.En: Luc hesitated, then stepped back.Fr: "Prenez-le," proposa-t-il.En: "Take it," he offered.Fr: "Vous aurez d'autres occasions de me rendre visite et de voir mes chrysanthèmes."En: "You will have other opportunities to visit me and see my chrysanthemums."Fr: Claire fut touchée par le geste attentionné de Luc.En: Claire was touched by Luc's thoughtful gesture.Fr: "Merci beaucoup," répondit-elle, "Mais je partage volontiers mes plantes aussi.En: "Thank you very much," she replied, "But I am happy to share my plants too.Fr: Comment échangeons-nous nos astuces ?"En: How do we exchange our tips?"Fr: Ils échangèrent leurs coordonnées et se promirent de partager leurs expériences de jardinage.En: They exchanged their contact details and promised to share their gardening experiences.Fr: En quittant le marché, Luc réalisa que partager sa passion était plus gratifiant que de l'accumuler seul.En: As Luc left the market, he realized that sharing his passion was more rewarding than accumulating it alone.Fr: Luc et Claire quittèrent le marché, chacun avec une nouvelle fleur et une nouvelle amitié.En: Luc and Claire left the market, each with a new flower and a new friendship.Fr: Leur amour pour le jardinage devenait un pont, transformant une compétition en une collaboration.En: Their love for gardening became a bridge, transforming a competition into a collaboration.Fr: Luc trouva que la plus belle des fleurs, ce jour-là, était l'amitié qu'il venait de nouer.En: Luc found that the most beautiful flower that day was the friendship he had just formed. Vocabulary Words:the autumn sun: le soleil d'automneto illuminate: éclairerthe sellers: les marchandsthe scent: le parfumto transform: transformerthe garden: le jardinthe goal: l'objectifto complete: compléterthe chrysanthemum: le chrysanthèmethe stall: l'étalthe asters: les astersornate: ornéesthe grasses: les graminéesthe crowd: la foulethe jacket: la vesteto argue: se disputerto approach: s'approcherthe heart: le cœurthe enthusiasts: les amateursdetermined: déterminéthe agreement: l'accordto press: se presserto remain: resterthe gesture: le gestethoughtful: attentionnéto exchange: échangerthe tips: les astucesto accumulate: accumulerthe bridge: le pontthe competition: la compétition

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Judit's Autumn: A New School Year and Brave Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz hajnala aranyszínű fénybe borította a vidéki tájat.En: The dawn of autumn bathed the countryside in golden light.Hu: A hegyek körülölelték a kicsiny falut, amelynek közepén állt a gimnázium, ahová Judit most először készült belépni.En: The mountains embraced the small village, at the center of which stood the secondary school, where Judit was about to enter for the first time.Hu: A levelek színes szőnyeget alkottak az iskola előtti udvaron, ahogy Judit kissé idegesen átlépte a kapuját.En: Leaves formed a colorful carpet in the courtyard in front of the school as Judit nervously stepped through its gate.Hu: Judit előző nap még órák hosszát töltött a domboldalon, figyelve a sárguló faleveleket és gondolkodva a másnapi iskolakezdésen.En: The previous day, Judit had spent hours on the hillside, watching the yellowing leaves and pondering the start of school the next day.Hu: Vajon hogyan fogadja majd a többi diák?En: How would the other students receive her?Hu: Lesznek-e új barátjai?En: Would she make new friends?Hu: Mindezen kérdésekkel a fejében lépett az iskola épületébe.En: With all these questions in her mind, she stepped into the school building.Hu: A folyosók zsivalya kicsit megriasztotta.En: The noise of the corridors startled her a bit.Hu: A többiek csoportokba verődve beszélgettek, nevetgéltek.En: The others were grouped together, talking and laughing.Hu: Judit figyelte őket, mégsem mert odamenni.En: Judit watched them, yet she didn't dare to approach.Hu: "Mi van, ha nem fogadnak be?En: "What if they don't accept me?"Hu: " - gondolta magában.En: she thought to herself.Hu: De akkor meglátott egy plakátot az egyik falon: „Csatlakozz a kézműves klubhoz!En: But then she saw a poster on one of the walls: "Join the craft club!"Hu: ”Délután, az első nap utáni izgatottsága közepette, Judit összeszedte bátorságát, és a klubteremhez ment.En: In the afternoon, amidst the excitement following her first day, Judit gathered her courage and went to the club room.Hu: Bent már néhány diák gyűlt össze, köztük Imre és Gábor.En: Inside, a few students had already gathered, including Imre and Gábor.Hu: Judit csendben leült az egyik