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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sinterklaas Surprise: Sven's Artistic Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren dansten in de wind langs de grachten van Amsterdam.En: The leaves danced in the wind along the canals of Amsterdam.Nl: Binnen in het kantoor was de sfeer een mengeling van spanning en feestelijke vreugde.En: Inside the office, the atmosphere was a mix of tension and festive joy.Nl: Het kantoor was versierd met Sinterklaas knutsels en de geur van speculaas hing in de lucht.En: The office was decorated with Sinterklaas crafts, and the scent of speculaas filled the air.Nl: Sven zat aan zijn bureau, zijn vingers tikkend op het toetsenbord.En: Sven sat at his desk, his fingers tapping on the keyboard.Nl: Hij keek af en toe naar een klein schetsboek dat hij in zijn la had verstopt.En: He occasionally glanced at a small sketchbook he had hidden in his drawer.Nl: Elsa en Thomas liepen rond met chocoladeletters, rommelend over de aanstaande deadline en hoe ze die samen zouden halen.En: Elsa and Thomas walked around with chocoladeletters, murmuring about the upcoming deadline and how they would meet it together.Nl: "Kom op, we kunnen dit doen," zei Elsa, terwijl ze een L van chocolade in haar mond stopte.En: "Come on, we can do this," said Elsa, while putting an L of chocolate in her mouth.Nl: Thomas knikte heftig, hij had vertrouwen in het team.En: Thomas nodded vigorously; he had confidence in the team.Nl: Sven glimlachte flauwtjes.En: Sven smiled faintly.Nl: Hij was dankbaar voor zijn collega's, maar een deel van hem verlangde naar iets anders, iets meer creatiefs.En: He was grateful for his colleagues, but a part of him longed for something else, something more creative.Nl: De herinneringen aan zijn liefde voor kunst zweefden als schaduwen in zijn gedachten.En: The memories of his love for art hovered like shadows in his thoughts.Nl: Plotseling ging de telefoon op Sven's bureau.En: Suddenly, the phone on Sven's desk rang.Nl: Hij nam op, nieuwsgierig naar wie het kon zijn.En: He picked it up, curious to know who it could be.Nl: "Hallo, met Sven," zei hij beleefd.En: "Hello, this is Sven," he said politely.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de lijn was de stem van een vrouw, enthousiast en opgewekt.En: On the other end of the line was the voice of a woman, enthusiastic and cheerful.Nl: "Hallo, ik ben Linda van Galerie de Kunsthoek.En: "Hello, I'm Linda from Galerie de Kunsthoek.Nl: We hebben je werk gezien op een lokale tentoonstelling en zijn erg geïnteresseerd om het te tonen in onze galerij!"En: We saw your work at a local exhibition and are very interested in showcasing it in our gallery!"Nl: Sven's hart sloeg een slag over.En: Sven's heart skipped a beat.Nl: Dit was de kans waar hij altijd op had gehoopt.En: This was the opportunity he had always hoped for.Nl: Maar het gevoel van euforie werd snel vervangen door bezorgdheid.En: But the feeling of euphoria was quickly replaced by worry.Nl: Hoe kon hij nu weggaan, nu het team hem nodig had voor de deadline?En: How could he leave now when the team needed him for the deadline?Nl: Hij keek naar Elsa en Thomas, die in gesprek waren over de laatste details van het project.En: He looked at Elsa and Thomas, who were discussing the final details of the project.Nl: Hij kende hun inzet en wist dat ze capabel waren.En: He knew their dedication and knew they were capable.Nl: Sven nam een diepe adem en nam een beslissing die zijn leven voorgoed zou veranderen.En: Sven took a deep breath and made a decision that would change his life forever.Nl: Hij verontschuldigde zich haastig en vertelde dat hij even weg moest.En: He excused himself hastily and said he had to step out for a moment.Nl: In de galerij ontmoette hij Linda, die zijn kunstwerken vol bewondering bekeek.En: At the gallery, he met Linda, who admired his artworks with great admiration.Nl: "Dit is precies wat we zoeken!"En: "This is exactly what we're looking for!"Nl: riep ze uit.En: she exclaimed.Nl: Ze bespraken details en al snel ging Sven de deur uit met een contract voor zijn eerste expositie.En: They discussed details, and soon Sven walked out the door with a contract for his first exhibition.Nl: Toen hij terugkeerde naar het kantoor, was het net alsof hij de adem inhield.En: When he returned to the office, it was as if he was holding his breath.Nl: Hij verwachtte kritiek of teleurstelling.En: He expected criticism or disappointment.Nl: In plaats daarvan vonden zijn ogen de glimlach van Elsa en het onderdrukte gejuich van Thomas.En: Instead, his eyes found Elsa's smile and the suppressed cheers of Thomas.Nl: Ze hadden het project zonder hem afgerond.En: They had completed the project without him.Nl: "We wisten dat je het kon gebruiken," zei Elsa, en Thomas voegde eraan toe: "Kunst is ook belangrijk, Sven."En: "We knew you could use it," said Elsa, and Thomas added, "Art is important too, Sven."Nl: Met een zucht van opluchting en een nieuw gevoel van zelfvertrouwen ging Sven weer aan het werk.En: With a sigh of relief and a new sense of self-confidence, Sven went back to work.Nl: Hij voelde zich nu meer in balans en wist dat er altijd ruimte was voor zijn passie.En: He now felt more balanced and knew there was always room for his passion.Nl: De volgende dag was hij opgelucht en dankbaar.En: The next day, he was relieved and grateful.Nl: Zijn kunst zou worden gedeeld, en hij wist dat hij niet alleen stond.En: His art would be shared, and he knew he was not alone.Nl: Het was het begin van iets nieuws, iets moois.En: It was the beginning of something new, something beautiful.Nl: En omringd door de warme sfeer van Sinterklaas, besefte Sven hoeveel geluk hij had met zijn team.En: And surrounded by the warm atmosphere of Sinterklaas, Sven realized how lucky he was with his team.Nl: Het kantoor voelde niet langer als een plek van tegenstrijdige dromen, maar als een thuis waar hij zijn beide passies kon volgen.En: The office no longer felt like a place of conflicting dreams, but as a home where he could pursue both his passions. Vocabulary Words:leaves: bladerendanced: danstenwind: windcanals: grachtentension: spanningfestive: feestelijkejoy: vreugdedecorated: versierdscent: geursketchbook: schetsboekglanced: keekdrawer: lamurmuring: rommelenddeadline: deadlinevigorously: heftigconfidence: vertrouwengrateful: dankbaareuphoria: euforiehovered: zweefdencurious: nieuwsgierigenthusiastic: enthousiastcheerful: opgewektopportunity: kansworried: bezorgdcapable: capabeladmiration: bewonderingexhibition: expositiesuppressed: onderdrukterelief: opluchtingbalanced: balans

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Overcoming Office Anxiety: Mateo's Journey to Wellness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: Mateo estaba sentado frente a su computadora en la oficina.En: Mateo was sitting in front of his computer in the office.Es: El edificio tenía un diseño moderno con muebles elegantes y un ambiente de trabajo acelerado.En: The building had a modern design with elegant furniture and a fast-paced work environment.Es: Desde su escritorio podía ver el resplandor morado de los jacarandas a través de las grandes ventanas.En: From his desk, he could see the purple glow of the jacarandas through the large windows.Es: Eran días de primavera, pero la oficina estaba llena de tensión y presión por los plazos intangibles.En: It was springtime, but the office was full of tension and pressure due to the intangible deadlines.Es: Mateo era un empleado ambicioso.En: Mateo was an ambitious employee.Es: Sueñaba con una promoción que le demostrara a todos su dedicación.En: He dreamed of a promotion that would demonstrate his dedication to everyone.Es: Pero también tenía un secreto: su ansiedad.En: But he also had a secret: his anxiety.Es: Cada día se levantaba más pendiente del reloj, sintiendo la presión que él mismo se imponía.En: Every day he became more watchful of the clock, feeling the pressure he imposed upon himself.Es: Rosa, su jefa, constantemente mencionaba la importancia de la eficiencia.En: Rosa, his boss, constantly mentioned the importance of efficiency.Es: Esto aumentaba su estrés.En: This increased his stress.Es: Lucía, su compañera y amiga, conocía a Mateo mejor que nadie.En: Lucía, his colleague and friend, knew Mateo better than anyone.Es: Veía cómo intentaba siempre controlar sus nervios.En: She saw how he always tried to control his nerves.Es: Un día, Mateo pensó en tomarse un día de descanso por su salud mental.En: One day, Mateo thought about taking a day off for his mental health.Es: Pero el miedo a que se pensara que era débil lo frenaba.En: But the fear that people would think he was weak held him back.Es: En lugar de descansar, Mateo decidió seguir adelante con la propuesta del proyecto.En: Instead of resting, Mateo decided to move forward with the project proposal.Es: A medida que se acercaba el día de la presentación, Mateo se sentía superado.En: As the day of the presentation approached, Mateo felt overwhelmed.Es: Su ansiedad crecía.En: His anxiety was growing.Es: Entonces, llegó el día crucial.En: Then, the crucial day arrived.Es: Mateo se levantó por la mañana, pero al llegar a la oficina, sus manos temblaban, su respiración era irregular.En: Mateo got up in the morning, but upon arriving at the office, his hands were shaking, his breathing was irregular.Es: Sentía que no podía moverse.En: He felt as if he couldn't move.Es: Justo antes de entrar a la sala de juntas, Mateo experimentó un ataque de pánico.En: Just before entering the boardroom, Mateo experienced a panic attack.Es: Era intenso.En: It was intense.Es: No podía concentrarse ni respirar bien.En: He couldn't concentrate or breathe well.Es: Lucía, al verlo, se acercó rápidamente.En: Lucía, seeing him, approached quickly.Es: Pidió a Rosa que escuchara lo que Mateo realmente necesitaba.En: She asked Rosa to listen to what Mateo truly needed.Es: "Mateo necesita tiempo", insistió Lucía.En: "Mateo needs time," Lucía insisted.Es: "Estoy segura de que si le damos el espacio para manejar su ansiedad, volverá más fuerte", explicó.En: "I'm sure that if we give him the space to manage his anxiety, he will come back stronger," she explained.Es: Rosa, aunque era estricta, se dio cuenta que su equipo también necesitaba cuidado.En: Rosa, although strict, realized that her team also needed care.Es: Aceptó darle a Mateo el tiempo necesario.En: She agreed to give Mateo the necessary time.Es: Mateo se sintió agradecido por el apoyo de Lucía y la comprensión de Rosa.En: Mateo felt grateful for the support of Lucía and the understanding of Rosa.Es: Después de una conversación sincera con Rosa, Mateo decidió tomarse un breve descanso.En: After an honest conversation with Rosa, Mateo decided to take a short break.Es: Durante su tiempo libre, reflexionó sobre lo que realmente importaba: su bienestar.En: During his free time, he reflected on what truly mattered: his well-being.Es: Prometió a sí mismo regresar con más claridad y creatividad.En: He promised himself to return with more clarity and creativity.Es: Cuando finalmente volvió a la oficina, Mateo había cambiado.En: When he finally returned to the office, Mateo had changed.Es: Sabía que su salud mental era esencial.En: He knew that his mental health was essential.Es: Aprendió a equilibrar sus ambiciones profesionales con su bienestar personal, y con el apoyo de sus amigos, se sintió listo para cualquier desafío.En: He learned to balance his professional ambitions with his personal well-being, and with the support of his friends, he felt ready for any challenge.Es: La oficina seguía siendo un lugar bullicioso.En: The office remained a bustling place.Es: Las jacarandas florecían más vivamente en esa esquina de la ciudad.En: The jacarandas bloomed more vividly in that corner of the city.Es: Al mirar por la ventana, Mateo comprendió que la primavera representaba nuevos comienzos, tanto afuera como adentro de sí mismo.En: Looking out the window, Mateo understood that spring represented new beginnings, both outside and within himself. Vocabulary Words:the desk: el escritoriothe glow: el resplandorthe deadline: el plazothe anxiety: la ansiedadthe colleague: la compañerathe nerves: los nerviosthe proposal: la propuestathe presentation: la presentaciónthe boardroom: la sala de juntasthe panic attack: el ataque de pánicothe breathing: la respiraciónthe conversation: la conversaciónthe well-being: el bienestarthe health: la saludthe ambition: la ambiciónthe pressure: la presiónthe promotion: la promociónthe morning: la mañanathe support: el apoyothe window: la ventanathe project: el proyectothe space: el espaciothe care: el cuidadothe creativity: la creatividadthe challenge: el desafíothe corner: la esquinathe beginning: el comienzothe furniture: los mueblesthe environment: el ambientethe tension: la tensión

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bram's Box Speech: Finding Humor in Unusual Places Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het veldhospitaal stond in het midden van het drukke stadsplein.En: The field hospital stood in the middle of the busy town square.Nl: Het was herfst en de lucht was fris en vochtig.En: It was autumn, and the air was fresh and moist.Nl: Tenten stonden in rijtjes, hun doeken klapperend in de zachte bries.En: Tents stood in rows, their fabrics flapping in the gentle breeze.Nl: Mensen liepen heen en weer, sommigen als patiënten, anderen als vrijwilligers.En: People walked back and forth, some as patients, others as volunteers.Nl: Bram was een van die vrijwilligers.En: Bram was one of those volunteers.Nl: Hij wilde graag helpen tijdens de vaccinatiedag.En: He eagerly wanted to help during the vaccination day.Nl: Bram had zich voorgenomen om vandaag nuttig te zijn.En: Bram had resolved to be useful today.Nl: Hij droeg een vrolijke sjaal met herfstbladeren erop.En: He wore a cheerful scarf with autumn leaves on it.Nl: Terwijl hij door het kamp liep, raakte hij afgeleid door de bedrijvigheid om hem heen.En: As he walked through the camp, he got distracted by the activity around him.Nl: De geur van pas gevallen regen vulde de lucht, en Bram begon te dromen over een kop warme chocolademelk na zijn dienst.En: The smell of freshly fallen rain filled the air, and Bram began dreaming of a cup of hot chocolate after his shift.Nl: Verzonken in gedachten liep Bram het tentdoek binnen.En: Lost in thought, Bram walked into the tent flap.Nl: Maar in plaats van het vaccinatieloket stond hij ineens tussen stapels dozen en planken vol met verbandmateriaal.En: But instead of the vaccination booth, he suddenly found himself among stacks of boxes and shelves full of bandages.Nl: Hij keek om zich heen.En: He looked around.Nl: Niemand te zien.En: No one in sight.Nl: Alleen kartonnen dozen met pleisters keken hem aan.En: Only cardboard boxes with bandages stared back at him.Nl: Bram realiseerde zich dat hij in de voorraden was beland.En: Bram realized he had ended up in the supplies.Nl: In plaats van zich te schamen, kreeg Bram een idee.En: Instead of feeling ashamed, Bram got an idea.Nl: Hij stelde zich voor dat dit zijn publiek was, dat aandachtig luisterde naar zijn belangrijke boodschap.En: He imagined that this was his audience, attentively listening to his important message.Nl: "Beste dozen," begon hij met een glimlach, "de griepprik is vandaag heel belangrijk!"En: "Dear boxes," he began with a smile, "the flu shot is very important today!"Nl: Hij maakte brede gebaren terwijl hij sprak, alsof de dozen elk woord absorbeerden.En: He made broad gestures as he spoke, as if the boxes absorbed every word.Nl: Bram ging verder met zijn toespraak over de voordelen van de vaccinatie, overtuigd dat zelfs een doos het niet kon betwisten.En: Bram continued his speech about the benefits of vaccination, convinced that even a box couldn't dispute it.Nl: En waarom ook niet?En: And why not?Nl: Brave dozen zeiden niets terug.En: Well-behaved boxes said nothing back.Nl: Hij waande zich even een echte spreker, totdat een lichte hoest zijn aandacht trok.En: He fancied himself a real speaker, until a slight cough caught his attention.Nl: Daar stonden Sanne en Diederik in de opening van de tent, hun lach kon ze bijna geen halt toeroepen.En: There stood Sanne and Diederik in the tent opening, their laughter almost uncontrollable.Nl: "Bram, praat je tegen de pleisters?"En: "Bram, are you talking to the bandages?"Nl: vroeg Sanne lachend.En: Sanne asked, laughing.Nl: Diederik voegde toe: "We hebben je overal gezocht!"En: Diederik added, "We've been looking for you everywhere!"Nl: Bram keek van zijn 'publiek' naar zijn vrienden en barstte in lachen uit.En: Bram looked from his 'audience' to his friends and burst out laughing.Nl: Het was een beetje gênant, maar vooral grappig.En: It was a bit embarrassing but mostly funny.Nl: "Ik was net een heel inspirerend punt aan het maken," grapte hij terwijl hij naar zijn 'luisteraars' gebaarde.En: "I was just making a very inspiring point," he joked as he gestured toward his 'listeners.'Nl: Met een brede glimlach op zijn gezicht leidde Sanne Bram terug naar het juiste loket, waar de echte mensen op hun prik wachtten.En: With a broad smile, Sanne led Bram back to the correct booth, where the real people were waiting for their shots.Nl: Diederik gaf Bram een vriendschappelijk klopje op de rug.En: Diederik gave Bram a friendly pat on the back.Nl: "Je hebt een levendige fantasie, Bram," zei hij.En: "You've got a vivid imagination, Bram," he said.Nl: En Bram, die eindelijk wist waar hij hoorde te zijn, realiseerde zich dat zijn verbeelding een gave was.En: And Bram, who finally knew where he was supposed to be, realized that his imagination was a gift.Nl: Hij kon er situaties mee verlichten en zichzelf, en anderen, aan het lachen maken.En: He could lighten situations with it and make himself, and others, laugh.Nl: Terwijl de regen weer begon te vallen, vroeg Bram zich af of Thanksgiving misschien was bedoeld voor precies zulke momenten.En: As the rain began to fall again, Bram wondered if Thanksgiving was perhaps meant for exactly such moments.Nl: Een dag om dankbaar te zijn voor al het ongewone en bijzondere - zelfs voor gesprekken met dozen.En: A day to be grateful for all the unusual and special things—even for conversations with boxes. Vocabulary Words:field: veldhospital: hospitaalmist: vochtigtent: tentfabric: doekbreeze: briesvolunteer: vrijwilligerresolve: voornemencheerful: vrolijkescarf: sjaalactivity: bedrijvigheidmoist: vochtigdistraction: afleidingsmell: geurfreshly: pasbox: doosshelf: plankbandage: verbandmateriaalrealize: realiserensupply: voorraadgesture: gebaarabsorb: absorberenbenefit: voordeeldispute: betwistenfancy: wanenembarrassing: gênantlaughter: lachenslight: lichteaudacity: lefvivid: levendige

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Dancing in the Rain: A Yom Hanisuin on Hof Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-23-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: הבוקר על חוף תל אביב היה מלא בניחוחות של סתיו ונרות חנוכה.En: The morning on the Hof Tel Aviv was filled with the scents of autumn and Nerot Hanukkah.He: נעם, יעל ואליאור הגיעו לחוף לחגוג את יום הנישואין של נעם ויעל.En: Noam, Yael, and Elior arrived at the beach to celebrate Yom Hanisuin of Noam and Yael.He: היום היה חשוב לנעם, הוא רצה להרגיש את החיבור המיוחד בין המסורת לרגעים החדשים שהם יוצרים יחד.En: The day was significant to Noam; he wanted to feel the special connection between tradition and the new moments they create together.He: החוף היה מעט רטוב מהגשם הקל שירדו בבוקר, הרוח הקרירה מהים ליטפה את פניהם והאורות של העיר נראו באופק.En: The beach was slightly wet from the light rain that fell in the morning, the cool sea breeze caressed their faces, and the city lights were visible on the horizon.He: השניים התיישבו על החול כשהם אוחזים בנרות חנוכה, ונעם החל לספר סיפור קטן מחייהם המשותפים, איך התחילו להכיר ואיך כל חג חנוכה מאז הם מנסים להוסיף זכרונות חדשים לחייהם.En: The two of them sat on the sand holding Nerot Hanukkah, and Noam began to tell a small story from their shared lives, how they started to get to know each other and how every Hag Hanukkah since then, they try to add new memories to their lives.He: יעל, תמיד מחפשת הרפתקאות, קפצה על ההזדמנות כשהיא ראתה שעננים מתקרבים והשמיים מתכהים.En: Yael, always seeking adventures, jumped at the opportunity when she saw clouds approaching and the sky darkening.He: "נו, אולי נרקוד בגשם?En: "Well, maybe we should dance in the rain?"He: " הציעה בצחוק.En: she suggested with a laugh.He: נעם חייך אליה באהבה, מכיר את התשוקה שלה למצבים לא צפויים.En: Noam smiled at her lovingly, knowing her passion for unexpected situations.He: אליאור, מצדו, היה מעט ספקני.En: Elior, on his part, was somewhat skeptical.He: "למה לא פשוט נשב פה ונחכה שהגשם יפסיק?En: "Why don't we just sit here and wait for the rain to stop?"He: " הוא שאל.En: he asked.He: נעם הביט בו והבין שלפעמים השלווה והפשטות הם כל מה שצריך.En: Noam looked at him and understood that sometimes tranquility and simplicity are all that's needed.He: "אבל לפעמים הבלתי צפוי יכול להיות גם משהו שאנחנו זוכרים לעד," אמר נעם בחיוך.En: "But sometimes the unexpected can also be something we remember forever," Noam said with a smile.He: ואז החל הגשם לרדת ברעש, טיפות גדולות ופולחות.En: Then the rain began to fall noisily, large and piercing drops.He: במקום לברוח, נעם ויעל נעמדו והחלו לרקוד ביחד, יד ביד, מחייכים וצוחקים בקול.En: Instead of running away, Noam and Yael stood up and began dancing together, hand in hand, smiling and laughing loudly.He: אליאור הביט בהם ולעט זה התחבר, משהו נשבר בעיניו והוא הצטרף לצחוק גם כן, מבין שזה רגע שלא יחזור.En: Elior watched them and slowly connected; something clicked in his eyes, and he joined in the laughter as well, realizing it was a moment not to return.He: אחרי שהגשם התגבר, שלושתם חיפשו מפלט ונכנסו לבית קפה קטן ומחמם ליד החוף.En: After the rain grew stronger, the three of them sought refuge and entered a small, warm café near the beach.He: הם הזמינו שתיה חמה וישבו יחד, מספרים סיפורים מהעבר ומדליקים את הנרות שנותרו במנורה הקטנה ליד החלון שממנו רואים את הגלים המתנפצים.En: They ordered hot drinks and sat together, sharing stories from the past and lighting the remaining candles in a small menorah by the window from which they could see the crashing waves.He: החגיגה הסתיימה בנחת.En: The celebration ended peacefully.He: נעם למד לקבל את הבלתי צפוי, יעל גילתה שכיף לשלב מסורת ברגעים הפרועים שלה, ואליאור הבין את היופי והמחשבה שבמחוות הקטנות בחיים.En: Noam learned to embrace the unexpected, Yael discovered the joy of combining tradition with her wild moments, and Elior understood the beauty and thoughtfulness in the small gestures of life.He: כך נסתיים היום המיוחד, המבטיח והחם בחוף תל אביב הבוהק.En: Thus concluded the special, promising, and warm day on the shining Hof Tel Aviv. Vocabulary Words:scents: ניחוחותautumn: סתיוsignificant: חשובbreeze: רוחhorizon: אופקcaressed: ליטפהshared: משותפיםadventures: הרפתקאותunexpected: לא צפוייםskeptical: ספקניtranquility: שלווהsimplicity: פשטותrefuge: מפלטpiercing: פולחותconnected: התחברgestures: מחוותcrashing: מתנפציםpromising: מבטיחembrace: לקבלcaressed: ליטפהrealizing: מביןcombine: לשלבremain: נותרוconcluded: נסתייםapproaching: מתקרביםdarkening: מתכהיםopportunity: הזדמנותpassion: תשוקהthoughtfulness: מחשבהspecial: מיוחדBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Discord to Harmony: Team-Building Breakthroughs in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-23-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de Buenos Aires, el Jardín Botánico relucía con la energía vibrante de la primavera.En: In the heart of Buenos Aires, the Jardín Botánico gleamed with the vibrant energy of spring.Es: Las flores coloridas y el aroma suave de los jazmines rodeaban a un grupo de compañeros de trabajo que se habían reunido para una actividad de integración.En: The colorful flowers and the soft aroma of jasmine surrounded a group of coworkers who had gathered for a team-building activity.Es: Isabella, la líder del equipo, estaba ansiosa pero decidida.En: Isabella, the team leader, was anxious but determined.Es: Quería que este ejercicio fortaleciera la cohesión del grupo.En: She wanted this exercise to strengthen the group's cohesion.Es: A su lado, Javier bromeaba con Mariana, la nueva integrante del equipo.En: Beside her, Javier joked with Mariana, the new team member.Es: Javier, siempre relajado, no tomaba las actividades demasiado en serio, mientras que Mariana deseaba demostrar su valía.En: Javier, always laid-back, didn't take the activities too seriously, while Mariana wanted to prove her worth.Es: La mañana comenzó con un recorrido por el jardín.En: The morning started with a tour of the garden.Es: Los árboles se alzaban majestuosos y tantas variedades de plantas daban al lugar un toque mágico.En: The trees stood majestically, and so many varieties of plants gave the place a magical touch.Es: Sin embargo, la paz natural del entorno empezaba a contrastar con el creciente desacuerdo entre los compañeros.En: However, the natural peace of the surroundings began to contrast with the growing disagreement among the coworkers.Es: Lo que debía ser una caminata tranquila se tornó en muchas opiniones cruzadas sobre qué actividad hacer primero.En: What was meant to be a peaceful walk turned into many cross opinions about which activity to do first.Es: Isabella notó los murmullos y las tensiones.En: Isabella noticed the murmurs and tensions.Es: Algo había que cambiar.En: Something had to change.Es: En lugar de seguir el rígido cronograma original, decidió apostar por un juego más colaborativo.En: Instead of following the original rigid schedule, she decided to opt for a more collaborative game.Es: Organizó una actividad de recolección de pistas por todo el jardín.En: She organized a scavenger hunt throughout the garden.Es: El objetivo era que todos trabajaran juntos para encontrar pequeños enigmas escondidos entre las plantas.En: The goal was for everyone to work together to find small riddles hidden among the plants.Es: Mientras los equipos se movían entre la densa vegetación, Javier y Mariana comenzaron a discutir sobre la mejor estrategia a seguir.En: As the teams moved through the dense vegetation, Javier and Mariana began arguing about the best strategy to follow.Es: Isabella lo notó y, con calma, intervino.En: Isabella noticed this and calmly intervened.Es: "Vamos a hablar", sugirió, llevándolos a un rincón bajo la sombra de un Sauce, un árbol que ofrecía refugio del sol y de las tensiones.En: "Let's talk," she suggested, leading them to a corner under the shade of a Sauce, a tree that offered refuge from the sun and from tensions.Es: Durante la conversación, Isabella promovió un diálogo abierto sobre la comunicación.En: During the conversation, Isabella encouraged an open dialogue about communication.Es: "Todos tenemos diferentes ideas", dijo, "pero debemos escucharnos".En: "We all have different ideas," she said, "but we need to listen to each other."Es: Javier aceptó que a veces no prestaba atención y Mariana confesó sentirse un poco excluida.En: Javier admitted that sometimes he didn't pay attention, and Mariana confessed that she felt a bit excluded.Es: Esa pausa permitió que todos reflexionaran.En: That pause allowed everyone to reflect.Es: Poco a poco, se pusieron de acuerdo sobre cómo colaborar y seguir disfrutando del día.En: Little by little, they agreed on how to collaborate and keep enjoying the day.Es: La armonía se restauró.En: Harmony was restored.Es: El sol brillaba más intensamente y el grupo encontró el último enigma juntos, riendo y compartiendo.En: The sun shone more brightly, and the group found the last riddle together, laughing and sharing.Es: Al final del día, Isabella se sintió aliviada y aprendió que la flexibilidad y la comunicación eran claves para un liderazgo efectivo.En: At the end of the day, Isabella felt relieved and learned that flexibility and communication were keys to effective leadership.Es: El equipo, ahora más unido, regresó con una nueva perspectiva, lista para enfrentar juntos nuevas metas.En: The team, now more united, returned with a new perspective, ready to face new goals together.Es: El Jardín Botánico, testigo de su transformación, era ahora un símbolo de su renovado espíritu de equipo.En: The Jardín Botánico, witness to their transformation, was now a symbol of their renewed team spirit. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe garden: el jardíngleamed: relucíathe aroma: el aromaanxious: ansiosadetermined: decididateam-building activity: actividad de integraciónthe cohesion: la cohesiónmajestic: majestuososvarieties: variedadesthe peace: la pazdisagreement: desacuerdothe murmurs: los murmullostensions: tensionesrigid: rígidoschedule: cronogramacollaborative: colaborativothe riddle: el enigmathe vegetation: la vegetaciónstrategy: estrategiacalmly: con calmathe shade: la sombrathe refuge: el refugiodialogue: diálogoharmony: armoníato reflect: reflexionarto restore: restaurarthe leadership: el liderazgothe perspective: la perspectivathe goal: la meta

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Botanist to Allergy Advocate: Danilo's Journey in Belgrade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесење сунце се пробијало кроз густе гроздове лишћа, обасјавајући Београдску ботаничку башту.En: The autumn sun filtered through the thick clusters of leaves, illuminating the Belgrade Botanical Garden.Sr: Ветрић је шапутао кроз разнобојне крошње дрвећа, а под ногама је крстарио осушеним лишћем, стварајући симфонију природе.En: A breeze whispered through the colorful tree canopies, and underfoot, dried leaves rustled, creating a symphony of nature.Sr: Дан у ботаничкој башти био је савршен за истраживање, али за Данила, страственог ботаничара, сваки корак је постајао све теже подношљив.En: The day at the botanical garden was perfect for exploring, but for Danilo, a passionate botanist, each step was becoming increasingly difficult to endure.Sr: Данило је већ дуго сумњао у свој избор каријере.En: Danilo had long been questioning his career choice.Sr: Љубав према биљкама и природи била је огромна, али алергије су биле његов непрекидни пратилац.En: His love for plants and nature was immense, but allergies were his constant companion.Sr: Упркос томе, остао је одлучан да оствари своју жељу – да открије нове биљне узорке и можда направи неки важан откриће.En: Despite this, he remained determined to fulfill his desire - to discover new plant specimens and perhaps make some significant discovery.Sr: Његова сестра, Мила, увек га је подржавала.En: His sister, Mila, always supported him.Sr: "Мислим да треба да пазиш на себе, Данило," рекла је забринуто кад је кренуо у башту без лека за алергију.En: "I think you need to take care of yourself, Danilo," she said worriedly when he headed to the garden without allergy medication.Sr: Али Данило је одлучио да ризикује.En: But Danilo decided to take the risk.Sr: Док је шетао шумовитим стазама, прилагођавајући се окружењу, Данило је узимао узорке.En: As he walked the wooded paths, adapting to the environment, Danilo collected samples.Sr: Са њим је био и његов колега Петар, који је често имао практична решења за све проблеме.En: With him was his colleague Petar, who often had practical solutions to all problems.Sr: "Слушај, Данило, ако се не осећаш добро, врати се," саветовао је Петар.En: "Listen, Danilo, if you're not feeling well, go back," advised Petar.Sr: Данило је био упоран.En: Danilo was persistent.Sr: "Још мало, Петре.En: "Just a little longer, Petar.Sr: Мислим да сам близу нечему.En: I think I'm close to something."Sr: "Али убрзо након тога, Данило је осетио тегобе.En: But soon after, Danilo felt unwell.Sr: Његово дисање је постало тешко, а срце му је убрзано куцало.En: His breathing became labored, and his heart raced.Sr: Алергијска реакција била је опака.En: The allergic reaction was severe.Sr: Петар је хитро реаговао, помагајући му да седне на најближу клупу.En: Petar quickly reacted, helping him to sit on the nearest bench.Sr: "Морамо да потражимо помоћ," рекао је хитро, а Данило је климнуо, принуђен да призна порекло своје невоље.En: "We need to seek help," Petar said urgently, and Danilo nodded, forced to acknowledge the cause of his trouble.Sr: Када је опасност прошла, и док је седео на клупи у врту, Данило је дубоко удахнуо и размислио о својој ситуацији.En: When the danger passed, and he was sitting on the bench in the garden, Danilo took a deep breath and contemplated his situation.Sr: Било је време за промену.En: It was time for a change.Sr: Озбиљно је прихватио своје стање и схватио да његова љубав према биљкама не мора да искључи пажњу на своје здравље.En: He seriously accepted his condition and realized that his love for plants didn't have to exclude attention to his health.Sr: Доневши одлуку, Данило је позвао Милу и Петра, говорећи им о својој новој идеји.En: Having made a decision, Danilo called Mila and Petar, telling them about his new idea.Sr: Уместо истраживања биљака, почеће да проучава алергије и њихове узроке.En: Instead of researching plants, he would start studying allergies and their causes.Sr: Његова мисија сада је била да помогне другим људима са истим проблемима.En: His mission now was to help other people with the same problems.Sr: "Увек сам говорила да природа има свој начин уређивања ствари," рекла је Мила са осмехом.En: "I always said nature has its way of arranging things," said Mila with a smile.Sr: Тако је, у шаренилу јесени у Београдској ботаничкој башти, Данило пронашао нови пут.En: Thus, amidst the autumn colors in the Belgrade Botanical Garden, Danilo found a new path.Sr: Његова страст је остала неизмењена, само сада је имао нову сврху - да помогне другима, као и себи, у борби са алергијама.En: His passion remained unchanged, only now he had a new purpose - to help others, as well as himself, in fighting allergies.Sr: Јесен је постала симбол новог почетка за њега.En: Autumn became a symbol of a new beginning for him. Vocabulary Words:filtered: пробијалоcluster: гроздillumination: обасјавањеbreeze: ветрићcanopy: крошњаunderfoot: под ногамаrustle: крстариsymphony: симфонијаpassionate: страственendure: подношљивallergy: алергијаspecimen: узоракsignificant: важанworriedly: забринутоrisk: ризикadapt: прилагођаватиpersistent: упоранlabored: тешкоsevere: опакacknowledge: признатиcontemplate: размислитиdetermined: одлучанbreathe: удахнутиmission: мисијаarranging: уређивањеamidst: у шаренилуunchanged: неизмењенpurpose: сврхаbeginning: почетакacknowledge: потврдити

