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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Joy in Imperfection: A Summer Family Gathering Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Sommerens varme omfavnede den store familiebolig, mens solen kastede gyldne stråler på blomstrende haver.En: The warmth of summer embraced the large family home, as the sun cast golden rays on blooming gardens.Da: Fuglesangen fyldte luften, og man kunne næsten smage forventningen i brisen.En: The air was filled with birdsong, and one could almost taste the anticipation in the breeze.Da: Indenfor var der travlhed, da familien gjorde sig klar til den årlige sommerfamiliesammenkomst.En: Inside, there was hustle and bustle as the family prepared for the annual summer family gathering.Da: Mikkel, den ældste af søskendeflokken, gik rundt med en notesblok i hånden.En: Mikkel, the eldest of the siblings, walked around with a notepad in hand.Da: Hans bryn var let rynket af koncentration.En: His brow was slightly furrowed with concentration.Da: Han sørgede for, at alt gik efter planen.En: He ensured that everything went according to plan.Da: Bordene skulle dækkes, maden skulle være klar, og alle skulle have det godt.En: The tables had to be set, the food had to be ready, and everyone needed to feel good.Da: Men dybt inde følte han sig presset.En: But deep down, he felt pressured.Da: Hvordan kunne han sikre, at alt blev perfekt?En: How could he ensure that everything was perfect?Da: Freja var allerede i haven, ivrigt i gang med at hænge kulørte lyskæder op mellem æbletræerne.En: Freja was already in the garden, eagerly hanging colorful light chains between the apple trees.Da: Hun lo og snakkede med naboernes børn, der kom forbi for at hjælpe til.En: She laughed and chatted with the neighbors' children who stopped by to help out.Da: For Freja var en fest først rigtig god, når der var grin og glæde.En: For Freja, a party was only truly great when there was laughter and joy.Da: Hun mærkede ikke presset som Mikkel, men ønskede kun, at alle havde det sjovt.En: She didn't feel the pressure like Mikkel, but only wished for everyone to have fun.Da: Inde i huset sad Thyra ved køkkenbordet med en bog foran sig.En: Inside the house, Thyra sat at the kitchen table with a book in front of her.Da: Hun trak vejret dybt og ønskede alt dette kaos var overstået.En: She took a deep breath and wished all this chaos was over.Da: Hun trivedes bedst i stilhed og fandt det svært at være midt i den larmende forberedelse.En: She thrived best in silence and found it difficult to be in the midst of the noisy preparation.Da: Alligevel ville hun gerne hjælpe sine søskende, så da Mikkel bad om hjælp, lagde hun bogen til side.En: Nevertheless, she wanted to help her siblings, so when Mikkel asked for help, she put the book aside.Da: "Mikkel," sagde Freja, da hun kom indenfor med et glimt i øjet, "skal vi ikke bare nyde dagen og lave lidt om på planen?En: "Mikkel," said Freja, as she came inside with a glint in her eye, "can't we just enjoy the day and change the plan a little?"Da: "Mikkel tøvede.En: Mikkel hesitated.Da: Kunne han virkelig slippe kontrollen?En: Could he really let go of control?Da: Men han så Frejas begejstring og Thyra, der ventede på hans beslutning.En: But he saw Freja's enthusiasm and Thyra, waiting for his decision.Da: Måske var det netop det, han havde brug for.En: Maybe that was exactly what he needed.Da: To hold, der kunne finde balancen mellem struktur og leg.En: Two teams that could find the balance between structure and play.Da: "Okay," sagde Mikkel til sidst.En: "Okay," said Mikkel finally.Da: "Freja, du sørger for underholdningen.En: "Freja, you take care of the entertainment.Da: Thyra, du hjælper med bordene.En: Thyra, you help with the tables.Da: Jeg.En: I...Da: jeg slapper lidt af.En: I'll relax a bit."Da: "Da gæsterne begyndte at ankomme, strømmede latter og samtale gennem den store have.En: As the guests began to arrive, laughter and conversation flowed through the large garden.Da: Mikkel lænede sig op ad en stolpe og betragtede scenen.En: Mikkel leaned against a post and watched the scene.Da: Børn løb omkring, farverige lanterner svajede i aftenbrisen, og familier samledes om de store træborde.En: Children ran about, colorful lanterns swayed in the evening breeze, and families gathered around the large wooden tables.Da: Kaotisk, ja.En: Chaotic, yes.Da: Perfekt?En: Perfect?Da: Ikke helt.En: Not quite.Da: Men i dette øjeblik betød det intet for Mikkel.En: But in this moment, it meant nothing to Mikkel.Da: Han så Frejas glade smil og Thyra, der nød en stille samtale med en kusine.En: He saw Freja's happy smile and Thyra, enjoying a quiet conversation with a cousin.Da: For første gang følte han sig rolig.En: For the first time, he felt calm.Da: Lykken var ikke i detaljerne, men i de øjeblikke, man skabte sammen.En: Happiness wasn't in the details but in the moments you create together.Da: Da månen dukkede op på himlen, samlede familien sig om bålet.En: As the moon appeared in the sky, the family gathered around the bonfire.Da: De sang gamle sange og delte historier fra fortiden.En: They sang old songs and shared stories from the past.Da: Mikkel knugede sine søskende ind til sig og vidste nu, hvad der virkelig betød noget.En: Mikkel hugged his siblings close and now knew what truly mattered.Da: Ikke perfektion, men de minder, de skabte sammen.En: Not perfection, but the memories they created together.Da: Familiefesten blev som sommerens blomster - uperfekt og fuld af liv.En: The family party was like the summer flowers - imperfect and full of life.Da: Mikkel lærte at værdsætte disse øjeblikke mere end nogen stive planer, han nogensinde kunne lægge.En: Mikkel learned to appreciate these moments more than any rigid plans he could ever make. Vocabulary Words:embraced: omfavnedeblooming: blomstrendeanticipation: forventningenhustle: travlhedbustle: larmendeeldest: ældstefurrowed: rynketconcentration: koncentrationchains: lyskædereagerly: ivrigchatted: snakkedepressure: pressetchaos: kaosthrive: trivedesamidst: midt icontrol: kontrolenthusiasm: begejstringstructure: strukturentertainment: underholdningrelax: slapper aflanterns: lanternerbreeze: brisechaotic: kaotiskcousin: kusinecalm: roliggathered: samledebonfire: bålhugged: knugedeperfection: perfektionmemories: minder

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Market to Masterpiece: Áron's Culinary Quest in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nap sugarai barátságosan simogatták Budapest utcáit.En: The rays of the Sun gently caressed the streets of Budapest.Hu: Késő tavasz volt, a levegő friss, tele virágillattal.En: It was late spring, the air fresh and filled with the scent of flowers.Hu: A budapesti Központi Vásárcsarnok élettel telt.En: The Budapesti Központi Vásárcsarnok was bustling with life.Hu: Áron, Zsófia és István a forgatagban lépkedtek, mindhárman izgatottan a délelőtti vásárlás előtt.En: Áron, Zsófia, and István walked amidst the hustle, all three excited for the morning shopping.Hu: Áron szemei csillogtak az izgalomtól, de belül aggódott.En: Áron's eyes sparkled with excitement, but inside, he was worried.Hu: "Az én főztöm lesz a legjobb," ismételte magában, hogy elűzze a kételyt.En: "My dish will be the best," he repeated to himself to dispel his doubts.Hu: Hogyan fogja meggyőzni az osztálytársait arról, hogy tehetsége van a magyar konyha rejtelmeihez?En: How would he convince his classmates that he has talent for the secrets of Hungarian cuisine?Hu: A vásárcsarnok színes standjai között sétálva Zsófia magabiztosan irányította őket.En: Walking among the colorful stalls of the market, Zsófia confidently led them.Hu: "Itt kezdjük, Áron.En: "We'll start here, Áron.Hu: A legfrissebb zöldségeket erre találod," mutatott egy halom pirosló paradicsomra és zöld paprikára.En: You'll find the freshest vegetables here," she pointed at a pile of red tomatoes and green peppers.Hu: A piac zsibongott, eladók kiabálták ajánlataikat, a turisták fényképeztek.En: The market buzzed with activity, vendors shouted their offers, and tourists took pictures.Hu: István, a józan ész hangja, türelmesen figyelt és néha csendesen hozzászólt.En: István, the voice of reason, listened patiently and occasionally commented quietly.Hu: "Ne siesd el, Áron.En: "Don't rush, Áron.Hu: Ezeknek a dolgoknak idő kell.En: These things take time."Hu: " Áron mosolyogva bólogatott, habár szíve gyorsabban vert.En: Áron nodded with a smile, even though his heart was beating faster.Hu: A tökéletes piknikért küzdött, és ehhez minden részlet fontos volt.En: He was striving for the perfect picnic, and every detail was important.Hu: Sajtok és kolbászok mellett haladtak el, a füstölt szalonna illata csábítóan lengte körbe az orrukat.En: They passed by cheeses and sausages, the tempting aroma of smoked bacon surrounding their noses.Hu: Áron egy pillanatra megállt.En: Áron paused for a moment.Hu: "Mit gondolsz, Zsófi?En: "What do you think, Zsófi?Hu: Melyik kolbászt válasszam a piknikhez?En: Which sausage should I choose for the picnic?"Hu: ""Mangalicát.En: "Mangalica.Hu: Mindig megdobja az ízeket," mosolygott vissza Zsófia, biztatóan.En: It always enhances the flavors," Zsófia smiled back encouragingly.Hu: Áron egyetértett, és gyorsan elrendezte a vásárlást.En: Áron agreed and quickly completed the purchase.Hu: Az idő telt, és több standot is felkerestek.En: Time passed, and they visited several stalls.Hu: Áron azonban hiába keresett egy speciális fűszert, ami nélkül nem készülhetett el az általa tervezett gulyás.En: However, Áron was searching in vain for a special spice without which the planned gulyás could not be completed.Hu: Már-már feladta, amikor a sarkon egy idős asszony standján megpillantotta a paprikát.En: He was about to give up when he spotted the paprika at the stall of an elderly lady around the corner.Hu: "Itt van!En: "There it is!"Hu: " kiáltott fel boldogan, és gyorsan megvette.En: he exclaimed happily, and quickly bought it.Hu: A három barát végül mindent beszerzett.En: The three friends finally gathered everything they needed.Hu: Az út során sokat nevettek, és Áron lassan nyugodtabb lett.En: They laughed a lot along the way, and Áron gradually became calmer.Hu: István a vállát veregette.En: István patted his shoulder.Hu: "Látod, semmi okod a félelemre.En: "See, there's nothing to be afraid of."Hu: "Az iskola zöld füves udvarán Áron megrendezte a pikniket.En: On the school's green grassy yard, Áron arranged the picnic.Hu: A nap lemenőben volt, amikor a gulyás illata végre betöltötte a légkört.En: The sun was setting when the aroma of the gulyás finally filled the air.Hu: Osztálytársai csodálattal nézték az ínycsiklandó tálakat.En: His classmates gazed in admiration at the tantalizing dishes.Hu: "Ez fantasztikus, Áron!En: "This is fantastic, Áron!"Hu: " dicsérték.En: they praised.Hu: Áron úgy érezte, mintha egy nagy súly szállt volna le róla.En: Áron felt as if a great weight had been lifted off his shoulders.Hu: Magabiztosabb lett, a kételyek szertefoszlottak.En: He became more confident, the doubts dissipated.Hu: Tudta, hogy gyakorlással és kitartással minden sikerülhet.En: He knew that with practice and perseverance, anything could be achieved.Hu: A nap végén, látva az elégedett arcokat, Áron szívében büszkeség ömlött szét.En: At the end of the day, seeing the satisfied faces, Áron felt a swell of pride in his heart.Hu: A vásárcsarnok kanyargós ösvényein tett utazás végül nemcsak egy sikeres piknikhez, hanem önmaga megerősítéséhez is vezetett.En: The journey through the winding paths of the market ultimately led not only to a successful picnic but also to the reinforcement of his self-confidence. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraigently: barátságosancaressed: simogattákbustling: élettel teltexcitement: izgalomworries: aggódottdispel: elűzzetalent: tehetségesecrets: rejtelmeiconfidently: magabiztosancomment: hozzászólfreshest: legfrissebbvendors: eladókreasonable: józan észoccasionally: néhastriving: küzdötttempting: csábítóanaroma: illataenhances: megdobjaspecial: speciálisspice: fűszertconvince: meggyőzniself-confidence: önmaga megerősítéséhezadmiration: csodálattaltantalizing: ínycsiklandógradually: lassanperseverance: kitartássaldissipated: szertefoszlottakpicnic: pikniketwinding: kanyargós

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unlocking Tivoli's Secret: A Mystical Spring Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var fuld af liv.En: Tivoli Gardens was buzzing with life.Da: Det var forår, og blomsterne dansede i vinden.En: It was spring, and the flowers danced in the wind.Da: Overalt hang farverige lanterner, og lyden af latter og fornøjede stemmer fyldte luften.En: Everywhere, colorful lanterns hung, and the sound of laughter and cheerful voices filled the air.Da: Mikkel gik langs de små brostensstier med sin veninde Sofie.En: Mikkel walked along the small cobblestone paths with his friend Sofie.Da: Hun sukkede let ved siden af ham.En: She sighed softly beside him.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, Mikkel," sagde Sofie.En: "I don't know, Mikkel," said Sofie.Da: "Vi har været her før, og intet mystisk skete."En: "We've been here before, and nothing mysterious happened."Da: Men Mikkel kunne mærke noget i luften.En: But Mikkel could feel something in the air.Da: En melodi, der næsten var uhørlig, fangede hans opmærksomhed.En: A melody, almost inaudible, caught his attention.Da: Det var som om den hviskede til ham fra et hemmeligt sted i haven.En: It was as if it whispered to him from a secret place in the garden.Da: "Lad os følge den," foreslog Mikkel, hans øjne skinnede af nysgerrighed.En: "Let's follow it," Mikkel suggested, his eyes shining with curiosity.Da: Sofie rystede på hovedet, men fulgte modvilligt efter.En: Sofie shook her head but reluctantly followed.Da: De gik gennem den levende folkemængde, drejede om hjørner, der virkede mere bekendte end de burde, som om havens stier førte dem i cirkler.En: They walked through the lively crowd, turning corners that seemed more familiar than they should, as if the garden's paths led them in circles.Da: Pludselig standsede Mikkel.En: Suddenly, Mikkel stopped.Da: Foran dem stod en kvinde med en klar stemme og et venligt smil.En: In front of them stood a woman with a clear voice and a friendly smile.Da: Hendes navn var Luna, og hun virkede på forunderlig vis bekendt.En: Her name was Luna, and she looked mysteriously familiar.Da: "Jeres søgen er ikke forgæves," sagde Luna med et glimt i øjet.En: "Your search is not in vain," said Luna with a twinkle in her eye.Da: "Melodien fører til en særlig Sankt Hans Aften fest."En: "The melody leads to a special Sankt Hans Aften celebration."Da: Sofie så skeptisk ud.En: Sofie looked skeptical.Da: "Er det ikke lidt tidligt?"En: "Isn't it a bit early?"Da: Luna smilede.En: Luna smiled.Da: "Måske tager tiden selv fejl."En: "Perhaps time itself is mistaken."Da: Mikkel kiggede opmærksomt på Luna.En: Mikkel looked attentively at Luna.Da: "Hvordan kommer vi dertil?"En: "How do we get there?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: "Følg musikken, men lad hjertet være jeres kompas," svarede Luna gådefuldt, før hun forsvandt i menneskemængden.En: "Follow the music, but let your heart be your compass," replied Luna enigmatically, before disappearing into the crowd.Da: De fortsatte gennem haven, lyttende til den svage melodi, der nu syntes stærkere.En: They continued through the garden, listening to the faint melody, which now seemed stronger.Da: Indtil de nåede til en skjult alkove, en lille hemmelig krog af Tivoli, hvor stemningen var magisk.En: Until they arrived at a hidden alcove, a small secret nook of Tivoli, where the atmosphere was magical.Da: Her var folk samlet omkring et bål, og de dansede og sang.En: Here people gathered around a bonfire, dancing and singing.Da: Det var en intim Sankt Hans Aften fejring, selvom datoen ikke passede.En: It was an intimate Sankt Hans Aften celebration, even though the date didn't match.Da: Mikkel følte en bølge af ro og glæde.En: Mikkel felt a wave of peace and joy.Da: Mystikken omkring melodien var ikke en gåde, men en invitation.En: The mystery around the melody was not a puzzle, but an invitation.Da: Sofie så sig omkring, overrasket og lidt ærbødig.En: Sofie looked around, surprised and a little reverent.Da: "Jeg tog fejl," indrømmede hun.En: "I was wrong," she admitted.Da: Mikkel nikkede og smilede, hans hjerte let.En: Mikkel nodded and smiled, his heart light.Da: Han lærte at stole på sine instinkter og åbnede sit sind for livets mystik.En: He learned to trust his instincts and opened his mind to life's mysteries.Da: Sofie så på det skjulte eventyr med nye øjne.En: Sofie looked at the hidden adventure with new eyes.Da: Med mens musikken svandt ud, indvarslede Mikkel en ny forståelse for folklore, og Tivolis hemmeligheder blev et værdifuldt minde, der for evigt ville danse til melodien af forår.En: As the music faded out, Mikkel ushered in a new understanding of folklore, and Tivoli's secrets became a cherished memory that would forever dance to the melody of spring. Vocabulary Words:buzzing: fuld af livcobblestone: brostenssighed: sukkedeinaudible: uhørligcuriosity: nysgerrighedreluctantly: modvilligtcrowd: folkemængdecorners: hjørnermelody: melodifamiliar: bekendtsceptical: skeptiskcompass: kompasenigmatically: gådefuldtalcove: alkovenook: krogbonfire: bålintimate: intimwave: bølgereverent: ærbødigtrust: stoleinstincts: instinktermysteries: mystikushered: indvarsledecherished: værdifuldtpuzzle: gådeinvitation: invitationfolklore: folkloresecrets: hemmelighederfaded: svandtmystically: forunderlig

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Canvas to Shoreline: Annelies' Creative Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder aan de hemel boven het rustige strand van Noordwijk.En: The sun shone brightly in the sky above the calm beach of Noordwijk.Nl: De golven likten zachtjes aan de kustlijn terwijl Annelies, een vijftienjarige kunstenares in spe, rondliep.En: The waves gently licked the shoreline as Annelies, a fifteen-year-old aspiring artist, wandered around.Nl: Het was de laatste schooldag voordat de zomervakantie begon en de leerlingen waren uitgelaten.En: It was the last school day before the summer vacation began, and the students were excited.Nl: Ze genoten van hun trip naar het strand.En: They enjoyed their trip to the beach.Nl: Maar Annelies voelde zich anders.En: But Annelies felt different.Nl: Ze hield van schilderen.En: She loved painting.Nl: Het strand intrigeerde haar, met de kleuren van de zee en het zand.En: The beach intrigued her, with the colors of the sea and the sand.Nl: Ze hoopte op inspiratie voor een nieuw schilderij dat haar emoties zou weergeven.En: She hoped for inspiration for a new painting that would convey her emotions.Nl: Annelies wilde dat haar kunstwerk betekenis zou hebben, niet alleen voor haar, maar ook om te tonen aan haar klasgenoten.En: Annelies wanted her artwork to have meaning, not only for her but also to show to her classmates.Nl: Ze wilde een verbinding vinden.En: She wanted to find a connection.Nl: Haar tas met verf en penselen had ze meegenomen, maar in de chaos van het spel en gelach van haar medestudenten verdwenen ze plotseling.En: She had brought her bag with paints and brushes, but in the chaos of the games and laughter of her fellow students, they suddenly disappeared.Nl: Ze voelde paniek opkomen.En: She felt panic rising.Nl: Wat nu?En: What now?Nl: Zat ze echt zonder haar geliefde schildermaterialen?En: Was she really without her beloved painting materials?Nl: Annelies keek om zich heen.En: Annelies looked around.Nl: Het strand was rijk aan schatten.En: The beach was rich in treasures.Nl: Schelpen lagen verspreid over het zand, de zon glinsterde op stukjes drijfhout, en de zachte textuur van het zand zelf veranderde wanneer de wind erdoor waaide.En: Shells were scattered across the sand, the sun glistened on pieces of driftwood, and the soft texture of the sand changed as the wind blew through it.Nl: Een idee begon te groeien in haar gedachten.En: An idea began to grow in her mind.Nl: Met vastberadenheid begon Annelies te verzamelen.En: With determination, Annelies began to collect.Nl: Schelpen, houtjes, en zelfs wat veren die ze op het strand vond.En: Shells, sticks, and even some feathers that she found on the beach.Nl: Haar vingers probeerden alles samen te voegen op een grote steen.En: Her fingers tried to piece everything together on a large stone.Nl: Ze creëerde vormen, gaf kleuren, en weefde haar emoties erin, net zoals ze zou doen met haar penseel.En: She created shapes, added colors, and wove her emotions into it, just as she would with her brush.Nl: Toen kwam het moment waarop ze haar creatie aan de anderen moest tonen.En: Then came the moment when she had to show her creation to the others.Nl: Annelies voelde haar hart sneller kloppen toen ze het zei: "Kijk, ik heb iets gemaakt."En: Annelies felt her heart beat faster as she said, "Look, I've made something."Nl: Haar klasgenoten kwamen kijken.En: Her classmates came to look.Nl: Eerst waren ze stil.En: At first, they were silent.Nl: Toen begon Bram te lachen, niet spottend, maar opgewekt.En: Then Bram started laughing, not mockingly, but cheerfully.Nl: "Wauw, dit is echt vet.En: "Wow, this is really cool.Nl: Hoe heb je dat gedaan zonder je verf?"En: How did you do that without your paint?"Nl: vroeg hij bewonderend.En: he asked admiringly.Nl: Miriam knikte instemmend, met ogen vol nieuwsgierigheid.En: Miriam nodded in agreement, with eyes full of curiosity.Nl: Annelies wist niet wat ze moest zeggen.En: Annelies didn't know what to say.Nl: "Geheim van de kunstenaar," glimlachte ze zacht.En: "Artist's secret," she smiled softly.Nl: Voor het eerst voelde ze zich niet alleen.En: For the first time, she didn't feel alone.Nl: Haar klasgenoten gaven haar knikjes van goedkeuring en nieuwsgierigheid.En: Her classmates gave her nods of approval and curiosity.Nl: Ze wilden meer weten over haar kunst, haar ideeën.En: They wanted to know more about her art, her ideas.Nl: Dit was niet de dag waarop ze haar verlorenen spullen terug zou krijgen, maar het was de dag waarop ze iets belangrijkers vond.En: This wasn't the day she would get her lost items back, but it was the day she found something more important.Nl: Nieuw vertrouwen.En: New confidence.Nl: Nieuwe vriendschappen.En: New friendships.Nl: Annelies had geleerd zich te uiten, op haar eigen manier.En: Annelies had learned to express herself, in her own way.Nl: Beide golven van de zee en haar sociale barrière braken die dag.En: Both the waves of the sea and her social barrier broke that day.Nl: En sterker voelde ze zich, zoals de onzichtbare lijnen op haar innerlijke canvas.En: And she felt stronger, like the invisible lines on her inner canvas. Vocabulary Words:calm: rustigeaspiring: in speintrigued: intrigeerdeconvey: weergeveninspiration: inspiratieconnection: verbindingchaos: chaosvanished: verdwenenpanic: paniekshoreline: kustlijnglisten: glinsterendetermination: vastberadenheidfeathers: verenadmiringly: bewonderendconfidence: vertrouwenapproval: goedkeuringcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidexpress: uiteninvisible: onzichtbaretreasures: schattenscattered: verspreidtexture: textuurwoven: gewevenhesitated: aarzeldemockingly: spottendbarrier: barrièrecanvas: canvasshowcase: tonenmaterials: materialenlaugh: gelach

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Riding the Sandstorm: A Journey Through Kiskunsági Nemzeti Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-04-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levegő illata virágos volt, a nap már éppen elég meleget adott, hogy érezni lehessen a tavasz utolsó napjait.En: The scent of flowers filled the air, and the sun was just warm enough to feel the last days of spring.Hu: A Kiskunsági Nemzeti Park lenyűgözően nyújtózott Ádám és Eszter előtt.En: The Kiskunsági Nemzeti Park stretched out magnificently before Ádám and Eszter.Hu: Mellettük a végtelen homokdűnék óriás hullámai és távoli növényzet látványa tarkították az időtlen tájat.En: Beside them, the giant waves of endless sand dunes and the view of distant vegetation adorned the timeless landscape.Hu: Az ég tisztán kéklő, csak néhány felhő úszott lustán az égen.En: The sky was a clear blue, with only a few clouds lazily floating by.Hu: Ádám feje kettő párosodásától zsongott, a múlt napok eseményei feszültséggel töltötték el.En: Ádám's head buzzed with thoughts from the pairing of two things, and the events of the past days filled him with tension.Hu: „Muszáj időben megérkeznünk,” mondta eltökélten Eszternek.En: "We must arrive on time," he said determinedly to Eszter.Hu: „Katalinra vár a projekt.En: "The project is waiting for Katalin.Hu: Ha nem érjük el, minden veszélybe kerülhet.En: If we don't make it, everything could be in jeopardy."Hu: ”Eszter, akinek szemei mindig érdeklődően csillogtak, élvezte az utazás izgalmát.En: Eszter, whose eyes always sparkled with curiosity, enjoyed the thrill of the journey.Hu: „Ne aggódj, Ádám!En: "Don't worry, Ádám!Hu: Megcsináljuk!En: We can do it!Hu: Tudod, a rövidebb utat válasszuk a park szívén át?En: You know, should we take the shorter route through the heart of the park?"Hu: ” Kérdezte egy pillanatnyi tétovázás nélkül.En: she asked without a moment's hesitation.Hu: Tudta, hogy ez a döntés magas tétekkel jár, de nem félt az ismeretlentől.En: She knew that this decision carried high stakes, but she wasn't afraid of the unknown.Hu: Inkább kihívásnak tekintette.En: She viewed it as a challenge instead.Hu: „Rendben, próbáljuk meg,” bólintott Ádám, bár ő a hosszabb, biztonságosabb utat részesítette volna előnyben.En: "Alright, let's try," nodded Ádám, though he would have preferred the longer, safer route.Hu: De feltételezte, hogy az idő szorítása fontosabb.En: But he assumed that the pressure of time was more important.Hu: Gyorsan elindultak hát a homokdűnék között vezető keskeny ösvényen.En: So they quickly set off on the narrow path between the sand dunes.Hu: A nap előrehaladtával a hőség erősödött.En: As the day progressed, the heat intensified.Hu: Az állatvilág csendes volt, csupán a szél által játszott növények zizegtek csendesen.En: The wildlife was silent, and only the plants played by the wind rustled quietly.Hu: Nem sokkal később porvihar tört rájuk, a szél kavargó pokoli káoszában elvesztek.En: Not long after, a dust storm broke upon them, lost in the swirling inferno of chaos.Hu: Eszter próbálta megőrízni hidegvérét.En: Eszter tried to keep her cool.Hu: „Nem kell pánikolni, együtt megoldjuk,” hívta fel Ádám figyelmét.En: "No need to panic, we'll solve this together," she called Ádám's attention.Hu: A homokvihar után, mikor már éppen elveszítettek volna minden reményt, egy csapat rejtélyes vadló jelent meg előttük.En: After the sandstorm, just as they were about to lose all hope, a herd of mysterious wild horses appeared before them.Hu: Ádám és Eszter döbbenettel nézték őket, mintha az állatok maga a táj szellemei lennének.En: Ádám and Eszter looked at them in awe, as if the animals were spirits of the landscape itself.Hu: Az állatok vezetésével találták meg újra az utat.En: With the guidance of the animals, they found the path again.Hu: „Nézd!En: "Look!"Hu: ” kiáltott Eszter örömmel, miközben a lovakat követték.En: Eszter shouted with joy as they followed the horses.Hu: „Milyen csodálatosak.En: "How amazing they are."Hu: ”Kisvártatva megérkeztek a park egy eldugott sarkába, ahol Katalin már az érkezésükre várt.En: Soon they arrived at a secluded corner of the park, where Katalin was already waiting for their arrival.Hu: Az ecologistán nem látszott fáradtság, izzott tőle az eltökéltség.En: The ecologist showed no signs of fatigue, glowing with determination.Hu: „Elhoztátok!En: "You brought it!Hu: Köszönöm!En: Thank you!"Hu: ” mondta megkönnyebbülten.En: she said with relief.Hu: „Most azonnal elindulhatunk a munkához.En: "We can start working right away."Hu: ”Ahogy visszanéztek az útra, amelyet megtettek, Ádám új megértésre lelt a problémamegoldásban és a csapatszellem fontosságában.En: As they looked back at the road they had traveled, Ádám gained a new understanding of problem-solving and the importance of team spirit.Hu: Eszter pedig csodálva tekinett az anyatermészet erejére és önmagára, mint alkalmazkodó képes utazóra.En: Eszter, on the other hand, looked in awe at the power of Mother Nature and at herself as an adaptable traveler.Hu: Ez a kaland másképp alakult, mint tervezték, de végül az összetartás és a természet szokatlan, ám segítőkész kísérete sikerre vezette őket.En: This adventure turned out differently than they had planned, but in the end, cohesion and the unusual, yet helpful accompaniment of nature led them to success.Hu: A nap végtelen kékjébe mosódó homokdűnék között hullámzott tovább a természet ritmusa.En: Among the sand dunes that faded into the endless blue of the sky, the rhythm of nature continued to ripple on. Vocabulary Words:scent: illatadorned: tarkítottáktimeless: időtlendeterminedly: eltökéltenjeopardy: veszélybehesitation: tétovázásstakes: tétekkelintensified: erősödöttwildlife: állatvilágrustled: zizegtekdust storm: porviharswirling: kavargóinferno: pokolichaos: káoszmysterious: rejtélyesherd: csapatawe: döbbenettelspirits: szellemeisecluded: eldugottrelief: megkönnyebbültendetermination: eltökéltségcohesion: összetartásaccompaniment: kíséreteecologist: ecologistánadventurer: utazórarippling: hullámzottadventure: kalandglowing: izzottsparkled: csillogtakgut feeling: ösztönös érzés

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Rekindling Friendship: A Journey at Белоградска Fortress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-06-04-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Белоградска тврђава је блистала у касном пролећном сунцу.En: The Белоградска Fortress gleamed in the late spring sun.Sr: Док су се зраци одбијали од древних зидина, Милоš је стајао на улазу, држећи позивницу за венчање у руци.En: As the rays bounced off the ancient walls, Милоš stood at the entrance, holding a wedding invitation in his hand.Sr: Гломазна врата су водила у двориште украшено цвећем, кићено шареним лампионима и столовима пуним хране.En: The massive doors led into a courtyard decorated with flowers, adorned with colorful lanterns, and tables full of food.Sr: Звук смеха и музике мешао се са жамором гостију.En: The sound of laughter and music mingled with the chatter of guests.Sr: Милоš је дуго избегавао велике скупове.En: Милоš had long avoided large gatherings.Sr: Након завршетка школе, веza са старим пријаtељима постепено се изгубила.En: After finishing school, the connection with old friends gradually faded.Sr: Данас је решио да промени тај осећај отуђености.En: Today, he decided to change that feeling of alienation.Sr: Желео је да се поново повежe с прошлошћу и осети припадност.En: He wanted to reconnect with the past and feel a sense of belonging.Sr: Како је корачао кроз двориште, приметио је Петра, старог другара из школе.En: As he walked through the courtyard, he noticed Петра, an old buddy from school.Sr: Петар је био окружен групом људи, с једнаком енергијом као и увек.En: Петар was surrounded by a group of people, with the same energy as always.Sr: Милоš oсећао oдређену неловкост.En: Милоš felt a certain awkwardness.Sr: Срce му је брже лупало.En: His heart was beating faster.Sr: Али, одлучио је да покуша, да се приближи и започне разговор.En: But he decided to try, to approach and start a conversation.Sr: „Милош! Давно се нисмо видели!“ Петар га је примио с топлим осмехом.En: "Милош! It's been ages since we've seen each other!" Петар greeted him with a warm smile.Sr: „Како си? Шта има ново?“En: "How are you? What's new?"Sr: Милоš je дубоко удахнуо и осетио како нестаје неловкост.En: Милоš took a deep breath and felt the awkwardness fade away.Sr: „Добро сам“, рекао је.En: "I'm good," he said.Sr: „Живот ми је оk, али ми недостаје дружење.“En: "Life is okay, but I miss socializing."Sr: Тог тренутка, Ана је пришла.En: At that moment, Ана approached.Sr: Била је невероватно лепа у тој једноставној хаљини, с дугом, смеђом косом која је лагано падала на њена рамена.En: She looked incredibly beautiful in that simple dress, with long brown hair gently cascading over her shoulders.Sr: „Милоš!“ рекла је. „Како је дивно што си дошао!“En: "Милоš!" she said. "It's wonderful that you came!"Sr: Након неколико кратких формалних речи, одвојио ју је у страну на терасу одакле се пружао поглед на Дунав.En: After a few brief formal words, he took her aside to the terrace, from where there was a view of the Дунав.Sr: Ваздух је био свеж и миран, савршен за разговор.En: The air was fresh and calm, perfect for a conversation.Sr: „Ана“, почео је. „Значи ми што могу овако да разговарам с тобом. Увек сам те ценио.“En: "Ана," he began. "It means a lot that I can talk to you like this. I've always valued you."Sr: Она се насмешила, гледајући у реку. „И ја тебе, Милоš.En: She smiled, looking at the river. "And I value you, Милоš.Sr: Живот се много променио од школе, али у суштини, нисмо се толико променили.En: Life has changed a lot since school, but in essence, we haven't changed that much.Sr: И даље делимо неке старе жеље и наде.“En: We still share some old desires and hopes."Sr: Милоš je oсећao како терет пада.En: Милоš felt the weight lift.Sr: Разговор је текао природно, као да никада није било паузе у њиховом приjaтељству.En: The conversation flowed naturally, as if there had never been a pause in their friendship.Sr: Разменили су приче, сeћали се старих дана и размишљали о томе шта жели будућност.En: They exchanged stories, reminisced about the old days, and pondered what the future holds.Sr: Као што је сунце полако залазило, обоје су осетили нову блискост.En: As the sun slowly set, both felt a new closeness.Sr: Милоš je уinstantку oсетио да његова одлука да се отвори и ужива у тренутку, а не да се материjaлно брине о својим импресијама, донесла плодовe.En: Милоš instantly felt that his decision to open up and enjoy the moment, rather than worry about his impressions, had borne fruit.Sr: Када је стано стало у двориште да се поздрави с младенцима, Милоš je oсећао унутрашњи мир и задовољство.En: When he stood in the courtyard to say goodbye to the newlyweds, Милоš felt an inner peace and satisfaction.Sr: Осећаo се повezанo с приjaтељима, али и са собом.En: He felt connected with friends, but also with himself.Sr: Ово није био само дан венчања;En: This was not just a wedding day;Sr: били су ово тренуци када је постао свестан значаја не само неговања стариh veza већ и налажења радости у њима.En: these were moments when he became aware of the importance of not only nurturing old connections but also finding joy in them.Sr: Док је напуштао Белоградску тврђаву, ветар је благо миловао његово лице, а кругови у Дунаву блескали су светлуцavом светлошћу.En: As he left the Белоградска Fortress, the wind gently caressed his face, and the circles on the Дунав glimmered with shimmering light.Sr: Осећао је да је направио велик корак ка сопственој срећи и прихватању.En: He felt he had taken a great step toward his own happiness and acceptance.Sr: Данас је био почетак неке нове приче пунe приjaтељства и припадности, у чијем је срцу место за све, за старе и нове приjaтеље, за старе и нове тренутке.En: Today was the beginning of a new story full of friendship and belonging, with a place in its heart for everyone, for old and new friends, for old and new moments. Vocabulary Words:gleamed: блисталаancient: древнихcourtyard: двориштеadorned: украшеноlanterns: лампионимаchatter: жаморомalienation: отуђеностиreconnect: повежeawkwardness: неловкостbeating: лупалоcascading: падалаvalley: припадностremission: сeћалиpondered: размишљалиshimmering: светлуцavомbelonging: припадностиreminisced: сeћалиcloseness: блискостmassive: гломазнаgradually: постепеноresolves: решиоawkwardness: неловкостformal: формалнихsatisfaction: задовољствоpondering: размишљалиdawning: залазилоvalued: цениоbreath: удахнуоdesires: жељеacceptance: прихватању