székre, majd a klubvezető felkérte, hogy mutatkozzon be.En: Judit quietly sat down on one of the chairs, and then the club leader asked her to introduce herself.Hu: Judit szíve hevesen vert, ahogy felállt.En: Judit's heart was pounding as she stood up.Hu: „Sziasztok.En: "Hello.Hu: Judit vagyok” - kezdte el bátortalanul.En: I'm Judit," she began timidly.Hu: "Mindig is szerettem a kézművességet, mert segít megnyugtatni a gondolataimat.En: "I've always loved crafting because it helps calm my thoughts.Hu: Egyszer készítettem egy fa madarat, ami az ablakomban lóg.En: Once, I made a wooden bird that hangs in my window.Hu: Mindig emlékeztet arra, hogy a saját utunkat követhetjük.En: It always reminds me that we can follow our own path."Hu: "A története őszinte volt, és megérintette a többieket.En: Her story was sincere and touched the others.Hu: Imre kedvesen mosolygott, Gábor pedig érdeklődve kérdezte: "Tanítsd meg nekünk, hogyan készítetted!En: Imre smiled warmly, and Gábor asked with interest, "Teach us how you made it!"Hu: "Judit mosolyra fakadt.En: Judit smiled.Hu: Nem is volt olyan nehéz, mint gondolta.En: It wasn't as hard as she thought.Hu: Ahogyan a beszélgetés folytatódott, rájött, hogy társai értékelik és megértik őt.En: As the conversation continued, she realized that her peers appreciated and understood her.Hu: Az első lépést megtette.En: She had taken the first step.Hu: Ezek az apró, bátor tettek mind egyre közelebb vitték a céljához.En: These small, brave acts brought her closer to her goal.Hu: Barátokat talált, és mindennap egy kicsit magabiztosabb lett.En: She found friends and became a little more confident every day.Hu: A klub találkozói hétről hétre közelebb hozták őket egymáshoz.En: The club meetings brought them closer together week by week.Hu: Judit már nem félt megnyílni és új dolgokat kipróbálni.En: Judit was no longer afraid to open up and try new things.Hu: A lány figyelmesen körülnézett az udvaron a következő reggelen, szemlélve a tájat.En: The next morning, she looked around the courtyard attentively, gazing at the landscape.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy ezen az őszön valami új és izgalmas kezdődik.En: She now knew that something new and exciting was beginning this autumn. Vocabulary Words:dawn: hajnalbathed: aranyszínű fénybe borítottacountryside: vidéki tájembraced: körülöleltékvillage: falusecondary school: gimnáziumnervously: kissé idegesencorridors: folyosókstartled: megszándottaposter: plakátexcitement: izgatottsággathered: összegyűltcourage: bátorságclub leader: klubvezetőtimidly: bátortalanulsincere: őszintecrafted: kézművességpath: útpeers: társaibrave: bátorgoal: célconfident: magabiztosmeetings: találkozókgazing: szemlélvelandscape: tájpondering: gondolkodvareceive: fogadjafrightened: megriasztottafounded: alapítottcraft club: kézműves klub

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

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Scripting Success: Lars' Journey to Balance and Focus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Der kom en gryende morgen i sensommeren, og solens stråler sneg sig stille ind gennem vinduet i kollegieværelset.En: There came a dawning morning in late summer, and the sun's rays quietly slipped in through the window of the kollegieværelse.Da: Høje stabler af bøger fyldte hylderne, og trægulvet knirkede let under Lars' fødder, mens han trådte varsomt hen til sit skrivebord.En: Tall stacks of books filled the shelves, and the wooden floor creaked slightly under Lars' feet as he trod carefully to his desk.Da: Der var lugten af friskbrygget kaffe i luften, et tegn på de mange sene nætter, han havde brugt på at forberede sig.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air, a sign of the many late nights he had spent preparing.Da: Lars stod foran spejlet, justerede sine briller og funderede over sit ønske om at organisere rummet og opbygge en produktiv studieplan for det kommende semester.En: Lars stood in front of the mirror, adjusted his glasses, and pondered his desire to organize the room and build a productive study plan for the upcoming semester.Da: Tankerne virvlede omkring inden i ham som efterårets blade udenfor, der allerede var begyndt at skifte farve.En: His thoughts swirled inside him like the autumn leaves outside, which had already begun to change color.Da: Hans værelseskammerat, Johan, sad tilbagelænet i deres fælles lænestol, en bog liggende åbent på skødet, men blikket fast fokuseret på telefonens lysende skærm.En: His roommate, Johan, sat reclined