Fluent Fiction - French: Émile's Bee-autiful Blunder Blossoms into Success! Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles dorées virevoltent doucement dans le Jardin des Plantes, habillant le sol d'un tapis naturel aux reflets d'ambre et de bordeaux.En: The golden leaves gently whirl in the Jardin des Plantes, dressing the ground with a natural carpet of amber and burgundy hues.Fr: L'air, frais et vivifiant, est rempli du parfum terreux des chrysanthèmes et dahlias en pleine floraison.En: The air, fresh and invigorating, is filled with the earthy scent of chrysanthemums and dahlias in full bloom.Fr: Parmi ce décor automnal, Émile, un botaniste rêveur et souvent distrait, marche le long des allées sinueuses.En: Amid this autumnal setting, Émile, a dreamy and often distracted botanist, walks along the winding paths.Fr: Aujourd'hui est un grand jour pour lui.En: Today is a big day for him.Fr: Il y a un pique-nique officiel organisé par ses collègues au jardin.En: There's an official picnic organized by his colleagues in the garden.Fr: Émile espère impressionner tout le monde et décrocher le financement pour ses recherches botaniques.En: Émile hopes to impress everyone and secure funding for his botanical research.Fr: Mais Émile, distrait par ses pensées botaniques, a fait une immense erreur ce matin-là.En: But Émile, distracted by his botanical thoughts, made a huge mistake that morning.Fr: Au lieu de mettre son costume élégant, il a enfilé par mégarde son costume d'abeille qu'il avait porté pour une fête d'Halloween.En: Instead of putting on his elegant suit, he accidentally donned his bee costume, which he had worn for a Halloween party.Fr: En arrivant sur la pelouse où tout le monde est réuni, Émile se fige.En: Arriving at the lawn where everyone is gathered, Émile freezes.Fr: Les collègues, habillés de leurs plus beaux habits, le regardent avec surprise.En: His colleagues, dressed in their finest clothes, look at him with surprise.Fr: Une douce panique s'empare de son cœur.En: A soft panic grips his heart.Fr: Comment pourrait-il expliquer son erreur ?En: How could he explain his mistake?Fr: Lucien, un collègue toujours prompt à commenter, ricane doucement.En: Lucien, a colleague always quick to comment, chuckles softly.Fr: Colette, elle, observe Émile avec curiosité, mais aussi avec une pointe d'encouragement dans le regard.En: Colette, on the other hand, observes Émile with curiosity, but also with a hint of encouragement in her gaze.Fr: Émile hésite.En: Émile hesitates.Fr: Il pourrait fuir, se cacher derrière les imposants ginkgos.En: He could run away, hide behind the imposing ginkgo trees.Fr: Mais non, une idée lumineuse, inspirée par la beauté du jardin et par l'audace qui sommeille parfois en lui, germe dans son esprit.En: But no, a bright idea, inspired by the beauty of the garden and the boldness that sometimes lies dormant within him, sprouts in his mind.Fr: Il décide d'embrasser cette situation inattendue.En: He decides to embrace this unexpected situation.Fr: S'avançant vers le groupe, il lève légèrement les bras — telle une abeille sur le point de prendre son envol.En: Stepping towards the group, he slightly raises his arms—like a bee about to take flight.Fr: "Mes amis," commence-t-il, sa voix un peu tremblante mais vite assurée, "je n'aurais jamais imaginé que mes recherches seraient aussi bien représentées aujourd'hui."En: "My friends," he begins, his voice a bit shaky but quickly assured, "I never imagined that my research would be so well represented today."Fr: Cela arrache quelques rires aux invités.En: This draws a few laughs from the guests.Fr: Puis, Émile se lance dans un exposé passionné.En: Then, Émile launches into a passionate presentation.Fr: Son costume lui sert de prétexte pour parler de l'importance des abeilles dans la pollinisation, expliquant comment elles contribuent à la beauté et à la survie des plantes autour d'eux.En: His costume serves as a pretext to talk about the importance of bees in pollination, explaining how they contribute to the beauty and survival of the plants around them.Fr: Peu à peu, il capte l'attention de tous, même celle de Lucien, qui arrête de ricaner et commence à écouter avec intérêt.En: Gradually, he captures everyone's attention, even Lucien, who stops chuckling and begins to listen with interest.Fr: Quand Émile termine, il y a un silence puis une salve d'applaudissements.En: When Émile finishes, there is a silence, followed by a round of applause.Fr: Colette s'avance, souriante.En: Colette steps forward, smiling.Fr: "C'était brillant, Émile," dit-elle.En: "That was brilliant, Émile," she says.Fr: Ses collègues, inspirés par sa créativité et sa passion, décident à l'unanimité de lui accorder le financement tant espéré.En: His colleagues, inspired by his creativity and passion, unanimously decide to grant him the much-desired funding.Fr: En quittant le jardin en fin de journée, Émile a le cœur léger.En: Leaving the garden at the end of the day, Émile has a light heart.Fr: Il a appris une leçon précieuse : parfois, accepter ses erreurs peut mener à des succès inattendus.En: He has learned a valuable lesson: sometimes, embracing one's mistakes can lead to unexpected successes.Fr: Et tandis que les feuilles mortes continuent de danser autour de lui, Émile sait désormais que, comme les abeilles, il peut transformer les petites imperfections de la vie en quelque chose de beau et de fructueux.En: And as the fallen leaves continue to dance around him, Émile now knows that, like bees, he can turn life's small imperfections into something beautiful and fruitful. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les feuillesthe garden: le jardinwhirl: virevolterground: le solamber: l'ambrehue: le refletinvigorating: vivifiantearthy: terreuxthe scent: le parfumin bloom: en floraisonthe botanist: le botanistewinding: sinueuxthe path: l'alléesecure: décrochermistake: l'erreurfrozen: figéthe lawn: la pelousethe costume: le costumethe heart: le cœurchuckle: ricanercuriosity: la curiositéencouragement: l'encouragementimposing: imposantthe idea: l'idéethe flight: l'envolimagine: imaginerpresentation: l'exposépollination: la pollinisationattention: l'attentionapplause: les applaudissements

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Facing Shadows: The Strength of Friendship in Uncertainty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесен се полако ширила Калемегданским парком.En: Autumn was slowly spreading through the Kalemegdan park.Sr: Лишће је падало са дрвећа, стварајући тепих топлих боја.En: Leaves were falling from the trees, creating a carpet of warm colors.Sr: Милош је шетао стазом, дубоко у мислима.En: Miloš was walking down the path, deep in thought.Sr: Недавна лекарска дијагноза му је узнемирила ум и оставила га са безброј питања о будућности.En: A recent doctor's diagnosis had unsettled his mind, leaving him with countless questions about the future.Sr: Јелена и Ненад су га чекали на клупи, окружени хладним ваздухом који је носио мирис свежег лишћа.En: Jelena and Nenad were waiting for him on a bench, surrounded by the cold air carrying the scent of fresh leaves.Sr: Јелена је била та која је прва приметила забринут израз на Милошевом лицу.En: Jelena was the first to notice the worried expression on Miloš's face.Sr: „Милоше, јеси ли добро?“ питала је с топлином у гласу.En: "Are you okay, Miloš?" she asked with warmth in her voice.Sr: Ненад, иако склонији бризи, знао је да мора остати миран.En: Nenad, though more inclined to worry, knew he needed to stay calm.Sr: Понудио је осмех подршке.En: He offered a supportive smile.Sr: „Ту смо за тебе, било шта да ти треба.”En: "We're here for you, whatever you need."Sr: Милош је осетио зебњу у грудима, али нешто у спокоју парка, или можда присуство пријатеља, дало му је снагу.En: Miloš felt a pang in his chest, but something in the tranquility of the park, or perhaps the presence of friends, gave him strength.Sr: „Не знам шта да радим,“ рекао је коначно, гласом помало дрхтавим.En: "I don't know what to do," he finally said, his voice somewhat shaky.Sr: „Реци нам све,“ охрабрила га је Јелена.En: "Tell us everything," Jelena encouraged him.Sr: Њене очи биле су пуне разумевања и пажње.En: Her eyes were full of understanding and attention.Sr: Милош је напокон отворио срце.En: Miloš finally opened his heart.Sr: „Лекар је рекао да је здравље угрожено... али не знам колико је озбиљно.En: "The doctor said my health is compromised... but I don't know how serious it is.Sr: Плашим се шта долази.“En: I'm afraid of what's coming."Sr: Тишина је следила на трен.En: Silence followed for a moment.Sr: Звук ветра међу древнoм тврђавом био је једини сведок његовог открића.En: The sound of the wind among the ancient fortress was the only witness to his revelation.Sr: Али његови пријатељи ништа нису говорили.En: But his friends said nothing.Sr: Уместо речи, Јелена је ухватила његову руку.En: Instead of words, Jelena took his hand.Sr: Ненад стави руку на раме.En: Nenad placed a hand on his shoulder.Sr: Милош је осетио олакшање које долази од делићења терета.En: Miloš felt the relief that comes from sharing a burden.Sr: Седећи тако у парку, треptaje светлости које је играло између грана, Милош је први пут осетио слабу наду.En: Sitting there in the park, with flickers of light playing between the branches, Miloš felt a faint hope for the first time.Sr: Био је њихов блиски пријатељ, али сада је знао колико велику моћ има отворено срце и љубав пријатељства.En: He was their close friend, but now he knew the great power of an open heart and the love of friendship.Sr: Гласно је уздахнуо и насмешио се.En: He sighed audibly and smiled.Sr: „Хвала вам,“ рекао је искрено.En: "Thank you," he said sincerely.Sr: Јелена га је загрлила.En: Jelena hugged him.Sr: „Ти ниси сам,“ шапнула је.En: "You're not alone," she whispered.Sr: И заиста, у том тренутку, док се залазеће сунце одражавало на зидинама тврђаве, Милош је знао да има снаге да се суочи с неизвесностима.En: And indeed, at that moment, as the setting sun reflected off the fortress walls, Miloš knew he had the strength to face the uncertainties.Sr: Са подршком Јелене и Ненада, био је спреман да прихвати будућност ма каква била.En: With Jelena and Nenad's support, he was ready to embrace the future, no matter what it held.Sr: Осетио је, први пут, да је бити рањив понекад најснажнији облик снаге.En: He felt, for the first time, that being vulnerable is sometimes the strongest form of strength. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесенspreading: ширилаleaves: лишћеunsettled: узнемирилаcountless: безбројfuture: будућностиdiagnosis: дијагнозаworried: забринутexpression: изразscent: мирисinclined: склонијиcalm: миранsupportive: подршкеtranquility: спокојуsomewhat: помалоcompromised: угроженоserious: озбиљноancient: древнoмfortress: тврђавомwitness: сведокrelief: олакшањеburden: теретаflickers: трeptajeembrace: прихватиvulnerable: рањивhope: надуunderstanding: разумевањаuncertainties: неизвесностимаstrength: снагеsincerely: искрено

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Harvest Mischief: Luigi's Comedic Olive Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: In mezzo a una distesa di ulivi antichi, dove il sole autunnale dipingeva di oro le foglie ormai ingiallite, Luigi fissava con speranza il suo campo.En: In the midst of a field of ancient olive trees, where the autumn sun painted the now yellowed leaves in gold, Luigi looked at his field with hope.It: Quest'anno, pensava con orgoglio, voleva organizzare una raccolta delle olive perfetta.En: This year, he thought with pride, he wanted to organize a perfect olive harvest.It: Era il suo primo anno da "capo" e voleva fare colpo su Chiara, sua sorella esperta e a volte pungente, e su Vittoria, l'amica chef appassionata di ingredienti freschi.En: It was his first year as "boss," and he wanted to impress Chiara, his experienced yet sometimes sharp sister, and Vittoria, the friend who was a chef passionate about fresh ingredients.It: Le casse di plastica erano pronte, allineate sotto gli alberi, e gli attrezzi brillavano al sole.En: The plastic crates were ready, lined up under the trees, and the tools gleamed in the sun.It: Luigi, intanto, stringeva tra le mani una lista di istruzioni che aveva scrupolosamente letto... o così credeva.En: Luigi, meanwhile, clutched a list of instructions that he had meticulously read... or so he thought.It: Chiara e Vittoria arrivarono, salutandolo con un sorriso.En: Chiara and Vittoria arrived, greeting him with a smile.It: "Allora, comandante Luigi," disse Chiara con una nota di ironia, "quali sono i tuoi ordini?"En: "So, Commander Luigi," Chiara said with a hint of irony, "what are your orders?"It: "Ho preparato tutto," rispose Luigi, gonfiando il petto.En: "I've prepared everything," replied Luigi, puffing up his chest.It: "Abbiamo bisogno di raccoglierle il più rapidamente possibile per la migliore qualità."En: "We need to pick them as quickly as possible for the best quality."It: Ma Luigi, nella fretta di preparare tutto per la giornata, aveva confuso l'ordine delle istruzioni.En: But Luigi, in his rush to prepare everything for the day, had mixed up the order of instructions.It: Invece di preparare le reti sotto gli ulivi prima di scuoterli, aveva detto a tutti di raccogliere con le mani prima di posare le reti.En: Instead of preparing the nets under the olive trees before shaking them, he had instructed everyone to pick by hand before laying the nets.It: Chiara alzò un sopracciglio quando Luigi iniziò a scuotere gli alberi senza preparazione.En: Chiara raised an eyebrow when Luigi started shaking the trees without preparation.It: Le olive cominciarono a cadere ovunque, spargendo un tappeto scivoloso e oleoso sotto i piedi di tutti.En: The olives began to fall everywhere, spreading a slippery, oily carpet under everyone's feet.It: Vittoria, sempre pronta con una risata, scoprì che cadere sulle olive era come una danza comica.En: Vittoria, always ready with a laugh, found that falling on the olives felt like a comedic dance.It: Chiara, nonostante tutto, cominciò a ridere vedendo Luigi che cercava di maneggiare la situazione con grazia.En: Chiara, despite everything, began to laugh seeing Luigi trying to handle the situation gracefully.It: "Luigi, hai mai pensato di cambiare lavoro e fare il comico?"En: "Luigi, have you ever thought of changing careers and becoming a comedian?"It: disse Chiara ridendo.En: said Chiara, laughing.It: Improvvisamente, Vittoria suggerì di usare le scope di saggina per raccogliere le olive dai teloni improvvisati.En: Suddenly, Vittoria suggested they use straw brooms to collect the olives from the improvised tarps.It: Tutti si diedero da fare, e inaspettatamente, il metodo si rivelò incredibilmente efficace.En: Everyone got to work, and unexpectedly, the method turned out to be incredibly effective.It: Le casse si riempirono rapidamente.En: The crates filled up quickly.It: "Chi l'avrebbe mai detto," disse Luigi, "abbiamo inventato un nuovo metodo."En: "Who would have thought," said Luigi, "we invented a new method."It: Al calar del sole, quando il lavoro era finito, il gruppo si sedette attorno a un tavolo improvvisato.En: As the sun set, when the work was done, the group sat around a makeshift table.It: Con un bicchiere di vino, celebrarono il successo inaspettato.En: With a glass of wine, they celebrated the unexpected success.It: Luigi, tra un sorriso e l'altro, alzò il bicchiere.En: Luigi, amidst smiles, raised his glass.It: "Alla nostra improvvisazione!"En: "To our improvisation!"It: disse.En: he said.It: La giornata si concluse con risate e storie da raccontare per gli anni a venire.En: The day concluded with laughter and stories to tell for years to come.It: Luigi aveva imparato a non prendersi troppo sul serio e a trovare sempre un modo per adattarsi.En: Luigi had learned not to take himself too seriously and to always find a way to adapt.It: E sopra ogni cosa, a godersi quel magico caos che è l'autunno in Toscana.En: And above all, to enjoy that magical chaos that is autumn in Tuscany. Vocabulary Words:the midst: il mezzothe field: la distesathe olive trees: gli ulivithe autumn: l'autunnopainted: dipingevayellowed: ingiallitethe harvest: la raccoltathe boss: il caposharp: pungenteplastic crates: le casse di plasticathe tools: gli attrezzimeticulously: scrupolosamentethe irony: l'ironiapuffing up: gonfiandohad mixed up: aveva confusoraised an eyebrow: alzò un sopraccigliothe nets: le retislippery: scivolosooily: oleosothe situation: la situazionegracefully: con graziacomedian: comicothe straw brooms: le scope di sagginathe tarps: i telonimakeshift: improvvisatounexpected: inaspettatothe glass (drinking): il bicchierecelebrated: celebraronothe success: il successostories to tell: storie da raccontare

Fluent Fiction - French: Unexpected Harvest: A Journey Through the Loire's Hidden Charms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-19-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La vallée de la Loire en automne est un tableau vivant.En: The vallée de la Loire in autumn is a living painting.Fr: Les vignes s'étendent à perte de vue, des collines douces se succèdent, parées de nuances d'or et de cuivre.En: The vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, gentle hills follow one another, adorned with shades of gold and copper.Fr: C'est ici que trois amis, Éloïse, Lucien et Camille, entreprennent leur voyage.En: It's here that three friends, Éloïse, Lucien, and Camille, embark on their journey.Fr: Éloïse est artiste.En: Éloïse is an artist.Fr: Elle cherche l'inspiration pour sa prochaine exposition.En: She seeks inspiration for her next exhibition.Fr: Lucien est plein d'énergie et veut que chaque instant soit mémorable.En: Lucien is full of energy and wants every moment to be memorable.Fr: Camille, toujours pragmatique, veut s'assurer que tout se passe bien.En: Camille, always pragmatic, wants to ensure everything goes smoothly.Fr: Ils roulent tranquillement sur une route sinueuse.En: They drive calmly along a winding road.Fr: Dans l'air, il y a une odeur de vendanges et de feuilles mortes.En: In the air, there's a scent of grape harvests and fallen leaves.Fr: Mais soudain, ils rencontrent une barrière.En: But suddenly, they encounter a barrier.Fr: La route est fermée.En: The road is closed.Fr: Camille consulte une carte, essayant de trouver un autre chemin.En: Camille consults a map, trying to find another path.Fr: Lucien plaisante pour détendre l'atmosphère, mais Éloïse est préoccupée.En: Lucien jokes to lighten the mood, but Éloïse is worried.Fr: Le temps presse.En: Time is pressing.Fr: Leurs préoccupations augmentent quand leur voiture refuse de redémarrer.En: Their concerns grow when their car refuses to start again.Fr: Lucien sort pour inspecter le moteur.En: Lucien steps out to inspect the engine.Fr: Camille soupire, un peu inquiète.En: Camille sighs, a bit worried.Fr: Mais Éloïse a une idée.En: But Éloïse has an idea.Fr: Au lieu d'attendre sur le bord de la route, elle propose d'explorer le village voisin.En: Instead of waiting by the roadside, she suggests exploring the nearby village.Fr: Ils marchent ensemble vers le village.En: They walk together towards the village.Fr: Les maisons en pierres sont charmantes, et des guirlandes de feuilles décorent les portes.En: The stone houses are charming, and garlands of leaves decorate the doors.Fr: Ce jour-là, le village célèbre la fête des récoltes.En: That day, the village is celebrating the harvest festival.Fr: Des stands offrent des produits locaux, des fromages aux pommes fraîches.En: Stalls offer local products, from cheeses to fresh apples.Fr: Une fanfare joue joyeusement sur la place centrale.En: A brass band plays joyfully in the central square.Fr: Éloïse sourit.En: Éloïse smiles.Fr: D'abord par curiosité, elle sort son carnet de croquis.En: First out of curiosity, she takes out her sketchbook.Fr: Les couleurs, les sons, l'animation… Tout inspire Éloïse.En: The colors, the sounds, the liveliness... Everything inspires Éloïse.Fr: Elle dessine sans arrêt, oubliant le temps qui passe.En: She draws continuously, forgetting the passage of time.Fr: Camille et Lucien participent à l'ambiance festive.En: Camille and Lucien join in the festive atmosphere.Fr: Camille discute avec un vieil homme de la région, apprenant des histoires sur le château qu'ils veulent visiter.En: Camille talks with an old man from the region, learning stories about the castle they want to visit.Fr: Lucien, lui, achète une tarte tatin, ravissant Camille avec sa générosité.En: Lucien, meanwhile, buys an tarte tatin, delighting Camille with his generosity.Fr: Finalement, la voiture est réparée.En: Finally, the car is repaired.Fr: Ils reprennent la route, atteignant le château juste avant le coucher du soleil.En: They hit the road again, reaching the castle just before sunset.Fr: L'ombre du bâtiment se dessine sur le ciel, majestueuse et éternelle.En: The building's shadow is outlined against the sky, majestic and eternal.Fr: Éloïse observe et continue à dessiner.En: Éloïse observes and continues to draw.Fr: Elle a compris une chose importante.En: She understood an important thing.Fr: L'inspiration est partout.En: Inspiration is everywhere.Fr: Elle n'est pas limitée par des lieux grandioses, mais se révèle dans la simplicité des moments inattendus.En: It is not limited by grand places but reveals itself in the simplicity of unexpected moments.Fr: Éloïse, avec son carnet plein d'idées, regarde ses amis.En: Éloïse, with her notebook full of ideas, looks at her friends.Fr: Ce voyage n'était peut-être pas comme prévu, mais il lui a donné tellement plus.En: This journey may not have been as planned, but it gave her so much more.Fr: Elle se sent prête pour sa prochaine exposition, remplie des couleurs et de la vie de la vallée de la Loire.En: She feels ready for her next exhibition, filled with the colors and life of the vallée de la Loire.Fr: Leur voyage se termine là, avec une nouvelle perspective.En: Their journey ends there, with a new perspective.Fr: Nos trois amis rient sous le ciel étoilé, prêts pour leurs prochaines aventures.En: Our three friends laugh under the starry sky, ready for their next adventures.Fr: Éloïse a non seulement trouvé son inspiration, mais a aussi appris la beauté de la spontanéité.En: Éloïse has not only found her inspiration but has also learned the beauty of spontaneity. Vocabulary Words:the valley: la valléethe vineyard: le vignoblethe hill: la collineto adorn: parerthe shade: la nuancethe exhibition: l'expositionto be memorable: être mémorablethe winding road: la route sinueusethe scent: l'odeurthe barrier: la barrièreto consult: consulterto lighten the mood: détendre l'atmosphèrethe engine: le moteurto sigh: soupirerthe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisthe brass band: la fanfareliveliness: l'animationto participate: participerthe old man: le vieil hommethe generosity: la générositéthe repair: la réparationto outline: dessinermajestic: majestueusethe eternity: l'éternitéthe unexpected moment: le moment inattenduto be ready: se sentir prêtefull of: plein dethe perspective: la perspectivethe adventure: l'aventureto learn: apprendre

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Clogs of Creativity: Femke's Artistic Journey in Zaanse Schans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-15-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De ochtendzon gleed zachtjes over de molens van de Zaanse Schans.En: The morning sun gently glided over the windmills of the Zaanse Schans.Nl: De geur van vers stroopwafeldeeg en warme koffie vulde de lucht.En: The scent of fresh stroopwafeldeeg and warm coffee filled the air.Nl: Femke stond onrustig aan de rand van het plein.En: Femke stood restlessly at the edge of the square.Nl: De herfstbladeren dansten rond haar voeten.En: The autumn leaves danced around her feet.Nl: Terwijl ze uitkeek over de kleurrijke kraampjes, voelde ze een mix van spanning en nieuwsgierigheid.En: As she looked over the colorful stalls, she felt a mix of tension and curiosity.Nl: Femke, een kunststudente, was naar de Zaanse Schans gekomen voor een weekendje weg.En: Femke, an art student, had come to the Zaanse Schans for a weekend getaway.Nl: Ze zocht naar inspiratie, iets om haar te helpen vertrouwen te krijgen in haar werk.En: She was looking for inspiration, something to boost her confidence in her work.Nl: Onbewust had ze een formulier ingevuld waarvan ze dacht dat het een kunstworkshop was.En: Unknowingly, she had filled out a form she thought was for an art workshop.Nl: Tot haar schrik ontdekte ze dat ze zich had aangemeld voor een klompenmaakwedstrijd.En: To her shock, she discovered she had signed up for a clog-making competition.Nl: Hans, een doorgewinterde klompenmaker, lachte hartelijk toen hij haar verwarring opmerkte.En: Hans, a seasoned clog maker, laughed heartily when he noticed her confusion.Nl: "Geen zorgen," zei hij vriendelijk, "iedereen begint ergens."En: "No worries," he said kindly, "everyone starts somewhere."Nl: Joris, een andere deelnemer, monsterde sceptisch haar dunne vingers met verfspetters.En: Joris, another participant, eyed her thin, paint-splattered fingers skeptically.Nl: Femke besloot dat ze er het beste van zou maken.En: Femke decided to make the best of it.Nl: Ze kreeg een blok hout en gereedschap.En: She received a block of wood and tools.Nl: Terwijl anderen ijverig begonnen te snijden en schaven, staarde Femke naar het stuk hout.En: While others diligently began to carve and shave, Femke stared at the piece of wood.Nl: Ze keek om zich heen.En: She looked around.Nl: De traditionele klompen glansden in de herfstzon.En: The traditional clogs glistened in the autumn sun.Nl: Maar in haar hoofd vormde zich een ander idee.En: But in her mind, a different idea was forming.Nl: Ze besloot haar eigen weg te gaan.En: She decided to go her own way.Nl: Femke pakte haar penselen, gedoopt in fel gekleurde verf.En: Femke picked up her brushes, dipped in bright-colored paint.Nl: In plaats van traditionele snijwerken begon ze de klompen levendig te beschilderen.En: Instead of traditional carvings, she began to paint the clogs vividly.Nl: Haar handen dansten over het hout.En: Her hands danced across the wood.Nl: De effen klomp werd een canvas vol kleurrijke patronen en speelse afbeeldingen.En: The plain clog became a canvas full of colorful patterns and playful images.Nl: Ze had nog nooit een klomp gemaakt, maar ze wist dat ze kunst kon maken.En: She had never made a clog before, but she knew she could create art.Nl: Naarmate de dag vorderde, kwamen de andere deelnemers dichterbij.En: As the day wore on, the other participants drew closer.Nl: Joris fronste zijn wenkbrauwen bij de eerste aanblik en mompelde iets onder zijn adem.En: Joris furrowed his brow at the first sight and muttered something under his breath.Nl: Hans daarentegen keek met bewondering naar het werk van Femke.En: Hans, on the other hand, looked at Femke's work with admiration.Nl: "Bijzonder," zei hij zachtjes.En: "Remarkable," he said softly.Nl: Toen het moment van beoordeling kwam, stonden de juryleden voor haar klompen.En: When the moment of judgment came, the jurors stood before her clogs.Nl: Aanvankelijk keken ze een beetje ongemakkelijk naar de onconventionele ontwerpen.En: Initially, they looked a bit uneasy with the unconventional designs.Nl: Maar langzaam vulde het plein zich met bewonderend gefluister.En: But slowly, the square filled with admiring whispers.Nl: Er klonk gejuich uit de menigte en kinderen begonnen vooraan te dringen om de kleurrijke klompen te zien.En: Cheers arose from the crowd, and children began to push to the front to see the colorful clogs.Nl: Femke voelde een warme golf van trots over haar heen spoelen, hoewel ze de prijs niet mee naar huis nam.En: Femke felt a warm wave of pride wash over her, even though she didn't take home the prize.Nl: Ze ontving een speciale oorkonde voor haar creativiteit en durf om de norm te doorbreken.En: She received a special certificate for her creativity and courage in breaking the norm.Nl: Joris gaf een kort, instemmend knikje, en Hans gaf haar een schouderklopje.En: Joris gave a short, approving nod, and Hans patted her on the shoulder.Nl: De zon zakte langzaam weg achter de horizon.En: The sun slowly slipped beyond the horizon.Nl: De fonkelende kerstlichtjes voor Sinterklaas verspreidden een warme gloed over het plein.En: The twinkling Christmas lights for Sinterklaas spread a warm glow over the square.Nl: Femke liep met een prettig gevoel weg van de Zaanse Schans.En: Femke walked away from the Zaanse Schans with a pleasant feeling.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat het er niet om ging te winnen, maar om zichzelf te durven zijn.En: She realized it wasn't about winning, but about daring to be herself.Nl: Haar zoektocht naar vertrouwen had haar gebracht waar ze nodig was, diep in haar eigen creatief hart.En: Her quest for confidence had brought her exactly where she needed to be, deep into her own creative heart. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesglided: gleedscent: geurrestlessly: onrustigdanced: danstenedge: randcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidgetaway: weekendje weginspiration: inspiratieunknowingly: onbewustshock: schrikcompetition: wedstrijdseasoned: doorgewinterdeheartedly: hartelijkskeptically: sceptischdiligently: ijverigtraditional: traditioneleglistened: glansdenvividly: levendigcanvas: canvaspatterns: patronendrew closer: dichterbij kwamenfurrowed: fronsteadmiration: bewonderingremarkable: bijzonderuneasy: ongemakkelijkwhispers: gefluistercheers: gejuichpride: trotscertificate: oorkonde