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Sevilla to Alhambra: A Family's Path to Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre la Alhambra, iluminando sus arcos y mosaicos con una suave luz primaveral.En: The sun shone intensely over the Alhambra, illuminating its arches and mosaics with a gentle spring light.Es: Isidro estaba de pie frente a la Puerta del Vino, con la mirada fija en la belleza de los jardines que se extendían más allá.En: Isidro stood in front of the Puerta del Vino, his gaze fixed on the beauty of the gardens that stretched beyond.Es: A su lado, Mariela observaba con tranquilidad las fuentes que corrían con agua clara, pero el pensamiento de Isidro estaba lejos de los paisajes.En: Beside him, Mariela calmly watched the fountains flowing with clear water, but Isidro's thoughts were far from the scenery.Es: Habían viajado desde Sevilla para esta reunión.En: They had traveled from Sevilla for this meeting.Es: Isidro quería reencontrarse con su padre, Esteban, a quien no había visto en años.En: Isidro wanted to reunite with his father, Esteban, whom he hadn't seen in years.Es: Mariela era el puente entre los dos, siempre esperanzada en un futuro más unido.En: Mariela was the bridge between the two, always hopeful for a more united future.Es: El momento había llegado.En: The moment had arrived.Es: Justo detrás de una torre, apareció Esteban, caminando despacio y con una mirada cautelosa.En: Just behind a tower, Esteban appeared, walking slowly with a cautious look.Es: Isidro sintió un nudo en el estómago.En: Isidro felt a knot in his stomach.Es: Las memorias de encuentros pasados pesaban sobre él.En: Memories of past encounters weighed on him.Es: Decidió no dejarse vencer por sus miedos.En: He decided not to let his fears defeat him.Es: Se acercó a su padre y lo saludó con una voz más temblorosa de lo que habría deseado.En: He approached his father and greeted him with a voice more trembling than he would have liked.Es: "Papá, gracias por venir".En: "Dad, thanks for coming."Es: Esteban asintió, su mirada suave pero también distante.En: Esteban nodded, his gaze soft but also distant.Es: "¿Cómo estás, hijo?"En: "How are you, son?"Es: Su voz traía recuerdos, un eco de tiempos mejores.En: His voice brought back memories, an echo of better times.Es: Caminaron juntos por los pasillos de la Alhambra.En: They walked together through the halls of the Alhambra.Es: El lugar, con su arquitectura islámica e intrincados diseños, parecía como un personaje silencioso de la historia, observando y acogiendo esta reconciliación tentativa.En: The place, with its Islamic architecture and intricate designs, felt like a silent character in the story, observing and embracing this tentative reconciliation.Es: Finalmente, se detuvieron frente a una fuente.En: Finally, they stopped in front of a fountain.Es: Las aguas danzaban y la tensión en el aire aumentaba.En: The waters danced and the tension in the air increased.Es: Isidro reunió coraje.En: Isidro gathered courage.Es: "Quiero hablar sobre lo que pasó, papá.En: "I want to talk about what happened, dad.Es: No puedo seguir así".En: I can't go on like this."Es: Esteban lo miró con tristeza.En: Esteban looked at him with sadness.Es: La conversación fue difícil.En: The conversation was difficult.Es: Palabras de viejas heridas salieron a la luz.En: Words of old wounds came to light.Es: La discusión fue intensa, como un choque de corrientes subterráneas.En: The discussion was intense, like a clash of underground currents.Es: Sin embargo, hubo un momento, un instante de pausa, donde la verdad y la vulnerabilidad se manifestaron.En: However, there was a moment, an instant of pause, where truth and vulnerability manifested.Es: Esteban habló por fin, con sinceridad.En: Esteban spoke at last, with sincerity.Es: "Lo siento, Isidro.En: "I'm sorry, Isidro.Es: He cometido errores.En: I've made mistakes.Es: Nunca quise que te alejaras".En: I never wanted you to distance yourself."Es: Aquellas palabras rompieron el hielo que los separaba.En: Those words broke the ice that separated them.Es: Isidro pudo sentir el cambio en su corazón, una libertad nueva.En: Isidro could feel the change in his heart, a new freedom.Es: "Yo también lo siento", respondió.En: "I'm sorry too," he responded.Es: Con la tensión disminuida, continuaron explorando la Alhambra.En: With the tension diminished, they continued exploring the Alhambra.Es: Los mosaicos relucientes y las vibrantes flores parecían reflejar un nuevo comienzo.En: The shimmering mosaics and vibrant flowers seemed to reflect a new beginning.Es: Mariela los miraba, satisfecha, mientras los jardines los envolvían con su paz.En: Mariela watched them, satisfied, while the gardens enveloped them with peace.Es: En el final del día, la familia se encontraba en el Mirador de San Nicolás, contemplando la ciudad de Granada al atardecer.En: At the end of the day, the family found themselves at the Mirador de San Nicolás, contemplating the city of Granada at sunset.Es: Los colores del cielo prometían tiempos mejores.En: The colors of the sky promised better times.Es: Isidro aceptó dejar atrás las quejas del pasado y buscar un futuro lleno de perdón y comprensión.En: Isidro accepted to leave behind the grievances of the past and seek a future full of forgiveness and understanding.Es: La Alhambra había sido testigo de un reencuentro que, más de una vez, parecía imposible.En: The Alhambra had witnessed a reunion that, more than once, seemed impossible.Es: La familia, ahora unida, se alejó con la promesa de que el amor supera cualquier barrera que el tiempo y los errores puedan imponer.En: The family, now united, walked away with the promise that love overcomes any barrier that time and mistakes may impose. Vocabulary Words:the arch: el arcothe mosaic: el mosaicothe gaze: la miradathe garden: el jardínto travel: viajarthe meeting: la reuniónthe bridge: el puenteto be hopeful: tener esperanzathe knot: el nudoto defeat: vencerto greet: saludarthe hallway: el pasillothe design: el diseñothe reconciliation: la reconciliaciónthe fountain: la fuenteto gather (courage): reunir (coraje)to manifest: manifestarthe sincerity: la sinceridadto diminish: disminuirto explore: explorarthe flower: la florthe peace: la pazthe mirador: el miradorthe sunset: el atardecerthe city: la ciudadthe grievance: la quejathe past: el pasadothe forgiveness: el perdónthe understanding: la comprensiónthe barrier: la barrera

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mystery at the Museum: A Tale of Curiosity and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe hi ha una emoció especial aquella primavera.En: At the Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, there is a special excitement this spring.Ca: El sol il·lumina els vidres del museu i els estudiants riuen mentre observen les exposicions.En: The sun illuminates the museum's glass, and the students laugh as they observe the exhibitions.Ca: Entre ells hi ha l'Adrià, un noi curiós que sempre busca veure més enllà del que hi ha a simple vista.En: Among them is Adrià, a curious boy who always seeks to see beyond what is immediately visible.Ca: Al seu costat, Cinta, la seva amiga inseparable, es mou amb agilitat entre les vitrines, fent broma sobre com seria jugar a ser detectius en un lloc així.En: Beside him, Cinta, his inseparable friend, moves nimbly between the display cases, joking about how it would be to play detectives in such a place.Ca: De sobte, una notícia inquietant recorre el museu: un artefacte antic ha desaparegut.En: Suddenly, a troubling news spreads throughout the museum: an ancient artifact has disappeared.Ca: "M'hi jugaria el que fos que no és un error", murmura l'Adrià a Cinta.En: "I'd bet anything it's not a mistake," murmurs Adrià to Cinta.Ca: Ells s'apropen a Pere, el curador del museu.En: They approach Pere, the curator of the museum.Ca: Pere està una mica atabalat, intentant calmar els ànims dels visitants.En: Pere seems a bit flustered, trying to calm the visitors down.Ca: Per a ell, la desaparició només pot ser un error tècnic.En: To him, the disappearance could only be a technical error.Ca: Però l'Adrià no està convençut.En: But Adrià is not convinced.Ca: Ell ho explica a Pere, però Pere sembla pensar que només és un noi amb molta imaginació.En: He explains this to Pere, but Pere seems to think he is just a boy with a vivid imagination.Ca: "No t'ho prenguis malament, Adrià.En: "Don't take it the wrong way, Adrià.Ca: Avui ha estat un dia caòtic", diu Pere amb un somriure nerviós.En: It's been a chaotic day," says Pere with a nervous smile.Ca: L'Adrià i la Cinta decideixen investigar pel seu compte.En: Adrià and Cinta decide to investigate on their own.Ca: Mentre els alts i baixos de les veus d'altres estudiants ressonen per les galeries, es mouen sigil·losament cap al soterrani del museu, buscant on els podria portar alguna pista.En: As the highs and lows of voices from other students echo through the galleries, they move stealthily towards the museum's basement, searching for any clues that might lead them somewhere.Ca: Al fons del passadís, descobreixen una porta mig amagada.En: At the end of the corridor, they discover a half-hidden door.Ca: Endinsant-se amb cautela, l'escena que troben davant seus és sorprenent.En: Entering cautiously, the scene they find before them is surprising.Ca: Una habitació plena de fòssils, maquetes oblidades i l'artefacte desaparegut!En: A room full of fossils, forgotten models, and the missing artifact!Ca: Està amagat darrere d'altres objectes.En: It's hidden behind other objects.Ca: "Ho sabia!En: "I knew it!"Ca: ", l'Adrià exclama, amb el cor bategant de l'emoció.En: Adrià exclaims, his heart beating with excitement.Ca: "Què fem ara?En: "What do we do now?"Ca: ", pregunta Cinta, els ulls esbatanats per la sorpresa.En: asks Cinta, her eyes wide with surprise.Ca: Tornant a buscar Pere, el convencen per seguir-los.En: Returning to find Pere, they convince him to follow them.Ca: Quan el curador veu l'artefacte, queda bocabadat.En: When the curator sees the artifact, he is dumbfounded.Ca: "Com ho heu trobat?En: "How did you find it?"Ca: ", els pregunta, incrèdul però també orgullós.En: he asks, incredulous but also proud.Ca: "Només calia observar una mica més", respon l'Adrià somrient.En: "It only took a little more observation," responds Adrià, smiling.Ca: Amb l'artefacte al seu lloc, els responsables del museu respiren alleujats.En: With the artifact back in place, the museum officials breathe a sigh of relief.Ca: Pere promet supervisar més de prop aquestes zones oblidades del museu.En: Pere promises to supervise these forgotten areas of the museum more closely.Ca: L'aventura per a l'Adrià i la Cinta acaba amb un reconeixement inesperat.En: The adventure for Adrià and Cinta ends with unexpected recognition.Ca: Més enllà de la recerca, l'Adrià s'adona de l'impacte que poden tenir el seu entusiasme i determinació.En: Beyond the search, Adrià realizes the impact that his enthusiasm and determination can have.Ca: Ara sap que, tot i els reptes, la insistència i l'observació poden portar-lògic veritable davant la llum.En: Now he knows that despite the challenges, persistence and observation can bring truth to light.Ca: I amb un cop d'ull es troba amb la mirada còmplice de Cinta, agraint que no ho hauria pogut fer sense ella.En: And with a glance, he meets the understanding gaze of Cinta, grateful that he couldn't have done it without her. Vocabulary Words:basement: el soterraniartifact: l'artefactecurator: el curadordisplay case: la vitrinaexhibition: l'exposicióerror: l'errorrecognition: el reconeixementdetermination: la determinaciócurious: curiós/curiosaflustered: atabalat/atabaladastealthily: sigil·losamenthalf-hidden: mig amagat/amaganimbly: amb agilitatmurmur: murmurarecho: ressonarunexpected: inesperat/inesperadachaotic: caòtic/caòticatroubling: inquietantdumbfounded: bocabadat/bocabadaforgotten: oblidat/oblidadaobservation: l'observaciópersistent: insistent/persistentapproach: apropar-secaress: la caríciaimpact: l'impacteilluminate: il·luminarartifacts: els artefactesinsistence: la insistènciacorridor: el passadíssupervise: supervisar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Bonds Beyond Ballots: Navigating Change in Catalonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de la primavera escalfa suaument la petita vila catalana.En: The spring sun gently warms the small catalana village.Ca: Els ocells canten mentre Jordi camina pels carrers de llambordes, dirigint-se cap al local electoral.En: Birds sing as Jordi walks along the cobblestone streets, heading toward the polling station.Ca: És un edifici històric, ple de records i alhora ple de futur.En: It is a historic building, full of memories but also full of the future.Ca: Les pancartes de colors alegren l'entrada, mentre els ciutadans es disposen a votar.En: Colorful banners brighten the entrance as citizens prepare to vote.Ca: Davant la porta, Jordi troba Mercè, la seva amiga de tota la vida.En: In front of the door, Jordi finds Mercè, his lifelong friend.Ca: Mercè està remenant el seu mòbil amb un gest inquiet, i somriu lleument en veure Jordi.En: Mercè is fiddling with her phone with an anxious gesture, and she smiles slightly upon seeing Jordi.Ca: Ell s'atura uns segons, sospirant.En: He pauses for a few seconds, sighing.Ca: Sap que aquesta trobada portarà una conversa intensa.En: He knows this encounter will lead to an intense conversation.Ca: "Bon dia, Mercè," diu Jordi, intentant mantenir el to alegre.En: "Good morning, Mercè," says Jordi, trying to keep a cheerful tone.Ca: "Bon dia, Jordi," respon ella, amb el mateix somriure forçat.En: "Good morning, Jordi," she replies, with the same forced smile.Ca: "Avui és un dia important, no?En: "Today is an important day, isn't it?"Ca: ""Sí, necessitem canvi, però també estabilitat," comenta Jordi, amb la mirada cap a les persones que entren i surten del local.En: "Yes, we need change, but also stability," comments Jordi, looking at the people coming in and out of the polling station.Ca: Mercè es mossega el llavi per contenir les seves paraules.En: Mercè bites her lip to hold back her words.Ca: "No podem avançar sense canviar, Jordi.En: "We can't move forward without changing, Jordi.Ca: És per això que estic aquí.En: That's why I'm here."Ca: "Jordi assenteix, entenen el punt de vista de Mercè, però també sentint la seva pròpia convicció.En: Jordi nods, understanding Mercè's point of view but also feeling his own conviction.Ca: "Mercè, sempre he valorat com hem mantingut aquesta vila.En: "Mercè, I've always valued how we have maintained this village.Ca: Les tradicions mantenen la nostra identitat.En: Traditions keep our identity."Ca: "Ella exhala profondament, frustrada.En: She exhales deeply, frustrated.Ca: "No podem viure només del passat, Jordi.En: "We can't live only from the past, Jordi.Ca: El món ha canviat, i ho hem de fer també.En: The world has changed, and we must too."Ca: "El silenci es fa dens entre els dos amics.En: Silence becomes heavy between the two friends.Ca: Jordi decideix parlar del seu pare, un home que havia lluitat per mantenir la terra i la seva herència.En: Jordi decides to talk about his father, a man who had fought to preserve the land and his heritage.Ca: "El meu pare sempre deia que el canvi havia de ser amb consideració i respecte per al que tenim.En: "My father always said that change had to be with consideration and respect for what we have."Ca: "Mercè mira a Jordi, veient l'homes que s'ha convertit.En: Mercè looks at Jordi, seeing the man he has become.Ca: "Jordi, la meva passió per canviar-ho tot ve de voler un futur millor per als nostres fills, per a tothom.En: "Jordi, my passion for changing everything comes from wanting a better future for our children, for everyone."Ca: "La conversa s'intensifica, i Mercè finalment qüestiona: "Creus que la nostra amistat pot sobreviure a tot això?En: The conversation intensifies, and Mercè finally questions: "Do you think our friendship can survive all this?"Ca: "Jordi, amb el cor en un puny, diu: "Mercè, hem tingut massa records junts.En: Jordi, with his heart in his throat, says, "Mercè, we've had too many memories together.Ca: No podem deixar que això ens separi.En: We can't let this separate us."Ca: "Després d'un moment de reflexió, Mercè somriu, amb la seva calidesa habitual tornant a aflorar.En: After a moment of reflection, Mercè smiles, her usual warmth resurfacing.Ca: "Què tal si treballem junts en un projecte comunitari?En: "How about we work together on a community project?Ca: Potser podem trobar una manera d'unir el millor del passat i el futur.En: Maybe we can find a way to unite the best of the past and the future."Ca: "Jordi, alleujat, respon: "Sí, m'agradaria molt, Mercè.En: Jordi, relieved, replies, "Yes, I would really like that, Mercè.Ca: Potser aquest és el canvi que necessitem.En: Maybe that's the change we need."Ca: "Es miren als ulls, amb renovada esperança.En: They look each other in the eye, with renewed hope.Ca: Al sortir del local electoral, caminen costat a costat, amb la promesa de mantenir la seva amistat per sobre de les diferències polítiques.En: As they leave the polling station, they walk side by side, with the promise to keep their friendship above political differences.Ca: El sol brilla més fort, i un nou sentit de compromís floreix entre ells, com les flors de primavera.En: The sun shines brighter, and a new sense of commitment blooms between them, like the spring flowers. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe village: la vilathe street: el carrerthe polling station: el local electoralthe banner: la pancartathe citizen: el ciutadàthe gesture: el gestthe lip: el llavithe silence: el silencithe friendship: l'amistatthe world: el mónthe change: el canvithe tradition: la tradicióthe identity: la identitatthe memory: el recordthe heritage: l'herènciathe future: el futurthe encounter: la trobadathe consideration: la consideracióthe respect: el respectethe conversation: la conversathe father: el parethe child: el fillthe hope: l'esperançathe commitment: el compromísthe project: el projectethe past: el passatthe flower: la florthe change: el canvithe warmth: la calidesa

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Spring Secrets: Siblings Rediscover Bond Over Coffee Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi eső finoman kopogott az Andrássy úti kávézó nagy ablakain.En: The spring rain gently tapped against the large windows of the café on Andrássy Avenue.Hu: A kávé illata betöltötte a teret, a magas párkányokról kilátás nyílt a történelmi sugárútra, ahol az emberek siettek dolgaik után.En: The aroma of coffee filled the space, offering views of the historic boulevard where people hurried about their business.Hu: Levente a sarokban ült, kezében egy kávéscsészével, és a bejáratot figyelte.En: Levente sat in the corner with a coffee cup in hand, watching the entrance.Hu: Hamarosan megérkezett Eszter, vibráló mosollyal az arcán és egy kis táskával a vállán.En: Soon, Eszter arrived, a vibrant smile on her face and a small bag on her shoulder.Hu: "Szervusz, Levente," mondta Eszter, könnyedén letelepedve az asztalhoz.En: "Hello, Levente," said Eszter, settling easily at the table.Hu: "Örülök, hogy sikerült találkoznunk.En: "I'm glad we managed to meet."Hu: ""Én is," felelte Levente, hangjában feszültséggel.En: "So am I," replied Levente, tension in his voice.Hu: Az utolsó események nehezek voltak, a családi ház eladása különösen súlyos kérdéseket vetett fel.En: The recent events had been difficult, particularly the sale of the family house, which raised significant questions.Hu: Eszter megrendelt egy cappuccinót, és élvezettel nézte a kávézó zaját.En: Eszter ordered a cappuccino and watched the café's hustle with pleasure.Hu: A baristák serényen dolgoztak a gőz alatt, a csészék csendben koccanva találkoztak a fa pulttal.En: The baristas worked diligently under the steam, cups quietly clinking against the wooden counter.Hu: "Spring van, itt az ideje az új kezdéseknek," mondta Eszter, próbálva megtörni a csendet.En: "It's spring, time for new beginnings," Eszter said, trying to break the silence.Hu: "Új kezdések," ismételte Levente tűnődve.En: "New beginnings," Levente echoed pensively.Hu: "Én csak azt akartam, hogy rendben legyél anyagilag a ház után.En: "I just wanted you to be financially okay after the house."Hu: ""Jól vagyok," mosolygott Eszter bátorítóan.En: "I'm fine," Eszter smiled encouragingly.Hu: "De amire igazán szükségem van, hogy újra közel érezzem magam hozzád.En: "But what I really need is to feel close to you again."Hu: "Levente bólintott, szíve azonban kettészakadt a múlt emlékeitől.En: Levente nodded, but his heart was torn by memories of the past.Hu: Gyermekkori viták és félreértések sorjáztak az emlékezetében.En: Childhood arguments and misunderstandings crowded his memory.Hu: "Eszter," kezdte óvatosan, "mindig azt hittem.En: "Eszter," he began cautiously, "I always thought...Hu: azt hittem, téged okoltalak a szüleink válása miatt.En: I thought I blamed you for our parents' divorce."Hu: "Eszter szeme elkerekedett.En: Eszter's eyes widened.Hu: "Nem tudtam ezt.En: "I didn't know that.Hu: Én mindig úgy éreztem, te fogtál egy távolságot, és nem értettem, miért.En: I always felt you kept a distance, and I didn't understand why."Hu: "Csend telepedett rájuk.En: Silence settled over them.Hu: A kávézó zaja háttérként szolgált, miközben felidézték a régi emlékeket.En: The café noise served as background as they recalled old memories.Hu: A múlt sebei lassan felszínre kerültek, egy rejtett titok is feltárult.En: Slowly, the wounds of the past surfaced, revealing a hidden secret.Hu: "Szeretnél egy nagy titkot hallani?En: "Would you like to hear a big secret?"Hu: " kérdezte Eszter halkan.En: Eszter asked quietly.Hu: "Azért váltak el, mert apa külföldön talált munkát, és anya nem akarta elhagyni Budapestet.En: "They divorced because dad found a job abroad, and mom didn't want to leave Budapest."Hu: "Levente meglepődött.En: Levente was surprised.Hu: A puzzle darabjai a helyére kerültek.En: The puzzle pieces fell into place.Hu: Az igazság más megvilágításba helyezte a családi helyzetet.En: The truth shed new light on the family situation.Hu: "Mindig is azt hittem, más oka van," vallotta be Levente.En: "I always thought there was another reason," Levente admitted.Hu: "Talán így jobban megértem, miért történt.En: "Perhaps now I better understand why it happened."Hu: "A találkozó végére a feszültség enyhült.En: By the end of the meeting, the tension had eased.Hu: Egymás szemébe nézve, érezték, hogy a múlt fájdalmai új alapot teremtenek kettőjük között.En: Looking into each other's eyes, they felt the past pains laying the foundation for their relationship.Hu: A megbékélés első jelei bontakoztak ki, és mindketten látták a jelentőségét az újrakezdésnek.En: Signs of reconciliation emerged, and both saw the significance of starting anew.Hu: "Mit szólna ahhoz, ha többször találkoznánk?En: "How about if we meet more often?"Hu: " javasolta Levente bátortalanul.En: Levente suggested timidly.Hu: "Örömmel," mosolygott Eszter, kezét bátyja kezére téve.En: "With pleasure," smiled Eszter, placing her hand on her brother's.Hu: "Kezdhetjük itt, a kávézónkban.En: "We can start here, in our café."Hu: "És így, a tavasz első napjain, Levente megtanult megnyílni a testvéri érzéseknek, míg Eszter újraértékelte a gyakorlatias kapcsolódások értékét.En: And so, in the first days of spring, Levente learned to open up to sibling feelings, while Eszter reassessed the value of practical connections.Hu: A család története egy új fejezettel gazdagodott, és a testvéri kötelék újra szorosabbá vált.En: The family story was enriched with a new chapter, and the sibling bond became closer again. Vocabulary Words:gently: finomanhistoric: történelmivibrant: vibrálótension: feszültségparticularly: különösendiligently: serényenpensively: tűnődveencouragingly: bátorítóancautiously: óvatosanblamed: okoltalakwidened: elkerekedettsettled: telepedettrecall: felidéztéksurfaced: felszínre kerültekhidden: rejtettsecret: titoksurprised: meglepődöttpuzzle: puzzleadmitted: vallotta beeased: enyhültpain: fájdalmaireconciliation: megbékéléstimidly: bátortalanulpleasure: örömmelsibling: testvériconnections: kapcsolódásokenriched: gazdagodottbond: kötelékchapter: fejezettelunfolding: bontakoztak

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: An Artistic Revival: Bram's Journey to Balance and Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het levendige hart van Amsterdam stond een modern kantoorgebouw.En: In the vibrant heart of Amsterdam stood a modern office building.Nl: Grote ramen lieten het zonlicht binnen, dat danste over de elegante houten vloeren.En: Large windows let in the sunlight, which danced over the elegant wooden floors.Nl: Het was lente en de stad bloeide op.En: It was spring and the city was coming to life.Nl: In een hoek van het kantoor zat Bram, een toegewijde projectmanager, verzonken in zijn werk.En: In a corner of the office sat Bram, a dedicated project manager, absorbed in his work.Nl: Bram was goed in zijn werk.En: Bram was good at his job.Nl: Maar diep vanbinnen verlangde hij naar iets meer.En: But deep inside, he longed for something more.Nl: Een creatieve vonk, een verbinding met zijn artistieke verleden.En: A creative spark, a connection to his artistic past.Nl: Zijn bureau stond vol met documenten die zijn aandacht vroegen, maar vandaag dachten zijn gedachten aan iets anders.En: His desk was filled with documents demanding his attention, but today his thoughts drifted elsewhere.Nl: Iets dat hij bijna was vergeten: het aanstaande schoolreünie.En: Something he had almost forgotten: the upcoming school reunion.Nl: Naast hem zat Maaike, zijn enthousiaste collega.En: Next to him sat Maaike, his enthusiastic colleague.Nl: Ze was altijd vrolijk en had dezelfde universiteit als Bram bezocht.En: She was always cheerful and had attended the same university as Bram.Nl: "Bram, we moesten echt beginnen met de planning voor de reünie," zei ze opgewekt.En: "Bram, we really should start planning the reunion," she said cheerfully.Nl: Haar ogen glommen van opwinding.En: Her eyes shone with excitement.Nl: Bram glimlachte flauw.En: Bram smiled faintly.Nl: De reünie klonk als een heerlijke ontsnapping van zijn drukke werkleven.En: The reunion sounded like a delightful escape from his busy work life.Nl: Maar de stapel dossiers op zijn bureau herinnerde hem eraan dat hij weinig tijd had voor iets anders dan werk.En: But the pile of files on his desk reminded him that he had little time for anything but work.Nl: De spanning groeide in hem.En: The pressure inside him grew.Nl: Hoe kon hij Maaike helpen als hij nauwelijks tijd had om te ademen?En: How could he help Maaike when he barely had time to breathe?Nl: Terwijl ze samen in het café van de universiteit zaten, met uitzicht op de oude gebouwen en de kabbelende kanalen, voelde Bram de druk toenemen.En: As they sat together in the university café, with a view of the old buildings and the gently flowing canals, Bram felt the pressure increase.Nl: Hij wilde zijn oude vrienden zien, zijn artistieke kant weer voelen, maar de werkverplichtingen hielden hem tegen.En: He wanted to see his old friends, feel his artistic side again, but his work commitments held him back.Nl: "Wat als we iets creatiefs met de reünie doen?"En: "What if we do something creative with the reunion?"Nl: suggereerde Maaike opeens.En: Maaike suddenly suggested.Nl: "Misschien kun je je kunst erbij betrekken?"En: "Maybe you can incorporate your art?"Nl: Bram keek verbaasd op.En: Bram looked up in surprise.Nl: Was dat mogelijk?En: Was that possible?Nl: Kon hij zijn werk en zijn passie verenigen?En: Could he combine his work and his passion?Nl: Het idee maakte iets in hem los.En: The idea sparked something inside him.Nl: Een vonkje hoop, een kans.En: A glimmer of hope, a chance.Nl: En zo begon hun plan.En: And so their plan began.Nl: Bram hielp Maaike met het creatief invullen van de reünie.En: Bram helped Maaike creatively organize the reunion.Nl: Ze zouden een galerie opzetten met de kunstwerken van oud-studenten.En: They would set up a gallery with artworks from former students.Nl: Het idee maakte Bram enthousiast.En: The idea made Bram excited.Nl: De reünieavond was een succes.En: The reunion evening was a success.Nl: Oude vrienden, gelach en kunst vulden de ruimte.En: Old friends, laughter, and art filled the space.Nl: Bram vond zijn evenwicht.En: Bram found his balance.Nl: Zijn verlangen naar creativiteit en zijn professionele leven smolten samen.En: His yearning for creativity and his professional life merged.Nl: Het was een begin van een nieuw hoofdstuk voor Bram.En: It was the beginning of a new chapter for Bram.Nl: Hij begreep nu dat dromen en verantwoordelijkheden samen konden gaan.En: He now understood that dreams and responsibilities could coexist.Nl: Dankzij Maaike was hij niet langer alleen een projectmanager, maar ook een kunstenaar.En: Thanks to Maaike, he was no longer just a project manager, but also an artist.Nl: De lente in Amsterdam was nog nooit zo mooi geweest.En: Spring in Amsterdam had never been more beautiful. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: levendigemodern: moderndedicated: toegewijdespark: vonkartistic: artistiekeglimmer: vonkjegallery: galerieexcitement: opwindingpressure: drukcommitments: werkverplichtingenincorporate: betrekkenmerge: smoltenchapter: hoofdstukresponsibilities: verantwoordelijkhedenelegant: eleganteattention: aandachtdrifted: dachtenattended: bezochtenthusiastic: enthousiastecheerful: vrolijkescaped: ontsnappingfiles: dossiersbreathe: ademencommitments: verplichtingensuggested: suggereerdeenvision: invullenartworks: kunstwerkensuccess: succesyearning: verlangenbalance: evenwicht

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Balance: Núria's Journey to Career Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La primavera havia arribat a la ciutat, i l'oficina resplendia amb la llum clara que entrava per les finestres grans.En: Spring had arrived in the city, and the office gleamed with the clear light streaming through the large windows.Ca: Les plantes als escriptoris estaven més verdes que mai, i el perfum lleuger de les flors del carrer s'escolava dins.En: The plants on the desks were greener than ever, and the light scent of flowers from the street wafted in.Ca: Era un dia especial per a Núria.En: It was a special day for Núria.Ca: Avui, tenia la seva revisió anual de rendiment amb Pau, el seu encarregat.En: Today, she had her annual performance review with Pau, her supervisor.Ca: Núria havia estat treballant intensament.En: Núria had been working intensely.Ca: Volia demostrar que era capaç i mereixia un ascens.En: She wanted to prove that she was capable and deserved a promotion.Ca: Tots al despatx sabien que Núria era molt ambiciosa, però també que aquest afany li prenia molta energia.En: Everyone in the office knew that Núria was very ambitious, but they also knew that this drive took a lot of energy from her.Ca: Les seves estones de descans eren poques, i sovint quedava fins tard per assegurar-se que tot estava perfectament.En: Her breaks were few, and she often stayed late to ensure everything was perfect.Ca: A vegades, aquest ritme afectava la seva relació amb els companys de feina.En: Sometimes, this pace affected her relationship with her coworkers.Ca: Pau, assegut darrere de la seva taula, revisava les notes.En: Pau, seated behind his desk, was reviewing the notes.Ca: Ell era un home experimentat i sabia veure més enllà de les xifres i les estadístiques.En: He was an experienced man and knew how to see beyond the numbers and statistics.Ca: Valorava el treball en equip i la lleialtat, i veia en Núria un potencial molt gran.En: He valued teamwork and loyalty and saw a lot of potential in Núria.Ca: Però també estava preocupat.En: But he was also worried.Ca: Notava que Núria es posava molt pressió a si mateixa.En: He noticed that Núria was putting a lot of pressure on herself.Ca: Quan Núria va entrar al despatx, Pau la va rebre amb un somriure.En: When Núria entered the office, Pau greeted her with a smile.Ca: "Hola, Núria.En: "Hello, Núria.Ca: Com et trobes avui?En: How are you feeling today?"Ca: ""Una mica nerviosa, per ser sincer," va admetre Núria, un somriure tènue als llavis.En: "A bit nervous, to be honest," Núria admitted, a faint smile on her lips.Ca: "Tranquil·la, només parlarem del que has aconseguit i del que podem millorar.En: "Relax, we're just going to discuss what you've accomplished and what we can improve."Ca: " Pau la va convidar a seure.En: Pau invited her to sit.Ca: Van parlar dels seus èxits: projectes completats, objectius assolits.En: They talked about her achievements: completed projects, goals reached.Ca: Pau va felicitar a Núria pel seu compromís, però també li va preguntar sobre el seu benestar.En: Pau congratulated Núria on her commitment but also asked about her well-being.Ca: "Com et sents realment, Núria?En: "How do you really feel, Núria?"Ca: "Núria es va endurir en el seient.En: Núria stiffened in her seat.Ca: Aquí estava el moment de la veritat, el punt culminant de la reunió.En: Here was the moment of truth, the pinnacle of the meeting.Ca: Podia seguir insistint en els seus èxits o ser sincera.En: She could continue to insist on her achievements or be honest.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va sospirar.En: She took a deep breath and sighed.Ca: "Perdona, Pau.En: "Sorry, Pau.Ca: La veritat és que em sento molt estressada.En: The truth is, I feel very stressed.Ca: Vull pujar de nivell, però alhora em fa por no poder aguantar aquest ritme sense esclatar.En: I want to move up, but at the same time, I'm afraid I can't keep up this pace without burning out."Ca: "Pau va assentir comprensivament.En: Pau nodded understandingly.Ca: "Això és normal, i estic contenta que ho comparteixis amb mi.En: "That's normal, and I'm glad you're sharing this with me.Ca: T'he observat, i crec que podem treballar junts en això.En: I've been watching you, and I think we can work on this together."Ca: "Aquella frase va ser un alleujament per a Núria.En: That sentence was a relief for Núria.Ca: Pau va proposar una mena de mentoria.En: Pau proposed a kind of mentorship.Ca: "Puc ajudar-te a trobar un equilibri, guiar-te en com gestionar les teves tasques sense deixar que afectin massa el teu dia a dia.En: "I can help you find a balance, guide you in how to manage your tasks without letting them affect your daily life too much."Ca: "Núria va assentir, sentint una nova energia dins d'ella mateixa.En: Núria nodded, feeling a new energy within her.Ca: Aquest era el canvi que necessitava.En: This was the change she needed.Ca: Aprendria a equilibrar l'ambició amb el benestar personal, i aquest pas la prepararia millor per un futur encara més prometedor.En: She would learn to balance ambition with personal well-being, and this step would prepare her better for an even more promising future.Ca: En sortir del despatx de Pau, un raig de sol primaveral li va escalfar la cara.En: As she left Pau's office, a beam of spring sunlight warmed her face.Ca: Era un nou començament, i Núria se sentia segura que podia assolir els seus somnis sense sacrificar-se pel camí.En: It was a new beginning, and Núria felt confident she could achieve her dreams without sacrificing herself along the way.Ca: Amb un renovat sentit de propòsit, va tornar al seu lloc de treball, sabent que ara podria treballar millor amb el suport d'en Pau i del seu equip.En: With a renewed sense of purpose, she returned to her workstation, knowing that she could now work better with the support of Pau and her team. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe office: l'oficinato gleam: resplendirthe window: la finestrathe plant: la plantathe desk: l'escriptorithe scent: el perfumto waft: escolar-sethe performance review: la revisió de rendimentthe supervisor: l'encarregatambitious: ambiciosato insist: insistirthe break: l'estona de descansto achieve: aconseguirto congratulate: felicitarthe achievement: l'èxitto be capable: ser capaçto prove: demostrarto notice: notarthe potential: el potencialthe teamwork: el treball en equipthe loyalty: la lleialtatthe truth: la veritatto sigh: sospirarto burn out: esclatarto guide: guiarthe balance: l'equilibrito propose: proposarthe mentorship: la mentoriato prepare: preparar