in their shared armchair, a book lying open on his lap, but his eyes were firmly focused on the glowing screen of his phone.Da: Johan havde allerede inviteret Lars til en spontan tur til byen.En: Johan had already invited Lars on a spontaneous trip to the city.Da: Men Lars vidste, at han ikke kunne lade sig distrahere.En: But Lars knew he couldn't allow himself to be distracted.Da: Sofie, deres gode ven, kom på besøg med en varm, opmuntrende smil.En: Sofie, their good friend, visited with a warm, encouraging smile.Da: Selvom hun selv havde egne akademiske udfordringer, var hun altid klar til at lytte.En: Although she had her own academic challenges, she was always ready to listen.Da: Lars gik hen til hende med en bekymret mine.En: Lars approached her with a worried expression.Da: "Hvordan håndterer du alting, Sofie?"En: "How do you manage everything, Sofie?"Da: spurgte han og søgte råd.En: he asked, seeking advice.Da: "Jeg laver en stram tidsplan," svarede Sofie roligt.En: "I make a strict schedule," replied Sofie calmly.Da: "Og jeg tillader mig selv pauser.En: "And I allow myself breaks.Da: Du må finde en balance, Lars."En: You must find a balance, Lars."Da: Da Johan foreslog endnu en udflugt, mærkede Lars beslutningen gro i sig.En: When Johan suggested yet another outing, Lars felt the decision grow within him.Da: "Johan, jeg har brug for at tale med dig," sagde han fast og så sin værelseskammerat i øjnene.En: "Johan, I need to talk to you," he said firmly, looking his roommate in the eyes.Da: Der ventede en stilhed, før Johan brød den med et overrasket smil.En: There was a pause before Johan broke it with a surprised smile.Da: "Selvfølgelig, hvad er der på hjerte?"En: "Of course, what's on your mind?"Da: "Det er vigtigt for mig at fokusere på studierne i dette semester," forklarede Lars.En: "It's important for me to focus on my studies this semester," Lars explained.Da: "Det synes jeg ikke, jeg har været god nok til at kommunikere.En: "I don't think I've been good enough at communicating that.Da: Jeg har brug for lidt plads for at klare det."En: I need some space to manage it."Da: Johan nikkede langsomt.En: Johan nodded slowly.Da: "Jeg forstår det nu.En: "I understand now.Da: Jeg vil ikke stå i vejen for dig.En: I won't stand in your way.Da: Hvad hvis jeg hjælper dig i stedet?"En: How about I help you instead?"Da: Med den anerkendelse, tjente han fra Johan, lettede noget inde i Lars.En: With the acknowledgment he earned from Johan, something lifted inside Lars.Da: Ved middagstid satte de sig alle tre, Sofie hjalp med at skitsere en plan.En: By midday, all three sat down, with Sofie helping to outline a plan.Da: Sammen byggede de en studieplan, der også gav plads til hygge og afslapning.En: Together, they built a study plan that also allowed for leisure and relaxation.Da: Den næste dag var anderledes for Lars.En: The next day was different for Lars.Da: Han opdagede en ny sikkerhed i sig selv, en styrke til at udtrykke sine behov.En: He discovered a new confidence in himself, a strength to express his needs.Da: Det var okay at bede om hjælp, og med Johan og Sofies støtte var han klar til det, der ventede.En: It was okay to ask for help, and with Johan and Sofie's support, he was ready for what awaited.Da: Væggene i kollegieværelset forblev fyldt med posters, bøgerne stod klar til at blive læst, og udenfor knitrede bladene i efterårsvinden.En: The walls of the kollegieværelse remained filled with posters, the books stood ready to be read, and outside, the leaves crackled in the autumn wind.Da: Spændt og med ro i sindet så Lars frem mod et nyt semester fuld af muligheder.En: Excited and with peace of mind, Lars looked forward to a new semester full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:dawning: gryendescent: lugtenpondered: funderedeswirled: virvledereclined: tilbagelænetspontaneous: spontancommencing: kommedelingered: bekommeredecreaked: knirkedeencouraging: opmuntrendeacknowledgment: anerkendelseglasses: brillerdesire: ønskeoutline: skitsereproductive: produktivdistraction: distraktionworried: bekymretdecision: beslutningsemester: semesterbalance: balancecommunication: kommunikationfocused: fokuseretconfident: sikkerhedsupport: støtteupcoming: kommendespontaneous: spontanacknowledgment: anerkendelsebrew: friskbryggetcomfort: hyggeautumn: efterår