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Noam's Hanukkah: A Ray of Courage in the Negev Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: נעם עמד מול המראה בחדרו הקטן בכפר הקהילתי שבנגב.En: @Noam stood in front of the mirror in his small room in the kfar kehila'ti (community village) in the Negev.He: המחשבות רצות בראשו כמו חולות המדבר ברוח.En: His thoughts ran through his mind like the desert sands in the wind.He: החורף הגיע, והרוח הקרירה נשאה בקולה את ניחוח החג הקרב – חנוכה.En: Winter had arrived, and the cool breeze carried with it the scent of the upcoming holiday – Hanukkah.He: הנרות כבר חיכו על אדן החלון למלא את הלילה באור.En: The candles were already waiting on the windowsill to fill the night with light.He: נעם בן 12, יצירתי וטוב לב.En: @Noam, 12 years old, creative and kind-hearted.He: אהב את הבמה, אך פחד מהקהל.En: He loved the stage but was afraid of the audience.He: ארי וטליה מקבוצת הגיל שלו תמיד היו במרכז הבמה.En: Ari and Talia from his age group were always in the spotlight.He: הקהל אהב אותם והם היו בטוחים בעצמם.En: The audience loved them, and they were confident.He: נעם, לעומת זאת, הרגיש שהוא יכול להיעלם בין כל הילדים בכפר.En: @Noam, on the other hand, felt as if he could disappear among all the children in the village.He: היתה הופעה גדולה שמתוכננת לסוף השנה.En: There was a big performance planned for the end of the year.He: כל תלמידי הכפר השתתפו, וההכנות בעיצומן.En: All the students in the village participated, and preparations were in full swing.He: זו הייתה הופעת חנוכה המסורתית.En: It was the traditional Hanukkah performance.He: נעם ידע שזו ההזדמנות שלו.En: @Noam knew this was his opportunity.He: הוא נרשם לתפקיד משמעותי בהצגה, אף על פי שחשש מהבמה.En: He signed up for a significant role in the play, even though he was afraid of the stage.He: הוא החליט שהפעם הוא יראה לכולם מה באמת יש לו להציע.En: He decided that this time he would show everyone what he really had to offer.He: הכפר כולו התאסף בכיכר המרכזית.En: The entire village gathered in the central square.He: המבנים סביב הכיכר היו מעוטרים בנרות ובסופגניות.En: The buildings around the square were decorated with candles and sufganiyot.He: הרוח הביאה איתה את הצלילים של הצחוק וההמולה.En: The wind brought with it the sounds of laughter and commotion.He: נעם עמד מאחורי הקלעים, הלב דופק חזק כל כך שהוא חשש שכל הכפר יכול לשמוע.En: @Noam stood backstage, his heart pounding so hard he feared the whole village could hear it.He: אך הוא זכר את מה שלמד – שזו לא תחרות אלא הזדמנות להיות הוא עצמו.En: But he remembered what he had learned – that this wasn't a competition but an opportunity to be himself.He: ההופעה התחילה.En: The performance began.He: ארי וטליה הבריקו, אבל אז, בדיוק כאשר הגיע התור של נעם, החשמל הפסיק.En: Ari and Talia shone, but then, just as it was Noam's turn, the power went out.He: החשיכה עטפה את הכפר.En: Darkness enveloped the village.He: נעם לקח נשימה עמוקה וחש שעולמו עוצר.En: @Noam took a deep breath and felt as if his world was coming to a halt.He: אבל משהו יוצא דופן קרה.En: But something extraordinary happened.He: במקום להיבהל, הוא זכר את רוח החג – אור בתוך החושך.En: Instead of panicking, he remembered the spirit of the holiday – light within the darkness.He: הוא התחיל לשחק עם מה שיש לו, הקהל מרותק.En: He started to perform with what he had, the audience captivated.He: הוא דיבר על איך אפשר להביא את האור גם כשזה נדמה כאילו הכול חשוך.En: He spoke about how you can bring light even when it seems like everything is dark.He: בסוף ההופעה האורות חזרו.En: At the end of the performance, the lights came back on.He: הקהל מחא כפיים בחום וצעק משמחה.En: The audience applauded warmly and cheered with joy.He: נעם היה גאה.En: @Noam was proud.He: לא בזכות הכפיים, אלא בזכות מה שהרגיש בלב.En: Not because of the applause, but because of what he felt in his heart.He: הוא ידע שהראה את האני האמיתי שלו, ואנשים ראו את האור שלו.En: He knew he had shown his true self, and people saw his light.He: נעם הבין שאותנטיות היא לא פחות חשובה מהצלחה.En: @Noam understood that authenticity is no less important than success.He: ומאותו יום, הוא עמד על במות בלב בטוח ופתוח.En: From that day on, he stood on stages with a confident and open heart.He: הכפר כולו חזק אותם ימים זוכר את הלילה שבו נעם הביא אור בחושך.En: The whole village fondly remembers those days and the night when @Noam brought light in the darkness. Vocabulary Words:mirror: מראהsands: חולותbreeze: רוח קרירהwindowsill: אדן החלוןcreative: יצירתיconfident: בטוחים בעצמםdisappear: להיעלםpreparations: הכנותperformance: הופעהsignificant: משמעותיpounding: דופק חזקcompetition: תחרותextraordinary: יוצא דופןcaptivated: מרותקapplauded: מחא כפייםauthenticity: אותנטיותspotlight: במרכז הבמהenveloped: עטפהhalt: עוצרcheered: צעק משמחהfondly: חזקgathered: התאסףdecorated: מעוטריםcommotion: ההמולהbackstage: מאחורי הקלעיםdarkness: חשיכהspirit: רוחtrue self: האני האמיתיaudience: קהלopportunity: הזדמנותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Autumn Surprises: A Heartfelt Picnic in Kungsträdgården Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Kungsträdgården var täckt av höstens alla färger.En: Kungsträdgården was covered in all the colors of autumn.Sv: Träden var både kala och gröna, och löven låg som en färgsprakande matta över marken.En: The trees were both bare and green, and the leaves lay like a vibrant carpet over the ground.Sv: Det var en kylig novemberdag, men Linnea var fast besluten.En: It was a chilly November day, but Linnea was determined.Sv: Idag var det Oskars födelsedag, och hon hade planerat en överraskningspicknick.En: Today was Oskar's birthday, and she had planned a surprise picnic.Sv: Linnea hade alltid varit omtänksam och noggrann.En: Linnea had always been caring and meticulous.Sv: Hon älskade att göra sina vänner glada, särskilt Oskar.En: She loved making her friends happy, especially Oskar.Sv: De satt ofta och pratade under parkens stora ekar, och hon ville ge honom en dag att minnas.En: They often sat and talked under the park's large oaks, and she wanted to give him a day to remember.Sv: Men det fanns en sak Linnea inte talade om.En: But there was one thing Linnea did not talk about.Sv: Hon kände mer för Oskar än bara vänskap, men valde att fokusera på hans lycka.En: She felt more for Oskar than just friendship, but chose to focus on his happiness.Sv: Hon hade noggrant packat en korg med Oskars favoritsmörgåsar, kanelbullar och varm choklad.En: She had carefully packed a basket with Oskar's favorite sandwiches, cinnamon buns, and hot chocolate.Sv: Elin, deras gemensamma vän, hade också lovat att hjälpa till.En: Elin, their mutual friend, had also promised to help.Sv: Hon ställde fram allt under en av parkens stora kastanjer.En: She set everything up under one of the park's large chestnuts.Sv: Men himlen såg hotfull ut.En: But the sky looked menacing.Sv: Grå moln samlades långsamt, och vinden blev kallare.En: Gray clouds slowly gathered, and the wind grew colder.Sv: När Oskar och Elin kom blev han överraskad och glad.En: When Oskar and Elin arrived, he was surprised and pleased.Sv: "Det här är fantastiskt, Linnea!"En: "This is fantastic, Linnea!"Sv: utropade han och kramade henne.En: he exclaimed and hugged her.Sv: De satte sig på filten och började njuta av maten och värmen från chokladen.En: They sat on the blanket and began enjoying the food and the warmth from the chocolate.Sv: Men snart kände de de första regndropparna.En: But soon they felt the first raindrops.Sv: Linnea såg på Oskar och Elin.En: Linnea looked at Oskar and Elin.Sv: "Vad gör vi nu?"En: "What do we do now?"Sv: sa hon, och försökte dölja sin oro.En: she said, trying to hide her worry.Sv: Oskar log.En: Oskar smiled.Sv: "Låt oss gå till det där kaféet vid hörnet.En: "Let's go to that café around the corner.Sv: Det är mysigt där."En: It's cozy there."Sv: De samlade snabbt ihop filten och korgen.En: They quickly gathered up the blanket and the basket.Sv: Inne på kaféet var det varmt och inbjudande.En: Inside the café, it was warm and inviting.Sv: De satte sig vid ett litet bord nära fönstret, där regnet smattrade mot rutan.En: They sat at a small table near the window, where the rain pattered against the glass.Sv: Linnea kände värmen från koppen i sina händer och såg på Oskar.En: Linnea felt the warmth from the cup in her hands and looked at Oskar.Sv: Hon ville säga allt som låg henne nära hjärtat, men orden stannade innanför hennes läppar.En: She wanted to say everything that was close to her heart, but the words stayed inside her lips.Sv: Istället log hon och sa, "Jag är glad att vi kunde göra något speciellt idag."En: Instead, she smiled and said, "I'm glad we could do something special today."Sv: Oskar nickade och sken upp.En: Oskar nodded and beamed.Sv: "Det var den bästa överraskningen någonsin.En: "It was the best surprise ever.Sv: Tack, Linnea."En: Thank you, Linnea."Sv: De samtalade och skrattade medan de drack sin choklad.En: They chatted and laughed while drinking their chocolate.Sv: Linnea insåg att hon inte behövde skynda sig att avslöja sina känslor.En: Linnea realized she didn't need to rush to reveal her feelings.Sv: Det skulle komma en tid för det.En: There would be a time for that.Sv: Just nu värdesatte hon vänskapen och de stunder de delade.En: Right now, she valued the friendship and the moments they shared.Sv: När regnet smattrade på som bäst visste Linnea att även om känslorna fanns kvar, så var detta en dag att minnas.En: As the rain pattered down, Linnea knew that even though the feelings remained, this was a day to remember.Sv: Vänskapen hade blivit starkare, och hon hade funnit modet att inte skynda, både med sitt hjärta och med vädrets nycker.En: The friendship had become stronger, and she had found the courage not to rush, both with her heart and with the whims of the weather.Sv: Tids nog skulle hon våga säga mer, men nu var det nog att bara få vara nära.En: In time, she would dare to say more, but for now, it was enough just to be near. Vocabulary Words:bare: kalavibrant: färgsprakandechilly: kyligdetermined: fast beslutenmeticulous: noggrannchestnuts: kastanjermenacing: hotfullgathered: samladesraindrops: regndropparnainviting: inbjudandepattered: smattradereveal: avslöjawhims: nyckerbasket: korghugged: kramadeblanket: filtenfelt: kändesmiled: logexclaimed: utropadecozy: mysigttable: bordwindow: fönstretworry: orofriendship: vänskapcourage: modetrush: skyndacarefully: noggrantfavorite: favoritpleasant: trevligtheart: hjärtat

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: When a Mistake Becomes the Perfect Surprise Party Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-12-08-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: En klar hösteftermiddag fladdrade löven i vinden, och den stora familjevillan vid sjökanten sken i gyllene ljus från de tända ljusslingorna.En: A clear autumn afternoon, the leaves fluttered in the wind, and the large family villa by the lakeside shone in golden light from the lit string lights.Sv: Lars studsade omkring i köket, fylld av energi och entusiasm.En: Lars bounced around the kitchen, filled with energy and enthusiasm.Sv: Han hade planerat den här dagen i veckor och var fast besluten att överraska sin fru, Annika, på hennes födelsedag.En: He had planned this day for weeks and was determined to surprise his wife, Annika, on her birthday.Sv: Runt omkring i huset hade Lars dekorerat med pumpor och ljuslyktor, och vardagsrummet var fyllt med extra stolar, lånade från grannar.En: Around the house, Lars had decorated with pumpkins and candles, and the living room was filled with extra chairs borrowed from neighbors.Sv: Ett bord var dukat med tårtor, kanelbullar och pepparkakor.En: A table was set with cakes, cinnamon buns, and gingerbread.Sv: Det skulle bli perfekt.En: It was going to be perfect.Sv: Men den knasiga glädjen fick snart ett hål när Olof, Lars bror, kom in i köket och vinkade med en bunt med rosa kuvert.En: But the wacky joy soon got a hole when Olof, Lars' brother, came into the kitchen waving a bunch of pink envelopes.Sv: "Lars, är du säker på att du skrev rätt datum?"En: "Lars, are you sure you wrote the correct date?"Sv: frågade han med ett snett leende.En: he asked with a crooked smile.Sv: Lars stelnade till.En: Lars stiffened.Sv: Med ett oroligt hjärta rev han upp ett kuvert.En: With a worried heart, he tore open an envelope.Sv: Där, tryckt i svart och vitt, stod det: "Överraskningsfest för Annika den 20 oktober."En: There, printed in black and white, it said: "Surprise party for Annika on October 20th."Sv: Men idag var den 19:e.En: But today was the 19th.Sv: Panik slog honom.En: Panic struck him.Sv: Rätt dag var i morgon!En: The right day was tomorrow!Sv: Kort efter detta kom Olofs skratt och kramar.En: Shortly after, came Olof's laughter and hugs.Sv: "Det är lugnt, brorsan.En: "It's okay, brother.Sv: Vi fixar det här."En: We'll fix this."Sv: De sprang runt i huset och såg hur gäster började anlända enligt den 'felaktiga' informationen på inbjudningarna.En: They ran around the house and saw how guests began to arrive according to the 'incorrect' information on the invitations.Sv: Lars himlade med ögonen men skrattade snart.En: Lars rolled his eyes but soon laughed.Sv: Detta var ju också en del av hans charm.En: This was also part of his charm.Sv: Med hjälp av Olof började de samla gästerna och förklara misstaget.En: With Olof's help, they began gathering the guests and explaining the mistake.Sv: Istället för att låta paniken råda, bestämde sig Lars för att köra vidare.En: Instead of letting panic reign, Lars decided to go ahead.Sv: "Vi gör detta till en dubbel överraskning," utropade han, "Annika kommer aldrig att gissa vad som väntar!"En: "Let's make this a double surprise," he exclaimed, "Annika will never guess what's coming!"Sv: Just när han trodde att kaoset var under kontroll, hördes dörrklockan.En: Just when he thought the chaos was under control, the doorbell rang.Sv: Det var fler gäster som fått det felaktiga datumet.En: More guests who had received the wrong date were arriving.Sv: Samtidigt körde Annika upp i uppfarten.En: Meanwhile, Annika drove up in the driveway.Sv: Lars skyndade sig mot dörren och sände en snabb blick till Olof.En: Lars rushed to the door and sent a quick glance to Olof.Sv: När Annika klev in ropade alla gästerna "Grattis!"En: When Annika stepped in, all the guests shouted "Congratulations!"Sv: följt av ett nästan unisont "Oj!".En: followed by an almost unison "Oops!"Sv: Annika, förvirrad men rörd, brast ut i skratt när Lars omfamnade henne och förklarade den humoristiska situationen.En: Annika, confused but touched, burst into laughter as Lars embraced her and explained the humorous situation.Sv: Alla brast ut i fnitter och applåder, något avspänt och äkta spred sig genom rummet.En: Everyone broke out into giggles and applause, something relaxed and genuine spread through the room.Sv: Medan kvällen förlöpte, och eldar sprakade utomhus under det klara höstnatten, insåg Lars att även om han kanske borde dubbelkolla detaljer nästa gång, var det dessa små misstag som gjorde livet roligt.En: As the evening unfolded, and fires crackled outside under the clear autumn night, Lars realized that even if he should double-check details next time, it was these little mistakes that made life fun.Sv: Annika var glad, gästerna skrattade och han kände att det verkligen blivit en oförglömlig dag – precis som han hade hoppats på, fast på det mest oväntade sätt.En: Annika was happy, the guests laughed, and he felt it had really become an unforgettable day – just as he had hoped for, though in the most unexpected way.Sv: Så blev den där knäppa dagen en kär minne för alla inblandade.En: Thus that crazy day became a cherished memory for everyone involved.Sv: En överraskning som blev ännu bättre än planerat, trots fel datum.En: A surprise that turned out even better than planned, despite the wrong date.Sv: Livet hade sitt sätt att lura oss att skratta åt det oväntade – och Lars lärde sig uppskatta den lärdomen mer än något annat.En: Life had its way of making us laugh at the unexpected – and Lars learned to appreciate that lesson more than anything else. Vocabulary Words:autumn: höstfluttered: fladdradeenthusiasm: entusiasmdetermined: fast beslutendecorate: dekoreratpumpkins: pumporcinnamon buns: kanelbullargingerbread: pepparkakorcrooked: snettstiffened: stelnadetear open: rev upppanic: panikstrike: slogfix: fixaexplain: förklarachaos: kaoscontrol: kontrollunison: unisontburst into laughter: brast ut i skrattunforgettable: oförglömligcherished: kärunexpected: oväntatcrackle: sprakalesson: lärdomembrace: omfamnaapplause: applådergenuine: äktarealize: inseappreciate: uppskattamistake: misstag

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Magical Moments: A Sibling Bond Amidst Tivoli's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-11-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Lyset skabte en magisk glød over Tivoli.En: The light created a magical glow over Tivoli.Da: Musikkens toner fyldte luften, mens duften af brændte mandler og kanel varmerede sjælen.En: The tones of the music filled the air, while the smell of roasted almonds and cinnamon warmed the soul.Da: Kasper og Sigrid gik hånd i hånd blandt de mange boder.En: Kasper and Sigrid walked hand in hand among the many stalls.Da: De havde set frem til denne tur længe.En: They had been looking forward to this trip for a long time.Da: Julen nærmede sig, og Tivoli var altid særlig i denne tid.En: Christmas was approaching, and Tivoli was always special at this time.Da: Kasper så op på sin søster.En: Kasper looked up at his sister.Da: Hun strålede i det svage lys.En: She shone in the dim light.Da: Sigrid var talentfuld.En: Sigrid was talented.Da: Altid havde hun sin musik, hvor hun fandt sig selv.En: She always had her music, where she found herself.Da: Men Kasper, han vidste endnu ikke, hvad der var hans.En: But Kasper, he still didn't know what his was.Da: “Se, Sigrid!En: "Look, Sigrid!Da: Der er den bod med de fine håndlavede stjerner!En: There's the stall with the nice handmade stars!"Da: ” udbrød Kasper ivrigt og pegede.En: Kasper exclaimed eagerly and pointed.Da: Han havde planlagt alt.En: He had planned everything.Da: Men køen var lang, og stjernerne blev hurtigt udsolgt.En: But the line was long, and the stars quickly sold out.Da: Sigrid lo og rystede på hovedet.En: Sigrid laughed and shook her head.Da: “Det er okay, Kasper.En: "It's okay, Kasper.Da: Vi kan finde noget andet at gøre.En: We can find something else to do."Da: ”Kasper sukkede.En: Kasper sighed.Da: Planerne om en perfekt dag syntes at smuldre.En: The plans for a perfect day seemed to crumble.Da: Istedet foreslog han spontanitet.En: Instead, he suggested spontaneity.Da: “Kom, lad os tage en tur i Pariserhjulet.En: "Come on, let's take a ride on the Ferris wheel."Da: ”Den kølige aften gjorde kinderne røde, da de steg op i hjulet.En: The cool evening made their cheeks red as they ascended in the wheel.Da: Kasper så ud over byen.En: Kasper looked out over the city.Da: Tivoli glimtede nedenfor.En: Tivoli sparkled below.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: “Sigrid, nogle gange føler jeg mig lille ved siden af dig,” sagde Kasper stille.En: "Sigrid, sometimes I feel small next to you," Kasper said quietly.Da: Sigrid så overrasket på ham.En: Sigrid looked at him in surprise.Da: “Hvorfor?En: "Why?Da: Du er fantastisk, Kasper!En: You're amazing, Kasper!Da: Jeg ser op til din nysgerrighed og dine idéer.En: I look up to your curiosity and your ideas."Da: ”Kasper kiggede genert væk.En: Kasper looked away shyly.Da: “Virkelig?En: "Really?Da: Jeg er bare bange for at være ikke nok.En: I'm just afraid of not being enough."Da: ”Sigrid lagde armen om ham.En: Sigrid put her arm around him.Da: “Vi er begge på vores egen rejse.En: "We're both on our own journey.Da: Jeg ved heller ikke altid, hvad jeg vil.En: I don't always know what I want either.Da: Men det er okay.En: But that's okay."Da: ”Deres samtale blev et stærkt øjeblik.En: Their conversation became a profound moment.Da: Et øjeblik fyldt med forståelse og ny indsigt.En: A moment filled with understanding and new insight.Da: De gik fra Tivoli med lettere hjerter.En: They left Tivoli with lighter hearts.Da: Båndet mellem dem var nu tættere.En: The bond between them was now closer.Da: Kasper havde fundet værdi i spontaniteten og de små øjeblikke.En: Kasper had found value in spontaneity and the small moments.Da: Sigrid havde fundet ro i at være sig selv uden pres.En: Sigrid had found peace in being herself without pressure.Da: Den kolde aften lukkede sig om dem, men inden i var der varme.En: The cold evening closed in around them, but inside, there was warmth.Da: De lo sammen, mens lysene fra Tivoli svandt ind i baggrunden.En: They laughed together as the lights from Tivoli faded into the background.Da: Naturligvis gik de hjemad, et lille skridt tættere på sig selv og hinanden.En: Naturally, they walked home, a little step closer to themselves and each other. Vocabulary Words:glow: glødfilled: fyldtehandmade: håndlavedeexclaimed: udbrødeagerly: ivrigtplanned: planlagtline: køenlaughed: loshook: rystedesuggested: foreslogspontaneity: spontanitetascended: steg opsparkled: glimtedecuriosity: nysgerrighedshyly: genertprofound: stærktinsight: indsigtwarmer: varmeredestalls: boderapproaching: nærmede sigtalented: talentfuldcrumble: smuldreride: turfaded: svandtbond: båndetpressure: presjourney: rejseunderstanding: forståelseconversation: samtalecheeks: kinderne

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rediscover Hope: A Journey Through København's Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel og Astrid gik forsigtigt gennem de ødelagte gader i København.En: Mikkel and Astrid walked cautiously through the ruined streets of København.Da: Det var efterår, og de knasende tørre blade lå spredt ud over brostenene.En: It was autumn, and the crunchy dry leaves lay scattered over the cobblestones.Da: En kold vind jog gennem luften og bragte minder om vinterens komme.En: A cold wind swept through the air, bringing reminders of the coming winter.Da: Mikkel havde været lærer i det gamle samfund.En: Mikkel had been a teacher in the old society.Da: Nu søgte han efter bøger.En: Now he was searching for books.Da: Han ønskede at bevare viden for fremtidige generationer.En: He wanted to preserve knowledge for future generations.Da: Astrid var ingeniør. Hun ledte efter teknologiske dele til at bygge en simpel energigenerator.En: Astrid was an engineer, looking for technological parts to build a simple energy generator.Da: For begge var byen et labyrint af ødelagte bygninger og knuste drømme.En: For both, the city was a labyrinth of destroyed buildings and shattered dreams.Da: De standsede ved en kæmpestor kollapset bygning.En: They stopped at a huge collapsed building.Da: "Det var engang et bibliotek," sagde Mikkel med et længselsfuldt blik.En: "This was once a library," said Mikkel with a longing look.Da: "Der kunne være bøger derinde."En: "There might be books in there."Da: Astrid tøvede.En: Astrid hesitated.Da: "Jeg hørte om et sted med brugbare dele i nærheden," sagde hun.En: "I heard about a place with usable parts nearby," she said.Da: Valget var svært.En: The choice was difficult.Da: Begge mål var vigtige, men tiden var knap.En: Both goals were important, but time was short.Da: "Vi går sammen til biblioteket," besluttede Mikkel.En: "We'll go to the library together," decided Mikkel.Da: "Hvis vi støder på andre, hjælper vi hinanden."En: "If we encounter others, we'll help each other."Da: De trådte forsigtigt ind i bygningen.En: They cautiously entered the building.Da: Indeni var alt dækket af skygger og støv.En: Inside, everything was covered in shadows and dust.Da: Pludselig hørte de en lyd.En: Suddenly, they heard a sound.Da: Stemmer.En: Voices.Da: Et andet hold af overlevende.En: Another group of survivors.Da: Mikkel og Astrid kiggede på hinanden.En: Mikkel and Astrid looked at each other.Da: Skulle de tage chancen og nærme sig?En: Should they take the chance and approach?Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: "Vi går hen til dem.En: "We'll go to them.Da: Vi viser, at vi ikke er en trussel."En: We'll show that we are not a threat."Da: De gik fremad, hænderne åbne.En: They moved forward, hands open.Da: "Vi vil ikke noget ondt," kaldte Astrid.En: "We mean no harm," called Astrid.Da: De fremmede standsede.En: The strangers paused.Da: I stedet for våben, så Mikkel papirer og teknologiske ting spredt omkring dem.En: Instead of weapons, Mikkel saw papers and technological items scattered around them.Da: Deres leder, en ældre mand, trådte frem.En: Their leader, an older man, stepped forward.Da: "Vi leder bare efter ressourcer," sagde han med en træt stemme.En: "We're just looking for resources," he said in a tired voice.Da: Mikkel og Astrid forklarede deres mission.En: Mikkel and Astrid explained their mission.Da: Til deres overraskelse begyndte de fremmede at samarbejde.En: To their surprise, the strangers began to cooperate.Da: De udvekslede bøger for teknologidele.En: They exchanged books for technological parts.Da: Det var en overraskende alliance, men den gav håb.En: It was a surprising alliance, but it brought hope.Da: Da Mikkel og Astrid til sidst forlod biblioteket, havde de ikke kun fundet de nødvendige bøger og dele.En: When Mikkel and Astrid finally left the library, they had not only found the necessary books and parts.Da: De havde også fundet noget endnu vigtigere – styrken i fællesskab.En: They had also found something even more important—the strength of community.Da: Mikkel følte glæde over fremtiden for viden.En: Mikkel felt joy about the future of knowledge.Da: Astrid fandt trøst i tanken om samarbejde.En: Astrid found comfort in the idea of collaboration.Da: Sammen gik de gennem efterårsløvet mod en ny begyndelse.En: Together, they walked through the autumn leaves toward a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:cautiously: forsigtigtruined: ødelagtecobblestones: brosteneneswept: jogreminders: mindergenerations: generationerlabyrinth: labyrintcollapsed: kollapsetlonging: længselsfuldtencounter: støder påshadows: skyggersurvivors: overlevendeapproach: nærme sigthreat: trusselscattered: spredtresources: ressourcercooperate: samarbejdealliance: alliancehope: håbnecessary: nødvendigestrength: styrkencommunity: fællesskabcomfort: trøstcollaboration: samarbejdeautumn: efterårcrunchy: knasendetechnological: teknologiskeengineer: ingeniørparts: delegenerator: energi generator

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Rivals to Allies: Mastering Teamwork in Debate Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-04-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בית ספר תיכון ציבורי הייפילד הערב הקר.En: Beit Sefer Tikhon Tziburi Haifield on a chilly evening.He: רוח סתווית רכה נושבת מבחוץ ומנערת עלים צבעוניים, שנראים היטב דרך החלון של חדר הוויכוחים.En: A soft autumn breeze blows outside, rustling colorful leaves that are clearly visible through the window of the debate room.He: החדר מלא שולחנות מסודרים במעגל ופוסטרים של נואמים מפורסמים תלויים על הקירות.En: The room is filled with tables arranged in a circle, and posters of famous speakers hang on the walls.He: האווירה היא של ריכוז ומתח.En: The atmosphere is one of concentration and tension.He: תמר ונועם עומדים זה מול זה.En: Tamar and Noam stand facing each other.He: קומתם זקופה ועיניים בורקות.En: Their postures are upright and their eyes are bright.He: תמר מנוסה, בטוחה בעצמה.En: Tamar is experienced and confident.He: היא רגילה להנהיג את הצוות.En: She is used to leading the team.He: נועם, לעומתה, חדש וצמא להוכיח את עצמו.En: Noam, in contrast, is new and eager to prove himself.He: אלי, הקפטן, שומר על השקט ומסדר את ניירותיו.En: Eli, the captain, keeps quiet and organizes his papers.He: "נועם, הגיע הזמן שתוכיח לנו מה אתה יודע," הוא אומר בקול שקט אך ברור.En: "Noam, it's time for you to show us what you know," he says in a quiet yet clear voice.He: נועם מהנהן, נחוש ומוכן.En: Noam nods, determined and ready.He: הדיון מתחיל.En: The discussion begins.He: תמר מדברת ראשונה.En: Tamar speaks first.He: היא מציגה את עמדותיה בביטחון ובצורה מסודרת.En: She presents her points confidently and methodically.He: נועם מקשיב ומתכנן את תגובתו.En: Noam listens and plans his response.He: כשהוא מתחיל לדבר, המילים יוצאות ממנו כמו זרם מים.En: When he starts to speak, the words flow from him like a stream of water.He: הוא רהוט, מכוון, ומשכנע.En: He is articulate, focused, and persuasive.He: שעות רבות עוברות, והדיון הולך ומתחמם.En: Many hours pass, and the discussion heats up.He: תמר ונועם ממשיכים להחליף טיעונים.En: Tamar and Noam continue to exchange arguments.He: לפעמים נראה שתמר מנצחת, לפעמים נועם לוקח את ההובלה.En: Sometimes it seems that Tamar is winning, sometimes Noam takes the lead.He: האווירה סביבם מוצפת במתח יצירתי.En: The atmosphere around them is filled with creative tension.He: אלי צופה בכולם.En: Eli watches them all.He: הוא מתרשם מהכישורים של נועם, אבל מבין שיש כאן יותר מזה.En: He is impressed with Noam's skills, but he realizes there is more to it.He: אחרי שהדיון מסתיים, נועם נושם עמוק ומביט בתמר.En: After the discussion ends, Noam takes a deep breath and looks at Tamar.He: היא מחייכת אליו, והוא מבין משהו חשוב.En: She smiles at him, and he understands something important.He: "אני חושב שלמדתי משהו היום," אומר נועם.En: "I think I learned something today," Noam says.He: "נראה לי שאנחנו צריכים לעבוד יחד.En: "I think we need to work together.He: הקבוצה תהיה חזקה יותר כשאנחנו משתפים פעולה.En: The team will be stronger when we collaborate."He: "תמר מהנהנת בהסכמה.En: Tamar nods in agreement.He: "גם אני חושבת כך," היא עונה.En: "I think so too," she answers.He: אלי מחייך, מרוצה.En: Eli smiles, satisfied.He: "זו התחלה מצוינת," הוא אומר.En: "This is an excellent start," he says.He: "צוות טוב הוא מה שהופך דיון למצוין.En: "A good team is what makes a debate great."He: "וכך, נועם לומד את ערכו של שיתוף הפעולה.En: And so, Noam learns the value of collaboration.He: הוא מבין שההצלחה האמיתית נמצאת בהבנה, בעבודת צוות ובהכרה בכישרונות של אחרים.En: He understands that true success lies in understanding, teamwork, and recognizing the talents of others.He: במקום להילחם על המקום שלו, הוא מחליט לעבוד יחד עם תמר, למען הצלחת הקבוצה.En: Instead of fighting for his place, he decides to work together with Tamar, for the success of the team. Vocabulary Words:chilly: הקרrustling: מנערתautumn: סתוויתpostures: קומתםupright: זקופהmethodically: בצורה מסודרתarticulate: רהוטpersuasive: משכנעatmosphere: אווירהconcentration: ריכוזheated: הולך ומתחמםarguments: טיעוניםcollaborate: משתפים פעולהrecognized: הכרהtalents: כישרונותcompetitive: מתח יצירתיrealizes: מביןcaptain: קפטןdebate: דיוןetiquette: מנהיגותperspective: עמדותיהintrospective: הבנהdetermined: נחושleadership: הנהיגprove: להוכיחteamwork: עבודת צוותvisible: נראים היטבexchange: מחליפיםsuccess: הצלחהsatisfied: מרוצהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Feathers & Fiasco: The Day Nugget Stole the Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi szellő leveleket sodort végig a gimnázium udvarán, mikor Bence álmosan sétált be az épületbe.En: The autumn breeze swept leaves across the high school courtyard as Bence sleepily walked into the building.Hu: Egy félhomályos reggelen, a levegőben All Hallows' Day (Mindenszentek) közeledtének illata terjengett.En: On this dimly lit morning, the air was filled with the scent of the approaching "All Hallows' Day (Mindenszentek)".Hu: A folyosókon diákok nyüzsögtek, nevetéssel és halk morajlással töltve meg a levegőt.En: The hallways bustled with students, filling the air with laughter and a low murmur.Hu: Bence, a szórakozott, de szerethető fiú, már majdnem az osztályteremhez ért, amikor furcsa, kaparászó hangot hallott a „hátizsákjából”.En: Bence, the absent-minded yet lovable boy, was almost at the classroom when he heard a strange scratching sound from his "backpack".Hu: Rövid riadalom után belenézett, és döbbenettel látta meg szeretett tyúkját, Nuggetet, ahogy bájosan pillantott rá.En: After a moment of panic, he looked inside and was astonished to see his beloved chicken, Nugget, looking up at him sweetly.Hu: „Hogy kerülhettél ide?” – suttogta Bence, bár már tudta, hogy az otthoni sietség és szórakozottság közrejátszott.En: “How did you get in there?” Bence whispered, though he already knew that the morning rush and his absent-mindedness played a part.Hu: Az osztályteremben már mindenki a helyén ült, amikor Bence belépett.En: By the time Bence entered the classroom, everyone was already seated.Hu: Lili és Ákos sokatmondó pillantást váltottak vele – ők voltak Bence legjobb barátai, és persze mindent tudtak Nuggetről.En: Lili and Ákos exchanged a meaningful glance with him—they were Bence's best friends and, of course, knew all about Nugget.Hu: Az órák csendesen teltek, mígnem az első csendes pillanatban Nugget klaktoló hangja áttörte az osztály halk duruzsolását.En: Classes went on quietly until during the first silent moment, Nugget's clucking broke through the classroom's gentle buzz.Hu: Az osztályban minden tekintet Bencére szegeződött, és a fiatal fiú kétségbeesetten próbálta megnyugtatni a tyúkot.En: Everyone's eyes were on Bence, and the young boy desperately tried to calm the chicken.Hu: Gyorsan döntött: az első szünetben biztonságba helyezi Nuggetet a szekrényében.En: He quickly decided to secure Nugget in his locker during the first break.Hu: Sikerült is ügyesen megoldania a dolgot.En: He managed to handle the situation skillfully.Hu: A következő órákra Nuggetet elrejtette, bár a kis szárnyas többször is megpróbált szabaddá válni.En: For the next few classes, Nugget was hidden away, although the little fowl tried to break free several times.Hu: A tanórák vége előtt azonban újabb bonyodalom lobbant fel: az igazgató váratlan szekrény-ellenőrzést tartott, és Nugget kitört a fogságból.En: However, before classes ended, a new complication arose: the principal conducted an unexpected locker inspection, and Nugget escaped from captivity.Hu: A tyúk gyorsan szaladt végig a folyosón, klakkolva, míg Bence mögötte loholt néhány kenyérmorzsával, miközben a többiek nevetve figyelték a jelenetet.En: The chicken quickly ran down the hallway, clucking, while Bence chased after with some bread crumbs, and the others watched the scene with laughter.Hu: Végül a kacagástól feldobott diákok sorfala között Bence ügyesen elkísérte Nuggetet vissza.En: Finally, amidst the cheer of amused students, Bence skillfully escorted Nugget back.Hu: „Mi ez a hangzavar?” – kérdezte az igazgató, aki kíváncsian követte a jelenetet.En: “What is all this ruckus?” asked the principal, who curiously followed the scene.Hu: Miután Bence megmagyarázta a helyzetet, az igazgató nem tudott haragudni.En: After Bence explained the situation, the principal couldn't be angry.Hu: Inkább mosollyal javasolta, hogy Nugget tölthetné a hátralévő napot a biológia teremben, ahol jól megférne az állatkákkal.En: Instead, with a smile, he suggested that Nugget could spend the rest of the day in the biology room, where she would fit well with the other animals.Hu: Az incidens végére Bence megkönnyebbülten sóhajtott.En: By the end of the incident, Bence sighed with relief.Hu: Rájött, hogy érdemes dupla csekket csinálni a holmijain reggelente.En: He realized it was worth double-checking his belongings in the mornings.Hu: Az is kiderült, hogy furcsaságai nem csak elfogadhatók a társai számára, de még szórakoztatóak is.En: It also turned out that his peculiarities were not only acceptable to his peers but also entertaining.Hu: Egy kicsit közelebb érezte magát a többiekhez, miközben az őszi nap lebukott a horizonton, és az iskola még mindig tele volt élettel, sok nevetéssel és történetekkel.En: He felt a bit closer to the others as the autumn sun set beneath the horizon, and the school remained alive with laughter and stories. Vocabulary Words:breeze: szellőcourtyard: udvarsleepily: álmosandimly lit: félhomályosapproaching: közeledténekmurmur: morajlásabsent-minded: szórakozottastonished: döbbenettelbeloved: szeretettglance: pillantástmurmur: duruzsolásseated: ülteksecure: biztonságba helyeziskillfully: ügyesenfowl: szárnyasinspection: ellenőrzéstcaptivity: fogságbólruckus: hangzavarcuriously: kíváncsianincident: incidensrelief: megkönnyebbültenpeculiarities: furcsaságaihorizon: horizontonalive: élettelstories: történetekkelswept: sodortcourtesy: udvaránwhispered: suttogtaexchanged: váltottakclucking: klaktoló