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Choosing Family: A Dad's Journey from Career to Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Erik satt vid sitt skrivbord med utsikt över stadens silhuett.En: Erik sat at his desk with a view over the city's skyline.Sv: Vårsolens sken föll in genom fönstren, men Erik kände sig tung inombords.En: The spring sun's rays streamed through the windows, but Erik felt heavy inside.Sv: Han hade nyligen gått igenom en skilsmässa och fann sig nu ensam med sin lilla dotter Emma.En: He had recently gone through a divorce and now found himself alone with his little daughter Emma.Sv: Varje dag började på samma sätt.En: Each day started the same way.Sv: Väckarklockan ringde tidigt, och Erik skyndade sig att få Emma redo för dagis innan han rusade till kontoret.En: The alarm clock rang early, and Erik hurried to get Emma ready for daycare before rushing to the office.Sv: Arbetet krävde mycket av honom, och nyligen hade han hört rykten om en möjlig befordran.En: Work demanded a lot from him, and recently he had heard rumors of a possible promotion.Sv: Men det fyllde Erik med oro.En: But it filled Erik with anxiety.Sv: Hur skulle han kunna hantera både arbetet och sin viktiga roll som förälder?En: How would he be able to manage both work and his important role as a parent?Sv: Maja, hans kollega, hade lagt märke till Erik.En: Maja, his colleague, had noticed Erik.Sv: Hon såg hur han kämpade, såg hans trötthet.En: She saw how he struggled, saw his fatigue.Sv: De brukade ta en kaffe tillsammans på eftermiddagen, där Maja alltid frågade hur det var med honom.En: They used to have coffee together in the afternoon, where Maja always asked how he was doing.Sv: "Erik, du vet att om du behöver hjälp, kan du alltid räkna med mig", sade Maja mjukt en dag.En: "Erik, you know that if you need help, you can always count on me," said Maja gently one day.Sv: Erik log svagt.En: Erik smiled faintly.Sv: "Tack, Maja.En: "Thank you, Maja.Sv: Jag vet inte vad jag skulle göra utan dig", svarade han.En: I don't know what I would do without you," he replied.Sv: En dag inleddes ett viktigt möte, ett av de möten där Erik ville visa vad han kunde för att öka sina chanser till befordran.En: One day, an important meeting began, one of those meetings where Erik wanted to show what he could do to increase his chances for a promotion.Sv: Men mitt under mötet vibrerade hans telefon.En: But in the middle of the meeting, his phone vibrated.Sv: Det var ett samtal från Emmas skola.En: It was a call from Emma's school.Sv: Hjärtat stod stilla ett ögonblick.En: His heart stood still for a moment.Sv: Vad hade hänt?En: What had happened?Sv: Han reste sig långsamt, ursäktade sig till sin chef och kollegor.En: He rose slowly and excused himself to his boss and colleagues.Sv: "Nästa gång", tänkte han.En: "Next time," he thought.Sv: Men för Erik fanns inget val.En: But for Erik there was no choice.Sv: Hans dotter behövde honom.En: His daughter needed him.Sv: Maja förstod situationen och följde Erik ut.En: Maja understood the situation and followed Erik out.Sv: "Gå, jag tar hand om jobbet här.En: "Go, I'll take care of the work here.Sv: Oroa dig inte", sade hon förstående.En: Don't worry," she said understandingly.Sv: Erik skyndade sig till skolan.En: Erik hurried to the school.Sv: På vägen dit tänkte han på hur han hade prioriterat.En: On the way, he thought about how he had prioritized.Sv: För första gången kände han att han gjorde rätt val.En: For the first time, he felt that he was making the right choice.Sv: Emma var viktigast.En: Emma was the most important.Sv: När han kom hem sent den kvällen kände han både lättnad och tacksamhet.En: When he came home late that evening, he felt both relief and gratitude.Sv: Nästa dag, när Erik kom tillbaka till kontoret, fann han ett litet kort på sitt skrivbord.En: The next day, when Erik returned to the office, he found a small card on his desk.Sv: Det var från Maja.En: It was from Maja.Sv: "Bra val, Erik.En: "Good choice, Erik.Sv: Du gjorde det rätta."En: You did the right thing."Sv: Erik visste att han kunde lita på sina kollegor och vänner.En: Erik knew he could rely on his colleagues and friends.Sv: Han behövde inte bära allt själv.En: He didn't need to carry everything himself.Sv: Han insåg att det var okej att be om hjälp ibland.En: He realized that it was okay to ask for help sometimes.Sv: De, liksom Maja, stod villigt redo att stödja honom.En: They, like Maja, stood willingly ready to support him.Sv: Och även om befordran kunde vänta, hade Erik upptäckt något mycket mer värdefullt: vikten av att vara en närvarande och kärleksfull pappa.En: And even though the promotion could wait, Erik had discovered something much more valuable: the importance of being a present and loving dad.Sv: Skuggorna från hans gamla liv började långsamt ge vika för ett nytt kapitel, fullt av hopp och stöd.En: The shadows from his old life slowly began to give way to a new chapter, full of hope and support. Vocabulary Words:skyline: silhuettrays: skendesk: skrivbordheavy: tungdivorce: skilsmässaalarm clock: väckarklockahurried: skyndaderumors: ryktenanxiety: oromanage: hanterafatigue: trötthetgently: mjuktfaintly: svagtvibrated: vibreradeexcused: ursäktadepriority: prioriteratrelief: lättnadgratitude: tacksamhetrely: litachoice: valsupport: stödvaluable: värdefulltpresent: närvarandeloving: kärleksfullshadows: skuggornachapter: kapitelexcused: ursäktadeunderstandingly: förståendestood still: stod stillacarried: bar

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Braving Oslo's Spring: Sibling Bonding Amidst Family Turmoil Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte varmt inn gjennom de høye vinduene i kjøkkenet hos Lars.En: The sun shone warmly through the tall windows in Lars' kitchen.No: Det var en typisk vårdag i Oslo.En: It was a typical spring day in Oslo.No: Trærne utenfor huset hadde fått friske, grønne blader.En: The trees outside the house had sprouted fresh, green leaves.No: Gaten var stille, men lyden av barn som lekte med små flagg fra dagen før kunne høres fra avstand.En: The street was quiet, but the sound of children playing with small flags from the day before could be heard from a distance.No: Det var dagen etter 17. mai, Grunnlovsdagen, en dag fylt med glede.En: It was the day after 17. mai, Constitution Day, a day filled with joy.No: Men for Lars og Ingrid lå en tung sky over denne våren.En: But for Lars and Ingrid, a heavy cloud hung over this spring.No: Ingrid dukket opp i døråpningen.En: Ingrid appeared in the doorway.No: Hun var alltid drømmeren, konstant med tankene et annet sted.En: She was always the dreamer, constantly with her thoughts elsewhere.No: Men i dag var hun annerledes.En: But today she was different.No: Hennes øyne var triste, og hun bar tyngden av foreldrenes separasjon på sine skuldre.En: Her eyes were sad, and she bore the weight of their parents' separation on her shoulders.No: Lars, hennes eldre bror, var allerede ved kjøkkenbordet, med ferskbrygget kaffe og nybakt brød.En: Lars, her older brother, was already at the kitchen table with freshly brewed coffee and freshly baked bread.No: "God morgen, Ingrid," sa Lars stille.En: "Good morning, Ingrid," said Lars quietly.No: Han visste hun hadde det vanskelig.En: He knew she was having a hard time.No: "Vil du ha noe?"En: "Would you like something?"No: "Ja, takk," svarte hun, og satte seg ned.En: "Yes, please," she replied, and sat down.No: Kjøkkenet var fylt med en varm duft av nybakt brød.En: The kitchen was filled with the warm scent of freshly baked bread.No: Det var et sted for trygghet, men i dag føltes det ikke slik for Ingrid.En: It was a place of safety, but today it didn't feel that way for Ingrid.No: "Hvordan har du det?" spurte Lars, mens han helte kaffe til henne.En: "How are you?" asked Lars, as he poured her coffee.No: "Jeg vet ikke," svarte Ingrid ærlig.En: "I don't know," Ingrid replied honestly.No: "Alt føles så opprørt.En: "Everything feels so unsettled.No: Jeg bare lurer på hva som skjer med oss nå."En: I just wonder what will happen to us now."No: Lars var stille et øyeblikk.En: Lars was silent for a moment.No: Han så ut på de grønne trærne utenfor og hørte barnelek og latter i bakgrunnen.En: He looked out at the green trees outside and heard children playing and laughing in the background.No: Han ønsket desperat å beskytte Ingrid, men visste at han måtte være ærlig med henne først.En: He desperately wanted to protect Ingrid, but knew he had to be honest with her first.No: "Ingrid," begynte han, "det er vanskelig for meg også.En: "Ingrid," he began, "it's hard for me too.No: Jeg er også redd.En: I'm also scared.No: Men vi er sammen i dette.En: But we're in this together.No: Uansett hva som skjer med mamma og pappa, så har vi hverandre."En: No matter what happens with mom and dad, we have each other."No: Ingrid, som hadde holdt tårene tilbake, begynte å gråte.En: Ingrid, who had been holding back tears, began to cry.No: "Jeg føler meg så alene," sa hun, stemmen brøt.En: "I feel so alone," she said, her voice breaking.No: Lars reiste seg og la armen rundt henne.En: Lars stood up and put his arm around her.No: "Du er ikke alene," sa han lavt.En: "You're not alone," he said softly.No: "Vi vil finne ut av dette sammen.En: "We will figure this out together.No: Vi kan besøke dem hver for seg, snakke med dem.En: We can visit them separately, talk to them.No: Men først må vi huske at vi har hverandre."En: But first, we have to remember that we have each other."No: Ingrid tørket tårene.En: Ingrid wiped her tears.No: Det var første gang på lenge hun følte seg litt mindre alene.En: It was the first time in a long time that she felt a little less alone.No: "Takk, Lars," sa hun.En: "Thank you, Lars," she said.No: "Jeg skal være modig, med deg."En: "I will be brave, with you."No: De satt sammen, i det koselige kjøkkenet, omgitt av vårens håp og de varme solstrålene.En: They sat together in the cozy kitchen, surrounded by the hope of spring and the warm sunbeams.No: De tok spede skritt fremover, støttet av hverandre.En: They took tentative steps forward, supported by each other.No: Selv om verden var i endring, hadde de funnet en ny styrke i hverandre.En: Even though the world was changing, they had found new strength in one another.No: Da de reiste seg fra bordet, visste de at de hadde startet en ny reise.En: As they got up from the table, they knew they had begun a new journey.No: En reise som ville kreve styrke, men med vissheten om at de hadde hverandres rygg uansett hva som skjedde.En: A journey that would require strength, but with the certainty that they had each other's back no matter what happened.No: Det var en ny vår, en ny begynnelse, og de ville klare det sammen.En: It was a new spring, a new beginning, and they would make it through together. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintewarmly: varmtsprouted: fåttunsettled: opprørttentative: spedequiet: stilledistance: avstandseparation: separasjonconstantly: konstantappeared: dukket opptypical: typiskjoy: gledeheavy: tungshoulders: skuldrefreshly: ferskbryggetscent: duftsafety: trygghethonestly: ærligdesperately: desperattogether: sammentears: tårerback: ryggfigure: finne utwarm: varmebeams: strålenesteps: skrittstrength: styrkejourney: reisecertainty: visshetenbrave: modig

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Chaos to Creativity: Embracing Inspiration in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-25-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lentezon scheen door de grote ramen van het café en liet een zacht, gouden licht op de tafels vallen.En: The spring sun shined through the large windows of the café, casting a soft, golden light on the tables.Nl: Sven zat aan zijn favoriete plek, met uitzicht op de grachten van Amsterdam, omringd door bloeiende bomen.En: Sven sat at his favorite spot overlooking the canals of Amsterdam, surrounded by blooming trees.Nl: Het café was vol met freelancers, elk druk bezig achter hun laptops.En: The café was filled with freelancers, each busy behind their laptops.Nl: De geur van versgemalen koffie hing in de lucht en het geroezemoes van gesprekken vulde de ruimte.En: The smell of freshly ground coffee lingered in the air, and the murmur of conversations filled the space.Nl: Sven was grafisch ontwerper, een freelancer die net een belangrijke opdracht had binnengehaald.En: Sven was a graphic designer, a freelancer who had just landed an important assignment.Nl: Hij moest een ontwerp voltooien voor een nieuwe klant en de deadline naderde snel.En: He needed to complete a design for a new client, and the deadline was approaching quickly.Nl: De druk was groot, vooral na een moeilijke financiële periode.En: The pressure was high, especially after a difficult financial period.Nl: Hij kon zich geen fouten veroorloven.En: He couldn't afford any mistakes.Nl: Terwijl zijn vingers over het toetsenbord tikten, hoorde hij flarden van gesprekken over Hemelvaartsdag.En: As his fingers tapped over the keyboard, he caught snippets of conversations about Hemelvaartsdag.Nl: De vreugde en het rumoer van de mensen die hun plannen bespraken voor de feestdag werkten op zijn zenuwen.En: The joy and bustle of people discussing their plans for the holiday grated on his nerves.Nl: Zijn focus begon te wankelen.En: His focus began to waver.Nl: "Concentreer je, Sven," mompelde hij mannelijk.En: "Focus, Sven," he muttered to himself.Nl: Maar de afleidingen bleven.En: But the distractions persisted.Nl: Toen besloot hij kort te pauzeren en een kop koffie te halen aan de bar.En: So he decided to take a short break and get a cup of coffee at the bar.Nl: Terwijl hij daar stond, dook opeens een bekend gezicht op.En: As he stood there, a familiar face suddenly appeared.Nl: Eva, een oude vriend en mede-freelancer, glimlachte naar hem.En: Eva, an old friend and fellow freelancer, smiled at him.Nl: "Lang niet gezien, Sven," zei ze terwijl ze een plek naast hem aan de bar inpikte.En: "Long time no see, Sven," she said, claiming a spot next to him at the bar.Nl: "Hoe gaat het met je project?"En: "How is your project going?"Nl: Sven zuchtte, blij iemand te hebben die luisterde.En: Sven sighed, glad to have someone to listen.Nl: Hij vertelde haar over de druk en de constante afleiding in het café.En: He told her about the pressure and the constant distractions at the café.Nl: Eva knikte begripvol.En: Eva nodded understandingly.Nl: "Het is druk, maar het kan ook inspirerend zijn."En: "It's busy, but it can also be inspiring."Nl: Eva's woorden bleven in zijn gedachten hangen.En: Eva's words lingered in his mind.Nl: Ze sprak verder over haar eigen ervaringen als freelancer en de balans tussen werk en het sociale leven in het drukke Amsterdam.En: She continued to talk about her own experiences as a freelancer and the balance between work and social life in bustling Amsterdam.Nl: Haar optimisme was aanstekelijk.En: Her optimism was infectious.Nl: Na hun gesprek voelde Sven zich ineens anders.En: After their conversation, Sven suddenly felt different.Nl: Hij haalde diep adem en keerde terug naar zijn plek.En: He took a deep breath and returned to his spot.Nl: Het lawaai van het café leek nu een stuk minder storend.En: The noise of the café seemed far less distracting now.Nl: Terwijl hij werkte, merkte hij dat de drukte hem energie gaf.En: As he worked, he realized that the hustle and bustle gave him energy.Nl: Het geroezemoes om hem heen was als muziek, een achtergrondritme dat zijn creativiteit aanwakkerde.En: The murmur around him was like music, a background rhythm that fueled his creativity.Nl: Met vernieuwde vastberadenheid en ideeën uit Eva's perspectieven voltooide Sven zijn project ruim op tijd.En: With renewed determination and ideas from Eva's perspectives, Sven completed his project well within time.Nl: Hij was opgelucht en trots.En: He felt relieved and proud.Nl: De avond viel en buiten veranderden de tinten van de lucht boven de grachten in zachte paars en roze.En: Evening fell, and outside, the shades of the sky above the canals changed to soft purples and pinks.Nl: Die dag veranderde iets in Sven.En: Something changed in Sven that day.Nl: Hij leerde om niet alleen te werken temidden van chaos, maar die ook te omarmen als een bron van inspiratie en nieuwe kansen.En: He learned not only to work amidst chaos but to embrace it as a source of inspiration and new opportunities.Nl: Net als de stad zelf, altijd in beweging, was ook hij klaar voor een nieuwe toekomst vol mogelijkheden.En: Like the city itself, always in motion, he was ready for a new future full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:spring: lenteblooming: bloeiendecanals: grachtenfreelancer: freelancerlinger: hangenmurmur: geroezemoesassignment: opdrachtdeadline: deadlineapproaching: naderdepressure: drukfinancial: financiëlesnippet: flardholiday: feestdaggrate: werkenwaver: wankelendistraction: afleidingfamiliar: bekendclaimed: inpikteunderstandingly: begripvolinfectious: aanstekelijkdetermination: vastberadenheidchaos: chaosembrace: omarmensource: broninspiration: inspiratieopportunities: kansenmotion: bewegingpossibilities: mogelijkhedengolden: goudenoptimism: optimisme

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Bask in Budapest: A Flavorful Friendship Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-25-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Váci utca éppoly nyüzsgő volt, mint mindig.En: Váci utca was bustling just like always.Hu: A tavaszi napfény aranyosan csillogott a macskaköveken, miközben a turisták és a helyiek lassú léptekkel sétálgattak a színes kirakatok előtt.En: The spring sunshine gleamed golden on the cobblestones as tourists and locals strolled leisurely past the colorful shop windows.Hu: A frissen sült péksütemények lágy illata keveredett a levegőben, ami mosolyt csalt János, Zsuzsa és Dávid arcára.En: The soft scent of freshly baked pastries mingled in the air, bringing smiles to the faces of János, Zsuzsa, and Dávid.Hu: Ők hárman azért gyűltek össze, hogy megvásárolják a szükséges dolgokat egy emlékezetes piknikhez a Margitszigeten.En: The three of them had gathered to buy the necessities for a memorable picnic at Margitsziget.Hu: János, a természet szerelmese, titokban remélte, hogy a város zaját hátrahagyva egy kellemes délutánt tölthetnek el barátaival.En: János, a lover of nature, secretly hoped that they could spend a pleasant afternoon with his friends, leaving the city's noise behind.Hu: Azonban a boltba érve azonnal szembesült a választás nehézségével.En: However, upon arriving at the store, he was immediately confronted with the difficulty of making choices.Hu: A polcok roskadásig tele voltak különféle finomságokkal, és ő igyekezett mindenkinek megfelelni, miközben a pénztárcáját is kímélni akarta.En: The shelves were packed with a variety of delicacies, and he was trying to please everyone while also wanting to spare his wallet.Hu: "Mit vegyünk először?En: "What should we buy first?"Hu: " - kérdezte János kissé zavarban, Zsuzsára és Dávidra pillantva.En: János asked, slightly embarrassed, glancing at Zsuzsa and Dávid.Hu: Zsuzsa fürkészve nézett körbe.En: Zsuzsa looked around inquisitively.Hu: "Mi lenne, ha vennénk valami különleges helyi finomságot?En: "How about we buy some special local delicacy?Hu: Imádom felfedezni az új ízeket!En: I love discovering new flavors!"Hu: "Dávid bólogatott.En: Dávid nodded in agreement.Hu: "Rendben, de azért ne feledkezzünk meg az alapvető dolgokról sem, mint a kenyér és sajt.En: "Alright, but let's not forget the basics, like bread and cheese."Hu: "János hálásan bólintott.En: János nodded gratefully.Hu: "Igazatok van.En: "You're right.Hu: Segítsetek dönteni, mit vegyünk az édességek terén.En: Help me decide what sweets to get."Hu: "Egy vidám, játékos vita alakult ki közöttük, amikor hirtelen észrevettek egy kis üzletet a sor végén.En: A cheerful, playful debate broke out among them when they suddenly noticed a small shop at the end of the aisle.Hu: A boltban furcsa, helyi csemegéket árultak, amiket még egyikük sem próbált.En: The store sold strange local treats that none of them had tried before.Hu: Izgatottan léptek be.En: They entered excitedly.Hu: Pogácsák, lángos és paprikás kolbász hívogató illata töltötte be a levegőt.En: The inviting aroma of pogácsák, lángos, and paprika sausage filled the air.Hu: Zsuzsa azonnal kiválasztott néhány különleges pékárut, míg Dávid higgadtan biztosította, hogy minden szükséges alapot beszereztek.En: Zsuzsa immediately selected some special baked goods, while Dávid calmly ensured that they had all the necessary basics.Hu: János pedig boldogan nézte, ahogy a kosaruk lassan megtelik.En: János happily watched as their basket slowly filled up.Hu: Mire elhagyták a boltot, a kosaruk tele volt egyedi helyi ínycsiklandóságokkal és néhány hagyományos magyar édes finomsággal.En: By the time they left the store, their basket was packed with unique local delicacies and some traditional Hungarian sweet treats.Hu: Mindhárman elégedetten mosolyogtak.En: All three of them smiled contentedly.Hu: Ahogy az utcán sétáltak, észrevették, hogy a csapatmunka mennyire élvezetes.En: As they walked on the street, they noticed how enjoyable teamwork could be.Hu: János elhatározta, hogy a jövőben is jobban támaszkodik majd barátaira, megtanul örülni a pillanatnak, és befogadni új élményeket.En: János decided that in the future, he would rely more on his friends, learn to enjoy the moment, and embrace new experiences.Hu: A Margitsziget még sosem tűnt ilyen közelinek és izgalmasnak.En: Margitsziget had never seemed so close and exciting. Vocabulary Words:bustling: nyüzsgőgleamed: csillogottcobblestones: macskakövekenleisurely: lassú léptekkelmingled: keveredettnecessities: szükséges dolgokatmemorable: emlékezetesconfronted: szembesültdelicacies: finomságokkalspare: kímélniembarrassed: zavarbaninquisitively: fürkészvedebate: vitainviting: hívogatóaroma: illatabasket: kosarukcontentedly: elégedettenteamwork: csapatmunkaembrace: befogadniexciting: izgalmassecretly: titokbanpleasant: kellemespacked: roskadásiggratefully: hálásanplayful: játékosnoticed: észrevettékcalmly: higgadtanunique: egyedisweet treats: édes finomságokdecide: elhatározta

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Springtime Secrets: Love and Art Blend in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-00-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Barcelona, la primavera omplia els carrers amb el seu color i alegria.En: In Barcelona, the spring filled the streets with its color and joy.Ca: Al Museu d'Art, la llum del sol entrava pels grans finestrals, creant patrons de llum i ombres sobre el terra de marbre.En: At the Museu d'Art, the sunlight entered through the large windows, creating patterns of light and shadows on the marble floor.Ca: El museu estava ple d'amants de l'art que contemplaven les obres mestres.En: The museum was full of art lovers who were admiring the masterpieces.Ca: En Oriol, un apassionat de l'art, deambulava pel museu amb un objectiu especial.En: Oriol, a passionate art lover, was wandering through the museum with a special objective.Ca: Volia trobar el regal perfecte per a la seva amiga, la Clara.En: He wanted to find the perfect gift for his friend, Clara.Ca: Feia temps que se sentia atret per ella, però mai havia trobat el valor per expressar els seus veritables sentiments.En: He had long been attracted to her but had never found the courage to express his true feelings.Ca: Llavors va pensar que, potser, un regal ben escollit podria ser la forma d'iniciar una conversa més personal.En: Then he thought that maybe a well-chosen gift could be the way to start a more personal conversation.Ca: Després de recórrer diverses sales, Oriol va entrar a la botiga del museu.En: After going through several rooms, Oriol entered the museum shop.Ca: Les prestatgeries estaven plenes de prints artístics, llibres i records que celebraven el patrimoni artístic de Barcelona.En: The shelves were full of artistic prints, books, and souvenirs celebrating the artistic heritage of Barcelona.Ca: En Oriol examinava els prints, intentant imaginar quin podria agradar més a la Clara.En: Oriol was examining the prints, trying to imagine which one would please Clara the most.Ca: Però la varietat el desconcertava i temia equivocar-se.En: But the variety overwhelmed him, and he feared making the wrong choice.Ca: Al seu costat, l'Adrià, el seu amic de confiança, feia broma sobre la dificultat de trobar el regal adequat.En: Beside him, Adrià, his trusted friend, jokingly commented on the difficulty of finding the right gift.Ca: "Què tal si compres alguna cosa de Gaudí? És un clàssic!"En: "How about buying something by Gaudí? It's a classic!"Ca: Però Oriol sabia que volia alguna cosa més especial, una cosa que mostrés les seves veritables emocions.En: But Oriol knew he wanted something more special, something that showed his true emotions.Ca: En aquell moment, va recordar una conversa amb la Clara mentre passejaven pel Parc de la Ciutadella.En: At that moment, he remembered a conversation with Clara while they were walking in the Parc de la Ciutadella.Ca: Ella li havia parlat del seu interès per l'art modern i de com li agradaven les obres atrevides i innovadores.En: She had talked about her interest in modern art and how she liked bold and innovative works.Ca: Aquell record li va donar una idea.En: That memory gave him an idea.Ca: Finalment, els seus ulls es van detenir en un print modern, ple de colors vius i formes peculiars.En: Finally, his eyes stopped on a modern print, full of vibrant colors and peculiar shapes.Ca: Era arriscat, però li va recordar aquella conversa especial amb la Clara.En: It was risky, but it reminded him of that special conversation with Clara.Ca: Decidit, va agafar el print i el va portar a la caixa.En: Decided, he picked up the print and took it to the checkout.Ca: L'endemà, es van trobar al parc i Oriol li va lliurar el regal.En: The next day, they met at the park, and Oriol handed her the gift.Ca: Clara va somriure, sorpresament emocionada.En: Clara smiled, surprisingly delighted.Ca: "M'encanta!" va dir ella, i en aquell moment, Oriol va sentir un impuls de confiança.En: "I love it!" she said, and at that moment, Oriol felt a surge of confidence.Ca: Amb el cor bategant, va decidir obrir-se.En: With his heart racing, he decided to open up.Ca: "Clara, hi ha una cosa que fa temps que et vull dir..." Les paraules van fluir finalment, sinceres i clares.En: "Clara, there's something I've been wanting to tell you for a long time..." The words finally flowed, sincere and clear.Ca: I així, la primavera no només va omplir els carrers de Barcelona, sinó també el cor valent d'Oriol, ara més segur de si mateix, capaç d'expressar els seus sentiments i construir un nou capítol, junts, amb la Clara.En: And so, the spring not only filled the streets of Barcelona, but also the brave heart of Oriol, now more self-assured, capable of expressing his feelings and building a new chapter, together, with Clara. Vocabulary Words:spring: la primaveracolor: el colorjoy: l'alegriasunlight: la llum del solwindow: el finestralpattern: el patróshadow: l'ombramarble: el marbreart lover: amant de l'artmasterpiece: l'obra mestracourage: el valorobjective: l'objectiufriend: l'amic / l'amigagift: el regalshelf: la prestatgeriasouvenir: el recordheritage: el patrimonitrust: la confiançabold: atrevit / atrevidainnovative: innovador / innovadorashape: la formacheckout: la caixadelighted: emocionadaconfidence: la confiançaheart: el corchapter: el capítolself-assured: segur de si mateixconversation: la conversafriendship: l'amistatwalk: el passeig

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Zoltán's Epoch: A High School Farewell in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-22-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A reggeli nap aranyfényben fürdeti Budapestet.En: The morning sun bathes Budapest in a golden light.Hu: A Nyugati pályaudvar elnyújtott épülete kígyózik a város szövetében.En: The elongated building of the Nyugati train station winds through the fabric of the city.Hu: Csendesen lépkednek az emberek, ki-ki a maga célja után: munkát keresnek, rokonokat látogatnak vagy épp a mindennapi életüket élik.En: People walk quietly, each pursuing their own goals: seeking work, visiting relatives, or simply living their everyday lives.Hu: Zoltán ott áll a vonat érkezési platformján.En: Zoltán stands on the train arrival platform.Hu: Magas, barna hajú fiú, kezében egy régi bőrönd, amiben az utolsó gimnáziumi napjára szükséges dolgokat tart.En: A tall, brown-haired boy, holding an old suitcase containing everything needed for the last day of high school.Hu: A szíve hevesen dobog, ahogy az utolsó napján gondolkodik.En: His heart pounds as he thinks about this final day.Hu: Milyen hamar eltelt ez az idő!En: How quickly time has passed!Hu: Eleinte izgatott volt.En: At first, he was excited.Hu: Most azonban bizonytalan.En: Now, however, he is uncertain.Hu: A fiatalok többsége ilyenkor örül a végzős napnak, de Zoltán most kettős érzésekkel harcol.En: Most young people are happy on their graduation day, but Zoltán now battles with mixed emotions.Hu: A családja orvosi karriert várt tőle, de őt más érdekli.En: His family expected a medical career from him, but he is interested in something else.Hu: A festészet.En: Painting.Hu: Az ecset és a vászon szabadsága.En: The freedom of the brush and canvas.Hu: Ahogy Zoltán mereng, Lili, a legjobb barátja odalép hozzá.En: As Zoltán muses, Lili, his best friend, steps up to him.Hu: Lili vidám, mindig mosolyog.En: Lili is cheerful, always smiling.Hu: Hosszú, szőkés haja lobog a tavaszi szellőben.En: Her long, blondish hair blows in the spring breeze.Hu: "Zoli, mi a baj?En: "Zoli, what's wrong?"Hu: " kérdezi aggódva.En: she asks worriedly.Hu: "Én.En: "I...Hu: Nem tudom.En: I don't know.Hu: A jövőm homályos.En: My future is unclear.Hu: Apám orvosnak akar látni, de én nem ezt akarom," válaszolja Zoltán fejét lehajtva.En: My father wants to see me as a doctor, but it's not what I want," Zoltán responds, lowering his head.Hu: Lili kérdőn néz rá.En: Lili looks at him questioningly.Hu: "És te mit akarsz?En: "And what do you want?"Hu: ""Festő akarok lenni," mondja Zoltán csendesen, mintha saját füle elől is el akarná rejteni az igazságot.En: "I want to be a painter," Zoltán says quietly, as if trying to hide the truth even from his own ears.Hu: Lili bátorítóan megfogja Zoltán karját.En: Lili encouragingly grabs Zoltán's arm.Hu: "Zoli, tehetséges vagy.En: "Zoli, you are talented.Hu: Kövesd az álmaidat.En: Follow your dreams.Hu: Az élet rövid, és a döntés csak a tiéd.En: Life is short, and the decision is only yours."Hu: "Zoltán mély levegőt vesz.En: Zoltán takes a deep breath.Hu: Érezte a Váci út forgatagát, a tavaszi levegő varázsát.En: He felt the hustle and bustle of Váci Street, the magic of the spring air.Hu: A döntés pillanata elérkezett.En: The moment of decision had arrived.Hu: Nem szabad hagynia, hogy a félelem legyőzze.En: He must not let fear defeat him.Hu: A vonat közeledik.En: The train approaches.Hu: Zoltán érzi, hogy másképp kell cselekednie.En: Zoltán feels that he must act differently.Hu: Ez volt az ő ideje.En: This was his time.Hu: Eldöntötte, holnap este beszélni fog a családjával.En: He decided he would talk to his family tomorrow evening.Hu: Megmondja nekik az igazat: ő festő lesz.En: He will tell them the truth: he will become a painter.Hu: Ahogy a vonat megérkezik, és Zoltán fellép a kocsiba, Lili integet.En: As the train arrives and Zoltán steps onto the carriage, Lili waves.Hu: Zoltán visszamosolyog.En: Zoltán smiles back.Hu: Érzi a megkönnyebbülést és a szabadság ígéretét.En: He feels relief and the promise of freedom.Hu: Ma még elbúcsúzik a gimnáziumtól, de már másnap elkezdi formálni az életét.En: Today he bids farewell to high school, but the very next day he begins to shape his life.Hu: A vonat elindul, és Zoltán tudja, hogy most először a saját útját választotta.En: The train departs, and Zoltán knows that for the first time, he has chosen his own path.Hu: Már nem fél a jövőtől.En: He is no longer afraid of the future.Hu: Kész szembenézni vele, mert végre tudja, mit akar.En: He is ready to face it, because he finally knows what he wants.Hu: Ráébredt, hogy az igazi bátorság az, amikor mer magában hinni.En: He has realized that true courage is believing in oneself. Vocabulary Words:elongated: elnyújtottplatform: platformcarriage: kocsibattles: harcolmixed emotions: kettős érzéseksuitcase: bőröndpounds: doboguncertain: bizonytalangraduation day: végzős napfreedom: szabadságmuses: merengbreeze: szellőworriedly: aggódvaquestioningly: kérdőenencouragingly: bátorítóanhustle and bustle: forgatagarrives: megérkezikwavers: integetrelief: megkönnyebbülésfarewell: elbúcsúzikshapes: formáldeparted: elindulrealized: ráébredtdecisive: döntéshomályos: unclearfutására: pursuitrokonokat: relativeséletüket: liveskortárs: contemporaryvarázsát: magic