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Stormy Skies to Sunny Smiles: A Village School Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sugarai aranyszínű szőnyeget terítettek a Balaton vizére, miközben a szellő finoman ringatta a leveleket a szőlőtőkék között.En: The sunbeams laid a golden carpet over the water of Balaton, while the breeze gently swayed the leaves among the grapevines.Hu: A kis közösségi faluban az élet mindig békésen zajlott.En: In the small community village, life always unfolded peacefully.Hu: De most, ahogy a nyár az ősszel találkozott, a falu központjában izgatott készülődés volt.En: But now, as summer met autumn, there was excited preparation in the center of the village.Hu: Az iskolakezdést ünneplő esemény közeledett.En: The event celebrating the start of the school year was approaching.Hu: Árpád, a tapasztalt de kissé ideges tanár, fáradhatatlanul dolgozott.En: Árpád, the experienced yet slightly nervous teacher, worked tirelessly.Hu: A falu iskolájának udvarában színes zászlók lengtek, asztalok díszítették a tériséget, és illatos virágok tették barátságossá a környezetet.En: Colorful flags fluttered in the courtyard of the village school, tables decorated the space, and fragrant flowers made the environment friendly.Hu: Árpád szeretett volna egy olyan helyet teremteni, ahol mindenki otthon érezheti magát. De a fejében mindig ott motoszkált a kétely: "Mindenkinek megfelelek majd?"En: Árpád wanted to create a place where everyone could feel at home, but doubt always lingered in his mind: "Will I meet everyone's expectations?"Hu: Réka, a vidám és kíváncsi kislány, izgatottan készült a nagy napra.En: Réka, the cheerful and curious little girl, was eagerly preparing for the big day.Hu: Bár új volt a faluban, és rettegett attól, hogy egyedül marad, mégis arra gondolt: "Barátokat találok, bátran próbálkozom."En: Although she was new in the village and dreaded being alone, she thought, "I will find friends and try bravely."Hu: Mellette ott volt Gergő, a védelmező bátyja, aki minden lépésére figyelt, és az izgalma helyett inkább aggódott.En: Beside her was Gergő, her protective brother, who watched her every step and, instead of excitement, felt worry.Hu: "Hogyan segítsek neki anélkül, hogy túlzásba esnék?" - töprengett.En: "How can I help her without going overboard?" he pondered.Hu: A nap közepe felé a felhők hirtelen összegyűltek az égen, és villámok szabdalták az eget.En: By midday, clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, and lightning split the heavens.Hu: Mindent elmosón zuhogni kezdett az eső.En: Rain began to pour down, washing away everything.Hu: Az esemény résztvevői gyorsan az iskola épületébe vonultak.En: The participants quickly moved into the school building.Hu: A váratlan menedék meglepő fordulatot hozott: mindenki összegyűlt, és a szakadó eső elnyomta a megszeppenést.En: The unexpected shelter brought a surprising turn: everyone gathered, and the pouring rain drowned out the anxieties.Hu: Árpád gyorsan alkalmazkodott.En: Árpád adapted quickly.Hu: Játékokat talált ki, amelyekhez nem kellett különleges hozzáférés.En: He came up with games that didn't require any special access.Hu: Mindenki énekelt, rajzolt és nevetett.En: Everyone sang, drew, and laughed.Hu: Réka eleinte a sarokban húzódott meg, de a többiek hamarosan magukkal ragadták.En: Réka initially stayed in the corner, but soon others pulled her into the fun.Hu: Merész lett, kétkedés nélkül csatlakozott a többiekhez.En: She became bold and joined the others without any hesitation.Hu: És amikor egy másik kislány, Dóra, odalépett hozzá egy mosollyal, Réka érezte, mintha mindig is barátnők lettek volna.En: And when another little girl, Dóra, approached her with a smile, Réka felt as if they had always been friends.Hu: Gergő tisztes távolságból figyelte az eseményeket.En: Gergő watched the events from a respectful distance.Hu: Lassan nyugodott meg, látva húga mosolyát.En: He gradually relaxed, seeing his sister's smile.Hu: Felismerte: néha a háttérből is lehet segíteni.En: He realized: sometimes you can help from the background too.Hu: Az eső elvonult, az esemény szoborszerű hangulatot kapott.En: The rain passed, giving the event a statuesque atmosphere.Hu: Árpád szívében megelégedéssel nyugtázta, hogy a közösségi szellem feléledt.En: With satisfaction in his heart, Árpád noted that the community spirit had awakened.Hu: Réka új barátra talált, és már nem félt az új környezettől.En: Réka found a new friend and was no longer afraid of the new environment.Hu: Gergő megtapasztalta, hogyan lehet bizalommal helyet adni szeretett húgának.En: Gergő learned how to confidently give space to his beloved sister.Hu: Ahogy az esemény véget ért, a falu lakói lassan hazaindultak.En: As the