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Turning Snowy Surprises into a Magical School Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-04-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Хладно јесење јутро донело је Белграду изненађење.En: The cold autumn morning brought a surprise to Belgrade.Sr: Уместо лаганих ветрова и жутих листова, снег је прекрио улице, чудио пролазнике и унесео панику у гимназији у којој су сви очекивали дан великог школског фестивала културе.En: Instead of gentle winds and yellow leaves, snow covered the streets, bewildering passersby and spreading panic at the high school where everyone was expecting the day of the big cultural festival.Sr: Вук, вођа ученичког савета, остао је загледан у вртлог белог које се спуштало са неба.En: Vuk, the student council leader, was left staring at the swirl of white descending from the sky.Sr: Његова амбиција да овај фестивал успе и донесе му поштовање међу вршњацима сада је изгледала угрожена.En: His ambition for this festival to succeed and earn him respect among his peers now seemed threatened.Sr: Мила, његова другарица и сарадница, гледала га је са саосећањем, али и са својом тајном бојазни - наступ пред свима.En: Mila, his friend and colleague, looked at him with empathy but also with her own secret fear—performing in front of everyone.Sr: Са друге стране, Јован је стојао у сенци, шкиљећи на снег и размишљајући о начинима како овај хаос може искористити у своју корист.En: On the other side, Jovan stood in the shadows, squinting at the snow and pondering how he might use this chaos to his advantage.Sr: Сваке године школа организује фестивал на отвореном, познат по живописним шаторима и игри на школском дворишту.En: Every year, the school organizes an outdoor festival known for its colorful tents and games on the school grounds.Sr: Међутим, овај неочекивани снег значио је можда отказивање или значајну промену планова.En: However, this unexpected snow meant a possible cancellation or a significant change in plans.Sr: Вук је стиснуо усне и дубоко удахнуо, чекајући да нешто измисли.En: Vuk pressed his lips together and took a deep breath, waiting to come up with something.Sr: Док су се ученици састали у школској трпезарији, Вук је устао.En: As the students gathered in the school cafeteria, Vuk stood up.Sr: "Знам да је снег изненадио све нас," рекао је, осећајући тежину њихових очекивања на раменима.En: "I know the snow surprised us all," he said, feeling the weight of their expectations on his shoulders.Sr: "Али можда можемо искористити ову прилику и направити нешто неочекивано, нешто магично - Зимску чаролију.En: "But maybe we can seize this opportunity to create something unexpected, something magical—a Winter Enchantment."Sr: "Мила се осмелила и предложила: "Можемо користити украсе од папира да направимо снежне пахуљице и поставимо их свуда.En: Mila dared to propose: "We can use paper decorations to make snowflakes and put them everywhere."Sr: " Јован је најпре ћутао, али тема га је заинтригирала.En: Jovan was silent at first, but the topic intrigued him.Sr: Уз дубок удах, одлучио је да се придружи: "Можемо направити снешка код улаза и поставити ледене лампе у ходницима.En: With a deep breath, he decided to join in: "We can make a snowman at the entrance and place ice lanterns in the hallways."Sr: "Док су се ученици смењивали с идејама, атмосфера се променила.En: As students exchanged ideas, the atmosphere changed.Sr: Вук је осетио попуштање тензије, а узбуђење је заменило стрепњу.En: Vuk felt the tension ease, and excitement replaced the apprehension.Sr: Одлучио је да верује својим другарима и прихвати њихову креативност.En: He decided to trust his friends and embrace their creativity.Sr: Мила се показала као прави уметник, украси су били дивни, а њен страх од говора у јавности полако је нестајао.En: Mila proved to be a true artist, the decorations were beautiful, and her fear of public speaking slowly faded away.Sr: Фестивал је био успех.En: The festival was a success.Sr: Снег се трансформисао у причу која се памти, а ученици - у тим који никада пре није био више уједињен.En: The snow transformed into a memorable story, and the students became a team more united than ever before.Sr: Јован је стајао поред Вука, схвативши колико је важно сарађивати и емоција га обузела.En: Jovan stood next to Vuk, realizing the importance of collaboration and felt moved by the emotion.Sr: Крај дана донео је ново разумевање за Вука - флексибилност и вера у снагу колектива.En: The end of the day brought a new understanding for Vuk—flexibility and faith in the strength of the collective.Sr: Мила је добила самопоуздање да може значајно да допринесе, док је Јован научио вредност тимског рада над ривалитетом.En: Mila gained confidence in her ability to contribute significantly, while Jovan learned the value of teamwork over rivalry.Sr: Као што је снег изнад Белграда наставио да лагано пада, тако је и њихово пријатељство, сада јаче и спремније за нове изазове.En: Just as the snow continued to gently fall over Belgrade, so did their friendship, now stronger and more ready for new challenges. Vocabulary Words:bewildering: чудилоpassersby: пролазнициempathy: саосећањеambition: амбицијаsquinting: шкиљећиpondering: размишљајућиintrigued: заинтригиралаapprehension: стрепњаenchantment: чаролијаcancellation: отказивањеsignificant: значајанpressed: стиснуоseize: искориститиembrace: прихватитиcreativity: креативностlanterns: лампеhallways: ходнициtension: тензијаconfidence: самопоуздањеtransformed: трансформисаоcollaboration: сарадњаemotion: емоцијаflexibility: флексибилностcollective: колективchallenges: изазовеperforming: наступfestival: фестивалdecorations: украсиrivalry: ривалитетadvantage: корист

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: The Halloween Mishap: Chaos and Laughter at the Office Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-30-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En una fresca mañana de otoño, el viento movía las hojas doradas afuera de un edificio alto, donde Marisol trabajaba cada día.En: On a cool autumn morning, the wind moved the golden leaves outside a tall building where Marisol worked every day.Es: Era una oficina llena de cubículos, perfectos para una decoración de Halloween.En: It was an office full of cubicles, perfect for Halloween decorations.Es: Marisol, con su entusiasmo contagioso, había decidido convertir el lugar en un rincón espeluznante y festivo.En: Marisol, with her contagious enthusiasm, had decided to turn the place into a spooky and festive corner.Es: Calabazas en miniatura, telarañas sintéticas y esqueletos de plástico estaban en cada rincón.En: Miniature pumpkins, synthetic cobwebs, and plastic skeletons were in every corner.Es: Esteban, por su parte, observaba con admiración los esfuerzos de Marisol.En: Esteban, for his part, watched with admiration Marisol's efforts.Es: Aunque era conocido por ser un poco torpe, su admiración por ella lo hacía querer ser parte de la decoración y ayudar de alguna manera.En: Although he was known for being a bit clumsy, his admiration for her made him want to be part of the decorations and help in some way.Es: "¿Necesitas ayuda con algo?"En: "Do you need help with anything?"Es: preguntó Esteban, intentando sonar casual.En: asked Esteban, trying to sound casual.Es: Marisol, dudando por un momento, vio el deseo sincero en los ojos de Esteban.En: Marisol, hesitating for a moment, saw the sincere desire in Esteban's eyes.Es: "Claro, Esteban.En: "Sure, Esteban.Es: Podrías empezar con algo simple, como inflar estos globos."En: You could start with something simple, like inflating these balloons."Es: Esteban asintió con entusiasmo y tomó la bolsa de globos.En: Esteban nodded enthusiastically and took the bag of balloons.Es: Sin embargo, su entusiasmo inicial pronto se vio obstaculizado cuando uno de los globos explotó en sus manos, desparramando trozos naranjas por todo el lugar.En: However, his initial enthusiasm was soon hindered when one of the balloons exploded in his hands, scattering orange pieces all over the place.Es: Marisol simplemente sonrió, tratando de no preocuparse por el desastre.En: Marisol simply smiled, trying not to worry about the mess.Es: A medida que pasaba la mañana, Esteban continuó ayudando a su manera.En: As the morning went on, Esteban continued helping in his own way.Es: Aunque tropezó dos veces y derribó un cuenco de dulces una vez, Marisol vio su esfuerzo y decidió darle una última oportunidad para impresionar.En: Although he tripped twice and knocked over a bowl of candy once, Marisol saw his effort and decided to give him one last chance to impress.Es: "Esteban, confío en que puedes colgar la araña gigante en el vestíbulo", le dijo.En: "Esteban, I trust you can hang the giant spider in the lobby," she said.Es: Determinación brilló en los ojos de Esteban.En: Determination shone in Esteban's eyes.Es: Con cuidado, llevó la araña decorativa hasta el vestíbulo.En: Carefully, he carried the decorative spider to the lobby.Es: Pero al intentar colgarla en el techo alto, por accidente tiró de una cadena.En: But when he tried to hang it from the tall ceiling, he accidentally pulled a chain.Es: De repente, el sistema de aspersores del techo se activó, empapando rápidamente la habitación.En: Suddenly, the ceiling sprinkler system activated, quickly soaking the room.Es: Esteban se quedó de pie, mojado y avergonzado, mientras un chorro de agua caía sobre su cabeza.En: Esteban stood there, wet and embarrassed, while a stream of water poured over his head.Es: En lugar de frustrarse, Marisol no pudo evitar reírse.En: Instead of getting frustrated, Marisol couldn't help but laugh.Es: "Oh, Esteban, creo que hemos logrado el efecto de casa embrujada, después de todo."En: "Oh, Esteban, I think we've achieved the haunted house effect after all."Es: La risa fue contagiosa, y pronto hasta Esteban esbozó una sonrisa entre disculpas.En: The laughter was contagious, and soon even Esteban cracked a smile between apologies.Es: Juntos, se apresuraron a secar el área y salvar lo que podían de las decoraciones.En: Together, they hurried to dry the area and save what they could of the decorations.Es: Cuando los compañeros de la oficina llegaron para la fiesta de Halloween, todos encontraron la decoración caótica y divertida, comentando lo creativa que había sido Marisol.En: When the office colleagues arrived for the Halloween party, they all found the chaotic and fun decoration, commenting on how creative Marisol had been.Es: En medio de risas y anécdotas, Esteban se sintió parte del equipo, confiado y feliz de haber contribuido, aunque de una manera inesperada.En: Amidst laughter and anecdotes, Esteban felt like part of the team, confident and happy to have contributed, albeit in an unexpected way.Es: Juntos, Marisol y Esteban habían aprendido que a veces, los imprevistos son lo que hacen las experiencias realmente memorables.En: Together, Marisol and Esteban had learned that sometimes, the unexpected events are what make experiences truly memorable.Es: Al final, era la imperfección lo que hacía su oficina la más especial en toda la compañía.En: In the end, it was the imperfection that made their office the most special in the entire company. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: el otoñothe cubicles: los cubículoscontagious: contagiosospooky: espeluznanteminiature pumpkins: calabazas en miniaturasynthetic cobwebs: telarañas sintéticasthe admiration: la admiraciónthe clumsy: el torpethe balloons: los globosto inflate: inflarthe ceiling: el techohindrance: obstáculothe chain: la cadenathe sprinkler system: el sistema de aspersoresto soak: empaparthe haunted house: la casa embrujadathe laughter: la risachaotic: caóticothe anecdotes: las anécdotasconfident: confiadoto contribute: contribuirunexpected: inesperadoto trip: tropezarto scatter: desparramardetermination: determinaciónto hang: colgarto impress: impresionarthe mess: el desastrememorable: memorablethe imperfection: la imperfección

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unexpected Bonds: A Halloween Night in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstkväll i Stockholm.En: It was a crisp autumn evening in Stockholm.Sv: Gårdarna blinkade i all sin Halloween-glans.En: The yards glittered in all their Halloween splendor.Sv: Barn i dräkter sprang omkring med högljudda skratt och pumpor lyste varmt i mörkret.En: Children in costumes ran around with loud laughter, and pumpkins glowed warmly in the darkness.Sv: I det avgränsade området där Lars och Elsa bodde, var stämningen både mystisk och inbjudande.En: In the secluded area where Lars and Elsa lived, the atmosphere was both mysterious and inviting.Sv: "Ser du vår nya granne där borta?"En: "Do you see our new neighbor over there?"Sv: frågade Lars, som alltid spanade efter något intressant.En: asked Lars, who was always on the lookout for something interesting.Sv: Elsa, som bar på en korg fylld med godis, vinkade entusiastiskt åt de små häxorna och spökena som passerade dem.En: Elsa, carrying a basket filled with candy, waved enthusiastically at the little witches and ghosts passing by them.Sv: "Ja, varför tror du att han plötsligt vill vara med?"En: "Yes, why do you think he suddenly wants to join?"Sv: undrade Elsa nyfiket.En: wondered Elsa curiously.Sv: Deras granne, en äldre herre som sällan visade sig, hade plötsligt anmält sig till Halloween-festen.En: Their neighbor, an elderly gentleman who rarely showed himself, had suddenly signed up for the Halloween party.Sv: "Jag tänkte prata med honom," svarade Lars beslutsamt.En: "I thought I'd talk to him," Lars replied decisively.Sv: "Vi måste få veta varför."En: "We need to find out why."Sv: Elsa log.En: Elsa smiled.Sv: "Kanske behöver han bara lite hjälp med dekorationerna.En: "Maybe he just needs a little help with decorations.Sv: Jag kan erbjuda mig!"En: I can offer to help!"Sv: De gick tillsammans fram till den mystiske grannen, som just satte upp en sista lysande lykta på sin veranda.En: They walked together over to the mysterious neighbor, who was just putting up a final glowing lantern on his porch.Sv: Hans namn var Gunnar, och han log vänligt men avvaktande när han såg dem.En: His name was Gunnar, and he smiled kindly but cautiously when he saw them.Sv: "Hej," sa Lars med sin mest vänliga röst.En: "Hi," said Lars with his most friendly voice.Sv: "Vi undrade om du behövde hjälp?"En: "We were wondering if you needed any help?"Sv: Gunnar tvekade.En: Gunnar hesitated.Sv: Men så, med en suck av lättnad, sa han: "Jag uppskattar det, faktiskt.En: But then, with a sigh of relief, he said, "I appreciate it, actually.Sv: Det är första gången jag gör något sådant här."En: It's the first time I'm doing something like this."Sv: När de började pryda verandan med spindelväv och fladdrande fladdermöss, började Gunnar tala.En: As they began decorating the porch with cobwebs and fluttering bats, Gunnar began to talk.Sv: Han berättade hur han alltid hade firat Halloween med sin fru innan hon gått bort för tre år sedan.En: He told them how he had always celebrated Halloween with his wife before she passed away three years ago.Sv: Denna natt var deras speciella tradition.En: This night had been their special tradition.Sv: "Tänkte att det kanske var dags att försöka igen, för hennes skull," sa han mjukt.En: "Thought maybe it was time to try again, for her sake," he said softly.Sv: Elsa och Lars såg på varandra och förstod plötsligt varför Gunnar valt just denna Halloween att vara med.En: Elsa and Lars looked at each other and suddenly understood why Gunnar had chosen this Halloween to join in.Sv: Det var en hyllning till minnen och kärlek.En: It was an homage to memories and love.Sv: När kvällen fortskred, stirrade varken Lars eller Elsa misstänksamt längre på Gunnar.En: As the evening progressed, neither Lars nor Elsa looked suspiciously at Gunnar any longer.Sv: Istället bjöd de in honom till fler gemensamma arrangemang.En: Instead, they invited him to more community events.Sv: I det mjuka ljuset från Halloween-lyktorna hade både Lars och Elsa lärt sig något nytt.En: In the soft light from the Halloween lanterns, both Lars and Elsa learned something new.Sv: Lars slutade analysera allting så mycket och förstod att alla bar på sina egna historier.En: Lars stopped analyzing everything so much and realized everyone has their own stories.Sv: Elsa upptäckte att riktiga vänskaper ibland krävde tid och tålamod.En: Elsa discovered that real friendships sometimes required time and patience.Sv: Och så, förenade i ett litet överraskande band, gick de alla tre genom den snurriga höstvinden, längre in i kvällens äventyr.En: And so, united in a little unexpected bond, they all walked together through the swirling autumn wind, further into the night's adventure. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigglittered: blinkadesplendor: glanssecluded: avgränsademysterious: mystiskinviting: inbjudandecostumes: dräkterlaughter: skrattcuriously: nyfiketelderly: äldrecautiously: avvaktandehesitated: tvekaderelief: lättnaddecisively: beslutsamtappreciate: uppskattarfluttering: fladdrandesoftly: mjukthomage: hyllningmemories: minnenprogressed: fortskredinvited: bjödcommunity: gemensammasuspiciously: misstänksamtanalyzing: analyserafriendships: vänskaperrequired: krävdepatience: tålamodunexpected: överraskandebond: bandswirling: snurriga

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Wannabe Pros to Laughing Snow Crows: A Day at Copenhill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en kølig efterårsdag i København, svævede de gyldne blade i vinden omkring Copenhill.En: On a cool autumn day in København, the golden leaves floated in the wind around Copenhill.Da: Det var her, på den kunstige skipiste ovenpå et forbrændingsanlæg, at Freja og Nikolaj stod klar med ski under fødderne.En: It was here, on the artificial ski slope atop a waste incinerator plant, that Freja and Nikolaj stood ready with skis on their feet.Da: De havde begge store drømme om at mestre denne mærkelige bakke, men sandheden var, at deres færdigheder var lige så skrøbelige som den efterårsprægede brise.En: They both had big dreams of mastering this peculiar hill, but the truth was that their skills were as fragile as the autumn breeze.Da: Freja, spændt men nervøs, kiggede op ad den stejle bakke.En: Freja, excited but nervous, looked up the steep slope.Da: Hun ønskede at imponere Nikolaj med mod, men var rædselsslagen indeni.En: She wanted to impress Nikolaj with courage but was terrified inside.Da: Nikolaj, på den anden side, havde store ord om hans fantasifulde skieventyr.En: Nikolaj, on the other hand, boasted of his imaginative ski adventures.Da: Han smilte selvsikkert, selvom han knap kunne skelne mellem en skistav og en stavblender.En: He smiled confidently, although he could barely distinguish between a ski pole and a blender.Da: "Vi skal bare tage det roligt," foreslog Freja forsigtigt.En: "We should just take it easy," suggested Freja cautiously.Da: "Måske kan vi starte med børnebakken?"En: "Maybe we could start with the children's slope?"Da: Men Nikolaj insisterede: "Nej, vi klarer den store!En: But Nikolaj insisted: "No, we'll tackle the big one!Da: Jeg har en lille overraskelse til dig, Freja.En: I have a little surprise for you, Freja.Da: Lad os gå op!"En: Let's go up!"Da: De begyndte deres klodsede rejse op ad bakken.En: They began their clumsy journey up the hill.Da: Nikolaj prøvede at vise en selvsikker mine, men snublede næsten, da sneen opførte sig som et vådt tæppe under ham.En: Nikolaj tried to maintain a confident facade but almost stumbled as the snow acted like a wet carpet under him.Da: Freja, på den anden side, sled og kæmpede, og gav efter for Nikolajs vovede forslag.En: Freja, on the other hand, toiled and struggled, giving in to Nikolaj's daring proposal.Da: Hun var besluttet på ikke at være en kylling.En: She was determined not to be a chicken.Da: "Se mig!"En: "Watch me!"Da: råbte Nikolaj, da han endelig stod på toppen.En: Nikolaj shouted as he finally stood at the top.Da: Han gik i gang med en elegant, eller snarere kluntet, nedfart.En: He attempted an elegant, or rather clumsy, descent.Da: Et skridt til højre, to til venstre—og så pludselig rutschede han baglæns og endte i en høballer.En: One step to the right, two to the left—and then suddenly he slid backwards and ended up in a hay bale.Da: Freja knækkede sammen af grin.En: Freja burst out laughing.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg bliver her," mumlede hun og tog en mere forsigtig rute ned ad den lille bakke.En: "I think I'll stay here," she murmured and took a more cautious route down the small hill.Da: Men selv her var der udfordringer.En: But even here there were challenges.Da: Hun snurrede, gled og kæmpede for at holde balancen, indtil også hun ramlede lige ind i en høballer.En: She spun, slid, and battled to keep her balance until she too crashed straight into a hay bale.Da: De to kiggede på hinanden og kunne ikke undgå at bryde ud i latter.En: The two looked at each other and couldn't help but burst into laughter.Da: De glemte snart deres ambitioner om at imponere hinanden.En: They soon forgot their ambitions to impress each other.Da: I stedet tog de hinanden i hånden og tumlede ned ad resten af bakken sammen.En: Instead, they held hands and tumbled down the rest of the hill together.Da: De glædede sig over hinandens selskab, mens København blinkede i baggrunden, med sine tårne og spir i silhuet mod den grå himmel.En: They enjoyed each other's company while København shimmered in the background, its towers and spires silhouetted against the gray sky.Da: Da de nåede bunden af bakken, udmattede men glade, så Freja på Nikolaj og smilede.En: When they reached the bottom of the hill, exhausted but happy, Freja looked at Nikolaj and smiled.Da: "Det var sjovere, end jeg turde tro."En: "That was more fun than I dared to imagine."Da: Nikolaj nikkede oprigtigt.En: Nikolaj nodded sincerely.Da: "Det er vist bedst, når man er ærlig, ikke?"En: "It's probably best to be honest, isn't it?"Da: De gik væk fra bakken, arm i arm, med et nyt perspektiv på både sig selv og hinanden.En: They walked away from the hill, arm in arm, with a new perspective on both themselves and each other.Da: Uanset hvor klodsede deres skiløb havde været, havde de lært en værdifuld lektie: det er vigtigere at have det sjovt end at imponere.En: No matter how clumsy their skiing had been, they had learned a valuable lesson: it's more important to have fun than to impress.Da: Og det var en dag, de sent ville glemme.En: And it was a day they would not soon forget. Vocabulary Words:peculiar: mærkeligemastering: mestrefragile: skrøbeligeboasted: havde store ordimaginative: fantasifuldedistinguish: skelnecautiously: forsigtigtinsisted: insisteredeclumsy: klodsedefacade: minestumbled: snubledetoiled: sledself-assured: selvsikkertelegant: elegantdescend: nedfartbackwards: baglænsbale: høballermurmured: mumledetumbled: tumledesilhouetted: silhuetexhausted: udmattedesincerely: oprigtigtperspective: perspektivvaluable: værdifuldclumsy: klodsedelesson: lektiedaring: vovedeproposal: forslagterrified: rædselsslagenchallenge: udfordringer

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Autumn Adventures: Kids, Culture & A Lucky Bird's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 서울의 중심인 광화문 광장은 활기가 넘쳤다.En: One autumn day, as autumn deepened, Gwanghwamun Square in the heart of Seoul was bustling with energy.Ko: 가을 단풍이 물든 나무들이 커다란 그림처럼 서 있었고, 추석을 맞아 많은 사람들이 찾고 있었다.En: Trees adorned with autumn foliage stood like grand paintings, and many people were visiting to celebrate Chuseok.Ko: 조원은 중학교 소풍으로 광화문 광장에 오게 되었다.En: Jowon came to Gwanghwamun Square for a middle school field trip.Ko: 그는 수줍음이 많지만, 새를 그리는 것을 좋아했다.En: Though shy, he loved drawing birds.Ko: 조원은 이번 소풍에서 완벽한 그림을 그리고 싶었다. 학교 전시회가 다가오고 있었기 때문이다.En: He wanted to create a perfect drawing on this trip because the school exhibition was approaching.Ko: 조원의 옆에는 항상 활기찬 친구 혜진이 있었다.En: Next to Jowon was his always cheerful friend Hyejin.Ko: 혜진은 이야기를 만드는 걸 좋아해서 조원을 자주 웃게 해 주었다.En: Hyejin loved to create stories, often making Jowon laugh.Ko: "조원아, 오늘 꼭 멋진 새를 만나게 해주고 말 거야!" 혜진이 말했다.En: "Jowon, I'm sure we'll meet a fantastic bird today!" Hyejin said.Ko: 그들과 함께 소풍을 온 새로운 친구 민서도 있었다.En: They were also joined by a new friend, Minseo.Ko: 민서는 조용하지만, 한국 문화와 역사에 대해 많은 것을 알고 있었다. 이 점이 조원을 더욱 긴장시키곤 했다.En: Minseo was quiet but knew a lot about Korean culture and history, which often made Jowon feel nervous.Ko: 광화문 광장에 도착하자, 조원은 복잡한 마음으로 주변을 둘러보았다.En: Upon arriving at Gwanghwamun Square, Jowon looked around with mixed emotions.Ko: 그때, 하늘을 날고 있는 희귀한 새를 발견했다.En: Just then, he spotted a rare bird flying in the sky.Ko: "저기 봐, 저 새! 정말 특별해 보인다." 조원이 손가락으로 하늘을 가리키며 말했다.En: "Look over there, that bird! It seems really special," he said, pointing to the sky.Ko: 민서가 웃으며 말했다. "저 새는 전통적으로 행운의 상징이야. 조원, 우리 함께 그려 볼래?"En: Minseo smiled and said, "That bird is traditionally a symbol of luck. Jowon, shall we draw it together?"Ko: 조원은 머뭇거렸지만, 민서와 함께 해보기로 결정했다.En: Jowon hesitated but decided to try it with Minseo.Ko: 혜진은 그동안 새에 얽힌 재미있는 이야기를 만들어냈다.En: Meanwhile, Hyejin created a fun story about the bird.Ko: "저 새는 오래전부터 사람들에게 축복을 주는 새래!" 그녀가 말했다.En: "It's said that this bird has been giving blessings to people for a long time!" she said.Ko: 세 친구는 그 자리에 앉아 새를 관찰했다.En: The three friends sat down and observed the bird.Ko: 조원은 스케치북을 꺼내어 열심히 그림을 그렸다.En: Jowon took out his sketchbook and worked hard on the drawing.Ko: 민서는 조원에게 새의 세부 사항을 설명해 주었고, 혜진의 이야기에 귀를 기울이며 조원은 점점 그림에 몰입했다.En: Minseo explained the details of the bird to Jowon, who gradually became more immersed in his drawing, listening to Hyejin's story.Ko: 완성된 그림은 조원이 그동안 그린 그림 중 가장 멋졌다.En: The completed drawing was the best that Jowon had ever done.Ko: 조원은 자랑스럽게 그림을 들고, 미소 지으며 말했다. "이번 전시회에는 이 그림을 낼 거야."En: Holding up the drawing proudly, he smiled and said, "I'll submit this drawing for the exhibition."Ko: 조원은 이날을 통해 자신만의 관점과 예술적 재능이 가치가 있음을 깨달았다.En: Through this experience, Jowon realized the value of his own perspective and artistic talent.Ko: 또한 민서와 새로운 우정을 쌓아가면서, 자신감을 얻었다.En: In building a new friendship with Minseo, he also gained confidence.Ko: 광화문 광장을 뒤로하며, 조원은 가슴 속에서 따뜻함을 느꼈다.En: As they left Gwanghwamun Square behind, Jowon felt warmth in his heart.Ko: 그의 마음속엔 더 이상 수줍음 대신, 호기심으로 가득 차 있었다. 그리고 그 호기심은 새로운 친구들과의 우정으로 이어졌다.En: Instead of shyness, his heart was now filled with curiosity, which led to friendships with new friends. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을foliage: 단풍adorned: 물든exhibition: 전시회hesitated: 머뭇거렸immersed: 몰입했다curiosity: 호기심perspective: 관점artistic: 예술적talent: 재능bustling: 활기가 넘쳤다shy: 수줍음이 많은quiet: 조용하지만traditional: 전통적으로symbol: 상징blessings: 축복observed: 관찰했다submit: 낼confidence: 자신감fulfilled: 가득 찼다nervous: 긴장시키곤 했다rare: 희귀한grand: 커다란approaching: 다가오고smiled: 미소 지으며field: 소풍create: 그리다frequently: 자주details: 세부 사항submit: 제출하다

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Innovation and Romance: The Oslo Lab Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: I en moderne bygning i Oslo, hvor teknologi og natur møtes i harmoni, ligger et hemmelig laboratorium.En: In a modern building in Oslo, where technology and nature meet in harmony, lies a secret laboratory.No: I høstens gyldne lys er laboratoriets store vinduer fylt med utsikten av fargerike trær.En: In the golden light of autumn, the laboratory's large windows are filled with views of colorful trees.No: Her begynner eventyret til Astrid og Lars, to nye forskere som begge har bestemt seg for å sette et varig preg på miljøforskning.En: Here begins the adventure of Astrid and Lars, two new researchers who have both decided to leave a lasting mark on environmental research.No: Astrid møtte Lars på en nordisk innovasjonskonferanse.En: Astrid met Lars at a Nordic innovation conference.No: Hun, en dedikert miljøforsker, var nervøs for å bevise seg i et felt dominert av menn.En: She, a dedicated environmental scientist, was nervous about proving herself in a field dominated by men.No: Han, en karismatisk ingeniør med uvanlige metoder, søkte en ny utfordring.En: He, a charismatic engineer with unconventional methods, was seeking a new challenge.No: Begge kretset rundt et felles mål: Å lansere et banebrytende prosjekt før konferansen senere på høsten.En: Both gravitated toward a common goal: To launch a groundbreaking project before the conference later in the fall.No: Deres mål var ambisiøst.En: Their goal was ambitious.No: De ønsket å utvikle ny teknologi som kunne redusere forurensning i urbane områder, en nødvendighet i en verden i endring.En: They wanted to develop new technology that could reduce pollution in urban areas, a necessity in a changing world.No: Men tiden var knapp, og presset høyt.En: But time was short, and the pressure was high.No: Samtidig begynte det å utvikle seg en gnist mellom dem, en distraherende men uunnngåelig tiltrekning.En: Meanwhile, a spark began to develop between them, a distracting but unavoidable attraction.No: En dag, mens de jobbet i laboratoriet, støtte de på Sigrid.En: One day, while working in the laboratory, they encountered Sigrid.No: Hun var skeptisk og så deres prosjekt som en trussel mot hennes egne forskningsplaner.En: She was skeptical and saw their project as a threat to her own research plans.No: I stedet for å eskalere konflikten, valgte Astrid og Lars å konfrontere henne med en åpen invitasjon til samarbeid.En: Instead of escalating the conflict, Astrid and Lars chose to confront her with an open invitation to collaborate.No: Overraskende nok aksepterte Sigrid, og sammen tok de et nytt steg fremover i innovasjon.En: Surprisingly, Sigrid accepted, and together they took a new step forward in innovation.No: Men utfordringene sluttet ikke der.En: But the challenges didn't end there.No: Da fristen nærmet seg, sviktet en viktig del av teknologien deres.En: As the deadline approached, an important part of their technology failed.No: På Halloween-natten, mens Oslo feiret med lys og kostymer, trakk Astrid og Lars frem en idé fra Lars.En: On Halloween night, while Oslo celebrated with lights and costumes, Astrid and Lars pulled out an idea from Lars.No: Under stillheten av natten og de siste høstbladene, testet de hans innovative løsning.En: In the stillness of the night and the last autumn leaves, they tested his innovative solution.No: Ved morgengryftet var suksessen et faktum.En: By dawn, success was a fact.No: Prosjektet var klar til presentasjon.En: The project was ready for presentation.No: På innovasjonssamlingen fikk de anerkjennelse og nødvendig finansiering.En: At the innovation gathering, they received recognition and necessary funding.No: Det store hadde blitt oppnådd.En: The great had been achieved.No: Astrid hadde vunnet selvtilliten i sine evner, og Lars forsto endelig verdien av fokus og metodisk handling.En: Astrid had gained confidence in her abilities, and Lars finally understood the value of focus and methodical action.No: Deres profesjonelle partnerskap hadde utviklet seg til noe mer.En: Their professional partnership had evolved into something more.No: Gjennom felles arbeid, støtte, og enighet om samarbeid, hadde de funnet både suksess og kjærlighet i hverandres selskap.En: Through joint work, support, and an agreement to collaborate, they had found both success and love in each other's company.No: Under de høstredde trærne i Oslo, med nye mål i sikte, startet de et nytt kapittel sammen.En: Under the autumn-clad trees in Oslo, with new goals in sight, they started a new chapter together. Vocabulary Words:harmony: harmonisecret: hemmeliglaboratory: laboratoriumdedicated: dedikertprove: bevisedominated: dominertcharismatic: karismatiskunconventional: uvanligeambitious: ambisiøstpollution: forurensningnecessity: nødvendighetspark: gnistencountered: støtteskeptical: skeptiskescalating: eskalereconflict: konfliktencollaborate: samarbeidsurprisingly: overraskendeinnovation: innovasjondeadline: fristenfailed: sviktettested: testetsolution: løsningconfidence: selvtillitenrecognition: anerkjennelsefunding: finansieringfocus: fokusmethodical: metodiskprofessional: profesjonellepartnership: partnerskap

Fluent Fiction - French: A Parisian Surprise: Claudine's Secret Birthday Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-18-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rayons de soleil automnaux se glissent à travers les feuilles dorées sur le célèbre avenue des Champs-Élysées.En: The autumn sunbeams slip through the golden leaves on the famous avenue des Champs-Élysées.Fr: Les arbres vibrent avec les couleurs chaudes de l'automne.En: The trees vibrate with the warm colors of autumn.Fr: Touristes et Parisiens se mêlent aux rires et aux conversations qui remplissent l'air frais.En: Tourists and Parisians mingle, filling the fresh air with laughter and conversations.Fr: C'est un jour ordinaire pour beaucoup, mais pour Claudine, c'est le début d'une aventure secrète.En: It's an ordinary day for many, but for Claudine, it's the start of a secret adventure.Fr: Émile, assis à la terrasse d'un café, feuillette distraitement un journal.En: Émile, sitting on the terrace of a café, is distractedly flipping through a newspaper.Fr: Il est plongé dans ses pensées, le travail envahissant son esprit.En: He is deep in thought, his mind overwhelmed with work.Fr: Claudine, sa partenaire, l'observe discrètement.En: Claudine, his partner, discreetly observes him.Fr: Elle connaît son amour pour l'aventure et son sentiment récent d'être piégé dans la routine.En: She knows his love for adventure and his recent feeling of being trapped in routine.Fr: Le défi est de taille : organiser un voyage surprise pour l'anniversaire d'Émile sans qu'il ne se doute de rien.En: The challenge is significant: organizing a surprise trip for Émile's birthday without him suspecting a thing.Fr: Claudine a déjà parlé à Marc, le patron d'Émile.En: Claudine has already spoken to Marc, Émile's boss.Fr: Ils ont concocté un plan pour qu'Émile ait quelques jours de congé.En: They have concocted a plan to give Émile a few days off.Fr: Mais Émile, toujours sérieux, pense à refuser cette "chance" de partir.En: But Émile, always serious, is thinking about refusing this "chance" to leave.Fr: Un jour, après un café à la crème partagé, Claudine lâche innocemment : "Tu sais, Émile, tu devrais prendre l'air, juste quelques jours.En: One day, after sharing a café à la crème, Claudine casually says, "You know, Émile, you should get some fresh air, just for a few days.Fr: Paris peut devenir étouffant."En: Paris can be suffocating."Fr: Émile acquiesce, mais habité par ses responsabilités, il hésite encore.En: Émile nods, but filled with his responsibilities, he still hesitates.Fr: Toutefois, Claudine ne désespère pas.En: However, Claudine doesn't despair.Fr: Elle persiste, préparant chaque détail pour s'assurer que son plan fonctionne sans accroc.En: She persists, preparing every detail to ensure her plan works without a hitch.Fr: Le matin fatidique arrive.En: The fateful morning arrives.Fr: Émile reçoit un message de Marc, l'invitant à une "réunion importante" à l'aéroport.En: Émile receives a message from Marc, inviting him to an "important meeting" at the airport.Fr: Sans se douter de rien, Émile se dirige vers l'aéroport, un léger soupçon d'agacement dans l'esprit.En: Suspecting nothing, Émile heads to the airport, a slight hint of annoyance in his mind.Fr: Á l'aéroport, une supposée salle de réunion semble introuvable.En: At the airport, a supposed meeting room seems nowhere to be found.Fr: Au lieu de cela, il trouve Claudine, un bouquet de fleurs et un immense sourire.En: Instead, he finds Claudine, a bouquet of flowers, and an immense smile.Fr: "Il n'y a pas de réunion," déclare-t-elle.En: "There is no meeting," she declares.Fr: "Seulement une aventure.En: "Only an adventure.Fr: Joyeux anniversaire, mon amour."En: Happy birthday, my love."Fr: Elle lui tend un billet d'avion, la destination restant un mystère.En: She hands him a plane ticket, the destination remaining a mystery.Fr: Émile cligne des yeux, surpris.En: Émile blinks, surprised.Fr: Son cœur balance entre la surprise et la tentation de la nouveauté.En: His heart sways between surprise and the temptation of novelty.Fr: Lentement, il réalise la beauté du geste.En: Slowly, he realizes the beauty of the gesture.Fr: Finalement, il rit, un rire rempli de gratitude et d'excitation.En: Eventually, he laughs, a laugh filled with gratitude and excitement.Fr: "Embarquons, Claudine," dit-il, son ancienne passion pour l'inconnu renaissant en lui.En: "Let's embark, Claudine," he says, his former passion for the unknown rekindled within him.Fr: Le couple passe alors la sécurité, main dans la main, prêts pour une aventure qui ravive la joie d'Émile pour la spontanéité.En: The couple then passes through security, hand in hand, ready for an adventure that reignites Émile's joy for spontaneity.Fr: Déjà, les Champs-Élysées semblent distants, et une nouvelle histoire s'amorce pour eux au-delà de Paris.En: Already, the Champs-Élysées seem distant, and a new story begins for them beyond Paris. Vocabulary Words:sunbeams: les rayons de soleilleaves: les feuillesavenue: l'avenuepartner: la partenaireroutine: la routinechallenge: le défitrip: le voyageboss: le patronoff: le congéchance: la chancecafé: café à la crèmemorning: le matinmessage: le messagemeeting: la réunionsuspecting: sans se douterairport: l'aéroportroom: la sallebouquet: le bouquetsmile: le sourireplane ticket: le billet d'aviondestination: la destinationgesture: le gestegratitude: la gratitudesecurity: la sécuritéspontaneity: la spontanéitéadventure: l'aventurelaughter: les riressuffocating: étouffantto embark: embarquer