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoming Confidence: A Student's Artistic Leap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-05-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 고등학교는 항상 분주하다.En: High schools in Seoul are always bustling.Ko: 벚꽃이 창문을 통해 흩날리고, 학생들은 복도를 가득 메운다.En: Cherry blossoms flutter through the windows, and students fill the hallways.Ko: 다가오는 봄 축제를 준비하는 회의가 열리는 교실 안에선 햇볕이 가득 드리운다.En: Sunlight pours into the classroom where a meeting is being held to prepare for the upcoming spring festival.Ko: 여기, 미술부 학생 민준이 있다.En: Here sits Minjun, a student from the art club.Ko: 그는 조용히 뒤에 앉아서 주변의 활기찬 소리에 귀를 기울인다.En: He quietly sits in the back, listening to the lively sounds around him.Ko: “모두 모였네요!” 은서는 미소를 지으며 말한다.En: “Everyone's here!” Eunseo says with a smile.Ko: 그녀는 축제 기획 위원회 회장이며, 모두에게 에너지를 전달한다.En: She is the chair of the festival planning committee and energizes everyone.Ko: “오늘은 아이디어를 모으는 날이에요.”En: “Today is the day to gather ideas.”Ko: 민준은 마음속에서 든든한 벽을 사이에 두고 앉아있다.En: Minjun sits as if a solid wall stands within him.Ko: 그의 가장 친한 친구인 지훈이 그에게 팔꿈치로 신호를 준다.En: His best friend Jihoon nudges him with his elbow.Ko: “야, 너도 아이디어 있어?” 지훈은 반짝이는 눈으로 묻는다.En: “Hey, do you have any ideas?” Jihoon asks with sparkling eyes.Ko: “응, 그런데...” 민준은 작게 대답한다. 그의 목소리는 떨렸다.En: “Yeah, but...” Minjun answers softly, his voice trembling.Ko: 사실 그는 자신의 그림 실력으로 축제에 기여하고 싶었지만, 다른 사람들 앞에 나서는 것이 무섭기만 했다.En: In truth, he wanted to contribute to the festival with his drawing skills, but standing up in front of others was intimidating.Ko: “그래, 너는 할 수 있어.” 지훈이 부드럽게 민준을 격려했다.En: “You can do it,” Jihoon encouraged Minjun gently.Ko: “네 그림 실력 정말 대단하잖아. 인정받을 거야.”En: “Your drawing skills are truly outstanding. You'll be recognized.”Ko: 은서가 카리스마 있게 그룹의 이목을 끌었다.En: With charisma, Eunseo caught the group's attention.Ko: “먼저 발표할 사람 없나요?”En: “Anyone want to go first?”Ko: 모든 시선이 잠시 멈춘다.En: All eyes paused for a moment.Ko: 그 순간, 지훈이 민준의 손을 올리게 제안했다.En: At that moment, Jihoon suggested to Minjun that he raise his hand.Ko: 민준의 마음은 떨렸지만, 용기를 내서 손을 들었다.En: Although his heart trembled, Minjun summoned the courage to raise his hand.Ko: “제가... 제안하고 싶은 게 있어요.”En: “I... have a suggestion.”Ko: 모두가 민준을 주목했다.En: Everyone focused on Minjun.Ko: 그는 차분히 숨을 내쉬며 말을 이었다.En: He exhaled calmly and continued speaking.Ko: “축제에서 큰 벽화를 그리는 건 어떨까요?En: “How about painting a large mural for the festival?Ko: 주제는 ‘봄의 환영'으로 해서요. 모두의 생생한 이미지가 모여서 큰 그림이 되도록...En: With the theme ‘Welcome to Spring,' so that everyone's vivid images come together to form one big picture…”Ko: 은서는 환하게 웃으며 박수를 쳤다.En: Eunseo clapped with a bright smile.Ko: “와, 정말 멋진 아이디어네요! 다른 사람들은 어때요?”En: “Wow, that's a really great idea! What does everyone else think?”Ko: 위원회는 동의하며 그의 제안을 열정적으로 지지했다.En: The committee agreed and enthusiastically supported his proposal.Ko: 민준의 눈에는 새로운 빛이 환하게 드리우며, 그는 드디어 자신이 이 학교 공동체의 일부가 됐다는 것을 느꼈다.En: A new light shone brightly in Minjun's eyes, and he finally felt he was part of the school community.Ko: 민준은 자신의 그림으로 사람들과 연결될 수 있다는 것을 깨달았다.En: Minjun realized that he could connect with people through his art.Ko: 더 이상 혼자가 아니었다.En: He was no longer alone.Ko: 학기 내내 그는 자신감을 가지며 친구와 함께 나아갈 준비가 되어 있었다.En: Throughout the semester, he was ready to move forward with confidence alongside his friends.Ko: 그의 마음속에 봄의 바람이 불고 있었다.En: In his heart, the winds of spring were blowing.Ko: 이렇게 민준은 자신의 색깔을 발견하고, 서로의 마음을 꿰뚫어 보며 사람들과 함께 큰 그림을 그려나가게 되었다.En: In this way, Minjun discovered his colors and began to draw a big picture with others, understanding each other's hearts. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 분주하다flutter: 흩날리다hallways: 복도upcoming: 다가오는quietly: 조용히energizes: 에너지를 전달하다trembling: 떨리다contribute: 기여하다charisma: 카리스마attention: 이목summoned: 용기를 내다mural: 벽화theme: 주제vivid: 생생한enthusiastically: 열정적으로proposal: 제안recognized: 인정받다semester: 학기confidence: 자신감sparkling: 반짝이는nudge: 신호를 주다chair: 위원회 회장committee: 위원회outstanding: 대단한gather: 모으다exhaled: 숨을 내쉬다heart: 마음prepare: 준비하다alongside: 함께discovered: 발견하다

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Coffee, Connection, and the Power of Unseen Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחנות הקפה הקטנה בלב שוק מחנה יהודה בירושלים הייתה אווירה חמימה ומתוקה.En: In the small coffee shop at the heart of Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, there was a warm and sweet atmosphere.He: הריח של הקפה הטרי שעלה באוויר והתאורה הרכה של קרני השמש שנכנסו מהחלונות נתנו הרגשה של שלווה.En: The aroma of fresh coffee filled the air, and the soft lighting from the sunbeams coming through the windows provided a feeling of tranquility.He: היה זה בוקר אביבי, ובחנות נשמע רחש של לקוחות משוחחים ועלעלים בדפים של עיתונים מקומיים.En: It was a spring morning, and the shop was filled with the murmurs of customers chatting and leafing through local newspapers.He: אריאל, גבר בשנות השלושים המאוחרות לחייו, נכנס לעבר דלפק ההזמנות.En: Ariel, a man in his late thirties, approached the order counter.He: הוא לבש חולצת סוף שבוע פשוטה ולא תיקנה, עיניו נעשו עייפות ונראה כמי שלא ישן היטב כמה לילות.En: He wore a simple, untucked weekend shirt, his eyes appeared tired, and he seemed like someone who hadn't slept well for a few nights.He: עבודה כמרצה הייתה תובענית מאוד, ובתקופת שָׁבוּעוֹת היה עליו להכין הרצאה חשובה על השפעת החג בתרבות הישראלית.En: His job as a lecturer was very demanding, and during the period of Shavuot, he had to prepare an important lecture on the holiday's impact on Israeli culture.He: כשאריאל עמד בתור, לפתע הרגיש שהוא רוכן קלות.En: As Ariel stood in line, he suddenly felt himself leaning slightly.He: החדר סביבו התחיל להסתובב, והוא חש סחרחורת חזקה.En: The room around him started to spin, and he experienced a strong dizziness.He: הוא נשען על הדלפק בניסיון ליצב את עצמו.En: He leaned on the counter, attempting to steady himself.He: "מה שלומך, אריאל?En: "How are you, Ariel?"He: " קול מוכר פנה אליו.En: a familiar voice addressed him.He: זה היה דניאל, חבר ותיק מאריאל, שעמד בקרבת מקום.En: It was Daniel, an old friend from Ariel, who was standing nearby.He: דניאל היה תמיד מלא אנרגיה ובעל עין חדה להבחין כשמשהו אינו כשורה.En: Daniel was always full of energy and had a keen eye for noticing when something was amiss.He: "לחץ, אתה יודע איך זה", ענה אריאל בחיוך חלש.En: "Stress, you know how it is," replied Ariel with a weak smile.He: הוא ניסה להתנהג כרגיל למרות שחש שאין בכוחו להרחיק את תחושת החולשה שהותקפה עליו לפתע.En: He tried to act normal though he felt he couldn't shake off the sudden weakness that overcame him.He: אך לפני שהספיק להוסיף מילה נוספת, אריאל הרים את ידו אל מצחו, ואז הרגיש שהכול נעשה חשוך.En: But before he could add another word, Ariel raised his hand to his forehead, then felt everything go dark.He: הוא נשען קדימה והתרסק מדי בשוגג בכיסא הסמוך.En: He leaned forward and accidentally collapsed into the nearby chair.He: אנחנו בחנות הקפה, ליד השולחן, ישבה ליאה, אחות במקצועה, שבדיוק נהנתה מכוס קפה בזמנה החופשי.En: In the coffee shop, by the table, sat Leah, a nurse by profession, who was just enjoying a cup of coffee in her free time.He: היא הבחינה במתרחש וקפצה מיד על רגליה לעזור.En: She noticed what was happening and immediately jumped to her feet to help.He: "כדאי שנבדוק אותו," אמרה דאגה בקולה.En: "We should check on him," she said, her voice filled with concern.He: היא דאגה לבדוק כל נשימה וכל תגובה.En: She carefully checked every breath and response.He: דניאל עמד ליד, חרד לגורל חברו.En: Daniel stood by, anxious for his friend's fate.He: כאשר המצב החמיר ואריאל איבד את ההכרה לזמן קצר, ליאה נקטה בפעולה מהירה.En: As the situation worsened and Ariel briefly lost consciousness, Leah took swift action.He: היא ביקשה מדניאל להתקשר למגן דוד אדום בזמן שהיא ביצעה עזרה ראשונה והחזיקה את ראשו של אריאל בקפידה.En: She asked Daniel to call Magen David Adom, while she performed first aid and carefully supported Ariel's head.He: כעבור זמן קצר, צינתור המונוליט הופיע.En: Shortly after, the ambulance arrived.He: אריאל החל לשוב לעצמו והביט סביב בעיניו הפתוחות.En: Ariel began to regain his senses and looked around with open eyes.He: "אני בסדר," הוא ניסה להגיד, אבל קולו היה חנוק.En: "I'm okay," he tried to say, but his voice was hoarse.He: "אל תדאג," ליאה חייכה לעידוד, "אתה בידיים טובות.En: "Don't worry," Leah smiled reassuringly, "you're in good hands."He: "כשהאמבולנס נעמד בפתח החנות הקטנה, אריאל התעודד מהידיים התומכות של דניאל וליאה.En: As the ambulance stood at the entrance of the small shop, Ariel was comforted by the supportive hands of Daniel and Leah.He: הם ליוו אותו בחיוך ומילים חמות, ואריאל הבין כמה חשוב לפעמים לבקש ולקבל עזרה מהסובבים אותו.En: They accompanied him with smiles and warm words, and Ariel realized the importance of sometimes asking for and accepting help from those around him.He: מאותו היום, אריאל החליט לתת עדיפות לבריאותו ולהקשיב לגופו.En: From that day on, Ariel decided to prioritize his health and listen to his body.He: החברות והאכפתיות שראה באותו בוקר שינו את תפיסתו ונתנו לו הבנה חדשה על חייו.En: The friendship and care he witnessed that morning changed his perspective and gave him a new understanding of his life.He: עכשיו ידע שהוא לא לבד, ושיחד עם חברים טובים, כל קושי ניתן לפתרון.En: Now he knew he was not alone and that with good friends, any difficulty can be overcome. Vocabulary Words:aroma: ריחtranquility: שלווהleafing: עלעליםmurmurs: רחשlecturer: מרצהdemanding: תובעניתimpact: השפעהdizziness: סחרחורתsteady: ליצבamiss: כשמשהו אינו כשורהcollapsed: התרסקprofession: מקצועconcern: דאגהanxious: חרדconsciousness: הכרהswift: מהירהresponse: תגובהhoarse: חנוקreassuringly: לעידודperspective: תפיסהregain: לשובaccompanied: ליווprioritize: לתת עדיפותsupportive: תומכותoccasionally: לפעמיםadequate: מספיקoppression: לחץrealization: הבנהfrequently: בדרך כללunconscious: לא מודעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Navigating Choices: The Spring of Decision in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Duften av nybrygget kaffe fylte luften mens vårsolen forsiktig strømmet inn gjennom det store vinduet i kafeen i sentrum av Oslo.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as the spring sun gently streamed in through the large window of the café in downtown Oslo.No: Lars og Ingrid satt ved et lite bord ved vinduet, begge dypt konsentrert om sine notater.En: Lars and Ingrid sat at a small table by the window, both deeply engrossed in their notes.No: Våren var i full blomst, og gatene utenfor var pyntet med norske flagg og blomster.En: Spring was in full bloom, and the streets outside were adorned with Norwegian flags and flowers.No: Det nærmeste nabolaget var fullt av liv, og forberedelsene til 17. mai, Norges nasjonaldag, var i gang.En: The nearby neighborhood was full of life, and preparations for 17. mai, Norway's national day, were underway.No: Lars, en ambisiøs student med drømmer om å studere arkitektur i utlandet, bladde gjennom papirer fylt med skisser og matematiske beregninger.En: Lars, an ambitious student with dreams of studying architecture abroad, leafed through papers filled with sketches and mathematical calculations.No: Han hadde alltid vært målrettet og bestemt.En: He had always been focused and determined.No: Ingrid, derimot, satt stille ved siden av ham, med rynkede bryn mens hun prøvde å få kontroll over sine indre tanker.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, sat quietly next to him, with furrowed brows as she tried to get a handle on her inner thoughts.No: Hun var usikker på fremtiden og hva hun egentlig ønsket å studere.En: She was uncertain about the future and what she truly wanted to study.No: "Jeg føler at jeg drukner i alle disse valgene," sa Ingrid plutselig, brøt stillheten mellom dem.En: "I feel like I'm drowning in all these choices," Ingrid suddenly said, breaking the silence between them.No: "Hvordan vet du hva du vil, Lars?"En: "How do you know what you want, Lars?"No: Før Lars rakk å svare, kom Kari, kafeens vennlige eier, og satte ned to kopper med dampende varm sjokolade foran dem.En: Before Lars could answer, Kari, the café's friendly owner, came and set down two cups of steaming hot chocolate in front of them.No: Kari hadde alltid råd å gi og lyttet tålmodig til gjestenes bekymringer.En: Kari always had advice to give and patiently listened to the guests' concerns.No: "Det er normalt å være usikker, Ingrid," sa Kari med et lunt smil.En: "It's normal to be uncertain, Ingrid," Kari said with a warm smile.No: "Gi deg selv tid til å finne ut hva som gir deg glede.En: "Give yourself time to find out what brings you joy.No: Du trenger ikke å ha alle svarene akkurat nå."En: You don't need to have all the answers right now."No: Lars ønsket virkelig å hjelpe sin beste venn, men han følte også presset av de kommende eksamenene.En: Lars truly wanted to help his best friend, but he also felt the pressure of the upcoming exams.No: Å sikre et stipend til arkitektutdanning i utlandet var hans høyeste ønske.En: Securing a scholarship for architecture studies abroad was his highest wish.No: Likevel kunne han ikke slå seg til ro med tanken på at Ingrid var så fortvilet.En: Nevertheless, he couldn't settle with the thought that Ingrid was so distressed.No: Dagene gikk, og Lars delte tiden sin mellom egne studier og forsøk på å støtte Ingrid.En: The days went by, and Lars divided his time between his own studies and trying to support Ingrid.No: Da 17. mai nærmet seg, ble byens gater levende med musikk og forventning om feiringen.En: As 17. mai approached, the city's streets came alive with music and anticipation of the celebration.No: Det var en dag med glede og samhold, og dette året forventet de begge noe spesielt å skje.En: It was a day of joy and unity, and this year they both expected something special to happen.No: Mens parader passerte utenfor kaféens vinduer, og mennesker kledd i bunader lo og vinket, satt Lars og Ingrid igjen ved bordet sitt.En: As parades passed outside the café's windows, and people dressed in bunader laughed and waved, Lars and Ingrid once again sat at their table.No: Ingrid så ut over folkemengden, tok en dyp pust og sa: "Lars, jeg har bestemt meg.En: Ingrid looked out over the crowd, took a deep breath, and said, "Lars, I've decided.No: Jeg tar et friår.En: I'm taking a gap year.No: Jeg vil bruke tiden til å finne ut hva jeg egentlig vil."En: I want to use the time to find out what I really want."No: Lars stirret på henne, først overrasket, men så med et smil.En: Lars stared at her, first surprised, but then with a smile.No: "Jeg tror det er en god idé, Ingrid," svarte han.En: "I think that's a good idea, Ingrid," he replied.No: "Du vil finne din vei."En: "You'll find your way."No: Med den beslutningen virket Ingrid lettere til sinns.En: With that decision, Ingrid seemed lighter at heart.No: Lars følte seg også mer fri til å fokusere på sine egne studier.En: Lars also felt freer to focus on his own studies.No: Han innså viktigheten av å balansere sine egne mål med støtten han ga til venner.En: He realized the importance of balancing his own goals with the support he gave to friends.No: Uken etter eksamenene kom resultatene.En: The week after the exams, the results came in.No: Lars hadde fått en av de høyeste poengene i klassen, noe som sikret ham stipendiet han så sterkt ønsket.En: Lars had achieved one of the highest scores in the class, securing him the scholarship he so strongly desired.No: De feiret nyheten i kaféen med Kari som laget deres favorittkake.En: They celebrated the news in the café, with Kari making their favorite cake.No: Kari sendte dem av sted med gode ønsker, sin visdom og litt ekstra mot.En: Kari sent them off with well wishes, her wisdom, and a little extra courage.No: Ingrid virket nå sikrere i sin beslutning om å ta friåret, og Lars følte seg både empatisk og klar for fremtiden.En: Ingrid now seemed more certain in her decision to take the gap year, and Lars felt both empathetic and ready for the future.No: Vårsolen fortsatte å skinne sterkt over Oslo, mens livet fortsatte sitt livlige tempo utenfor kafeens trygge vegger.En: The spring sun continued to shine brightly over Oslo, while life carried on its lively pace outside the café's safe walls.No: Relasjoner var styrket, drømmer var klare, og en ny reise ventet dem begge.En: Relationships were strengthened, dreams were clear, and a new journey awaited them both. Vocabulary Words:scent: duftenbrewed: nybryggetstreamed: strømmetengrossed: konsentrertadorned: pyntetambitious: ambisiøscalculations: beregningerfurrowed: rynketbrows: brynuncertain: usikkerdrowning: druknersilence: stillhetsteaming: dampendepatience: tålmodigconcerns: bekymringeradvice: råddistressed: fortviletpreparations: forberedelseneanticipated: forventningparade: paradedressed: kleddgap year: friårbreathed: pustdecision: beslutningenfocused: fokuserebalancing: balanserehighest: høyestesecuring: sikretcelebrated: feiretcourage: mot

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Rekindling Belgrade: A Tale of Friendship and Tea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Преко тротоара у срцу Београда, Милан је шетао ка старој чајџиници.En: Across the sidewalk in the heart of Belgrade, Milan walked towards the old teahouse.Sr: Дуго је живео у иностранству, али га је пројекат вратио у град.En: He had lived abroad for a long time, but a project brought him back to the city.Sr: Прољеће је донијело топлину, а цвјетови су цијели град обојили у разнобојност.En: Spring had brought warmth, and flowers had painted the entire city with vibrant colors.Sr: Милан је имао жељу да се поново повеже са коренима и старим пријатељима.En: Milan had a desire to reconnect with his roots and old friends.Sr: Чајџиница је била исто тако пријатна као што је памтио.En: The teahouse was just as cozy as he remembered.Sr: Еклектичне столице биле су распоређене око дрвених столова, а мирис свежих чајева испуњавао је ваздух.En: Eclectic chairs were arranged around wooden tables, and the scent of fresh teas filled the air.Sr: Милан је ушао, срце му је куцало.En: Milan entered, his heart pounding.Sr: Да ли ће наићи на Јелену овде, као некада?En: Would he run into Jelena here, like before?Sr: Док се окретао око себе, до врата је, са широким осмехом, дошла Јелена.En: As he turned around, Jelena approached the door with a wide smile.Sr: Њене очи су сијале као и увек.En: Her eyes shone as always.Sr: "Милане!En: "Milan!"Sr: ", узвикнула је, а он се насмејао.En: she exclaimed, and he laughed.Sr: Пружили су једно другом руке и у загрљају остали неколико тренутака.En: They reached out to each other and remained in an embrace for a few moments.Sr: "Како си?En: "How are you?"Sr: ", упитала је Јелена, испуњена знатижељом.En: Jelena asked, filled with curiosity.Sr: "Добро сам", одговори Милан, иако у њему пулсираше нека чудна мешавина туге и среће.En: "I'm well," replied Milan, although a strange mixture of sadness and happiness pulsed within him.Sr: "Много се променило.En: "A lot has changed."Sr: "Седоше за стол.En: They sat at a table.Sr: Сунце је пролазило кроз велике прозоре, бацајући топао сјај.En: Sunlight streamed through the large windows, casting a warm glow.Sr: Милан је био помало носталгичан, али када је Јелена причала о свим културним догађајима којима је присуствовала и о људима које је срела, његова нелагода је полако нестајала.En: Milan felt somewhat nostalgic, but as Jelena talked about all the cultural events she attended and the people she met, his unease slowly faded away.Sr: Били су различити, али несумњиво они сами.En: They were different, but undoubtedly themselves.Sr: "Чини ми се да смо некад били другачији", признао је Милан.En: "It seems we used to be different," Milan admitted.Sr: "Јесмо", насмејала се Јелена, "али пријатељство је као чај.En: "We did," Jelena laughed, "but friendship is like tea.Sr: Јачемо га с временом, правимо нове укусе.En: We strengthen it over time, creating new flavors."Sr: "Разговарали су дуго, са паузама пуним разумевања и смејали се причама из прошлости.En: They talked for a long time, with pauses full of understanding and laughed over stories from the past.Sr: Милан је открио да промена није страшна као што је мислио.En: Milan realized that change was not as frightening as he thought.Sr: Напротив, омогућила му је да се више ценију тренуци садашњице.En: On the contrary, it allowed him to appreciate the moments of the present more.Sr: На крају сусрета, Милан и Јелена сложили су се да се чешће виде.En: At the end of the meeting, Milan and Jelena agreed to see each other more often.Sr: "Ово пријатељство можемо поново градити", рече Јелена, уверена у своје речи.En: "We can rebuild this friendship," Jelena said, confident in her words.Sr: Милан је коначно осетио мир.En: Milan finally felt at peace.Sr: Понекад су највеће промене у животу истовремено и најлепше.En: Sometimes the biggest changes in life are also the most beautiful.Sr: Живот можда мења људе, али искрено пријатељство може издржати и прилагодити се.En: Life may change people, but a true friendship can endure and adapt.Sr: Сунце је и даље сијало кроз прозоре, а чајџиница је пуцала од топлине.En: The sun still shone through the windows, and the teahouse was bursting with warmth.Sr: Милан је знао да је пронашао свој простор у времену које се мења, баш као што се и ствари у чајџиници сада чиниле другачије и исте у исто време.En: Milan knew he had found his place in a time that was changing, just as the things in the teahouse now seemed different and the same at the same time. Vocabulary Words:sidewalk: тротоараabroad: иностранствуvibrant: разнобојностreconnect: поново повежеcozy: пријатнаeclectic: еклектичнеembrace: загрљајуcuriosity: знатижељомstrange: чуднаmixture: мешавинаnostalgic: носталгичанunease: нелагодаundoubtedly: несумњивоadmitted: признаоendure: издржатиpounding: куцалоstreamed: пролазилоcasting: бацајућиfrightening: страшнаappreciate: ценијуconfident: уверенаadapt: прилагодитиshone: сијалеbursting: пуцалаroots: коренимаpainted: обојилиscent: мирисoccasions: догађајимаremained: осталиrebuild: поново градити

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Embrace the Unplanned: A Springtime Escape to Toscana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: In un angolo tranquillo di Firenze, i raggi del sole primaverile illuminano le strade del quartiere residenziale.En: In a quiet corner of Firenze, the rays of the spring sun illuminate the streets of the residential neighborhood.It: I giardini sono pieni di fiori colorati, e l'aria è fresca e piena di promesse.En: The gardens are full of colorful flowers, and the air is fresh and full of promise.It: Livia, una giovane donna piena di energia, cammina velocemente lungo il vialetto della sua casa.En: Livia, a young woman full of energy, walks quickly down the path of her house.It: Lei ha un piano: sorprendere i suoi amici, Pietro e Giovanni, con una gita improvvisata in campagna.En: She has a plan: to surprise her friends, Pietro and Giovanni, with an impromptu trip to the countryside.It: "Buongiorno, Pietro!"En: "Good morning, Pietro!"It: esclama Livia, aprendo con un sorriso la porta della cucina.En: exclaims Livia, opening the kitchen door with a smile.It: Pietro, il fratello di Livia, è seduto al tavolo con una tazza di caffè e la sua solita espressione seria.En: Pietro, Livia's brother, is sitting at the table with a cup of coffee and his usual serious expression.It: "Ho una sorpresa per te!"En: "I have a surprise for you!"It: annuncia Livia, con gli occhi scintillanti di entusiasmo.En: announces Livia, with eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.It: Pietro alza lo sguardo, sospettoso.En: Pietro looks up, suspicious.It: "Cos'è questa volta?"En: "What is it this time?"It: chiede, temendo un altro dei piani folli della sorella.En: he asks, fearing another of his sister's crazy plans.It: Giovanni, il migliore amico di Livia, entra nella stanza proprio in quel momento, sentendo il tono eccitato della conversazione.En: Giovanni, Livia's best friend, enters the room at that very moment, hearing the excited tone of the conversation.It: "Andiamo in campagna oggi!"En: "We're going to the countryside today!"It: dice Livia, mostrando una mappa ingiallita della Toscana.En: says Livia, showing a yellowed map of Toscana.It: "È primavera, e dobbiamo goderci questo bel tempo."En: "It's spring, and we need to enjoy this beautiful weather."It: "Ma come?En: "But how?It: Senza pianificazione?"En: Without planning?"It: risponde Pietro, un po' allarmato.En: responds Pietro, a bit alarmed.It: "E se ci perdiamo?En: "What if we get lost?It: E la benzina?En: What about the gas?It: E il cibo?"En: And the food?"It: Giovanni ridacchia, cercando di rassicurare Pietro.En: Giovanni chuckles, trying to reassure Pietro.It: "Dai, sarà divertente!En: "Come on, it will be fun!It: Quanto spesso possiamo fare qualcosa di così spontaneo?"En: How often can we do something so spontaneous?"It: Livia promette che hanno tutto il necessario: un vecchio cestino da picnic, una macchina piena di benzina e il suo imprescindibile spirito avventuroso.En: Livia promises they have everything they need: an old picnic basket, a car full of gas, and her essential adventurous spirit.It: A malincuore, Pietro accetta, sentendo la spinta di cercare un compromesso tra il suo amore per la pianificazione e il desiderio di non deludere.En: Reluctantly, Pietro agrees, feeling the urge to seek a compromise between his love for planning and the desire not to disappoint.It: Partono in tarda mattinata.En: They set off in late morning.It: Il sole è caldo ma piacevole, e la strada verso la campagna è incantevolmente pittoresca.En: The sun is warm but pleasant, and the road to the countryside is enchantingly picturesque.It: Cantano canzoni allegre mentre attraversano campi verdi e colline dolci.En: They sing cheerful songs as they drive past green fields and gentle hills.It: Ma la serenità è interrotta quando, inaspettatamente, l'auto si trova bloccata in una piccola strada sterrata.En: But the serenity is interrupted when, unexpectedly, the car finds itself stuck on a small dirt road.It: Pietro sbuffa, guardando Livia.En: Pietro huffs, looking at Livia.It: Giovanni cerca di vedere il lato divertente della situatione.En: Giovanni tries to see the fun side of the situation.It: "Dai, vediamola come un'avventura!"En: "Come on, let's see it as an adventure!"It: dice Giovanni, tentando di sdrammatizzare.En: says Giovanni, attempting to lighten the mood.It: "Possiamo sempre camminare fino a quella piccola collina.En: "We can always walk to that little hill.It: La vista deve essere incredibile."En: The view must be amazing."It: Come un lampo d'ispirazione, i tre decidono di continuare il loro viaggio a piedi.En: Like a flash of inspiration, the three decide to continue their journey on foot.It: La collina si rivela una meravigliosa scoperta.En: The hill turns out to be a wonderful discovery.It: Dall'alto, vedono distese infinite di vigneti e uliveti, e il loro stress svanisce, sostituito da meraviglia e sorpresa.En: From the top, they see endless stretches of vineyards and olive groves, and their stress fades away, replaced by wonder and surprise.It: Seduti sull'erba, condividono il cibo del picnic e si godono il panorama.En: Sitting on the grass, they share the picnic food and enjoy the view.It: Livia capisce l'importanza del rispetto per le preoccupazioni di Pietro, mentre Pietro, gustando i profumi e i colori della campagna, comincia ad apprezzare il valore della spontaneità.En: Livia understands the importance of respecting Pietro's concerns, while Pietro, savoring the scents and colors of the countryside, begins to appreciate the value of spontaneity.It: Al calar del sole, tornano all'auto con cuore leggero e un legame più forte.En: As the sun sets, they return to the car with light hearts and a stronger bond.It: L'avventura inaspettata ha insegnato loro una preziosa lezione: l'importanza di bilanciare impulsi e precauzioni, trovando la gioia nelle piccole cose e condividendo ogni momento.En: The unexpected adventure has taught them a valuable lesson: the importance of balancing impulses and precautions, finding joy in the little things, and sharing every moment.It: Osservando il tramonto dalla collina, Livia, Pietro, e Giovanni sorridono.En: Watching the sunset from the hill, Livia, Pietro, and Giovanni smile.It: In quel luogo magico, la primavera non sembra mai finire.En: In that magical place, spring seems to never end. Vocabulary Words:the corner: l'angolothe rays: i raggithe neighborhood: il quartierethe gardens: i giardinithe path: il vialettothe countryside: la campagnato surprise: sorprenderethe brother: il fratellothe expression: l'espressionethe map: la mappathe gas: la benzinathe food: il cibothe basket: il cestinoadventurous: avventurosoto compromise: comprometterethe hills: le collineto chuckle: ridacchiarethe dirt road: la strada sterratato huff: sbuffarethe hill: la collinathe vineyards: i vignetithe olive groves: gli ulivetito fade: svanirethe scents: i profumithe colors: i colorito balance: bilanciarethe impulses: gli impulsithe sunset: il tramontothe view: la vistathe promise: la promessa

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Springtime in Nyhavn: Soren's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-17-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en skøn forårsdag i Nyhavn.En: It was a beautiful spring day in Nyhavn.Da: Solens stråler dansede på vandoverfladen i kanalen, og folk nød det milde vejr.En: The sun's rays danced on the water's surface in the canal, and people enjoyed the mild weather.Da: De farverige huse langs vandet skabte en festlig atmosfære.En: The colorful houses along the water created a festive atmosphere.Da: I hjertet af denne livlige scene lå det lille kunstgalleri, hvor Soren netop havde startet sit nye job som assistent.En: In the heart of this lively scene lay the small art gallery, where Soren had just started his new job as an assistant.Da: Soren var en spirende kunstner, der drømte om at få sin egen kunst udstillet.En: Soren was an emerging artist who dreamed of having his own art exhibited.Da: Han manglede dog lidt selvtillid, især når han sammenlignede sig med sine mere erfarne kolleger.En: However, he lacked a bit of confidence, especially when he compared himself to his more experienced colleagues.Da: Det var på hans frokostpause, at hans ven Lena besluttede sig for at besøge ham.En: It was during his lunch break that his friend Lena decided to visit him.Da: Lena, altid fuld af optimisme, trådte ind i galleriet med et stort smil.En: Lena, always full of optimism, walked into the gallery with a big smile.Da: "Hej, Soren!"En: "Hey, Soren!"Da: sagde hun, da hun gik hen til ham.En: she said as she approached him.Da: "Hvordan går det med det nye job?"En: "How is the new job going?"Da: "Det går okay," svarede Soren forsigtigt.En: "It's going okay," replied Soren cautiously.Da: "Men jeg har en del at lære.En: "But I have a lot to learn.Da: Jeg er lidt nervøs for at imponere min chef."En: I'm a bit nervous about impressing my boss."Da: "Du kan gøre det," sagde Lena opmuntrende.En: "You can do it," said Lena encouragingly.Da: "Jeg tror på dig og dine evner."En: "I believe in you and your abilities."Da: Soren smilede taknemmeligt.En: Soren smiled gratefully.Da: "Jeg har faktisk arbejdet på et kunstværk.En: "I've actually been working on an art piece.Da: Måske burde jeg vise det til chefen."En: Maybe I should show it to the boss."Da: "Ja, gør det!En: "Yeah, do it!Da: Du har talent.En: You have talent.Da: Det er på tide at tage en chance," sagde Lena bestemt.En: It's time to take a chance," said Lena firmly.Da: Soren trak vejret dybt og besluttede sig for at tage Lenas råd.En: Soren took a deep breath and decided to take Lena's advice.Da: Efter frokostpausen tog han mod til sig og fandt sin chef.En: After the lunch break, he gathered his courage and found his boss.Da: "Hej, jeg har arbejdet på noget kunst derhjemme.En: "Hi, I've been working on some art at home.Da: Jeg ville sætte pris på din feedback," sagde han lidt nervøst.En: I'd appreciate your feedback," he said a bit nervously.Da: Chefen kiggede nøje på Sorens værk.En: The boss looked closely at Soren's work.Da: "Hmm, der er bestemt plads til forbedring," sagde hun ærligt.En: "Hmm, there is certainly room for improvement," she said honestly.Da: "Men jeg ser noget derinde.En: "But I see something in there.Da: Din rå talent og passion."En: Your raw talent and passion."Da: Soren lyttede opmærksomt og nikkede.En: Soren listened intently and nodded.Da: Trods kritikken kunne han fornemme, at chefen så noget positivt i hans arbejde.En: Despite the criticism, he sensed that the boss saw something positive in his work.Da: "Jeg vil gerne give dig mere ansvar her i galleriet," fortsatte chefen.En: "I'd like to give you more responsibility here in the gallery," the boss continued.Da: "Jeg tror, du kan lære meget og virkelig blomstre her."En: "I think you can learn a lot and really flourish here."Da: Soren følte en bølge af lettelse og stolthed.En: Soren felt a wave of relief and pride.Da: Lena havde haft ret; det var vigtigt at tage chancer og være åben for feedback.En: Lena had been right; it was important to take chances and be open to feedback.Da: Han takkede sin chef og følte sig mere motiveret end nogensinde før.En: He thanked his boss and felt more motivated than ever before.Da: Da Lena og Soren sammen gik en tur langs kanalen senere, takkede han hende.En: As Lena and Soren took a walk along the canal later, he thanked her.Da: "Tak fordi du tror på mig," sagde han.En: "Thank you for believing in me," he said.Da: "Jeg tror, det her bliver begyndelsen på noget godt."En: "I think this is going to be the beginning of something good."Da: "Selvfølgelig, Soren.En: "Of course, Soren.Da: Jeg ved, at du vil gøre det fantastisk," svarede Lena med et glimt i øjet.En: I know you'll do amazing things," replied Lena with a sparkle in her eye.Da: De fortsatte deres gåtur, mens solens varme stråler fulgte dem.En: They continued their walk as the sun's warm rays followed them.Da: For Soren markerede denne dag starten på en ny, spændende rejse i hans kunstneriske verden.En: For Soren, this day marked the start of a new, exciting journey in his artistic world.Da: Han havde lært, at selvtillid og mod kan føre til store muligheder.En: He had learned that confidence and courage can lead to great opportunities. Vocabulary Words:emerging: spirendeexhibited: udstilletlacked: mangledeconfidence: selvtillidoptimism: optimismeapproached: gik hen tilencouragingly: opmuntrendecautiously: forsigtigtimpressing: imponeregratefully: taknemmeligtchance: chancenervously: nervøstclosely: nøjeimprovement: forbedringhonestly: ærligtintently: opmærksomtcriticism: kritikpositive: positivtresponsibility: ansvarflourish: blomstrerelief: lettelsepride: stolthedmotivated: motiveretbelieving: trorsparkle: glimtopportunities: mulighederartistic: kunstneriskejourney: rejsecourage: modpotential: potentiale