event ended, the villagers slowly headed home.Hu: Mindenki új reményekkel és izgalommal nézett előre a tanév elejére.En: Everyone looked forward to the start of the school year with new hopes and excitement.Hu: Az iskolaudvar csendes lett, de a változás, amely e napon kezdődött, megmaradt a szívekben.En: The schoolyard became quiet, but the change that began this day remained in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:beams: sugaraigolden: aranyszínűbreeze: szellőgently: finomangrapevines: szőlőtőkékcommunity: közösségiunfolded: zajlottpreparation: készülődésapproaching: közeledettcourtyard: udvarábanfragrant: illatoslinger: motoszkáltexpectations: megfelelekeagerly: izgatottanprotective: védelmezőpondered: töprengettgathered: összegyűlteklightning: villámokshelter: menedékunexpected: váratlandrowned: elnyomtaadapted: alkalmazkodotthesitation: kétkedésapproached: odalépettrespectful: tisztesdistance: távolságconfidence: bizalommalstatuesque: szoborszerűsatisfaction: megelégedésselawakened: feléledt

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Blunder to Wonder: Eirik's Cultural Win Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sola hang lavt på himmelen over den endeløse tundraen i Nord-Norge.En: The sun hung low in the sky over the endless tundra of Nord-Norge.No: Birkenes trær kastet lange skygger, og små telt var spredt utover sletten, dekket av vakre og mønstrede samiske tekstiler.En: Birkenes trees cast long shadows, and small tents were scattered across the plain, covered in beautiful and patterned samisk textiles.No: Det var slutten av sommeren, akkurat da reinflyttingssesongen nærmet seg slutten.En: It was the end of summer, right when the reindeer migration season was coming to a close.No: Midt i denne storslåtte naturen sto Eirik i sin fargerike samedrakt.En: Amidst this magnificent nature stood Eirik in his colorful samedrakt.No: Den var vakker med sine mangefargede bånd og forgylte detaljer.En: It was beautiful with its multicolored ribbons and gilded details.No: Men den passet ikke helt inn på arbeidsplassens moderne teambuilding-arrangement, hvor folk skulle komme i sportslig brytetrøye eller lette treningsklær.En: But it didn't quite fit in at the workplace's modern team-building event, where people were supposed to come in sporty wrestling singlets or light workout clothes.No: Eirik var kjent for å være litt rotete, ofte med hodet i skyene, og denne dagen var intet unntak.En: Eirik was known for being a bit messy, often with his head in the clouds, and this day was no exception.No: Han hadde ved en feil pakket ned samedrakten i stedet for de vanlige treningsklærne.En: He had mistakenly packed the samedrakt instead of the usual workout clothes.No: Da han ankom leiren og så de andre, kjente han det krype i kinnene av forlegenhet.En: When he arrived at the camp and saw the others, he felt his cheeks flush with embarrassment.No: Hvordan kunne han la dette skje?En: How could he let this happen?No: Laila, hans kollega, fniste da hun så Eirik.En: Laila, his colleague, giggled when she saw Eirik.No: "Vel, du skal i hvert fall få oppmerksomhet," sa hun med et ertende smil.En: "Well, at least you'll get some attention," she said with a teasing smile.No: "Kanskje vi kan bruke dette til vår fordel.En: "Maybe we can use this to our advantage."No: " Eirik rødmet, men Lailas humor gjorde at han følte seg litt bedre.En: Eirik blushed, but Laila's humor made him feel a little better.No: Magnus, den alltid munterlederen, så Eiriks klær og klappet ham på skulderen.En: Magnus, the always cheerful leader, saw Eirik's clothes and patted him on the shoulder.No: "Ingen krise, Eirik!En: "No crisis, Eirik!No: Dette kan bli vår nye vri på konkurransen.En: This could be our new twist on the competition.No: Hva om vi lager et tema rundt det?En: What if we create a theme around it?"No: "Eirik vurderte å dra hjem.En: Eirik considered going home.No: Skammen brant under huden.En: The shame burned under his skin.No: Men, Magnus' entusiasme smittet over.En: But, Magnus' enthusiasm was contagious.No: Laila begynte å samle gruppen for å finne på noe kreativt.En: Laila began to gather the group to come up with something creative.No: "La oss lage et reinsdyr-rop!En: "Let's make a reindeer chant!"No: " foreslo hun, med et glimt i øyet.En: she suggested, with a twinkle in her eye.No: Da konkurransen begynte, var Eirik fortsatt litt nervøs, men holdt hodet høyt.En: When the competition began, Eirik was still a bit nervous but held his head high.No: Gruppen hans samles rundt