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Arav: The Historian Who Outwitted Thieves in Old Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-16-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली शहर के पुराने हिस्से में, शरद ऋतु की ठंडी हवा चल रही थी।En: In the old part of Delhi, the cold winds of autumn were blowing.Hi: दीवाली सिर पर थी, और चारों ओर कोने-कोने में दीये और रोशनी झिलमिला रहे थे।En: Diwali was approaching, and lamps and lights were twinkling in every corner.Hi: इसी जश्न के बीच, बाहर की हलचल से अलग, एक पुलिस स्टेशन में गंभीरता का माहौल था।En: Amidst this celebration, apart from the hustle and bustle outside, there was a serious atmosphere in a police station.Hi: अंदर किसी खुशबूदार मिठाई की नहीं, बल्कि चाय की गंध फैली थी।En: Instead of the scent of fragrant sweets, the smell of tea was spreading inside.Hi: पुलिस स्टेशन के बड़े से कमरे में, आरव एक कुर्सी पर बैठा हुआ, अपनी चिंता Inspector Sharma के समक्ष रख रहा था।En: In the large room of the police station, Arav was sitting on a chair, presenting his concerns to Inspector Sharma.Hi: आरव, जो पेशे से एक युवा इतिहासकार था, पास के ऐतिहासिक स्थल से चोरी हुए कीमती वस्तुओं की चिंता से ग्रस्त था।En: Arav, a young historian by profession, was distressed about the theft of valuable items from a nearby historical site.Hi: उसे डर था कि अगर ये चोरी जारी रही, तो भविष्य में उनकी संस्कृति की पहचान खत्म हो जाएगी।En: He feared that if these thefts continued, in the future the cultural identity would vanish.Hi: Inspector Sharma एक अनुभवी अधिकारी थे।En: Inspector Sharma was an experienced officer.Hi: उनके चेहरे पर एक अचल गम्भीरता थी।En: There was an unmoving seriousness on his face.Hi: उन्होंने ध्यान से आरव की बात सुनी, परंतु उनकी आंखों में एक संदेह था।En: He listened carefully to Arav, but there was doubt in his eyes.Hi: दीवाली की गहमागहमी के बीच, इस तरह के मामले की गंभीरता को समझना शायद आसान नहीं था।En: Amidst the hustle and bustle of Diwali, understanding the seriousness of such a case might not have been easy.Hi: "आरव, हमें दीवाली पर अतिरिक्त पुलिस बल की आवश्यकता है," इंस्पेक्टर ने संजीदगी से कहा।En: "Arav, we need additional police force during Diwali," the inspector said earnestly.Hi: "लोग अब त्योहारों में व्यस्त हैं।En: "People are busy with the festivals now."Hi: "आरव जानता था कि त्योहार के समय लोग कैसे उलझ जाते हैं, परंतु वह हार मानने वालों में से नहीं था।En: Arav knew how people get entangled during festivals, but he was not one to give up easily.Hi: उसने ठान लिया कि वह खुद कुछ सुराग इकट्ठा करेगा।En: He decided that he would gather some clues himself.Hi: अगले दिन सुबह-सुबह आरव चोरी वाली जगह पर पहुंचा।En: The next morning, Arav reached the site of the theft.Hi: पुरानी इमारत की जाँच करते हुए उसकी नजर कुछ अनोखा महसूस हुआ।En: While inspecting the old building, he sensed something unusual.Hi: आरव ने एक छोटा सा छुपा हुआ रास्ता देखा।En: Arav noticed a small hidden path.Hi: यह रास्ता उसके लिए नई उम्मीद लेकर आया था।En: This path brought new hope for him.Hi: उसने बिना किसी को बताए इस मार्ग का पीछा किया और धीरे-धीरे बहुत सावधानी से देखा कि यह रास्ता सीधे बाहर पुराने बाजार की तंग गलियों में जा रहा था।En: Without informing anyone, he followed this path and very cautiously observed that it led straight out to the narrow lanes of the old market.Hi: आरव ने सीधे पुलिस स्टेशन जाकर Inspector Sharma को इस बारे में सूचित किया।En: Arav immediately went to the police station to inform Inspector Sharma about it.Hi: उसके पास अब ठोस सबूत थे।En: He now had solid evidence.Hi: उसके सुझाव के आधार पर पुलिस ने एक योजना बनाई।En: Based on his suggestion, the police made a plan.Hi: जल्द ही चोरी हुए सामान को वापस लाया गया और चोर को पकड़ लिया गया।En: Soon, the stolen items were recovered and the thief was caught.Hi: इस सफलता ने आरव को उसकी क्षमताओं का विश्वास दिलाया।En: This success gave Arav confidence in his abilities.Hi: उसके साहस और दृढ़ संकल्प ने उसे एक महत्वपूर्ण मामले को हल करने में मदद की।En: His courage and determination helped solve an important case.Hi: उसकी यह यात्रा ने स्वयं उसे और उसके आसपास के लोगों को यह सिखाया कि सांस्कृतिक धरोहर की सुरक्षा जरूरी है।En: This journey taught him and those around him that the protection of cultural heritage is crucial.Hi: आरव अब इस अनुभव से और भी सशक्त हुआ।En: Arav became more empowered by this experience.Hi: उसने फैसला किया कि वह अपनी धरोहर की रक्षा करना कभी नहीं छोड़ेगा।En: He decided that he would never stop protecting his heritage.Hi: पुलिस के महकमे ने भी उसके द्वारा मिली मदद की सराहना की और इंस्पेक्टर शर्मा ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा, "तुम्हारी जिज्ञासा और हिम्मत ने कमाल कर दिया, आरव।En: The police department also appreciated the help he provided, and Inspector Sharma said with a smile, "Your curiosity and courage did wonders, Arav."Hi: "दीवाली की रौशनी अब पहले से कहीं ज्यादा चमक रही थी, और आरव की आँखों में जीत की चमक थी।En: The lights of Diwali were now shining brighter than ever, and there was a sparkle of victory in Arav's eyes.Hi: उसकी कथाएं अब उसके डर को नहीं, बल्कि उसके साहस और प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाती थीं।En: His stories now portrayed not his fear, but his courage and commitment.Hi: इस घटना ने उसे जीवन में नई दिशा दी थी।En: This incident gave him a new direction in life. Vocabulary Words:autumn: शरद ऋतुapproaching: सिर पर थीtwinkling: झिलमिला रहे थेcelebration: जश्नhustle and bustle: हलचलseriousness: गंभीरताfragrant sweets: खुशबूदार मिठाईconcerns: चिंताhistorian: इतिहासकारcultural identity: संस्कृति की पहचानunmoving: अचलearnestly: संजीदगी सेentangled: उलझclues: सुरागinspect: जाँचsensed: अनुभव हुआhidden path: छुपा हुआ रास्ताobserved: देखाnarrow lanes: तंग गलियोंsolid evidence: ठोस सबूतplan: योजनाrecovered: वापस लाया गयाthief: चोरdetermination: दृढ़ संकल्पcultural heritage: सांस्कृतिक धरोहरempowered: सशक्तnever stop: कभी नहीं छोड़ेगाappreciated: सराहनाcuriosity: जिज्ञासाglow of victory: जीत की चमक

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Taco Shenanigans: A Día de los Muertos Mystery Unraveled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-16-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En un rincón colorido de la Ciudad de México, un famoso camión de tacos llamado "El Rey del Taco" se llenaba de vida.En: In a colorful corner of Ciudad de México, a famous taco truck called "El Rey del Taco" was bursting with life.Es: Era otoño, y las calles se vestían con calaveras y papel picado para el Día de los Muertos.En: It was autumn, and the streets were dressed with skulls and papel picado for the Día de los Muertos.Es: El aire olía a cempasúchiles y a tortillas recién hechas.En: The air smelled of cempasúchiles and freshly made tortillas.Es: Alrededor del camión, la gente charlaba con entusiasmo, disfrutando del ambiente festivo.En: Around the truck, people chatted enthusiastically, enjoying the festive atmosphere.Es: Diego, un apasionado de la comida y los tacos, saboreaba su taco favorito.En: Diego, a food and taco enthusiast, was savoring his favorite taco.Es: "Este es el mejor taco del mundo," decía siempre.En: "This is the best taco in the world," he always said.Es: Sin embargo, mientras él admiraba las decoraciones, su taco desapareció misteriosamente de su plato.En: However, while he admired the decorations, his taco mysteriously disappeared from his plate.Es: “¿Dónde está mi taco?En: "Where is my taco?"Es: ” exclamó Diego, con las cejas fruncidas.En: exclaimed Diego, with furrowed brows.Es: Isabela y Mateo, sus amigos traviesos, apenas contenían la risa.En: Isabela and Mateo, his mischievous friends, barely contained their laughter.Es: Sabían que jugarle bromas a Diego siempre era divertido.En: They knew that playing pranks on Diego was always fun.Es: Determinado a descubrir al ladrón de tacos, Diego decidió interrogar a todos los presentes.En: Determined to find out who the taco thief was, Diego decided to interrogate everyone present.Es: Primero, se dirigió al chef del camión.En: First, he approached the chef of the truck.Es: "Disculpa, ¿has visto quién tomó mi taco?En: "Excuse me, have you seen who took my taco?"Es: " El chef sonrió y negó con la cabeza, mientras atendía a otros clientes.En: The chef smiled and shook his head, while attending to other customers.Es: Diego luego preguntó a los demás alrededor, pero nadie parecía tener pistas.En: Diego then asked those around, but no one seemed to have any clues.Es: Isabela se acercó, haciendo un esfuerzo por parecer inocente, “¡Qué extraño, Diego!En: Isabela approached, making an effort to appear innocent, "How strange, Diego!Es: ¿Y si es un fantasma del Día de los Muertos?En: What if it's a ghost from the Día de los Muertos?"Es: ” Mateo asintió rápidamente, fingiendo seriedad.En: Mateo nodded quickly, pretending to be serious.Es: A pesar de las burlonas sugerencias de sus amigos, Diego continuó su búsqueda.En: Despite the teasing suggestions from his friends, Diego continued his search.Es: Miró por todas partes, bajo las mesas y entre las bancas, sin éxito.En: He looked everywhere, under the tables and between the benches, without success.Es: Finalmente, su mirada se detuvo en la mochila de Mateo, que se veía sospechosamente abultada.En: Finally, his gaze stopped on Mateo's backpack, which looked suspiciously bulky.Es: Con un último impulso de determinación, Diego abrió la mochila y ¡ahí estaba su taco, intacto!En: With one last burst of determination, Diego opened the backpack and there was his taco, untouched!Es: Mateo no pudo contenerse más y se echó a reír, seguido por Isabela y el chef del camión.En: Mateo couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing, followed by Isabela and the truck's chef.Es: Diego, al principio sorprendido, vio la gracia en la situación.En: Diego, initially surprised, saw the humor in the situation.Es: “¡Caí redondo en la broma!En: "I fell for the prank!"Es: ” admitió riendo.En: he admitted, laughing.Es: En lugar de enfadarse, Diego decidió disfrutar del momento.En: Instead of getting angry, Diego decided to enjoy the moment.Es: “¡Está bien, esto merece otro taco!En: "Alright, this deserves another taco!"Es: ”, dijo mientras pedía al chef un nuevo manjar.En: he said as he ordered another delicacy from the chef.Es: Con su nuevo taco en mano, Diego se unió a las risas y al bullicio del camión, abrazando la alegría y el humor de sus amigos.En: With his new taco in hand, Diego joined in the laughter and bustle of the truck, embracing the joy and humor of his friends.Es: Aprendió a no tomarse tan en serio y a apreciar los momentos divertidos de su vida.En: He learned not to take himself too seriously and to appreciate the fun moments in his life.Es: Así, la celebración continuó, con todo el mundo disfrutando no solo de la comida, sino también de la compañía y el espíritu de las festividades.En: Thus, the celebration continued, with everyone enjoying not only the food but also the company and the spirit of the festivities. Vocabulary Words:corner: el rincóntruck: el camiónskulls: las calaverasair: el airecrowded: abultadaautumn: el otoñoenthusiastically: con entusiasmofood: la comidabrows: las cejasfurrowed: fruncidasprank: la bromadetermined: decididochat: charlarinnocent: inocenteghost: el fantasmaserious: seriedadsuccess: el éxitobackpack: la mochilagaze: la miradasurprised: sorprendidoburst: impulsoenjoy: disfrutarmoment: el momentocompany: la compañíaspirit: el espíritucelebration: la celebraciónclues: las pistasbenches: las bancaschef: el chefdetermination: la determinación

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: The Singing Fish: A Surprising Twist at Dubrovachkoj Piaci Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На дубровачкој пијаци, уз звуке веселе гужве и мирисе медитеранског биља, Боја је замишљено корачао између тезги.En: At the dubrovachkoj piaci, with the sounds of cheerful hustle and the scents of Mediterranean herbs, Boja walked thoughtfully between the stalls.Sr: Јесен је донела топлину боја, а лагани поветарац са Јадрана доносио је свежину у ваздуху.En: Autumn had brought warmth to the colors, and the gentle breeze from the Jadrana brought freshness to the air.Sr: Његов задатак је био једноставан - припремити укусан ручак за своју сестру Јелену.En: His task was simple - to prepare a delicious lunch for his sister Jelena.Sr: Боја је био музички учитељ на одмору, помало расејан, али с добрим намерама.En: Boja was a music teacher on vacation, somewhat absent-minded but with good intentions.Sr: Приђе тезги на којој је продавао Марко, духовити продавац који је одударао од осталих величанственом шајкаčом и осмехом.En: He approached the stall where Marko, the witty vendor, was selling, standing out with his magnificent shaikačom and smile.Sr: "Здраво, дајте ми рибу за ручак," рече Боја, покушавајући да одабере праву.En: "Hello, give me fish for lunch," said Boja, trying to choose the right one.Sr: Марко се насмеши и упутио је једну рибу Боји.En: Marko smiled and handed a fish to Boja.Sr: "Ово је посебна," намигну Марко, знајући да је у питању певушећа риба.En: "This one is special," namignu Marko, knowing it was a singing fish.Sr: Боја је прихватио без двоумљења, задовољан својим избором.En: Boja accepted without hesitation, satisfied with his choice.Sr: Када је стигао кући, Боја је ставио рибу у кухињу.En: When he got home, Boja placed the fish in the kitchen.Sr: Јелена, његова авантуристичка сестра, управо се вратила из шетње.En: Jelena, his adventurous sister, had just returned from a walk.Sr: "Шта си одабрао?En: "What did you choose?"Sr: " упитала је радознало, обраћајући се брату.En: she asked curiously, addressing her brother.Sr: "Певушућа риба," уз враголаст осмех одговори Боја, сигуран у свој избор који је требало да буде обична риба за јело.En: "Singing fish," uz vraholast osmeh odgovori Boja, confident in his choice, which was supposed to be just a regular fish for a meal.Sr: Тек што је примакнуо руке према риби, она је почела да пева гласно и весело.En: Just as he reached out toward the fish, it began to sing loudly and cheerfully.Sr: Јелена је почела да се смеје, а Боју је обузела збуњеност.En: Jelena started laughing, and Boja was overcome with confusion.Sr: "Ово није оно што сам планирао," признао је Боја, али није имао намеру да врати свој необичан избор.En: "This is not what I planned," priznao je Boja, but he had no intention of returning his unusual choice.Sr: Међутим, када су гости почели да пристижу, риба је наставила да пева чим би неко прошао поред ње.En: However, when guests began to arrive, the fish continued to sing as soon as someone passed by it.Sr: Боја је покушавао да утиша рибу, али је само правио више буке.En: Boja tried to quiet the fish, but only made more noise.Sr: Кућа је била испуњена смехом.En: The house was filled with laughter.Sr: Људи су се смејали, збуњени, а Боја је брзо схватио да је то постала нечувена комедија.En: People laughed, confused, and Boja quickly realized that it had turned into an unheard-of comedy.Sr: Уместо да се спречава несташлук рибе, Боја је одлучио да искористи ситуацију.En: Instead of stopping the fish's antics, Boja decided to make use of the situation.Sr: Почео је да диригује ритам смеха и весеља, користећи своје музичке вештине да све претвори у импровизовану музичко-смешну представу за све присутне.En: He began to conduct the rhythm of laughter and joy, using his musical skills to turn everything into an improvised musical-comedy performance for everyone present.Sr: На крају, то је била незаборавна вечера, не онаква какву је Боја планирао, али је научио да прихвати непредвидиве тренутке.En: In the end, it was an unforgettable dinner, not the one Boja had planned, but he learned to embrace unpredictable moments.Sr: Приметио је како хумор може да окупи људе.En: He noticed how humor could bring people together.Sr: Уз осећање задовољства због блискости и смеха, Боја и Јелена завршили су свој дан у причи о певајућој риби, која је постала центар једне посебне и разигране вечере.En: With a sense of satisfaction from the closeness and laughter, Boja and Jelena ended their day with a story about the singing fish, which became the center of a special and playful evening. Vocabulary Words:hustle: гужваherbs: биљаbreeze: поветарацfreshness: свежинаabsent-minded: расејанwitty: духовитиvendor: продавацhesitation: двоумљењаcuriously: радозналоantics: несташлукimprovised: импровизовануconduct: диригујеcloseness: блискостиadventurous: авантуристичкаunexpected: непредвидивеunheard-of: нечувенаintention: намеруmischievous: враголастmagnificent: величанственомsatisfied: задовољанembrace: прихватиunforgettable: незаборавнаpeculiar: необичанtender: меканsemblance: видconnect: повезатиrend: поцепатиsemble: сличитиeloquent: елоквентанplot: заплет

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Lost and Found in Keukenhof: A Guide's Autumn Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen zachtjes over de Keukenhof en kleurde de herfstbladeren oranje en goud.En: The sun shone gently over de Keukenhof, coloring the autumn leaves orange and gold.Nl: Sven, de zelfverzekerde gids, stond trots bij de ingang van de beroemde tuinen.En: Sven, the confident guide, stood proudly at the entrance of the famous gardens.Nl: Naast hem stond Anouk, nieuwsgierig en kritisch, haar ogen glinsterend met verwachting.En: Next to him stood Anouk, curious and critical, her eyes glistening with anticipation.Nl: "Volg mij," zei Sven, zijn stemming opgewekt.En: "Follow me," said Sven, his mood cheerful.Nl: "Ik ken elke hoek hier."En: "I know every corner here."Nl: Anouk trok haar jas strakker om zich heen tegen de frisse bries.En: Anouk pulled her coat tighter around her against the fresh breeze.Nl: "Weet je zeker dat we niet zullen verdwalen, Sven?"En: "Are you sure we won't get lost, Sven?"Nl: vroeg ze met een glimlach.En: she asked with a smile.Nl: "Het ziet er veel anders uit zonder de tulpen."En: "It looks much different without the tulips."Nl: "Natuurlijk niet!"En: "Of course not!"Nl: lachte Sven, terwijl hij een gebaar maakte naar het pad voor hen.En: laughed Sven, as he gestured toward the path ahead of them.Nl: De tuinen waren stil en leeg, omgeven door kale bomen en gevallen bladeren.En: The gardens were quiet and empty, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves.Nl: Geen kleurrijke tulpen velden, maar in plaats daarvan zuchten van de wind, die langs de paden fluisterde.En: No colorful tulip fields, but instead the sighs of the wind, whispering along the paths.Nl: Terwijl ze liepen, passeerden ze een opstelling van pompoenen en herfstverlichting, een voorbereiding voor Halloween.En: As they walked, they passed a display of pumpkins and autumn lights, a preparation for Halloween.Nl: "Waarom zijn er geen borden hier?"En: "Why are there no signs here?"Nl: vroeg Anouk.En: asked Anouk.Nl: Ze stopte om een bewegwijzering te inspecteren, die verborgen was onder gevallen bladeren.En: She stopped to inspect a signpost, which was hidden under fallen leaves.Nl: "Ze halen de borden weg voor onderhoud," zei Sven luchtiger dan hij zich voelde.En: "They take the signs down for maintenance," said Sven more lightly than he felt.Nl: Binnenin wist hij dat hij iets over het hoofd had gezien.En: Inside, he knew he had overlooked something.Nl: Ze gingen verder, hun voetstappen knisperend over de gevallen bladeren.En: They continued, their footsteps crunching over the fallen leaves.Nl: Al snel bevonden ze zich in het doolhof, de hoge hagen zorgde ervoor dat alles er hetzelfde uitzag.En: Soon they found themselves in the maze, the high hedges making everything look the same.Nl: "We moeten links," zei Sven zelfverzekerd, hoewel zijn stem niet zo vast klonk als hij hoopte.En: "We need to go left," said Sven confidently, although his voice didn't sound as firm as he hoped.Nl: "Laten we de kaarten gebruiken," drong Anouk aan, verwijzend naar hun routeplan.En: "Let's use the maps," urged Anouk, referring to their route plan.Nl: Maar Sven wuifde haar suggestie weg.En: But Sven waved her suggestion away.Nl: Hij dacht dat shortcuts hen sneller naar het centrum van de tuin zouden leiden.En: He thought that shortcuts would lead them faster to the center of the garden.Nl: Na een paar onvoorziene bochten kwamen ze bij een open ruimte.En: After a few unforeseen turns, they arrived at an open space.Nl: Er stonden grote pompoenen en kunstige spinnenwebben.En: There were large pumpkins and artistic spider webs.Nl: Decoraties die aan Halloween herinnerden, dansten in de wind.En: Decorations reminiscent of Halloween danced in the wind.Nl: Anouk wees enthousiast naar een bord dat half verborgen was tussen de decoraties.En: Anouk enthusiastically pointed to a sign that was half-hidden among the decorations.Nl: "Kijk, Sven!En: "Look, Sven!Nl: Dat moet onze weg terug zijn."En: That must be our way back."Nl: In plaats van dwaas door het labyrint te strompelen, besefte Sven dat hij naar Anouk moest luisteren.En: Instead of foolishly stumbling through the labyrinth, Sven realized he should listen to Anouk.Nl: Ze volgden de routeaanwijzingen die naar het volgende pad wezen.En: They followed the directional signs that pointed to the next path.Nl: Decor na decor, elk toonde een nieuwe aanwijzing, leidde hen uiteindelijk naar de uitgang.En: Decoration after decoration, each showing a new clue, eventually led them to the exit.Nl: Toen ze veilig buiten stonden, keek Sven naar Anouk.En: When they stood safely outside, Sven looked at Anouk.Nl: "Je had gelijk," gaf hij eerlijk toe.En: "You were right," he admitted honestly.Nl: "Het is tijd dat ik ook eens wat meer oplettend ben."En: "It's time I started paying more attention too."Nl: Anouk glimlachte ondeugend.En: Anouk smiled mischievously.Nl: "Misschien moeten we de volgende keer samen gidsen."En: "Maybe next time we should guide together."Nl: Sven knikte instemmend, zijn zelfverzekerdheid veranderd in een nieuwe samenwerking: één met meer waardering voor Anouk's inzicht en een les in nederigheid.En: Sven nodded in agreement, his confidence transformed into a new partnership: one with more appreciation for Anouk's insight and a lesson in humility.Nl: Zo verlieten ze samen, hand in hand, de betoverde kale wouden van Keukenhof.En: Thus, they left together, hand in hand, the enchanted bare woods of Keukenhof. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesconfident: zelfverzekerdecurious: nieuwsgierigglistening: glinsterendanticipation: verwachtingbreeze: brieswhispering: fluisterdegestured: gebaarmaintenance: onderhoudhidden: verborgenoverlooked: over het hoofd gezienhedges: hagenunforeseen: onvoorzieneenthusiastically: enthousiastmischievously: ondeugendstumbling: strompelenlabyrinth: doolhofroute plan: routeplandisplay: opstellingcrunching: knisperendappreciation: waarderinghumility: nederigheidenchantment: betoverdecorners: hoekenrefreshing: frissesignpost: bewegwijzeringroute indications: routeaanwijzingenclue: aanwijzingdecorations: decoratiessafely: veilig

Fluent Fiction - Korean: The Autumn Wind and a Lesson in True Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을의 찬바람이 고요히 불던 어느 날, 민준은 친구 수진과 현우와 함께 경주 고대 유적지에 갔습니다.En: One day when the autumn breeze was gently blowing, Minjun went with his friends Sujin and Hyunwoo to the ancient ruins in Gyeongju.Ko: 붉고 황금빛 나뭇잎이 유적 주위로 흩어져 아름답고도 쓸쓸한 분위기를 더했습니다.En: Red and golden leaves scattered around the ruins, enhancing the beautiful yet melancholic atmosphere.Ko: 마침 추석 연휴여서 관광객이 많았습니다.En: Since it was the Chuseok holiday, there were many tourists.Ko: "와, 정말 멋지다!" 수진이 눈을 반짝이며 말했습니다.En: "Wow, it's really amazing!" said Sujin, her eyes sparkling.Ko: 현우는 고개를 끄덕이며, "역시 역사 속으로 여행하는 기분이야," 하고 응수했습니다.En: Hyunwoo nodded and responded, "It truly feels like traveling through history."Ko: 민준은 친구들을 보며 마음이 두근거렸습니다.En: Minjun felt his heart race as he looked at his friends.Ko: 그는 역사에 대해 알고 있는 것을 보여주고 싶었습니다.En: He wanted to show them what he knew about history.Ko: 그래서 "내가 특별한 역사 재연을 보여줄게!"라고 외쳤습니다.En: So, he shouted, "I'll show you a special historical reenactment!"Ko: "정말? 기대돼!" 현우가 호기심을 보였습니다.En: "Really? I'm excited!" Hyunwoo showed interest.Ko: 민준은 자신감 있게 유적지 한가운데에 있는 큰 항아리를 손가락으로 가리켰습니다.En: Minjun confidently pointed with his finger at a large jar in the center of the ruins.Ko: "이건 신라시대의 귀중한 항아리야," 라고 설명하며 항아리 주위를 돌았습니다.En: "This is a precious jar from the Silla era," he explained, as he walked around the jar.Ko: 그러다 갑자기 발이 미끄러졌고, 항아리는 바닥으로 떨어졌습니다.En: But suddenly, he slipped and the jar fell to the ground.Ko: 깨진 파편이 사방으로 흩어졌습니다.En: Broken pieces scattered everywhere.Ko: "아이고!" 민준은 얼굴이 새빨개졌습니다.En: "Oh no!" Minjun's face turned bright red.Ko: "어떡하지?"En: "What should I do?"Ko: 수진과 현우는 눈을 동그랗게 떴습니다.En: Sujin and Hyunwoo opened their eyes wide.Ko: "괜찮아, 민준. 뭐든 해결 방법이 있을 거야," 수진이 다독였습니다.En: "It's okay, Minjun. There's bound to be a way to fix it," Sujin reassured him.Ko: 민준은 고민했습니다. 가이드에게 사실을 말할지, 직접 고쳐볼지.En: Minjun pondered whether to tell the guide the truth or try to fix it himself.Ko: 결국 그는 비밀리에 고치기로 결심했습니다.En: In the end, he decided to secretly repair it.Ko: 가방에서 접착제를 꺼내 조심스럽게 파편을 붙이기 시작했습니다.En: He took out glue from his bag and began carefully attaching the pieces.Ko: 그러나 손이 떨려 접착제가 이리저리 흘렀습니다.En: But his hands were shaking, causing the glue to spill everywhere.Ko: 마침내, 한 가이드가 다가왔습니다.En: Finally, a guide approached.Ko: 민준은 짠 얼굴로 서 있었습니다.En: Minjun stood with a tense expression.Ko: 가이드는 상황을 보고 크게 웃었습니다.En: The guide looked at the situation and burst into laughter.Ko: "걱정하지 마세요," 그는 웃으며 말했습니다.En: "Don't worry," he said with a smile.Ko: "그건 이미 복제품이에요."En: "It's already a replica."Ko: 민준은 한숨을 내쉬며 어쩔 줄 몰랐습니다.En: Minjun sighed, unsure of what to do.Ko: 수진과 현우는 민준을 다독였습니다.En: Sujin and Hyunwoo comforted him.Ko: "너의 노력만으로도 충분해. 넌 언제나 우리에게 소중한 친구야," 현우가 말했습니다.En: "Your effort alone is enough. You're always a precious friend to us," said Hyunwoo.Ko: 민준은 비로소 스스로를 돌아볼 수 있었습니다.En: Only then could Minjun reflect on himself.Ko: 친구들은 그의 모습 그대로를 좋아한다는 걸 배웠습니다.En: He learned that his friends liked him just the way he was.Ko: 그날 이후 민준은 더 이상 겉모습으로 사람을 감동시키려고 하지 않기로 했습니다.En: After that day, Minjun decided not to try to impress people with appearances anymore.Ko: 그 대신, 진정한 자신을 보여주는 것이 더 중요하다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: Instead, he realized that showing his true self was more important.Ko: 가을 바람은 여전히 부드럽게 불었고, 나뭇잎이 빛나는 유적지에서 아이들의 웃음소리가 울려 퍼졌습니다.En: The autumn wind still blew gently, and the laughter of the children echoed among the brightly colored leaves at the ruins. Vocabulary Words:ancient: 고대의ruins: 유적지scattered: 흩어져melancholic: 쓸쓸한sparkling: 반짝이는reenactment: 재연precious: 귀중한era: 시대slipped: 미끄러졌다shaking: 떨리는glue: 접착제replica: 복제품enhancing: 더하다pondered: 고민했다attach: 붙이다tense: 짠reassured: 다독였다comforted: 위로했다effort: 노력impress: 감동시키다appearances: 겉모습reflect: 돌아보다illuminated: 빛나는atmosphere: 분위기breeze: 바람tourists: 관광객repair: 고치다burst: 터졌다uncertain: 어쩔 줄 몰랐다realized: 깨달았다