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Vanished Van Gogh: A Liberation Day Mystery at the Rijksmuseum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-16-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het Rijksmuseum was in alle opzichten prachtig op deze lenteochtend.En: The Rijksmuseum was beautiful in every way on this spring morning.Nl: Overal waren mensen die Bevrijdingsdag vierden met een bezoek aan de tentoonstelling.En: Everywhere, people were celebrating Liberation Day with a visit to the exhibition.Nl: De lucht was fris en de zon scheen zachtjes door de grote ramen.En: The air was fresh and the sun gently shone through the large windows.Nl: Bloemen geurden en vulden de lucht met een zweem van zoetheid.En: Flowers scented the air, filling it with a hint of sweetness.Nl: Thijs, een jongeman met een liefde voor kunst, stond in de Van Gogh-galerij.En: Thijs, a young man with a love for art, stood in the Van Gogh gallery.Nl: Zijn ogen glinsterden van enthousiasme bij het zien van de meesterwerken.En: His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm at the sight of the masterpieces.Nl: Toch miste hij iets.En: Yet he was missing something.Nl: Op de plek waar eerder "De Sterrennacht" hing, was nu een lege muur.En: In the place where "The Starry Night" used to hang, there was now a blank wall.Nl: Thijs fronste.En: Thijs frowned.Nl: Waar was het schilderij gebleven?En: Where had the painting gone?Nl: Sanne, de curator van het museum, maakte zich zorgen.En: Sanne, the museum curator, was worried.Nl: De reputatie van het Rijksmuseum stond op het spel.En: The reputation of the Rijksmuseum was at stake.Nl: Hoe kon dit gebeuren op zo'n belangrijke dag?En: How could this happen on such an important day?Nl: Het publiek verwachtte Van Gogh's beroemdste werken te zien en nu was er één weg.En: The public expected to see Van Gogh's most famous works, and now one was missing.Nl: Ze zuchtte en keek nerveus naar Thijs, die haar gadesloeg.En: She sighed and looked nervously at Thijs, who was observing her.Nl: “Elin is de sleutel,” fluisterde Thijs tegen zichzelf, terwijl hij naar een vrouw met een glanzende hoed keek.En: "Elin is the key," Thijs whispered to himself, while looking at a woman with a shiny hat.Nl: Elin was altijd een mysterieuze figuur geweest.En: Elin had always been a mysterious figure.Nl: Haar fascinatie voor Van Gogh was bekend, maar haar bedoelingen waren vaak onduidelijk.En: Her fascination for Van Gogh was well-known, but her intentions were often unclear.Nl: Het beveiligingssysteem van het museum had gefaald.En: The museum's security system had failed.Nl: De beelden waren weg, alsof ze nooit hadden bestaan.En: The footage was gone, as if it had never existed.Nl: De zorgen van Sanne groeiden met de minuut.En: Sanne's worries grew by the minute.Nl: Elin was daar, maar beweerde niets te weten.En: Elin was there but claimed to know nothing.Nl: Thijs twijfelde.En: Thijs doubted.Nl: Kon hij haar vertrouwen?En: Could he trust her?Nl: Plotseling kwam Thijs iets opmerkelijks tegen.En: Suddenly, Thijs came across something remarkable.Nl: Iets klopte niet bij een andere schilderij in de hoek van de zaal.En: Something was not right about another painting in the corner of the room.Nl: Hij zag subtiele sporen van verstoring: een vage scheur bij de rand.En: He noticed subtle signs of tampering: a faint tear at the edge.Nl: Zonder aarzeling trok hij het doek opzij.En: Without hesitation, he pulled the canvas aside.Nl: Daarachter bevond zich "De Sterrennacht", precies zoals het was.En: Behind it was "The Starry Night," exactly as it was.Nl: Elin verscheen naast hem, haar ogen serieus maar vriendelijk.En: Elin appeared beside him, her eyes serious but friendly.Nl: "Ik hoorde flarden van een plan," legde ze uit, "een plan om de schilderijen te stelen door enkele mensen hier binnen.En: "I heard snippets of a plan," she explained, "a plan to steal the paintings by some people inside here.Nl: Ik dacht dat het op deze manier veilig zou zijn."En: I thought this way it would be safe."Nl: Sanne, die hen had gevolgd, keek van Elin naar Thijs.En: Sanne, who had followed them, looked from Elin to Thijs.Nl: Het was een moment van opluchting en verwondering.En: It was a moment of relief and wonder.Nl: "Je hebt ons geholpen," erkende Thijs, beseffend dat eerste indrukken kunnen misleiden.En: "You have helped us," acknowledged Thijs, realizing that first impressions can be deceiving.Nl: Elin glimlachte flauw.En: Elin smiled faintly.Nl: Met het schilderij in veiligheid en het misverstand opgelost, vierden ze allen de overgebleven festiviteiten van Bevrijdingsdag.En: With the painting safe and the misunderstanding resolved, they all celebrated the remaining festivities of Liberation Day.Nl: Thijs leerde dat mensen vaak meer zijn dan ze aanvankelijk lijken.En: Thijs learned that people are often more than they initially seem.Nl: Het Rijksmuseum bleef onaangetast, en Sanne bedankte Thijs en Elin hartelijk.En: The Rijksmuseum remained untouched, and Sanne thanked Thijs and Elin warmly.Nl: Het was een dag van vrijheid en begrip, waar kunst en mens samenkwamen in een onverwachte harmonie.En: It was a day of freedom and understanding, where art and humanity came together in an unexpected harmony. Vocabulary Words:museum: museumcurator: curatorenthuasiasm: enthousiasmesparkled: glinsterdentampering: verstoringfaint: vaagsubtle: subtielecanvas: doekmisunderstanding: misverstandobserving: gadesloegacknowledged: erkendefreedom: vrijheidhumanity: mensfigures: figuurremarkable: opmerkelijkstrust: vertrouwenmysterious: mysterieuzefascination: fascinatieintentions: bedoelingenbeveiligingssysteem: security systemtentoonstelling: exhibitionberoemdste: famousglinsterden: sparkledgroot: largezachtjes: gentlyglanzende: shinygeurden: scentedbesefte: realizedopleuchting: reliefharmonie: harmony

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Facing Fears: Alessio's Journey to Embrace the Outside World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-16-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Alessio sedeva sulla sedia, i nervi tesi come corde di violino.En: Alessio sat on the chair, his nerves taut like violin strings.It: Le sue mani giocherellavano con un lembo del suo maglione, mentre guardava fuori dalla finestra.En: His hands played with a corner of his sweater, as he looked out the window.It: La luce del sole primaverile baciava il giardino fuori dalla clinica, suggerendo un mondo di possibilità che lui temeva.En: The spring sunlight kissed the garden outside the clinic, suggesting a world of possibilities that he feared.It: La porta si aprì delicatamente, e il viso sorridente di Giada illuminò la stanza.En: The door opened gently, and Giada's smiling face lit up the room.It: "Ciao, Alessio," disse rassicurante.En: "Hello, Alessio," she said reassuringly.It: Sedendosi, posò un taccuino sul tavolino tra di loro.En: Sitting down, she placed a notebook on the table between them.It: "Come ti senti oggi?"En: "How do you feel today?"It: Alessio alzò le spalle.En: Alessio shrugged.It: "Preoccupato," ammise a bassa voce.En: "Worried," he admitted softly.It: "Uscire… mi spaventa ancora."En: "Going out... still scares me."It: Giada annuì comprensiva.En: Giada nodded understandingly.It: "Parliamo della tua ultima esperienza al mercato," disse.En: "Let's talk about your last experience at the market," she said.It: "È stato un grande passo per te."En: "It was a big step for you."It: Riluttante, Alessio cominciò a raccontare.En: Reluctantly, Alessio began to recount.It: Immaginò di nuovo il mercato: bancarelle colorate, odori di spezie e frutta fresca, il brusio costante della folla.En: He imagined the market again: colorful stalls, the smells of spices and fresh fruit, the constant buzz of the crowd.It: Il caos lo aveva sopraffatto.En: The chaos had overwhelmed him.It: Sentiva la paura salire, come una marea implacabile.En: He felt the fear rising, like an unstoppable tide.It: Durante quella giornata, avevano camminato tra la gente, il cuore di Alessio batteva forte.En: During that day, they had walked among people, Alessio's heart beating fast.It: Poi, come un'onda improvvisa, il panico lo travolse.En: Then, like a sudden wave, panic swept over him.It: Si fermò, respirando a malapena.En: He stopped, barely breathing.It: "Ma ho fatto come mi hai detto," continuò Alessio, guardando Giada negli occhi.En: "But I did as you told me," Alessio continued, looking Giada in the eyes.It: "Ho usato la tecnica di respirazione."En: "I used the breathing technique."It: "Sì, l'hai fatto," annuì Giada sorridendo.En: "Yes, you did," Giada nodded smiling.It: "E ha funzionato, vero?"En: "And it worked, right?"It: Alessio si sentì leggermente rilassato.En: Alessio felt slightly relaxed.It: Annui.En: He nodded.It: La sensazione di ansia era diminuita abbastanza da permettergli di continuare fino a quando non si sono ritirati al sicuro nella clinica.En: The feeling of anxiety had diminished enough to let him continue until they retreated safely into the clinic.It: "La prossima volta sarà più facile," disse Giada con convinzione.En: "Next time will be easier," said Giada with conviction.It: "Ogni piccolo passo è una vittoria."En: "Every little step is a victory."It: Alessio sorrise debolmente.En: Alessio smiled faintly.It: Non era completamente convinto, ma sentiva una minuscola scintilla di fiducia in più.En: He wasn't completely convinced, but he felt a tiny spark of more confidence.It: Un gradino alla volta, pensò.En: One step at a time, he thought.It: Giada appoggiò una mano gentile sulla sua.En: Giada placed a gentle hand on his.It: "Sono orgogliosa di te.En: "I'm proud of you.It: Hai fatto grandi progressi."En: You've made great progress."It: Tornato nella sua stanza, Alessio guardò di nuovo fuori dalla finestra.En: Back in his room, Alessio looked out the window again.It: Il giardino sembrava meno minaccioso, più invitante.En: The garden seemed less threatening, more inviting.It: Era lontano dall'essere guarito, ma oggi aveva dimostrato a sé stesso che poteva affrontare le sue paure.En: He was far from healed, but today he had proven to himself that he could face his fears.It: Un passo dopo l'altro, il viaggio verso la libertà poteva continuare.En: One step after another, the journey towards freedom could continue.It: E in fondo, non era solo.En: And deep down, he was not alone.It: Giada era al suo fianco, e per la prima volta, Alessio credeva che ce l'avrebbe fatta.En: Giada was by his side, and for the first time, Alessio believed that he would make it.It: La primavera portava nuova vita, nuova speranza.En: Spring brought new life, new hope.It: Il sole brillava più caldo e il mondo, sebbene ancora spaventoso, sembrava più gestibile.En: The sun shone warmer, and the world, although still frightening, seemed more manageable. Vocabulary Words:the chair: la sediataut: tesithe strings: le cordethe corner: il lembothe sweater: il maglionesuggesting: suggerendofaintly: debolmentethe crowd: la follathe chaos: il caosunstoppable: implacabilethe garden: il giardinothe clinic: la clinicareassuringly: rassicuranteto shrink: ritrassithe sunlight: la luce del solethe market: il mercatobreathed: respirandogently: delicatamentethe notebook: il taccuinothe step: il passoreluctantly: riluttantethe panic: il panicothe fear: la paurato sweep over: travolseto nod: annuirefirmly: con convinzionethe smile: il sorrisoto diminish: diminuitathe victory: la vittoriato heal: guarito

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Shadows to Spotlight: The Unexpected Masterpiece Reveal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het is lente in Amsterdam.En: It is spring in Amsterdam.Nl: De zon straalt vrolijk door de grote ramen van het Rijksmuseum.En: The sun shines cheerfully through the large windows of the Rijksmuseum.Nl: In de imposante hal bewegen mensen rustig langs de kunstwerken.En: In the imposing hall, people move calmly past the artworks.Nl: De geur van pasgeopende bloemen mengt zich met de geur van oude boeken en verf.En: The scent of newly opened flowers mingles with the smell of old books and paint.Nl: Thijs staat in een lichte hoek van de restauratiewerkplaats.En: Thijs stands in a bright corner of the restoration workshop.Nl: Voor hem ligt een beschadigd doek uit de zeventiende eeuw.En: In front of him lies a damaged canvas from the seventeenth century.Nl: Zijn handen bewegen voorzichtig over het oppervlak.En: His hands move carefully over the surface.Nl: "Dit moet perfect worden," zegt Thijs tegen zichzelf.En: "This must be perfect," Thijs says to himself.Nl: Hij weet dat zijn toekomst afhangt van zijn succes bij deze klus.En: He knows that his future depends on his success with this job.Nl: Femke, zijn collega, loopt langs zijn werkbank.En: Femke, his colleague, walks past his workbench.Nl: "Hoe gaat het, Thijs?"En: "How's it going, Thijs?"Nl: vraagt ze, terwijl ze een kritische blik werpt op de vooruitgang.En: she asks, casting a critical eye over the progress.Nl: Haar stem klinkt vriendelijk, maar Thijs voelt altijd een onderstroom van rivaliteit bij haar.En: Her voice sounds friendly, but Thijs always feels an undercurrent of rivalry with her.Nl: "Goed," mompelt Thijs.En: "Good," mumbles Thijs.Nl: Hij kan bijna voelen dat Femke zijn werk probeert te controleren voor haar eigen gewin.En: He can almost feel that Femke is trying to check his work for her own benefit.Nl: Ondertussen, aan de andere kant van de zaal, staat Bram.En: Meanwhile, on the other side of the room stands Bram.Nl: De sceptische museumcurator leunt tegen de marmeren balustrade.En: The skeptical museum curator leans against the marble balustrade.Nl: Bram heeft twijfels over de authenticiteit van het schilderij dat Thijs herstelt.En: Bram has doubts about the authenticity of the painting that Thijs is restoring.Nl: Hij denkt dat het een kopie is die de moeite niet waard is.En: He thinks it's a copy that's not worth the effort.Nl: Maar Thijs is overtuigd van zijn waarde.En: But Thijs is convinced of its value.Nl: "Deze restauratie kan mijn carrière maken," denkt Thijs.En: "This restoration can make my career," Thijs thinks.Nl: Hij voelt de druk om zichzelf te bewijzen.En: He feels the pressure to prove himself.Nl: Maar hij weet dat Femke van plan is de eer op te strijken voor zijn harde werk.En: But he knows that Femke plans to take credit for his hard work.Nl: En dan is er Bram, die vermoedelijk zijn twijfels zal uiten zodra de gelegenheid zich voordoet.En: And then there's Bram, who will likely voice his doubts as soon as the opportunity arises.Nl: Na dagen van hard werken en onderzoek, ontdekt Thijs een verborgen signatuur in de onderste laag van de verf.En: After days of hard work and research, Thijs discovers a hidden signature in the lower layer of the paint.Nl: Het is het bewijs dat het schilderij door een beroemde meester is gemaakt en niet zomaar een replica is.En: It is proof that the painting was made by a famous master and is not just a replica.Nl: Dit moet hij aan Bram laten zien.En: He must show this to Bram.Nl: Op de geplande presentatie voor het museumbestuur begint Thijs: "Dames en heren, ik heb iets bijzonders ontdekt."En: At the scheduled presentation for the museum board, Thijs begins: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have discovered something special."Nl: Hij onthult de signatuur aan iedereen.En: He reveals the signature to everyone.Nl: De zaal vult zich met een golf van ingehouden adem.En: The room fills with a wave of held breaths.Nl: Bram kijkt verrast.En: Bram looks surprised.Nl: "Dit verandert alles," zegt hij.En: "This changes everything," he says.Nl: "Het is echt.En: "It's real.Nl: En uitstekend gerestaureerd.En: And excellently restored.Nl: Goed werk, Thijs."En: Good job, Thijs."Nl: Femke voelt zich beschaamd om haar eerdere plan om de eer te stelen.En: Femke feels ashamed of her earlier plan to steal the credit.Nl: Ze realiseert zich dat eerlijkheid en samenwerking meer waard zijn dan kortstondige roem.En: She realizes that honesty and collaboration are worth more than fleeting fame.Nl: Met de bevestiging van zijn succes, krijgt Thijs een welverdiende promotie.En: With the confirmation of his success, Thijs receives a well-deserved promotion.Nl: Hij staat in de zonovergoten hal en glimlacht.En: He stands in the sun-drenched hall and smiles.Nl: Hij voelt zich sterker en meer zelfverzekerd dan ooit tevoren.En: He feels stronger and more confident than ever before.Nl: Hij weet nu dat het belangrijk is om voor zichzelf op te komen en tegelijkertijd trouw te blijven aan zijn werk en principes.En: He now knows it is important to stand up for himself while remaining true to his work and principles.Nl: Terwijl de lente verder ontluikt buiten het museum, heeft Thijs zijn moment van verwondering en voldoening gevonden, omringd door de grootse kunst van het verleden en zijn toekomst die er nog uitzichtrijker uitziet.En: As spring unfolds further outside the museum, Thijs has found his moment of wonder and fulfillment, surrounded by the magnificent art of the past and a future that looks even brighter. Vocabulary Words:cheerfully: vrolijkimposing: imposantemingle: mengrestoration: restauratieworkshop: werkplaatsdamaged: beschadigdcanvas: doeksurface: oppervlakrivalry: rivaliteitskeptical: sceptischecurator: curatorbalustrade: balustradeauthenticity: authenticiteitreplica: replicapressure: drukprove: bewijzenopportunity: gelegenheidhidden: verborgensignature: signatuurpresentation: presentatiereveals: onthultashamed: beschaamdfleeting: kortstondigepromotion: promotiesun-drenched: zonovergotenconfident: zelfverzekerdfulfillment: voldoeningmagnificent: grootsewonder: verwonderingunfolds: ontluikt

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Connection: A Naval Bonding on Independence Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-14-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בים הכחול של מפרץ חיפה רוח קלילה מניפה את הדגלים על ספינות הצי שעוגנות בנמל.En: In the blue sea of Mifratz Haifa, a gentle breeze lifted the flags on the navy ships anchored in the harbor.He: היה אביב, והעיר התכוננה לחגיגות יום העצמאות.En: It was spring, and the city was preparing for Independence Day celebrations.He: נועם עמד נרגש ליד שער הכניסה של בסיס חיל הים, מביט מסביב ומריח את המליחות שבאוויר.En: Noam stood excitedly by the entrance gate of the naval base, looking around and smelling the saltiness in the air.He: זה היה יום חשוב עבורו - יום ראשון מזה זמן רב שבו יזכה לבקר את אביו בבסיס.En: It was an important day for him - the first day in a long time he would get to visit his father at the base.He: "נועם!En: "Noam!"He: " קרא אביו, אלי, כשהופיע מחויך לפני בנו.En: called his father, Eli, appearing smiling before his son.He: "כמה גדלת!En: "How you've grown!"He: " הוא חיבק את נועם בחום.En: He embraced Noam warmly.He: אלי היה בן אדם עסוק ומוקדש לעבודתו, והזמן שבילה עם משפחתו היה מועט.En: Eli was a busy man, deeply dedicated to his work, and the time he spent with his family was limited.He: נועם בהיסוס סיפר לאביו כמה התגעגע אליו.En: Noam, hesitantly, told his father how much he missed him.He: אלי הנהן, יודע כמה זה לא פשוט לשני הצדדים.En: Eli nodded, knowing how hard it was for both sides.He: "בוא," הציע, "אראה לך את הבסיס.En: "Come," he suggested, "I'll show you the base."He: " הם התחילו בסיור כשאלי מעביר לנועם את הפרטים על ספינות הקרב והעובדים במתקן.En: They started the tour as Eli explained to Noam the details about the warships and the workers at the facility.He: בשעות אחר הצהריים של אותו יום, הבסיס היה מלא קולות שמחה וצחוק.En: In the afternoon hours of that day, the base was filled with sounds of joy and laughter.He: טקס יום העצמאות החל.En: The Independence Day ceremony began.He: נועם היה שם עם אביו, מתבונן בטקס וחש שינוי מבפנים.En: Noam was there with his father, watching the ceremony and feeling a change inside.He: הוא ראה את החיילים המכובדים על פועלם וחש גאווה ודאגה על תפקידו של אביו במערכת הביטחונית.En: He saw the soldiers honored for their actions and felt pride and concern for his father's role in the security system.He: לאחר הטקס, נועם ראה את ההזדמנות לדבר עם אביו בלב פתוח.En: After the ceremony, Noam saw the opportunity to talk openly with his father.He: "אבא," הוא התחיל, "אני מבין עכשיו מדוע אתה רחוק כל כך.En: "Dad," he began, "I understand now why you're so far away.He: אני רואה כמה חשוב לך מה שאתה עושה.En: I see how important what you do is to you."He: "אלי פנה אליו בעיניים רציניות ומלאות חמלה, "נועם, אני יודע שזה לא קל.En: Eli turned to him with serious and compassionate eyes, "Noam, I know it's not easy.He: אני עושה את זה עבור כולנו.En: I do this for all of us.He: אבל עכשיו אני מבין שגם אני צריך להיות איתך יותר.En: But now I realize I also need to be with you more."He: "הם עמדו ליד המזח, נהנים מהשקיעה היפה.En: They stood by the dock, enjoying the beautiful sunset.He: נועם הרגיש קל יותר.En: Noam felt lighter.He: הוא מצא כבוד והערכה לאביו, והם התחייבו ליותר זמן יחד בעתיד.En: He found respect and appreciation for his father, and they committed to spending more time together in the future.He: כך, על רקע מרהיב של ים ושקיעה, הם מצאו דרך חדשה להבין זה את זה.En: Thus, against the stunning backdrop of the sea and sunset, they found a new way to understand each other.He: נועם למד על חשיבות הסבלנות וההבנה, ואלי התחייב לחזק את הקשר עם בנו.En: Noam learned the importance of patience and understanding, and Eli promised to strengthen the bond with his son.He: בסופו של יום, הם ידעו שהמאמצים האלה יביאו להם רגעים רבים של אושר משותף.En: At the end of the day, they knew these efforts would bring them many moments of shared happiness. Vocabulary Words:breeze: רוח קלילהanchored: שעוגנותharbor: נמלcelebrations: חגיגותsaltiness: מליחותembraced: חיבקdedicated: מוקדשhesitantly: בהיסוסfacility: מתקןlaughter: צחוקhonored: המכובדיםsecurity: ביטחוניתopportunity: הזדמנותcompassionate: מלאות חמלהstrengthen: לחזקdock: מזחbackdrop: רקעpatience: סבלנותappreciation: הערכהbond: קשרtour: סיורnaval base: בסיס חיל היםpride: גאווהconcern: דאגהgentle: קלילהstunning: מרהיבcommitted: התחייבוjoy: שמחהIndependence: עצמאותunderstanding: הבנהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Meaning: A Spring Stroll on Strøget Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-13-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en klar forårsdag i København.En: It was a clear spring day in København.Da: Solen skinnede over Strøget, og gaderne summede af liv.En: The sun was shining over Strøget, and the streets were buzzing with life.Da: Freja og hendes bror, Mikkel, gik langs den travle gågade.En: Freja and her brother, Mikkel, walked along the busy pedestrian street.Da: Det var konfirmationstid, og Freja ledte efter de perfekte gaver til sine yngre kusiner.En: It was confirmation time, and Freja was looking for the perfect gifts for her younger cousins.Da: "Vi har ikke så meget tid," sagde Mikkel og så på sit ur.En: "We don't have much time," said Mikkel, looking at his watch.Da: "Lad os finde noget enkelt."En: "Let's find something simple."Da: Freja tøvede.En: Freja hesitated.Da: "Jeg vil finde noget specielt.En: "I want to find something special.Da: Noget, der betyder noget."En: Something that means something."Da: De passerede butikker med levende farver og duften af blomster fra nærliggende boder fyldte luften.En: They passed stores with vibrant colors, and the scent of flowers from nearby stalls filled the air.Da: Freja havde en idé.En: Freja had an idea.Da: "Hvad med håndlavede ting?En: "How about handmade items?Da: De er personlige."En: They're personal."Da: Mikkel trak på skuldrene.En: Mikkel shrugged.Da: "Men de kan være dyre."En: "But they can be expensive."Da: De fandt en lille butik med unikke smykker.En: They found a small shop with unique jewelry.Da: Freja stoppede.En: Freja stopped.Da: "Se, Mikkel, disse er perfekte.En: "Look, Mikkel, these are perfect.Da: De er håndlavede og passer til temaet."En: They are handmade and fit the theme."Da: Mikkel kiggede på prisskiltet.En: Mikkel looked at the price tag.Da: "Men de er dyre."En: "But they are expensive."Da: Freja var fast besluttet.En: Freja was determined.Da: Hun talte med butiksindehaveren og forklarede betydningen af gaverne.En: She spoke with the shop owner and explained the significance of the gifts.Da: Hun forhandlede sig frem til en fair pris.En: She negotiated a fair price.Da: Mikkel var imponeret.En: Mikkel was impressed.Da: "Godt klaret, Freja.En: "Well done, Freja.Da: Lad os dele udgifterne."En: Let's split the cost."Da: De gik ud af butikken med smykkerne i en lille pose.En: They walked out of the shop with the jewelry in a small bag.Da: Freja smilede.En: Freja smiled.Da: Hun havde fundet den rette balance mellem omtanke og fornuft.En: She had found the right balance between thoughtfulness and practicality.Da: Mikkel, skeptikeren, indså hvor vigtigt det var med meningsfulde gaver.En: Mikkel, the skeptic, realized how important meaningful gifts were.Da: Da de gik tilbage mod stationen, havde Freja lært at stole på sine instinkter, og Mikkel gik med en ny respekt for hendes stædighed.En: As they headed back towards the station, Freja had learned to trust her instincts, and Mikkel walked with a newfound respect for her stubbornness.Da: På Strøgets brostensbelagte gader, fyldt med forårsglæde, havde de begge fundet noget vigtigt.En: On the cobblestone streets of Strøget, filled with spring joy, they had both found something important. Vocabulary Words:spring: forårsdagbuzzing: summedeconfirmation: konfirmationstidhesitated: tøvedevibrant: levendescent: duftenhandmade: håndlavedeshrugged: trak på skuldreneunique: unikkedetermined: fast besluttetnegotiated: forhandledesignificance: betydningenimpressed: imponeretskeptic: skeptikerenmeaningful: meningsfuldeinstincts: instinkterstubbornness: stædighedcobblestone: brostensbelagtebalance: balancepracticality: fornuftrespect: respektstalls: boderjewelry: smykkerpedestrian: gågadeyounger: yngrestall: butikprice tag: prisskiltetfair: fairdifficult: vanskeligtidea: idé

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unexpected Twists: Turning Video Call Mishaps into Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I det här ögonblicket var Elins rum fyllt av glädje och färg.En: At that moment, Elin's room was filled with joy and color.Sv: Tulpaner stod stolt i en vas på skrivbordet, och rummet var dekorerat med små pappershjärtan som hängde ner från taket.En: Tulips stood proudly in a vase on the desk, and the room was decorated with small paper hearts hanging from the ceiling.Sv: Elin satt framför sin bärbara dator, ivrig att överraska Viktor på deras årsdag.En: Elin sat in front of her laptop, eager to surprise Viktor on their anniversary.Sv: Hon log för sig själv och klickade på "starta samtal" på skärmen.En: She smiled to herself and clicked "start call" on the screen.Sv: Skärmen blinkade till och där var Viktor, med sitt varma leende som alltid fick hennes hjärta att slå lite snabbare.En: The screen flickered, and there was Viktor, with his warm smile that always made her heart beat a little faster.Sv: "Glad årsdag, älskling!"En: "Happy anniversary, darling!"Sv: utropade Elin, hennes röst full av entusiasm.En: exclaimed Elin, her voice full of enthusiasm.Sv: Viktor log, och just som han skulle svara, dök ett annat ansikte upp på skärmen.En: Viktor smiled, and just as he was about to respond, another face appeared on the screen.Sv: Det var Kajsa, Elins busiga tvillingsyster.En: It was Kajsa, Elin's mischievous twin sister.Sv: Kajsa vinkade ivrigt och sa: "Hejsan, Viktor!En: Kajsa waved eagerly and said, "Hey Viktor!Sv: Vad planerar ni för spännande idag?"En: What exciting things do you have planned for today?"Sv: Elin rynkade pannan.En: Elin frowned.Sv: Hon hade glömt att logga ut Kajsa från sitt videosamtalskonto.En: She had forgotten to log Kajsa out of her video call account.Sv: Nu skulle överraskningen bli svår att genomföra.En: Now, the surprise would be difficult to carry out.Sv: "Kajsa, jag hade tänkt fixa något speciellt för Viktor!"En: "Kajsa, I was planning to do something special for Viktor!"Sv: sa Elin lite frustrerat.En: said Elin a little frustrated.Sv: Kajsa skrattade och lutade sig tillbaka i sin stol.En: Kajsa laughed and leaned back in her chair.Sv: "Åh, men jag kan hjälpa till!En: "Oh, but I can help!Sv: Vad sägs om att berätta den där gången när Elin tappade bort sina skor på en fest?"En: How about telling the story of when Elin lost her shoes at a party?"Sv: Viktor skrattade, men Elin blev röd i ansiktet.En: Viktor laughed, but Elin turned red in the face.Sv: Hon visste att Kajsa bara hade börjat.En: She knew that Kajsa had just begun.Sv: "Kajsa, snälla," sa Elin.En: "Kajsa, please," said Elin.Sv: "Jag ville göra det här speciellt."En: "I wanted to make this special."Sv: Kajsa ryckte på axlarna och blinkade åt Viktor.En: Kajsa shrugged and winked at Viktor.Sv: "Inte oroa dig, brorsan!En: "Don't worry, brother!Sv: Jag lovar att det bara blir bättre."En: I promise it'll only get better."Sv: Elin tänkte snabbt.En: Elin thought quickly.Sv: Hon behövde hitta ett sätt att vända situationen.En: She needed to find a way to turn the situation around.Sv: "Okej, hörni," sa hon efter en liten paus.En: "Okay, guys," she said after a short pause.Sv: "Vad sägs om att vi spelar ett spel tillsammans?En: "How about we play a game together?Sv: En rolig lek!"En: A fun game!"Sv: Viktor och Kajsa såg frågande ut, men nyfikna.En: Viktor and Kajsa looked puzzled but curious.Sv: "Ja, låt oss spela!En: "Yes, let's play!Sv: Vi kan göra en tävling: 'Vem känner Elin bäst?'En: We can have a competition: 'Who knows Elin best?'Sv: och förloraren måste sjunga en sång," föreslog Elin med ett leende.En: and the loser has to sing a song," Elin suggested with a smile.Sv: Det var en briljant idé.En: It was a brilliant idea.Sv: Viktor och Kajsa log och bestämde sig för att börja.En: Viktor and Kajsa smiled and decided to start.Sv: Spelet bjöd på många skratt och minnen.En: The game brought about many laughs and memories.Sv: Snart var alla tre uppslukade av leken, och den oroade stämningen hade försvunnit.En: Soon, all three were engrossed in the game, and the worried atmosphere had vanished.Sv: Genom att använda sin kreativitet och humor lyckades Elin göra dagen speciell trots missödet.En: By using her creativity and humor, Elin managed to make the day special despite the mishap.Sv: Kajsa och Viktor sjöng tillsammans när de förlorade, och deras skratt fyllde rummet, smittande även Elin.En: Kajsa and Viktor sang together when they lost, and their laughter filled the room, infecting even Elin.Sv: När spelet var över och samtalet skulle avslutas, tackade Viktor Elin.En: When the game was over and the call was ending, Viktor thanked Elin.Sv: "Det här blev bättre än jag kunde tänka mig," sa han, och i hans ögon lyste tacksamhet och glädje.En: "This turned out better than I could have imagined," he said, and in his eyes shone gratitude and joy.Sv: Elin insåg att ibland kan de mest oväntade situationer bli de mest minnesvärda.En: Elin realized that sometimes the most unexpected situations can become the most memorable.Sv: Med ett sista leende loggade hon ut från samtalet, nöjd med att hennes överraskning trots allt hade lyckats.En: With one last smile, she logged out of the call, satisfied that her surprise had succeeded after all. Vocabulary Words:moment: ögonblicketfilled: fylltjoy: glädjetulips: tulpanerhearts: hjärtanhanging: hängdeeager: ivrigflickered: blinkademischievous: busigawave: vinkadeforgotten: glömtfrustrated: frustreratleaned: lutadechair: stolshrugged: rycktewinked: blinkadepuzzled: frågandecompetition: tävlingbrilliant: briljantengrossed: uppslukadeatmosphere: stämningenvanished: försvunnitcreativity: kreativitetmishap: missödetinfecting: smittandeshone: lystegratitude: tacksamhetunexpected: oväntadememorable: minnesvärdasucceeded: lyckats

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reunion in Nyhavn: Freja's Journey Homeward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-11-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Freja sad ved et lille rundt bord på en café i Nyhavn.En: Freja sat at a small round table at a café in Nyhavn.Da: Rundt omkring hende summede livet.En: All around her, life buzzed.Da: Farverige bygninger kastede deres glade skygger over den pæne kanal.En: Colorful buildings cast their happy shadows over the neat canal.Da: Forårsluften var fyldt med duftene af blomstrende tulipaner og friskbrygget kaffe.En: The spring air was filled with the scents of blooming tulips and freshly brewed coffee.Da: Det var flere år siden, Freja sidst havde siddet her.En: It had been several years since Freja last sat here.Da: Hun trak vejret dybt og så ud over menneskemængden.En: She took a deep breath and looked out over the crowd.Da: Snart ville Mads og Lars ankomme.En: Soon Mads and Lars would arrive.Da: Hendes far og lillebror.En: Her father and little brother.Da: Det bankede nervøst i hendes brystkasse.En: There was a nervous pounding in her chest.Da: Hvor længe siden var det?En: How long had it been?Da: Tre år?En: Three years?Da: Måske lidt mere.En: Maybe a little more.Da: Det var i hvert fald længe nok til at skabe usikkerhed.En: It was long enough to create uncertainty, in any case.Da: "Freja!En: "Freja!"Da: " En velkendt stemme afbrød hendes tanker.En: A familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.Da: Hun vendte sig og så sin far, Mads, med et stort smil.En: She turned and saw her father, Mads, with a big smile.Da: Lars fulgte lige efter.En: Lars followed right after.Da: De havde begge forandret sig lidt.En: They had both changed a bit.Da: Mads' hår var gråt ved tindingerne, og Lars så lidt mere voksen ud.En: Mads's hair was gray at the temples, and Lars looked a bit more grown-up.Da: De satte sig ved bordet, og en hyggelig afslappethed spredte sig hurtigt mellem dem.En: They sat down at the table, and a cozy relaxation quickly spread between them.Da: Kaffen blev serveret, og varme krus hvilede i deres hænder.En: The coffee was served, and warm cups rested in their hands.Da: De talte om små ting.En: They talked about small things.Da: Rejser, arbejde og vejret.En: Travels, work, and the weather.Da: Freja smilede, men indeni steg en bølge af noget dybere.En: Freja smiled, but inside, a wave of something deeper rose.Da: En længsel efter at grave lidt dybere end overfladen.En: A longing to dig a little deeper than the surface.Da: Hun vidste, at hun måtte vælge.En: She knew she had to choose.Da: Var der plads til at tale om de ting, der havde ligget som en skjult vægt på hendes hjerte?En: Was there room to talk about the things that had been like a hidden weight on her heart?Da: Eller skulle de bare holde samtalen let og ubekymret?En: Or should they just keep the conversation light and carefree?Da: Hendes fingre spillede rastløst med skeen ved hendes kop.En: Her fingers played restlessly with the spoon by her cup.Da: Pludselig formede ordene sig.En: Suddenly, the words formed.Da: "Jeg har savnet jer," sagde hun lavt, men ordentligt nok til at de hørte.En: "I have missed you," she said quietly but clearly enough for them to hear.Da: "Det var svært at være væk, og nogle gange.En: "It was hard to be away, and sometimes...Da: følte jeg mig væk fra jer, selv når I var tæt på.En: I felt distant from you, even when you were close."Da: "Mads lagde sin hånd på hendes.En: Mads placed his hand on hers.Da: "Vi har også savnet dig, Freja," sagde han blidt.En: "We have missed you too, Freja," he said gently.Da: "Og vi er glade for at have dig hjemme igen.En: "And we're glad to have you home again."Da: " Lars nikkede ved siden af.En: Lars nodded beside him.Da: Deres øjne mødtes, og et stille løfte blev udvekslet.En: Their eyes met, and a silent promise was exchanged.Da: Et løfte om at prøve.En: A promise to try.Da: At bygge bro over de år, der føltes som en skygge.En: To bridge over the years that felt like a shadow.Da: Stemningen blev varm.En: The atmosphere became warm.Da: Frejas indre uro begyndte at lette.En: Freja's inner turmoil began to ease.Da: Hun følte, at hun igen havde fundet sin plads.En: She felt she had found her place again.Da: En plads i hendes familie.En: A place in her family.Da: De sad der længe.En: They sat there for a long time.Da: Drak kaffe, lo, og delte historier om det tabte og fundne.En: Drinking coffee, laughing, and sharing stories about the lost and found.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte Freja, at hun var præcis, hvor hun skulle være.En: For the first time in a long time, Freja felt she was exactly where she was supposed to be.Da: Nyhavn sprudlede omkring dem, i sin evige cyklus af liv og forandring.En: Nyhavn bustled around them, in its eternal cycle of life and change.Da: Det var en ny begyndelse.En: It was a new beginning.Da: Og i denne begyndelse fandt Freja sin styrke til at være åben.En: And in this beginning, Freja found her strength to be open.Da: At være en del af det fælles, som var hendes familie.En: To be a part of the communal existence that was her family.Da: Det var en dag fyldt med håb, en dag, hvor fortiden mødte fremtiden, og alt syntes muligt.En: It was a day filled with hope, a day where the past met the future, and everything seemed possible. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedeshadows: skyggerblooming: blomstrendebrew: bryggetchest: brystkasseuncertainty: usikkerhedfamiliar: velkendttemples: tindingernecozy: hyggeligrelaxation: afslappethedcarefree: ubekymretrestlessly: rastløstformed: formededistant: vækgently: blidtexchanged: udveksletturmoil: urobridge: bygge brobustled: sprudledeexistence: fælleseternal: evigestruggle: kamppromise: løftelonging: længselpounding: bankededeep: dybsurface: overfladenease: lettecommunal: fælleshope: håb