ham, og han tok ledelsen.En: His group gathered around him, and he took the lead.No: "Hei, hei reinen vår!En: "Hey, hey our reindeer!"No: " ropte de i kor, med Eirik stolt foran i samedrakt.En: they shouted in unison, with Eirik proudly at the front in his samedrakt.No: De andre lagene stoppet opp og lo hjertelig.En: The other teams stopped and laughed heartily.No: Til slutt ble Eiriks gruppe annonsert som vinnere av «beste antrekk»-prisen.En: In the end, Eirik's group was announced as the winners of the “best outfit” prize.No: Eirik ble oppmuntret av de varme smilene rundt seg.En: Eirik was encouraged by the warm smiles around him.No: Kvelden hadde, på tross av en feil, blitt en av de beste han hadde hatt med kollegene.En: The evening, despite a mistake, had become one of the best he had with his colleagues.No: På vei hjem reflektere Eirik.En: On the way home, Eirik reflected.No: Han hadde lært noe verdifullt – at feil noen ganger kunne bli til uventet glede og gode minner.En: He had learned something valuable—that mistakes could sometimes turn into unexpected joy and good memories.No: Han gliste for seg selv, vel vitende om at han hadde fått nye venner den dagen og at samedrakten hans hadde vært en respektert og humoristisk bryggemester mellom kultur og latter.En: He grinned to himself, knowing that he had made new friends that day and that his samedrakt had been a respected and humorous bridge-builder between culture and laughter. Vocabulary Words:tundra: tundraenshadows: skyggerscatter: spredtpatterned: mønstredetextiles: tekstilermigration: flyttingssesongensplendid: storslåttegilded: forgylteworkplace: arbeidsplassenteam-building: teambuildingwrestling singlets: brytetrøyemessy: roteteembarrassment: forlegenhetcheeks: kinnenegiggle: fnistecris: kriseenthusiasm: entusiasmecontagious: smittet overchant: ropunison: korvalleys: antrekkpride: stoltannounced: annonsertencouraged: oppmuntretvaluable: verdifulltunexpected: uventetjoy: glederespected: respekterthumorous: humoristiskbridge-builder: bryggemester

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Barcelona Surprise: Uniting Love and Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la gran sala de la casa familiar a Barcelona, la llum del sol de finals d'estiu pintava les parets amb un to càlid.En: In the grand room of the family home in Barcelona, the late summer sunlight painted the walls with a warm hue.Ca: La Laia, amb una llista a la mà i el front lleugerament arrufat, es movia amb pas decidit.En: Laia, with a list in hand and a slightly furrowed brow, moved with determined steps.Ca: Aquesta festa d'aniversari seria perfecta.En: This birthday party would be perfect.Ca: Els seus pares es mereixien una celebració especial per commemorar els seus trenta anys junts.En: Her parents deserved a special celebration to commemorate their thirty years together.Ca: En aquell moment, en Pere estava assegut al sofà, revisant el mòbil.En: At that moment, Pere was seated on the sofa, checking his phone.Ca: "Pere, podries portar les cadires al jardí?En: "Pere, could you take the chairs to the garden?"Ca: " va demanar la Laia, amb una mica d'impaciència.En: Laia asked, with a bit of impatience.Ca: "I recorda, les flors de gitano han d'estar a la taula abans de dinar.En: "And remember, the gypsy flowers need to be on the table before lunch."Ca: "En Pere va aixecar la vista, assenyalant amb el dit una direcció vaga.En: Pere looked up, pointing vaguely with his finger in a direction.Ca: "No seria més fàcil fer-ho demà al matí?En: "Wouldn't it be easier to do it tomorrow morning?Ca: Així no hem de preocupar-nos avui.En: That way we don't have to worry today."Ca: " La Laia va sospirar, negant amb el cap.En: Laia sighed, shaking her head.Ca: "Els nostres pares tornen demà, Pere.En: "Our parents return tomorrow, Pere.Ca: Necessitem tot llest avui!En: We need everything ready today!"Ca: "Mentrestant, la Sílvia, la seva cosina amb una imaginació desbordant, ja enfilava llumetes al porxo.En: Meanwhile, Sílvia, their cousin with an overflowing imagination, was already stringing lights along the porch.Ca: "Com creus que quedarien unes llanternes de paper?En: "How do you think paper lanterns would look?"Ca: ", preguntava, amb els ulls brillants d'emoció.En: she asked, her eyes shining with excitement.Ca: La Laia va somriure, reconeixent l'impuls creatiu de la seva cosina.En: Laia smiled, recognizing her cousin's creative drive.Ca: "Seria perfecte, Sílvia.En: "That would be perfect, Sílvia.Ca: Pots fer-les mentre jo organitzo la resta?En: Can you make them while I organize the rest?"Ca: "Amb aquest pla en marxa, l'equip va treballar ràpidament.En: With this plan in motion, the team worked quickly.Ca: La cuina va començar a omplir-se d'aromes deliciosos, gràcies a la dieta mediterrània que la Laia havia planificat curosament.En: The kitchen started filling with delicious aromas, thanks to the Mediterranean menu that Laia had carefully planned.Ca: El so dels utensilis de cuina ressonava, acompassats pel suau zumbido de les converses d'aquells familiars que arribaven per reunir-se-hi.En: The sound of kitchen utensils resonated, accompanied by the soft hum of conversations from those family members arriving to gather there.Ca: Tot semblava anar segons el pla, però de sobte la veu de la Laia es va tallar: "Venen!En: Everything seemed to be going according to plan, but suddenly Laia's voice was cut off: "They're coming!"Ca: " Els seus pares tornaven casa abans.En: Her parents were returning home early.Ca: El moment d'improvisació havia arribat.En: The moment for improvisation had arrived.Ca: Amb rapidesa, en Pere va suggerir una idea a cau d'orella de la Laia.En: Quickly, Pere suggested an idea in Laia's ear.Ca: Els tres germans van actuar amb precisió.En: The three siblings acted with precision.Ca: La Sílvia va apagar les llums del saló, en Pere va tancar el passadís i la Laia va guiar els convidats cap a les seves posicions.En: Sílvia turned off the living room lights, Pere closed the hallway, and Laia guided the guests to their positions.Ca: Quan el pare i la mare van entrar, les llums es van encendre i un "Sorpresa!En: When the father and mother entered, the lights turned on, and a "Surprise!"Ca: " va ressonar a tota la casa.En: echoed throughout the house.Ca: Els pares de la Laia es van quedar bocabadats, amb llàgrimes de felicitat als ulls.En: Laia's parents were left speechless, with tears of happiness in their eyes.Ca: Eren, sens dubte, moments que guardarien al cor per sempre.En: These were, without a doubt, moments they would cherish in their hearts forever.Ca: Al final del dia, mentre les rialles i el caliu de la família envoltaven la casa, la Laia va entendre un detall important: confiar i delegar en la seva família havia aportat una bellesa inesperada a la festa.En: At the end of the day, as laughter and the warmth of family filled the house, Laia understood an important detail: trusting and delegating to her family had brought an unexpected beauty to the party.Ca: Allò que va començar com un petit caos, havia acabat convertint-se en un record inoblidable gràcies a l'esforç conjunt.En: What started as a small chaos had ended up becoming an unforgettable memory thanks to the joint effort.Ca: Així, a sota d'un cel serè de setembre, la celebració va ser un èxit, un homenatge perfecte que reflectia l'amor i la unió.En: Thus, under a serene September sky, the celebration was a success, a perfect tribute reflecting love and togetherness. Vocabulary Words:the hue: el tothe brow: el frontthe gypsy: el gitanothe imagination: la imaginacióoverflowing: desbordantthe lantern: la llanternato string: enfilarthe porch: el porxothe aroma: l'aromaMediterranean menu: dieta mediterràniathe utensil: l'utensilithe hum: el zumbidoto resonate: ressonarthe improvisation: la improvisacióthe precision: la precisióto guide: guiarthe tear: la llàgrimathe memory: el recordthe effort: l'esforçtogetherness: la unióto deserve: merèixerto commemorate: commemorarto shine: brillarthe celebration: la celebracióto fill: omplirto return: tornarthe surprise: la sorpresato cherish: guardarunforgettable: inoblidablethe tribute: l'homenatge

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Reuniting Hearts: A Serendipitous Encounter at Machaneh Yehuda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-26-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: עמיר עבר בשוק מחנה יהודה, בין הדוכנים העמוסים.En: Amir walked through the Shuk Machaneh Yehuda, among the packed stalls.He: הריחות החריפים של התבלינים ליוו אותו בכל צעד.En: The pungent scents of spices accompanied him with every step.He: מהרקע נשמעו קולות סוחרים ממשיכים בסחר ובמכירה.En: In the background, the voices of vendors could be heard, continuing their trade and sales.He: עמיר נעצר כדי לקנות פירות כשפתאום הבחין בטובה, על יד דוכן הפירות היבשים.En: Amir stopped to buy some fruits when suddenly he noticed Tova, by the dried fruits stall.He: לבו של עמיר קפץ.En: Amir's heart skipped a beat.He: עבר זמן מאז שראה אותה לאחרונה.En: It had been a while since he last saw her.He: הם היו פעם