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Embracing Change: Arjun's Eco-Friendly Diwali Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-05-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गाँव के किनारे एक बड़ा खेत था, जहाँ पके हुए आम के पेड़ वातावरण में खुशबू भर रहे थे।En: On the edge of the village, there was a large field where the mango trees, laden with ripe fruit, filled the air with fragrance.Hi: अर्जुन, जो कुछ समय पहले ही शहर से अपने परिवार के खेत पर वापस आया था, खेत के एक कोने में खड़ा था।En: Arjun, who had recently returned from the city to his family's farm, stood in one corner of the field.Hi: वह आने वाले दिवाली समारोह की तैयारी में व्यस्त था।En: He was busy preparing for the upcoming Diwali festival.Hi: पिछली बार जब अर्जुन दिवाली मना रहा था, उसने देखा कि उसके दादा-दादी कितनी मेहनत से हर साल उत्सव की तैयारी करते थे।En: The last time Arjun celebrated Diwali, he observed how hard his grandparents worked every year to prepare for the festival.Hi: पर इस बार उसने सोचा था कि वह त्योहार को ज़रा अलग तरीके से मनाएगा - ऐसा तरीका जो पर्यावरण के अनुकूल हो।En: But this time he had thought of celebrating the festival a little differently - in a way that would be environmentally friendly.Hi: एक शाम, जब पूरा परिवार खेत के बड़े बरामदे में इकट्ठा हुआ, अर्जुन ने एक छोटी बैठक बुलाई।En: One evening, when the whole family gathered in the big verandah of the field, Arjun called for a small meeting.Hi: उसका दिल थोड़ा धड़क रहा था, क्योंकि वह जानता था कि पिता, रवि, उसकी बातों से सहमत नहीं होंगे।En: His heart was beating a little fast because he knew his father, Ravi, would not agree with what he had to say.Hi: "मैं चाहता हूँ कि इस बार दिवाली को थोड़ा अलग तरह से मनाएँ," अर्जुन ने अपनी बात शुरू की।En: "I want us to celebrate this Diwali a little differently," Arjun began.Hi: "हमें नियम अपनाना चाहिए जो पर्यावरण का ख्याल रखें।En: "We should adopt practices that are mindful of the environment."Hi: "रवि ने भौंहें चढ़ाईं, "कैसा नियम, अर्जुन?En: Ravi raised his eyebrows, "What kind of practices, Arjun?"Hi: ""हम इस बार प्लास्टिक की सजावट नहीं करेंगे," अर्जुन ने समझाने की कोशिश की।En: "This time, we won't use plastic decorations," Arjun tried to explain.Hi: "इसके बजाय, हम कागज और प्राकृतिक सामग्री का इस्तेमाल करेंगे।En: "Instead, we will use paper and natural materials.Hi: और इस बार पटाखों से भी बचें।En: And let's avoid fireworks this time."Hi: "रवि का चेहरा कुछ सख्त हो गया।En: Ravi's face grew a little stern.Hi: "हम सदियों से जो कर रहे हैं, उसे क्यों बदलें?En: "Why change something we've been doing for centuries?"Hi: " उन्होंने कहा।En: he said.Hi: अर्जुन ने शांति से समझाया, "पापा, क्या हम कोशिश नहीं कर सकते?En: Arjun explained calmly, "Dad, can we at least try?Hi: परंपरा को हम खो नहीं रहे, बस उसे थोड़ा बदल रहे हैं।En: We're not losing tradition, just altering it a bit.Hi: पर्यावरण के लिए यह बेहतर होगा।En: It will be better for the environment."Hi: "एक पल के लिए, सब शांत हो गए।En: For a moment, everyone went silent.Hi: मीरा, अर्जुन की बहन, ने समर्थन में सिर हिलाया।En: Meera, Arjun's sister, nodded in support.Hi: "भैया का विचार सही है।En: "Brother's idea is right.Hi: कोशिश करके देखते हैं।En: Let's try it out."Hi: "थोड़ी देर बाद, रवि ने गहरी सांस ली और कहा, "ठीक है, कुछ बदलाव करके देखते हैं।En: After a while, Ravi took a deep breath and said, "Okay, let's try making some changes."Hi: "दिन बीते, और दिवाली का दिन आया।En: Days passed, and the day of Diwali arrived.Hi: खेत को रंग-बिरंगी कागजी लड़ियों और मिट्टी के दीयों से सजाया गया।En: The field was decorated with colorful paper chains and earthen lamps.Hi: पटाखों की जगह पूरे परिवार ने दीप जलाए और मिलकर मिठाइयाँ बांटी।En: Instead of fireworks, the entire family lit lamps and shared sweets together.Hi: वातावरण में पारंपरिक गीत गूंज रहे थे और माहौल में खुशियों की लहर दौड़ रही थी।En: Traditional songs echoed in the atmosphere, and waves of joy were running through the air.Hi: उत्सव के अंत में, हर कोई खुश था।En: At the end of the festival, everyone was happy.Hi: अर्जुन ने महसूस किया कि संतुलन संभव है।En: Arjun realized that balance is possible.Hi: उसने परिवार की परंपराओं को सम्मान दिया और नए विचारों को अपना कर दिखाया।En: He honored family traditions while embracing new ideas.Hi: इस दिवाली परंपराओं और नई सोच का सुंदर संगम था।En: This Diwali was a beautiful blend of tradition and new thinking.Hi: परिवार ने न केवल अर्जुन के विचारों को माना, बल्कि पर्यावरण को लेकर जागरूक होने की ओर भी कदम बढ़ाया।En: The family not only embraced Arjun's ideas but also took steps toward being environmentally conscious.Hi: आखिरकार, अर्जुन ने यह सिखा कि थोड़ा समझौता करने से नई परंपराएँ जन्म ले सकती हैं, जो पुरानी को बनाए रखते हुए भी नई होती हैं।En: In the end, Arjun learned that slight compromises can give birth to new traditions, which, while preserving the old, also bring in the new.Hi: परिवार में समर्थन ने उसे अपने प्रयासों को सफल बनाने में मदद की।En: The support of the family helped him succeed in his efforts.Hi: दीयों की रौशनी में सभी ने दिल से महसूस किया कि बदलाव की यही खूबसूरती होती है।En: In the light of the lamps, everyone felt from the heart that this is the beauty of change. Vocabulary Words:edge: किनाराladen: पके हुएfragrance: खुशबूupcoming: आने वालाverandah: बरामदाmindful: ख्याल रखनाstern: सख्तaltering: बदलनाnod: सिर हिलानाconscious: जागरूकcompromises: समझौताblend: संगमadopt: अपनानाembraced: गले लगानाpreserving: बनाए रखनाgathered: इकट्ठा हुआdecorations: सजावटenvironmentally: पर्यावरण के अनुकूलsupport: समर्थनwaves: लहरechoed: गूंजनाtried: कोशिश कीfast: जल्दीpractices: नियमavoid: बचनाdifferently: अलगfilled: भरनाfield: खेतrespect: सम्मानlantern: दीया

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Turning Tiny Troubles into Pumpkin Masterpieces! Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: היה יום סתווי מושלם במרכז הקהילתי בתל אביב.En: It was a perfect autumn day at the community center in Tel Aviv.He: האווירה הייתה מלאה בצחוק ושיחות נלהבות מהיוזרים והאורחים שהתכוננו לאירוע הערב.En: The atmosphere was filled with laughter and enthusiastic conversations from the users and guests preparing for the evening event.He: עלים צבעוניים נתלו בכל מקום, והאוויר היה רווי בריח קינמון ותפוח חם.En: Colorful leaves hung everywhere, and the air was saturated with the scent of cinnamon and warm apple.He: אריאל היה מתנדב במרכז הקהילתי.En: Ariel was a volunteer at the community center.He: בכל שנה, אריאל התרגש מהאירוע המיוחד הזה.En: Each year, Ariel looked forward to this special event.He: הוא חיפש את הדלעת הגדולה ביותר כדי ליצור יצירת אמנות כסמל המרכזי.En: He was searching for the largest pumpkin to create a work of art as the centerpiece.He: הוא התכוון להכין פני דלעת מרשימים ומצחיקים לרגל האירוע.En: He intended to make impressive and funny pumpkin faces for the occasion.He: מרים, חברתו הטובה של אריאל, עמדה לצד שולחנה בחיוך חם.En: Miriam, Ariel's good friend, stood by her table with a warm smile.He: היא תמיד הייתה שם בשבילו.En: She was always there for him.He: השתיים תיכננו אותו לוח זמנים חשוב כדי שהכל יתנהל לפי התוכנית.En: The two of them planned an important schedule to ensure everything went according to plan.He: אך כאשר המסירה הגיעה, אריאל נתקל במפלה מפתיעה.En: But when the delivery arrived, Ariel encountered a surprising setback.He: במקום דלעות גדולות, היו רק דלעות קטנות שהיו מתאימות להכנת פשטידות ולא להכנת פנים מגולפות.En: Instead of large pumpkins, there were only small pumpkins suitable for making pies but not for carving faces.He: אריאל היה בהלם.En: Ariel was in shock.He: "זה לא יכול להיות!En: "This can't be!"He: " הוא אמר בקול חושש.En: he said in a worried voice.He: דן, מתאם האירועים הגדיר את עצמו כ"מלך ההפתעות" סייע לאריאל להרגיע את דאגותיו.En: Dan, the event coordinator who defined himself as the "king of surprises," helped Ariel calm his concerns.He: "זה בסדר, אפשר לחשוב מחוץ לקופסה!En: "It's okay, we can think outside the box!"He: " הוא קרץ.En: he winked.He: רעיון יצירתי החל להתעצב במוחם.En: A creative idea began to form in their minds.He: אריאל, מרים ודן התאספו ליצור פסל יצירתי מדלעות קטנות.En: Ariel, Miriam, and Dan gathered to create a creative sculpture from the small pumpkins.He: הם החלו לערוך אותן במעגל, מוסיפים להם עיניים מהשוטים, אף עשוי מתפוחים ושיניים קבוטות מקרמיקה.En: They started arranging them in a circle, adding eyes made of pebbles, a nose made of apples, and crooked teeth from ceramics.He: תוך כדי העבודה הם צחקו ונהנו.En: While working, they laughed and enjoyed themselves.He: כשהערב הגיע, דלתות המרכז נפתחו והאורחים נכנסו.En: When the evening arrived, the doors of the center opened and the guests entered.He: הפסל של משפחת פני הדלעת היה להיט במרכז הרחבה.En: The sculpture of the pumpkin face family was a hit in the middle of the hall.He: כולם עצרו להסתכל ולצלם את היצירה הייחודית הזו.En: Everyone stopped to look and take pictures of this unique creation.He: התגובות היו מדהימות.En: The reactions were amazing.He: כולם צחקו והתפעלו מהרעיון היצירתי.En: Everyone laughed and marveled at the creative idea.He: אריאל קיבל מחמאות רבות והרגיש גאה.En: Ariel received many compliments and felt proud.He: "עכשיו אני מבין," הוא לחש למרים, "יצירתיות ופתרון בעיות יכולים להוביל לתוצאות מפתיעות ומקסימות, גם כשדברים לא הולכים לפי התוכנית.En: "Now I understand," he whispered to Miriam, "creativity and problem-solving can lead to surprising and wonderful results, even when things don't go according to plan."He: "בעוד שהאירוע המשיך, פני הדלעת השמחים של אריאל נשארו שם כדי לזכרות חיוך על פניהם של כל מי שראה אותם.En: As the event continued, Ariel's happy pumpkin faces remained there to leave a smile on the faces of all who saw them.He: הסוד של אריאל התגלה: באומץ ובדמיון, הוא הצליח להפוך את המצב ליתרון.En: Ariel's secret was revealed: with courage and imagination, he managed to turn the situation to his advantage.He: מאותו לילה, הוא למד שהפתעות נפלאות יכולות לצאת אפילו מהמכשולים הכי גדולים.En: From that night on, he learned that wonderful surprises can come even from the greatest obstacles. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתוויatmosphere: אווירהlaughter: צחוקenthusiastic: נלהבותsaturated: רוויvolunteer: מתנדבcenterpiece: סמל מרכזיimpressive: מרשימיםschedule: לוח זמניםsetback: מפלהshock: בהלםcoordinator: מתאםpebbles: שוטיםcrooked: קבוטותceramics: קרמיקהmarveled: התפעלוcompliments: מחמאותproud: גאהcreativity: יצירתיותimagination: דמיוןadvantage: יתרוןobstacles: מכשוליםunique: ייחודיתguests: אורחיםdeliver: מסירהensure: שיבטיחוcircle: מעגלworry: דאגותresults: תוצאותcourage: אומץBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Season of Hope: Elsa's Journey to Finding Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Löv skiftade färg runt det gamla huset.En: Leaves changed color around the old house.Sv: Barnhemmet låg vid slutet av en lång väg.En: The orphanage was located at the end of a long road.Sv: Det var ett vackert, gammalt tegelhus inbäddat bland gyllene och kopparfärgade löv.En: It was a beautiful, old brick house nestled among golden and copper-colored leaves.Sv: Den höstliga luften svepte genom korridorerna, fyllde dem med löften om förändring.En: The autumn air swept through the corridors, filling them with promises of change.Sv: Inne i huset bodde Elsa.En: Inside the house lived Elsa.Sv: Hon var tio år gammal och drömde om en familj.En: She was ten years old and dreamed of a family.Sv: En familj som skulle älska henne och kalla henne deras egen.En: A family that would love her and call her their own.Sv: Planerna blev mer komplicerade när Elsa fick veta om sin sjukdom.En: The plans became more complicated when Elsa found out about her illness.Sv: Den var sällsynt, men hanterbar.En: It was rare, but manageable.Sv: Hon oroade sig för att det skulle avskräcka blivande föräldrar.En: She worried that it would discourage prospective parents.Sv: Hennes rum hade flera mjuka kuddar och en liten bokhylla fylld med böcker som hon älskade att läsa.En: Her room had several soft pillows and a small bookshelf filled with books that she loved to read.Sv: Men Elsa orkade inte vara ledsen.En: But Elsa couldn't bear to be sad.Sv: Istället bestämde hon sig för att göra det bästa hon kunde för att hjälpa på barnhemmet.En: Instead, she decided to do the best she could to help at the orphanage.Sv: Hon plockade löv, hjälpte till i köket och läste för de yngre barnen.En: She collected leaves, helped in the kitchen, and read to the younger children.Sv: Elsa visste att det snart var dags för ett par att komma på besök.En: Elsa knew that it was soon time for a couple to visit.Sv: Hon log mot sig själv i spegeln och rättade till sin fläta.En: She smiled at herself in the mirror and adjusted her braid.Sv: “Idag, behöver jag mitt bästa leende”, tänkte hon.En: "Today, I need my best smile," she thought.Sv: Lars och Viktor, det väntade paret, kom in genom dörren.En: Lars and Viktor, the expected couple, came in through the door.Sv: De tog av sig sina kappor och såg sig omkring.En: They took off their coats and looked around.Sv: Elsa var nervös men bestämde sig för att närma sig dem.En: Elsa was nervous but decided to approach them.Sv: Hon hälsade vänligt och frågade om de ville se vad hon och de andra barnen hade gjort med höstlöven i trädgården.En: She greeted them kindly and asked if they wanted to see what she and the other children had done with the autumn leaves in the garden.Sv: De gick ut i trädgården, och Elsa visade stolt upp sina arrangemang.En: They went out into the garden, and Elsa proudly showed off her arrangements.Sv: Lars log varmt och sa, "Det är fantastiskt vad ni har gjort här."En: Lars smiled warmly and said, "It is amazing what you have done here."Sv: Viktor frågade Elsa om böckerna hon läste.En: Viktor asked Elsa about the books she read.Sv: Hon berättade entusiastiskt om sina favoritberättelser och hennes ögon glittrade när hon pratade.En: She enthusiastically talked about her favorite stories, and her eyes sparkled as she spoke.Sv: Under den guidade turen pekade personalen ut att Elsa hade en sjukdom, men de försäkrade att det kunde hanteras.En: During the guided tour, the staff pointed out that Elsa had an illness, but they assured it could be managed.Sv: Lars och Viktor blev imponerade av hennes positiva inställning och värme.En: Lars and Viktor were impressed by her positive attitude and warmth.Sv: De såg bortom hennes diagnos och såg vem hon verkligen var.En: They looked beyond her diagnosis and saw who she truly was.Sv: När dagen närmade sig sitt slut, tackade de barnen och personalen för dagen.En: As the day drew to a close, they thanked the children and staff for the day.Sv: Viktor sa till Elsa, "Vi vill gärna lära känna dig mer, Elsa.En: Viktor said to Elsa, "We would like to get to know you better, Elsa.Sv: Kan vi komma tillbaka snart?"En: Can we come back soon?"Sv: Hon nickade, hennes hjärta hoppade av glädje och lättnad.En: She nodded, her heart leaping with joy and relief.Sv: Veckor passerade och förändringens vindar blåste igen.En: Weeks passed, and the winds of change swept in again.Sv: Det blev klart för Elsa att hennes sjukdom inte kunde ta hennes glädje eller hennes drömmar.En: It became clear to Elsa that her illness could not take away her joy or her dreams.Sv: Lars och Viktor hade sett hennes mod och kärlek, och det var allt som spelade någon roll.En: Lars and Viktor had seen her courage and love, and that was all that mattered.Sv: I deras ögon, var Elsa mer än en diagnos – hon var en del av en kommande familj.En: In their eyes, Elsa was more than a diagnosis – she was part of an upcoming family. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: barnhemmetprospective: blivandecomplicated: komplicerademanageable: hanterbardiscourage: avskräckagreeted: hälsadeenthusiastically: entusiastisktnervous: nervösarrangements: arrangemangdiagnosis: diagnosimpressed: imponeradepromises: löftensparkled: glittradeapproach: närma siginvestigate: utforskacorridors: korridorernarelief: lättnadadjusted: rättade tillupcoming: kommandeembellished: utsmyckadecopper-colored: kopparfärgadeswept: svepteassured: försäkradeleaping: hoppadebeyond: bortomguided: guidadclear: tydligtwarmth: värmepart: deldraw: närmade

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Rivals to Partners: A Stockholm Startup Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-30-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den klara höstsolen sände sitt milda ljus genom de stora fönstren i Stockholm Startup Inkubator.En: The clear autumn sun sent its gentle light through the large windows of the Stockholm Startup Inkubator.Sv: Rummet sjöd av aktivitet och förväntan.En: The room buzzed with activity and anticipation.Sv: Det var pitchtävlingens dag, och entreprenörer från hela Sverige hade samlats för att visa upp sina innovationer.En: It was the day of the pitch competition, and entrepreneurs from all over Sverige had gathered to showcase their innovations.Sv: Lars stod vid sidan av scenen med sitt AI-teknikprototyp.En: Lars stood to the side of the stage with his AI technology prototype.Sv: Hjärnan bakom tekniken kändes tung, och hans hjärta slog hårt av nervositet och adrenalin.En: The brain behind the technology felt heavy, and his heart pounded with nervousness and adrenaline.Sv: Han hade jobbat februari-nätter för att komma hit.En: He had worked February nights to get here.Sv: Nu, med enbart timmar kvar innan hans presentation, upptäckte han ett tekniskt problem med prototypen.En: Now, with only hours left before his presentation, he discovered a technical problem with the prototype.Sv: Det var ett ögonblick av panik.En: It was a moment of panic.Sv: Signe, en respekterad investerare, satt i panelen med ett ansikte av koncentration.En: Signe, a respected investor, sat on the panel with a face of concentration.Sv: Även om hon var känd för sin instinkt, hade hennes senaste beslut inte gått bra.En: Although she was known for her instinct, her recent decisions hadn't gone well.Sv: Hon kände pressen att välja rätt projekt idag.En: She felt the pressure to choose the right project today.Sv: Det gjorde henne osäker, viskade den självkritiska rösten inom henne.En: It made her uncertain, whispered the self-critical voice inside her.Sv: Vågar hon lita på sin magkänsla igen?En: Does she dare to trust her gut feeling again?Sv: Maja, nyexaminerad och ivrig att göra sin röst hörd, var kluven.En: Maja, newly graduated and eager to make her voice heard, was conflicted.Sv: Lars gav henne en chans när få andra trodde på henne.En: Lars gave her a chance when few others believed in her.Sv: Nu hade ett rivaliserande team gett henne ett hemligt erbjudande som lovade guld och gröna skogar.En: Now, a rival team had given her a secret offer that promised "guld och gröna skogar."Sv: Men kunde hon förråda Lars för en osäker chans?En: But could she betray Lars for an uncertain opportunity?Sv: Lars tänkte intensivt.En: Lars thought intensely.Sv: Skulle han försöka fixa problemet i sista minuten eller presentera som det var?En: Should he try to fix the problem at the last minute or present as it was?Sv: Maja såg hans stress och kände ett sting av skuldkänsla.En: Maja saw his stress and felt a pang of guilt.Sv: Hon visste att hon behövde säga något.En: She knew she needed to say something.Sv: "Lars, jag har ett förslag," började hon, och innan hon visste ordet av det, hade hon berättat allt om rivalernas erbjudande.En: "Lars, I have a suggestion," she began, and before she knew it, she had told everything about the rivals' offer.Sv: Lars såg henne i ögonen, inte med ilska utan med tacksamhet.En: Lars looked her in the eyes, not with anger but with gratitude.Sv: På scenen presenterade Lars sin prototyp som den var.En: On stage, Lars presented his prototype as it was.Sv: Imperfektion och allt.En: Imperfections and all.Sv: Han talade med passion och ärlighet, och publiken fångades av hans äkthet.En: He spoke with passion and honesty, and the audience was captivated by his authenticity.Sv: När det var dags för Signe att överväga sitt beslut, kände hon impulsen att följa sitt hjärta.En: When it was time for Signe to consider her decision, she felt the impulse to follow her heart.Sv: Trots sin firmans tryck, räckte hon fram handen till Lars.En: Despite her company's pressure, she reached out her hand to Lars.Sv: "Jag tror på dig," sa hon, med en bestämd ton.En: "I believe in you," she said, with a determined tone.Sv: Efter presentationerna samlades Maja, Lars, och rivalteamet i tyst samtal.En: After the presentations, Maja, Lars, and the rival team gathered in quiet conversation.Sv: Istället för att låta konkurrensen förgöra dem, hittade de gemensamma mål.En: Instead of letting competition destroy them, they found common goals.Sv: Genom att samarbeta skulle de kunna uppnå större saker än ensamma.En: By collaborating, they would achieve greater things than alone.Sv: Lars fick den investering han behövde, och känslan av att ha lyckats var oersättlig.En: Lars received the investment he needed, and the feeling of having succeeded was irreplaceable.Sv: Signe kände förnyad tro på sin intuition, och Maja insåg att hon kunde påverka världen runt henne mer än hon trott.En: Signe felt renewed confidence in her intuition, and Maja realized that she could affect the world around her more than she had thought.Sv: Tillsammans hade de, trots svårigheter och inre konflikter, byggt en starkare framtid.En: Together, despite difficulties and inner conflicts, they built a stronger future.Sv: När kvällen föll över Stockholm, promenerade de under de färgglada höstträden, nu mer än bara kollegor – de var vänner, redo att möta framtida utmaningar.En: As evening fell over Stockholm, they walked under the colorful autumn trees, now more than just colleagues—they were friends, ready to face future challenges.Sv: Och med varje steg framåt, föll ett löv och landade mjukt, precis som deras orosmoln sakta skingrades.En: And with every step forward, a leaf fell and landed softly, just as their worries slowly dispersed. Vocabulary Words:gentle: mildbuzzed: sjödanticipation: förväntanentrepreneurs: entreprenörershowcase: visa uppinnovations: innovationerprototype: prototypnervousness: nervositetpounded: slogadrenaline: adrenalintechnical: teknisktdiscovered: upptäckterespected: respekteradinstinct: instinktpressure: pressenuncertain: osäkertrust: lita påbetray: förrådaconflicted: kluvensecret: hemligtpromise: lovadeopportunity: chansrival: rivaliserandesuggestion: förslaggratitude: tacksamhetauthenticity: äkthetcaptivated: fångadesimpulse: impulsendetermined: bestämdinvestment: investering

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Autumn Aroma: Freja's Bold Blend Brews Barista Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I hjertet af en lille dansk by, hvor de brune og gyldne blade dansede i vinden, lå en hyggelig kafferisteri.En: In the heart of a small Danish town, where the brown and golden leaves danced in the wind, lay a cozy coffee roastery.Da: Indenfor var luften varm og fyldt med den rige duft af nyristet kaffe.En: Inside, the air was warm and filled with the rich scent of freshly roasted coffee.Da: Freja var i gang med sin morgenrutine, som en passioneret barista, midt i dette duftende eventyrland.En: Freja was in the midst of her morning routine, as a passionate barista, in this fragrant wonderland.Da: Men denne efterårsdag var ikke som de andre.En: But this autumn day was not like the others.Da: Freja drømte om at skabe en unik efterårs-inspireret kaffeblanding, der ville imponere hendes chef, Mikkel, og især en kendt kaffeanmelder ved navn Lars.En: Freja dreamed of creating a unique autumn-inspired coffee blend that would impress her boss, Mikkel, and especially a well-known coffee critic named Lars.Da: Hun vidste, at dette kunne være hendes chance for at sikre sig en eftertragtet forfremmelse.En: She knew this could be her chance to secure a coveted promotion.Da: Men Freja havde en hemmelig udfordring; hun kæmpede med kraftig høfeber.En: But Freja had a secret challenge; she struggled with severe hay fever.Da: Hver gang de nyristede bønner blev malet, fløj pollen og støv igennem luften og gjorde det svært for Freja at fokusere.En: Every time the freshly roasted beans were ground, pollen and dust flew through the air, making it difficult for Freja to focus.Da: Hun nøs konstant, og hendes næse løb uophørligt.En: She sneezed constantly, and her nose ran continuously.Da: Det var umuligt for hende at stole på sine sanser.En: It was impossible for her to trust her senses.Da: Det bekymrede hende, for hvordan kunne hun skabe en perfekt blanding uden at kunne smage eller dufte ordentligt?En: This worried her because how could she create a perfect blend without being able to taste or smell properly?Da: Alligevel måtte hun prøve.En: Nevertheless, she had to try.Da: Hun gik til Mikkel og hviskede, "Kan du dække for mig lidt?En: She went to Mikkel and whispered, "Can you cover for me a bit?Da: Jeg er nødt til at finde noget mod min høfeber."En: I need to find something for my hay fever."Da: Mikkel, der snart blev overvældet af kunder, nikkede uden tøven, men i Frejas fravær voksede køen konstant.En: Mikkel, soon overwhelmed by customers, nodded without hesitation, but in Freja's absence, the line steadily grew.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og tænkte: Nu, eller aldrig.En: She took a deep breath and thought: Now or never.Da: Hun gik tilbage til sit arbejdsområde, nu med en ny plan.En: She returned to her workspace, now with a new plan.Da: I stedet for at stole på sine forstyrrede sanser, ville hun bruge sin hukommelse af smag og dufte, opbygget gennem årene.En: Instead of relying on her disrupted senses, she would use her memory of tastes and scents, built up over the years.Da: Hun kombinerede nøje sine yndlingsbønner og tilføjede en snert kanel og hasselnød for den indbydende efterårssmag.En: She carefully combined her favorite beans and added a hint of cinnamon and hazelnut for that inviting autumn flavor.Da: Lars dukkede op til smagstesten.En: Lars showed up for the taste test.Da: Frejas hjerte hamrede, men hun indsamlede al sin tillid og præsenterede sin kaffe.En: Freja's heart pounded, but she gathered all her confidence and presented her coffee.Da: Lars tog en slurk og lukkede øjnene i nydelse.En: Lars took a sip and closed his eyes in enjoyment.Da: "Dette er fantastisk," sagde han.En: "This is fantastic," he said.Da: "Det smager som efterår i en kop."En: "It tastes like autumn in a cup."Da: Freja pustede lettet ud.En: Freja exhaled in relief.Da: Hendes hårde arbejde og beslutsomhed havde båret frugt.En: Her hard work and determination had paid off.Da: Mikkel klappede hende på skulderen, mens Lars skrev begejstrede noter.En: Mikkel patted her on the shoulder while Lars jotted down enthusiastic notes.Da: Frejas blanding blev roasteriets sæsonhøjdepunkt, og hendes drøm om en forfremmelse blev en realitet.En: Freja's blend became the roastery's seasonal highlight, and her dream of a promotion became a reality.Da: En lærerig dag blev afsluttet med et smil.En: A day of learning concluded with a smile.Da: Freja indså, at selv når verden virker modstridende, kan man komme langt med viljestyrke og tro på sine evner.En: Freja realized that even when the world seems contrary, one can go far with willpower and belief in one's abilities.Da: Hun gik ud i den sprøde efterårsluft, glad og lettet, klar til nye eventyr i kafferisteriet.En: She went out into the crisp autumn air, happy and relieved, ready for new adventures in the coffee roastery. Vocabulary Words:heart: hjertetcozy: hyggeligroastery: kafferisteriscent: duftpassionate: passioneretbarista: baristablend: blandingimpress: imponerecritic: anmeldercoveted: eftertragtetpromotion: forfremmelsestruggle: kæmpesevere: kraftigpollen: pollenfocus: fokuseresenses: sanserconfidence: tillidhint: snerthazelnut: hasselnødfantastic: fantastiskrelief: lettetdetermination: beslutsomhedhighlight: sæsonhøjdepunktrealize: indsecontrary: modstridendewillpower: viljestyrkebelief: trocrisp: sprødeadventures: eventyrworkspace: arbejdsområde

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Heartache to Healing: An Emotional Journey at Nidarosdomen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-24-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Nidarosdomen, med sine mektige steinvegger og høye søyler, bar en stille og rolig atmosfære denne høstdagen.En: Nidarosdomen, with its mighty stone walls and high pillars, carried a quiet and calm atmosphere on this autumn day.No: Solens lys fløt gjennom fargete glassvinduer og kastet regnbuefargede mønstre på gulvet.En: The sunlight flowed through stained glass windows and cast rainbow-colored patterns on the floor.No: Utenfor kunne man se de gyldne høstløvene som danset i den kjølige Trondheim-luften.En: Outside, one could see the golden autumn leaves dancing in the cool Trondheim air.No: Eirik satt på en benk, dypere i sine egne tanker enn i selve meditasjonsøvelsene de deltok i.En: Eirik sat on a bench, deeper in his own thoughts than in the meditation exercises they were participating in.No: Han hadde meldt seg på retretten i et håp om å finne indre fred.En: He had signed up for the retreat in the hope of finding inner peace.No: Bak seg hadde han et vanskelig brudd som fortsatt svevde i tankene hans.En: Behind him, he had a difficult breakup that still lingered in his thoughts.No: Sunniva, som satt ved siden av ham, var hans barndomsvenn.En: Sunniva, who sat beside him, was his childhood friend.No: Hun så bort på Eirik, og kjente at hans smerte påvirket henne også.En: She looked over at Eirik and felt that his pain affected her as well.No: Hun ønsket å være der for ham, men følte på en viss avstand.En: She wanted to be there for him but felt a certain distance.No: Torvald satt litt lenger bak i rommet.En: Torvald sat a little further back in the room.No: Hans kreative blikk observerte detaljene i katedralen.En: His creative eye observed the details of the cathedral.No: Han var her for å finne inspirasjon til sitt neste kunstprosjekt, men merkbar spenning i gruppen utfordret hans vanlige angrep på kreativitet.En: He was here to find inspiration for his next art project, but the noticeable tension in the group challenged his usual approach to creativity.No: Eirik, midt i sin egen kaos, hadde vanskelig for å engasjere seg i meditasjonen.En: Eirik, in the midst of his own chaos, found it difficult to engage in the meditation.No: Han følte Torvalds intense blikk og Sunnivas stillhet som press.En: He felt Torvald's intense gaze and Sunniva's silence as pressure.No: Etter en pause bestemte Eirik seg for å skrive et brev til sin eks.En: After a break, Eirik decided to write a letter to his ex.No: Kanskje dette ville gi ham fred.En: Maybe this would bring him peace.No: Han visste ikke hva han skulle skrive, men han visste at han måtte få ordene ut.En: He didn't know what to write, but he knew he had to get the words out.No: Sunniva trakk pusten dypt, og delte for første gang sin egen ensomhet med Eirik.En: Sunniva took a deep breath and shared her own loneliness with Eirik for the first time.No: De snakket lenge, blant de høye kolonnene, og delte deres dypeste følelser.En: They talked for a long time among the tall columns, sharing their deepest feelings.No: Deres vennskap fikk en ny styrke.En: Their friendship gained new strength.No: Torvald, som hadde merket spenningen, valgte å gi Eirik mer rom.En: Torvald, who had noticed the tension, chose to give Eirik more space.No: I stedet vendte han tilbake til sin skisseblokk og lot seg inspirere av de sanne følelsene han observerte.En: Instead, he returned to his sketchbook and let himself be inspired by the true emotions he observed.No: Den avsluttende meditasjonsøkten i katedralen ble et vendepunkt.En: The concluding meditation session in the cathedral became a turning point.No: Under den veiledede meditasjonen følte Eirik en plage av følelser velte over ham.En: During the guided meditation, Eirik felt a surge of emotions overwhelm him.No: Gjennom tårene frigjorde han smerten fra fortiden.En: Through tears, he released the pain from the past.No: Ansiktet hans ble badet i de varme fargene fra vinduet, mens Sunniva gransket ham og holdt hånden hans kjærlig.En: His face was bathed in the warm colors from the window, while Sunniva examined him and held his hand lovingly.No: Torvald så på dette øyeblikket, og hans sjel ble fylt med kreativ gnist.En: Torvald watched this moment, and his soul was filled with a spark of creativity.No: Nye bilder tok form i hodet hans.En: New images formed in his mind.No: Han begynte å skisse en ny serie kunstverk, inspirert av menneskelig forbindelse og frigjøring.En: He began to sketch a new series of artworks, inspired by human connection and liberation.No: Da retretten tok slutt, gikk Eirik ut av Nidarosdomen med en lettet sjel.En: As the retreat ended, Eirik left Nidarosdomen with a relieved soul.No: Han følte seg hel for første gang på lenge.En: He felt whole for the first time in a long time.No: Sunniva og han hadde funnet tilbake til vennskapets innerste kjerne, mens Torvald hadde fått en ny retning for sitt kunstneriske uttrykk.En: Sunniva and he had reconnected with the innermost core of their friendship, while Torvald had found a new direction for his artistic expression.No: Trioen forlot katedralen, der høstvinden nynnet blant trærne, med nye håp og fornyet styrke.En: The trio left the cathedral, where the autumn wind hummed among the trees, with new hopes and renewed strength.No: De visste at selv om stien fremover var uklar, ville de møte den med nyvunnet mot og forståelse.En: They knew that even though the path ahead was unclear, they would face it with newfound courage and understanding. Vocabulary Words:mighty: mektigepillar: søylerflowed: fløtstained glass: fargete glassvinduerpatterns: mønstrebench: benkretreat: retrettenlingered: svevdechildhood friend: barndomsvenncreative: kreativegaze: blikkpressure: pressbreakup: bruddtension: spenningapproach: angrepengage: engasjereintense: intensepeace: fredinhale deeply: trakk pusten dyptloneliness: ensomhetcolumns: kolonnenenoticed: merketsketchbook: skisseblokkinspired: inspirerteconcluding session: avsluttende øktensurge: plageoverwhelm: velterelease: frigjordeexamined: gransketliberation: frigjøring