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: From Kalemegdan to Canvas: Milan's Artistic Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-05-09-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На Калемегдану, баш у срцу Београда, пролећни дан осветљавао је древну тврђаву.En: In Kalemegdan, right in the heart of Belgrade, a spring day illuminated the ancient fortress.Sr: Панорамски погледи на ушће Саве и Дунава привлачили су многе људе.En: Panoramic views of the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers attracted many people.Sr: Посетиоци су шетали у потрази за сувенирима, носећи осмехе и фото-апарате.En: Visitors strolled around in search of souvenirs, wearing smiles and carrying cameras.Sr: Милан је стрпљиво седео на својој штанду, окружен разноликим ручно рађеним предметима.En: Milan patiently sat at his stand, surrounded by various handmade items.Sr: Био је млад и амбициозан уметник, и чврсто је веровао у свој таленат.En: He was a young and ambitious artist, firmly believing in his talent.Sr: Његова сестра Светлана, увек спремна да помогне, вешто се договарала са покупцима.En: His sister Svetlana, always ready to help, skillfully negotiated with customers.Sr: Упркос труду, било је тешко привући пажњу код толико других продаваца.En: Despite their efforts, it was difficult to draw attention amidst so many other vendors.Sr: "Морамо нешто учинити да истакнемо", рече Милан Светлани.En: "We have to do something to stand out," Milan said to Svetlana.Sr: Његове мисли су се вртеле око једне идеје.En: His thoughts revolved around one idea.Sr: Имао је јединствену технику сликања која је комбиновала традиционалне мотиве и модерне елементе.En: He had a unique painting technique that combined traditional motifs and modern elements.Sr: Одлучио је да је покаже.En: He decided to showcase it.Sr: Одједном, туриста по имену Јован, који је тражио занимљиве локалне сувенире, застао је код Милановог штанда.En: Suddenly, a tourist named Jovan, who was looking for interesting local souvenirs, stopped by Milan's stand.Sr: Он је зачарано посматрао Милана како слика.En: He watched Milan paint, enchanted.Sr: Боје су се разливале у неочекиваним правцима, стварајући фасцинантан визуелни ефекат.En: The colors flowed in unexpected directions, creating a fascinating visual effect.Sr: "Како ово радиш?En: "How do you do this?"Sr: " упитао је Јован, очима пуним радозналости.En: Jovan asked, his eyes full of curiosity.Sr: Милан се осмехнуо с пуно наде.En: Milan smiled with much hope.Sr: Почели су разговор.En: They began a conversation.Sr: Јован је био одушевљен Милановом креативношћу и саветима које је добио о култури и историји приказаној у сликама.En: Jovan was delighted with Milan's creativity and the insights he gained about the culture and history depicted in the paintings.Sr: Када је разговор завршен, Јован је купио неколико Миланових дела.En: When the conversation ended, Jovan bought several of Milan's pieces.Sr: Препоручио је и другима да посете штанд младог уметника.En: He recommended others to visit the young artist's stand as well.Sr: Вест о Милановој уникатној техници се брзо проширила.En: News of Milan's unique technique quickly spread.Sr: Милан је био поносан и срећан.En: Milan was proud and happy.Sr: Схватио је да је бити другачији велика предност.En: He realized that being different is a great advantage.Sr: Његова уметност је нашла пут до посетилаца Калемегдана.En: His art found its way to the visitors of Kalemegdan.Sr: Уз захвалност Светлани и подршку нових купаца, Милан је стекао самопоуздање и знао да његова изложба има потенцијал за успех.En: With gratitude to Svetlana and support from new customers, Milan gained confidence and knew his exhibition had the potential for success.Sr: Сенке дана су се продужиле, али осећај задовољства остао је у Милановом срцу.En: The shadows of the day grew longer, but the feeling of satisfaction remained in Milan's heart.Sr: Тиме се његова прича о јединствености и успеху наставила даље, испуњена вером у себе и своје дело.En: Thus, his story of uniqueness and success continued, filled with faith in himself and his work. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваconfluence: ушћеstrolled: шеталиsouvenirs: сувениримаambitious: амбициозанnegotiated: договаралаvendors: продавацаshowcase: покажеenchanted: зачараноfascinating: фасцинантанcreativity: креативностinsights: саветимаspread: проширилаadvantage: предностgratitude: захвалностconfidence: самопоуздањеexhibition: изложбаsatisfaction: задовољстваuniqueness: јединственостиpotential: потенцијалancient: древнуhandmade: ручно рађенимelements: елементеvisual: визуелниdepicted: приказанојrecommend: препоручиоtechnique: техникаmotifs: мотивеunexpected: неочекиванимdirections: правцима

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Secrets and Sunsets: A Proposal Under Santorini's Golden Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-08-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En una terrassa emblanquinada amb vistes al calder de Santorini, Oriol mirava el sol descendre.En: On a whitewashed terrace overlooking the caldera of Santorini, Oriol watched the sun set.Ca: El cel es pintava d'un daurat acollidor, mentre el mar reflectia colors de foc i les falçades de les cases brillaven amb una llum suau.En: The sky was painted in a welcoming gold, while the sea reflected fiery colors, and the facades of the houses shone with a gentle light.Ca: Era primavera, l'aire lleugerament fresc, un escenari perfecte per a un moment que Oriol havia somiat des de feia temps.En: It was spring, the air slightly cool, a perfect setting for a moment that Oriol had dreamed of for a long time.Ca: Des de feia mesos, Oriol estava planejant aquest viatge amb la Laia i en Marc, el seu millor amic, que els acompanyava com a suport moral.En: For months, Oriol had been planning this trip with Laia and Marc, his best friend, who accompanied them as moral support.Ca: Oriol volia demanar matrimoni a Laia i esperava que aquest fos el moment més màgic de les seves vides.En: Oriol wanted to propose to Laia and hoped this would be the most magical moment of their lives.Ca: Però dins seu, un temor s'amagava: temia el rebuig.En: But inside, a fear lurked: he feared rejection.Ca: Hi havia coses no resoltes en el passat que li donaven aquest pànic.En: There were unresolved issues in the past that gave him this panic.Ca: Tot i així, havia decidit superar aquestes pors i seguir endavant.En: Nevertheless, he had decided to overcome these fears and move forward.Ca: La Laia estava absorta en la bellesa del paisatge.En: Laia was absorbed in the beauty of the landscape.Ca: Oriol va agafar l'anell, amagant-lo darrere l'esquena mentre s'agenollava.En: Oriol took the ring, hiding it behind his back as he knelt down.Ca: Però just llavors, en Marc, amb cara preocupada, es va apropar ràpidament i li va xiuxiuejar a l'orella.En: But just then, Marc, with a worried face, approached quickly and whispered in his ear.Ca: Va dir-li que havia descobert un secret: Laia tenia un passat que no li havia revelat.En: He told him he had discovered a secret: Laia had a past she had not revealed to him.Ca: El cor d'Oriol es va encongir.En: Oriol's heart sank.Ca: Com podia proposar-li matrimoni si no confiava plenament en ella?En: How could he propose if he didn't fully trust her?Ca: Va decidir que no podia seguir amb el pla sense resoldre aquesta incertesa.En: He decided he couldn't go through with the plan without resolving this uncertainty.Ca: Es va aixecar, mirant la Laia amb dubtes als ulls.En: He stood up, looking at Laia with doubt in his eyes.Ca: “Laia, hi ha alguna cosa que he de saber, que pot canviar-ho tot?En: "Laia, is there something I need to know that could change everything?"Ca: ”, li va preguntar, una ombra de tristesa en la seva veu.En: he asked, a shadow of sadness in his voice.Ca: La Laia el va mirar sorpresa, però amb tranquil·litat.En: Laia looked at him surprised, yet calm.Ca: "Oriol, ho sé", va començar.En: "Oriol, I know," she began.Ca: "Hi ha una part de la meva vida que mai t'he explicat, però no és perquè vulgui amagar-ho.En: "There is a part of my life that I've never told you about, but it's not because I wanted to hide it.Ca: És perquè volia trobar el moment adequat per explicar-ho".En: It's because I wanted to find the right moment to explain it."Ca: Li va explicar sobre una època del seu passat que havia estat difícil, però que ja formava part de la història.En: She told him about a difficult time in her past, but one that was now just part of her story.Ca: "Era una cosa dolorosa, però vaig superar-ho.En: "It was something painful, but I overcame it.Ca: En Marc me'n va parlar, i avui és un record llunyà", va dir amb sinceritat.En: Marc mentioned it to me, and today it's a distant memory," she said sincerely.Ca: Oriol va sentir com els núvols dins seu es dissipaven.En: Oriol felt the clouds within him dissipate.Ca: Es va adonar que la clau de tot estava en la comunicació oberta i sincera.En: He realized the key to everything was in open and honest communication.Ca: Va comprendre que el seu amor per Laia era més fort que cap dubte o inseguretat.En: He understood that his love for Laia was stronger than any doubt or insecurity.Ca: Amb el sol desapareixent darrere les muntanyes, Oriol va somriure, va agafar de nou l'anell i va dir: "Laia, sé que ningú és perfecte, però junts vull perfeccionar aquesta aventura amb tu.En: With the sun disappearing behind the mountains, Oriol smiled, picked up the ring again, and said, "Laia, I know no one is perfect, but together I want to perfect this adventure with you.Ca: Et vols casar amb mi?En: Will you marry me?"Ca: "La Laia, amb llàgrimes als ulls i un somriure brillant, va respondre sí, confirmant el seu amor.En: Laia, with tears in her eyes and a radiant smile, said yes, confirming her love.Ca: Així, sota el cel daurat de Santorini, van començar una nova etapa de la seva vida, amb la confiança renovada i un futur ple d'esperances.En: Thus, under the golden sky of Santorini, they began a new chapter of their life, with renewed trust and a future full of hopes.Ca: Les onades continuaven trencant suaument contra les roques, i Oriol va entendre que l'amor era aprendre a comunicar-se i superar el passat junts.En: The waves continued to gently break against the rocks, and Oriol understood that love was about learning to communicate and overcoming the past together. Vocabulary Words:terrace: terrassacaldera: calderfacades: falçadesproposal: propostarejection: rebuigtrust: confiançauncertainty: incertesato whisper: xiuxiuejarsecrecy: secretdistant: llunyàpainful: dolorósclouds: núvolssunk: encongitshadow: ombradoubt: dubtesurprised: sorpresarenewed: renovadato overcome: superaradventure: aventurawaves: onadesbreak against: trencar contraluxurious: luxósgentle: suavementdiscourage: descoratjarjourney: viatgelonging: enyormoral support: suport moralto accompany: acompanayarhesitation: dubtessincerity: sinceritat

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Moonlit Reunion: Finding Love and Art on the Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La brisa fresca del océano acariciaba la piel de Sofía mientras caminaba por la playa iluminada por la luna llena.En: The fresh breeze of the ocean caressed Sofía's skin as she walked along the beach illuminated by the full moon.Es: Era el cinco de mayo, y el cielo comenzaba a brillar con los colores vivos de los fuegos artificiales.En: It was the fifth of mayo, and the sky began to shine with the vibrant colors of the fireworks.Es: Sofía había vuelto a su pueblo natal después de muchos años.En: Sofía had returned to her hometown after many years.Es: Buscaba inspiración para su arte y algo más, aunque no sabía qué.En: She searched for inspiration for her art and something more, although she didn't know what.Es: A unos pasos, Javier la esperaba en la orilla.En: A few steps away, Javier waited for her at the shore.Es: Sus ojos brillaban más que las estrellas al verla acercarse.En: His eyes shone brighter than the stars when he saw her approaching.Es: Habían sido amigos desde niños, inseparables hasta que Sofía decidió perseguir sus sueños en la ciudad.En: They had been friends since childhood, inseparable until Sofía decided to pursue her dreams in the city.Es: Pero Javier nunca había olvidado.En: But Javier had never forgotten.Es: "Hola, Sofía," dijo Javier con una sonrisa tímida.En: "Hello, Sofía," said Javier with a shy smile.Es: "¿Cómo te ha tratado la vida en la ciudad?"En: "How has life treated you in the city?"Es: "Hola, Javier," respondió ella, sonriendo nerviosa.En: "Hello, Javier," she responded, smiling nervously.Es: "He aprendido mucho, pero algo siempre me faltó."En: "I've learned a lot, but something was always missing."Es: Los dos caminaron juntos por la arena, el sonido suave de las olas acompañando sus pasos.En: The two walked together on the sand, the gentle sound of the waves accompanying their steps.Es: Hablaban de viejos tiempos, recordando risas y travesuras.En: They talked about old times, remembering laughs and mischiefs.Es: Sin embargo, había un silencio sutil entre las palabras, una pregunta sin respuesta que flotaba en el aire.En: However, there was a subtle silence between the words, an unanswered question floating in the air.Es: Mientras el cielo se iluminaba con más fuegos artificiales, Sofía se detuvo.En: As the sky lit up with more fireworks, Sofía stopped.Es: Miró a Javier con decisión, su corazón latiendo fuerte.En: She looked at Javier with determination, her heart beating loudly.Es: "Javier, he vuelto por mi arte, pero también para encontrar respuestas sobre mi pasado."En: "Javier, I've returned for my art, but also to find answers about my past."Es: Javier asintió.En: Javier nodded.Es: "Siempre he estado aquí, esperando.En: "I've always been here, waiting.Es: Nunca dejé de pensar en ti."En: I never stopped thinking about you."Es: El momento era mágico, lleno de promesas y miedos.En: The moment was magical, full of promises and fears.Es: Sofía respiró hondo, sus ojos fijos en los de Javier.En: Sofía took a deep breath, her eyes fixed on Javier's.Es: "Siempre sentí que algo me llamaba de regreso.En: "I've always felt like something was calling me back.Es: ¿Y qué pasa si ese 'algo' eres tú?"En: And what if that 'something' is you?"Es: Javier tomó su mano, sus dedos encajando perfectamente.En: Javier took her hand, their fingers fitting perfectly.Es: "Nunca quise que te fueras."En: "I never wanted you to leave."Es: Sus palabras eran sinceras, pesadas de emociones honestas.En: His words were sincere, weighted with honest emotions.Es: Sofía sonrió, el corazón ligero.En: Sofía smiled, her heart light.Es: "Quizás nunca debí partir."En: "Maybe I never should have left."Es: Los fuegos artificiales explotaron en el cielo, iluminando sus rostros llenos de esperanza.En: The fireworks exploded in the sky, illuminating their faces full of hope.Es: En ese instante, Sofía supo que su arte, su vida y su amor pertenecían a ese lugar, a Javier.En: In that instant, Sofía knew that her art, her life, and her love belonged in that place, with Javier.Es: Había encontrado la claridad que buscaba.En: She had found the clarity she was seeking.Es: Decidió quedarse, enfrentarse a sus sentimientos y dejar que el amor floreciera.En: She decided to stay, to face her feelings and let love flourish.Es: La playa, el mismo lugar donde habían jugado de niños, sería testigo de un nuevo comienzo para ambos.En: The beach, the same place where they had played as children, would witness a new beginning for both.Es: El mar susurraba secretos antiguos, pero esa noche uno nuevo se sumó a sus olas: el de un amor eterno bajo la luna de primavera.En: The sea whispered ancient secrets, but that night a new one joined its waves: that of an eternal love under the spring moon. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisato caress: acariciarthe skin: la pielto illuminate: iluminarthe moon: la lunavibrant: vivo/athe fireworks: los fuegos artificialesto search: buscarto approach: acercarseto pursue: perseguirto accompany: acompañarthe wave: la olathe mischief: la travesurasubtle: sutilthe question: la preguntato float: flotarto nod: asentirthe promise: la promesato flourish: florecerto fit: encajarsincere: sincero/ahonest: honesto/ato explode: explotarto belong: pertenecerthe clarity: la claridadto stay: quedarsethe feeling: el sentimientoto face: enfrentarthe witness: el testigoto whisper: susurrar

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Heartfelt Expressions: A Gift Beyond Material Value Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지호는 눈앞에 펼쳐진 멋진 서울 풍경을 바라보며 깊은 생각에 잠겼습니다.En: Jiho gazed at the stunning Seoul scenery unfolding before him, lost in deep thought.Ko: 봄날의 남산 타워는 정말 아름답습니다.En: The Namsan Tower in spring is truly beautiful.Ko: 상큼한 벚꽃이 바람에 흩날리고, 탑의 각 층마다 다양한 부모님 선물을 찾으려는 사람들로 북적였습니다.En: The fresh cherry blossoms were scattered by the wind, and each floor of the tower bustled with people searching for various gifts for their parents.Ko: 곧 있을 어버이날, 지호는 특별한 선물을 준비하고 싶었습니다.En: With Parents' Day approaching, Jiho wanted to prepare a special gift.Ko: 그런데 뭐가 좋을지 도무지 감이 오지 않았습니다.En: However, he had no idea what would be good.Ko: 그는 부모님에게 얼마나 감사한지 표현하고 싶었지만, 종류도 너무 많고 무엇이 진정으로 마음을 전할 수 있을지 모르겠다고 생각했습니다.En: He wanted to express how grateful he was to his parents, but there were so many kinds of gifts that he couldn't figure out what would truly convey his feelings.Ko: 그때, 지호의 옆에 있는 민서가 웃으며 말했습니다. "지호야, 너무 걱정하지 마.En: Just then, his friend Minseo, standing next to him, smiled and said, "Jiho, don't worry too much.Ko: 중요한 건 마음이야.En: What matters is the heart.Ko: 가끔은 가장 단순한 것이 가장 행복을 줄 수 있어." 민서는 늘 현실적이고 지혜로운 친구였습니다.En: Sometimes the simplest things can bring the most happiness." Minseo was always a practical and wise friend.Ko: 두 사람은 여러 가게를 구경했습니다.En: The two of them browsed through various stores.Ko: 한 가게에서 민서가 추천한 액자와 작은 사진첩을 보았습니다.En: In one store, they saw a frame and a small photo album that Minseo recommended.Ko: "이건 어때? 여기 너희 가족 사진 넣으면 좋을 것 같아," 민서는 제안했습니다.En: "How about this? It would be nice to put your family photos in here," Minseo suggested.Ko: 하지만, 지호는 진정으로 부모님을 감동시킬 수 있는 방법이 없을지 고민했습니다.En: Yet Jiho was troubled by the thought of finding a way to genuinely move his parents.Ko: 그러다 문득, 민서의 말이 떠올랐습니다.En: Then suddenly, Minseo's words came back to him.Ko: "마음이 중요하다"는 말이 떠오르자 지호는 결심했습니다. 선물에 손편지를 더하는 것이었습니다.En: Remembering "what matters is the heart," Jiho made a decision to add a handwritten letter to the gift.Ko: 집으로 돌아오자마자, 지호는 편지를 쓰기 시작했습니다.En: As soon as he got home, Jiho began writing the letter.Ko: "엄마, 아빠, 항상 저를 사랑해 주시고 지켜주셔서 감사해요.En: "Mom, Dad, thank you for always loving and protecting me.Ko: 여러분이 없었다면 지금의 제가 없었을 거예요.En: Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today.Ko: 사랑합니다." 지호는 감동의 눈물을 닦으며 편지를 썼습니다.En: I love you," he wrote, wiping away tears of emotion.Ko: 드디어 어버이날.En: Finally, it was Parents' Day.Ko: 지호는 선물과 편지를 부모님께 드렸습니다.En: Jiho gave the gift and letter to his parents.Ko: 부모님의 얼굴이 환해졌습니다.En: Their faces lit up.Ko: "지호야, 정말 고마워." 부모님은 그 어느 선물보다도 지호의 진심이 담긴 편지를 소중하게 생각했습니다.En: "Thank you so much, Jiho." His parents treasured the heartfelt letter more than any other gift.Ko: 그날 지호는 깨달았습니다. 물질적인 선물보다 마음을 담은 것이 더 큰 의미가 있다는 것을 말입니다.En: On that day, Jiho realized something important: that gifts filled with heart hold more meaning than material ones.Ko: 봄날의 남산 타워, 그날의 경험은 지호에게 진짜 중요한 값진 선물을 안겨주었습니다.En: The Namsan Tower on a spring day and that experience gave Jiho a truly valuable gift. Vocabulary Words:gazed: 바라보며unfolding: 펼쳐진stunning: 멋진scattered: 흩날리고bustled: 북적였습니다approaching: 곧 있을express: 표현하고convey: 전할troubled: 고민했습니다genuinely: 진정으로browsed: 구경했습니다frame: 액자suggested: 제안했습니다heartfelt: 진심이 담긴treasured: 소중하게realized: 깨달았습니다valuable: 값진various: 다양한practical: 현실적이고wise: 지혜로운recommend: 추천한experience: 경험material: 물질적인parent: 부모님letter: 편지thought: 생각에emotional: 감동의decision: 결심했습니다handwritten: 손편지lit up: 환해졌습니다

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Courting Culinary Success: A Chef's Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-03-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nagyvásárcsarnok mindig tele van élettel tavasszal.En: The Nagyvásárcsarnok is always full of life in the spring.Hu: Az óriási épület tele van friss zöldségekkel, gyümölcsökkel és a helyi termelők kincseivel.En: The enormous building is full of fresh vegetables, fruits, and the treasures of local producers.Hu: A napfény játékosan tör be az ólomüveg ablakokon, színes mintákat festve a kockaköves padlóra.En: Sunlight playfully breaks through the stained glass windows, painting colorful patterns on the cobblestone floor.Hu: Áron, egy fiatal, lelkes szakács volt.En: Áron was a young, enthusiastic chef.Hu: Nagy célt tűzött ki maga elé: megnyerni a közelgő főzőversenyt.En: He set a big goal for himself: to win the upcoming cooking competition.Hu: Ehhez szüksége volt valami különlegesre, egyedi hozzávalókra, amelyek lenyűgöznék a bírákat.En: For this, he needed something special, unique ingredients that would impress the judges.Hu: Tudta, hogy a Nagyvásárcsarnokban minden megtalálható.En: He knew that everything could be found at the Nagyvásárcsarnok.Hu: Eszter, egy tapasztalt árus, évek óta itt árulta portékáit.En: Eszter, an experienced vendor, had been selling her goods here for years.Hu: Mindenki ismerte és tisztelte őt, de sokan tartottak is tőle.En: Everyone knew and respected her, but many were also wary of her.Hu: Ő volt az, akinél a ritka gombák is megtalálhatóak voltak, de csak a legjobb ügyfeleknek adta el.En: She was the one who had the rare mushrooms, but she only sold them to the best customers.Hu: Áron céltudatosan lépdelt az emberek között, de minél közelebb ért Eszter standjához, annál bizonytalanabb lett.En: Áron walked purposefully among the people, but the closer he got to Eszter's stand, the more uncertain he became.Hu: „Hogy fogom meggyőzni őt?En: "How will I convince her?"Hu: ” – gondolkodott.En: he thought.Hu: Végül összeszedte a bátorságát és odalépett a pulthoz.En: Finally, he mustered up his courage and stepped up to the counter.Hu: – Jó napot, Eszter néni – mondta Áron, kissé félénken.En: "Good day, Eszter néni," Áron said, a bit timidly.Hu: Eszter ránézett, felvonta a szemöldökét, és várta, mit akar a fiú.En: Eszter looked at him, raised an eyebrow, and waited to hear what the boy wanted.Hu: Áron mély levegőt vett.En: Áron took a deep breath.Hu: – Azt hallottam, hogy önnél vannak a legjobb gombák Budapesten.En: "I heard that you have the best mushrooms in Budapest.Hu: Szükségem lenne egy különleges fajtára a versenyemhez.En: I need a special type for my competition.Hu: Kérem, adjon egy esélyt.En: Please, give me a chance."Hu: Eszter először nem szólt.En: At first, Eszter said nothing.Hu: Szemei a fiút fürkészték.En: Her eyes studied the boy.Hu: A zajos piaci beszélgetések mintha hirtelen elhalkultak volna körülöttük.En: The noisy market conversations seemed to suddenly quiet around them.Hu: A fiú őszinte szemében felcsillant valami, ami megragadta Esztert.En: In the boy's sincere eyes, something sparkled that caught Eszter's attention.Hu: – Milyen versenyről van szó?En: "What competition are you talking about?"Hu: – kérdezte végül.En: she finally asked.Hu: Áron elmagyarázta.En: Áron explained.Hu: Mesélt a vágyáról és terveiről.En: He spoke of his aspirations and plans.Hu: Eszter figyelmesen hallgatta, és lassan mosolyra húzódott a szája.En: Eszter listened attentively, and slowly a smile appeared on her face.Hu: – Tudd meg, hogy nem mindenkihez vagyok ilyen kedves – mondta végül.En: "Know that I am not this kind to everyone," she finally said.Hu: – De látom, hogy valódi szenvedély van benned.En: "But I see true passion in you.Hu: Segíteni fogok.En: I will help."Hu: Azzal elővett egy kis kosarat, tele különleges gombákkal.En: With that, she took out a small basket filled with special mushrooms.Hu: – Ezek a gombák nagyon érzékenyek – mondta.En: "These mushrooms are very delicate," she said.Hu: – Csak a legjobbat hozd ki belőlük.En: "Make sure you bring out the best in them."Hu: Áron nem tudta elrejteni örömét.En: Áron couldn't hide his happiness.Hu: Megköszönte Eszternek, aki még néhány hasznos tanácsot is adott neki.En: He thanked Eszter, who also gave him some useful advice.Hu: Miközben Áron boldogan lépett ki a vásárból, már nemcsak a versenyre gondolt.En: As Áron happily walked out of the market, he wasn't just thinking about the competition anymore.Hu: Rájött, hogy sokat tanult arról, hogyan működik ez a világ.En: He realized he had learned a lot about how this world works.Hu: A kereskedelem világa tele van kihívásokkal, de ha valaki szenvedéllyel csinálja, mindig meghozza a gyümölcsét.En: The world of commerce is full of challenges, but if someone does it with passion, it always bears fruit.Hu: Eszter is más szemmel nézett a világra.En: Eszter also looked at the world differently.Hu: Áronban látott valakit, aki valóban értékeli, amit ő kínál.En: She saw in Áron someone who truly appreciated what she offered.Hu: E tudat boldoggá tette.En: This knowledge made her happy.Hu: Talán nem is olyan rossz dolog néha engedni a zárkózottságból, ha valakiről érzi, hogy méltányolja a minőséget és a mesterség szépségét.En: Perhaps it's not such a bad thing to sometimes let down one's guard if she feels someone appreciates the quality and beauty of her craft.Hu: A vásár forgataga közben a nap tovább sütött, színes fényeket táncoltatva a falakon, és a tavaszi levegő frissessége mindenkit magával ragadott, akik részesei voltak ennek a különleges világnak.En: Amidst the market bustle, the sun continued to shine, casting colorful lights on the walls, and the freshness of the spring air captivated everyone who was a part of this special world. Vocabulary Words:enormous: óriásiproducer: termelőcobblestone: kockakövesenthusiastic: lelkescompetition: versenyvendor: árusrare: ritkamushroom: gombapurposefully: céltudatosanuncertain: bizonytalanconvince: meggyőznitimidly: félénkenraise an eyebrow: felvonja a szemöldökétsincere: őszintepassion: szenvedélydelicate: érzékenyattentively: figyelmesenaspiration: vágychallenge: kihíváscommerce: kereskedelemappreciate: értékelguard: zárkózottságcraft: mesterségcaptivate: magával ragadstained glass: ólomüvegpattern: mintatreasure: kincsbreathe: lélegzetquiet: elhallgatbear fruit: meghozza a gyümölcsét

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Solace Among the Butterflies: Søren's Zoo Escape Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-03-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Varmen fra forårssolen ramte Søren blidt i ansigtet, da han trådte ind i Københavns Zoo.En: The warmth of the spring sun gently touched Søren's face as he stepped into Københavns Zoo.Da: Træerne stod i fuld blomst, og himlen var klar og blå.En: The trees were in full bloom, and the sky was clear and blue.Da: Fuglekvidren fyldte luften, mens familier og børn stimlede sammen ved indgangen.En: Birdsong filled the air as families and children crowded at the entrance.Da: Søren havde set frem til denne udflugt.En: Søren had been looking forward to this trip.Da: Arbejdet havde været hektisk, og han længtes efter ro.En: Work had been hectic, and he longed for peace.Da: Emma og Lars, hans gode venner, var med ham.En: Emma and Lars, his good friends, were with him.Da: De smilede til Søren og pegede på de første dyr.En: They smiled at Søren and pointed at the first animals.Da: "Se, løverne!En: "Look, the lions!"Da: ", sagde Lars begejstret.En: said Lars excitedly.Da: Men Søren kunne ikke rigtig koncentrere sig.En: But Søren couldn't really concentrate.Da: Lyden af børnelatter og skrig var alt for høj.En: The sound of children's laughter and screams was far too loud.Da: Han ønskede en pause fra det hele, blot et øjebliks stilhed.En: He wished for a break from it all, just a moment of silence.Da: De gik videre, men mængden blev kun større.En: They continued on, but the crowd only grew larger.Da: Søren følte sig overvældet.En: Søren felt overwhelmed.Da: Han havde brug for et sted, hvor han kunne trække vejret dybt og tænke.En: He needed a place where he could take a deep breath and think.Da: "Jeg har brug for en pause," sagde Søren og kiggede på Emma.En: "I need a break," said Søren, looking at Emma.Da: "Jeg går en tur alene.En: "I'm going for a walk alone.Da: Vi mødes ved udgangen senere."En: We'll meet at the exit later."Da: Søren gik længere ind i haven.En: Søren went further into the park.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding og fulgte stierne, der førte væk fra menneskemængden.En: He took a deep breath and followed the paths away from the crowd.Da: Langsomt fortabte lyden af skrig og latter sig.En: Gradually, the sound of screams and laughter subsided.Da: Da han drejede om hjørnet, åbenbarede sig en stille have.En: As he turned the corner, a quiet garden revealed itself.Da: Det var sommerfuglehaven.En: It was the butterfly garden.Da: Sommerfuglene fløj yndefuldt omkring ham i lyse farver.En: Butterflies flew gracefully around him in bright colors.Da: Søren satte sig på en bænk og lod sig opsluge af deres dans.En: Søren sat on a bench and let himself be engrossed in their dance.Da: Det var som om, tiden stod stille, og verden udenfor ikke eksisterede.En: It was as if time stood still, and the outside world didn't exist.Da: Sommerfuglene tilbød ham den fred, han havde søgt.En: The butterflies offered him the peace he had sought.Da: Han følte, hvordan presset lettede fra hans skuldre.En: He felt the pressure lift from his shoulders.Da: Han betragtede en særlig smuk blå sommerfugl, der satte sig stille på hans knæ.En: He watched a particularly beautiful blue butterfly that calmly settled on his knee.Da: Efter et stykke tid rejste han sig med et fornyet sind.En: After a while, he rose with a renewed mind.Da: Han gik tilbage mod dyreparkens stier, hvor han mødte Emma og Lars.En: He walked back towards the zoo paths, where he met Emma and Lars.Da: "Hvordan gik det?"En: "How did it go?"Da: spurgte Emma, "Fandt du det, du søgte?"En: asked Emma, "Did you find what you were looking for?"Da: Søren nikkede og smilede bredt.En: Søren nodded and smiled broadly.Da: "Ja, jeg gjorde.En: "Yes, I did.Da: Sommerfugle kan virkelig helbrede en sjæl."En: Butterflies can really heal a soul."Da: Da de forlod zoo, befandt Søren sig lettere om hjertet.En: As they left the zoo, Søren found himself lighter at heart.Da: Han havde lært noget vigtigt.En: He had learned something important.Da: Selvom verden kan være kaotisk, findes der altid øjeblikke af fred, hvis man tør træde væk fra mængden og søge dem.En: Even though the world can be chaotic, there are always moments of peace if you dare to step away from the crowd and seek them. Vocabulary Words:warmth: varmenbloom: blomsthectic: hektisklonged: længtespeace: roentrance: indgangenexcitedly: begejstretoverwhelmed: overvældetcrowd: mængdenpaths: stiernesubsided: fortabterevealed: åbenbaredegracefully: yndefuldtengrossed: opslugtpressure: pressetshoulders: skuldreparticularly: særligcalmly: stillerenewed: fornyetlearned: lærtechaotic: kaotiskdare: tørseek: søgetranquility: stilhedgarden: havebutterfly: sommerfugltrip: udflugtcrowded: stimledemoment: øjeblikbreath: indånding