קרובים, אבל החיים הובילו אותם לדרכים שונות.En: They had once been close, but life had taken them in different directions.He: עכשיו, בלב השוק ההומה, הזדמנות חדשה נפתחה.En: Now, in the heart of the bustling market, a new opportunity had opened up.He: השמש הקיצית הצלה את הרחבות, וטובה בחולצת כותנה בהירה, נראתה ממוקדת בבחירת הפירות.En: The summer sun was shading the squares, and Tova, in a light cotton shirt, appeared focused on choosing fruits.He: היא הפתיחה לכיוונו והעיניים שלהם נפגשו.En: She turned towards him and their eyes met.He: לרגע, השוק השומע כאילו השתתק סביבם.En: For a moment, the noisy market seemed to fall silent around them.He: עמיר נשם עמוק, צעד לקראת טובה.En: Amir took a deep breath and stepped towards Tova.He: "טובה!En: "Tova!He: מזמן לא ראיתי אותך.En: It's been a while since I've seen you."He: "טובה חייכה, אם כי במבוכה קלה.En: Tova smiled, though with slight embarrassment.He: "עמיר, איזה קטע!En: "Amir, what a surprise!He: איך אתה?En: How are you?"He: ""הכול טוב, וְאַת?En: "Everything's good, and you?"He: ", עמיר השיב תוך מתיחה שלווה במילים.En: Amir replied with peaceful words.He: "מחפשת דברים לנשנש," טובה השיבה בקלילות אבל כן.En: "Just looking for some snacks," Tova answered lightly but sincerely.He: "אבל לא חשבתי שאפגוש אותך כאן.En: "I didn't expect to run into you here."He: "נשימות שניהם היו מהירות מעט מהרגיל.En: Both of their breaths were a little quicker than usual.He: עמיר איבד את הראש, הסערה שבלבו החלה לגבור.En: Amir's mind was racing, the storm in his heart beginning to grow.He: "אולי נלך לשבת במקום יותר שקט?En: "Maybe we should find a quieter place to sit?"He: " שאל, בהתחשב ברעש הכבד מסביבם.En: he suggested, considering the heavy noise around them.He: אחרי רגע קצר של הסוס, טובה הנהנה.En: After a brief moment of hesitation, Tova nodded.He: הם הלכו יחד לבית קפה קרוב, משאירים מאחור את ההמולה.En: They walked together to a nearby café, leaving the commotion behind.He: אחרי שהזמינו משקאות קרים, נשמעו אחרים סביבם, אך הפעם אלו לא הפריעו.En: After ordering cold drinks, the sounds of others around them could be heard, but this time they did not disturb.He: עמיר הביט בעיניה של טובה.En: Amir looked into Tova's eyes.He: "חשבתי הרבה עלינו, על מה שהיה," הוא אמר.En: "I've thought a lot about us, about what was," he said.He: הייתה איזו תשומת לב בקולו, אך גם תקווה עדינה.En: There was a certain attention in his voice, but also a gentle hope.He: טובה שקעה בכיסאה, הפנים שלה הולכים לרוגע.En: Tova sank into her chair, her face turning to calm.He: "גם אני," היא הכירה.En: "Me too," she admitted.He: "הרבה השתנה.En: "A lot has changed.He: אני צריכה לדעת מה אני מרגישה.En: I need to understand how I feel."He: "השיחה המשיכה, לבבותיהם נחשפים לאור השמש.En: The conversation continued, their hearts exposed to the sunlight.He: הם סיפרו על החלומות שלהם, על הפחדים ועל התקוות לעתיד.En: They spoke of their dreams, fears, and hopes for the future.He: ברקע נשמעו צלילי השוק, כוח חיים זורם בין האנשים לבין האוויר החם.En: In the background, the market's sounds could be heard, life force flowing between the people and the warm air.He: לבסוף, הם יצאו מבית הקפה ונעמדו בחוץ.En: Finally, they left the café and stood outside.He: "אני שמח שנפגשנו," אמר עמיר, קולו כנה.En: "I'm glad we met," said Amir, his voice sincere.He: "גם אני," השיבה טובה בקול עדין.En: "So am I," replied Tova in a gentle voice.He: והיה בה חיוך של שלום פנימי, הבנה חדשה.En: There was a smile of inner peace, a newfound understanding.He: הם נפרדו עם קריצה ואפשרויות פתוחות.En: They parted with a wink and open possibilities.He: עמיר המשיך ברחוב עם תחושת סיום, שלוות הלב מחממת אותו.En: Amir continued down the street with a sense of closure, the peace of heart warming him.He: טובה גם הרגישה חכמת חיים נוספת, צעד קרוב יותר להתחלת העתיד החדש.En: Tova also felt a bit wiser, a step closer to beginning a new future.He: השוק חזר לגלוש, וסביבם, השוק המשיך בשלו.En: The market resumed its bustle, and around them, business continued as usual.He: העולם החיצוני לא השתנה, אבל הם יצאו שונים.En: The outside world hadn't changed, but they emerged different. Vocabulary Words:pungent: חריפיםscents: ריחותvendors: סוחריםopportunity: הזדמנותbustling: הומהshading: הצלהembarrassment: מבוכהsincerely: כןhesitation: הסוסcommotion: ההמולהdisturb: להפריעattention: תשומת לבexposed: נחשפיםfears: פחדיםadmitted: הכירהsunlight: אור השמשclosure: תחושת סיוםpossibilities: אפשרויותpeace: שלווהwiser: חכמת חייםpacked: עמוסיםsilent: השתתקgrowing: לגבורcontinues: המשיךwalked: עברsank: שקעהmarket: שוקnearby: קרובlightly: בקלילותtrade: סחרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.