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unexpected Serenity: Finding Peace Through Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-24-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel kiggede ud over de gyldne trætoppe på Bornholm.En: Mikkel looked out over the golden treetops on Bornholm.Da: Solen skinnede gennem de tynde skyer, og en let brise svævede over retreatcentret.En: The sun shone through the thin clouds, and a gentle breeze wafted over the retreat center.Da: Inde i den hyggelige hovedsal var gulvet dækket af bløde puder, og duften af brændende røgelse fyldte luften.En: Inside the cozy main hall, the floor was covered with soft cushions, and the scent of burning incense filled the air.Da: Mikkel var kommet her for at finde ro, væk fra hans hektiske liv som konsulent.En: Mikkel had come here to find peace, away from his hectic life as a consultant.Da: Tre nye mennesker skulle introduceres i dagens meditationssession.En: Three new people were to be introduced in today's meditation session.Da: Freja, en livsglad kunstner, ledte efter inspiration, og Kasper, en minutiøs kok, var der for at forbedre sin meditationspraksis.En: Freja, a life-loving artist, was searching for inspiration, and Kasper, a meticulous chef, was there to improve his meditation practice.Da: De havde alle fundet sig til rette på puder, klar til hvile.En: They had all settled on cushions, ready to relax.Da: Men der var et lille problem.En: But there was a small problem.Da: Instruktøren, som normalt ledede sessionerne, var forsinket.En: The instructor, who normally led the sessions, was delayed.Da: Deltagerne stirrede nysgerrigt på Mikkel, som sad med lukkede øjne forrest i rummet.En: The participants stared curiously at Mikkel, who sat with closed eyes at the front of the room.Da: Med sit jordfarvet tøj og beroligende udstråling lignede han præcis meditationens instruktør.En: With his earth-toned clothing and calming presence, he looked precisely like the meditation instructor.Da: Misforståelsen opstod, og snart hviskede folk om, hvorvidt Mikkel skulle starte sessionen.En: The misunderstanding arose, and soon people whispered about whether Mikkel should start the session.Da: Mikkel bemærkede den lydløse diskussion omkring sig, og før han vidste det, pegede Freja venligt og sagde: "Skal vi begynde?"En: Mikkel noticed the silent discussion around him, and before he knew it, Freja gently pointed and said: "Shall we begin?"Da: Mikkel blev forbløffet, men der var noget underholdende ved situationen.En: Mikkel was astonished, but there was something amusing about the situation.Da: Han smilede for sig selv og besluttede at spille med.En: He smiled to himself and decided to play along.Da: Han trak vejret dybt og talte: "Forestil jer, at I svæver på et blødt skyer af latter."En: He took a deep breath and spoke: "Imagine you are floating on a soft cloud of laughter."Da: Det var ikke en typisk start, men snart spredte små smil sig blandt gruppen.En: It was not a typical start, but soon small smiles spread among the group.Da: Kasper åbnede det ene øje over sin fulde koncentration.En: Kasper opened one eye over his full concentration.Da: "Forestil jer, at hver udfordring smelter væk med latter," Mikkel fortsatte.En: "Imagine every challenge melting away with laughter," Mikkel continued.Da: En gennemgående lattermildhed bredte sig blandt deltagerne.En: A pervasive sense of amusement spread among the participants.Da: Peberet af humor gjorde, at alle slap lidt af og opnåede en sjælden form for ro.En: The sprinkle of humor allowed everyone to relax a bit and achieve a rare form of tranquility.Da: Man kunne næsten røre ved den usynlige forbindelse mellem dem, som bandt deres energier sammen.En: One could almost touch the invisible bond between them that tied their energies together.Da: Ved slutningen af sessionen, da den rigtige instruktør endelig ankom rød i hovedet, afslørede Mikkel sandheden.En: By the end of the session, when the real instructor finally arrived, red in the face, Mikkel revealed the truth.Da: "Jeg må undskylde," sagde han med et varmt grin.En: "I must apologize," he said with a warm grin.Da: "Jeg er blot en deltager."En: "I'm just a participant."Da: Chok og latter blandede sig symfonisk i rummet.En: Shock and laughter blended symphonically in the room.Da: Men til Mikkels overraskelse bad de ham deltage i flere sessioner.En: But to Mikkel's surprise, they asked him to join more sessions.Da: De havde nydt hans usædvanlige tilgang.En: They had enjoyed his unconventional approach.Da: Denne oplevelse lærte Mikkel, at det ikke altid var det planlagte eller det perfekte, der førte til ro og afstresning.En: This experience taught Mikkel that it wasn't always the planned or the perfect that led to peace and relaxation.Da: I stedet var det menneskelige kontakten og humor, der bragte ham den fred, han søgte.En: Instead, it was the human connection and humor that brought him the peace he sought.Da: Solen begyndte at gå ned, og Mikkel følte sig lettere i kroppen.En: The sun began to set, and Mikkel felt lighter in his body.Da: Retreatet i Bornholm havde givet ham noget uvurderligt, og det havde ikke engang været en del af planen.En: The retreat on Bornholm had given him something invaluable, and it hadn't even been part of the plan.Da: En lektie om at leve mere ubekymret, at grine mere og at værdsætte fællesskabets kraft.En: A lesson about living more carefree, laughing more, and appreciating the power of community. Vocabulary Words:golden: gyldnetreetops: trætoppewafted: svævederetreat: retreathectic: hektiskeconsultant: konsulentmeticulous: minutiøssession: sessioncushions: puderincense: røgelseinstructor: instruktørcuriously: nysgerrigtearth-toned: jordfarvetmisunderstanding: misforståelsenwhispered: hviskedeamusing: underholdendeastonished: forbløffetpervasive: gennemgåendetranquility: robond: forbindelseinvisible: usynligeenergies: energiersymphonically: symfoniskunconventional: usædvanligecarefree: ubekymretappreciating: værdsættepower: kraftapproach: tilgangrevealed: afsløredelesson: lektie

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When an Office Blunder Leads to Unexpected Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'oficina de l'edifici Altamira, plena de cubicles i ordinadors, Martí se sentia aclaparat.En: In the office of the Altamira building, full of cubicles and computers, Martí felt overwhelmed.Ca: L'aire fresc de la tardor entrava per les grans finestres i el perfum del cafè s'escampava per l'ambient.En: The fresh autumn air entered through the large windows, and the aroma of coffee wafted through the air.Ca: Martí estava així cada matí, atrapat entre muntanyes de correus i informes.En: Martí felt this way every morning, trapped between mountains of emails and reports.Ca: Però hi havia una cosa que li alegrava el dia: Laia.En: But there was one thing that brightened his day: Laia.Ca: No ho diria mai, però a dins té un afecte secret per ella.En: He would never say it, but inside he had a secret affection for her.Ca: Laia seia dues taules més enllà.En: Laia sat two tables away.Ca: Martí se la mirava sovint, pensant en com dir-li que l'admirava.En: Martí often watched her, thinking about how to tell her that he admired her.Ca: Avui, mentre l'oficina bullia d'activitat, Martí estava decidit.En: Today, while the office buzzed with activity, Martí was determined.Ca: Escriví un correu amb molta cura.En: He wrote an email with great care.Ca: Va pensar en les paraules, senzilles però sinceres: "Laia, la teva dedicació i somriure fan especials els meus dies a l'oficina.En: He thought of simple but sincere words: "Laia, your dedication and smile make my days at the office special."Ca: "Amb nervis a la panxa, Martí clicà "enviar".En: With nervousness in his stomach, Martí clicked "send."Ca: Però el seu cor es gelà en un instant.En: But his heart froze in an instant.Ca: En lloc de Laia, "TOTS_COMP" aparegué a la barra del destí.En: Instead of Laia, "TOTS_COMP" appeared in the recipient bar.Ca: L'e-mail havia anat a tot l'oficina.En: The email had gone to the entire office.Ca: Els seus ulls s'eixamplaren de sorpresa i pànic.En: His eyes widened with surprise and panic.Ca: Martí necessitava parar-ho, abans que Pol, el seu estricte cap, veiés el correu.En: Martí needed to stop it before Pol, his strict boss, saw the email.Ca: Es llançà pel passadís, passant pel costat de les taules amb presses.En: He dashed down the hallway, rushing past the desks.Ca: Els altres treballadors el miraven estranyats.En: The other employees looked at him strangely.Ca: Martí gairebé s'ensorra amb una planta de despatx.En: Martí nearly stumbled over an office plant.Ca: El pànic el feia suar més que qualsevol feina.En: The panic made him sweat more than any work.Ca: Les rialles començaven a sentir-se des d'algunes taules.En: Laughter began to be heard from some tables.Ca: Martí ja sabia que diversos companys havien vist el seu missatge.En: Martí already knew that several colleagues had seen his message.Ca: Finalment, arribà al lloc de l'administrador de sistemes.En: Finally, he reached the system administrator's place.Ca: Amb un somriure comprensiu, l'administrador confirmà que el correu s'havia repescat.En: With a knowing smile, the administrator confirmed that the email had been retrieved.Ca: Martí sospirà, mig alleujat.En: Martí sighed, half relieved.Ca: Laia, curiosa pel rebombori, s'apropà a Martí.En: Laia, curious about the commotion, approached Martí.Ca: Amb les galtes enceses, Martí li confià la història i li va confessar les seves emocions.En: With flushed cheeks, Martí shared the story with her and confessed his feelings.Ca: "Volia que només tu ho sabessis", digué amb veu tremolosa.En: "I wanted only you to know," he said with a trembling voice.Ca: Laia li va somriure, afectada.En: Laia smiled at him, touched.Ca: "Em fa molta il·lusió.En: "I'm thrilled.Ca: Gràcies per compartir això amb mi", respongué.En: Thank you for sharing this with me," she replied.Ca: Mentre tornaven a les seves tasques, els companys mostren suports amb gestos i comentaris afectuosos.En: As they returned to their tasks, colleagues showed support with gestures and kind comments.Ca: Martí aprengué que tothom comet errors.En: Martí learned that everyone makes mistakes.Ca: I, de vegades, aquests errors poden portar a moments inesperats de confiança i comprensió.En: And sometimes, those mistakes can lead to unexpected moments of trust and understanding.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, a Martí ja no se li feia tan complicat confondre la feina i els seus sentiments.En: From that day on, Martí no longer found it so difficult to mix work and his feelings.Ca: Va trobar una amistat preciosa en Laia, i també una valuosa lliçó: l'ésser honest i vulnerable pot obrir portes increïbles.En: He found a precious friendship in Laia, and also a valuable lesson: being honest and vulnerable can open incredible doors. Vocabulary Words:the cubicle: el cubicleoverwhelmed: aclaparatthe aroma: el perfumthe email: el correuthe report: l'informesecret: secretto admire: admirarthe dedication: la dedicacióto send: enviarthe recipient: el destíto retrieve: repescarthe boss: el capstrict: estricteto stumble: ensorrar-sethe hallway: el passadísthe administrator: l'administradorthe smile: el somriureto confess: confessarthe feeling: l'emocióthe laughter: les riallesthe plant: la plantato sweat: suarto dash: llançar-sethe heart: el corto freeze: gelar-sethe colleague: el companycurious: curiosato share: compartirvulnerable: vulnerablevaluable: valuosa

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

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Navigating Chaos: A Nurse's Triumph in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de late zomer, wanneer de zon langzaam onderging over de Amsterdamse grachten, was er in de tijdelijke veldhospitaal veel activiteit.En: In the late summer, when the sun slowly set over the Amsterdamse canals, there was much activity in the temporary field hospital.Nl: Onder een grote witte tent, die langs een serene kanaal stond, werkte een gedreven groep medische professionals.En: Under a large white tent, which stood along a serene canal, a dedicated group of medical professionals worked.Nl: De lucht geurde naar ontsmettingsmiddelen, en het geluid van maartse voeten en ritselende papieren vulde de ruimte.En: The air smelled of disinfectants, and the sound of marching feet and rustling papers filled the space.Nl: Anouk, een pas aangestelde verpleegster, keek om zich heen.En: Anouk, a newly appointed nurse, looked around.Nl: Haar ogen glommen met vastberadenheid.En: Her eyes gleamed with determination.Nl: Ze wilde haar vaardigheden tonen en het respect van haar collega's verdienen.En: She wanted to showcase her skills and earn the respect of her colleagues.Nl: Sinds haar eerste dag droomde ze van deze kans.En: Since her first day, she had dreamed of this opportunity.Nl: Nu was het zover: de noodhulp-oefening in het veldhospital in Amsterdam.En: Now it was here: the emergency aid exercise in the field hospital in Amsterdam.Nl: Het was druk.En: It was busy.Nl: Mensen renden heen en weer en probeerden de nieuwe protocollen te volgen.En: People ran back and forth, trying to follow the new protocols.Nl: Jasper, de ervaren paramedicus, stond met gekruiste armen.En: Jasper, the experienced paramedic, stood with crossed arms.Nl: Hij beschouwde de nieuwe protocollen met enig scepticisme.En: He regarded the new protocols with some skepticism.Nl: "Weet je zeker dat dit werkt?"En: "Are you sure this works?"Nl: vroeg hij, een wenkbrauw opgetrokken.En: he asked, raising an eyebrow.Nl: Hij had al veel meegemaakt en vertrouwde meer op zijn ervaring dan op vers geschreven richtlijnen.En: He had been through a lot and relied more on his experience than on newly written guidelines.Nl: Femke, de coördinator van de oefening, zag er gespannen uit.En: Femke, the coordinator of the exercise, looked tense.Nl: Ze was verantwoordelijk voor alles dat goed zou verlopen.En: She was responsible for everything going well.Nl: Haar telefoon trilde onophoudelijk in haar hand, vol met berichten en vragen.En: Her phone vibrated relentlessly in her hand, full of messages and questions.Nl: "Laten we gewoon ons best doen," antwoordde ze, haar stem kalm maar doordringend.En: "Let's just do our best," she replied, her voice calm but penetrating.Nl: "We moeten als team werken."En: "We need to work as a team."Nl: Terwijl de oefening doorging, bleef de druk hoog.En: As the exercise continued, the pressure remained high.Nl: De nieuwe protocollen waren complex en soms verwarrend.En: The new protocols were complex and sometimes confusing.Nl: Anouk voelde de spanning.En: Anouk felt the tension.Nl: Het was een kans om haar kunnen te bewijzen, maar ook een bron van stress.En: It was an opportunity to prove her abilities, but also a source of stress.Nl: Plotseling klonk er een harde knal buiten de tent.En: Suddenly, there was a loud bang outside the tent.Nl: Iedereen keek op, ogen wijd van schrik.En: Everyone looked up, eyes wide with shock.Nl: Een ambulance arriveerde sneller dan verwacht, maar er was niets in het protocol dat hen op zo'n moment voorbereidde.En: An ambulance arrived faster than expected, but there was nothing in the protocol that prepared them for such a moment.Nl: In de chaos, keek Anouk snel rond.En: In the chaos, Anouk quickly looked around.Nl: Dit was haar moment.En: This was her moment.Nl: In plaats van blindelings de protocollen te volgen, vertrouwde ze op haar instincten.En: Instead of blindly following the protocols, she trusted her instincts.Nl: Ze nam enkele snelle beslissingen.En: She made several quick decisions.Nl: De gewonde werd snel en effectief behandeld.En: The injured were treated quickly and effectively.Nl: Jasper keek haar met een nieuw respect aan.En: Jasper looked at her with newfound respect.Nl: Hij zag het talent en de instinctieve reacties die ze had getoond.En: He saw the talent and instinctive reactions she had shown.Nl: Femke haastte zich naar de plaats van het incident.En: Femke rushed to the scene of the incident.Nl: "Goed werk, Anouk," zei ze, overduidelijk opgelucht.En: "Good job, Anouk," she said, clearly relieved.Nl: "Je hebt snel en juist gehandeld.En: "You acted quickly and correctly.Nl: Dat is precies wat we nodig hebben."En: That's exactly what we need."Nl: Na de oefening bleven de deelnemers even stil staan.En: After the exercise, the participants stood still for a moment.Nl: Anouk voelde zich opgelucht.En: Anouk felt relieved.Nl: Ze had het vertrouwen van haar team verdiend, en ze wist dat ze succesvol was geweest.En: She had earned the trust of her team, and she knew she had been successful.Nl: Meer nog, ze had haar eigen twijfels overwonnen en was gegroeid in zelfvertrouwen.En: More importantly, she had overcome her own doubts and had grown in self-confidence.Nl: De zon was nu volledig onder, en het veldhospital straalde een warme gloed uit in het zachte avondlicht.En: The sun was now fully set, and the field hospital glowed warmly in the soft evening light.Nl: Anouk glimlachte naar haar collega's.En: Anouk smiled at her colleagues.Nl: Zonder een woord meer, begrepen ze allemaal dat ze, als team, beter en sterker waren geworden.En: Without another word, they all understood that as a team, they had become better and stronger. Vocabulary Words:serene: serenedisinfectants: ontsmettingsmiddelengleamed: glommendetermination: vastberadenheidshowcase: tonenprotocols: protocollenparamedic: paramedicusskepticism: scepticismeguidelines: richtlijnenvibrated: trildepenetrating: doordringendpressure: drukconfusing: verwarrendinstincts: instinctentreated: behandeldscene: plaatsincident: incidentrelieved: opgeluchtself-confidence: zelfvertrouwentemporary: tijdelijkededicated: gedrevenrustling: ritselendeappointment: aangesteldeopportunity: kansexercise: oefeningregarded: beschouwdemessages: berichtenteamwork: teambang: knalinstinctive: instinctieve

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unraveling Mysteries: Curiosity and Caution at Copenhagen Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Københavns Lufthavn var som en levende blok af energi denne sommerdag.En: Copenhagen Airport was like a living block of energy this summer day.Da: Folk skyndte sig fra A til B, stressede for ikke at misse deres fly.En: People rushed from A to B, stressed about not missing their flights.Da: En behagelig duft af kaffe fyldte luften, mens annoncer svævede gennem terminalerne.En: A pleasant scent of coffee filled the air, while announcements drifted through the terminals.Da: Ved bagagebåndet lå en mystisk kuffert.En: By the luggage belt lay a mysterious suitcase.Da: Den var ubemærket, som om den ventede på, at nogen skulle opdage dens hemmeligheder.En: It was unremarked, as if it was waiting for someone to discover its secrets.Da: Freja, der altid havde været nysgerrig, kunne ikke lade være med at lægge mærke til den.En: Freja, who had always been curious, couldn't help but notice it.Da: Hun nærmede sig forsigtigt og så sig omkring.En: She approached cautiously and looked around.Da: Lars, en sikkerhedsvagt, bemærkede snart Frejas interesse.En: Lars, a security guard, soon noticed Freja's interest.Da: Hans job var at beskytte, og en efterladt kuffert var ingen lille sag.En: His job was to protect, and an abandoned suitcase was no small matter.Da: "Frøken, du kan ikke være her," sagde han roligt men bestemt.En: "Miss, you can't be here," he said calmly but firmly.Da: Freja trak sig lidt tilbage, men tanken om kuffertens indhold forsvandt ikke.En: Freja retreated slightly, but the thought of the suitcase's contents didn't vanish.Da: Imens stod en rejsende, Mikkel, og stirrede på kufferten med et let forvirret udtryk.En: Meanwhile, a traveler, Mikkel, stood staring at the suitcase with a slightly confused expression.Da: Han fumlede med sin taske, da han så Freja nærme sig igen.En: He fumbled with his bag when he saw Freja approaching again.Da: “Hej, ved du noget om den kuffert?En: "Hey, do you know anything about that suitcase?"Da: ” spurgte Freja ligeud til Mikkel, der svarede, “Måske.En: Freja asked outright to Mikkel, who replied, "Maybe.Da: Den minder mig om noget fra min sidste rejse.En: It reminds me of something from my last trip."Da: ” Hans svar var vagt, og Freja var ikke overbevist.En: His answer was vague, and Freja was not convinced.Da: Beslutsomheden skinnede i Frejas øjne.En: Determination shone in Freja's eyes.Da: "Mikkel, vil du ikke hjælpe mig med at finde ud af, hvad der er indeni?En: "Mikkel, won't you help me figure out what's inside?"Da: " hun pressede.En: she pressed.Da: Mikkel tøvede et øjeblik, men nikkede så, nysgerrigheden havde fanget ham også.En: Mikkel hesitated for a moment but then nodded, the curiosity having caught him too.Da: Lars var mere og mere bekymret.En: Lars grew more and more concerned.Da: Han kunne ikke lade folk rode med en ukendt kuffert, men Freja og Mikkel gled langsomt ud af hans synsfelt.En: He couldn't let people meddle with an unknown suitcase, but Freja and Mikkel slowly slipped out of his sight.Da: De trak kufferten hen til et skjult hjørne, væk fra nysgerrige blikke.En: They pulled the suitcase to a hidden corner, away from prying eyes.Da: Med en hurtig fælles indsats fik de åbnet kufferten.En: With a quick joint effort, they opened the suitcase.Da: Indeni lå ikke noget farligt.En: Inside lay nothing dangerous.Da: I stedet var der en samling af usædvanlige souvenirer fra forskellige lande: en fjer fra Brasilien, en kurv fra Kenya, og små skulpturer fra Japan.En: Instead, there was a collection of unusual souvenirs from various countries: a feather from Brazil, a basket from Kenya, and small sculptures from Japan.Da: Mikkel lo lettet.En: Mikkel laughed in relief.Da: "De er mine minder fra rejse," indrømmede han.En: "They are my travel memories," he admitted.Da: "Jeg er bare distræt.En: "I'm just absent-minded."Da: "Freja smilede, hendes nysgerrighed tilfredsstillet.En: Freja smiled, her curiosity satisfied.Da: Hun indså, at selvom hun elskede eventyr, var der værdi i forsigtighed.En: She realized that even though she loved adventure, there was value in caution.Da: Lars, der havde fulgt efter dem, så hele scenen udfolde sig og kunne mærke sin egen stivhed løsne lidt.En: Lars, who had followed them, watched the whole scene unfold and could feel his own rigidity loosen a bit.Da: Måske kunne eventyrlyst nogle gange føre til mere forståelse.En: Maybe a sense of adventure could sometimes lead to greater understanding.Da: Kufferten blev afleveret tilbage til Mikkel.En: The suitcase was returned to Mikkel.Da: Som solen begyndte at sænke sig over flyene derude, gik Freja videre, nu med en ny respekt for både nysgerrighed og forsigtighed.En: As the sun began to set over the planes outside, Freja moved on, now with a newfound respect for both curiosity and caution.Da: Lars, der så hende gå, vidste, at han også havde lært noget: at være lidt mere åben overfor det uventede.En: Lars, watching her leave, knew that he had also learned something: to be a bit more open to the unexpected. Vocabulary Words:luggage: bagagemysterious: mystiskremark: bemærkecautiously: forsigtigtsecurity: sikkerhedguard: vagtretreat: trække sig tilbagesuitcase: kuffertconfused: forvirretfumble: fumlecuriosity: nysgerrigheddetermination: beslutsomhedmeddle: rodeprying: nysgerrigeeffort: indsatsdangerous: farligtsouvenirs: souvenirersmall: lilleabsent-minded: distrætboundless: uden grænserunremarked: ubemærketdrift: svævehidden: skjultcaution: forsigtighedrigid: stivrecognize: genkendehesitate: tøveunfold: udfoldeadventure: eventyrunderstanding: forståelse

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

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Aurora: A Journey Beyond the Arctic Circle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I det avlägsna Arktiska cirkeln, där isen förenas med himlen, låg ett hemligt laboratorium.En: In the distant Arktiska cirkeln, where the ice meets the sky, lay a secret laboratory.Sv: Därifrån började Lars, Karin och Mikael sin spännande resa.En: From there, Lars, Karin, and Mikael began their exciting journey.Sv: Den här gruppen hade bestämt sig för att se det stora naturfenomenet: norrskenet.En: This group had decided to witness the great natural phenomenon: the northern lights.Sv: Lars, med sin rastlösa nyfikenhet och kamera i handen, var fast besluten att fånga den perfekta bilden.En: Lars, with his restless curiosity and camera in hand, was determined to capture the perfect shot.Sv: Men vägen dit var full av utmaningar.En: But the road there was full of challenges.Sv: Karin, vars sinne alltid var inställt på säkerhet, hade noggrant planerat deras rutt.En: Karin, whose mind was always set on safety, had meticulously planned their route.Sv: Hon kände oron stiga när väderrapporten plötsligt varnade för kraftiga snöstormar.En: She felt her anxiety rise when the weather forecast suddenly warned of heavy snowstorms.Sv: Mikael, med öga för detaljer och kärlek till vetenskap, log bakom sina glasögon, fascinerad av denna möjlighet att studera himlens spektakel.En: Mikael, with an eye for detail and a love for science, smiled behind his glasses, fascinated by this opportunity to study the spectacle of the sky.Sv: Bilen deras körde fram genom det vidsträckta snölandskapet.En: Their car drove forward through the vast snowy landscape.Sv: Lars, i sin iver, föreslog att avvika från den planerade vägen för att hitta en bättre utsiktsplats.En: Lars, in his eagerness, suggested deviating from the planned route to find a better viewing spot.Sv: "Det finns alltid en chans för något större där borta!"En: "There's always a chance for something greater over there!"Sv: utbrast han, pekande mot horisonten.En: he exclaimed, pointing toward the horizon.Sv: Karin suckade.En: Karin sighed.Sv: "Det kan vara farligt, Lars.En: "It could be dangerous, Lars.Sv: Vi borde hålla oss till planen."En: We should stick to the plan."Sv: Men Lars lyssnade inte.En: But Lars didn't listen.Sv: Bilen svängde av och de fortsatte mot okänd terräng.En: The car turned off and they continued into unknown territory.Sv: Himlen ovanför var en tom duk, redo att målas i färger av magi.En: The sky above was a blank canvas, ready to be painted in colors of magic.Sv: Men allt förändrades när snö började falla tätt och vinden tjöt omkring dem.En: But everything changed when snow began to fall thickly, and the wind howled around them.Sv: Plötsligt hördes ett knaster följt av ett stön från motorn.En: Suddenly, a crackle was heard followed by a groan from the engine.Sv: Bilen stannade.En: The car stopped.Sv: De var strandade mitt i detta vita öde.En: They were stranded in the midst of this white wilderness.Sv: Mikael steg ut, skakande av kylan, och började undersöka motorn.En: Mikael stepped out, trembling from the cold, and began to examine the engine.Sv: "Det ser illa ut.En: "It looks bad.Sv: Vi har problem med batteriet," sa han.En: We have a problem with the battery," he said.Sv: Nattens mörker började falla när en lösning var brådskande.En: Night's darkness began to fall as a solution was urgently needed.Sv: Gruppen satt tillsammans i bilen, andades ut i frosten och väntade.En: The group sat together in the car, exhaling into the frost and waiting.Sv: Men när spänningen var som störst, sprack himlen upp i färger och ljus.En: But when the tension was at its peak, the sky burst open in colors and light.Sv: Ett fantastiskt skådespel av gröna och rosa vågor dansade över dem.En: A magnificent display of green and pink waves danced above them.Sv: Lars lyfte sin kamera, men insåg snart att de saknade den elektricitet som behövdes.En: Lars lifted his camera but soon realized they lacked the electricity needed.Sv: Istället stirrade han i vördnad.En: Instead, he stared in awe.Sv: "Det här är otroligt," viskade han.En: "This is incredible," he whispered.Sv: "Jag borde ha lyssnat på er."En: "I should have listened to you all."Sv: De började signalera för hjälp genom att använda bilens nödljus och sina telefoner som ficklampsignaler.En: They began signaling for help by using the car's emergency lights and their phones as flashlight signals.Sv: Till slut, när hoppet nästan försvunnit, visade sig en snöskoter från laboratoriet på avstånd.En: Finally, when hope had nearly vanished, a snowmobile from the laboratory appeared in the distance.Sv: Forskarteamet hade fått deras signaler och kom för att rädda dem.En: The research team had received their signals and came to rescue them.Sv: När de kom tillbaka till säkerheten i laboratoriet, reflekterade Lars.En: When they returned to the safety of the laboratory, Lars reflected.Sv: "Jag har lärt mig en viktig läxa," sade han med ett litet leende.En: "I've learned an important lesson," he said with a small smile.Sv: "Ingen expedition är komplett utan bra planering och lagarbete."En: "No expedition is complete without good planning and teamwork."Sv: Karin och Mikael log tillbaka.En: Karin and Mikael smiled back.Sv: Tillsammans i det tysta laboratoriet, kände de en gemenskap som bara kunde bildas genom delade prövningar och triumfer.En: Together in the quiet laboratory, they felt a camaraderie that could only be formed through shared trials and triumphs.Sv: Och även om Lars inte lyckades fånga sitt perfekta foto, hade de alla bevittnat något som fick deras hjärtan att lysa klarare än norrskenet självt.En: And even though Lars didn't manage to capture his perfect photo, they had all witnessed something that made their hearts shine brighter than the northern lights themselves. Vocabulary Words:distant: avlägsnacuriosity: nyfikenhetdetermined: fast beslutenchallenges: utmaningarmeticulously: noggrantanxiety: oroforecast: väderrapportsnowstorms: snöstormaropportunity: möjlighetdeviating: avvikahorizon: horisontendangerous: farligtterritory: terrängcanvas: dukgroan: stönstranded: strandadewilderness: ödetrembling: skakandesolution: lösningurgently: brådskandefascinated: fascineradexclaimed: utbrasthowled: tjötmagnificent: fantastisktspectacle: skådespelawed: i vördnadsignaling: signaleraemergency: nödvanished: försvunnitcamaraderie: gemenskap

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Canal's Whisper: A Journey of Unexpected Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een warme zomermiddag in Amsterdam.En: It was a warm summer afternoon in Amsterdam.Nl: De zon scheen fel door de grote ramen van het kleine, gezellige koffiehuis aan de gracht.En: The sun shone brightly through the large windows of the small, cozy coffeehouse by the canal.Nl: Binnen hing de geur van vers gebrande koffie, en de lichte murmeling van gesprekken vervulde de ruimte.En: Inside, the aroma of freshly roasted coffee filled the air, and the soft murmur of conversations filled the space.Nl: Aan een tafeltje bij het raam zat Jeroen, die zijn penseel opzij legde en naar buiten staarde.En: At a small table by the window sat Jeroen, who set aside his brush and gazed outside.Nl: Hij kwam hier vaak, op zoek naar inspiratie.En: He often came here in search of inspiration.Nl: Op een dag, terwijl Jeroen zijn schetsboek opende, viel zijn oog op een vreemde envelop op de tafel naast hem.En: One day, as Jeroen opened his sketchbook, his eye fell on a strange envelope on the table next to him.Nl: Ze was onopvallend, zonder naam of adres.En: It was unremarkable, with no name or address.Nl: Jeroen keek om zich heen.En: Jeroen looked around.Nl: Was deze envelop van iemand in de winkel?En: Was this envelope from someone in the shop?Nl: Naast hem zat Sanne, verdiept in een boek, en verderop zat Bas, die met zijn laptop bezig was.En: Next to him sat Sanne, engrossed in a book, and further away was Bas, busy with his laptop.Nl: Jeroen voelde zijn nieuwsgierigheid groeien.En: Jeroen's curiosity began to grow.Nl: Hij twijfelde.En: He hesitated.Nl: Moest hij de envelop openen?En: Should he open the envelope?Nl: Wat als deze voor iemand anders was?En: What if it belonged to someone else?Nl: Toch won zijn avontuurlijke kant het van zijn aarzeling.En: Yet his adventurous side prevailed over his hesitation.Nl: Voorzichtig opende hij de envelop en haalde er een klein kaartje uit.En: Carefully, he opened the envelope and took out a small card.Nl: Er stond alleen een adres op, met daarbij een kort, mysterieus gedicht: "Waar het water de stad ontmoet, daar wacht een geheim avontuur."En: It only had an address on it, along with a short, mysterious poem: "Where the water meets the city, there awaits a secret adventure."Nl: Jeroens hart begon sneller te kloppen.En: Jeroen's heart began to beat faster.Nl: Was deze envelop een uitnodiging?En: Was this envelope an invitation?Nl: Hij stond op, pakte zijn tas, en besloot het adres te volgen.En: He stood up, grabbed his bag, and decided to follow the address.Nl: Terwijl hij door de zonnige straten van Amsterdam liep, dacht hij na over de woorden.En: As he walked through the sunny streets of Amsterdam, he pondered the words.Nl: Wat voor avontuur wachtte hem?En: What kind of adventure awaited him?Nl: Na een paar minuten lopen bereikte hij het adres.En: After a few minutes of walking, he reached the address.Nl: Het was een klein parkje aan de oever van de gracht.En: It was a small park by the canal's edge.Nl: Hier ontmoette het water de stad.En: Here, the water met the city.Nl: Plotseling voelde hij een tik op zijn schouder.En: Suddenly, he felt a tap on his shoulder.Nl: Het was Bas, die lachend naar hem keek.En: It was Bas, looking at him with a smile.Nl: "Jij ook al?"En: "You too?"Nl: vroeg Bas.En: asked Bas.Nl: Jeroen was verbaasd.En: Jeroen was surprised.Nl: "Wat bedoel je?"En: "What do you mean?"Nl: Bas legde uit dat hij Sanne had geholpen om Jeroen een avontuur te geven, iets wat hij echt nodig leek te hebben.En: Bas explained that he had helped Sanne to give Jeroen an adventure, something that he seemed to really need.Nl: Sanne was degene die de envelop had achtergelaten.En: Sanne was the one who had left the envelope.Nl: Ze wilde dat Jeroen de stad eens anders zou zien, door naar dingen te zoeken die hij normaal niet zag.En: She wanted Jeroen to see the city in a different way, by looking for things he normally didn't notice.Nl: "Maar waarom?"En: "But why?"Nl: vroeg Jeroen verbaasd.En: asked Jeroen in surprise.Nl: Sanne, die nu ook was aangekomen, glimlachte.En: Sanne, who had now also arrived, smiled.Nl: "We dachten dat je wel wat inspiratie kon gebruiken," zei ze vriendelijk.En: "We thought you could use some inspiration," she said kindly.Nl: Jeroen lachte.En: Jeroen laughed.Nl: Plotseling voelde hij zich overweldigend gelukkig.En: Suddenly, he felt overwhelmingly happy.Nl: Dit mysterie, dat hij zo wanhopig had willen oplossen, bleek niet over een onbekend avontuur te gaan, maar over zijn eigen leven.En: This mystery he had so desperately wanted to solve turned out not to be about an unknown adventure, but about his own life.Nl: In plaats van teleurgesteld te zijn, omarmde Jeroen de eenvoud van het moment.En: Instead of being disappointed, Jeroen embraced the simplicity of the moment.Nl: Hij hoefde niet altijd naar het buitengewone te zoeken om iets bijzonders te vinden.En: He didn't always need to look for the extraordinary to find something special.Nl: Er was avontuur zat in het hier en nu, te midden van vrienden, langs de bekende grachten van zijn stad.En: There was plenty of adventure in the here and now, among friends, alongside the familiar canals of his city.Nl: Met een glimlach op zijn gezicht begaf Jeroen zich samen met zijn vrienden naar het gezellige koffiehuis.En: With a smile on his face, Jeroen joined his friends on their way to the cozy coffeehouse.Nl: Hij voelde zich meer op zijn gemak, en vooral dankbaar.En: He felt more at ease and especially grateful.Nl: Door dit avontuur had hij een nieuwe manier gevonden om zijn leven met frisse ogen te bekijken.En: Through this adventure, he had found a new way to view his life with fresh eyes.Nl: En dat was misschien wel het grootste avontuur van allemaal.En: And that was perhaps the greatest adventure of all. Vocabulary Words:warm: warmesun: zonbrightly: felcoffeehouse: koffiehuisaroma: geurmurmur: murmelingconversations: gesprekkencozy: gezelligegazed: staardestrange: vreemdeenvelope: envelopunremarkable: onopvallendhesitated: twijfeldeadventurous: avontuurlijkehesitation: aarzelingcarefully: voorzichtigmysterious: mysterieusadventure: avontuurpondered: nadachtcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidaddress: adrestapped: tikshoulder: schoudersurprised: verbaasdembraced: omarmdesimplicity: eenvoudextraordinary: buitengewonefamiliar: bekendeeased: op zijn gemakgrateful: dankbaar