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Pitch Perfect: Crafting a Winning Story in the Heart of København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under de strålende forårssol i København spadserede tre venner ad Kastellets brostensbelagte stier.En: Under the shining spring sun in København, three friends strolled along Kastellet's cobblestone paths.Da: Kastellet, med sine græsklædte volde og historiske bygninger, var et fredeligt sted.En: Kastellet, with its grass-covered ramparts and historic buildings, was a peaceful place.Da: Fuglene kvidrede, og vinden bar duften af nye blomster over mod Mikkel, Sofia og Kasper.En: The birds chirped, and the wind carried the scent of new flowers towards Mikkel, Sofia, and Kasper.Da: Mikkel, altid med øjnene skarpt rettet mod målet, kunne ikke lade være med at tænke på den kommende præsentation ved inkubatoren.En: Mikkel, always with his eyes sharply focused on the goal, couldn't help but think about the upcoming presentation at the incubator.Da: Han vidste, at dette var deres chance.En: He knew this was their chance.Da: "Vi har brug for en stærk pitch," sagde han ivrigt.En: "We need a strong pitch," he said eagerly.Da: "Vi skal imponere investorerne."En: "We need to impress the investors."Da: Sofia nikkede bekymret.En: Sofia nodded worriedly.Da: "Men vi må fortælle en historie," foreslog hun blidt.En: "But we have to tell a story," she suggested gently.Da: "Noget som folk kan føle."En: "Something people can feel."Da: Kasper, som altid var lidt skeptisk, rystede på hovedet.En: Kasper, who was always a bit skeptical, shook his head.Da: "Vi mangler data.En: "We're lacking data.Da: Teknologien er vigtig.En: The technology is important.Da: Vi skal vise, hvorfor vores idé er bedre."En: We need to show why our idea is better."Da: Men de kunne ikke blive enige.En: But they couldn't agree.Da: Diskussionen gik frem og tilbage, og stemningen blev anspændt.En: The discussion went back and forth, and the atmosphere became tense.Da: For at lette spændingen foreslog Mikkel, at de tog en pause.En: To ease the tension, Mikkel suggested they take a break.Da: De kunne lade naturen og historie i Kastellet give dem nye idéer.En: They could let nature and the history of Kastellet give them new ideas.Da: Da de gik langs voldene, kom de forbi en ældre herre, som studerede de gamle kanoner.En: As they walked along the ramparts, they passed an elderly gentleman who was studying the old cannons.Da: Han bar en historiekasket og hilste venligt.En: He wore a historical cap and greeted them kindly.Da: "Kender I historien om Kastellet?"En: "Do you know the history of Kastellet?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: "Det er et sted fyldt med både krige og fred."En: "It's a place filled with both wars and peace."Da: Mikkel lyttede opmærksomt.En: Mikkel listened attentively.Da: "Hvordan bruger du begge dele i samme fortælling?"En: "How do you use both in the same story?"Da: spurgte han nysgerrigt.En: he asked curiously.Da: Den ældre herre smilede.En: The elderly gentleman smiled.Da: "Balance, min ven.En: "Balance, my friend.Da: Historien skal have styrke, men også følelser."En: The story needs to have strength but also emotions."Da: Mikkels øjne lyste op.En: Mikkel's eyes lit up.Da: Idéern begyndte at forme sig i hans hoved.En: Ideas began to form in his head.Da: Kunne deres pitch være både teknisk præcis og rørende?En: Could their pitch be both technically precise and moving?Da: Han så fra Sofia til Kasper og vidste, at de kunne gøre det sammen.En: He looked from Sofia to Kasper and knew they could do it together.Da: Tilbage ved inkubatoren arbejdede de i fællesskab.En: Back at the incubator, they worked collaboratively.Da: Sofia tilføjede en personlig historie til deres præsentation, mens Kasper sørgede for, at al teknologi var enkel og klar.En: Sofia added a personal story to their presentation, while Kasper ensured all technology was simple and clear.Da: Mikkel vævede det hele sammen.En: Mikkel wove it all together.Da: Da de stod foran investorerne, var de klar.En: As they stood before the investors, they were ready.Da: Deres pitch var en perfekt blanding af fakta og følelser.En: Their pitch was a perfect blend of facts and emotions.Da: Ordene flød let, inspireret af både fortidens visdom og Kastellets skønhed.En: The words flowed easily, inspired by both the wisdom of the past and the beauty of Kastellet.Da: På præsentationens slutning hørte de klapsalver.En: At the end of the presentation, they heard applause.Da: Investorerne var imponerede og interesserede.En: The investors were impressed and interested.Da: På vej ud så Mikkel på sine venner.En: On the way out, Mikkel looked at his friends.Da: "I har ret," sagde han med et smil.En: "You are right," he said with a smile.Da: "Vi er stærkere sammen."En: "We are stronger together."Da: De forlod lokalet med nye muligheder foran sig, og Mikkel vidste, at deres rejse som team lige var begyndt.En: They left the room with new opportunities ahead of them, and Mikkel knew that their journey as a team had just begun.Da: Kastellet havde givet dem mere end blot en pause; det havde givet dem en ny måde at se verden på - og i Mikkels tilfælde, en ny måde at lede på.En: Kastellet had given them more than just a break; it had given them a new way to see the world—and in Mikkel's case, a new way to lead. Vocabulary Words:shining: strålendestrolled: spadseredecobblestone: brostensbelagteramparts: voldescent: duftenupcoming: kommendeincubator: inkubatorenpitch: pitcheagerly: ivrigtimpress: imponereworriedly: bekymretskeptical: skeptisklacking: manglerdiscussion: diskussionenatmosphere: stemningentension: spændingenelderly: ældrecannons: kanonerattentively: opmærksomtcuriously: nysgerrigtbalance: balanceemotions: følelsercollaboratively: fællesskabpersonal: personligensured: sørgedeprecise: præcismoving: rørendeapplause: klapsalveropportunities: mulighederjourney: rejse

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unraveling Family Tensions: An Unexpected Bond Forms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I et lille parcelhus i forstaden, en smule slidt af tidens forløb, samles familien omkring det lange spisebord.En: In a small suburban house, a bit worn by the passage of time, the family gathers around the long dining table.Da: Det er forår udenfor.En: It is spring outside.Da: Friske knopper kigger frem på buskene, og en let brise bærer duften af nyklippet græs ind gennem de halvt åbne vinduer.En: Fresh buds peek out on the bushes, and a gentle breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass through the half-open windows.Da: Men indenfor er stemningen alt andet end let.En: But inside, the atmosphere is anything but light.Da: Nikolaj sidder stille ved bordets ende.En: Nikolaj sits quietly at the end of the table.Da: Han er der for sin bror, som han ikke har set længe.En: He is there for his brother, whom he hasn't seen in a long time.Da: Spændingerne rammer ham allerede som bølger af ubehag.En: The tension already hits him like waves of discomfort.Da: Freja, derimod, går beslutsomt rundt og prøver at lette stemningen.En: Freja, on the other hand, moves around decisively, trying to lighten the mood.Da: Hun er en del af familien gennem sin kusine og har hurtigt bemærket Nikolajs tilbagetrukkenhed.En: She is part of the family through her cousin and has quickly noticed Nikolaj's withdrawal.Da: Hun sætter sig ved siden af ham, med et varmt smil på læben.En: She sits next to him with a warm smile on her face.Da: "Hej, Nikolaj.En: "Hi, Nikolaj.Da: Hvordan har du det?"En: How are you?"Da: spørger hun venligt.En: she asks kindly.Da: Nikolaj tøver, ser på hende og svarer med et halvhjertet smil, "Hej, Freja.En: Nikolaj hesitates, looks at her, and replies with a half-hearted smile, "Hi, Freja.Da: Jeg klarer mig."En: I'm managing."Da: Han ser ned, undgår øjenkontakt.En: He looks down, avoiding eye contact.Da: Han ønsker blot at undgå konfrontationerne, der ofte opstår til disse sammenkomster.En: He just wants to avoid the confrontations that often arise at these gatherings.Da: Familien skændes højlydt om de små ting.En: The family argues loudly over small things.Da: Nogen nævner den store ovale arvemaling, som få kunne enes om, hvorefter stemmerne hæves.En: Someone mentions the large oval heirloom painting, which few could agree on, and then voices are raised.Da: Midt i det ophedede øjeblik rejser Nikolajs bror sig for at forlade rummet, træt af de bitre bemærkninger.En: In the middle of the heated moment, Nikolaj's brother stands up to leave the room, tired of the bitter remarks.Da: "Hold nu op!"En: "Stop it!"Da: bryder Nikolaj pludselig ud, hans stemme højere end beregnet.En: Nikolaj suddenly bursts out, his voice louder than intended.Da: Alle stopper op, og rummet fyldes med stilhed.En: Everyone stops, and the room is filled with silence.Da: Nikolajs mod til at forsvare sin bror overrasker både Freja og ham selv.En: Nikolaj's courage to defend his brother surprises both Freja and himself.Da: Øjnene falder på ham, og han må skjule sin overraskelse over sin egen handling.En: Eyes fall on him, and he must hide his surprise at his own action.Da: Efter måltidet og de fælles anstrengelser for at genoprette noget, der minder om harmoni, sniger Nikolaj og Freja sig udenfor i den kølige forårsaftenluft.En: After the meal and the joint efforts to restore something resembling harmony, Nikolaj and Freja sneak outside into the cool spring evening air.Da: De sidder på trappetrinnet.En: They sit on the steps.Da: Mørket samler sig stille omkring dem.En: Darkness quietly gathers around them.Da: "Det var en overraskelse," siger Freja, med et smil som går helt til øjnene.En: "That was a surprise," says Freja, with a smile that reaches her eyes.Da: Nikolaj trækker på skuldrene og griner lavmælt, "Jeg vidste ikke, jeg havde det i mig."En: Nikolaj shrugs and laughs softly, "I didn't know I had it in me."Da: Han ser op mod himlen, hvor stjernerne begynder at titte frem.En: He looks up at the sky, where stars begin to peek through.Da: "Men tak, fordi du kom hen til mig."En: "But thank you for coming over to me."Da: Freja nikker og rækker ham en flaske vand, "Jeg kunne mærke, du havde brug for en pause fra alt det dér."En: Freja nods and hands him a bottle of water, "I could sense you needed a break from all that."Da: De taler længe og deler stille historier om deres liv og drømme.En: They talk for a long time and share quiet stories about their lives and dreams.Da: De indser, at de har mere tilfælles, end de først antog.En: They realize they have more in common than they first assumed.Da: Da de rejser sig for at gå ind igen, føler Nikolaj sig lettere.En: As they get up to go back inside, Nikolaj feels lighter.Da: Han ved nu, at ikke alle konflikter behøver at være så vanskelige, og at han kan finde støtte hos nye venner.En: He now knows that not all conflicts need to be so difficult and that he can find support in new friends.Da: Freja opdager, at hendes evne til at skabe ro kan føre til betydningsfulde forbindelser.En: Freja discovers that her ability to create calm can lead to meaningful connections.Da: Imens de vender tilbage til den nu roligere stue, har de begge en følelse af ny begyndelse.En: As they return to the now calmer living room, they both have a sense of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:suburban: forstadenworn: slidtpassage: forløbbreeze: brisescent: duftenhalf-open: halvt åbnelighten: lettewithdrawal: tilbagetrukkenhedhesitates: tøveravoid: undgåconfrontations: konfrontationernegatherings: sammenkomsterheirloom: arvemalingraises: hævesremarks: bemærkningercourage: modsurprises: overraskerharmony: harmonisneak: snigercool: køligesurprise: overraskelseshrugs: trækker på skuldrenesoftly: lavmæltlurking: snigendesense: følelsemeaningful: betydningsfuldeconnections: forbindelsercalm: roresuming: genoprettediffuse: sprede

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding the Perfect Gift: A Parisian Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-04-25-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le marché parisien était un orchestre de couleurs et de sons ce matin-là.En: The marché parisien was an orchestra of colors and sounds that morning.Fr: Les fleurs éclatantes, les fruits frais et les stands de bibelots fonctionnaient en harmonie.En: The vibrant flowers, fresh fruits, and trinket stalls worked in harmony.Fr: Émilie se promenait dans les allées, un peu nerveuse.En: Émilie was walking through the aisles, a bit nervous.Fr: Elle voulait trouver le cadeau parfait pour l'anniversaire de son ami, Luc.En: She wanted to find the perfect gift for her friend Luc's birthday.Fr: À ses côtés, Antoine regardait ici et là, sans jamais s'arrêter longtemps devant un stand.En: Beside her, Antoine looked here and there, never lingering long in front of a stall.Fr: "Émilie, que penses-tu de ce livre sur les monuments de Paris ?"En: "Émilie, what do you think of this book on the monuments of Paris?"Fr: suggéra Antoine en montrant un livre épais sur un étal.En: suggested Antoine while pointing at a thick book on a stand.Fr: Émilie observa le livre avec un sourire, mais secoua la tête.En: Émilie observed the book with a smile but shook her head.Fr: "Luc a déjà beaucoup de livres," répondit-elle.En: "Luc already has many books," she replied.Fr: "Je veux quelque chose de spécial.En: "I want something special.Fr: Quelque chose qu'il n'a jamais vu."En: Something he's never seen."Fr: Ils continuèrent leur chemin, regardant des bijoux, des écharpes, des chocolats faits maison.En: They continued on their way, looking at jewelry, scarves, and handmade chocolates.Fr: Tout était beau, mais rien ne semblait parfait.En: Everything was beautiful, but nothing seemed perfect.Fr: Antoine, avec son sourire habituel, trouva une guitare miniature.En: Antoine, with his usual smile, found a miniature guitar.Fr: "Peut-être ça ?En: "How about this?Fr: Il aime la musique."En: He loves music."Fr: Émilie hésita.En: Émilie hesitated.Fr: La guitare était mignonne, mais elle voulait quelque chose avec plus de signification.En: The guitar was cute, but she wanted something with more meaning.Fr: Le marché s'étendait devant eux, débordant de trésors cachés.En: The market stretched out before them, overflowing with hidden treasures.Fr: Émilie se sentait un peu perdue.En: Émilie felt a bit lost.Fr: Mais alors, au détour d'une allée plus calme, elle aperçut un petit stand discret.En: But then, around a quieter aisle, she noticed a small, discreet stand.Fr: Il était couvert de produits artisanaux : des cahiers faits main, des sculptures en bois, et des bougies parfumées.En: It was covered with artisanal products: handmade notebooks, wooden sculptures, and scented candles.Fr: Émilie s'arrêta devant une lampe originale faite de verre recyclé.En: Émilie stopped in front of an original lamp made of recycled glass.Fr: Elle était belle, unique et avait un éclat particulier.En: It was beautiful, unique, and had a special glow.Fr: Elle imaginait Luc, assis chez lui, la lampe allumée, lisant un de ses nombreux livres.En: She imagined Luc, sitting at home, the lamp lit, reading one of his many books.Fr: C'était parfait.En: It was perfect.Fr: "Qu'en penses-tu, Antoine ?En: "What do you think, Antoine?Fr: C'est différent et personnel," demanda-t-elle, espérant qu'il partage son enthousiasme.En: It's different and personal," she asked, hoping he shared her enthusiasm.Fr: Antoine sourit.En: Antoine smiled.Fr: "Oui, ça lui plairait sûrement."En: "Yes, he would surely like it."Fr: Émilie était heureuse.En: Émilie was happy.Fr: Son cœur lui disait que c'était le bon choix.En: Her heart told her it was the right choice.Fr: Elle décida d'acheter la lampe.En: She decided to buy the lamp.Fr: C'était un cadeau inhabituel, mais elle était certaine que cela montrerait à Luc combien elle l'appréciait.En: It was an unusual gift, but she was sure it would show Luc how much she appreciated him.Fr: À la fin de la journée, en quittant le marché, Émilie se sentait soulagée et joyeuse.En: At the end of the day, leaving the market, Émilie felt relieved and joyful.Fr: Elle avait appris à suivre son instinct et cela lui apportait une grande satisfaction.En: She had learned to follow her instinct, and it brought her great satisfaction.Fr: Elle rentrait chez elle, la lampe emballée délicatement, impatiente de l'offrir à Luc pour son anniversaire.En: She went home, the lamp delicately wrapped, eager to give it to Luc for his birthday.Fr: Quand elle lui offrit le cadeau, Luc fut touché.En: When she gave him the gift, Luc was touched.Fr: "Merci, Émilie.En: "Thank you, Émilie.Fr: Cette lampe est magnifique.En: This lamp is beautiful.Fr: Elle sera parfaite chez moi."En: It will be perfect in my home."Fr: Émilie sourit, rassurée.En: Émilie smiled, reassured.Fr: Elle avait pris un risque et cela avait payé.En: She had taken a risk, and it had paid off.Fr: Une leçon précieuse dans la confiance en ses propres choix.En: A valuable lesson in trusting her own choices. Vocabulary Words:market: le marchéorchestra: l'orchestrecolors: les couleurssounds: les sonsflowers: les fleursstalls: les standsaisles: les alléestrinket: le bibelotto linger: s'attardermonument: le monumentstand: l'étalbook: le livrejewelry: les bijouxscarf: l'écharpehandmade: fait mainchocolates: les chocolatsguitar: la guitaremeaning: la significationtreasure: le trésoraisle: l'alléestand: le standproducts: les produitsnotebook: le cahiersculpture: la sculpturecandle: la bougielamp: la lampeglass: le verregift: le cadeauto trust: faire confiancechoice: le choix

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Discovering Hidden Flavors: Zoltán's Coffee Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi nap fénye beszűrődött a nyitott ablakokon, miközben kellemes friss illat terjengett a levegőben.En: The light of the spring sun filtered through the open windows, as a pleasant fresh scent wafted through the air.Hu: Zoltán lépett be a helyi pörkölőbe, ahol minden sarokban barna papírba csomagolt kávébabok sorakoztak.En: Zoltán stepped into the local roastery, where coffee beans wrapped in brown paper lined every corner.Hu: Érezte az izgalmat, hogy ma talán megtalálja azt a különleges keveréket, amellyel lenyűgözheti barátját, Pétert.En: He felt the excitement, hoping to find that special blend today that would impress his friend, Péter.Hu: Ágnes, a pörkölő barátságos baristája, a pult mögött állt.En: Ágnes, the friendly barista of the roastery, stood behind the counter.Hu: Mosolygott, amikor felismerte Zoltánt.En: She smiled when she recognized Zoltán.Hu: "Szia, Zoltán!En: "Hi, Zoltán!Hu: Miben segíthetek ma?En: How can I help you today?"Hu: "Zoltán tétovázott egy pillanatra, majd elmesélte Ágnesnek, mennyire szeretné meglepni Pétert egy új ízzel.En: Zoltán hesitated for a moment, then explained to Ágnes how much he wanted to surprise Péter with a new flavor.Hu: "Nem akarok túlságosan drágát vagy hétköznapit," magyarázta.En: "I don't want something too expensive or ordinary," he explained.Hu: "De szeretném, ha valami igazán különlegessel állítanék elé.En: "But I would like to present him with something truly special."Hu: "Ágnes megértően bólintott, és elkalauzolta Zoltánt a polcként sorakozó kávézák mögé.En: Ágnes nodded understandingly and guided Zoltán behind the shelves lined with coffee jars.Hu: "Van egy kevésbé ismert keverékünk Guatemalából.En: "We have a lesser-known blend from Guatemala.Hu: Tele van gyümölcsös és virágos jegyekkel.En: It's full of fruity and floral notes.Hu: Csak kevésbé ismert, de nagyon ízgazdag.En: It's not very well-known, but it's very rich in flavor."Hu: "Zoltán hezitált.En: Zoltán hesitated.Hu: Nem volt benne biztos, hogy merjen-e kockáztatni valami kevésbé ismert dologgal.En: He wasn't sure if he should take a risk with something less known.Hu: De Ágnes szemeiben látott őszinteség meggyőzte őt.En: But the sincerity he saw in Ágnes' eyes convinced him.Hu: "Rendben, elviszem," döntött végül.En: "Okay, I'll take it," he decided finally.Hu: Néhány nap múlva Zoltánnál gyűlt össze néhány barát, köztük Péter is.En: A few days later, several friends, including Péter, gathered at Zoltán's place.Hu: A frissen főzött kávé illata betöltötte a szobát.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.Hu: Péter az első korty után elismerően bólintott.En: After the first sip, Péter nodded appreciatively.Hu: "Ez tényleg különleges," mondta.En: "This is really special," he said.Hu: "Nincs még egy ilyen, amit eddig kóstoltam.En: "I haven't tasted anything like this before."Hu: "Zoltán elmosolyodott, megkönnyebbülés és büszkeség töltötte el.En: Zoltán smiled, filled with relief and pride.Hu: A választása sikerrel járt.En: His choice proved successful.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy néha érdemes bízni mások szakértelmében és a saját megérzéseiben is.En: He learned that sometimes it's worth trusting others' expertise and his own instincts.Hu: Amikor este elcsendesedett a társaság, Zoltán egyedül maradt a konyhában, a kávé aromájától átitatott poharat tartva.En: When the company quieted down in the evening, Zoltán was left alone in the kitchen, holding a cup saturated with the aroma of coffee.Hu: Megnyugodott, érezte, hogy a döntések bátorságot igényelnek, de azok meghozása valós jutalommal jár.En: He felt at peace, understanding that decisions require courage but bring true rewards.Hu: A roastery-ben tett utazása során nemcsak remek kávét szerzett, hanem megerősítést is kapott abban, hogy együttműködés és önbizalom ötvözete rejtett sikerekhez vezethet.En: Through his journey to the roastery, he not only acquired great coffee but also gained affirmation that a blend of collaboration and self-confidence can lead to hidden successes. Vocabulary Words:wafted: terjengettroastery: pörkölőbeans: kávébabokwrapped: csomagolthesitated: tétovázottsincerity: őszinteségblend: keverékimpress: lenyűgözhetiflavor: ízordinary: hétköznapitpleasant: kellemesguidance: elkalauzoltaappreciatively: elismerőenpeace: megnyugodottacquired: szerzettself-confidence: önbizalomrewards: jutalommalfruity: gyümölcsösfloral: virágoslined: sorakoztakinstincts: megérzéseibenaroma: aromájátsaturated: átitatottdecision: döntésekfiltered: beszűrődöttguidance: kalauzoltacollaboration: együttműködéssuccess: sikerekhezquieted: elcsendesedettaffirmation: megerősítést

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Connections: A Latte of Hope and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La lumière du matin baigne le torréfacteur de café.En: The morning light bathes the torréfacteur of coffee.Fr: L'air est rempli d'un parfum délicieux de grains fraîchement torréfiés.En: The air is filled with a delightful aroma of freshly roasted beans.Fr: Des morceaux de soleil traversent les grandes fenêtres, se posant doucement sur le bois usé des tables et les coussins confortables des chaises.En: Pieces of sunlight pass through the large windows, gently landing on the worn wood of the tables and the comfortable cushions of the chairs.Fr: C'est ici, dans cet espace chaleureux, que Lucien attend Camille.En: It is here, in this warm space, that Lucien waits for Camille.Fr: Lucien se sent un peu nerveux.En: Lucien feels a bit nervous.Fr: Cela fait des années qu'il n'a pas vu Camille.En: It's been years since he last saw Camille.Fr: Depuis ses voyages à travers le monde, des paysages lointains où il a cherché des aventures et découvert de nouvelles cultures.En: Since his travels around the world, to distant landscapes where he sought adventures and discovered new cultures.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, il est de retour chez lui, à la recherche de familiarité et d'amis perdus de vue.En: But today, he is back home, in search of familiarity and friends long out of sight.Fr: Camille arrive peu après, sa présence emplissant la pièce de calme et de détermination.En: Camille arrives shortly after, her presence filling the room with calm and determination.Fr: Elle est occupée ces jours-ci, concentrée sur un projet important en agriculture durable.En: She is busy these days, focused on an important project in sustainable agriculture.Fr: Elle sourit à Lucien un peu timidement et s'assoit en face de lui.En: She smiles at Lucien a bit shyly and sits across from him.Fr: "Comment vas-tu, Lucien?"En: "How are you, Lucien?"Fr: demande Camille, sa voix douce mais un peu distraite.En: Camille asks, her voice soft but a bit distracted.Fr: "Bien, et toi?"En: "Good, and you?"Fr: répond Lucien avec enthousiasme, bien que légèrement incertain.En: replies Lucien with enthusiasm, though slightly uncertain.Fr: Il sent une distance qu'il espère combler.En: He senses a distance that he hopes to bridge.Fr: Ils commandent deux cafés, savourant l'arôme réconfortant qui les entoure.En: They order two coffees, savoring the comforting aroma that surrounds them.Fr: Lucien observe Camille discrètement.En: Lucien observes Camille discreetly.Fr: Sa concentration semble ailleurs, peut-être dans les champs lointains qu'elle aime tant.En: Her focus seems elsewhere, perhaps in the distant fields she loves so much.Fr: "J'ai tant de choses à te raconter," commence Lucien, décidant d'être honnête.En: "I have so much to tell you," Lucien starts, deciding to be honest.Fr: "Les voyages m'ont appris plus que je ne l'imaginais."En: "The travels have taught me more than I imagined."Fr: Camille relève les yeux, intriguée.En: Camille looks up, intrigued.Fr: "Raconte-moi," dit-elle, mettant de côté ses pensées de travail.En: "Tell me," she says, setting aside her work thoughts.Fr: Lucien parle de ses aventures, des pays qu'il a visités, des défis surmontés, et même d'un moment vulnérable où tout semblait trop lourd.En: Lucien talks about his adventures, the countries he visited, the challenges overcome, and even a vulnerable moment when everything seemed too heavy.Fr: Sa sincérité réveille quelque chose en Camille.En: His sincerity awakens something in Camille.Fr: Elle se rend compte que derrière ses propres responsabilités, il y a aussi une vie riche de liens et de partages.En: She realizes that behind her own responsibilities, there is also a rich life of connections and sharing.Fr: Peu à peu, Camille s'ouvre, partageant également ses défis et espoirs pour l'agriculture durable.En: Gradually, Camille opens up, also sharing her challenges and hopes for sustainable agriculture.Fr: Leur conversation devient animée, portée par une passion commune pour la planète et le bien-être de ses habitants.En: Their conversation becomes lively, driven by a shared passion for the planet and the well-being of its inhabitants.Fr: Ensemble, ils réalisent que l'amitié est tout aussi essentielle que leurs aspirations professionnelles.En: Together, they realize that friendship is just as essential as their professional aspirations.Fr: Lucien se sent plus à sa place.En: Lucien feels more at home.Fr: Camille redécouvre l'importance des connexions personnelles parmi ses objectifs.En: Camille rediscovers the importance of personal connections among her goals.Fr: En quittant le torréfacteur, un sentiment de renouveau les étreint.En: As they leave the torréfacteur, a feeling of renewal embraces them.Fr: Ils ont trouvé une terre d'entente, enrichissant leurs vies par l'écoute et le partage.En: They have found common ground, enriching their lives through listening and sharing.Fr: La chaleur du café est à présent dans leurs cœurs, ressuscitant une fraternité autrefois éloignée mais jamais oubliée.En: The warmth of the coffee is now in their hearts, reviving a fraternity once distant but never forgotten. Vocabulary Words:the light: la lumièreto bathe: baignerthe aroma: le parfumthe beans: les grainsthe sunbeam: le morceau de soleilto land: se poserthe wood: le boisworn: uséthe space: l'espaceto wait: attendrethe travels: les voyagesthe landscape: le paysagedistant: lointainthe project: le projetthe agriculture: l'agricultureto focus: se concentrerthe cushion: le coussinnervous: nerveuxfamiliarity: la familiaritéthe presence: la présenceto fill: emplirto smile: sourireshy: timideto order: commanderto savor: savourerthe sincerity: la sincéritévulnerable: vulnérableto awaken: éveillerthe passion: la passionthe renewal: le renouveau

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Passover Surprises: Tamar and Nadav's Shopping Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: באביב החמים, בזמן שכולם התכוננו לפסח, תמאר ונדב ביקרו בקניון "שונית האלמוגים".En: In the warm spring, while everyone was preparing for Passover, Tamar and Nadav visited the "Coral Reef" mall.He: הקניון היה מלא בקונים שהתרוצצו בין החנויות, ועיטורי חג צבעוניים קישטו את החלונות.En: The mall was bustling with shoppers running between stores, and colorful holiday decorations adorned the windows.He: הריח של מצה טרייה מילא את האוויר.En: The smell of fresh matzah filled the air.He: תמאר, עם רשימה ביד, הייתה נחושה לארגן ארוחת פסח מושלמת.En: Tamar, with a list in hand, was determined to organize the perfect Passover meal.He: נדב, לעומת זאת, היה רגוע יותר, אך חשש לא לעבור את התקציב.En: Nadav, on the other hand, was more relaxed but worried about not exceeding the budget.He: "אנחנו צריכים הכל," אמרה תמאר, מסתכלת על נדב בעיניים נחושות.En: "We need everything," Tamar said, looking at Nadav with determined eyes.He: החנות הראשונה הייתה צפופה והמלאי התחיל להיגמר.En: The first store was crowded, and the stock was starting to run out.He: "אין חרוסת.En: "There's no charoset.He: איך נוכל בלי חרוסת?En: How can we manage without charoset?"He: " שאלה תמאר בדאגה.En: Tamar asked anxiously.He: "אפשר להכין עם תפוחים במקום," הציע נדב.En: "We can make it with apples instead," Nadav suggested.He: אבל תמאר התעקשה, "זה לא אותו דבר.En: But Tamar insisted, "It's not the same."He: "כאשר עברו לחנות אחרת, המצה השמורה אזלה.En: When they moved to another store, the reserved matzah was gone.He: "מה עושים עכשיו?En: "What do we do now?"He: " לחשה תמאר.En: Tamar whispered.He: נדב הצביע לעבר חנות קטנה בפינה.En: Nadav pointed toward a small shop in the corner.He: "נראה אם יש שם משהו.En: "Let's see if there's something there."He: "החנות הקטנה הייתה כמעט ריקה, אך בפנים מצאו בדיוק את מה שחיפשו.En: The small store was almost empty, but inside, they found exactly what they were looking for.He: החברים בקושי הספיקו לקנות את המוצרים הדרושים לפני שנסגרה.En: The friends barely managed to buy the necessary items before it closed.He: כשחזרו הביתה, עייפים אך מרוצים, תמאר חייכה אל נדב.En: When they returned home, tired but satisfied, Tamar smiled at Nadav.He: "הצלחנו!En: "We did it!He: ואתה צדקת, קצת גמישות לא מזיקה," אמרה כשנחה את הפנים חזרה הביתה.En: And you were right, a little flexibility doesn't hurt," she said as she settled back home.He: נדב חייך בחזרה, "תמיד יש דרך למצוא את מה שצריך.En: Nadav smiled back, "There's always a way to find what you need."He: "בערב פסח, הבית התמלא בריח נפלא של תבשילים.En: On Passover evening, the house was filled with the wonderful smell of cooked dishes.He: הארוחה הייתה מושלמת, וכל אחד נהנה.En: The meal was perfect, and everyone enjoyed it.He: תמאר למדה להעריך את הגמישות ואת היכולת של נדב למצוא פתרונות יצירתיים, ובליבם התרגשו מהחג וחשו סיפוק.En: Tamar learned to appreciate Nadav's flexibility and ability to find creative solutions, and their hearts swelled with excitement for the holiday and a sense of satisfaction. Vocabulary Words:bustling: מלא תנועהadorned: קישטוdetermined: נחושהexceeding: לעבורbudget: תקציבstock: מלאיanxiously: בדאגהreserved: השמורהwhispered: לחשהcorner: פינהflexibility: גמישותcreative: יצירתייםsolutions: פתרונותexcitement: התרגשותsatisfaction: סיפוקappreciate: להעריךdecorations: עיטוריםswelled: התמלאnecessary: הדרושיםrelaxed: רגועmanage: להסתדרinsisted: התעקשהexactly: בדיוקbarely: בקושיsettled: נחהwonderful: נפלאfilled: מילאהdishes: תבשיליםunderstand: להביןorganize: לארגןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Freja's Vibrant Leap: Bold Fashion Choices in Springtime Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn summede af liv og farver denne forårsdag.En: Nyhavn buzzed with life and colors on this spring day.Da: Solen skinnede ned over de pastelfarvede huse, mens bådene i kanalen roligt gyngede i takt med vandets bevægelser.En: The sun shone down over the pastel-colored houses, while the boats in the canal gently rocked in time with the movement of the water.Da: Freja gik langs de brostensbelagte gader med sine venner, Mikkel og Kasper.En: Freja walked along the cobblestone streets with her friends, Mikkel and Kasper.Da: Hun havde brug for en ny forårsdragt, noget der kunne matche sæsonens livsglæde.En: She needed a new spring outfit, something that could match the season's zest for life.Da: Freja var en kreativ sjæl.En: Freja was a creative soul.Da: Hun brændte for sit arbejde som grafisk designer, men nu skulle hun tænke på sin garderobe.En: She was passionate about her work as a graphic designer, but now she had to think about her wardrobe.Da: Det var forår, og Freja ville have noget, der strålede ligeså meget som hun ønskede hendes kreativitet skulle.En: It was spring, and Freja wanted something that shone as much as she wanted her creativity to.Da: "Hvad med den der, Freja?"En: "What about that one, Freja?"Da: spurgte Mikkel og pegede på en farverig kjole i et butiksvindue.En: asked Mikkel, pointing to a colorful dress in a shop window.Da: Freja rynkede panden.En: Freja furrowed her brow.Da: "Måske... men jeg ved det ikke," svarede hun.En: "Maybe... but I'm not sure," she replied.Da: Kjolen var så anderledes end det, hun normalt ville vælge.En: The dress was so different from what she would usually choose.Da: Kasper nikkede.En: Kasper nodded.Da: "Det handler om at prøve noget nyt.En: "It's about trying something new.Da: Du vil jo gerne skille dig ud, ikke?"En: You want to stand out, don't you?"Da: De gik ind i butikken.En: They went into the store.Da: Rækker af tøj i alle regnbuens farver mødte dem.En: Rows of clothes in all the colors of the rainbow met them.Da: Freja mærkede et mylder af entusiasme og usikkerhed.En: Freja felt a rush of enthusiasm and uncertainty.Da: Hun bladrede gennem stativerne, blev draget mod en stærk gul top og en mønstret nederdel.En: She flipped through the racks, drawn to a bright yellow top and a patterned skirt.Da: Det var en dristig kombination.En: It was a bold combination.Da: "Jeg kan ikke beslutte mig," sagde Freja og kiggede på begge stykker tøj.En: "I can't decide," said Freja, looking at both pieces of clothing.Da: "Hvad hvis det er for meget?"En: "What if it's too much?"Da: "Det bliver fedt.En: "It'll be great.Da: Gør det," svarede Mikkel, opmuntret.En: Do it," encouraged Mikkel.Da: Freja gik mod prøverummet med modstridende følelser.En: Freja headed to the fitting room with conflicting feelings.Da: Hun trak vejret dybt og betragtede sig selv i spejlet.En: She took a deep breath and looked at herself in the mirror.Da: Den gule farve lyste op mod hendes hud, og mønstret dansede omkring hende.En: The yellow color lit up against her skin, and the pattern danced around her.Da: Det var hele hende - farverig og med et glimt af det uventede.En: It was all her—colorful and with a hint of the unexpected.Da: "Hvordan ser jeg ud?"En: "How do I look?"Da: kaldte hun til Mikkel og Kasper.En: she called to Mikkel and Kasper.Da: "Fantastisk," råbte de i kor.En: "Fantastic," they shouted in unison.Da: Hun smilede, mærkede hvordan tvivlen opløstes som sne i forårssolen.En: She smiled, feeling how the doubt melted away like snow in the spring sun.Da: Freja gik ud af butikken.En: Freja walked out of the store.Da: Hun følte sig fri, medvinden i håret og et smil på læberne.En: She felt free, the wind in her hair and a smile on her face.Da: "Jeg gjorde det!"En: "I did it!"Da: sagde hun, med en ny fundet selvtillid og glæde.En: she said, with newfound confidence and joy.Da: Foråret havde bragt nyt liv, både til verden og til Frejas garderobe.En: Spring had brought new life, both to the world and to Freja's wardrobe.Da: Hun så tilbage mod Mikkel og Kasper, taknemmelig for deres støtte.En: She looked back at Mikkel and Kasper, grateful for their support.Da: Freja vidste nu, at hendes instinkter sjældent ledte hende på afveje.En: Freja now knew that her instincts rarely led her astray.Da: Hun havde lært at omfavne det nye, det modige - og sin egen sande farvepalette.En: She had learned to embrace the new, the bold—and her own true color palette. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedecobblestone: brostensbelagtepastel: pastelfarvederocked: gyngedezest: livsglædewardrobe: garderobefurrowed: rynkebrow: pandenunison: korbrowsed: bladrededrawn: dragetpatterned: mønstretbold: dristigenthusiasm: entusiasmeuncertainty: usikkerhedconflicting: modstridendehint: glimtunexpected: uventedemelted: opløstesinstincts: instinkterastray: ledte på afvejeembrace: omfavnecreative: kreativsoul: sjælfantastic: fantastiskconfidence: selvtillidjoy: glædenewfound: ny fundetsupport: støttepalette: farvepalette