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Seaside Serenades: Love in the Skärgård Airwaves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen stod högt över den lilla skärgården som låg utspridd i havet.En: The sun hung high over the small skärgård scattered across the sea.Sv: Astrid satt på en sten, mobilen i handen, och blickade ut över den glittrande vattenytan.En: Astrid sat on a rock, phone in hand, gazing out over the shimmering water's surface.Sv: Det var sommar, och de gröna tallarna sträckte sig mot himlen i en dansande bris.En: It was summer, and the green pines stretched towards the sky in a dancing breeze.Sv: Hon älskade att vara här, omgiven av naturen och ensamheten.En: She loved being here, surrounded by nature and solitude.Sv: Men idag längtade hon efter att på avstånd vara nära sin partner.En: But today, she longed to be close to her partner from afar.Sv: Astrid försökte starta videosamtalet igen.En: Astrid tried to start the video call again.Sv: "Oskar?"En: "Oskar?"Sv: sa hon, rakt in i mobilen.En: she said directly into the phone.Sv: Men det enda hon möttes av var suddiga bilder och ett knastrande ljud som påminde om gamla radiosändningar.En: But all she encountered were blurry images and a crackling sound reminiscent of old radio broadcasts.Sv: Frustrerad stängde hon av och började gå längs den steniga stigen.En: Frustrated, she turned it off and began walking along the rocky path.Sv: En mås svävade ovanför henne och verkade skratta åt hennes misslyckanden.En: A seagull hovered above her, seemingly mocking her failures.Sv: "Ni får gärna vara tysta ett tag," mumlade Astrid, och fortsatte vandringen.En: "You could be quiet for a while," Astrid muttered, continuing her walk.Sv: Hon upplevde att hennes lilla ö kanske inte uppskattade hennes samtalsbehov.En: She felt that her little island might not appreciate her need for conversation.Sv: Vid strandkanten lyssnade hon efter signal.En: At the water's edge, she listened for a signal.Sv: Ingenting.En: Nothing.Sv: Hon promenerade vidare, förbi en klippa där några sälar solade sig.En: She walked on, past a cliff where some seals were sunbathing.Sv: De sträckte på halsarna och betraktade henne med nyfikenhet, som om hon var dagens underhållning.En: They stretched their necks and watched her with curiosity, as if she were the day's entertainment.Sv: Efter flera försök lyckades hon äntligen hitta en plats.En: After several attempts, she finally found a spot.Sv: Signalen var stark.En: The signal was strong.Sv: "Oskar!En: "Oskar!Sv: Jag tror det fungerar nu!"En: I think it works now!"Sv: sa hon lyckligt.En: she said happily.Sv: De började prata om deras dagar, drömmar och framtidsplaner.En: They began to talk about their days, dreams, and future plans.Sv: Men precis när Astrid kände att de var sammanlänkade, började sälarna sjunga.En: But just when Astrid felt they were connected, the seals started to sing.Sv: Höga, glada läten fyllde luften och bröt deras kommunikation.En: Loud, joyful sounds filled the air and broke their communication.Sv: Oskar skrattade på andra sidan och Astrid kunde inte hjälpa att skratta med.En: Oskar laughed on the other end, and Astrid couldn't help but laugh along.Sv: "Förlåt, det verkar som om jag har konkurrens här," sa hon.En: "Sorry, it seems I have some competition here," she said.Sv: Efter många försök gav hon upp videosamtalen.En: After many attempts, she gave up on video calls.Sv: Istället satte hon sig ned med papper och penna.En: Instead, she sat down with paper and pen.Sv: Hon skrev till Oskar om ögonblicken i skärgården, om sälarna, måsarna och saknaden.En: She wrote to Oskar about the moments in the skärgård, about the seals, the gulls, and the longing.Sv: Varje bokstav representerade en del av hennes hjärta, och genast kändes avståndet mindre.En: Every letter represented a part of her heart, and suddenly the distance felt smaller.Sv: När breven började flyga mellan ön och staden, kände Astrid hur deras kärlek växte starkare.En: As the letters began to fly between the island and the city, Astrid felt their love grow stronger.Sv: Teknik må ha sina begränsningar, men deras ord band dem samman på ett sätt inget videosamtal kunde.En: Technology may have its limitations, but their words bound them together in a way no video call could.Sv: Till slut, insvept i den rosa kvällssolen med ljudet av vågorna i bakgrunden, insåg Astrid att ibland är de enklaste lösningarna de mest meningsfulla.En: In the end, wrapped in the pink evening sun with the sound of waves in the background, Astrid realized that sometimes the simplest solutions are the most meaningful.Sv: Hon hade lärt sig att omfamna spontaniteten hos skärgården och funnit kraften i det skrivna ordet.En: She had learned to embrace the spontaneity of the skärgård and found the power in the written word.Sv: Det var en kärlekshistoria i sin egen rätt, och det var precis vad de behövde.En: It was a love story in its own right, and it was just what they needed. Vocabulary Words:hung: stodscattered: utspriddgazing: blickadeshimmering: glittrandesolitude: ensamhetenlonged: längtadeblurry: suddigacrackling: knastrandereminiscent: pågminnerfrustrated: frustreradhovered: svävademocking: skrattade åtencountered: möttessignal: signalcuriosity: nyfikenhetattempts: försökspot: platsjoyful: gladacompetition: konkurrensembraced: omfamnaspontaneity: spontanitetenrepresented: representeradepen: pennastretched: sträcktebreeze: brissignal: signalcommunication: kommunikationsunbathing: solade siglimitations: begränsningarrealized: insåg

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Inspiration in Nyhavn: Astrid's Artistic Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Som aftensolen begyndte at bøje sine stråler over Nyhavn, stod Astrid klar med sine pensler.En: As the evening sun began to bend its rays over Nyhavn, Astrid stood ready with her brushes.Da: Sommerluften var varm og brisen let.En: The summer air was warm and the breeze light.Da: De farverige huse langs kanalen spejlede sig i det stille vand, og det hele så næsten magisk ud.En: The colorful houses along the canal mirrored in the still water, and it all looked almost magical.Da: Astrid var en talentfuld, men kæmpende gadekunstner.En: Astrid was a talented but struggling street artist.Da: Hendes staffeli var opsat på brostensgaden, hvor turister traskede forbi med isvafler og kameraer.En: Her easel was set up on the cobblestone street, where tourists strolled by with ice cream cones and cameras.Da: Nyhavn emmede af liv.En: Nyhavn buzzed with life.Da: Musikken fra en gadeperformer spillede i baggrunden og lød som lyden af sommeraftener i København.En: Music from a street performer played in the background and sounded like the essence of summer evenings in Copenhagen.Da: Alligevel følte Astrid sig fjern fra sit maleri.En: Yet, Astrid felt distant from her painting.Da: Hun kunne ikke finde forbindelsen mellem sine hænder og lærredet.En: She couldn't find the connection between her hands and the canvas.Da: Det var som om blot at opfange alle de farvestrålende motiver, som Nyhavn tilbød, var en øvelse i det umulige.En: It was as if capturing all the vibrant motifs that Nyhavn offered was an exercise in the impossible.Da: Mange forbipasserende stoppede op for at beundre hendes arbejde, men alligevel sad usikkerheden fast i hendes sind.En: Many passersby stopped to admire her work, but still, doubt lingered in her mind.Da: Emil og Sofie, to venner fra byen, gik forbi og vinkede til hende.En: Emil and Sofie, two friends from the city, walked by and waved at her.Da: "Hvordan går det med maleriet?En: "How's the painting going?"Da: ", spurgte Emil med et smil.En: asked Emil with a smile.Da: Astrid trak på skuldrene og prøvede at ignorere den buldrende tvivl.En: Astrid shrugged and tried to ignore the roaring doubt.Da: "Jeg ved det ikke, Emil.En: "I don't know, Emil.Da: Det hele føles... fjernt," svarede hun ærligt.En: It all feels... distant," she replied honestly.Da: Efter lidt tid besluttede Astrid sig for at ændre sin tilgang.En: After a while, Astrid decided to change her approach.Da: I stedet for at male hele scenen, fokuserede hun på én detalje: et bestemt hus med røde skodder og en ældgammel historie.En: Instead of painting the entire scene, she focused on one detail: a particular house with red shutters and an ancient history.Da: Hun begyndte at skitsere de små detaljer, de ornamenterede vinduer og de bløde skift i farvenuancer.En: She began sketching the small details, the ornamented windows, and the soft shifts in color tones.Da: Netop da hun begyndte at male igen, overhørte hun en samtale mellem to ældre mænd om netop dette hus.En: Just as she began to paint again, she overheard a conversation between two elderly men about this very house.Da: Det havde engang været hjemsted for en berømt dansk digter, lærte Astrid.En: It had once been home to a famous Danish poet, Astrid learned.Da: Historien, der blev fortalt med entusiasme og kærlighed, tændte en gnist i hende.En: The story, told with enthusiasm and love, ignited a spark in her.Da: Pludselig så hun huset med nye øjne, og hendes pensler begyndte at danse over lærredet.En: Suddenly, she saw the house with new eyes, and her brushes began to dance across the canvas.Da: I løbet af den næste time flød farverne naturligt fra hendes hånd, og motivet trådte levende frem.En: Over the next hour, the colors flowed naturally from her hand, and the motif came to life.Da: Hendes fokus havde givet hende genopdaget klarhed og glæde.En: Her focus had given her newfound clarity and joy.Da: Hun tegnede med en passion, hun længe ikke havde følt.En: She painted with a passion she hadn't felt in a long time.Da: Da mørket lagde sig over Nyhavn, lagde Astrid penslen til side.En: As darkness settled over Nyhavn, Astrid put her brush aside.Da: Hun betragtede sit færdige maleri med stolthed.En: She regarded her finished painting with pride.Da: Det var lykkedes hende at fange stedets skønhed og ånd på en måde, der føltes ægte og personlig.En: She had succeeded in capturing the place's beauty and spirit in a way that felt genuine and personal.Da: Hun følte sig forbundet med sin kunst og omgivelserne igen.En: She felt connected to her art and surroundings once more.Da: Astrid pakkede sine materialer sammen, mens tilskuere nikkede anerkendende.En: Astrid packed up her materials while onlookers nodded appreciatively.Da: Med et lettet smil vidste hun, at hun havde genfundet sin kærlighed til at male, og hendes selvtillid voksede stille og roligt indeni.En: With a relieved smile, she knew she had rediscovered her love for painting, and her confidence slowly grew within her.Da: Nyhavn havde endnu engang vist hende vejen tilbage til sine kreative rødder.En: Nyhavn had once again shown her the way back to her creative roots. Vocabulary Words:rays: strålerbrushes: penslercobblestone: brostensgadenbreeze: brisenmirrored: spejledemagical: magisktalented: talentfuldstruggling: kæmpendestrolled: traskededoubt: tvivlconversation: samtaleelderly: ældreenthusiasm: entusiasmeignite: tændespark: gnistfocus: fokusclarity: klarhedpride: stolthedgenuine: ægteroots: røddershutters: skodderancient: ældgammelornamented: ornamenteredetones: farvenuancersketching: skitseremotif: motivlinger: sidde fastredeemed: genopdagetsurroundings: omgivelserpacked: pakkede

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Strength: Erik's Journey to True Inner Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen bländade starkt över Stockholms skärgård.En: The sun shone brightly over the Stockholms skärgård.Sv: Vattnet glittrade i det starka ljuset, och luften fylldes av sommardoft.En: The water sparkled in the strong light, and the air was filled with the scent of summer.Sv: Det var en perfekt dag för träning vid sommarlägret.En: It was a perfect day for training at the summer camp.Sv: Överallt runt ön gick unga idrottare omkring, redo för dagens utmaningar.En: All around the island, young athletes were walking around, ready for the day's challenges.Sv: Erik, en av de mest lovande idrottarna, stod i skuggan av en stor björk, och tankarna virvlade.En: Erik, one of the most promising athletes, stood in the shade of a large birch, his thoughts swirling.Sv: Erik ville bevisa sig.En: Erik wanted to prove himself.Sv: Han ville bli bäst.En: He wanted to be the best.Sv: Han visste att han kunde göra det.En: He knew he could do it.Sv: Men innerst inne kände han osäkerhet.En: But deep down, he felt uncertain.Sv: Hans vänner, Saga och Linnea, hade märkt hans bekymrade blick.En: His friends, Saga and Linnea, had noticed his concerned look.Sv: De satt vid stranden och pratade tyst med varandra om hur de kunde hjälpa honom.En: They sat by the shore, talking quietly about how they could help him.Sv: "Ska du inte vila lite?"En: "Aren't you going to take a break?"Sv: föreslog Linnea när Erik gick förbi deras plats.En: suggested Linnea as Erik walked past their spot.Sv: Men Erik skakade bara på huvudet och gav ett självsäkert leende, som inte helt nådde hans ögon.En: But Erik just shook his head and gave a confident smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.Sv: "Jag mår bra!"En: "I'm fine!"Sv: försäkrade han.En: he assured them.Sv: Dagen började med en intensiv löprunda.En: The day began with an intense run.Sv: Erik kämpade mot värmen, men han fortsatte.En: Erik struggled against the heat, but he continued.Sv: Svetten rann i hans panna.En: Sweat ran down his forehead.Sv: Solen var obarmhärtig, och ju längre tiden gick, desto mer svajade hans steg.En: The sun was relentless, and the longer time passed, the more his steps faltered.Sv: Saga och Linnea följde efter, oroade.En: Saga and Linnea followed, worried.Sv: "Några minuters vila kan inte skada," sa Saga vid sidan av honom.En: "A few minutes of rest can't hurt," said Saga beside him.Sv: Erik viftade bort hennes råd.En: Erik brushed off her advice.Sv: Han kände sig tvungen att fortsätta.En: He felt compelled to continue.Sv: Tankarna om att misslyckas låg som en tyngd i hans bröst.En: The thought of failing weighed heavy on his chest.Sv: Men allt var på väg att förändras.En: But everything was about to change.Sv: Under en kritisk styrkeövning stannade Erik plötsligt upp.En: During a critical strength exercise, Erik suddenly stopped.Sv: Världen snurrade, och han kände sig svag.En: The world spun, and he felt weak.Sv: Luften blev tung att andas.En: The air became heavy to breathe.Sv: Innan han visste ordet av föll han till marken.En: Before he knew it, he fell to the ground.Sv: Panik bröt ut bland de andra deltagarna, och Saga och Linnea rusade fram.En: Panic broke out among the other participants, and Saga and Linnea rushed over.Sv: "Erik!"En: "Erik!"Sv: ropade Linnea desperat medan tränarna skyndade sig dit.En: Linnea called out desperately as the coaches hurried over.Sv: Erik kände hur världen bleknade bort innan allt blev svart.En: Erik felt the world fade away before everything went black.Sv: När han sedan vaknade på sjuksängen, kände han sig tom och svag, men till slut också lättad.En: When he later woke up in the infirmary bed, he felt empty and weak, but ultimately relieved.Sv: Saga och Linnea satt bredvid och gav honom ett lugnande leende.En: Saga and Linnea sat beside him and gave him a reassuring smile.Sv: "Du behöver tid att vila," sa Saga mjukt.En: "You need time to rest," said Saga softly.Sv: Under de följande dagarna kände Erik sig tvungen att reflektera.En: In the following days, Erik felt compelled to reflect.Sv: Med sina vänner vid sin sida insåg han att han måste förändras.En: With his friends by his side, he realized he had to change.Sv: Att pressa sig för hårt var inte vägen till framgång.En: Pushing himself too hard was not the path to success.Sv: Istället var det viktigt att vårda både kropp och själ.En: Instead, it was important to nurture both body and soul.Sv: På Midsommarkväll, när firandet spreds ut på gräset, kände Erik sig fri.En: On Midsummer's Eve, when the celebrations spread out on the grass, Erik felt free.Sv: Borta var de tunga stegen och den inre osäkerheten.En: Gone were the heavy steps and the inner uncertainty.Sv: Han hade hoppats på att bli sedd som en ledare och en topprestare, men nu förstod han att det var genom korrekt balans och självinsikt han verkligen skulle nå sin fulla potential.En: He had hoped to be seen as a leader and a top performer, but now he understood that it was through proper balance and self-awareness that he would truly reach his full potential.Sv: Under den varma sommarkvällen, med blomsterkransar i håret och ljuset från midsommaraftons eldar, skrattade Erik med sina vänner.En: During the warm summer evening, with flower crowns in their hair and the light from Midsummer's Eve fires, Erik laughed with his friends.Sv: Hans framtid verkade ljus, och inget skulle hindra honom igen.En: His future seemed bright, and nothing would hold him back again.Sv: Han visste nu att riktig styrka låg i visheten att veta när man behöver hjälp och när det är dags att ta en paus.En: He now knew that true strength lay in the wisdom of knowing when to seek help and when it's time to take a break. Vocabulary Words:shone: bländadesparkled: glittradepromising: lovandeswirling: virvladeuncertain: osäkerhetshore: strandenintense: intensivrelentless: obarmhärtigfaltered: svajadecompelled: tvungenfailing: misslyckasspun: snurradepanic: panikdesperately: desperatinfirmary: sjuksängrelieved: lättadreassuring: lugnandereflect: reflekteranurture: vårdapotential: potentialbalance: balansself-awareness: självinsiktinner: inrecrown: kransfaint: bleknadeexercise: styrkeövningcompelled: tvungencelebration: firandetfuture: framtidwisdom: visheten

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sant Jaume's Revelation: Crafting Art from Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-21-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Girona, els carrers empedrats brillen sota el sol d'estiu.En: In Girona, the cobblestone streets shine under the summer sun.Ca: Les façanes gòtiques i les muralles antigues respiren història, mentre la ciutat es prepara per la festa de Sant Jaume.En: The Gothic facades and ancient walls breathe history as the city prepares for the festival of Sant Jaume.Ca: La ciutat s'omple de colors, música i somriures de visitants que arriben per gaudir d'aquesta tradició catalana.En: The city fills with colors, music, and smiles from visitors who come to enjoy this Catalonian tradition.Ca: La Núria està a la seva oficina, envoltada de llibres d'art i plànols de museus.En: Núria is in her office, surrounded by art books and museum blueprints.Ca: Treballa amb devoció en un projecte artístic.En: She works with devotion on an art project.Ca: El seu objectiu és presentar una instal·lació especial abans de Sant Jaume.En: Her goal is to present a special installation before Sant Jaume.Ca: La peça ha de capturar l'essència de Girona, amb els seus contrastos entre el passat i el present.En: The piece must capture the essence of Girona, with its contrasts between past and present.Ca: Jordi, la seva parella, està al seu costat.En: Jordi, her partner, is by her side.Ca: És un home pràctic, sempre donant suport a la Núria en els seus somnis.En: He is a practical man, always supporting Núria in her dreams.Ca: Però sap que la Núria està cansada.En: But he knows that Núria is tired.Ca: Des de fa dies nota que li falta energia.En: For days, he has noticed her lack of energy.Ca: “Núria”, li diu amb preocupació, “potser hauries d'anar al metge”.En: "Núria," he says with concern, "maybe you should go to the doctor."Ca: Ella somriu, però aviat cedeix.En: She smiles but soon gives in.Ca: És el que toca.En: It's what's called for.Ca: A la consulta, la notícia és inesperada.En: At the doctor's appointment, the news is unexpected.Ca: "Necessitaràs descans i tractament", diu el metge.En: "You'll need rest and treatment," the doctor says.Ca: La diagnosi és clara; no pot ignorar-la.En: The diagnosis is clear; she can't ignore it.Ca: La Núria se sent aturada de sobte.En: Núria feels suddenly halted.Ca: Els seus plans estiuencs queden en suspens.En: Her summer plans are put on hold.Ca: Com es podrà concentrar en el seu projecte ara?En: How will she concentrate on her project now?Ca: Durant dies, la Núria es debat entre la salut i la passió.En: For days, Núria struggles between health and passion.Ca: Els dies passen ràpidament.En: The days pass quickly.Ca: El festival de Sant Jaume és gairebé aquí.En: The Sant Jaume festival is almost here.Ca: Sent la pressió de quedar-se enrere.En: She feels the pressure of falling behind.Ca: Però el consell del metge i l'amor de Jordi li recorden la importància de cuidar-se.En: But the doctor's advice and Jordi's love remind her of the importance of taking care of herself.Ca: Finalment arriba la vigília de Sant Jaume.En: Finally, the eve of Sant Jaume arrives.Ca: La Núria comprèn que ha d'escoltar al seu cos.En: Núria understands that she must listen to her body.Ca: “La salut és primer”, li diu el seu cor.En: "Health comes first," her heart tells her.Ca: Però llavors té una idea.En: But then she has an idea.Ca: Pot convertir aquesta experiència en art.En: She can turn this experience into art.Ca: El que ha viscut ha estat dolorós, però també revelador.En: What she has gone through has been painful, but also revealing.Ca: Aquella nit treballa ferventment, canalitzant les seves emocions.En: That night, she works fervently, channeling her emotions.Ca: El matí de Sant Jaume, exposa el seu treball en una petita sala d'exhibició.En: On the morning of Sant Jaume, she exhibits her work in a small exhibition room.Ca: La peça és una fusió de dibuixos, fotografies i reflexions personals.En: The piece is a fusion of drawings, photographs, and personal reflections.Ca: Cada element parla d'ella, del seu viatge, de la seva lluita i el seu creixement.En: Each element speaks of her, her journey, her struggle, and her growth.Ca: La comunitat queda captivada.En: The community is captivated.Ca: És una obra tan personal que toca els cors de tots.En: It's such a personal work that it touches everyone's hearts.Ca: En lloc de caure en l'oblit, la Núria es converteix en una veu nova.En: Instead of falling into oblivion, Núria becomes a new voice.Ca: Troba reconeixement no només per l'art, sinó per la valentia de compartir la seva història.En: She finds recognition not only for the art but for the courage to share her story.Ca: Gràcies a la seva sorpresa, la Núria aprèn una lliçó valuosa.En: To her surprise, Núria learns a valuable lesson.Ca: L'ambició i el benestar poden coexistir.En: Ambition and well-being can coexist.Ca: El seu art es torna més significatiu quan el nodreix amb les experiències personals.En: Her art becomes more meaningful when she nurtures it with personal experiences.Ca: Aquest Sant Jaume és només el començament d'una nova etapa.En: This Sant Jaume is just the beginning of a new stage.Ca: Les pedres de Girona, silencioses i majestàtiques, semblen somriure amb complicitat.En: The stones of Girona, silent and majestic, seem to smile in complicity. Vocabulary Words:the cobblestone: l'empedratthe facade: la façanathe wall: la murallathe devotion: la devocióthe blueprint: el plànolthe essence: l'essènciathe concern: la preocupacióthe doctor: el metgethe diagnosis: la diagnosithe summer plans: els plans estiuencsthe pressure: la pressióthe passion: la passióthe eve: la vigíliathe experience: l'experiènciathe drawing: el dibuixthe photograph: la fotografiathe reflection: la reflexióthe journey: el viatgethe struggle: la lluitathe growth: el creixementthe recognition: el reconeixementthe courage: la valentiathe ambition: l'ambicióthe well-being: el benestarthe stone: la pedrathe heart: el corthe exhibition room: la sala d'exhibicióthe community: la comunitatthe surprise: la sorpresathe stage: l'etapa

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unveiling Núria's Past: A Revelatory Journey at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aire fresc de Montserrat portava murmuris antics mentre Núria pujava les escales cap al monestir.En: The fresh air of Montserrat carried ancient whispers as Núria climbed the steps toward the monastery.Ca: El sol brillant il·luminava les muntanyes dentades, creant un joc de llums i ombres.En: The bright sun illuminated the jagged mountains, creating a play of light and shadows.Ca: Núria va mirar cap a dalt, on les campanes de l'abadia tocaven per la Festa de la Mare de Déu del Carme.En: Núria looked up, where the abbey's bells were ringing for the Festival of Mare de Déu del Carme.Ca: Al seu costat anaven en Jordi i l'Elisenda, els seus pares adoptius, que mantenien una conversa animada sobre les celebracions.En: Beside her were Jordi and Elisenda, her adoptive parents, who were having a lively conversation about the celebrations.Ca: Núria tenia el cor pesat.En: Núria had a heavy heart.Ca: Des de feia mesos, sentia una inquietud que no podia ignorar.En: For months, she had felt a restlessness she couldn't ignore.Ca: Els seus dubtes sobre el passat eren com un eco constant.En: Her doubts about the past were like a constant echo.Ca: En aquest dia especial, es trobava atrapada entre la voluntat de gaudir el moment amb la família i la necessitat de conèixer la veritat.En: On this special day, she found herself torn between the desire to enjoy the moment with her family and the need to know the truth.Ca: Un cop dins el monestir, la màgia del lloc la va envoltar.En: Once inside the monastery, the place's magic surrounded her.Ca: Els colors dels vitralls cobrien les parets amb tons de vellut i la tranquil·litat del lloc contrastava amb la seva ànima inquieta.En: The colors of the stained glass covered the walls with velvet tones, and the tranquility of the place contrasted with her restless soul.Ca: Els peregrins omplien els passadissos, però Núria estava enfocada en la conversa que necessitava tenir.En: Pilgrims filled the corridors, but Núria was focused on the conversation she needed to have.Ca: El moment va arribar quan es van trobar sols en una capella petita.En: The moment arrived when they found themselves alone in a small chapel.Ca: Les paraules eren difícils de trobar, però es va girar cap a en Jordi i l'Elisenda amb determinació.En: The words were difficult to find, but she turned to Jordi and Elisenda with determination.Ca: "He de saber-ho", va dir amb veu suau, mirant els seus ulls.En: "I need to know," she said softly, looking into their eyes.Ca: "Necessito saber d'on vinc.En: "I need to know where I come from."Ca: "Els seus pares es van mirar, el silenci eixordador entre ells.En: Her parents looked at each other, the deafening silence between them.Ca: Finalment, en Jordi va respirar profundament.En: Finally, Jordi took a deep breath.Ca: "Sabíem que aquest moment arribaria," va dir.En: "We knew this moment would come," he said.Ca: "Vam decidir esperar fins que tu fossis preparada.En: "We decided to wait until you were ready.Ca: Vas néixer aquí, a Montserrat.En: You were born here, in Montserrat.Ca: La teva mare biològica era una peregrina devota.En: Your biological mother was a devoted pilgrim."Ca: "Elisenda va afegir amb tendresa: "Volem que sàpigues que sempre has estat la nostra filla.En: Elisenda added tenderly, "We want you to know that you've always been our daughter."Ca: "La revelació va caure sobre Núria com un crit d'alliberament.En: The revelation fell upon Núria like a cry of liberation.Ca: En lloc de desestabilitzar la reunió familiar, la veritat els va unir amb més força.En: Instead of destabilizing the family gathering, the truth united them more strongly.Ca: Va sentir que una part del seu ésser encaixava finalment al lloc que li pertocava.En: She felt a part of her being finally fit into the place it belonged.Ca: Montserrat no només era la seva destinació física, sinó també un punt d'inici per la seva identitat.En: Montserrat was not only her physical destination, but also a starting point for her identity.Ca: El gran final va ser un moment de pau.En: The grand finale was a moment of peace.Ca: Núria va abraçar els seus pares amb un cor ple d'amor i agraïment.En: Núria embraced her parents with a heart full of love and gratitude.Ca: Estava agraïda pel camí que el destí havia triat per ella.En: She was grateful for the path destiny had chosen for her.Ca: Va decidir gaudir el present i apreciar tant la família que la va criar com la història que, finalment, havia descobert.En: She decided to enjoy the present and appreciate both the family that raised her and the story she had finally discovered.Ca: Amb nova confiança, Núria va sortir a l'exterior, a la llum del dia, sentint-se completa.En: With newfound confidence, Núria stepped outside into the daylight, feeling complete.Ca: El so de les campanes anunciava una nova etapa en la seva vida, plena de descobriments i amor.En: The sound of the bells announced a new stage in her life, full of discoveries and love.Ca: I així, sota el cel de Montserrat, Núria va retrobar les arrels de la seva ànima.En: And so, under the sky of Montserrat, Núria rediscovered the roots of her soul. Vocabulary Words:air: l'airemurmur: el murmuriwhisper: el murmurimonastery: el monestirjagged: dentatabbey: l'abadiabell: la campanafestival: la festarestlessness: la inquietudecho: l'ecotrouble: el problemastained glass: el vitrallvelvet: el velluttranquility: la tranquil·litatpilgrim: el pelegrícorridor: el passadíschapel: la capellasilence: el silencirevelation: la revelacióliberation: l'alliberamentdestabilize: desestabilitzargathering: la reuniógratitude: l'agraïmentfate: el destíconfidence: la confiançadiscovery: el descobrimentroot: l'arrelsoul: l'ànimaadoptive: adoptiubiological: biològic

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Collaboration Triumphs: Uniting a Team for Startup Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Rummet summede af liv og energi.En: The room buzzed with life and energy.Da: Det var sommer i København, og startup-inkubatoren var fyldt med unge, håbefulde iværksættere.En: It was summer in København, and the startup incubator was filled with young, hopeful entrepreneurs.Da: Freja stod midt i dette virvar.En: Freja stood in the midst of this chaos.Da: Hun var bekymret.En: She was worried.Da: Bekymret for, om hendes nystartede virksomhed ville lykkes.En: Worried about whether her new company would succeed.Da: Freja havde endnu en udfordring den dag: Hun skulle købe kontorartikler.En: Freja had yet another challenge that day: She needed to buy office supplies.Da: Freja mødtes med Mikkel, hendes forretningspartner.En: Freja met with Mikkel, her business partner.Da: De ville starte indkøbene sammen.En: They intended to start shopping together.Da: Men fra starten var de uenige.En: But from the beginning, they disagreed.Da: Mikkel mente, de skulle købe moderne, dyrt udstyr.En: Mikkel thought they should buy modern, expensive equipment.Da: Freja tænkte mere på funktionalitet og at spare penge.En: Freja focused more on functionality and saving money.Da: Søren, en af deres medarbejdere, havde også en mening.En: Søren, one of their employees, had an opinion too.Da: Han ønskede farverige, kreative materialer.En: He wanted colorful, creative materials.Da: Freja kunne mærke angsten vokse.En: Freja could feel the anxiety growing.Da: Hvordan kunne hun vælge det rigtige?En: How could she choose the right thing?Da: De besluttede at tage til en stor kontorforsyningsbutik tæt på inkubatoren.En: They decided to go to a large office supply store near the incubator.Da: Butikken havde alt, hvad man kunne tænke sig: ergonomiske stole, smarte whiteboards, moderne teknologi og utallige kontorartikler.En: The store had everything one could imagine: ergonomic chairs, smart whiteboards, modern technology, and countless office supplies.Da: Freja kiggede forvirret rundt.En: Freja looked around confused.Da: Der var så mange valgmuligheder.En: There were so many options.Da: Men en tanke slog hende.En: But a thought struck her.Da: I stedet for at tage beslutningen selv, kunne hun involvere alle.En: Instead of making the decision alone, she could involve everyone.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding og kaldte teamet sammen.En: Freja took a deep breath and called the team together.Da: "Lad os finde ud af det sammen," sagde hun.En: "Let's figure this out together," she said.Da: "Hvad synes I, vi har brug for?"En: "What do you think we need?"Da: Det ændrede alt.En: It changed everything.Da: Mikkel og Søren delte deres synspunkter, og resten af teamet bidrog også.En: Mikkel and Søren shared their viewpoints, and the rest of the team contributed too.Da: De begyndte at diskutere og vejlede hinanden.En: They began to discuss and guide one another.Da: Snart havde de en plan.En: Soon they had a plan.Da: De tog det bedste fra alles ønsker og lavede en liste.En: They took the best from everyone's desires and made a list.Da: Deres køb blev et farvet udvalg af opslagstavler, komfortable stole og praktiske skriveværktøjer.En: Their purchase became a colorful selection of bulletin boards, comfortable chairs, and practical writing tools.Da: Alles idéer blev taget i betragtning.En: Everyone's ideas were taken into account.Da: Da de forlod butikken, var stemningen anderledes.En: As they left the store, the mood was different.Da: De følte sig forenede.En: They felt united.Da: Det var ikke kun indkøbet, der var fuldført.En: It wasn't just the shopping that was completed.Da: Freja følte en lettelse.En: Freja felt a relief.Da: Hun havde gjort det rigtige.En: She had done the right thing.Da: Hun indså, at styrken i hendes virksomhed lå i samarbejdet.En: She realized that the strength of her company lay in collaboration.Da: Freja smilte.En: Freja smiled.Da: Hun vidste nu, at hun kunne lede med selvtillid og inklusion.En: She now knew she could lead with confidence and inclusion.Da: Denne oplevelse havde ændret hende.En: This experience had changed her.Da: Hun var klar til de næste udfordringer.En: She was ready for the next challenges.Da: Takket være sit team havde Freja fået modet til at føre sin startup til succes.En: Thanks to her team, Freja had gained the courage to lead her startup to success. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedeincubator: inkubatorhopeful: håbefuldemidst: midtworried: bekymretsucceed: lykkeschallenge: udfordringoffice supplies: kontorartiklerdisagreed: uenigepurchase: købergonomic: ergonomiskeconfused: forvirretinvolve: involveretight-knit: forenederelief: lettelsecollaboration: samarbejdestrength: styrkeninclusion: inklusioncourage: modetunited: forenedecomfortable: komfortablecreative: kreativeselected: udvalgcontributed: bidrogviewpoints: synspunktercolorful: farvetguideline: vejledeanxiety: angstentechnology: teknologipractical: praktiske