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsommar Reunion: Elin's Journey to Family and Forgiveness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Elin steg av bussen i den lilla byn i Dalarna.En: Elin stepped off the bus in the small village in Dalarna.Sv: Det var vår och hela byn doftade av blommor.En: It was spring, and the whole village smelled of flowers.Sv: Midsommarstången stod redan på torget, klädd i björkris och färgglada blommor.En: The Maypole already stood in the square, adorned with birch twigs and colorful flowers.Sv: Elin kände en blandning av glädje och nervositet.En: Elin felt a mix of joy and nervousness.Sv: Hennes kusin Viktor kom springande mot henne.En: Her cousin Viktor came running towards her.Sv: "Elin!"En: "Elin!"Sv: ropade han glatt.En: he called out happily.Sv: "Det har varit så länge!"En: "It's been so long!"Sv: Elin log lite ansträngt, men glädjen i Viktors röst värmde henne.En: Elin smiled a little strained, but the joy in Viktor's voice warmed her.Sv: "Ja, flera år faktiskt.En: "Yes, several years actually.Sv: Hur är det med alla?"En: How is everyone?"Sv: Viktor ryckte på axlarna.En: Viktor shrugged.Sv: "Vi är redo för midsommar.En: "We are ready for midsommar.Sv: Farmor Sofia har verkligen längtat efter att se dig."En: Grandma Sofia has really been longing to see you."Sv: De gick tillsammans mot husets gård, omgivna av glatt skratt och fiolmusik.En: They walked together towards the house's yard, surrounded by cheerful laughter and violin music.Sv: Barn sprang omkring med blomsterkransar i håret.En: Children ran around with flower wreaths in their hair.Sv: Elin kände igen det gamla huset med sina träväggar och röda tak.En: Elin recognized the old house with its wooden walls and red roof.Sv: Inne i köket träffade hon Sofia.En: Inside the kitchen, she met Sofia.Sv: Farmor Sofia omfamnade henne med värme.En: Grandma Sofia embraced her warmly.Sv: "Elin, min lilla flicka, välkommen hem," sa hon med en mjuk röst.En: "Elin, my little girl, welcome home," she said with a soft voice.Sv: Elin kände en plötslig klump i halsen.En: Elin felt a sudden lump in her throat.Sv: "Hej, farmor.En: "Hi, grandma.Sv: Jag har saknat er."En: I've missed you all."Sv: "Vi har saknat dig också.En: "We have missed you too.Sv: Låt oss fira ihop och glöm alla gamla gräl," sa Sofia och klappade Elin på ryggen.En: Let's celebrate together and forget all the old quarrels," said Sofia, patting Elin on the back.Sv: Midsommaraftonen kom och festligheterna började.En: Midsommarafton came, and the festivities began.Sv: Alla samlades vid midsommarstången.En: Everyone gathered at the midsommarstången.Sv: Det var dags för dansen, och Elin kände en inre spänning.En: It was time for the dance, and Elin felt an inner tension.Sv: Viktor, med sin glada energi, drog ut henne på dansplatsen.En: Viktor, with his cheerful energy, pulled her out onto the dance floor.Sv: I en paus, när fiolerna mjuknade, stod Elin och Sofia sida vid sida.En: During a pause, when the violins softened, Elin and Sofia stood side by side.Sv: Sofia såg henne djupt i ögonen.En: Sofia looked deeply into her eyes.Sv: "Elin, ibland grälar familjer.En: "Elin, sometimes families argue.Sv: Men vi måste gå vidare.En: But we must move on.Sv: Livet är för kort."En: Life is too short."Sv: Elin svalde hårt.En: Elin swallowed hard.Sv: "Jag vet, farmor.En: "I know, grandma.Sv: Jag har varit envis.En: I've been stubborn.Sv: Men jag vill inte förlora min familj på grund av det."En: But I don't want to lose my family because of it."Sv: Sofias ögon glittrade.En: Sofia's eyes glittered.Sv: "Det gläder mig att höra.En: "It gladdens me to hear that.Sv: Vi är här för dig."En: We are here for you."Sv: De fortsatte dansa, och något förändrades inombords hos Elin.En: They continued dancing, and something changed inside Elin.Sv: Hon kände sig lättare.En: She felt lighter.Sv: När kvällen föll och lamporna tändes, var det återigen skratt och välbehag runt midsommarstången.En: When evening fell and the lights were lit, there was once again laughter and well-being around the midsommarstången.Sv: Elin kramade om Viktor och Sofia.En: Elin hugged Viktor and Sofia.Sv: Hon insåg nu vikten av familj.En: She now realized the importance of family.Sv: När hon såg upp mot den stjärnklara himlen viskade hon till sig själv, "Jag kommer hälsa på oftare."En: As she looked up at the starlit sky, she whispered to herself, "I will visit more often."Sv: Midsommar i den lilla byn hade inte bara firat naturens skönhet utan också försonat en familj.En: Midsommar in the small village had not only celebrated the beauty of nature but also reconciled a family.Sv: Elins hjärta kändes äldre men lättare när hon lämnade festen, nu fylld med en ny förståelse för kärlek och samhörighet.En: Elin's heart felt older yet lighter as she left the party, now filled with a new understanding of love and togetherness. Vocabulary Words:stepped: stegvillage: bynadorned: kläddtwigs: björkrisstrained: ansträngtshrugged: ryckte på axlarnasurrounded: omgivnaembraced: omfamnadelump: klumpquarrels: grälfestivities: festligheternatension: spänninggathered: samladespause: paussoftened: mjuknadeargue: grälarstubborn: envisglittered: glittradelaughter: skrattwell-being: välbehaghugged: kramadestarlit: stjärnklarawhispered: viskadereconciled: försonatunderstanding: förståelsenature: naturensrealized: insågimportance: viktencheerful: gladasudden: plötslig

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Easter's Embrace: Rekindling Bonds in Riomaggiore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-18-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di primavera illuminava le colline verdi e le case colorate di Riomaggiore, uno dei paesi delle Cinque Terre.En: The spring sun illuminated the green hills and colorful houses of Riomaggiore, one of the villages of the Cinque Terre.It: L'aria profumava di mare, e il suono delle onde era una musica costante.En: The air smelled of the sea, and the sound of the waves was a constant music.It: Era il sabato di Pasqua, e Sofia era in attesa dei suoi figli.En: It was Easter Saturday, and Sofia was waiting for her children.It: Marco arrivò in treno da Milano.En: Marco arrived by train from Milano.It: Lontano dal suo mondo di cemento e tecnologia, il villaggio sembrava un altro pianeta.En: Far from his world of concrete and technology, the village seemed like another planet.It: Con il suo zaino sulle spalle e un velo di tensione sul viso, cercò il volto familiare di sua madre tra la folla che scorreva verso l'uscita.En: With his backpack on his shoulders and a hint of tension on his face, he searched for his mother's familiar face among the crowd flowing toward the exit.It: Valentina, invece, era già a casa di Sofia, preparando la tavola per il pranzo di Pasqua.En: Valentina, on the other hand, was already at Sofia's home, setting the table for the Easter lunch.It: I dipinti di Valentina, vivaci e pieni di vita, decoravano le pareti della casa, testimoni silenziosi della sua arte.En: Valentina's paintings, vibrant and full of life, decorated the house's walls, silent witnesses to her art.It: Quando Marco vide la sua mamma sorridente, il suo cuore si aprì.En: When Marco saw his smiling mother, his heart opened.It: "Ciao, tesoro," disse Sofia, abbracciandolo stretto.En: "Hello, sweetheart," Sofia said, hugging him tightly.It: "Valentina ti aspetta."En: "Valentina is waiting for you."It: La casa di Sofia era un piccolo rifugio accogliente, con finestre che si affacciavano direttamente sul mare.En: Sofia's house was a small cozy refuge, with windows that looked directly out to the sea.It: Marco entrò e trovò Valentina in cucina.En: Marco entered and found Valentina in the kitchen.It: C'era un momento di esitazione, poi si abbracciarono rapidamente.En: There was a moment of hesitation, then they embraced quickly.It: "Ciao Marco," disse Valentina, cercando i suoi occhi.En: "Hi Marco," said Valentina, searching his eyes.It: "Come stai?"En: "How are you?"It: "Sto bene," rispose Marco, cercando di nascondere l'imbarazzo.En: "I'm good," Marco replied, trying to hide his embarrassment.It: Osservò i quadri sui muri.En: He observed the paintings on the walls.It: "Sono tuoi?"En: "Are these yours?"It: chiese, cercando una conversazione.En: he asked, seeking conversation.It: "Sì," rispose Valentina, con una punta di orgoglio e timore.En: "Yes," Valentina responded, with a hint of pride and fear.It: Il giorno passò tra preparativi e piccole conversazioni.En: The day passed with preparations and small conversations.It: Nella sera, la cena di Pasqua si svolse in un'atmosfera sospesa tra la nostalgia e la speranza.En: In the evening, the Easter dinner unfolded in an atmosphere suspended between nostalgia and hope.It: Mentre la luce del tramonto accendeva il cielo, Sofia servì l'agnello con le patate, accompagnato dal vino delle colline liguri.En: As the sunset lit up the sky, Sofia served lamb with potatoes, accompanied by wine from the Ligurian hills.It: La semplicità del pasto ricordava a Marco i sapori dell'infanzia.En: The simplicity of the meal reminded Marco of the flavors of childhood.It: Durante la cena, Sofia raccontò storie di quando Marco e Valentina erano bambini, facendo ridere tutti.En: During dinner, Sofia told stories of when Marco and Valentina were children, making everyone laugh.It: Poi, il discorso si spostò sul lavoro di Marco e sull'arte di Valentina.En: Then, the conversation shifted to Marco's work and Valentina's art.It: Marco, desideroso di evitare il confronto, fece solo domande generiche, finché Valentina non parlò del suo ultimo progetto.En: Marco, eager to avoid confrontation, only asked general questions until Valentina spoke about her latest project.It: "Ho esposto alla galleria di Genova," disse Valentina, un po' incerta.En: "I exhibited at the gallery in Genova," Valentina said, a bit uncertain.It: Gli occhi di Marco si fecero più attenti.En: Marco's eyes became more attentive.It: "Davvero?En: "Really?It: Non lo sapevo.En: I didn't know.It: Complimenti."En: Congratulations."It: "C'è molto di più che non sai," rispose Valentina, con un sorriso triste.En: "There's a lot you don't know," Valentina replied, with a sad smile.It: Il tono cambiò, e fuori, il mare sembrava fermarsi un attimo.En: The tone changed, and outside, the sea seemed to pause for a moment.It: L'aria divenne tesa.En: The air became tense.It: Una discussione esplose, riportando a galla le ferite del passato.En: A discussion erupted, bringing back the wounds of the past.It: Valentina accusò Marco di essere stato distante e disinteressato all'arte.En: Valentina accused Marco of being distant and uninterested in art.It: Marco si difese, parlando delle sue responsabilità.En: Marco defended himself, talking about his responsibilities.It: Alla fine, fu Sofia a riportare la pace, invitandoli a ricordare i giorni felici.En: In the end, it was Sofia who restored peace, inviting them to remember the happy days.It: "È Pasqua," disse lei.En: "It's Easter," she said.It: "Un tempo di rinascita."En: "A time of rebirth."It: Marco si rese conto che desiderava davvero una connessione con sua sorella.En: Marco realized that he truly desired a connection with his sister.It: Abbassò la guardia e guardò Valentina negli occhi.En: He lowered his guard and looked Valentina in the eyes.It: "Sei un'artista talentuosa," disse infine.En: "You are a talented artist," he finally said.It: "Mi piacerebbe vedere il tuo lavoro, veramente."En: "I would really like to see your work."It: Valentina sorrise, riconoscendo l'intenzione sincera di suo fratello.En: Valentina smiled, recognizing her brother's sincere intention.It: "Grazie, Marco," rispose, sentendosi finalmente vista.En: "Thank you, Marco," she replied, finally feeling seen.It: La notte si concluse tra risate e ricordi, con i due fratelli che condividevano storie dell'infanzia, unite dal suono delle onde che si infrangevano sulla costa.En: The night ended with laughter and memories, with the siblings sharing childhood stories, united by the sound of waves crashing on the shore.It: Quella Pasqua a Riomaggiore non portò solo la festa.En: That Easter in Riomaggiore didn't just bring the celebration.It: Portò anche la rinascita del loro rapporto, un legame che prometteva di crescere con il tempo, come un grappolo di viti sulla collina.En: It also brought the rebirth of their relationship, a bond that promised to grow with time, like a cluster of vines on the hillside. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverato illuminate: illuminarethe hill: la collinathe village: il villaggiothe crowd: la follato flow: scorrerethe backpack: lo zainothe tension: la tensionefamiliar face: volto familiareto set the table: preparare la tavolathe painting: il dipintothe witness: il testimoneto hesitate: esitareto observe: osservarethe pride: l'orgogliothe fear: il timorethe preparation: il preparativothe nostalgia: la nostalgiathe hope: la speranzathe lamb: l'agnellothe simplicity: la semplicitàthe confrontation: il confrontoto avoid: evitareattentive: attentoto erupt: esploderethe wound: la feritato accuse: accusareto remember: ricordareto desire: desiderarethe bond: il legame

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Springtime Reunion: Finding Friendship in Nyhavn's Colors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-15-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var påskedag i Nyhavn.En: It was Easter Day in Nyhavn.Da: De karakteristiske farverige huse spejlede sig i kanalen.En: The characteristic colorful houses reflected in the canal.Da: Mathias gik langsomt mellem de mange mennesker.En: Mathias walked slowly among the many people.Da: Han kiggede efter Freja.En: He was looking for Freja.Da: Hun var lige vendt tilbage til Danmark efter flere år i udlandet.En: She had just returned to Danmark after several years abroad.Da: Mathias ønskede at finde balancen mellem sit travle job og sit private liv.En: Mathias wanted to find the balance between his busy job and his private life.Da: Han håbede, at genforeningen med Freja kunne være en start.En: He hoped that the reunion with Freja could be a start.Da: Ved indgangen til en hyggelig café ventede Signe.En: At the entrance to a cozy café, Signe was waiting.Da: Hun havde inviteret familien til den lille sammenkomst.En: She had invited the family to the small gathering.Da: Signe var fast besluttet på at lægge gamle misforståelser bag dem.En: Signe was determined to put old misunderstandings behind them.Da: Freja var allerede ankommet og stod ved vinduet, hvor hun betragtede bådene.En: Freja had already arrived and stood by the window, where she watched the boats.Da: Mathias samlede mod og gik mod Freja.En: Mathias gathered courage and walked toward Freja.Da: "Hej Freja," sagde han forsigtigt.En: "Hi Freja," he said cautiously.Da: "Hvordan har du det?"En: "How are you?"Da: Freja vendte sig og smilede.En: Freja turned and smiled.Da: "Hej Mathias.En: "Hi Mathias.Da: Det er godt at se dig igen.En: It's good to see you again.Da: Det er så længe siden."En: It's been so long."Da: De satte sig ned.En: They sat down.Da: Rundt om dem summede cafeen af liv.En: Around them, the café buzzed with life.Da: Påskeæg hang i butiksvinduerne som farverige dekorationer.En: Easter eggs hung in shop windows as colorful decorations.Da: På bordet stod der friskbagt brød og varm thé.En: On the table, there was freshly baked bread and warm tea.Da: "Jeg ønskede virkelig, vi kunne tale om fortiden," sagde Mathias.En: "I really wanted us to talk about the past," said Mathias.Da: "Jeg savnede vores venskab."En: "I missed our friendship."Da: Freja så ud gennem vinduet et øjeblik.En: Freja looked out the window for a moment.Da: "Jeg har også savnet dig, Mathias.En: "I've missed you too, Mathias.Da: Men jeg ved ikke, om jeg er klar til at blive her i Danmark."En: But I don't know if I'm ready to stay here in Danmark."Da: Mathias tog en dyb indånding.En: Mathias took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg forstår det, Freja.En: "I understand, Freja.Da: Men jeg vil gerne være en del af dit liv, om det er her eller der."En: But I want to be part of your life, whether it's here or there."Da: De talte længe.En: They talked for a long time.Da: Mathias talte fra hjertet om sin kamp med arbejde og ensomhed.En: Mathias spoke from the heart about his struggle with work and loneliness.Da: Freja delte sine usikkerheder om at vende tilbage.En: Freja shared her uncertainties about returning.Da: "Jeg har besluttet at blive lidt længere," sagde Freja til sidst.En: "I've decided to stay a little longer," said Freja finally.Da: "Jeg vil gerne genopbygge vores venskab."En: "I want to rebuild our friendship."Da: "Jeg vil prioritere det her," lovede Mathias.En: "I will prioritize this," promised Mathias.Da: "Venskaber betyder mere end arbejde."En: "Friendships mean more than work."Da: De rejste sig op, gik tilbage til festen og smilede til Signe, der så glad ud: hendes plan om at forene dem havde lykkedes.En: They stood up, went back to the party, and smiled at Signe, who looked pleased: her plan to reunite them had succeeded.Da: Nyhavn var fyldt med lys og håb.En: Nyhavn was filled with light and hope.Da: Mathias og Freja havde taget det første skridt mod en ny begyndelse.En: Mathias and Freja had taken the first step toward a new beginning.Da: Snart bredte varmen fra foråret sig også i deres hjerter.En: Soon, the warmth of spring spread into their hearts as well. Vocabulary Words:characteristic: karakteristiskecolorful: farverigereflected: spejledecanal: kanalenbalance: balancenreunion: genforeningenentrance: indgangencozy: hyggeliggathering: sammenkomstdetermined: fast besluttetmisunderstandings: misforståelsercourage: modcautiously: forsigtigtbuzzed: summedestruggle: kamploneliness: ensomheduncertainties: usikkerhederrebuild: genopbyggeprioritize: prioriterepromised: lovedesucceeded: lykkedesspread: bredtehope: håbbeginning: begyndelsewarmth: varmenspring: forårethearts: hjerterbetragtede: watchedsamlede: gathereddet: it

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Gift of Values: Lars' Quest for Meaningful Easter Presents Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-14-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På Karl Johans gate, midt i Oslo, var våren i full blomst.En: On Karl Johans gate, in the heart of Oslo, spring was in full bloom.No: Gatene var fylt med folk, parader av fargerike påskepyntede butikker, og lyden av glade samtaler.En: The streets were filled with people, parades of colorfully Easter-decorated stores, and the sound of joyful conversations.No: Lars, en ivrig student med stor kjærlighet for naturvern, gikk med raske skritt.En: Lars, an eager student with a great love for environmental conservation, walked briskly.No: Han lette etter gaver til familiens påskesamling og ville at disse skulle minne dem om naturens betydning.En: He was searching for gifts for the family's Easter gathering and wanted them to remind them of the importance of nature.No: Mens solen skinte varmt, stoppet Lars først ved et par kjeder som hadde salg.En: As the sun shone warmly, Lars first stopped by a few chain stores having sales.No: Men, han ble fort skuffet av det generiske utvalget.En: But, he was quickly disappointed by the generic selection.No: Billige plastleker og pyntet fjallfjas.En: Cheap plastic toys and gaudy decorations.No: Selv med et begrenset budsjett, visste han at han måtte finne noe som reflekterte hans verdier.En: Even with a limited budget, he knew he had to find something that reflected his values.No: Determinert, svingte han inn i en liten, lokal butikk kjent for miljøvennlige produkter.En: Determined, he turned into a small, local shop known for environmentally friendly products.No: Butikken var en oase av vakre håndlagde gjenstander.En: The store was an oasis of beautiful handmade items.No: Treduften fylte luften, og Lars' øyne gled over hyllene.En: The scent of wood filled the air, and Lars' eyes drifted over the shelves.No: Små sukkulentplanter i gjenbrukskrukker fanget hans blikk først.En: Small succulent plants in recycled pots caught his attention first.No: Han plukket opp en med et forsiktig smil.En: He picked one up with a gentle smile.No: Deretter så han den - en nydelig håndskåret trefugl, perfekt i sin enkelhet og utstrålte Norges naturlige skjønnhet.En: Then he saw it—a beautiful hand-carved wooden bird, perfect in its simplicity and radiating Norway's natural beauty.No: Lars visste at fuglen ville være perfekt som gave, men et blikk på prislappen sugde håpet ut av ham.En: Lars knew the bird would be perfect as a gift, but a glance at the price tag drained his hope.No: Det var litt for dyrt.En: It was a bit too expensive.No: Han vurderte kjapt valgene sine.En: He quickly considered his options.No: Skulle han velge noe mindre betydningsfullt i stedet, eller kanskje prøve å forhandle?En: Should he choose something less meaningful instead, or perhaps try to negotiate?No: Han nærmet seg kassa og smilte vennlig til butikkens eier, en eldre mann med snille øyne.En: He approached the register and smiled kindly at the shop's owner, an older man with kind eyes.No: "Hei, jeg elsker virkelig denne trefiguren, men jeg har dessverre ikke råd," sa Lars ærlig.En: "Hi, I really love this wooden figure, but I unfortunately can't afford it," said Lars honestly.No: "Er det noen sjanse for å få en liten rabatt?En: "Is there any chance for a small discount?"No: "Mannen så opp fra avisen sin og smilte tilbake.En: The man looked up from his newspaper and smiled back.No: "Jeg kan se at du setter pris på håndverket," sa han rolig.En: "I can see that you appreciate the craftsmanship," he said calmly.No: "Hvor mye har du i tankene?En: "How much do you have in mind?"No: "Etter en kort forhandling, ble de enige om en rettferdig pris.En: After a short negotiation, they agreed on a fair price.No: Lars takket mannens generøsitet og kjøpte fuglen.En: Lars thanked the man's generosity and bought the bird.No: Han følte lettelse og glede over å ha funnet en gave som representerte det han mente var viktig.En: He felt relief and joy at having found a gift that represented what he believed was important.No: På vei tilbake gjennom den travle gaten, så han Erik og Marta.En: On his way back through the busy street, he saw Erik and Marta.No: De vinket ham over, spente på å høre om fangsten.En: They waved him over, eager to hear about his find.No: Da han viste dem fuglen, nikket de tilfreds, og Marta sa: "Det der, Lars, er absolutt en gave som gir mer mening enn noen salgsvarer.En: When he showed them the bird, they nodded in approval, and Marta said, "That, Lars, is definitely a gift that makes more sense than any sales items."No: "I det øyeblikket forstod Lars at prinsipper noen ganger krever litt mer innsats.En: In that moment, Lars understood that principles sometimes require a bit more effort.No: Men følelsen av tilfredshet overveier alt.En: But the feeling of satisfaction outweighs everything.No: Med fuglen i vesken og et smil om munnen, fortsatte de nedover Karl Johans gate.En: With the bird in his bag and a smile on his face, they continued down Karl Johans gate.No: Våren hadde aldri sett vakrere ut.En: Spring had never looked more beautiful. Vocabulary Words:bloom: blomstparades: paradereager: ivrigbriskly: raskeenvironmental: miljøvennligeconservation: naturverngeneric: generiskgaudy: fjallfjasdetermined: determinedoasis: oasesucculent: sukkulentrecycled: gjenbrukskrukkersimplicity: enkelhetradiating: utstråltenegotiate: forhandlecraftsmanship: håndverketgenerosity: generøsitetapproval: tilfredsprinciples: prinsippersatisfaction: tilfredsheteffort: innsatslimited: begrensetreflection: reflektertehandmade: håndlagdehide: skjulesolidarity: solidaritetcherish: verdsattdelicacy: delikatessevibrant: vibrantgathering: samling

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Nyhavn Inspiration: How Spring Sparks an Artist's Vision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-12-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn var smuk denne forårsdag.En: Nyhavn was beautiful this spring day.Da: De farverige huse skinnede i solen, og folk fyldte de mange caféer langs kanalen.En: The colorful houses shone in the sun, and people filled the many cafés along the canal.Da: Søren sad ved et bord udenfor Emils café, "KaffeHjørnet."En: Søren sat at a table outside Emil's café, "KaffeHjørnet."Da: Han havde en kop dampende kaffe i hånden og så ud over den pulserende gade.En: He had a steaming cup of coffee in his hand and looked out over the bustling street.Da: Søren, en stille kunstner, ventede på sine venner.En: Søren, a quiet artist, was waiting for his friends.Da: Kirsten kom snart gående.En: Kirsten soon came walking by.Da: Hendes rygsæk var lille, men fuld af minder fra hendes rejser.En: Her backpack was small but full of memories from her travels.Da: Hun satte sig ved siden af Søren.En: She sat down next to Søren.Da: "Hej, Kirsten," sagde Søren med et lille smil.En: "Hi, Kirsten," said Søren with a small smile.Da: "Hvordan var din tur?En: "How was your trip?Da: Jeg er nysgerrig."En: I'm curious."Da: Emil, den muntre café-ejer, kom ud med tre krus kaffe og satte sig.En: Emil, the cheerful café owner, came out with three mugs of coffee and sat down.Da: Han var altid veloplagt og klar til en god historie.En: He was always in good spirits and ready for a good story.Da: "Hej, Søren, Kirsten!En: "Hi, Søren, Kirsten!Da: Godt at se jer begge," sagde Emil muntert.En: Good to see you both," Emil said cheerfully.Da: De tre venner snakkede om løst og fast, mens foråret blidt omfavnede dem.En: The three friends talked about this and that while spring gently embraced them.Da: Søren vendte sig mod Kirsten.En: Søren turned to Kirsten.Da: "Kan du fortælle om en af dine rejser?En: "Can you tell me about one of your trips?Da: Jeg har brug for noget inspiration til min udstilling," sagde han stille.En: I need some inspiration for my exhibition," he said quietly.Da: Kirsten nikkede og begyndte at tale om en tur til Berlin, hvor hun besøgte historiske museer og så mindesmærker for tidligere tider.En: Kirsten nodded and began to talk about a trip to Berlin, where she visited historical museums and saw memorials to past times.Da: Pludselig greb Emil ordet.En: Suddenly Emil seized the word.Da: Han havde stærke meninger om, hvordan historie påvirker nutiden.En: He had strong opinions about how history affects the present.Da: De to venner begyndte en ivrig diskussion.En: The two friends began an eager discussion.Da: Emil mente, at historien ofte gentager sig, mens Kirsten insisterede på, at kulturen altid udvikler sig.En: Emil believed that history often repeats itself, while Kirsten insisted that culture always evolves.Da: Mens Søren lyttede, kørte ideerne rundt i hans hoved.En: As Søren listened, ideas spun around in his head.Da: Han så mulighederne for at væve historiens tråde ind i sit kunstværk.En: He saw the possibilities of weaving threads of history into his artwork.Da: "Hvordan kan historien tale gennem kunsten?"En: "How can history speak through art?"Da: tænkte han.En: he thought.Da: Debatten sluttede, og Søren mærkede en gnist af energi.En: The debate ended, and Søren felt a spark of energy.Da: Han kunne nu se for sig, hvordan hans udstilling kunne tage form.En: He could now envision how his exhibition could take shape.Da: "Jeg vil bringe historiske vinkler ind i mine malerier," sagde han, nu fyldt med selvtillid.En: "I want to bring historical perspectives into my paintings," he said, now filled with confidence.Da: "Tak for jeres hjælp."En: "Thank you for your help."Da: Kirsten smilede varmt.En: Kirsten smiled warmly.Da: "Det bliver fantastisk, Søren.En: "It will be fantastic, Søren.Da: Du har så meget talent."En: You have so much talent."Da: Emil nikkede enig, stadig med historier på læberne.En: Emil nodded in agreement, still with stories on his lips.Da: "Ja, og måske kan vi åbne udstillingen her hos mig.En: "Yes, and maybe we can open the exhibition here at my place.Da: Et lille arrangement for vores venner," foreslog han.En: A small event for our friends," he suggested.Da: Søren nikkede taknemmeligt.En: Søren nodded gratefully.Da: "Det ville være perfekt," sagde han.En: "That would be perfect," he said.Da: Solen gik langsomt ned over Nyhavn, og Søren følte, at denne dag havde givet ham noget værdifuldt.En: The sun slowly set over Nyhavn, and Søren felt that this day had given him something valuable.Da: Han havde fundet ny inspiration, modet til at tage hans kunst nye steder hen, og takket være hans venner, en genoplivet passion.En: He had found new inspiration, the courage to take his art to new places, and thanks to his friends, a revived passion.Da: Forårsaftenens kølighed begyndte at sætte ind, men Søren mærkede varmen fra sine venners opmuntring.En: The evening's spring chill began to set in, but Søren felt the warmth from his friends' encouragement.Da: Med et klart mål og fornyet selvtillid gik han fra Nyhavn med verden for sine fødder.En: With a clear goal and renewed confidence, he left Nyhavn with the world at his feet. Vocabulary Words:bustling: pulserendequiet: stillecheerful: muntrespirits: veloplagtembraced: omfavnedeeager: ivrigmemorials: mindesmærkerevolves: udviklerweaving: vævethreads: trådespark: gnistenvision: se for sigfilled: fyldtconfidence: selvtillidevent: arrangementcherful: muntrehistorical: historiskeperspectives: vinklerwarmly: varmttalent: talentgratefully: taknemmeligtvaluable: værdifuldtcourage: modetrevived: genoplivetpassion: passionchill: kølighedencouragement: opmuntringgoal: målrenewed: fornyetfeet: fødder

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Passover in the Bunker: A Tale of Resilience & Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-11-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: נעם הביט סביבו בבונקר התת קרקעי.En: @Noam looked around the underground bunker.He: קירות בטון אפורים הוסיפו אווירה קרירה ומלחיצה, אבל הוא ידע שהיום חייבים להוסיף קצת חום ואור לחג הפסח.En: The gray concrete walls added a cool and tense atmosphere, but he knew that today they needed to add some warmth and light for Passover.He: לצידו עמד איתן, ותוך כדי שיחה עם רינה הם ניסו למצוא פתרונות יצירתיים להכין את שולחן הסדר בסביבה הלא רגילה הזו.En: Beside him stood Eitan, and while talking to Rina, they tried to find creative solutions to prepare the Seder table in this unusual setting.He: "נעם, יהיה בסדר," אמר איתן עם חיוך מרגיע, למרות שבליבו גם הוא חשש מהרעיון של לערוך סדר בפעם הראשונה בבונקר.En: "Noam, it will be okay," said Eitan with a reassuring smile, although in his heart, he was also apprehensive about the idea of holding a Seder for the first time in a bunker.He: "רינה היא גאון בלאלתר," הוסיף וקרץ לכיוונה.En: "Rina is a genius at improvising," he added and winked at her.He: רינה כבר הכינה רשימה של דברים חיוניים שצריך להביא.En: Rina had already prepared a list of essential items to bring.He: "אנחנו צריכים מצות, יין, ביצים, חזרת... וגם איזה קישוט קטן," היא אמרה, מתארגנת ליציאה לקניות.En: "We need matzah, wine, eggs, horseradish... and also a little decoration," she said, getting ready to go shopping.He: לפתע היא הבחינה שהגשם בחוץ החל להתחזק.En: Suddenly, she noticed the rain outside began to intensify.He: "צריך למהר," לחשה בחשש.En: "We need to hurry," she whispered anxiously.He: הגשם הפך לשיטפון איטי והתקרב אל פתח הבונקר.En: The rain turned into a slow flood approaching the entrance of the bunker.He: נעם חש בלחץ עולה בתוכו.En: Noam felt his anxiety rising.He: איך יצליח לפתור את הבעיה החדשה הזו?En: How would he solve this new problem?He: הוא ניסה לחשוב במהירות והביט באיתן ובינה.En: He tried to think quickly and looked at Eitan and Rina.He: "הבנו את הבעיה," איתן העיר.En: "We understand the problem," Eitan remarked.He: "נזיז את הכל לתוך החדר הפנימי.En: "We'll move everything into the inner room.He: אם נחשוב חיובי, נצליח להרגיש חירות גם כאן." אמר כאשר עיניו נצצו.En: If we think positively, we'll manage to feel freedom even here," he said as his eyes sparkled.He: רינה הזדרזה לאסוף את כל שהביאה מהשוק הקטן שנמצא לא רחוק.En: Rina hurried to gather everything she had brought from the small market not far away.He: "יש לנו יין כמעט כשר, ירקות טריים וקצת דגים," היא הכריזה עם חיוך.En: "We have almost kosher wine, fresh vegetables, and some fish," she announced with a smile.He: הקבוצה השפילה ללב הבונקר.En: The group headed deeper into the bunker.He: כשבתוך הבונקר, הם הסתדרו סביב שולחן קטן שעמד במרכז החדר.En: Inside the bunker, they arranged themselves around a small table in the center of the room.He: הכלים היו פשוטים אך האווירה התחילה להתחמם.En: The utensils were simple, but the atmosphere began to warm up.He: נעם התאפק לא לחזור לתחושות העצב והדאגה שהטרידו אותו והחל להתרכז בשמירה על אחדות השמחה הקולקטיבית.En: Noam resisted the urge to return to the feelings of sadness and worry that troubled him and started focusing on maintaining the collective joy.He: כשהליל הסתיים, ולא היה שטף מים שלא הצליחו להוריד את הרוח החגיגית, נעם הסתכל סביבו וידע שמצא את התשובה.En: As the night ended, and there was no flood that managed to wash away the festive spirit, Noam looked around and knew he found the answer.He: "הלא חשוב היכן אנו, אלא איך אנו מרגישים," הוא אמר.En: "It's not important where we are, but how we feel," he said.He: הם הצליחו לערוך סדר פסח בלתי נשכח, כשכל אחד תורם את חלקו והם ביחד הופכים את הבונקר למבצר של שמחה וחיבור.En: They succeeded in conducting an unforgettable Passover Seder, with each person contributing their part, together turning the bunker into a fortress of joy and connection.He: כך, הם למדו שלעתים קרובות, הגמישות והרוח האנושית חשובות יותר מכל תוכנית מושלמת.En: Thus, they learned that often, flexibility and the human spirit are more important than any perfect plan.He: זה היה חג שלא ישכח לעולם.En: It was a holiday that would never be forgotten. Vocabulary Words:underground: תת קרקעיbunker: בונקרconcrete: בטוןtense: מלחיצהwarmth: חוםcreative: יצירתייםsolutions: פתרונותreassuring: מרגיעapprehensive: חששimprovising: לאלתרessential: חיונייםintensify: להתחזקanxiously: בחששflood: שיטפוןanxiety: לחץinner: הפנימיvegetables: ירקותutensils: כליםresisted: התאפקcollective: קולקטיביתunforgettable: בלתי נשכחfortress: מבצרflexibility: גמישותspirit: רוחperfect: מושלמתconducting: לערוךnoticed: הבחינהsparkled: נצצוmarket: שוקapproaching: התקרבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.